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Sold! Thanks H.A.M.B.! New, never installed Blue Flame intake manifold. Aluminum performance manifold for Y-Block. As cast. I’ve also heard these...
1938 Flathead project engine. Purchased several years ago for my own project but time to pass it on. Always indoors, dry storage. Has not been...
Nice set of Cal Custom SBF valve covers. These have the nice tall, deep fins. No cracks or broken fins. Straight, in good condition. $140.00 for...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] THIS HAS BEEN SOLD! Thx chevystandard! Nice Mopar steering box with pitman arm. Tight gears, no sloppiness felt. Great start to...
As the owner of the B.B. Cabriolet, a car which held 3 different flatheads in its berth and ended up with a '57 283 Chevy, this discussion is dear...
SOLD! Thanks HAMB Hey Hamb, Nice vintage Edelbrock Flathead intake manifold. 2x 2 barrel carbs which would be good cores. One is a Holley 2100...
After many years collecting, I’m moving and all Y-block parts must go. Never run McTim (Yblock guy) built 292. Cams, pistons, large valves, all...
Per Merriam-Webster Jalopy- “: a dilapidated old vehicle (such as an automobile)” First known use of the word, 1928. Enjoy your Jalopy, however...
Kan’t knock a kool kustom, kongrats! A sweet ride indeed
Great story, happy ending. Amazing how these old Flathead engines live to write another chapter. Soul
So well done.
Congrats, nice car! Love Yblocks too. What is the rest of the drivetrain like? Trans…..
Wonder what the chances are that the 32 Cab in the photo is the one I ended up with? Earliest owner I know of was Kendrick Adago from Temple City,...
Appreciate the update man. Get your life in gear and move forward. Stay out of the rear view mirror for a while…… Best.
Don, is it okay to respond 2 1/2 years later? Plan on it! We’d look forward to another trip east. Regarding the car, she’s been “resting” way too...
[ATTACH] One to add to the thread…..
I have had great results using a needle scaler. Different angles of attack are useful, and usually at a 45 degree angle to the work. Old, hardened...
Late to the game but not too late to wish you all the best. Take care of yourself, and heal well!
I've got 3 good to great hub caps for 56-57' Thunderbird. Plastic emblems are good, not perfect as they could use some touch up but are not...
Yup, couldn't agree more. Ive been out of it too long as well. Time to start showing my Cabriolet some love again.
Envious. Keep living!
Great thread…. The B.B. Cabriolet is still in my possession.[ATTACH]
Still traveling Don (one reason for no time), and if I get anywhere near where you are, we’re hangin out!
Have not. Still have the engine that McTim64 built for me. The current engine runs so well that I never pulled it. I’ve got a Flat-O-Matic...
Wow, it’s been quite some time since I posted regarding this truck! Things are changing for me and this truck may end up in the classifieds soon....
How about bumping this….. Still got it
Happy for ya! Enjoy
This is great! Thanks for sharing your story. I only knew Roger the day I bought the car but could tell he was special. His knowledge of...
BTTT, negotiable...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Rear package tray from a 1930-31 model A. In very good original condition, no modifications. Surface rust...
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