$200 flathead

[drumyn29]

for the 30 hot rod

[drumyn29]

I'm definitely going to be asking many questions as I build this.

[California Travieso]

First thing to do is get rid of the V8 and go back to a four banger.

David Serrano

[Mike1291]

Everyone has their opinions. But putting in a V8-60 is not an opinion - it's an incorrect choice

Honestly a V8 Model A is not the worst mod in the world. I've heard many stories from older club members about doing that very thing in the 50s and 60s when someone wanted a cheap upgrade. Just that the Model A Fordbarn may not be the best platform for figuring out your build.

[Bob C]

Where did the original post mention a 60HP?

[37 Coupe]

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The Fenton cast iron headers are probably worth $200 or more especially if they are the original ones from the fifties that fit better.

[nkaminar]

I am not a V8 man so I am going to ask a stupid question. What model V8 is it?

[Mike1291]

Originally Posted by Bob C

Where did the original post mention a 60HP?

It did not, just conjecture for a quip.

There are a few versions of the flathead and it would be nice to know which one this is.

From the number of studs on the cylinder head this appears to be a "24 stud" motor from 1938 or later.

[nkaminar]

V8 Model A's were the rage in the 1950's. This could be a nostalgia car. Candy apple red with orange and yellow flames and a multi carburetor manifold with lake pipes. Cool. Bitchen.

[old ugly]

pre 1948
good score for $200. the headers and the tranny are worth that.
engine is gonna cost north of $7000 to get it hotrod ready. IF the block is good.
flathead v8 is not a poor mans sport anymore, but i guess nothing really is.
should be a fun project.

ps. look closely at the valve seat areas for cracks and then also have it magnifluxed before you start

[J Franklin]

Originally Posted by old ugly

pre 1948

engine is gonna cost north of $7000 to get it hotrod ready. IF the block is good.
flathead v8 is not a poor mans sport anymore, but i guess nothing really is.
should be a fun project.

ps. look closely at the valve seat areas for cracks and then also have it magnifluxed before you start

If that one doesn't work out I have access to a fully rebuilt '34 flathead long block with most all components. Dist, starter, fuel pump water pumps, wiring looms/with new wire. manifolds, rebuilt oil pump, 94 carb, and maybe a few things I forgot. $3450.

[ModelA29]

Unfortunately there is little tolerance for "improved" Model As among the faithful. Check out the HAMB forum https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ssage-board.5/ You'll be welcomed with open arms.

[Joe K]

And get Charlie Yapp's "Trial Package" and give it a look over. Charlie VERY RARELY goes to the V8, and the magazine has some amazing mods to Model A and Model T.

The trial package is VERY reasonably priced - four "past" magazines of his choice. He'll do it ONCE for any buyer.

I did the package before signing up for a year subscription. The earliest Secret of Speed in the package was like 2017.

https://www.secretsofspeed.com

Joe K

[big deuce]

Originally Posted by California Travieso

First thing to do is get rid of the V8 and go back to a four banger.

David Serrano

What for??

[ronn]

What for??


wrong site for hot rods..................

[ModelA29]

Originally Posted by ronn

What for??


wrong site for hot rods..................

Even the 4 cylinder ones?

[ronn]

this is basically a purist site. interested in hot rods- as suggested- go to the HAMB

[J Franklin]

Originally Posted by ModelA29

Even the 4 cylinder ones?

https://forums.aaca.org/topic/455801...omment-2980245

[rotorwrench]

A lot of mods go into a model A frame to use it for an AV8. The motor looks to be a post war 59 series but a person needs to see the big "59" on the rear clutch/flywheel area or half bell if you will, but that's not a guarantee of it being a 239 engine. Ford made 221 blocks that had the big 59. The frontal characteristics will tell as in the pencil test.

The 59 block is a good one for AV8 conversions since it's already set up to be the shortest possible from front to rear. Model As don't have a lot of room down front.

Many a person has purchased a flathead V8 engine only to find it cracked in the valve pockets from overheating or cracked due to freeze up of the coolant in the water jackets. It's a fair amount of work to tear one down unless you have the usual trouble saving tools for valve removal. Brake a leg on that one and hope for the best.

[47topless]

Very cool project. Building a period correct Model A hotrod was always a dream of mine. Old flathead engines and Model A bodies were made for each other. Like Peanut butter and chocolate.
Good luck with your build.