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Wally, and others, I am purchasing a '36 Standard engine from another vcca member. I am concerned with the cracking issue you have brought up Wally. Does anyone have a suggested source for NOS heads? Wally, where did you get yours? It would be comforting to have a spare. My '33 Master's head was also cracked and damaged beyond repair. Gene Kruger
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There really is no single source for new cylinder heads. All you can do is watch the ads in the G&D and other publications like Hemmings. I still see new 1936 heads in ads and still the most common older head to be found. If and when you do see one adveristied be sure to verify the year by the casting number on the head.
The reason the 1935-36 heads are still around is that owners of those year cars were still installing new heads after WWII, where as the 1933 and prior cars were of too little value to warrant installing a new head. The dealers were not stocking htem after the war.
If you do find one at a reasonable price I would suggest latching on to it and keeping it as a spare to be safe. I did that with my '39 and when I needed it I was ready to go. (the 1937-40 heads also are often cracked)
Last edited by Chev Nut; 01/25/09 06:43 PM.
Gene Schneider
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Backyard Mechanic
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I found my new head on an ebay "buy it now" offering, and I bought it for $299. It came complete with a mouse nest in the water gallery, plus the remains of the former tenant--not much left except the spine and tail!
Happy hunting!
Wally
1936 Low Cab Pickup
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