The Jalopy Journal
I first posted this back in 06', But it seems from time to time this becomes a problem for some guys mounting the transverse leaf spring. So lets...
I actually have prided myself over the years, on my ability to spot things at a swap meet, in a barn, in a garage, in a field,.. and yes,.. even...
OK guys,.... I am working on a Chassis for a pal of mine,... I have had this old "Maximum drop" 34 axle in the parts pile, that I got from...
Alright guys,... I am guessing this isn't the forum for this, BUT!,.. I have a O/T car hiding in the back of the barn that has a "FE" engine in...
I hope this thread can stay NON-POLITICAL , So please leave those thoughts and comments at the door. My Hot Rod friend Steve picked me up for...
I got a call this morning,.. Al finally lost his fight with cancer. As long back as I can remember my involvement in Hot Roding, Al has been...
Happy Birthday Matt ! Recently I have had the distinct pleasure of becoming a HAMB Friend with "Mattbee",... Matt just turned 16 years old, But...
Alright,... Heres the deal,... For 12 years I keep driving past this ancient Gas station,... It's tiny, run down, in really questionable shape,......
Its with a heavy heart I bring you some sad news,... A friend to a LOT of Hot Rodders and Restorers all throughout Michigan, and surrounding...
Alright guys,.... It wouldn't be so bad if I hadn't done this before, But I have done this a number of times over the years,.. But when i went to...
I have held off on buying a plasma cutter for years,... Yes I have used them and like them, But I have always been a torch guy when it comes to...
A lot of you Michigan guys (and some surrounding states) probably Know Frank Schroeder,... For years through the late 70's until the mid 2000's...
When My Sons were young, I found a old pedal car (on garbage night :o), washed it down, cleaned it up with Lysol,... Found some old rattle cans in...
Hey guys,... The Ford Mercury Restorers Club "Dearborn" Car show and swap meet is coming up next weekend at the Wayne Co. fairgrounds,.. I am...
Happy Independence day !!!! Up here in the little town I live in, They love parades, and have one every chance they can. and the car clubs from...
Alright, I should know this,..... I seen this Model A coupe in the basement at the Detroit Autorama,.. I thought I knew who owned and built...
Alright,.... I am getting tired of the shipping cost of things when I only have a short order,.... Normally I would just call Speedway or someone...
[IMG] Bob Tamplan is a real unassuming guy, very pleasant and quiet, But if you needed to know anything about engines, Bob is the guy you would...
Yeah, yeah ,..... I know,............. :o And yes, I did have the nerve to bring this up :cool:,.... so here it goes. Back in the 70's and 80's...
A number of years ago, I was blown away by a Recreation of the "Warth-Hilborn Streamliner" That was in Hop Up,.... And at first glance, I...
So,... I get a call from my buddy a week or so ago,... He says "Hey man,.. I just bought Pat's 55' Ford Gasser that hasn't seen the light of day...
I had a guy come over to look at the 27' Model T Roadster today,... He was interested in buying it, and wanted to hear it run,.. kick the tires,.....
Every summer, the town I live in , shuts down main street on Friday nights, detours traffic and has a little street show of varying venues,...
Over the years,.... A lot, (both good and bad) has been said about "PETE & JAKES", But I really want to give credit where credit is due,......
I have been thinking about this for a couple of days now,... I went through the stack of cardboard "patterns" I have hanging on a nail, in the...
OK,... I'm not a photographer,.... not even close,...So a lot of these shots are redundant, blurry, O/T, You name it,... (a lot of them were...
A potentially tragic story made me think about this,... I have always carried a basic tool bag and a small jack in any hot rod,.. and in my pick...
Fran Hernandez at 17 years old,.. (1939) [IMG] And again later in his life,... (1949) [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] <hr size="1"> <table...
Hey guys, I just got this e-mail from a pal of mine Clyde,.. A old friend of ours Father had a used car lot back in the day,... this picture of...
Over the years I have belonged to several organizations, clubs, associations you name it,... But nothing has ever compared to my involvement with...
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