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rheltzel · 09-19-2013, 09:44 AM

Hotrodsteve,

Yes, I am aware of SoCal and their supply of French blocks. My plan is use one of them as the starting point for building the ultimate touring motor...appearing as a A or 59AB on the outside, mild cam, and a 4" Merc crank on the inside (although I've heard there may be an issue with the crank pulley lining up properly...will have to research that).

Vern Tardel might be a great option. Thanks very much for the suggestion.

Also, thanks to 296 V8...I'll check out Dennis. Haven't heard of him, but I like the sound of his operation.

09-19-2013, 09:44 AM	#11
rheltzel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 368	Re: Flathead Builder in California Hotrodsteve, Yes, I am aware of SoCal and their supply of French blocks. My plan is use one of them as the starting point for building the ultimate touring motor...appearing as a A or 59AB on the outside, mild cam, and a 4" Merc crank on the inside (although I've heard there may be an issue with the crank pulley lining up properly...will have to research that). Vern Tardel might be a great option. Thanks very much for the suggestion. Also, thanks to 296 V8...I'll check out Dennis. Haven't heard of him, but I like the sound of his operation.