The Jalopy Journal
I'm almost ready to do the initial start up of a freshly built engine. I built my own A/C + alternator mounts using a junk compressor. I'm a long...
My balancer does not have timing marks (left), so I got a degree wheel and timing tape, watched some videos, did some reading, etc. I think I have...
I have an aluminum oil pan with a corroded/stripped drain. Can I use a Heli-Coil (fix-a-thread, thread-sert, etc) and be leak free? Is there a...
I'm rebuilding an inline 6 and the water jacket has a lot of rust. I've removed as much as I can with brushes, so the next step is to fill it with...
I'm trying to put an engine on the engine stand, but 2 of the bolts will only go in about 3 threads. I ran a tap through and it was a little...
I'm working on a full custom build and it looks like the front fender had a bit of a bump awhile back and the repair was handled with a slide...
Any suggestions for freeing steel banjo bolts stuck in a pot metal carb? SU HD8 carb In one carb I tried Kroil and PB Blaster, an HF sonic...
To the best of my knowledge, this is the yoke from a 240 manual trans 65-67 Econoline. Might be a 170. $20 shipped
New when I bought it years ago, but never installed. $15 shipped
42-48 Ford Vintique tail light assembly. Never used, NIB. $25 shipped in US
Runtz resistor. Still in package. $15 shipped in the US, outside of the US will be a little more
I want to rebuild my inline engine. The head needed extra work, so it's at a shop now. I think I can assemble the rest of it myself. The engine...
I need to rebuild my suspension, so it's a good time to strip and paint the whole underside of the car. What works best? POR15 is durable but...
I think it's on the North end. Unibody so it helps if you know the pitfalls of those. $50 for your time.
I'm considering a car in CA that's "Sold as is on lien sale paperwork" and another one in TX where the seller will need to apply for a mechanic's...
Can anyone recommend a good shop near Charlotte, NC or further north into VA? I may be getting a project that needs suspension/chassis work. I...
Collection of GM handles, radio knobs and 2 bullet door locks. The handles with the black knobs came from a 1959 Chevy and should fit all...
I have a car listed for sale here, Facebook and ebay (1959 Chevy BelAir). A guy contacted me on FB from what could be a fake account, or it's his...
1959 Chevrolet Bel Air Contact me for more photos and video Facts: 1978 Chevy 350ci and TH350 automatic trans Edelbrock Performer intake and carb...
Some kind of stainless trim. What's it from, you ask. I have no idea. Possibilities include 1951 Chevy, Early Corvair, 1951 Mercury, or just some...
[ATTACH] 1 left side ram's horn manifold from, I think, a 1957 Chevy. I broke the other one. :D $25 or best offer plus shipping
1959 Chevy 2-speed wiper with washer (3 prong switch) Painless wiring The wiper quit working. I figured out that the fuse panel wasn't getting...
I'm trying to figure out how to wire a horn relay in a 1959 Chevy BelAir with a Painless wiring kit. I think the relay is for a '63 but I'm not...
I've been reading up on this and I think I'm getting conflicting stories, so I apologize for asking a question that may have already been...
I'm replacing the damaged ram's horn manifolds with block hugger headers and it's creating some clearance issues. I think I can handle them, but...
[ATTACH] 7 issues of Rodders Journal (#24-31, missing #28) from 2004-2006. All in excellent condition
[ATTACH] Lot of 45 titles. 25 vintage little pages and 10 modern little pages, 8 vintage full size car magazines and 2 vintage men’s magazines....
I'm moving to Staunton in July. I was just wondering if there are any HAMBers around.
My voltmeter would stop showing a charge (went to 0) when I put the car in Drive. I replaced the pigtails and connector because they were sketchy....
My brother's co-worker is looking for a pinstriper in or near Atlanta. I don't think this is for a car, but probably for tool boxes or other...
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