The Jalopy Journal
Looks really GOOD!! I would go with white wheels and use the '51 style hub-caps. You can make "adapters" out of outside snap hub-caps and screw...
Inside the draft tube, (under the can), is a filter. Chances are it is plugged, if you're lucky it'll clean, if not, it may disintegrate! There...
If memory serves me correctly, the steering gear, (box), is the same. BUT, all your linkage, including the pitman arm, idler, spindles, etc are...
I've had plug problems too, lately. Chinese crap is CRAP!! I've been digging out old American plugs, cleanin' 'em amd puttin' 'em back in....
A big party boat with 30 lawyers sinks a few miles off shore! The sharks rush in for the kill, but do not attack! WHY NOT?? "Professional...
Kool! I'm working on a '36 Ton and a half, I think it has the same bolt pattern and wheel! BUT, I want to go faster than 40! Mine has something...
Another possibility; I believe your engine has floating piston pins. In other words there is a bronze bushing in the connecting rod SMALL end....
Kool, have fun!! I love a 3-on-the-tree!!
Sure sounds like loose king pins, but try switching tires and wheels, see if that changes it any.
The differences are interesting, especially the cars themselves.
Kool!! Welcome!!
Falcon update!! Well, the "week-end" over haul took a LEEEETLE bit longer!! BUT with luck the engine should be back in today! Yee-Haw!! ; )
I know that all 3 years, (60, 61, 62), have different bumpers; BUT, if you get the arms and all, it'll probably work. Good luck! Mike.
Nothing like a bossy female!! ; ) LOL!! (It's good to see you are working safely and have your steel-toed flip-flops on!!)
Kool!!
No, the 2 cranks are different sizes. Some 312 blocks will NOT accept a neoprene seal, check Y-Blocks Forever for more info.
Speak for yourself, I'll still check out the babe!! ; )
Welcome, your artwork is very good, please share some more!
Post 164, I see some empty spots, you should pack it "high and tight!" LOL!! Clutch R and R, not fun! Make some "alighnment pins"; basically...
Thanks to ALL of our vets!
Here's something else to consider; an FE, with decent exhaust, has one of the best sounds! Nice and mellow, like a Tom-Cat purring! Can't say...
A little off subject, but Hren, can you explain your avatar?
Nothing that just bolts on. If I were you, just re-do the drum brakes for now, a brake swap can be a little tricky. Work into this stuff a...
63s are my favorite, looks like a good car, look underneath, check the rear wheel wells, inside the trunk too. 2 grand sounds a little high, but...
L. M. O. B. O. ! ! ( Laugh My Olde Butt Off ) ! !
Nice, is that a local truck? '57 trucks were BAD about rusting out, but your's has minimal rot!
In all seriousness, and BTW these things are a LEEEEEETLE hard to diagnose without seeing the "victim", ( car )! Question time; early Ford...
Yeah, Don, same down here, except, "Cornbread R Square"!! ; )
Bought a "Brand-X" parts car at an auction a couple of months ago. (Brand will remain anonymous to protect the innocent, ME!!) LOL!! This...
Yeah, do it!! Shorties like that are getting harder and harder to find!
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