The Jalopy Journal
OK, my hunter/gathering process for my '60 Ford ragtop is proceeding and I'm slowly acquiring the bits I need. I picked up a rough but complete...
OK, I may be pissin' in the wind here, but is anybody aware of anyone making a Ford-specific column shaft? The problem is Ford uses a 3/4" shaft...
Some guys chase awards, some don't; this isn't about that. What this is about is nearly all shows hand out the usual plastic trophies or wall...
Everyone attends car shows or get-togethers for various reasons, but for me it's mostly about the cars. So what do you look at in the vehicles?...
Here's a weird one for the collective wisdom... The brakes on my avatar have all of a sudden decided not to work very well when cold. The rainy...
OK, I've been trying to determine my possible choices for a manual bell behind the FE in my '60 Sunliner, using a TKX 5-speed. It's been almost 40...
I'm looking to lower my '60 Sunliner about 2-3", and am trying to decide which is best and/or cost effective. Fatman has fabricated 2" lowering...
As the title says, anybody know what this is off of? Pic stolen off the '57-60 Ford truck thread... [ATTACH]
So I bought this '60 Ford Sunliner and discovered that the fuel tank is leaking at the sending unit. No biggy, buy a new lock ring/gasket and I'm...
I've never been known for my luck unless you count the bad... but I finally had some good luck. I've been looking for a good Ford FE core motor...
I'm curious; are there downsides to a canvas convertible top? I know it was used on the early cars, but vinyl came into widespread use in the '50s...
Well, not really but still... I just got a quote for straightening/replating the bumpers for my '60 Ford... $1K each. I knew plating costs have...
Well, I screwed up.... I've been putting off ordering the wheels I want (Wheel Vintique Series 64) and projected delivery date is now sometime in...
Showdown: 1963 Studebaker Avanti Vs 1969 GTO Judge (msn.com)
I've seen this type rear suspension rarely used, and wonder why. Generally, most guys go either four-link or ladder bars, but I'm looking for a...
This is sort of a follow-up to this thread... Turn Signal Wiring How-to | The H.A.M.B. (jalopyjournal.com) This post came into being after a...
Just saw this; 1/8 scale model of chassis #1075. Unbelievable detail, unbelievable price... Ford GT40 - 1969 Le Mans Winner – Amalgam Collection
Just a heads-up to any '60 full-size Ford owners out there that if you've been looking for replacement stainless exterior trim for 2-drs, it is...
Reading (and responding) to some of the tech threads, I was struck as to how when using 'upgrade' parts newer than the theoretical '65 cutoff how...
I'm reasonable sure they do, but just wondering if anybody actually knows? Same basic body shell after all... '60 through '62 dash is basically...
A guy from Finland recently posted a build thread on a GAZ-21 sedan that has now disappeared. I suspect it was because of the model year (1968)...
I piggybacked this onto a old thread, but thought it may get a better response as a new thread and with a corrected title... Seems like chrome...
I've been jonesing for a custom for a long time. Don't get me wrong, I love my avatar, but generally don't care for pre-'50s 'traditional'...
One of the clubs I belong to sponsored a cruise this last weekend (8/16/2020) to escape the heat expected at home (100+ degrees). So a cruise out...
... That covers more than just the narrow versions guys want for '50s and older vehicles? I've searched and come up empty. Cars got wider...
Looking for thoughts and comments on which would be the best choice for a street car... I'm aware that wide ratios are generally a bit weaker...
Ok, I'm not ignorant on these, but this is something I've never seen come up. I'm hoping either someone has tried some of this or has compared...
Up until the early '50s, 16" wheels (or larger) were pretty much standard on most Detroit offerings. First 15", then 14" were used as cars became...
I'm sure this has come up before somewhere, but has anybody have experiences with salvaging marinized engines for cars? Repower take-outs can be...
I've been absent (has it really been a year??) after a fit of pique at one of the moderators. I got over that but that isn't the whole story; life...
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