The Jalopy Journal
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looks like the DEALER has been added in later ? - nice touch !
A question for the New South Wales and Queensland (Australian) hambers. Does anyone know if there is a Back to Brunswick Hot Rod Run for 2024 My...
absolutely perfect !
yes - sorry, thanks gentlemen for the correction. Didn’t check my post before posting, (or after). I will edit my post in case someone only...
2lb for disc brakes and 10lb for drum brakes for under floor master cylinder, is what I have learned from reading too much on the HAMB………....
More rubber involved, due to slightly higher profile. It will also give less revolutions per mile. You would probably get your $20 back in fuel...
Other options to fill the gap…….. I know that you didn’t ask, but others may be interested ! (Will delete if you want). [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
with the current price of gold just hitting an all time high, - the carbs could be worth more than the manifold………..
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I just took mine off as they, in my opinion, look a little bulky, and will fill up with dirt from the tyres flicking stuff up. I am still on the...
Haven’t read every post, but something I think is important is the load rating. For the rear of a relatively light car, I personally wouldn’t go...
maybe it’s a term not used in the USA…… Google search quote : “A tall poppy is someone who stands out from the crowd, usually by excelling at...
were any of these things available in 1973 ?
sure ! :):):) Longest post that I have ever read, and looking at your user name and the exacting detail given, one could not help but wonder who...
what a generous offer, and assuming that is your pickup in your avatar, I hope @Kevin L Kitchen takes you up on it !
and please click ‘full image’ option when posting photos, easier for all of the older eyes on here to see…………:) bttt……… [ATTACH]
maybe define what not having a clue means, as it may mean something different to everyone. Sounds like your dad might be the first to guide you...
@Blake 27 - does he still have it ?
I was expecting to see something that was hinged and could swing out to top up the master cylinder. You will be surprised to see what you can do...
Air shocks or air struts ? How modern or old was the car ? Perhaps do a you tube search on - air ride suspension how it works Informative one on...
Yes, but only by a little amount, not the amount that air bags travel up and down. Totally different concept. As a teenager I considered doing...
I bought that magazine a couple of months after I bought my coupe at age 18, and was mesmerised by that car - still am ! Still have the magazine !...
If the steering wheel is in your chest, is it possible that someone has put the runners in back to front or mounted them in the wrong position ?...
are you referring to the axle holes ? Aren’t they made of forged steel, thus welding a steel plate between perch bolts would alter the twisting...
great that you are replacing the 37 year old tyres, I assume for safety reasons, as they still look okay, ( old tyres have been known to perish )....
rim width appear to be stated - 6” and 8” respectively
from all of my readings on this forum, to have two carbs the same, (for fixed linkage set up), is the key to the start of a good running set up....
If it doesn’t run hot, use any oil, lose any water, I would not be too concerned about it. (Could just be an adhesion problem with the paint)....
I got one in 2017 from AJays here. Bolted straight in as I recall. Don’t know if he still stocks them.
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