No the engine hasn’t been removed. They painted the upper half ( in the car) in prep for the Meccum auction. The car did not bring any bids above the reserve and the car was parked.

I had a 78 Formula 28 years ago. It was a blast. I would like to find another someday. Thank you for sharing!

I did not know that. I thought like the chevy the emblem represented the engine size. I guessed that was the case with the Rambler when I saw the 660 emblems on that car. Thank you for the clarification!!

@@dadbodsandhotrodsgarage You're welcome. I once almost baught a 63 dodge 440 which had the wide block 318. I think they called them a 318A or something. They look like a big block.

I did like the body style of that car. I am sure it would need a ton of work and time I do not have. 318A is a rare engine right?

@@dadbodsandhotrodsgarage 318A is a base line engine so I imagine it is common as far as it goes. None of these cars are common anymore. If that car had RT emblems on it, you would have a more rare car. It would be a 440 or help car then. If I had the resources, that car in this video would be on my list to aquire. For now I am focused on my 73 roadrunner I have been sitting on for some 34 years. It's time.

Thank you keep checking in for more!!

Thank you very much! I have another video going up today!

I was just amazed to find a 53 Belair and a 71 Chevelle side by side. just shows that nature will take back over when it can.

I had been to this yard in the past, but I did not see all of these cars before this trip! I enjoy seeing these cars it is truly awesome.

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I have had many carbureted cars in my lifetime, and they are great as long as they are not left to sit for too long and are well maintained. I have been using Holley systems for a few years now with great success. knock on wood that trend continues. I have been impressed with this Sniper unit. I know Holley had issues with the original ones, but they have made some changes and upgrades to this unit. I did just install one in my 1971 Chevelle (not yet running), I will keep you guys posted if they work. Thank you,

Do you always believe everything a guy tells you. There are literally thousands of those units working great right now. I suspect the guy that gave you that hot tip screwed something up. Oh and I'm a Senior Master ASE that was fixing carbs for pay when that car was new and they sucked from the factory. There's a reason all cars are injected now.

@@matthewmoilanen787 yes I believed him because he showed me a little thing called evidence...never have I ever heard anyone saying a carb caused their motor to lean out and blow up on its own driving in regular day use... I never said that EFI or MFI is worse or carbs are any better its just holley sniper thats trash, its an aftermarket system.....not OEM that is totally different, holley hasn't spent 10s of millions on testing and innovation for their EFI systems nor do they have the same amount of experience as any major manufacturer to make a perfect proven system....Holley has been bought and sold and tossed around over the past 50 years he is a multi millionare also...so he deals with the best shops around as he has many cars all of them worth over 100k easy also you are making 2 separate and major arguments after what I had just responded to....Quadra jets are great carbs....mine has yet to fail...or cause any issues...and its an original from 1970.... its your opinion that they "sucked", my square body plow truck with a Qjet on a SBC starts right up at -20 degree C mornings.... all cars are fuel injected today because of 1. Fuel Efficiency and general efficiency 2. User friendliness for non mechanically inclined people 3. Responsiveness

@@matthewmoilanen787 yes I believed him because he showed me a little thing called evidence...never have I ever heard anyone saying a carb caused their motor to lean out and blow up on its own driving in regular day use... I never said that EFI or MFI is worse or carbs are any better its just holley sniper thats trash, its an aftermarket system.....not OEM that is totally different he is a multi millionare also...so he deals with the best shops around as he has many cars all of them worth over 100k easy also you are making 2 separate and major arguments after what I had just responded to....Quadra jets are great carbs....mine has yet to fail...or cause any issues...and its an original from 1970.... its your opinion that they "sucked", my square body plow truck with a Qjet on a SBC starts right up at -20 degree C mornings.... all cars are fuel injected today because of 1. Fuel Efficiency and general efficiency 2. User friendliness for non mechanically inclined people 3. Responsiveness

That is great, I love the 79s. My favorite was the 70-73. I had a 73 Firebird (should have kept it). This one is a blast. the next video is coming out today keep checking in! Thank you

@@dadbodsandhotrodsgarage Definitely, and 70-73 are hands down the best looking cars of all time. I'd love to have one some day.

@@motov8-garage832 If the prices ever go down enough or I find a good deal, but we know how that goes.

My pleasure for sure. This is an amazingly well preserved and cared for TA. Thank you for letting me work on it! The next video is being loaded tonight.

No problem, I love these cars and have owned several over the years (wish I would have kept a couple of them).

You make a good point. I am trying new things with my videos so your input is greatly appreciated. Keep an eye out for the next one!

I am not a welder by any means. I did my best to seal it up with seam sealer I also do not plan to drive it in the rain or snow. Thank you for your input.

Awesome bud. Any pics of your project.

Thank you bud. It is fun to keep building the car. I need to finish the fuel system so I can turn it up!!

I am very happy with the kit so far. Haven’t gotten the car done yet so time will tell if the trans can handle the BBC engine.

That’s cool bud. I need to fix the trans and this one will move. Lol

Bob, we need to catch up.

Give me an email or phone number.

Thanks bud. I can’t wait to try it in the car!!

Thank you be sure to watch all of the series. Do you have one or have you in the past?

That is awesome. I know I was hard on my cats when I was young. Never occurred to me they would be worth something in the future. You can see all of the vids of the Meteor on my channel.

That 62 was a completely different car - much smaller than this full size car.

@@jamesbosworth4191 it's the same car

@@kevinclapton7835 No it isn't. The 62 Mercury Meteor was the Mercury version of a brand new "mid-size" car - Fairlane for Ford, Meteor for Mercury. It had a 115.5 inch wheelbase. The 1961 Meteor was a full-size car - on this side of the border a less expensive Mercury with a 120 inch wheelbase, on the Canadian side, a retrimmed Ford with a 119 inch wheelbase.

Thanks man! i have to fix the trans now

Thank you.

Thank you. Appreciate that!

No the car was a complete loss. Couldn’t rebuild it if I wanted to. The shop did not have insurance. I had to move on to another project car.

Sounds just like my car. It was being painted dark free and had a vinyl roof. It hasn’t worked out yet but I now have a 71 chevelle.

Love the early models. What are your plans with them?

Sweet! I love these old cars!! The colors were awesome!!

Then I guess we need a power adder!?! Thinking supercharger

That is awesome! Great to hear you have been able to keep it all those years. Would like to see some pics of it.

Really? I didn’t know that but it would be nice if it did.

I thought about making changes while i have it apart, but the work that was done was so good, i think i will leave it as is! I will be doing a lot of videos of this build and keep you guys posted. Thank you for the comment.

Thank you bud.

It was a good deal for sure, but no i didnt steal it. Has a title, no keys!

My plan is to convert it to manual using a late model GM trans.

@@dadbodsandhotrodsgarage even better that is a beautiful car

I wanted to keep it more of a classic look under there>