The Jalopy Journal
Considering flying out there for speed week and bringing my 8 year old son. 3-4 days max. Never been - would be coming (flying in and renting a...
I'm pretty much a newer (late 60s-early 70s) Olds guy and into (of course) traditional hot rods but this (50s) is a little left field for me....
Finally committed to realizing a long time dream to attend Gene Winfield's metal working class and considering going out a day early or staying a...
Another example of people who moved in and then decided they don't want the noise so they try to close the track. People like that almost closed...
Sounds like for next to nothing? Wife's friend is cleaning out his garage, and he heard I was into flatheads. All my stuff is 24 stud, and I...
Feel free to post pics. Looking at building a shop truck and I think I am in love after seeing a pic of a 1940 GMC 2 1/2 ton commercial truck....
Sorry if this is OT - I am not sure. So, I am from Michigan - born and raised. Here and there I have heard rumors of "secret" GM Museum(s) in...
So I was looking through some pics I took on a yard crawl about 7-8 years ago, where I saw 3-4 fireball 8s in their original frames. I kind of...
I know there are halibrands and franklins, I know they are not cheap, and I see modern ones in "stock cars". What is the traditional hot rod...
Great job to the crew at Sins of Steel. I attended several years ago, the same show in Davisburg under the other name, and left a little...
No doubt some of you have seen this website before. A photographer friend sent me a link to some breathtakingly beautiful WW2 era photos....
I mentioned this last year, but it was pretty late in the game on someone else's thread. I own a shop in Plainwell, MI - about 2 miles off the...
Thanks for the input on my earlier post. I got her some one-shot n a couple of Mack brushes, then gave her an old tool box of mine to keep it in...
My daughter who is 12 is a budding artist and recently interested in pinstriping after seeing some videos. I took her to the panel jam at...
Old news to some no doubt. Shocking to me. I heard they were so busy they wouldn't/couldn't take new customers! Probably my favorite shop...
Rolling through Crawfordsville, IN a couple weeks ago and happened accross the building. Not sure if it was still in business or not, but looked...
have around 20 degrees at 2000 with the vac adv disconnected. Also getting popping at random through exhaust pipe. Ideas/thoughts from you...
Just put in a pertronix ignition and no spark. Power at coil but no switching on ground side. Anyone know what to check??? Clearances were set...
May be able to get some made...
Can you put these on a regular stand or will it break the bellhousing?? Also, heard you can use Pontiac rods. Dimensions look similar, but...
Haven't been able to go yet, but was wanting to make a contribution. Looks like the "Save the Salt" website is out of date... Anyone know...
Need some help for a friend. Pulled his engine out today and tore it down. Was supposed to be "numbers matching" 389 4 barrel engine. Bore...
Found a yard on my route down here. Going to talk to the owner about having some of us walk the yard/buy stuff some weekend soon. Lots of 60's &...
Anyone? know of any cool rod shops/shows/etc that are worth a cab ride to see?
First off, Can it be done? If yes, what else needs to be changed other than the front cover, cam, and dist?? Hope to see some of you in March...
Anyone know? 4"? Anyone got a 53 starter they will part with? While I'm at it, what happens to a 6V starter if you run it on 12 day in...
Heard that the Road Rockets broke up. Anyone know if its true and/or if the show on the 25th is still happening?
Looking for some help from any of you guys who speak Hilborn: Friend of mine bought a (late 60's?) alcohol slingshot dragster with a Hilborn...
Anyone know how to get a hold of someone involved with them? I paid them $47 for a subscription and back issues, got confirmation, receipt, and...
Here's what I got. Mechanical stuff is easy but I'm new to fab/metalwork. Do I need the frame first? If so, do I use an original A frame or...
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