why chev motors ?

[EF]

Yer I will next year when the xy is finished we are looking at it dePends on the money cause it looking like a coupe could be coming to our house soon as well but the rod might get the nod from the boss (mum) hahah

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Scotty85

But its good to see someone do something original (pun intended) and actually put a Flattie in one.

What about a 429 hemi? Ol' Rod Hadfield and his toys...

[noosacuda]

Originally Posted by irish2

I personally believe the Chev motor in hotrods is just a trend followed by sheep. They base their decision to use the chev motor on nothing that is tangible.

This is 100% correct! So true!

[big_landau]

"What about a 429 hemi? Ol' Rod Hadfield and his toys... "

i think that was a boss motor not a hemi but yes one of my all time fav cars

[ebxr8240]

Originally Posted by Scotty85

Good stuff mate, you should throw it up in the Projects area. Always wanted to see a Flathead project take shape.

HELL YES !!!!!

[Iggypoppin']

I'll get a heap of photos of my neighbours '51 and '32 rods. Both have very worked flatheads, I think you guys will like them. I'll post in the projects section. He's not biased however, an oldsmobile V8 is going in his ford pickup and a chev small block in his other '32 coupe.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by big_landau

"What about a 429 hemi? Ol' Rod Hadfield and his toys... "

i think that was a boss motor not a hemi but yes one of my all time fav cars

Yep, my mistake...

[WMD351]

Closed chamber hemi. Semi hemi?