Topic: Flathead V8 Builder in the Southeast?

suprchunk	-- 09-12-2017 @ 11:28 AM
	Hello all, I was directed to perhaps pose my question here, from another site. I'm looking to rebuild my Flathead V-8 in my 1951 Ford F1. It is, presumably, a January 31st, 1950 Mercury (the heads are stamped Mercury, and the stroke is measuring at 4" with my cr*ppy mic). I would like to keep the truck as intact, as I got it, as possible - even though the engine didn't (maybe?) come with the truck. So...does anyone know of a flathead specialist in the SE region? I'm in the panhandle of FL, near Pensacola. The closest I could find that is advertising engines is Early Ford V-8 up in SC. Thanks in advance, Matthew
suprchunk	-- 09-17-2017 @ 9:53 AM
	Nobody getting their Flatheads rebuilt? I can drive almost anywhere in the East if need be. Just looking for a reputable builder, which I was told this was the place to do it.
CharlieStephens	-- 09-17-2017 @ 1:06 PM
	You should also post your question on https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/ and HAMB, https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ . Once you get a recommendation check them out in the archives of all three sites. Charlie Stephens This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 9-17-17 @ 1:07 PM
trjford8	-- 09-18-2017 @ 7:28 AM
	Are you a V-8 Club member? If not you should join just for the V-8 Times magazine and roster of members. Lots of good information in the magazine on engines, rebuilders and parts suppliers. Also the roster lists V-8 Club regional groups with phone numbers. You can call those groups that may be near you and they most likely will have recommendations for engine rebuilders near you. The $35 subscription to the V-8 Times magazine is well worth it for the information that you receive.
alanwoodieman	-- 09-18-2017 @ 7:52 PM
	It is getting harder and harder to find a machine shop to do these flathead engines, boring them out requires some specific equipment and the old guys are quitting because of age, health, not desire. I am familiar with the builder that does the flatheads for the V8 Store and he is getting on in age and has health issues. I am asking- do any young people want to work on these engines? Seems like the old professions are not being filled, not many young people want to get their hands dirty--we have tried and even offered to set up a machine shop to do engine work and so far we have had no takers. Anyone know of a veteran who wants a profession? I will get off my soap box now.
suprchunk	-- 09-19-2017 @ 1:37 PM
	I tried joining. The payment processing companies web site was throwing an error. They said it was this site's issue. They contacted someone here who said it was my computer that was at fault. I'm a programmer by trade and have done a little bit of coding and troubleshooting. This was a new one on me. Especially as I wasn't on a computer at all. I don't like when people don't work, and throw the responsibility elsewhere. So that left enough of a sour taste in my mouth not to let my money go to, or through, someone with that kind of ethic. Sorry for the rant, but it goes hand in hand with the other post about the new generations not picking up these trades that we are slowly letting erode. Or if they do pick them up, expressing the same work ethic I witnessed regarding my attempt to join as a dues paying member.
suprchunk	-- 09-19-2017 @ 1:40 PM
	Alan, retired vet here looking for a profession. Sadly I was enlisted and the VA doesn't give me enough money to buy a shop. I'll have to make do the only way I know how - doing it all with my own hands. May take longer but I'll only have myself to blame for expenses and time. This message was edited by suprchunk on 9-19-17 @ 1:43 PM
trjford8	-- 09-20-2017 @ 8:39 AM
	Joining is easy. Just call 1-866-427-7583. Or you can download the mail-in application.
suprchunk	-- 09-23-2017 @ 7:10 AM
	Interesting that it just now worked! On the same device I used previously. Hmm.

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