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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...

I used a lot of carb cleaner to liquefy the nasty gunk, let it sit and dry out, and then took the gunk out in manageable chunks. Then more carb cleaner, some rags to get the smaller stuff, and then the air gun to blow the rest of it out. Just got the oil pump out, it was stuck in there pretty...

Hey Guys, Thanks for the warning about the bell housing. I'll definitely keep the hoist attached and take more load off of the bell housing. I knew the engine wasn't a '35 but I didn't know exactly what year it was. The steering gear being different is intriguing, my dad said my grandpa had to...

Hey Guys! I'm making this my official project blog for the 1935 5 window coupe we inherited from my Grandfather. Yesterday we removed the engine to make sure we get it cleaned out right, and to have better access to other matters that need attention. Anywhere oil had settled, oil pan, casting...

SUCCESS!!! Finally got the oil pan off. It took me disconnecting the engine from the trans and hoisting the engine up and nearly out. On a quick glance, the inside of the oil pan doesn't appear to be as bad as I thought. Very minimal sludge compared to my '52 Packard that I did a couple of years...

Hey Scott, When I drained the oil last year it was terrible. There was a big plug of sludge or something that delayed the oil from coming out for a couple of seconds. And the oil was super tacky, so much so that when you would try to wipe off the dipstick the paper rag would rip. So those...