The Jalopy Journal
The problem is to find someone that can build them the way B&M used to. I had one in my 55 Pontiac wagon with a 389 did 13s at Carlsbad all day!...
Depends on your pocketbook mostly. There is a company that makes the stock tranny with modern style gears. I think they are available through MAC...
Thanks Bruce and all! I will keep notes as I go thru this.
Thanks again for all the great advise! It really helped a lot!!
Thanks for the great info! I do have an "A" torque tube would I just cut and weld to the same length?
Hey guys need some help!! I'm putting a 40 ford rearend in my AV8. I can do the torque tube but am looking for someone in the Texas area that I...
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Well I guess I'll throw in my 5 cents as well... I spent about 5-7 years collecting parts when I realized I wasn't reading enough. I picked up a...
looks Great! I can't post a picture. internet too slow where I am!
Thanks! I'll check that as soon as I get home!
My wife has a 1959 Galaxie with a stock 352/automatic transmission. Pretty much all stock with dual exhaust. I have noticed that the exhaust...
Great lookin' ride!!!
Brain Fart!!! You are correct!!
Well here is my 8 year old project (so far). I have learned a lot about AV8s in the past few years. Mostly from reading old magazines & picking...
Fantastic Project!!! keep us updated!!!
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/ this is a good place to start. Also there is some good reading on here as well. Some things I've learned the hard...
Rest in Peace Anthony... I am not at home but I will post some pictures as soon as I do.
http://rightcoastcars.com/syracuse-nationals-old-skool.php If you scroll thru the link there are some #'s to call
got mine at a swapmeet! great investment. this and a skill-saw!
It is possible that it might be too low. my mounts are welded under the frame lip. I'm using an F1 center crossmember for my 39 tranny to the...
what with and how much did you shim?
So I could cut the one on the tank (or leave it) and go with the something different & notch the steering column housing as well?
WOW!! great info guys! I got rained out at work today so I've been scouring on pictures. I did find that most people are using F1 boxes &...
this is the issue I just ran into today...
great find!! keep us posted
I've tried looking thru some threads but really didn't find much on this issue. I installed a 1951 Merc motor with a 1939 tranny. the issue...
gotit, FYI On the one piece seals for the front, there is a steel sleeve that goes on either the end of the crank or the pulley. Don't...
A hammer. A torch. A pail of water with a rag. And a lot of patients to get it to lay right.
Ditto!!
It's not a movie but someone has there Touring hot rod in this...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mRSioDfM9nE
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