The Jalopy Journal
I have most of a '40 brake system, less master cylinder and pedal, awaiting rebuilt. I am not interested in converting the 4 cylinder chassis to...
I fired it up today. Once again I didn't hear the noise until the engine warmed up. I took the oil filler cap off and "the noise" is definitely...
When I was in welding class we were taught never to bother trying to weld cold cast iron. We tried welding up a broken cast iron vice cold, then...
Dumping the banger if it starts giving me problems isn't so much out of impatience but rather a budget minded decision. I don't want to tie up...
It was working fine up til that last time. I am wondering if the bendix failed to retract after starting. The starter housing seemed hot after I...
Hoping it’s just something vibrating that I haven’t found yet. It comes and goes and usually isn’t that loud. It doesn’t seem to get louder or...
That's a good idea. I went out there to try it and the starter no longer works. :rolleyes: [MEDIA] This thing really wants me to replace it with...
Installed the new pedal assembly - works great - found the old pedal amongst the grime collected in the front crossmember. Bad news: now hearing...
That cold snap was a bitch, I hope you didn't end up having to repair any pipes or water damage. Honestly, if not for having made some friends up...
Thanks, that measurement is super valuable. I'll cut them down to 1 1/2" and trim it from there. The shaft is square to the handle on both...
Also, there was a dude with a Columbia 2 speed for $700 up there. I could have bought it, but I don't think I could have afforded to restore it....
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I got a matching pair of these. I like them. The shank seems to be way too long for my A’s latch mechanism. I think whatever...
Decatur swap meet was kind of underwhelming, but I was able to meet up with Randy and make some new friends. I got a great throttle control...
[MEDIA] @RMONTY Here's a video better showing the throttle response. So far it has fired up first try every time and will run for as long as I...
Maybe less uncomfortable??? :cool:
I think it would be too short if bent to clear the firewall. I could always just notch the firewall to clear it, which is what Henry did in ‘28....
“The Greyhound—noted the world over for swiftness and stamina, for grace and beauty in action, as well as its enormous penis—“ :eek:
Yep, it’s running smooth, no more smoke and no funny noises. I think it’s golden! The water in the radiator is NASTY now that it’s circulated hot,...
That video was taken right after it started the first time. I let it warm up fully after that and tinkered with some of the adjustments. I think...
I found a site detailing all the changes made to the throttle control assembly. This isn't a difference between 28-29 and 30-31, it's a difference...
Lol - fixed. There was never anything wrong with it - well, not exactly. [MEDIA] OK, so here's another difference between 28-29 and 30-31. I...
You guys got wiring with your cars??? :p
It occurs to me I will probably end up with a lot of gasoline sitting in my lap if I don't have a fuel gauge. Huh, this is starting to get...
I believe the shutoff was moved only at the end of 31.
Thanks. I am ordering a few bits and bobs since the fuel supply will be the next thing I tackle after I nail down the air leak. I am not satisfied...
I see that the fuel lines are different between 28-29 and 30-31. I am guessing the difference relates to the changes made to the fuel tank. Since...
That car has a great look. It's cobbled together, but it went down the road and here you are driving it... Just goes to show that anyone can do...
Yep, I have friday off. So far so good, I won’t have any money but it will be a good chance to window shop and make some connections.
I’m at work today but I’ll be working on it this evening. I don’t have a day off til next weekend so I’ll just be cold.
As far as I can tell it will run for as long as it has gas, it has used all the fuel I give it every time I run it. I am only letting it run...
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