The Jalopy Journal
Home made Halloc & Duvall windscreen. Made to fit my (not very HAMB friendly) 34 Ford Roadster. The Duvall shield is app 15 years old and needed...
Switched out the Jaguar gas cap to make room for my new Indy gas cap from Johnsen's Hot Rod Shop. I wanted to keep the one way valve from the Jag'...
Bought 4 rusty low rider wheels on Ebay. 2 pcs 16x7" and 2 pcs 18x8 that I got widened to 18x9" [IMG] Sand blasted them for free at my job:...
I have painted my car using matte / flat clear coat. The paint was bought from, mixed and prepared by a professional. Trouble is that it ain't...
Here's my low cost canvas top. Bought The Speedway motors universal cab frames: [IMG] Made a plywood piece to fit on the Duvall screen (that is...
Do you know app. how much fabric I need to sew a cabriolet top for a '34 Ford Roadster with Duvall Wind screen? And where can I buy it?
What tools and spares do you take with you on long trips with an old car?
On factory made hot rod cabriolet tops there are two "locking rods" between the two rear bowes. Each rod is linked on the middle, making it...
I want to make me a Roadster rear window frame. Something special. Maybe a split window. Photos for inspiration and how-to information would be great!
Thumbs up for Speedway Motors customer service from a Norwegian customer! I ordered the Roadster top iron frame kit for 28-34 Roadster, but they...
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Got my plates and the car legal for public road use today. THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of you that have taken the time to answer my questions during...
My 34 Roadster is close to road legal, and I'm starting to think about making a nice and convenient top on it. As I see it, there are two ways: A...
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A friend of mine is about to change one of the cab cylinders on his 1970 Catalina. -What position should the old cylinder have when its...
I would like to have some kind of id plates for the switches and indicator lights on the dash. I'm thinking of aviator/military inspired signs...
Made me a gear lever boot and freshed up the ugly wrecking yard hand brake a bit. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Made inner panels, plus an aluminum cover over the fuel tank and battery. First I made brackets for the roof (green arrows) and fastening points...
I have decided to change into stiffer coilover front springs on my IFS equipped 34 highboy. I have Pro Shock chromed shocks and springs, but...
1934 Ford Roadster Hot rod, first start attempt. 350 Chevy engine. -Car turns over but won't start. -Brand new Pertronic D1000 coil in cap...
When a friend of mine worked on the PS pump form his 1970 Catalina, he tilted the pump so that several small parts (springs, washers and stuff)...
Made me some door panels. Not perfect, not for show, but good enough for me. Bought some cheap 2 mm plastic sheets for the back side. Figured...
Made myself (well, mostly myself) a fuel tank of stainless steel. Spot welded it together, but hired a professional to TIG weld it. [IMG]...
Made a dashboard and centre console from 2 mm aluminum. Covered with bycast leather. The leather seats will be dyed in the same color later....
[IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Not sure about the forward poiniting pin, tow... Maybe I remove it. It is stainless, so It would be possible to...
Sometimes I see collision photos here on HAMB, and even if collisions of course are sad, I think it's good to focus on security when driving...
Decided to make myself a gear stick. Since I have a T56 transmission, the reverse locout is electrical operated. I wanted a button on the gear...
Just bought a Cole Hersee disconnect switch from Ebay: [img] The seller listed this information: 175 amp continuous rating, 6-36 volt, 1000...
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