The Jalopy Journal
long time no see - it looks like the Model A Phaeton highboy is finally coming together thanks to Ben Thomas at Rancho Deluxe! He took it on late...
My pal Greg saw this sign in an antique mall in Denver, and sent me a photo, asking if I wanted it (thanks, iPhone!!) He brought it over today....
Is there a simple way to do this? I'm looking at the hood hinges & where they bolt up to the hood, and there doesn't look to be any way to adjust...
Finally driving the '29 sedan out to Texas, and I'm planning on bringing some goodies to sell - but I'm limited spacewise, obviously. Is there any...
Is this joker on the HAMB? Y'know, it's just not cool to do this, and it's even more uncool when you actually put my frigging name in the etsy...
I'm futzing with the friction shocks on my '46, and my old Ford service manual indicates that I need to lubricate with Genuine FORD Shock Absorber...
Saturday at 7:00! [img] Robt. & Suzanne Williams, Spain, myself, and all the other folks on the poster will be in attendance, as well as...
I want to get some YOM plates for the '46 Sedan. I see the guys out at Pomona selling YOM plates, but i was wondering if any HAMB members sell...
Some photos from yesterday's visit to the Old Crow Speed Shop. Bobby & Lucky are cranking on the belly tanker. [img] [img] [img] [img]
So it looks like a new project has fallen into my lap. According to Mr. Green it is roadworthy, but I suspect some additional work will be...
I scanned my copies and put 'em up on flickr for all to ogle and enjoy. [img] The 1964 Catalog [img] The 1965 Catalog
Apparently nobody had started one yet, so I dood it. The H.A.M.B. Hot Rod Roundup If you are a flickr user, please go join up and add some...
We finished 41st, I think, but we finished. Here's some photos of HAMB-interest. Viva Mexico! [img] [img] [img] [img] [img]...
It's that time o' year again! I'm in Huatulco, prepping for the race. Prequalification is tomorrow, and Friday is the start of the race. Photos...
Just got this yesterday, and I am as stoked as you might imagine. Geez, this thing is huge, I can barely move it with the drawers empty. I don't...
Those of you in the So Cal region, come on by! [img]
So the wife got invited to this event at the Fluevog Shoes store on Melrose ( I think this might mean she buys too many shoes) Anyway, Fluevog was...
http://tv.boingboing.net/2008/07/09/joel-johnson-intervi.html he gets into hot rods, Exner, and why modern cars are ugly.
I just started scanning my collection of Roth goodies, and putting the results up on my Flickr page. I just finished the decals and postcards,...
From the pages of Modern Mechanix, February 1933:[IMG] [IMG] All it needs is a few iron crosses and rubber skulls....
Still uploading, but here's the first batch: http://www.flickr.com/photos/coop666/sets/72157602589892004/ [img] [img] [img]
I'm voting yes, after seeing this at Old Crow today. Wow. I'm honored. [img] [img]
No hot rods or customs, but nonetheless, I feel confident that everyone in the 45 to 35 age range will enjoy looking at these scans of an old...
A good turnout despite the threat of rain. More photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/coop666/sets/72157602115547836/ [img] [img]...
I finally got everything uploaded! Over a thousand more (!?!!) at this address:...
I already had the 12-spokes, but after this latest find, I'm afraid that I am fated to build that '55 Chevy gasser I've always dreamed of......
Lots of photos at the links below. If you see anything you need for your next project, the swap is going on tomorrow as well! bloggified here....
Oooh, ain't he dreamy? [img] He was working on a top-secret project that is gonna be bitchin', but his 'people' wouldn't allow me to take...
[IMG] I started my professional life as a graphic designer. I think that background has a lot to do with my love for gauges. The graphical...
I dropped by Bobby & Lucky's new shop today, and took some photos. It's pretty amazing. [img] More photos here:...
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