The Jalopy Journal
Not entirely from scratch. Some Ebay stainless headers for a 455, going in my 56 Olds. Cut them apart, so the farthest from each other, firing...
Crazy! I just read an article where someone is making a brand new casting of the SBC, as older cores are getting hard to find. Improved, of...
Larry Talbot's shoebox.[ATTACH]
Damn, and I went through many, many hours of building a custom quad exhaust system on my Olds. Modified the headers, to pair the cylinders...
One of the reasons guys put duals on their cars, is the sound. Yes performance is one, but the sound is just as important. Putting an "H" pipe on...
I did that on Tony Ray's shoebox, to run the exhaust to the far end of the lake pipe. Use a V band end and clamp set-up. I also used them on...
Another "true believer" gone. RIP Jim.
There's always been a hierarchy in body styles. Convertible> coupe> sedan> wagon> 4 door. I talked to a guy at Carlisle trying to sell his 4 door...
I did that to my first car, a 57 Convert. Moved the springs to under the frame rails, did not cut or modify the wheel tubs. Ran 15 x 10 rims, with...
I'm guilty as most. I've got 2 builds going, my 47 Chevy radical custom, and my 56 Olds-Mad. The Chevy is all finished mechanically, just needing...
Such a great show! Like going to a family reunion, after being away for years! Great cars, great people!
I'm making the trip, but no car. Hope to see all you cool Kustoms guys there!
You just have to look harder. Custom car posts often get pushed out very quickly, by guys asking how to fix ruined chops, or how to paint cars...
Our club the "Bel Airs" had several members get married, and we had a line up of 55-57 Chevies every time! 1975-1987[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
No biggie, only take a half a day or less, to pull the springs, cut'em, and put them back in.
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