slightly off-topic but interesting......

[Chris in WNC]

thinking outside the box, 1968-style

https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/true...n-a-67-camaro/

[Keith True]

I don't think I've ever seen anything go in that direction before.There is a Model A pickup around here with a 58 Mercedes diesel in it,he built it in 1963.There was a PV 544 Volvo with a 260 Ford in it,but it was wrecked a few years ago.I was in a hydraulic shop I use and walked by a 78 El Camino in the shop.It had a Ford engine in it.The owner said Ford couldn't make a car in that body style,and Chevrolet couldn't make an engine in any style.It was a 60's 302,stock,and got 20 MPG all around driving.

[fried okra]

Very interesting

[Flathead]

I know of an ongoing project that involves putting a blown Flathead V8 into a Corvette, just to P.O. the Chevy guys.

[JayJay]

I went around the corner the other day and saw one of those old Corvair pickup trucks. I stopped and looked at it and it didn't look right. The giveaway was the big bump over the rear axle. Turns out that the guy took a V-8 GM LS front wheel drive transaxle, modified the suspension so it didn't turn, and installed it as a rear wheel drive in the Corvair. Other than that the truck looked stock complete with 60-year patina. It was a pretty cool project.

JayJay

[CHuDWah]

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To quote Ian Malcolm, "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."

[jack backer]

To replace the Chevrolet small or big block it came with and use a flathead V8 is amazing.. pull the cheap reliable horsepower and replace it with a crack prone, hot running,lousy power to weight ratio ford boat anchor is a fools errand

[Flathead]

Originally Posted by jack backer

To replace the Chevrolet small or big block it came with and use a flathead V8 is amazing.. pull the cheap reliable horsepower and replace it with a crack prone, hot running,lousy power to weight ratio ford boat anchor is a fools errand

So...not a fan of the old Flathead eh?

[DBrer]

I don't think there will Be as many Chevy guys pissed off, as will be laughing their asses off.

[Bob-A]

When I first got into antique cars back in the late 60's. The local Peterbuilt dealer also collected antique cars preferably Peirce-Arrows. He did have a late 20's Auburn Speedster with a diesel engine in it too.


Bob-A

[jack backer]

Originally Posted by Flathead

So...not a fan of the old Flathead eh?

Pistons too small.. casting too complex, it took 46 cores to make it.. sound good? Yep, sexy dressed up? Without a doubt..

[40 Deluxe]

Originally Posted by jack backer

To replace the Chevrolet small or big block it came with and use a flathead V8 is amazing.. pull the cheap reliable horsepower and replace it with a crack prone, hot running,lousy power to weight ratio ford boat anchor is a fools errand

Not when it irritates the snot out of those nose-in-the-air pompous Chevy guys!!

[jack backer]

Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

Not when it irritates the snot out of those nose-in-the-air pompous Chevy guys!!

You have a valid point.. but I have to say the Chevrolet small block V8 is well designed dependable power,with no inherent flaws. Dependable horsepower, with adaptability beyond all others.

The flathead V8 was a manufacturing triumph, to mass produce an intricate casting with 46 cores is a statement of the ability of Ford Rouge to overcome all obstacles..that being said, the flathead isn’t close to matching the small block by any measure.. that ford did it is admirable, but the actual product was marginal.

[Lanny]

Here's a 1957 Chevy and Corvette that will make you chuckle

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Lanny

Here's a 1957 Chevy and Corvette that will make you chuckle

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Lanny

Here's a 1957 Chevy and Corvette that will make you chuckle

Lanny .... I've looked at those two pictures for years. I also have one of an early Camaro with a flathead in it. I believe all three of these have been Photoshopped. The Camaro that I speak of and the '57 Chevy that you posted show the engine at an angle that would have the transmission output shafts about at ground level. In other words, both engines hang down too much in the rear. The silver/black '78 Corvette picture that you posted....no way that that hood is going to close over that generator, radiator hose and oil filter canister. But WTF do I know?

Coop

[ModelA29]

Lots of old cars in Cuba are running around with small diesels from boats and Soviet industrial engines. https://youtu.be/1v3LO6KXoWM

[Joe K]

Originally Posted by ModelA29

Lots of old cars in Cuba are running around with small diesels from boats and Soviet industrial engines. https://youtu.be/1v3LO6KXoWM

And someone over on the earlier Model A forum had a VW diesel 1.6 from a Rabbit installed in his Model A. The 20 degree "tilt over" of the Rabbit diesel CAN fit under the hood of the Model A.

40mpg in a Model A. Of course right now diesel is half again the price of gasoline.

I didn't replace my 2003 Golf TDI with another diesel for that very reason.

The VW 1.6 diesels WILL burn waste automotive oil. I don't think I would try it in a TDI.

Joe K

[jack backer]

Originally Posted by Joe K

And someone over on the earlier Model A forum had a VW diesel 1.6 from a Rabbit installed in his Model A. The 20 degree "tilt over" of the Rabbit diesel CAN fit under the hood of the Model A.

40mpg in a Model A. Of course right now diesel is half again the price of gasoline.

I didn't replace my 2003 Golf TDI with another diesel for that very reason.

The VW 1.6 diesels WILL burn waste automotive oil. I don't think I would try it in a TDI.

Joe K

The TDI is a ‘one wire’ engine.. the harness and computer only need ignition input 12v..that makes it an easy engine to repower with. it’s a popular Jeep conversion.

[MickyD]

I had a 51 Hudson with a 351 Cleveland engine Dodge Aspin front clip, Ford Maverick rear end Cadillac tilt, telescopic steering column, Buick Riviera seats, 69 dodge flip gas cap. Talk about a mixed up car.