The Jalopy Journal
Aircraft people have been using Carbon-X by Arrow Magnolia. I used it on my off-topic aluminum block and heads. It takes some elbow grease but...
No such thing! People go to car dealers and buy new cars with nice paint every day. That new car gets used in all kinds of weather and ultimately...
Extra of common socket sizes. Those things can really hide themselves.
Because over time a skin will form across the top of the liquid as the air / liquid ratio increases and you can then remove the lid to get the...
Yes, lots. It has its place. Drill two holes in bottom you can plug with sheet metal screws. That lid will only come off once. Don’t expect to...
A302 Ford engine has a thick timing chain cover and a long water pump compared to the Chevy. You end up with a minivan doghouse in a cab with...
Always a project
Barbasol shaving crème. Smells like a barbershop after.
I just want to finish the three in progress. I think the only future building I do will be storage. I am cured from the I have to do it all phase....
1. Some potential buyers are clueless about what they see in pictures and may be sold on the finished car but get turned off because they don't...
I enjoy seeing folks light up as they react to memories they relive upon viewing one of my toys. I recently put my wife's vette up for sale and...
Two things come to mind. The previously hashed out budget factor and how you intend to use the car. If you are touring, Every mechanic has some...
I'm sure your oil is better than most oils fed into a flattie back in the day. Just make sure it's condensation free and mixed up.
On some level, Every Day. Goal setting has some negative side effects. We are always one missing piece from stopping our progress. Keeping...
Working on roof wood for my A pickup. Have a lot of tuning to do.
Good upholstery folks earn their money. If you don’t believe me, just do it yourself.
Don’t overlook stopping at upholstery shops that cater to the boating crowd. Seats are simple so the foam is the suspension and would be good for...
If you have a vision of what a car/truck could be and are willing to put that creation in motion regardless of who does it or what it costs, you...
Well you have to have a fair amount of disposable income, talent, space and tools, time and health. Rare to have all of them come together at once.
Quick search here. Jim DIAMOND TROPHY RECAP SLICKS Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Moneymaker, Nov 19, 2011. Does...
I have the same problem so I sourced some stainless ones. Now to get them on.
Mock up for elevation of my 325 baby hemi.]
There are adapter boxes available that are adjustable to the various resistances and will provide a proper signal to your gauge. The last one I...
I have 15 of them around here. Some I have had to replace on the road and didn’t get precharged. Most get run on a 6 amp charger until it’s...
Can you repair as needed and buff out the exiting paint? It's worth a try to develop you skills and limit the cost and scope of your project. I am...
When that happens, it's usually too much camshaft. Probably the biggest mistake people do on street driven cars. Probably not the original posters...
People who tune for power assuming a decent engine, get MPG’s as a side benefit and their engine and motor oil lasts longer. Apparently some here...
Racer Brown re- ground my cam for more performance. Old stock pistons are scarce to none.
355, 4 speed , 3.73 gears. 3900# car (OT) 265 70 R 15's, 600 CFM 4 hole Holley, Slight cam, headers and flowmasters pulls 17 on highway. I'd look...
Nice work! I'm in the middle of one from fiberglass for my wife. The Tee on A frame is a natural design progression.[ATTACH]
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