The Jalopy Journal
What a crazy couple of weeks! About 2 months ago, I started noticing fluid buildup in my feet and legs again. Much worse than last time. The...
Had a set of scans yesterday. What fun! Doc came back with "at this point we consider your cancer basically dormant. There have been no changes in...
I am blessed with a great group of friends. Over the last few weeks I have had calls, texts and messages checking on me. I spoiled all of you...
They are some curved exhaust pipe and flat plate. Didn't get any good construction pictures. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Haven't updated for a while. Went to a local Ford Power show a few weeks ago. Got 3rd in the street rod class. 1st was a really nice '32...
http://www.trcauto32.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=30/category_id=16/mode=prod/prd30.htm Doesn't appear their web site has been...
When I started down the path on my '32 build, I considered a TRC kit (rolling chassis and body). After talking to several people, a lot of...
“Nice ‘38”, it’s a ‘32. “Thanks” is about all I respond. “Nice rat rod”. The car was literally on its way home from the painter on the trailer....
About 3 years ago I started selling off my old parts stash. Sold enough to fund my '32 build and I didn't cut any corners on that build. I didn't...
I have to touch before I buy. Try to get as much info as I can but I will drive to get something before I will pay for shipping. See the country....
Thanks for the tip, looks like we're heading for the mill. Mine sits almost right against the muffler at one spot on each side. The one at the...
Yes, that's Jeff's sedan. sitting next to Chris's coupe. SPark
I have Vintique handles on my '32. My doors don't lock from the inside, only with a key from the outside. The key just locks the handle in place,...
Check switches made for race cars. Longacre have been good for me in the past. SPark
Drove the car to Des Moines today for Good Guys. Good trip. Can check that off my bucket list. Had a rattle leaving that sounded like a lug nut...
Looking forward to seeing it in person tomorrow! SPark
It is an Industrial Chassis kit that uses Dodge Dakota or D150 pieces. Very nice kit that is currently not in production. Rumor has it that it...
The longest drive I've done in a day is 135 miles and no problems so far. I'm too busy smiling to notice any pain! Seat is very comfortable and I...
Passed the 800 mile mark! No issues so far. Swapped the Pete and Jake front shocks for a set of Bilsteins. They are a bit shorter and got rid of...
Haven't seen any mention of a meet and greet at GG Saturday like last year. Anything planned? SPark
I just swapped my new Pete and Jakes shocks out for a set of Bilsteins. Totally changed the ride for the better. Smoother, quieter and nicer to...
Haven't seen anything about limiting number if entrants for Des Moines. Anyone heard any updates on that? It's not mentioned anywhere on their...
We only used a single restrictor on Windsor blocks. We just drove a roll pin in the back valley from the top of the block at the very rear where...
Make sure he restricted oil to the top end. SPark
Our kids came down for Father's Day and everyone took a ride. Notice the back hub caps are on it. We spent some time at a friend's shop the...
Great news DenverFlash!! Think you’ll like working with their product. You probably didn’t drive far from my house. Should have stopped in for a...
Don't confuse "accelerator pump" with "Fuel pump". The accelerator pump is a part of the carb that covers the momentary loss of fuel flow when you...
First 6 pictures are the 1963 8V Galaxie intake for my '62 F100 short bed big window unibody 390. Next 6 pictures are the SBF intake and air...
We plan to be there. SPark
Racking up some miles. Another 115 this afternoon. Nice to be driving this thing. Drove down to the paint shop this afternoon so they could see...
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