1970 Ford Torino Cobra Sportsroof in Yellow & 429 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On “My Car Story” we're in Rosemont IL at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals on 11-16-18.
We’re looking at a 1970 Ford Torino Cobra Sportsroof in Yellow Paint. The car features a factory installed 429 CI V8 engine.
The car's Owner is John Charick. John’s had this car since 2003. The car is being shared by Jeff Sneathen of Semo Classic Mustang, who works of freshens this car up for the shows.
To see details on the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show, go to www.MCACN.com
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Now that is a beautiful Torino with that mighty 429 !!! Thanks for sharing Lou !
Hi Fred Naught, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one, and ahhh the 429 :-) You're welcome, Lou
A friend that I went to high school with took me to lunch on our last day of school as seniors, in his dad's 1970 429 Ford Torino, similar to this. His was navy blue with white racing stripes up the middle. It had a Hurst 4 speed shifter in it. This one has Mercury center caps on the wheels.
Hi Daniel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friend in High Schools Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Wow! My father had one exactly like it from the late 70s to the late 90s. Same color and engine. I learned how to drive in that car.
Hi Michael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@@loucostabile You are welcome. I shared this with my father.
I WISH I could go back in a time machine and order one LOADED!!!!!!
That's a fun idea :-)
@@loucostabile I'd get mine in GREEN, and go to a triple-feature at a DRIVE IN MOVIE THEATRE before coming back (or maybe STAYING in 1970!!!!)😀
Love the Cobra Lou and the 429!. So iconic!!
HI Ed B. Winner :-) Lou
That's a sweet color combo.
Hi Chris James, Glad you enjoy this Ford "Bumble Bee" :-) Lou
Lou what a gorgeous piece of history! Love the color that engine sound and the detailed aspects of this fine Cobra Jet powered Torino! What a awesome car that is! Thanks for sharing this with us Lou!
Hi Steve, High praise for this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Restoring history is right.
:-)
Wow - what a fun early Christmas present! Thanks Lou!
Great car and video.
Hi Jeff King, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou
429 CJ was the standard engine in 1970 Torino Cobra. Ford built near 8000 of them.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Sergeant Masson
There's nothing like the sound of a floored quadra-jet. It's exhilarating. Unusual that Ford used it on the 428 but if the had to then they made the right choice. Thanks Lou.
Hi Terri Bel Bliss, Thank you for viewing and sharing :-) You're welcome, Lou
All 428 CJ or SCJ had Holly carbs.
429's came with about 3 different carbs, I think.
Mean looking car Lou. Always really liked the looks of both the 70-71 Torino and Mercury Cyclone
Hi Jeremy, You hit it on the head, there is something about the design of this car that looks a little angry, Lou
When I was 10 back in 70, a guy down the street had one. His was a real deep Hunter Green. Awesome car you can just have one of those for a forever muscle car. Would definitely drive it and not over restore it. Thank You Lou!! Merry Christmas 🎁!!!
Hi Joe Smith, Good memories of the car down the street :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. You're welcome, and Merry Christmas, Lou
Awesome Torino Cobra and Merry Christmas, Lou!
Glad you enjoy this car :-) Merry Christmas Captain FALKEN! Lou
Nice ford torino
Glad you enjoy this car :-)
Hey Lou you know me I'm a mopar guy I like to share little facts every now and then, here's a little known unknown fact, I love cobra torinos. Hahaha
We won't spoil it for the Mopar Fans and tell anyone about your Cobra Torino interest :-)
@@loucostabile thanks Lou, I'm pretty sure mopar guys all have a non mopar they love without guilt
Super cool Torino! I hope you did a few vids of that lineup of '68 Olds' beside it. I used to have one back in '88.
Hi Red 13, Glad you enjoy this "Super cool" car :-) Stay tuned :-) Lou
Awesome car
Hi 69 Dodge Charger, Happy to read this is a "Awesome car" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
This car has the 429 CJ engine. 429 SCJ drag-pack engine is a whole different animal.
Thanks for viewing and sharing.
Wow that Torino looks great, Lou! Thanks for sharing it w/us & I hope the east coast guys get to see it in person on their turf in the future.
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) You're welcome, and it's my pleasure, Lou
Revvvvvvvvvvvvvv it! Nice car, almost too clean. The number of hours put into the detailing..wow.
Hi tecums3h, Glad you enjoy the looks of this "clean" car :-) Lou
My brother has. 1969 Cobra and the title has it that way as well as the badges. It is the Torino body style, fast back with a 428 CJ. 735 dual line Holley. 3.50 rear end and C-6 automatic. The paint is original on the car. 53,000 miles. All that has been replaced is the camshaft. Not a bigger cam but another Ford original part. It had broke in half.
Happy to read this car reminds you of your Brothers cool Cobra :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.
Ford needs to bring it back
That would be a fun idea :-)
Happy Holidays, Lou Enjoyed watching your channel. Hope you meet your goals for the upcoming year
Hi Vincent Basso, Glad you're along for the ride :-) Happy Holidays, Lou
Thanks for sharing Lou, it’s a cool car. Happy holidays to you buddy.
Hi Chief Joe, Glad you enjoy this "cool" car :-) Happy Holidays to you too, Lou
You do a great job showing great cars, I won't comment on any Chevy cars though, just fyi. This thing is just awesome
Winner :-)
Very nice fierce Ford!! Looks better than new. This guy details cars better than any of the detailers I know. My cars get done in my one car garage. Thanks Lou, for bringing us the best videos on the planet.
Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Glad you enjoy this "fierce Ford". I like that :-) "best videos on the planet" WOW, humbling and thank you. It's my pleasure to share the cars with you, Lou
Nice 😀
Glad you enjoy this one :-)
😀@@loucostabile
From the front view at the start - I could almost hear this beasty roar! She looks lean, she looks mean - and she rocks! I've probably seen this car - but I really can't recall it if I did. It would not of hurt my feelings to own one. I'm only sad about., no 8-track.., but I'll get over it in a few minutes. :-)
Hi ImTheDaveman, Thanks for sharing the details you enjoy :-) Lou
fomoco had the best looking midsize in my opinion , the mercury one particularly
Glad this car is a good looking car for you :-)
@@loucostabile 99% of the cars you show are ''in my taste'' ...im just getting fancy, you spoiled us.
In 1970 if you said I have a 429 Cobra folks knew it was a Torino. Cobra did not come with hideaway head lights among a few other differences.
Hi Bob Bob, Thank you for taking time to explain that too. Lou
What about a 1970 Shelby cobra only 428 available
What about gt hideaway light but with 429 scj drag pack
The Torino was a subseries to the Fairlane which was not a full size car, you had to get a Galaxie for that.
Hi Bob Bob, Thank you for taking time to explain that. Lou
429 😎
:-)
Gorgeous Cobra! Love the yellow paint, bright n sunshiney... Great style, n awesome hoodage! An all around strikin snakey... gets two fangs up from me!! Awesome vid, thanks
Hi WickedFireFly13, You have GREAT taste in cars :-) "Awesome hoodage!" LOVE IT!! You are the BEST. Thank you for commenting, and you're welcome, Lou
Beautiful car that 429 sounds great too
Winner :-)
That houndstooth liner in the trunk is worth the price of admission.
Glad you enjoy the details :-)
in all the times 'ol lou has been out there doing his videoing on cool awesome rides of all sort's I REALLY WONDER WHAT ALL HE HAS IN HIS PERSONAL STASH OF RIDES...... WHERE EVER THAT IS....... & EVEN SOME LIL BACK STORY OF EACH OF HIS COOL 'OL RIDES ON HERE.............. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO WE CAN SEE & ENJOY THE VIDEO AS WELL HERE !!!!!!!!
.... WHAT ABOUT IT LOU.......?????????????????
Hi Jaime, Here you go. Enjoy! # 1 th-cam.com/video/kVxNd7ppQ2g/w-d-xo.html & # 2 th-cam.com/video/RuJN0W2ygf4/w-d-xo.html So what are you driving? Lou
The Aussie 72/73/74/75/75/77/78 coupes were built around this car, evidence is found around the wheel arches, same gutter around the wheel arches and bottom sill. Not many cars had this design. Aussie gutter was even deeper!
Hi Peter, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou
@@loucostabile glad to be of some help!
@@loucostabile hey sport roof what the difference between sportroof and fastback and coupe
Great car, and like said, detail attention really sets it apart- nice job, Lou. Another informative session! 🇺🇸💪
Hi George McGuire, Glad to read you enjoy the details of this car :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Thank you for upload, good job!
Appreciate the kind words :-) You're welcome.
4 BTDC is wrong. I owned one of these years ago and raced it the timing is suppose to be set 10 BTDC.
Hi AJ W, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
if build with the same thecnology as they had in 1970 this car would sell in 2019 for 24 000$ if you add modern mining, foundry and manufacturing progress the car would be sold for 4900$ ...that tell you how much we get screwed over these days! sad for car lovers and for the health of our society as a whole
Thank you for viewing & sharing.
Thanks Lou! Great video as always.
But, please, do something with video interlacing.
Right now I watch your videos via VLC media player:
copy video link -> open VLC -> Ctrl N -> Ctrl V -> press Enter to play -> press D for deinterlacing mode
Hi Toyota Cresta 1981, Thank you for the kind words, and glad you're enjoying the Channel :-) Lou
No real shock at a Ford with GM parts. The BOSS 429 Air-pump system had a GM Canister unit on it while the 1966-67 Lincoln with the Tilt Steering option was a unit bought from GM .
Hi Gary wood, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Hi lou. Love the car. The 71s are my fav with the cobra emblems in the center of the grille , ect. I was wondering ifbu ever get a chance to feature another 1970 -71 torino with the ribbon tach if u could get a shot of the tach reving . that would be so awesome nevet seen that before. Thank you keep the awesome fomoco products comeing !
Hi Willow, High praise for this one :-) I like the tach revving idea, thank you for sharing. You're welcome, Lou
This is not a "J" code. The "J" code was the 429 Super Cobra Jet. 4 bolt main block, 780 Holley, 3:91 or 4:30 rear, and a engine oil cooler which is missing here. False advertising. Buyers beware.
Hi Cobra Charmer, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou! I already hit the subscribed. 😀👍
Your info is incorrect. All Torino Cobras w shaker and 429 Cobra Jets are J codes including SCJ's. This car has been to MCACN, trophy winner at Ford/Shelby Nationals and first class winner at San Marino Concourse in California. Very well documented with original window sticker, original sales contract, and Marti Report as J code . I am also the owner.
@@johnchen4112 nice if only ford decide to do the 1970 Torino cobra boss 429 as advertised
When new the Cobra was a bargain muscle car like the Roadrunner w/46 more cubic inches & greately improved durability over the FE.
Hi Nick, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge, Lou
Great car Lou thanks for featuring it. The gentleman does impeccable detailing/resto- really nice. Must say, Ford had REALLY cheesy interiors in the day. My dad had multiple late 60's/early 70's Ford wagons, the interiors were sooo mundane. However, body styling and what's under the hood is what counts here...real beauty.
Hi Audie Conrad, Glad you enjoy this "great car". Thank you for sharing your Dad drove Fords too. Regarding featuring this car, it's my pleasure and you're welcome, Lou
@ 3 50 the car only sold for roughly $ 4 , 300 buck's in 1970.............. yee haaa..... in 2018 almost 2019 now & this car is easyly going for what $ 75 , 000 bucks or more depending on all sort's of things.........lol
Hi Jamie Round, I have no idea on car prices. Lou
A favorite model of mine. Had one with a 351 in orange with hideaway headlights. As much as I liked the 429, gotta say... the wife's 2011 V6 Sienna is just about as fast 0-60 (maybe faster). Very nice car.
Winner :-)
Autolite version of a Qudrajet carb. Holley made a version also. GM Quadjet carbs were JUNK.
Thanks for viewing and sharing.
Awesome Lou《☆》Meticulous yep Meticulous :*: with the badboy 429 🎅👍
Hi BDOG JR, Showroom new :-) Lou
Lou:Great car and owner. A real beauty when Ford was Ford.
A comment about the GM quadrajet carb used
on this engine. It's the
Rochester Quadrajet 4MV dual stage unit. I'm very familiar with these carburetters. Notice the British spelling as I've always been accustomed due to the fact my automotive repair training started in Great Britain. The reason Ford used this carb is because there was a strike a the Motorcraft carburetter division.
So Ford did a deal with GM to supply the carbs needed especially since this was a high performance engine. I've modified quite a few Ford and Chrysler V8 engines using this same
carb in the past with impressive results. So much so that guys begged me to do the conversion to their cars
and pick up trucks for better performance. Those 429 Cobra jets could literally fly in their day. Ford had a "force to be reckoned with" when it came to absolute raw performance especially on the race track which explains why these are so legendary. Have a great day and happy holidays.
Hi Paul, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story. Wish you a great day and happy holidays too, Lou
Paul Kirkland ; The "J" code 429 was the Super Cobra Jet. "J" code used a 780 Holley, 4 bolt mains, 3:91 or 4:30 rear and a engine oil cooler which is supposed to be mounted on the left side of the radiator core support behind the grill. So this "beauty"is pretty much a fake.
429, 428, 427...what's the pecking order among Ford fans?
Winner / Winner / Winner :-)
@@loucostabile Says it all!
You two were not on the same wavelength. LOL
Hi Ed, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou