Ford’s Flathead V8 is iconic in the hot rodding world because it was the first V8 that was affordable for the average Joe. And for the time it was very innovative. We’re taking a deep dive into the Ford Flathead… Read More ›
Ford Flathead V8
1939 Ford Rat Rod Makes Decrepit Look Stunning – Daniel Patrascu @autoevolution
There is no carmaker out there with as much influence over the custom industry as Ford. The Blue Oval has been making cars pretty much since cars were invented, and that in itself isn’t spectacular. What is amazing is the… Read More ›
How to spot a Ford pushrod V-8, from flathead to 460 – Brandan Gillogly @Hagerty
How to spot a Ford pushrod V-8, from flathead to 460 Let’s say it’s your lucky day, and you’ve found an engine laying around in the back of a garage with an unknown history. Or maybe you’re trying to discern… Read More ›
Uniquely American: THE ONGOING STORY OF THE 1932 FORD “LITTLE DEUCE COUPE” – Jack R. Nerad @JDPower
Not only were songs written about the car, most famously by the Beach Boys, but the ’32 Ford became the basis of a cultural phenomenon (hot-rodding) that spawned a movement (the Youth Culture of the 1960s). And that demonstrates the… Read More ›
Ford Flathead Ignition Buyers Guide – From Stock To Race Magnetos!! – Matt Murray @Irontrap Garage
Another good buyers guide from Matt as shares more more of his impressive early Ford knowledge
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 ›
So-Cal Speedshop SF Flatheads Stage 1 to 3 Mercury/Ford Flathead V8 Blocks
Stage 1 A brand new Flathead V8 block with a lot of the inherent issues from the original engineered out. Description The perfect Ford-Mercury block! Outstanding casting quality thanks to modern foundry technology. – Brand new, no cracks, no rust…. Read More ›
Pick of the Day: 1940s midget racer with Ford flathead-V8 power – Bob Golfen @ClassicCars.com
The open-wheel single seater is said to be ready for vintage racing or man-cave décor Midget racers were big in the mid-20th Century, scaled-down versions of Indy 500 cars that skittered around oval tracks with full-size performance. Chief among them were… Read More ›
Craig Cole takes a Sunday drive in his 1936 restored Ford Flathead
Craig Cole takes a Sunday drive in his 1936 restored Ford Flathead Craig Cole takes a Sunday drive in his 1936 restored Ford Flathead Join me for a little Sunday drive in my completely restored 1936 Ford sedan. Listen to… Read More ›
Ford Pilot 1947 – Not American I know, but a Flathead with a built in jacking system!
Not American I know, but a Flathead with a built in jacking system! Related – The Life Cycle of the Ford Flathead V8: 1932 – 1953 Not American I know, but a Flathead with a built in jacking system! Ford… Read More ›