The Jalopy Journal
I think you made the right decision............:)
If you are going to run a blower, I would get the blower and mount it on your engine before trying to decide what pulleys and pump you need. The...
[ATTACH] This is a nice car and you take extremely good care of everything you own.......... I don't consider this to be an extreme gloss paint...
I think I'd just put the lift in the location that best suits your shop, and mark the hole locations. Then drill with a "small" concrete bit and...
(PS: Great Pic) Anybody have any idea how many awards were given out at the GNRS show. I was surprised at the number. Here is a list from the...
I would look around the outside of the floor for the part that sticks out so they can tension it. They probably space them on 3 or 4 foot...
Actually Ron, everyone of your cars gets judged. We all look at other peoples cars and judge them, and sometimes we even issue an award by...
I found several years back that buying items off Ebay and even just an online source that appeared to be a smaller business trying to build a...
I had an old Coats............but it was the newer style..........but it was old when I got it and had been well used and someone repainted it....
It's easier to address the question/problem beforehand than to find out later that you need to do something. Also, new fuel lines are a good...
Basically if someone wants flat tappet lifters then Johnson Lifters does not make them and the possible source is the HiLift Johnson company....
Looks like you have put a lot of thought and work into your process. Where there is a will there is a way. :)
If you decide to tap any of the holes you removed plugs from and install threaded plugs to replace them, take a close look to insure that there...
Thanks! I think the key here is that we are both trying to help and we both learn from each other. I have to wonder how two companies in the...
What does the engine do when you put the trans in neutral and just try reving it? Does it labor or rev like a normal engine? Second thing I...
Sounds like you have a very good set up.............
The info I posted above says that the WC upgrade for Ford had a 3.35 first gear vs the 2.95 ratio in Chevy's but also had a higher torque rating....
Here is an old chart I have that may help you figure out what you have. What I didn't see mentioned (I didn't read all posts) was the fact that a...
Do you have a picture of the set up you are using to draw the vacuum? I'm just curious as to how you are mechanically connecting things. Getting...
Yes, if its a small amount......probably move on.....But I was thinking about the next person he does this too. If we want a decent society to...
Why not contact the police department in the city where he wants you to send the money and ask if they can have an officer stop and knock on that...
Sorry Dan, like you I have seen that info on here but didn't make a note of it. I wonder what a used lifter grinding set-up might cost someone?...
Bob, I was looking at the picture of your brake pedal and steering column . It looks like you need to raise the steering to make room for the gas...
I think you should keep the cam and put it in a bigger engine...........
OK, I'm going to put some info out here that I'm NOT SURE it's correct......but I'll tell you what my foggy brain keeps trying to recall. It's...
If he can wait until Aug 1 and come to the Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, American Stamping usually has a trailer there with both the frame...
Hook a vacuum gage to it and see what it tells you, and get an infrared temp gun and check each exhaust exit on the head while someone revs the...
My son sent me a video the other day that showed a whole subdivision that was built with HUGE attached garages to the small houses accompanying...
Ok, this sounds like it was done by someone who knew what they were doing. If you notice, when I give you my opinion, I try to explain why I...
Many times when an engine is rebuilt, the skill and the quality of the build are unknown. I posted a thread on here once called "Worst Merchanic...
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