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    Tom's Flathead

    Here's a better shot of Tom's beautiful Flat Head engine. WOW!


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    That is indeed a beauty! Everybody knows...... real hot rods don't have valve covers

    BTW - who built it?
    Phil

    427 Roadster, #4279436
    FE Specialties FE
    3:31 and Toploader (wide ratio)

    Roseville (N.Cal)

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    Gorgeous - simply gorgeous. Blown with all the trimmings. High attention to detail. Just love it.
    -Geary

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    absolutely

    beautiful--outstanding---one of a kind---some detail---can,t think of anything else.Will-alabama

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    It was built by Barron Racing Engines in Ca, don't ask how much it cost.

    Alan

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    Thumbs up

    Really a great looking piece!

    Ralph

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    Quote Originally Posted by weaver View Post
    It was built by Barron Racing Engines in Ca, don't ask how much it cost.

    Alan
    that motor is something like 20 k if my memory is correct.

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    Awesome!

    What is the horse power?
    Tony
    Unique 427 #4279480 Precision Engine Machine Company 427 s/o 483.47 stroker close ratio toploader 3.31 jag rear

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    I don't know all the specs, maybe Tom will chime in.

    Alan

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    I think a blown Flathead is somewhere between 300-350 HP, pretty respectable for a flathead motor.
    Rod
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    289 FIA #9152 "The Flintstone Cobra"

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