The Jalopy Journal
Well gents it happened. Saturday I picked up my first "A" which I will call the Bloody-Coupe. Thanks to Tudor and the others who helped in the...
Ok here is the deal. I just got back from looking at a couple of cars a guy has. One is a complete '31 five window coupe with rumble seat. The...
In regards to my original post "Another one gone! Vintage car repair shop closing" I wanted to post this seperate. He has a very nice '32 Ford...
This is very unfortunate. A friend of mine works at Dixie Sales and Repair in NC. He's been there for over 10 years. They are closing at the first...
I just bought this car for the running straight 8, tranny and rear axle and some other miscellaneous items. After getting the car home and looking...
Well here's the deal. I wanted a triple carb intake with split headers so I looked around and nothing seemed just right. One day I was on here and...
I had an exhaust bolt break off by itself as I was driving. I am replacing the intake and exhaust manifold any way. What I found out was the...
I have a smooth running 51 Plymouth flathead 6. I had some strange sounds from my engine today. It was coming from the rear near the exhaust hole...
I found this shell this past weekend and was wondering what year it is from. A friend seems to think '28-'29. I don't have this style of car to...
I've heard that you can get any guage refurbished but noone seems to have any names or numbers so I can get my '51 Plymouth temp guage fixed. Is...
I have decided to bag my car for numerous reasons. I have also decided on keeping the 6 volt system. I have researched and researched but have not...
So I replaced the hydraulic brake light switch and the circuit breaker. I checked the filaments in the bulbs they appear to be fine. What am I...
Well I've been debating a chop on my '51 Ply because the body is in excellent condition and I don't know if it woud be right to chop something...
We all have our own tastes. I was sick of looking at the holes from the old damaged side trim so I decided to fill them full with bullets. These...
What's happen' guys & dolls? I've been pretty busy the last few weeks. Here is a list of what I've accomplished; 1.) Rad had about 5 large holes...
Here's the scene. I just replaced the spark plugs and cleaned the fuel filters. I try to start the car and it will not run. I tried many times, it...
Alright, I know this is a loaded post but many of you know that stock ratings are relatively low. My '51 has 95 (probably less). I've seen alot of...
Hello all. I have a black '51 Plymouth that has been repainted years ago and the paint is showing its age. It's not worth trying to keep it shiny...
What's up every one? I am a newb to H.A.M.B. I've been follwing this site now for about a year and a half. I truely enjoy the posts, info and...
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