I got my brother to watch your videos and he enjoyed them immensely. He passed suddenly last week and I was just thinking how he will miss you, Jen and Gus. Thanks for great content!
I’m glad you got to share this channel with your brother it’s something I enjoy sharing with mine as well. We always talk about the videos together and I’m sorry you will not be able to do that anymore. I wish you the best of luck in your healing process
I have been anxiously awaiting this video and was so happy when I saw it pop up! This was my dad’s car! He told me stories about racing in it and how he wanted to take the engine and trans out of it and put it into something else. He used to hand crank it every once in a while to make sure she was still good but life just got busy and he didn’t get around to doing it. I am so glad that parts of her will live on! Thank you for sharing this!!
@@jamesburns2232 I would have loved the opportunity to work with my dad to put the engine and trans in something else but unfortunately life got busy and he passed away before he got the chance to.
Just worked on my own truck, completed a repair, took it for a test drive, took the dog to the park, come home, dinner, and theres a new NNKH video…. THATS my kinda friday night!!
Wow that idea about offering the car for cheap to someone who bought a shirt was an awesome idea and a great way to actually give back to supporters/subscribers. Props for doin that man I hope the guy who bought it keeps it a long time and gets a lot of joy out of it
I never understand how a car (let alone a Mustang) ends up sitting in a back yard for so many years! You'd think people would sell something with the value of a car, instead of letting it sit and rot.
Dude my step dad has mustangs, an old GTO, a monte Carlo, an old rag top Cadillac, an old gmc delux pickup, a corvette all sitting in an old garage and his mentally is he'd rather let them rot before he sells them and they haven't seen the light of day in YEAR'S and never been driven as long as I've known him. Some people just hoard stuff. It's crazy to me too
Thank you so much for taking the time to upload and add the bore scope video instead of just recording the screen with your camera. It makes a huuuuge difference!
Driving this car since 19. Now 58. Restoring a 429 71 mach 1. So sad to see such great car go away because some spoiled owner let it rot. They are fabulous drivers. Such a shame.
Helpful tip, carry a big jug of cheap dish soap to get vehicles to slide on and off your bed. Did this a lot when I was driving a wrecker. Great videos BTW!
What a gem. The 1971 351 Cleveland is one of the best engines. I think 600 bucks for the block and crank alone are a deal in itself. I had a 1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7. Loved that car.
Also the Broken Valves are really no big deal. The Stock ford Cleveland valves were not good Quality. They were known for becoming a two-piece Valve. Any Cleveland rebuild shop would replace them with a single groove Boss valve.
@@mylanmiller9656Or just ditch the 351 head altogether and use a closed chamber 302 Cleveland head with 351 4v exhaust valves. The 302 Cleveland head from Australia will raise compression, the inlet isn't overly big like the 351 4v but it does need the larger exhaust side. Problem was never getting it in, it's getting it out.
@@DStead2239 Yes if you like to be slow use the small port heads. Maybe if you are looking for a low power low RPM engine the small port would be better. If you want power the big ports make big power,.
@@mylanmiller9656 You've obviously never seen 302c closed chamber head in your life. The point is it has the flow needed without loss of velocity making it an all round better performing engine, not a dud that can't pull the skin off a rice pudding with a 1.5k powerband.
@@DStead2239 That statement alone proves you don't know shit about how to build or tune a Big port Cleveland. For a low power street engine you may want the small port for making power the Big port will make more power every time.
brother years and years ago pick up a 67. it was a mess. it had been a drag car. he got it back together. and beat on it for a while you will like yours. you feel like your on the ground. thank you for the show sir.
only guy i know that can open a car with a FOREST growing inside of it and still get absolutely psyched over the gear shifter talk about Mr. Bright Side
I had a Mustang like this. This was a "Special Edition" Mustang. They were having trouble selling the coupes so they made a "Spring Special". They made it to look like the Mach 1. Rubber front bumper, hood with scoops, stripes, colored mirrors, honey comb grill and a special steering wheel. Search for 1971 Mustang Spring Special and it pulls up an ad with a girl lying on top of a red coupe. Nice find!
I had a '73 Grande. Same body, 351C. I put a Ram Air hood on it without the induction guts, and changed the interior from avocado green to black & grey, and the (badly sunburnt) green vinyl top to black. Repainted it Wimbledon White (original color). Loved that car!
Between my Dad and I, we have 3 of these Clevelands, and some old dirt track/prostock heads as well. Best ford V8 made right there. It even gives the LS a run for its money power wise, even has the dry deck intake.
I have noticed that nnkh is all about us .he always wants us all to enjoy all of his content.i know it is all over a lot but that's what makes his channel so awesome.he actually works while he is talking.he doesn't just stop and talk for half of the video.but i am a fan for the rest of the channels life
@@Rasputin-p4e I am a mortskie fan also I don't compare him to anyone.i enjoy his channel.and even if he is working on a vehicle I am not into.i still play it
The crustiest restoration I ever did was a 70 Monte Carlo and it wasn’t near as bad as this one. It had a lot of surface rust, but no cancer. I love your mustangs. I hope you can save this one.
That thang muat have been a BEAST back the day! All kindsa go-fast goodies. Should make some vintage rebuilders very happy. Good to see you wearing an N95 mask in there. Stay well.
I'm glad to see you again NNKH🤗 As always,we have a rusty pile of something beautiful,but usually not working. But these golden hands will make everything work💪👍
Great video. You were very smart for not trying to crank over that engine. It would have destroyed a lot of stuff in the cylinders with those broken off valves. Another great video and instead of looking at this as a failure, I think you are a savior for getting that rust bucket out of the dirt and taking off the good pieces and saving them for others who have good bodies to put them on. Thanks Kris.
Around -82 a college (while i was working as Sheetmetal press slave @ Volvo Torslanda), had a Mustang like that, green metallic, like brand new. He was doing streetracing, to afford it he worked double shifts at Volvo. On the remaining hours he worked with the Mustang. He was thin as a line... I once visited him in his garage, when he was installing a brand new 9-inch rearend he had bought from Ford. It was that standard, hence the double shifts. Fabolous cars in that condition.. I have noticed that these cars look a bit big on photos, but his just low & sleek, elegant.... He raced it in cosmetically 100% original conditon, incl wheels, etc.
VERY-VERY nicely equipped. If you buy a '71-'73 Coupe, and it has the 351/stick, optional Mach 1 nose, THAT is the one to get. Bonus if it has Console, Power Windows, Gauge Package, and Air.
The 1972 Mustang in forest green with the slamted back window , 351 Cleveland was excellent with the C6 modified tranny, Stock did 104 at 12.8 secs. Not bad for a rwo barrel. Got a 911 now. Life goes on for those Mustangs....
Don't worry about the slow progress on the 67. It takes time to build the car you want the way you want it. Meanwhile it's good to see a new video. I'm hoping things with Jen and the new baby are going as expected.
I'm not a mustang guy but this archeological dig was very interesting and informative! As soon as I saw that guys shorts I knew the parts were going to a good home. Can't wait for more!
Pretty cool of you to give that guy a big break who loved the station wagon, bought a shirt, but lives on the other side of the country. I'm sure that'll help with a little gas getting it home and put the car in the good hands of someone who really liked it and will likely take it to the next level. You're a good guy giving back like that. Awesome idea. 👍💙
My 2nd car was this model Mustang. I purchased the car for $1,500 used. I owned 3 years of this, big body style, Mustang 1971,72, and the 73 was a fastback. It was a good car but in 1978 I moved on to the Pontiac Trans Am's while working for GM. Thanks for the video.
Chris (and Jen and Gusman) , I commented on one of the first vids of yours that I watched - and you responded, politely corrected me..and I've been a fan ever since! Even got a NNKH cap down here in Australia, love your 'no frills' approach!
Chris, I know it's lots of pressure on you... but I can't wait to see a new episode every week. We love your channel. If you ever come to Houston, Texas, hit me up... I got a car lift, air tools, engine lift... you name it, I got it!
Such a fun channel! Chris has such an easygoing manner, and is so good at explaining what is going on, without sounding pedantic or condescending. Only problem with this video is not enough Jenn!
What a shame the old girl just sat in the mud until it all but disappeared! Was a fun car back in the day. Thanks for saving the good parts Chris. Cheers to you, Jen, Gus, and the new addition! Todd the retired trucker.
Love it, Chris. You come on a rusted out piece of junk and say, "that's not too bad", and proceed to get it running! I have to start looking at things with a different set of eyes. :)
Where the hell you been buddy? I’ve been watching this guy for years. He’s one of my favorites and he definitely has some new nonsense know how……… and a pretty wife and a cute dog and a Chevelle that I’d like to buy…
@@John3_16Q no doubt! I dream of one day being able to look for old cars and get them going again but until then, I’ll just live vicariously through Chris
Nothing to be jealous about, he gave it away instead of running it in his 68 Mustang. Would have bolted right up! You can tell he is not a real Ford guy.☹
Greetings from Western Australia I never get sick of watching the flat tyres inflating in fast motion Love it Thanks for all your hard work and enthusiasm Gday from WA
Thats sad. I may not be a Ford guy, but I am an old car guy. This engine was in damned near mint condition. Goes to show what not taking preventative measures to seal up an engine can do. That engine would have ran forever if it was covered and sealed.
Wow, quite the time warp under the hood. Mallory performance coil, dual point distributor. Holley double pumper carb (4776=600cfm 4777≈650cfm etc...) Yellow go-fast wires. Cool stuff. Linkage on the steering column was used on 4 speed cars to work the steering lock. Shame the car is that far gone. Make a great donor car.
That 1971 Mustang may be a quite rare car. Those stipes look to be factory and the only way you could get a coupe with factory stripes and color matched front bumper was if it was a "Spring Special". I believe they only made them in 1971, if it is an M Code (351 4V) 4 speed car then it would be quite rare. I just saw the #4 on the head, so those are 4 valve heads. You may have struck gold on this one. 1971 4 V heads are closed chamber heads, and those head by themselves are easily worth over $1000 as cores.
I saw one of those spring special cars at a car show. It was a 1971 model in red with black stripes and interior. Does have the Mach 1 front end with the hood.
4 BARREL heads, not four valve. Four barrel heads were large ports, compared to the normal 2-barrel ports. For a non-stock (and 50+ year old car) depending on the head casting numbers, could be either closed or open chamber four-barrel heads. My first car back in '76 was a '72 Cougar, and I've had 71-73 Cougars ever since (Same as Mustnags under the skin) I still have two '73 Q-code 351C-4V Cougars, and the Wife still has has her 22k- all-original M-code '70 Mach 1 351C-4V that she bought in 1983...
I'm betting that 351C not only has 4 barrel heads, but they are the closed chamber 4 barrel heads. Open chamber 351C-4V heads were introduced for the 1972 model year and can usually be spotted from the outside by a large, raised dot cast next to the "4". I agree, this could actually be a rare variant of the Mustang, but only if it is original. Given the modifications to the engine, it might be just a hotrod. 4 bolt block were originally just for the 351 Boss and 351 HO engines. 4 bolt mains were common with the 1972-74 production 351-CJ, which was the open chamber 4V head engine.
Don't beat yourself up too hard Chris everybody screws up. If you don't you're not doing anything. And God knows you do a lot and don't make many screw ups. Great video as usual keep em coming
I'm not a mechanic but in my opinion, if the valves broke that easy, they must have been pretty soft and wouldn't have lasted anyway. Don't feel guilty we all would have done the same. But hopefully you got a few things out of it for your mustang, and thanks for another great video
My guess, based on what we saw was that the previous owner tried to fix the problem ( years ago ) and broke off that one old valve. Then let it sit for years as it was too much trouble to take everything apart and rebuild it.
Digging that Depsteck borescope thingo cobber. I've been landscaping around this old building for ages and whenever it rains huge spouts of water guizer up from the cracks in the concrete and underneath the ground it sounds like a flooding subway tunnel ... that Depsteck borescope looks like a handy tool bro! Biggest fan in Oz👍 👍
That is the picture postcard definition of a damn shame. That ol’ girl did not deserve that ending. Thank you C for giving her a little bit of dignity at the end.
Great video I LOVE IT. Looks like some of my projects, One comes to mine with a 55' Ford Wagon. I worked on it for about 3 hours at the old owner house and drove it home, and same for the 56' F600 with the 2spd reared/ and the 52' Studebaker 3ton truck, 67' Buick with high performance 400 auto. Most all of my projects were sitting in the hot sun for a long time in dry grassy fields, and many that i am sure i forgot about 40yrs ago
I owned a 71 & 72 Mach 1's at different times and could never find a manual. What a gem to find one manual. Usually they came with the 302 with manual. But to find a 351 manual? wow... sweet.
That Cleveland 4 barrel would look real good in your 1967! When you jumped on the throttle you would know you where going for a ride. It even looks like you got a Edelbrock Torquer.
The only problem about getting that Cleveland in that little Mustang is it’s awfully big in comparison to a Windsor series like 302. You can do it but be real tight and other work. But yea a built 351 4V Would devastate the 289
@@pete79602 The 1967 Chassis is the same as the 1969 and 1970, that Came with a 351 Cleveland. 1th 1967 68 also had a 428 that is a lot bigger than Cleveland.
@@mylanmiller9656 If I remember right, the 390-428 67-68's has shallow shock towers to better fit the wider big blocks. The small block mustangs had deeper shock towers. But still, the Cleveland is just a small block with huge port heads and would easily fit between the small block shock towers.
Anything can be restored but a wise person knows when to part out! I did the same with a few 65 and 66 Mustangs back in the day. My dad, the accountant, said it was junk and then came to the swap meet with me and my partner in this part out. Bet we quadrupled our investment and kept a load of great parts. My dad was shocked. Wish we had a lift…
Hi Chris Great score! Cleveland 4V with closed chamber heads Hugely sought after here in Australia… These things go real hard !!! Put it in your mustang !!!
Wow dude. If it wasn't for the green paint and the CB radio, I'd swear that Used to be my car. Mine was gold and no CB. But virtually everything else is the same, down to the Holley/Torker and the Mcleod clutch housing. And mine had an Accel dual point. She was a screamer.
I say, pull the drive train, rebuild that engine and stick it all in your 67' Mustang and yes the Cleveland will fit between the shock towers. You can also put 4v Cleveland heads on a 302 with a Boss 302 intake manifold and that sucker will sing! That Toploader 4speed is worth north of $1200 alone and a Hurst shifter will cost you like $300+ used (you can rebuild them). The 9 inch rear axle is worth $1200 and more if it's a limited slip and will drop right into the 67. Holley carb are is chunk of change and you can send them to places like National Carburetor and they'll restore it for less than half the price of new (Holley used to offer restoration services but I don't know if they still do that).
The hurst shifter is a stock ford Hurst Shifter Worth a lot more than 300 dollars they are imposable to replace if you are restoring a car. I can tell it is a stock ford Hurst because it has the Slide ends on the linkage rods. Hurst rods are threaded.
2 bolt main 351 Clevelands were produced as lower output 2bbl engines. I owned one and completely rebuilt it in the 1980s. People loved to just drop 4bbl carbs and some headers on them thinking they'd run like the 4 bolts - of course they didn't because everything is different between the 4 and 2 bolt main cap versions of the 351C. You cannot effectively make the 2 bolt perform as if it were a 4 bolt. Not cost effectively anyway. Any time you find a 351C, make sure it's the 4-bolt main version before you buy. Dirt cheap is usually a dead giveaway that it's a 2-bolt.
I absolutely love the videos where you talk about trying to profit off of projects. A lot of TH-cam car channels have motivated me to get into making a side hustle of my vehicle hobby.
I’m watching the Mach 1 Mustang video, I’ve owned a couple. 1st thing I noticed on the Cleveland engine has that number 4 on them which means they are the large port heads, you’ll be amazed how big the ports are. Also the Cleveland’s have the same bell housing as the small block Fords. So lots of good stuff there. Enjoy watching your channel.👍
To each his own, but I was surprised you let that into your shop before thoroughly cleaning it, I couldn't. I think the "story" on this Ford is accurate, it simply became too rusty to drive anymore sad, someone loved on that drive-line. Well done.
Chris's recording and editing skills are top notch! I feel spoiled watching your videos man, it's a night and day difference compared to most. Click the video, make it full screen, enjoy, and beg for more when it's over. On a side note, I'm loving what Jack @anythinggoesgarage5943 is doing with your Chevelle. That car is going to be way too nice for you 😂!
yes i have owned many Mustangs with all kinds of engines/transmissions from 1965 to 1978 at that's it! I had a Plutonium Yellow72' Mustang with the same hood you have mine had 351M with the FMX transmission it was probably one of the most reliable cars i ever had went ALL OVER california
Those slide blocks for the trailer, we used to use Del Taco serving trays. I still keep a set now for UTV or Buggies with sheared off wheels, put under suspension and drag away, lol....
Hey man, not sure if you get time to read all these comments but I just wanted you to know that I have recently had back surgery and I randomly found your channel. I have binge watched all your videos over the last few days and it has kept me from going crazy. The production value and edits are really good and the content is also just as good. Love the channel!
Hey, sorry to hear you needed a surgery, hopefully on your way to a speedy recovery. Appreciate you tuning into the videos very much and thank you for your feedback.
Much sympathy, brother. I've had 8 spine surgeries. Lumbar spine is totally fused top to bottom, and three levels in my neck. Got another surgery scheduled for another neck fusion in December. Lumbar and thoracic spine surgeries are crazy painful. Take it easy, and WEAR YOUR BRACE even though they're such a pita. Best wishes, man.
You know I stuck up for you on Facebook, you know what you wanted to do,. When you took it out of there,. Bottom line everything was there. I caught a lesson for sticking up. And they know who my dad's friends are but I took it I love what you do though God bless you Max Miss Jen. all respect
Glad to see a new video on the main channel, they're getting rarer and rarer, I hope everything's ok in your life Chris, you must be pretty everywhere with your daughter arriving so soon, a pregnant wife and the Gus-man, Turbo, the chicken, the bees... Take care buddy. Love your channel, it's my favourite on Ytb.
Hey man, yeah I've been striving to stick to the two weeks schedule but things have been a little hectic lately. All is well though. I appreciate you very much for tuning in and I hope all is going good for you and your family as well!
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Take it easy buddy, don't burn yourself out, your life should always come first, and so should your family, and dude am I thrilled there's gonna be a new addition to the NNKH family soon... I suppose you're also eyeing new houses and properties judging by the clean up of your fleet lately, and I wish you good luck for that too, next video will come out when it comes out! You're a good man, but life ain't easy when you're in charge, we know it... Take care buddy!
Wow, nice find! that thing is one of the best Ford parts cars I have ever seen. lots of good stuff. probably built in the early-mid 80's and was damn fast. those looked like the vintage TRW forged domed pistons which would give about 12:1 compression with those close chambered heads. Don't blame yourself for those exhaust valves, the ports were full of water for a long time working on the metal. still heads worth some money for a rebuild core. great work!
Passed on a 70 with a 429 back in 85. It was in worse shape then,unibody rusted through. Mainly a part out a lot of work to bring it back and not extreme rare or desirable. Great combo 351C4V top loader 9in is about a dream combo. That is not a bell housing but a competition scattershield and definitely valuable. Set up for Friday Night at the races Gladstone see as many parts as possible getting salvaged.
I got my brother to watch your videos and he enjoyed them immensely. He passed suddenly last week and I was just thinking how he will miss you, Jen and Gus. Thanks for great content!
I’m sorry for your loss.
I’m glad you got to share this channel with your brother it’s something I enjoy sharing with mine as well. We always talk about the videos together and I’m sorry you will not be able to do that anymore. I wish you the best of luck in your healing process
I appreciate you tuning in and very Sorry for your loss man.
Sorry for your loss.. Praying....
My condolences, Brad... and every good wish. Stay strong brother. J
I have been anxiously awaiting this video and was so happy when I saw it pop up! This was my dad’s car! He told me stories about racing in it and how he wanted to take the engine and trans out of it and put it into something else. He used to hand crank it every once in a while to make sure she was still good but life just got busy and he didn’t get around to doing it. I am so glad that parts of her will live on! Thank you for sharing this!!
🤔It was your Dad's car. You should have restored it for him. 🤗
@@jamesburns2232how? Maybe his dad sold it without his knowledge.
@@jamesburns2232 I would have loved the opportunity to work with my dad to put the engine and trans in something else but unfortunately life got busy and he passed away before he got the chance to.
Is this car's differential too damaged?
Father was so busy for many years that he couldn't put the car in the garage and left it on the grass to rot. Busy man. Lol.
Just worked on my own truck, completed a repair, took it for a test drive, took the dog to the park, come home, dinner, and theres a new NNKH video…. THATS my kinda friday night!!
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Sounds like a great day. Sometimes the simple pleasures in life are the best!
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One of my favorite mechanics, no BS music, all great content.
Wow that idea about offering the car for cheap to someone who bought a shirt was an awesome idea and a great way to actually give back to supporters/subscribers. Props for doin that man I hope the guy who bought it keeps it a long time and gets a lot of joy out of it
I never understand how a car (let alone a Mustang) ends up sitting in a back yard for so many years! You'd think people would sell something with the value of a car, instead of letting it sit and rot.
Dude my step dad has mustangs, an old GTO, a monte Carlo, an old rag top Cadillac, an old gmc delux pickup, a corvette all sitting in an old garage and his mentally is he'd rather let them rot before he sells them and they haven't seen the light of day in YEAR'S and never been driven as long as I've known him. Some people just hoard stuff. It's crazy to me too
@@michaelriley8002 yeah. I don't get that mentality either, such a waste.
@@chrisloesch1870 I agree
Thank you so much for taking the time to upload and add the bore scope video instead of just recording the screen with your camera. It makes a huuuuge difference!
Driving this car since 19. Now 58. Restoring a 429 71 mach 1. So sad to see such great car go away because some spoiled owner let it rot. They are fabulous drivers. Such a shame.
Ran when parked. Lol. Was in mint condition when parked too. Lol
The heads, the top loader, the 9 inch, all made it a worth while buy.
Helpful tip, carry a big jug of cheap dish soap to get vehicles to slide on and off your bed. Did this a lot when I was driving a wrecker. Great videos BTW!
a clean truck is a safe truck.
Can you imagine how beautiful that car was when new? Great video, thanks for saving this old gem of a car.
What a gem. The 1971 351 Cleveland is one of the best engines. I think 600 bucks for the block and crank alone are a deal in itself. I had a 1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7. Loved that car.
Also the Broken Valves are really no big deal. The Stock ford Cleveland valves were not good Quality. They were known for becoming a two-piece Valve. Any Cleveland rebuild shop would replace them with a single groove Boss valve.
@@mylanmiller9656Or just ditch the 351 head altogether and use a closed chamber 302 Cleveland head with 351 4v exhaust valves. The 302 Cleveland head from Australia will raise compression, the inlet isn't overly big like the 351 4v but it does need the larger exhaust side. Problem was never getting it in, it's getting it out.
@@DStead2239 Yes if you like to be slow use the small port heads. Maybe if you are looking for a low power low RPM engine the small port would be better. If you want power the big ports make big power,.
@@mylanmiller9656 You've obviously never seen 302c closed chamber head in your life. The point is it has the flow needed without loss of velocity making it an all round better performing engine, not a dud that can't pull the skin off a rice pudding with a 1.5k powerband.
@@DStead2239 That statement alone proves you don't know shit about how to build or tune a Big port Cleveland. For a low power street engine you may want the small port for making power the Big port will make more power every time.
brother years and years ago pick up a 67. it was a mess. it had been a drag car. he got it back together. and beat on it for a while you will like yours. you feel like your on the ground.
thank you for the show sir.
A good mechanic would always make a good doctor and detective. Chris’s vids are always so consistent. NNKH
You did the right thing with the mustang
I love your pets, sooooooo cute😊
I wished I had your talent for knowing about the mechanics of these once in a lifetime machines. Also, hearing little Gus bark makes me smile.
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@@frankgeorge7288 Good argument!
The joy in your voice when you saw that Hurst shifter... made me smile 😊
Thanks for showing the tires fill up! It's always very satisfying seeing the wheels rise off the dirt.
I like how he edited them filling faster than normal too.
@@Powerstroke98 Me too ! That was Very cool editing - fast filling tires look cool on video !
only guy i know that can open a car with a FOREST growing inside of it and still get absolutely psyched over the gear shifter
talk about Mr. Bright Side
I had a Mustang like this. This was a "Special Edition" Mustang. They were having trouble selling the coupes so they made a "Spring Special". They made it to look like the Mach 1. Rubber front bumper, hood with scoops, stripes, colored mirrors, honey comb grill and a special steering wheel. Search for 1971 Mustang Spring Special and it pulls up an ad with a girl lying on top of a red coupe. Nice find!
I had a '73 Grande. Same body, 351C. I put a Ram Air hood on it without the induction guts, and changed the interior from avocado green to black & grey, and the (badly sunburnt) green vinyl top to black. Repainted it Wimbledon White (original color). Loved that car!
Between my Dad and I, we have 3 of these Clevelands, and some old dirt track/prostock heads as well. Best ford V8 made right there. It even gives the LS a run for its money power wise, even has the dry deck intake.
Wow that is a 1971 Mustang Spring Special! A special edition in the spring of 1971 with the Mach 1 dress up package. About 9000 were made.
Nice to see someone passionate about working and willing to do the work. Helping reduce trash and waste too.
I have noticed that nnkh is all about us .he always wants us all to enjoy all of his content.i know it is all over a lot but that's what makes his channel so awesome.he actually works while he is talking.he doesn't just stop and talk for half of the video.but i am a fan for the rest of the channels life
Like Mortske? lol
Lol😅😂.mortskie fan here.
@@Rasputin-p4e I'm a fan too but that boy can talk lol.
@@Rasputin-p4e I am a mortskie fan also I don't compare him to anyone.i enjoy his channel.and even if he is working on a vehicle I am not into.i still play it
I've unsubbed from Mortske and DD Speed shop for talking too much.
The crustiest restoration I ever did was a 70 Monte Carlo and it wasn’t near as bad as this one. It had a lot of surface rust, but no cancer. I love your mustangs. I hope you can save this one.
That bell-housing is actually a scatter shield. Designed to protect you from the clutch if it should explode.
Zoom clutch too
Factory z bar
Not a terrible adventure. Your buyer is happy, you're happy, it made a good video!
That thang muat have been a BEAST back the day! All kindsa go-fast goodies. Should make some vintage rebuilders very happy. Good to see you wearing an N95 mask in there. Stay well.
I'm glad to see you again NNKH🤗
As always,we have a rusty pile of
something beautiful,but usually not working. But these golden hands will make everything work💪👍
Great video. You were very smart for not trying to crank over that engine. It would have destroyed a lot of stuff in the cylinders with those broken off valves. Another great video and instead of looking at this as a failure, I think you are a savior for getting that rust bucket out of the dirt and taking off the good pieces and saving them for others who have good bodies to put them on. Thanks Kris.
electric winch and snatch block moveing a non rolling vehicle is awesome man, me and my son were in awe and dollys, slick
Around -82 a college (while i was working as Sheetmetal press slave @ Volvo Torslanda), had a Mustang like that, green metallic, like brand new. He was doing streetracing, to afford it he worked double shifts at Volvo. On the remaining hours he worked with the Mustang. He was thin as a line...
I once visited him in his garage, when he was installing a brand new 9-inch rearend he had bought from Ford. It was that standard, hence the double shifts.
Fabolous cars in that condition.. I have noticed that these cars look a bit big on photos, but his just low & sleek, elegant.... He raced it in cosmetically 100% original conditon, incl wheels, etc.
Thanks!
Thank you man!
VERY-VERY nicely equipped. If you buy a '71-'73 Coupe, and it has the 351/stick, optional Mach 1 nose, THAT is the one to get. Bonus if it has Console, Power Windows, Gauge Package, and Air.
Wait, Air was an option? ;)
I picked up a 71 from a friend's dad a while back. Just a 302w auto but it still sounds good and has the mock1 hood. Old license plate was "A MOCK 1"
The 1972 Mustang in forest green with the slamted back window , 351 Cleveland was excellent with the C6 modified tranny, Stock did 104 at 12.8 secs. Not bad for a rwo barrel. Got a 911 now. Life goes on for those Mustangs....
Don't worry about the slow progress on the 67. It takes time to build the car you want the way you want it. Meanwhile it's good to see a new video. I'm hoping things with Jen and the new baby are going as expected.
I'm not a mustang guy but this archeological dig was very interesting and informative! As soon as I saw that guys shorts I knew the parts were going to a good home. Can't wait for more!
Fascinating trip down memory lane for me. Thoroughly enjoyed that video. Worked on similar vehicles when I was a kid...decades ago.
That Lakewood "bellhousing" looks to actually be a scattershield. The car was a well thought out project.
Pretty cool of you to give that guy a big break who loved the station wagon, bought a shirt, but lives on the other side of the country. I'm sure that'll help with a little gas getting it home and put the car in the good hands of someone who really liked it and will likely take it to the next level. You're a good guy giving back like that. Awesome idea.
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My man, thank you Chris, you're a rockstar.
My 2nd car was this model Mustang. I purchased the car for $1,500 used. I owned 3 years of this, big body style, Mustang 1971,72, and the 73 was a fastback. It was a good car but in 1978 I moved on to the Pontiac Trans Am's while working for GM. Thanks for the video.
First time watching your channel. I had a 73 coupe with a 351c, so this video, to me, is killer! It's a sub for me and I ain't lyin'!
Chris (and Jen and Gusman) , I commented on one of the first vids of yours that I watched - and you responded, politely corrected me..and I've been a fan ever since! Even got a NNKH cap down here in Australia, love your 'no frills' approach!
So $900,bucks for a 51 clevo & a 9"...NOT to mention all the other bits...easy money & sold cheap....nice that you pass it on..... very kool
Chris,
I know it's lots of pressure on you... but I can't wait to see a new episode every week.
We love your channel.
If you ever come to Houston, Texas, hit me up... I got a car lift, air tools, engine lift... you name it, I got it!
Such a fun channel! Chris has such an easygoing manner, and is so good at explaining what is going on, without sounding pedantic or condescending. Only problem with this video is not enough Jenn!
Any man that talks and treats animals this way, is all right in my book. I love the channel too :)
Wow! Just finished this episode. Amazing work chris, we truly appreciate all you do to provide quality content! Keep up the great work
Very cool, I'm still working on the 69 mustang, 77 corvette and 65 galaxie. Love bringing classics back to life
What a shame the old girl just sat in the mud until it all but disappeared! Was a fun car back in the day. Thanks for saving the good parts Chris. Cheers to you, Jen, Gus, and the new addition! Todd the retired trucker.
Love it, Chris. You come on a rusted out piece of junk and say, "that's not too bad", and proceed to get it running! I have to start looking at things with a different set of eyes. :)
Yessssiiirrrrr!!!! Just finished binge watching like 3 years of your channel and couldn’t wait for the next video to come out 🫡
worst part of finding a new channel is binge watching everything...and thats it. wheres the next one!? :P
I've watched them so many times over and over and they never get boring !
NNKH is the best
Where the hell you been buddy? I’ve been watching this guy for years. He’s one of my favorites and he definitely has some new nonsense know how……… and a pretty wife and a cute dog and a Chevelle that I’d like to buy…
@@John3_16Q no doubt! I dream of one day being able to look for old cars and get them going again but until then, I’ll just live vicariously through Chris
351C 4V closed chamber heads Torker intake and an old Stang.
What a score Chris. I’m jealous 🥵🥵
Nothing to be jealous about, he gave it away instead of running it in his 68 Mustang. Would have bolted right up! You can tell he is not a real Ford guy.☹
My little furry friend passed today but this video helped put a smile on my face!
Sorry to hear that!
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Sorry for your loss 💜
My daughter lost her hamster too. Tough day.
@@karlos543 indeed
Greetings from Western Australia
I never get sick of watching the flat tyres inflating in fast motion
Love it
Thanks for all your hard work and enthusiasm
Gday from WA
Thats sad. I may not be a Ford guy, but I am an old car guy. This engine was in damned near mint condition. Goes to show what not taking preventative measures to seal up an engine can do. That engine would have ran forever if it was covered and sealed.
Wow, quite the time warp under the hood. Mallory performance coil, dual point distributor. Holley double pumper carb (4776=600cfm 4777≈650cfm etc...) Yellow go-fast wires. Cool stuff. Linkage on the steering column was used on 4 speed cars to work the steering lock. Shame the car is that far gone. Make a great donor car.
That 1971 Mustang may be a quite rare car. Those stipes look to be factory and the only way you could get a coupe with factory stripes and color matched front bumper was if it was a "Spring Special". I believe they only made them in 1971, if it is an M Code (351 4V) 4 speed car then it would be quite rare. I just saw the #4 on the head, so those are 4 valve heads. You may have struck gold on this one. 1971 4 V heads are closed chamber heads, and those head by themselves are easily worth over $1000 as cores.
I saw one of those spring special cars at a car show. It was a 1971 model in red with black stripes and interior. Does have the Mach 1 front end with the hood.
4 BARREL heads, not four valve. Four barrel heads were large ports, compared to the normal 2-barrel ports. For a non-stock (and 50+ year old car) depending on the head casting numbers, could be either closed or open chamber four-barrel heads. My first car back in '76 was a '72 Cougar, and I've had 71-73 Cougars ever since (Same as Mustnags under the skin) I still have two '73 Q-code 351C-4V Cougars, and the Wife still has has her 22k- all-original M-code '70 Mach 1 351C-4V that she bought in 1983...
I'm betting that 351C not only has 4 barrel heads, but they are the closed chamber 4 barrel heads. Open chamber 351C-4V heads were introduced for the 1972 model year and can usually be spotted from the outside by a large, raised dot cast next to the "4". I agree, this could actually be a rare variant of the Mustang, but only if it is original. Given the modifications to the engine, it might be just a hotrod.
4 bolt block were originally just for the 351 Boss and 351 HO engines. 4 bolt mains were common with the 1972-74 production 351-CJ, which was the open chamber 4V head engine.
Don't beat yourself up too hard Chris everybody screws up. If you don't you're not doing anything. And God knows you do a lot and don't make many screw ups. Great video as usual keep em coming
I'm not a mechanic but in my opinion, if the valves broke that easy, they must have been pretty soft and wouldn't have lasted anyway. Don't feel guilty we all would have done the same. But hopefully you got a few things out of it for your mustang, and thanks for another great video
My guess, based on what we saw was that the previous owner tried to fix the problem ( years ago ) and broke off that one old valve. Then let it sit for years as it was too much trouble to take everything apart and rebuild it.
Digging that Depsteck borescope thingo cobber. I've been landscaping around this old building for ages and whenever it rains huge spouts of water guizer up from the cracks in the concrete and underneath the ground it sounds like a flooding subway tunnel ... that Depsteck borescope looks like a handy tool bro! Biggest fan in Oz👍 👍
Manual transmission .. Jackpot !! Real race car !! Congratulations !!
1976 had a friend who had a 1971 mach 1351 windsor automatic I loved that car! He, we wrecked it twice.
That clutch an pressure plate is a zoom, They were always purple, Enjoy your videos from central Fl.
That is the picture postcard definition of a damn shame. That ol’ girl did not deserve that ending. Thank you C for giving her a little bit of dignity at the end.
The phrase "Bring us a shrubbery" popped into my mind for some reason.
I am a shrubber. Roger the Shrubber.
Ni!
Great video I LOVE IT. Looks like some of my projects, One comes to mine with a 55' Ford Wagon. I worked on it for about 3 hours at the old owner house and drove it home, and same for the 56' F600 with the 2spd reared/ and the 52' Studebaker 3ton truck, 67' Buick with high performance 400 auto. Most all of my projects were sitting in the hot sun for a long time in dry grassy fields, and many that i am sure i forgot about 40yrs ago
This was an amazing video. I watched all 44mins. But I just came here to say, your wife is a smoke show. 😍
I owned a 71 & 72 Mach 1's at different times and could never find a manual. What a gem to find one manual. Usually they came with the 302 with manual. But to find a 351 manual? wow... sweet.
That Cleveland 4 barrel would look real good in your 1967! When you jumped on the throttle you would know you where going for a ride. It even looks like you got a Edelbrock Torquer.
The only problem about getting that Cleveland in that little Mustang is it’s awfully big in comparison to a Windsor series like 302. You can do it but be real tight and other work. But yea a built 351 4V
Would devastate the 289
@@pete79602 The 1967 Chassis is the same as the 1969 and 1970, that Came with a 351 Cleveland. 1th 1967 68 also had a 428 that is a lot bigger than Cleveland.
@@mylanmiller9656 If I remember right, the 390-428 67-68's has shallow shock towers to better fit the wider big blocks. The small block mustangs had deeper shock towers. But still, the Cleveland is just a small block with huge port heads and would easily fit between the small block shock towers.
@@mylanmiller9656 it much heavier than a 289 right so stronger springs ?
@@pete79602 the 1967 is 55 years old it should have new springs any way So to replace then with a heavy set is no big deal.
For that engine to turn you had to leave it with W40 inside the pistons, that works 100%, it loosens all the piston rings💪👌
Probably couldn't have been saved, but damn does it hurt to see it in that condition.
Anything can be restored but a wise person knows when to part out! I did the same with a few 65 and 66 Mustangs back in the day. My dad, the accountant, said it was junk and then came to the swap meet with me and my partner in this part out. Bet we quadrupled our investment and kept a load of great parts. My dad was shocked. Wish we had a lift…
Hi Chris
Great score!
Cleveland 4V with closed chamber heads
Hugely sought after here in Australia…
These things go real hard !!!
Put it in your mustang !!!
All that block needed was some dished pistons and one cylinder sleeve and he could of had a daily driver screamer.😔
Wow dude. If it wasn't for the green paint and the CB radio, I'd swear that Used to be my car. Mine was gold and no CB. But virtually everything else is the same, down to the Holley/Torker and the Mcleod clutch housing. And mine had an Accel dual point. She was a screamer.
I say, pull the drive train, rebuild that engine and stick it all in your 67' Mustang and yes the Cleveland will fit between the shock towers. You can also put 4v Cleveland heads on a 302 with a Boss 302 intake manifold and that sucker will sing!
That Toploader 4speed is worth north of $1200 alone and a Hurst shifter will cost you like $300+ used (you can rebuild them). The 9 inch rear axle is worth $1200 and more if it's a limited slip and will drop right into the 67. Holley carb are is chunk of change and you can send them to places like National Carburetor and they'll restore it for less than half the price of new (Holley used to offer restoration services but I don't know if they still do that).
The hurst shifter is a stock ford Hurst Shifter Worth a lot more than 300 dollars they are imposable to replace if you are restoring a car.
I can tell it is a stock ford Hurst because it has the Slide ends on the linkage rods. Hurst rods are threaded.
@@mylanmiller9656 Great catch! That car must have awesome!
2 bolt main 351 Clevelands were produced as lower output 2bbl engines. I owned one and completely rebuilt it in the 1980s. People loved to just drop 4bbl carbs and some headers on them thinking they'd run like the 4 bolts - of course they didn't because everything is different between the 4 and 2 bolt main cap versions of the 351C. You cannot effectively make the 2 bolt perform as if it were a 4 bolt. Not cost effectively anyway. Any time you find a 351C, make sure it's the 4-bolt main version before you buy. Dirt cheap is usually a dead giveaway that it's a 2-bolt.
in 79 and 80 I had a 1971 mach 1 351Cleveland doul point Mallory. 4 barl. did 150 mph in Death Valley.
I absolutely love the videos where you talk about trying to profit off of projects. A lot of TH-cam car channels have motivated me to get into making a side hustle of my vehicle hobby.
And not in a grease ball way either. I always try to be fair and completely open/honest with whoever I deal with.
Neighbors: 👀 "He's got another one!"
An old man relative of mine has the same car, brown. It still has its original paint. It's a magnificent model.
I’m watching the Mach 1 Mustang video, I’ve owned a couple. 1st thing I noticed on the Cleveland engine has that number 4 on them which means they are the large port heads, you’ll be amazed how big the ports are. Also the Cleveland’s have the same bell housing as the small block Fords. So lots of good stuff there. Enjoy watching your channel.👍
To each his own, but I was surprised you let that into your shop before thoroughly cleaning it, I couldn't. I think the "story" on this Ford is accurate, it simply became too rusty to drive anymore sad, someone loved on that drive-line. Well done.
Chris's recording and editing skills are top notch! I feel spoiled watching your videos man, it's a night and day difference compared to most. Click the video, make it full screen, enjoy, and beg for more when it's over. On a side note, I'm loving what Jack @anythinggoesgarage5943 is doing with your Chevelle. That car is going to be way too nice for you 😂!
The shifter in my beater daily 300 broke stuck in park this week and the video I found to fix it was from you years and years ago.
That's awesome to hear it the video is still helping people out!
yes i have owned many Mustangs with all kinds of engines/transmissions from 1965 to 1978 at that's it! I had a Plutonium Yellow72' Mustang with the same hood you have mine had 351M with the FMX transmission it was probably one of the most reliable cars i ever had went ALL OVER california
Epic content as per usual - watching from Cornwall in the UK
Those slide blocks for the trailer, we used to use Del Taco serving trays. I still keep a set now for UTV or Buggies with sheared off wheels, put under suspension and drag away, lol....
Hey man, not sure if you get time to read all these comments but I just wanted you to know that I have recently had back surgery and I randomly found your channel. I have binge watched all your videos over the last few days and it has kept me from going crazy. The production value and edits are really good and the content is also just as good. Love the channel!
Hey, sorry to hear you needed a surgery, hopefully on your way to a speedy recovery. Appreciate you tuning into the videos very much and thank you for your feedback.
Much sympathy, brother. I've had 8 spine surgeries. Lumbar spine is totally fused top to bottom, and three levels in my neck. Got another surgery scheduled for another neck fusion in December. Lumbar and thoracic spine surgeries are crazy painful. Take it easy, and WEAR YOUR BRACE even though they're such a pita. Best wishes, man.
You know I stuck up for you on Facebook, you know what you wanted to do,. When you took it out of there,. Bottom line everything was there. I caught a lesson for sticking up. And they know who my dad's friends are but I took it I love what you do though God bless you Max Miss Jen. all respect
Been watching you for a while. Your realistic optimism and can-do attitude is uncommon and welcome. Keep it up, and cheers to ya!
Thank you for your hard work and a good technical review of the repair.
A friend thanks to your videos helps me a lot in restoring cars
I kid you not. Here in Kentucky they’d ask $4000 for this.
Here in commifornia thats a $10k car as is!!!
Same here in Michigan. Then again, any car left outside that long in this place would be nothing but a reddish-orange smear on the ground.
in southwest Arkansas they'd ask for a left nut, first born child and at least $10k as is
Same for Arkansas 😂
No lowballers, i know what I got.
Good to see y'all agen..Best wishes to Jen, all the very best for the future...
Glad to see a new video on the main channel, they're getting rarer and rarer, I hope everything's ok in your life Chris, you must be pretty everywhere with your daughter arriving so soon, a pregnant wife and the Gus-man, Turbo, the chicken, the bees...
Take care buddy. Love your channel, it's my favourite on Ytb.
Hey man, yeah I've been striving to stick to the two weeks schedule but things have been a little hectic lately. All is well though. I appreciate you very much for tuning in and I hope all is going good for you and your family as well!
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Take it easy buddy, don't burn yourself out, your life should always come first, and so should your family, and dude am I thrilled there's gonna be a new addition to the NNKH family soon... I suppose you're also eyeing new houses and properties judging by the clean up of your fleet lately, and I wish you good luck for that too, next video will come out when it comes out! You're a good man, but life ain't easy when you're in charge, we know it... Take care buddy!
Wow, nice find! that thing is one of the best Ford parts cars I have ever seen. lots of good stuff. probably built in the early-mid 80's and was damn fast. those looked like the vintage TRW forged domed pistons which would give about 12:1 compression with those close chambered heads.
Don't blame yourself for those exhaust valves, the ports were full of water for a long time working on the metal. still heads worth some money for a rebuild core.
great work!
Wohoo finally Cris a video!!
Passed on a 70 with a 429 back in 85. It was in worse shape then,unibody rusted through. Mainly a part out a lot of work to bring it back and not extreme rare or desirable. Great combo 351C4V top loader 9in is about a dream combo. That is not a bell housing but a competition scattershield and definitely valuable. Set up for Friday Night at the races
Gladstone see as many parts as possible getting salvaged.