The Jalopy Journal
If you enjoy the work, then go for it. If not, and you just want it done, it will end up pissing you off with your experience level. I could...
Absolutely ! I was out looking at antiques with my wife, and they are giving that stuff away. And old car stuff, anyone who has it, thinks it’s...
Consider all the motors we’ve seen over the years that sat out in a field for years. Then some guy comes along and gets it started. But they were...
That sucks. Cosmoline might work for long term storage of freshly machined parts. Paint may never stick to to block again, though. Dave Sent...
I need to work faster, and not have stuff sitting around so long. Bottom line. Dave Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
When I was 17, I rebuilt a T-400 trans and stored it in my bedroom. My Mom never said a word. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thanks for the replies. I live in north Texas, west of Ft. Worth. We get humid hot and humid cold. Followed by dry as hell. My inclination was to...
My pace of building has slowed significantly. My question is, how long could a motor sit after rebuild? It is still apart, but easier to store in...
My son just rebuilt a couple carbs and soaked them in Metal Rescue for about 45 min. They were super clean and all the white corrosion and varnish...
In my neck of the woods there are more private yards, than pick n pulls. But you have to know the owner. And if he’s going to fix it up one day,...
Looks great! Always loved the ‘37, keep it coming! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I wear ‘em. But I like tight fitting rubber coated cut resistant fabric gloves best. They’re not so good for small oily parts, but last days...
The Mississippi Trace is a long, slow meandering road with no signs, just natural beauty. Perfect for a low stress trip. No idiots. Then there’s...
I used to be in the biz, been out for 18 years. Now it’s just for me. Always have done everything but upholstery. My first attempt at that will be...
Being young causes your thoughts to go all over the place on how to finish a car. Being old does too. Just keep it fun. Sent from my iPhone...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] I learned through necessity. Some parts are not re-popped, or hard to find. This ‘60 Caddy floor brace is an example. All the...
I don’t worry too much about some grease and oil, but always use gloves and a mask anymore with anything solvent based. Simple green or the purple...
A long long time ago, I had a custom set of Cragars built for my Chevy to fit just right. $150 a piece. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B....
But just think, it always goes faster the second time! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Never had anyone get in my car, but a few who thought my bumper was a foot rest. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I still have all my old engines from my youth. Couple of 4 strokes too, .20 & .45. An old 5cmm CO2 Gasparin. Just neat to fiddle with. Sent...
I varies by state, but in TX, the buyer can do the legwork and just have the previous owner sign. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I’d still like to build one. I’m sure I’d never find an original for sale. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Gotta love an old Pontiac. Don’t focus on what’s wrong with it, but look at those lines! The tough part is just not going ahead and restoring it...
Hey welcome! I’m in Weatherford too. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I’ve seen several cars rotting over the years, never had luck acquiring them. There seems to always be a family member who plans to “fix it up”....
Ha! I gave up cars for many years after selling my restore shop. My wife bugged me for years to get another car just for me. She knows how much...
I don’t let anyone “help” me anymore. My two sons and daughter, ok, but none of this hang out and help. All it does is slow me down. This is my...
A good alternative to straight black is mixed blacks. Like a blue so dark, at first glance it is black, then you see it. Painted a car candy black...
My latest project is going to be a factory color. So my choices are limited. Which helps, but I also consider the interior. Black matches...
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