The Jalopy Journal
I was honored and privileged to have been a part of bringing this piece of Hot Rod history back to life. This car is truly a time piece and...
Looking good!! Glad your making some progress!
A 283 is as simple as it gets. Like others have said,start with the basics. Timing and ignition, carb settings, valve adj. then compression test...
I love hearing about barn finds! The 57 has great lines and hope to stumble on to one some day
Casting numbers don't lie........besides, I would feel like a real DF if one of the 10% called my line of BS I prefer the 283, they can be...
Yup, couldn't say it any better! A big thanks to Roughneck424 for his hospitality!! The pig was awesome!! And the whole party setting was a great...
I've had a Walker 3 ton and a 7 ton for some 25+ years and found them to be indispensable in the shop. They have been trouble free with only...
I had a great time at the Nationals, just way too many cool cars to check out! Also gotta give Kiwi Kev a special thanks for his hospitality and a...
Hey Crmimal, The hottie says your too kind..........And the next beer is on her :D
Yesterday, I had the good fortune to attend Iski's 92nd birthday party at his home in Onyx CA on hwy. 178. It was a small event including a car...
My first real event for an opportunity to meet a few fellow hamb members, Had a great time, just not enough time to see all the cool cars!...
I'm running a set of WW bias Cokers on 17" wire wheels on my 39. 550 up front and 750 in the rear. They all took a lot of weights to balance....
I also mess around with motorcycles and have found a few that offer an SF rating. Maxima sells a 10/30 break in oil advertised for flat tappet...
Thanks Chili Phil, appreciate the reply. I did see Dick and his son a couple of years ago, and really enjoyed the gig, his son is incredibly...
I personally enjoyed the event and all the different cars and find it interesting with the amount of whinning about cars that should not be...
We're excited to be attending the full 4 days and the music is going to be AWSUME!! I'm especially a Dick Dale fan and will be looking forward...
Thanks TR, it appreciated. I did take the time to do a search, but I was looking for a pickup bracket and came up with nothing, it appears the...
That's pretty cool, never seen one before, do you mind sharing where one is available. I'm building a motor now, looks like a cheap investment
This event has a huge turnout, and I'm driving 150 miles to attend, so I thought it would be best to preregister. My 39 I'm driving is really an...
I've never had anything come loose using green locktite, the label used to say, use instead of welding
I think any multiple carb set up is expensive! Only saving grace is finding used stuff, then you gotta know what your looking for, and it helps to...
Hey Eric, Thanks for the extra info, it's really appreciated! I'm sure it will be much easier this time for us. For some reason in the past, I...
Thanks Bad Bob, That now makes sense to me!
Here's my 30 Sedan. A recent purchase, still need to decide on a direction on it, but I have time to think about it as I gotta a couple of other...
I believe Barris also did Nudie's custom, either a Lincoln or a Caddie. It's been on display at the film museum in Lone Pine CA. for a number of...
I guess I'm a little confused here?? I'm coming south on the 605, to Arrow then Live Oak Ave, but I have only seen a north gate. Seems like I have...
The Route 66 Roadhouse Tavern is just 5 miles north in Duarte, also has a couple of affordable hotels within crawling distance for those out of...
PP is usually safe, but it does sound fishy.....I agree with talking with the guy. My CL ad responses usually are from some hot young girlie...
I've read every post, and I'm glad to see it's turning out OK. Still sad to have to jump thru all the hoops, hopefully other people can learn from...
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