I had posted a question regarding my project. I'm installing a sbf(302) in my 1940 Ford tudor. My question was rejected as this is not considered a traditional hot rod. If it's not a flathead it doesn't belong here? I've seen questions here about sbc engines. A 283 is ok but an LS is not? How much newer can the engine be and still be considered a traditional rod?
I am moving this to the questions and suggestions forum where it belongs, In the meantime look at the rules for posting on the site here: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-h-a-m-b-rules-guidelines.44274/ as you can see by the rules we cover 1965 and older cars modified as they would have been during that same time period. there were no LS engines, EFI , Mustang2 IFS in that time period.....
Are you saying a 260 sbf from a '64 mustang would be ok but the 302 isn't? Seems like splitting hairs. What would you consider to be the same time period for my '40. From when to when?
Ken, that definition is different for everyone. This place is ran by my definition. If you are having issues understanding my definition, just hang out and read for a while. You’ll start to see it.
Ken, there seems to be a fine line with something as simple as a SBF engine, for the life of me I don't understand and I have been here for 20 years. I get the LS engines are off topic but the 302 Ford is also considered off topic? no one mentioned that it was off topic the whole time I was building the Ranch Wagon. Suffice to say just refer to your engine as a sbf. HRP
Nobody said 302 fords are off topic, I am sure this question came about after I deleted his thread about serpentine belts. Yes serpentine belt drives are off topic...
Thanks for clearing that up for me Mark, when I was building the wagon I tossed all the serpentine belt **** in the trash, not because it was off topic but mainly it was ugly as a mud fence, it looked like carp & was wrong for the car I was building, just like a electric fan would look out of place also.. HRP
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