Hi guys, My brother in law has a 50 V8 ford flathead with a dead cylinder (number3) anyone know a GOOD flathead engine builder in the Orange county or Los Angeles area,thanks in advance.
Sue - Rebuilding a flathead ain't inexpensive, period. I had a friend tell me prior to the adventure that you will never spend so much to go so slow. Turned out to be pretty accurate. That said, you get what you pay for and you get quality and service with H&H. I have recommended them to many and will continue doing so.
Just be glad you don't live in Ky. Instead of finding the "best" you'd be happy to just find a "rebuilder". You'll be in good hands with H&H.
@ H&H, are we talking around 3k to 5k for a rebuilt stocker, or cheaper? Anyone have a general ballpark figure? I called but got disconnected twice.
I do! But not for you! Just kidding. I'm prolly too far away anyway, and you have so many good choices down there as mentioned before.
a-boy-named-sue Call me, I'll give you a heck of a deal. My goal isn't to compete with 'them', they probably outsell me ten to one, but I feel my Quality is the best since I'm not an ***embly-line process. Each Flathead I build one at a time with attention to Detail in the build itself and external parts plus I pride myself on No Leaks or "seepage" around head bolts or heads themselves. Never had an issue with Any of my Built Flatheads and even have repeat customers. I port- match and hog out all my blocks, flux/shot-peen/etc... Check out my pics if nothing else. All the Carbs and Polishing are also done by Me. Prices?, at least $3 for a stocker (which is dirt cheap these days), on up to $10 or so for a Blown Flathead like the one in the clips running on my Homepage. Marcus' 304 is on there as well. Call any time even on the weekends and check out my New Add in Hemmings (pg 405). http://www.GoCatSpeedshop.com (720) 284-1790 --Eric
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