The Jalopy Journal
I use rustoleum high heat rattle can barbecue paint on exhaust. The manifolds and pipes on my roadster have almost 5k miles and look like new. It...
I have a Model A banger with 80's F150 3 speed plus overdrive. It is about the ideal setup but they are getting scarce. T5 would be my next...
My wife and I took a trip to Big Fork Montana from central Illinois in our Model A. 4,000 mile round trip. Leisurely pace. No breakdowns. About...
Here is mine. Nothing special, but fun to drive[ATTACH]
the sensor must be a certain distance from the exhaust valves. I believe mine was 36". Probably use exhaust pipe after header or use a tailpipe...
Pete and Jakes front and rear on my A roadster. They make 2 lengths that will fit most uses. Ride quality also depends on spring flex. Spring...
Wix filters have changed ownership and there may be some quality issues.Apparently you need to check center tube to see if louvers are open. could...
the early wheels are supported by a raised area on early drum. The later drums do not have this. The adaptors replace this support. Without the...
I keep some cars in a large machinery shed. My F150 got mice in air-conditioning ducts. I had to have the dash taken apart and cleaned. I set out...
Vicksburg[ATTACH]
I just bought 4 Auburns for my Tudor model A. They replaced Coker Classic radials. I have them on my roadster and really like them. Summit ships...
The 46 Ford brakes are Lockheed type, Ford truck isBendix. The Bendix is self actuating. For best results you might consider Boling Brothers...
I have an Odysee 680 in my A. Works good.[ATTACH]
This is a light car and should stop well with good drum brakes. This is what I have. https://www.bolingbrothers.com/lincoln-style-drum/ John
Mine [ATTACH]
My Tudor has inserted balanced engine, stock ignition, one 97 ,5.5 head and T170 transmission with the small overdrive ratio with 3.78 rear end....
There is oil and abrasion resistant welding cable. welding-cable-epdm John
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I had several alignment problems. I had to drill out right 1/4 panel lower bracket and pull panel in about 3/4”. I measured on...
I used the U shaped arm and bent it to fit.[ATTACH]
You do not want a bung near header flange. I have an Inovate and and it specifies bung must be a minimum distance away. I think it is 36" but I...
Hagan mirror heads adapted to roadster arms. [ATTACH]
He is no longer in business. John
I cut the perches off model A and welded on 39 rear end. John
If you want to do it yourself here is a good step by step guide. Differential-Rear-End-Restoration-Revised-2014.pdf tom-endys-tech-articles John
A friend loaned me the book. I read it and decided to build a roadster. For me the book was used for inspiration and ideas along with the HAMB....
I would replace it. There is a fix for some thread damage but that looks too far gone imho....
Here is how I did an F1 box ModelA flange welded to box. Headers may be available from Reds Headers. John [ATTACH]
This book would answer a lot of questions.[ATTACH] John
I have not had any problems with bottoming out or hitting spring nuts. The bottom mounts are copies of 48 Ford mounts. These were made by Pure...
If you remove every other leaf as you have pictured the main leaf ends have no support. It will very likely bend. I would suggest remove top...
Separate names with a comma.
The Jalopy Journal
