The Jalopy Journal
I’m just about to epoxy the underside of my 40. The tool tray is based on an EMS part that appears to have some sort of silver plating on it....
Im fitting two engine start buttons or switches in my 40 seadan, one on the dash in the stock location, one on the firewall. Its a bit of an old...
I'm having some work done on the banjo for my 40, part of which has involved 9 inch style axle conversion, so the outer bearing carrier has been...
I’ve found out my mag 201 is distorted, best case the holes in the sides for the bells are out of round, worst case it’s out of square. I need...
I’ve often wondered about my Halibrand 201 Center , it’s an IRS unit, mag casing and mag side covers. Some people say it may have been in an...
I've just read Pats latest article on 'rear seat tarps'. He shows a few in customs, the use of which Im familiar with, but I thought they were in...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Just seen this posted by Stromberg (Clive) on Insta, watch out for fakes..
Does anyone with a manual GM car know of a good quality shift fork/bellhousing boot? I've bought one from Summit, fits the hole in the bellhousing...
Looks like my trucks got a leak. I’ve had a rummage around the net, but can’t find anything. Is it a split seal, rope or modern, can I replace it...
Looking at fitting 56 f100 rear brakes on my 40. Drums and shoes appear to be the same up to 66 or so, what about backing plates and bearings, can...
To get my 8x15 Halibrands under the rear fenders of my 40, I need to narrow my rear axle. I’m going with a quick change center and 9 inch shafts...
[ATTACH] I think I’ve got this ‘big n little ‘ tyre combo thing nailed..
[ATTACH] I’m trying to remove my rear quarter windows, but not having much luck. ive removed the grub screw in the track and the front roller is...
I've been working on my sedans tool tray and tailpan, and one thing ive noticed is how badly supprted the trunk lid is with the one arm on one...
I want to run a pre pump petrol filter, and was hoping to use an acdelco gf62, but then found this on the web on the Fuel Lab site......
Im finally fitting the tail pan on my sedan. Ive had the Drake panel for 10 years, and its as good as the day I recieved it. The primer is very...
My valve cover has been leaking for a while, so with my current ‘down time’ I thought I’d change the gasket, but, a po has done this lovely...
I want to run the oil pressure gauge in my 40 Deluxe dash, but it stops at 50. Apparently, my 348 will be around 60, so looking to update the...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] My recently bought 65 Ranchero has two oil pressure gauges. The one on the engine bay doesn’t work, so I won’t to remove it and...
ive just bought a 65 Ranchero that has a ‘different’ straight 6 in it. I’m trying to buy a replacement fuel pump, but not being able to I D the...
Quick one, trying to find out what the thread size is on my rochester 2g's. I've conatcted a few 'experts', but there doesnt seem to be a...
All you 40 guys, quick question, do any of you have these two holes in your front inner fenders? Just back from the front, looks like they held a...
Living in the UK, my 40 has to have turn signals. I’ve looked at the aftermarket stuff but don’t really like any of them, they all look bulky and...
so it looks like I don’t really have the room to use my 12v generator/ alternator on my 40, but, today I found out about Chrysler alternators (see...
I've made a quick search to avoid a double post, and couldnt find anything, so, Pat Ganahl of Hot Rod Mag, Street Rodder and Rod and Custom fame,...
So I've finally almost settled on an interior for my 40 Sedan, I'm thinking keep the bench, 4 spoke Bell style wheel, Hurst shifter, Chrome roll...
A little question, I have a dual circuit mc in my 40, running stock drum/drum. I would like to put residual valves in, but i'm wondering if my MC...
I'm no looking at the carb linkage for my 40. The motor I bought came with a rebuilt set of tri power carbs, and a progressive linkage, but it...
So, I'm trying to work out the clutch arm/pedal on my 40. I've got a 39 pedal cluster, and I've mocked up a connection to the release bearing...
So, I'm fitting a 348 into my 40 Ford with an alli bellhousing, bigblock style for the flywheel, and a Camaro T5....
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