The Jalopy Journal
Purchased these new ARP rod bolts and didn't need them for my build. The machine shop had a set already installed when I picked motor up....
I am doing a cadillac 500 swap in my 54 chevy sedan. I ordered a Champion Aluminum 3 row radiator for it before starting the swap. I ended up...
Got your email Mrconcdid. Love your ride. I will have to start a thread on mine once I make more progress. Waiting on parts today so I can...
Selling my 235, transmission, and radiator from my 54. The engine is actually a 1958 model. Motor is installed still, you can come hear it run and...
I have read that a car lowered to much with the factory rear end can cause the fluid to run back into the transmission also. My car is very low...
The area in front of the fly wheel is clean and looks like the day it left the production line. Not even dust around there. The transmission...
Took a 80+ mile round trip yesterday in my 54 235 factory 3 speed. The car ran great. I went to drive it to work this morning and the car was a...
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Anyone else attending this years rumble? Always enjoy the drive down and the turnout for the show. Just was curious to see what bad ass rides my...
Did a valve job today. . Every single valve was way to tight. Guess the previous owner didn't know how to adjust them. Exhaust is 018" & intake is...
My springs are well worn I assume when compared to your picture. Your right, big difference. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I just used 3" lowering blocks and installed air shocks. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
So I spent most of the summer working on my 54. I added skirts, painted the entire lower half of car again, painted wheels, added spider caps,...
I purchased my 54 last August in the western part of NC. I drove it home to the coast and it ran fine for the most part. The car did develop a...
Did you guys ever pick a winner for the 2 link? Sweet pics on your Facebook and website. I dont think anyone has a better way to lay out 49-54...
Like i said the tank is brand new as are the lines and filter. I opened the carb up last night and it was clean inside. One thing I didn't...
New tank last year and new lines. Just put a new glass filter on it when I did the rebuild. I am starting to think if it's not carb related...
No leaks. Checked intake/exhaust manifolds and vaccum advance. Thats why i was thinking float adjustment. Posted using the Full Custom...
So I have a 54 chevy with a 57 235 in it. The car had a HEI distributor installed by the previous owner. Other than that it appers stock. The...
No brass tag anywhere. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
So my 54 Chevy has developed a fuel leak on the carb. The motor in the car is a 57 235 that had been replaced some time back in the 80's. I don't...
Got the brakes fixed. Turns out it was the check valve in the master. It had a huge tear in it. Rebuilt and reinstalled and the car stops...
The car has settled and rides great now. The last owner did a crap job on the exhaust and it is the lowest point under the car. That will be fixed...
Steering is much more nimble now. Also feels lighter. I love the way the car handles now.
The color chip on tcp globals site looked a little closer to a Carolina Blue. The final sprayed color was a way different then i expected, but...
He removed the oil filter because it was in the trunk of parts. He also has welded a pipe into the draft tube with a nipple with a rubber hose...
But didnt the later years with the open driveline differ from a torque tube setup? Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I didn't know until you mentioned it. The head is Code 3836848. Back by the starter the block has raised letters CON3 480. Then Stamped behind...
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