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If there is an existing thread on this, I didn't find it and I think Nailheads are one of the coolest looking traditional engines. There are...
Can someone tell me the diameter and overall length of 37 Ford tail lights? I am trying to source tail lights for my future 37 Packard project and...
Don't look now but this guy is off his rocker, IMO. Or am I that out of touch?...
KKOA is having a show in Maggie Valley next weekend, 8/25-26. Has anyone attended this event in the past? How was it? Anyone planning to attend?
A few years ago, my friend Bill Hampton said, "I can't figure out what kind of guy you are." I asked what he meant and he said, "Well, you are...
I am just not auto monogamous. I play with cars for a few years, sell them and buy and try something new. I sold my 49 Tin Woody back in February...
I bought a couple of nailhead core engines. Both have carbon and oil all cooked onto the surfaces of the valve retainers, rocker stands, etc....
I know I am late to the party but I bought a copy of "Edelbrock- Made in the USA" and am enjoying the heck out of it. I started into this ass...
That is the question. I bought a 37 Packard Coupe a year or so ago with intentions to build it as a mild custom cruiser. As I thought about how I...
It was supposed to be a 401 Nailhead crankshaft but @Bangingoldtin confirmed to me that it is not. We suspect it's a Chevy crank. The dowel pin is...
This one may have been talked about before but I got to thinking, "What are the coolest hot rod engines of all time?" I am going to exclude the...
So, I'm collecting pieces for my Packard build, which is a ways away. Nonetheless, I am trying pick up pieces as I go along because you never know...
I haven't seen @Hnstray around in a while. I checked his profile and he hasn't posted since early December. I hope everything is ok with him. He's...
I have a set of the early 60's GM bucket seats with the chrome wrap around band on the seat backs in my 61 LeSabre. Is there a way to change the...
He will be remembered as being one of the most innovative guitarists of all time.......and an avid hot rodder. Rock on, Jeff!
Or in Southern VA or Piedmont of SC. I am going to find someone to make my darn wide whites round. The last resource in Greensboro, Hall Tire,...
What's the deal on 34 Ford headlights? Every supplier I checked is out of them. How long has this been going on? Any idea when the supply chain...
This is one of those "why didn't I think of that?" solutions. Every old GM car I have leaks a little oil that drips out of that hole in the torque...
I am working on a 61 Buick LeSabre. I installed dropped spindles, disc brakes and new spring and took it to the alignment shop. First, we found...
I just worked through an aggravating scenario with my '61 Buick. I installed dropped spindles from FatMan, C10 rotors and GM large bore calipers,...
How many cars usually attend the NSRA Southeast Nationals in Tampa? Where is it held? Is it a nice facility? Recommended hotel? As you can tell,...
Today I went to SIX auto pars stores to buy a bottle of Turtle Wax chrome polish like I have done a million times before. Nada. Not one damn store...
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1949-buick-sedanette-mild-custom-build.1143211/page-18#post-14576811 see page 18.
I took my non-mechanical friend to look at a sweet 61 Buick LeSabre bubbletop today. It is mostly stock and has the original 364 nailhead engine....
I purchased what I believe to be a Cobra Z radiator with condensor for my 49 Buick Project about 3 years ago. Unfortunately, I cannot find the...
Ok folks. I know there are several threads on balance beads and I've read them. Despite that, I'm still having a problem getting my 49 Buick's...
I would have lost a couple over the years. At least NC allows you to put a bonded title and their sticker on it....
A buddy of mine has a 48 Ford pickup and he would like to add a bed cover. He does not want one that has a bunch of snaps on it, so we are...
I had planned on using Sombreros on my 49 Buick but they are not centering up inside the 15"Smoothies that I bought. Since they not centering up,...
I am looking at a rough 1937 Packard 120 Coupe that is for sale near me. A friend also has a Packard 115 4 Door Sedan that I could use for parts...
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