The Jalopy Journal
My experience with motorhome and flat towing a vehicle through Atlanta is go through straight on I-75, and avoid commuter hours. Not a perfect...
I have basically that same engine in my 52 GMC (see avatar), although out of a 76 truck. It runs fine, reliable as a rock, only leaks a little bit...
What? No exhaust manifold burritos?
I use 1/8 inch alum pop rivets. They don't stick up too much and are pretty easy to bury down in the fuzzy. If they do happen to touch the glass,...
Correct, a support is not requuired if both ends of the steering shaft are held in place. With 2 u-joints the shaft can't go anywhere. With 3...
Quick update since prices have unfortunately gone up like everything else in past years. Current prices for latches are $42/pair, install kit...
Thanks Phil for the recommendation. That ad is old, I need to update it, although still valid (with unfortunately higher prices now). But I have a...
From about 7(?) years ago at Bonneville during Spedweek. Old building at Wendover Airfield.[ATTACH]
Sort of related, I have a 68 400 engine (in my 68 GTO) and many years ago I bought some poly-locks that thread on the stud and then have larger...
I would leave it alone and drive as-is since it is working fine. Assuming you have the room, the easiest solution is to carry a complete points...
Thanks for both videos!
Yes, that's the reverse light switch. It's on main case. The speedo drive for 2wd is on tailshaft. But your 4x4 was on transfer case as shown in...
Good to hear. I'm lifetime member, but haven't received any email yet?
When I lived in NM, we had what was called the goat head weeds. I think that is what you are calling the little burr that carpets the ground. Goat...
I have that same shirt, need to find it buried in a drawer probably. Sent a little donation, been following Mad Fabricators for man years. Glad to...
Can you get those exhaust tips to move up/in any? Sticking way out, would look much better up closer. It cleaned up well, good to hear the engine...
This is correct. Peening results in the surface to have compressive stresses, which improves fatigue cracking resistance. It does not have enough...
No bueno. Maybe an easy fix and leaking at the intake?
Time to get out of winter storing. Drove 3 of my HAMB cars today, and 2 OT cars. Felt good removing the battery maintainers, and getting them...
Project car is a variable term for me. As many prior replies said, have running and driving cars that still get an occasional upgrade or...
I like the bew truck, with extra enclosed seating and hauling. Look forward to seeing your improvements.
Great car, congrats. Even though I've had my 68 GTO for 44 years now, the 64-65 always a favorite to appreciate. Sounds like your new car is...
My username, back in mid 90s built a 38 Chevy with a 454. Stock firewall and kept floor pedals. Used one of those universal tube engine...
Land speed racing is high rpm for extended time. It is not an acceleration contest. So your design should concentrate on flow characteristics for...
I recognize that road! Miss seeing you Larry. For those not from the area (I used to live there), that is Rt 66 heading east out of Albuquerque.
Seems easy enough to pull a drum off the Chevy II rearend, and then compare the brake shoes to what you have. My guess is that the shoes might...
If any consolation, the used (NWC, S-10 4 cyl version) that I put into my 52 Chevy Ute with a 235, has the same problem being hard to get into 1st...
That's no good. Looks like maybe just some bent sheetmetal? Just get yourself healed up and then you can figure out the next steps for the truck.
My 37 Chevy Ute still has the original 216 engine and related fuel system. It has a metal hard line from the mech fuel pump to the carb, about 30...
Unless the actual windshield pinch welded leg has been modified, the stock gasket should work. Just cut it to fit and glue back with superglue....
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