The Jalopy Journal
I'll be out in CA on business the week of October 5th but will be arriving early on Sunday the 4th. Any good shows going on that day? Thanks
The waterneck crossover pipe on my nailhead seems to always leak a little bit of water after the car sits. It almost seems like it is not getting...
Is synthetic oil ok for an older engine? If so what are some recommendations?
Is there a prefered oil filter for a 401 Nailhead? I've heard that the Frams aren't the best choice, but I'm unsure why? I'm leaking oil somewhere...
I'll be in Italy next week for business, visiting Florence next weekend. Is there any type of traditional hot rod scene in the area? Love to check...
I know the springs go on top, but how much does the spring need to be compressed when tightening the bolts?
I may need to replace the rear main seal in my 401 Nailhead. Can I do this by simply dropping the oil pan or does the standard trans, clutch,...
Can anyone tell me where I can find info on this years show? Dates, hotel info? Thanks, Jerry
The 11th Lakewood Car Kulture Show, this Saturday August 17th from 10am till 6pm in Lakewood Ohio, 15315 Madison Ave. 500+ hot rods and bikes...
Are the garnish moldings the only thing that hold the rear and quarter windows in place? It seems like they would not press tight enough to the...
I'm using original 1932 tail lights with the two single prong bulbs, a 1073 and a 67. The wiring kit I'm using has 3 wires running to the back of...
I'm looking for thoughts on the best way to mount a dial type fuel pressure regulator using a mechanical fuel pump. Will mounting it to the front...
Hope to see a lot of you there!
I'm trying to figure out the type of fitting I will need to run hard lines to my 97's. I would like to use compression fittings, but I'm not sure...
I need some ideas on hooking up a PCV on my Buick Nailhead. It's a 65 401 with the stock valley pan, so it has the draft tube hole. I'm running 6...
We lost Chris Adams last night to a brain aruerism. Chris was a member of the Cleveland chapter of the Rumblers CC. Many of you might have been...
I'm in the process of rebuilding some 97's. I took out the emulsion tubes by running a tap into them just enough to get a machine screw in to...
I have a stock 401 cast intake manifold. There is a exhast plug located on the bottom side that is rusted out and needs to be replaced. Can anyone...
I'm running a stock vacuum advance distributor on my 401 nailhead. I'm also running a Weind Drag Star log manifold with 6- 97's. Where do I pick...
Here's a sneak peak of my 5 window build. It should be completed for next summer. I'll try to post more pictures later.
New location this year. Still on Madison Ave. in Lakewood Ohio, but about 1/2 mile further west, note address on poster. Hope to see you there.
Can I mount a ballast resister on the firewall of a car without a hood, or does it need to be out of the elements? Jerry
I just purchased the cowl vent mechanism for my 5 window. I'm looking for photo's on how it all goes together. I can't quite figure out the...
How compressed do the springs of the radiator hold down bolts need to be? Is there a certain amount that the radiator has to move? Jerry
I have a 401 Nailhead that currently has 3 groove pulleys. Does anyone know if a 1 groove pulley was ever available either factory or aftermarket?
Saturday August 14th, 10am till 6pm on Madison Ave. in Lakewood Ohio. Pre 1972 Hot Rods, Customs, Vintage cars and Motorcycles. 10am till 6pm. PM...
I recently purchased from Bendtsens a GM forged clutch fork. Could anyone tell me what pivot ball works with this fork? I bought an adjustable GM...
When running a 6x2 setup is a electric fuel pump required or can a mechanical pump be used? I know I will need to run a fuel pressure regulator.
What year was Eric's Plymouth coupe?
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