Print Is Dead

Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Print Is Dead

Few people know there actually was one volume of The Jalopy Journal in print. Less than 50 copies were hand printed and bound in a somewhat amateur attempt… continue reading »

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Cochran Garage

Thursday, December 28, 2006
Cochran Garage

You’ve probably seen the image before as I’m not shy about showing it off. It’s an old shot from the early 40’s of my grandfather’s shop. The photograph… continue reading »

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Once Años

Monday, December 18, 2006
Once Años

Eleven years ago today I was sitting in my parents living room in Midland, TX – home from college for my Christmas break. With me was a stack… continue reading »

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The Continental Club

Thursday, December 14, 2006
The Continental Club

I had seen pictures in magazines. I think it was The Rodder’s Journal that did a photo shoot out front featuring Steve Wertheimer’s Cad and a few Jimmie Vaughan customs…. continue reading »

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1/4 Mile Virgin

Tuesday, December 12, 2006
1/4 Mile Virgin

I remember being pretty nervous as my Dad and I registered for the race. I thought the odds of us getting my 15 year old ass on the starting… continue reading »

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The Best Of…

Friday, December 8, 2006
The Best Of…

Photo Credit: David Perry (Where are you man?)  I spent most of last night getting all the 1951 H.A.M.B. Calendar orders ready for Denise’s consumption. It’s a mindless… continue reading »

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Chasing Down the Three-Oh-Nine

Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Chasing Down the Three-Oh-Nine

Editors Note: The following is a passage from Roger Jetter’s new book “Fast Cars, 4-Speeds, and Fist Fights.” Running about 65 per and some distance ahead of us,… continue reading »

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Bodylines Inc.

Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Bodylines Inc.

Right before I moved to Austin, my ’38 coupe got blind sided in a Target parking lot… literally. The car was parked in a safe spot, but someone still managed… continue reading »

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