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16 K buys u a cherry 55 ford 2 dr post,original paint,factory tinted glass,no accidents 300 hp daily driver. Gr8 car,dependable,nice original...
Actually,according to Joe Abbin(flathead guru from Albuquerque/has flow bench and dyno and knows how to use them) there is only 3-5 hp difference...
Zephyr valve springs work just as well as the higher priced Isky valve springs on a street flathead. The bulk of adjustable lifters are Chinese...
IMO, and not being from Kansas,$200-$350 depending on how “bad” the owner wants to sell it just to get rid of it or is “savvy” on what he has....
4 pieces stainless frt fender molding, unused,new in package from All Ford Parts, their price $50/MY PRICE $35 CONUS,No PayPal, postal m.o. best....
lostin51–I see NO valid reason in running non-detergent oil in anything in these modern day times. I would bet money(and most likely win) if u...
Instead of a full relief on the area above the valves in Henry ‘s famous engine, I chose to make the relief ONLY ON THE INTAKE SIDE and left the...
No matter if the shop has 10 employees or a “one man show” all it takes is for the OWNER to pick up the phone and take the time(only takes 1...
Built a nice 36 Ford with Mustang parallel leaf springs ,tube shocks, nine in rear, and 5 spd trans. Had to reposition the hole only in the main...
I could mail this copy Dec 2003 for $10 to Oklahoma from Lewes,Delaware/if agreeable contact me with your mailing address and I will direct u...
Owned a nice pair of Hotton Sullivan heads in the mid 70’s, but never found ANY spark plug that was the correct reach or length so I sold...
“Made” these wheels for my 36 Ford that had a nine in Ford rear that was just a bit too wide. Used early Ford centers with 7 in wide Chevy outers...
Having 60 years experience in the flathead ford/Merc arena and bought sold traded over 50 units in the 60 year period;when I ask the question, is...
This “note or observation” is directed to the younger crowd(65 and younger). In 1968(age 21) bought a 68 Road Runner(new) for $2840 and it used...
Fuel level controller/new never used/bought years ago original box deteriorated/this looks to be an extra supplier(holds extra fuel till needed)...
Way back there in the mid 70’s, I bought a LENCO made “ in and out or 2 spd”rear end piece that attached at the pumpkin for a nine in Ford(old...
Eight years ago,for my 69th birthday visited Moon and Shige was too busy to give us a tour. Told him we were from “hot rodders” from Texas;he said...
And people wonder why the “mechanic “ is unable to “fix” a computer controlled vehicle. Many “mechanics” in today’s modern world are parts...
This trans and engine and frt clip are all from a 1995 mark 8 Lincoln. I know this to be a TRUE FACT as the person or people involved in this...
I have a nice 55 Ford 2 dr post sedan powered by a 95 mark 8 DOHC ALL ALUMINUM v8 (pre Coyote-because) the next year1996 the same engine was...
I took this pic in November on my 69th birthday and I am now 77 so approximately 8 years ago plus at the Petersen Museum in LA.[ATTACH]
I always painted my flatheads(built over 30 over a 60 year period for myself and many customers) BLACK because I figured that color helped to hide...
If u are looking for more power, the tall cool looking Thickstun is a loser. The Edelbrock slingshot had nearly 20 more h.p. on a built...
[ATTACH] Way back there in 95-96 I acquired a 51 Plymouth 2 dr station wagon from an elderly lady in central Texas. Body was cherry,even had...
If u have never driven a car that is capable of 10 second quarters, I DON’T think u have any idea how wickedly fast 10 seconds in the quarter mile...
Had hot rods all my life, but have always loved this boat. Has Chrysler hemi and wood looks to be “full of holes” in the wooden boat—no...
Having owned and driven and built many early .Ford hot rods for over 60 years; decided at age 77 to leave my house in Texas(too hot too many...
22 roundups//been to 17/ very few pics taken but my favorites;kudos again to El Jefe!![ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Looks can be deceiving but “looks”to be a decent amount of duration[ATTACH]
I only deal with Speedway when there are no other OUTS—they are NOT my favorite !![ATTACH]
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