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Seth Swoboda · 04-13-2017, 11:39 AM

I'm into the flathead V8's mostly these days and while I was working on my 1939 Ford pickup I would visit the local NAPA on occasion for parts. The guys working there are all about my age (36) or younger. They always asked me what make and model I was needing parts for. The first time I told them I got that "what the hell is a flathead V8" look. They are nice guys and I enjoy ribbing them about their lack of flathead V8 knowledge. When I had the truck project complete, I drove it to the store to show them what the legendary Ford V8 was. They were impressed. It was a learning experience for them and I enjoyed the lesson. They'll now forever know what a flathead V8 engine is.

04-13-2017, 11:39 AM	#20
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,833	Re: Is it just me? Or is a DYWFWYP Auto Parts store in our future?? I'm into the flathead V8's mostly these days and while I was working on my 1939 Ford pickup I would visit the local NAPA on occasion for parts. The guys working there are all about my age (36) or younger. They always asked me what make and model I was needing parts for. The first time I told them I got that "what the hell is a flathead V8" look. They are nice guys and I enjoy ribbing them about their lack of flathead V8 knowledge. When I had the truck project complete, I drove it to the store to show them what the legendary Ford V8 was. They were impressed. It was a learning experience for them and I enjoyed the lesson. They'll now forever know what a flathead V8 engine is.