Could Edelbrock cast a flathead block

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Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

I've often thought of this, and I really don't think it would be much trouble. There are very accurate blueprints of the block. You could even upgrade some of the weak areas. Using computer generated tooling and CNC machining, I'm sure that you could have a much better block made form a better material. I would have Caterpillar do the casting as they have a modern foundry and do allot of NASCAR work. Now if you had a large quantity done you could bring the cost down to a very reasonable price, say 5 to 8 grand apiece.

And where can I obtain a set of these drawings?? I keep getting pointed into a direction, then come up empty handed
I have considered casting a full scale flathead block more than once. Its not the casting that I see as a problem. It is the expense of machining the casting.