The Jalopy Journal
Nice work! That "spot facing set" is also referred to as a counter bore set. They are used to set the heads of Allen head cap screws below the...
If they are for a Chevy, it looks to me that they are missing the square pad for the motor mount to rest on. Without the pad, all the load is on...
To chop a car like that and only disturb very little of the paint is truly amazing! It appears to me you accomplished this with no filler....
Yep, I agree with your decision! If the body looks good, it's good enough! Fix the mounts and get it back together, besides you already have a...
Those plastic ramps or "tire cradles" are all engineered to support way more weight than they are rated to support. It's like everything that...
I agree with Gary, it does have the look! 60 Special
I believe the thread on a grease zerk is technically 1/16 NPT. I always use a 1/4-28 tap, the thread count and diameter is very close to the 1/16...
When I graduated from high school I went to work in a body shop. I did this full time until I went to trade school to become a machinist. As far...
It looks like you have a good plan put together to maximize your driving time, plan the work-work the plan, so they say. On another note, how does...
Not sure what that strap configuration looks like on the back side, but definitely not the best designed harnesses! The harnesses that capture the...
Pure Crap, Those boxes wouldn't hold up behind a go kart, let alone a 2,000 pound plus vehicle! 60 Special
I have done dozens in a lathe for many people over the years. I have always used a parting tool to shorten and square up the tubing to the yoke...
Could you clarify on your statement "Also finished and painted floor cover to clear fuel tank line and vent. Common issues with Tanks tank." 60...
I like the way it sits and the wheels/tires fit the look! Leave the rest of it the way it is and you can just drive it. When it needs washed just...
It's obvious Alchemy no one got your "looks like mine" humor, but I did! 60 Special
I just read on another forum that I frequent, that Diamondback Tires is offering free shipping for Black Friday shoppers. I went to their site and...
Drop the front 2" and put American 5 spokes (no polish) on it. 60 Special
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Unless this operation is being performed in a mill, you will probably never achieve a clean sized hole using a pistol drill. That being said, I...
Looks like nice smooth roads there, that's something that doesn't exist in Nebraska!! 60 Special
I have two free passes available to the Speedway Motors Museum in Lincoln Nebraska, they are valid through 12-30-23. The hours are Monday & Friday...
Your local hardware store should have some type of pipe threading oil. That is where I bought mine 20 plus years ago, good and sticky. A little...
Tulsa was 1973 and 1976, Tulsa '76 would have been the 7th 60 Special
Your tires look to be in good shape and well cared for, but if they were on my car I would limit my top speed to around 30 MPH. I change my O.T....
First off, you should never try to run a reamer through a spindle with new bushings in a drill press! They should always be reamed by hand with a...
Hey Pat, On the gauges, will there be a speedometer to match? 60 Special
I think cracked steering wheels are very traditional, not perfect, but traditional!:D 60 Special
I have read somewhere that "Shadow Rods" rails have the best duplication of the original reveal, in the sides of the frame rails. That doesn't...
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