The Jalopy Journal
Hey everyone I have a 48 Ford 5 window coupe with new wiring and new light switch. When I drive at night I wish my headlights were brighter. I...
Hi everyone, here is yet another problem I have with my Ford 9" rear end. Got my coupe all cleaned up and head out on a Saturday night. I get to...
Well I may have screwed up but I have a 350 SB, 400 turbo trans, and a 4:11 to 1 gear in the rear(31 spline) The engine is revving too high at Hwy...
How do you detail an engine that has lots of chrome ? Is there such a thing as spray it on and rinse it off with no residue ? Any help would be great
Hello everyone, I have a 48 ford 5 window coupe W/ 350 Chev SB and a 400 turbo trans (that shifts firm and perfectly) and a Ford 9 " rear end 4:...
I've always loved Hot Rods and I tried for years to build me one. I've had several cars but ended up selling each one cause I never finished them....
Hi everyone I have a 48 Ford 5 window coupe 350 sb, 400 turbo, ford 9" , Aluminum radiator, elec. fan in front of a/c condenser/radiator pushing...
Well I have a problem with my 48 5 window coupe with a 350 small block 400 Turbo and Ford 9 is.overheating. The engine is a Goodwrench 350 crate...
Hey everyone I sold my 57 Chev and my 63 Dodge and now have a 48 Ford 5 window coupe.While driving say 10 or 15 miles the driver opens at least 5...
Hi everybody, just wondering how many Old Timers have projects that prolly won't get finished ? I have a 57 Chev. 2dr. post that I've had since 78...
Hello again, I have used bel aire side glass stainless that I want to install on my 57 2dr. 210 post. The stainless is pretty nice except the felt...
Hi, I'm in the process of doing all the body work on my 57 chevy 210 2dr. and I have the front fenders off and man these babies are heavy.I don't...
Happy Thanksgiving to all those 57 chevy owners out there.:D
Hey guys I'm installing a 454 in my 57 chevy 210 and the original steering linkage ( drag link ) hits the front of the bottom of the oil pan. I...
I have my 57 body off the frame and wondering what can I do with this firewall. I'd like to just fill in areas like the heater core and still have...
Hey guys I have a 57 chev. 210 2dr. post I have another 55-57 chev frame to put my body on. The problem is the floor of the body is so rusted out...
So I have a 57 2dr. 210 post and it will be painted black with a lot of chrome and gold trim stuff.It is going to be a bb454 street rod. I moved...
Hey guys I am moving my rear leaf springs to inside the frame rails on my 57 chevy 210. The front spring mounts are like stamped steel so it...
Here I go again, I have a 55 chevy 210 chassis that I'm trying to use the original drum brakes. When I took the front brake drums off to redo the...
I bought a 55 chevy rolling chassis and ALL the brake stuff is not there. To get this beast back on the road should I get every little thing...
Hey guys, you've bailed me out before and now I'm in another mess. I have a 57 chevy 2dr.210 sedan body and no frame. On craigslist I found a 55...
Hey you guys just want to see some 57 chev customized rides. Love to see simple mods to radical, whatchu got .
I have a 57 chev that I want to put a cowl induction hood scoop on. My problem is I don't know what size is best for a street rod. Looking at a...
I have a pretty straight 57 2dr 210 body. The problem is I have no frame.:eek: Been lookin for a reasonable 57 chassis with not much luck and...
Just wondering what some of you guy's got your wives or girlfriend for X-mas and also wondering what you Gals got for your man? I don't know what...
My wife was asking me what I'd wish for before I kicked the bucket. I told her if you really loved me you'd get me a chopped 32 ford 3 window...
Hey guys I have a 57 chev. 2dr. 210 sedan and bought all the beltline trim for a 57 Bel Aire sedan. I want to install the Bel Aire trim on my 210...
I have been bailed out by my fellow HAMBERs many times before and hoping for help again. I have a 57 chevy 210 2 dr. and want to put the Bel Aire...
Hey guys this old Dodge that I'm trying to put back on the road the brakes were my first big prob. When I got it to run (kinda) I drove it down...
Hey guys I have an all original 1963 Dodge 880 with v8 but don't know how to tell if it has the 361 or 383 engine in it. How can I ID this beast ?...
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