The Jalopy Journal
No updates other than I picked up a parts car. Let me know if you need anything off of it. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Oh yeah they're definitely in the way of the floor. But really the whole thing is in the way of the floor lol. Just going to have to make some...
Yeah, they're really only about 2 1/2 inches tall. I was trying to keep them parallel but if they were any lower, they'd intercept the...
Well.... This was my first time doing this. I think I might have done it wrong and will probably have to change it. But that'll have to wait for...
Yeah man, my portapower got a work out that's for sure. And yes I'm looking for a drivers door and mercury grill opening too! Thanks Malign!...
No major updates, things have been slow. But I've got a rocker in and part of the floors. One step at a time right? I found out the car had been...
I can't figure out how to get the Friggin steering shaft out of the gearbox! I got the tube off with the shitter and the steering wheel too of...
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Welcome from down yonder way in Louisburg KS Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Why can't this ever happen to me!? Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Well I got the engine and trans in with Butch's kit and a Chevy II oil pan. I did have to notch the crossmember to use that pan with that kit. But...
Where you save your money now, youll spend it again later. I'd do some more searching if I were you. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Well I did it, I definitely had to notch the crossmember to use the Chevy II oil pan with Butch's kit. But other than that, things went well....
Put a 327 in my shoebox. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Are you getting good penetration with those welds? I'm a little worried that you might end up losing either the front or the back of your ride if...
I have had to do this a few times. Works pretty good Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Go get yourself a funnel that connects to the radiator cap outlet. Let it run with the heat all the way up, get it up to operating temp, and give...
When the engine is running, I usually spray throttle body cleaner around the vacuum lines, intake, and anything else that pulls air. If you have a...
Good stuff guys, thanks for all the input! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
This is exactly what I needed. What exhaust manifolds did you use? Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Wish I could make it out today, but unfortunately I'm a slave to my job today. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Thanks for the info Rocky, and for the picture too Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Too bad I already have a sbc. I also also have the ChevyII factory oil pan Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Thanks studeboy. That's really helpful! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I ended up finding a good used Chevy II oil pan and pick-up tube locally. So hopefully that'll take care of the clearance issue with the steering....
Dang, no one? Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
With it being triangulated, It doesn't seem to have much change in pinion angle. I cycled the suspension up and down and it seems like it'll be...
Picked up a new to me 327 for the old girl! Hopefully will be able to show a little progress soon
I just picked up a 327 for my shoebox, and I know that there are a few different swap kits for this and I'm probably going to end up with the one...
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