How fast is that thing? what to expect after modifying your Model A or B Ford

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in this episode we talk about what to expect after modifying your 4 banger.
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[@jimhumphrey]

The first thing I thought when the big Ford came into view was a rollback. I just recently found your channel and I'm enjoying the content.

[@Seattle_Speed_Shop]

Welcome aboard!

[@joelstinson2886]

Piero really did change lives with his dvds, i think he deserves more credit too. Looking forward to your shirts when you get them done

[@hotrodmyk]

60 MPH in a "stock" Model A takes more huevos than I have. You da man!

[@Seattle_Speed_Shop]

It's not THAT scary...just don't need to use the brakes!

[@hotrodmyk]

@@Seattle_Speed_Shop 😁

[@murdoc6501]

You sir amazing! You are spot on about Piero. He is an icon in the community and has brought us so much joy....let's give it back. Enjoy all your content. Your honesty and dedication to the Church of the Holy Hot Rod is inspiring. Thank you Seattle Speed Shop, keep moving forward!

[@Seattle_Speed_Shop]

Thanks so much! And yes definitely an icon.

[@kdsboosted4954]

I visited a 1k car collection this week most lost to the "grey fires" however I've bought some vehicles from there. I being a I believe 30 pickup complete but damaged a 47 merc coupe and about a dozen others

[@Seattle_Speed_Shop]

Oh nice!

[@danontherun5685]

Post war 3 speed R10 ODs fit prewar Ford? They will NOT survive yblocks but they survive 6's and flat 8s............. until the od case runs dry. I've seen good ones tossed to scrap. I use T85 R11 ODs in all my performance Fords. All parts still available.

[@Seattle_Speed_Shop]

Good info!

[@douggrunberg]

Thanks!

[@ricklong3218]

Not sure how your channel "popped up" but 😍 Both are beautiful, but I LOVE the pickup! The model A was built to handle the gravel and dirt "roads" at the time. Ruts and all. They were NOT meant for modern highways. The flathead in 32 was meant to produce more power, not speed! To remove the fenders AND the floorboards is disrespectful, unless you were going to Bonneville in 1950, after serving in the war 🇱🇷 I wish I could find, and afford, an unmolested pickup and a '32 WITH FENDERS AND FLOORBOARDS!

[@hansosl]

Lucky is also an awesome person!

[@Seattle_Speed_Shop]

I don't know him personally. But he's always been great to talk to in the few occasions I've interacted with him!

[@godsowndrunk1118]

My Dad's basically stock full fendered 29 Tudor with a B cam would hit 65 mph on the flat and maintained 70 for a couple miles after a downhill run....but in an A, that's screaming rpm wise, with a stock bottom end. Remember, over 3,500 rpm is pushing the splash oiled connecting rods close to the limits of their capability to oil themselves. Anything over 4,000 rpm needs a modified pump and full pressure oiling. And at 60+ mph you're going to have your hands full keeping it in your lane unless your steering is perfect. with old cars like these, it's not about how fast you go....it's more about how well you go fast. Like Matt says, keep your expectations realistic and you can have a blast driving an A close to it's limits....but it does have limits. P.S. Hey Matt, haven't you fed that poor skinny cat of yours yet? I keep telling you it's going to run out of mice, some time...

[@Seattle_Speed_Shop]

Well put!

[@hansosl]

I have a pretty peppy B engine in my 28RPU and it will go easy 70 ...no Fender no hood chopped windshield.... and I think that gains the equivalent of 15 more HPs

[@Seattle_Speed_Shop]

I would agree on that assessment. Much more streamlined. The fenders are like a parachute!

Great video as always. Is there a point in hopping these engines up that you would worry about over stressing the frame?

[@Seattle_Speed_Shop]

Not really. I don't believe you can make enough power with a banger to stress it too much.

@@Seattle_Speed_Shop Thank you!

[@AtomicReverend]

Is the Ford boogie band a period piece? It certainly looks the part. I've wanted to buy a 68 to 74 Ford van for a couple years now and I just haven't manned up and done it I keep getting distracted with model A's

[@godsowndrunk1118]

Matt, did you get get my text about the Model T roadster for sale on hwy 20? It's still there as of today.... looks very clean.

[@Seattle_Speed_Shop]

Yes. I'll try and track it down when I get home!

[@chevyperkinst]

How much space do u have from the radiator to the firewall on a model a or b pickup. I scored a 300 with a 5 speed . Woundering if it would fit in a model b.

[@Seattle_Speed_Shop]

Definitely not enough room without cutting the firewall

[@marshallcrank]

Sad to hear about Piro .

[@Seattle_Speed_Shop]

Sounds like he's gonna be okay!

[@Bbbuddy]

I think 60mph in a stock A would be too high an rpm for the bearings.

[@Seattle_Speed_Shop]

Ford designed them to do 60.

[@MartinSBrown-tp9ji]

Going 80 miles an hour in a 100 year old car, is insane. Get a new car to go fast in.

[@davidpurser3179]

How is it any less insane in a modern car?

[@ajphinney5980]

Going on the internet to tell people how to live their lives, is insane.

[@claytonpaddison6721]

Mine is 97 years old...she likes to roll 70 all day.