The Jalopy Journal
[MEDIA] This is the Thrifty Auto dragster with running a 409.
This is a picture of my vintage 'Thrift Auto" Dragster, when I had the1955 322" Buick. stock rods and pistons, stock valves, solid lifter cam and...
Thanks for the answers guys. Great pun Marty
I have a Lenco female coupler and I am wondering if the female coupler of Strange coupler ( U3651) is compatible . and does any one have...
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This is the Scotty Muffler dragster running 35% Nitro racing against the Thrifty Auto dragster at Toutle- Euption 2018 [MEDIA]
The Scotty Muffler Dragster runny 35% Nitro against the Thrifty Auto Dragster
I made 5 passes in the Nut Cracker 409 dragster. Great fun, the cars were varied, drivers were supportive and competitive, and very appreciative...
King: I was reading some of your old post and I have a 1959 FED, have just put a 409 in it, and now putting a Cubert in and out box, which has a...
thanks, yes thread was the right word.
I am trying to post a new tech thread and I am being blocked. what to do now?
the pictures show the Nut Cracker at Toutle 2012, then the crew of 5 sons, sitting besides the twin chevy from California, the wheeling standing...
This will be my 3rd year, and last year was twice the size of the first year. Great show.Will bring the 60's style Buick dragster back. I put a...
Do you have a date the the Uruption at Toulte? Howard with Buick Dragster.
I have an engine that the timing mark does not line up with timing tab, I am guessing some one put it together with wrong vibration dampner, it...
Great, I'll have the "Nut Cracker", there again, and Joshua, to pin strip it again.
This is what it looks like on car. This model A frame with 1935 Ford rearend.
This is where it bolts to backing plate, for lower shock mount. The triangle pieces bolts to frame, for upper shock mount.
This is side view.
These are the pieces needed. Triange piece is from 1951 Ford 1/2 ton truck front shock mount.L shaped arm is from dealer installed option, shoch...
Richard D I pushed the retainer, but all that came off was the chrome cap on the front. There is no nut to unscrew on the front. This is the...
Thanks Richard D, the chevy truck site ,was helpful and had pictures too. Howard
How do you get the latch off 1978 Chevy pickup glove box?There is a small hole in the front of latch, but it does not seem to do anything. I am...
Thanks, I had to take the door off, then the bolts were exposed, and the inner one is behind a plug that holds the dome light wire.
Keep the CHRIST in Christmas.
How do you get to the hidden 78 chevy upper door hinge bolt, I want to put a new hinge on there, I got the obvious one off.And there must be...
I got the buick engine to turn over now by soaking it with ATF and acetone for seven days. I will try the vinegar on the rusty cylinder walls....
What is a caustic soda?.Does it leave the block, rods and crank alone? I will put acetone and ATF in cylinders this week end and let you know...
53sled, That's what I did on the first engine ,but I was unable to rotate the crank, the ridge was keeping the pistons from coming out and...
twofosho; I like your formula, I'll give that a try. Thanks
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