The Jalopy Journal
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Very cool. Rick certainly knows what he is doing with a flathead
That's kind of my point. If you use the figure you mentioned $2-3 mil, you are talking $100-$150K a year @ 5% for doing nothing. And that is...
What bank is only offering 0.15% in this market on CD's? I'm in tri-state area and NE NJ. Every bank in my area offers over 5% on a CD. Not...
Fascinated by all of this.
Haha. Congrats on getting your car on the road. That is a major hurdle. Glad you said as the car's owner. I didn't want to kill your vibe,...
Before you finalize anything, a crucial step is to lap the hub to the axle's taper. Don't assume it is mating correctly. You can use some...
Fritz brings up a good point. Make sure you use an original Ford axle nut. They are hardened steel. Maybe check with Fred @ Southside Obsolete...
Try to go forward to the next slot if possible.
Racer's Direct. Great prices, when I bought them, they had a ton of color choices and they are made in the USA.
For what you want to do, no don't need a '32 style K member. You'd have to cut the majority of the center out due to the trans and open drive....
Always, always, always check to see how many times the seller has changed their name. If it's more than once, don't ever send them any money.
I would not machine the case. I'm not doubting your ability, but you need to fool around with one and all of advice will make sense. They are...
There is fine balance of exactly how tight to get it. Until you get in there and familiarize yourself with these clog boxes, there is a dance...
Right? Damn impressive all around.
The F1 rears are tough. Generally they have 4:11's and I don't think there is a A/M gear set available for them.
What bore size is it and has it also been pressure tested. All flathead blocks must be pressure tested. Tanking and cleaning only tell you 80%...
100%. What a friggin' drag so much drama is now wrapped up with this car. C'mom, fellas. Stop already.
A little tidbit is to make sure you use GL-4 and NOT GL-5; even if it says bright metal safe. Seems like local Napa can still get Sta-Lube GL-4...
If you have the old metal portion of the mount, call All Ford Parts in Campbell, CA. They can revulcanize a new rubber mount on to original '32...
Hahahahaha
I'll take a stab at this. The 50's trans gears are known as "diamond toothed" gears. Supposedly, they mesh a little better/tighter and have...
True, but by that time other manual transmissions were options too. Must be a reason a lot of them stuck with it. Banjo rears as well.
Ah. That makes a lot more sense. LOL!
I've read guys taking 1st gear out all together for weight and, to your point, starting in second. I've often wondered how that worked. Do you...
Man, I haven't had anything plated that recently, but I'd assume copper & chrome plating those parts would add an addition $750-$1,000 to the...
Dang. That's awesome
Good point. By US made, I'm talking new old stock from the good old days. Since these bearings are open, there is no grease to go bad inside.
OK, you need to get Mac Van Pelt's transmission book. It is the best one out there. Like Automotive Stud mentioned, tolerance is key. Get...
I'll let Pete chime in on performance, but going by specs, I'm fairly certainly it will not work with your heads unless the valve pockets are cut...
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