The Jalopy Journal
Headed for C&C at Speedway early this morning and about 20 miles from home the 40 shut off and refused to restart. Everything looks good so I'm...
Made the 300 mile journey down to Pete & Jake's to to deliver the French FH block I just sold and some chassis parts for a project. First thing I...
Anyone know anything about Pete? I gave him a couple deuce commercial bars at the LARS and sent him another B bar. That was 6-7 weeks ago. UPS...
Am I a dinosaur? Took a Chevy 400 Trans to the rebuilder for a refresh for yet another 32 roadster project. I had this trans rebuilt 25+ years ago...
Time to sell. my 32 Ford Henry Bodied Highboy Roadster. Pro built car with no corners cut. It's a new car with minimal miles. Always kept in a...
I know they're a little Cheffy for this site but they deserve a fair review. I've had a pair on my 32 highboy sedan front for a while but with...
Been going for about 30 years but this my first time attempting to sell at the LARS. I've used T10 as a place to park my truck for several years...
Just went to the mailbox and there was the first Hot Rod Quarterly, Spring edition. At just a glance this issue is mostly about the old Pro Street...
Nothing remotely HAMB friendly. Only car close is the white 56 Chevy sedan. I guess beauty is in the eyes of the beholder?
I'm such a dumb shit assuming new parts from name brand manufacturers should fit? Bought a pair of Rootlieb Gennie Henry 25 louver hood sides that...
This may have already been covered but Pete & Jakes will be celebrating 50 years of Pete & Jakes at their annual open house Saturday May 11, 2024...
Susan and I are sponsoring American Graffiti at our local movie theater in Hebron NE. for the next 2 weekends. I thought it was time to bring a...
Last year I had the 18 inch steelies for the back of my roadster but couldn't get the Excelsior tires, This year I'm gathering parts for another...
I know the cowl steering issue has been beat to death in a previous thread. My question is if anyone has had experience with Outlaw Hot Rod Parts...
Buying shocks for my current 32 roadster project. Do Ride Tech shocks live up to all the reviews and hype they get? $305 each is a steep price to...
Getting ready for gauges for another deuce highboy roadster I'm building. I'm having sticker shock. I'm using the last Frank Wallic Bomber Bench...
I've got this deuce tudor I've been trying to sell but at my price there's no interest. Been thinking maybe I'll have to build it? I am not a...
32 Ford tudor sedan body, chassis and parts. Nice rust free body with the few repairs needed metal finished both sides. Original patina paint. Has...
Am I A Hot Rodder? That's a question I am asking myself. as I grow older. I found myself hiring more work done on the cars I build. When I built...
I am contemplating using a 400 turbo trans behind a 350 HP SBC motor in a new 32 project. Am I a dinosaur for using this trans?
After several attempts to contact Walden about some parts I talked to 2 different people who confirmed Bobby has closed his shop and taken a job...
Has anyone on here purchased, received or used the Walden Kinmont brakes on the front or rear of their car? Thinking of purchasing some but am...
Got a chance to visit with Steve at Louisville last weekend. He was upbeat and enthused about getting Rodder's Journal back on track. He was...
Been checking the weather looks like we'll need our umbrellas?
Just got an e-mail from Johnson's Hot Rod Shop that they are making radiators and taking orders and will have samples at Louisville. They are only...
I am living in the dark ages. I have been looking for a reasonably priced 50's pickup to use for a daily driver (must be reliable enough to go...
Once in a while you have a good day. Yesterday was one. Got to the Lincoln Area Street Rods swap meet a little late but that's normal. Handed off...
It seems things are getting worse, it makes building hot rods more difficult? Ordered Excelsior radials in August may have them by May, Ordered...
I'm noticing more and more parts for sale but the seller isn't willing to ship and wants local pickup only. This makes it very difficult to buy...
Just got home from the ROC. What a great show, it was a who's who of hot rods. The quality and variety of cars was unbelievable. There were cars...
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