The Jalopy Journal
I'm making some stuff for the garage and I'm having a deuce of a time getting nice cuts in 1/8" angle. Any tips for making a nice square, smooth...
Just wondering who all is coming to the workshop this weekend in Canton, Ohio, and if we're gonna tear up Canton on Saturday night? Anyone know...
I've decided to run ribbed bumpers on my 49 Fleetline, and I was wondering if anyone had a notion of a way to make them myself? Is it even worth...
Anyone else see this article on MSNBC? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13281448/ Here's a quote: "At issue is whether manganese a chemical...
Here's a thank you to Chevs of the 40s, who worked with me for the last hour as I sorted out why none of my credit cards would work. Ended up that...
Cant cope with loud cars? Try Copacabana Australian officials to use daggy Manilow music to chase away hot-rodders SYDNEY, Australia -...
Well, the Indy 500 just ended. Pretty exciting finish--I actually set my tools down! The Andretti curse continues, appparently. But my race is...
I removed my sending unit in my gas tank last night and had to drill out two of the screws (a llttle nerve-wracking--will she go boom?!). So now I...
In my 1949 Fleetline, is there any way to change the rearend gearing besides converting to open driveline?:confused: From what I am told. the...
Okay, so I'm putting in my new canister filter on the 216 and I have a couple questions...jeez, I can't even do an oil change without getting in...
Okay, so I'm putting in my newfangled electric wiper motor, and I'm not sure what I do with the original vacuum outlet below the carb, on the...
Does anyone know if the Carter carb on a 37-40 Chevy will fit a 1949 Chevy? I am assuming it's the same engine, right--the 216 straight 6? My...
After being here almost a year, I feel like I can open up to you all. I am an automotive idiot. :D So I have had, and still have, some...
Just caught it on the MSN.com.:( Apparently everything's going into storage. Like him or don't, Jimmy Dean had a huge impact on America...Is this...
I did a search and found some good tips, but have a couple questions left. 1. What's better--bench-top or a floor model? Is it simply a question...
I've notice that a lot of Model A projects seem to begin, "All he had start was a dream and cowl." I'm just wondering what makes the cowl the...
Last night, I had a nightmare that I found the perfect parts yard. I was wandering up and down the rows, giddy with avarice and amazement...and I...
Warning: Incompetent Mechanic At Work! So I'm attempting to rebuild my first carb, a Carter W-1 off my 216. I am stuck on step 4--removal of...
I am about to start ordering my parts for this summer's work, and I haven't dealt with either of these suppliers, and wondered if anyone has some...
In my Fleetline, I have the stock 216. The fuel system (tank, pump, lines and carb) needs replaced/rebuilt. I just picked up a bare 350 two bolt...
I just met a HAMBer, Oldsrocket, from whom I have purchased a bare 350 block. Not only did he deliver, but he stayed a while, had a beer and oh,...
Hey everyone-- I work at the Columbus College of Art and Design and we have a great show coming up about hot rods and choppers, opening October...
My stock 49 Chevy bumpers are a little worse for wear. Dents, flaking, and just in general showing their age. So, I was looking in OSR, with the...
Okay, I have a couple of questions about my alternator and my starter solenoid. 1. Does an alternator only run one way, or does it not matter...
So, last night hooked up the battery and got...nothing! :mad: :eek: Checked, found the fusible link connection was loose. Recrimped it,...
Okay, so I'm wrapping up the 12v electrical system work on my 49 Chevy and have a couple of questions. 1. I have installed an internally...
On the back of my gas gauge are two attachment points for wires: one for the hot wire off the ignition and one for the sender wire from the tank....
Hope everyone had a good weekend. I ran a search but didn't see an answer to this. I have a feeling it's never come up because only a complete...
Hey everyone, I am switching my 49 Fleetline with the stock 216 to 12 volts. I have a couple of questions about what parts I need to get,...
So I have most of the trim for my Fleetline but it's not mint by any means. I think I can polish it (with Polisher's pdf to guide me!) to a...
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