The Jalopy JournalFeatured Threads Archive
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My first major find in a long time
I have been bending metal and making things as long as I can remember.
Started my 31 Tudor 7 yrs ago and always making something and I've wanted a decent sized anvil for 20 yrs but around here... -
1939 FORD STANDARD TUDOR
SELLING TO HELP FUND ANOTHER PROJECT !
This is a very solid 1939 Ford Standard Tudor, Just out of decades of storage. It was an original V8-60 car that has the original engine tabs,... -
Hot Rods No diesel oil
I have seen a couple of threads about running diesel oil as it has more anti-wear additives. I tried it and had a rod bearing knock in 50 miles in my flathead.
Yes, diesel oil has more wear... -
Folks Of Interest MISLED YOUTH!
What to do with the MISLED YOUTH? What to do?...... What to do!?! Yeah, nothing! Kick back and watch the next generation have a ball kicking arse building some cool rides and enjoying the hell out... -
Art & Inspiration Detroit?
Okay who knows the area? Im flying out tomorrow for a week and will be visiting the gilmore and the henry ford museum, what else is worth checking out? -
Projects The 57 Chevy
57 is coming along very well. 283/4 speed 411 rear. gonna be shifting for sure
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Projects Custom Interior Questions
I am getting to that point with the Legacy '36 project (a chopped Fordor Touring Sedan, being built in my late dad's memory) that I need to start thinking interior. I have a relatively simple... -
Hot Rods I love the smell
I love the smell of heliarc in the morning, it smells like hot rodding
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Hot Rods Custom intake manifold fabrication
Does anyone make custom intakes? Specifically looking for someone to make a side draft intake for a Chevy 6. Any recommendations? -
Hot Rods Anyone know what this tool is for?
As the title states.... I was given this by an older gentleman but he couldn’t remember what he used it for.
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Projects topless 49 ford sedan question
i'm getting ready to turn a 49 ford 4 door sedan in to a topless tail dragger, anyone have any pics of a shoebox with the top cut off, or know of any threads? i have an idea what i want, but i... -
Event Coverage What are you doing to get ready for the MELTDOWN DRAGS 10 2026
Yes that’s right , it’s coming back!! We had a ton of fun with a thread just like this years ago. We had much anticipation and poking fun. Had a blast hanging out. Racing eating and drinking... -
Hot Rods Have You Ever Hated a Car by the Time You Were Finished?
I have a love/hate relationship with my 34 Ford. I love the looks and wanted a car that was light, pretty and one that don't see often in my area any more. So, I bought and started building a 34... -
Technical blown Olds
good friend brought a pile of parts over to see if we could make something out of it.
a roller cammed '56 block and heads with Cragar 2" belt driven 4-71 and misc bits and pieces.
I tore the block... -
Art & Inspiration The Friday Art Show
Post up your work People.
1-2-3-Go!
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Event Coverage "Cross country in a gasser"2003 Rod & Custom Magazine "Ego-Rama"
21 years ago! I had the rare opportunity to participate in the 2003 Ego-Rama put on by Rod & Custom Magazine in my 55 Chevy Gasser. Digging through a drawer the other day I ran across a folder... -
Technical Great Experience with Roadster Supply
Hey guys,
I had to share my recent experience with Roadster Supply. I let Ray know Monday morning I wanted to proceed, as he quoted me for international shipping last week. I paid for the parts... -
Hot Rods All good things come to an end.
We've spent the winter in sunny Florida, so now instead of thinking about putting a car up for winter, I'm getting a car ready to put up for the summer. Which seems completely wrong, but I still... -
Projects Cheap diy paint job for ‘63 impala
Hey guys I’ve got a ‘63 impala that I’d like to paint myself outside on my driveway . I have a compressor. This is for a daily driver. I don’t want it to look too nice . Any Recommendations? Thanks -
History The Beverly Shear
This story begins with a video posted by Ian Roussel years ago where his wife was touring Gene Winfields shop. Coincidentally, they just reposted it semi recently on youtube so check it out!...
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