Valley Head Service

Valley Head Service Automotive Engine Repair and Restorations. Established over 50 years ago, Valley Head Service is one of the most complete engine shops in the country.

First starting out porting cylinder heads for local racers in an old family barn has lead to the complete assembly of thousands of street, hi-performance, race, and classic restoration engines. 50 years of time has allowed Valley Head Service to establish a strong working relationship with part manufacturers throughout the world. This lasting relationship allows Valley Head Service prompt deliver

y at reasonable prices. Valley Head Service’s legacy was not built over night, but by legendary names with storied legacies of there own. First to use Valley Head Service’s expertise was Carroll Shelby back in the 1960’s. Others would follow. Names like Holman/Moody, Smokey Yunick, Warren Johnson, Jim Hall, Don Pruhdomme, George Fulmer, and “Fast” Jack Beckman. Your legacy could start here too. Over the past ten years there has been a resurgence in the classic restoration of vintage automobiles. Many museums, private collectors, and restorers have called on Valley Head Service for their extensive abilities to bring back to life engines more than one hundred years old. Classic names such as:

Duesenberg, Mercedes Benz, Ford Motor Co., Cadillac, Studebaker, Packard, Peugeot, Hispano Souiza, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Harley Davidson, Indian, Triumph, BSA, and Pierce Arrow. Over the years, Valley Head Service has developed products that bring better performance to modern engines. Their Dry Sump Pump is one of the original designs that has been duplicated, but never improved upon. Valley Head Service helped developed and now has sole copyright owner of Thunder Power. Thunder Power Cylinder Heads: a four-valve, big block Chevy delivering more horsepower at lower RPMs. Originally developed for military applications, Thunder Power is now used on the street and strip for that extra performance. Feel the power!

Taken from the pages of an old magazine. Funny Car driver Paula Murphy was part of the traveling show. Note the two para...
05/22/2026

Taken from the pages of an old magazine. Funny Car driver Paula Murphy was part of the traveling show. Note the two parachute packs but only one parachute.

Its a slow grind of a project building a racecar from scratch, but Steve Foster of Santa Maria has completed the fabrica...
04/30/2026

Its a slow grind of a project building a racecar from scratch, but Steve Foster of Santa Maria has completed the fabrication of the headers for the ThunderPower heads he's using for his wheel standing Vega Panel Wagon.

He's now working on the plumbing and wiring before having the body painted and then is should be ready for testing.

Throwback Thursday to 1977 and the Magic Mountain Troll of McCloskey and Jordan shown here with a flathead Ford. This te...
03/20/2026

Throwback Thursday to 1977 and the Magic Mountain Troll of McCloskey and Jordan shown here with a flathead Ford. This team the previous year was the AHRA Top Comp Eliminator World Champion with a SBC.

1977 Division 7 Bracket Finals in Bakersfield. ID help greatly appreciated.

Throwback Thursday to the mid 1970's when Bob Pickett drove the Marines sponsored Oldsmobile Starfire. This was part of ...
03/13/2026

Throwback Thursday to the mid 1970's when Bob Pickett drove the Marines sponsored Oldsmobile Starfire. This was part of the same recruiting program that also featured Don Prudhomme in the Army Chevy Monza (later a Plymouth Arrow) and Tom McEwen in his "Go Navy" Plymouth Duster Funny Cars.

Bob Pickett in his U.S. Marines Olds Starfire at the 1978 Bakersfield March Meet.

The end of an era has come. Ruben and Alex will continue on at their new location 2 miles to the east at 8810 Yalonda Av...
02/11/2026

The end of an era has come. Ruben and Alex will continue on at their new location 2 miles to the east at 8810 Yalonda Ave. in Northridge (Bob Lambeck's old shop). They're working on getting the same phone number transferred to the new building.

Throwback Thursday to 1983 and creation of the German designed prototype Kodiak F1 sportscar. Larry was the US rep for t...
12/19/2025

Throwback Thursday to 1983 and creation of the German designed prototype Kodiak F1 sportscar. Larry was the US rep for this program and through his connections with GM Performance Products, VHS was going to supply and enhance the SBC. Watch the video and see the Wikipedia page for the short life and demise of this program.

Welcome to my Forgotten Super Cars of the 20th Century video series.A new video every day.Playlist: Forgotten Super Cars:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Throwback Thursday to the end of 1980 and our old friend Bob Pickett in his Spartan Financial/U.S. Marines Plymouth Arro...
12/12/2025

Throwback Thursday to the end of 1980 and our old friend Bob Pickett in his Spartan Financial/U.S. Marines Plymouth Arrow.

Bob Pickett getting crossed up at the 1980 World Finals

📸 by Richard Shute | Auto Imagery

The guys are making progress and moving the big stuff into the new building. They hope to be up and operational again so...
12/10/2025

The guys are making progress and moving the big stuff into the new building. They hope to be up and operational again soon.

11/30/2025

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Flashback Friday to the mid-70's and the west coast Pro Stock wars with the Scribner Brothers Racing (Tom, Dick and Harr...
11/15/2025

Flashback Friday to the mid-70's and the west coast Pro Stock wars with the Scribner Brothers Racing (Tom, Dick and Harry) Camaro. The brothers were based out of Simi Valley and race well into the 90's. Harry, who was the team driver, passed away last month. RIP our friend.

Harry Scribner at the 1982 Winternationals at Pomona

📸 by Richard Shute | Auto Imagery

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19340 Londelius Street
Northridge, CA
91324

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(818) 993-7000

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