The Jalopy Journal
Epic thread. Great job, 'tis a thing of beauty!
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Anyone any idea what the wheel on the top is? I got a set of 4 but one was rogue, the one on the bottom. I am looking for 1 wheel to match the...
Anyone know the current whereabouts of this van? Believed to still be in So Cal. Poss Pasadena area?
As Russ said, that is Paul Hobby's car, The rears wheels are 18"s and the tyres (tires!) are good years, either 7 or 7-50-18. Other than that...
Another bump. Is it possible to install a Y block in to a 32 and keep the stock early ford trans / k member and closed driveline? TIA
Nice find, congrats!
Looks to me to be a modified fan carrier off a 48 thru 51 Ford Truck, well at least the pulley and shaft are. They dont run on bearings, it is a...
Couldn't you use repro early V8 door hinge screws which have the narrow head and stamped csk washer. The ones I am thinking about are 32 coupe.....
Sorry for dragging this back up but I only just saw your reply, They are stocked in the USA...
#58 Checking in. I was reading this and thinking of Ngo Long Dong ! Also what happened to officer spellcheck? I think I signed up way back in...
If you can get em over there you might consider Blockley's, really good tyres (tires!) http://www.blockleytyre.com/page2.htm
[IMG] This one is from way back...
Thats cool, if you want to see some footage of early LSR in Britain (Pendine Sands in Wales) there are quite a few videos here including Parry...
Same time I was racing my first RM250 my buddy was racing a KX500, it used to kick back really bad and on a couple of occasions snapped the kick...
Yep was a natural progression for me from BMX. Started on a 80 or 81 CR480, that thing was wild and nearly killed me. Then actualy learnt to ride...
I have a car that was crashed on the way to the first Peoria Nats, If anyone knows or recalls anything about it would like to hear from you. Looks...
Mike just run super unleaded and get some Power Pour octane additive from Webster Racing if you are worried. 10:1 is not enough to start buying...
Thats really sad news. RIP Bob.
Yep, 'tis I. If your van is the one I think it is the rear doors came from me... Looks good BTW. I miss my van and racing, but don't miss...
My old van, very sorely missed. Now resides in So Cal.. [img] [img]
Depends if your will be using it as a daily driver or recreational vehicle? You need to consider the cost of gas here if you are planning on using...
Nash Twin fire eight was the ignition of choice. I like that set up with the 8ba front cover. Mine is on an angle drive and is proving to be a...
Just about every song that ever mentioned a car has been posted except this one.. Souped Up Ford - Rory Gallagher. Not hot rod in the true...
What about a Magneto?
The system is called "King Seeley Hydrostatic" there is only air in the line and the red liquid is only in the gauge, it is a very dense liquid -...
'Tis true. The last of the Fourteens had chrome plated shells from the factory...
Thanks for the advice. The car is a Safari, I just picked it up from the docks today. It is the one Sled was sellling here on the HAMB. Will post...
I just got a Pontiac, its a 57 with a 347 in it. This is a first for me, never owned a Pontiac before, Apart from having a few chevy engines,...
You need to get hold of Ed "axle" Stewarts son, grandson or nephew I can't remember! but he has Ed's old car. I had a conversation with him at...
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