New guy from central Texas

[JED]

I found this site while searching for information on 348 engines. I am currently building a '33 Ford roadster and wanted to put something different in it other than a SBC. Was originally planning to use an LS motor, but realized that the LS didn't have the right "look" for the traditional styled roadster. I am still a "newbie" on the 348's and could use all the help you have to offer, including any suggestions on a reasonably priced engine. The roadster is going to be a driver, not a racer, and will run a 700R4.

Looking forward to learning from "you-all".
Texas John

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Welcome John, come on in.......you can put a 348 together at a reasonable price and it would look cool in your 33.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Welcome aboard!!!!
Think there is one for sale in the for sale listings.

 

[Phil Reed]

Welcome Texas John!!!! Great site here.
Was just on Boerne last week!!!!! HOT!!!!!!

 

[wristpin]

Welcome John. W in 33 would look awesome. 8-71 on the W would be even better. Lot's of really good info and guys on here. And Phil.

 

[18htan]

Welcome indeed... that will be a cool ride. We will need pics

 

[Don Jacks]

As a matter of fact,there are 2 348 engines for sale in our section.One is a rebuildable core,the other is a fully built 380 with 3 deuces,built by our own Gerry.This 380 would be an ideal set up for that 33.It has a very mild cam that would work great with that 700r4 trans.You're going to be hard pressed to build one of these engines for much less than the asking price,and this one is put together by an expert on W engines.

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

Welcome John! Sounds like a great project! Keep us up to date with a thread in Builds & Projects.

 

[JED]

Phil Reed: What was going on in Boerne last weekend? I live about 5 miles outside of there. The only car thing I was aware of was the Cars & Coffee event on the North side of San Antonio, but then again, I have never been accused of knowing what is happening in my own neighborhood.
Don: Thanks. I have been checking them out.

Enclosed is a photo of the '33 build so far.

 

[oldskydog]

Welcome Texas John!!!! Great site here.
Was just on Boerne last week!!!!! HOT!!!!!!

What were you doing in 'Boerne? I'm flying there Sunday.

 

[Don Jacks]

That thing is going to be SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[JED]

oldskydog: Are you flying into Boerne Stage "International" or San Antonio? I'm about 10 minutes from Boerne Stage Field. I grew up around airplanes (my dad was a pilot) and wander over to Boerne Stage periodically to watch the activity. That's a bit of a haul from AZ if you are flying private.

 

[Phil Reed]

What were you doing in 'Boerne? I'm flying there Sunday.

Can't tell ya or I'd have to kill ya!!!!!!
Plus.....coming back in about 10 days!!!

 

[BRYAN FUGATE]

Welcome to the site lots of great guys and endless info here

 

[La Hot Rods]

Looks like a nice start.

 

[oldskydog]

oldskydog: Are you flying into Boerne Stage "International" or San Antonio? I'm about 10 minutes from Boerne Stage Field. I grew up around airplanes (my dad was a pilot) and wander over to Boerne Stage periodically to watch the activity. That's a bit of a haul from AZ if you are flying private.

Boerne Stage for the national Navion convention.

 

[skipxt4]

Welcome John.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Welcome to this great site John. Nice car you have there.

 

[oldskydog]

oldskydog: Are you flying into Boerne Stage "International" or San Antonio? I'm about 10 minutes from Boerne Stage Field. I grew up around airplanes (my dad was a pilot) and wander over to Boerne Stage periodically to watch the activity. That's a bit of a haul from AZ if you are flying private.

About 6 hours......one fuel stop at Pecos or Van Horn.

 

[Austin Bubbletop]

Welcome. You have a few members fairly close. I'm in Austin and go through San Antonio a few times a week. I spent way too many Saturday nights at the old Alamo Dragway.