1957 Chevy DRAG CAR Parked Since 1984 LIVES AGAIN!

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This 1957 Chevy drag car is a TRUE SURVIVOR, still wearing lacquer paint, old racing decals and LOTS of period correct racing parts. Ray Portman has owned the car for more than 40 years, raced it in the '70s and early '80s, but it has been parked since 1984. Ray pulled it out of long term storage with encouragement from his two sons, affectionately known as Meatball and Weasel.
The Portman family, along with hot rod buddies got this thing back running again, and have spent the last few years showing it off at nostalgia themed events in Kentucky. This old drag car has family history and ultimately has a sad ending as Meatball and Weasel pass away after battling illness. The car continues their legacy and proves that these things are more than just metal...they're part of the family!
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@TheGeonam 3 года назад

I bought a 1957 Chevy two door post that had a 327 with the fuelie heads with big intake valves a solid lift cam and eight Stromsburg 97 single throat carbs. I happened to find the car by chance while I was in North Hollywood , California in the early 70's visiting a Army buddy from Vietnam. He told me this guy wanted to sell this car quick. Someone stole the Muncie four speed and radiator. I paid $250 bucks for the car and rented a tow bar and towed more that thousand miles back home. Fixed it up and it ran great. The carbs were hard to keep tuned and I switched them for a dual quads. Sold it twenty-two years later. This car is a great example of drag racing in the 60's. Street race for $50 bucks was a big time showdown between two guys that usually didn't like each other. A great time to have lived through.

@robertgrant4501 3 года назад

RIP Weasel & Meatball. That car has the perfect stance. I'm glad they all got to enjoy it.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Yes! They got to have fun and make some great memories in their final years and days on earth.

@philgrimsey3637 3 года назад

Mate, your passion and respect for these cars and their owners is amazing. Your storytelling is always detailed and interesting. Thank you sincerely for taking your time to do this. If you're ever in the UK, the beers are on me.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for the kind words Phil! I love this stuff...the cars, the people...all of it.

@billdysert7109 3 года назад

Awesome car ,,,thanks for the back story ,,,

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Bill! It's my pleasure to tell the stories of these iconic cars.

@johnnywrench5579 3 года назад

Awesome car and story RIP 🙏 to them both.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Johnny!

@ws678ta 2 года назад

The people, the car, and the details. This is what hot rodding is all about. We all enjoyed this.

@davida.p.9911 3 года назад

A beautiful machine! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Its devastating to lose one child, but two...I can't even imagine. Thank you for sharing their story about them and this beautiful car☺

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thanks for your continued support David!

@alanwood5857 3 года назад

Love how you do a story on a cool car and tie the human element into. Look forward to your videos every week!

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you Alan! This one has great family history...one of my favorite parts of the car.

@lilblickyboyz5364 3 года назад

@@HotRodHoarder what engine does this car have

@supshious257 3 года назад

@@lilblickyboyz5364 I was just gonna ask that it’s a small block Chevy I’m pretty shire

@lilblickyboyz5364 3 года назад

@@supshious257 yeah it is, thx btw

@PantyDroppers_GateKeeper 3 года назад

@@lilblickyboyz5364 it's a 327 cubic inch sbc based 331 cubic inch

@chrishensley6745 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing...Have a 56 chevy with a 327 that I have owned for over 30 years (I,m 48) Have and built some street big block chevelles,which I still own....but my little .040 balanced 327,steel crank,291 headed engine has been hard to beat with a 4-speed through the years..and still running strong and has seen Hell through the first 10 years.Thanks for sharing the story of this ol Warrior.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

That's awesome Chris! Hard to beat a 327...the one in my Corvette has taken a beating!

@gregleenyit 3 года назад

Godspeed Meatball and Weasel. It's good they were able to get the car back up and have that time with it. My heart goes out to the Portman family with prayers

@kk-vk7uc 3 года назад

What a great story. With all the crap going on in this country and world wide these are the stories that are needed more.

@RandysFiftySevenChevy 3 года назад

Met them at the Tri5 nats one year , I believe in the staging lanes, great guys. May they both be in 57 heaven .

@joelewing4498 3 года назад

I'm 66 as of late 2020. I grew up going to the old Tucson Dragway back in the late 60's and thru mid 1970's seeing tons of cars just like this one. Southern Arizona cars don't rust....so we had gobs of these avail to turn into drag racers or street machines. Oh heck yeah....a "built" 283 or 327 with those fenderwell headers....maybe a couple of Holleys on top of a tunnel ram....and 8,000 plus clutch dumps at the starting line. THAT....was my life growing up. My generation was so lucky in so many respects. God Bless us all and God Bless America! jbeinarizona

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Yes sir, you guys were lucky to see the heyday of drag racing and hot rodding. I'm fortunate that I can live vicariously through the experiences of old school hot rodders.

@tomschweikert9537 3 года назад

me too, joel but in omaha ne area

@CoastalAutoReactionCAR 3 года назад

RIP Meatball and Weasel May the sun shine on you and the perfect Night for a cruise❤️❤️❤️

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@jessicagreene1773 3 года назад

Gorgeous car! Accel super coil, gold Moroso valve covers, Cragars, screams early 80s!

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

For sure!

@charliechristie2949 2 года назад

I am a 68 year old NHRA boy. Retired from racing a LONG time ago. Thank you for this heart warming video !

@HotRodHoarder 2 года назад

Thank you for watching Charlie!

@oskawurmli9600 3 года назад

Beast of a car!

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

It's tough, for sure!

@karltite128 3 года назад

Your stories depict the truth about the way a large family of true Americans that have a have a love for family and vehicles of all makes. I've been lucky to have been involved with straight line and round track racing. These are people some of best if not the best people I have ever associated with. Willing to share, willing to help. I have took up hand lettering and to me that makes a big part of the whole vintage campaign you represent. Carry on and thanks. 🇺🇸

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

For sure, it's all about the people! I've always wanted to learn hand lettering...my uncle was a sign painter for most of his life. I wish I could spend the time to learn his trade.

@rogerdavenport9618 Год назад

Love all the old hot rods especially the tri-fives, I'm 70 and my brother is 73, I have a 57 with a Doug Herbert big block and he's working on a 55 with a chopped top and an LS motor, we call each other and talk hot rods about every other day, we enjoy cars and I know these two brothers did the same as we do, good story/video.

@AutoAuctionRebuilds 3 года назад

This channel is honestly epic!!

@toosunakabooma1213 3 года назад

A labor of love is what I'd call it

@hankpugh4980 3 года назад

I l absolutely enjoyed this story and thanks for sharing.....think I got something in my eye . My condolences to the Portman family and thanks for reviving this cool hotrod.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for your continued support Hank!

@PadgeRC 3 года назад

I knew meatball and seen this car many times. Never was able to meet him in person but knew him through Facebook. Like you said he never meet a stranger. Thanks for all you amazing finds and stories.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Meatball was absolutely awesome. Sad to see him gone, but he left behind quite a legacy.

@CamaroChic 3 года назад

Awesome!! Love the story. R.I.P. Weasel and Meatball!! Love HRH and Carolina Custom Classics!!💯💕

@thomasryan8218 3 года назад

I love these stories about these old drag cars and you do a great job telling them. Condolences to the families of Weasel and Meatball, I hope their family keeps the car alive.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for the kind words Thomas. Weasel and Meatball are definitely missed.

@isaachuerta 2 месяца назад

Great memories and legacy. Rest In Peace ,,True Mecanics!!

@AutoAuctionRebuilds 3 года назад

Thank you for another awesome story man.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

I appreciate you tuning in!

@Darrin_Wyatt 3 года назад

Another great video. Thanks for all your research and foot work. Prayers go out to the Portland family.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Darrin!

@markallen1413 3 года назад

Another great story man, that 57 is just plain cool 👍👍👍👍👍

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you Mark!

@JAWSatBCPerformance 3 года назад

Apologies for being late to the channel comments... Thanks for sharing this car and story. The pictures hooked me as I am building a similar 57, but the story got me good. Its the cars that are vehicles for these awesome relationships we have and share.... people are the real paradise. Aloha.

@tkania8888 3 года назад

You can tell a great story! Thank you for all the episodes.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@robertharding4166 3 года назад

Love the story. Reminds us of how short or time is. Condolences to the Portman family. R I P WEAZEL and MEATBALL. 👍👍.

@terrycole6464 3 года назад

I love how you tell these stories of the cars an the families thank you

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thanks Terry!

@williemoon7522 3 года назад

great to see these stories .. i wish i could find a couple of my pro street and drag race pinto`s i built in the early 80`s .. i keep hearing they are still around but have not located them ...

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Old cars have a tendency to HIDE! Best of luck finding them!

@mikehoncho9344 3 года назад

You didn't build a 68 coronet r/t did you?

@williemoon7522 3 года назад

@@mikehoncho9344 no although i did own a 440 six pac super bee in 74 ,, my pro cars were pintos ..

@josephfrench5377 3 года назад

So glad they were able to do this together, we all say a pray for them and their families thank you for the story and God bless.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Joseph!

@haritchie3460 3 года назад

57 chev my brother first car Lights up his eyes 50 years latter Thanks guys

@johnbehneman1546 3 года назад

Thank you so much !!! I love your channel !!!! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the Hot Rod family. The hot rod torch is light and burning bright in 2021. Great video and thanks for sharing!!!!

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching John!

@bradleymorris8875 3 года назад

Mint .... excellent story telling. Love 57’s specifically period correct ones that get beat on.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you Bradley!

@1320quick 3 года назад

Very sad story about the boys passing away. That is such a cool car! I love everything about that car.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Yes, definitely a tough time for the Portman's and all of the buddies.

@mwrcrft 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing sad but great story.

@randyhoneycutt8153 3 года назад

Love these videos. It’s great to see these old cars brought back to life.

@Sport--willow 3 года назад

Oh wow! I can vaguely remember that car from when I was just a child. It's sad how things have a way of fading away as a person grows older and this rat race called life drowns out the days of old. Awesome job with coverage of the family and car. My heart felt condolences go out to the families. Thank you

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

That's cool that you remember the car!

@christopherwasko7329 3 года назад

Great story and video on this classic 57 Chevy! Thanks for sharing. 😎

@IceCream-and-HeadLice 3 года назад

We are losing many older drag racers and many old drag cars. Happy to see this car is a survivor. Good ole days!

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

You're right about that!

@philhunt3908 3 года назад

It's a great story and sad at the same time I enjoy how you tell the story's of the drag cars and the family's the guys are smiling down every time they hear it fire up sorry for the family's loss keep up the great videos

@chrissexton6697 3 года назад

Great video! Nice to see another project back on the road!

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Chris!

@hackfabrication139 3 года назад

Great Car! And an even GREATER story!

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching! Definitely a cool car, and the family is one of a kind. GREAT people.

@johnconnell1424 Год назад

That awesome brought it back to life.i love 57 Chevrolet 😎great job y'all

@mikiesmustangs4803 3 года назад

I love how you tell these stories about these cars and the people I could listen to you all day long I love this channel

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for the continued support!

@joshuagibson2520 3 года назад

Were all living on borrowed time folks. Get busy living, or get busy dying. It took me a long time to learn that lesson.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

That's RIGHT! Certainly a life lesson.

@4570husker 3 года назад

What an amazing story man so very sorry for there family I very much enjoy that every car you post you tell the story behind. Growing up my dad had a 1976 type LT camaro that he drag raced here in Alaska I remember spending days watching him re build the 350 in that car or adding parts to make it faster. I wish we still had that car of course when I turned 16 I went Ford instead of Chevy and started street racing a Mustang but I do miss the day's of working on dads car.

@shitbox7413 3 года назад

Awesome to see another one saved, love the car! Looked awesome with the super tricks and chrome steelies. 👍🏻

@racingmach1 3 года назад

Love your channel. Can't wait for new episodes to come out. That's one mean '57

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for the continued support!

@jeffhickman418 3 года назад

Awesome story! Thank you for sharing...

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Jeff!

@CoastalAutoReactionCAR 3 года назад

Thank you for bringing us history one video at a time amazing! Cheers

@ernied3123 3 года назад

Great but sad story. Well told by you with respect. Cheers.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Ernie!

@mick_1949 3 года назад

Absolutely beautiful story mate. Cheers to all the family involved and I'm hoping their watching from above with a stopwatch. Love these beautiful stories. 👍

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for your continued support Michael!

@RMartinSnyderRPCNACovenanter 3 года назад

Weasel and Meatball are greatly missed. They were two of the most giving guys I have ever known. They loved their family, and friends so much. They are greatly missed. I hope (Pop) Ray is doing good.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

They were some good dudes, for sure!

@gsmith207 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing an awesome family story. You did a great job presenting it and great editing with vids and pics. Seasoned pro bub. Love it!

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@bryancohn9406 3 года назад

We come for the cars, we stay for the people. Doesn’t matter if we are racing cars, motorcycles, on road courses or drag strips, dirt ovals or dry lake beds. It’s always the people. Great video honoring great people Tim.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Bryan!

@danwoodliff7287 3 года назад

Thanks for this real life post. Pink Rods brought a lot of memories Danny

@jamiemelius5787 3 года назад

Another great car and story. Thank you

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Jamie!

@mikeharper3157 3 года назад

They are my friends. WILL BE FOREVER. Jeremy and all involved took great pride in doing this for Ray and the boys! RIP my friends..... .

@StreetTruckinTitan 3 года назад

This car is perfect. Condolences to the family.

@artjones2498 2 года назад

when i was a kid i lived 2mi. down the road from national trails raceway...it was cool seeing the cars there...also to hear them run from 2 mi away was awsome....i used to ride my bike down and hang out in the corn field to watch them run.....

@justcars571 2 года назад

I am from Bowling Green, KY, home of Beech Bend Raceway. I have spent all of my life hanging around and racing at this track. In the early to mid-1960's there was a NHRA National Champion 1956 Chevrolet Belair Station Wagon. Unfortunately, I don't remember any of the names associated with the car, but it was a multiple NHRA Champion. This car is a survivor in the truest sense of the word with all of the hand lettering, etc. still intact. The Owner attends the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green and always has the car there for display.

@jimslawnandtreeservice5364 3 года назад

You hit it just right it is not the car it's the life and memories we shared thanks thumps up for your stories catch you next time !!!!

@stevebeschi2397 3 года назад

Muck appreciation to your connection between the people and the cars. Very well done and presented. 😍😎

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Steve!

@es7614 3 года назад

Thanks, great story of an amazing car and the family behind it. Congrats again.

@stevehilliard1495 3 года назад

Great job with the video. Always look forward to seeing you post one, best wishes, may God bless you and your family

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for the continued support Steve!

@yamahaguy1732 3 года назад

I love those old gold moroso valve covers

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Oh yes, one of my personal favorite hot rod parts of all time!

@marcuspuzio7720 3 года назад

Love love love this channel ...nothing like a great story

@henryjohnson4061 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing brother. Always great!!!

@tomrobards7753 3 года назад

A great and a sad sad story glad you made this story and video , thanks so much ,, and condolences to the family 😢😢😢😢

@johnteplir7874 3 года назад

Had mine in the late sixties. 327 with 365hp motor reworked with ported heads, fully balanced, lots of compression, and two fours. Would blow by a muscle car just for fun. Met my wife with that car, we are still together today.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

That's awesome John! Those 365 horse motors were tough, even in stock form!

@jimmypopp2695 3 года назад

Great video. Brought tears to my eyes.

@almoffat7504 3 года назад

Gday mate very nice story of a great car sad the boys aren’t around to enjoy it but they are still racing in heaven 👍🇦🇺

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Al.

@MichaelAnderson-nh4gu 3 года назад

Really great video, Thank you for the fun memories.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Michael!

@willhoggard645 3 года назад

What a story!!! Thanks for sharing!!

@ladyco4395 3 года назад

Can’t get enough of this channel

@joecrone9862 3 года назад

Another excellent video! Thanks

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Joe!

@toddfranksgarage6994 3 года назад

Awesome video, awesome story and awesome car. Thank you for sharing!

@roddydiaz1090 3 года назад

What a beautiful car. Great video.

@dennisazzopardi2089 3 года назад

Touching story..............Thx for Sharing.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Dennis!

@curtfreeman8632 3 года назад

Another great video! Always great content that’s interesting to watch. Thanks for what you do.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Curt!

@johnpena9165 3 года назад

It's hard to believe your still running the stock rear end assembly in your car those were know as the weak link in the 55-64 chevy passenger cars back in the day, cool 57 Chevy by they way 👍🔥 !

@joegaskill8742 3 года назад

Great stuff man!! Your such a great story teller for these old race cars too!

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for tuning in Joe!

@AutoAuctionRebuilds 3 года назад

Those gears are insane!!!!

@tjed1071 2 года назад

Could have run faster with 5.13 with that small tire

@bluesharp59 3 года назад

Great story and car. Thumbs Up !

@nickrice7535 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing..

@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS 3 года назад

Best 2 nicknames I ever heard together. Great story and presentation and another awesome car!

@donaldhatcher4020 2 года назад

thanks for sharing

@joehardin122 3 года назад

Three great guys! I have had the pleasure of knowing all of them.

@sporty196071 3 года назад

Great history, great explanation

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@RustyIronProjectsRIP 3 года назад

Another great car and story keep up the good work. Can't wait for the next one your story telling is spot on.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for your continued support!

@idigdaytona4478 3 года назад

Well done video. Thank you.

@toddclark332 3 года назад

So cool love them posts right on point remember them good old days for my dad's time thanks buddy for sharing it love that car

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Todd!

@paulpowell195 3 года назад

Nice love it

@SpeedandChromeTV 3 года назад

Good stuff man, as usual. Love a crispy little small block, boy that sounds good.

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you!

@justinaustin7648 3 года назад

Your a good dude! God Bless you. Love your work and "keep on keepin on"

@HotRodHoarder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Justin!

@rdecoster1 3 года назад

Modified Production was one of the most popular classes for normal budget type people. Separated by HP to Weight ratios there were several classes. Designated with a single letter. B/MP, C/MP and on. Had to stick to a mostly stock body. No fender well cuts, needed an interior but could make any internal modification to engine. Dick Landy used to switch his 68 Hemi Charger back and forth between Modified Production and Super Stock. Front fiberglass bumper was not allowed in MP but was legal in SS. Pretty popular and pretty cool class.