Hey! Hey A Henry J

[bob w]

A few months ago my friends Terry & Lee, known as Tator here on RRR went looking for a project. They bought a Henry J from a blind guy who has a large car collection. While it looked pretty solid it really needed lots of work. First to go was the poorly installed Mustang II front suspension. In its place is parallel leaf spring straight axle set up from Speedway.

 

[bob w]

The 8" Ford rear end with parallel leaf springs was retained. However, the entire frame, from in front of the rear kick up forward to the radiator support was replaced.

 

[bob w]

Time for tin work. The entire floor, most of the firewall, the inner and outer rockers, doglegs and lower front door posts were replaced.

 

[bob w]

More new sheet metal. The steering column, gas pedal, new power brake assembly and shifter are installed. The original instrument cluster is retained but moved to clear the recessed firewall.

 

[bob w]

New tail pan made by Terry.

 

[Tyster36]

Awesome! A very good friend of mine has a 51. I painted it about 8 yrs ago. He's is now thinking of mini tubs and a straight axle and putting a sb Chrysler in it with a yank. Small as in 400 plus stroker,

 

[bob w]

The big block will need a little paint and polish. Fenderwell headers are parctically a requirement on a nose-in -the air gasser style streeter.

Yep, Tyster36, they are awesome little cars. Nice and light.

 

[Bonehead]

Sa-weeet!

 

[sgtpontiac]

Awesome!!!

 

[jammersspeed]

good looking J !!! I have a '51 im working on here and there .... between other projects....

 

[sgtpontiac]

Can we take a look??

Always like to see the j's....

 

[zzrodder]

Awesome ! Just about the best car for a gasser, looks like somone really knows their tin work, it's gonna be a beaut Clark !

 

[bob w]

The Big Block in Chevy orange looks really good against the black firewall. Next time the car is outside I'll get some good overall pics.

 

[fitzee]

Man I love these cars.. Nice job on the headers..

 

[bob w]

A better shot of the engine compartment. Terry is in the midst of wiring now.

 

[bob w]

Imagine sitting in here with the big block rumbling, a new Camaro along side, and the light changes...

 

[Tim...Ok]

I like it when the light changes and I'm driving a rowdy big block


that car is really turning out nice..gotta love gassers!!

 

[Toad]

Bob,
Car looks great and I have to say, you're a mad man! [cl

Toad

 

[bob w]

Bob,
Car looks great and I have to say, you're a mad man! [cl

Toad

I am only the reporter. Terry & Lee (married) aka Tator on RRR are building this nasty "J".

 

[hotrod preacher]

[cl who wouldn't love a henry j gasser?![ddev


one of my childhood memories is of a local guy who built a straight axle high altitude "J" sbc 4 spd... a "hotrod" then, would have been called a "rat" if built now...


tell 'em they do nice work...