The Jalopy Journal
Working on a few Pontiacs lately and need to know if anyone knows of anyone that deals specifically with Ponchos. One is a 52' the other is a '68...
Didn't know exactly where to post this one, so here goes. I have a 4 speed top loader that came out of an old flatbed truck. Was going to use...
Looking tp fix the port side gangster lean on my 51 Chevy 3100 cab, so looks like I have to do some cab mount work. This one has the two pads up...
I have a 57 Chevy 235 sitting in my 51 Chevy pick up and noticed that the radiator is sitting kinda goofy. Once I actually got in to it, I...
I'm painting my '51 pick up, and it looks like I'll have a little paint left over. I'm using the Hot Rod Flatz urethane paint, and want to paint...
Need to get a coat of something on my '51 Chevy pick up since she will be sitting outside when I likely go on deployment later this year. I'm...
Still playing with this. Got all the timing and stuff square, but don't know what the correct idle speed is. I've read from 425 to 900. HELP!!!...
Need to know if I can directly swap out distributor 1112403 with a 1112390 on a 235 Chevy inline 6 engine that came out of a '55 Chevy 3100. I...
Took my truck ('51 Chevy 3100 with '55 235 ci inline 6) out for a ride and it sounds like shit. Not smoking, but wanting to die something fierce....
I recently got my grubby paws on a near stock '51 Chevy 3100. It's got a 235 out of a '55 with a 4 on the floor with a granny low. As I was...
Well, I'm trying to get my '29 Roadster off the ground, and I've been looking around to see how people have their steering set up on their Model...
So here's the deal. A while back I decided to put a Y-block in my Model A. I'm finally getting off my ass and making it happen. One of the...
Well, here's the deal, a buddy of mine called me in a panic last night wanting to know if I can get a 302 and a T-5 tranny out of a fox body...
Going to be on travel to Peoria, Il. for a few weeks and looking for something to do. Anyone know of anything going on in the area between 10-21...
So, after months of trying to make up my mind, I've decided to go with a Y-block in my roadster. Today I made the first trial run at measuring...
I need to know if anyone that has shipped engines from the west coast to the east coast. I'm in San Diego, Ca. and I got a 440 I need to send to...
So here's the deal, for the last few months I've been driving my parts hauler to work when I don't feel like sitting behind the wheel of the gas...
This may be a little OT, but this is the best place I know for answers. I'm putting together a nice little parts hauler and need some seats. I...
Well, the old man finally got his dream car, a 1949 Buick. Problem is, we've never had to hunt down any Buick parts, so we don't know of any...
Well, the Roadster has been on hold for a while due to finances, and I'm finally getting back to working on her. I've been aiming to put a 59AB...
Want to know if anyone has, knows, or can get their hands on the paint code for Mowog Green used on the old Mini Coopers and Austin Healy engines....
I've gotten to the point where I have to start mocking up the body on my '29 Roadie, but realized too late I threw away all the original nasty...
Well, as I slowly make progress on collecting parts and getting my AV8 Roadster off the ground, I've come across what I believe is a good...
Wondering what's the best way to go when it comes to leaf springs, powder coat or paint? I know chrome seems to stay on them fairly well but...
Trying to get my 29 Roadster titled, and heard I need a VIN verification. Does anyone know if only the CHP can do this, or can a local police...
Here's the deal. I've been collecting parts for an AV8 build since I got my 29 Roadster in APR 2010. I've pretty much gotten everything I need,...
Well, I've done some reading here on the HAMB, and I know it's been done, but I need some help setting up the banjo rear for my AV8 build. I've...
Would like to know if anyone knows where I can get a water pump for a 1930 Hudson Super 8 rebuilt? Or, where the hell can I buy one? We're...
A couple of weeks ago I gave my buddy some cash to buy a hood from an old lady which she had laying around in the garage. He'd done some work in...
Going to be happening tomorrow over at Veteran's Stadium. Time to clean out my garage. Anyone else going? What you got to sell?
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