The Jalopy Journal
Hey guys, I'm trying to remove this steering wheel and I don't know exactly what year it is to search for help. Can any of you identify what...
So, I finished welding up my exhaust a couple weeks ago, and yesterday grew a wild hair to start my motor up again only this time linked to the...
I'm starting to build two aluminum gas tanks and wonder if there are things that I should be aware of before I install it? If I weld it...
I've got interference with where the input shaft of my rack would mount up to the steering drive line (I hope I'm using the right terms)....
I have been building this motor for a LONG time now- almost a year. It's a 292 bored out to .030" over 312, or 3.830" bore. I had a local shop...
I have no idea what this came off of. It was attached to the hood of my 1955 F100 when I bought it. But I'm fairly certain it isn't stock. Any...
I have a 1955 F100. I was planning on using the stock gas tank next to the driver side running board. I came across a nice 25 gal tank for FREE!...
I'm mocking up my rear axle and a possible solution for placing my ladder bars where I'd like them to be would require shortening them about 8...
I have a Ford WC T5 with a mechanically driven speedo gear. I'm looking to change the tail housing to an S10 T5 for the desirable shifter...
So, I didn't like the straight, plain Jane Stake Pockets. Taking cues from the earlier F1, and the 54 Chevy I decided to make my own. Never done...
I finally got my tires from Coker today. Long story about finally getting them here. But, I wonder if you guys have any tricks to keeping the...
Has anyone had experience with an Eaton Detroit True-Track in a Ford 8.8 rear end? I'm going to have to replace the clutch pack, carrier gears,...
I'm hopping up a 292 Y Block and have some questions. Stock Iron Heads. Ported. 2.02 Intake and 1.60 Exhaust. I'm looking at static compression...
I just salvaged an 8.8 explorer rear end. When I opened the inspection plate the oil looked pretty bad. The gears were great. It didn't look...
What are your opinions for my set up. Ford F100. 333 stroked Y Block. T5 with an overdrive gear of .79. I did have a 9 inch that turned out to be...
What is the "optimal" Intake Valve to Exhaust valve ratio for a strong engine? I've read 70-80% is about the right ratio to maintain low end...
I bought a universal MII cross member from Heidt's. I have a F350 (not an F1-200). My frame rails are about 1 inch taller than the F100 frames....
So, this is the first official engine that I'm rebuilding with my brother. It's a 302 small block that is going into a sweet little 52 Ford. I...
I'm just about to put the lifters into my 302 and noticed that they have a nice little notch in them that looks like it needs to line up with the...
I'm going to assemble my first engine ever next week and am wondering what y'all use for your assembly lubes. Not all lubes are created equal,...
This is a newb question that I'm sure many of you know. How much hp does a power steering pump drain? I'm running and ol' Y and am considering...
What is the stock front track width of a 1955 Ford F100? I'm converting an F350 (which has a beefier frame) to an F100 and am looking to buy an...
Part of the reason I haven't been working on my Ford is that I've built a website for a local hot rod shop here in town. It's Horvath Hot Rods in...
I'm a noob. A total, effing, noob. So this is the first hot rod I've ever worked on. I think it'd be super cool to rebuild the ol' Y. So I...
Ok. I searched through some old threads and couldn't find an answer. Rather than cut first and ask questions later I'll defer to the experts....
Just a quick questions. I've got the steering wheel out of my F100. I can pull the column back, and see the felt washer that kept fluids down....
So I've got this sweet ol y block. WHO KNOWS WHICH Y IT IS? I've got several different numbers, and none have really been that conclusive. I've...
So, I've got a couple of different plans that I've found online, and am now building a "hybrid" of two machines that I've seen. The general...
So I bought a 1955 Ford 350 flatbed and am super stoked to get my hands dirty. I've got a lot of information from different posts out there-...
What's up? I grew up riding dirt bikes with my old man out in the desert. He was always telling me stories about his '56 Chevy Nomad. He had it...
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