A neighbor has a 51 Ford coupe (2nd owner) that has been sitting for many years outside (covered) it has a 1954 Olds Rocket engine that was gone through many years ago. The engine is set - I'm working on getting it to break free. Has a Cadillac 1953 Hydrostick transmission behind it. Period correct setup? Is the Olds Rocket engine something worth salvaging.
Uh, yeah. Anything "Rocket" is desirable, doubly so if here is any speed equipment involved. A '54 is a 324 ci, so that's a plus, and you don't get much more "period correct" than a Olds in a "shoebox" Ford with a "Hydro-Stick".
Thanks guys...my plan is to get it running for him so he can sell it as a project. The body is pretty solid, stock Ford rear end, and stock suspension with drum brakes. Here are the notes from the owner: 1951 Ford 2 Door Coupe 1954 Olds Engine Bored/Balanced 5” Jahn’s pistons Extra supported crankshaft Engle camshaft Iskenderian springs and rockers Dual point ignition 4 barrel carb 1956 rebuilt Olds heads Headers New radiator (OEM type) Balanced drive shaft 1953 Cadillac Hydrostick transmission (rebuilt) Engine only had a few hours running time. Engine rebuilt years ago in NJ in the 1960’s. Xtras: 1953 Desosto Grill (mint condition), two large chrome front arrow shaped lights, cannot recal their provenance, extra 1954 Old heads, extra carb and distributor.
Here is a link to my Chevy forum, didn't get the response I wanted last year. Hoping to work on it this week...have a bore camera etc http://rustybowtie.com/index.php?topic=2954.msg31367#msg31367
"5" bore? I had a friend who got protested at North Star Speedway in New Brighton for running a 4" bore Olds Rocket. He lost.
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