The Jalopy Journal
Being in FL, I'm not real familiar with CA requirements, but what's the deal with engine swaps? I have a buddy in Sacramento who thinks he can't...
Sometimes you find cool stuff on BringATrailer. This one has all the stuff I like about old hot rods. V8-60, strombergs, Scintilla mags, some...
I have another oddball project in the "thinking" stages. Early 50's british sedan, but I want to use a straight six. I was looking at Ford and...
Surfing CL for other car stuff it seems like Central FL is awash with cheap fiberglass MG kit cars. Glitzy, tasteless, nonredeemable? Could...
Apologies if this has been seen before, but I wish I had one in my tool box! http://www.theinductor.com/index.php?m=41
I ordered a chip chart, but it's no better than looking at the damn monitor. I've used their paint before with no issues; just trying to get a...
I'm working on another OT sports car project (V8 MGB) and need to find a different rear. I've used both the S10 and Ranger rears in other hot...
I want one! http://www.humanhoist.com/
Well, looks like I'll be hitching a ride to the Turkey Run this year. My painter missed his deadline to get the Jag back to me for the second...
Searched the HAMB but came up dry. Can anyone recommend a source to cut a flat glass windshield for a deuce here in Central FL? Thanks!
Ok, I guess I am a dumbass when it comes to the search function, but I can't seem to find a definitive distance to locate SBC sidemounts into a...
Normally a TR6 Would not be HAMB-worthy, but when I saw these pics, I thought it might fit here. http://209.204.165.134/tr6/silver/ [IMG]
Went to a new Wed Night cruise at the local Steak and Shake that a couple of friends had organized. Not a big turnout because the weather was...
Ok, I searched and found a lot of discussion, but very few pics. Do any of you have pics of the bending process that show where to heat them and...
The question is, if you weren't in the business already, would you choose to have a shop now? Pondering buying a shop .......
Gonna be there on Sat/Sunday with my son. Anything happening?
Thinking of implementing a traditional cross steer on a deuce. Did a lot of searching today, found some bits of info, but still have a couple of...
Well, I was really proud of the paint I laid on the nosecone. It came out really shiny and smooth. I ran out of time Sunday so I just set it on...
Can anyone point me to a template of this light? Need to know how big it is and the size of the hole that it needs. Also, how deep is the...
Finished bending up a tubular frame and skinning it with aluminum for the hood on my roadster. This is a real PITA without a sliproll, but it...
I'm going to shoot some panels this weekend. How much difference do you think a metallic silver basecoat will look if I shoot over black vs....
Engine runs great, starts easy, pulls real good until about 5200 - 5400. Then it feels like its stuttering. Hard to describe, but it acts like...
I've been thinking about building an A coupe or roadster and have been looking at project cars. But I noticed that complete, restored, running A...
The following from an MG enthusiast website is a little long, but raises some questions about compatibility of modern oil formulas with older flat...
I have a chance to score a good 4.0 Rover V8 for a good price. It's essentially a Buick 215 and has the same bell pattern. But it was an...
Here's my problem. I'm trying to make a header for a small engine. I have 1/4" flanges made and I am using 16 gauge tubing for the runners. I...
Well, I searched this place, searched the internet, searched the local library, but could not come up with a good pictorial on how to rebuild a...
I had to share this. Simply beautiful. [IMG]
I have some leafs and some coils that I want to use. I'd like to have them powdercoated, but the shop says they will have to blast them first....
Well, I searched and searched and I guess I am a dumbass because I came up empty handed, but I am looking for any information I can find on...
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