Haven't hear a flathead like that since I was a kid. My grampa had an old pickup out at the junkyard he used as a 'parts getter" in the 80's...still had the original engine in it. Windows were busted out, and I had to sit on a milk crate on the passenger side, haha. Love the old flathead engines:-).
Down in New Zealand they ran Dirt drags in the beginning at a quarry . They even had hillclimbs in the quarry itself .I have pic somewhere of a flattie powered A roadster powering up the gravel track out of the quarry.
And Ed is quite the guy. He's been at this gig for a long time. My Grandfather ran against him with a black '55 t-chicken at CDR back in the day. I hope to bring a Bocar to Monte one of these times.
More, more, more,MORE! MORE! MORE! Thanks a bunch, this is great! Appreciate the vlog. Now I know why I subscribed so long ago, it’s worth every minute of good ole racing without all the trash talk!
+Old Chrome This video is from the Hot Rod Dirt Drags in Monte Vista, Colorado last June. Check hotrodhillclimb.com for more info about the drags this coming summer and the Hot Rod Hill Climb late summer.
+Paradise Road Description says V6 Flathead. V6 Flatheads do exist. Just saw one. Guy saved it from a car salvage yard in So Cal. Plans to put it in a 30's Studebaker.
+Paradise Road I can promise you they exist. I've seen this car about 50 times and it's very real and very V6. Also, I've got another video on my channel of it at the Hot Rod Hill Climb and you can see it's a V6.
+Thomas Staab I ran the block and head numbers for the guy I mention that found the V6 Flatty. He found it in a junked 53 ford pickup. After I ran the numbers, I found it was a Funk (Funk brothers)conversion - they did them late 40s/early 50s job V6 Flatty that were mainly used in Ford tractors. It's a 226ci built in 1951 I believe. Interesting. Apparantly they're rare. He got it for $150 but needs total stripping and resto.
+Paradise Road, had a chance the other day to talk with Ed and yes, it is a Flathead V8. I have no idea why I thought it was a V6 other than I'm an idiot. ;)
...the flathead V8s had only three exhaust ports on each bank...the middle port being shared between the two inside cylinders...if you don't count the spark plugs on each bank...the exhaust does tend to make them look V6ish...I still doubt the existance of a flathead V6...I think the Funk conversions were inline sixes...I've been around American engines for about 46 years now including experience as a mechanic and machinist...and I've never seen one...Googling "American flathead V6" comes up with nothing either...
Foolhardy to give the starter zero protection. One wrong move off the start, a blown motor spewing shrapnel sideways and it's game over. Kool but dangerous...
Haven't hear a flathead like that since I was a kid. My grampa had an old pickup out at the junkyard he used as a 'parts getter" in the 80's...still had the original engine in it. Windows were busted out, and I had to sit on a milk crate on the passenger side, haha. Love the old flathead engines:-).
The sound of this lovely old flathead V8 is just awesome!
The spiritual home of drag racing like it was in the day.
No music needed for this video! Perfect!
Ok. I'm going back in my garage. Perfect motivation video 👍
Down in New Zealand they ran Dirt drags in the beginning at a quarry . They even had hillclimbs in the quarry itself .I have pic somewhere of a flattie powered A roadster powering up the gravel track out of the quarry.
Sweet! What a cool sound those flatties make!
Sounds healthy. always will love a flathead.
Attended 2017 and it was packed!
Very coolio, julio. Looks like a good time, lots of cars and not too crowded.
We used to drag race on Chrome Avenue in the Everglades in the 1960’s
Holy shit. The sound of a flathead roaring makes my balls flex and my shaft grunt. Nothing sounds better than a flathead
And Ed is quite the guy. He's been at this gig for a long time. My Grandfather ran against him with a black '55 t-chicken at CDR back in the day. I hope to bring a Bocar to Monte one of these times.
Ya know some things just never change. This will ALWAYS been cool
Awsome sound. I would love to make this run with my 50 Ford Vedette, same type of block:
1950 FORD VEDETTE V8 FLATHEAD 1/2 and 2/2
every car guys dream in one video
Wow power , they don't build um like that anymore.
Great sound Flathead V8s...haha like an old ww2 war plane
Where is this?This a yearly thing?So need to go...
What was the distance? 1/8 mile? Timed it 3 times and it looks like it was right at or just under 12 seconds. Pretty awesome!
Tommy TwoGun - 1/8 mile I belive.
More, more, more,MORE! MORE! MORE! Thanks a bunch, this is great! Appreciate the vlog. Now I know why I subscribed so long ago, it’s worth every minute of good ole racing without all the trash talk!
Is that a supercharger under those carbs???
John Mezera, yes it is.
Looks like a really cool event.
that thing got out of the hole and moved pretty quick surprising.
1:05 Murder Attempt
That motorcycle at the beginning is what I came to see.
Questi si che erano motori robusti
God's own engine. Devil made the ohv.
Cool place. Would like to know where this is at.
+Old Chrome This video is from the Hot Rod Dirt Drags in Monte Vista, Colorado last June. Check hotrodhillclimb.com for more info about the drags this coming summer and the Hot Rod Hill Climb late summer.
that's a funny looking intake
Its an early super charger, centrifugal style. Not sure what type Mc cullock or Graham
Looks like a Frenzel to me. Somebody ask Ed?
fucking sick...
Is that a frenzel supercharger......
Could be a McCulloch
That's liven
Where is this?
Monte Vista, CO - This year the dates are May 31st to June 2nd at the Movie Manor.
Lol i though it was a tractor
...very cool...but I bet that's a V8 Flathead...where was that at?...
+Paradise Road Description says V6 Flathead. V6 Flatheads do exist. Just saw one. Guy saved it from a car salvage yard in So Cal. Plans to put it in a 30's Studebaker.
+Paradise Road I can promise you they exist. I've seen this car about 50 times and it's very real and very V6. Also, I've got another video on my channel of it at the Hot Rod Hill Climb and you can see it's a V6.
+Thomas Staab I ran the block and head numbers for the guy I mention that found the V6 Flatty. He found it in a junked 53 ford pickup. After I ran the numbers, I found it was a Funk (Funk brothers)conversion - they did them late 40s/early 50s job V6 Flatty that were mainly used in Ford tractors. It's a 226ci built in 1951 I believe. Interesting. Apparantly they're rare. He got it for $150 but needs total stripping and resto.
+Paradise Road, had a chance the other day to talk with Ed and yes, it is a Flathead V8. I have no idea why I thought it was a V6 other than I'm an idiot. ;)
...the flathead V8s had only three exhaust ports on each bank...the middle port being shared between the two inside cylinders...if you don't count the spark plugs on each bank...the exhaust does tend to make them look V6ish...I still doubt the existance of a flathead V6...I think the Funk conversions were inline sixes...I've been around American engines for about 46 years now including experience as a mechanic and machinist...and I've never seen one...Googling "American flathead V6" comes up with nothing either...
AMERICA As Fu**! 🤘
Foolhardy to give the starter zero protection. One wrong move off the start, a blown motor spewing shrapnel sideways and it's game over. Kool but dangerous...