The Jalopy Journal
Hi All, Has anyone ever installed a Cadillac in Shoebox Ford? Thinking about tie-rod and pan clearance. Thanks, Steve
Hi All, I am installing a S10-T5 trans into my flathead 6 powered 1950 Ford. I am using the Speedway kit and finding the included Chevy clutch...
Hi All, Has anyone installed a 390 Caddy in a 50 Ford Shoebox? I have an adapter to a Ford Trans but oil pan looks that it could be a problem....
Hello All, Would anyone know what type of headlight rings these are?[ATTACH] Thanks, Steve
Hi All, Built by Barris in 1954. Anyone have pictures of this car, I am interested in how he setup the nose, believe Desoto grille. Thanks, Steve
Hi All, Anyone out there installed a 1961, 390 Caddy in a 50 Ford? I have one here that I am considering in my Shoebox and wondering about...
1940 Ford Standard Dash Good condition, no rust. Crack on the instrument glass, instruments un-tested but look to be in good condition....
Hi All, Anyone running a hydraulic clutch setup in a Shoebox (50 Ford)? Current Mustang dual master under car, thinking of moving both to the...
Reduced $275 1930-31 Model A Ford deck lid. Lid is in fair condition with just a couple of weak areas on the inner panel near the bottom, outer...
Sold Storm Vulcan boring plate for Flathead Ford V8. Plate is in excellent condition and has T-Slot for mounting your boring bar. Plate when...
Hi All, Can anyone tell me of a way to lock hub caps on to prevent them from coming off on the highway? Thanks, Steve
Hi All, Does anyone know if the 8BA truck intermediate bell housings and those found on the 8HA 6-cyl truck housings are the same or different?...
Hi All, Is anyone out there running a regular Cadillac distributor with original Cadillac Tri-Power setup? I know the original Tri-Power...
[ATTACH] 1930 Rumble/Deck Lid -Sold Why mess with repairing a rotted lid or a re-pop when you can use an original. Nothing fits like an...
Hi All, What would be the best carburetors to run on a 1961 Cadillac 390 motor with tri-power setup? Thanks, Steve
Hi All, Anyone done this conversion or am I relegated to going automatic? Thanks, Steve
Hi All, What parts are interchangeable in the 61 and back Cadillac motors? Intake, heads, rods, oil pans? Any good resources for...
Hi All, Has anyone installed a Cadillac motor in a Shoebox Ford (1950)? Pan clearance, converting to standard shift(flywheel). The motor in...
Hi All, What parts are needed to install a Chevy 283 into a 1950 Ford? Am I correct in Nova pan, oil pump, and pickup tube? In addition to...
Hi All, Does anyone know if any of the 6 cylinder 49-51 cars came with or utilized overdrive transmissions? I need something that will allow me to...
Hi All, Has anyone built a full fender 30/31 A-V8 with 32 K member and 34 wishbone? Have seen them as highboy but how about with full fenders.....
Hi All, These are Appleton 552 handles. Where are the switches operated from? They different than the 112 switch? Also, when locating the...
Anyone know of resources for Appleton Spotlight parts, instructions etc. Thanks, Steve
Hi All, My chopped Shoebox is a great driving car. A big issue with it however is between the streamlined flow of the body and being black in...
Storm Vulcan boring plate for Ford Flathead V8. This plate will bolt to the top of the V8 block with studs in place. T-slot in the plate to secure...
Anyone know the general width of a Ford 8" rear end? Or would it depend on what it came out of? Good fit for a shoebox? Thanks, Steve
Hi All, Anyone out there have experience with T5 trans in a Shoebox? What is needed.. Thanks, Steve
Hi All, What engine oil pump and pan is needed to install a SBC in a 50 Ford Tudor with JAMCO dropped spindle front end? A 60's Nova perhaps?...
Hi All, I am running a floor shift in my 50 Ford Tudor. I picked up an original overdrive which I was planning on installing in place of the...
Hi All, On the 226 6-cyl does the coolant flow from the water pump fitting to the heater control on the firewall or from the cylinder head to...
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