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34fordy 09-02-2025 12:33 PM

Puttin in my 36 pickup
 

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Sunset was so bright last night. Cruising on a blacktop about 35 MPH. Felt like I was in heaven. Window open, flathead sans a muffler purring its sweet song! Oh for the simple pleasures that make ya feel great!

mfirth 09-02-2025 01:21 PM

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Putt'n is the best, I can almost hear that sweet Flathead. Nice sunset, God is good. Thanks for sharing !

34fordy 09-02-2025 01:39 PM

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Speaking of "puttin," the great thing about a Flathead with 4:11 gears and tuned properly, I can turn corners in town without downshifting to 2nd gear. No chugging but just smooth acceleration.

petehoovie 09-02-2025 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 34fordy (Post 2409874)
Sunset was so bright last night. Cruising on a blacktop about 35 MPH. Felt like I was in heaven. Window open, flathead sans a muffler purring its sweet song! Oh for the simple pleasures that make ya feel great!

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cas3 09-03-2025 12:09 AM

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Looks good Lanny. I started doing a sunset drive years ago when I came home from work every day mad at the world. I called it my "one hour of peace" Now retired, but can't seem to kick the habit, go almost every evening

38 coupe 09-03-2025 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 34fordy (Post 2409883)
Speaking of "puttin," the great thing about a Flathead with 4:11 gears and tuned properly, I can turn corners in town without downshifting to 2nd gear. No chugging but just smooth acceleration.


That will put a smile on your face. Many people don't understand the greatness that is the well tuned stock flathead V8, they make driving a real pleasure.

Kube 09-03-2025 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 34fordy (Post 2409874)
Sunset was so bright last night. Cruising on a blacktop about 35 MPH. Felt like I was in heaven. Window open, flathead sans a muffler purring its sweet song! Oh for the simple pleasures that make ya feel great!

I am so very envious. Weather permitting, you have inspired me to actually take one out for a drive vs. just looking at them.
Thank you for that inspiration!

flatford8 09-03-2025 08:07 AM

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I’m fortunate to have miles and miles of two lane road to “putt” on……..none of them are as straight as that road though………great picture!!……….Mark


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