The Jalopy Journal
Looking at the Smeding 363 Cruiser for my 34. It's smaller than the SBC's, and has the distributor in front rather than at the rear. Anyone have...
Looking at the TCI website: 33-34 Ford Dropped Front Axle, 4 Link Rearend, there are several options for the front axle which seem pretty...
Original 1934 Ford Roadster. Dropped axle, H & H Super Stroker (water in #3), '39 Trans, '40 Ford banjo rear end, '41 Boling Bros lincoln brakes,...
Looking at a new build using a TCI frame and a stock 34 roadster body, full-fenders. Engine will be a small block chevy - nothing exotic, manual...
The Ford flathead V8 in my 34 roadster has suffered a catastrophic failure and I'm considering replacing it with a more modern 302. I want to...
Can someone either talk me through or direct me to a video detailing the proper way to assemble the threaded, non-boot, ends on the cloth covered...
We just recently moved to the Tyler, TX area and I'm wondering if there are any flathead or hotrod shops nearby. Any owners who could tell me...
Who would I contact to repair my 1934 Ford speedometer? Thanks in advance for any assistance or advice.
I need help with an engine heating/cooling problem/questions. The engine is an H & H flathead, with an engine driven fan, there is no shroud,...
I have a pair of original stanchions in great shape - good chrome, but one of the posts which connect to the top is bent slightly outward. Can I...
Any recommendations for maintenance, repair, parts shops in the Tyler/Longview area? I suppose Dallas could be considered as well. Must be...
I have had the good fortune to obtain an original 1934 Ford Roadster windshield frame in near perfect condition. The original which came with my...
New, stainless top irons. I purchased these to use on my Roadster, but, once I figured out how they work - I opted for the originals. These...
I am looking for a source for seat belts for my '34 Roadster. The look I am after is the 40's military, latch type, web, lap belt. They need to...
Will a S.Co.T. blower fit under the hood of a '34 Ford Roadster running a 59A? Thanks
I'm debating whether or not to install the windshield wiper motor. I set it in the windshield frame, and with the top down - I think it looks...
This may seem like a dumb question, but, where is the battery located on a stock '34 Ford Roadster? Thanks
I swapped the 6.70x16's on the rear for 7.50x16's - they fit, add some top end speed, and - I think they look good. The fronts are 5.00/5.25x16 -...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I am currently running 6.70X16 rear, and 5.00/5.25X16 front. The car has a nice stance, but I would like to try a taller tire...
When I acquired my 34 Roadster I knew very little about them - I still don't know much. I wasn't looking for a complete car, but rather some 34...
Hard to believe, but it appears it's been 2 years since I've posted anything about my Roadster. Coincidentally, it's been about that long since...
I have the original top - bows and irons for 34 Roadster, as well as some boxes of parts. Can anyone post a couple pictures of the irons? I know...
Does anyone know where I can get wind wing glass? I have the original brackets; and the glass I have looks old enough to be original - but I...
I have a 1940 steering column in my '34 roadster, I would like to use the horn button in the steering wheel to operate the horn. Can anyone tell...
We swapped engines in my '34 Roadster last week, the new engine has Navarro heads - the old one had Edmonds. The water outlet on the Navarro...
Can anyone direct me to a source for original bumper bolts for my 1934 Ford Roadster? Right now there is an eclectic mix and I would like to use...
Does anyone have a phone number Rex Rod & Chassis? Thanks
Went to a local car show today and saw a couple 32 - 34 Fords with what appeared to be heaters in them. Where they an option? Are they...
I am shopping for insurance for my '34' roadster and these questions came up in discussions with reps from various agencies, so - I forward them...
My 34 will be on the road soon; and is presently covered under the same policy I have for our other vehicles. The significant difference is in...
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