The Jalopy Journal
Why not powder coat it ? Pits and chips can be filled with JB Weld because that stuff can take a sustained temperature of 500 degrees, hotter...
About what is the amp draw for 6 volt wipers ? I build and sell voltage dropping resistors mounted on heat sinks to run 6 volt car radios in 12...
I'll check the studs with a straight edge to see if any have been pulled out a little. Replaced the used cork valve cover gasket with a new one....
Everything in the valve train was new, cam also. It's a 3/4 race came and the machine shop that did the heads said it was ok for the heads. The...
Rebuilt my 283 about 500 miles ago. Heads were done, new lifters, push rods and rocker arms. Noticed a little valve noise from one side so the...
I don't know how fast it would handle but I seldom drive this old rat over 65. Maybe I'll eliminate the side windows. That would be easier than...
The front of it has a wood frame with 1/4-20 screws down through the roof. They screw into rod couplings that have been fastened into the...
Here is my attempt at a homemade roadster top. 1" foam sheeting from Home Depot covered with fiberglass drywall tape, 2 coats of brushed on wood...
Thanks guys, I'm going with a voltmeter. I'm a retired electrician. I understand short circuits and fire hazards.
I bought a used SW amp gauge with no instructions. How do I hook this into a one wire alternator? Thanks
Thanks guys, I'll check out those sources and if I have any trouble I'll get some pictures on here
I need 2 new front brake drums for my roadster. I believe it's a model A front end with hydraulic brakes. The adjustment on the backing plate is...
The tire are 6 ply rating, tread 4 plies nylon, sidewall 4 plies nylon. 7'00 x 16 LT Tornel brand, made in Mexico. I reduced tire pressure from...
I'm running 30# right now
I just had a Ford narrowed 9" rear end with coil overs and Speedway vintage looking ladder bars put in my T roadster which weighs about 1900...
Thanks for all the info guys. I'm going to go with Coker car tires.
My 27 T roadster weighs about 1900 pounds. The front tires that were on it when I bought it are 5.10 x 16" which appear to be motorcycle tires....
Yes, thanks for the directions. I have those directions here. They came with the speedo. I guess my question was not clear. On the rear of the...
I bought a SW electric speedometer to hook to a late 90's Camero 5 speed tranny. On the tranny there is a kind of a rubber boot and inside it I...
Took the old 39 ford tranny with a mechanical speedometer out of my hot rod and replaced it with a 91 camero 5 speed. It has a electrical terminal...
For the person who wanted a link to these resistors I sell, They are Ebay item # 231533919154. I've used a lot of them on tube radios I refurbish...
Did any cars have 6 volt wiper motors? I thought all the old 6 volt cars had vacuum wipers.I sell a heatsinked dropping resistor to run a 6 volt...
Thanks for all the info guys. We may change the ass end of the tranny and move the shifter forward to avoid a crossmember in the Model a frame....
I saw that thing on Ebay for 16 bucks and will check it out. Is the thread on a speedometer cable a one size fits all thread, or is that too much...
Thanks, but I can buy a new SW electric speedo for a fraction of what that Cable X thing costs. There isn't a gear drive set up that will replace...
I'm replacing the 39 Ford tranny in my roadster with a 91 Camero 5 speed. I have a mechanical speedometer now but the 5 speed is electric...
Roadster hot rod, 283 engine, 39 ford tranny, model a rear end. Over the last 2000 miles it has developed a rotating, clicking sound under load....
Got a terrible noise in the driveline of my roadster. 283 engine, 39 ford tranny, model a rear end. A rotating banging sound under load. Took out...
A number of years ago I wanted an 8 volt battery for a hard to start old clunker so the auto parts asked if I wanted the standard, deluxe or...
Thanks guys. I saw the ones from Speedway for $69 each, but found some on Ebay for 40 bucks a pair that look the same. Heat treated studs, high...
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