The Jalopy Journal
Hydramatic for GM were Cadillac, Olds, Pontiacs, GMC and Chevrolet pickups. Ford had them in early 50’s Lincoln. I believe Rolls Royce, Bentley,...
The rod holds up the tray which is attached under the rubber at the windwing this time. We normally see them at the door or on the window....
McMaster is 24 miles from my home about 1/2 mile from Moon Eyes in Norwalk. At one time I’d use the big Brown Truck but a week ago I wanted to...
We trace our Irish roots back to 1650 when the first one came to America. Proud to be Irish and wear the green.
Still need to fill them up even if it’s 0-dark-30 on the way to a Saturday morning gathering..[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
If you do a SBC you need a 64-67 ChevyII oil pan and pick up for the front sump. The radiator fittings will need to be reversed. Fuel line is on...
I know folks bitch about car repairs but I’ll throw in planed maintenance. Yes I’m guessing the dealership is charging $150 hr for our OT...
How did that work out for Cadillac? Not so well when new owners found out about not having a hydramatic….
Karen Carpenter?
Tried to join after 2 times of the activation code being wrong I quit.
Wife would ask for creature comforts also, so after 5 years she got seat belts after 9 year got this. She doesn’t complain much after 57 yrs...
Funny……a Corvette his one of the hardest cars to steel a trans.
General Electric in Schenectady NY turbine assembly factory had either 12x12 or 8x8 wooden ends.
Le Femme!
When I retired I was being paid a little over $50 hr. It was 10 yrs ago. At my age I’ll service my 56 Ford but not my OT pickup or wife’s car. I...
Twice the power (220v) 1/2 the current (amps).
Engine donor!
After making sure our grandson wanted to return to Bonneville and securing 2 rooms for SpeedWeek on Monday it was time to install the GMC back in...
You’ve never asked how the truck will be used. A 292 is great bu milage sucks.. really sucks. I like a 250 with a 200r trans and 4.11 gears. Best...
Not a doubt that Bob Estes liked race cars..
Art passed away a few months ago. We had a gathering at our Elks Lodge to celebrate his life. He was a long time member. . I talked to his...
Just bought 2 bottles…$1.25 ea.
How it’s done is to cut the SBC pipes flush at the flange and weld them to a Y-block flange. Cutting up the SBC flange up can be done but looks...
If you add wider shoes the wheel cylinder actuator rod will not be straight when the shoes are hitting the backing plate….. Not saying a little...
A Fad since 1940 or earlier……..now gassers yep. Not user friendly much anymore..
Can’t be paper has no over spray!
Lighter fluid and a match!
Eh? Kanucks
Most folks didn’t realize how important bumper guards were when jacking up a car. Many bumpers also had notches to support the jack.
Didn’t realize the snout of the trans was that big!
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