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06-18-2017, 03:14 AM | #1 |
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Probably hogwash
At a swap meet today.
Overheard an old hot rodder with a bit of model A and V8 stuff on the ground ......say to a dude that Henry tested some V8/s in model A/s before the 32 Model car was introduced. Any truth in this ? |
06-18-2017, 03:40 AM | #2 |
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Re: Probably hogwash
Probably is, the V8 was in development a while,before it was introduced in 32!
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06-18-2017, 05:29 AM | #3 |
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Re: Probably hogwash
Why wouldn't it be true, while the model 'T' was still rolling off the production lines, the '49 models were in development.
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06-18-2017, 08:46 AM | #4 |
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Re: Probably hogwash
Ford wanted to use a V8 for the model A but his early stabs at a V8 were lacking in power and reliability. He also still had an obsession with the X8 which was a dismal failure. It took them a while to get the horse power up on the 200 CID 4-cylinder that they ended up having to use but it was reliable and easy to repair. It definitely had more power and potential than the model T 4-banger. No more weird magneto system with timer and finally a water pump to help with cooling.
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06-18-2017, 10:24 AM | #5 |
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Re: Probably hogwash
51Merc:
Wonder what the guys working on those cars thought about that 'strange looking" car parked nearby? Is that fellow in the suit and hat Henry Ford? Still pretty humorous. Last edited by 19Fordy; 06-18-2017 at 11:24 AM. |
06-18-2017, 08:30 PM | #6 |
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06-18-2017, 09:04 PM | #7 |
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Re: Probably hogwash
Enjoyed that movie, makes me want a 32 ford even more .
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