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21-04-12, 19:37
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If you need to tear that flathead down and have it rebuilt, you are talking in excess of $3000... not bad comparative to any old car or truck engine, just be aware. There are several engine shops around that specialize in antique motors.
As with anything vehicle related, I always insist that body is everything. The mechanicals are secondary. Nice thing about cmp trucks is that there were plenty made and many of the parts are interchangeable. Fords rule BTW, forget that Chev nonsense Bob is speaking of-  216cid 6cyl Chev vs 239cid V8 Ford power, do the math... 
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21-04-12, 19:48
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Tell it like it is Chris!
Ford rules Stew
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21-04-12, 20:04
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My first CMP was a Ford 12 cab. My engine builder was a specialist in high performance engines so while he was at it, he tweeked my rebuild a bit. I ended up with an engine decked, ported and poilshed etc that ended up well in excess of 100hp...
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22-04-12, 02:35
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Tsk tsk tsk what a waste.....
We use 261 Chev truck engines that just bolt right in.... and you get 145 HP stock without even trying......
Mind you the rebuild cost was the same 3 grand with higher compresion pistons, shaved deck and balancing...... ...and we can reach the dizzy without breaking a sweat....!!!! Bowtie Bob
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22-04-12, 02:59
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1. The original Chev engine is no good, so if you have one toss it & get a 261, 2. Even then they are only any good if you modify them, 3. Chev obviously went backwards with their V8. Ever tried to adjust the dizzy on a small block while looking at the timing marker? ... stick with the Ford V8! Thanks Boobie for supporting the Ford guy's arguments! Blue Oval Veined Howard! PS: Real men don't wear bow ties... nor do real trucks!
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