What up every one! Not new to the board but it's been a long time and I don't believe I made an intro. Currently working on a new to me 29' Model A sport coupe which I acquired last year in a trade for my 64 Rivi. It was built by a member here, and now I'm in the process of making it my own. It's got an 8ba flathead, 40 brakes, 39 trans, banjo rear. Running and driving. So far I've switched up the front suspension, did a bit of wiring clean up, wheel and tire change, body square up and some gussets and reinforcements welded in. The plan is to turn this bad boy into a 5 window coupe. I fit some 30/31 rear quater window/roof panels, chopped them to match the existing chop, which is a large project but I'm making progress. Aside for the extensive metalwork going on, I picked up a caddy 331 that's been bored out to 3.940", big isky cam and adjustable rockers, 365 heads that are heavily ported. Apparently the engine was in an old flat bottom boat that ran 4x2s on a Horne intake, which was sold previously before I took ownership. I'm in the process of rebuilding the engine and replacing the odd boat parts like the sectioned oil pan, extended oil pump and shaft, among other little bits. The heads need rebuilt with fresh valves and springs, new lifters are needed, the block will be decked and honed, polish the crank, and fresh main, cam and rod bearings. Should be a little ripper when complete, going for that loosely inspired late 50s style. Thanks in advance for all the info and knowledge here, already got some help identifying my old cam. Appreciate it!
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