The Jalopy Journal
Just when you thought you heard it all. A customer comes into the shop today, says my OT Mopar stopped running. He says "There is sumptin wrong...
This is a really long thread. Recently had a Willys in the shop that stopped running. 502 BBC, blown. MSD Pro Billet magnetic pickup dist. Older...
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Might any of you guys have or know of a source where I could get a pint of DCC white or a white toner for lightning up an existing color, for a...
This somewhat of a long story, hopefully it will save you guys some problems when you put a cam in, and maybe someone has a good reason where we...
An unusual one came into the shop yesterday. I have never seen one with rear sun visors. I did some searching around on the Net and was only...
I am having no luck identifying a cam in a 65 327. It is a hydraulic flat tappet. Engine was rebuild around 10 years ago or so, or more. I have...
Ran into an issue with a 65 corvette 327 that we are rebuilding the 4 speed transmission on. We noticed a slight coolant leak at the right front...
Having a problem diagnosing an issue with a car that came into the shop for the front tires rubbing the front of the wheel wells....
Have a 502 BBC that I am confused on. Block Casting #10237300 Side of block cast 8.2 6 Bolt timing cover GM Performance Aluminum Heads This should...
Having trouble diagnosing a carb problem with a WCFB carb. Problem: The engine runs rich, rough at idle of around 750-800RPM, and the passenger...
I have seen a lot of crazy transmission failures in my 35 year career, but this one tops my WTF list for sure. If you think new transmission...
A customer brings me his car that has a substantial engine oil leak from the rear of the engine oil pan/ rear main seal area. The engine is a 1975...
What am I doing wrong? When I make a post with text and photos, the text ends up after the photos. I would like the text before the photos. Help. Bill
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Back a while ago there was a fellow reproducing the Guide 682 Id tags. I can not seem to find the post anymore. Does anyone know who that was?...
My shop is working on a customers 48 Frazer Manhattan. I have a problem with a rear brake drum that is cracked about 1/2 way across the brake...
I finally got around to scanning my Dads old photos. Here are a couple stock cars that my Dad built and owned. My Dad owned Nydam Bros. Auto...
These are photos from my Dad's body shop. He was in business in Chicago for over 60 years as Nydam Bros Auto Rebuilders. I found these interesting...
Looking at installing Stewart/RobertShaw high flow thermostats in my 8BA and my question is should I run the ones with or without bypass holes?...
I would like to plumb my Holley 94 carbs with 5/16" steel line for the fuel. I am not having any luck finding fittings with the proper 1/2-20"...
I am fabricating a fan shroud for my 32 Ford and could use some input from you guys. The car will have a Flathead and a mechanical fan. The...
I have seen a number of threads on this issue and it seems the popular plug choice is the NGK B6L plug. That plug has a 7/16" reach, which may be...
What types of rear suspension setups would have been common in the 1955-1965 range for a traditional style highboy
I decided to see if we could get the engine running before pulling from the chassis. So I pulled and cleaned the plugs, sprayed WD-40 in the...
Looking for some insight on the best 5 window fiberglass body for a traditional hotrod. I do want an original type firewall, cowl vent, prefer a...
Looking for a good, experienced machine shop in or around Illinois to machine my 8BA for rebuilding.
Attached are pics of my just acquired today 49 Ford 8BA Flathead engine. This old guy comes into the shop last week and tells me he has a complete...
I need some insight from you guys on what a 49 ford Flathead engine and trans are worth. An elderly gentleman and his grandson came into my shop...
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