I know the easy route on my new project,is to install late model running gear. I don't have any running gear in my 35. So I will be buying something. What I was wondering what you guys thoughts were. With today technology,can a 60-70 year old Ford flathead be built. Be dependable and reliable. I am not interested in building a garage show car queen. And trailer cars are not for me. I want to build it to drive local, but if a 1,000 mile rod run comes up. I want to think I have just as much chance to drive in it as one with a later model engine. Its just most things I have had in the past,have been powered by late model V-8s. But I still like the looks and sound of a flathead. I love to have a slightly modified flathead. Whats your input ? Should I forget my thoughts of a flathead V-8 ? Thanks !