The Jalopy Journal
It has been awhile since I posted here so I thought I should introduce myself again. My name is Matt and I got my Dad's 34' Chevy 5 window coupe...
The way I see it if its my Holy grail and it is not completely mucked up. I would sell as much as I needed to, so I could buy the car/truck. Thats...
What grill is on the maroon '606' coupe? In my eyes the model could loose the tatoo's. Matt
The original poster didn't ask if you guys like the wheels just how to fix them. If your just useing them as rollers for the shop they would be...
13 has great points to consider. Moriarity that is one great looking engine. Matt
I am bumbed as well. use to go there every sat. in the mid 90's w/ friends. wanted to take my boys there just never got the chance, now never...
I want to thank Holly for the fast order. I ordered the book on the 24th of Feb and got the book on the 28th. I can't wait to read the book with...
eventually would build the 302 up a little, try and get around 400hp. Don't need a monster just want a little. flatties are cool I haven't been...
Yep that car looks familiar. Matt
Hey Newbomb, seen your picture and you look very familiar. Do you go to Porkies alot, especially in the mid 90's? I use to go there alot, I had an...
Thanks for all of the info guys. What parts interchange w/ the newer 302? I was kind of hoping to do like a 4x2 or have a look of the 3x2 that you...
I appoligize for not putting that in the first post. Yeah it has been getting a little bit crazy w/ the off topic stuff. I am kinda getting ahead...
I don't think it's rediculas at all I am getting the engine from that truck and will be looking for a model a or duece to put it in. Matt
I am going to be getting on 87' f150 with a 302 and 4spd. Couple questions. How good is that tranny? What are my options for running three carbs?...
How can someone get to watch the shows if they don't have cable. Cause I want to. Matt
Beeeutifull pictures Ryan! I will someday make it out to the NHRA museum. Till then would like more pictures. Matt
I only saw a mention of a place called Comstock in WI. That is a place that my dad raced at in the late 60's. Does anyone have pic's ar info? Matt
I think alot of guys braek taps from using dull taps, no lubrication, and not backing the tap out a 1/4 to 1/2 turn to break the chip. I also...
Thanks, my Dad is done with the treatments now. I wish I could have stayed to see you guys working on your deck lid. that is going to be a cool...
Hey Stefan, How did your firewall turn out? Had to leave early for my dad wasn't feeling good. Just finnished with his cemo(sp?) treatment. Matt
Here's my question with the snubber. Do I need to run one if I am going to have a triangulated 4 link? I am building a coupe will be running a big...
Can I turn my miller stick welder into a tig welder? It is a Miller Roughneck and has its own generator.Thanks Matt
I don't want to hyjack this thread. Are any of the guys from the Thumpers club on the H.A.M.B.? I remember seeing the club plaque at Kenny's Oak...
Happy those are cool, but like you said not really for the hot rodder. Just looking at these wheels makes me want to put one in my coupe when I...
Has anyone made a link for the pictures that were taken. I was hoping to be able to get some of those pictures. Matt
It was a great 2 days and I learned alot also. Falcon you are right the only thing that slowed him down was his voice. He just kept going and...
I will be there also and man I can barely sleep! Matt
Very cool pictures. I went there on yesterday with my Dad and brother and two guys that my dad invited so it is hard to get to everything, but had...
Well he just started the buisness and is trying to get into different areas for buesness. He usually blasts commercial stuff and if it will work...
Man I love posts like this to learn from. I am truly a beginner at metalworking, but I find it hard to learn. I have some books on the subject and...
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