The Jalopy Journal
Hey fellas! Helping a friend sell a few things and need to identify these two steering wheels. No idea where the "pricing" came from. Can you help...
Fellas, I've been having some issues with my flatty but I need to give some background on it. The engine is a 1950 8BA, 56,000 miles. It ran but...
Fellas, I'm getting ready to buy some cloth wrapped wiring for my wife's '27 T roadster. I've searched all over Helen Back :rolleyes: but can't...
Fellas, please be on the lookout and pass the word. My good friend Jim Purdy's gorgeous '50 Chevy, along with his truck and enclosed trailer, were...
I've been waiting a long time to share this story, and now seems like a fitting time. Some quick background. My parents grew up in San Diego and...
Guys, finally got my flathead running. A good pal and Flathead guru had helped me a lot last year but passed away of a heart attack over the...
Guys, I need some advice. I got the 8BA in my '50 Ford running, but my mechanical fuel pump isn't. I've ordered a rebuild kit from Mac VanPelt but...
Fellas, need a little help. Trying to button up the last few things on my 8BA in my '50 Ford so I can fire it up. The car is completely stock...
Hey fellas, I'm trying to round up the final parts for my 8BA in my '50 Ford Shoebox. I've searched around here and found ONE coil bracket that...
Looking for advice. Having driven multiple roadsters with and without cowl vents they're a necessity in my book. In building my wife's T roadster...
Fellas, I'm looking for an oil pressure sender for my 8BA flathead. Knowing the massive amount of knowledge that exists here I began searching...
Fellas, I ordered a new fuel pump push rod and bushing for my 8BA in my '50 shoebox. I probably sound like an idiot, but before I do something...
Fellas, a few months ago Night Prowlers announced they were releasing some really bitchin' looking hubcaps. I contacted them to order a set of...
Hey fellas, I'll be in Monterey Bay the week of May 28-31 with the family, but will miss both weekends on either end of that week. Anything hot...
Question for you alignment gurus... On my T roadster build (see signature) my '41 Ford axle (dropped and chromed YEARS ago) caster measures two...
Guys, I have ZERO experience with CNC. I know what it is, I know what they do, I know what it stands for, then I'm done. I'm looking for...
Fellas, I need some input. I spent the evening in the shop and I'm trying to sort out an issue. My 8BA flatty's heads and intake are Offy. I...
I need some input fellas. I have two 97's for my 8BA flathead and I'm looking for "the right" air cleaner and housing. Frog mouths won't do,...
Some of you know we have a '27 T Roadster under way for my wife. I'm going for a late 50's early 60's build style. It has a '57 283 with three...
I have a an offer on a car for sale from someone in the Netherlands. I know that region is buying a lot of cars, but overseas sales still throw up...
A few years ago I picked up a set of "trailer tires" mounted on 8 lug split rims. They're old Firestone Deluxe Champions with no wear on them....
I've never done this, but I think I undestand the concept. Before I wire the other two tangs on my pressure plate tell me what I'm doing...
I'm thinking ahead here, and I NEED AC in my '50 Shoebox. Yes I'm in Utah, but where I am its like Phoenix, AZ weather minus 5 degrees year-round....
I picked up this cool little T on an A chassis about 2 years ago. It had (long ago) a hot little 4 banger Pinto and a 4 speed, but those were...
Alright fellas, I've scratched my head on this one long enough. I bought my A Tudor in 2000. This axle was under it when I bought it, and was so...
Hey fellas, a little help here? I'm getting ready to put the 8BA back in my shoebox, and have an aluminum Fidanza flywheel. Found a 10 1/2" clutch...
I've been watching the temp gauge on my '55 Bel Air lately, and although its not problematic I'm curious. When sitting in traffic it'll heat up...
Hey fellas, I recently inherited my dad's 56,000 mile Shoebox. We pulled the 8BA about 7 years ago and rebuilt it, and I'm just getting ready...
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