The Ford Barn

1949FORD · 10-30-2011, 08:52 PM

I've noticed everybody has a v8 on here. anybody have a v6, like me?

Tinker · 10-30-2011, 08:57 PM

This is a flathead ford site or early ford stuff.

Coon rapids! Have family there. Maybe see the sister site "the hamb" for v6 info. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=5

Good luck!

jerry grayson · 10-30-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1949FORD

I've noticed everybody has a v8 on here. anybody have a v6, like me?

V6 or inline 6 ????????

1952henry · 10-31-2011, 06:18 AM

Perhaps a couple of cylinders are missing?? LOL

1949FORD · 10-31-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jerry grayson

V6 or inline 6 ????????

inline

1949FORD · 10-31-2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1952henry

perhaps a couple of cylinders are missing?? Lol

haha lol!

48Flyer · 10-31-2011, 07:29 AM

I'm sure he means that he has the great flat 6 that came in his 49 Ford.
I've never had one but have heard great things about them. There are some speed compnents available for them and they are easy to build. Somebody made aluminum heads for them as well.Keep your eyes open for one of those as it will be an eye popper when opening the hood!
Love your tag linie as well. I'm sure you will do a great job on your car at your age. Keep up the hard work.

Tinker · 10-31-2011, 07:33 AM

Oh well now that is a totally different thing.

Welcome to the barn!

toby · 10-31-2011, 11:32 AM

Get some neat stuff for your 6 like this!

48Flyer · 10-31-2011, 12:35 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I'm lovin that picture!

Barry-ct · 10-31-2011, 02:32 PM

THat's a cool pic with the dual carb set up!

36 flathead · 10-31-2011, 02:40 PM

I have a flathead 6 in my 50 f1. runs well. lots of torque. I have a v8 flathead merc motor i will probably install this winter with a 5 speed. Can't beat the looks or sound of the v8.

1949FORD · 10-31-2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by toby

Get some neat stuff for your 6 like this!

wow nice! do you know any thing about 1949 engine paint color at all? i love the dual carb, might do that to mine(maybe), and also, is that a higher compression head?

1949FORD · 10-31-2011, 04:42 PM

also, the silver cap, next to the oil dipstick, is that where you pour in the oil?

G.M. · 10-31-2011, 05:21 PM

I have a Buick V/6 in a 34 FG roadster. It had a 49 or 50 engine with screwed up clutch and shifting so I pulled it out and put in the V/6 with an automatic trans. The V/6 has plenty of pep and you can hang it in and adjust it back and forth to sit just where you want it to clear steering, radiator etc. I would rather is was a Ford engine but we had this engine so used it. This is an old picture after it was dropped in before the fan was installed. G.M.

59ab · 10-31-2011, 05:30 PM

I have a '50 Tudor 6 my Grandmother bought new.

CarlG · 10-31-2011, 05:35 PM

My 91 year old Dad still talks about the '50 Tudor straight flathead 6 he had when I was a teenager.

ken ct · 10-31-2011, 06:18 PM

I think this youngster needs some education in ford flatheads,No V6's in the flathead line.Do some reading son and welcome to the bunch.ken ct. Yes that is a hi-compression head for a straight 6 cyl flat head and 2 stock carbs on there. ken ct.

1949FORD · 10-31-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ken ct

I think this youngster needs some education in ford flatheads,No V6's in the flathead line.Do some reading son and welcome to the bunch.ken ct. Yes that is a hi-compression head for a straight 6 cyl flat head and 2 stock carbs on there. ken ct.

kk thought so thats a hi compression head. i dont really need education on flat heads.

srry to burst your bubble

ken ct · 11-01-2011, 02:49 AM

Well you dont seem to know the diff between a V6 and a straight 6,get real kid and lose the 14 yr old bit. Smarten up kid and you will get along much better on here.Do you shave yet. lol ken ct. Most here been playing with FH longer than you been alive.

48Flyer · 11-01-2011, 08:00 AM

Ken, Stop being a smart ass! I'm sure you didn't know everything you needed to know at 14. Maybe you never had kids either. This is a normal 14 yr old...Wait, I take that back. most 14 yr olds are watching video games. I for one am glad to see a youngster taking an interest in our hobby, but it's attitudes like yours that can easily drive him away.
If you have something helpful to say, than say it, otherwise keep your mouth shut and go educate yourself on teenagers!

Tinker · 11-01-2011, 08:34 AM

Hey let's keep this civil here. No bubble bursting.

Yea that silver cap is where you put the oil.

Post up some pictures of your I6 and the car when you get a chance. What are your plans?

Does it turn over? Have you done a compression check?

Ol' Ron · 11-01-2011, 12:21 PM

I'm with 48flyyer,Need more kids. I on the other hand knew everything at that age.

V8COOPMAN · 11-01-2011, 01:16 PM

Hello 1949FORD...Welcome! MOST of the folks here WILL NOT "slap you around". You seem to be quite polite and inquisitive in your posts. It's quite refreshing that you seem to be a young man wanting to share and gain knowledge here, WITHOUT the "know-it-all" attitude and WITHOUT a chip on your shoulder. Seem like you're bright enough to overlook the occasional negative, egotistical reply. Sure do like your ride. DD

Bill in Al · 11-01-2011, 02:20 PM

Welcome Bud! Lots of us have grandkids older than you and I'm very happy to see you here. We need you here learning and enjoying our hobby.You'll find out that your 6 with a little bit done to it will outdo most stock flathead V8s. Have fun with it and you'll find most here will be glad to help all we can.

Henry/Kokomo · 11-01-2011, 02:40 PM

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Welcome aboard '1949Ford'! I go along with the rest of the posts on this page. Most organizations and groups that I know need people your age. Video games, i-pods and cell phones have their place but it IS refreshing to see a young man who's interested in other things as well. Hope I can be of some assistance on your project. Good luck.

ken ct · 11-01-2011, 02:47 PM

No comment,like i said he could do some reading up on the subject. I will no longer comment on him. ken ct.

Tinker · 11-01-2011, 03:14 PM

Years at it and I still need to do some reading too.

ken ct · 11-01-2011, 03:28 PM

Yea i read up on somethings when i have too also. ken ct. I only ask on here when i cant find in print.I dont leap before i look.

1949FORD · 11-01-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 48Flyer

Ken, Stop being a smart ass! I'm sure you didn't know everything you needed to know at 14. Maybe you never had kids either. This is a normal 14 yr old...Wait, I take that back. most 14 yr olds are watching video games. I for one am glad to see a youngster taking an interest in our hobby, but it's attitudes like yours that can easily drive him away.
If you have something helpful to say, than say it, otherwise keep your mouth shut and go educate yourself on teenagers!

OMG! finally! some one on my side!

1949FORD · 11-01-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinker

Hey let's keep this civil here. No bubble bursting.

Yea that silver cap is where you put the oil.

Post up some pictures of your I6 and the car when you get a chance. What are your plans?

Does it turn over? Have you done a compression check?

Most of the plans we have is restoring it to orig. condition. yea it turns over, and we need to do compression check.

1949FORD · 11-01-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Hello 1949FORD...Welcome! MOST of the folks here WILL NOT "slap you around". You seem to be quite polite and inquisitive in your posts. It's quite refreshing that you seem to be a young man wanting to share and gain knowledge here, WITHOUT the "know-it-all" attitude and WITHOUT a chip on your shoulder. Seem like you're bright enough to overlook the occasional negative, egotistical reply. Sure do like your ride. DD

haha, thank you!

32Gnu · 11-01-2011, 03:50 PM

OMG!!

I'll say this... These guys on this board are the ones I come to whenever I dont want to weed through the wannebes on the HAMB.. They know their shit, and if they dont someone will be right behind them straightening them out..

Before this gets deleted take a second and consider all these men on here as you Father or your Uncle... There is a ton of knowledge and they can help you.. and want to help you...

I am young and didnt shiznit about flatheads a year and a half ago.. Now I know them almost as good as any other V8 (or V6) I ever worked on..

Tom..

1949FORD · 11-01-2011, 03:52 PM

Ok, guys. thanks for being on my side. no hard feeling ken ct. and i love all of the support ive had over the few months, and the knowlage ive gained for you guys and gals!

Tinker · 11-01-2011, 03:54 PM

The only side we are on is the flatheads side. ha ha.

Bill Wright · 11-01-2011, 03:55 PM

Man!
I am SO ON YOUR SIDE!

Don't take any Flak from some of these old timers!
Keep playing with your Ford. Call it a V6 or anything else you want to.

BTW I've been 55 for 7 years now and the post with the picture of the finned cylinder head for the inline six is the first one I've seen.

Goes to show even old guys don't know as much as they think they do!

Give 'em Hell, Kid!!

Tinker · 11-01-2011, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1949FORD

Most of the plans we have is restoring it to orig. condition. yea it turns over, and we need to do compression check.

Well your not starting with a stuck engine that's good. Do you have any history on the 49? Like where you got it? Family car?

1949FORD · 11-01-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinker

Well your not starting with a stuck engine that's good. Do you have any history on the 49? Like where you got it? Family car?

We bought it from a guy who had to move out to far Western Minnesota for work. But heres an interesting thing, the orig color is Sea Mist Green, but its painted black with a stencled "1949" on the back of the trunk. Any info on that? Was it an owners thing, or somthing special?

Tinker · 11-01-2011, 05:31 PM

Do you mean the trunk of the car, or the bellhousing/block of the engine?

If it's on the bellhousing/engine. My guess, The engine maybe a rebuild or replacement engine and the place that had it had a lot of blocks and they did that to identify the different engines.

I've never owned a flat 6er but I think they look great and would be a good motor to work on. A lot of the basics will be similar to a v8. Air+fuel+spark.

Make a list or form a plan of attack. Get it running and more importantly stopping.

Did you say that you have tried to start it?

1949FORD · 11-01-2011, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinker

Do you mean the trunk of the car, or the bellhousing/block of the engine?

If it's on the bellhousing/engine. My guess, The engine maybe a rebuild or replacement engine and the place that had it had a lot of blocks and they did that to identify the different engines.

I've never owned a flat 6er but I think they look great and would be a good motor to work on. A lot of the basics will be similar to a v8. Air+fuel+spark.

Make a list or form a plan of attack. Get it running and more importantly stopping.

Did you say that you have tried to start it?

ya, it starts and runs well, we need to boost the preformance, do you recomend putting dual carbs on?

Vic Piano · 11-01-2011, 05:52 PM

Sounds like fun to me

. My best friend in High School (back in the '60's) had a '51 F-1 with an I-6 in it. We had a lot of fun with that truck but we blew up the original I-6

driving home from the beach on a day we cut class... Enjoy the car, have fun with it! Vic

Tinker · 11-01-2011, 05:56 PM

Well, your further along then I was thinking. I thought this was a barn or field car.

Hey all I can say is, walk before you run. Get it running very well on one, then add the 2nd. If it's running great now... then what the heck. I'm a believer in doing a compression test. This will tell you a lot. Given good compression, I say why not. I think you'd probably get more out of a high compression or milled head though.

Marv · 11-01-2011, 06:04 PM

I owned a 51 Ford custom 2 dr sedan when i was a young man and it would out run a V8 on the road. It was completely stock and i got 12 miles to the gallon. I got it from a older ladie who bought it new. I ran it as hard as anyone could and i never had it overheat, blow a headgasket, or crack a block like a V8. Marv

Vic Piano · 11-01-2011, 07:04 PM

Sounds like fun to me. My best friend in High School (back in the '60's) had a '51 F-1 with an I-6 in it. We had a lot of fun with that truck but we blew up the original I-6 driving home from the beach on a day we cut class... Enjoy the car! Vic

Vic Piano · 11-01-2011, 07:06 PM

That's the first time I ever had a post come up twice???

CarlG · 11-01-2011, 07:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

Sounds like fun to me. My best friend in High School (back in the '60's) had a '51 F-1 with an I-6 in it. We had a lot of fun with that truck but we blew up the original I-6 driving home from the beach on a day we cut class... Enjoy the car! Vic

Are you sure it was an "I-6"? They didn't come out till 54. I=Overhead Valves.

1949FORD · 11-01-2011, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinker

Well, your further along then I was thinking. I thought this was a barn or field car. ha

Hey all I can say is, walk before you run. Get it running very well on one, then add the 2nd. If it's running great now... then what the heck. I'm a believer in doing a compression test. This will tell you a lot. Given good compression, I say why not. I think you'd probably get more out of a high compression head though.

another question, my dad and i might be rebuilding our engine, is it good to do it during the winter? i live in Minnesota and winter is inevitable in the metro. will the cold mess anything up by any chance?

Tinker · 11-01-2011, 08:48 PM

You can ask everyone. ha ha That's the point of this site.

Couldn't tell you. Maybe freezing! Good winter project I would think for you guys.

chuck stevens · 11-02-2011, 06:18 AM

I have lots of flathead powered cars but couldn't resist putting this 4.3v6 in my model A truck. It fit like it was made for it, no cutting of the firewall or floors, and has a ton of power. The flatheads sound better though.

Dave72dt · 11-02-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1949FORD

another question, my dad and i might be rebuilding our engine, is it good to do it during the winter? i live in Minnesota and winter is inevitable in the metro. will the cold mess anything up by any chance?

Winter is a great time for working on mechanicals, especially if you have only minimal heat and want to make some progress. If you have ample heat, you can even do body work. Rust repair can be done in the cold too.

Jack E/NJ · 11-02-2011, 06:36 PM

CG>>>Are you sure it was an "I-6"? They didn't come out till 54. I=Overhead Valves>>>

I=Inline

Jack E/NJ

Zeke...PA · 11-02-2011, 07:03 PM

Here yah go a 254 cu in L head powered Ford bus, cut my teeth on these, found out fast a 239 head gasket looked the same but was a little small in bore. Zeke

Rich Overton · 11-03-2011, 04:54 PM

Never heard a bad thing about the Ford flat head 6's. My father-in law had one in his '49 woody and except for boiling over one night on my then unknown wife to be ( and is) it just ran and ran and ran. I presently have a neighbor with a flathead six '48 club cpe. A real runner and pretty too.

Rich

10-30-2011, 08:52 PM	#1
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! I've noticed everybody has a v8 on here. anybody have a v6, like me? __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

10-30-2011, 08:57 PM	#2
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! This is a flathead ford site or early ford stuff. Coon rapids! Have family there. Maybe see the sister site "the hamb" for v6 info. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=5 Good luck!

10-31-2011, 06:18 AM	#4
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,623	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Perhaps a couple of cylinders are missing?? LOL __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

10-31-2011, 07:29 AM	#7
48Flyer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North of Minneapolis, MN Posts: 160	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! I'm sure he means that he has the great flat 6 that came in his 49 Ford. I've never had one but have heard great things about them. There are some speed compnents available for them and they are easy to build. Somebody made aluminum heads for them as well.Keep your eyes open for one of those as it will be an eye popper when opening the hood! Love your tag linie as well. I'm sure you will do a great job on your car at your age. Keep up the hard work.

10-31-2011, 07:33 AM	#8
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Oh well now that is a totally different thing. Welcome to the barn!

10-31-2011, 12:35 PM	#10
48Flyer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North of Minneapolis, MN Posts: 160	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I'm lovin that picture!

10-31-2011, 02:32 PM	#11
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! THat's a cool pic with the dual carb set up! __________________ Barry 50 F-1

10-31-2011, 02:40 PM	#12
36 flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 138	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! I have a flathead 6 in my 50 f1. runs well. lots of torque. I have a v8 flathead merc motor i will probably install this winter with a 5 speed. Can't beat the looks or sound of the v8.

10-31-2011, 04:42 PM	#14
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! also, the silver cap, next to the oil dipstick, is that where you pour in the oil? __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

10-31-2011, 05:30 PM	#16
59ab Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville,Alabama Posts: 247	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! I have a '50 Tudor 6 my Grandmother bought new.

10-31-2011, 05:35 PM	#17
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,117	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! My 91 year old Dad still talks about the '50 Tudor straight flathead 6 he had when I was a teenager.

10-31-2011, 06:18 PM	#18
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! I think this youngster needs some education in ford flatheads,No V6's in the flathead line.Do some reading son and welcome to the bunch.ken ct. Yes that is a hi-compression head for a straight 6 cyl flat head and 2 stock carbs on there. ken ct.

11-01-2011, 02:49 AM	#20
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Well you dont seem to know the diff between a V6 and a straight 6,get real kid and lose the 14 yr old bit. Smarten up kid and you will get along much better on here.Do you shave yet. lol ken ct. Most here been playing with FH longer than you been alive.

11-01-2011, 08:00 AM	#21
48Flyer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North of Minneapolis, MN Posts: 160	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Ken, Stop being a smart ass! I'm sure you didn't know everything you needed to know at 14. Maybe you never had kids either. This is a normal 14 yr old...Wait, I take that back. most 14 yr olds are watching video games. I for one am glad to see a youngster taking an interest in our hobby, but it's attitudes like yours that can easily drive him away. If you have something helpful to say, than say it, otherwise keep your mouth shut and go educate yourself on teenagers!

11-01-2011, 08:34 AM	#22
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Hey let's keep this civil here. No bubble bursting. Yea that silver cap is where you put the oil. Post up some pictures of your I6 and the car when you get a chance. What are your plans? Does it turn over? Have you done a compression check?

11-01-2011, 12:21 PM	#23
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,885	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! I'm with 48flyyer,Need more kids. I on the other hand knew everything at that age.

11-01-2011, 01:16 PM	#24
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,121	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Hello 1949FORD...Welcome! MOST of the folks here WILL NOT "slap you around". You seem to be quite polite and inquisitive in your posts. It's quite refreshing that you seem to be a young man wanting to share and gain knowledge here, WITHOUT the "know-it-all" attitude and WITHOUT a chip on your shoulder. Seem like you're bright enough to overlook the occasional negative, egotistical reply. Sure do like your ride. DD

11-01-2011, 02:20 PM	#25
Bill in Al Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pell City (New London) Al Posts: 317	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Welcome Bud! Lots of us have grandkids older than you and I'm very happy to see you here. We need you here learning and enjoying our hobby.You'll find out that your 6 with a little bit done to it will outdo most stock flathead V8s. Have fun with it and you'll find most here will be glad to help all we can.

11-01-2011, 02:40 PM	#26
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Welcome aboard '1949Ford'! I go along with the rest of the posts on this page. Most organizations and groups that I know need people your age. Video games, i-pods and cell phones have their place but it IS refreshing to see a young man who's interested in other things as well. Hope I can be of some assistance on your project. Good luck.

11-01-2011, 02:47 PM	#27
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! No comment,like i said he could do some reading up on the subject. I will no longer comment on him. ken ct.

11-01-2011, 03:14 PM	#28
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Years at it and I still need to do some reading too. Last edited by Tinker; 11-01-2011 at 03:26 PM.

11-01-2011, 03:28 PM	#29
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Yea i read up on somethings when i have too also. ken ct. I only ask on here when i cant find in print.I dont leap before i look.

11-01-2011, 03:50 PM	#33
32Gnu Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 252	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! OMG!! I'll say this... These guys on this board are the ones I come to whenever I dont want to weed through the wannebes on the HAMB.. They know their shit, and if they dont someone will be right behind them straightening them out.. Before this gets deleted take a second and consider all these men on here as you Father or your Uncle... There is a ton of knowledge and they can help you.. and want to help you... I am young and didnt shiznit about flatheads a year and a half ago.. Now I know them almost as good as any other V8 (or V6) I ever worked on.. Tom..

11-01-2011, 03:52 PM	#34
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Ok, guys. thanks for being on my side. no hard feeling ken ct. and i love all of the support ive had over the few months, and the knowlage ive gained for you guys and gals! __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

11-01-2011, 03:54 PM	#35
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! The only side we are on is the flatheads side. ha ha.

11-01-2011, 03:55 PM	#36
Bill Wright Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 76	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Man! I am SO ON YOUR SIDE! Don't take any Flak from some of these old timers! Keep playing with your Ford. Call it a V6 or anything else you want to. BTW I've been 55 for 7 years now and the post with the picture of the finned cylinder head for the inline six is the first one I've seen. Goes to show even old guys don't know as much as they think they do! Give 'em Hell, Kid!!

11-01-2011, 05:31 PM	#39
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Do you mean the trunk of the car, or the bellhousing/block of the engine? If it's on the bellhousing/engine. My guess, The engine maybe a rebuild or replacement engine and the place that had it had a lot of blocks and they did that to identify the different engines. I've never owned a flat 6er but I think they look great and would be a good motor to work on. A lot of the basics will be similar to a v8. Air+fuel+spark. Make a list or form a plan of attack. Get it running and more importantly stopping. Did you say that you have tried to start it?

11-01-2011, 05:52 PM	#41
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Sounds like fun to me. My best friend in High School (back in the '60's) had a '51 F-1 with an I-6 in it. We had a lot of fun with that truck but we blew up the original I-6 driving home from the beach on a day we cut class... Enjoy the car, have fun with it! Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-01-2011, 05:56 PM	#42
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Well, your further along then I was thinking. I thought this was a barn or field car. Hey all I can say is, walk before you run. Get it running very well on one, then add the 2nd. If it's running great now... then what the heck. I'm a believer in doing a compression test. This will tell you a lot. Given good compression, I say why not. I think you'd probably get more out of a high compression or milled head though. Last edited by Tinker; 11-04-2011 at 12:40 PM.

11-01-2011, 06:04 PM	#43
Marv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 875	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! I owned a 51 Ford custom 2 dr sedan when i was a young man and it would out run a V8 on the road. It was completely stock and i got 12 miles to the gallon. I got it from a older ladie who bought it new. I ran it as hard as anyone could and i never had it overheat, blow a headgasket, or crack a block like a V8. Marv

11-01-2011, 07:04 PM	#44
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Sounds like fun to me. My best friend in High School (back in the '60's) had a '51 F-1 with an I-6 in it. We had a lot of fun with that truck but we blew up the original I-6 driving home from the beach on a day we cut class... Enjoy the car! Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-01-2011, 07:06 PM	#45
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! That's the first time I ever had a post come up twice??? __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-01-2011, 08:48 PM	#48
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! You can ask everyone. ha ha That's the point of this site. Couldn't tell you. Maybe freezing! Good winter project I would think for you guys.

11-02-2011, 06:36 PM	#51
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! CG>>>Are you sure it was an "I-6"? They didn't come out till 54. I=Overhead Valves>>> I=Inline Jack E/NJ

11-03-2011, 04:54 PM	#53
Rich Overton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 135	Re: Anybody have a V6 on here!?!?! Never heard a bad thing about the Ford flat head 6's. My father-in law had one in his '49 woody and except for boiling over one night on my then unknown wife to be ( and is) it just ran and ran and ran. I presently have a neighbor with a flathead six '48 club cpe. A real runner and pretty too. Rich