The Jalopy Journal
1/4" - 24 tweco in my Lincoln Electric, if my thread pitch gauge is to be believed.
I wish it had its own thread. How close is it to being finished?
Most of the vehicles they sell are not HAMB friendly. I don't think it's competition, just don't like seeing cool stuff missed out on.
Are you sure they aren't headlight eyebrows? [IMG] [IMG]
This is a thread for posting interesting cars spotted at auction. Tifton, Georgia 1946 Ford ending January 2, 2023: [IMG]...
What a score! The best I can do is find wrenches in my Cadillac bumpers. I'll stick with my China copy of that shear and keep checking bumpers...
You can bridge those gaps with a copper backer. I'm sure the next panel, you'll fit in better after learning your lesson. :p [MEDIA]
This is sad. If it were a war report, they would be describing how they're retreating from the front lines, consolidating resources, and giving up...
I heard that some of these ended up on used car lots after the race. It wasn’t collectible at that point, so someone thought they were getting a...
Thanks for posting. I almost forgot about this race. [IMG]
I have used oxalic acid. It's slow. Maybe someone can educate me on the cons of it. :p
They started a YouTube channel, but haven't done much with it. https://www.youtube.com/@carkulturedeluxeolskoolrod3393 [MEDIA] [MEDIA]
Thanks for making this thread. I subscribe to both and was starting to wonder when the next ones were coming in. I have no interest in online...
I saw someone selling this at a rodeo years ago, but have never actually seen it on a vehicle. The arms move down near the wheels and start...
I'm waiting for the part where you ruin it, not seeing it. ;)
I was clued in by the screen name. It would be interesting to see the casting process.
Rivet a piece of leather so you can flap it over behind your head.
What year is the motor?
For really faded, chalky paint I like to use a type of polish that smells like a solvent with a clay polish mixed in. There several types and they...
On spot welds, I started out using the mini belt grinder on the advice of a youtube body shop guy, but got tired of replacing belts and making a...
Gene Winfield built a metal working station with a post like yours. Chad Hiltz bought it, and you can see it in a few of his videos. I really like...
I recently fabricated a kickstand for it. [IMG]
Here's my pre-war Cleveland Welding bike. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Here's my compact shrinker / stretcher stand, built out of old bed frames, bicycle parts, suspension parts, and an old wheel. I can flip the foot...
Thanks for letting me join. My interests are old Cadillacs on a budget, sheet metal tools, and prewar bicycles. I'm always looking for reasonably...
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