The Jalopy Journal
Should this key be the same as the key to my doors and ignition, or was it keyed to a secondary key? I only got 1 key with my wagon, which DOES...
Just drove my new wagon home from Tyler last night. It has the 235 with powerglide. Was cruising 55mph on the straights, but when I hit any...
So my grandmother was telling me the story of how she met my grandfather back in the mid to late 40's and that he was driving a 38 ford. I am...
Can anyone tell me of a crash course in engine building in Texas? Can be a day to a week. I am confident on basics, but would like more hands-on...
I have been wanting an old rocket for about five years in any shape- just in the back of my head I guess. Saw a clean one in a green 51' chevy at...
1954 Chevy Bealir 2 door. Clear Texas Title. Original Engine, Powerglide, and rear end. New starter as of last August. Carb has been rebuilt,...
So all the threads that came up in my searches asked the question, but never got an answer. Would a stock 54' 235 with the powerglide- already...
Well after about 6 months it seems, my wheels finally got some powdercoat on them. I went gloss black. Here is a picture of my buddy shooting...
I found when going to put my carb back on, that it was leaking at the intake because there is yhis spacer, and had no gasket above or below. I...
Looking at the rebuild kits online at $40 and found this one for 20. Is this what I need for my carb?...
I have searched all the threads and have tried everything but new spark plugs... those are coming when I get off of work today. Here is what...
I have looked in the classified with no luck. Several websites with no luck. I am in need of a dipstick for my powerglide as the previous owner...
Drove by a gated yard for a business and saw this peeking from behind their shop. Tracked down a phone number and the guy was going with the rr...
The only places I can find them for sale require locksmith licenses. Are these only available to locksmiths? There is just one particular set I...
I have a stock set of 15" 52' Chevy business coupe wheels. I was looking at spider caps for them. Will the spider caps center dome pass through...
I am trying to figure out the current rate to transport. Open trailer is fine-from Cali to Texas. I know a couple of years ago it was about $.70...
Fell across Totally Stainless and their complete body bolt kit by accident last week. Majority of the original bolts came out of my 54', but too...
I have two sbc 350s sitting around- one still has EFI out of donor vehicle and the other has a carb setup. I saw a 51 chevy at Gene Winfields...
SO, this was passed to me and wondering if the story behind it is true: <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View>...
With a stock frame- custom hidden 2" receiver hitch... Would the frame support a travel trailer that is 500lbs tongue and 7500lbs (roughly)? I...
So when I eventually get the body off, when I go to put it back on I plan to do so with new bolts. My question: Are stainless bolts too soft for...
I have done searched and see different lift methods and jack methods but so far nothing about how many guys it takes. I don't have any lifts...
OK- got the fatman ultralow going in with the disc breaks... I plan on going with the chrome originals from rally america once I get the frame...
The bumpers for my 54 are the 3 piece stock. If I welded them to make a one piece- would that affect them getting re-chromed? I would be using...
I mean the first car you ever owned- was it hard to see it go? I have had a few come and go but I have still yet to sell my "first" car that I...
The smallest I seem to be able to find in my area is 16ga galv. sheetmetal. Anyone know of and dealers in the area for some 18ga?
I have seen these on TV and around on the internet... has anyone used them? Are they worth the money? I know there are different ratings, but...
Well apparently they look straight from a distance but things are not straight front or back. Closest measurement I can get put the 115"...
Alright... i have a couple of OT hoods I have acquired at the reasonable price of free over the years I have kept for spare sheet metal. I have...
someone is wanting to trade one to my buddy for his late 70's camaro. His camaro is rough- but he patched all panels- just needs to be put back...
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