The Jalopy JournalA California Roadster
Friday, February 9, 2018
My phone vibrates and a text appears. I look at the blue bubble. It’s from a friend in Chicago. “It’s gonna snow 10 inches.” I break into a… continue reading »
The Mako Or Manta Ray II
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
This one is going to be stretching the barriers of our focus here on The Jalopy Journal a bit, but bear with me… Last week, I went on… continue reading »
Jack’s ’36 Ford
Friday, February 2, 2018
This article could start with an anecdote about how hot rods are the most genuine outlet for self-expression. We could set the scene, put us in a place… continue reading »
The Frank Mack Roadster: Preserved Perfection
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Think of your absolute favorite hot rod of the 1950s: Whatever jalopy from that pivotal decade that you really love: Doane Spencer’s ’32 roadster, the Pierson Brothers coupe,… continue reading »
RPM Valve Covers
Monday, January 29, 2018
Over a decade ago, I bought a set of finned aluminum valve covers for early SBCs on the HAMB that had the letters “RPM” casted mysteriously into the… continue reading »
Mean, Lean, Green…Number 13
Friday, January 26, 2018
Growing up, there were two places in my hometown that my friends and I would go to look for old cars. The first was the parking lot across… continue reading »
Latest Acquisitions…
Monday, January 22, 2018
I have no intention of being a hot rod part collector. I’m just not one to own “wall hangers” or to hold on to shit that I might… continue reading »
Five Carbs, Six Cylinders (Again!)
Friday, January 19, 2018
A few days after posting last Friday’s “Buzzin’ Half Dozen” article, I was bench racing with my brother on the phone. He and I have very similar interests… continue reading »
