Pick an engine for an RPU..

Whatever you choose, plan on wheelbase/engine compartment length to fit engine, not a setback firewall...a '29 truck has too little interior stock, and quickly becomes unusable with engine eating up cowl space.

 

Sounds like a banger is totally out of the question...damn!

 

Plenty of early hot rods had inliners.

I'm liking the Ford six and I agree with the person that said hook it up to a T5.

These guys have a T5 adapter specifically for the 54-64 truck setup....
http://www.ford-y-block.com/isix.htm

 

318 fo'sho..........

 

I have 1 from a '30 Model A - want it?

 

I guess you havent seen this.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=103128&stc=1&d=1074120662

http://bbs.off-road.com/ubbthreads/download.php?Number=1262606



My vote is for the Ford six. But Im a fan of I6's. I have a willy's (continental) flathead six set aside for a project someday.

-Jeff

 

I guess it's just the "granny gear" 1st gear and the fact that it's truck transmission that would bother me.... but, if you are thinking low-buck and don't want to search for a different trans., I'm sure it'd work just fine.

Have you decided which combo you are going with yet??

Let us know!

 

Ford 223 with 2 or 3 gl*** bowl Holley 1904s on it.

 

Sure seems like you already had your mind made up when you asked the original question.

Go ahead with the six, but no matter how much work you put in it, the best you'll ever do in many people's eyes is.....

"Cool, for a 6 banger"

 

I'd say 318/904. Look for a set of 273 valve covers with the finned things on top, and paint up an aluminum single plane with the manufacturer's ID ground off... instant 'Formula S'.

And I wouldn't worry about a 904. It's not a 727, but pretty tough for a little trans, cheap/easy to replace friction materials in, and a good one will last a long time before wearing out in that light a car unless you actively try to destroy it.

 

540

 

Ive been stocking up....locked and loaded.

And I have bullet for the owner of every 350/350 combo I see in vintage tin......

 

I agree, anything BUT a 350/350.....!

 

Joe, I gotta vote for the FORD: 223 Inline 6 w/ truck 4 speed. Possibly to include Ranger rearend.
- Pulled running from a '64 pickup. All accessories included. Tuned before removing from truck.

 

ok i know its not no the list but the old ford fe motors are sill kinda easy to find at doable prices I have found good solid runners for 500 including a fe merc 410. out of the box they are very very strong motors and if you were to fit it right the valve covers would be b******* to the sides of the cowl which i think looks ***s. and it would dog stomp a decent sbc if you get traction..

 

I say nailhead, or inline 6.

 

If you go with the I6, Offy still makes intakes and a finned valve cover. www.offyparts.com

 

Is that your Roadster? I have spent some quality time staring at the pictures of it that have landed on the HAMB.

- Joe

 

Yes it is, I could send you some more pics if you would like, PM me with your email. I am just finishing it up this fall/early winter, but I was able to put some good miles on it in september and october. Second time out on its own I took it for an hour ride on the highway to the Alterboys show in worchester, MA. I would be happy to help you with any questions or info you need for yours.
Chris

 

Looks like a really good time Chris.

thanks
- Joe

 

Nailheads, flatheads, gigantic blown motors, etc., etc.

You said you are on a budget, so use the Ford. I'm a Chevy guy, but the Ford is so much more unique than another 350.

Tony

 

Ford I6...

Just because

 

Hey - thanks for all the input. I have decided to use the Ford 223 L6 and the 4 speed.. And I have decided the direction that I want to take this project.

After reading this thread and this one posted by JimSibley<SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_2198760", true); </SCRIPT> I have decided to build something like this:



I can keep the stance that I want by extending the engine into the nose. It's from a 40's Dodge pickup. I still might have to recess the firewall, but only by an inch or so. The radiator might be a trick.

I'll end up using parts from that donor '63 Valiant that I have sitting in my front yard: steering, electrical, petals, maybe the rear end (2.71 gears, I think) or one from a 60's V8 ford car w/ 3.00 gears. Like I said before I don't know much about gearing in the rear end.

This thread has also been helpful - http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=219869

Again, thanks for all the good replies!

LIST OF PARTS I HAVE SO FAR:
- 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup body, bed, cowl, stanchions.
- Complete 1940 Ford front end w/ unsplit wishbone.
- (2) BLC Headlight buckets with trim and a Model A headlight bar.
- (4) 17" Ford wire wheels
and I just told my buddy that I'll take that 223 + 4 speed.

Time to get to work! I'll keep you posted

Viva La HAMB
- Joe

 

Not wanting to steal the post but, I helped a lil on that truck and would love some finished pics of it.
jim

 

Jim - I have some more at home... and I see it almost every Thursday.

Thank you for the inspiration man.
- Joe
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Here you go Jim - I knew that I had some more...

















I took these a couple of years ago at a local show. I ran a site called www.readersrides.com until I sold it to TEN magazines. They haven't taken over the site yet, so all the old content is there.

- Joe​

 

THATS LOOKS VERY GOOD...............

 

Here is the rendering to match...

 

Joe, I got a 401 nailhead out of a 64 buick with the trans. I'd trade this for the FORD: 223 Inline 6 w/ truck 4 speed and the Ranger rearend.
PM me Im in Palm Springs and could even motor out your way to do the trade.

 

Flathead 60 only way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!