The Jalopy Journal
This is a PSA on the two different types of 3M black weatherstrip adhesive - 08008 and 08011. I did a quick test and found that 08011 is in fact...
Anyone ever use VHB tape instead of adhesive to attach door weatherstripping? Seems like it would be way less mess and easier. I'm trying to think...
I'm trying to restore my '64 F100 dash trim panel by myself after a local shop nearly ruined the part (semi-long story). It's some grade of...
Anyone know anyone who does classic auto trim restoration in the New England area? Need to have a grille along with several other smaller trim...
I am mating iron exhaust manifolds to iron heads on a Ford 460 and can't decide whether to use an SCE embossed copper gasket or a Fel-Pro laminate...
700R4 behind a TBI 350 in my '64 C10. Transmission was a new unit from Phoenix Transmission a few years ago. Great unit, been very happy with it....
I wonder if I'm getting ripped off or if this is normal practice. I took my F100 to a small body shop for final body work and paint. They charge...
I'm building a '64 F100 and can't decide on a bench seat design, so I photoshopped two options and would love to know what you guys think. The...
Anyone know of any exceptional auto body shops in the NH / MA area? I finished the chassis and drivetrain for my '64 F100 and it's now ready for...
Now I'm at the point of fabricating mounts for my rear shocks. Is it worth staggering them (one in front of axle, one behind)? I have the space to...
I've searched both here and abroad and can't find an answer to this. I'm about to weld leaf spring perches to my new axle housing in my '64 F100....
Can't decide whether to flip the rear axle or de-arch the leaf springs in my '64 F100. I'd like about a 5" drop, which the axle flip would...
Working on my '64 F100 again and need a set of rear leaf springs. I'd like to order a custom set that are 4-5" lowered. Who should I buy from?
Bought a Ford Racing T5z-spec transmission from Modern Driveline to run in my F100. They told me to just run any old Dexron III ATF. But I'm...
I was recently looking for a pair of y-block finned valve covers made by Moon. I finally found them listed on D&S Rod and Custom's website. I had...
I'm looking to put a replacement style GM truck engine in my '64 C10. Specifically, I am looking at their L31 type engines originally found in...
Long story short, I need to replace the spider gears in my open diff '64 truck 12 bolt because I am converting from 17 spline to 30 spline axles....
Anyone know of an alignment shop in Mass (specifically around the Middlesex county area) that is old car friendly? I'm tired of taking my stuff...
Is it a problem if I have a section of 1/4" line in a circuit that is otherwise all 3/16"? Does it create any kind of weird pressure issues? To be...
So....... my sbc 350 has a weird timing issue. Its reading 35 degrees initial, and 60 degrees total. Yes, I used a piston stop and made sure TDC...
Just need a quick clarification. I'm replacing the axles in a 10 bolt 8.2, along with the end bearings and seals. I have new spicer bearings and...
Just got the engine running again with the new 2004R behind it. I'm pretty certain I have the TV cable set up correctly, or at least at a good...
Yesterday I went to fire up my car (it was already warm since I had used it earlier in the day) and about 10 seconds after it started I heard a...
Hey all, this is kind of a strange one. I've got a chevy 355 with what is clearly a great cooling system, since I cannot get it to warm up past...
I want to paint my car the most durable suede black that exists. This will be for a feature film that's shooting later this year, so it needs to...
I got myself a rebuilt mild 355 in a O/T car. It weeps oil out of the passenger side valve cover breather. I did some research and found that I...
[IMG] And thus we begin the all-intensive front suspension swap to rid my F100 of its poor ride, vague steering, and nose-bleed stance. You...
Hey all, maybe you guys can help me out. I have a mild 350 that doesn't seem to have any major mechanical problems, but its apparently way out of...
I installed a new 50616-VUZ heater in my truck. Damn thing blows air like a jet engine and is just as loud to boot. The low speed should...
I'm using a 1974 Maverick manual disc/drum m/c with a 15/16" bore. The rear line comes off the front (smaller reservoir) and goes into a Wilwood...
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