luv the car ,must still have the 232 low gear in it , my 67 went from 10.0s to 9.60s when I changed to a 2.78 low gear .Tube frame 454Fe Twedge 660s ,Flatops . After the 2.78 low had to pay attention to set the wheelie bars , shift to secdond with no asphalt visible . S/G 4027, a v ery fine car & engine .
@@HotAmericanCars Its a 66 Mustang coupe, 347 stroker, C4 with Bill Turner goodies, 4 link rear, 17" wheels, kind of a resto mod. That 427 FE tho, man that thing has got to friggin pull like a freight train!! You got a great show! Liked and subbed.
Weird how it was called the San Jose plant, when it was located in the city north of SJ, that being Milpitas, Calif...After graduating HS in early June 1965, my Dad's cousin Buzzy, all 6'7" 285lbs of him, started work on the assembly line at that plant...he may well have had a part in the production of your kick-a** Mustang 🇺🇸🤘🏻
Excellent care. But I want to know how do you keep it straight while launching the car ? My 67 mustang with a 427 and a 428 crank won't stay straight enough to get a good start.
@Earl James I switched rear tires from one side to the other. Still car pulls at a launch. I ended up breaking the link connecting to the drivers side rear end.
@Earl James I appreciate your input and interest.. When it comes to Motors I never have a problem. But.... This suspension is a new one to me. Tire is Protrac Street Pro 375/60-15. I have the heim joints. Gusseted to rear axle. That's where I had it break. I'm going to reenforce it. "Set it neutral ". Don't know what that is. Coil over shocks and springs. It's standard set up. With one bar diagonal across the bottom. No sway bar. I would estimate the car was built 50 years ago. When I dismantled the engine, still had original cam bearings. 1964 top oiler. The speed parts dated to 1968 and 1969. All in all the car is street friendly and easy to drive doesn't over heat. Originally it had set up 2 800 double pumpers. I switched to 2 600 marine carbs which made the car behave off idle. But at 30 mph, if you step on the gas the car wants to turn sideways.
A bone stock 427 FE side oiler made something like 475+ hp. There is no factory 385 that will touch those numbers. The heads flow big. So a simple cam swap will liven them up.
Well I dont get to drive it because it a drag car but I get to work on it like bleed the brakes clean the engine bay check the plugs etc. Nun to special I'm only 14
It is a NHRA certified street car riding on 4-link suspension and powered by Blair Patrick built Robert Pond aluminum block 490 CID V8. The engine is equipped with Blue Thunder heads, T&D rockers, J-Brown adapter/351C Weiand tunnel ram intake, pair of quick fuel 950 carburetors, Milodon oil pan and Meziere water pump. Jerico 4-speed racing transmission with V-gate shifter and narrow 9-inch rear end from Strange Engineering with 4.86 gears.
To get 860hp out of 427 you gotta gave massive drag roller cam and 14:1 compression and spin to 8k rpm or more. Not a street car at all. Valvetrain wont last on street car like this.
Well, it's not a 427, it's a 490, so that helps a bit. But still, you have to have some high compression to make 860 even out of a 490. Probably don't need 8k rpm though.
@@maximusvonce1381 I googled the guy's name. He says the best ET in the 1/8 is 6.07 at 112mph. Seems like it'd be faster with 860hp, but I don't know the curb weight of the car
Your coupe looks and sounds great, in fact I would love to do a story on it if you're interested. Let me know if you're up for that. Just shoot me an email at: danny@hot-cars.org
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I say this a lot but what a beautiful automobile! The color is awesome. Thank you!
luv the car ,must still have the 232 low gear in it , my 67 went from 10.0s to 9.60s when I changed to a 2.78 low gear .Tube frame 454Fe Twedge 660s ,Flatops . After the 2.78 low had to pay attention to set the wheelie bars , shift to secdond with no asphalt visible . S/G 4027, a v ery fine car & engine .
Keeping all Ford makes it right
Got love that rumbling noise from the engine 👍👍
True Ford power
What do you like about Rick's 1967 Mustang the most?
Incredibly tough machine.
Whats not to like? That is a badass ride.
@@oilwellfixer714 As old school as it gets....what's your ride?
@@HotAmericanCars Its a 66 Mustang coupe, 347 stroker, C4 with Bill Turner goodies, 4 link rear, 17" wheels, kind of a resto mod.
That 427 FE tho, man that thing has got to friggin pull like a freight train!!
You got a great show! Liked and subbed.
oilwellfixer 71 sounds like a great build man. The owners of this one have a total of 3 classic Stangs, and yeah that 427 FE is the hottest
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Weird how it was called the San Jose plant, when it was located in the city north of SJ, that being Milpitas, Calif...After graduating HS in early June 1965, my Dad's cousin Buzzy, all 6'7" 285lbs of him, started work on the assembly line at that plant...he may well have had a part in the production of your kick-a** Mustang 🇺🇸🤘🏻
Definitely a good chance. Did he own some nice Mustangs as well?
Excellent care. But I want to know how do you keep it straight while launching the car ?
My 67 mustang with a 427 and a 428 crank won't stay straight enough to get a good start.
I'm sorry to disappoint you Cam, but the Rick never joined the comments here on TH-cam. All the info we got from him is included in the video
@Earl James my car is set up with narrowed 9 inch 4 link with a diagonal bar on the bottom.
Car won't launch straight.
Any suggestions ?
@Earl James I switched rear tires from one side to the other. Still car pulls at a launch.
I ended up breaking the link connecting to the drivers side rear end.
@Earl James Same direction. Locker. 5.13's. tire's 29 inch tall.
@Earl James I appreciate your input and interest..
When it comes to Motors I never have a problem. But....
This suspension is a new one to me.
Tire is Protrac Street Pro 375/60-15.
I have the heim joints.
Gusseted to rear axle. That's where I had it break. I'm going to reenforce it.
"Set it neutral ". Don't know what that is.
Coil over shocks and springs. It's standard set up. With one bar diagonal across the bottom. No sway bar.
I would estimate the car was built 50 years ago. When I dismantled the engine, still had original cam bearings. 1964 top oiler.
The speed parts dated to 1968 and 1969.
All in all the car is street friendly and easy to drive doesn't over heat. Originally it had set up 2 800 double pumpers. I switched to 2 600 marine carbs which made the car behave off idle. But at 30 mph, if you step on the gas the car wants to turn sideways.
I love the fe but you have to spend alot more to get them to compete with the 385 series i would still like to own one regardless
We are all about creating nice hot rod stories for their owners.
A bone stock 427 FE side oiler made something like 475+ hp. There is no factory 385 that will touch those numbers. The heads flow big. So a simple cam swap will liven them up.
It's a mad stallion, isn't it?;-D
It sure is and guess what, they have two more
My pops has a 1968 Mustang Gt Fastback with a original 427
@@mr.blixen4462 Lucky guy, do you get to drive it?
Well I dont get to drive it because it a drag car but I get to work on it like bleed the brakes clean the engine bay check the plugs etc. Nun to special I'm only 14
What compression, cam specs, transmission, fuel system. Whats it dyno at wheel. What fuel, e85 or race gas.
It is a NHRA certified street car riding on 4-link suspension and powered by Blair Patrick built Robert Pond aluminum block 490 CID V8. The engine is equipped with Blue Thunder heads, T&D rockers, J-Brown adapter/351C Weiand tunnel ram intake, pair of quick fuel 950 carburetors, Milodon oil pan and Meziere water pump. Jerico 4-speed racing transmission with V-gate shifter and narrow 9-inch rear end from Strange Engineering with 4.86 gears.
Why no brake lights?
Is that what excites you the most about this car?
Mini tubbed
Doubtful it is 861 HP. Somebody probably added an extra hundred to the real number.
To get 860hp out of 427 you gotta gave massive drag roller cam and 14:1 compression and spin to 8k rpm or more. Not a street car at all. Valvetrain wont last on street car like this.
I replied to your other comment with all the info we got on the car
Well, it's not a 427, it's a 490, so that helps a bit. But still, you have to have some high compression to make 860 even out of a 490. Probably don't need 8k rpm though.
@@SealofPerfection And a huge drag rolker cam
@@maximusvonce1381 I googled the guy's name. He says the best ET in the 1/8 is 6.07 at 112mph. Seems like it'd be faster with 860hp, but I don't know the curb weight of the car
@@SealofPerfection I get where you coming from brother, but in each car story we use the info provided by the owner.
Check out my 68. Thats a street strip car.
Your coupe looks and sounds great, in fact I would love to do a story on it if you're interested. Let me know if you're up for that. Just shoot me an email at: danny@hot-cars.org
Fuel injection much better bro
What quarter mile times?
A 6.07 1/8th mile would be 9.40-9.50 1/4 mile.
This aint no street car... sorry.