The Jalopy Journal
I look at it this way....a Hot Rod is safer than a motorcycle...good to go.
I've a 200R4 with a 3.73 rear end and rears at 29.40 (or about, doing it from memory) and run 75 mph at 2100 rpm. in OD. I used that tranny as my...
If you are going to lay the seat on the floor then kick up the front like 1927Graham did for support because you will be in a squat position with...
50's and early 60's rock and roll period before the Beatles and that crap....that's when I grew up, in that period and it was sweet. All the cars...
That is a fine looking ride...the only issue you have is your thread title...not even close to a pig. If it were mine the only thing I'd change...
Thanks for all the work on this.....it is a blast from the past and enjoy the late 50's early 60's mags from my yout
Great Rod and fine story. Going back is still an 'update' so to hell with it you've satisfied everybody here. I like the original early look...
Agree about the partial boxing being part of the culprit. Now it only flex's in the unboxed section and is a more pronounced flex than you'd have...
Running a 200 4r for 7 years now on my SBC Rod....In AZ you have mucho highways and cruising at 73 mph is a norm, unless you are on 17 N when 85...
Great looking Rod....just right.
Pretty cool but one question....btw, am not a flathead guy so may be a dumb one, can you case properly breath/vent with that can in place?
Yup, they are fun because you can actually floor it and not be 'out of control' or committing felony speeding and enjoy the feel of a car in it's...
Nice work and a killer result.
Very sweet.....I know I'm going to have to get a coupe eventually....
They don't always make the grade depending on the rest of the build but I think they look really good on your car. Has just the right amount of...
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