The Jalopy Journal
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The 55 was released with great fanfare (is that still a word) The local Chevy dealer White Cheverolet in Euclid Ohio was at the end of my street....
air chisel and sheet metal tool best choice
My RPU is unique because the bed is welded to the body
I have built 6 cars and used the hydraulic switch in all of them because they are simple, easy to install and , of course, replace. Also, the...
At 16 years old I put one on my first car, probably the first week I owned it, drove it around town and removed it after nearly breaking my...
My favorite era and truly a wonderful collection. So impressive
I'm still looking for a loud flasher that work's. I did buy the expensive one but it only lasted two days and they don't sell it any more. Why is...
I converted a conversion van to 400 hp, manually controlled converter , for towing my 18ft enclosed trailer. I did it thinking traveling in hill...
Covid got in my way. Resumed 3 years later and finished my avatar.
I went for a ride in George Asche's personal Mopar (can't remember model sedan ) six speed (O.D. in each three gears ) and it set me back in the...
I had a severe fuel percolation problem with a Mopar 360 with electric fuel pump. Solved it with a phenolic spacer under the carburetor
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 14 year project coming to a close. Many of you understand how life gets in the way. I'm not unique. I keep...
Years ago I learned about "breaka way torque" I think it was called. When the main and rod bearings are all torqued up and the pistons all...
I would measure the pistons to make sure they are round. I learned a long time ago some are somewhat oval for expansion. Clamping an oval piston...
Metals Crankshaft Cleveland Ohio
I bought the s/s strips and fasteners from MAR-K, they supplied a dimension sheet. I bought the wood locally and routed them myself. Saved a...
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The first car to use chrome plating was the 1928 LaSalle
I believe the chrome is a sealant
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That is the one I used and it works great
See VanDenplas link
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For some reason I cant link to the item I bought. Just google remote horn button and you will find several. There are several and I bought a...
Solved I wired the Bluetooth sender under the stock button and the signal was not bothered. Horn works great
If I can help
I agree. I have cut up a lot of hoses to get the right shape but, not to hijack your post, when all else failed, I had to make this [ATTACH] one....
Nice build, now you need to mill the heads. I did my '47 Plymouth .060" and made a BIG difference. Everything is starting to work together, carbs,...
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