The Jalopy Journal
What's the biggest and best radiator for a blown big block engine in a model a ford?
Anyone do cross steering on a model a ford with axle in front of radiator? I just want to move wheels ahead of grille. The whole steering setup....
Lloyd brought up running fuel lines on his truck. How about some thoughts on fuel lines. rubber vs braided. steel vs aluminum. flare vs push...
I just bought a second lift for the shop. didn't really need it. Got a great deal on it and I'm going to use it to stack cars. Impulse buy....
Who has a radiant tube heater in their garage? Do you like it? Economical? Thoughts? [ATTACH]
So we now know about small steel storage. What do you do with nuts and bolts? Like my metal scrap I have a bucket full of bolts and nuts. I...
Working on 63 nova convertible. Having hard time with this part. I have no idea what it is called or what goes there. It is circled in red....
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Let's see some drag car seats. Looking for ideas . What fits, what is comfortable. Drag week competitors what do you use? Needs to fit with roll...
Trying to buy parts in classifieds and seller won't respond. I sent one message and he answered. I wanted pictures of parts. Haven't heard from...
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How do blown motors keep even fuel distribution to each cylinder? Do you just keep air fuel ratio rich? Say 12.0 or 12.5. I know you don't want...
I have been looking for a 8-71 supercharger and coming up short. Either out of stock or ship date is 2 months out. I talked to Dyers machine...
So why is engine size important? I know bigger is better. Everywhere we go someone asks engine size. Guys talk size all the time on here. Does it...
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What oil do you run with roots style blower? synthetic or conv. ? Does weight of oil make a difference?
O.k. so top is chopped. I know how to cut glass. How do I measure it? I measured old opening and then new opening. Cut a template to size. The...
Is this to much pitting to be turned? There are 2 different plates. Came off 54 Chevy truck. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Who has cut their gas tank out to install wiring under dash? Looks like you could unbolt it and get to wiring from outside if done right.
This is going on for friends who have a grandson not doing well. [ATTACH]
Where does one send a camshaft to get hardened? Getting parts together for a rebuild and worried about new cam break in. Non roller
[ATTACH] https://fb.me/e/6QoRefDCt June 10th 2023 Wayland Mo.
Why are 3 duece setups so popular ? 6 carbs ? Looks or performance?
Space junkie will be in Blackwater mo this Saturday June 25th. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
event page https://fb.me/e/1XmOQ5HeY expecting 200 plus cars and trucks. [ATTACH]
So, why do you go to car shows? Trophies, visit with friends, brag about your car? I go to meet new people, see cars I've never seen before...
What color or colors would you use with this shade of blue? Wanting to highlite hood louvers and maybe some other small details. [ATTACH]...
Working on a 63 nova conv. It has cloth seats now. I was going to put vinyl seat covers back on like factory. The wife likes cloth and so do...
So we like to restore and preserve history of cars from the past. If that's holds true. Should we repeat all of it. Including building cars with...
This should be any engine. Advancing cam 4 degrees with a 3 keyway sprocket. 1. Do you have to readjust valves? 2. How do you check valve...
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