The Jalopy Journal
Hey...if anyone out there in the general Detroit area is looking to get their foot in the door at a busy automotive machine shop in a parts store...
I get asked fairly often "What size carb should I run on my ________ engine?", and it's a question that pops up on this board from time... so I...
Yes, of course I'm likely a 'few' years out of date, as always...but in the process of looking into connecting rods for my 305 engine build, I've...
It is invariably true that no matter where you go, there you are...and that while you are there, things will happen as they will, events will take...
Is there a better manual transmission available that will bolt up to a 55 Chevy 235 engine? There's GOT to be, right?! The stock 'three on the...
A while ago, I posted wondering if anyone knew whether or not a carburetor from a newer Chevy 194, 230 or 250 six cylinder engine would work on an...
I want photos, part numbers, diagrams, measurements, illustrations, etc! :D:cool: But seriously, though...the only GOOD Shitbolt is a DEAD...
Well, the jolly red Underworld Elf ain't so jolly these days since I went and bought a Stovebolt powered heap (which means his home is frozen...
Yesterday, when I went to remove the stock air cleaner from the 235 in my Chevy, I noticed it was pretty wobbly. I soon discovered the cause of...
Since my 55 Chevy project (affectionately named "Blue Jean"!) is in need of a complete re-wiring job, I thought I'd document the process as I go...
Does anyone know offhand if the 1v carburetors from late 60s/early 70s Chevy 250 engines bolt onto the older 235 engines? Seems like a sensible...
After yesterday's round of Michigan Monsoons, it was almost refreshing to see patches of sun today, despite high winds and temps in the 30s, so I...
What a week this turned out to be! With the economy being what it is, it seems that project cars (and used cars in general) are getting cheaper...
A few months ago, I noticed a full-page ad from Comp Cams advertising their new "Pro Plasma" Nitiriding service for all flat-tappet camshafts. The...
The annual "Dearborn" swap meet is this weekend. Hosted every year by the Ford & Mercury Restorers Club, it is actually open to all makes and...
Is there some sort of known swap to upgrade the master cylinder on a 51 Mercury to a 'modern' (post-67) dual reservoir design? Not looking to put...
What do you DO (automotively speaking!) when you know you've already had your shot, and you'll never be There again? How do you aspire to "second...
It ain't the HUGE Woodward Dream Cruise or anything, but this Saturday they're having the annual Gratiot Cruise in Detroit (really more like...
You always hear the old addage that running short, open pipes (like zoomies) on an engine will quickly lead to burned valves in the exhaust...
Saw the new issue of Ol Skool Rodz at the drug store the other day and flipped to the sprawl on LAST year's Detroit Billetproof coverage......
Back in the 80s and into the early 90s, Mr Gasket used to sell some parts they called "Rodware". These were mostly annodized and billet stuff...
Just a "heads up" for the SBC folks out there, Edelbrock now sells a new version of their Performer EPS intake for small block Chevys using the...
Awright...I've never been a "convertible guy"...I think most cars look awfull as ragtops, but fer some silly reason, 39-40 Fords seem exempt to...
Well, I find myself sitting in a hotel with a waterfall in the lobby (not my doing...it's SUPPOSED to be there!) here in Beaumont, Texas, with...
I seem to be overly gentle on automotive clutches...as I've never managed to fry one in all my years of driving, so I'm not quite sure what a...
I didn't even bring my camera this year, and I've since stepped into the 80s ala 35mm style, too. (YOU try to find and develop 110 film...
Okay, I know the four BIGGER holes are for the throttle plates, folks...but what about the two smaller holes on each side of them (next to the...
I know it was available on 67-69 Firebirds, but I'm thinking it also came in Tempests from 66-69...was it available any earlier than that? Like...
Well, it's been quite a busy month and a half or so since I started on this project, and although I've been feeling a little burnt out at times, I...
I need to find a set of four chrome "cone shaped" center caps that will fit the sorta large center hole on a stock 51 Mercury steel 15" wheel. You...
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