The Jalopy Journal
"I like my gears like I like my women...big on top, little on the bottom!!" Was told that a long time ago and never have put a set in upside down.
He drove it on a 60 mile trip yesterday, pulled into a parking lot and popped the hood. Using an infrared gun, the bottom hose was 176* and the...
Anyone have an experience with one of these caps by Mr. Gasket? If they work good it would be a way to not have to re-plumb an original, factory...
The original sending unit was broken during the time the motor was apart so "comparing" the two is not an option. The replacement is a stock unit...
It doesn't have an "overflow" tank but it does have the expension/filler tank above the radiator, nothing has been changed, all parts are original...
Just spoke with Dad about either checking the guage or installing a couple of period correct guages in the car(Water temp/oil psi). Since we...
Ragtop, no overflow tank on this one. A fan shroud is in the works as it's going to do nothing but help, however, it has never had one before and...
No shroud but has all the parts/setup from when the car was new (my Dad is the original owner and it only has 43,000 miles)and it never ran hot...
Yes, we put new seals around the radiator during the restoration...
Hoping for a little insight on a problem with my fathers 1964 Galaxie 500. The motor (390) was rebuilt several years ago and sat while he...
I used Frost King insulation from Lowes in an OT car. No smell, easy to work with, adhesive on one side. My interior guy had no problem using...
As Django said "The show ended as punk rock as it began". That makes me PROUD. Kinda sums the whole deal up...
Looks like he's also facing federal weapons charges...those will trump any state charges and, if convicted, will have to do at least 85% of the...
Buddy of mine had a 67 Mustang convertible that was rusted so bad it bowed like a banana. I go for a ride with him one day and he's holding on to...
Putting the finishing touches on my fathers '64 Galaxie 500 XL and am looking for possible tire wheel combo's and sizes. Right now the car is on...
Came across this tonight...I know who the guy is at the 1:13 mark, badass photo as well. Is that a young Don Prudhomme at the :52 mark?...
I got to see Josh run that car at Eldora and thought that the tribute scheme really stood out. Reading the article posted above and looking at the...
Here's a shot of his nephew when he did a tribute paint scheme...looks great imo [IMG] Diggin' the sparks flying off the wall!!
Thanks Tommy, I have a factory manual and you are absolutely correct on them being an invaluable tool, unfortunately, if wire routing is in...
Every bit helps, thanks for taking the time to post those pics.
Why yes it is...don't be taking him to too many car shows while he's down there or he'll want the Ford back when he gets home!!
Great call and glad the Pileup will continue on. The town of Forsyth is VERY close as well offering up more choices for food, lodging etc. The...
cool, thanks for the help!
Hoping some of the Galaxie owners will be able to help. I'm finishing up a resto that my father started about 10 years ago. Just about there but...
http://www.holley.com/12-125.asp or http://www.holley.com/12-150.asp I have this model and it's very quiet. Is kinda big though...
Chanute is a neat place and Champaign has some really cool restored old bars like the HiDive and the Cowboy Monkee for the nightlife part of the...
http://www.myspace.com/thosegoddamndirtypimps http://www.myspace.com/splitliprayfield
[IMG][IMG] This one re-appeared last year, Sammy Lee's "Green Weenie." This guy was local legend in central Illinois when I was a kid. Great...
Illinois just went from $78 to $98 for the annual sticker.
Not my shop, but it is my current project... [IMG]
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