How to Rebuild & Modify Ford Flathead V-8 Engines
Everything You Need to Know to Choose, Buy, and Build the Ultimate Flathead V-8
$77.94
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
26 May 2015
Summary
Few new engines in automotive history have been as quickly embraced by performance-minded gearheads as was Ford’s V-8 in 1932. Deuce roadsters were racing—and winning—almost as soon as their fenders could be unbolted. When the new L-head version was released, motorists of nearly all stripes came to embrace the affordable engine that gave Ford cars performance to equal cars costing several times as much. Ford’s vision—and gamble—paid off handsomely and set Ford apart from his competitors. More…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780760343999 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0760343993 |
| Author: | Mike Bishop, Vern Tardel |
| Publisher: | Motorbooks International |
| Imprint: | Motorbooks International |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 26 May 2015 |
| Weight: | 668g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 285mm x 356mm |
| Series: | Motorbooks Workshop |
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Critics Review
“It’ll teach you how to do what the title says, as well as engine selection, the buying process, and tuning. Plus, if words elude you, there are photos and diagrams.” - Car Craft
“It’ll teach you how to do what the title says, as well as engine selection, the buying process, and tuning. Plus, if words elude you, there are photos and diagrams.” - Car Craft “All owners of early Ford V-8s, or any car powered by a Ford flathead, will want to read this insightful book on how to extract maximum performance and reliability from a vintage flathead engine. It was written by two of the foremost flathead experts, Mike Bishop and Vern Tardel.” - Hemmings Classic Car “All owners of early Ford V-8s, or any car powered by a Ford flathead, will want to read this insightful book on how to extract maximum performance and reliability from a vintage flathead engine. It was written by two of the foremost flathead experts, Mike Bishop and Vern Tardel.” - “Hemmings Classic Car” “It’ll teach you how to do what the title says, as well as engine selection, the buying process, and tuning. Plus, if words elude you, there are photos and diagrams.” - “Car Craft”
Mike Bishop
VERN TARDEL and his crew of “middle-aged adolescents” have been building flathead-powered ‘rods since they were the hot-ticket item instead of a nostalgic throwback. He is considered one of the premier builders of traditional-style hot rods. Vern resides in Santa Rosa, California.
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