The Jalopy Journal
Show the builds. Every weld tells a story. Every dent removal tells a story. We learn from those stories. We offer advice to the story tellers....
If you have to put anything in it search out an Olds 455. Putting a shivrola engine in it is as bad as me putting a 390 Ford in an OT limpala. It...
The M114's were severely underpowered and taken out of Vietnam service in 1962. Not only due to underpowered but hit a land mine in one and they...
^^^^^^^That looks more substantial than stock or any replacement that you could buy.:cool:
"That'll buff out".:) Really.;) It will look as good as it needs to at 70+ years old.
Whatever you do just don't get frustrated. They are old cars and are not rocket science but can be frustrating. Take a break. Get a drink. Think...
As RodStRace stated "6 Volt." you possible ruined any good coils that you had. :(
From what you are showing in these pictures you may be right. The gap between the tulip panel is tight and the lower lid and rear valance looks...
Do not be afraid to take some local adult education classes on welding. Most public schools offer them or get to know a professional welder and...
^^^^^ When you are satisfied with it it's done. WARNING. Now that you have "felt" how much pressure it takes to move it be careful, go slow, easy...
No. You can do it on the car. By "buck" it could be a simple 2X4 standing upright on the trunk floor and the center of the bent lid. You may want...
Let's get creative. as Wanderlust said above. Make a template of the quarter on each side. The side that is out of compliance set up some wood...
Best bet is the F 150 four speed overdrive, and the aforementioned high compression head.
Years ago I cut one out of a TIDE detergent box. It worked well after I got rid of the truck.
That would be the easiest thing to do. If you plan on a long trip put a big and little in the bed.
For dealer show room to display the engine. Some dealers sold them or even junked them. No body wanted that stuff back then.
True. My grandfather was a watchmaker. Went to the Bradley Horology Institute to learn the trade.
I tend to do that too. When making rust repairs after cutting out the cancer I use old door skins, hoods, or trunks to cut the patches out of....
^^^^Thank you Sir. That is a shame that such a beautiful structure is gone. Have they released a cause or made any arrests yet?
@NealinCA was that still in use? In the pictures it appears to have grain spilled out of the facility?
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What better to use on an antique vehicle. Something from your 94 year old grandfather. Just think. He was just a child when this car was born.
I will say this.:( It is not a Dodge.:p
A hidden start button was also a easy, cheap anti theft device. Pop the key cylinder out turn the screw driver and if it doesn't start move on to...
BFH. Now that is traditional.;)
I see traces of orange paint. Telltale corvette and a big price increase.:D
They appear to be a stock Wide 5 wheel that accept the stock hub caps that were typical to those wheels. They may be a manufacturer for Ford or...
Actually they were used for hanging blankets on to keep the back seat passengers warm in the colder climates during Winter. Some were rope and...
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