The Jalopy Journal
US11 between Champlain and Rouses Point, NY.....late '50's..
Workin' on it.....[ATTACH]
I do again now that I'm 80 and this (on left) will probably be my last build...chemo and all..you just gotta power through it all. Phil
Rod in the avitar.... [ATTACH]
I'm a shade tree mechanic...ball peen hammer and cresent wrench.
I'm a shade tree mechanic.
Looks like a broken axle about to happen...
Good for the track.lol
Surprising...
Thanks, most of them are from around Manassas.
Bump..
Just wonderin' since I've been in Florida for a number of years how many Bull Run Street Rodders frequent this site. This was my ride when I was...
If you get a few pinholes a 000 torch tip and some silicon bronze rod will fill them in without warping.
I decided to replace the original wiring harness.....I didn't like my original routing.. [ATTACH]
Yes from heat expansion....
We're missing one of the main advantages of Evans here. Those of us who have built rebuilt flatheads know that cracks appear around the exhaust...
I agree with Gman0046 comment and not to be argumentative but.......If you're running a ford flathead with a stock radiator ('39) as I was the...
This works pretty well well for me.... [ATTACH]
Ran it in my 34 pickup with a 53 flattie for several years. I was impressed especially when pulling off a high speed run....no steam. Also I was...
Right...could have been more clear about that...my bad.
Goes in the end to hold the roller bearing place...shud be one for each end.
Me too.....the build ain't work.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Mine on a z'd 2x3 frame....
Worked in an engine shop. One of the guys had finished up on a small block which used a plug in the oil galley. So I put a plug on his work bench...
Had clearance problems with an 11".....went to a 9 1/2...
"General" Lee Edwards, worked with him building engines in the 90's. Great guy taught me a ton of stuff, boring, balancing, head work, assembly,...
Silicon Bronze rod and a 000 tip.....you can fill in all the pinholes and it sands easily.
Thanks Dick...
I haven't abandoned this project but chemo and radiation is interfering with progress. I'll get back to it soon as I can. Hope to have it VIN...
I always used adjustable lifters on a rebuild so I could use chevy 1.5 valves. Phil
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