The Jalopy Journal
When I turn right with a full tank, gas pours out of my vent tube. Do I need a rollover vent valve? Will this keep the fuel from splashing out...
What's a good sealer to use that's not affected by fuel? Brand new tank and this plug has a pretty good drip. It's tight too. [ATTACH]
I'm about to install a new wiring harness with some modifications and I need a good quality crimping tool. Any recommendations?
Just wanted to give a thumbs up to Hagerty Insurance cuz their prices can't be beat! Granted, I don't own high-dollar hot rods and I just need...
With Gene selling his place and an online auction scheduled for the same day as the show, does anyone know if the gathering is still happening?...
The wife and I are attending in the roadster. I'm expecting an impromptu car show. Should be a hoot! The theater is 5 miles down the road from...
Doing bodywork on a friends '51 Chevy Fleetline w/216 and a 3sp. Drove it over to my house and car was running fine. I tried to fire it up next...
'54 Customline w/12v conversion. Everything is brand new. I have 12v at the park light terminal on my H/L switch. I have 12v at one button...
Does Ryan own/run FordBarn and GarageJournal in addition to the HAMB?
On my '54 I bought 6' sticks and bent them to fit. I also bought the mounting clips but they just have little prongs that stick into the...
Can't get any fluid to come out of the bleeders. New dual pot MC, converted to power with 8" dual diaphram booster, new wheel cylinders, new hoses...
Getting ready to fire up the 302 for the first time in my '54. So I primed the motor by attaching a 1/4" hex bit to my drill extension with 2...
I'm at that inflection point in my build. I had an original plan and at some point I ventured way off of it. When I originally bought the '54...
I posted this in the social forums but no joy so, I'll try the main board. On my '54 Customline I'm getting ready to install all new glass and...
I need some sort of wire covering that's split so I can wrap it around the wiring. Something that looks good and can handle a bundle of wires up...
This is a pretty good little swap meet coming up this Sunday. I always come away with something from here! If you're local or in the...
I never give it much thought 'cause I'm in California but, I'm flying into Austin this afternoon. Isn't the Roundup somewhere in Texas? I'd sure...
Yeah......I know! Funds are tight and I just can't swing new or re-arched leaf springs for my '54 right now. I got a good deal on some...
Here's the deal. My stepson has a neat '65 Chevy van. Turquoise blue, Cragars and surfboards on the top. It has a very tired 230 six with 3spd....
I can't find any that are '54 specific. My drivers door sags a little when opened and I'd like to tighten it up before paint. Has anyone done it...
Just got my bumpers and a few other items back from the chromer. I'd heard all the horror stories about backed up chrome shops that would tell...
Just saw this over on Ford Barn. I'm feeling physically ill! Texas Car Collection Crushed! 1930s to 1970s vintage cars & trucks scrapped! Ford,...
It's been a long dry spell. Definitely looking forward to it! I'll be there early on Sat the 29th. Anyone else making the trek?
I'm about to lay some epoxy primer in my prepped trunk. I've removed all the factory sealer from the jamb and am looking for a recommendation for...
It's been in there for 67 years. I've talked to glass guys and they say heat the frame. Don't own a heat gun. Why couldn't I just lay a piece...
Another one gone! Saw this over on FordBarn. I actually bought some parts from these guys when I was building the roadster. Sad to see. Model T...
I'm freshening up the SBF for the '54. The cylinders are within spec so I'm just going with a ball hone to get crosshatch. I'm ordering a...
Just received my Alliance tag......awesome! Is it possible to get one of these? Are they still available? Specialized? I'd like to put one on...
I'm having a senior moment! It's pretty well known. I think it's a single name. Just outside of Fresno, CA.
I did this a few years back but it'll still work today! Back then, after much searching, I found a pair of decent used bun panels for $500. Way...
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