The Jalopy Journal
2014 was a busy year for my shop clients. How was yours?
As an avid fan of and service provider to many shops now and in the last 40 years, I like to keep up with trends, new shops, old shops, what...
This may be OT to some but without the shops, small businesses, industry itself, we would not be where are in the history of rods and customs....
'30 Buick series 40 sedan, running original 6, bodywork done, front rebuilt, with title. It is complete but still needs paint, int. front...
Well I got rid of the 54 Chevy Wagon and it went back home to Austin. Hated to sell it but didn't want to change anything as it was an Austin...
Austin guys don't pee on me but I made a few changes to Lu-Lu Danny Young's 54 Chevy wagon which I bought a while back. I renamed her...
I just bought this custom 54 Chevy custom 2 door wagon. I've known the car for 15 years and it was a daily driver until it was parked after the...
I have a 54 chevy wagon that has been titled and registered every year since 80 when the previous owner bought it but I cannot find the vin tag....
Well known San Antonio Hot Rodder Larry Click who owned more cool Willys's and wild pro-street cars than anyone I know passed away yesterday. He...
My new piece of junk, 37 Chevy sedan delivery, very rough. I know, you all think I'm crazy but I need to do this for my mental and physical...
Anyone get the April issue of Hot Rod magazine with the article "Your Own Shop?" What do you think about it? Anyone with the guts to try this? The...
The Alamo Hot Rod Parts Autorama will be at the American Bank Center this weekend in CC, Friday eve-Sunday. When I spoke to Tony Saturday, he said...
Okay hot rodders and customizers, this a new year, a new beginning and new opportunities for us to build on. It's not just about surviving but...
I've had my share of strange requests and I'll do anything for a buck or just for fun, a crack pipe, shoes on a model, flamed fingernails, a...
Okay, I'm wondering how many of you artists on here actually make a living, as in your only source of income, from your art. I know some of you do...
Wondering how all you pinstripers, custom painters and auto artists are doing business wise. It has been slow here in central TX as for striping...
Will be in Santa Clarita Sept 10-12th for son's wedding and have time to kill. Going to Autobooks-Aerobook store early Sat morning and checking to...
They have a cruise on Sat mornings 8-10. Has anyone ever been to it? I'm going to the store for a visit while we're in Cali Sept 10-13 for son's...
Not OT. The Hot Rod Economy is vital to the survival of our hobby and businesses. Is the Hot Rod Economy still rolling along or is it slowing...
Anyone on here have one, know of any? Got pix? Mikey www.MikeysPinstriping.com "Done badder thangs to bad cars"
I've been wondering how many stripers, custom painters and auto artists do it for a living or just a hobby? I see a lot of people getting in on...
I haven't been to the Austin Car Show in 9 years. Did striping there for 16 yrs. Anyone going? Mikey www.MikeysPinstriping.com P.S. I'll be...
These brushes belonged to someone who striped cars way back in the 1920's, 30's, 40's. Did striping for car manufacturer, signs and striped for...
Here's few of pics of the first car I bought when I was 15, a 54 Ford Vic. I'm 52 now and that was many moons ago (I actually had two, the blue...
Did not know if there has ever been a thread on here about the 52-54 Ford Couriers, but I'm looking at buying a 54 Ford Courier and wondered if...
Question for all Hot Rod and Custom Shop Owners... Okay, so we now know that the U.S. is in financial dooky and the feds are gonna save it even...
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