The Jalopy Journal
I have finished the first blown flathead engine (with a Weiand 144) for my 34 Ford, have it running on a stand and dial it in a bit more before it...
Hello I was offered a 1405 carb with a metering/jetting kit labeled 1487. Is it possible to tune a 1405 Edelbrock carb with the kit that is sold...
Santa came a bit late but nonetheless I got my present. Today I finished all the lose ends and was able to start the new built [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Hello all I need your wisdom. I would like to install this carb on my blown french flathead so I started to take it apart for cleaning. Maybe...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here comes the breather/ oil fill tower for my next flathead. As the firewall is original and space is...
Forgive me my question but I need some input. Have searched the net but did not find a solution - maybe the internal regulator is dead. I have a...
[IMG]Anybody know the maker of these brakes and where they might fit? I can get measurements but I have never seen calipers like those so maybe...
Yesterday my 34 Ford with french flathead was not starting anymore despite turning starter. I thought the Bendix has grenaded as it is a 6Volt...
hello folks here is my problem. I installed 11 x 2" drums from an F100 Ford onto the dropped front axle of my 34 Ford. As these drums are a bit...
Probably better known in USA so here is the question if there is any interest in this engine: six cylinder inline with attached gearbox, internal...
I am desperately needing T-joints for the front and rear brakes of my 34 Ford. I have 1/4" brake lines and need to join the wheel cylinders to the...
Where could I find a link to a write-up of Weiands history - especially when they started to work on blowers? When was the first 142/144 blower...
Working on building a 142 Weiand blower on top of a V8 flathead Ford. How much wrap angle will be needed to avoid slipping the 6 ribbed belt...
Hello I have this Accel dizzy but cannot find the correct cap and rotor. Maybe some of you know a correct part number? Thanks!
Have a 34 Ford with 2" dropped axle and would like to replace the tie rod ends with a little more modern design. No problem in making a new rod as...
Found the correct parts! Thank god for those sellers that write the dimensions into their offers!
I have this MC and plan to use it on my 34 Ford, front drums converted to hydraulic, rear axle S10 with hydraulic drums. The MC has 21mm diameter...
I got a reply to my wanted ad from "car doctor" from Finleyville PA. I replied back butnever got a response - now I hope he is in good health and...
Hello is it possible to fit 68 front drums from a Mustang to a 34 Ford front axle? I could make them fit the spindles but I worry about fitment of...
Have a 34 Tudor and lost left front wheel today, luckily without much damage to the car. Fortunately an old car collector followed me on the road...
I pulled the tired engine and broken tranny late last year and found a lot more problems in the whole drive train so decided it will get a french...
I was fortunate in buying a 3-71 blower that should be assembled onto my other french flatty. I planned to rework the french manifold but despite...
Hello Let me introduce myself - my name is Harty, I work for more than 25 years on brit bikes, mainly Norton and Vincent, was piloting Max...
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