The Jalopy Journal
Congrats, that is a very desirable block! Hope it passes the crack test. Tom
Does it have "Welch" plugs in the pan rail? Should be four of them. Tom
In the area where I live residential garage floor drains are a building code violation. Gasoline vapors are heavier than air and will accumulate...
Bored & stroked, Et al, I talked to my machinist about the undersized cluster shaft, he suggested using an original shaft and having it hard...
Hi David, I'm glad to see you posting again and it's good to hear that your daughter's health problems are behind her. Snappy lookin' roadster you...
Hey guys, thanx for all the positive feedback on the Chief. The chicks dig it too. ;) Tom
I'm not really a motorcycle guy, but after going to Sturgis with a couple of friends a few years ago, it re- kindled the motorcycle embers. Fast...
Just found this thread, there are some really talented people doing some very nice work. A few years ago I started to build a Bantam Midget, I got...
The three block mounting flanges were angle milled and the six bolt holes were spot faced. It doesn't take a lot to provide clearance for the...
I had a problem with the Fenton's on my '37 1/2 ton, had my machinist buddy angle mill the mounting flange and spot face for the mounting bolts. Tom
I have been wondering the same thing, been reluctant to ask for fear of stirring the pot. Tom
Sart156, you have a P.M. TOM
One of the things that makes "man" different from most other life forms on this planet, is the use of tools. A calculator is a tool, so is a...
Boggus, You have a P.M. Tom
Very well thought out, very nice workmanship! Thanx for sharing. Tom
I see the price of mechanical drive tachometers skyrocketing in the future! Thanx for sharing. Tom
Beautiful country, thanx for the tour. Did you machine the coil cover from Delrin? Do you have any images of the process? Tom
Looks terrific, the work you did with the coil and the car! Tom
I think that is the perfect chop, not too little, not too much. Excellent workmanship, also Tom
TRUTH, I was wondering when someone was going to mention this. Tom
Glad to see you back with us, I'm sure this will be a well documented, quality build. I'm anxious to see the vintage speed parts that you're going...
I started a conversation with you, check your messages. Tom
Glenn, if the heads are still available, I'm interested. You have a private message. Tom
I have some original Ford five window handles, message me if you're interested. Tom
Hey Hank, how about a Lincoln Zephyr dual coil. Tom[ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I would consider boring (small dia. hole) one of the bolts that secure the axle tube to the banjo housing. Bore and tap for a compression fitting,...
Excellent score!
I'd have to say, nicely modified by a stock car racer. In my younger life I had similar ventilated brake shoes on a '55 Chevy with a big block...
Can you post a link? Tom
Hank, I'm partial to these. Curved glass, crescent needle. Tom[ATTACH]
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