The Jalopy Journal
It can be be one liners like daddy comments or stories and Experiences.... Just funny stuff. I’ll start..... I had a 1955 2nd or Task Force...
There was a thread on a ‘64 Comet with a 289 C4 a while back with a vibration apparently in the engine/transmission. As far as I know it was...
The 3rd member on the '64 Fairlane had become one with the axle housing. It was on there and had been on there since September of 1963. This...
I have access to a 3000lb rated rotisserie. This was just used on a '65 Mustang fastback. I want to clean and restore the bottom of my 1964...
It may be spring time. I think. Anyway many of us are waking the old cars up. I took my 51 Coupe out. I was going to fill it up and go see my...
Wood is shapable and easily cut. Do any of you mock up “try patterns” in wood, perfect it and then make it out of steel? An example would be...
[IMG] [IMG] [IMG] A new addition is coming. I'm a movie guy. Two cars stand out to me as actual characters in the movies they were in. It can...
Brake hoses or soft hoses seldom fail but when they do often it’s misdiagnosed causing unnecessary and expensive repairs. Commonly the failed...
Not mine. This is from the FB groups..... It’s a rare thing but I thought it’s important to discuss and learn from it..... incident.... Daily...
I see a great number of multiple carb set ups on 8BAs either in person or online. Most will still have the stock distributor. Now it is possible...
There are a few electronic distributors available for a 8BA Flathead. All of these are 12V. It is possible to get a 12V unit and convert it to...
[ATTACH] Yep. It’s been in a pasture since 1978. So I’m gathering parts. It needs a lot. The first thing to do is get it to roll. Right now it’s...
My 2011 Wrangler, my daily driver went to the shop for a rear axle leak a week before Christmas. Long story, but it needs a complete rear end due...
I'm considering an early-mid 60s drag car. Of course, my class will be Stock/Super Stock. My car wound be Stock class. One of the more fascinating...
Bittersweet. Things I love about these old cars are the lives they have touched. It's unknown to history the dramas that have unfolded in the...
We have had it pretty good for a while with parts availability. I believe those days are passing us by. I had a conversation with my brother...
You know the ones that are or almost are lost causes. You have to think about it though. A lost cause in 1990 is a builder or almost a "survivor"...
[img]273359118_3142612786023374_6376743631069772926_n by Travis Brown, on Flickr First off, I love it. This is not the stereotypical gasser yet...
I'm going to install a new positive traction third member into my 1964 Ford Fairlane. It's an Eaton Tru-Trac Differential. It's a geared unit, not...
Barn finds can be cliqued but this one is legit and actually did come out of a barn. It was backed in in '72. This is it today. [img]IMG_0030 by...
I'm looking to change to a positive traction Ford 8" rear differential. Do any of you have a recommendation for a good builder of these?
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I have a thread about my Coupe hard starting when hot. I have done some tests and found some problems with the 94. Since what I found seems to be...
[img]Untitled by Travis Brown, on Flickr Here's the specs 1951 Ford Coupe Stock 239 8BA with headers. Stock LOM ignition 6V Positive Ground...
This is the only major rust damage on my car. It in the floor just forward of the seat. Passenger side is similar. This will be my first poll.;)...
I normally don't do this but this little car in Ohio just impresses me. [IMG] It's just clean and simple. Nothing is really over the top. [IMG]...
I may have buyers remorse.:oops: On second thought I do have buyers remorse.o_O Yep, I pulled the trigger. :rolleyes: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
We had a little car show at the June Fling in town this past Saturday. I drove the 51 down to it.. It's the first car show/cruise in I have...
I have this Mallory Flat top distributor and I would like to get it up to snuff. [img]Untitled by Travis Brown, on Flickr [img]Untitled by Travis...
You have to give credit where credit is due. If it were not for the previous owners of our cars, we would not have them toady. Now, running an...
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The Jalopy Journal
