The Jalopy Journal
Found some dirty old mags. Wish me luck. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I have a few Items that will be added to the dash. I plan to use an additional amber colored light and wire it as a shift light. The toggle and...
I was looking around this old grain bin for some scrap pipe to build a bumper. I ended up finding a grain auger that’s inside a 4” pipe. It looks...
Time to start doing some wiring. I got this Speedway harness of eBay for a discount. The original harness way rotten and useless. [ATTACH][ATTACH]...
I have a 1967 small journal 327 but I didn’t think it would have enough power. So I went with a BBC 467. I think I’ll keep the 327 for my next...
Setting up a pair of 660 holley carbs.[ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
There’s allot going on with the Engine build. The tunnel ram is getting flowed and matched to the big valve 781 heads. [ATTACH] Sent from my...
I’m putting together a set of custom Delrin bushings for my rear springs at the frame hanger. Zero deflection, super solid, and their smooth as...
Great color, can’t wait to see it in the sunlight. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Got a few things done today. Skinned my trunk lid and added pins. [ATTACH] Took my top loader out of its crate and it looks like I’ll be making...
It’s getting saved. I think it was truck built by a farmer. That’s typical for where we live. Lots of ranchers and wheat farmers out here. I’ve...
Yep that’s why I posted this in the projects section. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
The Hudson is ruff...[ATTACH][ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
The heads are brand new, not junk yard cores. The original box says they got sold in 1971. The heads just need to be assembled. Sent from my...
Set up for 2.02 valves I think there cool heads and I look forward to putting them together and running them on my 327. Sent from my iPhone...
The boxes had brand new casting number 492 heads. [ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Today I was helping an older guy from church fix a broken down snow blower. He later gave me a tour of his collection, restored but dusty 1920...
That’s good news, I have a long shopping list and most of it should be considered race parts. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I found a guy south of Portland that has stacks of Tri-5 leaf springs. I can have a set for $25 he said there’s 2 different types some have more...
I think swapping over to 2” springs is a good idea. I need to redo the spring perches any way. The pinion angle is way off. Sent from my iPhone...
Are the Tri-5 springs 2” wide? Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Yep it’s got the big 8 leaf pack. I’m not sure where it will sit. It was on a jack stand in the photo. Im also rebuilding the bushings and...
There had to be some sort of L88 marine engine back in then. I will ask the engine builder next time I see him. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I have the isky z-55 cam and Comp cams 294s being recommended to me from 2 different builders. Those cams are under .600 lift I’m considering...
Those are junk 425HP marine valve covers that I bought for $20. But I like them, they have the dripper rails, and multiple spots for breathers and...
Those could work. I also have the thick gaskets. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Do the old M/T valve cover work with the stud girdle? I’m trying to figure out where to put my money. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I have chrome valve covers with oil dripper rails. What type of rockers will fit under these? The heads have big valves and 347lbs/in. Dual...
I flipped one of my rear springs around and it centered my rear axle. Thanks to who ever gave me the idea. So far it seems to be the best option....
That’s exactly what I’m thinking of using Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
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