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41 D'Lux · 02-02-2017, 10:47 PM

I'm a new member and have looked at this site because it appears to be friendly member oriented and the potential great source of information.

I just bought a 1941 Deluxe from the original owners grandson who is in his mid 70's now. It sat on the side of his house for 40 years. I've been wanting to build an old school rat rod for many years and this was a truly unbelievable find that happened to be on the same street as my house, hidden away all these years.

The history on this Deluxe goes back to when it was purchased new. Three generations of the same family drove it all over the United States, running the original flat V8 and drive train until the Flatty over heated and was parked for 40 years until I bought it.

I really want to use the LS 5.3 because of the potential horsepower per dollar value, as long as I do not have to cut up the firewall. Any help would be sincerely appreciated.

My second choice would be a roller motor out of a Fox Body 5.0 or equivalent era drive train. Information related to this swap would also be sincerely appreciated.

Thank you in advance for any helpful input and I'm looking forward to being a contributing member to a brotherhood of enthusiasts.

02-02-2017, 10:47 PM	#1
41 D'Lux Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 1	1941 Ford Deluxe LS 5.3 Swap Information Needed I'm a new member and have looked at this site because it appears to be friendly member oriented and the potential great source of information. I just bought a 1941 Deluxe from the original owners grandson who is in his mid 70's now. It sat on the side of his house for 40 years. I've been wanting to build an old school rat rod for many years and this was a truly unbelievable find that happened to be on the same street as my house, hidden away all these years. The history on this Deluxe goes back to when it was purchased new. Three generations of the same family drove it all over the United States, running the original flat V8 and drive train until the Flatty over heated and was parked for 40 years until I bought it. I really want to use the LS 5.3 because of the potential horsepower per dollar value, as long as I do not have to cut up the firewall. Any help would be sincerely appreciated. My second choice would be a roller motor out of a Fox Body 5.0 or equivalent era drive train. Information related to this swap would also be sincerely appreciated. Thank you in advance for any helpful input and I'm looking forward to being a contributing member to a brotherhood of enthusiasts.