Thread: 48 ford coupe

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I just got a 48 ford coupe it is my first old car. I want to keep it looking original on the outside but dropped a few inches. Under the hood I want to get as much power as i can without completely sacrificing reliability

rebuilt 49 Merc flathead is in the car.
body is original, real straight and clean

Where do I start? Whats my first move? Help a new guy out.

thanks,

tony


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Tony, the first thing these Chevy nuts are gonna tell you is to swap in a small block Chevy, but you need to resist them. Keep the flathead in it. It'll be a neat conversation piece and you never heard such a sweet sound as a flathead with headers and glasspacks. I just got a flyer in the mail from Flathead Jack saying that his new 150 page hot rod catalog is ready to go to press and will be shipping in August. Send $10 U.S. to:

Flathead Jack
1561 Third Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597