1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra 289 V8 4 BBL - Nicest I've Seen

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  • @AGBULLIT
    @AGBULLIT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I agree that is one of the nicest custom Mustang II Cobras that I have ever seen. Awesome car. Much better than anything offered stock 1974-1978.

  • @smithraymond09029
    @smithraymond09029 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Mustang II is a nice platform for a build. Everyone forgets the automotive environment of the times. It was a low period for performance.

  • @MustangMedic
    @MustangMedic 11 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Sounds awesome from such a small Mustang

    • @Mr67Stanger
      @Mr67Stanger 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      nice II. Too bad its automatic.

    • @MustangMedic
      @MustangMedic 11 ปีที่แล้ว

      true, but it is still rare

    • @justingraham7387
      @justingraham7387 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mustang Medic that car is what made mustangs what they are today ! Small car and a shit ton of power !! One of my all time favorite cars .The real king Cobra2 rocks a 5.0

  • @805ROADKING
    @805ROADKING 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Definitely the nicest looking Mustang II I've ever seen!!☺

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This one is nicely done for sure. Thanks for having a look!

  • @eastendphotographer428
    @eastendphotographer428 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see such an important part of Mustang history alive.

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad it brought back some good memories. Thanks for checking it out!

  • @dongrambsch1911
    @dongrambsch1911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice car 🏁

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    No doubt about it. He definitely put some effort into this one. Thanks for taking a look!

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree, it was a dismal time for the Mustang, but this one is really nice. Thanks for having a look!

  • @tombankwel4822
    @tombankwel4822 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of My favorite mustangs it is just so awsome and always strong i just love this mk2 mustang thanks jeff and Jordan for this video 😊😊😎😊😊

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for checking it out my friend!

  • @callimero2010
    @callimero2010 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blue beauty

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for checking it out. This one sold really quickly.

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for checking it out Racer!

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm sure he has more money wrapped up in it. Thanks for taking a look George!

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel the same way. The Mustang II wouldn't be my first choice, but he definitely put a lot of time and money into this one. Thanks for taking a look!

  • @shartne
    @shartne 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best 78 Mustang ever. Nice job on the hood. Really nice paint. I never thought i would say this about the 78 year but I wouldnt mind having that one.

  • @MisterMikeTexas
    @MisterMikeTexas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What did he have to do to get the 289 legal for this 70's car?

  • @cnkilts
    @cnkilts 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool. New respect for these years of mustangs now.

  • @PiperMac55
    @PiperMac55 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I put a 289 in my Black 78 Mustang Cobra 2…it was my cousins motor…he had it bored out 293 balanced…if I knew where it was I’d buy it back…should have never sold it…it’s been almost 30 years…miss it

  • @JohnPlumb-z6h
    @JohnPlumb-z6h 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm getting a lone for NASCAR because this car is the car I want I'm in the hospital I have walking pneumonia and covid-19 when I get out I'm going to buy this car

  • @pangolo3814
    @pangolo3814 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's a real king Cobra. She has KC package. I marti reported it before buying it. She doesn't have power steering and also the A/C was uninstalled. Was a factory ac car. I'm really happy with her!

    • @RamblinAround
      @RamblinAround  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really is the nicest of it's kind that I've seen. Glad you like it.

    • @paulcheatwood7147
      @paulcheatwood7147 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would really like to know the sizing of those wheels and tires. I’ve been wanting to build my II in very similar taste as this one.

  • @frankburns8871
    @frankburns8871 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gotta have that crazy 70s decal or log or wtf you wanna call it on the hood, though.

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    They're not my favorite cars either, but this one is exceptionally nice. That battery hold down is a nice piece.

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    He really did a nice job with this one. Thanks for watching!

    • @elliottwinchester2919
      @elliottwinchester2919 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice lost mine in KAYRINA 77" MUSTANG 2 302" OVER 30" BLK B"M SHIFTER 3"SP. NEWORLEANS 2005

  • @nathanaelallerton1631
    @nathanaelallerton1631 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mustang II's get a lot of heat for the looks, and that many say the Cobra model was mostly just a badge since the emissions changed at time of production, I personally love them to death tho, Must have a King Cobra someday

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know it has disc brakes up front, but I'm not sure about the rear.

  • @camaron2one7
    @camaron2one7 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I have seen this car at fun ford weekend. It really is a nice car!

  • @derrickjones1544
    @derrickjones1544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very NICE ... POWERED ny FORD .

  • @creamofcardstv
    @creamofcardstv 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a stunning Mustang.

  • @P8P89
    @P8P89 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Where does one find those all red tail lights without the middle one being amber colored?

    • @P8P89
      @P8P89 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      It just so happens I have an extra set, thanks!

    • @P8P89
      @P8P89 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mike King Thanks for the tips, I have an extra set so I'll try that option and see how it turns out.

  • @Ometheon
    @Ometheon 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this the original engine? Whenever I read about the Mustang II KC, it's always listed with a 302ci 2bbl V8, not a 289 4bbl.

  • @terencekelly52
    @terencekelly52 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    being a owner of a not bone stock mustang II and fan of the blue max mustang II funny car my inspiration ! I love all the mods that were done to this including changing the motor bone stock mine ran a 16.98 at 80 something in the 1/4 mile with the stock c4 auto trans I dropped in a 351 w and topped it with the 65- 70 289-302 kit it ran a untuned 13.55 @100 mph. I had to use the early 3 bolt harmonic balancer for the lower super charger pulley that comes with the kit is 3 bolt and use short valve covers because the kit was made for the shorter 289-302 blocks not the 351 w and being that you can get this 351 bored and stroked to 455 cid ok sorry just dreaming again!! OH I run 1969 turn signals under the front bumper!

    • @AmericanThunder
      @AmericanThunder 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      terencekelly52 my Mustang II Coupe is lightened to 2400 pounds and I put a 530 horsepower 332" stroker motor in it. The motor will pull to 8800 RPM, and the car is pretty fast

  • @DidgeOfLife
    @DidgeOfLife 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the 76 blue with white stripes and full blue interior cobra, it's not a king but hey it's still awesome! except the fact in Europe spare parts are hard to find especially for the back of the car

  • @ParadoxdesignsOrg
    @ParadoxdesignsOrg 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not usually a fan of this style of Stang, but holy cow. this one looks awesome, wicked stance to it. I wonder where he found that battery tie-down? I want something like that in the Supra.

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is a lot of car for the money. Thanks for watching Alberto!

  • @davidross-oo2vh
    @davidross-oo2vh ปีที่แล้ว

    Yea!! The forgotten cobra..First thing I would do..Swap to a 4spd..The c-4 is a good trans..But the 4spd tho

  • @canibusnj
    @canibusnj 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another quick question, is it easy and inexpensive to add power steering to a factory manual steering car??

  • @ehrldawg
    @ehrldawg 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I had the cash,Id grab it right now !!

  • @jimskenadore1791
    @jimskenadore1791 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd buy that one.

  • @707DBC
    @707DBC 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    am i wrong if i ls one? i wouldnt feel right .what you guys think. just want it to be fast enough to compete for a 300 hp stock chevy

  • @billybatson3489
    @billybatson3489 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow incredible car. Was this the birth of the Fox bodies?

  • @flame5891
    @flame5891 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn what a car, and the price is good too, I'd much rather have this than a brand new V6 mustang. It's pretty much a new car and it's less than have the price of a base 2014 Mustang.

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    No, he swapped in the 289 in place of the original 302. The factory 302 wasn't nearly as powerful.

  • @monument4852
    @monument4852 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice car for the price and a LOT OF CAR

  • @USSEatonDD510
    @USSEatonDD510 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never been a big fan of the Mustang 2, But I really like this one and the price for what you get in this car is a bargain.

  • @warfighter929
    @warfighter929 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally a mustang ll that's worth driving lol what brakes are on it?

  • @papachuck63
    @papachuck63 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    No mention of the rear end ( gears ) or did I miss it? Very nice looking ride.

  • @destroysomething13
    @destroysomething13 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    great looking car !

  • @tombankwel4822
    @tombankwel4822 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My kind of car mustang

    • @RamblinAround
      @RamblinAround  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it Tom, thanks for watching!

  • @canibusnj
    @canibusnj 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Jeff, does a MSD ignition box step up horsepower??

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for watching!

  • @joeelwell162
    @joeelwell162 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    problem with retromods is someone has to like it like you did

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL....I think he could get a couple more on there.

  • @bisquik3006
    @bisquik3006 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    1978. I was two years old, and the Mustang was a Pinto.

  • @cwnoland
    @cwnoland 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW !! my old brother have one 1977 ford cobra mustang out black and inside red very clean!!! auto . a/c very cold and t-top is beautifully so !! BUT SOLD IT! i make mad at him !! LOL bueacuse he have to moved to chicago from oklahoma ...

  • @lanemorrow5513
    @lanemorrow5513 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to agree with Allan, its not a KC build at all. That being said I love everything about the car except the hood. Not a fan of all those vents at all and that goes for any car, not just this one. I do like it though. Nice job.

  • @H8Matteo8H
    @H8Matteo8H 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This car was for sale in Italy last year...

    • @RamblinAround
      @RamblinAround  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really, that's pretty cool.

    • @H8Matteo8H
      @H8Matteo8H 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RamblinAround It's a very small world! :)

  • @brianeighties4481
    @brianeighties4481 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you make that nasa hood?

  • @cwnoland
    @cwnoland 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh really very nice car? you have still have cobra11 now or sold it?

  • @Acejustforalaugh
    @Acejustforalaugh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why diss the 302 v8 for a 289 ?

  • @jked7463
    @jked7463 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you consider that the original Mustang was a re-bodied Falcon, their lowest cost car, and the Mustang II was a re-bodied Pinto, I think when people make fun of the Mustang II for its Pinto roots, they don’t understand the Mustang “brand”. The Mustang II follows the original concept better than the bloated early 70’s Mustangs. Yes, they were low on power due to the early clean air restrictions but that was not Ford’s fault. All cars back then had low horsepower. The 64 1/2 Mustang’s top horsepower was only 210 hp with most models having 101 hp to 164 hp. After all, the Mustang was the original PONY car which means smaller, more nimble chassis than the GTO’s, Chevelle, Fairlane, etc. So the Mustang II was true to the original Mustang concept.

  • @terencekellymybestscooters2415
    @terencekellymybestscooters2415 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that hood

  • @chiefjoe8706
    @chiefjoe8706 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Don’t like the modifications rather have it stock if I had to buy one.

  • @JakeTheSnakeProductions
    @JakeTheSnakeProductions 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm drooling :F

  • @SavageSPK
    @SavageSPK 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing car at a crazy price.. Still available?! Probably not! LOL!

    • @RamblinAround
      @RamblinAround  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      This one sold pretty quickly. I believe it's headed to Italy.

  • @billygomez4073
    @billygomez4073 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm looking for a set of motor mount frame support brackets for 74-78 mustang ll.. can y'all help me ?

  • @markross8861
    @markross8861 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful wish it was mine

  • @shabankaddu5020
    @shabankaddu5020 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the car keep binging more vids please

  • @leelane9929
    @leelane9929 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 1978 Mustang or King Cobra never came with a 289 it would have been a 302 but Ford Badged as a 5.0 for the first time. The Trans should be a 4 Speed. The original hood scoop was the same as previous Cobra only turn around with the opening faced the Windshield. I brought my Cobra in 77 New , still have it.

  • @allanklingler6461
    @allanklingler6461 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Anything King Cobra is missing on the car. Its all wrong.... Its got early model Cobra door panels, NOT 78. The color was not a KC option, Trim is wrong color for a KC. The KC rear side spats are missing. The bumper trim, missing. The striping package... missing. 289 was not a KC option. Nice car, but not built to KC specs. I'd love to see the door code and buck tag.

    • @scottspoerlein1650
      @scottspoerlein1650 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My King Cobra was an early model and had a 77 interior. This car was heavily modified

    • @narssasisticasshole3255
      @narssasisticasshole3255 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the same. Needs the king cobra graphics . This thing is a bad example.

    • @303nitzubishi4
      @303nitzubishi4 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not even a Ford guy and I can see that this thing is a total clone. Would work fine as a weekend driver, just don't be the fool bragging on a "king cobra" pinto. I agree I'd be curious to see the option tag on this car but I'd guess it's long gone

    • @narssasisticasshole3255
      @narssasisticasshole3255 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@303nitzubishi4 actually it's not a close. Its not a pinto at all. I grew up with a car like this. It is it's own style. But this car was restored poorly. It is.missimg all the great decals and cool stuff that made it rare. I also had a pinto in high school. The pinto is smaller dude, trust me. I have seen the cobra and pinto side by side each other. The pinto is about a foot smaller. Maybe more.

    • @farrellmorgan4916
      @farrellmorgan4916 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn’t think king cobra either.

  • @hotrodman1783
    @hotrodman1783 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much horsepower dude?

  • @murph55
    @murph55 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the hood looks like a whack-a-mole

  • @JohnPlumb-z6h
    @JohnPlumb-z6h 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    On pay day

  • @queenalice0
    @queenalice0 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    a black cobra ii, with red interior is more than likely a clone car, as they didn't sell black on red cars, its usually a hotrodders color, and a common clone spec because red interior cars are cheap because they fade easily and turn orange-brown,people usually do clone cars on them,. but that said... you could probably get your bros car back for under 3000$ in great shape in the same spec

  • @dynodon8592
    @dynodon8592 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate to criticize your ride but many Blue Oval boys back in the day couldn't stomach Ford putting King Cobra on a car with a 302 2V, a bunch of stickers and 13" wheels. You do have a nice example however.

  • @queenalice0
    @queenalice0 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i dont own a cobra ii, currently... but cobra clones with red interior are common, because that year the car was primarily marketed for women, and red was a favorite color amoungst female buyers... and thus alot of red interior hatchbacks are floating around from 77
    it might have been a white cobra ii, repainted black.... but that said, its lost half of what made it a "cobra 'II" which was the stripes and cobra snakes. clone cars are cheap and common... so yes 2800-3000$ is good for nice exampl

  • @queenalice0
    @queenalice0 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    its not worth 15... its fair at 8k... because 289 swap cars are real common, minus the wheels and the 69 shelby-style hood, and you got a pretty normal modded king coba and those items aside its a pretty solid 4500-5000 car, add the 2k wheels, and custom hood and you can push it up 8k... im not saying its a bad car its an awesome custom, but i know what II's sell for, and 8k is the top of the mark.
    the owner had it on craigslist asking 10,500 awhile back... and that was obviously too much. lol

  • @electricdiesel1993
    @electricdiesel1993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mustang V8 4 bbl has a horse bray.

  • @Ometheon
    @Ometheon 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought so, sounded way too bitchin'. Great car, totally deserves a loving new owner!

  • @jenniferbrandt4782
    @jenniferbrandt4782 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    King Cobras did not come with 289 engines. They only came with a 139hp 302 v8.

    • @pangolo3814
      @pangolo3814 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right. Infact this car ha sempre a 68 mustang 289. holley 4bbl carb and edelbrock rpm intake. the whole drivetrain is from a 68 mustang (engine,trans,diff,axles,etc)

    • @pangolo3814
      @pangolo3814 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Pierangelo Giglioni i just swapped out the muffler for 2 flowmaster 40s

    • @peteandrepete528
      @peteandrepete528 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The guy did say it was modified .I think it's ok but a serious collector who wants an original numbers matching fresh off the factory floor car wouldn't even look at it . I don't even know if the all originals are worth anything at auction yet.

  • @geraldscott9446
    @geraldscott9446 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Certainly not original, but I like everything except the GHETTO wheels. I believe these came with 13" or 14" wheels. Otherwise a beautiful car. I don't know why people hate these cars so much. They look way better than the Fox body trash cans that replaced them. Ford did not build another nice looking Mustang until 2005.

    • @dand3975
      @dand3975 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My 78 King Cobra had 13" factory aluminum honeycomb wheels they were 4 stud. Some one must have changed the rear axles and front hubs to 5 stud, great upgrade.

  • @georgewettig1860
    @georgewettig1860 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is NOT a King Cobra, It has been modified yes, Anyone can modify.

  • @CORYJOHNM
    @CORYJOHNM 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why so cheap? 8grand? I would sell that for fifteen thou.

  • @bboge762
    @bboge762 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I DON'T BELIEVE YOU COULD GET A FACTORY SPEEOOMETER 120 mph. IN 1978 YOU COULD ONLY GET 85 mph SPEEDO. THIS CAR IS MADE FROM PARTS AND PIECES.

    • @dand3975
      @dand3975 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct my 78 King COBRA had a 85 mph speedometer. At 85 the car felt like a bathtub that was going to leave the road and fly, you didn't dare go any faster. The tires were 13". And 70 series. The front ball joints were to light duty for the stress of 60 series tires. All said the easiest way to fix the Mustang 2 shortcomings was to sell it and buy a Camaro,. The Camaro was a much better car.

  • @captainredneck0683
    @captainredneck0683 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Look a Pinto! Lol! Jk! Nice car!

    • @21matthewparker
      @21matthewparker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Steve Pratt it does kinda look like a pinto

  • @cemj9370
    @cemj9370 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    need bigger motor

  • @NancyR.A.
    @NancyR.A. 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking for my first car 1975 mustang 2 ghia 6 cylinders AC am fm power brakes n power steering. Forced to sell due to my dad's decision for my newlywed kid 17 husband got a hold of it and being mine never did drive it after marrying this looser. Dad sold it.

  • @justingraham7387
    @justingraham7387 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you sure it's the king cobra ? The king Cobra I have always seen has the 302.. not the 289!

  • @ges5686
    @ges5686 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a true King Cobra wrong engine wrong interior wrong hood nice looking custom

    • @AlejandroP1980s
      @AlejandroP1980s 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      King Cobra name reminds me of 1970 King Cobra prototype car