The Jalopy Journal
A little more on topic this week. I used flat and gloss clear to help the illusion that it was an open faced helmet. I think this is one that will...
Nothing on topic sorry.
Hot damn I'm closing in on it! Farna by eliminating the enrichment system I am basically removing the power valve. Instead of blocking it off I am...
Yea Farna I think I still have a combination of blow by, carb, and I hope valve stem seals. Its not bad. The biggest improvement came from bumping...
Thanks Chad. Same here. Still having light smoking at idle. I just rebuilt an original carb for it and took off the later 1904 style Holley one...
Have a good weekend everyone.
Sinful - That is super cool I may have to get with you. I have been looking for something to put on my sons wall and that would make an awesome...
Nate you are insane! Awsome!
Thanks Chris. Any one else?
It was available as was the Carter CF on my 62 Rambler and many other 60s model cars. My research shows they were used in a lot of other...
I heard there is a shop in Charlotte NC that makes custom leaf springs but I cant find them. Any one have a clue who they are.
iCarly Omy god. I am one of the few who knew what you were talking about HAHAHA Sucks that there will not be a dixie fried.
Dont miss Puckets Farm Equipment Very low key bar that is cool as hell.
O yea for all of the rambler owners that watch this post I would consider trading the seats out of this car for an original set of seats and a...
Alright time for a Rambler update. Sorry it has taken me so long but this fn car has been kicking my ass for the last month or so. (My 8 year...
When I was a kid my buddies would find dead snakes and they would get one of their moms old purses to put the snake in. They would lay the purse...
I dig it. I think there are enough traditional type customs on the board to justify it being here. Thanks for sharing.
I used a hastings cast ring. Didn't smoke at all at first then started getting worse at idle? When I get the radiator back I am going to bypass...
Making my first trip! Taking my Dad and my son. Look for my 62 Rambler.
Killer! Thats all I needed to know. I will load it up and we will see everyone in Bowling Green.
My plan was to drive my new Rambler to Kentucky with my son and my dad but I am now a bit leery if that is a good call. I re ringed it and had the...
Its official the rambler is kicking my ass. Got it back together and everything went extremely well. Motor is tight, compression looks great, no...
I came on to post some helmets for this week and suddenly lost the desire to do so. Thanks Jeff Norwell! Your the man. Just plain awesome!
Here is some from this week. Distressed bike paint job. Doesn't look cleared but it is. All the dirt and distress is protected under the flat...
No pictures but the motor is apart. Head is at the machine shop. Needs all new valves. Looks like 487 bucks ouch! Rings were not stuck at all....
Wish it was more on topic but hey it keeps gas in the Rambler and helps in the the procurement of hotrod parts for the Hudson
Update on the Rambler. I am convinced that someone put no smoke oil in this car! There is a special place in hell for these people. I absolutely...
All off topic this week guys. Good show
New Shoes! New Shoes! Powder coated the wheels white and put new new tires on them. I had to use the old fuel pump to get rid of the vacuum...
Thats Awesome.
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