The Jalopy Journal
David, if you decide to plug weld those you might consider something I do on projects. After the hole is filled with weld, I keep welding in a...
Well CS, it was obvious to me I had spoken in error about the resistance/ voltage issue soon after I had posted that. I do admit that error....
Steve, you haven't been paying attention, have you? Have you never heard a light fixture or an electrical panel or whatever hum? The hum is...
Except for the fact that much "house" wiring is one solid strand and most car wiring is multistrand. Very much two different breeds of cats!...
We really have a lot of people commenting on issues that have nothing to do with cars. House wiring is a whole separate issue from cars. As a...
I am anxious to see your progress. It is unfortunate you got pushed to empty the storage containers before you were ready. Do you have all of that...
My BIL's brother owns the car. It is in the Seattle area. He has it in his garage where it is kept in clean dry storage, but never goes out....
Mika, your car turned out great! You did a first class job on everything. Your little girl will really like riding with you in it. I'd like to...
David, that is great that you now have room for your car in the shop. It will be much easier to make progress. I am looking forward to seeing it...
Hi David, I always read your posts with interest. That is great that you are getting more space! Are you planning to start building the wooden...
Getting tapered roller bearing hubs will help a lot. The original ball bearings allowed the hub/wheel to move around. ~Alden
This is a good answer to the original question. It does seem now that the top chop is on everyone's checklist regardless of whether the beauty...
You live in a very scary world, don't you? You can't even hide under your bed with these phobias! God only knows what could lurk there!:eek: To...
Cosmo, I resisted replying to this thread because I know that you are providing what you believe is useful information. From your perspective it...
I have a Hobby Air system (which I like) and I am pretty sure the "compressor" is nothing more than a vacuum cleaner type pump with an inlet...
It is somewhat embarrassing to read what people think electricity does or does not do! If you break the circuit on a DC system at any point it...
I don't know if this is any help to you, but on my '49 Cadillac I used a quartz movement from the craft store for a conversion. It now runs on a...
Life goes in ebbs and flows. If you are not happy working on cars, back off for a while. Plant a garden, then you'll wish you had more time to...
Chemical stripping isn't going to be as easy as you may believe. There isn't any way to remove paint that is "easy". Each method has it's own...
Just set up a box fan, open the doors and blow down everything with compressed air. Don't blow it around, blow it out! No harm done. Life with...
Fill them with motorcycle fork oil. It is formulated to be a shock oil and comes in different weights. ~Alden
I agree with some of the other posters, in that you probably have other problems/deficiencies. You have not described the failures so I'll cover...
Barefoot, that car looks better with skirts. I don't believe in the blanket approach of some that think all cars should have skirts or think that...
You're doing a great job, Nads! I'll bet some people would put a smile on the Mona Lisa if it were in their posession! 'Cause "it just didn't...
64devi, John is an expert on these cars, so any information from him is correct. A 57 Chevy electric wiper motor is almost a direct bolt on to...
Why don't you just asking the guy using the term? ~Alden Ha! Posted at the same time as Metal man!
That is very cool! Glad you appreciate and cherish them. Good idea to display them, as they are designed to be looked at. I cannot believe the...
Can't wait to see it painted! Keep up the good work, Mika. It is fun to see a project that is truly different. ~Alden
I believe that GM started using the "rag joints" on their steering columns in 1959 in everything. I don't know about the other manufacturers. That...
Do you mean it looks "traditional", then and not GoodGuys standard issue? ;) ~Alden
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