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I certainly didnt have that luck!!!! After many hours it didnt come out and now the parking lights are on all the time!!!!! Bloody frustrating!!!
Cam is an Erson Hi Flow 2M. I have the dyno sheets, the run were with 2 97's, I believe it might make a little more with 4 barrel. With the T5 ,...
My 39 has an 8BA, 1/8 over bore, 4 in crank, 1.6 SS valves cam, Chev dissie, with 2 97's on a Eddie Meyer manifold made 209HP with 299 ft lbs. Now...
Just received #84 and #85 in the mail as promised. Good to see Steve is a man of his word!!!
I am a lifetime subscriber, was always sceptical as offers like that offered are not financially sustainable. But I had met Steve a couple of...
I took everyone's advice and bought a Drake!!! Thanks to all.
Both are currently available, Speedway for $619 US, Drake $1400 US, original around $900 !!!! At the price, Speedway looks good, not sure of the...
Any experience on Repro 1940 Ford Deluxe grille Bob Drake, Vintique, and Speedway Motors. The cost of an original grille is similar and generally...
Thanks to all for your comments. Much appreciated.
What is normal oil consumption of a 276 Flathead. My flathead runs cool even in 100 plus, yet seems to use more oil than those I had 50 years ago....
Thanks, I have contacted Radio Bill and am awaiting a response. Merry Christmas. JCB
I watched a video of an original 1940 Ford radio, that had been updated by Rick's radio conversions. Was so impressed I bought an original radio...
Ran a super strong 296 flathead in my 37 woody, which I ran at the drags with a 9 inch clutch!!! Had 39 box and quickchange, always thought the...
Trying to obtain photos from Auction company!!!!
I bid on several of the engine lots, was unsuccessful, but watched several until they finished, seemed the later lots sold for around 3100/3200...
My 39 had a 525 box when I bought it with a flathead. Absolute nightmare!!!! Replaced with a Vega box, its OK but not ideal . I am building a 40...
Just found your thread. Absolutely loved it!!! I am building a 40 Ford Standard coupe with a 429 Cad and Tremec TKX. Webers are definitely the way...
There is a 67 Eldo pan and pickup currently on Ebay , currently asking $375 for both. Pan looks a bit knocked around, could be panel beaten. When...
Looking at the poor quality photos of the 429 I purchased , as I said knowing my luck, it would appear to be a front pan!!!! What is reqd to...
Knowing my luck, I will end up with a front pan!!!! Thanks for photos.
Appreciate all the input. you are all so far in front of me!!! I have never seen a 429 up close or a Tremec TKX, just doing everything remotely....
My engine is still on the water!!! Hopefully should be here in about 6-8 weeks, will share info then. As I understand whilst the 63 390 and 64-67...
Cad Company from Albuquerque NM is supplying the flywheel and adapter to a SBC bellhousing .
I have a TKX can handle 600ftlbs!!!!
I understand the 429 is dimensionally very similar if not the same as the 331-390. That is why I chose the 429, looks traditional and is not a SBC.
Thanks to all for you replies. I have sorted all the parts reqd to adapt the T5 to the 429 Cad. Really wanted to know if it could be done without...
Love it!!! Thanks
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