The Jalopy Journal
As far as I can tell Im missing the prefix on my VIN[ATTACH] I read this as 354153. You can see the star where the number should start. According...
Hey Hambers - My sister lives in Santa Cruise CA and is looking for a new mechanic for her 64 Nova. Any recommendations? Basic repairs like the...
All - I know very little about o ringed blocks other than it sounds like old tech for boosted engines. The block I have is o ringed so using...
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I was pretty worried the cylinders were rusted but they weren't. The real problem was mice. Big nest in the engine. So the question is do I need...
Allright. Did a tune up yesterday and it ran the best it has in a long time. Drove around town and drove briefly this morning no problem. Fuel...
Replaced the master cylinder and now can't get this fitting tight enough. I dont want to snap it off which feels like where I'm at. Ideas?[ATTACH]
32 Ford Magoo built chassis. Need to replace cap and rebuild master cylinder. I can probably get rebuild parts from local hydraulic shop. The cap...
I'm taking my hot rod that runs and drives apart. This makes me nervous because I have a lot going on but the transmission situation has held up...
Whats the best way to modify the crossmember to get pedal clearance? Its a 47 Ford sedan with a widened x member center section.
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I am working on getting the parts ordered to install a T5 into my 32 to replace a C4. I am not a Ford engine expert, or even novice really, and...
Ive been posting some updates on my 53 F100 thread but figure I'll break the 32 out and hopefully get some more feedback. I have a 32 3 window my...
I've been a member for a long time but am finally in a position to start making some progress on my projects so I'm starting a thread. The short...
I'm looking for a reliable shop in the Santa Cruz, CA area who can do miscellaneous mechanical work. My Sister inherited a 64 Nova when our Dad...
I am moving 3 cars from Oregon to California. I tried the HAmb o dex guys but they don't get out my way much. How do you know who to trust?...
A friend bought this 53 2 weeks ago. Decent driver, good deal, life was good. Tuesday night in the Walmart parking lot it caught on fire. The roof...
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Nothing too exciting. Beautful day and some nice cars. As you can see from my photo quality pictures at car shows are not my thing. My dad is not...
Anyone know of a decent paint shop in the Fresno area? A step up from Maaco? Its for a driver and funds are short. Joel
I bought my car in pieces and do not know how the front sheet metal mounts. I have the core support. Does it go on the top or bottom fram rail?...
I'm new to the area. Is there any kind of Saturday morning donuts or something that goes on? If not is anyone interested? -Joel
I'm building a 65 coronet with a 440. I bought the cheap headers at Jegs and no matter how much I beat on them it's not going to work. I want...
The wife and I were riding down the road with the kids and she picks up my HAMB calender and reads "Big Time" at the front of the calender. She...
I took a job southwest of Fresno. Burrel is the name of the town if you can call it that. I want a shop. Wife wants a nice house. Where would...
I was trying to explain to my wife that I don't keep very good records of what I spend on projects because there are some things I'd rather not...
Periodically I have to add brake fluid. I always figured there was a seeping wheel cylinder but have never been able to pin point it. So anyway...
I'm new to the Mopar thing so please help me out. I'm putting together a 440 and I can't tell if I'm missing a part or if everything is ok. What...
I found an a833 tranny and bellhousing for sale in Fresno, but I will not make it that way until mid May. I know it's a lot to ask but is there...
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