The Jalopy Journal
Got engine put back together, set initial timing and tried connecting vacuum (just to see) and engine started running like crap. Advanced timing a...
I have the intake/carb off and will be replacing with a different setup tomorrow. I'll try with the no vacuum advance and medium springs to see...
Cam is 30/30 Duntov and balancer lines up with the timing tab (-0- degrees) at TDC #1. Video of engine running before head swap...
I've tried both a Pertronix (non-points unit) and the old points dist. Both give the same result.
First a little history - have a 350 LT1 (1970) engine that I have changed some parts on. Ran fine before, but could never get the engine to run...
The Mojave Heater will work for most applications. JC Whitney sells them...
Here ya go with source for roll pan http://www.hotrodssuperstore.com/noname3.html
Here is one located in TX (another longshot). Can't tell about the firewall gauges...may get some info from the owner if you call. There are...
Ya know....maybe there needs to be a separate posting location for newbies or younger generation who have so called "stupid questions or want to...
I drug this one out of the garage after 2 years of bangin' metal. Engine/trans. is going in this weekend. All steel body including tilt.
"Sometimes They Come Back" was about a 55 Chevy that killed people (actually driven by teen ghosts). A Stephen King short story and associated...
If you do any island hopping or your schedule allows, swing by Okinawa. Everything there is dirt cheap...china, gold, jade,etc. Island was...
Not one of the before mentioned models. [IMG]
The car looks like a piece of junk! I'll give you $2500. and get you out of your misery:D
Look at www.gassermadness.com under "visitors rides" - then "trifives". Toward the bottom of this page is a 57 Chevy 4-door gasser. Here's the...
My dad ran a small independent garage and got hold of a lot of trades. Before I bought my first car, he gave me this one to work on and play with....
Hey Zman....You referring to the "old AMC dealership" in Pikeville? That guy has a ton of stuff and a classic sports model convertable AMC (never...
I'm just down the road from Cherry Point Marine Station in New Bern. I would advise looking in Newport as Morehead is a beach town (as...
This is what I had in that time period: [IMG]
I won't say how old I am:rolleyes: but one trait during that time period was no hood or sides cut out so you could see those carbs. No bumpers and...
There have been some good responses from the younger generation about being given a chance and remembering the person who gave that chance. I have...
Thanks for the replies. Lot's of good info. and ideas...kinda hard to decide which is the best:confused:
Has anyone built a tilt frontend for your trifive or seen one fabricated? I know that kits can be purchased for the fiberglass one-piece front...
Here is a thread that helped with rust prep/removal on my 55 Chevy. I had pitting and rust that would not cut with a D/A and the process in the...
Purchased my brake rebuilding kits (adjusters included) from www.ecklers.com Fit okay and same adjuster level as the stock ones.
Matt; thanks and trust me....you'll be a better man when the tour is over.
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