The 54 Meteor gets a quieter yet throaty upgrade, I take a trip to get some parts for the car and browse some old Fords in a friends yard! Watch and see likely the only Ford Skyliner with a fuel injected Flathead V8!!
True, but I just read that the Canadian Ford Motor Division was a year late in introducing The OHV engine. It was put in Ford cars in 1955. Even so, I love those old flatheads!
Nice Job! You know if the scuffs aren't too bad on that windscreen an auto glazier should be able to buff them out or at least improve them. Us "colonies" are lucky getting the flatty for an extra year. We got lots of flathead Fords to 1952 ( still got the 51 twin spinner here in 52) then not so many flatheads because the English Mk 1 Zephyrs came on line displacing the Canadian based Fords to a large degree. Regards from NZ.
I’m a new subscriber and really enjoying your videos. Got kids living in Spruce Grove and Parkland. Sounds like your neck of the woods. Lovely country. Love what you are doing with the 54.
Great video. You picked up that windshield about 2 blocks from my house. Luke is very talented. I could have shown you my 1950 Dodge Special Deluxe. My wife’s Great Grandmother bought it new.
Small world! Very cool, yes Luc is very skilled beyond belief. I would like to see your Dodge one day. I might take a road trip back to Saskatoon next summer! ;)
Soooo much eye candy 😍 I am lost for words too... And a new muffler, that makes all the difference. Throaty, I like that sound😊 great episode, thank you! Hoping for the next 😁🇳🇱
Cars back in those days were built to last hence all the grease fittings not like the throw away stuff built today. I love the old flatheads and hearing them run. This was a very interesting video with the old cars your friend owns thanks so much, cheers.
It's wonderful to see you making progress on this '54 Meteor. The exhaust sounds great, and I'm glad you found a door and windshield so easily. Keep the updates coming, please.
I can't say, I was ever a fan of these old tanks, but there is something about this one,that seems to have a thing. and she runs like a dream. I think the ol girl is worthy. Does the heater work?
I love this series. And yes I recognized my friend Ritchie! He has had some amazing cars. I’m glad he was able to help you out. However I didn’t know he had such an affection for 51 Fords? I have a 50 Coupe and a 56 Fordor hardtop.
Sounding great with the new exhaust. I'm amazed how well the old Holley "teapot" performs. Mine has a slight hesitation I can't get rid of. Great collection at Sktoon as well.
Yes, the teapot has been great, nearly flawless. I had a big hesitation and it turned out to be a combo of defective plug wires and the Vacuum advance unhooked inside the distributor. Maybe check those...
You do a real nice video my friend. I want to see every viable car put back on the road. That Meteor is a way better value than 5942 modern cars I could name. It's going to take a lot of people with a lot of heart to do it but these cars must be saved, and driven.
@@ParklandFilms It had a rusty front fender I had the change and rusty rocker panels and rear quarters I repaired and installed a rebuilt flathead engine and it ran like a charm. I drove it everywhere. as far north as Edmonton for a car show and to Lethbridge to the South and to Banff and everywhere in between.
Bit of roof flashing and some number 9 wire and you could have patched that exhaust pipe and muffler . . . ;) I'd be suprized if that was the original exhaust system, the miles as a bit too many. But who knows without documentation . . . Love the way the new door matches!
Would be nice if he knew even a little bit about the car he doesn't seem to know anything Maybe I am bias but we had 3 side valve and 2 OHV fords when I was growing up
I don't mean to be rude, but why put so much emphasis on "original" parts if they're completely destroyed? Now, if the "original" exhaust was in GOOD condition, that would merit some emphasis. Like, 50 year old upholstery that is still in good condition. That is worthy of note. Pointing out that the original exhaust has rotten away to non-existence is..... about as pointless as my rant! LOL
@@ParklandFilms Lots of mufflers came painted - especially glass packs or bottles. Thrush's were Red, Purple Hornies, Blue Polly's..... there used to be lots of cool automobile accessories back when freedom ruled the land.
@@That_AMC_Guy Oh yea I totally remember painted bottle mufflers, but a stock sized non performance muffler I've never seen painted in my day. Especially blue?
