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1952 Ford F-100 Is Fully Custom, Restomodded With LT1 Corvette V8 Engine –
1952 was the final year for the original F-Series pickup, and the most powerful engine that Ford offered for the half-ton model was the Flathead V8 with 239 cubic inches of displacement. The F-100 we’ll talk about today is a little different… Read More ›
ED-OP: Is The Evolution Of Building Horsepower A Good Thing? – Randy Bolig @ChevyHardcore
With the recent announcement from Chevrolet about the availability of an all-new Gen-1 small block, I got to thinking about how enthusiasts made horsepower throughout the last several decades. Yes, I know the latest engine release is for a replacement mill… Read More ›
H&H Flatheads Turn-Key Engines
H&H Flatheads is known for being “your one stop shop for all your vintage motor needs”. We offer a variety of Ford Flathead V-8 and Lincoln V-12 speed equipment from various manufactures. We also own vintage speed brands, Austin Speed… Read More ›
Here’s Why People Are Putting Chevy Engines Into Their Ford Hot Rods – David Schmidt @HotCars
There are several reasons people put Chevy engines into their Ford hot rods even though it raises the blood pressure of many a car enthusiast. The idea of putting a Chevy engine into a Ford hotrod rubs some people the wrong way. For many… Read More ›
1941 Ford Coupe Hot Rod Features Mercedes-Benz Leather Interior, Chevy V8 Power – Mircea Panait @Autoevolution
Updated in preparation for the unpredictability of the automotive industry in the Second World War, the 1941 Ford daw massive commercial success until 1948 thanks to affordable pricing, many options, and a lot of body styles. This particular two-door coupe, however,… Read More ›
History-Making Hot Rod At Mecum – Andy Bolig @RodAuthority
Before there was NASCAR, before twisting race tracks were known for their road-racing antics, and almost before the Indianapolis 500, there was Elgin, Illinois. Located roughly 35 miles from Chicago, Elgin was the place where speed came of age, and… Read More ›
Chrysler Straight 8s in the 1930s – King Rose Archives @YouTube
Walter P. Chrsyer with his first car in 1924 and with Straight 8 in 1930. Then see Chrysler factory building cars and coming off the line. The Straight 8 and other Flathead 6s and 8s gave way to more powerful… Read More ›
Could this be the most beautiful Ford ever? – Art Michalik @ClassicCars.com
Popular with French celebrities at the time, the Comète is often overlooked when considering Ford’s best designs. To this day, the coachbuilt coupé is easily one of, if not the, most attractive Ford ever built and sold to the public…. Read More ›
Model A Ford Sport Coupe Windlacing Challenge Part 1
Been putting it off for some time but the time has come to get it done! Windlace is the weatherstrip that fits around the door aperture. On an older car the strip is fitted via a number of methods, nails,… Read More ›