This 1963 Corvette and this 1969 Camaro are just two of the recent additions to the family of Vintage and Classic Automobiles that are receiving attention at Headquarters Machine & Restoration. We’re gettin’ busy doing the needed repairs and service that will get these and other Classic Cars on the road for the summer! And believe us when say we love our jobs. Working on these vintage and classic cars every day is absolutely a gas!
This 1951 Kaiser, had not been started in about twenty years. It was brought in to get it running and to check it out mechanically to make sure it is road worthy.
Basically we reset the points, hooked up a fresh gas supply, checked the coil, did the oil, and had it running in 1/2 an hour. We then moved on to the brakes and suspension.
1951 Kaiser Oil Drain Plug
1951 Kaiser Drain Oil
1951 Kaiser Front End
1951 Kaiser Backend
Perhaps more photos of this splendid classic automobile will be coming. So come back soon!
A note on the Kaiser:
In 1950, Kaiser-Frazer began production of a compact car, the Henry J and ended production of the Frazer automobile; both makes were 1951 model year automobiles. Close to 760,000 cars were produced, all makes and models, between May 1946 and September 1955.
– Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiser_Motors
These are recent images from a complete rebuild of the engine in a 1940 Chevrolet Coupe. The motor is a 216 cubic inch inline six cylinder.
1940 Chevrolet coupe with a 216 cubic inch inline six cylinder engine
1940 Chevrolet coupe with a 216 cubic inch inline six cylinder engine
1940 Chevrolet coupe with a 216 cubic inch inline six cylinder engine
1940 Chevrolet coupe with a 216 cubic inch inline six cylinder engine
The Chevrolet inline 6 engine was Chevrolet’s sole engine from 1929 through 1954. It replaced their 171-cubic-inch inline 4. The inline 6 became the company’s base engine starting in 1955 when they also added the small block V8 to the lineup.
This early ’51 Packard straight 8 is out of a 1951 Packard Hearse and folks were just dying to get a ride in these!
After some restoration of this classic automobile engine the time comes to start it up. This video shows the engine in our shop as we test it and scan for temperatures. The scan is to make sure all engine areas are lubricating properly and also that radiator fluid is circulating as it should.
Headquarters Machine is the number one antique and vintage automobile restoration shop in Minnesota. We can help you get your classic car back on the road! We are specialists in classic automobile mechanical restoration and have the right equipment and knowledge to serve your needs.
Packard Engine Rebuild
Packard stopped producing their signature straight-eight at the end of 1954 and replaced it with an overhead valve V8. Here are some images of our recent re-build of a straight-eight Packard engine.
Putting together a straight-eight Packard engine rebuild at Headquarters Machine, the most experienced vintage and classic automobile repair shop in Minnesota
Straight-eight Packard engine rebuild in assembly
Pistons ready for install
Straight-eight Packard engine rebuild pistons ready for install
Straight-eight Packard engine valve train
Straight-eight Packard engine rebuild Valve train
Ready for cylinder head install
Straight-eight Packard engine rebuild ready for cylinder head install
Straight-eight Packard engine rebuild heading to run stand for testing at the number one vintage and classic engine repair service in Minnesota
Straight-eight Packard engine rebuild heading to run stand
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