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To continue on the subject of VIN engine codes the following applies... Chrysler corporation did not start putting engine code in the serial...
Here's a bit of info concerning VIN and NHRA class cars. In 1980 a guy called me wanting to verify that a '67 Fairlane he was looking to purchase...
The 1967 Fairlane wagon with the 427/410 was never banned. In fact it is still listed in the current NHRA Classguide. NHRA stopped enforcing VIN...
Gotta steal that idea. Needs to be put on "Home Made Tools and Equipment" on the H.A.M.B.
Gotta steal that idea! You need to put that on https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/home-made-tools-and-equipment so the guys can see how...
Several years ago my younger brother got T-boned by a teenager who was driving a late 60's Mustang. The kid had no insurance so my brother took...
Bill Ireland vs Jim Price racing in the Great Northwest.
A dull knife will cut you quicker than a sharp knife.
When using an epoxy such as JB Weld, I am always looking for something to mix the epoxy on. Yesterday a box of car parts was delivered to the...
Two sheets of paper under each front tire works as good as anything. That lets the tires move as the tie rod sleeves are adjusted.
[ATTACH] In '68 I bought this cherry '58 2dr sedan for $200 including the new chrome reversed wheels. The 292 with 3-speed soon gave way to a...
[ATTACH] My first car just out of high school in 1965. Had a 292 with 3-on-the-tree. Found a wrecked '57 in a junk yard. From it I got the...
This is not about home owners insurance but about car insurance. Bear with me as this will effect everyone as we are all getting older. When my...
Is that 6 lug wheels on the '56 at Darlington?
1964 Winternationals C/FX Class Winner, Richard Clark, San Diego, CA 1964 Fairlane [ATTACH]
If you want increase the size of a photo or anything else you are looking at on your computer hold the "Windows" button down and click the "plus"...
Here is a trick I have used for years. What size fuel line is that, is it 5/16 or 3/8? . Just get a 5/16 or 3/8 open end wrench. Which ever one...
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With winter coming on I knew it was getting close to the time I needed to refill my storage drum of gasoline I keep for the generator in case the...
Buddy Ingersoll running his N/Stock 1956 Chevrolet powered by a 265/225 2x4 engine at the 1970 U.S. nationals. [ATTACH]
Buddy Ingersoll running his N/S 1956 Chevrolet powered by a 265-225 2x4 engine at the 1970 U.S. Nationals. [ATTACH]
Flag start in early 1964 at Music City Raceway in Nashville, TN. Shown is the Jim Skinner Thunderbolt before altered wheelbase modifications....
Yes grease would do a good job too but I find the oil is right there in the drain pan at my finger tip. The important issue is to be sure some...
This is something every person who does their own oil changes should know but the first timer can learn. Before you screw on the new oil filter...
WerbyFord said............ The D/S=11.30 390/330hp-PI, the engine I grew up with, was a good runner but faced some tough competition in that D/S...
Indy 1963 J/S class winner. The top of a Ford 2-bl carb is the same size as a Holley 4-bl hence the chrome high performance air cleaner. [ATTACH]
Did the Falcon 260-164 win the events or was it class wins? And where was their winning done?
When working in tight places with a side terminal battery I tied a shoe string thru my 5/16 ratcheting battery wrench and put the shoe string...
Any good suspension guy could fix that!
Great tips here. Anyone else have any tip to add? A simply trick may be a huge tip for someone.
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