The Jalopy Journal
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.
See post #189, Neal listed the chrome shop
After my 3W was wrecked in March '99 and after the body was straightened out I decided to chop it. The amount was only to correct the...
My '55 that I built in '64 and raced until the Winter Nationals '67. Cragar gave wheels to drag racers that they listed as seconds. They always...
Deuce Roadster probably sent his dash to Bob Kennedy, he was famous for his wood graining in Calif. Bob is the father of the Kennedy brothers...
Krylon, You really need to get help so you can post pictures of your many projects. I always check out your posts and would like to see photos. Ron
Yes, Quick Performance!!!
Hot Rod has recently made huge improvements to its content. Hope that it continues the print issues as I've been a subscriber for many years. I...
I've had the same style offered by Vintique in my 3W since I built it in '82. Fool proof and offers a solid lockup.
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