The Jalopy Journal
So here's the deal. My 1964 Buick Riviera was parked in front of the house on Friday night. A guy drives down the street in his 3 day old Mercedes...
DRock6570 is broke down on way to Austin from just outside of Waco. Buddy of his just picked up a little 28-29 roadster and were on their way back...
Need help from the Nailhead owners out there. I have this 64 Rivi with a 401 and currently runs. I tried to put a timing light to it the other day...
Alrighty! Planning on getting one soon for my AD truck, but want to get and idea on how low it will bring down the front. Axle will be a 4" drop...
Anyone on there way to Texas with room for haulin some parts? Need an axle delivered from North Carolina to Austin, Texas. Was wondering if anyone...
Anyone know the proper way to adjust the door on a 63,64 or 64 Riviera?:confused: My driver side door seems to be sagging and doesn't shut...
Need a little direction from my fellow HAMBers on setting up a dual carb on my Chevy 235. I just recently installed an offy intake with dual...
Alrighty then... Been put on the back burner too long, but I need to clean up the engine area in my 54 Plymouth and want to paint the engine. I am...
Anyone know how to convert to a floor shifter on a 50's pickup with a 4-Speed Saginaw? I have a 3-speed in there right now with a shifter kit from...
This is my first Nailhead engine in my 64 Rivi. When replacing the thermostat, I decided to remove the water crossover pipe and give it a fresh...
I just got me a set of cast aluminum valve covers for my 401 Nailhead. The only thing is that they are as-cast covers and need to be polished out....
Ok. So I am fixing to install a 4-speed Saginaw in my 54 Chevy Pickup to replace the 3-speed. Still have the straight 6 with a Camaro rearend. Is...
Ok. Need help for those who know Mopars from the 50's. It appear that my 1954 Plymouth with stock wheels has oval valve stem holes. Current valve...
Going to Vegas the weekend of the 23rd thru 25th as was wondering if anything is going on (hot rod) related of course. Shows, events and the...
Anyone running a stock Chevy 235 with a 4-speed muncie or saginaw in there AD pickup? Need pros and cons to using this configuration along with a...
Ok. I just bought a steering wheel (silver flake) and now I can't find a kit to install it on my 53 Chevy. Called all the local parts stores and...
Any one know of, or can do a flake job on a roof in Austin Texas? Would like to flake the roof on my '53 Chev for the Round Up this year. All the...
Need help from fellow Hamb'rs. I have heard that you can use a 53-54 Car front drums and hubs on a 47-54 Chevy truck spindle to get a 5 lug bolt...
Ok, here's the deal. Have access to some real 13'7s Supreme Wheels pretty cheap and was wondering if anyone had used them on their 50's Pickup? To...
Ok. Just got the 53 lowered over the weekend. This is what I did.. Cut 2 coils up front and 3" blocks from Chevy of the 40's in back. Did...
Does anyone know where I might be able to get a hold of 3" blocks for the rear of my 53? I tried to do a search, but was unable to find them....
Ok. So here's the deal. I just purchased a set of wide whites from E-Pay for my 53 Chevy. I already have 2 on the front and needed 2 for the rear....
Ok. I have a question I can hopefully get answered. I've noticed that some awsome cars have beautifully painted engines. Not rattle can paint, but...
Hopefully some of you HAMB'ers can help me answer a question. Will the rearend on a 1951 Chevy car fit a 1953 Chevy car? I was told they are the...
For starters let me say that I should be working more that surfing the net looking for cars. Well, last Thursday I came across an add (Craig's...
Ok. I need fellow HAMBers help identifying a three speed tranny I have. The bolt holes that attach it to the bellhousing run vertical and not...
Ok. I know ACL fest is in town, Dies Y Siez events east of 35, and Rosanky Swap are all happening this weekend. Besides this, is there any nearby...
Anyone going to the Rosanky swap meet this weekend?
Alrighty fellow HAMB'ers. Maybe you can help me out. I need to locate a reasonable Chrome Plate shop nearby Austin or in Austin to do some bumpers...
Does anyone know of a place in Austin, Texas or surrounding areas that cut white walls?
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