The Jalopy Journal
I picked up this vintage coil awhile back and would like some help identifying it. Can’t find any info online about it. Thank you fellow...
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For as far back into my childhood as I can remember. Visiting the local wrecking yard was something my father and I did at least twice a week...
I would like to see some posts from friends and family. Honoring and remembering those Hambers that came and left their mark. Most likely on...
[IMG][IMG] I am partial to finned aluminum valve covers. But I also like the Chevrolet script valve covers. Which I happen to have mounted next to...
Trying to shave a couple inches off of my housing. Thought I had a line on one through a friend of a friend type deal. My friend has too many...
My first was when I was 11. A neighbor gave me a 1971 Toyota Corona. Got it running, used it and abused it like it was my go cart. Would tear...
[IMG] I put the 47 in the yard as a Christmas display. Neighbor said it’s no fair to use props[emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B....
Recently I had gotten my uncles 47 Ford truck running and driving. After a slumber since 1980 she ran really smooth, even better than expected!...
When I pull a long hill the carb runs out of fuel. I replaced the mechanical fuel pump and it still did it. Then added an electric fuel pump and...
Wanting to put a 55 Chevy wagon rear bumper on my 54 Bel Air project. Have seen one piece repops for sale for about $400.00. If I don't have to...
Took my daily driven 41 Ford pickup to the grocery store. As I was walking to the door another car guy pulled in with his 41 Ford coupe. We talked...
I followed the wiring diagram. Have 3 new flashers in my hoard of parts. Will not flash with any of them. Pulled the flasher out of my 41 and...
I have two wiring diagrams and neither shows how to wire up an original headlight switch for my 47 Ford truck. Does anyone have one? Or can I get...
I have a set of these tail lights. Will give them to my brother in law for his 33 5 window if he will use them. Just aren't sure how it would look...
I have a few old body panels from various cars. Been trying to sell them for years on Craigslist. Keep lowering the prices until I'm nearly trying...
The block is virgin bore. Crank is virgin grind. Lifter valley covers included. Have been asking 400.00 which I think is reasonable. But the best...
My pet peeve is trying to get something done and not having any room to work. Have a decent amount of space to work in now but not enough. Used to...
I got this 53 331 Hemi with everything listed above. He had the work done to it back in 1961. Then stowed it in his basement ever since. I picked...
At the point in my build where I need to plumb the A/C hoses on my 54. Don't want to spend the money on a tool I won't be using again for years...
[IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG] Just started snowing, but am blessed with a furnace in the shop set at nearly 70 degrees [emoji3] A neighbor is changing his...
[IMG] Found this as well as a bunch of other vintage ignition parts at an estate sale. Not for sale, just thought I would share. Sent from my...
[IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG] This craft hand punch is one of the best sheet metal hand brake/ sheet metal straighteners I have come across! Sent...
Starting a new thread for my project 54 Chevy. Dad bought it a month before I was born. I grew up in it and learned to drive out in a field when I...
Bought this 47 Ford pickup from my uncle a couple months ago. Have not picked it up yet. Will in about 3 weeks. He was restoring it and almost...
I don't know about you all. But have a feeling that you all do the same thing I do. I love going to other peoples shops not only for the...
Here is my daily driver. It's a 41 Ford pickup. Got it as an unfinished project about 8 years ago. Top was chopped 2 inches. Had a Plymouth Volare...
I removed the firewall stantions and recessed my firewall a few inches. My question is if anyone has experienced excessive flex in the body due to...
My name is Brian, Have not been here long. But have been reading threads for a number of years. I really dig what this site is all about. I am a...
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