The Jalopy Journal
Timely subject, as I've recently swapped my '65 Chrysler 300 convert for a '58 Plymouth convert project. I bought my '65 from friends some 26...
Just stumbled onto this topic again, about 12 years later... lol Thought I would update and 'fix' the earlier posted images which were killed by...
Some of my light/mild custom cars; '57 Chrysler Windsor [img] '60 NewYorker sedan [img] '62 NewYorker Wagon [img] ----------- EDIT 2019:...
I didn't see any mention of the 'Chrysler' poly-motors, as opposed to the more common Plymouth poly's. Late 50 Chrysler poly's are the cheap...
Most Chrysler models had fairly low productionnumbers compared to the other brands. The 6-seater model NewYorker I have in the pic has been made...
I've had double pinners on my '62 NY wagon for a while... [img] ...and now they're on my '57 Chrysler, but I think I like them better on the...
1957 Plymouth Belvedere 4dr HT 1957 Chrysler Windsor (light custom) 2dr HT 1959 Dodge Coronet 2dr HT 1960 Chrysler NewYorker 4dr Sedan 1962...
If the PO didn't install the convertor properly (deep enough) when he connected the engine to the transmission, the oilpump is pretty much always...
You wouldn't be interested in being able to drive say, 10k miles for the same amount of cash? :) It's not about how much gasoline you consume per...
The White Tire Paint from Iceland is the one to get (Blue can, white lettering). It's also the cheapest alternative. Although I'm not sure how...
I'm currently battling a bit with the tune of the now roller cammed, longrammed stroker in my '60-NY. Timing advance, engine heat, midrange...
Cool engine-project Don! Can't wait to hear it's first startup.
Sweet stuff! I'm digging the paint on that car. Looks so much better than the 'blunt' purple on my own '57. My heap has just too much purple...
I usually drop all my Chryslers using 3" blocks between the springs and just lower the T-bars until there's about .5" to 3/4" of space between the...
Why not try this for a change... Pull and check the sparkplugs and also check the wires if they've been in contact with the exhaust or something...
IMO, using lists 'can' suck bigtime. I used to leave my garage with more items the damn list than when I came in. And no, I don't break things....
Nice progress! I would top off the roof with a good layer of Metalflake myself. Definitly alter the driveshaft tunnel first before driving the...
I had a rusted through headlight recently where just for kicks I started peeling away all the metal around the glass very carefully. Worked OK for me.
The white walls look good on the car, but I'm not so sure on the color of the wheels. I feel the Desoto is a more 'serious' car for that baby...
So Scott, when's the "WORLDS Coolest American Station Wagons" book coming out with my "US" wagon in it aswell this time?!! .... :mad: :rolleyes:...
Gloss Metallic GREEN ofcourse!! :cool: [img]
Lack of knowledge can cost you a grand or more easily by making mistakes that could've been prevented. Better plan your build thoroughly and don't...
How do you know that picture site isn't going to croak in about a year orso? Still the best way to make sure pics never get lost is to use the...
I put used solid lifters on an old hydraulic cam once. Put a very, very tight lash on the 1.6 rockers and used cam break-in lube and the proper...
I think it kinda sucks in the 'rear'. These groups also take possible good topics out of sight from the main forum, so IMO the main forum 'looses...
All my cars with exhausttips turned down on the end leave black spots. But only during warmup. I say the problem is the way the exhaust ends ;)...
So, what's the real problem? You haven't really said what's really wrong with it yet other than "it runs crap". Does run 'crap' while idling,...
Got the lasercut adapter plates in recently. Unfortunatly I'm working on another project car in between so I won't have much time finishing the...
So with that you're saying a HotRodder is someone who never finishes his cars? Even without owning anything older than '57, that would still make...
Nice progress! My '57 4dr HT Belvedere has similar patina as yours. I'll keep mine this way for the time being but I like the color ideas you...
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