The Jalopy Journal
Look what just showed up on "Hot Rod" online. My '36 in it's new, overwrought and stoopid expensive version. Nice that the shop that did the...
[ATTACH] ok[ATTACH][ATTACH] I had debated using the ‘52 DeSoto dash in the Model A, donated by the wagon I’m building. I started smoothing it up...
[ATTACH] My '52 DeSoto wagon has 4 wheel disk brakes, Explorer, an '01, rear. The axle came bare from the salvage yard, I bought new rotors,...
I got a big order of stuff today for the '29 roadster, along with all the shiny stuff was a '32 style brake pedal kit, and a fruit jar type master...
I'm in the midst of not one, but two builds right now, our '52 DeSoto wagon, with (ahem) a non H.A.M.B. friendly engine, and a '29 Model A...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] I’m out in the shop waiting for filler to set up on the DeSoto, and easily distracted I began playing with the roadster. I...
[ATTACH] In the early 80's (yeah, I'm that old) I built this '56 Caddy convert. I was selling used Fords, one of the other salespeople had a...
I'm the first one to admit my bodywork and paint skills are amateur at best, but at least I try. I'm getting busy on the '52 DeSoto, and the...
A couple days ago I ordered the LAST Superbell 46” axle Speedway had. Chromed, which I hadn’t planned on, but I couldn’t find one raw anywhere....
[ATTACH][ATTACH] I bought a scissor lift and got it home today! I’m super excited about not working on my knees on cold concrete, laying on a...
The empty spot in the barn where the Riviera sat didn’t even have time for the oil to dry before this happened... see, there’s a REASON that my...
I'm excited! I've been searching for the wagon that'd be "just right" for us after our Pontiac was totaled by some f---wit on a cell phone in...
After a month, deals made, deals that fell apart, mixed feelings about selling it, deciding to keep it (even as late as yesterday) the ‘34 has a...
[ATTACH] This is the heater core in the A/C/ heat from Southern Air I’m putting in my ‘63 Riviera. See the little hole? What are the chances...
I've had an ad up for the '34 since mid September, when I laid awake at 0300 one morning and thought, "Why do I need this car to drive to cruise...
City: Delton State: Michigan Price: $22,500 USD SOLD AGAIN. Turns out it not sold after all! It's still available, still the same price, I'd...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Nitwit in a new F150 4x4 tagged us as we waited for traffic to clear for a left turn on the way home from the...
I must be getting ambitious in my old age. Getting my sons ‘65 Ford wagon ready for paint, and decided I ought to tarp off the garage bay it’s...
[ATTACH] ...or, finding the right color green. I’m getting ready for color on my ‘59 T’bird, inspired by the Hirohata Merc, and want a light mint...
[IMG][ATTACH] I shared a photo of our old ‘36 Fordillac Special in a Hot Rod page, and right away some guy posted photos of it now, after changed...
I'll start: Going through some photos this weekend, in all the forgettable snapshots of cars I took this summer, I found some I really, really...
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So, this happened. Evidently, it's a good idea to: A. Use a lead mallet rather than a rubber mallet to tighten knock-offs, and... B. Retighten...
Go ahead on and say "I told you so", because after another 150 miles on after adjusting the cheap-o Vega box in the '34, it's again loosened up...
I had the roadster out yesterday, short drive after sorting out a couple little bugs and shot these photos in the drive. In black and white,...
Somebody dredged up some photos of my '36, which made me think of the many cars I've, ahem, improved over the years. Most of 'em have been GM...
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Big day today, the '34's first drive! I was going to just drive down to the corner and back, but it was so great I drove to the Gilmore Car Musem...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Since I've spent ALL my money, having the original W/S frame plated, or getting a new one was out of the question. I...
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