The Jalopy Journal
Anybody an expert on wiring? I have a 59 chevrolet 1/2 ton truck...everything works electrically except the blinker lamps on the dash and the...
Which one did you put in? I don’t have special AC tools but I’ve got everything else I’m sure. Just a basic universal fit unit...I’m fine with...
Thinking of adding V/A to my bone stock 59 Apache with the original straight 6. What’s the real world difficulty factor installing these things?...
Ya...you know...the more I look at it. I might just paint the wheels black and leave it as it is.
Picked up this cool 59 Apache. It’s totally original. I mean, except for powder coated wheels ... Not planning to change it’s looks much other...
This man that owns Halls in Wichita comes to my barbershop for haircuts. It’s still in business.
“Cocaine is a hell of a drug”. Rick James
Wow...must have mixed it with a boat paddle in a kiddie pool.
Mosey’d on over to the annual car show our town holds each year. I normally don’t do car shows...but it was nice out..so why not see what’s up...
No offense meant whatsoever....I know I can’t be the only one who needs a kick in the butt once in awhile to keep things moving along.
What we probably all need to do......is get our dead a$$es out of the recliner, find some motivation.... and finish our hot rod projects. We...
I lose all desire to work on my old car when it’s hot and humid out, and my shop has a/c. As soon as it gets cool out..my attitude changes...
Prepping to paint jambs, and inner doors.
i found an all original , driveable 59 Fleetside. It’s got major patina, it sits so high in stock form you’d get a nosebleed. Can I lower it...
If you Google...”wtf”. This story should surely pop up.
I’ll probably get crucified on here for saying this...but all the pictures of the old dragsters?...I’m sorry but screw those...give me cars in the...
Poverty caps rule
Roger...without a doubt makes the show worth watching.
Thanks to the input on my temp guage crisis. You all were right...the old original gauge was fubar. Installed a nice back lit mechanical gauge...
Finishing my 60Starliner. I’m thinking maybe stock wheels and poverty caps with white walls. Maybe torq thrust style wheels. Let’s hear from...
Ya I was going to ask if y’all thought I should run stock steel wheels and poverty, but I guess it’s against the rules on here so they deleted my...
Finished my 60 Starliner and took her out for maiden voyage. Completely rebuilt 352/ trans...new radiator...you name it...we did it. However I...
It’s your car..do it your way, but from experience. I wouldn’t go more than 2”. 3” or more and the chance of problems goes up by 100....
i just want to say....Jeff and Eric at Smith Bros Pushrods have got to be the best customer service people I have ever dealt with...on ANYTHING....
Yes I think we are going to try a lash cap if I can locate a proper one. Thank you
Ok...I’m not motor man. Can you even get a 352 pushrod .020-.030 longer?? And if so Where?
Ok. Pulled valve cover. Started engine. Easily heard which rocker was making a noise. There was .028 Valve lash and the push rod was a bit...
No. They machined the exhaust surface. I have new ceramic coated headers and special gaskets from Ford Powertrain in Oregon. I highly doubt it’s...
I just finished my Starliner and had the original 352 rebuilt. I have one lifter ticking. I have good oil pressure. Lifter won’t seem to pump...
I’m a sign painter. See avatar. Yes it’s a lost art. You can still get One Shot...someone on here said you couldn’t. You can buy it by the...
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