The Jalopy Journal
I'm not really clear about the rearend width. Is it against the rules to cut one axel side down to make the pinion in the center of your chassis,...
I have a bunch of 9" stuff. But most of the housings are way to wide. I was thinking like a 8" out of a 64 sprint or a 8 3/4" out of a...
You know, I still have a full roller chassis, Plus a 300" Ford motor. Hmmmmmmm. But I don't think that 7.5 Chev rearend is the thing to use.Will...
Ya kinda made a mess of that slantmotor ..Glad you got it back together, Was nice seeing you guys at the races..BTW for you that don't know, If...
Just want to wish each and everyone on the HAMB board a Very Merry and Happy Christmas season. And, A very Happy NEW YEAR, And a great racing...
Well. here it is Dec 16th. And it's gonna be 81 degrees today,But a chili 61 tonight..To cold to work on our car, hahaha..Now you know why we live...
The problem with this wide set up is, (Just like Scotty Fenns) If you get upside down. That's where you stay. They use to make us add a curved bar...
You know what Tom.?? I hve my gauges the same place as yours. Have been there since day one..Oly place where my knees didn't smack them..Love that...
My friend Bruce Fairbairn from Sydney is here with us in the States now. Gonna be there next year if things go well...
The Dana should be fine, Just make sure it is in good condition. Weighs less and uses less HP to use than the big Ford units.. I use an S10...
I was offered $1000.00 for the front wheels on my altered. I still have them.. Take it from there..
I haven't got the head back yet. Got everything except converter. I'm going to change the rear end to.. I think the S10 rear might be a little to...
OK. I don't want things to be like the last time.. WHAT 4 Barrel carb is legal for the SDRA class. I was thinking of using a 650 Holley double...
I found them both. The Cam and crank gear, $60.00. Plus a few other things I will need..
I don't do pictures very well, Seems like all I do is take pictures of my face.(LMAO) But will keep ya posted on progress.. Buying the paint today...
Well, It's been a while But, The 300" ford motor long block is together. Trans has been put back together, Need torque converter. Paint Chassis,...
I Will try.. I will try...
NO.!!! Not entering anything in the MM.. Just gonna walk around and see my friends on Saturday. No, The car will not be ready for quite some time....
Well,, Here I is,, Not in very good shape, But here I is..Been having some real set backs, Eye surgery that went sour, Now starting to come...
Give me a $$$$ price on the diesel...
Get some shocks on that thing. Will make a big differance.. Glad you had a great time..Wish I could have been there. But you know how that...
Man. That thing is one neat car.. But now that you have it all together, Can I have my chassis back....LMAO.... Good going Tom. Just don't let...
Tom.. We aren't going to close the doors, But just slow enough to keep us from doing what we like to do..I'll still be putting around with parts...
Been kinda in the dumps the past few weeks.. Seems nothing is going right on this end. Business is awful, and we are just struggeling a bit. My...
Never mind.
You mean he had another Birthday.. So Did I. the 3rd.. I didn't know that.. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Dick.......
Hey 27,, When you guys get your cars finished and out to the track, Watch out, You will get bomb barded with questions about them and the class....
BOY Tom,,, Your gonna have somekind of a good looking race car there Bud...Really looks great. Ya wanna do mine too..??? LOL Dick.
Well guys.. Haven't been feeling up to par lately, SO I went to the DRs and I get told that on the 15th of Aug. I get to have surgery and have my...
.125 wall D,O,M measures in at about .118.. Standard welded seamed tubing of .125 wall measures just a bit over .108.. Which won't pass NHRA...
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