The Jalopy Journal
Wow, not a single person here interested. Maybe I am misunderstanding the type of people that frequent this page. Surprising. Oh well.
Hi all, with the Nationals this week in Syracuse (NY) I was checking in to see if there was any discussion and was surprised that there was...
Plans for a "garage condo" a.k.a "car condo" development just outside of Oswego, NY, approximately 30 minutes north of Syracuse, will be unveiled...
This is the first year of the hardtop body style, denoted by the Riviera name. Also first year of power windows and seat and premium trim, all...
This is my favorite show of the year, missed the hell out of it last year. Anybody else from here going? I'll have two cars on display in the...
Didn't see them! I'll be looking for them tomorrow!
We just got back from registration. We go up and get our credentials and then hang out a while, then off to Oneida Shores to see some more cars...
No, he won't have time. He'll be too busy announcing new ways to screw up the state.
It's kind of a weird situation for me. I love the Syracuse nationals, been to everyone, and I'm looking forward to it again this year. But I am...
July 15-17
I don't get to come here much but I am always excited about the Syracuse nationals! Who's going, and what are you bringing? I hate that they...
The answer is, I haven't ruled out anything at this early brainstormiong stage. I do know a few local retired guys that have expressed interest in...
I do have a dealer license, and have since 1984, when I took over from my father. I have always bought at auction and sold retail. Almost all...
Whew, lots of comments, and I thank everybody! Too many to answer individually, so I'll try to give some broad strokes answers. I see I haven't...
That's exactly what I've been doing. For a couple decades. The job, family, and racing came first. Now I'm at a stage of life where it can move to...
Thanks for all the replies so far! I have no problem with all the naysayers. Nobody has ever succeeded without a chorus of discouragement in their...
Completely agree about the risk. Return? Never know for sure until you try. And I've always been the type that would rather try it and fail than...
There's money to be made. Doesn't have to be millions. I can do nothing and live just fine on my pension when I retire. But my love of this stuff...
Probably my 15th year in a row. My favorite meet of the year! Will be there Tuesday night, waiting at the gate Wed. morning. Primarily looking at...
MY SITUATION: 54 years old. Second generation in the automotive world. Grew up in my Dad's gas stations. 40-plus years experience in all aspects...
There will always be somebody who will find a way to gripe... I went to the host hotel to sign in and get my packet. As always, walked right in,...
Helping a buddy set up in the swap tomorrow. Will be there as much as they'll let me! Weather looks really good overall. Rain going through...
Almost here! I'll be there in my '62 Caddy :)
I don't get on here as much as I'd like. But that doesn't mean I'm not knee deep in the hobby :) But today I'm here because I'm excited about my...
One of my favorite shows ANYWHERE. Second only to the Syracuse Nationals! My favorite NY vacation spot + my favorite hobby= Heaven on Earth:)
There are several areas that have shade, and you can find some if you look around. With all the buildings, there are various areas that make...
Man, what a sales pitch! I bet everybody's jumping on that! Let me guess, you're in sales, right?:p
I've made the SyrNats every year, and this one is no exception. It's THE highlight of my Summer! I'll be at the Tues. Nice-n-Easy cruise on rt....
Just an invitation to my H.A.M.B. family to follow my race team, Four Sevens Motorsports, on Facebook. We are attempting to do something that has...
Tough call. Are you looking to race it? Most cracks in cast can be successfully repaired. But it requires a trained expert to get it right....
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