The Jalopy Journal
1952...... Norm Grabowski, recently discharged from the military, builds the now iconic Model-T, aka: the Kookie Kar. A modified '22 T-touring...
Take the wayback machine to Indianapolis Indiana ..... 1950 [IMG] found this ticket photo here:...
Probably old news but a good site with lots of flathead V8 & L6 tech http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_home.htm Engines...
There's a thread by a 1st timer about swap meet etiquette. Made me think it might be amusing hearing some "funny, good, bad or off the wall"...
Famoso, Hot Rods and Hot Potatoes... Came across this post on Bakersfield.com by George Gilbert Lynch pretty cool story of the early...
The inside of my '51 is nearly all stock except for the added on Chevy heater and some older style gauges. I wanted a CD player / FM radio but...
Dietz III turn signal switch that came on my 51 Ford PU (as a later add-on). I've searched a bunch but haven't found info for this particular...
I bought these 5 gauges and the 2 pod panel at a garage sale for $5 and want to use some of them. Was really happy to find the vacuum gauge....
Anybody know the PSI this pump puts out. The picture isn't the one I have but it looks exactly the same. Mine has model# 12v2401 on it but no...
Here's a couple of books I've had for years: These are great for "on the go" identification, facts, figures, options, etc. 1st one is...
Looking through Life magazine archives again, found these great photos: Not dated but looks to be about 1957. Moline Illinois is the location...
Here's some early (1957?) Santa Ana photos from Life Magazine archive [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
So you want to be a hot rodder? You're ready to amass parts, tools, and... Whoa there, big fella!... The 1st step is learning the lingo......
Found these on the LIFE magazine archive. Here's a link to the photos from this shoot:...
I like looking for vintage photos, so today.. vintage Florida [IMG] found the pictures here http://www.floridamemory.com/ happy hunting......
I'm looking at a cheap AA chassis w-running gear hoping it's a '28 with the passenger car axle. The axle does look a little 'beefy' though. If...
Found these in the USC digital archives. They're from a Herald Examiner newspaper article. The list of #'s below provided off the USC website...
This place is at about mile marker 59 on Interstate-5 in Washington State. You can see it from the freeway, traveling north or south. These...
Here's a business that has the side of the building painted to promote their tow business. It's located in Tenino WA on state hwy 507.
New to the boards. Don't have a traditional rod but love 'built' cars. My hot rod 'driver' right now is a 2WD S10 Blazer with a 327 & Muncie 4...
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