The Jalopy Journal
Anyone know if it's legal to repaint a California license plate? The car has been out of action for a long time and the plate and frame show it's...
OK, so you decide to go into business selling wiring harnesses. You pick a catchy name like EZ. Shouldn't be too hard to figure out why my turn...
EZ Wiring - Almost a great product, but one serious flaw kills the deal. They will not give you a schematic, just a directions booklet written for...
I'm putting the windshield in a car that has a rubber gasket with a groove to pinch the body metal and another groove to pinch the windshield. The...
Anyone else see the beautiful "30 Merc" pickup on MCC TV today? F#%in gorgeous! A guy in Canada built it with a 40 Merc truck dash. He calls it a...
Is it possible to tell from the oil grade (SN, SM, SL - gas) or (CJ-4, CH-4, ACEA 7 - diesel) if it has enough zinc or equivalent to work well...
Anyone know of a source or how to make high grip brake and clutch pedal covers? No "new" carbon fiber stuff but something old school like the Moon...
I'm wondering about how efficient hood louvers are compared to the same area vent size using .500 stainless screen. This is to vent under hood...
It causes bad carma. Ever since Hot Rods and other old cars went on TV it seems everyone and their sister want to jump on the wagon and rake in...
HAMBers, I have a trans leak making me nutso. I keep thinking I know where the leak is but after fixing the spot (speedo cable output, dipstick,...
It's hot as hell today... I have the water hose nozzle just cracked open enough to spit a fine mist onto the cement. Behind that is a portable...
OK, just tested a brand new braking system I installed. The system is a dual master cylinder with a small 7/8" piston for non boosted systems but...
You can look at eclipses and planets transiting the sun. :D The Grandaughter thought it was cool... [IMG]
Thanks to all who took the time to reply my hate brake line fab post. I took the advice and decided to fab both lines from the MC to junction...
Don't know if anybody cares, but I saw this when renewing my Dodge truck plates - http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/newsrel/newsrel12/2012_20.htm
If you were starting from scratch would you buy a complete car or assemble the parts to build a HAMB friendly 32 roadster and get the most bang...
There I said it. I feel like I'm cursed or just stupid. I don't mean the hand bent funny looking lines but the perfect bends and straight section...
follow up to earlier post - How hard is it to remove the low and reverse lever pin on a early 70's 727 Torquefilte with the trans in the car?...
I'm no tranny guy which will be obvious if you keep reading... :D I know where the trans is leaking, but can't find a description of the...
Gonna take a shot at checking camber and toe curves at home as well as wheel alignment and need cheap turn plates. I've heard two pieces of sheet...
Just throwing a little gas on todays useless thread fire. :D Why is it you can't go to a home improvement store and buy 7/16 bolts?
Anyone make their own brake clean for a spray bottle? The cans say acetone + toluene and sometimes xylene but have no percentages...
What happened to new car sales during WW2 when most of the auto plants were making tanks and planes? What did the new car dealers have on their...
Those damn Hemis were everywhere in the 50's Wanna race? :D [IMG] [IMG] http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/3453765683.html
I don't remember who to thank, but the tip about Valspar Tractor and Implement paint was a good one. Over the years I've tried POR15, Miracle...
I ain't normal. :D I'm real picky about the screws and bolts I use in a build. Here's a source I just found for unusual machine screws for my...
What tooth count are you finding works best for steel between 18ga and 1/4"?
I need some bulk 1/2 round and maybe other shapes for custom trim fabrication. Lost my old bookmarks dammit! [IMG]
Trying to measure different spots on the front end for maxium air pressure for a cold air intake spot. What range of air pressures will I need to...
What kind of foam and how thick to use in door panels under leather or vinyl? Where do you get yours? Go easy, I'm a upholstery virgin and it's my...
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