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Mazda Miata running gear in a'29 Ford
Has anyone seen a Mazda Miata engine run in an early Ford?
I am going to build a fenderless '29 Ford phantom roadster pickup (rat rod) out of spare parts I have from over projects. I have been seriously thinking of using a Mazda Miata as a donor vehicle for the engine, transmission, and differential. The differential is mounted on a subframe that should aid in the conversion. The width of the differential is very similar to the stock '29. I believe total weight should be no greater than about 1800 pounds without fenders, hood, etc, therefore the mild power output should be adequate. Any comments (hopefully constructive) would be greatly appreciated.
Has anyone seen a Mazda Miata engine run in an early Ford?
I am going to build a fenderless '29 Ford phantom roadster pickup (rat rod) out of spare parts I have from over projects. I have been seriously thinking of using a Mazda Miata as a donor vehicle for the engine, transmission, and differential. The differential is mounted on a subframe that should aid in the conversion. The width of the differential is very similar to the stock '29. I believe total weight should be no greater than about 1800 pounds without fenders, hood, etc, therefore the mild power output should be adequate. Any comments (hopefully constructive) would be greatly appreciated.