Hey boys!
Im Glad my videos got yall talking!!
I'm Dave and I run the Parts & Restoration Youtube channel. Disclaimer: I'm NOT a mechanic. These are my videos and i'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
Im a professional fireman the city of Philadelphia, PA, and youll be amused to know that I performed my first oil change in my own vehicle about a year ago. This is the second chrysler flathead engine ive rebuilt, the first being professionally machined after I pulled it from my 1958 Dodge Power Wagon W300M. At a machining cost of 3k for the PW engine, i wanted to see if i could get this one running for less. Afterall, I traded my old 98 chevy truck for the 49 plymouth straight up, cash free. I purchased that engine for 200 bucks with a free turning crank and seized valves and just wanted to get it going at low or no cost, replacing what I needed to ONLY when i absolutely needed to. Iv gotten my education primarily from youtube and a few period tech manuals. The basis of this video was to get it going using basic tools and specialized stuff ONLY when necessary. After all, i did this job at home, cleaning most of the parts in my own kitchen sink (im ALREADY divorced, dont worry). When i hit a snag, instead of throwing money at the problem, i tried to adapt, improvise, and overcome, just like any of you would if you were in need to get something going with limited resources. There are lots of these engines out there, for cheap, that, with some confidence gained from seeing somebody ratfuck the engine back to life, will at least give getting them running a shot.
Anyway, im thankful for this forum, and for your comments of praise and criticism. Tinkering is my outlet, my opportunity to stimulate my brain and use my hands productively. Im no purist and I have thick skin. I look forward to talking shop in the near future.
Regards,
Dave Weinman
Parts & Restoration
PS: Not a mechanic.
