The Jalopy Journal
Got the local cops called on me. We live near a park, and lots of people are always walking their kids there. Apparently my shop jacket covers my...
Ok, I'm jealous of seeing the 'Craigslist Score!' threads that talk about how they went to look at a sewing machine, and found a blown Ardun...
I seem to be one of the thousands that bought the 10'x20' Costco car canopy, only to have the top get destroyed. The company that manufactured...
A friend's neighbor is moving. He told me her ex left an old truck in her garage....he was gonna fix it up! Been there a for years. He doesn't...
My grandfather was working in the engine room of the destroyer USS Craven, somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. The radio man put together a...
Apparently the ton of snow and ice was to much for the shelter cover I have over my Packard. Anyone know where to buy replacement covers that...
Not mine, I just found the link. 15821 SE Powell. http://www.estatesalesunlimited.com/2008-09-14.shtml I don't know what a Model A...
My hood release cable broke on me two hours before the Portland Roadster Show. I managed to get it pulled out of the firewall, so now I need to...
I'm surprised no one posted this yet, it starts on Friday. Anyone going? Who has their cars in it this year? I'd like to know what cars to look...
I'd like to get the window cranks rechromed on my 58 Ford, but I can't figure out how to get the plastic knobs off without destroying them. Is it...
Found me a pair of cheap NOS cruiser skirts for my 58 Ford. Unfortunately the guy had lost all the hardware and chrome strips over the years....
The idea is what would you ungrade on your car with $1000? Same question with $2000. The assumption is that you are starting with a good running...
I'm missing both bolts for the starter for my 55 Packard (352ci). I have looked through both the shop manual, and the parts book, and all they...
Saw these pictures on the news tonight. Several houses in the Columbia Gorge went up in smoke, these shots were part of the 'aftermath' photos.
If view of modern air filters, is there any reason to still use an oil bath air cleaner? I was trying to get all the sludge out of the Packard's...
NO, I didn't do that! I'm finally getting some time to tear into my 55 Packard. The best guess is that in 1983, grandpa tried to charge the...
I stumbled into his shop while I was at work. I didn't know it was a shop!! He saw me looking at all the old b&w Indy photos on the wall, and...
I hate my life. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/364492839.html Sold! 956 of these produced before the war, 12 cylinder engine, this...
A friend of mine is selling his house. He's already moved out, his old one is still for sale, and he goes over to check on it last week. While...
Any idea who would have the front tube style shocks for a 1955 Packard Patrician? It has auto level, if that makes a difference. The local tire...
Everyone on this board should be able to relate to these!!!! :D :D :D DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching...
The targa top thing, not the woman.
Not traditional, but I thought you custom fabricator guys might get a kick outa this. Gotta admire the details. Kinda Wild Wild West meets...
Not mine, obviously! Live auction in with a bunch of movie memorabilia. I'm curious to see how much it will end up going for....
Found this ad on Portland Craigslist. Bunch of old cars, and parts, to get rid of or they will get 'crushed'. Says it's in Auburn....
I've always loved those taillights. No need to fake the 'patina'!...
If this is way off topic, I apologize, and delete it. Ever since i've joined here, I've copied various posted photos for my screen saver, or...
Abigail was born on 06/07/06 at 12:00 noon, 7 pounds 6 ounces, 19.5 inches long. We just got her home a couple hours ago. I finally got the wife...
The 6th annual Happy Days Cruise In is at The Bomber this Sunday May 21st, 11am-3pm. For those that don't know, The Bomber is at 13515 SE...
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