I am currently working on a new hot rod project. I was wondering if anyone can tell me if I can put a 1952 ford flathead into a 1931 Model A sports coupe with a TC I ch***is without cutting the original firewall. Thanks for your input Vic
Yes but it is not just a drop in, have to use different year parts. Someone will chime in on the parts to use. Vergil
Virgil: Thanks for the response. By the way, nice ride. What kind of ch***is is under the coupe? Is that an industrial motor with that external oil system? Looks slick. thanks again. Vic
Thanks Vic, I built the ch***is and it is an Industrial engine, I put the 100% full filtered oiling system on it but bought the plans from Red's Headers. The firewall on it is recessed but I have a '30 pickup that has an 8ba in it without modifing the firewall and has stock length hood and fenders. Vergil
vergil: I am going to be using a Temec 5 speed. I think from your pictures that is what you used. Have you had any problems with it. What kind of rear end did you go with. I am thinking ford 9". Thanks. Vic
S10 t5 with a toyota pickup rear end (3.5? gears), have not had any problems with either one, banged though the gears a few times but still together, using Cenerforce flywheel and pressure plate, hooks up pretty good. Vergil
not familiar with the tci ch***is, but unless the front crossmember is positioned farther forward than stock, youll have a tough time making it fit without t******* some
I'd use early parts like Vergil mentioned. Use a 59A type cam, front cover, distributor, crank pulley (modified to fit), and water pumps. The early center outlet heads can also be used to make it look like a 59A. The fan takes some finesse but you can shoe horn a generator mount type or use a custom hub if you want an offset generator. It's the easiest way to go without doing frame or firewall mods. The 59A distributor modified to fit a 42 cap & rotor will work well with multiple carbs and they are reletively cheep to put together. Kerby
The Jalopy Journal
