The Jalopy Journal
Hey Roger, How have you been ? You did a Great job building your roadster from scratch ! If you have Jim Brierley book, he put pictures that...
Any Winfield experts on this board ? I have a 6:1 original cast iron , born on 5-1930. I never can remember seeing a compression ratio standing...
Hey Damon, Thanks for the heads up. I viewed #95 , which featured an alum flywheel. I’ve never been on facebook…. so didn't have a clue. I needed...
Hey 97, That (alleged theft of funds, etc. ) is bad business ! Unfortunately, your story is similar to others that I’ve heard over many years....
THANKS for confirming an old memory. I still miss Bills contributions to our hobby knowledge ! So, question. Who can copy(write) Bills knowledge...
Hey 97, The important aspect, of using aV8 flywheel…. on a banger… that’s not mentioned/ explained here is…A SUPPORT (bearing/bushing MUST be...
. I’ll PM you if dont mind ?
Your pictures are great, thanks much for sharing. That Riley looked more correct … was it destroyed…. Just curious why not retained ! More power...
Hey Mark, You are dedicated…and did good ! That racer of yours is a beauty and original patina looking… love it !! Any racing history you know of...
The LONG anode that is sold everywhere…. for water heater preservation… is an economic way to purchase/use for auto/ alum use. Cut to desired...
Looks in good condition...near new. If you havent checked for FLAT, a skim of mating surface should make it good to go. I wouldn’t be concerned...
My opinion..... If she has developed serious interest, make sure that you involve her in ALL aspects of the equipment she likes. Dont get too...
Hey Mike, THANKS for the invite ! Sounds like my idea of FUN ! Yup.... Pat Gary. Should have known Pat was maker. He is such a talented guy !!...
BORROWED ! To race !! Now that’s what Id call a FRIEND !! Hope he does great. Do you have any info on who makes that FRONT engine mount...
Dawg, That you burnin rubber...with Banger ??
Hey Burl, If I could , I’d show you a short video of a hot B banger running with a vertex mag , two Riley side draft racing carbs and a lot of...
Hey nothing wrong with that, IMO ! My all time favorite model A... was a ‘30 roadster... with a full house built 265 chev ! Should have kept that one.
‘guess I got my answer’ ! Well, you got AN ANSWER(s), but lets cut thru some of the BULLSHIT. Firstly..... the BURTZ engine is Terry Burtz...
Most of our wiring systems ....are home made. As such, unless one is an automotive wiring expert, gremlins will visit and flaws will be exposed....
Hey J, I think 49 thru 53 is correct. I’ll look for them. The early V8 site is where I’ve had luck for CW. THANKS
Hey John, You are a creative SKILLED builder, indeed ! Looks that you are going to use to the original pick up tube and screen, eh ? Haven’t seen...
Hey John, Thanks ! Feeling younger every day.. ha. Cliff used 59 AB units. I would collectthat type for him. He had a box of partially worked...
Hey John, Birthday in March... in fact this week end ! This beats hell out of covid Christmas. Going to need set of pistons , an oil pump and set...
Hey Leon, If you lived closser, that might work. Having a time with mostly one arm working. You could use that owner manual shown, and have it...
Hey Retson, Here’s THE block !! I feel a little like a FORD assembly guy must have felt... messing with new caste iron ! This thing is really...
Hey Retson, Here are few pics. Picked it up this morning. Hope pics show. Blk next... B-gift so got to geet past slobbering over crank, rods !...
Hey John, Interesting, you mention the ‘prototype’ run in the lakester. Dan said that he took possession of that one, after it was run... and...
Hey John, Sorry to learn that Eubanks has passed on ! He was a very intelligent nice person. I bought from him each time he called to offer...
Hey denis, Pictures and prices can still be viewed at Donovan web site. I don't believe that site has been taken down. The flathead you have...
Hey John, What ever happened to Eubanks ? I liked him. Steve has the last of the Eubanks heads ... on a shelf.. unfinished. Too many problems Im...
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