The Jalopy Journal
Alrighty so I pulled it off the car again and bench tested it. Starter still stays engaged and spinning. So a 55-56 solenoid is on order.
Its not the ign switch ( I disconnected that).. spring on the solenoid plunger inside the solenoid or behind the cap? There wasn't one in the big...
Alright well I removed the ign. wire and wire going to ammeter from the solenoid. All that's on there is positive battery cable and copper jumper...
Now that I think of it. There's a wire going to the battery side of the solenoid? Charging wire maybe? Could this have something to do with it? I...
I recently converted my 54 chevy bel air to 12v. The car has sat since the late 1980s and this is the first time starting. I'm still using the 6v...
Im going to be headed to San Antonio on the thursday of Memorial day weekend from El Paso..Is there any cool shops or sights anything cool to...
Cool thanks for the help and part number..Looks like Ill just be getting a universal mount...Kinda find it hard to pay $70 for the one that is...
What type of alternator bracket are you all using when doing a conversion on a 1954 235 and where are you getting them? Also whats the best 1 wire...
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Like the title says... A guy I know is putting this on. I will be there, hopefully with my 54 panhead if I can get it back up in time. [IMG]
wow!!
Great pics. Looks like it was a good time.
I was expecting this post to be about the MC5. Just kidding. Nice pics!
I am going to keep the 235 and 3 speed. For now I just wanna get it road worthy and drive it around as I work on finishing it. I am planning on...
I just recently picked up this 54 Bel Air from a friend of mine. The car is totally rust free and is pretty complete. The trim that is not on the...
Yup. Looks awkward.
I was wondering if the seats from a 53 two door sedan(not sure on the model) will interchange with a 54 two door sedan bel air. Thanks in...
Thanks for the help everyone. I guess now Im gonna have to locate the tooth and the upper grill bar. Those seem to be hard to find for some...
Thanks for the help. Sucks that I am just missing the middle one. If anyone has one that they want to sell let me know. Chrome doesnt have to be...
Here is a dumb question, but I am not familiar with them so.. Can someone tell me if grille teeth on a 54 interchange from side to side. I am...
Actually the full name is Chamberino, Chambie is what we call it for short.Chemberino is between Anthony and Las Cruces. TJ
Thats too bad.I met him a couple of times and he is a real good guy.Hope he heals fast. TJ
Hey all, im new here.I am 16 years old and still in high school.Got a 58 Chevy pickup project right now.Just picked up a motor and trans for it...
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