The Jalopy Journal
The advice in this thread was excellent and I took a lot of it to heart in my search for the right car for me. I created a new thread with pics...
I appreciate y’all’s help on this thread. I’m sorry that my recent thread about how to determine exactly what parts a twenty year old build might...
The listing suggests it’s a “21 T-bucket”. When I asked him how it was titled, he seemed to suggest that it was titled as a 21. I didn’t see any...
you raise some valid points about the hose routing, those uppers do seem unnecessarily long and curvy. When I looked at the car, the hoses were...
you bring up some excellent points. I’ve been so worried about the unfamiliar drivetrain that I’ve overlooked the body shape and how…I guess…...
I have not sat in it and agree I would need to before I pulled the trigger, especially if I’m needing to operate the clutch effectively. I knew I...
thanks for the kind words and the education. I guess I need to brush up on what separates the roadster above from the first car I missed by a...
Thanks! I really hadn’t considered the idea that the overcooling fan would keep the thermostats closed…which would certainly restrict circulation....
Ok, I’ve responded to a few answers and I appreciate the info all of you have offered. I’m adding a couple pics of the car that are probably a few...
I get that, fully. And I am ok with doing some bits and pieces to get it that last 10% to make it reliable and roadworthy. I’m just out of my...
I get that…because I too feel that way about a few of my longer term projects. That’s part of the reason I’m looking for a more turn-key toy in...
He started the car for me and let it idle awhile. I didn’t watch the gauge and it was fairly cool outside so the engine never really warmed up in...
Seller claims drivetrain is a “51 mercury flatty with dual carbs and a ‘39 toploader” Seller also claims “I think it needs a new set of water...
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