The Jalopy Journal
In collecting parts for my '22 Dodge project, I'm finding myself in a weird, unintended position of having almost all of the mechanicals from a...
I picked up this heap off FB Marketplace in trade thinking I would slap it together, rust and all, and let er rip. Unfortunately, the body was...
Here's what I believe to be a recessed 1936 Ford Truck firewall. Shipping not included but can be negotiated. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
One ding on bezel. Dial moves when spun. Will ship free in conus.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Schiefer aluminum flywheel. Chevy bolt pattern. 13½" diameter. Free shipping CONUS.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
1933 Ford Truck hood with two extra pieces - one screwed on and one welded on. Otherwise is really good shape. Shipping not included.[ATTACH]...
Does anyone know the year of this Dodge Bros touring firewall? I can provide other pics, but this doesn't look like other DB firewalls I've seen...
Can anyone tell me the tubing wall thickness of typical late teens to mid 20s roadster windshield frames, or know of a source for the channeled...
This used to be my go to for everything; anyone remember when we had topics like, "do catfish make croaking sounds?" I've definitely missed having...
My dad used to talk about drag racing his 69 Yenko Camaro behind a Sears in or around LA. He said he raced Big Willie one time. We lived in...
I did a search and found a variety of gasser related stuff, but haven't really run across mid-60s truck stuff. I'd love to see some works in...
I'm pretty sure I've seen this before..just relisted by the new owner for $3k less...wasn't there a drama behind this?
Congratulations to Lou from the HAMB!!! Fucking A, that was pretty damned cool.
This has been a great weekend for me...I went and picked up my Valiant, some Sprint car parts and a 400 Pontiac in the last three days. Been...
If any of you guys were considering buying the '66 Valiant from REJ and didn't....you got screwed! This car is just fucking neat as hell!! I...
Wull...I'm going to FINALLY pick up the Valiant gasser/A/FX thingy from REJ this upcoming weekend. Hate to say, but I've cleaned out my garage...
I know a lot of you are from Tx...what sorta jobs are in that area? I've got almost 20 years experience in CNC and manual machining and FLs low...
We all watch the invention known as TV from time to time. And we've all seen the car/motorcycle/4x4 shows that we all love to bash on here because...
Uncommon engineering lately? Man, those guys are dedicated and cool as shit. I love the Potvin-style flathead supercharger setup. I hate being...
For some reason, I like the HELL out of this thing:
Sorry..I sorta quit drinking and now I have a lot of questions about cars. When were the Mickey Thompson valve covers that were so popular in the...
Well, I've been sorta throwing some ideas around about stuff I'd like to make with my skills and tools available (MasterCam, vertical machining...
Just checking...I know Hot Rod magazine did a piece on a Chevy II they altered the wheelbase on. It's sorta goofy looking, but not any worse than...
[img] Man, it sure looks like it. And the "400" on the scoop sorta gives it away a little.
I was thinking yesterday that no matter how much fun it is to scrounge, build and drive an old car, the best part of it seems to be hanging out...
Hot chick: [img] Question: How do you remove JB Weld from aluminum (aluminium for you other side of the worlders)? I can't figure out why...
Anyone know a good way to removing flaking chrome from aluminum? I'd like to avoid grinding or blasting if possible, but whatever works best.....
What in the hell is the name of that coil spring place that sells 'em for about $60? I want to say Esco or Eelco (I know it's not that, though).
Looks like the old Buick is going up to Pennsylvania. Are there any HAMBers from up that way? This guy's pretty fired up about it, and so am I.
I'm thinking about trying to reupholster the Buick and I would like to get some tips as far as tools, methods and a material vendor. Is there any...
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