The Jalopy Journal
I haven't been on here for a while. Health, retirement and other things get in the way at times. I have recently been hand crafting some large...
.....it takes a real man to cut one up. That was the saying a few years back. Hey, to most people it is a way of life. I think it was Posies...
Beach Hop has just finished down here. The event just gets bigger each year with more and more cars. Here's a few pics. Not everything is HAMB...
Looking for some info on drilling radius rods. Does drilling right through weaken the rods at all? Can I just drill the outer surface? I was...
Can anyone tell me the correct wheel alignment toe in for a Ford beam axle with 5.25 / 16 crossply's ??? Thanks
For the 4th year running Stragglers club put on their Charity Show today. Over 750 vehicles in attendance. Not everything is strictly HAMB...
A good friend has just imported a 2 door 58 Chev Biscayne. Satin black with chrome wheels and white walls. White tuck and roll. We are going to...
I saw an article a while back about converting a base from a injected V8 manifold into a 3x2 setup for a 289/302 I had a look in the tech...
Picked this up at a local swap meet today. 10 inches long. Die Cast. Mint. Anyone have any idea what is off? Thought perhaps an old Graham or...
I know this is probably a long shot but does anyone by chance know who owns this wagon and how to get in touch with them?
My nephew is having trouble with the starter in his '57 Roadmaster. Does anyone know if starters from other nailheads are compatible with the...
I am thinking of fitting a 174 Weiand Supercharger kit to the 289 in my F100. Anyone had any experience with these? Or other blower setups...
I had to go to out on a job recently and found this neat garage setup. I just had to return and get a couple of photos with the modified.
I just stumbled accross this on Ebay. It's got me stumped as to what it is and the seller doesn't know. Just curious... Chevrolet '46 to '52...
I am looking to buy a Grant Wheel for my 56 F100. Who sells them? I have gone to the Grant site but cannot see how to purchase.
Does anyone have any more pics or info on this Bert Munro Special from VLV...?
I'm looking for a set of small fog lites the same as shown in this picture. The lens measure about 3 inches. Does anyone repo these??
This from a local auction site. Yes, we Kiwis do things different at times.............
This from the Hot Rod Blowout in New Zealand yesterday.
How about this one from another hot rod forum....??? ............I have discovered what it is about 32s, they were the original deal for the...
I need a picture of the California Kid, or in particular the writing on the door. as I wish to copy the font style for a project a signwriter...
My nephew just brought a '57 Buick. All original. It is ina container on the way to him at the moment. It wasn't running real well when he...
After recently purchasing a 56 F100 I am wondering how many others there are on the HAMB. 289 C/4 Power steer.
I am looking for ideas for Vanity, Personalised numberplates to suit our new 56 F100. I am able to use a combination of any six letters and/or...
I pick this one up later this week. 56 F100. 289/C4. Power steer. Good reliable driver. Just a neat old truck. No real plans for it other...
Don't know if this has already been posted but this one is for sale on the Pommy E Gay...
A good friend has recently purchased a 56 Pontiac and the engine is pretty tired. He wants to get it rebuilt but needs to know what size the...
I just fitted side pipes to our 55 Ford and had them connected into the exhaust system in front of the mufflers so I can run straight pipes if I...
The modified has just been featured in an Austrailian Hot Rod Annual. Good feature with mention of the HAMB. My Xmas present.
The lack of space in the modified has been a problem so we recently found a trailer for it. No, not for the car to go on, but to tow along behind...
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