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08-25-2024, 04:09 PM
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Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
I know this may be a little showy for this forum, but figured a few would enjoy seeing a detailed flathead.
I just finished this engine up for my 32 5w, nick named "The Old Chrome Coupe" This all started with a chrome 32 wishbone and then I kept finding more old chrome at swapmeets and estate sales. I did have to fill in with some fresh plating, but the majority you see here is old chrome. The specs on the engine are 276 cu in, 3-5/16 bore with a 4" Merc crank, Potvin 3/8 grind cam, resurfaced original Johnson lifters, lightened 9" flywheel, Edelbrock equipped with 3 Max Musgrove 97's on straight linkage. 32 transmission case (old chrome) with 39 style 16-28 gear set and 3" fork double detent top. I'm hoping to get it in the run stand in the next week or two, but I figured I'd share pics while it was still fresh. Neal Last edited by NealinCA; 08-26-2024 at 06:35 PM. |
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08-25-2024, 05:50 PM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
Wow!
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08-25-2024, 06:07 PM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
Absolutely amazing !!!
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08-25-2024, 06:36 PM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
I approve this post!
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08-25-2024, 07:15 PM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
I'm gonna have to sit back and reflect on that for a while.
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08-25-2024, 07:34 PM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
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Last edited by Zeke3; 08-25-2024 at 07:34 PM. Reason: Removed an extra letter |
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08-25-2024, 07:58 PM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
Wow!! I would hate to start that one and get it dirty!!
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08-25-2024, 08:06 PM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
I wouldn’t expect any less from you!
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08-25-2024, 08:21 PM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
If there was a "like" button, would be hitting it with a hammer...
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08-25-2024, 08:21 PM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
"If it don't go, chrome it."
However, in your case that is a misnomer. What a beauty!! |
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08-25-2024, 08:37 PM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
Is that a PURPLE block? Henry would spin in his grave.
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08-26-2024, 05:52 AM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
Show off
Looks fantastic Neal! Glenn
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08-26-2024, 06:54 AM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
Proof that you can't have too much of a good thing. Tim
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08-26-2024, 07:02 AM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
That engine belongs in your living room not a car !
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08-26-2024, 09:33 AM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
Somewhere there's a retired chrome plater living the good life in his new beach home.
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08-26-2024, 09:42 AM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
A lot of cool BLING!
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08-26-2024, 09:47 AM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
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That would be hard to afford to do today, much less find a shop to do it correctly. Coop . |
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08-26-2024, 10:42 AM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
Just the thing to occupy a 32 engine bay! Extremely cool!
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08-26-2024, 11:45 AM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
Nice!!
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08-26-2024, 12:53 PM
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Re: Flathead Build - Warning, Must Wear Eye Protection
Absolutely beautiful....
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