The Jalopy Journal
Thanks Mike!! Moved to North Wales in 85 then to Lansdale a few years later. Was always a nice little town.
Thanks Tim!! He’s quite happy with the results. Way past time for him to enjoy it!!
Thanks Grump! He deserves every bit of it! The amount of BS he’s dealt with through the years, of promises then disappointment, since 1960! At age...
You got that right! The title he had was from California in the 50’s! We finally got the Pa “yom” plates after jumping through some hoops…but got...
I suggested it Mike. He likes the contrast. I’ll give him your input, maybe he’ll come around to our side.:D
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Down to the final minutia. I have the visor and roof welt on the way, I’ve finished the seats and Bill will be on the road. He’s over the moon and...
No problem at all Tim! I’ve got it in the same location in my coupe and it switches very easily with the tip of my shoe. Rolling in high gear with...
Here is the shifter completed. Bill has a shifter knob he’s has for 50 years just waiting to install it on top of the stick. I’m more than happy...
here is the cluster finished up with the gauges. I made this extension panel for the wiper switch and starter button too. Shifter is temporary so...
Well, finally made enough progress for it to move under it’s own power!! Still some to go, but I’m on the downhill home stretch!! There was no...
Need to get on that Rich…she’s almost ready to fire!! :D:D
still have some tweaking to do and refinishing. Bill is more than happy with it and that’s all that matters! Thanks for stoppin’ in fellas!!...
Still have to make the mounting tabs and weld them on. Then paint… but this gives the general location. Thanks for stoppin’ in fellas!! [ATTACH]
Making a bracket for the gauges that’ll attach at the base of the dash bezel utilizing those mounting screws…should look nice when done. I have...
I installed a continuous use solenoid that kills power for the entire electrical system with the flick of a switch. I’ll put the switch in a...
Some progress on the ‘29. The owner is starting to get really excited. The truck hasn’t seen this level of assembly in 40 years! I keep sending...
You betcha Carl! I’ve been driving the wheels off this thing! Couple things this winter are planned. I have an almost pristine transmission for it...
I finally got around to finishing my hubcaps and installing them… I like it!! A friend gave me the trim rings. Nothing like some good ole...
He told me the brakes are the Lincoln style from Hot Rod Works. Yes, they are the 45deg inverted flare all the way around.
Thank you Dean! For the most part, it will have a mostly outwardly stock appearance, but with that ageless flathead V8 rumble…:D Thanks for...
Well I appreciate the sentiment… Thank you!
Thanks Frank! Lord knows I've got my fair share of help around here...thanks for checkin' in!!
Thanks Pete! Can’t wait to see him enjoying it finally!
Yes…could do that too. Thanks for the input! :D
You would be correct… it’s the NiCop.
Now I’ll make a “U” bolt or a type of strap to secure it… Like I said, I’m not one for playing twister to remove wheel cylinders…:D [ATTACH]
Thanks for all the input and concerns fellas… input is ALWAYS appreciated!
If you see the shot with my finger to the backing plate, that's where bracket will be going to secure the hard lines. Not one for playing twister...
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