The Jalopy Journal
I haven't been on here in a while. Ron inspired me to build my '32. His red and black Coupe back when he built it was BOSS. R.I.P. Ron! Thanks for...
So...the valve lash wasn't properly adjusted... So much for assuming...
Depending on cam grind...double check your valve spring and valve retainer clearance on your opened valve setting so there is nothing hitting the...
On the timing marks on your lower sprocket...some of the double roller chains with the advance adjustable keyed slots have three positions. When...
Did you buy it this way?...if it had a bent pushrod?....are the timing gears installed correctly?....not a tooth off?... I didn't see if there...
Wow.... I have computer print out sheets from the early 80's around somewhere calculating every thousands of an inch for piston speed in the...
Back in the old machine shop, engine building days...built many 383 SBC. Ground the mains to 350...5.7 rods...(pink or truck if you can find...
Those discs look so wicked.... Wish I'd seen this sooner...
Great time at the party!..... Hope you guys find a place close to home!
Your not alone!... In two years...I've bought a house and built a shop. Moved in....moved car in.... Now...at a stand still....just staring at...
Sorry to hear this guys!.... We will stop by after the show!
I like it! Reminds me of the old Isky Tags!.... do it,
Had all four of mine pulled and hammered out on my golden birthday!....eating steak the next day!.....hope things go well!
I've seen this before!...unfortunately the rod nuts weren't torqued. Hopefully you can salvage some of it.
Show us a pic of the diaphragm cover and throw out bearing some throw out bearing surfaces are round ..some ground flat. You need to make sure you...
My buddy Tom Payne made a video of you guys rolling down Hwy 21.... YouTube 2015 All Deuce Run .. But I can't figure out how to post it..
Heck of a good time! The wife had back surgery...she was a trooper! We were able to stay til 3... Next year!... Camping over! Hopefully with ride!...
There goes my neighborhood!.... Looks like a blast!...
Sorry for your loss
When I Raced back when..we used polycarbonite sheets all the time. Vacuum forming, heat gun, hot water, propane torch. I like the heat tape...
This is one Kick Ass Build!..... One sweet Ride!....subscribed!
Penny Bazooka 5 cent Cracker Jacks Candy cigarettes Purchasing 2 model kits for a buck 98 15 cent Testors paint Riding on my Dad's...
That is damn cool!.... Thanks for taking the time to scan and post!...
I had a guy with a SBC.... Knocking like that.... Terribly ... The noise did speed up and wasn't consistent. We checked for a cracked Flex plate,...
Man.... As I was reading...didn't see that coming. Had to get up and get some Kleenex..... R.I.P. Leland. Great story and seeing the build through...
WOW!!.... That's all I got!....
Heck of a story!!!.... I remember when I was in high school, a buddy of mine had an uncle that worked on all that old Chevrolet Muscle.... We...
Mr. Spadaro!
I've never met him personally, but have talked to him on the phone in the past...Prayers to Mr....hoping for the best!
Man.. I forgot the message machine!... As a kid, was amazed at his driving "stunt" tricks.. Truly will be Missed. R.I.P. Jim!
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