The Jalopy JournalWally Parks
Friday, September 28, 2007
Wally Parks died today. What can I say? What can anyone say? Wally was one of the most important people in my professional life. From the very early… continue reading »
The Mabee Special: Part 2
Monday, September 24, 2007
It didn’t take long after writing part 1 before I was contacted by the current owners and restorers of the Mabee Special. While I got the history of… continue reading »
2007 Hot Rod Revolution
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Diehard hot rodders… That’s what this year’s attendees were. See, we woke up on Saturday morning to cold temperatures and severe rain. The Tardel/Cochran crew nervously setup at… continue reading »
Ranche De Tardel: Day 5
Saturday, September 22, 2007
We spent the day getting ready for the open house and the Hot Rod Revolution. As such, I’ve got nothing for you in the way of lessons learned… continue reading »
Ranche De Tardel: Day 4
Thursday, September 20, 2007
I spent the morning doing some work on the computer and didn’t get to the shop until around 9:30. That one hour head start was all Keith needed… continue reading »
Ranche De Tardel: Day 3
Thursday, September 20, 2007
So when I left you last we had just finished what Mr. Tardel calls a “backyard” rebuild on a 1940 Ford flathead. See, Vern builds some of the… continue reading »
Ranche De Tardel: Day 2
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Yesterday, I failed to mention a particular pleasure at Tardel’s. It seems there was a large air race in Reno over the weekend and as luck would have… continue reading »
Ranche De Tardel: Day 1
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
The weather was crisp this morning in Santa Rosa. The cool air surprised me as the sky was clear and the sun was bright. It made the setting… continue reading »
