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Dec 18, 2019 | 11:23 AM

nails023

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From: Fredericksburg, VA

Flathead installed!

We got the engine back in the truck and also I got some pinstriping done!

Refreshed engine installed in truck

Another shot of tailgate.

Hand painted by Donnie Strother

Dec 18, 2019 | 11:37 AM

ReForder

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Engine is GORGEOUS!!!

Dec 18, 2019 | 11:39 AM

nails023

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Thank you!! I think it is turning out nice.

Dec 18, 2019 | 12:26 PM

abe

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Woo Hoo! Now you got to post a video here of I t running.

Dec 18, 2019 | 09:46 PM

allout5151

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Awesome. Nothing looks as good as a clean and nicely detailed Flatty!!!

Dec 19, 2019 | 12:29 AM

eman92082

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From: Valley Center, California

It's a beautiful sight to behold.

Dec 19, 2019 | 08:46 AM

EffieTrucker

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That is one nice looking piece of machinery.

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Dec 19, 2019 | 08:59 AM

Sickler1

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From: Forked River NJ

Looks nice n clean!! Well done

Dec 19, 2019 | 09:50 AM

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Scotty's 52 F3

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I'm drooling, great job!

Dec 19, 2019 | 11:42 AM

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bjmayberry2

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I’ve never had a Flatty but if I do get one I’m thinking I’ll mimic yours!

Dec 30, 2019 | 06:07 AM

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nails023

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It is a 1949 8CM Mercury 255 bored .60 over with a Winfield 3/4 cam, We went with Edelbrock's powder coated intake and heads with original period correct Holley 94 carbs.

Dec 30, 2019 | 09:45 AM

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estout81

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nails023,
Outstanding engine! Looks better than mine but, if it runs as good you will have a big smile on your face.

Dec 30, 2019 | 12:51 PM

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49George

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From: BC

Your engine is gorgeous! I noticed the Road Draft Tube is missing. Did you remove it to enable the wiring loom metal tube installation? I'd like my wiring to look tidier but the metal tubes that are sold don't fit with the Road Draft Tube in its original position.