The Jalopy Journal
Here's a really nice, solid example of a '40 Coupe like they would have built a hot rod in the early '60s. Starts easy, runs great. This one's...
While capacitive discharge ignitions may not generally be regarded as traditional, there are some that are. I’ve been running the Winterburn CDIs...
I have a Blinkie turn signal module mounted up under the dash of my 40 Coupe. The switch itself mounts in a hole under the dash. The switch is...
Should I use an early 32-48 intake gasket when installing an early manifold on a 8BA flathead or the late 49-53 gasket. Also, should I use some...
I have a 53 Merc flathead with three Stromberg 97s in a 40 Ford. Carbs are synced and adjusted properly.....idles and runs great on all three...
My wife asked what I’d like for Christmas and I mentioned some wide whitewall tires for my relatively new to me 40 Ford Coupe. She said that she...
I have a 40 Coupe that has a 53 Merc bored 30 over with a Isky Max1, Joe Hunt distributor, Reds Headers, Navarro Heads and Navarro 3x2 with 97s....
I have a relatively new to me 40 Ford with a 53 Merc. It’s got 3 97 Stombergs, Isky cam and Navarro heads and intake. The distributor is a Joe...
I’ve got 3 97s with a progressive linkage on a 53 Merc, 4”crank, Isky Max1 cam and a Joe Hunt distributor. I just got this car and it was running...
My 40 Ford Coupe has a Tremec T5 behind a 53 Merc Flathead. The throw on the shifter('39 Ford shift lever) is looong. I'm considering a Hurst...
Will a classic style Hurst shift lever fit a Tremec 5speed? This one:...
I’ve looked and cannot find a heater for a 40 Ford coupe. I’ve seen a few overpriced, incomplete period-correct dealer installed units on eBay...
What 15" or 16" wheels will fit a stock 29 Model A? Just looking for stock type steel wheels. Also, is there an inexpensive way to lower the car a...
I've got a 47 Ford pickup with an 8BA Flathead and the original 3spd floorshift tranny. The trans jumps out of 2nd gear when I let off the gas....
Can anyone tell me how well the Firestone cheater slicks perform on the street. I have a chopped 56 Ford F1 and considering using the WWW...
Can any of you guys identify this steering column? I know it's Ford, but need year and application to order a steering wheel adapter kit from...
I've got a 36 Ford pickup with a 327 that's got a mild cam, headers and a tri-power. It's backed by a Turbo 350 and a 4.11 rear axle out of a...
My 40 Ford has the original glass in it and it's in pretty good condition. There are a few light scratches and scuffs in a few places that I'd...
Anyone manufacturing nerf bars for 39-40 Fords?
Does anyone build a chrome oem type wheel that is fully chromed and polished in the lug area? Most I've seen don't have much chrome/polish in the...
Anyone had experience running 15X8 wheels with 4 1/2" back spacing and say a 255/70R 15 on the rear of a 40 Ford Tudor? The rear suspension is...
I've got a 40 Ford with an original flathead and column shift trans. The car is a mild 50s type hotrod. Does anyone build a floor shift to fit...
Didn't Autometer build an "anniversary" model vintage style tach? Does anyone know where to locate one of these? I've done serveral searches but...
I'd like to drop my '30 A pickup about 4". What front axle would be a bolt in? What's the best way to drop the stock rear 3" or so?
I've got a 36 Ford that is just a mild hot rod. It's fast enough that I'd like to get away from the mechanical brakes to make it a bit safer. I'd...
What size and how many "lightening" holes do you guys punch in you Model A visors? I need to order a new visor and the vendor says he can punch...
Anyone here ever replaced the wood in the top of a 30-31 coupe? Parts of mine need to be replaced. Plans are to use a metal filler panel. Can I...
Where is the best place to buy a quality Model A dash? I'm sorting out a 31 Coupe I just bought and would like to replace the stock dash with...
Many thanks to Big Dad for storing a 60 F100 last week 'til I could get it picked up. Any of you guys need a favor out of West Texas just ask! Norris
Do any of the alliance venders or friends of the HAMB sell lake style headers for a small block Ford?
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