The Jalopy Journal
Done a lot of paint stripping. Started when I was a kid. Mostly paint from furniture and woodwork. Recently tried citrusstrip for some small stuff...
Most of them don't want to go anywhere, sadly. I'm 42, and my grandmother, mom, and dad tried to teach me to drive a 67 chevy c10 with a "three...
Here's a neat feature I added to my 55 more door, and some random recent pictures.[IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG] Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
I second that! Please post pics. I'd love to see that color combo. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Many people of course would say 57 to 58 chevys. I know there is a lot more appreciation for the 58 than there used to be. Sent from my...
We aren't far enough in to 2021 to say that. Remember when we still had food and electricity? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
My trifive chevy.[IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG] Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Changing or checking spark plugs. Leave one plug wire off. When I was in hs, my car was a 56 chev with orginal everything. One cold morning...
More traffic now? More sitting in traffic idling? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
55 and 56 SBC's had heat shields. I believe that style came into use with the ram horns in 57. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
I'm pretty careful driving my 55 with drum brakes and standard steering. When I got it the neutral safety switch had been bypassed. I ended up...
I absolutely hate the honking! Didn't seem to happen as much 20 years ago. Please, for the love of god, stop honking at old cars! Give them a...
My 55 did that the first couple of times I filled it up. Then I remembered it was a 63 year old car and that it wasn't designed to be filled by a...
This is one of those weird quirks of human nature. Those who don't have first hand experiences will never fully believe those who do. Suggests...
When I drive my old 4 door 55 Belair around the south Houston burbs I get way more attention than I want. I have gotten honked at and waved at by...
It's easy enough to download an app and change your number so that he doesn't recognize it. That might at least get him on the phone. Sent...
I miss the Cotton Gin! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
My 1955 Chevy Belair built in St. Louis. In Texas all its life. Late August 1955 build.[IMG][IMG] Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
They went to the window style in 57. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
My grandmother gave me my first car. It was a 56 Chevy. It was 40 years old at the time. Never got into an accident even when the single reservoir...
If you a have a 55-57 Chevy, check out to five com. Great group of people. Tremendously knowledgeable and helpful. Sent from my SM-G965U using...
If the original title was issued in Tx in 53, the vin number on the title is likely to be a an engine number. If that is the case, and the engine...
The leather accelerator pumps are a must at least with the early 2gc/g. Otherwise you get a stumble. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Is that a shop vac turned on its side you got in there? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
So it came like that from the factory? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
I am sure someone knows the purpose of this: Look at this on eBay...
I amost feel like the argument against radial tires is akin to saying that you should only use oil manufactured before 1965. Tires are meant to...
Yes sir! I sold my 56 chevy in 2003 and regretted from day one. Tracked the car down to several subsequent owners, then the trail went cold....
And while your at it, is your refrigerator running....? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
I love them. They are an iconic part of automotive history. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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