The Jalopy Journal
Well maybe not maligned but apparently under appreciated. What I’m writing about is the replacing of Model A surrounds with those of a ‘32. Now...
Do the trunk beads/body lines have a rather flat profile or do they have a slight crown?
Im looking for pics of two tone ‘32s with the body and fenders in contrasting colours, not that scallop look. Anyone?
Just curious if any HAMBERs have used Rustoleum Fabric paint. It claims to leave the fabric soft which would be incredible. I have an OT truck...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Sorry but I couldn’t refuse the title... Any way I’m back to baby steps on my ‘32 5 W and was going through my...
iI posted a thread yesterday about the Christmas season starting for me when it got the latest edition of Canadian Hot Rods and Jeff Norwell’s...
Just noticed this on a thread I started just because I was being a little picky being a retired English teacher. I haven’t had a thread featured...
Just thinking about various automotive terminology and in particular “bbl”. I know what it stands for but barrel has only one “b” so where did...
I’m just wondering if RockAuto does these two sales. I’m a frugal/cheap bastard and I need to order parts from them but don’t want to do it in...
I’m trying to find out what the original upholstery material that was used in ‘47 Buick’s was. Wool, Bedford Cord, or ? This would be for both...
I’m needing to replace the water pump on a Ford 351. How do you guys feel about Cardone quality?
As my wife frequently reminds I don’t know everything...almost but not quite! So I need info/pics how the engine in a ‘49 Buick Super mounts to...
I was wondering bout POR15 for a particular application. My ‘42 Fargo obviously has a Chryco engine and they were painted silver. The hood is...
Heard something new today. A fellow was saying that he always uses sealant on his exhaust pipe installs along with a clamp. I was taught that...
I’m looking at a budget metal break. I don’t do a lot of fabbing but I’m intrigued by this particular unit. It’s 48 inches and is “supposed”...
Not wanting to intrude on the other thread of the same title I’m doing 2.0! I read that other thread and now I have some questions per my...
Looking for pix of a car display, ‘40 Ford, that was set up as an AMT kit. I saved those pix but can’t find them... Anyone lead them to me?
lucas doolin recently posted a request to help find a particular ‘40s movie serial and as always the HAMB detectives succeeded! Now I have a...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Just a couple of pics from my...
Is there a difference between infrared heat and infrared curing lamps? On another forum I was told the heat type won’t cure paint. How long...
Has anyone painted with the Automotive Art brand of paint? I’ve used PPG ShopLine and it was okay I guess but was shocked at how transparent it...
I occasionally watch Gotham Garage as it is mildly entertaining. My question is has anyone actually seen any of their work? Every so often I see...
Got some overspray (primer) on a vinyl top which I thought was covered safely. Anyway, does anyone have a sure fire way to remove it? If I can’t...
Earlier I created a thread regarding our Thanksgiving Day. No politics, just weather and mention of all the cool cars out and about. I have a...
I have a set of ‘35 wires for my ‘32 5 W but now I'm thinking about solids. I have two 16” but finding another two apparently is difficult. How...
I was on a road trip a few weeks back and occasionally had my window down as I like the breeze. But I couldn’t take the damn noise for too long...
If any of you don’t follow Fitzee’s Fabrication on YouTube (150,000 subscribers) he shows an interesting method of making butt welds. He overlaps...
As the title states I’m wondering why everyone says to remove it. Why? I would think that it would an excellent moisture barrier.
I posted this on Canadian Bacon but no response so here is a separate thread... On Saturday four local car clubs celebrated major milestones at...
I didn’t realize that the marker lights for a ‘46 Chev are apparently different than those of ‘47-48. I this true? Imet a fellow that needs them...
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