#flathead v-8

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"Now," he said, "drive it." He brandished the key, smiling only with his mouth. A strange intensity was in his eyes. "And discover for yourself what a great car this really is." I was suddenly afraid. I knew I should not have come to this strange, after-hours gathering at the Ford Agency.

[bigcheese327]

That's a '54 Ford. This is a '53:

1953 Ford

[automotiveamerican]

Ford’s Game-Changing V-8 Engine - @TheHenryFord

1932 Ford V-8 Engine, No. 1. / THF101039 It’s been said that when the Ford flathead V-8 went into production in 1932, Ford Motor Company revolutionized the automobile industry—again. And the engine put the hot rod movement into high gear. What made this engine revolutionary? It was the first V-8 light enough and cheap enough to go into a mass-produced vehicle. The block was cast in one piece,…

[wheelsgoroundincircles]

The First Motorhome!

Remember when things were so much simpler?  The Ford House-Car Q-dog

This is one of only six Ford House-cars said to have been made per year in the mid-30's at the Ford plant in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to an article in a 1993 "Old Car​s​" magazine.

Very few others - perhaps none - remain on the road and certainly not in such amazing original condition!

When discovered in a garage under a heavy cover in northern Minnesota in August of 2001, it had only 19,000 miles on the odometer and the owner's manual was still in the glove box in like-new condition! 

The RV had always been garaged and treated with much 'TLC' as a collector vehicle. 

The all wood lined interior was still the way it appeared in the '30's complete with framed photos of the original owner on his travels, mainly to Florida, and his cabin in the North Woods. It also had other memorabilia from that era.

The Ford House-car was built on a '37 Ford Pickup frame and cowling and was powered by a 60 horse power, flathead V-8 with aluminum heads. The rear framing is all wood, with the metal skin wrapped around it. The roof structure is all wood over which the heavy, waterproofed canvas top is still very securely fitted. The structure of the body is solid, appearing to be all oak hardwood and it's still in a remarkably unaltered, undamaged condition! The door frames are thick, solid oak as are the window frames although those have been painted over. 

This House-car was a big hit at this campground once we got that great old 'flattie' V-8 hummin'! Note the expanding roof (it's that 'extra' roof piece barely visible in the picture) and the original dark green color, which has been repainted. All four side windows open while the back one tilts out in three positions. The windshield also tilts open at the bottom for 'natural' AC while driving. Here are a few shots of the Ford House-car on the road...

Here's a look at the interior.

It's a slice right out of 1930's just as the original owner had it. All the windows have curtains for privacy and there are pull-down shades on the back window, as well as on the driver's and passenger door windows. Note the wide storage cabinet under the bed.

The wood headliner gives the 'cabin' a warm and inviting rustic feel. You can also see it has a ceiling vent and the canvas expanding roof portion visible in this picture. Four wood pieces securely support the expansion when it's in the 'up' position, while clamps secure it when it's down while traveling.

Note the cedar branches hanging in the corners to give the cabin a natural, north woods aroma. Cabinets and the aluminum sink, that includes a wooden cover insert, are visible on the left. All the antiques inside, as well as on the walls, came along for the ride. Also note the collapsible table behind the driver's seat. 

It's amazing how simple vehicles were back then! No computerization to be concerned about!

[frenchcurious]

Ford Coupe 239 Flathead V-8 1949. - source Pacific Classics.

[bobguz]

Original 1928 Film Shows Full Lincoln Assembly Line From Casting, Engine...

The original 1928 Lincoln Motor Company movie shows the complete assembly line and the full process of building a Lincoln automobile.  It shows full details of casting and making the crankshaft and camshaft as well as the flathead V-8 engine block and heads.  The making of the wire wheels, the building of the wood body parts as well as the metal body parts, painting, pinstriping, and final body to chassis assembly.  Even testing the chassis on the test track is shown in this video.

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Flathead V-8

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Deuce-styled 1930 Ford Model A roadster for sale on Hemmings.com.

[fromcruise-instoconcours]

What better place to leave off a visit to the Early Ford V-8 Museum, than with a giant collection of flathead V-8′s? If you’re in the Auburn, Indiana area for any of their other museums (Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg, National Automotive & Truck Museum, Kruse Museums), this is a side trip well worth the time. These days, a super rare stainless-steel ‘36 Ford headlines the collection, the only one privately owned.

[worldsfastestbear]

The V-8 from a 1932 Cadillac rests comfortably on an engine stand.  You’ll note that the spark plugs are readily accessible, as it’s a flathead.  You’ll also note that it’s not a crossflow head, which wasn’t a problem with the low-revving engines of the day.  Then, as now, folks wanted a smooth, quiet motor.

[mancalledhoss]

1934 Ford pickup:

85 hp flathead V-8

New 1934 Ford Pickup originally cost around $425. 

Currently selling for $25 - 30k depending on condition

[droptmastyx]

A Ford with a Ford motor in it!

[automotiveamerican]

Simca Used Ford Flathead V-8s Until 1961 - Steve Magnante @MotorTrend

If you’re like us, you’ll agree that Henry Ford’s flathead V-8 is largely responsible for launching the hot rodding movement. Introduced in 1932, the flattie put surprising levels of power and performance in the hands of the working class for lower prices than ever before. Better yet, it was easily modified for extra power, giving tinkerers—and the editors of Honk! (Car Craft’s original…

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American Bantam with flathead Ford V-8. Collins Bros Jeep

Dropped pin

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[frenchcurious]

Original 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe, with the first flathead V-8. - source ATX Car Pics.

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1932 Ford land speed racer with a reverse-flow flathead V-8. [ https://www.flickr.com/photos/53230619@N07/51480569449 ]