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I certainly understand. We've owned this Ford for 15 years and she's a bit of a "shop find" but it broke Vic's heart to know he wouldn't ever be able to finish it... and now it will be in our own back yard! I have my own Vintage Trailer forum and we don't allow ANY discussion of sales until a...

Thanks, Tinker. I'm going to tell my friend about this thread and the flathead lovers here! I think you will like him.

Tinker, I'm not sure what you mean by a Sell Ad? My whole purpose in posting was for advice on selling this car. Whether to get it running or sell it as is. It has never been advertised to the public. Per everyone's advice, we truly wanted to get it running but life gets in the way. With my...

Hello All, the Ford is SOLD. We got over what we asked, so it's all good. The guy will get it running and bring it for Vic to see and take him for a ride. We are both pleased that these people are close to us, know what they are doing and are friends. Again, I so appreciate all of your ideas...

Your Fords are great Lanny! I realize the car is not perfect and is not finished, but it does have good bones and there's no rust out, etc. There is a lot going on right now in our lives, so the Ford has been on the back burner. I found the old mufflers and the 2nd ****** today, plus all the...

Yes, I am very handy and wired/rewired the entire car, plus some other things. I am somewhat limited in the strength department but my hobby is vintage travel trailer rebuilds, so am able to do pretty much anything. The problem with the mufflers is that we don't have a pipe bender, plus they...

I tend to agree with TJ's take on all this. In a bit of a quandary because Vic is in the hospital and not in his right mind. Too many pills... If he was OK, then it would be his decision. The muffler shops have put us off for at least two months; it's unlikely they will get a cancellation...

Hi all, I've been offerd 18 K for the Ford. I consider this low. It's not running as the local muffler people have been very busy.

Ah, grumble. What are the blocking plates for the S 97 carbs called? I've done Offenhauser, three twos, Ford intake, etc. Lots of plates but not what I need. I can make one...

Thanks Jim, All the digital photos here: https://34fordtudor.shutterfly.com/pictures The engine prints have to be scanned and I will include them asap. Update: There are no worthwhile photos of the 34 or motor in the photo prints. There is ONE picture of the block after porting and polishing...

Comparisons are always fun and good to have. A person can subtract for less fancy running gear, etc. I found all the receipts today but they are in a huge envelope and it will take some time to isolate just the motor. LOL. All together, we have about 28K in the car. Obviously, we are not about...

Thank you Jeff. I was wondering if I should post new threads for further questions. Of course all here will be about the 34 Ford. This is an odd one: Motor has 3 twos. I've noticed some flatheads running just two carburetors, with the middle one missing. Is this something to be concerned with...

Charlie, I totally agree on leaving the engine in the car unless there's green money in my hand...It is a lot of work to remove it. Not sure I want to go there.

That's why I was questioning whether to go further with the car: cost of shop repairs, not cheap. The mufflers must be on the car because of nasty neighbors. They will report me in a heartbeat for excessive noise. I "think" the motor is ready to run after a few minor tasks. More research today.

You know, I have thought about selling the motor separately.... it is a nice one. One neighbor works on classic cars and might come over to weld the mufflers. It would be less costly to do that here rather than have it trailered to town and back. So that is the next step; get it running. The...

More Motor info: the block is a 1953. Bored . 125 over with a 4" stroke. Cubic inches may be 272 or 276. I need to find the paperwork from Tatom. The connecting rods were sent to Calif to be equal from wrist pin to crank, center to center. The motor is blueprinted. It has new 283 Chevy valves...

I'll do some more research on Tatom. Last time I drove by, it didn't look like he was there. Hopefully not too far away. Wouldn't it be great to have him start that flathead?? I'll ask about the mufflers.

I thought Tatom moved and was no longer doing work. Is he available and where?? When the motor was built, he was on the river road in Mt. Vernon, Wa. Yes, we would love to hear it purr....

Thank you all so very much! I really appreciate the wise info and am listening closely. Also thanks for the info on the HP/cu inches. I'll change that and get correct info later tonight. Not sure if partner (Vic) has the paperwork from Tatom, but he should. Vic is an ex auto machinist from Calif...

Hello all from Washington State, newbie here. I need some advice please. We have a 34 steel Ford Tudor with a new flathead, ported and polished, 3 twos. Has a rebuilt ******, newer than 34; maybe 39? It has new wiring, 12 volt conversion, heater, hydraulic brakes, original running gear...