The Jalopy Journal-
His First Hot Rod
Monday, October 12, 2026
I haven’t found much of a hot rod scene in Boulder yet. In fairness, I haven’t looked very hard. My coupe is still marooned in Texas (again, anybody… continue reading »
I haven’t found much of a hot rod scene in Boulder yet. In fairness, I haven’t looked very hard. My coupe is still marooned in Texas (again, anybody… continue reading »
It’s easy to forget that cars are just things. They’re bought, built, sold, forgotten, found, restored, treasured, and a whole lot more—sometimes multiple times throughout their time on… continue reading »
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There is a terrible sickness loose in Southern California. A foul and deeply organized conspiracy involving old photographs, stolen identities, and men with suspiciously clean fingernails. I have… continue reading »
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Classifieds are a dangerous place. I always have too many projects running around in my head and not nearly enough time, money, or space to make a move… continue reading »
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Hi All- Just wanted to give you loyal Jalopy Journal readers an update: You won’t be seeing the usual weekly posts from Jive-Bomber, as I am hanging up… continue reading »
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This weekend was one of those rare stretches when I needed to get away from the computer. Trouble is, my Model A is still sitting in Texas (anybody… continue reading »
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In recent years, I’ve been drawn to 1933-1934 Ford cabriolets. There are logical reasons: the top, the roll-up windows, and the slightly larger size compared to my Model… continue reading »
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As I get older and more, uh, ‘seasoned’ in this eclectic world of traditional hot rods and custom cars, it’s easy to assume the younger generation coming up… continue reading »
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Last week’s post about details you can’t un-see was not intended to be the start of a series. Honest. The fact that I’m back calling attention to another… continue reading »
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