The Jalopy Journal
I found this Ipe hardwood locally from a guy who was taking apart a deck. Milled the boards, offset the four washer/bolt combination and finished...
As above, I imagine if one had the parts and an HD crimper it wouldn't be difficult. My friend used Inline Tube for his 1952 Pontiac vert and they...
Well written and easy to understand. http://www.fordification.com/tech/overdrive.htm
Your chance to be the vanguard explorer, venturing into terra incognita!
Chevrolet Foot Starter rebuild. Discovery! Pencils point to two broken contacts. I just ordered some parts so I’m going to spend the afternoon...
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 1962 261 [ATTACH]
Yes, this is a truck application, I should have stated that. My Chevrolet truck 1949 rear axle housing had an original 4.10 closed driveshaft. I...
Here are some facts from my personal ownership of three generations of GM transmissions, 1) Muncie 319, 1950's through mid sixties overdrive, 2)...
Just sold my hydraulic lifters '56 235 with 120k miles. No lifter issues. High teens fuel mileage on the highway mostly cruising 70-75 on eight...
I don't do uncomfortable and a height too low or high for that matter that would damage what I'm running for 8-10 hours on a trip. Some of us...
About 21 years and over 100k miles I have a wonky king pin. The other is perfect but I'll replace the pair of them, 1949 Chevy 1/2 ton.
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around... Parallel parker's nightmare!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Working on starting my 261 tomorrow morning.
Here’s a handy way to flow gear oil into a vertical transmission or differential fill hole. Drill a 1/2” hole in the cap and on the top where it...
Before base and bungee jumping, those mini trampoline places there was this. Yow!
When I describe the transmission to interested parties I describe it as two transmissions in one. The first, (OD cable pulled OUT) is a normal 3...
Thank you Mr. sgtlethargic! What a great and informative article! I can't speak to these overdrives being 'banned' until I see proof and not...
This! All you need is a heavier pull-push cable. Place column shift in the neutral gate, pull your R cable, Bob's your uncle!
Perfect as is. Congratulations!
The governors on this model are freaking amazing! There are two adjustments so that it is possible to have your first gear kick into overdrive at...
I start by taping the column shifter to the steering wheel in the neutral gate three o'clock position. Transmission in neutral. As above, the...
Oil be a monkey's uncle!
Oil good, no oil, bad.
All AD truck show, cruises and swap meet on May 31st-June 1st, 2024 in Townsend, TN. #smokymtnationals [MEDIA] Anyone going?
I’ve had this Fulton on for near 25 years, 15 of those years she was a daily driver, only vehicle. With no a/c any way I can keep the sun out of...
Good eye on the od pull, that would be awesome!
Great job!
Sit down, shut up, and hold on. It's going to be a fun ride!
Needs a bronzed baby shoes with ashtray on the desk.
Large art in front blocks air flow, I won't buy or wear one. I do buy if it's on the front, but give them away to people that want them more than...
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