The Jalopy Journal
Built it all myself…cept the lettering, my wife did that part
Looking to do same with mine. Some different approaches shown you tube videos, some are good examples of what not to do[emoji4] Sent from my...
I was never inclined to name mine till i saw a car in the background of the car being photographed and it was like a light switch. That weekend my...
55’ nomad in the driveway the school bus went by every morning. I lusted for that car for years. Turned 16 had 1,000 saved (1976) and a dor sale...
Have enjoyed the thread so far thanks. Especially like the documentation of the tunk patch as its something im going to need doing in the future...
What I started with 11 years ago, and then last year at the MM [IMG][IMG] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
85 miles in the 55’. That included 35 passes at dragstrips. Usually average 300-400 miles per year. Happy new year everyone [IMG] Sent from my...
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Made a set of ladder bars for the 55’. The pair i had made before were flexing on hard launch. The old were 1” OD DOM and 54” long. The new are...
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That was my wife and i heading to Sacramento raceway [emoji4] [ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Changed out the drag radial for bias ply slicks. Heading to sears point Wednesday to test em out [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
600 miles round trip to Bakersfield. Answered the CL add at 3p on Sunday afternoon and was on the road with my wife at 4:30. Got home at 2:30a...
2 One thats “finished” and one OT project. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
A couple nights ago the wife was picking my laundry off the floor and commented how a sweatshirt smelled like an old car...i call that “proper...
I think my center force clutch specifies 3/16” clearance Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I just called HF and they said there is no recall in place for jack stands Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Tube notcher, braun light...some good things over there for the hobbiest . Lot of you tube videos out there to modify/improve their tools too....
[IMG] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B. On my way to match meet 2019
[IMG] Samoa drag strip couple weeks ago. Great event, lot of nice people. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Last year was coming back from doing some hard launches on a deserted country road that i grew up. Was maybe 4 miles from where i’d done a half...
And then had a beer[emoji4][IMG] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Broke in new cam and then afterwards put in the inner valve springs [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Put my glasses down in the shop on Saturday and still cant find them. Gonna breakdown and go to costco for a new pair...then they’ll show up...
Casting numbers 3846559LH and 3989036RH Good condition Selling as pair only. 125.00 plus shipping. Thanks
Just read the whole thread. Thanks for taking the time to post pictures and share details, very helpful stuff. Sent from my iPhone using The...
I havent visit this thread in awhile. glad I did this morning! so many great cars, thanks to all who've posted pics. I've been thinking alot about...
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The Jalopy Journal
