Where would someone(me) find a decent 239 flathead(1953) in the southeast part of the U.S.? My 53 f100 originally had a flattie and it was switched out for a 54 model 239. I want to go back to the original motor. I just like the way the flathead looks too!!

 

Look at all the basics, Craigslist ebay and do a search on Google for it. I found a 54 chrome grille by the google search. I'll look and see what I can find.

 

Doesn't say where he is but look at this. Shipping would suck though.
1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 8BA Flat Head Ford Engine Rat Rod Complete Hot Motor | eBay

 

That's way overpriced, The trans is worth nothing, and he hasn't done anything to verify it isn't rusted solid or cracked. The most I'd pay for it is $150, and only because there's bound to be enough good parts.

Patience will be rewarded, sooner or later someone close to you will want to yank a good-running flatmotor and you can see/hear it run. If you want to build one, I have all the parts but obviously I'm not in the SE either, there is nothing light about a flathead engine!

There's nothing wrong with a Y-block, I sure wouldn't shuck it if it's a good running engine.

 

I have seen this flatty in the local CL for a while now, looks like a car bellhousing, so you would need the truck bell to make it work.
https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee...785910876.html

 

Does the existing Y-block use the flathead BH with an adapter, or is it a Y-block BH? That is the hardest part of the swap, getting a one-year-only BH and the front motor mount (also one-year-only).

That guy in Ft Myers is asking crazy money, too. This is more like it:
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/pts/5756791582.html

 

Flashback F100's located in Reidsville NC = 336-421-3979.

Consider joining FTE's Georgia Chapter. The more people you know, the easier it is to find parts.

 

The guy's name is Tom. I got a 9" Ford rear end from him a few years back. I generally see him at the Charlotte AutoFair and he's been to Ford Carlisle as well. Mostly 60's and up stuff but you never know what he might have stashed away or might have a lead on a good flathead.