The Jalopy Journal
J.Ukrop submitted a new blog post: One Fast Flathead [IMG] People build hot rods for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes it’s for looks, other...
[ATTACH] For me, there's so much joy in using these things like cars. Running errands? Take the roadster. Going deep into downtown for dinner on...
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Last I heard he's still making it happen! And I do too. I still revisit old issues all the time. Thank you! Not the best time ever, but...
As I sat around the house this weekend, I was thinking about the earliest days of this project. It's funny, actually, that this part of it was so...
First thing's first: I love everybody's pan puns. Some of you may know this, but I actually competed at the Bay Area Pun Off (BAPO), presented by...
For sale is part of a 1940 Ford torque tube. Great for if you are making a custom-length torque tube. I'm looking to get $20 plus shipping for it....
These are components that I did not use in my transmission build. The transmission was taken out of a running car. I'm looking to get $20 plus...
SOLD is a set of nice 1942-'48 rear backing plates. I'd like to get SOLD shipped for them in the lower 48. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Really nice early Ford transmission main shaft. I bought it from Van Pelt but realized it wasn't compatible with my transmission. Looking to get...
J.Ukrop submitted a new blog post: Tough Cars for Tough Times [IMG] Wednesday didn’t start well. When lunchtime rolled around, I closed my...
Oh, one more thing. The other night, I went to go install my freshly painted, early-style oil pan and—you guessed it—it didn't fit. My engine has...
HUGE news. Today I got a text from David saying Jeff from Moose Motors dropped off my brakes. It still hasn't sunken in. Drums turned, shoes...
Yes! I actually bought a set way back when I was going to race at the RPM Nationals in 2022. They've been patiently waiting in the back of the...
Thanks everyone! Taking it one step at a time. When I got home from work today, I was greeted by a box from All Ford Parts on my doorstep. Inside,...
On Sunday morning, I made the most of the weather and got right to work. I set up shop in the driveway, cued up some Grateful Dead and dove into...
Next, I turned my attention to the front end. I spent the latter part of the morning cleaning the necessary surfaces and test fitting everything....
On Saturday morning, I jumped in the truck and motored north to Petaluma. As I drove across the bridge, I talked to my parents on the phone. "What...
It's been a busy weekend with lots of good progress, so I figured I'd post the beginning of my update before I go to sleep. We'll start with this...
That thing is super cool. It almost looks like it's AI generated. An, er, AI generated A generator! Yes! That was me. In January, I made the...
Great advice on the shims. They came in handy as I put everything together. Yes! I'll be painting the frame chassis black and making the...
What do you mean, nothing that makes exciting pictures? I love to see the progress on all your builds!
J.Ukrop submitted a new blog post: Detroit Autorama Daydreams [IMG] In a perfect world, I would have started this post by saying, “My cameras...
Good call. Like these? And that's what I've heard about the locks. Yes!! I'll be driving in style for sure! Another good call! Do you know the...
Hell yeah, that means a lot! You're making great progress and already doing things right. Love that 'ol handbook. I picked up a similar one during...
I didn't do a whole lot on the car today other than paint all four of my grease shields, throw some bolts in the chem-dip bucket, and massage the...
[ATTACH] After dinner, I threw on another jacket, pulled my hood over my head and backed down the driveway. There's something special about...
[ATTACH] Not too far from home, but feeling like a world away. I love it up here, and I'd say the car does too.
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