Introduced in the 1932, this was the first truly affordable V-8, and the beginning of Ford's long association with performance The flathead utilized a valve in block design, and the heads were greatly simplified compared to modern overhead valve heads Flathead engines have a distinctive look, as can be seen in this 1932 Deuce Roadster Fordor--Four door Ford Frenched--Recessed head or tail lights that are smoothed into the body
Characterized by flatness of head, especially that produced by artificial means, as a certain tribe of American Indians
a type of screw designed to fit in a countersink so that it sits flush with a surface