The Jalopy Journal
My last three builds I've used Porsche 914 steering shaft u-joints. They have pinch bolts instead of the set screws and jam nuts that some use....
I used a '65 Mustang Coupe roof top when filling my 3W. I did get some flack but the Mustang was a total and using Ford sheet metal on my Coupe...
Every real HAMBer should have at least one and preferably three first generation Chevy small blocks in his shop. Check the number of freeze plugs...
Jim, That's really surprising and the results are great. Great for a daily driver and a movie prop. Will be interesting to see how the paint...
My old friend Stan Beringhele had just finished a '40 Coupe and asked me to follow him to Solvang on a shakedown. I bought my '32 3W body from...
I've always liked the two door 210 wagon much more than the Nomad. This one is a beauty!!!!
I have a good friend who operates a one man alignment shop in Simi Valley. I've recommend his shop to all the Hot Rod and classic car owners in...
My 1st car was a '35 5W I bought from a Uncle for $17.50 in 1958. He got it from a neighborhood widow and drove it for a week and sold it to me....
Generally trailers tow better loaded. I'd take it home! Or sell both the car and trailer in Florida.
In '64 I was 19 and called Chet for a recommendation for a solid roller and kit for my Gasser build. He told me to bring my heads so I could cut...
From the photos it appears to have been rebuilt and probably the body replaced in the '80s. It has that era of street rod with the suspension...
I started painting cars when I was 15, my own and friends. The last one I sprayed was my 32 3W in '99. At the time I could still buy acrylic...
Tom, As in the past I look forward to your coverage of all the events you attend. Thank you for the great shots. It is surprising how many cars...
Joe Panak built the Roto-Faze like a Swiss watch. If you want an electronic distributor buy one don't modify the Roto-Faze.
The downside to chemical dipping is the acid gets into areas that aren't accessible If there is any wood in the body it must be removed because...
Since I built my first Chevy Hot Rod in '63 the Corvette aluminum valve covers have always been my favorite. The first shot is the 283 in my '55...
Bobby Walden used to have an occasional open house and one of the most interesting jigs in the shop was for assembling the 3W body. You are...
I found the rear window for my roadster on ebay. It measures 5 1/2" x 25 1/2". I don't know what it was made for but I have no problem seeing...
Mechanical, similar to stock '57 Chevy, is so simple and reliable that the question is, "Why use a hydraulic system?"
I chopped the top on my '32 Roadster 3". Looks right to me. [ATTACH]
Either '32 bumpers or custom fabbed nerfs. I can visualize a set of '60s period nerfs on your 5W. This is a great build and will be the '32...
Great result and painted the correct color. Looking forward to the completion photos.
Nine years ago I assembled my '55 Chevy and not wanting a race type clutch I bought a Ram OEM replacement. The stock 283 flywheel was surfaced...
In 1958 I was 13 and bought a '35 5W from one of my Uncles for $17.50. My best friend and I completely disassembled it to the bare frame and...
Moriarity, Please contact Gary Krylon32 and teach him how to post photos. He has built many beautiful hot rods and keeps using excuses that he...
Earle Williams Chassis sells a well designed transmission crossmember. My current '55 Chevy, with a '57 283, has the front mounts, bell housing...
In '63 I bought my first '55 Delray. When I took it apart it looked just like your engine. The previous owner was so proud that they always...
A friend of mine built a beautiful original '34 3W and bolted it to an original '34 pickup truck chassis. No problems! [ATTACH]
The '57 283 in my original '32 Roadster with '32 Ford V8 motor mounts. No 1-800 mounts for my cars! [ATTACH]
I have three Walker radiators. 20", 20 1/4" and 20 1/2". All are for my '32 Fords stock height.
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