The Jalopy Journal
I forgot to post this at the time so here we go... Around the middle of last year I became the temporary custodian of the Charles Bang flathead...
So it's a familiar story. Whilst browsing your social media a picture pops up that piques your interest and you want to know more information...
I've been having all kinds of fun with my nailhead powered model A sedan over the last few years, check my thread 'the shAm sedan', and had no...
So towards the end of this year and after nearly 10 years of ownership I decided it was time for a change and I sold my bitchin little 32 pick up....
Down in numbers, but not in spirit, 4 drivers and 3 flatty powered cars attempted to entertain the crowds at Shelsley's opening competitive event...
After our first event at Shelsley the next stop was Curborough sprint track this past weekend. A little different this time as it isn't a...
This past weekend saw me competing in a hill climb competition for the very first time at the historic Shelsley Walsh track and although I have...
The Classic motor show is held every year at the National Exhibition Centre here in the UK. It has grown over the years into a HUGE show (some 11...
I see that the likes of Mac's, Snyder's and Dennis Carpenter are now offering reproduction early flathead pump in head water pumps with modern...
For years now my Dad and me have helped each other out with our respective automotive projects. Recently though we decided that building something...
This past weekend at the Hot Rod Drags here in the UK I decided I needed to do something drastic to beat my best quarter mile time so far of 17.8...
One of the issues I have had with the truck is losing gear oil from the rear end through the torque tube and into the transmission. This is caused...
Once again an invitational flathead class was run at the Shelsley Walsh hill climb event this past weekend. You know if the thrashing of sidevalve...
Headed out in the truck this morning intending to go to a local meet up only to discover that it is actually on Tuesday! :o Decided to give the...
A few people have been in touch asking for some build pics of my deuce truck so I thought I would throw a few up. First off all credit for the...
As some of you may know we have a little race series over this side of the pond called the Flathead Meltdown. If you don't know then check it out...
Well I am a very happy man as these got delivered today.:D [IMG] Bought them from Don Orosco and have to say they are beautifully made and the...
Here are a few pics from the Nostalgia Nationals held this weekend at Shakespeare county raceway here in the UK. It was a great event with...
Picked up some 35 wires for my truck. I liked the 40 Ford steels but I'm loving these. What do you think? [IMG] The old look. [IMG]
This is a clip of Norm Wheeldons twin engined rail performing a burnout to 'check' the car out. It will run in anger soon. Enjoy. [MEDIA]
What a great weekend. A big thanks to all involved. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
Here are a few pics I took today at the Nostalgia Nationals held in the UK. This event caters for all sorts from traditional rods through muscle...
I bought this bitchin little truck from Steve at Limeworks late last year. Unfortunately not long after second gear went in the 3 speed which...
Hey guys. The 3 speed in my flathead powered pick up is trashed so rather than replace it with another one I am thinking of doing a 5 speed...
After months of waiting, due to shipping hold ups, I finally collected my deauce pick up last week. Had a blast driving it home even though it...
A few pics I took at the 20th annual hot rod drags here in the UK. There are some more on another thread. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
Some more pics I took this weekend. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
I have finally put my money where my mouth is and bought a traditional style rod. I have always had a passion for them but never had the money so...
Hi Been lurking around the site for a while now so thought it was about time I joined up and introduced myself. My names Gavin and I live in...
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