The Jalopy Journal
I’ll have to give it a closer look, the rockers were not rollers though. It might be a partial roller system, I’ve heard that Ford used rollers...
I actually kinda cheated a bit. I used the stock mounting plates cut from the original trans mount. I bolted them to the frame and then tack...
More work done, I heard it fire. Still needs fuel plumbed up and the radiator installed, plus timing. But hearing it fire is encouraging to say...
My winter daily is not sadly, but my summer daily sure is. 59 F100, in need of a bath I’m afraid. [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Progress has been made finally. More steps are being taken in the forward direction than are being taken backwards. I’m sure you’re all familiar...
I looked, this Fairlane isn’t much heavier than a fox body mustang. A mustangs curb weight was 3,080 lbs, my Fairlane weighs in at 3,550, give or...
The tail of the T5 is considerably fatter than the auto that I pulled out, the T5 was actually wedging between the floor and cross member. This...
So, still haven’t gotten to the engine mounts yet, but the old is out and I finally opened enough room to fit the new in. I had to ditch the...
Those are frame side mounts? I was planning on using the rubber mounts already in the car and fabricating the engine side. It’ll probably be a...
I have a 1959 Ford Fairlane that had the number two connecting rod let go of the crank and was shoved through the side of the block. It was an...
I've got the aluminum PX trans. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
That's a nice looking pickup you've got there. I've got a 59 F100 223 3 speed. I've ripped my engine apart and rebuilt it already. Your brake...
I have a question for all of you Ford gearheads. I have a 1959 Fairlane original factory straight six automatic. Well last year I put the number...
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