New Flathead
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From: Idaho
We went to Boise today, rather than tomorrow, and I ran out of time. I guess I'll do some internet search before I go back up there in 3 weeks. Hopefully you'll have some luck when you go to Boise.
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Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Utah
Just another Plug for my Friend here in Salt Lake
( not all that far from Boise) he has been building flatheads for over 40 years and has great prices.
send me an email or message if anyone wants his contact info.
cheers
( not all that far from Boise) he has been building flatheads for over 40 years and has great prices.
send me an email or message if anyone wants his contact info.
cheers
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From: u-rah-rah Wisconsin
Just picked up a 59-AB V8 that was rebuilt (including two cylinder sleeves and adjustable valves) in the Milwaukee area. Cost was less than $3000.
I am always struck how often the OP to threads like these never re-engage after the initial post. We seem to be trying to solve a real problem for those that didn't ask. This is good info for the larger group as the shops ready to do the work continue to dwindle.
I am always struck how often the OP to threads like these never re-engage after the initial post. We seem to be trying to solve a real problem for those that didn't ask. This is good info for the larger group as the shops ready to do the work continue to dwindle.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: southwest missouri
I talked to this guys roughly 2 years ago about a 'stock' rebuild. I ended up going locally for the work on an 8CM because he was booked several months out and I though I wanted it sooner. 
He's been building flatheads for many years. Can't recall his name or phone number, but had found him on eBay. One of the things I liked was he'd build an engine with solid lifters and grind for the clearance. He used an engine picker that circulated through the Midwest and into the northeast. As I recall his pricing for a stock build was around 1800 plus a couple hundred for the core. He said only about 1 in 5 found engines was worth rebuilding.
It would be worth your time to track him down and call him. He's somewhere in the Midwest, I seem to recall Missouri.
Curt
He's been building flatheads for many years. Can't recall his name or phone number, but had found him on eBay. One of the things I liked was he'd build an engine with solid lifters and grind for the clearance. He used an engine picker that circulated through the Midwest and into the northeast. As I recall his pricing for a stock build was around 1800 plus a couple hundred for the core. He said only about 1 in 5 found engines was worth rebuilding.It would be worth your time to track him down and call him. He's somewhere in the Midwest, I seem to recall Missouri.
Curt
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- Bob
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From: Idaho
Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.
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