The Jalopy Journal
Still above ground
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Some folk like to be heard, read or whatever. Sent from my SM-G930T using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Big john put together really nice cars in his day. Nice save.
Well put.
Except bear attacks. They leave you crippled. Sent from my SM-G930T using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
National lampoon Sent from my SM-G930T using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
No, solid lines from a distribution block to the three twos with the colored hose. Use quality flexible fuel line from chassis to motor or...
So I had a coworker with a 50 merc who really liked the red lines. I made it easy for him. Bend the lines out of steel first without ends flared...
My math shows 4.56 gears with 28" tall tires will be doing 3557 rpm at 65 mph. (1-1) trans final ratio. That is not a friendly rpm for a long...
New transmission, new roller cam, ignition and carb. Sent from my SM-G930T using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I said hold my beer then this happened. Sent from my SM-G930T using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
This is my vent attached to a roll over valve and with a filter[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
As fuel is consumed a low pressure area is created & air comes into the tank. And at times pressure is created and needs to escape. Thats why cars...
New 185 thermostat & temp sending unit and hopefully a car that runs at temp and a gauge that's accurate. Maybe make the master cylinder heat shield.
Using a Muncie and Hurst super shifter in the Willys.[ATTACH]
Been working on and building cars for over forty years and I still come across tools I cant seem to live without. But patience and passion are...
I feel most comfortable around people of similar interests and persons with a desire to learn and improve their skills. When I see an opportunity...
My 1940 coupe with a 1941 grill and trim is now fully assembled and licensed.[ATTACH]
Car looks very nice. Some excellent fabrication being done. I just completed a long build on my coupe. Keep thrashing on the car summer is coming....
I must admit I have not experimented with what temperature a seal of a particular material type will melt/burn/flash. Neoprene for example will...
Install rub strip on Willys cowl, and install the hood.
I spent many years working in a heat treating shop as a operator and inspector. I am very familiar with heat treating processes. Aluminum melts...
Polishing the last two pieces of hood trim and installing hood rub strip. Next weekend I install hood and license plate. Sooo close summer is...
I usually have the next project in site as I finish the present one. The hunt & build are more enjoyable than the drive.
This may sound dumb but the kingpin bearings must go under the axle or the friction under the load of the car will be a huge problem.
[ATTACH]HAPPY TURKEY DAY TO ALL OF YOU HERE AT THE HAMB. ANOTHER YEAR COMING CLOSE TO AN END. BEST TO YOU ANY YOUR FAMILY NOW PASS THE GRAY.
I use k38 PPG product and is a DTM. Have used it on glass many times. Do a scuff with 400 grit to get the shine off and provide some tooth. I...
[ATTACH] Eelco pedal in my Willys, all mechanical linkage.
[ATTACH] I adjusted the fuel pressure, corrected a ground problem on temp sending unit and started it up just to enjoy the sound.
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