The Jalopy Journal
Well, I couldn't take the rolled on multi layers of paint, so we started the stripping process. Waiting on a gasket kit to put the engine back...
Today, rainy, we decided to go ahead and split the exhaust manifold on the Buick Straight 8. Should sound pretty cool !! Pre-heated the cast iron...
Spent a little time cleaning crud off the dash, steering wheel and guages, I'm liking it !![ATTACH]
Removed the head, all looks great !! I tried the concoctions poured in spark plug holes, didn't want to free up. Sure did make the bores clean...
I bought this 1950 Buick 4dr Tourback sedan several years ago. Haven't had the time or money to deal with it. Still don't have the money, so...
Hey Brian !! Great !! Stop by and say hello !! Still waiting on the Falcon debut !!
Hey guys. Been a while. I have put a turbo 350 in the 54 Stude running with index racers. Trying to find a fit for the "Fiddle Picker"...
Florida race got postponed. I wasn't gonna make it , so looking forward to Shady Side in April. We have started on a 55 Chevy for Super Stock....
I know the feeling ever so well !! The 327 I'm putting together as a back up motor will probably go in the 55 for Super Stock. Got to see how it...
Well it looks like we're at it again, your new one, my new one !! Gonna be close, who gets there first, haha !! Looking good Mike !!
Got a backup motor going together , 327 ci, while waiting on the 306 at the local engine shop. Block done, crank done, pistons and rods showed up...
I removed the heads on the Fiddle Picker looking for a water leak. Ended up being a crack at the head bold that runs into the "4 clyinder wall....
Not yet sir. Because this thread name includes "Other Toys" in the title, probably leave it here.
Just saw this on the HAMB. Looking great !! Following along.
HaHa !! Top secret "Cut Out and Replace" !! Here's a few:[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Lo Love it !!
Did a new Grille for the Fiddle Picker. Expanded Aluminum. Been spending a lot of time on a 55 Chevy for SEGA Super Stock. More info later.[ATTACH]
Nothing but rust repair going on with the 55 Chevy Bel-Air right now !!
What a BLIND Jerk !!!
Ha ! You're more patient than I was ! I towed 400 miles to Knoxville for the first time last year and untested with the 4 speed. I should have...
Closer !! Virginia is getting close. Hope you make it. I will be watching. Looking good Mike !
Watching !!
Had fun at Mooresville this past weekend. Even though I picked up 3 tenths with a new carb I put together at the last minute, still behind a...
and........FINALLY... it moves !! Good deal Mike !! Let me know how Paradise goes. I was working last night and couldn't text.
Good luck with all that pivot ball stuff. Mine is still very fresh in my memory, wasn't fun. I finally ran mine out as far as I could without the...
Looking forward to it Mike. Take it easy on me !!
Almost cut it too close !! Watched a slo-mo my son recorded and I was rolling while the yellows were still on !!
Love it !!
[ATTACH] Had fun at Atlanta Motor Speedway Friday night !! SEGA there doing exhibition match races. I had B.B. Brown's Deputy Dawg Willys. The...
YaaHooooooo !!
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal
