The Jalopy Journal
I'm doing all the engine prep work while I wait on the crankshaft. These heads have fairly big springs and valves at a steeper angle than stock....
Woohoo! The block is back from the machine shop and I have a shelf full of parts. [ATTACH] My standard crank cleaned up nicely but I'll need a...
Yep, just don't call him if you don't have time to chat a while:)
I'm converting the small input, small output toploader to a big in, big out for use behind the big block. Dan Williams Toploaders makes and...
The ol' oven cleaner trick didn't work that well for removing the faded anodizing on the grille and headlight rings. After a lot of sanding and...
Nice trans work! That's one of my favorite tasks - it's all on the workbench.
Dad came by to mock up the lettering. It was good to have him hang out in the shop. We'll paint when the weather warms a bit. [ATTACH] We'll...
I had a coworker die in front of my house in this very way. 70-something F100 with lap belts (he always wore) was hit head on by an 80s something...
That's going to be awesome to watch. Will it be ready by Ringgold? I saw another build picture posted on social media. There was a '62 Falcon in...
Junkyard 460 pulled from a low-mileage RV. Freshen it up, slap a Summit turbo on it and enjoy 600-lb-ft of cheap towing pleasure.
Now this is a build in the spirit of hot rodding. Keep costs in check, use what ya got and have fun as soon as possible! Well done!
Here's a Lincoln 460 in my '61. It takes a wee bit of cutting to fit behind the straight axle! 8" recessed firewall. You could move the engine...
Yep. I sanded with 800, 1000 and 1500 grit before buffing with Blue Magic polish and a microfiber towel. The shine ain't there yet. I think I'll...
That would be sweet!
It's wet media blasting, aka wet blasting. It's effective for removing oxidation, paint and grime.
I dropped off the block at the machine shop. They do top-notch work decking, boring and line honing with CNC equipment. They have state-of-the-art...
Oh yes. No replacement for displacement!
I hope so! I've been selling a lot of old parts lying around to generate some funds.
Nah, I'm just doing a .040" over 460. It will be enough to break parts.
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Dad rough-lettered the hood scoop. Black border will sharpen it up. I'll get him over here to letter the rest when the weather warms. [ATTACH]
Things are about to get real. I dropped off the valve covers and timing cover to the machine shop for vapor honing. I talked to them about short...
I've never understood why the '57 Ford wasn't as popular as the Chevy from the same year. It's a darn good-lookin' car. This is one you should...
Gen Generic advice: put the engine where you want it, remove the firewall and toeboard if you must, move the seat and steering back if needed and...
Thanks! I moved the firewall back about 8". It's 6" from the axle to #1 spark pug so that the block is completely behind the axle.
Continuing the aircraft theme with some dimpled seat risers in .090 aluminum. I'll fasten the seat with quick release pins for access the rear...
Thanks! I hope to get the engine to the machine shop in the next month or so. I still need a few short block parts.
Nice progress. Where's that shop?
The schedule is purely budget-driven:D
I'll let you know how they ride - late next year if I can get it finished! [ATTACH]
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