Well it turns out my 1953 8ba flathead block is toast it has a crack down the inlet and can't be repaired. I can get a French flathead engine with a guarantee but the French engines were based on the 35 to 48 block so my 4speed transmission won't fit my questions are :- 1/ dose the early 3 speed bolt up directly to the French block 2/ dose anyone have or know of anyone who has a workable 8ba engine or block in the uk for sale please PM me. 3/ if I can't get a replacement flathead what are my best options regard engine. & transmission + engine mounting thanks in anticipation . Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Look on rodsnsods or nsra , dale Hilliard is selling an 8ba at the moment , it turns over but will need work
Thanks I've looked on rods &sods but can't find it can you narrow it down Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Try this mate. It should take you straight to Dale. Good luck, Charlie. http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/stuff-sale/mass-clearout-mainly-early-ford-236266
Thanks guys got him he's checking it for cracks fingers crossed Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Dose anyone know anything about the French flathead engines I'm thinking of going down that route also about suitable gearboxes. Since the crash I can't reply to posts on my iPad only only phone ? Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
That's just what I did and have bought a French flathead + Ali heads etc from him thanks for the tip he's a top bloke. The truck is coming along nice, chassis all painted /all new brakes fitted/new shocks fitted. The cab is now sat on the chassis and have started on the bodywork I've cut out the side panels ready for new replacements. Next week I will cut out the cab corners and will replace with new. Here are some pics of progress. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
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