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I agree with everything RODSTRACE has to say. Some additional thoughts: The trans case does not look to have fluids in it, I could be wrong here,...
Back in the early 70's I was working the staging lanes for NHRA at the Indy Nationals, there was a 65 Chevelle wagon in Stock class with this...
My Dad was an Electrician by trade but a mechanic at heart. When I was about 8 in 56 he bought a 53 Dodge Cornet with a Hemi and a three on the...
RE : "Adding value to the vehicle" I was proudly in the mechanical auto repair business for 30 years and simply would NOT perform services for...
Great story, I also have been an 'A' coupe fan since high school. Your persistence paid off BIG ! Congratulations circlek
In about 1957 Dad had a 54 Dodge Cornet Coupe with the stock Hemi , dual glasspacks and a three on the tree. I loved to listen to the twin pipes...
RE: Stuck engine Thanks guys for all the suggestions on types of materials for freeing up the seized engine. I tried a number of them,...
California Dreamin' for a new engine One like this should make the Woodie really HAUL ! Several years ago I found this engine at a swap meet and...
Today was rear seat rehab day. Over the years, the seat had become a temporary home to some kind of a varmit, like a raccoon. The Woodie came...
Well Guys, after 63 years of sitting, the engine was just flat STUCK ! Pistons # 1 & 4 popped out through the top fairly easy, with the top ring...
Ok guys, here is the wheel spacer photo. These pieces , about .120 thick allowed the '39 steelie wheel / tire combo to clear the shock...
How about these early Cragar wheel adapters ! Upon inspection, they are very consistent, likely homemade, but functual to mount those '39...
Here's the Woodie with its little brother, you know the kind, the rowdy one. He doesn't like fenders, has one of those '49 Flat head engines...
The Woodie had no license plate mount when I found it, but during cleaning the box under the driver seat I found a generic holder and a VERY NICE...
Rear brake work: First you must remove the hub......Fortunately I have my Grandfather's HUB PULLER. I can't find a brand name on it, but he used...
With the holidays out of the way, it was time for some quality time on the Woodie. The car was still on the trailer,rear wheels on rollers in...
A little Christmas humor.........I had to attend to the holiday duties and could not get out and spend time on the Woodie , so I decided to light...
RE: Passenger front door sag. The door has a very solid feel, little if any up/down movement at the latch end.............however, it has...
Ok Guys, I've introduced myself and am read to Post. I had a friend come over and helped identify the engine in the 30 Woodie. Here are...
Hi Guys After following the Jalopy Journal and the Hamb for a few years, it's time to come forward, I've joined the HAMB and got my firewall tag....
Cheesegrater My thoughts on this Woodie are directly in line with yours. I want it to move & drive and be presentable, but want it to stay as...
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