The Jalopy Journal
I have had great success with SEM products. Clean, prep, clean. They were used on OT cars and have held up for years. Easy to spray.
If it was the body for sale, I think I am getting too old to slip into the side windows as it looks like a one piece body. No cut doors. Not...
My CCC cover was purchased over 20 years age for my full fendered 2" chopped roadster with no bumpers. I fits the top really tight and the sides...
I taught both of my boys how to drive stick before they were old enough to drive. We used an old Ranger pickup that I had as it was real easy to...
I have really good luck using Totally Awesome from the dollar store and a red Scotchbrite pad.
Welcome. I like the Woodie. 51 is my favorite year!
back in the 70's Dad and I were working on a 58 Ranchero project for me. It never got finished and sold off. I moved on to other OT projects and...
I too have used a 65-68 Mustang shifter boot in the past and has worked well for me. I like the small foot print.
Great job on the build! The front cowl inner fender patch, did you spot weld or plug weld on the fender well part? The blend on the rear fenders...
By the looks of the motor in you good pictures, I would not bother doing anything until you actually need to. Save your money, You do not use the...
@corncobcoupe, I have a NOS Kelsey Hayes Magstar rim if you are interested. PM me Chris
I really like the 40 dash I put in my 29 Roadster and the car club plaque on the back that was my Dad's club back in 1958. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I am going to help my oldest son on his 53 F100 to get it into a more complete state. He has been working on and off on it for 10 years and I...
Maverick Daddy, Are there any good cars left in Alabama? You sure have a lot of rotting ones!
When I was 14 my Grandmother's friend had a 63 1/2 Galaxie with a 390 and 3spd black with red interior for sale for $35 and I bought it but I had...
Back in the 90's, I traded a set of valve covers for a 28-29 Ford pickup box. Held on to it for 20 years and then sold it to a guy for $100, five...
"Bondo" brand is now made by 3M. I have noticed less in a fresh can. I only use Rage Gold. High quality filler.
I used a Centech on my roadster. I have installed a couple of Painless kits and a couple of Ron Francis kits. All nice.
I have used cheap dollar store dryer sheets with success for years. Have been using Grandpa Gus' now for a year with success. Peppermint and...
My Dad has been driving his 56 Tbird for 20+ years and never had heating problems with his 312. He did rebuild the Yblock when he bought the car...
I had a Afco aluminum radiator in my 29 roadster in the below picture and it looked like you had mocked up. Tank exposed on the bottom and gaps...
My oldest grandson is 3 and he has already been to three back to the 50's car shows and many others! He really enjoys riding in "Papa's" hot rod....
"Truckdoctor Andy, post: 15017327, member: 292228"]Look for 3m Green Corps cut off discs. I only use these 3M cutoff disc. The seem to last...
After attending several times, it is very overwelming! There are thousand s of people as shown in the picture above and you have to have a booth...
Looks good to me!!
They are in Alchemy's garage!!
Get well soon. Prayers for Danny and Brenda
Mankato had a Champion Auto and a Crown Auto and a Big A. I do not remember a Big Wheel. I do remember Big Wheel in the Twin Cities. Towards the...
I will be up there all weekend with my roadster.
I used to go to the junk yards with my dad in the late 70's and early 80's. I would look for some suitable heads to buy cheap and Dad would look...
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