The Jalopy Journal
What have you guys used. I seem to remember issues with placement years ago for a unimatic with a Rod. I was also 18 and not the brightest then...
Did guys paint the wheels on their Biscaynes, Custom 300s, etc back in the day, or just put full wheel covers on. I'm only aware of Body color,...
More curiosity than anything but would like to get them out to someone who might need them. I bought an eclectic 59 Ford Galaxie Fairlane, custom...
I am looking to install the windshield on my Fairlane. It has the stainless trim that screws into the body on each end. . Do I install the...
[ATTACH]This 56 Fairlane followed me home. Well done frame stub and Straight Axle. More a street car than race carI'm a Chevy guy, so my first...
I feel like a rocket scientist here, conflicting with the dumbass simplicity here. I'm reinstalling my c6 into my parts truck to get some miles on...
See attached photo. I'm rebuilding a C6 for my 59 f100, originally from a 75 f250 with a 390 and a C6. Thought the trans was untouched, but both...
62 327, rebuilt 8 years ago, and has been running. I pulled the manifold and found the heat riser crossover full of oil, fortunately it was...
I've been chasing my fuel gauge issue, and now have it fixed with an N.O.S. Gauge. I would like to replace the resistor on my original gauge for...
I have potentially found the first lead for My 59 El Camino I have been trying to identify for over 20 years, The strory is Sam Barris customized...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] My 59 Ranchero has a 65 289 /c4 swap, and is running hot, between 210 and 230 . I have eliminated any gasket, water...
I' m putting a crower Solid lifter cam into my latest build. What are the best solid flat tappet lifters out there these days. It seems all the...
Is ATF plus 4 any good for anything pre 66? I have a bunch left from my wife's mini van which is finally fixed and leaving. I have Chevy, Ford...
53 Henry J was my Uncles project from the 60s. 65 mustang 8.5 rear with 3.54 gears, chrome 36 Plymouth Axle with 65 mustang disc brakes. Clean new...
Is there any difference between lifter bore sizes or anything other than catalog listings between a 65 413, and the 66 and later RB Mopar engines....
I rebuilt an engine for my brothers 59 Ford 15 years ago, using generous amounts of Moly Lube on the cam. Now it's dry and out of suspension....
I need to get my Henry J bolted together to move and its 150 miles away. anyone know how wide a 36 plymouth front spring is? The hose clamps and...
I was given a good running 87 302 to replace the tired 63 289 in my 59 Ranchero. I bought a six bolt bellhousing, is there anything else I need to...
If in appropriate, feel free to delete. I don't get the whole patina thing but in my quest to finance my projects I acquired a very nice,...
Has anyone seen this channel on Roku streaming. I am watching the wide wide world of sports coverage of the 1964 Indy Nationals. They have all...
Anyone know what this oil pan was from. It came on a 62 327, but was likely not original. It touches the cross member in my 59 El Camino, so I am...
Ok, I dont want to spend money here, just want to use parts I have for todays version of my engine. The car is my 59 El camino, with a 4 speed and...
My buddy was cleaning out his garage and gave me these stainless steel Cat roller rockers for a sbc new in box circa 2008. I have a mild 327,.466...
With the advances in Cam design over the last 50 years, has there been any real change in Hydraulic lifters? I have a boxed set of Lunati lifters...
Can I run a piston with .010 axial clearance in the compression ring. This is a patch job on a 289 with a broken piston ring in my 59 ranchero....
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I told my buddy I wanted to upgrade the rearend in my 59 ElCamino and he came up with this, narrowed 4.10 full floater...
Whether it has been to many years and I have forgotten something, Or I have a problem I have missed, I am having problems getting my 327 to run...
Can anyone help id this electronic ignition conversion. It appears to be an accel dualpoint, with a gm hei module, ans an unknown pickup that...
I Have a Carter RBS on a 64 Falcon that is kicking my ass, (running extremely rich)and need any help, advice I can get. It is on a 1970 250, out...
has anyone done this? I can't seem to find info on what parts to get, and sincei need new hardware I'd like to upgrade.
Separate names with a comma.