The Jalopy Journal
Ate pizza AND peach pie. Didn't want to eat the "wrong" pie.
Got two in the mail today. One for the collection and one for the daily. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This one again in front of an old stone church along the Blue Ridge Parkway. [ATTACH]
Made my brackets and mounted them to "Corvette" 2.5 manifolds. Compressor Bracket. [ATTACH] Compressor mounted. [ATTACH] Alternator...
It was a nice Sunday afternoon, so I drove up to Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
There are aftermarket adapters that allow these transmissions to be mounted to the original frame horns. I would use a crossmemeber mounted to...
I vote for replacing also. But since it is a tapered shaft, and there is a cotter pin to keep the nut from backing off, the question is, how...
Same as above except transmission oil temperature.
The Dairy Dell drive-in, South Boston VA. [ATTACH] The Hampton Coliseum. [ATTACH]
Nice car, but I dig that hat! [IMG]
Took part in a Richard Petty Driving Experence at Richmond VA stock car track about 15 years ago, lots of fun. Had the '57 at a test and tune...
Shouldn't the bottom of the radiator be cold? I mean that's the radiators job. And if only after 10 minutes, the therostat is just opening.
Vintage plate or not, if a tag is in use (123-456) then the same number for use as a YOM tag can not be used. I can only speak for Virginia, but...
Ebay of swap meet is your best bet. In Virginia, we can check to see if specific letter/number combinations are available on the DMV website....
If you have the valve cover off, then you can se if the valves are open or shut. Pull the spark plug and watch the piston rise. Once it's at the...
Grover Dill? [IMG]
Just an idea, but it worked for me, IF you did want to go to side mounts and rear crossmember. Install the 350 as you plan and use it to locate...
My first ar was a '57 Belair four door I dove to high school. I one below was purchased while I was still in high school, but not roadwothy until...
I went this year and was disappointed to find LOTS of late models and 60's muscle cars. Several drove "everyday" vehicles, pickups and sedans,...
The Rex Theater Galax VA. [ATTACH]
Replace it with what was already in use. Unless to like re-wiring, re-plumbing, and re-mounting the replacemnt. I don't see a different pump...
I would check the oil pump as mentioned above. Other things to consider: different timing set covers, either a thick or thin gasket. Rear of...
The R-11 was strtonger than the R-10, so that would be a plus. Solenoids and governors can be found on the web. I think Van Pelts has new...
Come up Friday if you like.
Only one hour away!
Took a ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Carroll County and stopped at the Sidna Allen house for photos. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Somewhere in SW VA. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The correct traditional order would only apply if you are using traditional numbers matching gauges.
Why do you need a fuel pressure regulator for a mechinical pump? If you feel you need it, move it to a unseen location. I've seen transparent...
Went on the HRPT with this guy. [ATTACH] Stopped in Carthage NC. [ATTACH] And a picture with Project X. [ATTACH]
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