The Jalopy Journal
I've got a '58 Chevy wagon that has SOME of the pieces of the original wiper setup (electric). But it's missing some things too. Does anybody...
OK.. perplexed. Received this not long ago and am putting it in a '58 wagon. How do I wire the ignition setup on this.. what do the wires attach...
Traded my Beetle for a '64 Galaxie more door. Was going to lower it a bit, but I bottom out now as it sits ... I dunno.. I'll figure it out.. may...
Ever just sit in your shop.. beer in hand.. look at project and try and figure out next move? In front of me is one of my inline 6's.. Was end...
Looking at options. Was wondering about the Ford inline 300. Suppose to be stout and reliable. I've had one in the past and loved it. Never...
Did some horse trading awhile back and ended up with this. Whatever could be hacked or messed with (in the wrong way) was... However.. it does...
Traded a Caddy and my boat for a '58 Chevy Brookwood Wagon. Even tho' it's somewhere between a ground up and a driver project... depending on how...
OK.. Been working on the '49 and seems my tranny doesn't like fluid. I'll admit I probably overfilled.. but heard that it's ok.. it'll just drain...
[/ATTACH]I know it's not low and dropped, but I like the higher stance. May end up dropping the tail end a bit, but for now I'll enjoy tooling...
Well finally after getting everything setup on my '49 Deluxe ...yesterday was the day to fire up the newly installed Chevy SB. This was a good...
Current gas price spikes (around here average is $3.80 a gallon).. So I decided since I plan on driving the ol' gal alot and 2 keep my foot out of...
I've seen it suggested that hugger headers will work with the V8 transplant in my '49 Chevy sedan w/ stock steering setup.. however, I'm looking...
I'm building my '49 Chev.. This time I'm "piece-mealing it" all together. Engine from one guy, then found a tranny, then the flex plate, a...
OK.. whose decorating their shop for Christmas? Be honest. I think my wife gets upset with me because I take more time setting up the lights and...
Well I decided to upgrade the brakes on the ol' "Flying Burger". Had the original '49 brakes/suspension. Brakes were shot so I decided to look...
Esshhh.. spent all night trying to get a stinkin' water pump off a little Dodge Shadow..! They hide the last bolt behind a piece on the front of...
The Flying Eyeball is a Hot Rod symbol that's been around for quite awhile.. you see it on everything from earlies to lates.. 32 coupes or lead...
Anybody know what chevy front end will work with a 55 Buick. Suppose I should measure the dang thing and start search.. but thought I'd do a...
:mad: Dang! Was one block away from work.. trying to pass someone going too slow (ok.. they were probably doing the speed limit) and got NAILED...
I've seen numerous things done to '49 - '54 Chevies and of course the engine of choice because of ease of install, etc (and the fact it's a...
Seems everybody is SHAVING their trim and hood ornaments. I always thought the ornament was the cars signature.. a nice artistic accent....
Even when I don't find what I'm looking for I always seem to find something else. I drop by my local wrecking yard (close to work) from time to...
I live up in the great pacific NW. We're now about to get into our "rainy" stretch and I'll see sunshine again in about 6 months... sigh....
Finally making some head-way on engine installs on my projects. Chevy 350 sb in the '49 and a 351W in the '55 Buick. Sorry purists.. I used...
Would like to see pics of somebody who has done a leaf spring conversion on a '55 Buick. Please no comments or questions as so why ... etc., etc....
So I'm working on the ol' '49.. anxious to finally get the 350 in it. I've got a TH350 from another source, but came with the torque converter....
Hey, Converting my '55 Buick Special to open driveline/rear.. which rearends will work... whose done this. Not worried about keeping it...
I've got a '49 Chev Sedan. Want to add tilt steering, but want to keep stock steering box. I know this has been discussed, but I'm more of a...
I bought a mid 70's 350 chevy sb without pulleys. I'm now installing.. need to buy bolts for both upper and lower pulleys. Does someone know the...
Got a son who is now learning to drive... He likes the old stuff. I'm concerned about safety, car getting messed with at school, gas consumption,...
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