The Jalopy Journal
One of the worse cracked pan rails I have seen in a long time. TOAST! [ATTACH]
Stovebolts and 4 Banger Fords were king of racing back in the 30s thru 40s. The early 50s really ushered in a huge Flathead v8 push, and then the...
Easy way to know if spindle vs axle. Pull both spindles off the axle. while making sure the jack stands are the same height. Then measure the...
How about a few highlights in Black and White... ? Just learned how to edit myself out of a photo... Feeling accomplished learning something new...
Here are few of the glamour shots I took of her. I think its the wear and tear and lack of perfection of the body that really just makes me...
Got her out and about today. Just kicked back and enjoyed the ride, hit some side streets and took a couple photos before the swarm of mosquitos...
The one with the cylinder damage is a better build candidate honestly. Sleeve it and relieve it. Good luck on fixing the water pump housing, I...
There are 27 bones in your hand, 28 if you're lonely.
So after years of contemplating selling my 56 dodge pickup. I did a trade and $ exchange for a 66 Chevy pickup. Short bed fleet side. Since its...
[ATTACH]
The days of Customer Service on the phone are long gone, sadly.
So lets do some updates, Picked up a decent 59ab block, was supposed to be a runner, just had what they said was a bad rear main leak. I took a...
Its been a bit since roundup. Here is a few pics from out there by others. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
So for the last 8 years I have found myself in a weird funk after doing power tour in the 56 Dodge. I struggled to find the passion or drive, it...
Good times with good friends for sure up there. Worth the trip!
Largest cooler you can fit is my normal go to. Stacked plate design only. Id rather have a crapload of 100 degree fluid on a hot day in stop...
Times change and people change places all the time. Some fossils stay for a long time somewhere like Dave did, but it sounds like its a quick...
That's good news and glad you have a support system to help out. You did good. Get back to Rodding soon, it will still be here when the DR...
Anyone?
While reviewing my options for my cam for my latest 59ab. I was thinking there are two different ways to go about it, Regrind or New grind. I...
I love the sound of the 400 jr... The Max 1 just sounds like limp wristed cam. I have done some research and the Isky 1007b is the best find I...
I personally hate ballast resistors. They have their place for sure. But internally regulated coils is where its at for me. 1 piece does the...
The orange rubber is the check valve portion of the filter. I would say someone screwed up on their first day on the assembly line. I am pretty...
Maybe a mis box, maybe it was a standard Moog and was supposed to be the Problem solver line? Who knows. Id still run it on anything I owned....
I removed mine out of the banger coupe with no issues structurally. I'm 6'-3" and I had to stretch to hit the starter once I was done! It was...
Power windows screws things up for sure, they are crappy kits anyways and worthless to install. That said. 8 hours for a basic wiring job,...
So a few weeks ago at roundup I sat in a club members 58 Chevy truck, it was stupid tight in there for me, granted I'm built like a fridge but...
The market follows the trends, and what the TV shows put out and make "HIP" The builders will always follow the money as their shops are aiming...
Bump. Updated price, new Vintage air heritage installed for even more ice cubes inside. Trades considered, will trade down or up depending on...
It was called a slush box for a reason! Drop the pan give it a good check on fluid and sediment.
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal
