Feeding the Flathead

Since I got the car running, I've been using a new piece of 3/8 fuel hose and gas in a glass Ragu jar sitting up on the cowl. I had no idea what was in store for the gas tank and what might be lurking inside. My parents were down this weekend so I had an extra set of hands (and advice) from my Dad. We jacked it up and drained the tank, and dropped it. With the help of a flashlight we were able to see how clean the bottom actually looked. To our surprise there wasn't a ton of gunk built up. We cleaned it out, blew out the hard fuel line with the compressor, and put the tank back on. With only two shots of gas in the carb to prime it we were able to get it running off the new gas in the tank. No more driving with the hood open.

Update with current picture

Car backed into middle of yard

After the first set of extra tires that came with the car failed me after getting them mounted, I managed to score a free set of roller tires. I put them on tonight and decided to try getting it to move. I got my fuel source hooked up, popped it in reverse, and pulled out of the spot it's been sitting in since I got it. It was only in the back yard, but it felt like a huge accomplishment. This picture is how it looks as of tonight. The tires are smaller than what I'll eventually have on it, but for free they get it off the ground and rolling. More to come soon.

First Picture

1952 Ford Customline

I felt a picture of the car was necessary. This is what it looked like when I got it.

To see more pictures, go to my album on facebook.

More to come soon.

First Post

Thought having a blog would be the easiest way to share all the info on the old car. Keeps from cluttering up everyone's facebook too. I plan on taking time to share a little history too to get everyone caught up with where I am now. More to come soon.