The Jalopy Journal
Ummmmmmm....bacon (sigh....) :p Ahh haaa, good stuff! I told my wife, when I go, she will look at all my junk and think about all those time...
My wife said...."When you die, at the funeral....I will have cards made with the orbituary on one side......and an auction number on the other...
Any idea what the 2-bbl intakes are worth? I heard that they where hard to find, but never heard of a price point??
I agree, The valves on these heads are 2.06/ 1.72....
I bought a 59 Starchief, and at the time...I didnt really even want it, just seemed like a good deal. Now.... at of all the cars I have, or have...
Well said!.....I have half the stuff to put together a small block 350/671 blower combo, but do to both lack of engine knowledge and funds, I...
Cool man, I love it.....Thanks, that was neat to see!
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I would love to see what my 59 Pontiac would look like with some Torque Thrust 17" wheels, lowered just a little bit, fresh Emerald Green paint...
Very true.....The rear in the truck was a duelly rear (guy used it for pulling), so it looks like my choice for right now will be the 3.25's.
Thanks for all the info guys, and forgive me if I sound too much like a newbee to engine and set-ups...because I am. :) I bought this Chevy...
Thanks for the info and help. Always good to know that I can get answers here at the HAMB. Im not much of a motor guy, so I am just getting...
Thanks for all the good advice guys!!
Correction....I went back and checked the numbers again and made some mistakes...The engine code # is T0920JQ....(not 10920JT...I was way off!!!)...
Im not sure really (newbee)? Is there anyway of telling by ways other than engine block numbers? Maybe something different about the engine look?...
Any disadvantage to running square port tunnel ram on oval port heads?
Hey Guys, Im was lucky enough to find a 396 BBC in a Chevy truck that does not need rebuilding. I was wanting to go with a Tunnel Ram on this...
Hey guy, Does anyone have info on a guy named Gary Henderson out of Tennessee? He was a dragracer, who ran a Omni Funnycar called Iron Mike...
Welcome aboard BoomBox! Glad you made it on the Big HAMB....Lots of good info and great guys on here...You will have tons of fun and find all the...
The best parts location I have seen so far...Thanks 58Lincoln for the info...I need it!
I just got my hands on a 1959 Lincoln Pre. and soon found out that its next to impossible to find parts new or used. I need a few things like...
No, he didnt have anything, but he did say he has heard of this being done before...but thats all he had know about this. Thanks Scooby for the...
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Hey Guys, I have found a 73 Cadillac engine (501)that is in great shape. I was planning to run a BBFord 460 in my project, so this will save me...
Man, you gave in way to fast!!...Some of us on here dont care if it is a rat rod or a showcar, as long as it is your car and you are enjoying it....
Man guys, Thanks for the ton of info!....I do believe I am going to give this rebuild a shot. Thanks for all the info and any new info to...
I turned over the engine without the head on top , and there was no sound or visual, showing the knock or bump.....?
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Thanks so much man, I just registered at that site last night and will use them for sure. Very nice flathead you have, I wish I could snap my...
Is this a difficult engine to start on? Are they pretty basic or are they tough, even for an experienced guy?....I was hoping with it running as...
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