The Jalopy Journal
OK, so I have a 1934 Ford that is using 1948 drums, backing plates and master cylinder. I made a mounting bracket (will try to add a pic) and have...
Anyone have an idea what I could use to turn the intake back to aluminum color? [ATTACH]
Y’all, I am puzzled, My little hot rod has “issues” and I need some extra knowledge and suggestions. First, the details of what I have: 1934 Ford...
Hey y'all. I am running a 1936 flathead in my '34 Ford. The engine has an aluminum flywheel, a 3/4 race cam, Eddie Meyer finned heads and 2- 2bbl...
Hey Y’all. Got a question for you. In 2006 I bought a brand new steel gas tank for my 34 Ford. I bought it from Bob Drake. Due to some job...
Should be pretty common, but danged if I can find it. Anyone know the oil filter number for early-mid Chevrolet engines that had the can filter,...
First off, Happy New Year!! No matter what your 2021 was like, I pray that your 2022 outshines it by 20-fold. Now about the windows-they are 16...
I bet some of you are thinking “Oh Lord, here he comes again. Wonder what off the wall thing has he run into now?” I don’t blame you. This on my...
Hey Y'all. My 1950 Ford Crestliner is running a 1965 Chevy 396 and an Edelbrock square bore aluminum intake. There has always been a bit of...
Hey y’all…a few questions and then I will explain why I asked them. The car has front discs and drum rears. There is no proportioning valve in...
Hey y'all, I have a 50 Ford that needs a custom aluminum radiator built for it. I am looking for recommendations for a source. Trying to tap the...
Hey y’all…This is really off topic maybe, but I need to see if anyone else has run into these people. “South East USA Wheels Events”- have you...
Hello y’all…I need a few corrective suggestions on my ’34 Ford hot rod. Here’s what she’s got: Dropped front axle, tube shocks, drum brakes,...
As promised, Let's see if I can post a pic: [ATTACH] Whattya think?
Does anyone have a good method for softening up this fuel line so that it is easier to slide onto the carb and distribution block fittings? It IS...
Hey ya’ll, I have a need to bond two metal sleeves together- specifically a metal tube inserted inside an aluminum sleeve…ok, it’s the metal tube...
Does anyone know a company that might make a tire like this one? I want to clone my dad's dirt car and do exhibitions and it'll need some sneakers...
Ad is for 3 original Stromberg model 48 carburetors. They have been sitting on a shelf for many years, but are not 'froze up'- should be easy to...
Hey ya’ll, I need a bit of advice. An older fellow at church told me he some old Stromberg carburetors and asked me if I wanted them – he didn’t...
Got a 1950 Ford Crestliner w/396 auto and am running power brakes with discs/drums. but I do not have a proportioning valve in the system. My...
I have lots of media blasting to do and am trying to keep moisture off the parts. I have an upright Sears a/c and after an hour of blasting, it...
A while back I asked if early 40's brakes would stop good and the response was yes..so now, I need to get mine to do so. Here's the deal- I took...
Posted in Fordbarn too, but maybe there's more folks looking in HAMB... ***** 1955 272cuin. 3K miles since a full engine overhaul. Has been...
May need to replace one on my '55, but it's a stock 6v system....Question... are condensors voltage specific? Must I get a 6v condensor or can I...
Posted on the barn also...no replies..trying here, too. Running a '36 in my '34 and have converted to the mallory dual point with the slotted...
This has been the week for me to be on here asking stuff- I think my brain is fried from job hunting for 2 years... Anyway, my '36 flathead (in...
I have a homemade master cylinder bracket in my '34. The pedal pulls forward on a flat bar that pivots 2" down and 2" below that it pushes...
Looking for new ideas, 'cause this ain't working permanently. I have a black 7 billard ball (yes, a black 7- custom made by the factory for an...
I know some guys in here were involved in the movie CARS...anyone know if there is going to be a sequel to it?
Using an HVLP gun with the cup on top...for small stuff, but it needs to be able to lay a smooth surface when I spray clearcoat. Right now, it's...
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