The Jalopy Journal
I just put one on my '41 truck. I used a GM prop valve with built in RPV and metering valve. Front to front, rear to rear. Even with M/C on...
I did my first '40 coupe in diamonds in 1968. I took a class at the local JC so I could use their machines. Then did my dads' model A coupe in...
I drive my cars every chance I get. I drive them to the local shows, but show up late and leave early. I get there about 10, check out all the...
The seat in my coupe needs upholstery. When I slide in behind the wheel, I feel like I'm sitting in a bucket. Any suggestions on building up the...
Right off hand it sounds like a bad or non-existant metering valve. This delays the front brakes from engaging for a split second to allow the...
Congratulations on a great find. Whatever you paid for it,it was a good deal. I've always been a Deluxe fan, but after picking up a '41 truck, I'm...
You've gotten a lot of cute answers, let me offer to help. Yes it's a road draft tube, used to allow crankcase pressure to escape. Otherwise it...
I have a '41 with a 9" Ford rear end. 15" wheels with 235x70 series tires.Here are some pics. I have about the same clearance from the rear end to...
Thanks for the input guys. You're right Skids, the silicone doesn't stick to the rubber, but I've spent the last two hours scrubbing the silicone...
Thanks skids; I was thinking of the string, but didn't think of two wraps and soap. Right now the project is getting all the old silicone off....
I have the seats and package tray out of the coupe, so figured this would be the time to replace the window seal. Anybody done one? Any tips on...
Thanks for all the input. All good ideas, I think I'm going to at least investigate the frame mount. Anybody have a pic of one installed?
Hi Guys; The battery in my '41 truck is under the seat in the cab, and I don't really like that. I'd like to put it under the hood on the...
I took a class at the local community college. If you have the old seat cover, use it for a pattern. It's not difficult, just take your time and...
I had a '40 coupe in1968, and always said it was the most beautiful car in the world. IMHO! I drive mine every chance I get. When I come out of...
That is where the '55-57 v8 mounted. No problem with triming off some metal for clearance. As has been mentioned, it is plenty strong. Here is a...
I had a similar problem with my '41 truck. It about has to be in the flasher unit. If you have E flasher, then everything is wired right. If you...
Bob; When you left MS last Nov. it started snowing and hasn't missed many chances since. It is snowing as we speak, prediction is for another...
I'm an old fart, and grew up with cars with wing windows. As I remember, the main purpose of wing windows was to draw the pipe, cigar and...
I joined about a year ago, and have found this to be a wealth of information. Plus some REALLY good one liners.
Snow is alot like a woman. Pretty to look at, but a pain in the a-- to live with.
This is what we woke up to today. Haven't driven one of the hotrods in about 6 months, and I'm having withdrawals! Where is Global warming when...
I just finished watching it for the first time. Liked all the neat old cars. Lots of old Fords and a few '57 chebys'.
Looks like water in the oil to me. Oil looks like oil, and nothing else. I would take a compression check to rule out head gaskets. If compression...
Jimbo; I just installed Auto Meter gauges in my '40, haven't finished up yet. I think before I tore into the gauge I would disconect the sender...
I put RPV in mine just two days ago. I taped the pipe threads with teflon tape and seated them out on the bench where I could really crank them...
Hi FS; Look at Speedway #910-318, or #617-4396. This should go into your wheel cylinder (if I understand what you are trying to do), and allow...
This is what I used. Early '70s' cheby from Camaro, Corvette, mid size. More importantly I used the same porportioning valve that matched the MC....
I sold my '40 coupe in '68 before I went into the Army. Have kicked myself ever since. Looking on Craigslist today I may have found it! Same faded...
These can be seen out my front window. This is the guy who came home with the '29 sedan and got me to thinking about getting back into hotrods. I...
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