I can get a '49 2-door Sedan w/ solid body and glass-passenger window and a running 239 for $1500 is this a good deal and platform for hotrodding? Me and two buddies are having a contest to see who can built the fastest flathead in 6 months. Alex has got a '47 2-door Coupe also w/ a 239 and John got some kind of Dodge. I heard flathead parts are expensive, What are the cheapest mods to gain some hp, also to go faster period. So far I plan on taking the hood and doors off to ditch some weight, tune up, air cleaner, and exhaust. I have about $2500 after the cost of the car to spend on this project. Any tips to cream this guys will be greatly appreciated. I don't know much about these motors/cars.
Oh almost forgot it's got a 3 spd w/ what I was told are 3.92:1 rear gears out of a station wagon model.
TIA