The Jalopy Journal
Interesting new oil leak on my 292 YBlock. Doesn’t leak when sitting. When I first start the engine it drips pretty good for about 5-10min until...
Who makes a quality universal headlight switch? The switch in my wagon feels cheap and the dimmer for the dash lights doesn’t really work. It only...
I apologize in advance if it don’t get all the terminology correct, they stopped putting carburetors on new cars shortly after I was born so I...
Anyone have any tips on painting a ‘57 Chevy? I’ve painted a few different cars and other things but nothing with fins, or this big (mostly 90’s...
[ATTACH] Yesterday I got started on the AOD swap in my ‘54 Country Squire. The car is a factory v8 automatic, but has a later 292 Yblock. AOD...
Can I install the windshield chrome trim without removing and reinstalling the windshield in my wagon? when I had the glass installed they used a...
Trying to help a friend and now I own this job and need some help. 60’s Valiant with a 360 4speed. Someone installed a hydraulic clutch release...
Is it possible to have a short in floor dimmer switch? every so often when I switch between high beams and low beams the headlight fuse blows....
Accumulating parts for my AOD swap in my ‘54 Country Squire and planning ahead for cooling the new transmission. the AOD will be behind the 292...
Just got back from a road trip in the woody. We tried to use CB radios and mine had problems. we tried several radios in my car and they all did...
[ATTACH] Just got back from a 400km road trip in the ‘54 Country Squire. Me and my friends wanted to do power tour but couldn’t get the time off...
Is there a source for leaf spring bushings for the ‘54 ford car? I’m accumulating parts for an AOD and 8.8 swap in my Country Squire and if I...
I added power brakes to my car using a 80’s mustang booster, a dual master from an 80’s ford pickup and an adjustable proportioning valve. The car...
I can’t access the grease fitting on the rear universal joint on my ‘54 Country Squire. I’ve tried a needle adapter and no luck. I’ve got the car...
Trying to clear up some conflicting information. I’ve heard that a YBlock and FE have the same bellhousing bolt pattern, but that the...
My Y block powered ‘54 Country Squire has been running hot on the highway. The rad is from a late 60’s mustang and smaller than a stock ‘54 rad....
I’m helping my friend sort out his drag car and it has a suspension issue we haven’t seen before. Hopping someone here can help. It’s a short...
Has anyone used one of the Jegs reproduction radiators? I like the look of them because they don’t have a big square aluminum tank. I think a...
I just finished porting the heads on a 302 ford with a stock roller cam. I’ve lapped the valves and scrubbed them clean and it’s time to...
Has anyone used this paint? A friend picked up a gallon and wants me to paint his ‘57 Belair in his garage. this is a very low budget paint job....
I just finished the port work on some heads. Everything I’ve seen says to wash them with soap and water then dry and oil. but I need to paint...
As a winter project I’m porting and polishing the heads on my 302 ford. This engine has about 6000miles since rebuild, it’s a 302 roller HO with...
I am casually looking for an FE for a project and I need to learn more about them. A friend of a friend may have some engines for sale but I...
Quick question, Should the power steering control valve on a ‘54 ford car have a grease fitting for the ball socket?
The power steering on my ‘54 Ford wagon seems to be loosing power assist intermittently. It’s all stock. I replaced the seals in the ram over the...
I blew a heater hose on one of my cars on the weekend :( while the coolant is out of it I’m going to replace all the heater and rad hoses as they...
Over the winter I upgraded the alternator on my woody from a GM 1wire that was only putting out 12v at idle to a 3G that puts out 14v at idle....
Carburetor tuning is new to me so forgive me for asking basic questions. I pulled a plug on my 292 powered Country Squire and this is what I’ve...
Are power steering parts the same between my ‘54 Country Squire and a ‘55 Tbird? I need a cylinder rebuild kit and I can’t find one for a Ford...
My ‘54 CountrySquire has a bad powers steering leak so once the car is parked for the winter I’ll change the hoses and all the gaskets and seals...
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