The Jalopy Journal
What shade of BLACK ? Flat or super shinny ? That means the cheapest the the most costly ! Have you looked into what brand of paint you want to...
Same question , different day ! Remember to INTRODUCE yourself First ! Then do a very simple search . Then you might survive ! There are enough...
They are very easy to rebuild if you have the right tools to do it with . On the other hand they are cheap enough to replace too . If you do...
Common set up for lowering . I always like to see if something new comes along but I do like the way yours sit . Jim
OK do you have other ground along the frame and body ? Just one like that isn't enough but that's not the problem I don't think . Have you tried...
These are the ones I have for my 55 that I am going to use . They are really super nice too . Got them from a guy here on the HAMB . He gave them...
That kid is having a ton of fun ! It looks very well build and doesn't move when the kid goes around the corners at all . It also has the safety...
I was out on my local lake in my boat Wed and the surface water temp was 85 ! Fish don't like that at all either . They are all down in 40' to...
Either way you look at it , I think it's a steal if it runs good . Look pretty good from the pictures but might have 5 gallons of filler in those...
That's a little to warm for me for sure ! Here in southern Pa., it's been the hottest I can remember for a very long time . We have been in the...
I like the color scheme for the seats in the pictures but as for the trim and dash , I am all for a darker color than a light color . Besides the...
Welcome to the group from Abbottstown , Pa. ! What did you do to the suspension to get that nice look ? Jim
I resized that picture and it's about a 4" x 1" rust HOLE in the roof ! I still think that car is a steal for the price . That rusted spot can be...
I am using a GM style one wire alt on my engine and have no problems with them . They are nice because simple to hook up and less wiring to hide ....
When wiring up a car , I do both . I always solder and use shrink tube to keep dry . Never had a problem yet with one coming loose . Now for the...
Back in my early teen years I was pulled over from 2 to many times a week ! They all knew me by my first name . Small town thing I guess . Nope...
I am far from a Chev guy but I remember that car well when I was a teen . That is one of the sharpest Chev Gassers ever built ! A True Classic...
That's a good one . Is the carb new or used ? Retro Jim
Welcome to the group from Abbottstown , Pa. ! I have a great 1949 to 1959 Ford disc that is a must have for any project ! Send me a PM and I can...
Jeff , there are a lot of people using the HAMB as another place to sell things on just like C/L . I am totally with you 100% on this one . I...
Did you just use the outer valve springs for break in ? Did you have the rockers adjusted too tight ? Did you pull the distributor and prime the...
I hope you broke the cam in with just the outer springs ! If not that might be the problem right there . Too much pressure on a new lifter will...
That is totally crazy ! What the hell were they made of anyway ? I would never pay that much for a damn lug nut ! If you don't like the way the...
I understand what you are talking about all to well when it comes to panic attacks ! I had them bad the winter before last . It got so bad that I...
If you do any frame swap you are going to have to make new body mounts anyway you look at it . Do you have good welding skills to make new cab...
Aaron , I am sure you can find a local engine builder close to you instead of seaching on the internet for one with pictures to buy from . You...
That truck was married to the frame it came with . Doing a frame swap like that is more work that you think it is . It's really easier to just use...
What a great sight to see ! Your grandson learning how to weld from his grandfather ! That's the way many of us learned many things we use today...
I would either use a 302 w/C4 or a 351w w/C4 . If I had to do some floor repairs then I would go with a AOD trans for the overdrive . I have a 50...
Thank to Larry , Kim and the rest of the greatest crew anyone could ever ask for for putting on another great show . I really enjoyed myself and...
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