The Jalopy Journal
Looks like you've now got a good frame and a good body. Onward!:cool: Nice to see another Mass. build. ...Not that mine can really be called...
Damn I was just there a week ago and didn't know about that station. :( We did get to Hop's BBQ in Asheboro NC, about 45 minutes outside of...
My girl's good about all my stuff around, but when I say I'm going to the "swap meet", she always says "You never bring anything to 'swap'. You...
I've gone before -- it's a good swap meet. I'm hoping to make it this year. I'll be the guy in the winter coat. If you see me, say Hi. :D
Man some of you guys have awewsome shops and garages! Mine is just a humble 2 car under. I need way more space, or way less stuff. Somehow I...
I have an OT Jag E-type. It's a '70 coupe, with the dual overhad cam 4.2 straight 6. I had a guy at a car show come by with his teenage son....
Good to know, as I plan to use 15" wheels on the rear of my AV8. I've got 2 15" wheels that belonged to my Grandfather. :cool: I'm gonna use 'em...
I'm there Sunday to Thursday. 6 PM Monday night, LVH bar --Ok, I'll try to make that. Our group usually has dinners with customers and...
I've got a Vintage Speed version of one of these on my flatty. Doesn't mean I'll run it forever, not that I'm even close to driving mine...
Some Jeeps use what is essentially a tie rod end on the trac bars (panhard bars) on coil-sprung soild axles. They take some pretty heavy abuse...
It comes down to what is most important for you. Both are great looking engines. For me --- my Dad had a flatty when he was younger, and it was...
That is sweet, man, great job! I love the way it looks, and mine will look similar. I'd leave it just like it is. Mine will probably take just...
Here's mine. It's not quite done. My flatty runs though. :cool: Pete
Mine's an old TROPIC-AIRE. Picked it up at a swap meet. Of course the car isn't done yet. :| Pete
I'm there Mon-noon to Thursday-noon. Tuesday night I have a vendor dinner to go to. :( Somebody have a few beers for me. ;) Pete
I'm there Monday noon to Thursday noon..... Is there a M&G for beers? Pete
Women come and go, cars remain true. Been there. Great job! Keep at it! :) Pete
Great start!! Your flatties look a little better than mine did when I brought 'em home. I had 3 strapped on top of old tires on the deck of the...
Nice. I didn't hear about that one, and 2 of my friends stayed over. I'm not sure about your moral though...... I think mine would be "Stop...
I did ok this year. I got some OT Jeep stuff, a nice set of Guide-style headlights with turn signals for the A, and a few odds and ends. You...
This is what my flattie model A will be. I'm running a stock manifold, 3-bolt pattern, not your 4-bolt pattern, and a Y intake. I'm no...
The real lemon in the Jeep 5-speed world, is the Peugeot BA 10/5 used in 87-89 or so Jeep YJ Wranglers. The AX-15 is a great trans. I have...
MG used (2) 6-volt batteries in the MGB up to, I think, 1974. Car was still 12V negative ground. Pete
DEFINITELY go to the North End for some great Italian food. And go to Mike's Pastry. Get some cannolis. :) Some great Bars also. The Black...
Stay in school man, you can do it!! I've got a BSME, and an MSME, and have been an M.E. in industry for over 20 years. Find a company that will...
I've had no luck with the Irish Spring, teeth marks on it also. Dryer Sheets - Bounce - seem to work well for me. I've also heard Cloves -...
Thanks Ebb, that's some interesting reading. I learned something today. :D Pete
I guess i've never really thought much about this -- can someone give any more detail on this. Does straight antifreeze really turn solid at 5F?...
On topic, but OT vehicles - This comes from the 4X4 world. There are multiple pages - some pretty funny stuff here....
Oh come on, man! You'll miss New England.... :D The snow, the cold, the ice, the women who have to cover up with big coats, the... umm.... Ok,...
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