The Jalopy Journal
Got this email today, hopefully Discovery doesn't screw anything up. [IMG] Hey there, Starting on March 25, 2024, the MotorTrend+...
This Sunday is the Snow Busters Automotive Swap Meet, all 250 + spaces are sold out, put on by the model A restorers club but there's a little...
What's the best orientation to kill the engine ? Placing the kill switch between battery and starter like NHRA normal rules. When looking at the...
Naturally first thing to mind is volts, but it's in a 12 volts system. Now I know they make voltage reducers but would big name aftermarket parts...
So you know how a parallel leaf can increase or decrease (depending on orientation) wheelbase under compression and deflection. Would a buggy...
I've did a fair amount of internet searching this afternoon but just not finding a formula. The springs are the Speedway gasser springs, 31...
I'm going to make some type of heat shield for my brake lines, bolt it to the lower two bolts under the master cylinder, to help the foreseen...
How do I set the forum clock to my east coast time zone ??? I looked around on my profile and account but didn't see anything.
Anyone use this Eastwood item ?...
A friend sent me these, what is it, can't recall a grill like that ? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm moving the brake pedal from under the floor up to the firewall on my 57 chevy pickup, for a variety of reasons, and there's a few different...
Little back story before I get into the nitty gritty, had this distributor rebuilt by a somewhat local guy that's pretty good, adamant about using...
I've been revamping my 41 over the last 3 yrs, bigger blower, bigger carbs, bigger fuel system from one end to the other, moved the alternator,...
What's the secret to installing these gems ? I can't get them to seat using a small piece of wood and a hard rubber mallet, even greased them up...
I've seen a lot of engines but can't say I've seen this strange bypass before. It's a 66 or 68 327 220hp, 4 barrel, manual trans, according to...
Will it stick to 50 degree sheetmetal ? Still pretty cold here and I usually work in 50-55 Temps in the garage. [ATTACH]
What would one look like ??? I got this storyboard from a neighbor's garage that was left there by a previous owner, reading all the details of...
Anytime I click on a link (to continue reading click this red word) in Ryan's threads I get sabotaged with spam when going back to the main...
I POR 15'd my Henry J frame couple years ago, did all the recommended prep, put on 2 coats and it laid out smooth. [ATTACH][ATTACH] I moved a...
I have this intake and the two rear corners at the water passageway in the heads are really corroded bad. It's deep to the point I'm leery to...
Should be a heck of show, Sept 3rd & 4th at Jeffers Motorsports Park in Sikeston Mo. 1/8 mile nostalgia drag racing a car show a swap meet...
Anyone live close to be able and check out an engine part, to make sure it's legit, the town is about an hour east of Murfreesboro ? [ATTACH]
I've always had bearings pressed on and off by shops so I'm not sure how the bearings are placed on the axle. This is why I'm wondering, if you...
Several magazines from pre and post WW2, cool advertising inside, build plans, no shipping pick up only. One dollar for all --- I tossed them...
I see where a guy is trying to i.d. this Canadian 1977 GMC van type motor home engine, usually I'm pretty good at these but this one is a stumper....
I recently acquired a 3x2 setup (sbc w/rochesters) the end carbs have mixture screws which means they have idle circuits, but the witness marks of...
A few (several) years ago I believe this decal was a topic of identification on one of the movie/tv cars, I remember it being American Graffiti...
Seen this for sale, listed and titled as a 31 Ford but kinda looks like a Vicky or something with that slanted A pillar, hell it even resembles a...
Popular mechanics type books are from the 30's - 50's and have some pretty cool photos, cartoons and plans, just interesting stuff of where they...
As a long time member it was always my interpretation that the Hokey Ass Message Board was a little looser than the Traditional Hot Rod section or...
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