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[richard crow]

still wounder why you see lots of early fords with chevy engs.

[corvette8n]

Originally Posted by richard crow

still wounder why you see lots of early fords with chevy engs.

I think it's the hot rod magazine mentality, plus a lot of John Q Public were told flatheads overheated, and were all cracked. You don't know how many times I've heard at a car show "doesn't that overheat on you" to the flathead owner.

[texas webb]

Originally Posted by richard crow

still wounder why you see lots of early fords with chevy engs.

Easy,cheap,less work and spare parts in most auto corner stores.But nothing beats the look and sound of a flathead.

[flatford8]

Originally Posted by texas webb

Easy,cheap,less work and spare parts in most auto corner stores.But nothing beats the look and sound of a flathead.

Two and half times the horse power for half the money and its delivered to your door...... Mark

[apba12m]

I have 6K listed on the excel spread sheet, but that includes a couple of purchased engines that ended up being scrap and one good spare block. expensive lessons..

[Midnightcaper]

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Originally Posted by apba12m

I have 6K listed on the excel spread sheet, but that includes a couple of purchased engines that ended up being scrap and one good spare block. expensive lessons..

what is all new or reused?