The Jalopy JournalThe Ultimate Hot Rod Motor
Monday, March 4, 2024
Two ends of a spectrum. On one side, you have the flathead Ford and the other, you have the small block Chevrolet. You can lecture me all day… continue reading »
Revisiting the Stoke Models Model A Hot Rod
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
You might remember the custom ’56 Chrysler 300 images that I shared from the incredibly talented model-builder Stokemodels (aka Martin Aveyard) on Instagram? A year earlier he had… continue reading »
Book of the Week: ‘The Car: The Rise and Fall of the Machine that Made the Modern World’
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
If you’re on the HAMB, it’s most likely you’re at least slightly interested in automobiles somewhat beyond just traditional hot rods and customs. At the very least, you… continue reading »
On Your List
Friday, February 2, 2024
On Monday through Friday, I make lists. Lots of lists—both of the bullet point and the “to do” variety. Some researchers say lists are the best way to… continue reading »
It’s a Buyers Market once again… What are you buying?
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
If you follow classic car prices at all (and that includes traditional hot rods and customs), you’ll see that about 12 years ago, typical selling prices started moving… continue reading »
Multi-Function Running Boards
Monday, January 22, 2024
I’m not about to go soft now. Adding fifty pounds to your car out of caution for what could be… what could happen… is total bullshit. Hot rods… continue reading »
Hello, 2024
Friday, January 5, 2024
On the first work day of 2024, I hopped into my truck and turned the key. A warning message popped up on the dash. “RIGHT RR TIRE LOW…. continue reading »
Under the Tree
Friday, December 22, 2023
December has flown by. It feels like yesterday was Thanksgiving and tomorrow will be New Years. For as long as I can remember, the holidays have been my… continue reading »
