Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
 

I know this may be a little showy for this forum, but figured a few would enjoy seeing a detailed flathead.

I just finished this engine up for my 32 5w, nick named "The Old Chrome Coupe" This all started with a chrome 32 wishbone and then I kept finding more old chrome at swapmeets and estate sales. I did have to fill in with some fresh plating, but the majority you see here is old chrome.

The specs on the engine are 276 cu in, 3-5/16 bore with a 4" Merc crank, Potvin 3/8 grind cam, resurfaced original Johnson lifters, lightened 9" flywheel, Edelbrock equipped with 3 Max Musgrove 97's on straight linkage.

32 transmission case (old chrome) with 39 style 16-28 gear set and 3" fork double detent top.

I'm hoping to get it in the run stand in the next week or two, but I figured I'd share pics while it was still fresh.

Neal

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...6-jpg.6167304/

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...3-jpg.6167305/

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...4-jpg.6167307/

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...5&d=1724619438

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...2-jpg.6167308/

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...5-jpg.6167309/

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...8&d=1724619438

Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
 

Wow!

Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
 

Absolutely amazing !!!

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I'm gonna have to sit back and reflect on that for a while. :D

Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
 

Your engine looks awesome!

Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
 

Wow!! I would hate to start that one and get it dirty!!

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I wouldn’t expect any less from you!

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If there was a "like" button, would be hitting it with a hammer...

Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
 

"If it don't go, chrome it."
However, in your case that is a misnomer.
What a beauty!!

Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
 

Is that a PURPLE block? Henry would spin in his grave.

Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
 

Show off :D


Looks fantastic Neal!


Glenn

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Proof that you can't have too much of a good thing. Tim

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That engine belongs in your living room not a car !

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Somewhere there's a retired chrome plater living the good life in his new beach home.

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A lot of cool BLING!

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That would be hard to afford to do today, much less find a shop to do it correctly.

Coop


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Just the thing to occupy a 32 engine bay! Extremely cool!

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Nice!!https://i.etsystatic.com/5910806/r/i...80639_89ds.jpg

Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
 

Absolutely beautiful....