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  1. J

    '49 F-1 big block/auto trans swap

    I would prefer trading the F-1 for an earlier model vehicle but if I can't I have a 454/TH400 setup I will install in it to use it as a semi daily driver and tow truck. If anyone has done the 454/TH400 swap or knows of any threads or articals I would greatly appreciate it. I have a '78 NOVA...
  2. J

    Flathead engine size

    Can anyone tell me how to figure out or give me a link to find out the size and possibly where to get a rebuild kit for the V-8 Flathead engine for my "49 F-1? Many thank's in advance. I have a 5.0/AOD setup I was going to put in it but I got to thinking that if I keep the flathead and put a...
  3. J

    My last bike

    This was my last bike. I had to let it go to pay for some medical bills. With a lot of help from friends, brothers and sisters I was able to put the Shovel on the road.
  4. J

    Courier frames

    I have read in a few post's Courier frames were used in some of the projects. I have two Couriers, one long and one short wheel base. Can someone tell me what early bodies will work on them and and a bit of the modifications that would be needed to make them fit.
  5. J

    My Shovel and the wifes Ironhead

    This is from when I had just put it together. A closer look showing one of the skulls. And here's my wifes Ironhead. Not bad for her first build.
  6. J

    The village idiot?

    I know I risk getting the rep as the village idiot for this but I'm new to this and would like to ask a couple of questions. Chopping is lowering the roof if I'm correct and if I'm wrong please let me know. Also could someone tell me what channeling and 'Z'-ing the frame is? Thank's in advance.
  7. J

    Front suspension

    I have a '49 F-1 I'm putting back on the road and can use all the help I can get from the knowledge and experience the guys on this forum have. I love to see a rat rod on the road but I'm more into a sleeper as a daily driver for myself. I have a 5.0/AOD setup to put in it and want to upgrade...
  8. J

    Just sayin' hi'

    I have a '49 F-1 I am putting on the road. Even tho I love the sight of a rat rod on the road I'm more into sleepers. I hope that's not a conflict of interest here. I have a mild 5.0/AOD I am installing and would appreciate any help I can get. For starts any suggestions for a disk brake upgrade...
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