The Jalopy Journal
I cut mine in half and made shock mounts out of it.
I've owned a 292 block and a 2bbl 390. Either is good for cruising. I think going with the Y block is a good choice. That 390 didn't work out so...
My father in law blew up the 250 Six in his 77 Nova. I had a 305 from a Monte Carlo that I traded for a 4 bbl set up from a 350. The engine was...
JB Weld a blue Ford oval on a plain Chevy factory Sheetmetal cover. Then explain that it was a special engine project that happened to get...
I recall a warehouse that had a number of "new" rebuilt engines in it. By the looks of them they had been there for years. The place had some...
Yes, and ditch the old powerglide too. I had a Chevelle with a 250 and a aluminum glide, I couldn't kill it. Finally rust did it in though.
I had a 200 in a Fairmont, and was amazed it was so strong. I'd driven them before, and they were sluggish. I drove a Falcon with a 250, it was a...
Well, I wouldn't say it was stupid. Stupid would be buying the wires, because someday you hope to own something they fit. It's like that thread...
I used paint called Interlux, I believe. It was marine enamel. Sprayed good, and looked good. It did oxidize after a few years of living outside...
Missing in action, and in action too. Several things are MIA. The fastest way to find them, is to buy a replacement. It works like a charm. But...
I recall getting those when I bought a new Chevy years ago. I don't know if GM issued them, or if it was a dealer's perk. I never tried to mail it...
I think AA springs are wider. It's been a while since I looked at once closely, but I recall them being wider. As for the thickness, perhaps it's...
The question to answer, is how well do you like how it handles and rides now? If you can't stand it, then go ahead and change it. But if you don't...
Yeah, my model A started with a cowl. It will be a real Frankenstein when it's done, with so many pieces from other vehicles.
I have also run 4 different 500 cfm Holley's on 5 different engines. Never had one smoke. I usually jetted them slightly smaller than out of the...
I think tubman is on the right track. Put points back in and try it. My guess is that it will work. Pertronix is known for issues. Some have good...
I don't know. I'd like a man sized brake pedal in my late model Focus. I liked the 60's versions, where you didn't have to wonder where it was...
I ran stamped 1.6 rockers once. It was a 305 with ported small valve heads, and a VERY mild Wolverine cam. It ran quite well, all things...
I used Speedway's perches with later 40's dog legged bones, on a stock A axle. They were long enough.
Funny I started up my plow truck one day and moved it. It had been sitting for a couple of months, and it was warm weather. I walked back by where...
How about keeping the three on the tree, with the 351 in front of it?
I had one that made a loud sucking sound, when I put my foot in it. Yeah, that was the gas tank being emptied faster than I could refill it. (my...
I ran a Cherry Bomb on a 250 Chevy and it was too loud. I even got pulled over for it eventually, and I was driving it "normally" in traffic. I...
I don't think anyone alive can forget that day. It was unusual for me in that I was on jury duty that morning. Otherwise I'd been inside of GE and...
I agree with Hot Rods Ta Hell. Unless you are forced to rebore to the max, why bother? Will the added cubic inches make that much difference, if...
Remember stall speed is based on load and incoming torque. It may not stall at 3 grand, if the load is light enough, and you are not dumping lots...
I dropped a bolt down through the distributor hole once, on an SBC. I didn't realize it at the time, but was suddenly short one bolt. It ended up...
Oh how I ran retreaded tires. Yup I couldn't afford anything else. Now they don't sell them. Too bad. I never had one fly apart or peal. But they...
Maybe it's one of those Street Rod things? You know, plenty of billet and an LS under the hood? Me, my vehicles go on a roll back only if they...
They do well pushing a big ass 2 1/2 door truck down the road, considering their size. I've got one stashed away, that's earlier, and carbureted....
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