The Jalopy Journal
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collected this emblem from a wreak in the deep woods of No. Cal back in the 60s while quail hunting and have stored it in my tool box ever...
Loved the videos. Next trip to LA I hope to get in a visit to Lucky’s shop. I was amazed he painted the car in the middle of his shop....
Justin.. following up on your posting of long ago re a counter balanced crank for a banger... thinking I might go in this direction do you still...
really exceptional work.. the image of the interior is great so the finished product should be stunning.
FWIW I have an olds posi rear that came out of a 58 drag vette on the floor of my garage. It was just totally rebuilt. End to End.
Streetrodder mag had a great article on these rears not too long ago. They reference Fabcraft Metal works 817-421 0242 as a info/parts source. Pm...
Does anyone know if there is a order list started for the next run?
Garry.. how did you get so much room between the front of the seat and the front door post? I have a 30 roadster and I can hardly get my foot...
ya gotta love the starters... great video... and the return road is one lane over from the race strip.. terrific stuff. just like it was.....
great stuff. spent the better part of the morning viewing the photos.. great history here
So what are you "trading" for this truck?? Or did you mean buy? If the body is unmolested and in decent shape dent and rust wise $6,000 looks...
First letter generally denotes the month A=Jan B=Feb.... so t=??? If it read A107d it would translate to jan 10, 1957,,, the use of d in model...
welcome to the HAMB judgekiller... you actually received one of the kinder and gentler greetings...
I'm with Truckedup..... what is wrong with thinking that any product you purchase is defect free? I know shit happens but when it does the...
I checked my 56 shop manual and there was no reference to a big brake option..
love the motor color.
Well it should be a big deal. That is something you will remember forever.
My experience with Speedway Motors has always been good. Products are as represented and prices are fair and shipping is timely. Admittedly I...
great stuff there
I've gotta intensify my search for a car. Yours looks great.
Cripes the event is on grass.... that is up scale from what I am used to
and if you are into beer at all, this is the mecca for microbrews. You are a little early for most weekly hot rod events but there is still...
x2 on the Ingersoll Rand tool.. not a lot of use but when it is needed it does a good job
I heard that the later production 31 wide bed pickup had a bit of a recessed firewall much more like the '32 model year. This allows a bit more...
This might help...unless you are into computer driven motors.. we used to use a wiring diagram from any make/model as a guide.. it would show...
It was a pretty big fad in No. Cal at least and dates back to the late 50s. But I recall the cars had a lowered front end and the pipe would...
the ride height is excellent
Well this thread is certainly worth the read.. great info and future contacts here.. thanks guys.
I have a friend who closed a Corvette repair/restoration shop a few years ago and has two complete front ends... a 58 and a 61 I believe.. both...
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