The Jalopy Journal
Had this for almost a month now. Plans call for a down low, buggy-sprung hot rod. It's in real nice shape for damn near a hundred years old!!...
Let's see 'em. In my opinion, they're kinda homely. I nned to make it more presentable.
First off, it has the wrong engine in it. This thing has valve covers!! Later model 302 Ford in a '51 Ford. Any off the shelf headers gonna fit?
Have a '51 Ford w/a '79 302/C4 combo. Anyone know what type of cable I need to make the stock speedo work?
Here's a few older builds. Time and kids have taken their toll on a couple. Missing bumpers, windows, parts, dusty paint.... One is obviously...
Are they the same? Friend is having trouble with his 9N tractor. The rotors he's getting are coming off. I have a few V8 rotors. But, we don't...
Havin' hotrod fun at the McVannel house this morning. Hope everyone is safe this early morning.
I've had a few PM's informing me of the Peter Beater's latest appearance in a mag. Sure makes me miss that ol pile of parts. One PM in...
Are ya on here? Anyone know him? Need to comtact this dude. PM me if you know him.
Opened the mailbox, saw the cover. Navarro was a speed god and he had the baddest chariot on the planet. One of my favorites.
I scored a pretty clean '29 Chevy cowl to day at a swap meet. I'm gonna build a skinny little modified w/new Iron Duke (literally, I took out of...
Yep. Made this for Frankie today. Fits her pretty good. She's been telling me she wants one like daddy's so...her it is...and mine, too. One...
Tomorrow is the first day of school for many. Frances starts kindergarten. I'm so proud of her. I'm taking a late day into work so I can take...
Didja see this? Looks jive but Ardun!!!!...
Bunch of meatheads gathered at Kirk's house Sun and look what happened! There's painter extraordinaire Kirk in the background admiring not only...
Anyone have any they wanna share? Thinkin' of red flake on the roof of the Belly Flop caddy.
I've Googled my ass off. I've been working on my '65 Coupe Deville changing weatherstrips, etc. I'm to the point of installing my power 1/4...
Any tricks to make it dry a little quicker? The Belly Flop has enamel flat black and I'm gonna gloss black the roof with the same TSC paint that...
....hot rods, customs, cars in general aren't the same. I dig my Caddy but I didn't build it. Even the HAMB bores me right now. I need to build...
That's right. 3TONFUN hit some ice this morning at work and slowly slid into the corner of a building. Buildings don't move as much as you'd...
I can't believe how e-z this is. I made patterns for my uber-koole wife to pleat. I made my own arm rests, dash pad, package shelf, and other...
Sheesh....yer gettin' old! Have a good one!
....I'm not buyin' anything but my buddy Kirk is. I'm takin my camera so I'll try to post some pics later. Can't wait. Oh yeah....my boss is...
That's right. A&W in Flushing, MI is having their last of the year Halloween car Cruise tonight. It 'starts' at 5. It'll be full by 3. Be...
....coulda kicked me in the face while bobwop pulled away with my pride and joy on his trailer headed for Wisconsin. I have faith in him. For...
...I need sources for mid 60's (yikes, I'm outta hot rod territory) Cadillac parts. In particular, side window seals. Ya see, I found me a '65...
That little narrowed T roadster rocks!! Does anyone have anymore pics of it? The picture in TRJ is from the Feb '94 Rod & Custom. Says it...
.....here in lovely Flint. Who's gonna be out tonight? The Beater got a good muddy beat down for about 4 hours yesterday...gonna do it again...
'The Velvet Vett' from the early '70's Showcar scene? A friend at work actually has this thing. It's a 1958 Vette Gasser showcar built by Custom...
No problems at all. No wobbles, no leaks, shifts nice. I think I gotta adjust the exhaust. Seems the left rear tire rubs it when turning right....
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