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Old 02-11-2018, 01:22 PM   #1
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Default 1930 5 Window

I just purchases an all metal 1930 Model A 5 window. I would like to put a small block ford engine and transmission in it with a 9 inch ford rearend. It appears that I will need at least a 4" if not 5" recessed firewall to accommodate this. Looking for advice on these topics from anyone who has done something similar already. Thanks, Pat
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Old 02-11-2018, 01:26 PM   #2
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I just purchases an all metal 1930 Model A 5 window. I would like to put a small block ford engine and transmission in it with a 9 inch ford rearend. It appears that I will need at least a 4" if not 5" recessed firewall to accommodate this. Looking for advice on these topics from anyone who has done something similar already. Thanks, Pat
Pat, you will find an answer on the Jalopy Journal website here:
https://www.jalopyjournal.com
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Old 02-11-2018, 04:44 PM   #3
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Yes, look on the HAMB but you don’t have to indent the fire wall. Get a late Model explorer motor for the swap. Or at least the front drive and water pump. It shortens the motor by about 5 inches.
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Old 02-11-2018, 04:52 PM   #4
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Reverse your firewall
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Old 02-12-2018, 09:50 AM   #5
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you don't need the 9" , the 8" works very well with no changes
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