The Jalopy Journal
Not anywhere near HRP territory, but still something of a milestone.
I bought some super flexible battery cable 1/0 from batterycablesusa.com as recommended. Now, I need to cut it to length and then trim back...
After 20+ years of having the battery in a tray neatly hidden under my A coupe, old age makes a move to the trunk most desirable. The fuel tank...
I am contemplating moving the battery which currently rides under the floor of my A coupe to the trunk so this 76 year old not as strong as I used...
If you are going to Fall Carlisle this week, where are yo parking now that the Armory Filed is closed? A 25 year habit is tough to beak.
For many years, I have gotten a calendar featuring the junkyard art of Dale Klee, originally from NAPA and then directly from the artist. This...
I've been asked/roped into giving a 90 minute talk on Hot Rods of the '60s. On the one hand, it's a long time to talk. On the other, it's nowhere...
Got a set of pretty shabby/mildewy/dirty wires on a '60's vehicle that I'd like to clean up. YouTube's mostly about WD40 while AI touts brake...
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Got this in my email today, so this is for HRP and others not so lucky as to receive it Looks hopeful. RODDER'S JOURNAL #88 and BEYOND! [IMG]...
Today, I finally had to say goodbye to my age-appropriate but non-HAMB tractor battery. A regular old Walmart Ever-Start made in September, 2012....
In my email today: RODDER'S JOURNAL #87 [IMG] You may have heard rumblings about a new Rodder’s Journal heading to press, and we’re excited to...
First off, I apologize if this is the wrong place to ask. I'm tired of tripping over my corded trouble lights and having the light always rotated...
Who knew.? In the mountains of north-central PA is the resort town of Eagles Mere. At the Merritt Field airstrip, along with numerous restored...
Probably a simple question, if you know. I'm changing water pumps on a mid-70s 350. The old one had three different lengths of bolt among the four...
In my e-mail feed today: Last but certainly not least, we now have an office assistant who’s been tackling the mountain of emails that...
Went to the York NSRA meet yesterday. It was absolutely beautiful weather. I only took a few photos which I still need to upload, but it was a...
I've got to upgrade to brighter headlights. found some sealed beams with FoMoCo pressed into the lens using H4 bulbs (They look traditional) BUT,...
I need to touch up some paint chips in an otherwise nice 1965 OT car. Anyone have personal experience with any of the Touch-Up Paints or paint...
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Ignoring the Manufacturer's Recommendations, it may be single use or they may just want to sell me more, can you re-use CLR if it is still...
Interesting website with an article about Cindy Crawford posing at Roy's Motel and Cafe in Amboy, California. Can't get much more traditional....
Okay, this hopefully is simple. I need to replace some radiator hose couplings. The new ones are made of silicone rubber. Can I use White Lithium...
Anyone at, or going to the NSRA show in York this week? If you're there, what's up? Looks like it will be over 90 degrees and $19 to get in. HMM
Children and grandchildren have safely arrived from afar, so I am going to be off-line for the next two days. Have a safe and happy holiday,...
One of my chrome wheels has spots of rust on it. I'd appreciate suggestions for 1- cleaning off the existing rust 2-stopping the rusting process...
Well, the vehicle just wasn't right, so I didn't even take a photo, but this engine set-up was sweet. [IMG] [IMG]
I went to Hershey today.It rained all day. Very few vendors and most of those hiding under blue tarps. Even fewer cars in the car corral....
Hershey AACA meet is next week, but it looks like the dates have changed? Did I miss the memo or other threads? It used to be Wednesday to...
I received an email notification this morning from HAMB member Irina dup of a Private Conversation but I cannot find the message, nor the member....
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The Jalopy Journal
