The Jalopy Journal
Recently obtained a 1957 T-bird with the 312 and point type dizzy. Would like to have a new pointless dizzy, but the one with the mechanical tach...
I ran the Synthetic oil in my 55 Pontiac and loved it. Of course it had a late model crate motor in. Now I've traded for a 1957 T-bird. It's...
I've got a 700r4 transmission in my car. The speedo at 50 MPH is 10 miles per hour slow. According to my GPS I'm doing 60. To correct this...
Ordered a kit for my Master Cylinder, but when I tore it down it was so badly pitted I don't think it would hone out. Noticed that CPR can...
I've found lots of articles that say you should not mix brake fluids. But I have found nothing about what happens if you do. I purchased a...
I have a 1955 Pontiac Star Chief that for a while was OK. Then all of a sudden over a ten day period I lost two Hub Caps(off different wheels)...
OK Guys, need your help again. My pinion seal on my 55 Star Chief is leaking. Neither I nor my mechanic can find a new one. I understand that...
Not being a GM guy until I got the Pontiac I'm not familiar with what fits what. So my Ponch has a small whine in the rear end that I just don't...
Need a couple of Items for my new ride. And yes I tried the SEARCH and came up with nothing. Here is what I need right now. Head light switch,...
I know that there are several H.A.M.B.ers that transport vehicles. I'm looking at a 57 Ford in Peterstown, WV. That I will need hauled to...
Alternators were kinda after my time. I Like them but know little about them. My thirty-eight Ford has been converted to 12 volts. Driving home...
Bought this flathead Ford back in May of this year. It's always had low oil pressure, about 20-25# when cold 5-10# when hot. The other day I was...
Bought a new HEI distributor for a Buddies (I think it's a 235) Chevy inline 6 a while back. Now his mechanic says it's a half inch to short. Is...
Notice there are several nice compressor/alternator brackets for the Flatheads now. Alan Groves makes one and Vintage has one that's similar....
Went to one of our local annual Car Shows yesterday. Was really warm, just over 100, Friday it was 105, now that's almost hot. Some really nice...
My 1938 Ford flathead hardly turned over before it was running. Former owner has converted it to 12V. While installing turn signals I fried the...
My 1938 Ford flathead refused to start yesterday. Problem no spark. Upon researching I found that the little spring tit that goes from the coil...
Just recently got a 38 Ford with an 85 flat head in it. Noticed today as I was driving it. That all the sudden the oil pressure went away. Yet...
I purchased a 1938 Ford in California almost four weeks ago. That part of the deal went fine. It's the transporter, I still don't have the Car....
Yesterday I lost my Son and very best friend. He wasn't a member of the H.A.M.B. but I had introduced him to it and he spent hours perusing it....
Has anyone converted an early Cadillac to power disc brakes and steering. I'm not all that familiar with the GM product line to know if something...
Well after selling the 35 Panel truck and sending it to Mass. I've been looking for another ride. Found a 41 Cadillac 4dr sedan, Chevy power...
Came across these pictures the other day. Is anyone old enough to remember this. I think it was the Nationals held at the Fair Grounds Drag...
I'm new to the Roundup.:eek: How does it compare to say an NSRA Event?:rolleyes: Is it just another Car Show like NSRA? :mad: Are there After...
I need about 10# of chromic acid. I need to make a new batch of carburetor dye. I've searched the net and can get a 55 gallon drum, but that...
My son and I are leaving the Greenville, Texas area around noon on Thursday. Anyone going that way is welcome to tag along.:)
Well you would think that a sbc 350 swap for a sbc 350 would be a snap, WRONG. At least in my case. I replaced an early 350 which had developed...
I've built a new engine for my ride. It's a late model 1986, 355, one piece rear main, center bolt heads, power plus manifold, 290 cam, and on...
Don't know why I joined this community? Love old rods and like to read about how problems were solved. Might even through something in myself n...
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