The Jalopy Journal
You know it's possible to paint your car at home, using auto paint, with a roller and brush then wet sand and buff to a fine finish. Won't work...
30 years ago the body shop I worked at would paint your car for $200 if you prepped it yourself. We LOVED doing these, could make a couple...
If you want to cruise at 70 you are already half way there by having the later model engine with full pressure lubrication, insert bearings and...
Standard track width on all prewar cars was 4 feet 8 inches or 56 inches. Later cars vary. If you want to use wider than stock tires and keep...
I don't get it. I can see running a 283 in a light weight rod like a T bucket, they rev freely and are zippier than a 350 if not as much HP. But...
The stock setup is good if it is in good shape, replace worn parts, and get an alignment. It helps to relocate the upper shock mount to the frame...
You can make the stock tank work with fuel injection or carburetor. With EFI you may need to add a return line and a separate electric fuel pump....
A wild cam with long duration keeps the valves open longer, this is great when everything is moving fast at high RPMs but at idle and low speed...
1000 amps at what voltage? My father used to bronze plate baby shoes back when and I used to help him so I know a little about plating. I got an...
Cotton work pants and work shirt. Avoid polyester and synthetics because of fire hazard. Good boots preferably steel toed but even plain leather...
It's a much bigger engine completely its own design. The weight of 1211 lbs should give that away. It was meant for heavy duty truck use and to...
Try your local NAPA or regular auto parts store first. It is surprising what they can get. Or, Rockauto etc....
1951 Chrysler New Yorker. World's most powerful car with 180HP hemi V8, auto trans, power steering, power brakes, padded dash, tinted glass, power...
Not sure you even need to know. Many years ago a guy known as one of the best mechanics in town called our shop with a problem, I heard the boss's...
You can make your own easily enough. Get some outdoor upholstery vinyl as used for boat and car upholstery, cut strips 2" wide and sew it or glue...
Mr Gasket makes H shaped rubber blocks for this. [IMG] Or these [IMG]
The newer type mini starter helps (318 - 360)
I know a guy who put a 340 in a 36 Plymouth so it should be possible. A Chev 350 fits easier. The problem is steering interference, the engine...
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