The Jalopy Journal
Thats just what the fellow I bought this chevelle did. The motor has never been in any other vehicle until my current efforts. If the cam is...
Thanks guys. My buddy who is assembling the short block has a degree wheel and is way experienced with all things small block Chevy. I am...
The cam is definitely a solid lift roller. I do remember both the lift and duration were well over 500. I dont remember the lash settings or other...
As an ironworker I have had many flashes from fitting up for various welders. Another hazard is using those cheap Chinese wire cup wheels. Just...
Hello everyone. MickeyC here. I have been away for a while due to family health issues. Now getting back to my projects. I have a vintage Lunati...
I think you are correct. I do believe Bleekers coupe was Bantam bodied. They are similar and wicked!
Might that be Gabby Bleekers comp coupe?
Let me tell you about wildlife here in Louisiana! I have opossums, racoons, as well as coyotes running rampant throughout our urban area. I have...
The Hemi book you show is become very hard to acquire. The ones I have seen advertised lately are priced way high. I paid 10 bucks for mine...
Can silicon bronze rod be applied successfully with ox/acetylene process? What about mig? Is the wire readily available? Can a standard mix gas be...
I am in the process of repairing some rust issues on a 40 Ford coupe. While removing the early sixties applied paint and body filler I uncovered...
Hello Popeye. Mick here from Metairie. I just saw your post. There are a few hamb. guys in the area. Most dont post or participate much. Welcome Man.
Man I spent many happy Sundays at Laplace dragway! It was just west of New Orleans, about 25 miles or a little less. The actual pavement is still...
I enjoyed Dave's knowledgeable and informative commentary for many years. Dave's fiat bodied altered was at onetime campaigned in Louisiana with...
You say fresh rebuild? I think of a fresh rebuilt as just assembled and not run in a vehicle or maybe just a run in on a stand. Why are the heads...
I do think it is also a matter of encouragement. I have a somewhat unusual source of such. The fellows I rent my work space from have become good...
Check out the u tube videos called "make it custom" or Japhands web site. The fellow builds and sells hand held planishing hammers. Look interesting.
The thing is if a fellow had a shop procure fenders for a 32 it could get expensive quickly. Metal fenders if original will surely need prep work...
Red Line 7000! Campy and corny for sure, but marvelous none the less. The sound of pure 100% American screaming race motors in full size real...
In your excitement to use and experience this new addition to your building arsenal I would like to caution you a bit. I urge you to take some...
That is the famed Boogie Scott and crew out of New Orleans. Boogie was from near my neighborhood and ran Olds powered racers. I think that shot...
Getting up and down from the shop floor is the most challenging part of car work for me. Other than that I am still pretty active and able to do...
I for one glean quite a bit of very useful and informative tips and guidance from other members build threads. They are to numerus to mention....
That broken piece appears to be a third or so of the entire circle. I would think that with some careful fitting and beveling it could be welded...
America at its finest. A load of baled hay. A chemical plant or perhaps other type processing facility in the background. Also another trailer...
I would try cranking the motor, let it get hot. When the plastic gets as hot as it did when it initially melted try to scrape it off. It seems if...
I attended the power and farm show in Hastings Minnesota several years ago, They had a live display of a few Model A Fords being used to power...
Very nice man! beautiful. Now I know that there are at least two 32 3 windows in the State of Louisiana. May be others? And less than a hundred...
Well I really enjoy the building process... I also really like to drive old vehicles. I have a problem getting the two to coincide. I have to...
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