The Jalopy Journal
I know we’ve all done this, but I was talking to my son this afternoon about a project that needs to get drivable, and told him, out of the dozen...
Working on the brakes on my ‘72 Fiat Spider that has remote brake fluid reservoirs delivering the fluid to the master cylinder. Looks like 5/16...
What’s the deal with hiding license plates in photos? Can someone do something nefarious with the information? I can’t imagine why, all they need...
I’m working on an off topic project that is having some carb issues (supposedly rebuilt) and wondering if it could be old gas. The P.O. said it...
Recently, I acquired a ‘72 Fiat sport spider. I’ve always liked all kinds of cars, though I have never owned an Italian car. With the work that...
A couple of my cars from Halloween shows of the past…[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
One of favorite toys was a’68 Triumph Spitfire I owned a few years back. I bought it as a roller, already set up for an Sbc/th350 combo and...
Trying to get the brake drums off my ‘40 Olds. Don’t really want to shell out $150+ dollars for a puller (this is probably my last project). In my...
Hey guys, with my ‘40 Olds I got both bumper brackets, and only the front bumper. Not interested in mounting one up front so I decided to put the...
Hey guys, I am having trouble finding some replacement tapered machine screws that attach the outside door handles on my ‘40 Olds to the latch...
Hey guys, I’m in the process of switching out my sbc mismatched cast iron exhaust manifolds for a pair of block hugger headers. All the bolts came...
A lift is not in my future, so lately I have been looking at “electric” jacks. After two major back surgeries, bending over to jack up my car is a...
Trying to find some replacement wheel cylinders for my 1940 Oldsmobile series 60. One pair is stamped: EIS 520 EW 6092, and the other pair: EIS...
I’m getting ready to replace the master cylinder and rebuild the brakes on my ‘40 Olds and don’t know what kind of paint or finish would be brake...
Well, only having one bay available in my two car shop, I only allow myself to have one car at a time. Last December I traded my current car at...
Hey guys, just wondering if and where I could find a bolt on "dual" master cylinder to fit the power brake booster on my '63 T Bird...[ATTACH]
My brother spotted this in an alley. Anyone know what it is?[ATTACH]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I installed a little "bling" on the T Bird today and the valve covers came equipped with an oil fill plug, and a breather valve...
I keep thinking about cutting the coils on the front end of my T Bird. The rear springs are sagging a bit, and rather than bring that end up, I'd...
Isn't today "Collector car appreciation day"? We are getting together at the local "Rita's" frozen custard for a cruise in this evening. Anyone...
Cleaning the 390 FE engine up a bit, in anticipation of installing new valve covers, I found a couple of vacuum lines not going anywhere. The one...
I'm down here at "Ocean City Cruisin" and took the opportunity to snap some pics of the Friday morning "boardwalk parade". Thursday, Friday, and...
I'll be heading down to the beach this week for one of my favorite shows. Except for 2020, I haven't missed it in 25 years. Thousands of cars...
Getting ready to install a Pertronix electronic ignition system in the T Bird. The directions say to connect the red wire from the ignitor before...
I was at a local show yesterday, and had one of those guys come up and say: "I'll vote for your car if you vote for mine ". (Peoples choice I...
I tried the search feature and couldn't find a thread for T Birds. I'm interested in seeing how many hambers have or have had one. I will start...
Anyone going down to OC Cruisin May 20-23? I've been doing this show for over 20 years. Lots of satellite shows going on over 4 days of cruising a...
My '63 T Bird is the first classic car that I've had in probably 5 decades that is equipped with power steering. It seems to work great except for...
Is there a proper way to install new full wheel covers other than pounding them on with a rubber mallet? Couple of times I've dented these trying...
[ATTACH] well I finally did it... sold my '23 T roadster Saturday, bought a '63 T Bird I had been watching for awhile on Sunday. I have been...
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