1956 STUDEBAKER GOLDEN HAWK TEARDOWN, LET'S SEE HOW MUCH DAMAGE I CAUSED!!!!

[@tharvey1459]

“I could make it a $60,000 car if I had $100,000 to put into it”. You hit the nail on the head. Usually it is truly the better route to go when you can just get something functional, somewhat presentable and just enjoy it.

[@RickBaconsAdventures]

and $250,000 worth of time

[@rogergoodman8665]

I agree. Sometimes, it doesn't make sense financially. However, I have personally jumped off the high diving board into a cup of water a few times when it came to cars that were very important to me. One is my current project, a 1969 LeMans 4 door with 31 factory options that was my grandfather's last new car. I have already probably spent more money than it's worth and it's far from being done, but I consider it a family member so I spend ,spend spend!!!! p.s. The Lemans has not driven down the road since 1982 but I went thru the driveline and it runs excellent and drives around my property but without brakes yet😂. Redoing the brake system is next in my list.

[@danielboyd4618]

​@@rogergoodman8665I have a 68 convertible and 31 options What didn't he get and that makes it that much more pricey to restore

[@rogergoodman8665]

@danielboyd4618 : The only major options he did not get was the 4bbl carb and dual exhaust. If he got the 4 bbl, it would have mandated dual exhaust, but I guess he figured the 265 hp 350 2bbl was good enough. Never got a chance to ask him about his choice to check almost every box though. My biggest challenge in fixing it, is the interior, the optional deluxe comfort weave cloth material for rhe seats and door panels has been impossible to find, and I don't really want to put GTO style vinyl in it but probably have no choice.

[@johndwyer3357]

Bingo ... those in the know buy a decent, rust-free running car for pennies on the dollar of a restoration project. I just bought a '47 Packard Clipper Club Sedan (2-door) in show condition from a museum for $14K, It cost me $18K to replate the chrome on a project car '47 Packard that is also in my collection. Gave up on that one (cut my future losses)

[@SuperchiefApache]

Man, so glad to see you get back on the old street rod stuff! I mean, the steam engines are just really amazing, but….I subscribed because of your knowledge of old street rods! Honestly? It’s all good and has been a tremendously fulfilling adventure!

[@billybarrett6839]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@tj79jrfan]

Same here

[@ellwoodblooz]

Just the knowledge. That’s enough.

[@qwiked]

I hadn’t watched any of Jonathan’s video for a number years…when I was notified of the Packard video I fired it up…I’m not a steam engine guy…

[@JamesAllmond]

and in the North Carolina team of the "Summer showdown"... Scott answered, I'm loving this, 2 of my favorite folks on KZbin! JonathanW and Scott at Coldwarmotors! I do love Studebakers!

[@coldwarmotors]

Hi Jonathan! I spoke to the officials, and they'll re-qualify you if you say "eh" a couple of times, or wear a plaid shirt? Haha thanks so much for the kind words for our nonsense; we are honoured that you would watch, and even more so that you would play along! I fear we are at a disadvantage right now, as several days of hammering has failed to free up either of our engines, and the flattie looks to have a cracked block! Nevertheless, we shall keep at it... I suspect that you will have time to get yours running and drive it up here before we are ready, eh? Cheers Jonathan; all the very best from Alberta...

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear CWM Scott N. and agents. 👍👌👏 Maaaan, it's sooo great that 2 of my most favourite utubers watch each others videos. Unfortunately the distance between you two is too big to just visit each other for this V8 challenge. I don't know why but somehow I think that Johnathan's 2 Golden Hawks should go to Canada to be CWM project cars. Maybe you can find him some interesting steam engine stuff in exchange?! 😁 ;-) 2) I already feared to hear such things about the flathead Ford. I've never seen such a terribly neglected engine. The inside is simply disgusting. The owner definitely didn't care about his car. Maybe the other team will allow you to change out the Vic? At least I hope so. Best regards, luck and especially health to all of you (including cute Frankers of course).

[@dobermanpac1064]

You are one of the smartest guys I’ve ever worked with. (Retired AAA ERS manager) Miss ya John. 👍👍🇺🇸

[@jonathanw4942]

Still be doing AAA if you were there, went straight to hell after you left.

[@MatthewBerginGarage]

I've watched Coldwarmotors for quite a while. I actually drove across the country to buy the 53 Customline from Scott that was in the "Will it run episode 20" video series. Scott is good people even nicer in person than he appears on the videos.

[@dickjohnson8011]

Cold war motors out of Canada mention to show Jonathan, he was quite complimentary, and I was very happy to see that because I think you happen to do very good work.

[@MatthewBerginGarage]

@@dickjohnson8011 Agreed Jonathan and Scott are both unbelievably adept at making something, really cool, out of nothing.

[@TestECull]

Man that flathead V8 sounds so gooooooooooooood.

[@robis40]

I wanted that 53 Ford but Houston is a bit far to go get it. Have you done anything to it?

[@MatthewBerginGarage]

@@robis40 My trip wasn't short. My sons and I did the trip in our 2001 Dakota from Hamilton (close to Toronto ) to Edmonton and back in 5 days covered 5000 miles (8000 Km ) with a U-haul tow dolly and towed the 53 Customline back with the rear wheels on the ground and the driveshaft spinning. We probably checked the rear end and the U-joints over 100 times but the U-joints stayed good and the differential never got more that slightly warm. Those are now two parts I don't have to worry about. I have a web page up and I started to fix the car kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4HMgGiqjLSWitE I think there are 10 or so vids but covid 19 and some medical issues cropped up so the car got put on hold. These things have been dealt with and I just ordered some more parts and I have now retired so I'm going to get back at it. I want to drive it down to North Carolina and take a closer look at Jonathan's steam engines and other goodies.

[@darrenvictoriathornhill1170]

Nobody speaks Canadian. Kilometres with an American sounding accent. I’m an old Aussie. We speak in millimetres and inches too. Haha. I do love the connection of you tubers. Absolutely awesome work sir.

[@douglasbrown8175]

Your channel and Scotts channel are my favorites, I really look forward to the new videos you both put out.

[@rayeplin3733]

Hi Johnathon I watch Cold war motors to its a great Chanel. Been watching your Chanel just ad long a couple of years now your Chanel is just as cool and interesting to I like the steam engines the towing and car. Bilds you have a realy great Chanel love Watching thank you for your time effort vidios. I appreciate every thing you film thank you keep them coming I can't wait to watch and here your voice thank you

[@volktales7005]

A Jonathan W/ColdWarMotors collaboration would be awesome! Don't think either of you ever take holidays, though... Never miss either channel...

[@SilverJ56]

EPIC... Two of my favorite channels working on Studes!!

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Good morning Jonathan! Really nice to watch you tear down engines , especially old cars and Studebaker! Awesome!

[@coop_coop007]

Great shout out from Cold War Motors for the 'Summer Challenge', favourite two channels on YT.

[@3653-w2s]

I've been subscribed to Cold War Motors for around 10 years now. I never miss it!

[@kentmckean6795]

As a Canadian, I have to apologize for any other Canadian turning you down for anything! You my man can and do everything and your V8 challenge is as good or better!

[@bvalt1]

You are a wise man Johnathan, let someone else make it into a money pit, get it going down the road and save it from the scrap yard, that's always been your mission. Love watching your videos, started before you got into the steam engines, and love all the different things you do, you have so much knowledge about such a wide variety of all things mechanical that so many have just forgotten about, or passed away. Thank you for what you do!!

[@OldCarAlley]

That engine is much like an old Cadillac V8. Looks like it could have use more frequent oil changes. Those old in car machining tools were very accurate..... I have a friend that collects them. Been watching Cold War Motors for many many years. I love all his old cars.....

[@robertshemory3541]

Jonathan W. and cold war motors are my favorite shows to watch. ❤✌️👍

[@johnapel2856]

I really appreciate the driveway teardown and rebuild videos. Definitely from another era of doing what you have to for a running engine. Thanks, and Meow to Ninja Catscan.

[@ScrapHeap_Garage]

😁 I do always think things happen for a reason, and just maybe the first Engine no start tinkering job helped with landing this fine Stewdbaker in your lap. Good work JW.

[@busterdee8228]

Love those heavy old motors. My first car was a 66 Mustang. I spent days cleaning up a used Edlebrock intake. I was so used to it's weight that I fell into the engine compartment when I tried to lift out the cast iron one. Some things just make you laugh. Thanks for saving these fascinating old vehicles.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

Sure was nice to hear the Chevy fire up and run - a nice diversion from the Stude, which I am sure Jonathan will have up and running before too long.

[@jackearnest6895]

Great content as usual. We always had a couple of engines apart in our sheds and barn and I can smell those if I just think about it. You are taking me back to my childhood with all of your videos. I can remember making thousands of trips to run from shed to shed to get the right sized wrench. I even got it right about 20 % of the time. That was about 65 years ago and it seems like yesterday. Keep taking us back to yesteryear.

[@Goomer]

I've been watching Cold War for years, no Dean in this years challenge, last years was hysterical.

[@JMassengill]

I’ve screwed up more stuff from being excited to see it operate than anything else. No matter who broke it, I’m sure you’ll get it fixed. Great video.

[@pennsylvaniaridgerunnersatv]

So glad your doing car videos again

[@robertbisson964]

I am a French / bilingual Canadian from the province of Quebec, and I understand your language. It's the same with a beautiful southern accent. I love your automotive related videos.

[@jewlmoore]

I like your steam engine videos but really like the old car jobs you come up with! Looking forward to all of the repairs on this one!

[@junkorbust9498]

I think they were already bent because it turned too easily when you rolled it over with the starter. The starter wasn’t labouring against the stuck valves.

[@ryandavis930]

Man CWM is next level cinematic adventure. Love all the auto content & you've got me interested in steam, which I didn't see coming.

[@davidthomits544]

I’ve watching Cold War motors for years great channel

[@countswing284]

Summer V8 Showdown now neck and neck and neck! Great video! Cheers! 😎👍🏎🏎🏎🏆🏁

[@shadygingergarage]

I've been watching Cold War Motors longer than I have watched you. And I have been watching you for a long damn time. Two of my favorite channels regardless of content. Always a great day when videos from either channel are posted!

[@dajuice8228]

Glad to see some more old car stuff. I've learned so much from you over the years with the will it starts and one day rat rod build. Thank you Jonathan.

[@jamesbergeron8356]

I follow you and Scott at Cold War mainly, been watching you since you first started. You two are incredible craftsmen, I love the different interests you both have, and I've learned a lot. Thanks, Jonathan.

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Jonathan!! One awesome thing with your Stude motor, 4 head bolts per cylinder, on any race blocks they add a bolt hole at the 12 O'Clock position.... your Stude motor already has it! Be safe!! God Bless!!

[@josephfine3394]

I have restored and repaired Ford "Y" blocks, Olds 394, big lock Chev and Olds 400-455 engines and those manifolds and heads really are heavy. That cylinder head with the wide bore spacing is a handful for sure. But those old engines ran smooth and quiet. And were MOSTLY easy to work on! Got to love the dried-up hoses!

[@rustyaxelrod]

It does seem odd by todays standards I guess but lots of “heavy work” got done with the engine in the car. I’m 62 and my fist job was pumpin gas about 1977 in a station that was full service with two mechanics. They were still doing that stuff then! One of the old timers was about my age now and I seen him bore blocks in the car. Not that big a deal. We had valve grinding machines, seat tools, a growler for starters and generators, rebuilt fuel pumps, hone and rebuild wheel cylinders and all kinds of stuff nobody does anymore. These days it’s lots more parts swapping than just a few decades ago. Doin this work in the car makes perfectly good sense to me, especially given what the goal is.

[@DDRighteous]

I think you would win the V8 challenge because both engines are completely stuck at Scotts place. Thanks for posting a car video. I know you enjoy steam as well, but I love you car vids.

[@curtcooper9447]

Boiled all the water out of the pond that's funny 😂

[@gerryhamel1529]

You and Scott share the same passion for the same cars. As previously mentioned he has a ‘37 chev that he loves

[@garyhodder2784]

Sure am loving this Studebaker resurrection Jonathan!

[@jackgreen412]

The way I see it, it's your car and your expertise. I have no complaints. I can't hold a candle to your knowledge!

[@bigfoot-id8bv]

Been a fan of cam for years, Scott’s 60 fury rebuild was amazing.

[@eugenepolan1750]

Jonathan - I'm living here in Detroit, up North of Windsor Ontario. I get some opportunities to go South, through the tunnel under the river, and spend some time in Canada. From what I hear when I'm over there, speaking Canadian isn't much different than speaking Italian. The Italian says "My car's pretty fast-ah", but in Canadian you would say "My car's pretty fast-aye".

[@70charger13]

As a Canadian, you are the 3rd team of the challenge, we are honoured to be playing with you.

[@stephensaasen8589]

I totally agree with your philosophy. My dad rebuilt a 304 V8 in a 1966 International Loadstar 1600 grain truck. He did the same on his 1977 F250. It had a 400 Cleveland. Both were done in the engine bay. I imagine the F250 was much more of a challenge with that monstrous cross member under the engine. Other than taking it to a machine shop, I thought doing them in the engine bay was how it was done. Like other commenters, love the steam engines but really enjoy it when you work on the old cars, especially because you specialize in the rare and hard to find.

[@DennisMurphey]

Outstanding video you are so full of information and stories. The engine looked a lot like a 57 Olds I rebuilt back 66 when I was 15 and had no idea what i was doing. I did not realize Old offered Daylight Seeking Pistons in 57, but i guess this was a special model. You take care and thank you so much for posting these old Car revivals. Still liked the Old Chevy Panel truck and the Neat Stude Bullet nose. Dennis in Virginia

[@craigpennington1251]

Love the Studes. My Uncle had a few of them in his garage way back when. They ran great & had lots of power. Great sounding engine also if prepped & piped right. His was daily drivers too. Didn't recall him having any troubles with them. Miss them all three-him & his Studebakers. I got to say it. Take engine out, boil the block & heads/ sand blast the intake manifold & exhaust manifolds. If you're going to drive this, do it right. No breakdowns in the middle of nowhere on a stormy night.

[@Axial_Andrew]

Remember how i told you these engines was easy to work on??? I might've lied... This is why we watch, Jonathan!!

[@synkraut9633]

Haha you really had me laughing when you said “remember I told you these engines are easy to work on” - love your shoutout to CWM! As I watch both your channels anyway this really feels like you are participating in the build-off. Honestly your v8 is on another level than theirs though - in a good way

[@larrykittell726]

Thanks for saving another rusty jewel. It's always fun to tag along with you.

[@edwardmckenzie3402]

Glad to see you turning wrenches again. Heard Scott mention you the other day.

[@timhanson2080]

Those pistons look good. It's going to be a runner in no time. Thanks for the video Jonathan 👍🇺🇸.

[@JustMe-in5jn]

Good to see you back to doing what you do best. Love your old car videos.

[@klee9861]

Good. I like V8engine.

[@erwinpierce1136]

Coldwar Motors said they are getting Scott"s 58 Studebaker going for the summer V8 challenge and said to send you a note to join them in getting your 56 ready for the summer V8 challenge , said if we were watching you to send you a note letting you know what Scott said . Good Luck !!!!!!!!!

[@genedierks3651]

I enjoy watching you work on the old cars trucks farm equipment plus the steam engine. I live in the state of Missouri

[@dwebster50]

Not … Your not bi lingual . So cool you have the Packard engine. I enjoyed the journey here and ColdWarmotors Motors is a blast . Yes Scott like you is an Artisan extraordinaire. Alberta Dave 😊🇨🇦😊🇨🇦😊🇨🇦😊

[@garymccord4277]

Glad to see you working on something that I can relate to, I like steam but will never own that stuff. BUT I might someday wind up owning a Studebaker Great video enjoy watching.

[@stevesalvage1089]

Brilliant very interesting, thanks for the information, and boiling the pond dry ! Great project !

[@boatnut64]

When I was a Kid, my Dads Buddy, had a '57 Golden Hawk... It had the 289 McCullough Super Charged... What a Car... ❤❤❤ 💪💪💪

[@gr8daddy682]

As a born and raised Canadian I have to say you speak EXACTLY how I was raised and understand…honest, hard working and loyal. If I could I would send you a Canadian passport today!

[@jeromebreeding3302]

Canadian is just like American, just remember to say"aye" after every sentence.

[@gr8daddy682]

@@jeromebreeding3302 we prefer “eh”…kinda like how we use colour, and not color - it’s whatever though eh?

[@jeromebreeding3302]

@@gr8daddy682OK, I spelled it wrong, seriously though, I'm a subscriber to your channel, and like the things you're doing.

[@davidingling9791]

I watch them every Saturday!

[@patricktrous]

The golden hawk was my grampaws favorite car .sadly he passed away last year at 88.. he told me stories about how fast this car was back in the day.. it's nice to see some one doing a tear down on the engine to see how it was made. Thank you and I will be following this.

[@photoshopman1972]

Glad to see that you’re going to get another one going! The folks whom I’m doing some work getting an 55 Y block up and going like that year of car. Glad they don’t watch KZbin or I may have another project on my hands😂. One thing that I used and it was a tip that I read and it does work surprisingly enough is to clean engine blocks and related parts up is to use just plain ol Tide! Mix it up kind of strong and I used it on the 272 Y block and it really did well. Your mileage may vary of course. Great vid and I’m glad that you mentioned CWM in the video. Scott did invite you to participate and said kind words about you on that video. Hope the two of you can help support each others channels. Thanks once again for the video and I cannot wait to hear this ol girl live once again!

[@rogercamp6071]

I read about using Tide to clean engines in an article in a car magazine many years ago also.

[@photoshopman1972]

@@rogercamp6071 we were skeptical about how well it would work but the results were positive on this end! That engine came very clean and we’ve used on just about every greasy nasty part that we pulled off the motor. If I have to clean another motor up, that’ll be a trick for the books that I’ll use again. However like everything else, YMMV.

[@rogercamp6071]

Like I said before I read about it in a long ago magazine article and this was is in relation to getting an engine block clean to rebuild,as I recall they were using long rifle cleaning brushes to get into the oil galleys as well.

[@photoshopman1972]

@@rogercamp6071 you sure can! We cheaped out and used a set from Harbor Freight and they did really well for what we needed them for

[@rogercamp6071]

@@photoshopman1972 well you know Tide's old slogan "Tide's In, Dirt's Out"😁

[@gurzil1060]

Cold War Motors and Jonathan W the 2 BEST channels on you tube imho!

[@richardbraybon3245]

good on you guys for going with the rebuild on the studebaker will be following with great interest thanks

[@kapekodbob]

That is the luckiest car to have fallen into your hands. Looking fwd to the next vid Jonathan !

[@barryphillips7327]

Love seeing the steam engines, but he old hot rods and classic cars too, still waiting to see that 427 Triumph Herald drag car Run the 1/4mile!! Honestly Jonathan I think this needs a complete going over, that radiator hose was Hard as Rock, it NEEDS rings, bearings, a Good clean out ALL NEW hoses!!! ( I only suggested bearings because that is normal, on this type of rebuild, with increased compression then if the bearings are not done they get more load on them and Fail!! )

[@davidhimeback9087]

Thanks as a kid, many yrs ago, I new a guy that had a junk yard an he always talked about the Packard engines.. I did have a couple of the old 330 oldsmoble engines, they were strong runners.. I'm enjoying you enlightenment an insight on the Packard engine...

[@johnnysmith9041]

Don't give up on the Studebaker. Especially since I'm restoring a 1956 Power Hawk. Supposed to be a 259 but engine numbers say 289 supercharged. No supercharger with it tho. I wanna see that Packard roar back to life. Thank you for all your videos

[@IR-nq4qv]

That's a very sensible approach Jon, I started out with 3-1/2 inches of play in the steering wheel of a 61 pickup and it snowballed from there. We all know how one thing leads to another. After 5 years with an investment of almost 100k in parts, paint and labor costs, it enabled me to sell a show vehicle 4 years later for 1/4 of the TOTAL cost. Looking back now, it was a very poor decision on my part to invest a lot of time and money into something with a smaller audience that wasn't considered overly desirable. There were so many things I could have lived and left undone if I had my time back and still enjoy the truck without spending the money....I could have even sold it and broke even. It comes easy for some to sit behind a keyboard and dictate to other folks as to how and when they can spend their own free time and money when it doesn't effect or cost them a nickel. Jonathon, Its a wonder that they don't try to charge you and your channel for consulting fees for adding their two cents worth

[@thomastaylor298]

Glad to see you back into old gas motor stuff. The other thiings are interesting but I love the smell of gasoline😍😍🤩🤩

[@ycmdill]

Saw a couple of Golden Hawk's in the early 60's while working pumping gas. Was impressed with all the chrome under the hood and V8. Dad had a 51 flat head that my sister used antifreeze for oil.

[@perrymattes4285]

I think you should start a week end camp for guys. I would really enjoy coming and hanging out and helping with all the projects you have. 👍🏼 Your videos never fail to entertain

[@mobiousenigma]

hey jonathan...thanks for the videos and its great to hear ya mention cold war motors another great place to view things

[@billyhord4508]

Scott said to check out your channel and glad he did. Really enjoyed the leaded gas lesson. Can't wait to see the Studebaker going.

[@kaitheramptruckman7539]

Man I love your mentality! It’s just common sense!! Why pull when you don’t need to! I rebuild what I can inline also!

[@bigfoothunter666]

Nice to See you messin' With Cars again. Missed it . Steam Engines Not my Thing JW. But you are man on Engines. Cold War Motors Is Great. I bet You Win the V8 Showdown !!

[@rollerdragon]

YOU should be involved!!! we LOVE CWM!! scott is awesome!! BUT... you'd have to get to Canada...

[@awkwarddude]

Good call on the engine, Jonathan. No doubt you'll have her purring shortly. Always learn something valuable watching your videos. Yes, avid follower of Scott and his Agents at Coldwarmotors. His V8 Challenge video is next on my watch list. Had to see what was up on your Studebaker first!

[@bmacd2112]

Nice to see you working on cars again. What a find the Studebaker is! I've never seen a Golden Hawk in that nice a shape unless it had been restored at some point.

[@deweygill1973]

Had a ‘50 Olds 303 with a stick and steep gears-(came out of the mountains). In its day, that was a hard car to beat. That 303 was the smoothest quietest engine I ever owned. Have you unofficially joined the V-8 challenge? This would be great for both your channels. I’m guessing you have an advantage by not taking reefer breaks.

[@michaelh3568]

I've been subscribed for several years now... Maybe 6. I think I first subscribed because I found your frist start of what was probably a 67 Impala motor. I was just beginning to get into classic cars and previously had only known what I had taught myself. Now I have a 4 year degree in Automotive Restoration. I own two classic cars. A 1970 cutlass that I got in high school (I'm 22) which I have frame off right now. I recently, back in February got a fairly nice 1956 power hawk, a one year only Studebaker Model. Imagine my surprise when I saw you had developed a liking for 56 Hawks... What fun it is to see the shared experiences and slight differences in models of these cars. I've taken out and redone my Studebaker 259 motor completely. It's an all original car. 101,000 miles. I spent 1,500 in parts for my rebuild and did it all myself. A very interesting era and design to dig into for sure. Awesome how much things still make this chanel relevant to me. Enjoy your hawks!!! So glad to see the mutual appreciation.

[@MarciaPrater]

Hi Jonathan another way to see if the engine has ben taken apart is there will be letters A B C CC stamped on the block and on the bottom of the piston that match the letter on the top by the cylinder.

[@paulcorkum2105]

I love these old car i love what you do with them you’re getting them up and running again I have a lot of respect for what you’re doing here ❤ cheers brother

[@henryszubielski8601]

Jonathan, You are spot on about doing it in place. You are enjoying yourself getting it running, like the other cars and the steam engines. Do you and keeping having fun!

[@grande1184]

You made a good call on the engine start. No sense in damaging something else in it. I like this car lol. I’m a lifelong Colorado man but my wife is pushing for us to move to North Carolina. Her sister lives there. I guess if I do relocate, I could get up to Jons area and maybe meet up with him at one of those gatherings. We’ll see idk.

[@fredpierce9363]

Hey Jonathon, love the old car stuff too. If your cylinders are nice and straight and not too egg shaped then you can reuse the old aluminum pistons if you expand them a little. This will keep them from slapping. Remove the rings and with the rod still attached put the piston in its original cylinder upside down, slide it in and out, and feel for drag. There should be a little. If too loose then remove the piston and place it on its side on a wooden block or stump. Using a center punch put 4 or 5 dots in the shape of an “X” on the INSIDE of the piston skirt. Turn the piston over and do the same to the INSIDE OF THE OTHER SKIRT. That will expand it a little. Put the piston back into the cylinder and feel for drag. If still a little loose then repeat process making the "X" deeper and a little bigger. Don't make it too tight, just enough so it is snug and won't slap and you can just feel the drag. This trick was taught to me over 50 years ago. If your cylinders are too worn and egg-shaped then the rings will flex too much and eventually break, but I think you know that already.

[@danielbutler578]

I've had 2 engines that I was scared of. The first was a 352 T-bird engine that I had in my 67 Mercury Marquis. It was a high mileage engine that would get rid of a quart of oil in about 200 miles but that thing didn't need wings to fly. The second was a 350 Olds Rocket. It had an automatic transmission behind it and would get to 65 locked in low before the points started bouncing. If you were driving and the engine went to a smooth hum, you could guarantee that you were doing at least 80. After the car it was in got hit twice in 2 weeks, I scrapped the car and put the engine, transmission, and radiator in a Ford pickup. My wife was the only person who ever drove that crossbred truck who didn't have it get away from her. I had it turn around in the road 3 different times when I didn't want it to. It also did a good imitation of a bottle rocket a few times before I learned how to keep that from happening. 1 guy at a tire shop nearly ran through the back wall of the shop with it. I never dared to see how fast that truck could go. It was beat up and ugly, but if you had enough weight in the bed you could make an impressive takeoff as long as the load was well secured. One of my friends borrowed it once to haul some lumber and the guys who loaded it had to reload it when the rope they tied it down with snapped when he drove off. The truck moved but the lumber didn't.

[@RatdogDRB]

That's gonna be sweet watching this one come back to life. Just out of high school I worked with a man who was a Packard collector. He also did restoration of them too. Never been under the hood of a Packard, or a Studebaker. The 5" centerline on the bore is interesting, and was a good feature (in my book). Thanks for bringing this series to share. Otay, Jonathan, a quick lesson in Canadian, eh? It's not "about", it's aboot. It's not "garawjh", it's garaj". And when you talk in money terms, you have to speak in "loonies and twonies".

[@Isayso1]

Hi. I'm almost sure you'll be first in the V8 revival challenge. Go ahead!

[@matthewbakker8113]

Looks like Jonathan is going to win the Summer V8 challenge

[@brocluno01]

In frame overhaul was the norm when I was a young helper in the local auto repair shop. This is fancy tractor technology. Just fix it as needed 😊

[@rn4039]

here from CWM

[@briquetaverne]

If you take up the Cold war motor's Challenge, perhaps a "friendly " race for a trophy cup can be organized?

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

You mentioned flatheadvFords my dad raced hydroplane in the early 50s we still have a couple blocks in crates. I think you did the right thing by pulling that motor apart

[@stevecr8934]

Yep. Interesting that leaded fuel lasts years and years. Grab a gallon of gas today and it wont be good in 2 to 3 yrs. All that common sense stuff went right out the window. Jonathan, you and Scott are amongst the best metal guys I've ever seen. Im rooting for you both, ColdWarMotors and Jonathan W.

[@Telephony954]

To tell the truth not many of us Southerners, speak fluent Canoockian. They are of a special breed up there. they have the oddest sense of humor around, and they are pretty proud of it. Not to be confused with regular funny ha ha humor. Be well.

[@brettjones5041]

great program mate your content was one of the first ones i got onto thanks.