The Jalopy Journal
I'm trying to find vent window rubber seals and quarter window seals for my 1940 Mercury 4 door sedan. Are 1940 Ford seals the same as 1940...
I'm having a problem with the stock starter on my 40 mercury. The starter engages and then doesn't always disengage after the engine starts....
Anyone have a pic of the Merc with the leopard pattern painted on the side panel? I think it's a '49. I have a project coming up and I wanted to...
I'm in the process of getting my Mercury insured and the agent seems to think that the vin number is too short. I located the number on the...
I've got a question for the glass guys! I'm replacing one of my rear vent windows on my 40 merc sedan. I purchased a roll of glass bedding...
Got a question about tow bars... I use one to take my '40 merc back and forth from a local storage garage. I'm never sure if I should be tying the...
I need a little help getting my '40 merc starting. I've recently converted it to 12volt positive. I can get it to start easily by jumping the...
I'm converting my '40 merc flathead to 12 volt negative ground and need some help with the coil part of the conversion. I've read many posts...
Can anyone recommend a machine shop in the Detroit area for flathead work? I need a 1936 21 stud block sleeved plus other work. I'm sure any...
Anyone know if there will be a broken dream cruise in Detroit this year?
A little progress on my '40 truck project over the weekend! Rolled it out of the garage for a few pics. Still finishing up the chop, not sure if...
Noticed it was your birthday today! Always enjoy hearing and seeing your insights on chopping tops! have a great day!
Anyone in the Minneapolis area heading to Detroit with an empty trailer in the near future? I'm interested in getting a pickup cab transported. I...
I would like to know the stock distance between the spring mounting points on a stock '35 Ford rear end, from radius rod mount to radius rod...
Came across this pic at a swap meet. Thought you might enjoy. Wish places like this were still around! I think the guy said it was in Indiana...
Did I miss something? I'm back to being a "grenade inspector". Were the post amounts changed per catagory or was there a mix up when the Hamb was...
I'm wondering if later juice brakes can be adapted to a 1935 Ford front axle? Will later hubs work? I'd like to use the axle and spring. Thanks guys!
Anybody use longer spring shackles to lower the back end? Or does it create too poor a ride? Want to drop the car but trying to keep expenses...
Here it goes...
I'm trying to get my flathead(40 merc) running for more than about a minute! With the original style fuel pump(new) and a new fuel pump rod, my...
Anyone going to the Road Knights Barn show on Sunday, June 13th in Livonia, Michigan? Is it a good show? Heard of it but never been.
Anyone have a source for tail light lens material? My 40 merc needs lens, they are hard to find and expensive! I'll make my own if I had some...
Anyone remember what kind of paint was used to spray paint white walls? Can't find the post about it. I need the info for a HotRod art project.Thanks!
Anybody have a link to that post about paint that simulated chrome. I remember a pic of somebody with chrome sneakers. I think the paint was...
I need a little help with the plumbing on a stock style oil filter canister for my 40 merc flathead. When I got the car it had no filter, don't...
Does anyone have any info on this model flathead? Horsepower? I believe it's the original rebuilt motor in my 40 merc. the heads are 24 stud and...
Anybody see the History Channel tonight? Cool show on origins of dragracing. Some nice shots of early rods, dry lakes and some cool gassers!
Anyone have info on the Detroit area panel jam in January? Thanks!
trying again
Hello All! I've been lurking for a while, you guys are having too much fun so I'm jumpin in too! I've been into hotrods for a long time. My first...
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