The Jalopy Journal
With some other makes, the seat is different between 2 and 4 door cars because of the arm rests. Any thoughts on the 55 Merc? Thanks
Missing the back part of a 2dr ht Monterey. Would the back of the seat from a 4 dr Montclair or Monterey be the same? Does the 2dr ht Montclair...
Thanks for the replies! Some of the newer aluminum rims are designed to use bigger studs and bigger tapered lug nuts. The smaller studs and...
Does anyone know where these can be purchased? Saw a picture but can't find a source. They fit in the conical 60 degree aluminum rim mounting...
One pipe is centered and the other offset. Couldn't find anyone game for the yell through test as suggested above. Maybe fill it with water and...
Have seen mufflers marked with the inlet and some have no markings. Then there are the mufflers with an arrow with a point on each end, with one...
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Was an aftermarket bolt in tail light ever available for a 55 Merc? Decent OEM's are between $2 to 3K. That original pot metal didn't hold up well...
Is there a national registry? If a vehicle is sold with a bill of sale, no title available, when California DMV does a vin or serial number...
Have a newer lawnmower with a Briggs engine and it has no provision to change the oil. There is a label that says to not change the oil, just...
The lithium batteries seem to be coming down in price. Anyone out there using one? The weight savings is appealing and the warranties are also...
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Probably best to remove the wheels when storing. Put a bar connecting axel to axel studs and use locking lug nuts; that should be a deterrent or...
TY for the parts sources!
A friend said there was a 40 Ford convertible at this swap that had been in a fire (Paradise fire?). Had 9". Mustang II front suspension and...
Anybody have good internals for 3.50 first gear Saginaw? Broken 1st gear and cluster.
Hellfish mentioned electrolysis. Is that where you use a battery charger, baking soda and water. Knew of someone that swore by this derusting...
At one time there was lots of information here about using molasses from the feed store, diluted 90% with water. There was concern about changing...
The battery box is gone. Actually what is there now is pretty much like the Yogi firewall posted above. Wanted to come out into the engine bay...
Will try and get a pic. This body was a drag car at one time with the motor moved back. The original firewall comes straight down from the cowl....
Does anyone make a partial firewall? Something to accommodate a later model motor. Trying to avoid cutting out the original and doing a complete...
Have used the air gun plastic beads obtainable from the sporting good stores. Bubble balance first and then 3 ounces of beads.
Recently gave the 15 yr old grandson a 'fun ride' in the 56 Ply Suburban, 360ci 4 speed. After, he says he is looking forward to getting a Tesla....
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Great pics. Compared to past years, the swap meet on Friday had very few sellers. Was it any better on Saturday?
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Met Dale Velzy many years ago, probably mid 90's. He had a red ~34 Ford pu sitting outside his fence, visible from the road with a for sale sign...
Have a similar application, 401 Nailhead in a 32 frame with BW 4 speed. The hydraulic to bearing liked to leak. That was originally used because...
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