The Jalopy Journal
I, along with my usual support staff, am doing the California Melee, a three day, 1,000 mile romp around the back roads of Northern California....
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Take an hour to step back in time [MEDIA]
Based on my rudimentary calculations, Oldsmobiles have more valve cover bolts per inch than anyone else, including other GMs that got by with...
Half Price at PicknPull! Gotten a little thin on usable stuff for old cars though. What do you get? Might grab a spare T5 if there is any....
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Catching up on deferred maintenance on the yard truck, like checking the oil and sweeping out the candy wrappers. Don't have a new air filter,...
Brought the Bantam, wife and dog to a gathering at a local assisted living facility today, sponsored by my local club. Not a lot of cars but a...
He's back! World's worst photographer! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I bought a 4 pack of these screw in anodes awhile back, put one in my SBC in the side of the block. Then I wired one to the radiator cap of my...
Rocky's post being mad at his car got me thinking, if your car could talk back what would it say? "Hey it's not my fault I'm not running!" "Boy...
I normally don't lock my car doors but last night at a park and ride I did. Came back from a baseball game, after midnight, took me half an hour...
I watch the local Craiglist for parts for my two old Vettes, scored some good door panels last month. Always 'Corvette Engines' advertised but a...
Some cool models at the flea market today[ATTACH]
Now Online Ford is making more than 5,000 curated Ford and Lincoln photographs and product brochures from the first century of the company’s...
Never knew about these, did it do any good? [IMG]
Bought some M/T covers at the swap for my SBC. Already has the hole for a PCV valve knocked out and a grommet in place. Do I need a baffle plate...
I took the $10 plunge and bought one of these self contained brake lights, made for bicycles. Small but pretty dang bright. Has it's own...
Been practicing my double clutch downshifts lately, first gear only non synchro. I understand the process, clutch in, neutral, clutch out, rev,...
If I weld a dent puller stud on a gas tank without draining or flushing, will I wake up at the Pearly Gates?
The Foresight Ventures I got last weekend have a couple of divots and scars I'd like to clean up, too deep to sand out. Not looking for...
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Bought this by mistake. Part number ML181-P6 [ATTACH]
Got some 2k primmer overspray I need to remove. Acetone, Goo Gone ain't cutting it with a rag. I've used fine steel wool in the past but this is...
Anyone ever fire up a hard starter by priming with an unlit propane torch? In my 50 years of auto mechanics I have never heard this, until today..
Parked the old Binder the other day, went to move it later, no start, no sparky. I was about to swap out the Pertronix for points, and decided...
Just like at the swap meet! https://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-low-temperature-aluminum-welding-rods-44810.html [MEDIA]
Had some touch up paint custom mixed, $60 for 8 ounces of red.. Will it eat a plastic pill bottle for storage in the tool or glove box? It's...
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