The Jalopy Journal
I scored this engine from my boss a few weeks back. He told me it came from a 58 Vette. I am trying to decode the numbers stamped on the pad in...
Yesterday my boss gave me a 57 Vette 283 complete with the Power pack heads and flat top pistons. One cylinder has some rust where water got in...
Here are some of the pics I snapped. Feel free to add any pics you have from the show.
Looking to pick up a tubing bender soon. I can pick up a small hydraulic type kind of like the one that Speedway sells for a fairly decent price....
I am wondering what width rear end those of you that have built T coupes have used? I found a guy selling an 8 inch out of a 68 Fairlane. The plus...
I'm looking for examples of glass bodied T-buckets that are built traditionally and not 70's style. I'm thinking of putting one together with...
I was thinking on going and getting a space just so I could get in today and walk around and try to buy some stuff before the crowds hit in the...
I am looking for a rear end for my project. Those of you who have built T coupes what rear end did you use and what vehicle did you get it out of?...
Here are some pics. Enjoy
I have a question to ask. Can you use an automatic transmission to set up a chassis if you eventually plan on running a four speed? I am basically...
I took my son to the LA County Fair today and I just had to swing by the Museum while I was there. I figured that I will snap some shots and post...
My question is do you have to use 16 inch wheels or will 15's fit over drums with out any problems?
I need some advice. I am 32 years old, I have worked as a warehouseman, an electrician and a mechanic. It has taken a toll on my body and I have...
I need to build some sort of jig or table to build a frame for my T on. I also need a work table for my garage. I was wondering if I build a table...
Here are a few pics of Legendary skate spots from Southern California. A pic of the old Pipeline Skatepark torn down in 89 and the legendary Baldy...
I already did a search and came up blank. I am getting ready to build a frame for my 27 coupe and need some input on over-all frame length and...
I'm pondering what tubing thickness to buy. 2x3 and 2x4 .120 wall seems kind of thin to me. Has anyone had any problems in strength using .120 wall?
I am about to weld in a pair of Speedway bungs in a pair of 36 bones. The bones were already split when I bought them and when I put the bung in...
I am no Model T expert but I have always wondered if all T frames are the same. If say a 23 frame will fit a 27 or not?
This was my Saturday project. I have seen a few posts on here about Vise stands so I decided to build one. Here is a breakdown of the costs....
I need a small 110 welder for sheetmetal work. The local pawn shop has a used Lincoln 3200HD that I can have for $150 out the door. The only catch...
I need to find a rear end for my project. I am building a 27 T coupe. What kind of car should I look for at Pick A Part? I plan on runnig a 4...
Today I took my son to the Air Museum. There are a lot of cool old fighters there. Here are a few pics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv9c5M22fDQ
I want my car to eventually have a 4 speed when I get it running. I plan on a 283 for power. Right now I have a line on a 4 speed Saginaw that...
I just got my axle back today that I had dropped by 296 V8. Greg did an excellent job and was very fast. The axle came out bitchin. I am totally...
I am still piling up parts for my chassis and plan on building soon. I'm gonna use boxed steel with an original drop axle and a Posies reversed...
I scored this Mac Tools engine analyzer today at a Thrift Store for 5 bucks and it works. I also got 2 1964 Hotrod mags and pickle fork. I only...
I saw this chassis for sale on CL and I don't know what it is from? The owner says he has no idea of make.
A pic I found. Can't remember the site but I have the pic.
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