Hi all! Just introducing myself here. I found this board after searching for more information on Ford flatheads and LaSalle transmissions... since the 1936 Cord 810 my parents bought in the late 60's (when thery were in their 20's) is powered by a '48 Ford Flathead and a '39 LaSalle side shift transmission (at least that's what the old man tells me). They drove it until finding more reliable transportation, but thank God, they kept it (will post some pics later)! One time, they drove from Chicago to Quincy Il (5.5 hrs away modern travel time) with no working temp/gas gauges and a pet duck and goose in the car! When they stopped for gas (and had to open the trunk to do so), and the duck and goose kept wanting to get out for a stroll! Anyway, after meeting some nice guys in the ACD club and finding out they were just as nice to bend you over for parts $$$$ , sealed the deal in keeping the Cord as a hot rod - besides the fact that I think it's just damn cool! I lurked here for awhile to get a feel of the board - there is some real knowledge out there and look forward to interacting with y'all!
Here's a pic of my Dad in the late 60's with the car in primer, ready for the burgundy paint. Second pic is of the engine now. Sharp heads, 2x2 head (can anyone tell the mfg from the ****py pic?), 2 97's, guy told my dad it had chrome rings in it, cam? Anyone tell me what the front bumper is from (it's not a Cord bumper)?
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