The Jalopy Journal
I'm looking for a power steering box that would replace the Vega box in my 32 pickup. My left arm has some strength issues, so power steering...
I have a 53 Merc front bumper that a guy in Michigan wants, and while I've taken it apart (11 pieces), three pieces are oversize by a lot. Since...
The trans is supposed to be an 81 T350 and I don't know which line is pressure out-the top one or bottom one on the right side of the case. No...
I like the interior handles on a 53 Merc, and think they'd look good on my F100, but I don't if they are splined with a clip retainer or square...
I'm putting together my rain/shine daily 56 F100 and really like the looks of the 55-6 Lancer caps, but the only ones I find are originals and...
I built a 37 pickup years ago and drove it everywhere. I felt like it was part of me, and I was comfortable doing most anything in that truck. I...
I'm going to look at a 52 Merc for parts, and it has a flathead in it that is supposed to be the original Merc engine. Except for the heads, is...
When I was a kid, I always thought that Los Angeles must be filled with hot rods and customs on every corner. The cars, parts, and knowledge to...
Other than airbagit.com, does anyone know who offers 4" dropped rear leaf springs for a 95-up S10 Blazer? I have these springs in the rear of my...
When did Chev make the change in the back of the block and eliminate the road draft/breather tube? Did any of the large journal small blocks...
A friend is looking for someone to punch the hood top on his 36 coupe, so I'm looking for anyone between Seattle and Bellingham that can do it....
I haven't been able to find anyone that still makes a 6/12v center tap battery any more. Does anyone know of one still on the market? Thanks, Rob
I just found out that I can have time off for speed week, so I'm looking for a place to stay. Wendover is full everywhere I have called, and both...
I'm putting the rear brakes back on a 50 Chev for a friend and can't get the shoes to come up against the cylinder pins. I compared the new shoes...
I've got a nice, small journal 327 block with a bad crank and a couple of bad rods. I also have a nice, 1970's 350 with a cracked block and a good...
I have a (currently) stock 32 Model BB truck with a decent B engine, 4 speed, etc. The block is a replacement that was installed 50+ years ago and...
I need to pull the balancer/hub off a stock 61 283 crank that has a couple of threaded holes in it. Since the holes are rusty, I want run a tap...
Pirelli is now sponsoring the competition, and if the car has ever been in judged competition, it's not elgible for the AMBR. I wonder if this is...
I need a cross from part Ford part #D10W 1177A to SKF (or something else). This is a rear axle seal for a 9" stepped housing. The local parts...
Does anyone still sell toe in measuring sticks? I've been looking without success. Lots of laser alignment tools, but no sticks. Thanks, Rob
It's the only one in this condition I can afford. [IMG] [IMG] It's a B engine, and will probably stay like this for a little...
The short pump kit they sell for the 351C is $305 and saves 2" in front, which would really help me in the 32 pickup I bought that has a Cleveland...
I'd like to replace the 7" sealed beams on my 32 pickup with 28-9 lights, but they're just a little too big. The light base is molded into the...
Does anyone know of a manufacturer of higher compression pistons for a 267 Chev? I'm trying to get the compression up a couple of points and...
I've been looking for ideas on a front bumper for my F100, but I have no creative vision at all. The stock bar is not my favorite, so if you have...
Does this look like a 364/401 bell to you? [IMG] I'm thinking it is, but I've never looked really closely at one before. Thanks, Rob
Does anyone have a picture of a 364 or 401 Buick bellhousing? I'm helping a friend look for one and I don't remember what they look like....
I may have a chance to go to the GNRS this year and so I'm looking for recommendations for somewhere to stay nearby. Any suggestions?
Does the LA 318 timing cover work on a 341 DeSoto? I've heard that it will work but no mention of what it takes to fit it on the engine was made....
A friend of mine has a 57 DeSoto 341 he's rebuilding and I have an aluminum Torqueflite off a 361 Chrysler that works well-will it bolt to the...
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