The Jalopy Journal
[ATTACH] I also have this cool chrome headlight bar with a V in it in storage... had it in my head that it was a 32 bar but seems like it's for...
And speaking of progress... [ATTACH]
Flywheel on the way- super glad @IronTrap had one for a good price... which means I need to get that engine to the shop sooner rather than...
Probably going to let the wood age naturally. Not sure what you mean by breaking the corners on them. We beveled them, is that what you mean?...
I think you might be right. I panned through all the pictures I had of the engine and it does look like the correct bolt pattern after all. I...
I am confident it isn't a 337. Here it is, five years ago, as we were building the run stand for it... [ATTACH] I can tell from this picture the...
The engine is a '49 8RT from an F6, currently bolted to a 4spd truck trans. My understanding is that the 8RT is basically an 8BA but with an 11"...
[ATTACH] Out of time today, so here's what we got done. The paint didn't stick too well on the shift lever. Gonna have to redo that & scuff some...
I think I forgot to post when I got the windshield in. [ATTACH]
Believe it or not, one of my friends got me one for Christmas. Hahaha
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] What are the odds oreilly just has the clutch, pressure plate & pilot on the shelf? The kit also included a throwout bearing...
I ordered a clutch kit that matches the transmission. The engine & trans are both 1949. I think I will also need a regular 8BA flywheel and...
The rears are reverse steelies that Sid made... they were silver at one time... I may have them and the fronts chromed. I don't think he was...
[ATTACH] Too damn cold to paint so I'm just cleaning stuff up. The tranny is in good shape and I threw Sid's shifter in it after cleaning it up....
[ATTACH] Picked up the '49 open drive from Jody today! This transmission checks out healthy, I will clean it up and replace the throwout before...
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