They could throw 250g's+ in a car and it won't matter compared to how desirable and appreciating in value year to year the all originals unrestored survivors are.
Exactly. Chopping appeals to a lot less people, myself included. And the low rider drops really turn me off. If you want to drive the car all the time, having a car that drags across every dip and low spot is not what I want in any vehicle. People, if you must chop a car, stop using Fords, Mercs and Lincolns. Butcher a chevy please. All that excellent body, paint, chrome and engine work is ruined by chopping and dropping. I would love to know where you got your chrome pieces restored and fabricated. That would help more than anything, to people like me who want to restore classic Mercurys.
@@tompastian3447 Your desires are yours, let others do what they need to do to THEIR car. You know, FREEDOM. I would definitely lower that car, but not chop it, but the results on that one, are gorgeous.
@@ramblerdave1339 Defiantly exceptions to the point I was making many famous cool historical cars. But that 67 vette with flared wheel wells , glassed over headlight doors, third tail light added..or a lot of chopped cars kinds destroys the value
“Power Steering by Armstrong.”💪🏻😄 I’m so relieved when you popped the hood and showed that Ford engine. Incredible build! Amazing talent Dennis! Thank you! John
I grew up admiring cars like these. My first car i fell in love with at about 10 years old was a 2 tone green and white 57 Fairlane 2 door that an old lady owned across the street. I had a paper route and asked her if i could buy it, but she said no
Love this car and the way he kept it "nearly" stock. Beautiful metalwork and that stock drive train is awesome! Kind of like it more than the '49 to '51, it's a bit unique. Yes, Star Trek and other scifi took clues from cool old cars, toasters and such.
Beatifical car, had never driven a column shift manual, till when working in the mines in QLD Australia when i was young. Working with a boiler maker and we needed to pickup some argon gas bottles for the job, Dodge ute with 215 was standing there available, he says to 17 yo me know how to drive a manual. sure i say, 4 on the floor experienced, jumps in driver seat, looks at floor no gear stick, realize its a column shift no idea , trady was very good at explaininghe gear pattern to me, after would drive that ute whatever the excuse was
Really missing one of the best features of the overdrive by waiting to only use it on the highways. In town you can use it and only have to clutch at stops. Start out in 2 and allow OD to be 3. It will pretty much work like a Powerglide with the exception of having to clutch at stops.
With all of the time and money spend on this custom, I can't believe they didn't take the time to line up the left front edge of the hood with the left fender. That sticks out like a sore thumb. Maybe just adjust the hood stop bumper a little. Not to mention the bottom of the left door overhanging the rocker panel.
I would’ve left everything original, i would’ve maybe lower it a half inch or an inch maybe. The Cadillac Hub Caps and the White Walls makes it stand out even better right alongside the paint scheme. Hats off 🎩🧢 🎩 🎩 to the owner and the custom engineer team that made the decision and design to keep just about everything original and a few additional add ons to it. The same goes for the 65 Buick Riviera. Dennis outstanding job to both you and your crew that make the videos enjoyable and informative to watch two thumbs up 👍🏾 👍🏾 to you both. Keep those videos coming thanks. Sincerely Yours Truly Your Brother 👨🏾 from a different Mother 👵🏽 Ivan I J🤵🏾♂️🕺🏾👍🏾🤘🏾🤟🏾✊🏾🧥👔👕👖🕶️👓🎩🧢🩴🧦👟👞🥾💼🎒
@@toomanyhobbies2011 Excuse me by calling them engineers that was not my intention my mistake. Sorry for the confusion,miscommunication and misunderstanding. The word that I wanted to say and use was Craftsmen. Why? Because they put more than their effort they put their heart ❤️ ♥️ 💜 and soul into their art and craftsmanship right along with standing behind their work and taking pride in their work. They really paid close and strict attention to what they were doing right down to the last detail of their work. Again excuse me for the miscommunication and misunderstanding of my use of the word engineers.
He did shift into third gear at the 11:20 mark, but they just show him grabbing the shift lever to do so and then cut to an outside shot. Proof that he did shift into third is at 11:50.
