The Jalopy Journal
Amazing thread!!! Some of the coolest pics I have ever seen.:) Not a domestic but still an interesting story. This exact car was unearthed in...
Thanks guys that helps me understand a lot more about the rear spring set-ups. Those parrallel leafs on that high boy looks sweet too, something...
That Bass chassis build with the Hemi is sweeeet! I heard of a So-Cal shop up in Edmonton but not down here so I'll check it out. At any rate I'd...
the37kid, I think I found it... is this the thread you refer to?...
I'm starting to get ready to gather up parts for my 32 chassis build and could use a little advice..well, lots of advice actually... I want to...
Thanks guys. It's actually in a garden shed so the best bet would probably be the block heater trick so I'll look into that. I was just hoping...
Is there such a thing as multi grade air compressor oil and is it any good? I have a Max Air 18.5 CFM compressor that due to a lack of shop...
I don't know if there is a body assy manual or not but I don't think so... The four holes I believe are for rubber hood bumpers so the hood...
Thanks guys for your thoughts. I guess like I had thought, the drying process will be my biggest issue but like K13 says our super dry humidity up...
I've never had to use this newer type of paint before so I was wondering if anyone here has and can give some advice on using it. One thing...
Thanks again for all your help. I guess I'll make a couple patches then, one for each rear corner. So how far beyond the cracked areas should...
Here are some pics of what I'm dealing with. Something flattened the rear of the roof years and years ago and caved the back of it in which you...
Thanks guys. I'll try and find that old thread but it sounds like a pretty straight forward fix..except that there are so damn many of them... I...
What is an acceptable method to repair cracked sheet metal? My 32 5 window body has lots of cracks in all kinds of places and I'm not really...
Thanks JH, I'll look into getting that one if you think it's worth while. For the most part I'm okay with most body, paint and mechanical...
Being pretty green when it comes to the 32 ford I was wondering if you guys could suggest some good resources(reading material or links) for me to...
I don't know much about weight distributing hitches and in fact up until last week I didn't even realize that I needed one!:o That said, it looks...
I was wondering what all your thoughts are on this Pro Series RB2 12,000 lb hitch? It's for my 10,000 lb trailer and I was told it was a Reese...
I was blown away because by nature I try to do things as cheap or economical as possible(with-in reason) and I was thinking that I'd be okay with...
I was under the impression that it has to be "sized" to the truck-trailer combo and that too heavy could be just as bad as too light or am I wrong...
Thanks for the advice guys. I see there isn't much local for used ones so I guess it will be new unless I get lucky. One other question though....
Well I guess I'll be needing a weight distribution hitch for this trailer of mine and to be honest I'm a little blown away at the price of them!...
Thanks for the link for the WD hitches, it sure helps! I think it is GVW..... To double check I just checked...
Is a weight distribution hitch something that can be added to the factory hitch or is it a completely different set-up? I'll look into one. I...
Great advice, thanks guys. So I think what I'll do is buy the three different hitches and then trial fit the empty trailer until it sits as...
I have a 03 GMC Z-71 and a 20' enclosed trailer that I just bought but I have never had them hooked to each other(long story).:rolleyes:...
Nope. No one there has one way full size truck rentals. I can rent a full size but it has to be returned to where it was picked up.
Thanks for all the great advice guys. jalopykid, how long is your box? Okay, here's my deal... The body that I'm getting is about 12 hours...
I'm just wondering if anyone knows if a 32 5 window coupe body will fit in the box of a chevy colorado? I'm told it will fit in the back of a half...
Well thanks guys. That's all good advice and some things I never really even considered. hotrd32 I like your perspective and I often think that...
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