The Jalopy Journal
[ATTACH] https://www.speedwaymotors.com/1928-1948-Ford-Straight-Axles,2128.html Rather than using the Model A axle I have for my speedster...
As I chip away at the wiring for my speedster, I thought I would dig out the headlight and side marker lights I purchased at Hershey years ago....
Picked up this speedo off of eBay. Seller said it was a SW, but I don’t see any identifying marks. Unit seems to be sealed, and I would like to...
After scouring the interweebs, I ordered a set of thermo stats for my C59. Told the guys from Napa I was looking for a set for a 84-94 Subaru...
I have this vintage brass centre wooden steering wheel that has three protruding pins, but have no idea how it would attach to the column. Doing a...
Just came across this on my YT feed. Absolutely fascinating with what he is able to accomplish. Is this the future for the DIY hobbyist? [MEDIA]
This vid popped up in my YT feed. A search only came up with a post from 2010. Anyone know more or better yet if you have one of these? [MEDIA]...
As I was working on my speedster coolant plumbing and as I get a little further with mocking things up, the question of how to tackle the steering...
I’m in the process of mocking up the engine coolant piping on my speedster build and want hose clamps that look period correct (kinda), and...
Did a quick search didn’t find anything, so figured I would share. Just incredible watching tech from a 100 yrs ago. [MEDIA] PS: I think it...
As someone who just recently joined in on the hobby, and who is their 50s’, I was wondering what folks thoughts are on keeping the hobby relevant...
Picked this up today at the AACA flea market in Hershey. Seller had no info and didn’t have a second one. Stopped by the Coker Tire booth, and...
Posted this on the Barn a few days ago, but got no responses, so figured I would try here. As I finish up my flathead build, I’m starting to get...
Posted on the Barn, but so far no response, so thought I would try here. Getting ready to button up the bottom end of the block. Purchased a...
Will be heading out for a 4 hr drive (one way) tomorrow to check out an all original (zero rust?) 28 Model A Tudor. What should I be looking at?...
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As I get a little closer to wrapping up work up on my Flathead, I’m looking into what I need to do to attach it to my Ford T5. I purchased the T5...
Did some digging and was surprised at how little info there was on the interweebs about 6V positive ground. Looked at OEM schematics, forums,...
Just came across his YT channel and thought I would share as I didn’t really see much when I did a search. Another great Canuck automotive...
Had my first ever ride in a pre 64 automobile last night. Incredibly, my 6’-6” body was able to get inside without my head touching the ceiling....
I’m trying to fill in some heavy pitting on an area of a frame (front cross member) using some brazing rod. There is quite a large area with minor...
Thought I would ask since I’m getting tired of looking like a bum. My go to wrenching attaire is an old pair of jogging pants and tee shirts. In...
Came across these interesting set of vehicles for sale in Barrys Bay, ON , Canada while on a back country tour with my eldest daughter. Thought I...
Can’t find out if Jalopy Jam-up 2021 in Rockton, ON, Canada is cancelled this year. Was cancelled last year and they said “see you in 2021”, but...
Over the last 10 yrs or so, I’ve media blasted many things using my pressure pot blaster, and always felt it took me a long time to do so. My...
I recently purchased a tachometer off of eBay manufactured by Federal Marine & Motor Company. They were located in Chicago , and from the very...
Just came across this vid on YT. Anyone know anything about it? [MEDIA]
I picked this puppy up last year with the intent of restoring it and using it to test my Ford flathead helmet distributor. Now that I have rebuilt...
I’ve been desperately searching for a vintage tach for my speedster build, and recently came across this one on eBay. I’ve asked the seller if...
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