The Jalopy Journal
OK, finally got back on the '52 Chevy. One of the things that always bugged me after the swap was the oil pan. The factory truck oil pan remained...
Yup, but at the rate it was coming out I was POSITIVE it was a rear main seal. I had replaced the valve cover gaskets once and it was dry as a...
So I realized that I completely forgot to post the update video on the Thunderbird. We ended up taking it across country and tried to hit as much...
Hey all! More Thunderbird updates... We hadn't planned on repairing the seats before the epic road trip across the US along Route 66. When we...
A couple of weeks ago, I got an email from a Thunderbird guy who happened to live not too far away for me here in Colorado Springs. I was finally...
This one jumped into reverse on me as well. I learned quickly to chock the wheels or push the steering wheel to the side if working on it with...
Probably the last Thunderbird video before the epic road trip. We rebuild the Autolite 4100 (again), and if it doesn't work this time I'm going...
More snowballing, this time I just wanted to replace the water pump and ended up taking it down to the timing chain. Good thing, as the fiber cam...
So the car had been running hot, and I wanted to replace the water pump and have the radiator checked out. At that point, we’re not too far...
OK guys, you'll appreciate this. Things on any project just snowball, and something that started out simple became a HUGE undertaking. On the...
Did get a chance to take it out for a little drive yesterday. Running much better and suspension is next on the build list. Stay safe...
Oh, you can bet that when I get to replacing vacuum lines in the heater box, I’m replacing all of them. Not gonna do this ever again!
There’s one friggin vacuum tee between the firewall and heater box that’s broken. Looks like I have to take out the dash/heater box to replace...
Wrapped up the cooling system on the ‘bird, and took it for the first drive in 32 years. Definitely uncovered a few things not working that...
The pump and filter were new, will change the filter and run a borescope through the line before using it again! And new tank has arrived!...
Got the tank out, and it looks pretty beat up. Was probably leaking at one point and got patched. Not to mention the amount of rust! Think...
Thanks! Should have it back on the road sometime this week (fingers crossed) Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Got some more work done on the '66, and it seems like as soon as I get one thing fixed another breaks. Guess that's life with a barn find car....
Got the carb issue hopefully figured out. The cover plate for the power valve was slightly warped, allowing for a vacuum leak. I filed it flat...
OK guys...having some issues and hope you can help. Since getting the car back together, I’ve been having some real issues with the carb. It...
So apparently it was running a little rough and upon further inspection, had bent three pushrods! Got it back together with some new parts, one...
Good to know! That’s frightening! Sean Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Hey everyone! So my father has been looking for a 64-66 Thunderbird for a long time, and really wanted to do another Father-Son project. So...
Got a little more maintenance done on the Model A Rebuilding the steering on the Model A with some upgraded parts! [MEDIA]
Thanks Mike! I did create an account at Ford Barn, and started a topic under the Model A forum. Sean Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B....
Wow, that’s a heartbreaking story. Looked like it was a perfect project and thank you for sharing. Would it be OK if I used your story in an...
Doing some more work on the A yesterday, getting the drag link and tie rod ends replaced. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Sean
Morning all, About a year ago, my father decided he really wanted a Model A and began the search. He came across an early 1928 A that was...
Anyone used Nostalgic Air? Looking at this kit for the ‘52....
OK, Got the new gauges installed, and they're pretty amazing. I've been trying to document my work lately, and just came out with a new video...
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