Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,729
Re: One Fast Flathead
What did Flathead Jack’s twin engine Flathead dragster run? I’ve never seen any times for it. It was a beautifully turned out piece. Does it still exist I wonder?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,197
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,197
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2024, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 864
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2023, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,043
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2023, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,043
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2023, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,043
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2023, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,043
Re: Ford 289 block to an early ford transmission
If your 289 is the 5 bolt bellhousing flange you’re fine. Many of the early small block Ford to Flathead transmission adapters were made and are available.
For the later 6 bolt SBF’s I believe...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2023, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,388
Re: Tricks rebuilding Flatheads
I thought the video was good. Always trying to learn something new. Back in the 70’s one of the car magazines had a column called “Trick of the Month”
It was great. They always had pointers like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2023, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2023, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
Re: In search of “Wayward Wind”
I can’t tell how much I appreciate y’all chiming in. It’s most likely the original or one of the early owners of this Merc was listening to this song on the radio and it inspired him or her to name...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2023, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2023, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
In search of “Wayward Wind”
Hey fellas I recently acquired this 1939 Mercury grille set. As you can see at some point in its life the owner hand painted the name “Wayward Wind” on the lower lip.
I thought about this for a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2022, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 11,565
Re: jseery health issues
Al the best to you JSeery. I have enjoyed reading your posts over the years. You’re not done yet friend, lots of Ford stuff to do. Praying for you.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2022, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,369
Re: FH high dome heads NA
One little thing that I don’t think has been mentioned. The Navarro Hi-Domes are not “pop-ups” in the truest sense. The edge of the piston does not rise above the deck surface. The sphere is almost...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2022, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Re: 49 53 Lincoln motor
If you own the 337 Lincoln engine and are now not going to use it please put me on the list of interested parties.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2022, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2022, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,026
Re: 49 53 Lincoln motor
Ken Austin put one in a ‘39 Ford convertible sedan and did pretty well with it.
Did anyone see the Edsel Ford ‘34 “Special” clone that was displayed at the Grand National Roadster Show last...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2022, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 829
Re: Non-Ford distributor rebuild
Thanks guys for the tips. I’m going to disassemble and do some checking. I’m going to take your advice Vincent and spin the distributor up to watch the advance mechanism etc.
You guys are great...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2022, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 829
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2022, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 829
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2022, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 829
Non-Ford distributor rebuild
Hey guys I’m helping a friend with a 1950 Packard straight 8 I believe 288 cubic inches.
He’s had an ongoing overheating problem and I suspect late timing is playing into that problem.
I’m...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2021, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,385
Re: Flying Flathead
I was able to take a hop in a Ford Tri Motor as well. Fun!
https://i.postimg.cc/90HC6dYf/769-BCFCA-16-F9-4-EC3-9-EF9-C9187-B1-B8384.jpg (https://postimg.cc/2bGsvBJp)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2021, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 5,835
Re: lost my best friend today
Stan, I too am very sorry to hear of your loss. I don’t know what you’re feeling exactly but I know losing not only your wife but your best friend as well, well that’s a tough one.
My heart goes...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2021, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,321
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