The Jalopy Journal
Since I like HAMB era customs I would say 49 to 52, 53 and 54 and 58to 64. in all cases I prefer the Bel Air and Impala convertibles and hardtops....
As a former shop owner who went through the same thing during the great recession of 2007-2008, I know what Tim is going through. Ever increasing...
Oh well I spoke to soon, went through this morning and they had more banners up, It is actually an ice cream stand, The carrot sign was actually...
Lol, Nope there is an actual food vender selling carrots. Sadly, the Big Bar outfit closed up about a year ago. Last I knew the business was for...
I dropped my rig off at my stalls at Jefferson today for set up, I am at WX105 to 111 in the back of the white field by the back gate. Well as I...
My first car in 1971 was a 67 Mercury Marauder, I was 16, cars been gone since my senior year in 1973, but I still have the scars from broiling a...
LOL The first thing that came to mind was underneath all that was a Rochester two-barrel starving for air. I remember seeing a number of cars back...
That is extremely cool video. Got me remembering going for my first ride in a hot rod when I was 13. My uncle Doug had a 55 withe a tilt front...
I used to do a lot of those multicolored graphic paint jobs back in the day and when I started out in High school in 1971 you would be hard...
Zoe's newest car is almost 60 years old. in perspective a 60-year-old project to a car guy in 1964 would be a one cylinder powered horseless...
I met George for a brief moment at the Goodguys Indy event. I was showing a 34 five window I had built and thought it would be great if he like my...
I am pretty sure those are pictures of Rod Powells first Merc, probably the trip home when he bought it as a rough under construction project. I...
Well just read all 22 pages! glad the car finally got home. Just food for thought, I think the uni lugs are 4.5, 4.75 and 5 by 5 so they should...
The 10-day forecast on the news tonight has the weather in a comfortable 70s range. 2-hour drive from the Dells area so weather permitting I may...
I think the full Buick taillight would be overbearing, but what if you trim off the lower part under the round reflector area at the backup light...
Aluminum work hardens very quickly and will crack. read up on annealing and working aluminum before you start banging on them. I doubt you will...
Been going every year since 1992 except for the pandemic era. couldn't wait to go this year and before I knew it I was back home again. now I...
So you apologized and admitted she was right. Right? lol
I saw a current picture of this car on a Facebook custom car page, and it is now a stripped-out shell laying in the weeds. All that's left is the...
Last year I updated my 64 Marauder to led taillight and turn signal bulbs and electronic flashers. They worked great at first. I did it just...
Yeah, my spots are on the corner of the second row by the back gate, WX105 to 111. Glad you had a goodtime popping ear drum's!
Best sales weekend I have had in ages. Last fall after losing some close friends and seeing what their families are going through with lifelong...
I didn't get up to see the coupe fire up, {to busy selling parts at the far end of the white field, My best weekend in ages.} But I heard it! lol...
now that the deuce is onto newer adventured like- you advatar/ you will quickli make something alsie
Hi Marty, haven't been here much lately so I have been catching up on your build. Your stuff is always cool, informational and inspiring. It also...
Most Schools in our aera phased out shop classes years ago. Our local high school has an auto service course so to speak but it is like an extra...
My buddy Gary told me you sold the Chevy 2 last week, having need to go faster withdrawals already ??
I have come to a point where my 4000 sq ft shop would be perfect if I get rid of 6 of my 10 cars and parts for them that I have collected over the...
go back to school and learn to job cost. what does the shop cost you, rent or Morgage cost you, the heat, lights, sewer and water, business...
Back to the paint stripper, keep us informed Lloyd if you come up with something. I am open to give anything a try as long as I don't need a...
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