The Jalopy Journal
Yeah, I was doubting my ability to get a straight pattern on a round bird. I'll probably look at some changes. -rick
yes, good point. I was somewhat concerned about that myself. -rick
those are slick- I've been going back and forth between a fancy custom paint job and a vintage style race car paint job like the white one you...
oh I see, like the model decals I did back in the day. I saw that gold sign vinyl, still spendy but looks like nice intermediate option....
This option sounds like a winner to me. I imagine I could get a turned gold leaf vinyl that I could stick to the blue and bury it under the clear....
Oof. I don't even know how those low rider guys peel the center of the roof. Maybe that's the reason the cars are so low, lol! -rick
How does one pick up the edge of the stencil to grab it? I understand you pull tape while still wet, I'm assuming the same with a stencil. -rick
Im Not familiar with that product or technique but can look it up -rick
I'm hoping I can pull this off as a beginner. I've painted one car before, but willing to try it, I sure can't afford to pay for it, so this is...
I like that it's removeable. lets you hang it off the back and still access the rear cover of a quick change. -rick
Maybe YOU could make one, lol, but I'm no machinist or fabricator. I can turn a wrench and weld enough to glue things together but it wont win any...
Thanks! I know the Watts is a more positive locator. I'm just not sure if I can package it in a street car with stock floors and a 4 link, though....
hey 29, you got any pics of that watts link? Or brand? My frankland had the upper mounts for the 3 link, but i'm going 4 link for a street car and...
I'm betting it's a Halibrand V8 style, but dont hold me to it. Search the HAMB for QC ID or Quickchange information, theres a few dozen good...
those are 6 spline qc gears, i'm not an expert but i dont think Frankland made the smaller style that used 6 splines. Could be a halibrand or any...
yeah, it's got compression, but a pretty mild cam to be idling that high
2500-3000 "stall" wont actually be 3000 hard hitting RPM in that car. You'll get the slip you need at the light and then she will go. It's not...
my 2000 Dodge B1500 van has a tilt switch on the hood. Not very vintage looking but could be put under a slick cover, or place guts in something...
let me know if you come across a small block dodge manifold... -rick
I was responding to the second half of his first sentence, where he mentioned "or any other motor". just offering up other aspects to the...
For a small block dodge guy (LA) the 1.6 ratio can bring the pushrod too close to the hole, which gets worse if you have fatter pushrods. The LA...
If you kept the oil when you drained it, you could check to see if any water separated out and if so, make sure she's tight from the elements...
When I was a kid, I mentioned Earl Shieb to my folks, thinking Dad would weigh in with some history. I was so surprised when it was my mom that...
This is the part i was missing- the cumulative strength of all the dogs on the ring holding the speed gear vs. the 1 or 2 teeth meshing the speed...
True- a dog ring is connected to the entire speed gear on it's OD and the shaft splines on it's ID, even though the dogs are small, they add up to...
I guess i just thought the teeth on the speed gears would be stronger than where the speed gear locks to the dog ring. I get the dog ring has good...
Yes, i'd be interested in Liberty's faceplating. I'm building to go fast and fun, but not competition.
Edit: Slayer and JohnnyGee got it! The dog ring has alot of spline engagement in the ID and multiple dogs on it's OD that add up to more...
Not sure i understand why you said this. Unisteer makes kits that replace the Vega box and run a cross steering set up on solid axles and they...
I haven't read the whole thing-but started at page 6 with the steering box and the work and talent put into it blows me away. -rick
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