French Flathead THICKER? - Steve Coppock, Ed Smith w #BarryT #flathead #enginebuilding

Master mechanic and Engineer Steve Coppock Shows us His French Ford Flathead with many differences from the various series produced in the USA from 1932 through 1953. 🇫🇷 French Ford Flathead (Simca / Ford SAF): After WWII, Ford France (later Simca) took over manufacturing. The French military and police used the engine in Matford and Simca-built vehicles, especially military trucks like the Simca SUMB. Production continued into the early 1990s—long after the U.S. stopped. Thicker blocks and internal bracing: Ideal for military duty and long service life. "Super" Flathead variants: Simca occasionally offered slightly updated versions with better metallurgy. Parts interchangeability: Mostly compatible with U.S. parts, though some accessories and castings differ. Durability: The later French castings are known to be tougher. Availability: Surplus engines from French military stock became popular in the U.S. in the '90s–2000s. Hot rod potential: Builders like them because they can handle more stress (boost, heat, RPM) with fewer mods. Steve Coppock and his company Coppock Performance and Engineering is putting Joe Abbins' tested and true supercharger kit together and out in the marketplace again. #FordFlatheadV8 #VintageEngineRestoration #ClassicFordRestoration #HotRodEngine #PreWarFord #FlatheadPerformance #EngineRebuild #VintageAutomotive #AntiqueEngine #ClassicCarRestoration #FordV8History #EngineeringHistory #EngineModification #ClassicMechanics #CarHistory #ClassicEngineering #autoinnovation Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @barrytsgarage   Various Playlists on the channel: Ed Smith Five Star Engines    • The Ed Smith Collection | Five Star Engine...   Alan Travis Brass Era    • Alan Travis Collection - Pre WWI Cars of S...   Flathead V-12 Series    • Flathead V12 Series - Lincoln Zephyr and C...   Daimler Build Series    • Project: Daimler SP250/Dart Restoration Pr...   1948 Buick Roadmaster Woodie Show Car    • 1948 Buick Roadmaster "Woodie" Estate Wago...   Buick Classic Cars    • 1937 Buick Century Part 5 - Fuel System St...   1938 Zephyr Restoration Series    • 1938 Zephyr Part 1 - Where do we start? 19...   Arizona Classic Car Culture    • 1939 Lincoln Zephyr V-12 Coupe History and...   Zephyr Classic Cars    • 1939 Lincoln Zephyr V-12 Coupe History and...   1939 Zephyr Coupe Project    • 39 Zephyr Project Part 1 - Intro. The 1939...   Buick Classic Cars    • 1937 Buick Century Part 5 - Fuel System St...   1938 Zephyr Restoration Series    • 1938 Zephyr Part 1 - Where do we start? 19...