The Jalopy Journal
I am sure you know this but it is good to point it out. Frequently when a hub is run loose a crack will start in the axle. In time this crack...
I always liked the "Bent Spoke Kelsey wheels of that period. V8 hubcaps are available from Bob Drake. Charlie Stephens [ATTACH]
Remember you will need to relocate the fill neck on the radiator and adapt a bracket for the hood hinge. Charlie Stephens
After looking at your photo again I still don't see the slant windshield. Do you have any pictures from the side? Early 1931 sedans were a...
I would hold out for a slant window (introduced slightly after the start of 1931), they had almost no wood in the body. Charlie Stephens
The bars used on 4 cylinder cars lacked the hole to mount the V8 emblem. Guys used to like to start with them and drill them to allow for any...
I would replace it but if you decide to cut corners be sure to run safety hubs or brake drum clips. On second thought, run the safety items no...
The fenders are the same passenger car and truck UNLESS you have a BB truck (large frame) and a fender mount in which case the well is wider to...
If you included a picture of the hubcaps you want to use you would get a better result. I always liked the small hubcaps and trim rings. Charlie...
Try posting your question on fordbarn.com (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=4). The guy that wrote the judging standards for the...
There must be a club with a web site and that would be a good place to look. Charlie Stephens
You should add your general location to your profile, you can never tell when it will be useful. When you are trying to identify the brakes get...
Probably a little off topic but why don't you leave it on the floor? What engine/trans are you using? Charlie Stephens
When I put the 181 Mercruiser engine in my AVATAR I used the same adapters that place a SBC to an early Ford transmission ('39). I kept the stock...
The following changes need to be made when replacing a Model B with a V8 (21 stud, others will require a few more things): Of course engine,...
There was a guy in the Fordbarn classifieds about a year ago making the transmission cover to be used with the later transmission. As far as the...
I wonder if that is someones drivers license number to recover the part if stolen? Charlie Stephens
The powerglide was the mistake. I had a '62 (probably the lightest) with a 4 banger and a stick and felt it had a good power to weight ratio....
Yours looks longer and narrower than an original '32 (see photo). If you try to replace it with one that is narrower you will have a problem of...
In this case I like the reflections but remember you can reduce or eliminate them with a polarizer filter as shown below: Charlie Stephens...
Remember there were two '31 commercial radiators/shells. The shells were the same '30-'31 except for the emblem (blue in 1930 and stainless in...
I used to use Vellios Machine shop in Lawndale, (310) 643-8540 . Definitely in your neighborhood. They were excellent and I assume still are but...
I changed over to hydraulics 50 years ago. Try asking your question on fordbarn.com and the Early Ford V8 site...
I would use the stock instruments with additional gauges around the steering column or in the right kick panel. Of course looking at my AVATAR...
I don't know the whole story on your project but I used the stock pedals on my AVATAR. The rod you see coming thru the K member is stock....
If you double click on the photo it becomes full size. Charlie Sephens
You might want to consider a fifties truck box. Charlie Stephens
If it was mine I would use the A frame. You can find the data for the '32 frame here:...
With the number of times a HAMB car is used in the rain I would just use original wipers. Charlie Stephens
A couple of years back there were excellent reproduction shocks available for about $1200 for four from a company called Stripe Machine. Check...
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