As some of you know, I ended up with a bunch of Flatheads from my high school mentor in MN this summer. It was a LOT of stuff to move. BUT, luckily I found this tool early on and I used it a lot. It's a KR WILSON engine block tool that allows you to pick up the engine via the intake valley. The two support pins go into the heat riser ports and hold everything steady. This tool works great on early and late blocks, not so we'll on V8-60 blocks. Anyways, after using this little tool I tried looking for another one... I can't find one. So that got me to thinking, maybe I should produce a few in case others might want one. If you're interested, comment here of send me a PM. This tool is priceless to me so I won't sell mine, but I would consider making a few out of plate steel for those interested!
I have not figured out a price point yet. I'll have to see what it costs to get some steel cut. 1/4" plate isn't cheap, and I like to put out quality stuff. I'm thinking they'll be around $120-150 each with shipping included. Sounds good! I'll put you on the list.
You probably already know about this one, $115 from macspeed. But it's aluminum. Steel would be better, IMHO, plus the two clamp bolts are a plus. I would be interested in yours.
I didn't know about that one. The locator pins are a must in my opinion. I'll put you on the list. Thanks!
That's never stopped me before. I think they're handy enough that they'll sell. I can make 10 or 100 in s bunch. Made in the USA!
Great. I hope it all works out successfully for you. Never know unless you try. I was just going by my experience buying small amounts of steel and having it water jet cut. Lots of buyers don't realize what it really costs to make items.
I've got a Waterjet guy that treats me pretty well. I bet I'll have 80-100 into materials for each piece, and I'll have to do some assembly of the pieces. $150 doesn't leave much profit, I'd like to make $50 on each one for my time and shop materials... We'll see! I think I'll start with a batch of 10-15 and go from there. Will do. Thanks!
I bought a couple a few years ago. Someone already reproduces them. I think they are like $75? *Found it. Specialty Ford Parts in Rosemead,California.
Doesn't seem like Specialty does a good job advertising them. I'd be interested in seeing what their version looks like. Mine will be more true to form than the one available from macspeed. Thanks for the info!
It's an exact copy of the original. I will take a pic of mine later. (And I am not trying to be an ass just trying to inform!)
Now that is cool looking tool and I like tools but I guess I am too cheap to buy one of those. This simple steel plate works well for me. The blue tape is covering up adjustment holes that allow you to pick it with or without the transmission. Total cost would be less than $ 20 if yiou had to buy the picking Eye and grade 8 bolts.
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