[Rusty]

Pontirag,

Thanks for all the tips. Looks like I will have some more to do when the temp gets reasonable out. I'm without a heated garage, and it's been below zero everyday for a week.

[Jack Gifford]

How about a photo of the car? We all like pictures!
In addition to externally adding intake/exhaust breathing, you could try to find an old-timer to help you "port and relieve" it, along with chamber "filling" for compression ratio. Any guy who built Ford flatheads for circle racing knows what to do.

[Rusty]

Pontiac Jack,

That is something I will have to look into. I recently joined the local chapter of the POCI club, Tomahawk Chapter 13, so maybe I'll be able to find someone there that is familiar with flatheads. All of my other car buddies are into fast V8's, and don't do much of anything with flathead stuff. It will definately be a learning experience for me and them alike. I will try to post a pic, but I think it's in the wrong form and won't take, but I'll try again.

[Tin Injun Tom]

She's a BEAUT Rusty!

Pontirag has a good game plan, but I would substitute one quart of ATF for the motor oil at the first change, and go a little while on that. IMO you will be able to get the engine internals good and clean without multipule changes, if you are on a budget.
I seriously don't believe you will dislodge enough gunk to clog the screen, if you clean out the pan and the tappet covers beforehand.
If the inside of the lines have sludge that bad in them, then the motor is more than likely going to need an overhaul anyway. That is my opinion.