The Jalopy Journal
I have a 57 T-Bird with a 4150 Holley 4 brl carb. This is the same carb that was on it new. It has started this issue about 5 moths after...
I have been told that there is no need to apply clear coat over a single stage acrylic urethane paint. I am using Sherman Williams DIMENSION...
Who can tell me something about using hydraulic assisted brakes instead of vacuum assisted brakes? I put disc on the front of may Ranchero and...
How difficult is it to change out the rear oil seal in a 57 T-Bird? It sure looks like the oil pan will just fall out with no trouble. Has anyone...
For sale is my 1959 Ford Ranchero Resto-Mod. Asking $18,00 but will discuss. The vehicles is a frame-on restoration where every single part...
Does anyone know the alignment specs on a 1959 Ford Ranchero? Thanks
Fabulous opportunity for someone thinking about getting into the very popular and fun cackle car business. Nothing quite like it. To have and to...
Anyone have one laying around not being used that may want to rent it out? Need to live +or- 100 miles of dallas. Let me know at [email protected]
The Gizzle Hopper will be at the NHHRR August 28 and 28 at Epping NH. A once in a lifetime opportunity to suit up, crawl in and fire up a Nitro...
I need to talk someone who is a Ford 351w whiz kid. I know the engine blocks were basically the same from 68 to 70, but then in 71 they went to a...
I know that you can swap out the entire front clips between same year model Ford & Edsel cars . Does anyone know if the complete dash assembly...
Can anyone tell me where I can purchase a "good precision" set of hydraulic lifters for my 351W engine. The last three cam kits I have purchased...
I have a disassembled used 1971 Ford 351W long block available. FREE: just come and get it. After early next year she goes to the metal scrap...
I am looking for a new gas tank to install in my 1959 Ford Ranchero. The early mustang tanks look perfect since they are a drop in from the top...
A Power Steering system for a 1957 to 1959 Ford full size car or Ranchero. The system is complete as far as I can tell. It may lack a bolt, washer...
I need two things for the CHHR this year. Here they are in order of importance. 1) A period correct push car truck to push start the...
Disc front, drum rear. My brakes work fine. However they feel wierd sometimes. Here is what happens. First start up: brakes are fine, but a tad...
Finally got my Ranchero about 95% done. We went and had some pictures taken for our 50th anniversary and here are a few.
I need a speedo cable made. Standard 59 Ford dash on speddometer end and 1983 C-6 pm the tranny end. Does anyone on the HAMB do this?
This may sound like a dumb question, but here goes. Should a person align the doors first, then the fenders or the reverse? Now that I have my...
Guys, need help here. Engine: sits angled down toward rear at 5 Degrees Drive shaft: sits at zero angle Pinion: Sits angled down toward engine...
FATHERS DAY WEEKEND HAS SPECIAL MEANING FOR RACING FAMILIES Hey, we're famous,,,well, almost. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. Fathers Day weekend is a...
I finally got my Ranchero back running. The 351w with C-6 runs great. However, the shift point on the transmission is way too high. How do I...
Well hell, a good day goes to hell in a hand basket. I had the ranchero outside the garage while I cleaned the garage. It was nasty. When I...
I "was" almost done with the Ranchero conversion (pulling the FE and installing a 3551w, A/C, PS. complete re-wire fron to back, rebuilt c-6...
A friend of mine has a really virgin old Isky dream wheel. The one that has the Ratio computer on one side and the displacement guide on the...
Below are two pictures of my last car. Funny thing is, this car was destroyed in an off track accident from the engine forward way back in 1963 or...
As some of you know, I decided to pull the FE out of the Ranchero and upgrade it somewhat to a little more modern (LOL) 351W engine. This...
I also posted this on the 52 to 59 For Forumn I am Dumber than Dumb on this kind of stuff: The C-6 (out of an 83 F-150) on my 351w has a...
I am installing a GM style HEI distributor on my 351W Ford. It has two tabs for wires to hook up to it. One of them is surely the hot wire. What...
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