The Jalopy Journal
I just had some pretty heavy medical issues presented to me and with much sorrow I must step away from the car thing for at least a while. I will...
So I'm trying to teach myself to cut using oxy acetelyne and I'm having some issues. I'm working with some 3/16 steel. My torch is set up with a...
I know there are a lot of Model A guys on here and I'm sure some of you are running ladder bars. Hopefully someone can help me out. On the 30...
I'm doing some body work on my coupe. I replaced the rear half of both Subrails, cross braces, ect. Now I'm working on the B post on the drivers...
Anyone from Ct or R.I. going to the Showdown? I need a part picked up if possible. It' a T rear spring. You would be saving me the cost of...
So I'm undecided about keeping the fenders on my Coupe. Here's my plans for the build. I have a set of 35 wires that I'm gonna run 550's up front...
A quick question on Ford wire wheels. What years had what size wheels? My A has 19's. When did they go to 16's? What other sizes if any were...
Here are some pics of the burnt paint on the engine my Model A. A little back ground first. The entire chassis and drivetrain were rebuilt about 8...
Just picked up a Model A and while I' mechanically savvy I know nothing about model A's specifically. I did a Amazon search and there is a ton of...
I've been through a few cars over the past years but I've always yearned for a Model A. They have always been beyond my reach based on price or...
I replaced the original Rochester 1bbl on my 235 with a Carter 3211S 1bbl. This carb was specifically designed by Carter as a direct replacement...
It goes without saying that I've always been a huge fan of both Larry Watson and Watson styled cars, especially his "outline" paint jobs. The Doss...
A guy I know has a early (41) Studebaker 2dr. It is 100% complete and in decent shape. The motor is toast an partially disassembled. I am kicking...
FINALLY, the rotten spring we've been having and my crappy work schedule gave me a break at the same time and I was able to take my car for a test...
I'm in the process of installing a GM 3spd O/D trans in my car. I pulled the old trans, put in a new clutch, installed the O/D trans and got the...
OK, I will be the first to say I know nothing about audio equipment. I want to put a streo in my car. I have nothing in it right now. I am going...
I'm swapping out the stock 3spd for a 3spd/OD in my 60 Belair. I got the tiny stock 3spd out without much hassle. However, the OD trans is bigger...
I'm rebuilding a Carter YF carb. It's a 3211S. Inside the choke housing is a bar the comes up and is connected to the throttle body via a rod....
I just picked up a set of Supremes for my Belair. They are unilug style which I have never ran on a car before. They came with shanked lugnuts and...
My 60 Belair is stock right now and has the original POS Rochester. I rebuilt it and it is "OK" but I know thier are better choices out there. I...
I am getting a set of Supremes for my Belair. I want to use some sort of sealer on the wheels before I mount them up so the chrome finish stays...
I am in the market for a new welder and I finally have the money to get something really decent. I currently have a beat up old Lincoln Weldpak...
My son bought a shifter for his 61 Apache running a PG trans. It came with a new shifter shaft. I have never changed on of these out before. I...
I am seriously considering trying my hand at my own interior. I did a google search and found the Sid Cavers DVDs. They look like what I need and...
I've been wanting to do some upholstery work on my car since I got it.The original back seat had a plaid seat coverthat looked like ass. I would...
Just wanted to give a quick shout out to Eric (CGkidd). He just had foot surgery on both feet yesterday. He's gonna be out of comission for about...
On my sons 61 Apache he has a stock 283 from 65 Impala. He currently has a older Edellbrock aluminum intake with a adapter and a 2bbl carb. I am...
I've been looking for some O/D parts for my car for quite a while. I finally located a 63 Biscayne at The Anderson Self Service Yard in Kearny. I...
My son (Cometkid) just picked up a SWEET 61 Apache. It as a torsion bar front suspension. They only made these for 3 years so I'm guessing it...
I picked up a nice bench top solvent tank/pump setup made by Safety Klean. Just wondering whats a good quality solvent to use in it. I can get...
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