The Jalopy Journal
Looking over some retired club Plaques at Obrien Truckers. I did a google search to no avail. Anyone have any info or remember these clubs? 409...
Maybe a dopey question for some but here we go. I have electrical wipers in my truck, some of these trucks came with vacuum wipers. It was either...
I picked up an original AM radio for my 59 Chevy truck. I have never tested it but it is complete and I am pretty confident it will work. My truck...
Am I the only one? When not signed in: I get to the Hamb loads up get hit with an ad before I can sign in and it hangs. If I kill safari and try...
I am in the process of building a 12 bolt rear with an Eaton Posi (clutch type). This one to be exact...
Has anyone used a delco reproduction group 24 zero maintenance battery (not the ones you add the acid to). I have read that these are simply...
The age old complaint about original “Junk” bulbs and the lack of light they provide. I am going to be honest I really love my T3s and I just...
Easy answer is pay a shop to do it or buy a tool. I am completely rebuilding a 1967 GM Truck 12 bolt. What are cheap ways to measure pinion depth...
This is probably a review for most here but for the sake of everyone else... The instructions are shitty at best and barely readable. There is...
After 8 years of being undecided on a direction I finally settled on the best option for me. Originally I planned to stay completely original and...
I have a trusty Hollander Interchange manual and have issues finding part numbers. Maybe one of the pros can help. I have the concept down of...
Hello All My first two cars were a 78 and an 85 with drum brakes. I think I remember what stopping was like before ABS and Disks. Though it has...
Hello All, How has everyone added a passenger side mirror the correct way? I have 70s grote mirrors on my 59 Chevy truck and I think they are...
Hi All, I picked up a nice original radiator for my truck. To avoid any surprises I got it boiled and pressure tested. Radiator came back needing...
Stupid as it sounds I had a devil of a time doing mine so here is a tip for all. Gently squeeze the plastic dome light cover to remove it. Take...
Yup even after a complete rewire. Everything was working fine for a year. I got a new original style wiring harness from classic parts. No add...
Anyone ever get an original mechanical fan straightened/balanced? If so any recommendations? I don't want to go aftermarket unless I have to. I...
Hello All, My setup is an SBC, 12v system, lower powered 60s alternator (still using ammeter) with a push button start. Key "off" allows the...
This happens mostly in the for sale and wanted areas but in the forums on occasion too. This item is for sale and the pictures have the "?" Icon...
Is it just me or did ads start popping up for everyone on the iPhone app?
Hello all, I have a 59 Chevy, 283/SM420/3:90 and 31" tires. I normally get 5/15/30/65 out of each of the 4 gears. I don't have a tach and learned...
Most have probably seen those machines at the mall that take a picture and "print" the picture with a needle and thread. Has anyone used the same...
New original in package set of Offenhauser staggered bolt valve covers 55-59 or you can use a set of adapters to mount them on a 60-86 SBC. They...
Hey All, I have a line on a very early complete 57 348... I checked the 348-409 site. I also have a line on a 59 with a crack. There are some...
Would someone be nice enough give me measurements?
I came across this on Craigslist though it is pretty rough maybe someone might want it or remember it:...
I picked up a really rough set of clusters for a 1959 Chevy truck. I blasted and painted all the housings and faces. I have two electric temp...
I have an older element style temp sender in my cluster. I tried to turn it and pry it out without luck. I don't want to damage the gauge though...
Does anyone know when gauge clusters started getting painted with glow in the dark paint? I can't really tell but mine is original and almost...
Up for grabs is a set of two original stainless wheel covers for a 1961 Buick. These wheel covers are good driver quality and polish up well...
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