The Jalopy Journal
Just turned 73 in May. So I'm working on the 52 Pontiac, putting in lowering blocks. Normally a fairly easy job. Not today! It fought me all the...
Trying to do this project with limited resources, but want to do it right. I would like to drop my Pontiac 3" front and rear. I'm o.k with blocks...
I am wondering about the quality of the reversed Corvair steering boxes for sale on Ebay. Is the quality o.k.? They are running in the $200 range....
I recently bought a '50 Packard. It's a pretty decent car, but it's sitting too high for my tastes and I'd like to lower it about 3" front and...
Selling my 1950 Studebaker business coupe. Business coupes are rare and hard to find. Great gasser material or hot rod it. This car is a roller,...
I just got back a 1950 Studebaker Business Coupe that I owned back in 1981. It had disappeared for years until I found it by accident and bought...
I'm wondering why I am unable to post. Maybe this one won't even work. I used to post, but now it won't allow me. ???? Tom
I wanna get the Olds out! No chance now. Maybe by the end of the month. Still rain and snow. Sigh.... Anyone else? Tom:(
1952 Olds 98 four barrel. The old Rochester seems to have problems. It's a stock 4 bbl. and doesn't start very well after its warmed up. Probably...
These were taken yesterday at the abandoned Black River Falls Speedway. I think it's a great setting for taking pictures. Dick Trickle and Dave...
If any of you guys in central Wisconsin are interested, we are having our Oktoberfest car show at the Sand Creek Brewery in Black River Falls,...
I'm looking for some ideas for hubcaps on my Olds. Not sure I like the stock ones that much. Whatcha got? Tom
Got a 52 Olds. The hubcaps could use a good shining, so I tried a little chrome polish. It didn't seem to do much. Are the caps stainless, as I...
Who is going to Jefferson? I can't go Saturday or Sunday, but maybe I can on Friday. Is Friday worth it, or is it pretty thin? Maybe see some...
I'm not painting the car at this time, so I went over it with CLR and a Scotchbrite pad on the surface rust. Today, I took the buffer and some 3M...
So, I did the CLR and Scotchbrite pad thing on my Olds today. Didn't turn out as dramatic as some of the cars I've seen on here, but it's o.k....
I did a search and found limited info. While I may paint my car someday, right now I am leaving it the way it is. The original paint that's on...
I spent the last couple of days putting in new rocker panels. It was kind of a job, but it's done. Today I decided to start to do some lowering....
Getting ready to remove the front springs on my 52 Olds to cut off a coil. This lever-shock front suspension is unfamiliar to me. I 'm thinking...
It has the Hydramatic. I was wondering what kind of fluid it takes? Dextron maybe? Thanks, Tom
The 52Olds is home and I'm getting a start on it. I don't think I'm going to do a lot to it. New seat covers are coming tomorrow, gave it an oil...
So, my Olds rides like the Queen Mary. I'm thinking that the knee action is pretty much toast. My plan is to cut 2 coils out of the springs. How...
I'm dealing on a 52 Olds 98, 4dr. (unfortunately). Anyone have some ideas for it? I'm thinking I want it low, maybe aluminum full-moons. It does...
Auction coming up this weekend. 133 cars. Thinking about putting in a proxy bid on one or two since I can't be there. One I'm thinking of bidding...
I plan on going on Thursday, anyone want to meet up for a brew? Tom
I've done the search but couldn't find the exact info that I wanted. I have a 1940 Chevy 2dr. sedan. No engine or trans, but it has the original...
Maybe it's a little off topic, but I thought someone might be interested. I bought this '40 Chevy several years ago and am just now getting...
Anyone run into this problem? New repro Firestone front tires, probably only 400 mi. on them. I had a feeling that the left front was out of...
I'm thinking of having some pinstriping done at a show this weekend. It's been probably 20 years since I had any done. What's the going rate these...
It was on the back of the car when I got it. Anyone know what it is, I'm thinking maybe Chrysler products but??? I'm not going to use it and may...
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