The Jalopy Journal
Stovebolt - I am currently "rebuilding" some Houdaille shocks for Model A's. After a thorough cooking in a charcoal bbq to aid in disassembly I...
Getting my banger motor back from the builder this month! In the meantime - I have a stock Model A exhaust set-up that I wish to mount behind a...
Some updates. Realized after I cleaned up my entire rear end that the bearing races are shot on both sides. Recall that my car is also an early...
Looks good (the cars, not Rod's "junk")!
Can't say at the moment - I have 8 shocks in various stages but I'm pretty sure there are a few with "Made in Canada" stamped on them. What a...
The '32 wheels are 1 inch larger diameter than the A - 12" vs 11" and the drums are cast for better stopping power. Plus, I got them cheap and...
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Long overdue update. The front end is now basically complete. I had to get new perches and replacement spindles w new balls. I also added some...
First time at the Jamup and I had a blast! Nice to talk to so many people and fellow HAMBers! And thanks for adding the photo of my car to the...
I have Fat Man dropped spindles for 2.5" of drop on my '49 Meteor with stock engine. I also had 2" lowered Jamco springs, but 4.5" of drop was...
Ya, been thinking about adding some hardware. I want the car to be safe. Now that the spring pack is back out while I wait for spacers it's a...
I'm learning every day......seems the Posies spring pack is 1 3/4 inches thick and my stock spring pack was 2 1/4 inches thick (11 leaves). I...
Slow progress but progress, nonetheless. Installed rear float-a-motor mounts on the frame to replace the cracked stock motor mount (bolts not...
I thought the same thing but I forgot to mention that in addition to trying two types of aerosol paint I also followed the instructions for each...
Haven't accomplished as much as I would like lately but I am making progress, having some fun (and some frustrations) and learning plenty. I did...
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