The Jalopy Journal
I have a set of front ford drums and backing plates , but I need to know what year they are ? "I'm guessing early 40's " So I can order my pads...
Well I took ol' project Whale to it's first show today , got it all pin stripe'd up and then the rodz started knocking on the way home !!! Any...
Here is what it looked like in my driveway this weekend !!
Well as many know Bubba's Hot Rod Shop of Indianapolis In. Started a project car "The Whale" a couple years back , Well it has now changed hands...
Ok I'm building a 27 model T and want to run 32 ford spokes , but I just noticed my 48 ford rear axle has 12" brakes !! They won't fit in my...
Well I got my 1927 Model T coupe last sunday , chopped the top monday night . Going to be a kool traditional lil' rod !!! I'm just glad to finally...
I bought this ol' pedal car today , you know to build a hot rod out of it !!! But don't know anyting about it ???? If anyone can tell me what I...
Just wanted to show off some art work !! A buddy of mine has a neighbor that loves to paint old cars up ,so I gave him some photos of my rides....
Well I figured I better post some pix of my 34 Dodge truck I'm building now . I can't decide if I want to put spokes on the back or not ? But here...
Sorry to inform all , Tim Hay has passed away after a crash in Iowa last night . My buddy called me up last night to let me know . He was filming...
I was over at my uncles garage today . And he wants me to find out what this top is off of ???? It had been in my gramps. garage for years and now...
Well ,I talked my wife into doing some pin up pix. !!!! I bought a outfit and she did it !!! Way to Kool !!! I love my wife !!! Here is a sample...
Ok we are now building a F5 !! I got a bunch of steel and a really nice truck to start on . Here is my original sketch . Will post pix. as we get...
Just thought I'd share my air cleaner idea ! And would like to see your wild and inventive air cleaners !!! Mine is a breather tube from a 17 '...
Got this at the swap meet last weekend for my sedan , But not sure what wires go where ? I figured you all could point me in the right direction...
This Saturday in Greenville Oh. at the steam trashers grounds . There will be tons of old race car parts , old car parts , hot rod stuff , and...
Well lets see the driveway shots !! It was super nice out today so I had to get my toys out ,so I could clean my garage !! here was my driveway...
Ok I have a set of anglia spindles on the front of my FED . I'm getting 15/16" on the back and 5/8" on the front side of the shaft . Does this...
Well here is my garage shot , I have a small two car garage , 4 wheelers and mini bikes on one side, shop tools on the other , and have just...
Well guys and gals the dragstrip opens next weekend , and I just wanted all to know , May 21st. and 22nd. is the HOT ROD/RAT ROD weekend , with...
Anybody going to the big car show at the fairgrounds this weekend ? I just got off the phone with my old man ,said he is set up across the aisle...
Well I will start another build diary next weekend on my HA/GR car . Can't wait to get another one going !! But here is what I will be towing it...
Ok just looking for some opinions , I'm really thinking about starting a rod shop . Tired of working for the Man ! And would really like to do...
Can't seem to find anything on the web. but I'm looking to know what the stock wheelbase is for a 1928 dodge ,4 door sedan ? Any help would be...
Just wondering where you got your bug ? I got mine honestly from my father , and grandfather ! Both big car guys , My old man has had many...
Well everyone , I decided on the Ford instead of the studebaker ! I can get all the parts I need for this car ,and it was cheaper !!! Well the...
Well guys and gals , I have a line on a 1929 Model A sedan 2dr. , but can also get a 4dr. 31 studebaker !! Just wondering if everyone is getting...
Well i found this old 1949 plymouth 2 door wagon , I think it will make a cool ol rat !!! What do you think ? Flat black and on the ground with...
I have a old aluminum intake ,single barrel carb hole ,looks like old 32 or so ford flat head intake ??? And is it worth anything ???
Just found this image in my book !! Can cut to any size or color !!! Looks like our HA/GR cars !!! With the flat head motor even !!!:cool:...
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