The Jalopy Journal
Like an art project? Or an outline for a build that could really be done? Pretty much any GM RWD tranny will work like TH350, TH400, 2004r, 700r4,...
I guess if it didn't work I wouldn't be out, since the locks are already there. I think I'm gonna try this first and see what happens. If it sucks...
Yeah thats true Rat Fink, the latches are about the same size too. -John
Yeah getting the door open enough to grab should be fairly easy, was thinking of the valvespring on the doorsil idea. Are you talking about the...
I have some GM starters laying around but when I was reading up on them I kept hearing the word "fire" so I was kinda shying away lol. I read to...
I'm in the slow process of shaving my door handles and in a few hours my holes will be welded shut. I want to buy an Autoloc kit later but money...
Thanks guys. I didn't think about the different rates of expansion and what not. This thing will never have a paint job beyond a home-spray by me...
I've tacked in a peice of sheet steel behind my door handle hole as opposed to cutting a peice to fit with the intention of filling the space with...
I'm sorry if this turns out to be a "traditional read the rules" flamefest but anything with a twin carbed Dub'ya head is awesome in my book! I...
Thanks man...I would let you guys know how it turns out but Im thinking I'd be E-Thugged again lmfao -John
Amen...and thanks for the useful information. I've posted alot on here about traditional stuff like when I was building my '55 olds, offered...
Wow....attack of the internet flame-brigade. I have been here three years longer and lots of guys have posted lots of questions about what we like...
When did this place get all fuckin single minded? I bet all you build are pre 1960's cars? Whatever. Body mods like what I'm asking about are far...
bump for the evening crowd....
I bought a '75 chevy shortbed. I knew it had rust issues but didn't know just how bad it was til I got it home and really went over it. I have an...
Yeah, it's the Caddy long tailshaft TH400. I think I can probly mod the bell x-member, I have a good friend that is great at making metal stick...
Does that have rack & pinion steering? I don't have the truck handy but I was thinking the steering box was located about where the u joint is on...
I'm trying to get ahold of this '53 Chevy pickup I found and I'm trying to decide on engine. It has to be a V8, six banger/stick is coming out. I...
German Sheppard. Light that stays on all night. Plus I don't have a bunch of people over to see what I got. I personally wouldn't take someones...
My wife and I have been wanting to go to Hot August Nights for a long time and this year might be the year for our first trip. How many of you...
Hey guys, I'm the dork who asked him to join. He's the go to guy for me when I can't figure something out, full of good ideas(or at least he...
The caddy 500 on the stand in my shop...... -John
What I was talking about, though I was thinking same idea, just solid axle....... -John
Thats a cool as hell pickup! So, did you leave the back suspension stock & lift the front? Looks sweet, perfect height. Screw paint, looks great!...
That truck is awesome! Wow, the color combo rocks.... sweet! Any more? Does that belong to anyone here? -John
You could lock the two diff's together in the middle w a double splined shaft(that sounds gross....), I dunno. Spools, both diff's locked...
Ok, I tried a search but didn't get what I was after. I'm sure this has been covered a billion times so I'm not going to start a new "Gasser...
Almost forgot....I've solved the "extra weight on the steering" crisis...a new fangled contraption called a power steering box! Hahahahahahaha!...
Oh great! Now I have to think about the side by side w blower belt idea...gee thanks, now I'll subconciously be keeping my eye out for a pair of...
Oh, & did I mention he's from Nevada? And almost EVERY one of those cars is complete, running, and rust free..............????
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