The Jalopy Journal
I have tried 2 different carbs, Second one had new accelerator pump and power piston. Could either be bad out of the box? Looks like I get a good...
I have a 51' 263 with hydraulic lifters running on 6 volts. Engine has 47,000 miles on it. Engine was "freshened up" at 37,000 miles. Lifters...
Thank You (again) Sir!
Carb king you never cease to amaze me with your knowledge! If I understand you correctly both holes are acceptable depending on what I want to...
A bit of additional information.....The manual also says to install the link in the "inner" hole (short stroke) of the pump arm. This is a bit...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] So I have rebuilt 2 Carter carbs. Both 725 SA. I have a third spare that was not taken apart (by me). The two...
I am curious if the conversion can be done using the existing 3 on the tree column but utilizing a 4 speed that would be a direct bolt into the...
Does anybody have any examples (pictures) of a 4 on the tree using the pull knob for reverse? Would love to see how that works. I love my 3 speed...
Arizona Dessert Car kings. Just walked it the other day during a vacation. Some nice stuff. Unfortunately a lot of the cars are not treated with...
Awesome weather, awesome people, awesome cars! This is by far my favorite show and weekend of every summer. Thanks to those who host the show!...
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My first time in about 10 years since the last one I went to. Buddy of mine and I went and walked about 14 hours the first two days and were not...
Carb king... (1) Engine displacement 263 (2) Engine number of cylinders 8 (3) Intake manifold design I like the oval log plenum style design of...
Gentlemen thank you for all the great responses and link information. Stooge I am wondering if the manifold you fabbed is interconnected...
I am hoping to one day put compound carb system on 51 Special with 263 straight 8. I have the dual intake manifold from a 41' but no exhaust...
When I was 16 I did an engine and trans swap that had a long tail trans. This required moving the support cross member rearward. Drilled my holes...
That hood is awesome! I know it is a dealer showroom hood for allowing buyers to view the rocket engine without opening the hood. I would love one...
@Brittany1977 .....I have been playing with learning pinstriping too recently. I have found I am better at certain styles than others. I suck at...
Might try http://www.metalmeet.com/. These guys are metal working maniacs that make their own wheels, tools etc.. lots of great info and people...
How tall are you? Sounds like its time for buckets.
Less stuff out there for the Buicks too but I think that makes the finds that much more exciting. They are more rare. Plus it makes the car more...
Wondering if anyone has done a removal on a wheel well for 1951 Buick Special? I am planning to do some patching on the quarters around the wheel...
Sell your car to me I'm 5'-4"! Had to raise my 51 seats and creep things forward so I can work the pedals :). Seriously though I just looked at my...
Met this guy's son at the hardware store last summer while driving my 51' Buick. http://www.theartofartross.com
Shaved and windowed valve cover[ATTACH] Sent from my 2PQ93 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I'm assuming being from Omro you have been to the Symco show with the sawmill and chainsaws hanging from the ceiling? Sent from my 2PQ93 using...
I just went to a show in Delaven WI. THe Cars Time Forgot at Lake Lawn Resort. Great day! OVer 1100 cars next to the lake. Lots of different stuff...
Enlighten me please! What does the base coat gold do exactly? I get that it affects the color but how? Why gold and not silver? How do you know...
Not sure if you are aware or not but you will need to sew listings in to receive the bows. I went for a custom look but if I ever do it again I...
I cannot speak for the 53 but my 51 Special 2 dr bows had a curl at one end of the bow that resides in holes drilled on one side. The other side...
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