The Jalopy Journal
I used a 34-35 Chevy tank in my 32 pickup. I chose it because it was set up for an external fill....
I wouldn't go that far, but it was a decent frame that had never been hacked up. It had an 8ba, 39 trans and juice brakes, but everything else was...
I was swapping out firewalls for a nicer one, then remembered I needed to put frame welting on before we do final body panel fitting. So off came...
I have no other choice... [ATTACH]
I am getting the car ready to go back to Josh @carrillocustoms for another round of metal work, so I pulled the chrome suspension parts out and...
I am looking for a specific air filter base to complete a set for the 5w. It needs to be an "oil bath" style like these, 2-5/8 97/94 neck size...
I have purchased several re-vulcanized originals from All Ford Parts in Campbell. They have required a good core in the past.
Got my freeze plug horn button back from chrome [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
So I gathered all the old chrome for what I thought was just about everything on the engine and chassis. Now I am spending 5x as much as that old...
My "dealer" hooked me up again... [ATTACH]
They are fresh polished and will end up with the chrome transmission, oil pan, etc in my 32 5w, or as my family calls it..."The Chrome Car"
I guess I like flathead Ford V8's... [ATTACH] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Here's a converted F100 box in @DeadFast 33 's 32 Vicky project, before he sold it. I think this box came from Mike's Speed Shop in NC. [IMG] I...
Mmmm...rake [IMG]
Chip Foose's explanation......
I like your project. I am having to do a similar shock rotation on my current build, but found with these shorty shock links, I was able to keep...
Search for part number 78-3577, most of the early Ford parts suppliers carry them
See link below... https://www.helixsuspension.com/catalog/Solid-Axle-Suspension/Solid-Axles/HEXAX1 and then read this...
You may need to use a longer spindle stop nut, or add an extra lock washer behind your existing one. I have always run original 32 pitman arms...
The polisher got a little heavy into the head nut faces, so I had to spot face them to get a clean torque surface. Quick job, but another step I...
Yeah, amazing project. I will have most of the parts polished or plated, minus the block. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Also got the heads and intake back from the polisher. I am working on colors, tyring to nail down an accent color for the engine, firewall and...
Two adjustable ends, so it's basically a shortened tierod. Some of the original Ford tierods are hollow, so I just used new solid round to make...
Any suspension changes, like reverse eye spring or dropped axle changes the draglink length, requiring an adjustable one to center up the steering box
Started stripping the body today. Got the driver's side done. 320 on a DA and 2" scotchbrite rolocs for the details. About 2 hours for the one...
Following along. Looking forward to see this one come together.
Yes, the shocks are polished, rather than the usual black anodize. And the interior is temporary, but should get me by for a while.
I bought a pair of Rotoshim front shocks. I just got them and am really impressed with the quality. I am getting ready to send more parts off for...
Worked on the interior this weekend. Got the rear window gutter installed as well as some of the metal bracing that ties the wood together. Got...
I built a 30x60 with 14' walls 27 years ago, then added 18x50 about 5 years ago. I spent the first 25 years filling it up, now I'm at the point...
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