The Jalopy Journal
Tough Build I know what you mean about these cars being harder to build. When I did my 53 I didn’t think it would ever get done but they do....
Yep new normal............having a a sway bar made for your 53 Chrysler wagon.......3 to 4 week turn around........remove and ship my old sway bar...
I remember the fight I had getting my clips on. Ended up putting a nut cert in and bolting them in place. A real PIA Sent from my iPad using...
Looks like a real fun project it will be killer with a big block Ford sitting in there (that’s what retirement is for) bigger is always...
Very neat idea and could I borrow your son for a week or so? Sent from my iPad using H.A.M.B.
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The old Chrysler wagons are rare and Kool. Built mine about three years ago they make an interesting ride. Make sure he joins the H.A.M.B. and...
Brian I wonder if your rubber issue might be because of the extra height of the windshield on wagons? I bought wind wing rubber from Steele for...
Age is nothing but a number .........I know old guys 60 and young guy s 80. We all know how easy it is to sit on it but we all also know what a...
Some good ideas but it’s also important to remember that this is a hobby and hobbies by their nature waste money. The most important part of our...
One more for Restoration Specialties they did my 53 Chrysler and everything was [emoji108] Sent from my iPad using H.A.M.B.
Not a chance , I live in Michigan but I’m fixing that real soon with a move to Tennessee this spring. I will miss my hot rod buddies and the many...
I have several times, just didn’t know it when I bought it......... Sent from my iPad using H.A.M.B.
Wagon is looking great hope to see you on the road soon......I have really enjoyed ours this summer. See you on the street Low Rider Sent from...
Don’t let the local cites, negative fake news, or politicians tell you the Cruise is off. It isn’t off until the people who started it decide...
That is one great looking Buick you’re doing. Very nice work and attention to detail, good job. They really do make excellent customs. [IMG]I...
I put the augers in the 3 inch exhaust on my 440 powered 53 Chrysler and am really pleased with the results both at idle and under throttle. Not...
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Wire wheels are available from True Spoke in California. They make repo wheels for all the 50s Mopar, Ford and GM cars. Great people to deal...
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Just stop by the Motor City Hot Rod display and they will be able to fill you in on racing on Woodward in the day. A lot of our members were part...
I have always told my friends (hot rod buddies) That “if you aren’t having a good time ,it’s your own fault” Yea being young was definite...
That one is mine.....it’s now completed with a 440 and GM 4L70 e trans. If I can be of any help, just give me a call[IMG] Sent from my iPad...
Just a thought but how about threading the inside of the rivet and putting a screw with a shallow head on the inside. Sent from my iPad using...
Wheels and lowered will make any car KOOL. Sent from my iPad using H.A.M.B.
My 53 T&C looks like an old Chrysleradd Sent from my iPad using H.A.M.B.
I know we all have had both bad and good luck buying parts for our hot rods off eBay. Let’s hear about your goods ones and I’m sure some not so...
Nice ride........I used my rebuilt stock front suspension with a power rear steer rack and it took me all summer to get the bugs...
Hey guys thanks again for all the comments, took me all summer to get the steering and trans right but it’s right now and ready for some road...
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