The Jalopy Journal
Quick question here. I need to change the yoke on my 9" (1967) diff out from the 56 version to the later spicer version. My questions is how hard...
Hopefully this belongs here, if not please move it. I am looking at buying a 1953 Weaver tire balancer. Can anyone tell me what (besides the...
Ok, I am setting up to weld in a patch to my toe board for my 57 ford wagon. To that end I am beginning to practice my technique. Now I think...
Ok, getting closer to tacking the pieces! However, before I get started I have more questions for the experts. These are just notes and will be...
OK, I am looking at the front floor brace on my 57 Ford wagon here. I am going to try and blast and then chem alter and seal the rust. BUT, there...
OK, I have 99% of the front driver side floor pan out. I think I will be lucky and not have to replace any of the braces there-hopefully. My...
Just fired her up for the first time! Dual exhaust Mello Tones and all new piping, still needs some tweaking but not bad....
OK, I got a pair of Brockman Mello Tones (20")-and they very well built so far. So for my edumication, I am going to run dual exh. on my basically...
Hello, I have large dent in the floor of my 57 ford wagon. I have a few hammers a dolly that looks like a comma. When I get home I will post pics...
Hi all, Question, in the future I was planning to replace my Ford-o-matic with an AOD which would give me the overdrive and better hwy...
OK, I am moving onto the next phase of getting my 57 ford wagon back on the road-floor pans! I have a plan and road map of what to do and how to...
Hello, I am looking for a carb rebuilder for my Autolite 4100. Apparently, I cannot follow directions it leaks, or I did something wrong. Which...
Help, need some Y Block guidance. The driver side of the rockers gets lots of oil while the pass side gets oil but not as much. Do I have to tear...
Hello, Going to start setting up the linkage on my4100 Autolite. Here are my questions. 1) The foot throttle comes through the firewall and does...
I am going to have to get into body work soon so I have been picking up tools here and there. So far I have three different hammers and dolly that...
Will someone please edumicate me on this. This is a chance that the differential in my 57 for wagon might have been replaced at some point in...
Hi All, I am getting ready to instal the heater core in my 57 Ford wagon. The original vacuum operated valve was soldered closed and sealed up ....
I have an original drive shaft for my 57 Ford wagon that I need to get cut down about two inches. I have heard of them getting rusty on the...
Ok, I am installing a Ron Francis kit in my 57 wagon and need some advice. I have like 8 dash lights that go to a single power source. How do I...
I am trying to replicate my wheel well covers and need some ideas on how to get them off in one piece. There is a chance that I can get them 3D...
Quick question for you electrical gurus. I am beginning to rewire my 57 ford wagon and have a 'how did you guys do it question'. For the engine...
So spent the weekend in Victoria BC for my birthday and to pick up a dash for my wagon. Well that didn’t happen thanks to BC Ferries. But when we...
Just bought this hoping I can use it on my 57. I see what shape it is in when I get it home this weekend. Hope I can get it working, if not I will...
I saw the topic on road trips so thought I would add my own little road trip. Not totally HAMB as my car is mostly stock, but when I put the big...
Hi All, OK, so I used a LISLE brake flaring tool to make the flares for my brake lines. However, several joints seem to leak a bit from around...
Ok, I am footing closer to stuffing the engine and tranny in my 57. I would like to fire her up just get her running and make carb adjustments and...
Does anyone live in the Bellingham area? What is the car scene like? Thanks, Mike
Hi All, I am going to go electric for my wiper motor and I will get a tri-5 motor as it is a direct bolt in. Question is this, the seller states...
Quick question here. While I have the engine out of the bay, it was suggested that I paint the engine bay-good idea. The car will not get a full...
Hi All, There is a 99% chance I am moving to the Seattle area this summer. So I need temporary storage for my two antique cars. Does anyone have...
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