The Jalopy Journal
[ATTACH] Hi Fellas :) I’ve been out of the hamb for a long time but some of you hardcore hambers might remember I did a build thread while doing...
I got this unrestored 409 truck engine for my latest project. [IMG]
Working forward with the support for the rear torsion bars . This is for the backend of the bars . There will also be a 45 degree support from the...
I know it's geeky :) I just ike it as clean as possible . Grinding cold rolled or heat rolled is ok but cast steel is really something else .
A time ago I started the time consuming of cleaning up the block. After lots of grinding I realized how messy the garage turned out so I wait for...
Hese an older picture when I were about to make the motor mouths. I use 2 plates bolted upfront on the block and they rest on top of the frame...
Summertime works for me ;)
They're 1.050's and depending on arm length I be around 380-450. Thinking of making the length adjustable.
Thanks Hasty , I'm glad you appreciate my fabs :) As you says , want the car 3-4 inches lower then my 5w and also get a great travel .
[MEDIA]
Just to get the idea [IMG]
Below is the fab of a member with a bolted lower section supporting rear torsion bars , exhaust system and with a driveshaft ring. The removable...
[IMG]
[IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Spilt frame for a new kick. [IMG]
Cut the rear member , the axle needs some space. [IMG]
Ok , I´ve been lazy. Finally I´m back at it, hope it stays that way =) Frame horns are gone and the strait axle is mocked up. [IMG]
Im all in :) true craftsmanship . I like it a lot !!! Cheers / Martin
Thanks Mike , It´s almost about time packing the luggage , see you soon =)
First of all I use a waterjet to cut things up, and then a lot of other machines and tool that I got. I post more pics about it in time . [IMG]
As it is going to be a torsion suspension there will be a lot of load to the sides of the frame rails and thats why I made the crossmember under...
Motor Mounts . [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
The piece that holds the brackets for the wishbones are also mounted with carriage bolts, the plan is that everything is possible to remove for...
Sorry guy´s , been a lot lately but here is some more . A happy side note is that I've only got 3 more work days and then my brother and I will...
Welded up and grinded with a 5mm (little less then a 1/4") thick front edge . [IMG]
Wanted the Mid piece in a tunnel shape in 180 degrees but my roller couldn't deal with the thickness. Draw 23 lines front to back and divided 180...
To the left is the press tools for the top side of the center box, to the right is the first parts for it.also 1/8 thick. [IMG]
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal
