The Jalopy Journal
I have a Ford 9" under my '30 Model A Tudor
get a set of feeler gauges. If you're going to own a points car you should have them. Set the points with the feeler gauge. Some motors are...
I met a guy years ago before I started building who was restoring a '47 Plymouth. I asked him how much he had in it and he told be that he threw...
did you say....$500?! And it runs? I can personally tell you how difficult it is to find a "good" starter flattie (no cracks). I can also show...
Oh the sweet, sweet sound of a chop saw! I'm gettin' all goose pimplly thinking about all the things that could be done with that. Screw keeping...
follow this link and look at posts #2 and #4. This is a great site if you own a buick and you could probably find more specific information is...
cars lost some character when vent windows went away. Keep them, they are great when it's raining, but you want some fresh air and when it's hot...
No love for trailer queens here. If it won't get you there under it's own power it isn't worth owning. Cars are machines and meant to be worked,...
He did the art work on our 56 Buick. We love it and get a lot of compliments.
thanks. It only had two quarter sized holes; one in the bottom of each rocker panel. We had them metal filled. We really liked it because we...
Thanks for the "positive" feedback. Have you always been a jerk or is it something you've perfected over time? How many people on this forum...
Here are my two: first one is not hot rod black, but has red wheels. The second one has hot rod black on the bottom, but chrome wheels.
Here are two pictures of my '30 Model A. I went with the low mount for a couple of reasons. First is the weight; the motor is pretty much the...
my experience has been that when I worked on something I didn't really like I counted every hour and every dollar I spent on it; the longer it...
Here's a site with tons of great info for us Flathead owners. I didn't do a search in the Tech info area, but you might. It's just a good source...
John, not meaning to be insulting, but have you checked the gauge? That would be the first thing I'd verify. I have a '53 Flathead which was...
Our '56 Buick Special
I work for a telephone company and one of the outside guys got so scared of running into a cotton mouth that he got two pieces of stove pipe and...
Simple pinstriped flames by MK John and a little video of the flame throwers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7KofeJewkE
Sweet! Anyone who thinks that's easy should give it a try sometime; it truely is ART and she's an artist.
I'm diggin' it! Man I wish I hadn't missed the Rust Revival this year. I'll make it next year. Has this been an OK truck it's whole life?...
This is my newest one. I'm thinking about have "Limbo Stick" painted on the rear bumper :) It has about 3.5" of clearance so I don't take it...
As you can see it's still pretty much original. Obviously the 17" American Racing whells arn't stock, but I thought they filled the wheel wells...
Our local PD officers as well as the county sheriffs and HP like to meet up at the local gas station to take their break so I made a point of...
Stay safe, keep in contact and come home soon.
I'd check a different inspection station. Maybe this guy is on their (DPS) radar for flagrant violations or maybe he's trying to make some green...
A '30 coupe mud buggy?! :D That would be unique!
love your plans and enjoy! Are you stuck on a SBC? I have a Flatie in mine and couldn't be happier. I'm certainly not making the HP numbers you...
Wire transfer is the only way to go. Go to your bank to complete it. 1) the funds are in your account, verified by your bank. 2) his face is on...
Since it's easy to spend someone else's money I'll vote Hemi. Having said that... I know you'd never win a drag race, but I have a Flathead in my...
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