The Jalopy Journal
Is there a market for old repair manuals? I just became the owner of several old Chilton, Motor's, John Deere, etc. repair/troublehshooting...
Running wires in the 48 plymouth and realize I don't know the best way to protect them to the doors for my windows, locks, etc. Went to a salvage...
Hot Rod magazine July 2007 had an article on painting a car for less than $100 with a foam roller that I read. Article goes into some pretty good...
Anyone have a link or website where I could purchase an electric to mechanical tranny convertor for my speedometer? I found one for $180 at the...
Thanks Plym 46 - I think you're right. Looking at it closer, the old wire I saw is for the bulb I think, not the gauges. I think all of the...
I'm getting some help this weekend in wiring my 48 Plymouth from a friend and we noticed the old cloth wrapped wiring coming out of the gauge...
When it gets heated?? The propaganda on the can says it can be used in a heat insulation application. Any idea on the amount heat you're...
Has anyone used Plasti-dip as a heat and/or sound deadener in their rides? Just found an old spray can of the stuff I had forgotten about and was...
Hey Deuce Roadster - help a HAMB brother out. I'll just wait here for you and the little wifey to return.
Need some help in knowing where to look for a certain length driveshaft. I'm planning on hitting the salvage yard this weekend and will be looking...
Just bought what I thought was a good deal on some finned valve covers for my 350, but got it here and noticed "JAPAN" stamped on the inside of...
Thanks Yekoms - Not exactly what I'm looking for. The ones I've seen are not really "flames" per se, and do not light up. Thanks anyway....
BTT for the weekend bunch. Would really appreciate any purchasing info anyone might have.
No, not someone's face that's been pinstriped, but a pinstripe job resembling a face. Would like to get some examples of cool ones for an idea...
Looking for a black shift knob with a red accent on it. The red has been described as resembling octopus tentacles going down the sides of the...
Alright then, it's decided. Gas tank cap OUTSIDE of the car, not in the trunk. Just got back from Sleds in September kustom show in Branson and...
Definately cruiser only. He doesn't know it yet, but plan on putting a governor on it to limit its' top speed. Good point on the car being...
Thanks for the ideas. Still concerned about the rollover aspect though. The car is a lowered 48 Plymouth that will be a daily driver for my 17yr...
Thinking about running the gas tank neck/cap in my trunk to keep it unseen. I know several of you do this too and just have to gas up by popping...
Unfortunately, I'm going through this now in the great state of MO. I don't know if this is the "best" or "easist" way to do it, but it is one...
Here's a pic of the outer door. My neighbor thinks it could be an Essex Terraplane from the '30s. I don't know enough about them to even fathom...
I thought for sure someone would know what this is. Anyone?
Anyone know what year and make this partial body is? Any opinions on it's value? A neighbor has this and is wanting to sell, but has no idea on...
Set of ram horn exhaust manifolds for $25 and a donut spare tire for $1. Well worth the drive.
Pulled the steering wheel out of one of these a few weeks ago in a junk yard. Glad to see another one being used instead of crushed. The one in...
I just tried some JB Stik last night on one of the many cracks on my old steering wheel I"m trying to refurb. Think I'll try some sanding/filing...
Resurrected an old post about something I'm interested in. We'll be painting the 48 Plymouth a flat black in a few weeks and have been told I...
bump for the weekend crowd. Wanting a good tech on repairing a vintage steering wheel. I don't think it will be that hard, but curious if...
Just did a search for refurbishing an old steering wheel and got some good information. Just wondering if anyone has a good step by step on...
early to mid-50's. That's kinda of what I thought. Thanks everyone for giving me some ideas on how to use it. Hope to get it pulled this week....
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