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by Roger Banks
Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1933 Ford Model Y
Replies: 13
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1933 Ford Model Y

Well, I went ahead and bought the above-mentioned rebuilt engine. I don't know when I will get around to getting it installed, as my favorite mechanic is uprooting and moving clear across country - and retiring. This project is still behind a couple of others, but I can at least continue with resear...
by Roger Banks
Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1933 Ford Model Y
Replies: 13
Views: 21767

With further research, it turns out that it is a Ford Junior that was originally assembled in Copenhagen, Denmark. The speedometer seems to be in KPH, as it reads to (a still wildly optimistic) 130. One suggestion that came with it was that it came from Sweden. That may be true, and the name on the ...
by Roger Banks
Fri Mar 14, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1933 Ford Model Y
Replies: 13
Views: 21767

'33 Model Y engine

Thanks. I was primarily considering the V-8 60 because my best friend has one and is acknowledged as the best flathead V-8 mechanic in the region. He thinks that it would be super cute if it would fit without butchering the car. I have yet to hear from anyone in North America with a Model Y and tend...
by Roger Banks
Fri Mar 14, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1933 Ford Model Y
Replies: 13
Views: 21767

1933 Ford Model Y

I just purchased a virtually complete and reasonably straight 1933 Ford Model Y and am debating the next step. The engine had been disassembled and a British website recommended the substitution of a 100E from a '53-'59 Anglia. A friend is suggesting a domestic Ford V-8 60. Any opinions? I'm guessin...