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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-13-2023, 03:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: A lick of paint for the ol Deuce....

No there our local council chambers in the City of Heidelberg is located in this magnificent, World Heritage Art Deco building that makes a great backdrop for killer pics.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: A lick of paint for the ol Deuce....

Thanks fellas.



Truth is, we painted it in a Home Depot type tent in a friends workshop, real lo tech.


Pics were taken with a mobile phone :D
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
A lick of paint for the ol Deuce....

Well after 12 years of tooling around in primer, with the help of a good mate I managed to paint the roadster.


In just under 2 months for solid work, she's now done.


Now to finish off that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,862
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Jim Linder aka Bubba

So sorry to hear this, I will really miss his informative contributions on the Barn. Sincere condolences to his family.


Godspeed Jim.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-25-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,202
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Sad news

RIP JWL, a tremendous loss indeed.


Condolences to both his Family and to you Ron.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-19-2022, 04:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,810
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Another E-Failure

Good to see it was sorted by Clive and you're up and running !


I must be lucky with the modded crab with 12V Pertronix I put together 10 yrs ago. Still going strong !


No to hijack, I just...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-14-2021, 07:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,961
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Walt Dupont

So sad to hear, he really will be missed around here and across the pond.



Sincere condolences to his family.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-24-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,117
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Congratulation Ronninroadster !!

Outstanding Ron, kudos to you, Jnr and Laura on this achievement !!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-05-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,406
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Just sent a new 302 CI Flathead Home . . .

Looks great Dale, good to see you're still at it amigo !
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-16-2021, 06:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,165
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Weber cams

Nice - I was thinking of using it in a cut down Deuce roadster. How does she sound 34fivewindow ?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-14-2021, 06:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,165
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Weber cams

Got a Weber F4 cam here - contemplating whether or not to use it in a 3 5/16 x 4 1/8" 59A build in the works.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-17-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,695
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: paint on oil pan?

Nope, hot tanked ;)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-17-2020, 01:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,695
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: paint on oil pan?

I like clean, clean is good.


Never an issue !
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-08-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,869
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Crusty Flatty Pt28: Lets go for a drive! At last!

Great work Mart, enjoy driving that puppy !
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2020, 01:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,109
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: ANZAC Day - 25 April

Lest we Forget Mercman, may their memory be eternal.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-09-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,273
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-05-2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,273
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Sharp, Edelbrock or modded OEM heads and head gasket

:D


Hope you and Laura are well mate.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-05-2020, 09:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,273
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Sharp, Edelbrock or modded OEM heads and head gasket

Lonewolf, no blower on this one; I run a 289 ci 8BA with a 4-71 in my coupe, this ones NA for the light roadster ;)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,273
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Sharp, Edelbrock or modded OEM heads and head gasket

Thanks for the replies fellas, much appreciated.


Dale/Ron I usually go with around .040-.050" with a steel rod for decent quench/turbulance, and usually use foil balls on the edge and top of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2020, 07:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,273
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Sharp, Edelbrock or modded OEM heads and head gasket

Hey guys, been a while since I posted.


Im currently working on my replacement mill for the 21 stud in my Deuce roadster....:)


My combo is a 59L relieved, block bored 3 7/16" x 4 1/8" stroke...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2020, 07:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 938
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Sharp heads

Double post ignore.....
Forum: Late V8 04-01-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,152
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Wanted

After a good 1953-56 Ford F100 truck steering box with pitman arm.


Whats out there ?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,531
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Drum/hub questions

Thanks for the info - has anyone here used their original 32 hubs with the later drums/backing platesin a hyd brake conversion?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-06-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,531
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Drum/hub questions

Hey guys, just some questions on hub/drum compatibility as Im going to hyd brakes from mechanical on my Deuce roadster.

I have the original 32 spindles, hubs, 42-48 backing plates, shoes and 46-48...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2018, 10:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,919
Posted By Blownflatheaddeuce
Re: Flathead V-8 tops 200 MPH Rear engine modified 27 Ford roadster

Just awesome Ronnie, would love to visit you oer there after meeting at the GNRS. Well done to you all !
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