The Jalopy Journal
I posted this on the antiquated site but I had intended to post it here. I just finished this one. It was made from left over parts from other...
I made this from leftover parts. It has removable caster wheels, so that it can be moved for mowing. I call it, "The Future of Streetrods"...
In front of our room at the Boots Court on Route 66 and the Jefferson Highway at Carthage, Mo[ATTACH]
I am not a trophy guy and I usually leave an event before they give out awards. I did make one for myself that I carry in the old car. I am not...
I am retired from running a car at Bonneville and now I am not as well informed. I was not aware there is a digital ruled book. That is nice to...
Running a car at Bonneville was one of the high points of my life with hot rods. But if you plan to race a vehicle at an SCTA event, be prepared...
Mine is inspired by the Graffiti coupe [ATTACH]
Just the torque convertor in the automatic transmission. I think that this will be smoother than the Harley Davidson compensator but I do not...
[ATTACH] Historic Coleman Theatre Route 66 Miami, OK
[ATTACH] Rainbow Bridge on Route 66 nearly Baxter Springs, Kansas
Here is the engine /transmission cradle or inner frame that I fabricated from aluminum. It will be mounted to the frame and isolated by rubber...
Here is the side view. I have a long ways to go but I am enjoying the job. Everything about it will minimalistic. It will be licensed and...
I was fascinated with the idea of a Special and a Cycle Car. I came up with kind of combination that I have been working on. It features a...
I also met George in the early days of the internet. We crossed paths a couple of times a year for a long time. He was a quiet man who loved to...
That last roadster is the one he built when he lived near me. A friend painted it. I think Rod Powel did the flames. Rod did a lot of his flames.
Yes, we lost a great racer, builder, and hot rodder. Godspeed Norris
I met Tom when he lived near me years ago. He was a very interesting man and I enjoyed visiting with him. He told some great stories. He will...
[ATTACH] The Buffalo Ranch a famous stop on Route 66 near Afton, Ok
In front of some black marks I did not make. There was a cruise night last night. This car would not leave these marks.:) [ATTACH]
I am currently building a semi off topic vehicle and I plan to fabricate an intermediate bell crank in the throttle mechanism that I will attach...
The 700 style transmission is different than the 350 and others. The attachment of the tv cable is critical for the life of the transmission....
I agree. I kept a lot of stuff from Bonneville and the HAMB Drags. They both meant a lot to me. I hope someday someone else will note their value
I have had bad experiences with name brand gaskets lately. The two holes are slightly elongated and it was enough to cause a leak at the bolt...
My wife and I built this one for her to drive. We did the frame and suspension, the drive train, the body work and paint, and the interior...
This was to be my winter project but I got started later than I planned. I am building a "special" or a cycle car themed vehicle. Harley powered...
Hooley and I got on an Orange kick. I painted the 974 Studebaker Bonneville car orange, then the Okie Twister nostalgia gasser, then I painted a...
My decision to replace the rear end had to do with how I plan to use the vehicle. It is a car my wife and I travel long distances. One of my...
I tried to make one of these work for a couple of years. They were used years ago but not a good choice today. I even tried adapting another...
Thanks for filming. A great run. I am crossing the tracks at about minute 5:52 of your film
Last Saturday morning my brother and I were both on the road. We were heading in opposite directions about 200 miles apart and we were both in...
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