The Jalopy JournalFeatured Threads Archive
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Art & Inspiration Is wood graining a thing of the past?
I remember it was popular with the restoration crowd and hot rodders alike that wanted to retain the look of a wooden dash.
I vividly remember my pal Deuce Roadster sending his 3 window dash to... -
Hot Rods My historical Willys Gasser
I still cant believe im the caretaker of this amazing machine, the history and changes it went thru in its first 6 years or so of racing were crazy, and then basically nothing major has been... -
Technical Best non-essential tool purchase
For an active restoration - what is the single best “non-essential” tool or item you have purchased? Why did you make the purchase? Let’s also realize that everyone is a bit different and what... -
Event Coverage Gathering at the ROC 2023 ROLL CALL.
I’m rolling up Thursday morning.
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History One-year only body styles, or "WTF were they thinking?
The One that mainly sticks in my mind as an example is the 1956 Ford Fairlane 4 door hardtop. Didn't build one in '55; the '57 began a whole new platform.... I'm sure there's more than just that... -
Customs Is JAMCO still in business?
I wanted to order a rear sway bar kit for my 50 Ford project and, since I have a JAMCO rear suspension set-up, I have called them several times with no response. I can get into their order line... -
1939 Ford Truck
1939 ford truck, rebuilt 1953 merc flathead, rebuilt 39 trans, runs & drives good. Ca title and current registration.
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1932 Brookville Roadster body with SoCal chassis
1932 Brookville Roadster Body with a complete SoCal rolling chassis and Henry Firewall. The SoCal chassis is tig welded including boxed rails. It’s currently set up to accommodate a sbc with... -
Hot Rods Remember HAMB Andy?
We have been touring around Newfoundland, Prince Edward's Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for about a month now. The highlight of our trip was to meet with Chris Dunn, HAMB Andy's father,... -
Projects Root's '64 Cyclone Build
This is a long and winding road and will take "a few" posts to get to present day progress. Bare with me please.
This story begins Circa 1986 or so when my father figured we needed a father /... -
Hot Rods HAMB Rocket Club
Rockets! Join in show your Rocket! (not the one in your pocket)
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Event Coverage A new event type. Motorcamp
I recently took part in a "first" event. My car being a 29 Buick, something I consider big for the era. Here she is parked next to a 27 T coupe!
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Event Coverage St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps...for Ryan
We don' need no steenkin words do we? Enjoy folks, there's enough for everybody
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Technical 1956 354 Hemi
I hope this is the right forum for this, if not please direct me to the proper location. I recently picked up a 354 from a New Yorker. I don't know squat about Hemis, but I see there's lots of... -
1949 Dodge Coronet Custom 2-Door
1949 Dodge Custom Project Car - This vehicle is a work in progress and does not run or drive.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FIND A THIRD PARTY SHIPPER FOR... -
Event Coverage I had a chance to drive a piece of history at the Central NY Stockcar H.O.F.
I received a message Saturday night from family friend John Hager asking me if I wanted to drive the Ed Stevens Coupe at Mid-State Sunday, of course I said Yes!
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Technical Fresh Rebuild Clacking
Hello!
I just got my 1966 Buick Special Deluxe Hardtop with 4.9 300 v8 on the road after getting the motor rebuilt....
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