The Ford Barn

JSeery · 07-27-2015, 11:30 PM

Just looked through Joe Abbin's new book, Ford & Mercury Flathead V8 Identification & Rebuild's Guide. It is mainly an ID and parts guide. I found it very interesting with a lot of photos.

avrotom · 07-28-2015, 12:37 AM

I had him send his last 2 out to me also, and found them both very good. Pleasure to talk to over the phone, helpful.

VeryTangled · 07-28-2015, 11:14 AM

Hi Everyone, I've met Mr. Abbin a couple of times and have found him to be very knowledgeable and very friendly! He also drives a cool car!

These are some photos from 2012 and 2013.

Here's where you can find out more about his three books and his restoration shop. http://www.roadrunnerengineering.com...sServices.html

I also see his newest book (at least, maybe others) is available from the Early Ford V8 Foundation's store located here: http://www.fordv8foundation.org/store.html Looking further I see his Performance Handbook there also.

JSeery · 07-28-2015, 01:44 PM

Just noticed that VanPelt is selling this. Here is the cover if anyone is interested.

4tford · 07-28-2015, 03:24 PM

My motor was chapter 9 in the second book.

JSeery · 07-28-2015, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 4tford

My motor was chapter 9 in the second book.

That's interesting! I have that book as well.

Ross F-1 · 07-28-2015, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeryTangled

Hi Everyone, I've met Mr. Abbin a couple of times and have found him to be very knowledgeable and very friendly! He also drives a cool car!

These are some photos from 2012 and 2013.

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Joe does drive a cool car, but that's not it, and that's not him in the first pic. That belongs to another Albuquerque local who owns a resto shop, Bob Agnew. Joe built the motor for the shoebox, tho. Joe has a 50 Merc with a blower motor in it, all I have is a pic of the engine.

JSeery · 07-28-2015, 04:58 PM

There are photos of both Joe and his Merc in the new book.

quickchange34 · 07-28-2015, 09:22 PM

Joe has written some really good books over the years. They show what works and what does not.He proves it on the Dyno along with charts and graphs. All of his books are a great read. No old world BS. He is a hands on guy with a Masters degree in mechanical engineering and a super nice guy.

Flat Ernie · 07-31-2015, 09:03 PM

I've known Joe for a long time, probably 20 years. I visit him just about every time I go to Albuquerque and used to hang out with him quite a bit when I lived there. He is a great guy, very knowledgeable and willing to share that knowledge. He's flow tested dozens and dozens of heads stock and modified and has a book with all his data in it that I've perused...very enlightening.

I like his approach - he validates things on the flow bench, proves them on the dyno, then drives it and revalidates it on the drag strip. He's got some neat cars!

Proud to call him a friend.

JSeery · 07-31-2015, 09:37 PM

What have you been up to, haven't seen any post from you in a while?

NormC · 08-04-2015, 02:46 PM

Just got my Signed copy, looking forward to reading it! Thanks Joe!

Norm

07-27-2015, 11:30 PM	#1
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Joe Abbin's new book Just looked through Joe Abbin's new book, Ford & Mercury Flathead V8 Identification & Rebuild's Guide. It is mainly an ID and parts guide. I found it very interesting with a lot of photos.

07-28-2015, 12:37 AM	#2
avrotom Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ft. McMurray, Alberta Posts: 21	Re: Joe Abbin's new book I had him send his last 2 out to me also, and found them both very good. Pleasure to talk to over the phone, helpful.

07-28-2015, 03:24 PM	#5
4tford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Regina Canada Posts: 1,335	Re: Joe Abbin's new book My motor was chapter 9 in the second book.

07-28-2015, 04:58 PM	#8
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Joe Abbin's new book There are photos of both Joe and his Merc in the new book.

07-28-2015, 09:22 PM	#9
quickchange34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: charlottesville, Va. Posts: 589	Re: Joe Abbin's new book Joe has written some really good books over the years. They show what works and what does not.He proves it on the Dyno along with charts and graphs. All of his books are a great read. No old world BS. He is a hands on guy with a Masters degree in mechanical engineering and a super nice guy.

07-31-2015, 09:03 PM	#10
Flat Ernie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 74FL Posts: 323	Re: Joe Abbin's new book I've known Joe for a long time, probably 20 years. I visit him just about every time I go to Albuquerque and used to hang out with him quite a bit when I lived there. He is a great guy, very knowledgeable and willing to share that knowledge. He's flow tested dozens and dozens of heads stock and modified and has a book with all his data in it that I've perused...very enlightening. I like his approach - he validates things on the flow bench, proves them on the dyno, then drives it and revalidates it on the drag strip. He's got some neat cars! Proud to call him a friend. __________________ Daddy always said, "If yer gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough" and I'm one tough sumbitch! T5 Tech

07-31-2015, 09:37 PM	#11
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Joe Abbin's new book What have you been up to, haven't seen any post from you in a while?

08-04-2015, 02:46 PM	#12
NormC Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 80	Re: Joe Abbin's new book Just got my Signed copy, looking forward to reading it! Thanks Joe! Norm