The Jalopy Journal
A lot of that stuff was aftermarket from JC Whitney
many people use a 40 steering column and box
I agree. I drove old cars exclusively for 53 years. My only modern car was the 66 Chrysler Convertible I inherited from my parents and I didnt...
I have a dropped 32-36 axle and Lincoln brakes on 2 of my Model As, info this thread...
thats what I got for my 50 Crestliner[ATTACH]
I have never understood why they make parts that are *almost* right.
I bought a 9N Ford tractor like that. It wouldnt run and the guy couldnt fix it. The distributor shaft was incredibly worn out.
The Crestline was made from 52 to 54
Thanks for letting us know ahead of time. I wish more guys would mention swap meets early enough to drive there
no I have my grandpas 37
steel wool
I paint'em light gray/silver/aluminum
When I was a kid there was a 56 Ford 4dr shortened and they left the roof off. It looked a LOT like a 56 Thunderbird. It looked real good, made...
Its just a piece of round stock with the right size hole. maybe off roaders supply have them
why was the 59 left off of this thread? 57, 58 and 59 are the same car with different skin
A lot of stainless trim is tapered, I started making my clips out of mild steel screws welded to a mild steel sheetmetal square or whatever...
excellent! Thank you
I started looking for rear fenders at Pate in 1981. They simply do not exist.
you have now [ATTACH]
My avatar has new bore and babbitt, , counterweighted crank, lightened flywheel, new, not reground, B cam, dual SU carbs, SS tube header, 7:1...
the 1954 239 was made in two plants and many parts do not interchange
you can blame bored magazine writers for that. I guess they wanted to sound cool. like: "Blow my car apart for paint"
What was done to the B motor to get 100 HP?
This is the best advice. Dave Howell told me that they make 100s of a part at a time for places like Snyders. If they are out of the part you...
This is what I use on my avatar. I always regretted only buying 4 and tirerack doesnt have them any more so I bought this one. Thank you onetrick!
What do they use to restore a clear plastic steering wheel?
Look up the Henrob torch. I have been welding cast iron for more than 15 years. Its easy, no preheat or special cooling needed. none have broken.
This is the only correct answer. If the old lady, says, "Just get it out of here--free." What is it worth? If you sell your free car for $4000...
I think a lot of newer guys on this forum are really ratrodders and minitruckers. the black truck in #19 is not drivable sitting that low
[ATTACH] My 460 is in a 1960 F100. I get 11 mpg towing a heavily loaded car hauler and 17 mpg with no trailer. This has stayed the same since I...
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