The Jalopy Journal
I tried to post a picture that was 4.6 MB and the error message that displayed was the picture was too big, I checked on some other pictures that...
In the past, building Chevrolet engines I have used Competition Products (Wisconsin based) and been happy with their parts and service...
On the "Slick 60s" Forum (which doesn't have much action of late) shows a preference for the Carolina Classics reproduction parts. LMC and Dennis...
I've got parts listed in the "parts for sale" and yesterday I got an offer to purchase some trim parts with offer much higher than I think they...
This auction is this week, virtually hundreds of old iron, both car and trucks. October 26th & 27th, 2023!! • Sidney, NE...
This is a fresh build and after it warms up and while driving down the road you begin tasting antifreeze:( Here's a picture of the "mess". It...
This information is only good for Iowa...I bought a Speedway Motors Kit car last year from an individual who had bought it originally in 1995 for...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I believe these are for 61 and 62 Vettes, can't see all of the part number to ascertain that for sure. It...
This was in the local "shopper". I have no idea of their true condition but I am surprised that a Mercury like that would be found "locally":)...
not the best title...wasn't sure what to write...but I think instead of using a gasket the prior owner used windshield urethane or something like...
I picked up this Edelbrock 1405 Carburetor at the Greenfield IA swap meet a couple of days ago for $20. He told me the base plate was missing so...
This was destined to be a gasser.......it didn't happen, Nebraska title, doors are decent (good for a Studebaker:) decent glass and a bare Hawk...
I want to mount these friction shocks on the frame (1.5 inches by 3 inches...1/8? inch wall thickness) without bolting through the frame. I've...
This weekend, the City of Atlantic Iowa had their local celebration which includes a car show on main street, not sure how many were there but the...
Trying to bring back a car that sat for over twenty years ain't easy for me. The current issue is a leaky control valve, I purchased and installed...
This is a mixture of years, there is some pitting on all of the items, I've had these items for 40? years and I'd rather dispose of them than let...
I'd sent a fuel gauge down to Williams Instruments a few weeks ago, even talked to the owner on the phone. Weeks went by and nothing, didn't...
After all of the fun of getting the brake drums off of a 1961 Studebaker Dana 44 TT (I swelled one of the axle ends getting it disassembled[IMG] I...
Back in August I thought I would upgrade the brakes in my 38 Chevy. Here's what I had Front--- rotors and calipers Rear-- 9 inch Ford drum brakes...
SOLD 11 10 2020 I've got a pair of Cal Custom 10-10 Hood scoops, lots of patina or??? just crappy paint. $100 each or make me an...
[ATTACH] My wife has a podcast app on her phone that we use for music in the shop, she just found this podcast that is generated out of Australia,...
When you buy four cars to fix one you have left over parts. 1959 Body/chassis with Title --Doors aren't too bad, lots of typical Studebaker rust...
A friend of mine is helping a friend of his on a 51 Ford Convertible. I've not seen it but my friend says its a pretty nice...
Last year I made a passing reference to a "once a year" event held in Atlantic Ia (this will be the 4th year) at the Atlantic Airport on...
Here's the background. SBC 350, heads cleaned up, rings, .030 over pistons and bearings (one piece rear main seal) Howard flat tappet hydraulic...
[ATTACH] I wasn't sure of the correct terminology, hope I was close. I have a 53 Studebaker trunk lid that is missing it's hinge mounts, totally...
I've posted on the Garage Journal but....lots of folks here do metal fab too and won't see that post and I'd like their experience on the subject....
I guess this isn't "traditional", that would be a stick, but for those of us that don't want to add slivers and dust from a stick to check our gas...
Yesterday the city of Atlantic had their annual "Atlantic Fest" which includes are car show along with a motorcycle and tractor show and other...
Out of four Studebakers I have purchased all have had the key-less trunk/entry/ignition:( I'd like to find someone that can rekey the existing...
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