The Jalopy Journal
I tried calling and emailing TRJ to update my address ( I moved ). 2 weeks and 2 calls, nothing. I sure hope TRJ does not die. I have a lifetime...
It is 44.5 inches wide and about 6 inches tall
Anyone know what this is? Looks like a visor. Any help would be appreciated. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I picked up a plastic motor and trans years ago, found it on craigslist. Me and my buddies have used it are times then I can count. Back saver.
This is my '50 Ford business coupe. Plane Jane. No rear seat, one interior light ( ( drivers side ) One visor, painted center windshield trim....
I found this in a big box of LP's I picked up at a yard sale. No cover and the LP label has nothing printed on it, only the hand written Hot...
I have one of these caps, sorry to say only one. I am sure its some kind of JC Witney or other aftermarket hubcap. Looks good on the way anyway.
Found in a car I parted out a while back. [ATTACH]
Original VW spare tire tool kit. I gave it to a kid that bought my last running VW. I always thought the tools were kinda cheap looking anyway. oops.
In 1987 I met Gene in a junk yard ( pick your part ) I was working there as a cashier and Gene came to my window to buy parts. Gene found an old...
[ATTACH] This is my 1950 Ford business coupe. Original black car, ( Earl Sheib re-paint ) No rear seat. Fixed quarter windows. No windshield or...
A good friends, Mother and Father. Pasadena, Ca. Yes, same car. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I just did a set of 53 caps for my car. ( "15 Stock Ford shoebox rims ) I should have taken pictures, but the backside of my caps are not very...
I ran the plug wires off the distributor, behind the heads and behind the manifolds. Lots of room.
You need a air tank for volume. If you only run a air compressor to the bags, it will take 5 mins plus to inflate them to get over the obstacle,...
I have used the cast iron versions of these manifolds on 2 builds and both have performed great. No leaks, no cracks and they look great. IMHO.
49-50 have a sight taper towards the rear, 51-52 are more square.
These are Chrysler Imperial caps on my shoebox.[ATTACH]
I put a 51 rear bumper on my 50 using 51 brackets. The 51 bumper is about 1/2 wider on each side compared to the the 50 bumper. The wider 51...
I did a 350/350 swap in my '50 Ford using Jamco motor and transmission mounts. My transmission sits high like in your picture. The mounts put the...
The center spinner in the first picture and in kustomclassic's picture are from a hubcap called "Viking" caps. They are aftermarket. Highly sought...
The help, advice and friendships I have made over the years, thats why I love the H.A.M.B.
I own a 1950 Ford coupe. original California car with 60K miles. Never wrecked, no sheet metal replaced, almost no rust. Its been re-painted one....
I don't like the idea of notching your crossmember unless you seriously reinforce it or add another crossmember. These cars only have 3 cross...
I had my muffler shop run the pipes over the transmission crossmember.
I installed a Foxcraft floor shifter in my 50 chevy and I HATE it. Its clumsily and too tight. KoolKat57 is right about busting transmissions. I...
dig it. ditto on #1.
I had the same problem. 1950 Ford, stock leaf springs and I installed 1951 shackles. The spring touched the frame. I re-installed the original...
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