The Jalopy Journal
Fuck AI!!! That's generally how I feel about it. As some others have said, I refuse to go to a show that has an AI generated flyer. It's just...
I just had a great conversation with Tim Bowman, and he shared a lot of really great stories with me regarding the history of Man-A-Fre, different...
I spotted that as well, very cool stuff!!
Thanks for the info! I looked him up and sent him a message. He's in a few of the big block and W motor groups I'm in on there. If he gets back to...
I recently bought a collection of Popular Hot Rodding magazines from the mid-'60s, and there is some very interesting stuff. One of the things...
Figured I'd just ask on this thread rather than start a new one, just to make it searchable for others.. but here's a question I've never been...
Very cool! Always loved the styling on that era of Mopar. Definitely some of the coolest drag cars of the '60s!! My wife has a '64 Dodge 440 that...
Do you have a pic of what this would look like? I hate to hijack a thread, but I have some headers that I have been wondering who made them for...
I run an Autometer analog AF gauge. I find that the analog gauges are easier to read at a glance than the digital ones. One really good tip I...
Yeah actually now that you mention it, that original drawing doesnt really make sense in a number of ways... I think we are on the same page, its...
That is exactly what I needed to know, thank you! I am going to wire it with an 8ga charge wire going to the post on the IGN switch, then two...
I would make an additional alteration to your alteration, in that the red wire from the alternator side of the ammeter should go to the opposite...
I'm replying to this since you seem like you might be the guy to help in my situation. I do like the idea of the diodes and understand the concept...
Hey guys, Trying to wrap my head around bypass type wiring for a Ford inductive ammeter. I am wiring a '50 Ford from scratch, changing to 12v neg...
That's quite a compliment, thank you! We're just doing the best we can with the tools we have. I hate to use the phrase "cutting corners" as such,...
@squirrel Here's a couple pictures of what I'm working with. The frame has nuts welded inside the rails in the factory '32 locations, which is...
Just wondering what some opinions are on whether or not crush sleeves are necessary in my application. I have made some subrails for my roadster...
I've installed lots of lap belts in cars over the years. I typically use the giant washers and shouldered bolts that they come with and *knock on...
I just wanted to run this by everyone and see if I'm on the right track. I've set up lots of engine/teans combos in various applications, but this...
Thanks for all the replies! I've decided to go with a set of 2" ones, as those will do what I want them to do, and also help fill up the engine...
I have an Offy 4x2 intake for a 348 I'm working on, and I'm wondering if carb spacers would have the same benefit here as they would with a single...
Squirrel you are the man! I appreciate you taking the time. I actually got ahold of two different third members, one has a short yoke and the...
That's what I needed to know! Thanks Squirrel! You are correct, the important measurement is axle center to U joint center. I already know the...
I'm sure ethis info is out there, but inswear search engines are getting harder and harder to get good answers out of them... Anyways, I'm...
I wasn't aware of Pete Aardema, but I looked him up and WOW that is some crazy stuff!!! Thanks for putting that on my radar, I love reading about...
Yes!!!! That's the one!!! Totally wild car, I think it's just super cool seeing that kind of ingenuity. Thank you for posting that, now I can...
Earlier this year I came across a video of a roadster, I believe at El Mirage, that was running what I remember being a Model A four banger with...
Too bad there aren't any license plates visible in that pic... I'm sure there are few dozen towns in America called "Peoria". There's a town of...
Here's an update! Dried several variations on soak time, on both fresh blasted areas, as well as an area that I rubbed down with a red...
I'm going for more of a mag-ish look. I have oiled a pair of slot mags, and it does look good, but I want a little darker than that.
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