The Jalopy Journal
Hi Everybody, yesterday my Nephew bought a 1965 Ford Pickup. It’s a little rough around the edges, but I believe it will be a nice cruiser....
Today I went to French Lake Auto Parts in Annandale Minnesota to pickup the Chevy 230 and Saginaw SM326 for our 3100 project. These guys are very...
Oh no! Not another oil thread!! Nope, I just need help with an Old Wives Tale from Monroe County Illinois. Around here, if you pickup an old piece...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hey Everybody! This Offy Valve cover came off of a Chevy 216, but I believe it will work on...
Good morning everyone, I have a 1950 Chevrolet 3100 that I’ve owned since I was 12. My Dad and I “restored” it when I was 15, and it hasn’t been...
Good evening Everyone! I remember a while back someone mentioned a company that makes stock type brackets for engine accessories. I thought I...
Here we go with another can of worms. We just picked up a Chevy C-10 for Little Truckdoctor. It was his Grandpa’s truck and Grandpa didn’t need it...
My Nephew and I are getting ready to rebuild a 460 for his 1965 F-350. We are transplanting the drivetrain of a newer Ford truck into his 65. The...
Ok Everyone, I was reading a post on here at lunch today and someone mentioned an Edelbrock C3B intake. That got me to thinking about old...
Could you guys and gals please shed a little light on the Flathead Ford terms like: 8BA, 8CM, and so forth. I think there are more than just those...
This thread is just for Seafoam, no other additives, we can discuss them later. What is your story and or application of Seafoam? Have you had...
Ok Guys, an honest question, not trying to start a $&@#storm. Why does a single four barrel (allegedly) make more power than a dual quad set up?...
This is the closest track to where I live for SEGA racing. It’s four hours away. My two nephews have to work until noon that day. My question is,...
I was at a 4th of July BBQ down at my Mother in Law’s this evening. A very righteous Model A Coupe drove by and I only caught a glimpse of it. It...
Well fans! Tomorrow is my favorite date of the year. Most of you probably know how I feel about the wonderful Small Block Chevrolet. The Small...
Am I the only soul left in the world that still rebuilds wheel cylinders? I completely understand that new cylinders can be bought very, well...
Have any of you guys been a professional mechanic? Are you still doing that job? If you quit the trade, why? What did you go into? I’m having some...
Ok Guys and Girls, for some reason today I was thinking about Fuel Injected Chevrolet’s. I know almost nothing about the system other than it was...
Today I had to get tires on my O/T daily driver. I have been researching this for a month due to my new truck only going 18,000 miles on the OEM...
For Sale: Wizard Remanufactured Generator. The box has written on it: Ford Six 52-55. It’s six volt, you guys that are into generators will know...
Hey guys, I’ve been on here for a while now, and you have all been great! I have an FNG question, how do I post an ad for parts that I have to...
Hey Guys, I have a question. What does it cost to have a car transported across country? From St. Louis to Maine cross country. I’ve got a guy...
Ok Guys and Gals, could you help settle a “discussion” between my Dad and I? After fixing oil burning diesels all day, I was listening to some...
What brand of spray paint do you guys prefer for small parts, etc? Rustoleum, Krylon, or something else? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B....
Hey Everybody! As some of you know, I’m a heavy Diesel Truck Mechanic by trade. Putting modern engines together using modern sealers and RTV type...
Ok Guys, last question I asked was about an L-79 camshaft and you guys came through with fantastic answers! Yesterday a good buddy of mine gifted...
Has anyone used the Engine Tech brand L-79 camshaft in their engine? My son and I are building a 350 for installation into his 1963 IH C1100...
Has anyone used the Enginetech brand of parts? How did the quality look? I’m getting ready to rebuild a small block Chevrolet for my truck and...
Hello everybody from ice covered Southern Illinois! I've been lurking around for several months after a friend from work showed me the web site....
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