The Jalopy Journal
For sale: 2 '67 Chevelle 283 195HP engines, original both have around 70K miles. One runs great, the other is out of an elderly person's car,...
Just curious as to how this swapmeet is. I know it's been held for many years. What's your thoughts? Thanks, Tim
About the only way you can have a collapsible column in a '55 is to use a GM column out of a '67-'68 fullsize GM car. The joint between the column...
The Jag pump is a GM Saginaw pump. You can use any GM pump with your Jag setup. Rebuilt pumps are readily available at any good parts store. If...
Just picked this '54 GMC. Plans are for a reliable driver. Clean it up but leave it in it's work clothes.
Balancers will work with either short or long pumps. The critical thing is to match timing covers/tabs with your balancer. To be safe I would use...
Vinyl patina complete with vinyl rust holes....imagine the possibilities! And after a couple of years in the sun, UV patina peel off. I think...
I have searched car-part.com trying to find a 8.5 rearend. I think '98-'02 Blazers used a 8.5 rear end. It seems that there are a lot of these...
Here are some pictures of my '41 project for comparison. It has a Sid's dropped axle that is stretched back to the original width. The axle is...
The picture that is posted here shows a pre 1968 engine. Chevy engines 1968 and newer DID NOT have the hole machined in the rear of the block for...
Look for a column out of a mid 70s GM car or pickup. GM put the ignition switch on the column in 1969 in both cars and trucks. Try to avoid the...
Planning on going on the Power Tour this year. Does anyone know the actual road route that will be taken from Detriot to Arlington, Texas? All I...
I currently own a OT '67 Chevelle wagon that has many rare original options. It's loaded with power steering, power seat, power windows, power...
'69 was the first year for the long water pump in passenger cars. Trucks didn't use the long pump until '73. The short pump works a lot better...
The cars that these people sell, generally need a lot of work. There is no way I would buy a car from them without someone inspecting it. Their...
My F1 springs are pretty flat with very little arch. I know I can rearch them but am concerned that they won't retain their arch. What about...
I've had interest in the vintage trailers for a long time. I just posted an ad in the classifieds for my '64 Frolic. I'd like to sell it and...
I want to lower the front of my pickup a little more, but don't want to change to a dropped axle. It already has a reversed eye spring installed....
I want to drop the front of my pickup a little more but don't want to go to a dropped axle. I'm thinking of using longer shackles to get another...
What is the distance between the bracket holes on a '40 Ford bumper? I have a bumper that the holes are 13 1/2 inches apart, but I don't think it...
I want to de arch a bumper for my '41 Ford pickup. I have a bumper from a late '30s early '40s Ford that has decent chrome. I'm wanting to take...
There's a lot of great parts to be had and some builder projects. I can see a whole bunch of 8 and 9 inch Ford rearends that are just the right...
Here are some pictures of my '41 Pickup frame which is basically the same as a '40 car. I opened the area up for transmission clearance but...
Happy birthday Chevy. I wish Dinah Shore was still with us to sing Happy Birthday and "See the USA in Your Chevrolet"
Thanks for your replies. I'm really thinking about using a mechanical fan but think I will have to raise the radiator in order to use a 16-17 inch...
I'm to the point on my truck where I need to address the radiator/fan setup. What are my options, either mechanical or electric? I'd like to see...
The GMC versions are very rare. They were called Suburbans!
As some others have said, I'd probably build your truck with the Chevy engine, upgrade to a T5 and use a F100 9 inch. The Chevy swaps are done for...
Here's a picture of a cluster I built for a '38 Chevy coupe. I used an original housing, made a new faceplate and adapted Classic Instruments...
Love your project. It almost makes me think you came and snatched my truck! Tim
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