The Jalopy Journal
Crowen57. I'm trying like hell to get it driveable once again for lsr, but it looks pretty daunting. I'll just keep at it and hope for the best!
Hell yeah! I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas to come. Oh boy, what is Santa Monster gonna bring me this year? I'm sure it will be just as...
Hey guys, I found a that a boat fuel squeeze type primer bulb works great plumbed inline to prime the fuel system. Just re-fired my engine that...
Wow! Can't believe I missed this one! Great work Alex and crew! I love it! Subscribed for sure!
Hey crowen57, I was born and raised in Port Arthur. Haven't been down there in 15 years or so. Can you still taste the sulfur in the air from the...
That's awesome! :eek:
Right here in N central Austin. But, mine's not drivable yet. Does that still count?
MS1320GUY, I totally agree, and that was the plan. But in my rush and excitement, that didn't happen. Oh well, live and learn. I thank my lucky...
Had a trans cooler line blow while breaking in my engine. Made a small fire. Were lucky nobody was hurt. :...
WAITER! MORE COFFEE PLEASE!!!! AND LOTS-O-NAPKINS!...... Too fun!
Got the aftermath photos. Messy!:eek:
OahuEli, that's a negative on the pump engagement. I had 3/16" clearance between flexplate and converter tabs before sliding it forward and...
You mean I can log off and do something else? Eeeesh! That would be insane!
Converter was full. Its a 10" and it held two full qts. Doesnt matter now though does it. Oh well, I'm sure my trans shop will let me know what I...
Ok, I think I got the video link fixed. Still trying to figure out how to post the aftermath photos from my phone........
Steve, the only personal injury was two small burns on my forehead where I got hit by two drops of hot fluid. Amazingly lucky! Don't know what...
Hellfish, go to you tube and look up "FORD 302 ECONOLINE ENGINE FIRE UP! FAIL! Action starts @ 3.23. Just got finished pulling the trans to bring...
Hey everybody. I usually spend my time lurking and learning, but I figured everyone should see my video of me breaking in my engine. It's a good...
Hey Rick, here's some pics of a steering offset I did on my econo pickup. I've never done this stuff before so this is my first attempt. I am...
FADED, I'VE GOT A BRAND NEW SPEEDWAY 11 GALLON FUEL TANK WITH MOUNTING STRAPS BRAND NEW IN THE BOX IF YOUR INTERESTED. I WENT WITH A LARGER...
Yeah, be there or be square! Love Junior!!
My econoline p/u with a 51 ford dash.
WTF!!! SPAM!!!??:mad:
Tried my hand at metalflake this weekend and it actually turned out pretty good. Got the dash done and the madness has overcome me, so I might...
I,ve got a nice engine box, w/lid very little rust on lower edges. dont know what they are worth but shipping might be a bitch. i also have the...
My wife sewed up a metalflake vinyl seat cover for my mini bike and had the same problem. We ended up putting sheets of wax paper from the kitchen...
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