The Jalopy Journal
How's your setup holding up? Still working... and leaks?
No issues with anything touching so far... I haven't hooked up the drag link yet but I have clearance on everything else. I'm waiting to hook up...
I picked up two gas gauges... The plan is to modify a sender to fit the stock A gas gauge hole and mount a gauge under the dash somewhere......
I got my front end put together last night... I was a little disappointed at the driver's side axle kingpin bore, it has a teeny, tiny amount of...
Got my new front end in today... [ATTACH]
Got the assembly together and painted... [ATTACH] I put some slip plate on the bottom of the springs too, can't hurt! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
SOLD.
I'm stuck waiting on a rethreading die until Saturday for the NOS perch spring stud, I could force the nuts on but I'd rather not trash the studs...
Set of used 1928-1931 Ford Model A Perch bolts and shackles. You get everything you see. All threads are good, shackles have some wear but nothing...
This is a set of 1928-1931 Ford Model A spindles, steering knuckles, and replacement bushings. These have been degreased and cleaned. There is...
Interesting that you are having the clearance issue... I'm running a nearly identical setup as you and when I checked my mock up this afternoon...
I made up a shim out of some 20g steel... [ATTACH] Once installed it brought the perch up 1/2 way to where I want it so i'll have to make...
I mocked up my front after cleaning and priming the axle, wishbone, and perches... [ATTACH] I did have to turn two 1/4" spacers for the gap left...
Got my spindles and drums back from the machine shop, spindles are honed and drums are turned. The parts pile ready for reassembly is getting...
Glad it didn't cause you much heartburn! I too am enjoying finding out what parts work and don't work on my 31 roadster... I went with a 1934...
Nice work, looking great! P.S. You may have your king pins swapped backwards (LR/RL), I think they are supposed to have more of the top pointing...
I picked my spindles up from the machine shop Friday after I got the call. I bought a new kingpin kit to replace the old worn out ones that had...
It's been unseasonably warm here the last few days so I'm taking full advantage to work in the unheated side of my shop where the sandblasting and...
Spent 2 hours taking these guys down this afternoon... One was easy, the other was a nightmare! [ATTACH] Gotta get the new axle under the banger...
Vintage 2" Glass Marble Swirl Slag Gear Shift Knob. Excellent condition, bright colors. 5/16-24 threads. 2" diameter. $65+10 for shipping in the...
Spent some time in the shop this AM on the banger... I sandblasted the spring leaves after heating and straightening the keepers/retainers on the...
I picked one up for my '31 from Roadster Supply. It fit the new made Stromberg 97 I have with no issues. I plan to run it facing the rear.
It can be pretty exciting, fan blades through hoods and radiators oh my! A new fan is definitely on the list before spring. It's not worth the...
I used the old tail light/license bracket and made a new mount with a gusset for strength, can't have things flopping around. [ATTACH] Not sure...
I got the floor around the opening cleaned and primed. I didn't want to put the new floors in with all the grease and flaking paint going on......
I spent this afternoon working on the A some... Snow is coming soon so any outside activities need to be done asap! I pulled the front axle out...
I spent the last two months tracking down goodies for the front axle... I found some 32-34 hubs, spindles, brakes, and NOS perches. [ATTACH] I...
I pulled the rotten muffler and stock manifold off the old girl today... Now we're having fun! [ATTACH] I cut the headlight bar for the ends and...
I chopped my windshield to match the 2" chop '32 stanchions, definitely looks better! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I also got the repro battery box in....
The inner child in me wants go full blast and order all the fun bits now but the old coot car guy knows better and urges patience! I have been...
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