The Jalopy Journal
The general public has no eye for art of any kind including what we build. We do it for us alone.
OP is in Canada.His shopping may very.
55-57 Chevys often have pillar to upper window frame clearance issues. Guys grind down the edge as much as needed, plus a bit for the weld repair....
As cool as a built banger would be I would go with the flattie. The banger has poured babbit bearings. Once you get it a part you can check their...
Spacing on the face numbers may not match what the gauge is registering. 25 may show 30 etc. Now if your willing to memorize what the numbers...
I dont see why you couldnt if the hub fits tight. There are lots of rotors that slip on centering hubs,and rock back,and forth until you put a rim...
Check this on you tube. Modern drive line, T5, what you need to know part 1. It answers some questions about whats different between the 2 housings.
I had a 429 Cad engine in a 55 GMC 3/4 ton. Ive seen photos of a flattie in a 55 Chev.
Only split outer race on a Ford 9 inch that Ive seen was in a Pick up that was badly over loaded. It split the race right down the center,and the...
Avoid Chinese parts regardless of price. Much of what Moog sells is made over seas, but I would still buy it unless you find NOS, or old Moog...
Back when Machine shop labor was cheaper I went iron. Make a list of what a used head needs to get back in service,and then expect a surprise...
I was looking at Summit racing, pitman arm part # CLP-VEGA-PA,and it shows it fits both manual Vega, and 525 boxes. This one measures 6.375,but...
I believe the Vega pitman fits that box. They come in several lengths,and off sets.
Question should have been...besides the 55,56,57 what are the most popular Chevys. These three just move right to the top. I have a 55 myself. I...
Your cell phone has an app called Waze. It has a speedometer. Take the car for a ride,and compare the cars speedo to the phone.If its close your...
Back in the 60"s the back inner cover of guy magazines use to advertise a welder for something like 9.95. My cousin bought it. Saved me 9.95. You...
33-36 axles dont cost a lot,and can be dropped.The wish bone on the 42-48 has a funny heavy drop to it as I recall. The late front end doesnt look...
Most semi finished kits assume a front location.Shorter wires for the engine/under dash.Instead of four,or five wires running back to the trunk...
Quick Performance here too.
If he smacked it with a hammer it may be the threaded end is damaged.If its mushroomed its done. If a thread is bent you might clean it with a...
I built a Total Performance T bucket long ago. It had wire wheels,and go cart brakes. I was sorry I went with that set up.Tires scrubbed badly...
Cam /lifter failure has become all too common on flat tappet engines. There are many thoughts on the cause. Wrong oil, too heavy valve spring...
That HEI dist many not clear the firewall. Use a small body dist. Stay away from 3/4 inch forward mounts if possible. They cause oil pan center...
Think you asked your own question.With out the engine 55 Chevys look like Gassers.Add all the power train weight,and the springs resettle.
I use Eastwoods. Quart can of gray brushable medium weight sealer.Dries tacky over night. A couple of warm days,and its dry,and semi flexible.
Which ever way you go pick up a Lube locker gasket. Clean no leak install. Those 3/8 studs for the center? I put a dab of old style Permatex non...
Happy with the quality and pricing of Quick Performance.
If you open the bleeders and push in on the shoes do they move inward? Just wondering if the 10 lb. valve is holding too much. How about removing...
Looks like 28-29 adapted to the later body.
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