The Jalopy Journal
"Do you want to speak with the man in charge or the woman who knows what's going on?"
It was in the northwest corner of the barn on Saturday. Patina body but roof had great custom job. Guy's name is Billy, nice guy, he told us about...
Back in the day a full size was an old man's car, a dad car, definitely not cool. Time heals all wounds.
My dad knew zilch about cars but I was obsessed at a young age. He tolerated it but shook his head a lot. I've got three sons now, none are really...
My internet search found this ten year old thread so here goes- All the control arm bushings and ball joints on my OT impala are shot. With my...
It's a great story, thanks for sharing. Sad to see the old things go but that's how it has been forever and ever. I'm glad you own the land and...
I think this is the answer, especially when I read- "only around the block a few times to work out any bugs"
Late seventies, my brother and a friend are gonna drive from Denver to Dallas to hook up with some young women they met at a concert. Friend has a...
I parked my car sideways on a steep hill. That was enough to keep the oil from spilling out onto the exhaust. Then for the other side I just...
Had the radiator out of my OT Oldsmobile. Started to get dark so I wanted to pull it a bit forward under the garage light. As soon as the engine...
Fuel filters on the pressure side of the pump. I saw a beautiful OT Cutlass convertible with a dollar 99 fuel filter flopping loose between fuel...
For me it was road trips. My OT Impala in my avatar was not "The One" when I bought it 33 years ago but it was close enough at the the that it...
Pretty amazing you can get a spark plug for about two bucks. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
If you're good everywhere except idle you either have a vacuum leak or your idle circuit is clogged/way out of adjustment. Sent from my...
"It ran well until I switched out the intake the first time" Can you switch it back? I know you said the other one has a crack but I would...
I think he's onto something. Many PWMs the hot side is always hot, and to regulate the power it "grounds" the low side in pulses. Fuel injectors...
I know zilch about the truck but that striping takes me back in time. My Aunt lived in south Chicago, the far south industrial side, Torrance...
Hot Rod 1958 makes a good point- "I'm afraid a gathering of vintage vehicles driving around would send the message that we don't care" Yeah that...
If the streets are empty we could cruise South Congress. Plenty of "social distancing" if you stay in your car. It's cooler to see them in motion...
I know zilch about biology but even though a lot of people attend we are scattered about, not side by side like at a concert or sporting event so...
If the choke plate is fully open does the fuel still spray from the venturi or does it just drip? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using The...
I would try cutting power to the fuel pump to see if performance improves when the fuel level drops. If it's a float level, needle and seat, or...
Something I read on here a long time ago- "money doesn't come with instructions" Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Is low idle the only time you have performance issue? I'm not familiar with this particular carburetor but number 7 from your list caught my...
As the years roll by more stuff becomes old and cool. There's now a scene for 80s/90s (search Radwood) it's a great show but that stuff will never...
20 year old kid in my neighborhood bought this and he LOVES it. Paid 1200 for it. He doesn't know shit about cars but he's learning. I showed...
My avatar, Green River Utah 1989, still have the car.
No hotrods but my 59 Mercury and OT Impala ragtop, I love seeing young non-car types respond to them. They will take selfies next to them when...
Don't drink the water. If any of the old GM plants are still standing take some pics and post them up.
For me this collection is as good as it gets, full-size cars from the 50s and 60s are my thing. With online bidding prices will probably be...
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