The Jalopy Journal
This story was told to me by the reporter that wrote the weekly column for a local newspaper for the stock car races in the mid '50's. There was...
Hi Andy, good to hear from you. Mr. Chevy is built for the strip only. It doesn't even have a passenger seat. Mr. Chevy's hauler does have an...
oops, I might need a moderator to delete the T in car.
I was reading about the invention of car radios. The article said radios were the invention of a couple of guys from Quincy Illinois in the early...
The Speedway Motors Museum is one of the Best. I think I spent more time in there than the Peterson. I have been blessed with the memory of my...
I have been blowing out engine air filters for years. Most were in Ag tractors with diesel engines that did have microfine final filters. The...
Glad you and your car were not injured. After I read your post I was glad to be reminded that I was one of those poorboy do it yourselfers. I...
you can buy glass polishing kits on ebay. They are not cheap, they start about $100 but you can grind it off and ripolish to new condition..
I just turn the can upside down for a while. that makes sure not air gets in. After a bit I will turn it back upright. It may skin over but I...
I had simililar with a '50 cushman eagle. Long story short, rebuilder didn't gap the rings. It would start, run, lock up. Good Luck!
I put a set of Comp Cams high tech roller rockers on my mid range cammed 355 when the first came out. I've put about 35-40 thousand trouble free...
I remember reverbs very well. Jump the railroad tracks......BoieeEEEeeng!
It sounds like Sunday is supposed to be not bad out but this year I have family obligations. Have fun guys!
Add me to the list of guys who don't want ban talk of A/C in rods or customs. The reason why? If it lets any of us with age or health problems...
I met Norm at the "Cruise at the Rock" at Little Rock, Arkansas. Our car club just happened to stay at the same hotel. There is never a dull...
'51 Ford. Flathead v-8, 3pd. overdrive. It ran fast enough in 1st. gear to shift into overdrive so I had 6 gears forward. I shaved the hood,...
For anyone who hasn't seen it google "Don Garlits Blow over". I'm sure someone can post a link.
I'm 73 and retired 4 years or so. Personally the virus hasn't affected me that much but did take my brother in law 6 months ago. I didn't get as...
The host didn't hold the interview, he had a recording of it.
I was watching a video last night of a pretty young guy who was explaining differences in machining metal. He spoke natural english but when he...
Guess how old? Guys that listen to the 60's on 6 your cheating. A couple of hours ago the host on 60's on 6 (damn, I forgot his name) said he...
I'm so sad to hear of Dales passing. I first met him several years before the Museum moved to North Carolina. He was a friend to all. Always a...
Wow. I hadn't thought about this for 50 years or more. My '51 Ford flathead V8 overdrive used to do this. I got real good at hit the parking...
By the way, your wheel would look great!
A couple buddies and I shrank a '56 Chevy steering wheel by pie cutting the rim in a couple of places. Did it in one afternoon. We stripped the...
Sounds like the build up to a cable show special investigation.
Mounting a 10-12 inch tire on a 10 foot rim is hard. (Sorry, I just couldn't resist) What othercarguy said, tire mounting compound is where to...
Throw the kids in the trunk and buy them an ice cream for every squeak or rattle they find. Just don't let them use a good flashlight, they will...
There should be video's of shrinking disc. They are noisy, dangerous, and they work! easy to pick up by beginners. It is a stainless steel...
Yep! It's SS time.
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