Projects The flathead starts for the first time, with my Dad!! (video!)

Not sure how this is gonna work, but here goes.

Here's the video of my flatty starting for the first time. Had my Dad over to turn the key for the very first time.

Spun it with no plugs till it got pressure, then put in plugs and fired it up. No water in it, so we only ran it for about 20 seconds. You'll hear my Dad say "over 50" when I asked about oil pressure on the gauge when she was running.

Yeah, it's not done, or perfect, but I was inclined to not wait 3 more years to have Dad fire it up, if you get my drift.

I hope it's not too corny for the HAMB - I was pretty excited that it ran.

And my Dad turned the key that started it for the first time, and that's what matters to me.

Pete.

 

That was kool bet he felt like a kid again.

 

Nice! Full circle of life Dad to Son, now Son to Dad.

 

awsome ..wish my dad was still around so he could see minr finished ...

 

thats what its all about!!!!

 

that's all that matters.

 

Very nice video. Thanks for shareing it with us. It would be nice if my Dad were still here for these occasions but he is in a better place now. No doubt your dad had a great time on the start up. kudos.

 

A great thing to share with your dad.

 

you will appreciate that video for the rest of your life. Especially when you are dads age. Wish I had something like that.

 

I wish my dad could be here when I start my flathead too. Thats where it all started.

 

You are a lucky man......

 

Hey thanks guys. Yeah, I'm a lucky guy.

 

WOW!, I dont know what to say. but, WOW!

 

nice man. looks like it makes a lot of us wish our dads were still around or in mind to remember fireing up a old flatie. for me i wish my dads bother was,he was the family's flat head wizzard.

 

Congrats Pete!
How cool is that!
The flatty sounded pretty cool too!

 

That was way cool. Thank you for sharing.

 

Relationships take effort. Include your Dad every chance you get...

 

That was cool. Im glad my old man is still here to help.

 

you are one lucky dude to be able to share that with your pop-many more years for him and that vid is *****ing-my humble 2 cents

 

That was wonderful Pete! Thank you so much for sharing! But I have to admit that it brought a tear to my eye. Like some of the other guys who responded, I no longer have my Dad to share these special moments with. But I did have a lot of good "car" times with him when he was alive and they never fail to make me smile when I recall them. Regards, Dave.

 

Man.... even I had a big ol' grin on my face just watching the video!!!

Awesome!!!!!!!

 

rad.

 

Wonderful Pete...really great. What a nice memory you made. God Bless you and your Dad. - Rick

 

Not corny man....how can firing up a nice flatty be corny?

Good job !

Rat

 

Sweet... very kewl to have your dad share it with you

 

Excellent!

 

awesome, great video, I would be proud too.

 

good job - just awsome, thanks for sharing. want to to this with my kids too...if they will let me...

 

The video was to cool. Seeing your dad in the car really touched my heart. Great memory and keepsake in the video. I am sure many of us on the HAMB would love to have the opportunity to do that type thing with our fathers that are gone now.
May God bless all of the days your father and you share. Gary

 

i gotta admit doing that with your dad rocks. i have a feeling it wouldn't of mattered if the engine didn't start just hanging with your dad is stellar.