The Jalopy Journal
Haven't seen any mention of a meet and greet at GG Saturday like last year. Anything planned? SPark
Oil filter in my '32 Pete and Jake's chassis is really tight to the steering box. It also was going to require me to unhook the fuel line from the...
Finishing up the last of the plumbing on my brake lines. Have a pressure switch from Ron Francis. I’m putting it in one of the unused ports on the...
Admins, please move this if I chose the incorrect location. I did a search and didn't come up with much. know it's been discussed so I apologize...
Needed some dimensions for my ‘32 project. Didn’t like the shape of my A pillars. Have a friend with an original ‘32 he has owned since ‘62. When...
Getting down to putting some things together. Came up with some questions: 1. What style is the head on the bolts that bolt the cowl vent to the...
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Did a search and found lots of info about the rear but nothing about the front on an "A" chassis. Building a '26 T coupe and sitting it on a...
If the ad is up it's still available. I deal in cash face to face, no shipping. Willing to meet part way if possible depending on location and my...
I did it again, this followed me home today. Amazingly rust free, still has sub rails and all the toe board pieces. Hinges, latches and...
Getting ready to put down some peal and seal type insulation. Searched and didn't find an answer to my question. Is it OK to apply it directly...
Got this in a trade deal and I will never build it. Great start to a hot rod or rat rod build. This frame would work under a lot of styles and...
Searched and read lots of info that here already. Starting to work on mocking up my column (very roughly at this point). Came up with a few...
Anyone know of a way to back track an MSO to determine the source of a '32 5 window glass body and frame kit? It's a Graffiti style frame (not '32...
I've posted in several different threads where I've asked questions, time to bring it all into one build thread. Lots of info up-front to get...
SBF (302) and trying to hide some of the clutter. On a normal 302 the heater hose runs from the water pump to the heater core and back into the...
I wanted to run a 17” high pitch fan. They don’t make them in 16”. The one in the pictures is a 15” high pitch. It clears the lower radiator hose...
Couple questions running thru my head. First, on a 1932 Ford with a stock style tank do you put anything between the top of the frame and bottom...
Looking to clean up a few connections. Still in the mock-up stage so I’m thinking a lot. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Instead of using vacuum...
Anyone going? Kind of a "don't miss" for me every year. Sign of spring! SPark
Starting at a C4 running to a Walker radiator. Planning 5/16 steel line from the tranny to alongside the oil pan to near the front of the engine....
Did some searching, been watching the headlight stand and headlight style threads. Haven't found an answer yet. Did see some old Harley tear drop...
Looking for advise from those that have been there, done that. Shopping for a gas tank. Looking for stock looks. 99% sure it will be a normal...
Had a friend text me a picture of these from an auction yesterday and I gave him my price so he bought them. Got them home and I don’t think they...
Working on a vintage sprint car restoration. Anyone still build an axle shaped like this with IH king pin holes? We have 2 axles but they are...
There is always the raging argument on 'glass vs steel (except in the Corvette circles, there it is 2 chains or 3 and do they all have to be...
Looking at 2 different axle setups. Will be a spring over and hairpins, will be on a '32 hiboy. First is a 47-3/4" wide 4" drop that uses a 31"...
Saved another one yesterday. Placed my order for a '32 5 window at New Age Motorsports. Saved all that glass and resin from becoming a boat....or...
Starting to seriously look at what glass 1932 Ford 5 window offerings are out there. Can't afford to break the bank, that's just not realistic for...
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