The Jalopy Journal
Decided last week to fab up a pre-oiler to use on the first start-up on my C59A. Hoping to start it for the first time in a couple of weeks. Some...
I have about 3’ of a fine probe line for my vintage coolant gage. It’s a miracle if hadn’t been destroyed in the years since J purchased it. Now...
Came across this on FB. [ATTACH]
Just came across this on FB. Never heard or seen of such a thing, but seems a bit before my time. Thought it was pretty cool. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
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Came across this on FB recently. Looks the part. I like the body lines, and if wasn’t so expensive, I would perhaps consider buying it, but then...
Very rare to see him get frustrated. Was fun to watch. If you like MOPARS, I highly recommend his channel. Living in Quebec, it was fun also to...
Tried various “permanent” markers over the years. Disappointed with most I’ve tried including the latest which was some Milwaukee ones. What do...
Came across their channel a few days ago, and found this vid on my feed. Very interesting. [MEDIA]
I do not represent Nick’s Garage. Only a fan of his show. He’s rebuilding the 6-cyl Chevy engine in his videographer’s (George) 64 Bel Air....
As I get closer to wrapping up the coolant plumbing on my speedster project, I want to pressure test each section of the copper piping going to my...
Got around to testing the wiring for my speedster project that I completed about a year ago. Wanted to check out the engine starter to make sure...
Just discovered this channel. Been binge watching it the last couple weeks. If I ever did a YT channel, it would be like his. His style and sense...
Came across this on FB marketplace. I was stunned. One of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen. I don’t think I have ever seen one before, so...
Selling a complete C59A engine used to power a local private ski lift. Engine has been disassembled and cleaned at a machine shop. Has the...
Saw this in my YT feed. Never heard of the guy/company. Did a search here, and some info, but old posts with broken links. Crazy to think he...
Went to check out a Model A this morning. The seller was selling the frame, axles, springs, rims, and tires as a package for CAN$700. He had...
Picked this C59A industrial engine up just over a week ago, and got it disassembled too the point I will store it until it is time to rebuild it....
[ATTACH] https://www.speedwaymotors.com/1928-1948-Ford-Straight-Axles,2128.html Rather than using the Model A axle I have for my speedster...
As I chip away at the wiring for my speedster, I thought I would dig out the headlight and side marker lights I purchased at Hershey years ago....
Picked up this speedo off of eBay. Seller said it was a SW, but I don’t see any identifying marks. Unit seems to be sealed, and I would like to...
After scouring the interweebs, I ordered a set of thermo stats for my C59. Told the guys from Napa I was looking for a set for a 84-94 Subaru...
I have this vintage brass centre wooden steering wheel that has three protruding pins, but have no idea how it would attach to the column. Doing a...
Just came across this on my YT feed. Absolutely fascinating with what he is able to accomplish. Is this the future for the DIY hobbyist? [MEDIA]
This vid popped up in my YT feed. A search only came up with a post from 2010. Anyone know more or better yet if you have one of these? [MEDIA]...
As I was working on my speedster coolant plumbing and as I get a little further with mocking things up, the question of how to tackle the steering...
I’m in the process of mocking up the engine coolant piping on my speedster build and want hose clamps that look period correct (kinda), and...
Did a quick search didn’t find anything, so figured I would share. Just incredible watching tech from a 100 yrs ago. [MEDIA] PS: I think it...
As someone who just recently joined in on the hobby, and who is their 50s’, I was wondering what folks thoughts are on keeping the hobby relevant...
Picked this up today at the AACA flea market in Hershey. Seller had no info and didn’t have a second one. Stopped by the Coker Tire booth, and...
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