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Old 03-11-2024, 07:34 AM   #1
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I put a 331 in my 40 in 2019, I got the hurst style mounts new from Mitchell Motor Works. Not sure if Mitch is still in business but his number was 415-806-4345 and his email was [email protected]
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I put a 331 in my 40 in 2019, I got the hurst style mounts new from Mitchell Motor Works. Not sure if Mitch is still in business but his number was 415-806-4345 and his email was [email protected]
Thank you for the tip! Mitch was super guy. He still has some of the ones he made. $139 plus shipping, mine are on the way shortly.
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Old 03-11-2024, 12:53 PM   #3
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I put a 331 in my 40 in 2019, I got the hurst style mounts new from Mitchell Motor Works. Not sure if Mitch is still in business but his number was 415-806-4345 and his email was [email protected]
When you have some time, I would like to hear about your Cadillac install.

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Hey Mike, add a picture of your blue Coe for an avatar. Then create some albums in your User CP "photos and albums" and upload pictures of some of your big iron. I am sure guys here would love to see your 39 too.
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Thanks to all that replied!
I am looking for the front bearing retainer for a Cadillac Laselle transmission. Also hub
that holds throw out bearing and clutch arm. Any leads appreciated.
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My former 39 Ford Coupe had a 331 Cadillac backed by a 1937 LaSalle floor shift 3 speed transmission. Here is a picture of the motor mounts in place. Sorry - do not recall what manufacture they were.
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My former 39 Ford Coupe had a 331 Cadillac backed by a 1937 LaSalle floor shift 3 speed transmission. Here is a picture of the motor mounts in place. Sorry - do not recall what manufacture they were.
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My former 39 Ford Coupe had a 331 Cadillac backed by a 1937 LaSalle floor shift 3 speed transmission. Here is a picture of the motor mounts in place. Sorry - do not recall what manufacture they were.
That looks like it was a real beauty!
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That looks like it was a real beauty!

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Old 03-23-2024, 07:06 PM   #10
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A few pictures of my former Cadillac/LaSalle 1939 Coupe -



Powered by a 1951 Cadillac 331 ci bored to 365cu backed by a 1937 LaSalle 3 speed top loader floor shift.

1951 Cadillac Engine
365 cu in (bored from 331ci)
4" JE forged pistons
Stock Crank and rods
Eldorado dual quad intake - WCFB Carter carburetors
Eldorado big port heads
Eldorado exhaust manifolds
Eldorado "Batwing" Chrome intake air cleaner
Chrome Cadillac valve covers
Nielson Vintage Racing Cam - 432 lift/282 duration
2" dual exhausts
275hp/344 ft lbs at the rear wheels - dyno reports included
11" Weber Clutch
Front Suspension - 4" dropped front axle (NOS Cragar)
Rear Suspension -- 2 " drop - Chassis Engineering rear suspension
Chassis
Chassis Engineering parallel rear springs
9" Ford 3:50 rear plus traction bars
Custom open driveshaft with front yoke slip joint
5.5 bolt pattern wheels all around
.5.5" front - 1950 Mercury
6" Rear - 1950 Lincoln
41 Lincoln Front Brakes
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Old 03-23-2024, 08:19 PM   #11
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A few pictures of my former Cadillac/LaSalle 1939 Coupe -



Powered by a 1951 Cadillac 331 ci bored to 365cu backed by a 1937 LaSalle 3 speed top loader floor shift.

1951 Cadillac Engine
365 cu in (bored from 331ci)
4" JE forged pistons
Stock Crank and rods
Eldorado dual quad intake - WCFB Carter carburetors
Eldorado big port heads
Eldorado exhaust manifolds
Eldorado "Batwing" Chrome intake air cleaner
Chrome Cadillac valve covers
Nielson Vintage Racing Cam - 432 lift/282 duration
2" dual exhausts
275hp/344 ft lbs at the rear wheels - dyno reports included
11" Weber Clutch
Front Suspension - 4" dropped front axle (NOS Cragar)
Rear Suspension -- 2 " drop - Chassis Engineering rear suspension
Chassis
Chassis Engineering parallel rear springs
9" Ford 3:50 rear plus traction bars
Custom open driveshaft with front yoke slip joint
5.5 bolt pattern wheels all around
.5.5" front - 1950 Mercury
6" Rear - 1950 Lincoln
41 Lincoln Front Brakes






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Old 03-21-2024, 10:01 PM   #12
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There is a fellow on H.A.M.B. that Cad stick trans is all he does. Search there - Cad Lasalle Newc
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Old 03-23-2024, 01:18 PM   #13
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A friend of mine did this '39 coupe and I will say, he did a good job. No shortcuts...

Classified Ads - 1979 and Older Cars For Sale - 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe - Classic Cars & Trucks For Sale - Northwest Classic Auto Mall (nwcam.com)
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A friend of mine did this '39 coupe and I will say, he did a good job. No shortcuts...

Classified Ads - 1979 and Older Cars For Sale - 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe - Classic Cars & Trucks For Sale - Northwest Classic Auto Mall (nwcam.com)
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Just sent my early 51 and 52 Cadillac distributors to Charles Schwindler in New York. He is going to modify/update them with later fly weights and vacuum advance to use manifold vacuum. I will try to post some photos when I get them back.
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Just sent my early 51 and 52 Cadillac distributors to Charles Schwindler in New York. He is going to modify/update them with later fly weights and vacuum advance to use manifold vacuum. I will try to post some photos when I get them back.
Did you find your bell housing to do the install ? Years ago I bought one believing it would fit my '52 engine , but it may be for the later engine that you have . I'm still looking for an early style adapter . Maybe we could trade ?
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A friend of mine did this '39 coupe and I will say, he did a good job. No shortcuts...

Classified Ads - 1979 and Older Cars For Sale - 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe - Classic Cars & Trucks For Sale - Northwest Classic Auto Mall (nwcam.com)
Mike, that was a very nice 39 coupe. A lot of people looked at it and it sold. Someone got a very nice car.
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I do not enter very often. I bought a pair for a Cad install in my 26 Ford coupe. If I remember correctly I looked under Hot Rod or Ra$ Rod Cadillac engine mounts. Very seldom
do you find a Hurst set. Good luck
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