The Jalopy Journal
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...
The camera shot makes it deceptive... plenty of clearance...
Just need to plumb out to rear wheel cyls and the brake plumbing is done! I also built a battery box for under the passenger floor, it may create...
So now, it gets removed, finished and painted…clips installed, then final mounting. I didn’t want to drill holes in the firewall for clips to keep...
Yes… That’s weed whacker string to keep pipe from kinking during the bending process…
Still temporary, but you guys get the idea. I’ll be adding to the bracket to capture the clutch hose too. Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday!!...
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Posted from my phone… Sorry fellas, if there’s doubles, I’m done dealing with going back and editing. We’re all grown ups and you get it. It’ll...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Just some brake plumbing. I wanted to make wheel cylinder replacement as easy as possible. At the same time making sure...
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I’m still waitin’ for Mart to chime in…one of my all time favorite characters!! A boat load of knowledge that bloke is!!! If yer watching Mart,...
Thanks Grump! Stay tuned!
Sorry Dave! You have my complete empathy…seriously. Wish there was a way to accommodate you. Yes, it does matter to those of us that at least have...
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