Thank you all for the replies. If I can't get this thing unstuck I will be looking to swap in a later engine. As I understand it any Pontiac flathead 6 up to 54 can be swapped in. Is this correct? I would really like to talk to someone who has done this. Probably too much engine but maybe even a later Sprint OHC 250. I have a small but pretty well equipped machine shop and can fab just about anything I need. I am not looking to build a street rod just a dependable cruiser. I will do brakes, wheels, tires and drive it as is. Again thanks for all the replies.
Weeds
I think you will have to find a BOP specialist to know for sure what years will interchange easily - motor mounts could have changed from year to year - leading to something less then a bolt in swap . . .
I like your "original configuration" cruiser idea. Not sure if you noticed the Edmund's dual out on ebay:
Eddie Edmunds for Flathead Pontiac A bit on the pricey side but would add to the ooh and ahh factor when parking between cruises . . .
regards,
stock49