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Guys thanks again for all the advice. I will definitely look into the locals here in San Antonio this evening. I had some time today so I thought I would try and pull the head to see if I could weld something onto the broken stud and get it out before pulling the engine. Unfortunately the...

Terry, thanks for the more specific advice. My only solution is a engine lift for picking up the engine. I already have the hood, light bar and radiator pulled and out of the way. I would normally use the manifold bolts on a more modern v8 to lift the engine. The head bolts look pretty short...

guys thanks for the advice and humor! My father said he was getting spark and gas before he started to pull the head off. I think he said there was water/antifreeze in the oil. I hate to make things worse which is why I was going to address the bolt issue, replace the gasket and take a...

newbie here looking for advice. I pulled my father's 1930 sport coupe out of storage to try and surprise him by finishing the restoration he started 35 years ago. When he stored it the car was running and just needed interior, top and rumble seat to be complete. He retired last year and...