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I ended up with one when I bought a running flatty, trans and bunch of speed parts. Not much out on the web. I plan on running it on my 30...
Weather has been crappy here in town. I quickly rattle canned a section of the car to see if my paint concept worked... I know....kinda dumb......
Thanks man. I have done vintage rides before. 51 1/2 ton and a 53 Buick, but this is my first traditional hotrod build. I have a lot to...
Trans marks.. 1937 case http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1939-ford-transmission-question-78-and-48-case-numbers.740074/...
According to hotrod magazine.... some truck blocks were relieved from the factory......
Interesting: From the green book: 6049 = RH side, 6050 = LH side, both for '38 - '42 90 and 100 HP Pass, comm and 122" trucks....
Ok...the guy I bought this off of told me it was a 36 flathead. Those had 21 studs and were only good for a stock resto... This is a 59A with...
A lot of guys like when resources are collected in one place. I also realize that the wealth of knowledge on the hamb far surpasses my own. I'm...
Even if I fall short... I know I was headed in the right direction. I can't imagine what a set of Lincoln air cleaners would set me back. I am...
This should give you a better idea of what I bought. The Merc crank and dual carbs will go on when the engine gets refreshed. It is a running...
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Picked up the flathead... lots of good stuff.
ah...yes.... I forgot about hamb trolls. Like I said, it's been a while.
yeah...1995.5 URS6 Avant. One of 300 made. Last of the inline 5, 20 valve turbo cars.. Racing and rally heritage at it's finest. 27 pounds of...
Heh....this is my divorce present to myself. I signed my papers...loaded up the boys...bought a 30 model a and drove it home.
It will work. I have been obsessing over this build for years. The 36 will really set this car apart.
a bit...but I am thinking post ww2 build... what would a guy do after the war? This paint was inside most ww2 fighters and bombers.. Probably...
This is zinc chromate.......
This one has an Almquist intake... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/junkyard-find-almquist-flathead-intake.358265/
Running to Denver today to pick up a running 36 flathead with trans, a dual carb set up and a mercury crank... Wish me luck..
It is a work of beauty and a true craftsman. I am thinking grey...like audi tt aviator grey... the frame and interior metal will be zinc...
the 36 is running and comes with a dual carb set up, trans and a merc crank for $1600
running 36 with trans and a merc crank and dual carbs... 49 merc guy not calling back. opinions?
Left a message on the merc....waiting for a call back. I will call again this afternoon. I saw this and it inspired me. I will try to match...
That's what he wrote....so $1500 is out of the question....maybe $800-1000 with the performance parts? minus the carb. Has not been run for over...
I think the merc is turning freely...what is a fair price for a 49 merc flathead missing the carbs? I don't want to be insulting
Ok, let's talk flatheads.... I got a line on a 36 flathead with transmission and a line on a 49 merc and a 52 flathead...which would be best? I...
I don't think I will do fenders. Frame has a slight tweak in it. Fixing this will be first, then finding a front axle... rear end etc..
I found a few good deals on flatheads...There is a merc flathead for a bit more in Denver... My buddy will give me a smokin deal on his sbc......
It kinda fit.... I used a few ratchet straps, but I got a good deal and vintage steel is hard to find... I had to jump on it. The frame is a bit...
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