Since the flag is hung INSIDE the door, it's indeed facing the CORRECT way! Happy birthday, Merlin ! Keep up the amazing work!

The shortened 32 grille and the low mount lights give the front end a little bit of a sinister look , i love it

While working in the shop you look-up and you see 'Old Glory' you can pause and think of what she means to you as an American and we as Americans have always had a knack of making things work.... Well at Merlin's Old School Garage... Merlin takes 'American Made' and makes it work. It's kinda the thought... "It's what's inside that count's" ... Amen

That little HOT ROD is "Sierra Hotel" Happy Birthday Merlin. I am 76 yrs young and you bring back my youth with your builds. My oldest is 53, my youngest is 38. Love your channel.

What a legend, welding with a torch and coat hanger. I love it!

If it’s hanging on a wall the stars should be on the left. The old Glory on your garage door is fine. As far as I know.

In my teens (1971-72) I worked in a welding shop. We welded on gas tanks a lot. And we always did exactly as you did. We used car exhaust and a hose to displace any oxygen.

The flag is perfect to me. I'd love to have u're shop for a week or too. Bùt i don't so i get to watch you do good work that makes me think about, and remember things I've did and enjoyed doing.

“I’m just going to weld this back together with a coat hangar” classic Merlon! Love you buddy! Have a great birthday!

The model A is sweet! Anyone would be proud to own and drive it! From the beginning of the build to the end the difference was night to day! Keep these builds coming, and I'll catch you on the next.✌️😊

My shop uniform company used to provide me with an endless supply of welding rods. But nobody torch welds any more. But you can use coat hangers for TIG welding, so maybe there will be a resurgence of coat hanger welds. ...and your flag is fine. Look at the flag on the right shoulder of any US soldier's uniform. The blue field always faces the direction the soldier is looking.

I would say that when your garage door is closed and you walk up from the inside to open it, the flag is hanging the correct direction. Being that its your home, your shop and your flag, what ever way you choose is correct! I love your videos btw, one day I may ask for some insight on my 30 model a pickup

Merlin, you are an inspiration to the American people. Love you builds.

Boy, when you were welding on that gas tank talking about putting carbon dioxide in it did that ever bring back memories to me I was 21 years old. Had to pull a boat gas tank out and my dad told me about pumping exhaust gases into it to keep it from blowing up. I did that and it worked I had to braise it I didn’t have a take Welder back then, love your videos Merlin 🧙 👍

Love sundays with Majical Merlin

Your flag is hung just fine. As you look out to the world from your shop, you see our pride and joy to the world out there

I forgot to say Merlin you all have a bang out time in Glamis CA. It is just not practical for me to fly out to CA this time of year. Glad you are going to be having a swinging time with friends and family. All those Sand Rails and Dune Buggies will light up the place.

Wish I could have been there, but happy birthday Merlin!

You sure get stuff done Merlin! You seem to know everything, and bang out projects fast!

Good video. Like to see the work in progress.

The flatlanders from Western Kansas are packing & ready to rock'n'roll in the morning! We're so excited to come to your birthday bash Merlin!! Ive got a special present for you too!

I'm at Glamis right now.. holy crap it's crowded!

Good morning and greetings from Illinois, you make my old heart sing with those burnouts

Go with the 32 grille. It will keep with the Frankenstein theme of build. Glad to see I’m not the only guy that is willing to chance a patch job on crank / bearings. Love the show.

I’m 80 years old that’s all we used to weld was cloak hangers, back in 62-63

Man I love your channel. I feel your pain. At 40 years old I still snowboard and build cars. Injuries come so much easier, but a guy can't be afraid! Power through!

very Good Background. music ! This is the kind of music that I like listening to when I am driving on a long trip !

Merlin - You do great work!

Leave the flag alone. it's hanging inside the garage, and it's hanging right for viewing from the inside. with the door shut. if you move it to the outside, then you would want to turn it around.

love ya'll Merlin n fam

32 grill I love watching you Merlin. Watching you weld the grill together with a coat hanger was just great and reminded me of the days when I did ac/r repair and welded compressors and such in equipment. When hanging the flag, the stars should be to the observers left, looking at from the front of the building or entrance.

Back in 76 i watched my older brother weld a 56 Ford victoria with coat hangers.. it turned out beautiful

Was fun watching you working on your rat rod. Magic Merlin! Love the background music, especially the on when you was working on the rod and crank bearing. Pops to the editor. 🤙😎

Merlin, your Model A hot rod is cool and a little bit unique...just the way you made it, just the way it should be, just the way We like it! Good job and Happy Birthday!

I love your show. I am retired US Navy. normaly the USA inc. flag points into the wind on the ships. Ha ha I was happy to see you was not working on the floor. save your knees.

The Model A hot rod turned out sweet. From the sounds of it that engine has a lot more time left in it with your bearing repair. Great job, and Happy Birthday!

The grille and the headlights really put the finishing touches on the rat rod. Great job on the entire build.

This is a great episode. I do most of my exhaust work with Gas/Coat hanger welding. A young tech at a shop I worked for had a nagging exhaust leak. I welded it up for him with coat hangers. Apparently, he had never seen that before. He was jazzed and went on to do other welding on his car with that process. The 32 grill and saving the crank handle hole was a great call. As far as the Flag issue ... looking out from Your shop it is correct! I'm the bitter old dude that starting in the 90's, always kept the 'Welcome' mat turned around on my front porch as to say, "Don't Even Bother". LOL 🤠

Your flag is right either direction. Merica!

Good morning MOSG

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, Merlin only one wheel was smoking on the back with the burn out. Good work looks good 😊💯

My Dad read a book before I was born about how to hotrod a flathead Ford. It suggested using Lanolin USP (he got some at the pharmacy) applied to the back side of the main and rod bearings. He taught me to green scotchbrite the backside lightly and wipe clean. We would apply a light film and install the bearings. Upon rebuilding the motors at the end of the season, bearings would have to be knocked out...

Appreciate your show. I believe your black grille looks super thanks for the entertainment

Another Great Build / Happy Birthday 🎂 Merlin , Love your Vids.

It is like watching Gene Winfield and all the other legendary hotrod builders working….thanks for sharing your skills! 👍👍👍👍👍

Hey guy's Merlin , I have too tell you that I have not seen someone gas weld with a coat hanger since I went through body and fender school ! That was 40++ years ago ! Since I bought myself a MIG welder I guess I forgot that this is how it used too be done ! Thanks for the memories ! 😊😊

Awesome look on the Hot rod! The grill looks perfect with those headlights. Love seeing the flag in your videos keep it just the way it is Happy Birthday to you Merlin🎂have a fun safe event with your family,friends and fans.

that build is going to be amazing can't wait to see it finished.

The lights look great! The 32 grills are way better! To me, they match the windshield visor. There is no Wrong way to hang a flag if it's "from the rafters" as yours is. They can hang sideways or Pole Edge up. Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

The American flag is Fine ( some people? ) GREAT CONTENT 👍 OUTSTANDING WORK Great Little Hot Rod 🔥 Thanx for sharing your Great work Adapt and Overcome

Looks great

I remember using coat hangers but metal ones are getting hard to find so I bought weldind rod which wasn't very expensive 15 years ago. Seems like I never gas weld anymore. Wire is still handy. I see Ian Roussle use it for weld filler. I think a hot rod with paddle tires on the dunes would be a hoot to see but I doubt the front engine mount would be as effective.

Definitely the 32 grill!👍

Gas welding with a coat hanger brings back memories! I did a lot of that when I first started welding. The coat hanger is probably a good match for the metal quality in the grill too.

Definitely the 32 grill. Happy Birthday Merlin.

I suggest you go with the 32 grill.

some 02 king ranch leather seats would look good in it

well i just gotta state the obvious, im glad you never burned the shop to the ground 🤣🤣 the old model A is looking pretty sweet so far, Happy Birthday Merlin and i hope you and all your friends, family & Fans have an absolute blast at Glamis this week, thank you as always for sharing your content with us.

It is amazing to me how much stuff you fit on such a small lot.

32 is nice. Thank for another great video. Oh yeah, good filming. Can see a lot this week. Have a wonderful birthday! Wish I could be there.

Awesome hot rod! Glad you stuck with it and fixed what would have been major problems for most of us.

Live webcam from the wrecker for the weekend would be epic no commentary just for the old folks to enjoy from the comforts of our recliners.

Love this Lil hot rod... goes good with old glory

Wow, Merlin! Is there anything you can't do. You my friend rock. Thank you for sharing. God bless 🙏

I really enjoy watching your videos,and your builds especially model A and T you are very impressive and know what you are talking about. I think back to my Dad and what he taught me about vehicles .

The first 10 years in the shop a coat hanger was all we had to use. but the exhaust in the tank was new to me.Thanks

Desiree looking all dolled up!! 👀😁

I'm glad you listened to me about the grill. It came out nice 👌

Holy cow that’s an amazing amount of dirt that came out of that seat with the pressure washer. I’m never started cleaning them that way.

Proper weekend at Burnies. Thanks Merlin!

Happy Birthday Merlin.

Black grill looks amazing 😻

Use the 32, does look sportier!

Happy Birthday. . .belatedly! I love your tow truck and your mini semi! Cummins diesel power! And. . .it's YOUR shop, and since YOU hung your flag it's indeed CORRECT! Keep up your great projects!

I like the way the 2nd Radiator shell...nice to see it "splits" the front axle view instead of the "J-Gasser" look.

Channeling the body was a good idea! And the grill is awesome!

About the Grand ole flag as to the direction, my opinion is Not about who walks up to purview your shop as its about everytime your in there playing to your hearts content on what ever project your doin, seeing the flag should always remind you your in the only an best place in the world that allows you the freedom to pursue that what you love, march on ole friend!

The Flag. If you look at the right sleeve of a U.S. military field uniform the field of stars is always forward. I heard the story behind it once but I can’t remember it but I think it has something to do with how the flag would appear to an advancing force. Never the less the field of stars is always on the right of the uniform’s right shoulder patch. You flag is displayed correctly for admiring in your shop. Those headlights are perfect. That’s my favorite look for old Fords thru 1935 . 💙 Blue Ovals

I wish I could make it. Happy birthday Merlin. Have a great time this weekend stay safe out there

Love what your doing on the A coupe man!..Reminding me of the 1931 Ford Roadster traditional hotrod i built a while back...Original '31 roadster body on a 1932 chassis i built, (and original '32 grill), 327 with a tri-power intake, muncie 4 speed, chrome dropped axle 41 Lincoln brakes, finned buick drums, original WWII artillery wheels with 6.00 and 7.50x16 tires, lengthened the Model A hood and sides 3", also had a brass Duvall windshield. I also did something similar with the light bar, although I tied it in to some F-1 shock mounts. Lots of other touches...You have me itching to build another..!

You know what, at least your flag is hanging. It's not on the floor, or being burned. You have shown more respect to our flag and veterans than a lot of people In this country. If that flag was on a pole, you'd have the same view. Haters hate. Ignore them. I think the view you see most often is the correct presentation. Keep moving on up Merlin, that's what we love.

Fingers crossed. I think I’ve got everything ready we’re coming from Colorado city, Texas 🤞

I would shorten & use the 32 Grill shell.

Great job on the light posts and the sectioned 32 grille is perfect. Didn't blow yourself up, just need the hood now.

I got four lug nuts on my Mercedes I guess I'm good😊. Happy birthday have fun at glamis

Ah… welding with a coat hanger. Takes me back

My vote is for the '32 grill. Looks much nicer!

I had an old timer, when I was 16 weld my tank by filling it with water and attaching a air chuck to create pressure. Just another trick to have handy watching you with exhaust weld the tank.🙏❤️😎🤙🛻💨

Awesome build!

That roof height looks about perfect. If you chop it, your head will hit. My Army uniform had a backward flag on my right sleeve. It's correct depending on which way you're looking at it.

Hey Merlin Brad first off THE FLAG IS AWESOME LEAVE AT GO… Every video is just awesome Merlin 👍❤️✌️☮️💪🏻

Such a delight you didnt cut the top the lines on that are ridiculously beautiful

Merlin the Magician, making something cool out of nothing. Well done sir. I also learned that when using a torch, I don't have to put out each time I have to do something; I can just put it on the floor.

GOOD JOB CONGRATS! HAPPY B DAY!

Sorry I’m Late to the Show, a Lot of Notifications this Sunday Morning. Good to See You Fine Folk’s & Fellow Old School Garage Appreciator’s Club. The Official Club, Bub!😂

Happy Birthday Merlin and thanks for the great content and life attitude

My flag hangs the same as your's Merlin. I live in western Oregon. It rains most of the time. So the door is shut and I'm inside most of the time. So its right for me to look at it. Thanks for the videos.

32 grill for sure!!

Hi Merlin, Happy Birthday!!! just wondering if you were in Avondale Sunday, I was seated next to a guy that resembled you? Hope you have a great celebration in Glamis this weekend!!!

Your daughter did a great job in the introduction.