The Jalopy Journal
Fitted a new muffler, much less headache inducing on the highway. [ATTACH] Season of photogenic mornings is here. Phil
Went put fuel. [ATTACH] Now it's dirty again.
Car was looking a bit unloved. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Broke out the polishing machine and got busy. Phil
Yup, that was definitely broken. [ATTACH] I didn't have a welding machine when I made it hence the bolts. That and I wanted to adjust it....
Fan belt started making a noise today. Went take a look and the generator mount has cracked. Guess I didn't anneal it right. Need to pull that...
By road, about 65 miles. To get here, you have to have intention of going here, we aren't "on the way" to anywhere. However, if your passing...
Not much to report. [ATTACH] Been looking at different places through the windshield. [ATTACH] Country roads. [ATTACH] Adjusted the...
Notched and dropped as far as it'll sit down. Stock height on these makes them look like a rollerskate. Mildly customized interior (hidden under...
Fun for an early Mardi Gras parade. [ATTACH] Phil
Car didn't want to start today, ended up adjusting the auto choke a bit and that solved the problem. [ATTACH] Possibly also needing fuel might...
The radio had become all pops, crackles and distortion. So, I wrangled it out from under the dash. Always an enjoyable* experience. [ATTACH] Took...
I find both mineral and synthetic oils smoke about the same out the exhaust, but the synthetic stuff definitely breathes less out the draft tube....
Icicles (small) today. [ATTACH] Also dressed up for Mardi Gras. [ATTACH] Started up and idled away happily, despite the wind chill. [ATTACH]...
Thanks! It's always interesting to see. That lineup made me smile. [ATTACH] Got some freezing weather coming so I made sure the antifreeze is...
Went grabbed dinner. Hid the car in a lineup. [ATTACH] Heater is working overtime right now. Phil
Just ordered a new pump, they should hopefully be in toward the end of the week. This is a brand new pump with no core return so I could always...
Test tonight- up to speed. Into neutral. Determine noise is water pump.
Tightened up the bearing 1/8 turn. That lasted 15 miles. Oh well. Time to order bearings. Phil
Went get some storage boxes. [ATTACH] Somehow big car looks small. Sounds like I've got a front wheel bearing going out. Phil
Actual work on the car today. Exhaust had been getting chattery, the weather was pleasant enough today to actually attempt to accomplish...
Raining cats and dogs today. [ATTACH] Milkshakes occur, nonetheless. Rain isn't a reason not to go places. Phil
Question: can the car do a burnout? Answer: [ATTACH] Yes Now the exhaust manifold has blown a gasket. That's what I get for abusing the car, I...
Brakes. [ATTACH] All I ever do is brakes.
Today began at 5am with a phone call; my sister in law works security and doing short rounds in any vehicle is hard on the battery. Today was...
Thanks and to all!
Was out for a drive tonight. I hit a piece of asphalt, literally. WHAM! [ATTACH] Gearbox crossmember collided with a with a worn out piece of...
First drive this morning shows ride quality is resumed. [ATTACH] This strange voodoo witchcraft has occurred though, the dew on the glass went...
Problem isolated and remedied. [ATTACH] Clearanced the mount. The new shocks, despite being the same part number as the old ones, have less...
Just ordered a pair of new shocks.
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