The Jalopy Journal
It seems that I have lost my radius gauge. Does anyone know the radius on the 49-51 for front fender wheel opening lip? I think it would be the...
Been looking around about possible engine swaps. V6, Jeep straight 6, chevy 4.8 V8. From what I gather, its pretty hard to fit a 350 in there as...
First off, thank you Ryan for posting the class. I was orig going to fly out to one in July, and may still do so. But this came at the perfect...
Here is the story. My friend, and as he says I am his adopted grandson has a 37 ford truck. He bought it in the early 50s when he met his now...
The Plan: 2" rear fenders extenstion 1" lower rear fender drop 1" top of the rear fender drop and flowed up into existing fron of the fender 49-51...
I have been collecting more tools, which is always fun, but with saving for finishing my car, bills and beer it can be hard to spend top dollar on...
Does anyone have any more info on this as far as builder, owner? Also any more pics? preferably a side profile? Thanks Matthew
Does anyone know of a build or just has a pic saved with 53-54 Buick non canted headlights on a 49-51 Ford Shoebox? I could only find 2 pics, one...
When did it start being used? Trying to get some ideas for my shoebox, its trying to be a late 50 early 60s custom. (trying), and some more...
I see many guys doing a superficial rounding, and not going into the door seal frame on the pillar. What did they do at the shops back in the day?...
I saw a thread, or it was in a build for a Shoebox Ford. The guy relocated the brake line nipple for the ECI disk brake setup, as it can bind when...
So this is my first build in years, I have gotten alot done, but there is alot more to do. When I look at some of the other build going on, they...
I have been trying to gather info, etc, so I thought maybe some of you can give some good advise. I am going with a 283 from a 57 Bel Air untill...
Needs some help with the ID. Thanks in advance.
Just wondering if there is anything like this. I cleaning up my garage, and thought one hanging on the wall would look pretty sweet.
I have a 283 front mount SBC with three speed connected. Never put one on a stand, whats the best stand to use so I can work on it, paint it...
Havent been on here in a while. My 51 came to a halt, due to time and money. Getting ready to start working on it again, and have come to the...
I am working my way around the body. Contemplating smoothing the firewall, just leaving the air ducts. I live in So Cal, it can get chili (so cal...
So I recently bought this Flatty. I opened it up yesterday, didnt see any cracks. Not looking for a full rebuild but to freshen it up, clean and...
Yep, I have been on this forum for only a couple months but have finally joined the Alliance. Thanks everyone for all the great info on here.
Hey guys, I cant remember what thread it was in and have been looking for it most of this morning. Its of 3 Custom Shoeboxes, the pic is taken of...
When looking for a good flathead for a passenger, what are some good tips to look for? Thanks in advance.
I was hoping to finish my disc brake set up this week, what i have is an ECI set up. Long story short. I need the Spacers for the rotors/spindle,...
Hey Guys, I am about to start putting in my Rocker panels, I need to fabricate the front of the rear 1/4 panels and lower B pillar/frame (its cut...
Hey guys, has anyone here installed the fatman rack and pinion, a 302 and c4 while keeping the stock shifter (car came with 3spd w/O) on the tree...
Hello guys, I am pretty new here, have asked some redundant questions and am trying to take everything in. Thanks everyone for the wealth of...
I am about to install my fatman lowering arms for the front. What spring and shock combo should I use? Pictures would be cool. I have searched...
I will get pics of the car up soon. I checked EMS, Shoeboxford.com, I need 2 rocker panel outers, and front section into the door frame of back...
Hello everyone, I am currently looking to buy a 8ba flathead. I have ordered some books, but need some help/advise on what to look for. I have a...
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