The Jalopy Journal
I've got a '59 Rambler Super with the torque tube driveline and need a new trunnion seal. Was hoping someone might know of a company or vendor...
I always learn from HAMB. Never knew snugging up the drum brakes would help and now I have a good pedal on the old beast! Thanks again, Guys!
Thank you, Guys!
I completely re-lined the brakes on my '59 Rambler and installed a remanufactured dual system m/c that I completely bench bled. New wheel...
Thanks! In my rebuild, I put in swinging pedals and used a (Strange) dual m/c from Jegs, mounted on a reinforced firewall. Thinking I was doing...
Having the same issue with a '54 Kaiser I've just rebuilt with 4 wheel discs. Rear calipers have the mechanical e-brakes and the bleeders not at...
Could have been any one of us... Praying for a full recovery for both of you.
Thanks for the help!
Yes!
Has anyone in the group used this tool for purging air from brake lines? If so, any tips? Were you satisfied? Thanks much!
Tilton (6000 series) release bearing, sorry.
Guys – I bought a 6000 series release bearing for my Chevy 350 – T-5 combination, installed in my 1954 Kaiser Manhattan. I watched the video on...
Thanks Guys! Helpful stuff and you're right, Squirrel, I didn't want to hear that! :-)
Took the advice of experts here and drilled a few small holes thru my hinges for re-hanging doors when the time came and it worked out fine,...
Thanks for the help. Sorry to ask a dumb question.
Guys - Is there a preferred side for the belt's lift latch? Does it really make a difference? Thanks!
All super helpful, thank you!
Guys - I'm working on the door upholstery on my '54 Kaiser and in the process of re-doing the arm rests. Using vinyl, I'll have to use an...
So, with the advance disconnected & plugged at the carb, I should set the mark to between 4 to 6 BTDC? And does it matter if the engine is warmed...
Fellas - I'm in the process of timing a 350 SBC I rebuilt and have broken in. Would someone clue this dummy in on why the vacuum advance tube is...
Many thanks, Guys!
Are they worth it? I'm having a hard time getting the air out of a new brake system, with all four discs. Everything is new and I did bench...
Just got a #79622 Toe Bar from Longacre and totally bewildered by their instructions. Has anyone successfully set toe-in with it? If so, please...
Thanks Gary! I've never used 'em but will now.
Doing some painting in my garage and noticed I forgot to cover a tail light (to my '54 Kaiser) on a shelf and it got a little dusting of paint....
Thanks Guys! This is on my '54 Kaiser Manhattan and I'll drill the holes on the other side, before I take 'em off.
Guys, What's the secret to aligning the doors? I've got a 4-door sedan I'm reassembling after painting and in trying to get the alignment as good...
This is an unusual spring I doubt I'll find at my True Value. Have been looking at various classic car parts websites but can't find one like...
You guys rock! Thanks so much!
This is an odd-ball request... I've managed to lose the 4 short bolts that hold the shifter on my old BW T-5 tranny and nothing I have in my stash...
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