The Jalopy Journal
I recently took part in a "first" event. My car being a 29 Buick, something I consider big for the era. Here she is parked next to a 27 T coupe!...
I've been sitting on this awhile, a little rusty but still full and sealed. Location is west TN[ATTACH]
So I'm working on getting my new ride rolling and working to keep it all period. I can opt for the slightly newer (date wise) Stromberg or the...
So I have a blunderbuss I built (Yes pirate type blunderbuss, it's what I do) and a friend desperately wants it so hes offered a trade and I'm...
I know about diamond back and coker, are there any other options for wide whitewall tires? Original/current size is 700X16
The route was long considering there was no lunch stop and included many many miles of dirt as well as some drastic elevation changes. Ill let...
So the great looking tires on my Zephyr are starting to come apart so I need something and cash is short. I would like to put a cheaper tubeless...
This weekend I ran my Zephyr on her first real road test, FL turnpike 55-70mph (mostly 60) up to BJ and she ran great overall. 10-30 oil, 175...
I would like to make a small decal and have an idea but lack the skills to do it justice. No need to keep anything I have if you can do it...
For many years I have been collecting pieces for my '12 tourabout and sometimes you get lucky. Today I found a prestolight tank for a couple...
Zephyr dist with coils rebuilt to 12v negative ground. What condenser and resistor would you use?
What is the easiest way to upgrade to 12v lights on a 38 ford? Forgot to mention its the headlight bulb and is numbered 2330
Looking at 6v positive ground gauges, what is involved in converting to 12v negative gound?
Does anyone have a picture of the adapter plate that has been made to change the Zephyr distributor over to standard coils?
Well the title pretty much says it all. 38 was the last year of mechanicals, aside from finding later model Zephyr brakes does anybody know what...
Well things worked out and I will be starting the long tow back home. I am going home with my Grandfathers '38 Lincoln sedan that in my mind is...
A while back I acquired a discarded chassis minus frame for a '27 T that was supposed to be in running condition. A 2X4 frame was built so...
Everything begins with a plan, of course it doesnt hurt to have a pile of parts. Ive been stetching for a good while and am open to opinions....
Early December working on a friends car and part of the upgrade included proper fitting wheels. Unfortunatly with his non stock read end...
Just thinking, Ive got a '28 Roadster (with single sidemount) that had the top lowered way back. Ive been driving her a good bit (200-400 miles a...
More than likely I am going to have to pull the engine but I was hoping someone around here might give me some pointers to help save a bit of...
On my current build I'm looking for some taller gearing or an overdrive. The trans I will be using is a 5 speed but 5th is direct and the diff is...
Im working to build a daily driver using a pair of model V winfields to be more period correct and am hoping there is somebody out there that...
Im starting a new build and thought I would share. Feel free to question anything I'm doing as I welcome input. The paperwork says its a 1969 2...
Im doing a more modern driveline in the raceabout and Im starting to work on the engine and am thinking of adding a functional starting crank. Any...
My Mom has this tach in her speedster and Ive always loved it and thought it was rare. Not too long ago I came across 2 auctions for the same...
A friend and I have been toying with the idea of setting up something at the shop to polish aluminum. It would be beneficial to them as they do...
Don't know if this would work or not but would plumbing into the intake manifold and running a "choke" from an outboard that is electronically...
My next project is sort of cruiser/racer/roadster modern starting point but reworked to be 20's. For example the engine has all the modern stuff...
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