The Jalopy Journal
I’m putting vintage air on my wagon and the compressor bracket necessitates a GM alternator. I need about 100amps, I don’t know anything about...
I thought I’d help out some future builder by sharing my install of Air conditioning in my 1954 Country Squire. the car is powered by a ‘57 - 292...
At what point would you replace a replacement wiring harness? The previous owner of my wagon installed a Rebel Wiring harness. I have no...
I picketed up this 8.8 rearend from a ford ranger for my wagon. It has an R cast in to the differential housing. I’ve had several 8.8s in various...
I thought I’d share this story for my Canadian friends as it may be useful to understand how Summit Racing ships to Canada. This is not intended...
I just signed up for my first drag and drive event! I’ll be taking my Yblock powered ‘54 Country Squire. I’ve drag raced a little before and the...
I don’t want to do this but I might have to. has anyone tried a 17” wheel from a mid 2000s Mustang or similar on a 1954 ford? I’m entering my...
I need some inspiration. Im adding air conditioning to the ‘54 Ford Country Squire and need to mount an AC condenser. please post a pic of your...
I’m adding Vintage Air to my woody this winter. It currently has a big transmission cooler mounted in front of the radiator. what is the best...
I’m helping a friend and need some advice. He parked his Plymouth for the winter with straight water in the engine, no coolant at all. By the...
Has anyone run a duct to the back seat for heat and/or AC? I’m installing vintage air in my ‘54 wagon this winter and it would be really nice to...
Show me your custom centre console please! I think my wagon needs a centre console, I need cup holder, some storage to take the place of the...
[ATTACH] I had these in a box of parts that came with my ‘54 Ford Country Squire, They have a rubber bumper on them and there are 4 identical...
Took the woody to the beach for the weekend. Saturday mid morning while at the beach it started raining and rained for about an hour, we drove...
Looking for some suggestions for AC options for my ‘54 Country Squire. It has a 292 Yblock. Not needing to stay original, just comfortable.
Need suggestions for speakers for the back seat/second row in my wagon. I have speakers in the dash and the rear inside quarter panels but you...
[ATTACH] Post a pic of your car being washed, I’ll go first
Has anyone built a 302 based engine using Edelbrock Victor Jr cylinder heads? I came upon a set of heads that were too good of a deal to pass up....
get out and drive your hotrod, classic or collector car! I spent the afternoon draining the tank, flushing the fuel system and changing the fuel...
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...
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