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Time flies. I’ve built three other off topic trucks since the last update. Sold two. Spent about a year on the rare 72 c10 I kept. But I haven’t...
Chapter I https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/get-ready-king-of-trucks-is-coming.403945/ Chapter II...
Mallory Magspark ZC-283B distributor with brown cap. Part number says 1953 but should fit 49-53. You know what it is and you know it’s hard to...
Upper and lower grill surround for 1955 and 1956 Chevy truck. Will work on 1957 if you use a 55/56 grill. $30 each or both for $50 plus shipping...
I messed up, this should've been in the classifieds.
1955 Chevy pickup, '59 Cadillac 390, generator (rebuilt last year), starter rebuilt last year, new repop factory style wiring harness (no fuse box...
[IMG] I finally got around to mounting them, thanks Stephen!!!!! You rule!!!!!
My old rubbers I got from the back of dryrot johnnie's garage have finally started to come apart. they were pretty checked already when I got them...
What this? Just some old '55 chevy race car pulled out of a barn. Something about '72 IHRA champ and multiple record holder. Brought back to life...
Is the timing cover the same for the 365 and 390???
So, it's been a while. More work done and still more to do. But here's what I've been doing and some pics. I took apart and stripped my extra...
I love this Larry Watson painted car. John Busman's 1956 Chevy. I mean I LOVE it. I painted my cad mill pearl pink with plans to paint the body of...
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Happy Hanukkah!!! Just wanted to say thanks to all you guys on the hamb for a great year! I hope you've...
I chromed my oil filter canister on my Cad mill. I had a leak at the hold down bolt and added a fiber washer to stop it. But, I have to tighten it...
***THE FIRST AIRING WILL BE TONIGHT 10/19 DURING THE 5TH INNING OF THE BASEBALL GAME!!!*** [IMG] I had posted this pic of my dad's pickup on my...
The Hot Rod Company got rid of their vintage engine department on their website. Now I can't find white plug wires anywhere. Maybe you can help?...
I'm looking for the low pro air cleaner like Von Franco used on the Lightning Bug clone. Anybody got a source??? Thanks!!! Like this......
Back story... Cadillac engine swap into '55 chevy pickup. I was having a number of issues to sort out including tuning tripower carbs, fuel...
My engine is set at stock 5*btdc currently. I know that too much advance in these engines equals running hot. I have three Stromberg WW's, Mallory...
I'm trying to get my engine going good. Its a Cadillac 390 with a Weiand intake and three Stromberg WW carbs. Fuel pressure is set at 3psi and is...
So I chromed my factory Cadillac oil filter canister, lid and hold down bolt. It leaks like a sieve at the bolt with the engine running. There is...
On the passenger side rear of the engine block about half way between the pan and the head is an oil fitting. My engine and another similar engine...
So, on this Cadillac 390 fuel pump, which is the inlet and which is the outlet? Thanks! [IMG]
Ok, I've got a Mallory Magspark dual points distributor along with a Mallory Super Mag transformer for my Cadillac 390. I need to know which...
I'm about to hook up my floor shifter cable. I need to know the shift pattern for my Cadillac Dual Coupling Hydramamtic. I also need to know which...
I'm at the point where I need to set the timing on my engine. I need to know the firing order, how the cylinders are numbered, and distributor...
Can anyone share pics of the linkage from the tv rod to the carbs? Especially if you have aftermarket 3x2 or similar? I'm trying to get ready...
I had mistakenly assumed that all GM type steering wheels have the same size splines. Wrong. Long story short, I want to run a 1958 Olds wheel on...
Looking for any and all info on these carbies. Carter Stromberg Model WW. What were they used on? What is the cfm? Do they work well in a 3x2?...
If you've seen any of my jibber jabber before, you'll know my dad is my inspiration for my pickup. My truck is a tribute to his, an homage if you...
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