The Jalopy Journal
Here we go again. Just got a call that a 32 Ford 2 door sedan, maroon, black fenders, red wheels was stolen in Edgewood Texas. Car has a 305...
Installed a air ride setup on a 64 GTO for a customer. After only 230 miles the left front shock broke internally. They asked if it had been...
I'm looking to paint the backside of a windshield that will be glued in. Just blackout the edge to cover up the butyl rope seal. I came across...
Has anyone had any luck duplicating interior vinyl look on painted metal parts? I found a spray on texture coating from SEM (part # 39853). Has...
Ok before you close this at least hear me out. My car was one of 2 stolen in Cloumbus this last weekend. The car was a 68 and not a HAMB friendly...
We just got to Columbus and realized that last pothole broke a spring on the trailer. I'm not sure but think they are 5000 lb axles (5 lug...
Does anyone know where the VIN number is located on a 55 Chevy pickup? Someone told me on the frame near the steering box but I can't find it.
I have used Krylon 1613 semi flat black for years. Really like the gloss level for brackets etc. Now all I can find is 51613 Satin black. It dries...
Here are a few shots from this years show. Great people who put on a great show!
Anyone got a cool late 50s Chevy or GMC pickup? Thinking about building one and need advise on what to do and what not to. Ideas?
I've been watching the really good posts on the history of LA and the shots from days gone by. Wondered if anyone had any shots from the Dallas...
Anyone know of a good transmission rebuilder that would be good at rebuilding a cast iron powerglide for a 55 Chevy? In the DFW / northeaast Texas...
I thought I'd put this out again and see if it registered in any ones memory. I'm in the middle of restoring this 65 Fairlane that was one of 2...
I got to thinking about the short lived Fenders Drive-in that was in Dallas in the late 80s early 90s. It was a cool place for awhile. Anyone...
I found out my 1965 drag Fairlane was sponsored by Mel Burns Ford around 1966 or 1967. Anybody have any memories of this dealership?
How do I get changed from newbie to alliance member? I thought that would change when I paid?
Looking at the drag cars in motion thread got me thinking. Who has pictures of the old drag car haulers from back in the day? I know most guys...
The Mercury Comets were the hot car at the drags in 64. Anyone have good pictures from back in the day? A/FX, stockers, whatever.
I was thinking about how there used to be speed shops everywhere and now there is almost nothing but internet mail order. Being from northeast...
I'm looking for a set of original cure ride drag shocks in good shape to fit a 65 Fairlane. I have the originals but nobody rebuilds tube shocks...
I was reading an earlier post about the man with the small engine repair business in the old car dealership building. Someone commented the new...
I'm needing a good deck lid and radiator support for a 65 Fairlane. Hopefully in Texas, where I could pick them up so they don't charge me a...
Just wondering if anyone was at the PRA race in 72 that Garlits put on. From what I've heard guys were really leaning on their cars trying for the...
Got a few NOS Sig Erson parts that I need to identify. Anyone have access to an old catalog that wouldn't mind looking up a couple part numbers...
Ok I'm wondering, what, if any, modifications were allowed on a C/SA car in 65? What were the rules for this class? Anybody know? Pardon my...
I am reseaching Les Ritchey's 65 Fairlane K-code automatic that ran C/SA in the 60s and need any photos or info anyone has. I found one photo on...
I recently bought several cars and among them were 3, 60's drag cars. I need old pictures and any info if anyone has. One is Les Ritchey's 65...
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