The Jalopy Journal
After 40 years in my profession I'm officially done. Watch out shop here I come!!
Sundgren Realty is having an auction on 2/12/21 near Wichita, Ks. Older gentleman's collection. You can get on their site and view some pictures...
Finally nice enough weather without rain today that I took one of the old girls out and let her stretch her legs. Man it felt good to get her out...
Did a search already but still need some opinions on what is the best spark plug to use in a 59AB? Have used Autolites mostly before. Just put...
Just received these from a large, reputable vender. Was told that they are the new parts that I ordered. Do these look new or am I imagining...
Picked up this flathead Sharp LR2 intake. The gentleman didn't know what it fit on. Neither do I. Can someone enlighten me, please. Possibly...
So if I'm reading this number right, I8-66II69I, on the top of the transmission, it is a 1940 3 speed for an 85 hp. Am I right? Was told it was...
Had a retired mechanic tell me that he used to fix small or slow radiator leaks by putting mustard in them when hot and run it. I've heard of...
What does an intake with dual 94's that fit a 59ab bring nowadays? Definitely used, needing cleaned up and kitted. Don't know brand. Seen prices...
Anyone know if anybody sells a cowl band for a 29 Murray Town Car? Haven't had any luck finding a repo or good used one so far.
Not new here but been away mostly for the last almost 2 years. Bought a farm, and between moving, cleaning up, remodeling, building new shop and...
I picked these wheels up today. There are two different types. Both are steel rims with aluminum centers. Two have the centers inside the lip of...
It's home now and torn down completely. Now needing to figure out exactly what rocket engine that it actually is. Broken #3 piston skirt. Yes, I...
I just got an Olds rocket engine. Never had one before and know very little about them. I've been trying to find out exactly what it is and...
Just a few pictures of an old man's collection over the years. 800 plus cars scattered all over, in trees, pastures, hills and buildings. Spent a...
I have a chance to buy this 1950 Ford. It has a 1956 Rocket engine. A 324 4 barrel, I believe. It has an adaptor plate to the original drivetrain...
IE554588 (Chrysler Firepower). These are the numbers on the flat area in front of the intake manifold on the block. Could someone tell me...
Got these numbers off a chrysler firepower intake. Was unable to get any other numbers off of the engine. It is a 4v. Can anyone tell me what...
Found two hemi engines over the weekend. One is a "Super Red Ram" in a 1955 (I think) Dodge Custom Royale. And the other is in a Desoto. Can...
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