The Jalopy Journal
I have a set of 40 ford front hubs/drums. Can the hubs be separated from the drums and then the original drums be used as slip on style drums much...
On my 30 Tudor the rear portion where the spare tire mounted is rusted. I have the replacement panel but I’m looking for some guidance please on...
I have a 52 331 caddy motor I’m converting to stick shift. I found an early Weber olds cad aluminum flywheel. I have read some motors took a...
I recently bought a nos isky cam tag, I was wondering if anyone knows where I could send it to be stamped like isky used too? I have a 400jr in...
Hey everyone I could use some wisdom here. I have an 8BA with an isky 400jr cam, thickstun pm7 intake and two fully rebuilt stromberg 97’s and the...
Looking to find what these gauges would have come in, id like to buy more. Thanks!
Wondering if anyone using a model A frame and running a flathead was able to make 35/36 front wishbones work unsplit?
[IMG] Clutch kit recommendations I’m in the market for a 10” clutch kit for my 8BA with a 39 style trans. None of the local parts shops in my...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I have a mallory dual points distributor for an 8BA flathead. I bought it and never used it ended up...
Is anyone reproducing 1938 ford gauge faces? Mines pretty rusty. Or reproducing an overlay?[ATTACH]
I recently installed a set of 48-52 f1 pedals, crossmember and a new master cylinder in my model A chassis. The brake pedal has to lay so far...
I’m currently installing all new brakes and hardware on my 48-52 f1 backing plates. I have 66 f100 self adjusting kit from raynestos. I’m having a...
So I went to install my 59A heads onto my 8BA today and noticed the valve pocket in the 59A head is shaped completely different from the 8BA head....
[ATTACH] I have this flathead generator I’m trying to figure out the year? I’d like to remove the pulley and have it machined to fit my 8BA...
Ive got myself confused and second guessing part numbers. Ive got 39 round back spindles that are sporting 48-52 f1 backing plates loaded with 66...
Looking for some advice on how to install new brass bushings in a set of 48-52 f1 pedals without destroying the brass bushings getting them in?...
I just installed new bushings in my 39 style trans case for the clutch release shaft. Do these need to be reamed at all? If so what size reamer do...
Id like to replace the bushings in my 48-52 f1 pedal assembly. I was wondering what the best way to take it apart is? I see there is a pin on the...
I recently rebuilt my top shift 3 speed, I added a cool old shifter this evening. However the spring and dust cap that holds it down is too small....
I just finished rebuilding my top shift closed drive 3 speed. I was wondering if anyone could share torque specs please? I’m looking for the rear...
Im going to be installing a 26-27 T rear spring in my model A Tudor. Im wondering what the recommended number of leaves to run is? would like to...
Super novice question here, I recently bought 1940 rear hubs and new bearings/seal and snap ring. I’m wonder what the best method to pack the...
Does anyone know where I can get these adjusters for a 1940 backing plate? My other plate is missing them.
I have a 30 sedan that I’d like to lower the rear suspension 2-4” without channeling the body or modifying my frame. Are there any options...
[ATTACH] I’m currently converting my open drive 3 speed to a closed drive. Tomorrow I’m ordering seal kit and some parts but was wondering if...
I just picked up set of 40 ford rear backing plates. There is a small piece of parking brake cable on the inside of the backing plate i cannot...
Hoping some Canadian hot rodders can help me out. I’m trying to find GL4 140 gear oil for my three speed and banjo but I’m striking out every...
[ATTACH] Need a little help please. Converting my open drive 3 speed to closed drive. When I pulled the mainshaft out the synchronizer sleeve slid...
Im currently getting ready to mock up my 40 banjo in my model A chassis. I will need to shorten my torque tube and driveshaft to fit behind my 39...
My friend just picked up what he was told was a 39 ford banjo. However it’s much different than mine. His radius rods are much shorter, the torque...
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