The Jalopy Journal
Hey guys, along with the 53 pickup, 29 model a, and the 38 olds projects Ive got going on I picked up a decent 55 for a song. Solid old car,...
My best friend picked up a 38 Oldsmobile L38 Sedan with Trunk this week and brought it out to my shop to get it running and driving. Pretty slick...
My best friend is looking at purchasing a 38 Olds L38 Sedan. I have done some research and havent found much on the net about this era of car. I...
My brother bought a 30 ford coupe on craigslist. The previous owner did a terrible job chopping this little thing. I think its almost the worst...
After cruising and the engine is warmed up when I go to shut the motor down if will want to sputter a few times like its dieseling. It doesnt do...
I have a Wilwood dual master pedal assembly. The directions say to have three people bleeding brakes, one on front circuit bleeding, one rear...
So I finally got tired of that contraption I made for my brake and hydraulic clutch setup and I ordered a Wilwood assembly. Took several days to...
I am having a hard time getting my motor setup right. It seems to struggle taking off in first gear and when transitioning to 2 gear it stuggles...
I am purchasing a Wilwood pedal assembly for my 53 3100. I got tired of dicking around with my Micky Mouse setup that I made. Does anyone have...
I just got my drive shaft back from the shop. Looks like its a half to 3/4 of an inch off. They cut it a 1/4 inch shorter then I wanted and I...
Need some brainstorming with someone who might of had the same problems... I am using an 88 s10 pedal assembly and clutch master cylinder. Ive...
I had a thread a while back citing all my troubles trying to convert my power brakes to manual brakes but the thread got stale and there was...
I just got done rebuilding a SBC. Here is what I have.. 91 Small Camaro roller small block Bored to 30 over Eagle internally balanced crank...
I finally bought a pair of headers that actually fit REALLY nice in my nova front clip. But now a down tube barely touches the hydraulic slave...
I converted my truck over to manual brakes from power brakes because my engine doesnt create enough vacuum for power brakes. Here is how it is...
I got this B&M short throw shifter with the Camaro T5 I bought. I love the shifter throw, and the side to side resistance. But since this is...
Hey guys, I need some advice. I am trying to drill the output shaft of a T5 tranny to move the speedo take off to the right location for the s10...
I am looking for an image of acceptable valve tip contact patter with roller rockets. I remember seeing one online that showed what it would look...
I got a pair of headers from a swap meet the other day for $50 bones. Real clean set. Anyone know what they may fit? I am going to try them out...
Building my 383 stroker I decided to go with internally balanced model so I could use all the cheap 350 flywheel and such. I also decided to use...
I am installing my new cam (comp cams) with a gear drive. The gear drive instructions tell me to switch the dowl pin to the one supplied and I...
Well, I built a motor without taking in consideration for the powered brakes that I have currently installed and I am now forced to look at my...
Quick question for the guys that know, cause I do not... Do they make a conversion U-Joint to go from a 71 nova 8.2 drive shaft to a 79 Camaro...
Couple questions about bearing preload.. I dont really understand how the crush sleeve works and I was hoping someone could give me an...
I am not 100% this is HAMB friendly or not so feel free to moderate if needed. I work full time as a firemen and its hard to get a part time job...
Quick question for anybody thats willing to help. Ive been working on this triangulated 4 link for my 53 chevy 3100 and I have come to a stop...
I've got a really stupid question that I just can't figure out by searching... I bought some arp main cap bolts part number 134-5002 for my 383...
I need some help selecting rear coil overs for my 1953 Chevy 3100. It has been lowered 8-10 inches, I have a 10 gallon fuel cell as far rear as I...
I know there is a ton of threads out there that debate 2 bolt vs 4 bolts vs splayed caps... I am in the middle of my 383 stroker build and what...
I bought 3.73 Richmond gears for a 8.5 carrier off fleabay and I think I might have gotten screwed. The guy said they were used, great shape, and...
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