How to Rebuild & Modify Ford Flathead V-8 Engines (Motorbooks Workshop)
Product ID: 15348978
The ultimate Ford flathead resource for hot rodders and restorers. The last commercially produced Ford Flathead V-8 was cast over 60 years ago. Simple by today's high-tech standards, during its performance reign from the late '30s through the mid '50s, the flathead was unsurpassed for go-fast power on the cheap. It spawned the modern aftermarket speed-equipment industry and became a favorite of bootleggers, dry-lakes racers, dirt trackers, street racers, and a whole generation that just wanted fast cars. 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. In How to Rebuild & Modify Ford Flathead V-8 Engines , 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. Every aspect of buying, building, and owning a flathead V-8 engine is extensively covered. Go through the basics of selecting the right engine for the right project, building and rehabilitating engines, and final tuning. Diagrams and color photos bring these legendary engines to life for the hands-on hobbyist, collector, and aficionado. Keep it mild or build it wild, but either way, How to Rebuild & Modify Ford Flathead V-8 Engines will help ensure your flathead is delivering the power you need. Review: Not just for Hot Rodders - This book explains the history of the Ford Flathead V-8 in a very good format. There is a lot of info about hot rodding, but a lot about the stock parts too. Any one restoring or hot rodding a Ford flathead V-8 will enjoy this book. It is the sort of book that could accumulate a lot of greasy fingerprints. Review: It is a nice addition for anyone working on Ford Flathead V-8 engines - This book is well written with plenty of detailed photographs. It is a nice addition for anyone working on Ford Flathead V-8 engines. Furthermore, it is current and up to date so the listed resources are relevant today.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 212 Reviews |
R**R
Nice book
Nice book
R**S
good pictures
well written and easy to follow.
B**T
Not just for Hot Rodders
This book explains the history of the Ford Flathead V-8 in a very good format. There is a lot of info about hot rodding, but a lot about the stock parts too. Any one restoring or hot rodding a Ford flathead V-8 will enjoy this book. It is the sort of book that could accumulate a lot of greasy fingerprints.
B**H
Reading
Keeps husband busy when he’s slow at work
L**.
VE
Great about building a top-quality, semi-full race flathead. Doubt many people will go to all the work outlined, nor have the facilities or tools to do so.That's a big, expensive, project. I'm guessing $ 6K minimum.
M**B
Initially I found this to be missing some information like torque patterns for head bolts (it is in there)
Initially I found this to be missing some information like torque patterns for head bolts (it is in there), but after reading Tony Thacker's book I came back to this one and found it had way more information than I had originally thought. Well done book and a great compliment to the other one, together they make a great pair.
A**R
This book is has about the same information as the ...
This book is has about the same information as the first book I bought titled "Ford Flathead engines-How to Rebuild and Modify.
A**R
Not enough information
Somewhat helpful
T**N
Hot rod mods to late model flatheads
A great source of info for post-38 flathead hot rodding. Good detail and advice.
W**S
A must have for the Ford Flat Head enthusiast!
An amazing book. Excellent examples of the various Ford Flat Head V8 engines and all their nuisances throughout the years of production. Great photographs and clear concise step-by-step easy to follow instruction of how to strip down, inspect and rebuild this classic motor. I would have never found some of the well hidden bolts if not for this book. Some of the resources referenced were no longer available, but that is only due to age and businesses closing over time. Beyond that, this is an excellent reference book to have on hand before you buy your motor or if you already have one on hand.Highly recommended if you are starting in on a Flat Head V8 of your own.
R**T
Very helpful
Lots of step by step photos. More geared towards the modification of the engine that a straight rebuild
S**D
This book is great. Lots of photos to reference
This book is great. Lots of photos to reference. Converting a 40ish tractor, got the engine, now to use this book to go through it and get it working properly. Thanks also for the quick delkvery, in time for a last minute birthday idea.
T**Y
Good book
Good book
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