The Jalopy Journal
I haven’t tried to get it to run yet.
Well, a year and a half later, here I am. You know how life gets, the truck is still in my driveway, I neglected to work on it because I still...
Finally found a front lower shock mount plate, now I don’t have to worry about the front end coming loose while rolling it in the driveway. Still...
I found a pretty good website for history of these heaters, mine is a Harrison Model H 45 which should be 1936 to 1937....
Literally haven’t done anything to the truck for weeks, school is back in and I’m doing “virtual” teaching. Ugh Anyway, I remembered in a house I...
Government wheels turn a lot slower when there’s a plandemic going on.
Now I need you guys to help me find a part! This is my passenger side: [IMG] This is my driver side, see anything missing? [IMG] This truck...
Since last time I posted on here I’ve gathered more parts in preparation to get the engine going. All I need now is a battery and a day dedicated...
I finally cleaned off the casting numbers enough to decipher the engine as what appears to be a 1960, and I think I read the 235 went through...
Anyone with suggestions on oil, spark plugs, and flushing trans?
I know a little about why it was parked. This truck was bought as a parts truck over 25 years ago by my neighbor’s father. After he and his son...
I have to get plugs for it and don’t know what plugs to buy, can someone suggest? Also, I already bought an oil filter but wondering what oil to...
I guess I skipped some info, weeks and weeks ago I pulled the rocker cover, removed spark plugs, and sprayed the valve train with PB Blaster as...
I haven’t posted in a long time but I’ve been taking advantage of the pandemic caused bicycle shortage to be refurbishing old bicycles to sell to...
Thanks, didn’t know this. I have a 38? radiator support on the way with the sheetmetal. Once I mount that I can work on mounting the fenders and...
I took a break messing with bicycles today to dig a little deeper into the truck engine. [IMG] Plugs came out without a fight. [IMG] Disty is...
I was just offering them for anyone in NC/VA that might want free crappy wheels. Haha
Finally took off the Toyota wheels and put on my new wheels/tires. I am very pleased with the fitment. [IMG] [IMG] I was also curious if these...
Thank you for all your information. I’ve purposely been taking this all slow and doing research online so I didn’t just rush out and buy parts...
Thank you, I really do want to keep the 235 but as I was taking inventory of parts needed to get it going (I ordered a new fuel pump, grabbed some...
Thanks. I’ve got my eye on a 38 Chevy “doghouse” or whatever you call the radiator support sheetmetal that holds the grille. That would give me...
While here in PA I picked up some sheetmetal. I might make some people upset but I was never in love with the 41-47 front end. So I am going a...
I’ve been away from the forum for a while because I’m mostly working on bicycles making more money for the truck. My brother-in-law gave me a...
Thank you Gene. This is exactly what I needed and more. Yes, I am going to adjust to my needs, but having a starting point is important. I bought...
I’ve been searching the forum and online and I can’t find the dimensions I need. I have an early 47 Chevy 1/2 ton and I want to build my own...
I know that no explanation should be needed, but my grandfather from Crewe, VA once upon a time cleared jungles in Panama for roads. He operated...
Is this original trans or something newer like the engine?
Okay, maybe someone can help me with this. Since this truck is an early 47, it’s weird looking for information online because when I look at 47...
Yeah, it’s amazing they lived these last 7 years since then. Haha I did cringe when I saw my son face level with that wire brush and no glasses.
Thanks guys, my kids (10, 13, and 16) all love old trucks, they helped some when I was building my off-topic truck years ago but they were so...
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