The Jalopy Journal
Very sad news. We used to hang out at the swaps and shows, trade parts... He once mailed me a vintage plate topper for my rod that he found at an...
Did the compression come up in the cylinders you put the oil? Sounds like you may have some valves sticking open a bit. Any ticking sounds? A...
You're not the only one......:( Flatman
If you have 5 large into the motor, why wouldn't you run an oil filter? I mean a real one, not the old partial drip factory stuff... Flatman
Welcome from Hamilton! Flatman
Here's a pic in which you can see one back by the firewall. [ATTACH] Flatman
The Ford truck mounts also used a center mount under the crank pulley to bear most of the engine load. The waterpump mounting surfaces are not...
Put a catch can on the overflow, get it hot and then run it in neutral at your cruising rpm and watch the catch can. Arguably, the engine won;t...
Right hand drive? Flatman
How are the pressures at stall? The book says they should read 149- 169 psi in D1 or D2, 196-216 psi in reverse at detent, and 196-216 psi in L...
Did you full field the generator to see if it's capable of charging? I'm looking at a '50-'60 Chilton manual on how to adjust the VR, but a lot...
I realy like the Isky Max 1, good bottom end for me:D Flatman
A front panhard bar will keep the frame from swinging on the shackles and really tighten up the road feel. It made a huge difference on my rod. In...
Gotta agree with Tagman. If you're concerned with your depth of penetration, weld some spare pieces and cut them across the weld so you can see...
Is it possible that the springs for the converter pressure valve and the control pressure valve got accidentally switched during reassembly of the...
Wicked looking setup Paul, she should scream with that intake! Flatman
Happy Birthday Dave, all the best!! Flatman
I'm running a Bosch 12v high output for electronic ignition, but have it mounted upright using the standard late flathead mount. It's what I had...
The points aren't the problem with a stock distributer, it's the advance. I've been running Bubba's conversion for a few years and it works great,...
Happy birthday Mr. Winfield!! All the best wishes. Flatman
Try Scott's Speedometer in Michigan. http://www.scottspeedometer.com/ Flatman
Take lots of pics!!! Video if possible, we'll need something to watch to get us all through the next winter!:D Best of luck on the salt, Flatman
It looks much happier brought back to its essence. Great work man! Flatman
Yup! And maybe a few presents....:D Flatman
Welcome from Hamilton! Throw up some pics of your project :D Flatman
Try Metro Tachograph in Etobicoke (416)236-2495, I've heard they're good. Flatman
I'll be there on Saturday. Weather's supposed to be great! Flatman
Depends on what you've shot thru the gun. I use laquer thinner, but don't leave it in the gun for a long time, it can damage the o rings and...
I made mine from 1/4" mild stock and it wasn't strong enough. I ended up welding on another 1/4" around the hoop and behind the mount to bulk it...
I bought mine from Wheel Vintiques, cost a bit more than the 15x5". Flatman
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