This is an illustrated, hands-on manual for rebuilding and modifying Ford Flatheads. You'll find out the basics of selecting the right engine for the right project. This book isn't just about what parts to buy, it's an illustrated instruction book for dismantling the engine, working on it, and putting it back together. You'll even learn about the finer aspects of final tuning, and more. Diagrams and color photos bring these legendary engines to life.
This book is a treasure trove of little tricks that allow you to build a dependable flathead while avoiding some of the mistakes so easy to make working on these vintage engines. Whether you're restoring a classic Ford, building a traditional hot rod, or creating a period custom car, you'll want to get the most out of its vintage flathead V-8. Authors Mike Bishop and Vern Tardel, two of the most highly-regarded experts in hot rodding, give you the detailed and accurate information you need to build, restore, or just daydream about the engine that gave birth to hot rodding.
This book is a treasure trove of little tricks that allow you to build a dependable flathead while avoiding some of the mistakes so easy to make working on these vintage engines. Whether you're restoring a classic Ford, building a traditional hot rod, or creating a period custom car, you'll want to get the most out of its vintage flathead V-8. Authors Mike Bishop and Vern Tardel, two of the most highly-regarded experts in hot rodding, give you the detailed and accurate information you need to build, restore, or just daydream about the engine that gave birth to hot rodding.
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