The Jalopy Journal
For once I'm not the one kicking a dead horse...
Nads is right. The HAMB is about opinions too. I can't count how many times I've seen a really nice care get fucked up with the wrong wheel/tire...
Is it just me or did it always seem like Steve pictured a lot of cars from the east coast? Especially in the pages of American Rodder... Was he...
The Rodders Journal had a great feature on his gold 40 Ford a while back and also featured many photos of his old rides. My favorite is still...
Nailhead! I think that a dressed-up nailhead is the best-looking engine by far! And as far as power goes - I would put a built-up nailhead...
That is exactly what I was thinking Caffeine... Jive Ass Message Board.
Maybe when the camera is off he does turn different... Kinda like that Dan Akroyd character in Tommy Boy. Flask, stogie, slapping kid, and...
I can't wait! Thanks Ryan - thats a might big undertaking on your part. Just like Rat Fink had a brother on a bike - so now will the Jalopy...
I know for a fact that in 61' the SS package was a dealer-installed option (basically just badges and shit) So anyone could make their 61' an "SS"...
That Seymour paint is some awesome, durable stuff. My Dad gave me some cans of the Industrial gloss black from his work. I have painted a few...
I wouldn't be surprised to see some dipshit trying to sell parts off of it on ebay... Keep your eyes peeled...
That gold Sporty looked better when Bill first finished it... Did it sell the second time around on ebay? CadGuy - Talk to Truth at Choppahead...
With "THEM!" being out there - you could do "US!" (like the saying us versus them) My Dad was in a local club here in the 60's that was called...
Brandy- If I get a chance I'll post a pic here so you can check them out. I hate to say it - but the cheapest way to repop these things would...
Mine is the lowest. Unfortunately it took a subframe up front to get where it is right now - but it is in the weeds where it belongs up front....
Peter Pan is right. The longer you can let 1-Shot dry before clearing over it the better. A buddy of mine lets his shit dry for DAYS before...
Yes these are very hard to find. I have a set on my car along with some spiders. I get people asking me all the time about them. "Are those...
Whatever - should have just PM'ed him I guess... I wasn't trying to promote the auction you know - there is a difference...
No I think that you are wrong - this is different. This is a piece of history. I thought that it was really cool when I came across it and I know...
Oops... Sorry Mark - I guess that I should have looked at who was bidding before I posted anything on here... Good luck man!
I don't know if someone already posted about this... here is the link:...
That Blue Max tank rocks! The Harpoon's work is also just as sweet. Right on - lets see some more!
Cool stuff Jimmy B. My 6 year old son and I built some fun stuff this winter. I bet that most guys out here built models when they were younger....
Nice stuff! Good mix of bikes and cars.
I like the 60's look with skinny whites and chromes. You don't see many shoeboxes done that way - there are too many done 50's style... Or how...
What if you tried to grow the mold to look like flames? Now that would be cool...
Hell, if you want cheap snap-ons I think that you can get them from J.C. Whitney...
I wonder if the sheetmetal from a 59' Ford or Mercury would work on one of these? Especially that front end...
Just keep it and read it. The old pictures and articles to read are worth far more than any $$$. I can't count how many times I have looked...
I can't believe that this thread is still alive. Keep the pics coming!
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