The Jalopy Journal
Daughter's 53 is almost finished. Last big thing is rims and tires. She want's to keep the rims as stock looking as possible but wider than...
I've put a 350ci engine with a one wire 12 volt alternator into a 53 GMC. Is there a way to connect the stock amp gauge to check on the charging...
Ignition switch. I installed a new key cylinder. When turned to the left everything lights up and power flows. The key will come out in the...
New wiring harness and using LED headlights. I have a junction terminal mounted on the left inner fender. When everything is connected the...
Bought a supposedly "stock replacement" ignition switch. 3 pole, putting it on a 12 volt system with a 350 auto 53 GMC. None of the poles are...
For the last 6 months or so I've been trying to find someone that can scan a 33 Pontiac radiator cap so that I can then use the scanned file to...
My 51 Buick was missing the carb when I got it. I've been researching online and have found two carbs that came on this year size Buick. A...
I replaced the stock rear diff on the 53 GMC with a 99 Blazer diff. Anyone make 15 or 16" rims that will take the original hubcaps? They use the...
when my daughter bought the 53 GMC it was in pieces. Anyone recognize any of these? If so, where do they go?
Putting together my daughter's 53 GMC. It was a basket case and I can't find any photos showing where all the sheet metal fit. I have the Chevy...
Picked up a 1951 Buick Special 2 dr ht last week. Only parts that didn't come with it is a carb and air cleaner as far as I can tell. Have the...
I have access to a 1951 Pontiac straight 8. I'd like to swap out the straight 8 in my 33 Pontiac as it's locked up. Is there a way to do away or...
The straight 8 engine is shot in my 33 Pontiac. I have access to a very nice running 51 Pontiac straight 8 with a hydramatic. I assume that the...
I've got the 350 installed in the 53 GMC and the steering column and box moved over. I can't find a photo of how the pitman arm is bent to line...
I'm installing a 1999 S10 from a ZR2 into my duaghter's 53 GMC. The rear diff didn't come with any E brake cables. Has anyone did this and kept...
I have the S10 ZR2 rear diff all mounted now. Time to mount the new top shock mounts. I would like to know which shock I'm going to use for...
I need a favor from someone that owns a 47 to 53 Chevy/GMC truck with a stock rear end. I need a measurement from the grease zert in the circle...
I've begun my work on my daughter's 53 GMC. Going to do a rear axle swap first. Wanting to use a 99 S10 4X4 ZR2 rear. It's just 1" wider on the...
The light sockets that are in my speedo cluster for the left and right turn indicators are single wire bulb/sockets. Looking at the wiring I'm...
I have the plates off of my 55 Pontiac rocker covers that are polished aluminum with Pontiac Strato Streak embossed on them. The letters are very...
Anyone know of a diagram or photos of how the heating tubes run from the fan mounted on the firewall to the heater core under the driver's seat?...
I can find no one that lists the correct master cylinder for my 55 Chieftian. I have tried ordering 2 that say they have the correct one and both...
How is the windlace installed around the top of the tailgate on a 55 Chevy wagon? Trim hold the sides after staples and tabs. I don't understand...
How is the windlace installed around the to of the tailgate on a 55 Chevy wagon? Trim hold the sides after staples and tabs. I don't understand...
I ordered a 22 circuit speedway motors wiring harness. Everything is going pretty well but I've hit a block. Anyone know if there's a simple way...
My 55 Pontiac has the waterfall hood trim that has a painted background with the top surface plain chrome. What's the best way to accomplish...
I'm reinstalling the front sheet metal getting ready to paint. Have to align the hood but am having problems with the hood latch. It goes into...
Received bad news from the radiator shop. Mine is shot. Leaking everywhere. $670 to recore it. I've searched online but can't find any new...
When my wife bought the car the vacuum lines were sitting in the rear. My manual doesn't have a diagram that I can find on where each hooks up....
The rear drums have 2 short fine thread bolts holding them on. I have 2 of the 4. Can't run down to the local bolt place here in Alaska. I'd...
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