The Jalopy Journal
J.Ukrop submitted a new blog post: School's Out: A Car Show Report With the swap meet adventures in the rear-view, I looked at the next big...
So, what's next? Right now, the radiator and grille shell are back in position. I'm going to be bending up my brake lines and getting my emergency...
Thank you! It really is getting there. The "to-do" list is long, but it's never been shorter. Keep up the great work on your build too. I've been...
[ATTACH] One more, just because. Right now, the frame of 2.0 sits five inches lower than 1.5's. Have I mentioned that I love these cars?
By the end of the night on Sunday, I decided it was time to put it all together. And when the car plopped down on the garage floor on all four...
[ATTACH] After an overnight bath in the Chem-Dip, the speedometer gear got some love. Assembling the torque tube/gaskets/roller bearing/seal/snap...
As I mentioned before, I'll be sharing more about our latest Barnstormers CC-MC-DC escapade in this week's Jalopy Journal column. I have a few...
We need you to come to San Francisco to help me get this thing finished! Thank you! It's been fun to write about, and even more fun to build...
I love the gas welding idea, but I don't think my little garage would play too well to that either at this point. That said, I do enjoy the...
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I’ll have replies up soon, but just wanted to check in to report that I’ve been spending a whole lot of time in the garage, and also driving my...
J.Ukrop submitted a new blog post: Swap Meet Season [IMG] When it comes to parts hunting, I usually work online. I spend my nights, weekends,...
No successful welds were made I ended up bolting the master-cylinder in place; we’ll weld it up when I’m back at David’s.
During my conversation with my brother on the phone this evening, he said, "You're leaving me hanging." Confused, I asked him what he meant. "I...
In the meantime, I'm going to skip ahead. Which side faces the front on the torque tube seal? Is it: [ATTACH]or [ATTACH] Any guidance would be...
I'll follow up with Part II when I have some spare time tomorrow.
As soon as I got back from the swap, I started preparing the garage to weld. All the bikes got rolled into the driveway, and anything even...
Sunday was another busy one. It started with the All Ford Parts swap meet, which I'll be sharing more of in a future Jalopy Journal installment....
It was a rainy Saturday on the Terrace, but I was able to make some good progress in the garage. Today's challenge was one that I have been...
J.Ukrop submitted a new blog post: Iron Don's Bowtie As someone who is always thinking about early Fords, it’s nice to switch things up every...
These are just stock 1946-'48 Ford brake drums. I do like how these have ribs on the outside of the drum. Maybe it's just for style, or maybe it...
Thank you, Brian! Will I be seeing you at the Pasadena Roadster Club Reliability Run at the end of the month? No car for me, but I'm going to...
After a fun call with David on my lunch break, I made some adjustments to my backing plates and slipped on the front drums. [ATTACH] I'm not sure...
No major progress today, but I did do some painting—the most exciting being one of the front wheels. I didn't get a photo, but I did roll it up to...
You got that right! If it's old and has an engine, I'm interested. Hahahha love it A man of taste! Great looking fleet there. I have a '66...
[ATTACH] This weekend, I took a much-needed break from the real world to join my friends on their annual spring motorcycle trip. I left the city...
For sale is an extremely nice 59AB oil pan. It is the earlier style. It has been sandblasted and the exterior has been painted white. I'm looking...
[ATTACH] Only a little bit of progress this week. I did also receive my torque tube bearing, gasket, snap ring, etc., in the mail, so I'm excited...
Just you wait until you see the new tweed interior I'm going to install. hahahaha I'll have to check that one out (or not?) Hahahhah only on...
J.Ukrop submitted a new blog post: Chopped (But Not Dropped) [IMG] When most hot rodders or customizers get a vehicle, the first thing they do...
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