The Jalopy Journal
I guess I'll throw in a couple of my 216's. My Thickstun dogbone is a little different from others I've seen. It has a mount for the Chevy truck...
Looks like Authorized By W.P.B. which would probably mean War Production Board. Cool. Bob
Those shots with "Car In Tow" on the back remind me of flat towing my buddies' 67 Chevelle back when we were teens. Gettin' to and from the strip...
Been through many towns like that on scouting trips in Nebraska. Main street still dirt. You're right about the neighborhood watch thing. Stopped...
That one dude's auction question about if the shit had hit the fan is priceless. Bob
Probably want to disconnect the vacuum wiper hose before ya try this. Bob
Any south, southwest-siders got a recommendation for a good exhaust shop? Looking to get one bent up for my 51 Chevy P.U. Thanks,Bob
A few years ago, a vendor had an old Chevy Nicson manifold setup for sale. Asking price $450. I saw him at several swaps all summer long that year...
It's NEVER done. I've taken that road since it was built and there is ALWAYS construction somewhere along there. I would think some highway guys...
No, but maybe a fine ham salad. Bob
Cool Link Mike. Makes ya wonder how them kids ever adjusted back to civilian life after living on the edge like that. Bob
Just to let ya in on something, that stainless fender trim on that Chevy panel is worth BigBucks. I've seen complete sets go for over a grand....
My two teenage boys are infatuated with Larry's work. (and his hair). Can't wait to check it out personally. Bob
This has been going around for awhile. No.1, like somebody said earlier, don't think PPG, Dupont, their jobbers, and others will take this lying...
Wouldnt' happen to be the one on Laraway Rd. would it? Blue if I remember right. I'm closing in on 50 yrs. old and that things been there for as...
Burger, I tried to insure my 51 Chevy truck through Hagerty a few years ago. Looks about the same as yours. They are REAL picky about trucks....
Maybe IDOT can get ya some fries with that salt!
Thanks, guys. I'll ask the jobber about the NCP too. Bob
Mike, My year one shirt is carefully tucked away. I quit wearing it, just WAAAAY too valuable. Bob
Just a quick survey about what's your favorite primer surfacer. I'll be shootin over DP epoxy and the choices for surfacer today are mind...
I had Auto Machine Inc. in St. Charles machine my Chevy 216 a couple of years ago and was happy. They do a lot of older stuff. Bob
My buddy and I stopped for gas in his 39 Deluxe coupe one time and the clerk asked him "What year's that Volkswagon?" Bob
I can feel the chest pains now lookin at that burger. In the words of Fred Sanford,"I'm comin' lizabeth." Bob
First,did you put the pan gaskets on right? The side rail gaskets go on the block first followed by the square gaskets in the bearing saddles. I...
I live about 15 miles away. I think I can afford it. 5 weeks to go. YeeHah Bob
G. And lets not forget that plastic "Drive-In" food on a tray. Usually on cars with "Peggy Sue" pinstriped on the quarters. H. I've also seen...
A little OT, but does anyone remember who used to make those "crash" cars in the early to mid 60's. They were plastic, about 1/25 scale sedans...
Nice score AAron, I'm jealous. Like them old binders. Maybe ya don't have the farm, but ya got the farmers tan. HaHa. Hey Stan, How you...
He did, back when he was editor of Rod & Custom. It's in a late 80's or early 90's issue. I've got it around here somewhere.
I don't know about the Pebble Beach elitists, but I do know that both AACA and the VCCA(Vintage Chevy Club) DO NOT deduct points for a seatbelt...
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