The Jalopy Journal
Hey fellow hot rodders. I just wanted to say a little about our Dad's. My Dad was always a gearhead ever since he was young. It's taken me ten...
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I am building a 48 Ford F1 and would like to know if anyone has done their own firewall insulation and cover.? I love a challenge and want to do...
Sorry Guys, It's been forever since I have been on. Silently fighting the old cancer battle. Just wanted to know if anyone has fabricated a...
Hey Guys, Just wondering if anyone can tell me what a good junkyard booster find would be usefull for my undercab mount 48F1? I know I can buy...
Just wanted to know if anyone could tell me about a gas tank that works best for Mounting in the rear of my 1948 F1? Would like to know the best...
Yeah Guys, Quick question. I notice in most aplications, it calls for about 36 inches between shock mounts. Is this a hard number? My 48 F1 frame...
Seems like a lifetime since I was on here...Sorry Guys. The Cancer Came back and I had to go through some Radiation Treatments. It set me back...
Hey Gentleman...What is the best pound rating to use on coilover shocks for the back of my 48 F1. I am installing a trianglated 4-link system...I...
I am ordering a set of Heidts Coil Over Shocks Rated 300#. Just wanted to ask if these sound fine for my 4-link setup I am fabbing on my 48 F1?...
What is the best gear ratio in a 8.8 to run in my 1948 ford F-1? I am installing a 5.0 motor with T-5 ford Trans. My Choices are 3.27,...
Hey Guy's....Just needed some input on a front clip I found on Craigslist. It is an R&B'S Serious Mustang II clip. I know that R&B's is out of...
Ok Guys..Thanks for all your Support During my Prostate Cancer Phase..Now it's time to get started on the old 48 F1. Here are a fiew pics from the...
Ok...Sometimes part of being Human is admitting something stuppid you've done..Well I have been struggling ever since the prostate...
Running a 350 300 horse with edlebrock performer intake..Thinking about a Edlebrock 1405 600 cfm...Any thoughts on what is the best for your buck?...
Why is it that when I am looking for something..It has all been bought up..Lol Well if any of the members Happens to know of where I can...
Ok....Got all the bugs out of the motor...Now on to the shifter...I am running a TH350...I have a B&M Mega shifter..Can't seem to get enough throw...
Man my mechanic ability must have gone out with the Trash...I have been over the firing order at least a half dozen times. It wants to Idle...
Hey Guys....I installed power brakes on my 1953 ford...Just having a bit of trouble getting any brake peddle. Do I need to prime the master...
Wow..Such a great feeling firing off a project of 2 yrs...With the 2 1/4 magnaflow pipes it sounds sooooo sweet. Why is it that no one but guys...
Someone I am sure has asked the question...What kinda of ideas do you have for a custom grill? I want to build a custom grill for my 1953...
I am installing an electric fan on my 350..Just wanted to know what type of stat switch do I use to install in 350...Also wanted to know where...
Ok Gents, I am just about ready to fire up my 350.. It is a fresh motor, but has set now for over ten years. I have always turned it over and kept...
Hey guys are there any good methods for how to layout before bending your tubing. I am making new lines from my 350 turbo to my radiator...
Does the Hamb members get together around Tacoma Wa.? Would like to meet some of ya.
I have the original radiator in my 53 customline. My question is can I have this cleaned up and use it on the front of my SB chevy motor? What is...
Hey guys, I have an 8.8 ford rearend out of a 95 cop mustang. It has 4 bolt axles on it. I was told there is a combination you can change out of a...
Hey guys, Since I am recuperating from surgery I figure I can get ready for the build on my 1948 F1..Quick question...I bought a 94 police notch...
Tech Question. I have been told that there are two applications for this Disc brake setup. Light duty and then heavy duty.. My Old rotors where...
Seems Like it was last fall when I started putting all this together..Finally got done with the welding..Put a new coat of PAR 15 on it..Now for...
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