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[ATTACH] Here are the numbers on the odd v8-60
[ATTACH] Very nice V8-60. I love the Buick all aluminum V8’s too. For my V8-60, I made my own idler pulley bracket, but I just bought the 3-bolt...
But, this ‘40 motor is different that a production 1940 V8-60. It doesn’t use a 1940 oil pan or rear oil filler on the intake. I’m unable to find...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here are my two V8-60’s I’m trying to create. One is a 1937 tin side small bearing motor. The other is a...
Salt City Speed Shop just did a cam and lifters for me. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I have a Weber F5 cam.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I think I would just need the small straps, cap and rotor to convert?
Is there a conversion kit to convert my 1947 flathead round type distributor to the crab style? The base looks the same on the 42-45 crab style...
Yes. I was think the 18 was the start of the serial number. Thanks for helping me make sense of it.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] The radiator was moved forward so the grill shell clears the front axle. The axle was moved forward 4” to lower the front...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I’m building a 1932-3w. I moved the radiator out 2” and using a 1947 flathead. My question is how close should the fan be to the...
[ATTACH] Someone stamped the ‘32 serial number on the 1947 block. Was it a replacement motor from the dealer or Ford and they stamped the number...
[ATTACH] They have to be out there if you search. Don’t know what size this actually is, it it looks close
[ATTACH] I have a 1932 Ford serial number on my 1947 flathead block.
In Illinois you can’t register a transmission. If you had a title with that transmission, then you could transfer the title in your name and get...
The marks on the used Navarro heads are from machine work, Not the valves kissing the heads[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
here you can see the steel channel spot welded in place and it end about 1/2” below the wooden structure for the garnish trim. There are T-slots...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] You need the rubber/felt channel that goes in the metal channel to guide the glass. the metal channel is only inside the door...
You’re right. I didn’t consider the shape of the gasket. It isn’t round so the calculation are going to work. Mahle said I should have about 9.4:1...
I like the Edelbrock block letter heads. I wanted to buy them original but Edelbrock closed down. I think they are back in business and reproduce...
The Navarro heads have a dish combustion chamber shape like stock heads.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I have .006 above the deck. This puts the compression at 12.07:1.
I’ll have to mock the engine up to get the deck clearance.
the stock 59AB heads with 83cc the compression would be 8.0
[ATTACH] I have a 59a flathead with big bore and stroke (296) Navarro 10.0 heads. When I calculate the compression ratio I get 10.86:1. That’s...
nope. It’s a custom made hood using the stock grill shell.
Some more door details and with the one piece 2” longer hood. With the correct 5.00x16 front ribbed tires and 7.50x16 rear tires and at full...
Here is the completed inner door. I even filled the middle hinge like I did on the jamb. I coated the inside of both panels satin black and put...
[ATTACH] It’s starting to look like something.
finishing the door skin, also working on the right door. Lots more to go. Stay tuned [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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