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Strick · 01-26-2024, 09:21 PM

How many years do you suspect these were sold over the parts counter in dealerships? Pre-War only? Post-War? Wonder what the production numbers were? Only sold in high altitude climates such as Denver, CO?

Been looking for a set of 99AS or 99SB for my 1940 Mercury - just know they were "S" suffix heads. Some were stamped on the front and some stamped on the top rail.

Again, CAST IRON factory Ford high compression heads. 24 stud originally made for 1939-1941 Ford or Mercury. NOT Weiand Cheater heads. NOT Canadian 59AB style heads.

Although I've already posted a Wanted Ad, if someone see this and has or knows of a set, please let me know.

Also intrigued on the 81 "AS" and 19 "AS"

38 coupe · 01-27-2024, 06:40 AM

I have been quietly looking for any pre-war "AS" heads for years and haven't found anything. Be aware that Ford did make aluminum versions of "AS" heads. Kube has a nice thread about restoring a 1940 Ford convertible factory ordered with aluminum 19AS heads. My memory is these were made pre-war only. I think it was Bruce Lancaster who wrote about a post-war (1946) Ford bulletin trying to sell the remaining stock of "AS" heads on their parts shelves.

edit: here is Kube's thread I mentioned: https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthrea...7264&showall=1

Tim Ayers · 01-27-2024, 08:25 AM

A friend of mine has been able to accumulate a few sets by always looking through the piles of heads at swap meets. He finds singles here and there and has been able to make some sets. This doesn't help you, but I guess they are out there if they haven't been scrapped yet.

Strick · 01-27-2024, 09:11 AM

Thanks for the info 38 Coupe

Strick · 01-27-2024, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

A friend of mine has been able to accumulate a few sets by always looking through the piles of heads at swap meets. He finds singles here and there and has been able to make some sets. This doesn't help you, but I guess they are out there if they haven't been scrapped yet.

I’m betting I know your friend…

Tim Ayers · 01-27-2024, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Strick

I’m betting I know your friend…

I bet you do too. LOL! Sadly, I haven't had the same luck as him looking through the piles of iron lumps

01-26-2024, 09:21 PM	#1
Strick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,100	Denver Heads - Cast Iron How many years do you suspect these were sold over the parts counter in dealerships? Pre-War only? Post-War? Wonder what the production numbers were? Only sold in high altitude climates such as Denver, CO? Been looking for a set of 99AS or 99SB for my 1940 Mercury - just know they were "S" suffix heads. Some were stamped on the front and some stamped on the top rail. Again, CAST IRON factory Ford high compression heads. 24 stud originally made for 1939-1941 Ford or Mercury. NOT Weiand Cheater heads. NOT Canadian 59AB style heads. Although I've already posted a Wanted Ad, if someone see this and has or knows of a set, please let me know. Also intrigued on the 81 "AS" and 19 "AS" __________________ 1940 Mercury Looking for DENVER heads - 81AS - 99AS - 19AS

01-27-2024, 06:40 AM	#2
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: Denver Heads - Cast Iron I have been quietly looking for any pre-war "AS" heads for years and haven't found anything. Be aware that Ford did make aluminum versions of "AS" heads. Kube has a nice thread about restoring a 1940 Ford convertible factory ordered with aluminum 19AS heads. My memory is these were made pre-war only. I think it was Bruce Lancaster who wrote about a post-war (1946) Ford bulletin trying to sell the remaining stock of "AS" heads on their parts shelves. edit: here is Kube's thread I mentioned: https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthrea...7264&showall=1 Last edited by 38 coupe; 01-27-2024 at 06:56 AM. Reason: add link to Kube's thread

01-27-2024, 08:25 AM	#3
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,181	Re: Denver Heads - Cast Iron A friend of mine has been able to accumulate a few sets by always looking through the piles of heads at swap meets. He finds singles here and there and has been able to make some sets. This doesn't help you, but I guess they are out there if they haven't been scrapped yet.

01-27-2024, 09:11 AM	#4
Strick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,100	Re: Denver Heads - Cast Iron Thanks for the info 38 Coupe __________________ 1940 Mercury Looking for DENVER heads - 81AS - 99AS - 19AS