The Jalopy Journal
I'm just getting started getting my '53 Chieftain I picked up last fall road ready. Planning on keeping it original so I want to get rid of the...
I hate to bring up this old post, but I'm glad I searched on rodpartsdealer before I made my purchase. Seems like his only supporter after 6...
Lots of good advice. I agree if you don't have the expertise to check out the body and work that has been done, take someone with you that does....
Thanks. That is true on the 2 old cams I have. The hyd has 2 bumps and the mech one has 1 bump. These are located with the gm number between the...
Cool car, takes me back in time. I'm now almost 62 and my first car was a black '53 ford 2dr sedan with a flathead. I was 15 and got it for $300....
I"m looking for a hydraulic cam for my '60 model 235 engine. I found one that a person ordered for a '62 235 and only has the letters and numbers...
Happy fourth everyone. God bless the USA!
Great reply. I checked out the site and their album is worth the visit.
Yep, it's pretty fresh. My neighbor built it for his chevy II race car and probably only made 20 passes with it and found a faster motor and...
Well I guess I forgot to mention that the heads are already off the engine. :o thanks for all of the replies. I guess it would be smart to...
I just got a sbc engine from my neighbor that has been sitting in his garage uncovered for a couple of years with the intake off and the oil pan...
TTT..someone should know. Maybe there's a way to run on a single carb until you get get down on it. :confused:
Are there any junkyard MINI hei's that will work in the 235? I've seen you can buy them pre-built but would like to save a few $$. Thanks
I have pulled the valve cover and there was just a little rust on top of the rocker arm at the back but not much. I don't think the engine had...
I just towed my son's new project truck ('53 chevy) home today and started working on it. He bought it from my brother in law and I'm pretty sure...
Great pics..thanks for sharing. My son went to the show and he really enjoyed it.
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