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1952 Ford Customline, Flathead V8, Manual OD. Purchased new by an uncle. Engine was running when I parked it but has sat a long time (30 years?). Rebuilt water pumps and new engine mounts. Floorboard rusted out in front. Rust through in various spots. Collision damage on right rear. Parking...

I have a flathead that hasn't been run in 30 years. What should I do to preserve it for future use? Can I just I drain the old oil and squirt something in the spark plug holes? If I put some fresh oil in it is there a way to prime it with the existing oil pump? (And then should I drain the new oil?)

I would like to put a small block Ford V8 (Y-Block?) into my '52 Customline with a 3 speed manual transmission and overdrive. (Just because the OD is unique). The manual transmissions from '49 to '54 seem to use the same nose piece (#7050) and the same transmission case (#7006). This would take...

Just dragged this one home. Years ago I had a few grille parts chromed but haven't reinstalled. So I do have all parts. Bumpers are an issue. Are better ones available? Not sure I can find a quality chrome shop locally (Austin/San Antonio, Texas).

Can anyone tell me what the weight of the bare body is? Just the body shell - no doors, windows or trunk lid.