The Jalopy Journal
Just loading up to leave in the morning and I see my alternator at higher rpms is over charging. North of 17 volts even with lights on. Idle isn't...
Does this look familiar to anyone? My stock 63 rambler died last fall and now it's running. Pretty sure I lost spark. Anyone know what I have...
I have to make an exhaust for a buddies 49-ish Dodge. He just put a dual outlet manifold on the original straight 6. He brought me a couple glass...
So it's really nice out today. Before winter I neglected to take out battery and put anything in fuel. Didn't even disconnect battery. Went out in...
Sad to say, the summer has been so busy with family stuff that I haven't touched my hot rod in over two months. Today is a perfect day to go out...
So after the holidays I will need to decide what to do with this 47 coupe. It's a complete car but in rough shape. Everyone I talk to tells me to...
It's well below freezing here, but sunny. After looking at all the Hot Rod Revolution pic's, I couldn't resist the urge to take the hot rod out...
I really appreciate all the hard work Ryan and the other Mods do. So who is "the German"? I did a search, and couldn't find the answer??
So after the first couple of drives in the newly put together 27, the fan siezes (53 Flathead). Oh well, guess I need a new bearing....Oh, it...
After 13 months, finally took the 27 T down the road. Ran good. I'll have to do something about the front end wheel hop over bumps. But all in...
After reading all the fuel pump threads I could find, I still have a dilemma. I have an 8ba with an aluminium twin carb Fenton intake. I have a...
I was all excited today. Drove down to Mac's to pick up a few parts to install my newly rebuilt flathead. Picked up a couple new waterpumps....
I'm putting the driveline together for the first time on the modified 27T. I'm running a 3 speed stick with a torque tube. I bought a new roller...
I should be ready to assemble my torque tube this weekend on the 27. I have a roll pin that fits perfect in the rear driveshaft. Anything wrong...
So this got me thinking today. After sitting all winter, out in the snow, with an old battery, my 63 Rambler Station wagon started right up. Not...
I know they were shipped a week ago last Monday. I expect it will take a little longer to get across the border. Is there a way to know if my...
I just got a call from my machine shop. I'll get my stock '53 flathead back soon. By the time it's all done (welding, machining, new pistons,...
I have a free night in Orlando this Saturday night. Anything going on?
I've done a search without much luck. I'm looking for a bit of a refresher on what scrub line is? I should remember from trade school, but I'm...
Hello from Canada. I'm a mechanic whose had a few older cars. This is my first build. I'm enjoying learning about the hot rods from the 50's....
Hi, I just got into this with an unfinished 1927 T project. It has a flathead, 3 speed trans and what appears to be a somewhat well done custom...
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