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  1. Thread: Truck V8

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    Very probable that the 289 will go in this truck. But I was still going to rebuild the flathead to either use in my next truck to sell or the next one that I can keep. It is just very expensive to...
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    They finished checking my flathead block for cracks and the other parts were checked over and cleaned. I went and looked at the block and it had at least 10 big cracks. :WHATTHE: They felt bad about...
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    Thanks Roger, I've been so busy trying to get the grade in front of the new garage finished to pour concrete soon. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you and yep I still want the parts. I will try and...
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    Thanks a bunch Roger. I will call you this weekend if you are going to be around. Larry
  5. Thread: Truck V8

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    I picked up the 289 from Reed and it looks very good. It is missing several parts that I would like to pickup if anyone has some spare good parts available for a reasonable price. The distributor...
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    Thanks for the offer of the other parts Roger and if it turns out that I won't be using the engine for any reason it will be yours. No problem with needling Reed and thanks again. I will be picking...
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    Thanks I will come pick it up. When do you want me to come by, and if you want to call me my cell phone is 425-359-8521. Larry
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    Thanks for the messages. Pat, what all is with the engine you have. is it just a block, short block, long etc?

    The 289 also sounds good. Is it in decent running shape or will it need...
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    I was initially going to re-install a flathead back in the 49 F1 Ford truck that I bought but now I might be leaning at installing a 289/302/351/? with a C4 auto or maybe a stick? Two reasons I might...
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