The Jalopy Journal
Had it on my coupe for 38 years including years out in the weather, has some patina but has held up well. It will outlast me, go for it.
Loosen the nut on the wheel and back it off until it's even with the top of the shaft. Get a helper and one of you pull back on the wheel with...
In the day my crowd did not think they were anything special, my friend had a red bel air hardtop we overhauled a junkyard 283 and used a 3 speed...
Ditch the air cleaner and valve covers they still scream Street Rod.
I have owned my car for 50 years, tradition is what ever I think it is, not what others perceive it to be. I can care less what others think of...
From past experience quit fooling with details and get the main work done. You can do that stuff later, after you have a rolling car
When I was a kid we lived in a house with a stone driveway, my Dad used to say he had a driveway paved with wrenches. Actually not far from the...
Metal fatigue is caused by constant flex as in using daily for 80 years. Most of our cars have low use over the majority of their lives so I...
Used a nail back in the day, never had one fail
Make Make it safe and dependable maybe a 327 300 hp if that engine is shot, and drive drive drive.
I have had my 39 coupe for a full 50 years now. Saved it from a crusher. I am the only one who can say if things on it are traditional or not....
Someone asked about the safty switch on my clutch, it goes in the wire from the start pole of my ign switch and requires the petal to be down and...
It's more fun to use your brain than follow a diagram in a kit. Used big a ford starter solenoid is the way to go keeps power load off ign switch....
All BS aside, mount s switch to the clutch petal so that the petal must be engaged in order for it to work. Extend the start wire from your...
Switch to a stock front spring, it should gain you the 2" you want Actually I like 8" at the chin which makes it safe for driveways and parking...
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If you have to paint the roof use a stock type color, black, red or white. A metalflake roof looks like crap in my opinion.
If 5 is good 8 MUST be better, just another stupid idea. Actually 5 is a bit of overkill, as they just keep the manifold sealed, but they would be...
Get it running and drive it, in any case don't let it sit another 24 years, you do not have that many years to spare. After its a driver you can...
Use a 50 Amp maxi fuse and #8 wire. Works for me
I put a few hundred thousand miles on old trucks while sitting on gas tanks never a problem or required any maintenance. Outside tanks like on...
Bolt everything together with the spring pads unwelded so you can move them around a bit. Set the rear exactly where you want it including pinion...
That's a great idea but its a little like the old Christmas tree lights one goes out they all go. I used a terminal block on mine, to each their own.
You as always set the bar out of reach for most of us, but for the first time I have a negative comment. Please seal the intake to keep crud out...
Go with the Rochester's they are period correct for your era and are a better match for the setup you are running, you will never regret it.
Oversized can not get you in trouble with wiring. Most modern hotrods use a 50 amp maxi fuse and have no problems.
He has the setup now he needs to get it adjusted no need to throw more money at it by changing it again. Paying a pro to set it up if he is...
90 weight should be just fine. Vavoline I think has in in quart bottles with a spout so us po folk can get in the rear housing without any fancy...
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