The Jalopy Journal
Thanks Jim, I appreciate it. -Torr
Do Y-blocks and Ford OHV inline's (223 cid) share the same bellhousing bolt patern? Thanks, -Torr
Besides Richie, the rest are gone...I think... You're going to be approx. 2hrs outside of boston, there are some yard treasures if you...
Large Diesel Main Cap Bolts, find a local machine shop, and start digging. Very strong and fine threaded. The only thing is you have to add the...
Going to be in Savannah the next week or so, any good junkyards or Garages to check out in the area? Thanks, -Torr
I'm looking for an electric 1/4" right angle die grinder. Do they exist? Who makes them? Any info would be great! Thanks, -Torr
I'm putting in another vote for Essex, or early Mopar(Desoto?).
Sounds like a good day. Nice scores. -Torr
Who on the HAMB is dimpiling these valve covers for adj rockers? I have a set I'd like to get done. -Torr
I disconnected the vacuum part of my oil pump in my 57 engine, with no problems down the road. You can use your oil pump without it hooked up....
I did the same on my 53 Chevy 3 years ago. They haven't cracked yet. I used the king pin as a "Jig". I attached the old kingpin at both ends to...
Sounds good, Thanks. And thank all of you other guys for all of the tips, I'll look into those as well. -Torr
Anyone know where I can buy some old/ new 9" wiper blades? I found an old N.O.S. Trico 9" but only have one. I've tried shortening other older...
Its also known as a "Secret glass bead emergency resevoir" for the engine builder.
I'm sure that way would work allright, but I would be more concerned with the block mating side and the combustion chamber leaking. The top of the...
This has been one of my biggest problems, when the head starts cooling too quick the head "pops" another crack in a different spot! I'm going to...
Zack, I have the luxury/curse of working in a large and fully equiped automotive machine shop, and have access to all the tooling and...
Also, make sure you check your valve height in that chamber with some clay. I used some cold toothpaste on mine the other week, worked pretty...
I just re-did a set of Edmunds 59AB heads on Sunday. After the 2rd try I have one good head after pressure testing. I'll have to try again on the...
A local hot rod guru turned me onto the early stude goldenhawks, narrow Dana 44's with the 5&1/2" early ford spacing. Jeeps and early bronco's are...
I did .060 on a stock head, in a 217 I had as a daily driver for a couple of years. Had no problems with it. Langden as someone mentioned above...
Only $7.50 to sleep under your car.
I have a old N.O.S. Ford dealership box of these original bushings. Still need one? -TORR
Belmont's Rod and Custom in Dedham, MA. He had some on the shelf last time I was there. Give him a call.
I disagree, I am very pleased with my 53/54 PS set-up, I think it works just fine. And I got a hell of a deal on one from another hamber. -Torr
I'm looking to try the same swap in my 63 F100 soon, It also has a 223. Any more info on the swap as you go would be GREATLY appreciated.
Weemark, That would be great! I just bought a handfull of N.O.S. ford springs from an old ford dealership at a swap meet, and I know one of...
One last try before I go book hunting. Anyone have any springs out of their car they could quickly measure?
You need the rear regulators from a buick/olds or chevy hardtop or convert. They are different and the rear windows swing down like an Ax or a...
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