Let me know if this is getting a little too nerdy, but I was thinking about Ryan’s Jalopy Journal “Hambigram” post and wondered what apps are really helpful for a hot rodder? What are the applications that come in handy for you when working on and driving around in your old car? More than anything, [...]
Art & Inspiration
Hot Rod Friendly Apps?
Posted on May 7th, 2013 by Jive-Bomber
Filed under: Art & Inspiration
Filed under: Art & Inspiration
Five Favorite Hot Rod Artists
You knew this was coming, didn’t you? After the post on hot rod photographers, it’s worth looking at the best in painting . This one is a little subjective: Illustrators are artists, and painters are artists, but I thought it was important in this case to designate fine art painters versus more pen & ink [...]
Five Favorite Hot Rod Photographers
We look at them everyday right here on the Journal. Most we see are decent quality, but plenty more could be described as just fair: Images of cars snapped on a digital camera or mobile phone. But what makes a truly great automotive picture? Not just in terms of quality or composition. The kind of [...]
The Mystery Of “Miss Deal”
Editor’s Note: Our newest field correspondent came at me this week with another article that he wanted to publish and once again, I’m left impressed. So fellas, please welcome back Joey Ukrop. And Joey, keep this up and we are gonna have to make you a publisher account here on The Jalopy Journal… The Mystery [...]
Summertime is almost here… How’s your list?
I realize many parts of the Midwest are dealing with flooding, and it hasn’t exactly been warm and shiny everywhere lately, but technically we’ve got less than two months left of soggy Spring, and then Summer of 2013 is here at last. For me, I really get the most work done on my old cars [...]
Turnpike On A Tabletop Part 2
Some of you fellas might remember this post. In it, I asked for help discovering the wonder that was AMT’s “Turnpike On A Tabletop” for my 4-year old that has developed a need for speed. Well, the search is over… A few months ago, an east coast guy (who likes his privacy and I’m betting [...]
The High Dollar Hit List: What’s on Yours?
Lets be totally honest here, Just owning a old jalopy is a luxury in itself. We don’t necessarily ‘need’ a traditional hot rod, but we really wanted one badly enough to make some sacrifices to have one or three. Once you’ve acquired your dream ride (better yet built it), it doesn’t take long to want [...]
Envelopes From Down Under
While I was in Australia last year, I made a new family. It’s hard to put into words just how cool all of those guys are and I miss each and every character that Blake and I ran into – one being, Mark Bailey. Mark is a painter by trade and is incredibly talented in [...]
Ooh That Smell…
We often wax poetic about the look of a nicely patinaed hot rod or old custom, and plenty has been said about the sound of a finely-tuned jalopy. But what about the smell? I think it’s worth noting what hits your nose when you crack the door open on an original mohair interior car, or [...]
