The Jalopy Journal
Iirc, back on the farm they had a ‘59 GMC 3/4 ton pickup with 16.5” wheels. Truck sat up pretty high and ride stiff but could carry one heck of a...
Jim, I have always enjoyed going to Rhinebeck. Seems there’s a good variety of stuff for sale and a great bunch of folks doing the selling. Yes...
Though we are well into spring here in CT, it felt more like December today at the TyRods event today in Stafford SPRINGs. A fine collection of...
My condolences to his family and friends as well as the many who made great memories at his tracks.
Best wishes on “your day” and the years ahead!
Meet was on, though vendors and attendance seemed weak compared to my memories. As it was, wife and I had spent the weekend in Woodstock Vt and...
Having purchased a couple Walkers it’s great to know Johnson is picking up where they left off and even expanding the line. Thank you for sharing...
Wasn’t that in Hot Rod magazine a few years back? :rolleyes:
On Pi + 2 went out and did a little “Coupin’” Amazingly it was another nice day in CT. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
So today is 3/14 aka “Pi Day”. Everyone knows “Pi r round”. So what did you folks have rolling around today? [ATTACH] Beautiful day for a ride...
Sorry to see this and dealt with some aspects of this in the past and hope this problem doesn't visit me again in the years ahead. Please be sure...
EAB heads are pretty good. Aside from the looks, the aluminum heads may not get you much improvement. After looking all over for a pair of Ford...
Wow, There's stuff more solid than that on the Titanic I bet
Quick thought: how about skip the nut and put a piece of brass or copper maybe 1/8” thick between the axle end and the steel cross piece on...
Oops! Opening Day. :rolleyes:
Weather here finally getting warmer. With Sunday’s temp in the 60s and today being similar, I figured the garage had warmed enough to wake these...
Thank you so much Mark! Definitely good to get a second opinion.
Quick update: After many hours of grinding, filing and sanding, I had these manifolds looking really good; especially the areas that would be...
My math tells me you’re now at 255 having picked up the additional 16 CI with the larger bore. Mercury CI with a Ford crank.
Wheeldog, Great find. Thankfully the seller remembered it was there. One quick point: one head marked EAB from a car and the other 8RT from a...
Ok so what goes around comes around. On my ‘35 Ford pickup project I bought when I was a kid, the cab lower rear bead was fixed by me with copper...
Best wishes on your birthday and the many years to come!
My condolences to you, your family and friends.
Seems pretty sketchy. I'm guessing the neoprene hose is for extra safety:eek:.
There’s a whole lot of good that comes out of garage/shop time: accomplishment, progress, satisfaction, thought, problem solving, innovation and...
Luck? Thank you for sharing your fine photo work!
Mark, Definitely agree re time slipping by faster and faster. Someone explained to me in terms of “The toilet paper theory” because the roll...
Thank you for sharing all those photos! Many beautiful cars and especially loved the headers on no. 7.
^^Yes, exhaust quality stuff. Understood re regular powder coating. Thank you!
Thank you for your help! I fussed around with a wire bent up with a hook on the end and could feel no recess/depression. Then I remembered...
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