The Jalopy Journal
Yeah, everyone thought I was crazy for unplugging my chargers when not in use, now I don't feel crazy anymore!
Well, that was a fun couple days... Got the new bearing in and dropped the motor back in. Hope to get her out this weekend for some good...
If you are mobile, and have some spunk, give it hell, do what you can, when you get tired, shut it down for the day and come back to it tomorrow....
Yeah, unless you have 5' long wishbones... All about arc of rotation!
Yeah, I am a bit OCD when it comes to things mechanical. I strive to make the best version that it can be mechanically. That drive makes me...
Well, the thrash for Roundup has begun. The thowout bearing started really making noise after the race a few weeks ago. I pulled the inspection...
To touch on this also, Id agree, 6 or 8 it doesnt care. Search other GM products from then and up, You can most likely find a core and grab the...
I vote gold first, black second...
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Yeah, black for sure is on the horizion.. Ride is more settled. Bit more stiff but it's controlling the front end. Now I need to remove the...
Thanks man...
Cant help with backspacing... But the left hand studs, I would change out to RH thread to simplify the installation and finding shank nuts.
So when I was at the hardware store before getting loaded, one of the kids working there shot some photos, kinda fun seeing your stuff from other...
Yeah, somewhat boring for sure, but still she is there and ready... So who knows what Ill do... I liked the first paint first also, its hard to...
Hope everyone is well... So finally getting around to shocks up front... Bought a kit off the web, the top mount was decent, the bottom used one...
My 100 hp banger would roll 75 on the freeway with ease and leave folks from a stand still in traffic. So 100 hp is a good mark for the aim....
The v8 60 is a fun small v8, it likes to wind out... its a good easy motor swap in a model A.. The extra power stock vs stock, yes its worth it....
Ok, so I was floored by what a guy was asking for a core missing parts small logo 97 at Chickasha pre war swap meet this last weekend. So that got...
May look at a crane or comp cam around 260-268 advertised duration. You can go to 114 degrees lobe separation to really tame it down sound wise...
Keep up the good work. Dig it for sure!!!!
Unless its a stroker or forced induction, stocks are absolutely fine. Save the 100 bucks and roll with something you know is usable, balance...
Well its been a few months since any updates. Did I change anything, no. Driven it a bit, but mostly used it like a truck. Here is the pic from...
Went to a local clubs show with some friends 2 weeks ago. We got some flathead on flathead vs an inline 6 at the light. Too bad no one recorded...
So I have been searching for some mexican blankets that would be the right colors to not clash the existing door panels for the time being. I got...
I guess these are not then? :D:D:D [ATTACH] Just kidding @Moriarity :D We had the big wheels in the hotrod/antique world before the homie...
Looks factory to me for the front hanger on the frame rail, looks like someone did some funky shackles but Id say its pretty close to stock. I...
Ill be there
My .02 1. Flathead v8 2. Caddy OHV 3. Olds Rocket 4. Early Hemi 5. Nailhead 6. SBC
1956 Dodge pickup C3 small back window. Lowered on Sids drop axle up front, reverse eye springs, massaged leaf packs with steering box raise up...
If it was 4wd trucks and heavy duty stuff, yes I would put one on... I drove this front suspension 130 mph plus with two fingers with no...
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