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03-09-2016, 06:39 PM | #1 |
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We'll call this a hot rod engine
I built this in my spare time, probably 4-5 years, Chris put a pic on the barn of it when we first fire it up 2-4 weeks ago. 8BA block, 59ab guts, 276, Esky 400 cam, a mean engine for a round a round. Walt
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03-09-2016, 06:42 PM | #2 |
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Re: We'll call this a hot rod engine
Hey Walt that looks really nice. Also you give a whole new meaning to the term electric fan!
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03-09-2016, 07:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: We'll call this a hot rod engine
Good times at Walts Flathead Ranch! I'm going to get him on video with his flat top guitar one of these days. I am proud to say that I am the owner of this Hot Flathead. Just need something to put it in now!! Do you guys have anything???
Here is the YouTube video of it again. https://youtu.be/sZsWfCWG2LQ Chris |
03-09-2016, 07:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: We'll call this a hot rod engine
Hi Walt Finally posted an answer to your question about 42 Merc heads today. Scroll down the page to your 24 studs Heads, 29A I inserted photos also
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03-09-2016, 07:51 PM | #6 |
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Which one of the gentlemen are you ? Sal |
03-09-2016, 07:59 PM | #7 |
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In his last pic, he's the good looking fella on the far left.
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03-09-2016, 08:14 PM | #8 |
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Nice Chris. And you did good Walt.
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03-09-2016, 10:56 PM | #9 |
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Smile Walter!
You look too damned serious. Good looking engine!!! |
03-10-2016, 01:48 AM | #10 |
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Re: We'll call this a hot rod engine
Will that fit in my '39?
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03-10-2016, 03:13 AM | #11 |
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Yeah, you can put it in my 46 coupe. No???????. LOL
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03-10-2016, 09:41 AM | #12 |
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Question: Where is the generator?
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03-10-2016, 10:01 AM | #13 |
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ATTA boy Walt, keep up the good work.
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03-10-2016, 10:47 AM | #14 |
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Fantastic Walt!!
Does the condenser clip use one of the timing gear/engine cover bolt? Glenn |
03-10-2016, 11:09 AM | #15 |
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Very nice looking engine Walt. Great work!!
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03-10-2016, 11:37 AM | #16 |
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Re: We'll call this a hot rod engine
Walt , did you say we could borrow that engine for our speed record truck??? I could come and get it , then return after a few runs this summer.??
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03-10-2016, 04:14 PM | #17 |
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Nice shop....
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03-10-2016, 05:23 PM | #18 |
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Mr. Dupont.
Those look like Pertronix headers. Did you blend those "Barn Doors" internally?
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