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Hey guys! Does anyone know where we can get bias ply tires that won't break the bank? Thanks!

Not an expert on flathead v8's so I'd appreciate feedback on how ours is idling. Adjusted the idle screws a bit as the plugs were pretty sooty. We are also running with open manifolds right now so any noises are amplified. Here's the link to see the video: https://youtu.be/aO0fNHoUrU0 Thank you!

As you can see, the slot of the adapter is not as wide as the slot of the cam. The adapter we have here is at least from the '40s. So, question is... Do we try reusing this adapter or go with a new one that spans the slot of the cam?

Is this adapter supposed to be here? What do I do now? Lol

We've settled on upgrading to 12v so we want to pursue the Mallory option

Hey guys! Looking to go with a Mallory 12v distributor, but have a question... Will we need to change the stock crank pulley to accommodate for it?

Thank you very much guys! Am I also able to get the adapter through you to mount the 2 bolt to a 3 bolt setup?

How does one get a 6v crab style distributor for a '46 flathead?

Hey there guys! Trying to track down a radiator for the '35 is a pretty difficult task. Is there a company that you all would recommend as far as getting a new radiator? I cant seem to find any if at all radiators for this car. Thank you, -GearRat

Didn't capture a before photo, but there was another pump in the trunk that looked very identical to its prior condition.

Fuel pump before and after...

Hello all, Long time no see! We recently started working on the '35 again. The engine fired up for the first time in at least 20 years so we are excited about that (link to video below). I've currently been working on rebuilding the fuel pump and carb. So far the fuel pump is rebuilt and only...

Hey Guys! Progress has been slow, but the engine is coming along. Just a few more things to take care of and then we can prepare to get the engine back in place. Question: This car looks to be running a 9" clutch. Do any of ya'll have part numbers for the disc and pressure plate you're...

Re: Who's gonna fill their shoes….. I'm 20 going on 21 in March. My first car, the one I've learned how to drive in, is a '52 Packard with a flathead straight 8. Bought her completely dead from a salvage yard when I was 18 and worked hard to bring her back. And then I have my late grandfather's...

Hey Gene, The # I found on the rod ends was 99, but i'm not sure if there was an "A" by them or a triangle. The bore from what I measured was around 3.218", mind you that probably isn't very accurate, but it is a larger bore. My grandfather had this engine rebuilt in the 1980's so chances are...