The Jalopy Journal
Unplated nuts, bolts and rotors: any thing to spray on them to stop rusting from humidity when in storage or parked during winter? (Also would...
The connector has provision for a T-head push barb. NOTE: It would be easy to use plastic ties around the frame, but that's Mickey Mouse and...
What I found follows, but looking for method that has worked for someone already. Thanks Tom PS: For what it's worth, here is what I've found:...
They're stuck all the way in. Every light spec in the pic is a needle completely in the fins. Compressed air and vacuum did hardly anything....
In my collection of T10 parts, I'm trying to ID a strange "4-Lug" Reverse Idler Gear and related Thin Reverse Gear. QUESTION: Is the 4-Lug Idler...
EDIT: THIS IS WRONG: Does not say "Hurst" or "Competition/Plus" - only that 6 digit number. It does say "Hurst Competition/Plus" and the 6...
They claim better vision of surrounding features - being able to follow a line, gap, seam, etc. (auto body welding is a PITA compared to...
I'm 70 and starting to downsize, scale down project. AND I have NO ROOM. I've been focusing on upgrading equipment and it occurred to me I might...
Going to be taking rockers off and the Sawzall would be a massive and difficult cut. So I'm thinking cut the spotwelds and sawz the pillars/ends....
I've been trying to find 32 tpi Sawzall blades and their web site and full line .pdf catalog are masterpieces of obfuscation. The .pdf catalog is...
I have to cut dog legs and wheel arches 2010 vehicle body skin about 22 ga. I'd get a 32 tpi 12" blade if they were available. Need long to cut...
I totally hate the "encapsulation" approach to rust. Rust will win. I hate POR15 with a passion, let me count the ways. I digress. Here's...
In a Gerstner, I believe The Machinist's Handbook fits perfectly, however that drawer exists in so many other chests but is much larger like in my...
Have really wimpy horns in my old car and want something really loud. Teeth shattering loud if possible. Not interested in aftermarket - I'm...
I have a bunch (yes, I should throw them out...) and simply have aluminum foil crunched over the end that had the pull tab. I looked to see if...
There must be something wrong with the steering wheel surface because I have to carry baby wipes to clean the wheel a couple/few times a month...
This list is priceless. But there are too many to memorize and at 44 pages, the list is too long to read. This would be a great Sticky but...
They say it does not remove aluminum oxide and that it does not affect aluminum - but that sounds like "won't worry if you get some on aluminum."...
A highly recommended shop did at really crappy job on a full 304 stainless system. They didn't route pipes over crossmembers (are hanging low...
I'm guessing these nuts have been on for 10-20 years. Back back around 1970, I was messing with the factory brass nuts Studebaker used and one of...
I'm looking for someone who is familiar with what is out there and can share their experience. I'm going to buy one in the next 24 hours and...
I messaged Woody back and forth here and also emails about Bob Dwyer who actually NHRA raced a "late model" supercharged Studebaker - the last one...
Can anyone explain Lockheed's 40's Ford step bore wheel cylinder design? These brakes were non-servo with bottom shoe anchors and used wheel...
I have a loom short and want to spend some money on a good tool. I was hoping Fluke would have made something. Or OTC - they make a ton of...
Buffs back to glass, then back to chalk in months. Ceramic or Graphene Coatings? Not interested in gloss or any other property except for the...
"Reading glass" optics have you working 2 inches from your nose - loupes let you work at arm's length. They can produce 2.5-3.5 magnification at...
Any suggestions/recommendations? or types or manufacturers to avoid? (I think Harbor Freight is "off the table.") I do like the smart charging...
I have a section of fuel hose that connects the tank to the steel line that runs to the carburetor. The problem is that the tank fitting is on...
I work fairly clean, but crawling around under the car in weird positions results in failure to "manage" where the grease goes. All over my...
Can't get flow out the top of an upper bushing - have to torch heat until grease "boils" and then it flows. Have to do this every time I lube....
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