Thread: 1st Hot Rod

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My first hot rod was a '53 Ford Tudor Customline that I put a full race flathead in after I blew the original. That flattie was destined for another car, but that one became someones stock car in a "good" deal. The flathead eventually gave way for a built 312 Y block, well warmed with a blower cam and heads, Mallory ignition, huge AFB and the sweetest sounding set of glass packs. Then came "Snaggle Tooth", my ex and it along with my 'hot' cars disappeared for quite a few years I have a few pictures somewhere, but no clue as to where.

This 312Y engine looked like a sleeper - with '54 239cid valve covers and paint color. This has to be one of the easiest engine transplants ever - Hurst(?) motor mount, dropped drag link and slightly modified oil pan - everything else '54-'56 was bolt on.