The Jalopy Journal
I want to lower the 39 Poncho 2” but can not find lowering blocks that are 2” wide. Anyone have a reference? I’ll also probably be needing...
Brand new EMS panels. USA made. 18 gauge steel. $200 plus the ride.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I have located the engine where it needs to sit on the frame. I've bolted up the transmission to the engine. With everything in place, the body...
Anyone ever mount AC with double hump heads? (with no accessories holes).. yeah…I’m a pussy, but I’m a pussy in Florida and July -August they...
I have the 39 Poncho that needs an engine. I want it to bolt up to a 7004r. I borrowed a 70 Pontiac 350 to see if that BIG frigging monster...
Anybody ever figure out the secret for removing the outer chrome shell from vintage hubcaps? I have a couple donors I'm experimenting with to see...
So I have an SBC lying around which had a cracked head(s) causing it to steam heavily out the exhaust after startup. I ended up junking the...
So my buddy acquired a 283 in trade. The engine “ supposedly” runs well and has low hours, but PO snapped off the crank bolt, and in turn, an easy...
I want to insulate the roof of the 39 behind the headliner. I've had issues with the butyl rubber/ foil backed products not adhering when used on...
I'm attempting to save a ratty rear fender on the 39 Poncho. It has a large brazed on patch panel no doubt a valiant attempt by some PO...but its...
My 55 is a true daily driver and has been for the past 39 years. As such, the trunk is actually used daily to haul anything an everything. I...
How about some radical ideas for eliminating water grom my shop air? I'm in NE Florida with humidity in the air that most folks could not even...
Getting close to mounting some fenders on the 39 Poncho, so today's questions- Did these use fender welting? My shop manual doesn't mention it. If...
I have a Ford 9” that has been slinging oil since the day I put it in…years ago. I think I’ll finally give up and attempt a fix. It’s evidently...
While cruising the local scrap yard yesterday, and in days past, I stumble across some gems heading for the crusher. Recently I spotted an old...
Searched to no avail…. Any idea how the tumbler comes out of a 39 GM door or trunk .
I think I’ve recovered from the Rod run. Spent three days roaming amongst the cars, vendors, & after hour shows. My ass was worn out....
[ATTACH] First day here was awesome. We're in the infield of the Daytona Speedway in a 55 Chevy, with 5000 other classic cars, having an adult...
I have a 1927 Willies Knight in need of love. I'm attempting to tumble it to remove the rust scale inaide and then thinking I wsnt to apply a high...
The leaf springs on the 39 Poncho are encased. This pre-war fat fender technology is definitely new to me. So...do I open them up? Or clean'em up...
I’m about ready to weld in the main floor I made for the 39 Poncho. The floor is looking good, and the outer perimeter is already welded in. Now...
What are the smarter than me people using as under floor supports? I am fabbing an 18 gauge floor for the 39 Poncho. I can out smart a big sheet...
[ATTACH] I need to torque some SBC four bolt main bearing cap bolts and can't get a straight shot on them. I'll need to use my 1/2" drive torque...
A coffee can of these came along with the 39 Poncho, but I'm pretty sure they are some other application. I'll put them ip on the freebee pay it...
Why is it ALWAYS something….? New AC installed into the 55. It cools, but I hear a “rumble” whenever the AC is on, so I’m fearing a bad...
A reverse flow SBC? Hmmmm. [ATTACH]
Just FINALLY got the new AC installed. The weather just got WAY hotter and is in the mid 90s. Prior to install , the engine would hold 180...
I just plumbed my AC system and the vaccuum test bleeds down within minutes...or even moments. So I figure massive leak. That being said I...
Any taboo on using a standard compression fitting on AC lines? I’ve got myself in a pickle and it looks like the easy fix.[ATTACH]
So...utilizing my superior mechanical skills, I managed to destroy one of my front wheel bearings. It's a 39 Pontiac which has ball bearings...
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