The Jalopy Journal
Yes Pat, it’s exposed to everyday driving hazards, that’s why I’m switching to epoxy, I did not know at the time that etch wouldn’t give me any...
And the acetone will neutralize anything in the self etch that would react with the epoxy if I’m thinking right K13 correct ? Sent from my...
Not really sure Ralphie. Like I said I’m not a body guy and went by a recommendation from an old timer and don’t think it was the best idea for...
You can’t epoxy over the self etch, it’s right on the can, I didn’t realize it either till after I got it, but had it in bare steel and didn’t...
Hello everyone, I have a 61 GMC, stripped it to bare metal, and used Eastwood’s high build self etch on it bc I was told by a couple old timers...
Awesome, thanks rusty! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
That’s what I was thinking also bc it’s just flowing through and out it shouldn’t matter but wasn’t positive, thanks primer Sent from my iPhone...
Hello everyone and thanks for any help in advance, have a 61 GMC pickup and picked up an aluminum radiator and the new one has ports for a tranny...
Outstanding! thank you MR48 [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Ok great, is it the same parts as well (ford t5, abc?) I’ll be heading to harbor freight in the afternoon, thanks again for the pics Sent from...
Ok I’ll try the body shims, thanks for the tip sdluck Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
That’s where I’m at fordor haha, was on monster tranny website and jegs,they have a th350 kit w converter kickdown cable and everything for...
Thanks Dennis will do, how far is a good starting distance ? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Ok I’ll try it this weekend and see what happens, thanks for all the help everyone I really appreciate it Sent from my iPhone using The...
Nostrebor, the only reason I’m fairly certain that it’s not bottoming out is bc I got the adapter to mate the ford t5 from a fellow hamber...
Agreed, well at this point I’m kind of scratching my head, the clutch fork is throwing all the way to the end of the bellhousing before it would...
Sorry Dennis, Haven't been on in a while. Ordered a new tob, longer style, checked clutch fork movement with the tranny out and nothing looked out...
Ok thanks guys, I’ll check them out as well, any brand or style you recommend? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thanks Ebbsspeed, yeah it’s nice to have it low and looking nice, but a whole lot nicer to be able to get out of a snow bank and drive haha...
I know, I’m coming out of left field with this but yeah that’s the idea haha. Actually drove it everyday for three years when it still had the...
Yeah apparently you and I are the only ones Leon haha. Still think it’s better to be able to drive it year round than starts at it but that’s just...
Thanks porknbeaner, I appreciate the help [emoji3][emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I do like the lowered look of it but a couple inches up and a little bigger tire would help here in the winter and I wouldn’t have to keep my car,...
Sorry!! Meant torsion, been working on damn ford vans too long haha Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Hello everyone, have a 61 gmc fleetside 1/2 ton. Looking to lift it, nothing crazy, maybe 2-3” but looking around and not finding many options. Im...
Hate to scare you speedshifter, I do not have a lathe, and did use a hand drill and slowly opened up the stock hole, I started it and checked for...
Ok great, hopefully it will get here soon, no beer?! They asked if I smoke I said no and they said nothing else now I’m worried hah Sent from...
Haha that's my go to method, hence my problems, been s.w.a.g ing it a little to much (scientific wild ass guess)
thanks for the info Dennis, I had to use a ford disc bc it had ford spines on it, but if I have a super sloppy pedal or real high or low grab I...
Both sides are there, I could take a farther pic if needed but I took pics of both sides
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