The Jalopy Journal
Cool! So dwell, adjust idle, timing, maximize vac on carb settings, and then get idle back to spec... CAN DO!
Gents, I'm thinking of adding some crossmembers to my old chevy truck. If you have any cool pics of cross members let me know. Either...
Time for a tune up... So what is my order of operations. I have a meter to set dwell and a timing light. I also have a vacuum gauge to hook up...
Where are you guys finding high quality fuel line for gas/diesel and also quality hose clamps?
Got a little wheel well rust that I need to wire brush. This is going to leave a couple small holes. Could I use regular lead/silver solder to fill?
You guys are artists. Just need to get a wrench for the acetylene and some rod. What's a good rod for steel? Is it the same rod that would be used...
You guys make gas welds look like they are machine welds... Hows the penetration and strength as compared to electric welds? Would you trust a...
Just picked up a nice oxy/act outfit for welding and I can't wait to give it a go. I hear its possible to make nice welds and would love to see...
How were you balancing them at home is the real question.
Let's not lose sight of that sweet dodge ram in the corner of the pic either.
That stock engine will be amazingly reliable. Putting an OD trans on the stock motor would be the best route and also keep the value equal or even...
Now theres a bunch of us looking for bench seat springs...me for my dodge and a buddy for his cadillac...should all be about the same...any...
Someone has to say it...REAL MEN DON'T HAVE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PLANS!
I've had an itch to pick up an oxy acet torch for welding. Any thoughts on torch welding? Whats it good for and what is impossible to torch...
$7,000.00 for that!? You ruined it for him. Now when the next 200 people show up with $3,000 he won't sell it since he thinks you'll be back.
I recently installed a single wire gm and was wondering if all you guys use a fuse between the positive on the battery and the alternator output?
Do you suspect the additional vacuum would help pedal return speed?
I know this is semi offtopic but I don't think there is a more knowledgeable crew of people to ask. I have an old first gen cummins. Wonderful...
Did you just have a lot of time on your hands or did you have a good reason to not ask for an 85 Chevy k20 5.7 liter gasket? So the poor person...
Next time a friend/neighbor/family member exclaims "i got a settlement" you can thank them for the insurance issues.
1994 Caddy Deville will rock your world. It was literally the culmination of Cadillac horns. I put them on everything I buy.
Sorry this is semi OT since its for my tow rig, which is a 91 dodge ram diesel (but hey they made the same thing from 1972-1993!). I have the...
Floorpans made of an old hood lying around.
For every modern vehicle I own, I purchase a new brake master cylinder cap, which are always plastic, to build my own bleeder system. I drill a...
I think you should cut any and all steel you need to make this work correctly, including boxing the frame. THEN call up a mobile welder who will...
I run two 3barrel webers on a 2.0 liter flat six and it runs spectacular. The cold start works but takes more attempts than a simple electric...
I might be able to get a 1966 425 nailhead thats been rebuilt. Don't know exactly what happened to it but consider that if it runs well and is...
Sounds grim. I would be happy with just a single duct into the cabin and that is all I had planned because I have about 3 ducts for fresh air...
I promise I'm not a wuss but I have a car that I would love to fit an A/C system to. Is it possible to buy something that is a complete unit only...
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