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Posted By Discussion Topic: 38 Ford intake manifold -- page: 1 2 3 4     supereal 12-06-2009 @ 10:32 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 6819 Joined: Oct 2009 I have a pic of the one I have that I can e-mail to you. I still haven't mastered posting here. supereal 12-06-2009 @ 10:39 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 6819 Joined: Oct 2009 Maybe I've figured it out. I'll try it again. ford38v8 12-06-2009 @ 11:33 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 2758 Joined: Oct 2009 Bob, the manifold you show is aluminum, but is an aftermarket manifold. It would draw a point penalty on the Concourse. I know you wouldn't want to post incorrect info. The ID numbers never appeared on top nor inside. Only a date tag cast into the underside. yours shows the part number and years that it will fit on the top surface. Stroker, It looks like we'll have to remember to stretch the posting window each time we use it! Alan This message was edited by ford38v8 on 12-6-09 @ 11:40 AM Stroker 12-06-2009 @ 11:54 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1460 Joined: Oct 2009 Now that I'm pretty sure the aluminum manifold is the correct way to go, I guess I'll have to pose the next question: Bro (now 77), says he remembers that it came originally with a Chandler Groves 94. I presently have a "leaker" (Stromberg 97) installed. Any thoughts? oldford2 12-06-2009 @ 1:16 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 275 Joined: Oct 2009 Stroker, Talk to Don, nard86@optonline.net or phone 845-868-7732. He has a 38 alum intake manifold and can help answer your questions. Oldford2 oldford2 12-06-2009 @ 1:29 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 275 Joined: Oct 2009 CORRECTION on Don's e-mail address. Should be: denard86@optonline.net Stroker 12-06-2009 @ 2:06 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1460 Joined: Oct 2009 Supereal: That sure looks like the manifold that was on a 38 parts mule I had in the 50's. Of course it didn't have felt-tip application marks on it, but it had that same "flattened" look to the runners, and tall riser. At the time, I was more interested in gleaning some front sheet metal,frame etc. after a run-in with a Dodge (I think that's why they are called "Dodges"). Also at the time, I was running the car with a 54 Merc, so I didn't pay much attention to saving the "gennie" stuff. I don't believe the manifold you picture is aftermarket. Problem is, it also looks like the manifold that was on our 35 Ford truck. I probably need to know if there were any visible changes in aluminum intakes from 34 to 38. supereal 12-06-2009 @ 2:43 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 6819 Joined: Oct 2009 There are no marks anywhere on the manifold, except those I put on with a wick pen. I used a process of elimination to determine which years it seemed to fit, and marked it accordingly. It had a 94 carb on it when I bought it. I have so much flathead stuff laying around that I need to mark it before my old memory consigns it to oblivion. Right now it is hiding under one of our benches. (The manifold, not my memory). It doesn't match any aftermarket pieces I've seen. The high carb riser may be a clue. Stroker 12-06-2009 @ 3:17 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1460 Joined: Oct 2009 Bob: Well I think MY brain must be under the bench, as I said I was running a 54 Merc; it was, in fact a 53. If your manifold had a Chandler Groves on it, and it was part of an original assembly; I would think it possibly is 38-39, as anything earlier most likely would have had a 97. There must have been a mid-year change in carbs.,as my owner's manual shows photo's that only reveal the Stromberg. I'm going to lose points at any meet, as I refuse to give up my hydraulic brakes and 39 wiring loom w/2-brush & regulator. I'll also lose points for my turn signals, and right hand brake/tail light, as woodies only had a "teacup" on the left rear post. Since my 48-59A iron manifold has a hole in the heatriser, it just seemed like a good time to "correct" the manifold discrepancy. I'm just trying to rebuild a good "driver", so I can attend some of our gatherings in the Midwest. ford38v8 12-06-2009 @ 6:58 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 2758 Joined: Oct 2009 Bob, I apologize... I mistook your felt pen marks for casting marks. It does otherwise look correct. Stroker, for a '38, either a 97 or a chandler Groves is correct. Be sure, if you use a Chandler Groves, that it is NOT a Model 91-99. The model was not designated until 1939. Hydraulics will cost points, turn signals will not if they are neatly done and are vintage. Right side tail lamps were mandatory in some states, so that shouldn't be a problem. Two brush is OK if you have a radio. Be sure you use the small square '1938 regulator and you'll be fine. Alan

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