The Jalopy Journal
I have a 392 hemi motor project, in parts. >>>>NOTE: Cragar blower stuff already sold, gone, so please don't ask if I still have it.<<<< Just...
So, I rebuilt the brakes on my 3/4 ton truck years ago and they have performed pretty decently ever since. Except one issue. That is that when I...
Saw this posted over on the Studebaker Truck Talk site and thought it might be one to share here. Lots of cool cars and vintage footage. Quick...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956-Hudson-Rambler-Custom-3-2L-/330868530358?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4d094d1cb6#v4-42 I just saw this hideous...
My guess is it was the Ford roadster that was the key to their getting together and the longevity. Would be awesome if he somehow still had it...
Anybody catch that over on the unmentionable site? Ugly face, but the rest of it seems kind of cool. Wish I had the time, space and dough to...
...and get back on it. Figured I'd start this thread to give me some motivation. Recap: project is a '50 2R15 1-ton Studebaker truck. Goal is...
Just caught this linked on an odd news site and thought it might be of some interest here. I never knew her or even of her, but sounds like she...
Not sure if this has been posted yet, but just caught this in the news:...
I'm on the lookout for some original art work that was used for Studebaker truck advertisement back in the late 40's and 50's. I am not looking...
The San Francisco Chronicle has a segment where they let people (mostly locals from what I have seen) post stories about their cars and I caught a...
I'm looking at a possible project over in England and was wondering if anyone has any experience and advice to offer on the process and cost to...
Anybody have any interest in participating in a casual gathering of vintage trucks; stock, hot rod, customs? Up to early 60's trucks only, big or...
Anybody know who's truck this is or have some info on it, build thread etc.? For some reason I'm digging it and might need to build myself...
Just found this interesting and thought others might as well in case you missed it in your Wall Street Journal reading today:...
Anybody know what the good usable rpm range for a stock street driven 392 hemi would be? I know a lot of variables will effect it. But what rpm...
Sorry if this has been posted, mods delete if needed. I am not big on burnouts, usually kind of lame and just not my thing. But, I have to...
Streetable mild 392 hemi with 4-71 blower with a vintage Mallory dual-point dist. What would be a good vintage appropriate coli to use for that....
If so, can you post some pics of the motor. I've heard rumor there was one but just don't know much about customs in general and my brief...
Just spoke to Alex on the phone and he told me he is stuck on the side of the road with a blown airline and needs a 1/2" union fitting to fix it....
Not that I could ever afford any of these cars, but I have to say, they are offering up some top shelf cars and would be nice just to see some of...
Like myself? I can't seem to make up my mind whether I like these things or not. They have a certain amount of undeniable dignified badass...
After a long hiatus of a couple of years working on my Studebaker 1-ton truck project to concentrate on work and family things, I think it is...
Anybody going to the show this weekend? I am planning go for a few hours at least on Sat. with my 3 year old son.
I have a buddy of mine here in the SF Bay area who has a 57 or 58 Chevy 1/2 ton that currently has a mostly stock 235 except has a 4brl carb on...
kind of thinking I might need to get one of these <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie"...
Who's got some old trucks in the SF Bay Area? Want to get together sometime for a shoot the shit, burgers or a drive? If interested, chime in,...
Is the hamb running super slow for others too or is it just my lame setup? I hate seeing that damn spinning wheel. :(
What sucks is it was totally my fault too. Just started the truck up and tried to take off right away while it was still cold and running a bit...
Ok, I was planning to make my blown hemi truck project more stealth and quiet, but just ran across this video and the sound of this thing is maybe...
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