The Jalopy Journal
Hey ascustoms, My congratulations and best wishes to you and your family with the birth of your fine baby boy!! You'll be privileged to...
Hey brigrat, You may be way ahead of me on this one, but I found that it was best to check the window fit in the new channel BEFORE I hooked up...
Hey 36 Vette, How did you ever perfect that 90-degree brake master and booster setup? It's not fair of you to play with my brain like that!! mr50s
Hey All, Does anyone know anything about custom early Olds headers (for 303 and 324 cu. in engines) being sold by noxiouscustoms.com out of...
Hey ibuild4u2, Here's my decoding of the 1950 Ford Cowl Code you've given, based on Ford factory information which I have: RH - Richmond,...
Hey All, This thread reminds me that two 1951 Buicks are being offered for sale online right now. They're both located in Wyoming. Can anyone...
Hey Kenny Allen, Online, you'll want to take a detailed look at "The Old Car Manual Project" at its website, called "www.oldirononline.com"....
Hey cool50, I'm building an 88 just like yours. Best I can do from here is to quote from my copy of the 1950-51 Oldsmobile Shop Manual, page...
Hey Bill S, I can't tell if you need a stock replacement top or a custom-made top. But you might start your search by contacting the president...
Hey Jeremy James, Haven't read all of the previous posts yet, but has anyone thought to let some of the legends like George Barris and Gene...
Hey rnrjess, See the HAMB post "1950 Oldsmobile Hydramatic tail shaft seal question" dated 12-02-12 by "Squablow" for a discussion of what part...
Hey Deeznuts, If you're attempting to restore your customer's 1950 Ford convertible back to fully stock condition, you need to be able to...
Hey All, Good advice here from the posts listed above, including some I hadn't thought of. Just wanted to second the advice from George/Maine...
Hey kursed56, Looks like you and I are working on the same make and model Shoebox, and someone sure took care of yours over the years....
Hey Paul, Do you suppose you could give about ten percent of your talents to me? You wouldn't miss it, but it would increase my talents...
Hey rriehm, Might consider checking the catalogues of headers manufacturers who still make them to fit mid-60s Ford Falcons. That type of header...
Hey joeoldsrocket, If my experience with re-doing my 1950 Olds coupe is any guide, you won't have to light any torch or use any Sawzall to get...
Hey redranch, I'm following your journey with great interest. Reminds me a lot of some of the "swiss-cheesy" metal I've faced after sandblasting...
Fordman1, It amazes me how long a journey you've made already, without even rolling down the driveway yet! I knew you could do it. Well done....
Hey VividlyVintage, Pardon my hazy short-term memory, but I believe you should look at a rather recent motion picture featuring Anthony Hopkins...
Hey teufelhund, Just trying to get your situation clarified. You say your 1950 Olds Hydramatic transmission is "jacked again". Does that mean...
Hey goatroper02 and F&J, Thanks very much for debating the best way(s) to oil-prime the early Olds engines we all love. Speaking only as an...
Hey tubman and porknbeaner, Talk about the power of the H.A.M.B.! Your posts of 04-03-12 relate 100% to the problem I'm now trying to solve with...
Great thread! Thanks also to Paul whose picture of "no-name" finned valve covers identified the pair I have as "Fenton". They're going to be...
Hey F&J, What if there was a hair-line crack somewhere in the intake manifold that only opened up when the engine was warm or hot? Could that be...
Hey teufelhund, Here's a quick round-up of early Olds sources in case you need to contact them for parts and/or advice: Oldsmobile Club of...
Hey AD NAPCO, Can't help you with a replacement block, but HAMBER "Blownolds" of Southern California just started advertising aftermarket early...
Hey sevenevez, On that left-hand sbc header clearance problem, have you ever considered installing a stock chev cast-iron header that's shaped...
Hey Add__Napco, Just to give you some more work to consider, check the condition of the oil breather chamber on your Olds engine, the one...
Hey 303 Oldsmobile fans! Just saw an ad in the Atlanta, GA. craigslist posted Aug. 27, 2011. Somebody is selling custom-made headers for $100,...
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