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History Looking for information: Ted Parker flathead heads

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by showrod, Jun 9, 2022.

  1. showrod
    Joined: Feb 8, 2007
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    I have a pair of 85 hp Ted Parker flathead heads and can not find any info on them.
    Does anyone know where he was from?
    Did he make other parts?

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  2. 62pan
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    I seen 60hp Parkers at Hershey years ago. Was building a V8 60 motorcycle at the time but the $2500 price tag was too much for my pockets.
     
  3. 37hotrod
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    I got nothing to add, but they sure are cool looking!
     
  4. Stan Back
    Joined: Mar 9, 2007
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    from California

    Looks like he made boat headers, too.
     
  5. Flatheadjohn47
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    from Lewes, DE

    Let’s see what the combustion chambers look like. If they are horseshoe shaped, that is gr8. If not a just a straight line across combustion chamber, not as much flow. There is only 3-5 hp difference between the greatest flowing head and Henry Ford cast iron.Finned alum heads look cool and MAY hold a little more water, but very limited power output 406C91E4-B775-44A5-A98C-AEC87D61F306.jpeg 78909380-4B71-475D-8125-F7F7487F402B.jpeg
     
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  6. showrod
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    Stan Back, I see what you mean they look like headers but those are for coolant to the radiator.
    Anyone know anything about Ted Parker?
     
  7. KKrod
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    There was a Ted Parker who was a well known midget race car driver in the 30's and 40's and 50's out of Dallas, Texas. May be some he had made.
     
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  8. KKrod
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  9. showrod
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    Thanks everyone, all info is appreciated!
     

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