The Jalopy Journal
Well things are going well, machine shop somehow managed to fuck up and took to much out of one of the bushings so the passenger side spindle is...
I should add the the spindles are at the machine shop getting bushings fitted to the new kingpins so hopefully the front end wont wobble anymore
Well I am happier than ever, she is running awesome, adjusted the push rods on passenger side yesterday, driver side is gonna be a bitch since the...
[MEDIA] [MEDIA] couple vids of the new exhaust and when I brought it home from the exhaust shop
So I am out here in the garage looking at the end result I am super happy with the outcome. Really glad I didn't go with my original plan. It cost...
Just a grant probably. Nothing too fancy
Here is a video of pulling it out of the garage for the 1st time! I also drove it around the block last night, It is in serious need of alignment...
Where do I find a steering wheel installation kit for this thing so I can put an after market wheel on this thing? No luck at any of the local...
Big day today! It moves under its own power! Very rewarding after almost 3 years Next stop alignment and exhaust
Oh I already took care of that. I got the front disc conversion from old daddy and it has a brake booster and mc/ pedal assembly from an 84 Camaro
Super surprised to get a call this afternoon that my driveshaft was finished already today. Just picked it up. They ended up just making me a new...
I'm not too interested in the chryslers. I like the desotos
Well I have made great progress recently. I finally got the brakes bled yesterday and they all work! I also got a shifter hooked up and found a...
I did manage to get 2 Pistons out and 2 others 2 move which is impressive for a motor that I'm pretty sure sat in a field for 20+ years
This ol girl had a hard life. Along with the broken crank #7 rod is a Z [ATTACH]
Well I was able to start getting the bottom end apart today and turns out the crank is broken:( [ATTACH]
Good luck in your search, hope your hard work and dedication pays off
I brought my 2nd one home today. Scored this baby for 150. She ain't pretty and needs work but for the price it was a great deal. S26 57 fireflite...
[ATTACH] Came across this pic today sorting through stuff, Was taken just off Highway 12 near Obert, Nebraska about 10 years ago so I doubt they...
So I have a question about my Driveshaft, I was hoping to use my stock drive shaft since it has a slip in it and I have a TH400 with a bolt on...
I am wondering if it will be possible to mount a P/S pump from a 57 341 on my motor
if you had even looked at the top of this page you would see I kept the hemi
Well after some trouble with the carter I ended up picking up a used edelbrock and spacer and boy she seems to run good , all i gotta do now is...
Hello all I have a question about my carter 2590S. I recently pulled the top off to put the gasket on and when I put it back together the...
Well I have a question, my carb seems to have a piece of crud stuck in it since it is oozing out of the carb and not getting any gas into the...
Well great news it finally runs on its own!!! Fuel pump works after all. Just needed some more run time
I will give that a try, thanks for the idea I also have a yoke on the way so it should have a driveshaft on it shortly, Any idea which u joints...
Well I got the new tank and fuel line all installed and hooked up and it seems the fuel pump isn't pumping. I got the adapter and 318 pump from...
Very nice complete project, well done
The hemi looks very sweet, progress is still coming along well, Got a new gas tank, sending unit and straps, I got my filler neck cleaned and...
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