The Jalopy Journal
I pickup up a set of four of these at a swap meet yesterday..they were just odd/unique (6 lug) enough to spark my interest. I've not seen these...
I figured I'd take my coupe into town get gas, make a bit of an "appreciation of collector car day thing" out of it. Well, Damn if the old coupe...
Our hearts are into these traditional cars..the nostalgia, the look, the sounds, the performance..etc. Being 6' 6" tall it's rare to be...
I, as I'm sure the majority of us have accumulated many extra parts over the years. Some of these parts are considered valuable..to this community...
Sooo, it seems logical to me that the collector car insurance companies would/should discount their policies for these cars that we own. Most of...
I don't like white letter tires, aside from distracting from the car..why give free advertising to the tire manufacturers? I see several cars on...
With access to all information on anything now at our finger tips, it makes me wonder if our creative juices have become stifled, or maybe...
Anyone have any experience using an oil based primer with acrylic or urethane enamel top coat? Why? I use TCP Global and have always used their...
As viewed in this forum there are several of us who have accumulated/collected multiples of certain desirable /rare parts. Collections of:...
With the current thread of the age of us, of the people who took the poll approx. 80% of us are 51+ years old. Considering that, it seems some of...
With all this talk lately about our hobby on the way out due to the ages of our members and lack of interest by the younger generation, thought it...
What is your "deal breaker" when considering your next project car purchase? What made you walk away?..Rust, paint, interior, parts availability,...
Post up pictures of your soft Tonneau Covers. What I have in mind are the upholstered covers that may have been accented with some rolled and...
I realized it's been 10 years since I joined the HAMB, thought I'd post up some pics of my avatar since I had it back then, where others have come...
To the people who built their cars many years ago, and have, or, are contemplating changes they have made from when they built it originally. The...
Had a good time at Billetproof NW Saturday. I spotted a great project car, a '40 Ford convertible on a trailer for sale, after speaking with the...
Rust free, spent its entire life in So Cal. until 4 yrs ago when PO bought it, he kept it garaged, I bought it approx. 6 mos ago, and keep it in...
I bought this last summer. I intend to start on it when I make some room for it. This will require a bit more than a wash and buff..but what fun...
When I bought my '39 it had the Cragars on it, later I went with steelies, and finally today put on the Americans. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I had been looking for one of these for years. I love the '39-'40 Fords, but prefer the '39 Deluxe, with their crank out windshields, wide grille,...
Most people, if not all, have a strong image in their head of what their final build will look and drive like, before they even start. Some...
You are three quarters, or nearly done with your project, when you realize: I Would have-installed my E-brake, heater, defroster, wipers,...
Okay, just bought this coupe. I haven't owned an early Mopar, so learning about it. I've always liked these early coupes. It has some issues,...
First, Thank you for what you do. After you get home, what are your plans for your car? Is it done? Is it a project? Maybe you have plans to...
Reality bites, but consider this..you are getting older. What are you going to do with your pride and joy, after you go off into the rod run in...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]My engine had seized, so it was time to have it rebuilt. It is a 49' 8BA. I took it to a...
When you take your car/truck to your local car show, do you leave the hood up or down? I like the hood down, to really appreciate the cars...
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