The Jalopy Journal
I bought this 5w body at the LA Roadster Show swapmeet back in 2018. I had been looking for a 5w body for quite a while. We were at the swapmeet...
This event is a continuation/replacement of the annual Early Ford V8 Club sw ap meet that was help at the Paso Robles fairgrounds every fall....
I haven't done a build thread in a long time, so thought I would post some progress on my latest distraction. I sold my patina 32 Fordor a while...
I bought some LED lenses for my latest build. They go in 36 Ford style tail lights, like this. [img] The brake and tail lights work great. I...
55-59 Chevy or GMC pickup gauge cluster. Original chrome bezel with custom filler panel set up with 3 vintage Stewart Warner gauges. $100...
I have an F1 Steering box machined for a weld on flange available (the one in the lower right of the first pic). Box has been gone through will...
Here's some pics from a little run that went down a couple of weeks ago on the Central Coast of California... NHRP 2014 Internet Friendly Flyer...
Looking for some info on this car. Was supposedly built in 1959 in San Mateo, CA by someone who had muffler shops. The car was built on a Model A...
I am just getting back on this project after a couple of years. This is where I left off......
I just picked up this old Firestone under dash radio head. I would like to find out a little history on them. The radio dial has curved glass....
I need some input on what is best to use to mask critical bearing surfaces before chrome plating a part? Can I use some type of paint? The chrome...
I am getting ready to put headers and dual exhaust on my stock (other than lowered) 32 Fordor. I am looking for ideas on how to run the tailpipes...
...Or how to screw up a nice Early Ford V8. :cool: I drug this home a month or so ago... [IMG] [IMG] It cleaned up nicely, but I wasn't...
I am looking for some history on a pair of Firestone Deluxe Champion 5.50-16's that I just aquired. Printed on the sidewall is: DESIGNED FOR...
There was a little run this last weekend on the Central Coast. Starting point, downtown Santa Margarita... [IMG] [IMG] Hope this guy brought...
Some of you may remember the 32 Fordor I drug home a few years ago. It was raced back in the late 50's with a Desoto Hemi w/ 6-2's. Here it is at...
Anyone out there have a Curtis 80 gallon Vertical Compressor like this? [IMG] I am considering one, but it has to fit in a tight spot under a...
I just picked up an old 12 ga capacity Marshalltown/Lennox throatless rotary shear. I am looking for some info from others who may have one...or...
Many have asked that I put all of the build posts of my RPU together into one thread...so here is my attempt. I've been stuck at home, sick on the...
I would like to give a big thanks to Baileigh for sponsoring another HAMB Tech week...and a special thanks to Shane from Baileigh and Ryan for...
Some say Hot Rods dont have rumble seats. That may be the case, but what fun are these old cars with out family and friends. My brother Mark...
I have been trying to find this 1950's film clip, but am coming up empty. Does anyone remember it posted here? It is from the driver's seat and...
I picked this up at the LA Roadsters Swap. Hoping someone here can give me some more info on it... [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Thanks, Neal
My dad and I recently aquired a pile of old Ford parts. [IMG] [IMG] In the load was this engine that had been sitting like this for 30-40...
I needed to take a little break from messing with old Ford JUNK...so I gave the Jimmy some much needed attention. It's been stitting in the corner...
A friend has an old tractor in need of crankshaft repair...a couple of journals are scored. Anyone ever have one welded and reground? Any...
I recently picked up what I believe to be a Bell Auto Parts tube axle...with the later style solid round ends. My brother found an early 70's ad...
Last year I posted this.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=444029&highlight=fence+post+tech Kevin Lee had suggested...
Can any one ID this steering wheel? The steering wheel has the Mopar DPCD logo on the back. So I am guessing Dodge/Plymouth... Any help would...
Can anyone ID this steering wheel? 17" 3-spoke. It has a taper key hub that is the same as early Ford. There is a chrome ring inset in the wheel...
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