The Jalopy Journal
Hey guys, looking for some opinions on running baord height and tire size. The current tire diameter is 25.5 (Mock up tires) on the front + rear...
Hey guys, need some help diagnosing the body fitment issue. The inner fenders and hood are short about 1.5" from meeting up. The hood fits to...
Hey guys, I'm looking to hand make a windshield frame for my 34 roadster. Can someone take a measurement of their frame so I have a baseline to...
Has anybody seen a SBC alternator/ starter combo unit? I've got an early 327 block with the starter mounts in the bellhousing (rather than in the...
Hey guys, who makes a quality '31 full fendered roadster body? Street weight, pre-hung doors, proper floor, etc.. Suggestions? Any Canadian...
Whats your opinions on roadster windshield height for a 30 roadster? I'm making my own frame and upper stanchions and would like some help. I'm...
I have started a 1930 Roadster hot rod project. As I progress, I will post pictures to show the latest updates on the build. I'll start with the...
Does anybody know if the bracket that hangs down from the lower cowl is supposed to connect with the hole in the running board flange? I am...
Here are the codes from my engine that I recently acquired... Something doesn't match up with the date codes though, It seems like there is 1 too...
Who carries the best bear claw door latches for a 30/31 Model A Roadster? Thanks
Hey everyone, I am setting the panels on my 30/31 roadster and need some guidance as to where the cowl sits. I've got it roughed in (see...
The fenders on my roadster don't seem to be lining up the way they should. As seen below, they are hanging off of the front horns by 3" or so....
Does anybody recognize what kind of truck this may be? It would make a cool project (minus the plow on the front, hah)
Ok, it's time again... For name that part! See attached, likely from a '30 Model A roadster. The wood on the left looks similar to that of a...
Hi Everyone, I'm looking for a measurement to build 2 body mount blocks on my 30/31 Model A Roadster. They are the 2 bottom left mounts in the...
Hi everyone, I'd like some opinions on wheel/ tire combinations on a full fendered 31 Model A Roadster. I don't want to tub the rear end, and as...
Does anybody know where the wheels came from on the Tim Allen/ Home Improvement '33 Ford? The wire look is really cool, but I can't tell if it's...
Hi guys, I recently picked up a 327 from a familly member. They have had the engine over 30 years and never got around to doing anything with it...
Hey Everybody, I picked up a 9" to put in a '31 Model A (350hp, 327 SB Chev). The width seems like it will work, but is this model going to work...
What do you guys recommend using for a manual tranny in a Model A? I'm building with a Ford 9" and Chev 327, around 350hp. Ryan
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What do you guys currently have/ recommend to use for brakes in a model A roadster? Power or Manual? What pedal ratio, master bore size and (if)...
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