New Flathead Engine

[Tinker]

Originally Posted by Henry Floored

I echo the concerns stated above about cracked blocks. I have a few good blocks and several abused blocks with serious cracks. I wish it were not so but it is. This alone is enough for the not so dedicated to Flathead Ford car builder to quickly decided to convert to brand x power. Maybe if Ford Motor Company finally took notice and diverted even just a small portion of what they spend on Mustang they could develop some real Ford hard parts that could help the situation. Not everyone has piles of vintage parts squirreled away like us. There is a broad market out there and interested parties from all walks of life.

In addition think of the ripple effect in both publicity and trickle down product development if FoMoCo themselves actually got into the game. I will argue that the Flathead Ford V8 is as much a "cornerstone" product as the Mustang is for the Ford Motor Company. I feel like Ford needs to reidentify with its golden years and somehow bring that to a new generation. If they don't our beloved Ford V8's will be one of three things, bastardized chevords, museum pieces or rotting hulks in just a generation from now. Mark my words.

The future is in electrics and electric cars. Don't forget it. Ford looks forward with open eyes and stand on their own feet. I truly believe that and am glad to buy that. When ford puts out a full electric it will be a good car. I might be ignorant but I don't think its in their best interest to create a flathead division, as much as I agree it would be awesome!