The Jalopy Journal
I use Pirateshipping every week for my business, been using it for years and never a problem
"Weld Nuts" available from McMaster Carr, never had an issue
Fitzees Fabrication
Another vote for Fritzee, good video on YouTube for patch panels
I am currently in the middle of a very in-depth build of a 1963 Econoline Van. Unfortunately, my cancer diagnosis has delayed the build. I fully...
I always follow blasting with #80 then #220 grit on the DA to remove any remnants of blasting from the surface followed by a wax/grease remover...
Years ago I watched his video on patch panels and I have done it his way ever since, the guy is good with caveman engineering
Have been vending at that swap meet for 13 years and it is always cold. Yesterday was freezing and I packed up at 11AM because the wind was so...
[ATTACH] I have my radiator mocked up. In order to for the lower radiator hose to clear the steering rack I stretched the doghouse and...
As far as I know yes, unique to Econolines
C4 for early Econoline direct bolt in [ATTACH] tail shaft and top "
This may seem vary basic but it took me years to figure this one out. Welding gloves are very bulky so I would use regular work gloves when...
I worked at Rick's when I was 16. He is still a great painter and a good friend
Back on HAMB because of new Econoline project. Finished Cushman before starting van[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here are before and after pictures. Not much of a hot rod but does have a Weber carb, Petronics ignition and larger exhaust.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here is a 1947 Cushman "step-Thru" scooter that I just got. It is good mechanically with a rebuilt engine but the body is atrocious. I need to...
This was my 3d year there vending. Really good old time swap meet, car parts not beanie babies. Good crowd even though it was cold. If you go next...
I used the JB Weld in the putty stick version, worked great
Much has been written on this subject and I will admit that I have not read every post but one key to a great quality home paint job is the...
Very informative
I can't build anymore cars because I ran out of room in the garage. This is a bike I just finished, it is a K&S Hornet that I did a resto-mod on.
I used 2" velcro from McMaster-Carr that comes with industrial adhesive already applied to the backside of the hook and the loop, works great.
I sunk a piece of 2X2 square tubing at the back wall of my garage. I got a winch for nothing off of a guy who was scrapping a boat trailer. I made...
CHAMPION, they go forever!
I used it to replace the rotted felt in the channels that the side windows move up and down in. McMaster-Carr sells it with an industrial stregnth...
I did all of the lines in my OT car 11 years ago and never had a leak. I was meticulous about cutting the tubing with a "fine" tooth hacksaw and...
My brother and I will be going this is our 4th year.
A friend who use to race "roundie-rounds" told me that he use to run an adjustable thermostat housing/filler neck on his small block Chevy to...
I went two years ago, one of my "Bucket Lits" items. Great time will go again someday.
I just sent my vendor fee in
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