The Jalopy Journal
I haven't been able go check in with you guys for a while I've been trying to salvage a marrige that fell apart any way. As soon as she told me...
It is a 33 ply 4 dr that I stumbled across while looking for a 32 sedan. This guys wife wanted it gone. He cut it down and narrowed the back looks...
Today started off as the day I set the motor in my frame to check the spring compression. Ended up going to get the body and test fit it. It is...
If there is no mess then nothing is getting done.
The time is come to put shoes on the frame to set my ride height. Here is my problem. The rims that I have are off of a pro-stock drag car with...
Building the harness and the inj. system dosen't bother me. As far as the tuning I think that once the intial tune is in the tweeking would be...
I had an English car at one time. complete with su's and lucas electrical. I had to sell it. I found that I worked on it so much that I was...
I have seen this mentioned on a few threads now and I have checked out thier website. It sounds like all you need is a gm tps and a o2 sensor and...
certified is a goverment word that in engligh means taxed. I am certifed in a/c repair so I could buy r-12. That was 15.00 and an open book...
Lots of skill and talent on this board. To some I am just a bodyman but to me it is the best thing in the world. I work for a local dealer by...
First of all let me say that this project is not going to be a daily driver and barely a streetable car. That being said. My frame is nearing...
damn smart. I see alot of people spend money for things instead of spending a little time and thought to come to a solution. keep up the good...
I have done many restos. some i had to completly remove the lead. The mentioned torch works the best. If you do remove it all DO NOT FILL THE...
torch. mind the heat though warpage is possible. If you heat the filler it is slower but will not warp as easliy.
One of my customers has wrecked his custom He is needing a estimate for the insurance. I am needing to know if the estimate needs to be like a...
I measured the rotors and it is a 12-71. the dist. is not a prob. I know a guy that can make a magnet pick up sys. that can be mounted almost...
i JUST BOUGHT A MOONEYHAM BLOWER AT A GARAGE SALE. THE OWNER SAID HE DID NOT KNOW ANY THING ABOUNT IT BECAUSE IT WAS GIVEN TO HIM BY SOMEONE WHO...
I got it done before his b-day party with 1 day to spare (this seldom happens). here are the pics start to finish. The bike is lenghthen 3"...
Schools are very important. stay in them and presure that paper you worked hard for. I started body work in high school and then community...
My wife is on me for a convert. Personally I can't stand them. I need some ideas to show her. She wants something with not to big, with a back...
remove and replace glass. only way. I have done that before it sucked because I know better. You are lucky the weld splatter can burst the...
Spend the time and do several test panels. Try different amounts of pearl/ clear and air pressure. Try using just a few DROPS in a cup of...
Will 15" wide by 31" tall 15" hole fit and work properly on a 15x10" rim. Will the tire wobble on the rim? Will an 18" tire also fit? Thank...
I heard that steel prices are rising because china is buying most of our scrap recycling it then selling it back to us at an inflated price....
What the height of the end that mounts to the frame compared to the hieght of the pinion. I believe that this has something to do with wheel hop...
Alot of work in that car. Its good you have kept it up and on the road. I love seeing history like that. I hope my kids keep the cars we build....
O.K. Heres my question. A customer wants to possible trade me a nailhead,turbo 400 or hilborn inj complete for the nail or all three. Details are...
SEM. Whatever you use do a good job prepping and cleaning. It will make or break the job.
I used to try to talk people out of odd paint jobs. Now I accept the fact that thier car is an extension of thier personality. I am still...
Thanks. P.M.ed you my info.
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