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This came out of a restored tudor that got a sbc transplant, I did not see the car, I was told 42 or later. This looks to be in good shape, some fins are bent on the back but a good radiator shop could fix it up so it is presentable. No corrosion or visible signs of leaks. Number on tank is...

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Congratulations on getting your book completed Mike! As soon as it shows up I'll be reading it cover to cover!

This is the adapter for the 337ci flathead v8. Manzel made these for their engine stands but these will also work on the KR Wilson stand. Cast aluminum. Manzel Buffalo 6005 $300 shipping included

1940/41 Hood Release Handle - OEM This is an original hood release handle with original chrome, not perfect but shows well for a driver. Part number: 11C8215A1 $50 shipping included

When I was around 10 years old the neighbor two doors down was taking the transmission out of his car in the garage, it was sitting on cheap stamped steel jack stands, it started to rain so the wife moved the riding lawn mower in garage, her foot slipped, the mower bumped the car, the car fell...

Hey Mark- I have a real nice original 40’ deluxe radiator (different than standard models and pickups) that came out of a restored car I’d sell to you. In fact I have an OLD third generation 1920’s radiator shop here in Detroit that I go to, I would take it there for you and have it boiled...

I just finished this one today, for a 46’ 1/2 ton panel truck. I’ll have another done next week for a 41’ pickup.

Thanks a ton Rotor- great info, great thread! I installed the intake, fitting and tube earlier today. I had refreshed a motor for the 46’ five years ago and the project stalled due to body work. Fast forward to now, I’m doing a rebuild on a 41’ pickup that needed a motor and that one was...

Thanks Kurt- I’ve been looking at a ton of pictures of 41 pickups since posting this and most seem to have the later version, not that it means they are correct it just makes me wonder when the change took place. It makes sense that it would have been during the distributor change. I’m...

Correct, both are pre-war blocks with raised intake decks. The one on the left is factory relieved. Both came out of restored cars with the heads on them. I have a set of block letter “A” heads and 29A heads I can use on the factory relived motor going in the 41’, I just want to figure out...

Thanks Gary- I am suspecting the same but could not find factual info

Hey Guys- I'm doing a refresh on a couple motors and noticed I have two different intakes. One has two ports in the base of the casting and the other has two at the top under the carburetor. The one on the left will be going into a 41' pickup and the one on the right is going into a 46'...

Man, you’re speaking my language. Gray tones with black walls are simple but tough and yet very striking. Ford had so many great darker colors throughout the 30’s and 40’s.