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Seabees · 01-16-2021, 08:10 PM

Great response from you guys! I am hoping to put the V8 on a Model A frame, and use as much "stock" stuff that I can, for those years. And yes, I'd like to use the mechanical brakes also. I know, I know, I should use juice brakes, but I don't want to, damn it! With Flathead Ted's floaters, I think the brakes will be fine, as long as the are kept adjusted properly. I have them on my Model A pickup and really like how well they work. One other question, how about mounting the V8 in a Model A frame, and use the stock Model A steering box? I've heard there is some adjusting that has to be done in order to miss the left exhaust manifold. Your thoughts please. Thanks guys!

01-16-2021, 08:10 PM	#8
Seabees Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 206	Re: '39 trans to '37 V8? Great response from you guys! I am hoping to put the V8 on a Model A frame, and use as much "stock" stuff that I can, for those years. And yes, I'd like to use the mechanical brakes also. I know, I know, I should use juice brakes, but I don't want to, damn it! With Flathead Ted's floaters, I think the brakes will be fine, as long as the are kept adjusted properly. I have them on my Model A pickup and really like how well they work. One other question, how about mounting the V8 in a Model A frame, and use the stock Model A steering box? I've heard there is some adjusting that has to be done in order to miss the left exhaust manifold. Your thoughts please. Thanks guys!