The Jalopy Journal
I mounted mine under the body along the frame. If you go this rout, make sure there is plenty of clearence between the exhaust and the cooler....
Before he passed away. My Grandfather Promised my Uncle his 1934 Chevy pickup which he bought new. My Grandfather was too old to drive and the...
I always try and find what I'm looking for in the remnant and cut off section. Then you get the scrap price. And there are a couple of small...
I realize the original post was was just a goof but there are some guys that are way overpriced and I think they really don't want to sell their...
I fabricated the drip rail n my 36 with a shrinker/stretcher. Each side was made in two pieces. A U shape curved to hold the decklid and an angle...
I use Montebello Auto center on Whittier Blvd. Joe, the owner does very nice work. I've referred several people to him and they were very happy....
I used the same chassis under my 54. The position of the mounts is a little far forward so I slid the motor back some so I had plenty clearance...
For some reason I'm having trouble pasting the link but the address is below. I have one and was going to be selfish but its my step dads brother...
To add to what was said above. try to use a shorter more flexible block to sand with or else you tend to flatten out the curve in the panel. I...
I buddy of mine picked up a set of rippled ones at a swap meet a couple of years ago but I dont know if they still make them. I think I remember...
Maybe some Goldchainer was overheard complaining about too many "Rat Rods" and it was took the wrong way. I still love that Big Boy combo with...
I was just watching the news and Bobs was shut down by the health dept. Something about rodent infestation. I wonder if it will be open by Friday....
I think you are going to get better quality chrome from an imported product (which is what most places sell). They still get to use the bad...
when I was 17, i bought a wrecked VW microbus. The one with the ragtop and little submarine windows in the roof, I completely restored the car....
I asked my step dad who just set up a 37 frame for a t-350 at his shop. He flipped the top brace so it was sticking up and rotated it 180 degrees...
This is a great site. I go to it all the time for reference on different styles and inspiration to get my ass out to the garage.
I bought a set off them for my 54 chevy. I haven't had any problems with them and for a while it was my daily driver. he is usually at the Long...
It seems that people tend to look the other way when it suits their interest. No one has a problem using new "original style " wiring to replace...
I have a trailer queen. I've had to trailer it home a couple of times. And every car I've built had to get trailered when I bought it.
This is what I started out with on my 36. It was the only way I could afford to do a three window. But you know what they say. More time than...
I've been thinking about spraying mine with undercoating or rhino liner. Something with a low sheen and durable. Maybe rolling some beads on a...
I think that labels like "Traditional" "rat rod", "old school"....etc...are very loose defenitions of what an individual chooses to describe the...
Whenever I have to clean up something that wont fit in my blast cabinet ( like a rear end or a frame) I go to Home depot and buy a roll of some...
Cowboy in Bellflower, Calif. has the re pops. He gets 150.00 for a set. I'm not sure if thats a good deal compared to the origionals but they look...
Benn lurking here for a while and have found this site to be a great resource. I felt guilty because I've learnd a lot and the times I've had...
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