Completer Kit for Sale - Page 2

tcrist · #21 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 12:39 PM

It’s probably not a mistake. It’s his car and he can put what he wants in it. It’s nobody else’s business.
Maybe he is of European decent. A lot of the replicas in Europe have Chevy motors in them. It is almost like a standard there.

Terry

Got the Bug · #22 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tcrist

A lot of the replicas in Europe have Chevy motors in them. It is almost like a standard there.
Terry

It's also a standard in most of the Ford hot rods that are on the road today.

Once in a while, you'll see a proper flathead V8.

tcrist · #23 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 01:43 PM

That would be a sight. An early flathead in a Cobra

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thohawk · #24 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 02:01 PM

Funny,
I just read this thread. I am a Ford fan no question, but it is a matter of economics. For the same money, a SBC is too inexpensive to build for me to consider another route. I had a ridiculous engine built that is a small block 434, mated to a race built 700R4 automatic. I get deep low gear, a boat load of parts availability, when I am 60, I will still be able to find parts. Best of all, I found some Valve covers that say "Powered By Ford". That will through people for a loop. Except of course you guys that are reading this.

sdfletch · #25 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 02:16 PM

I agree with tcrist. Heck, put a wankel in it if you want.

jersey427owner · #26 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 02:49 PM

Somebody please make me a reasonable offer on the car so I can get it out of my garage and have room to work on my 38 Ford Coupe that I'm dropping a Merc flathead and T5 in. All the roadster basically needs is a motor and transmission and a title. I'm tired of looking at it (it is a beauty though, I have to admit).

sdfletch · #27 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 03:54 PM

Well, Sir, what do you call a reasonable offer in this economy? You'll be lucky to get .50 on the dollar. Why don't you just sit on it for 5-10 years? Then you will have an antique.

If you have to have a fire sale due to circumstances then just say so. I suspect some members have deep pockets. Good luck.

MaSnaka · #28 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 10:24 PM

I would rethink the Chevy motor. I agree put what ever YOU want in it but when the day comes to sell it 98% of anyone interested will walk away from that combo. That's just my opinion and I think the majority would agree with me. But I'm sure when you hit the gas it's just as much fun.

John