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04-07-2015, 11:54 AM
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Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Just got this fired up on Easter. Alleluia it has risen.
Buttoned it up some yesterday and took it for a test. Running up to 60 pounds and a constant 160 degrees. enjoy.. https://youtu.be/t84f6oEHQSg |
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04-07-2015, 12:12 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Great ride. Thanks for sharing.
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04-07-2015, 12:16 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Very cool, sounds really nice!
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04-07-2015, 12:18 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Nice truck, sounds great.
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04-07-2015, 12:27 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Sweet Ride!
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04-07-2015, 01:58 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
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04-07-2015, 02:24 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Yes, great ride, sounds great. I see the snow is gone. I still have some. Good luck and Keep em runnin.
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04-07-2015, 02:30 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
You're welcome for the ride and thank you.
Yes Ron, we finally thawed out here. You're next.. 
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04-07-2015, 02:36 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Drive the wheels off it! dw
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04-07-2015, 02:39 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
nice truck, nice to have a video of the first ride.
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04-07-2015, 03:38 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Now that's a FH! Did not know Ford had a glass bottom option with the pickups. Thanks for the goose bumps.
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04-07-2015, 04:03 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Nice video - it sounds great.
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04-07-2015, 04:11 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
She's a wee beauty mate !!! Drive & enjoy !
Tell us more about it . Thanks for sharing ! Cheers Tony |
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04-07-2015, 04:40 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Nothing much more exciting than a maidens first ride!
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04-07-2015, 04:46 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Great video and audio, especially the audio. You should have taken a picture of the huuuge grin on your face. Excellent work.
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04-07-2015, 04:54 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Quote:
I bought this engine from Bill (L78CHEVELLE on fordbarn) who bought it with a beautiful 40 woodie he has. He retrofitted the original engine in the woody and decided to sell it. Neither he nor I were positive of its condition although we both had confidence it was probably good. Needless to say I was holding my breath until the other day when I got it running. I bought the Californian pickup as a basket case 10 yrs. ago. It must have been built as a hotrod in the early days as it arrived with the bed already bobbed, the rear end and driveshaft sports pitted old chrome, along with old chrome Emergency brake handle and spoon pedal. Just having a blast...... Fire engine Mike, The BIG Grin IS Right! This was right after the initial fire. Once I finally found the right timing and fuel it totally fired up and ran. I haven't seen a need to even adjust the timing. I found the sweet spot. see fire up video... https://youtu.be/LGr9w1IHu_M Last edited by OhioRick; 04-07-2015 at 05:06 PM. |
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04-07-2015, 05:32 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
What an inspiring video. Nice driving truck.
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04-07-2015, 07:21 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Mike is right - and everyone else will agree - that first ride is a hoot.
Sounds great, looks great. You must have edited out the giggles, though - cause I know you did......................
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04-07-2015, 07:57 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Very cool!!
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04-07-2015, 08:22 PM
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Re: Maiden voyage with a rebuilt 59a Flathead
Freakin awesome..What kind of exhaust?
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