The Jalopy Journal
Looking to see if anyone is coming from Beaumont, TX to El Paso, TX that would deliver a Brookville 32 Roadster body that is assembled and...
I feel you worry, I don't have many battery powered tools either. I actually have one or two that are lithium battery powered tools. That is one...
Thanks Bossman and gimpyshotrods, I have spoken to Gary at RAU about converting these arms and also because I'm going to get a set of rockers arms...
Thanks for the recommendations. Don't have the cam bearings yet but I'll look into those asap. I'm in no rush for the build, I've been waiting 5...
Thank you for the recommendation. The pistons I ordered are the Ross #99462 and they are listed for 9.5CR and 10.5CR on what I asssume is a...
I am in the process of starting a new 392 Hemi build that I will be building for my 32 Roadster project I will be starting soon. I will be doing a...
Yes, the oil holes did line up.
I had to replace the cam bearings in a flat head (8BA) engine I'm rebuilding because the machine shop did not install them correctly. The cam...
Putting a flathed together and was wondering when the oil pump gear drive bushing and pin needs be replaced? Attached are pictures of the current...
Why not start by using paint stripper to remove most of the paint and then just do a final sand for prep for primer/paint?
I do not have any experience with blowers but really would like to set up a small 4-71 for a flathead for t-bucket project I got going. These is...
The world needs more people like you, I applaud you. Sent from my SM-G965U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Well I did again, bought another project I don't need but really wanted. I picked up this 51 Victoria over the weekend. This car was meant for me,...
I don't know how many exactly, but he has done many throughout the years. This is a well experienced man (older) and the machine shop has been...
Here are the instructions that are on the website with this head stud kit.
I'm in the process of rebuilding an 53 8BA engine and it is basically a stock rebuild with an Isky 77-B cam. I cannot find a stock set of head...
That's a nice frame, wonder how many 16 year olds can do that now. Sent from my SM-G965U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
That's what I was thinking of just using the original distributor with the Pertronix conversion. I have to have to grind, file, sand a brand new...
I finally ordered my RTR distributor from Pertronix for my poly 318 that is in my avatar. The issue I'm having is that it will not fit with the...
Thanks, wish it was closer, I have to uber everywhere so I think that's kind of far. O well, thanks again Sent from my SM-G965U using The...
I'm in Madison, WI this week and weekend, is there anything going on hot rod related or interesting going on? Or shops I can go visit? Sent from...
Thank you. Merry Christmas to all. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Big Duce, I agree with you but if you notice in his original post, he said he had NO vacuum advance, just mechanical. Just my two cents........
I agree with Mike. Too low of thermostat temperature, and the water is just moving too much and not having enough time to transfer the heat. Try a...
Its a 51. Pictures showed up on my phone.
I am finishing up the rebuild of this 218 for a friend of mine and I need some clarification on the installation of the timing seal. Below is a...
I am putting back together this 218 Plymouth Flat head for a friend of mine and when I inserted the rear main bearing on the block last night, I...
I had the same problem on mopar big blocks, I have used liquid Teflon with good success.
I am currently in the processes of restoring and rebuilding a 218 for a friend of mine. The machine work on the block has been done and i have all...
I've seen them go for about 2,000 to 2,500 range as a core like yours. I got lucky a few years ago and picked one up just like in the condition...
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