The Jalopy Journal
I live in Apache Junction Az. Does any one know of a chrome shop close by that does a good job at a reasonable price to chrome a bumper?
How does the accelerator pump operate?
When setting up a Holley 94 multi-carbs, with the extended shaft how do you handle the accelerator pump?
Anyone interested in a pair of rear leaf helper springs. They were bought for a 1953 ford. if so, let me know.
This a original ecg carb from a 1955-1957 ford.They are a direct bolt on for a flathead v/8. I am running one my 53 Victoria. It is a very good...
I replaced the original carb on my 53 flathead v/8 with a ecg carb. It idles real good but when I give it the throttle it wants to back fire. Any...
I am looking to convert my radio in my 53 victoria to am-fm. Can anyone tell me who would be a company to do this. What would be the estimate for...
sorry, my bad. It is a 1953 ford victoria.
I purchased the trunk side panels from Dennis Carpenter and was wondering if any one has used them. I am confused auto how to mount them. There...
I am looking to upgrade my 1953 ford flathead to dual carbs. I understand that I need to upgrade my distributor. It is still 6 volt pos ground....
It was painted 4 years ago by myself. It was painted the original factory colors. I do have the paint cans and labels from the paint job. I did...
I am looking to re-paint my 3 vicky. It was painted with acrylic enamel previously. Would it be better to use the enamel on bc/cc. Which would...
Has anyone installed a usa-630 radio from classiccarstereo in a 1953 ford? If so, did it fit without any modifications? Were you satisfied with...
I have 1953 ford flathead v/8 that I installed power disc brakes on. I have slight hesitation when opening the throttle. I put a timing light on...
Thank you all for your insights and suggestions. They have helped me resolve my issues
This was a new conversion. It did not have a booster. It is on a 1953 for vicky.
I removed it and bench bled it.
It is a kit from leed brakes. It is a GM style dual master and GM style bottom mount proportioning valve, 1 1/8 piston. The rod locates the pedal...
I did a front disc brake conversion with power booster. At this point I don't have a lot of pedal. I have bled the system I cannot pump up the...
Thank you all for answers.
I am having a problem routing the brake hoses on my disc brake conversion so they won't bind. If I grind a small tit of the brake caliper where...
I agree completely. Just enough to give it an attitude.
1954 Pontiac Bumper. Good chrome no rust. Not show chrome, but a great daily...
76 inches long. 5 inches high. 18 inches on the side piece.
Here are pictures of a bumper I have. There are extra holes on the edges of the bumper. Does this look familiar to anyone? I would love to...
I am converting my 1953 ford vicky to front disc brakes. What setup would I need to replace my stock master cylinder? Do I need a proportioning valve?
This has been a 4-year labor of love!!!! The engine had not been running for at least 4 years, so my first project was to rebuild the original...
I have a set of those on my 53 vicky. They follow the the body line and look good. See avatar.
Has anyone had any experience using the port-a-wall whitewalls? How do they look?
On a 53 ford flathead v/8 with dual temp. sensors,what would you recommend as an after market temp. gauge, keeping in mind a reasonable price?
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