There are more than a couple of street rods running MOPAR engines. Everything
from the old Hemi all the way up to the new crate Hemi's. I have even seen a
few with slant sixes in them. My '47 PLymouth will run a flat head six (turbocharged).
MOPAR builds the best engines for a street rod (or any modified car). I must
say though, for a nice roadster, Ford has the best looking body.
My T-Bucket is a '23 Ford but it's running a 440 in it.
Mike Sersen
:-{)
>After reading Dave Homstad's last email to the group I just thought I'd
>mention that there are a few GM and Ford products running around the Detroit
>area with Mopar power trains. Blew my mind when I first saw 'em a couple of
>years ago.
>
>Jerry Browarski
>
>
>Further to Jerry's email, I remember seeing a 1923 Ford T bucket dune buggy
>at the annual Memorial Day auction in Rockford, IL about 15 years ago. In
>dune buggy style, the engine was fully exposed and not covered by hood,
>fenders, etc. It had a 1960 300F or 1961 300G 413 crossram engine with a
>special cam that made an audible throbbing sound at idle, and glass pack
>style mufflers. However, I don't know if the driver could see over the top
>of the engine! It probably helped to be over 6' tall. It was a pretty
>impressive machine. Definitely one of those things that you never forget.
>I don't remember the selling price. Best regards, Jim
>
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