The Jalopy Journal
Yeah, amazing project. I will have most of the parts polished or plated, minus the block. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Also got the heads and intake back from the polisher. I am working on colors, tyring to nail down an accent color for the engine, firewall and...
Two adjustable ends, so it's basically a shortened tierod. Some of the original Ford tierods are hollow, so I just used new solid round to make...
Any suspension changes, like reverse eye spring or dropped axle changes the draglink length, requiring an adjustable one to center up the steering box
Started stripping the body today. Got the driver's side done. 320 on a DA and 2" scotchbrite rolocs for the details. About 2 hours for the one...
Following along. Looking forward to see this one come together.
Yes, the shocks are polished, rather than the usual black anodize. And the interior is temporary, but should get me by for a while.
I bought a pair of Rotoshim front shocks. I just got them and am really impressed with the quality. I am getting ready to send more parts off for...
Worked on the interior this weekend. Got the rear window gutter installed as well as some of the metal bracing that ties the wood together. Got...
I built a 30x60 with 14' walls 27 years ago, then added 18x50 about 5 years ago. I spent the first 25 years filling it up, now I'm at the point...
Thanks for the additional info. I googled Dave and he seems to still be active on Facebook.
Here's some of the SW Big Logo/Big Block Gauge info from Roadsters.com [ATTACH] [ATTACH] And some info on the SW 8 Gauge "Special" panels...
I just ran across this old mockup pic. There wasn't even a frame or axles under tbis. Just 2x4's and dreams holding it up. [ATTACH]
That is a very cool idea with the radio knob, but I think SDS was just referring to the 50's Ford key being a nostalgic piece in itself......
That's cool to know, and that makes it more plausible that they would have found their way into a hot rod dash by 56/57.
The gauges were one at a time over the last 10-15 years. Swapmeets, parts trading, HAMB, Ebay, Instagram, etc...
I also messed with the dash a little bit. I chose a hypothetical 1956/57 build date for this car, so trying to keep parts from that era or older....
Got the heads clearanced for the Potvin 3/8 cam. I spot faced the valve pocket with an endmill, then smoothed out the combustion chambers to...
Here are a couple of F1 boxes set up for 32's with the 37-39 Ford lower plate and light switch bracket [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
An F1 box can be set up for use with the original light switch/horn rod assembly by using a 37-39 Ford lower plate and light switch bracket. The...
My Googler turned up a lot of info on this particular subject......
I am also working on getting the engine buttoned up, but I had valve interference issues with the Potvin 3/8 cam and Edelbrock heads. I worked up...
To use the F100 box with a V8, you will need to move it back in the frame.
Those F100 steering box conversions are meant to be a drop in replacement of a stock Model A box, in a stock Model A. Not an A-V8 conversion....
Because it was already the right size and shape, cost $2, and I spent 10 minutes machining the rings. Plus, it's steel, so it will chrome plate...
I'm doing an eclectic mix of 49-57 Ford/Mercury parts. 49 Mercury door handles and window cranks. 49-51 Ford pedal pads, gas pedal and inside...
I wanted a chrome 40 Ford horn button, so here is what I came up with. A 2-1/2" freeze plug, with some grooves cut on .060" centers to mimic an...
[ATTACH] Original Bell, that I now own, and then Jake's below that[ATTACH] [ATTACH] They appear to have a more gentle sweep off the king pin...
I hadn't thought about this thread in a few years. I'm not sure that is a Bell/PSI. The drop looks deeper like a Super Bell? [IMG] Here's the...
I'm with you on this. I'll keep fussing with it until it's "right"
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