FNG Flatheader- Yep, got Pics of '32 PU

[FlatBastard]

OK, I've been lurking long enough to know that no intro would be proper without pics.

I've been a member of Flatheaders Online for a few years w/ the handle 'Flatiron'. Seems that some enterprising devil has hijacked my handle here, or perhaps he suffers from the same lack of originality as I. Here's a couple pics of my '32 PU. I'll post all the B.S. about me later, in case anyone is having trouble sleeping and needs to read something certain to induce a coma.

Before
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b32/Sandman2005/Truck.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/b32/Sandman2005/?)

In progress
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b32/Sandman2005/ENGINE4.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/b32/Sandman2005/?)

After, sort of...

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b32/Sandman2005/32PU.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/b32/Sandman2005/?)

Screwed this up the first time trying to use MSN pics, maybe this'll work.

[FlatBastard]

OK, a little info:


Stats on ride: ’32 Ford pickup. Body all orig except for cheap steel grille shell. Pickup originally bought by my Dad in the Sixties, from somewhere between T.O. and Mammoth Mountain- location sworn to secrecy. Nope, not done with the fenders and hood yet- they’re in my garage where some folks say they should stay. Yep, it’s a driver. 276 cu in flattie, T-5 tranny, 9” rear from a ’68 Bronco. 40’s juice brakes and 4” drop axle up front, but I’m using the original spring with all leaves ‘cause the roads here suck- Lotsa $$$ in my Williamson county and they can’t fix the flippin’ roads. In back- coilovers and triangulated P&J 4-bar cause it rides good and you guessed it… the roads here suck. Vega type steering- cause it handles quick for dodging soccer moms and drunken rednecks. If you’ve ever driven through here, you know what I mean- duck and cover. Motor has old Edelbrock SU-359 3x2 intake with progressive link on 97’s, factory relieved block, Offy heads, and a cam that’s pretty much a beefed-up Winfield SU-1A with slightly more lift and duration but same overlap. Got lucky and found some original Fenton headers. Converted generator to 12V neg ground, running a Mallory electronic distributor. Yes Virginia, there is a Mallory electronic that works.




Stop reading now and save yourself from death by boredom…




Too late hoss! Like my ride, I am originally from SoCal but have lived in Mid Tennessee near Nashville for a few years. Think Beverly Hillbillies in reverse. Life in general and especially the people (except for driver types mentioned above) are awesome in Mid TN, but don’t tell anyone- they’ll all start moving here and screw it up worse than I did. Like Oregon, we have our share of SoCal ex-pats. If you do come here, there is one thing you must never forget: don’t believe the guy that says when the moonshine burns clear blue it’s really smooth and you won’t get a hangover. As an idiot newbie to Tennessee I believed that bullshit and of course the next morning I sold more Buicks than Tiger Woods.



When I’m not thrashing the pickup I’m in a martial arts studio because it’s about peace, harmony, and flogging 20-somethings until they’re as old and ugly as I am. Hey, how old are you? Just kidding…



Great board- lots of knowledge. Hope sometime I can help someone out based on my limited experience.




Come grab a seat in the garage, have a cold brew, and let me tell you a story about my Rottweiler, a metal detector, and the neighbor lady’s missing gold cross.



There you go- If you’re not already asleep just try to read it again.



Cheers, FlatBastard

[k9racer]

Welcome from Huntsville Alabama. Quite a few hamb members in Tenn and several in the nashville area. I think you will fit in fine. what did you do with that funny looking engine that you replaced with the flathead? ...Bobby..

[FlatBastard]

Hey,

Thanks for the welcome. I've probably met some Hambers a long time ago at a local cruise- I recall two flat-powered cars owned by 'Andy' and 'Sparky'- seems like they would have fit in here better than me. Good to know that there are a few Hamb types in the mid-TN area. Have been traveling quite a bit for work and for fun, or I might have stopped by the Saginaw show just to look around.

That funny little Rocket is unfortunately long gone. They were dime a dozen when it was pulled shortly after the pic was taken around late '69. Dad probably gave it to a friend or swapped for parts.