1932 Ford Model

[6.5dieselman]

I remembered that i have a 1932 ford model b truck that all i have left is the cab and a model t frame. my plan is to paint it to match my idi. also make a set of dually fenders and stick a dana 80 in the rear. but i don't know what engine to put in it. i was thinking:

-edelbrock high performance Flathead V8

-a diesel out of a ford tractor, home made turbo, turned up a bit

-4BT cummins, all the goodies getting as much power as i can

 

[6.5dieselman]

well if i do decide to go with a ford tractor diesel, which one would be the best. i'm looking for power but will fit in the truck nicely

 

[Exekiel69]

I would choose the 4bt bc there are lots of parts for it, easy to get power, economical and it even shares parts with the 6bt.

 

[6.5dieselman]

i have thought of that too but there is part of me that wants to keep it all ford

 

[crashnzuk]

i have thought of that too but there is part of me that wants to keep it all ford

Just tell everyone that Ford owns Cummins, that way you can keep it all Ford
Travis..

 

[Exekiel69]

i have thought of that too but there is part of me that wants to keep it all ford

That is a good point, but You said You want it with power and although My knowledge of ford diesel engines isn't very extensive I would go with the engine that is easier to get power out of. Don't keep it all ford, make it all You and take the credit

 

[6.5dieselman]

yeah, i guess it will come down to what i can get cheaper.

 

[6.5dieselman]

if i go the 4BT route and decide to run twins, how could i possibly make it fit because those old ford frontends weren't that big

 

[fury9]

Not sure on this, but you might be able to do a remote mount turbo setup

 

[6.5dieselman]

Not sure on this, but you might be able to do a remote mount turbo setup

please explain

 

[argve]

You say you want to keep it all Ford then go with the flathead.

 

[6.5dieselman]

i would go all original if i had the frame and everything but the frame is gone so i have to use a model t frame that is down in the barn

and who is the crazy one who voted for the edelbrock flathead

 

[Mike]

who is the crazy one who voted for the edelbrock flathead

There's two votes for the Flathead.... I know who the other one is too...

 

[argve]

dare to be different.... Me voted Flathead,,,,

 

[6.5dieselman]

the flathead would be different but this is going to be my towing truck. it's gonna get worked. plus, i'm wanting to take is to the local drag and race it so i think i gonna go with the 4BT.