The Ford Barn

JM 35 Sedan · 07-31-2011, 10:29 AM

I've sold completely bare 59 blocks for more than $300. If you decide not to buy it, post the sellers contact info. Someone else here may possibly need that engine and be very happy to get it for that price.

flatjack9 · 07-31-2011, 11:49 AM

I personally won't pay much more than $100 for a core engine. Sure a good block is worth $600. But consider you pay $300 for the engine, then you have to spend hours taking it apart, have it thoroughly cleaned, magnafluxed and pressure tested. That is at least another $150 plus a lot of your time. Then what if there is a problem with the block? It also looked like the starter was missing. Oops, saw it sitting next to the engine.

OLD...BILL · 07-31-2011, 12:38 PM

BUY IT;;; most of us say, in todays world take the change, and Jack I am some surprised at you, but you have 20 plus engines in the back of your shop and a hundred and twenty cams hanging on wires all around you shop and bedroon too. .... OLD...BILL

Charlie ny · 07-31-2011, 03:41 PM

OI,
59a says its a late 40's...the crank mounted fan says it was in a
'39 Del to '41. Blue is late 40's also. Some parts have been switched around
....so what....I'm 70 and have lots of parts changed.
I'd pay $300 if the seller guaranteed no cracks. Remember
cracks from a stud or bolt thread into the water jacket are no sweat,
your HUGE gamble is cracks from a valve to the bore. If he guarantees no
valve to bore cracks buy the damn thing. The block is the THING ,every-
thing else is abundant. The 59 and 59a blocks are pretty strong and
resist cracks better than others.
As with most of the BARNERS I've got at least 25 various
timing covers and arm fulls of distributors ,carbs, etc..blah blah blah.
Charlie ny

ford38v8 · 07-31-2011, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobH

Your credibility as a serious buyer is in question.

Strong words but right on the money.
The bolt-ons are worth the price alone.
Life is a gamble. Blocks that aren't running are a gamble.
Ya pays yer money and ya takes yer chances.

36tbird · 07-31-2011, 05:21 PM

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We are really quick to spend your money, aren't we.

333Stu · 08-23-2012, 07:22 PM

OLDIRON73 Check out this site. It has alot of really good information regarding years, models etc. on Flatties.

333Stu · 08-23-2012, 07:23 PM

HAAA would help if I attached the site wouldn't it? www.vanpeltsales.com/

Royal Ryser · 08-23-2012, 07:45 PM

My 59 has a 3 1/16 bore and 3 3/4 stroke, for 221 cid.

Ol' Ron · 08-24-2012, 08:00 AM

300 dollars is a small price to pay for a complete engine. However your lack knowledge of these engines will cause problems in the future. What are you going to do with it??

Henry/Kokomo · 08-24-2012, 06:10 PM

Well, since this thread is over a year old, it might be nice to know if the engine was or was not purchaced.

oldiron73 · 09-15-2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 36tbird

We are really quick to spend your money, aren't we.

Sorry it took some time to respond.
I Found a running flattie in a dump truck for twice as much and it included the tranny and radiator. I know 300.00 dollars might not seem like much money for some, but for most it is. Glad I held out and found this.

Ol' Ron · 09-15-2012, 06:58 PM

You should consider another hobby if you consider 300 too much

JWL · 09-16-2012, 04:40 AM

You did not get a bargain if you considered the dump truck transmission a "plus". It is only good for use in a , well, "dump truck".

Tell Jack where the other engine is so he can build someone a "dream engine" for their Ford.

07-31-2011, 10:29 AM	#21
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,862	Re: 59AB Flathead looking to buy. I've sold completely bare 59 blocks for more than $300. If you decide not to buy it, post the sellers contact info. Someone else here may possibly need that engine and be very happy to get it for that price. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

07-31-2011, 11:49 AM	#22
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,547	Re: 59AB Flathead looking to buy. I personally won't pay much more than $100 for a core engine. Sure a good block is worth $600. But consider you pay $300 for the engine, then you have to spend hours taking it apart, have it thoroughly cleaned, magnafluxed and pressure tested. That is at least another $150 plus a lot of your time. Then what if there is a problem with the block? It also looked like the starter was missing. Oops, saw it sitting next to the engine.

07-31-2011, 12:38 PM	#23
OLD...BILL Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern California,coast Posts: 552	Re: 59AB Flathead looking to buy. BUY IT;;; most of us say, in todays world take the change, and Jack I am some surprised at you, but you have 20 plus engines in the back of your shop and a hundred and twenty cams hanging on wires all around you shop and bedroon too. .... OLD...BILL

07-31-2011, 03:41 PM	#24
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: 59AB Flathead looking to buy. OI, 59a says its a late 40's...the crank mounted fan says it was in a '39 Del to '41. Blue is late 40's also. Some parts have been switched around ....so what....I'm 70 and have lots of parts changed. I'd pay $300 if the seller guaranteed no cracks. Remember cracks from a stud or bolt thread into the water jacket are no sweat, your HUGE gamble is cracks from a valve to the bore. If he guarantees no valve to bore cracks buy the damn thing. The block is the THING ,every- thing else is abundant. The 59 and 59a blocks are pretty strong and resist cracks better than others. As with most of the BARNERS I've got at least 25 various timing covers and arm fulls of distributors ,carbs, etc..blah blah blah. Charlie ny

07-31-2011, 05:21 PM	#26
36tbird Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 939	Re: 59AB Flathead looking to buy. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) We are really quick to spend your money, aren't we.

08-23-2012, 07:22 PM	#27
333Stu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MN Posts: 256	Re: 59AB Flathead looking to buy. OLDIRON73 Check out this site. It has alot of really good information regarding years, models etc. on Flatties.

08-23-2012, 07:23 PM	#28
333Stu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MN Posts: 256	Re: 59AB Flathead looking to buy. HAAA would help if I attached the site wouldn't it? www.vanpeltsales.com/

08-23-2012, 07:45 PM	#29
Royal Ryser Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 553	Re: 59AB Flathead looking to buy. My 59 has a 3 1/16 bore and 3 3/4 stroke, for 221 cid.

08-24-2012, 08:00 AM	#30
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,926	Re: 59AB Flathead looking to buy. 300 dollars is a small price to pay for a complete engine. However your lack knowledge of these engines will cause problems in the future. What are you going to do with it??

08-24-2012, 06:10 PM	#31
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: 59AB Flathead looking to buy. Well, since this thread is over a year old, it might be nice to know if the engine was or was not purchaced.

09-15-2012, 06:58 PM	#33
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,926	Re: 59AB Flathead looking to buy. You should consider another hobby if you consider 300 too much

09-16-2012, 04:40 AM	#34
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: 59AB Flathead looking to buy. You did not get a bargain if you considered the dump truck transmission a "plus". It is only good for use in a , well, "dump truck". Tell Jack where the other engine is so he can build someone a "dream engine" for their Ford.