The Jalopy Journal
I hear it is coming back. I hope so, this is an awesome event. I do hope they improve that stinking road.
Buy a craftsman, get the warranty, you have grinders for life. Oh yeah Ingersoll air grinders will last longer than you if you remember to oil...
Ford jeeps were basically Willys (inter-changeable parts) Only difference being FORD and F's stamped on almost every part. They (ford) only made...
Nice ride. Really nice...........
500 bucks for 1 flathead that will run is damn good these days. 500 bucks for 2 is better, (yeah I did that) Cool.
Just think, everytime you call this guy and whine on the phone that is time he is NOT getting to work on your stuff. He also knows if you REALLY...
The folks that down the flux core just don't know how to use it. A monkey can mig weld with gas, I see hundreds of them do it EVERY day. But on...
This thread is the tits. I wish I had a cool interior.
The MR Gasket one will work., you may not like it though. It depends on what you are putting it in.
47 Stude trucks will get you funny looks also....................or the old"Studebaker didn't make trucks, looks like Ford." Yes they did, "Well I...
Tail draggin, that T rocks.
Lang's has good stuff. You could build a C Cab or a speedster from the sheet metal they offer. Mostly patches and small panels (under seat, below...
More food, are you reversing your polarity?
Buy it. You can part it out and triple your money easy.
Keep the 4 doors. I get complaints that my roadster only seats 2.
If they use a single stage die set up that would cause wrinkles in a draw like that. But I don't know the process they use. A worn die would...
This is awesome , we have gone from sheet metal fabrication to Pheasant season with a few genioses (sic) thrown in for good measure. I am...
How to fix leaking seal. Hmmm. Put it a new on. The one you have must not be seated right.
Just saw that this dude is in S.D. Vintage tin Heaven (next to Kansas and Nebraska), You probably can't turn around with out tripping over a model...
UNless you have years of metal shaping experience and/or a shit load of tools to do it...................I wouldn't even start to do it. It will...
The good old Commonwealth of KenSUCKy makes you pay taxes on parts also. Had to pay 3 bucks on my 26 and it hasn't seen the road in about 60 years.
You almost have to overtighten the belt to get it to stop squealing, but not too tight she won't idle. And yes that belt is ruined (belt dressing)...
How much you payin'?
A half naked pin up model and a case of Pabst. Pair of pliers , WD40, and astro glide.
Welcome to the wonderful world of the Flathead. Real hot rods don't have valve covers!
Those fenders are gay.
I'm going to rob a jewelery store and have them make me a grill.
Lookin good..........
Re: somebody buy this, before it becomes a rat rod Good Lord, who cares? This would make a NICE rat rod..........:D Nicer traditional.
Sometimes even if you have the body you build the frame more than once. I would hold off. You may find a T or B body you like. My pennies.
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