The Jalopy Journal
:( So I go outside a minute ago to check the timing on my PITA no running '49 Packard and to check the compression. Well the compression tester...
So I got this ignition tester to try and figure out my no start issue and the directions on the back are vague as crap so what do I do? I know...
Hi there, I am playing with some leaf and paint on my welder and was wondering if anyone knows how to put little "effects" in the leaf like is on...
SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE PROJECTS: So I have been practicing pinstriping on clear plastic sheets for a little while now, and I wanted to stripe...
I went to get some tappet wrenches from the flea market today and no dice, I know that I have seen them there before. I did score an ear of...
It seems real glitchy, me and another guy said hi to a FNG and his post did not move up and still says 0 replies even tho they are on there. Also...
So I have ridden past this building that has two full walls proclaiming "starters and alternators" on it and finally stopped in today. I brought...
So just when I think that I finally own EVERY kind of hand tool on planet Earth, some grey beard buddie of mine (That has FORGOTTEN more about my...
Hi there, so I have a 1949 Packard, Deluxe Eight. It has a inline Flathead Eight. It is like 80% stock and mainly keeping that way but this is...
Hey I know that this is gona be real "ballpark" but I am about to take the starter off of my 1949 Packard, Deluxe eight, in to be rebuilt. Any...
So I had the post named "can you have a coil AND points and now I am starting to think that it was not either one. I am starting to think that...
So I pulled one of the new spark plugs, put its wire back on it, held it against the exhaust manifold, had my son crank 'er over and VIOLA, nice...
I have NO CLUE about points. I see a coil (Older than me) next to the cap, does this mean that this car (49 Packard Deluxe Eight) no longer has...
Hi, so I checked every group and found a few cool ones but none on Packards. I have a 1949 I am bringing back to life and need to set the lash on...
Hello to all! I have heard about the HAMB for a while now and figured I would check it out. I just got a 1950 Packard in good shape and after two...
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