The Jalopy Journal
Hey guys, without making a long list this is what I do.when I buy a car I go thru it to make sure is roadworthy. Tune up , brakes etc. I keep...
Ok guys in regards to my previous pots here is the picture I was talking about .I hope it works.
Sorry guys you are correc Gary Larson is the correct name. It's a hilarious cartoon I wish I could post it
Hey can anyone post the James Parsons from the Far Side cartoon about the first low rider?
You are all correct about failing memory but I've owned many 48-72 Chevy and gmc trucks. If my memory what's left of it, in the 67-72 GMC s you...
The cheapest and easiest is some dropped spindles and Ford Aerostar or similar front springs up front and lowering blocks and re-arched springs in...
If your planning on chopping the car in your profile it might be much easier to buy a new hardtop/ convertible windshield. They are 2" lower than...
Even pros do it this way
Many years ago I installed a drivers side front floor pan purchased from Danchuk. It didn't need any mods and fit and looked OEM. Even the welds...
Back in the day and I guess still today a lot of work was done like that or worse. Don't complain too much because work like that kept cars on...
I'll second or third the 231 Buick only because I have one and don't have room to store it. Any takers?
The motor mounts date it as a 53 at least they do in the US and most likely a splash oiler.
To Denny,Ryan and Stud. yes that seems to be what I am hearing. And to Showman lets hope yours keep on working. Anyone else that has either good...
I am looking to install your typical in dash set of 3 gauges. I want 2" lighted gauges from the sixties to be period correct. Are there gauges to...
Hey guys in my previous post I forgot a rule. it's about dogs. Last week there were 3 girls(a brunette, a redhead and a blonde) with their guys...
My rules are very simple. If you are here, you've been invited, you alone...either for me to help you or you to help me. I have any tool you will...
I am about to replace the exhaust system on my 65 Buick 300. I will be keeping my factory manifolds and going to dual exhausts. Has exhaust...
Sorry for the interruption... the tool box still had plenty of room for items like rags,hand cleaner, brake cleaner, fluid , WD40, wire, terminals...
This may be old hat for us old timers but for the younger guys it could certainly make life easier on the road. I remember my first cars were not...
Thanks guys, yes I plan to do all of that. The motor is relatively low mileage with no ridge in the cylinders and a good cross hatch also. If it...
That rear quarter panel is going to need to be taken down to bare metal, at that point you might as well do the whole car correctly or you will...
So I recently picked up a straight,solid,non running 65 Buick Skylark convertible with a 300 in it. After replacing the battery,starter,solenoid...
Hey brEad, I wish I could unfortunately I am totally computer illiterate particularly on the HAMB. I just googled 59 El Camino hardtop and...
OK guys I found what I was looking for.Yes it was here on the HAMB from 6 years ago posted by Kustom Kid. Anyone with an EC should check it out
Hey Loudbang, Thanks for the reply but that was years ago. the post I'm looking for the guy I think had maybe 3 59s, an el camino, and maybe 2...
Hey guys, I cant remember if I saw it here or not but does anybody remember seeing a recent article or post about converting a 59 el camino into a...
Hey guys, I cant remember if I saw it here or not but has anybody recently seen an article or posting on converting El Camino doors into a hardtop...
According to my 18th edition of Motors Auto Repair manual, 49 Lincolns had the serial number on the dash panel and the motor number should match....
OK guys I'm gettin' old and the corona virus is chasin' me, so I think NOW is my last chance to build or find my dream car. Well I can't believe...
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