The Jalopy Journal
After exhausting research, not much to be found. Before I put the Nailhead/ST400 in my 40 Buick, I would like to upgrade the steering box to a...
Just got an e-mail from Tamco (on their e-mail list) that they are increasing prices effective December 11 due to increased cost of Resins and...
Found out today that Hamtown Al left us on Sept. 15th. I talked to him on 29 August, and he was holding his own. Besides his family, Al loved his...
The TH400 (ST400) was made with the nailhead pattern for 3 years- 64, 65, and 66. Or so I thought. Apparently AMC contracted GM to make a 400 with...
While there is a lot of info about these on early Ford spindles, not much that I can find on adapting these to the early Buick spindles. I want to...
As my Avatar reveals, I have two 1940 Buick 56s coupes. The second one was supposed to be a parts car, but it is too solid to do that, so double...
The very early versions (64-66) of this unit used a sprag between the planetary drum and center carrier. Versions after went to a roller clutch,...
For those of us living in southeastern Virginia, Philbates Auto Wrecking has been a treasure trove since the mid fifties. Word came out last...
Hey gang, I have been scrounging and searching for awhile, with no luck. Trying to find a rear seat for a 40 Buick Super Coupe model 56s, which is...
Bumpers and brackets off of a 1950 Dodge, but will work on 1949-52. Includes bumper guards and front license plate mounting bracket. Chrome decent...
After researching old threads and contacting numerous parts suppliers and transmission shops to no avail, I thought I would throw this out....
I am in the process of collecting parts in the build of my 40 Buick. Plans are to convert to an open rear using the GM truck arms. I have...
Embarking on a new project. I am planning to put a nailhead in my 40 Super with a ST400 tranny and converting to an open rear. I researched a lot...
Let's face it-our "passion" requires a lot of equipment, tools and space. Over the years, I have had a 28' x 32' shop (full), a 36' x 46' shop...
A 4 year project completion, which would have been a lot harder if not for the "this is how I did it" from the numerous threads over the years....
Hi, After years of reading posts and getting wonderful info., I decided to join. Past rides include a 34 Ford 3 window, a 38 Dodge D-5 coupe, and...
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