1 in a Million Barn Find, Street Freak Firebird! Left since the 90's, sold for $500!!!

[@FinnegansGarage]

i love this car!

[@stevenrodriguez7668]

Same here Fin !

[@kevinbutcher995]

Hey Finnegan didnt you have a spare 400 from your Firebird build ?

[@garyw4211]

So who wants to see Finnegan and Tony race in blown Ponchos??? I sure do!!!

[@kevinbutcher995]

@@garyw4211 poncholoutly.........

[@midsouth2strokes185]

Where r u guys finding all the Pontiacs man! Insane..

[@RonaldFinger]

That is insanely cool! I may be biased, but I think keeping a Pontiac motor in there is the way to go.

[@scottboyer8450]

Agreed!

[@timothythomas1737]

Yup I'd be calling butler.

[@morganleblanc730]

Got my vote!

[@xerebek]

i vote pontiac as well, i feel like going chevy would be the easy way out.

[@zAvAvAz]

only thing is the hood is cut for a 6-71 on a sbc. oh wait i see it had ram air III ported heads, it was a pontiac 350? A pontiac can be good, it just needs at least some high dollar aluminum heads, if stock iron cams won't even matter that much except rpm. Plus it would be amazing to go NA and duplicate the hood with a fiberglass one and keep it all under hood with a massive stroker kit. butler performance does a really good pontiac engine, but for that i would build a better small block chevy, i wouldn't be ashamed, however poncho supporters would really dig a poncho engine in a poncho car , no doubt about that. i am putting a windsor based small block ford in a chevy 2nd gen camaro because Dart's block comes standard with the 9.5" tall deck beyond the optioned sbc at 9.4" and that is the third option up. And lb for lb and dollar for dollar the windsor base outperforms the sbc only very slightly so there is that also. Well i believe a perfect street car deserves a good rod ratio to keep cylinder seal at maximum and cylinder bore wear at a minimum that is why i make my own blueprints.

[@joelboags8741]

I've stated this on Finnegans channel before, but i'm glad for those of us outside the U.S where MTOD decided to nerf their servers we can still see awesome car content from some of our favourite hosts, can't wait to see what's on the way, cheers

[@josh9847]

This! ☝️👍👍

[@_Otaku-kt8be]

Mtod is garbage now I miss when it was just roadkill roadkill garage engine masters hot rod garage dirt everyday

[@mikescherrer4923]

MTOD is just shilling battery cars now it's obnoxious. I wish RK, HRG, and DED would just go back to youtube, but they just take too much to make. The YT compensation scheme is just too tilted against automotive content.

[@deathcab4booty]

yep, the production budget for shows like Head2Head was over $1 million, and the channel as a whole brought in $360k in KZbin revenue over the course of one year. It wasn't sustainable without a subscription program.

[@ShouldKnowBetter]

Yes, I was a subscriber. MTOD. What happened? It was crazy. One day we had Frieburger and all my heroes doing their stuff, then I was told my monthly payment was going to be cancelled and that the channel was over. I just thought it seemed like suicide! Glad Tony is doing this channel, he is very, very talented and we want him in the UK. Lucky and Tony, Roadkill all superb programs. I even got into Dirt Everyday and Junkyard Gold. Engine Masters was just the best. I loved it. All really high quality stuff for us petrolheads. Glad all the guys seem to be on KZbin and thriving. Can anyone explain to me why they just nuked the whole channel?

[@Pontiac455]

Thank goodness your keeping in pure 😊Pontiac all the way

[@JWhitneyInc]

Dude, I would love to see you get this over to AMMO NYC. He's been doing a lot of older cars lately and he would absolutely be the one to get this paint totally dialed and protected. It looks like it's in amazing shape as it is, but it would be fun to see how much shine he could bring back to it.

[@HOCKENBERGER]

AMMO NYC? What n where is that?

[@idbuythatfora4223]

@@HOCKENBERGER kzbin.info/door/Ysa8SOy3TkoxI5D17s1u-w

[@idontlikecops1]

That man is over-rated

[@xxSgtXioXxx291]

This is one of those rare times youtube actually puts something in my feed where i watch the whole video and promptly like subscribe and hit that bell!! Ive missed watching you Tony along with all the other great guys and content on Motor Trend, its a shame its all behind a paywall now but now we are here! This car looks amazing shape for what it is and personally as a budget minded person, id go the extra mile and put a Pontiac motor back in it, but push comes to shove get that baby back on the road whatever it takes!

[@conbonesthevoid1448]

dude the pay wall is cheap to climb. is it so bad to give a little gratuity for those that put in the work to bring us such great content? I paid and still do its worth it.

[@charleslambertjr3842]

Man I love every show that you’ve been on but you really add a lot to those shows and I’m so excited for you to have your own show doing it the way you want to do it and I know it’s gonna be extremely popular and successful man !!!! You Rock 😎

[@bentkent9511]

A drifter with the OG Demon

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Tony! Good to see you, man!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@wordenentertainment1997]

Amazing Firebird! Ever since I was five years old I wanted one after seeing the Bandit for the first time and I promised myself that I would buy one like it. Fast forward to 2019 when I was 21 and an opportunity came along that would be life changing. My Grandparents' neighbor had a 79 Special Edition Bandit Trans Am outside for many years and I would go over to see it many times. Sadly the owner passed away and her son asked me to make him an offer since he knew how much I wanted a Trans Am. It was in need of a frame-off restoration and I offered $3,000 for it since it was a rare Y84 SE Bandit T/A with the Pontiac 400 and 4-speed transmission. He said that if I promised to show him the progress and let him see the car when its done, he would let me have it for $1,000 along with all of the parts for it. I am working hard to restore my dream car and pay tribute to the original owner and the Bandit himself, Burt Reynolds. I'm also planning on doing a KZbin series on the car and the restoration process. Your Firebird is gonna be an awesome!

[@mightymikethebear]

I want to see your project videos on YT.

[@wordenentertainment1997]

@@mightymikethebear Sure will in the near future.

[@saigawesnovember]

Follow thru and finish it brother!

[@wordenentertainment1997]

@@saigawesnovember I am planning on doing a KZbin series on the car.

[@rkd391]

Dude! That is the score of the century!!! So glad you want to preserve all that coolness!

[@chadscott9138]

Great to see you’re back, both on east coast and on KZbin! Love the firebird, can’t wait to see it on the streets. (Please get a decent mic, good audio makes videos sooo much better).

[@backwoodsbum16]

I came here to say thing same thing about mic and audio

[@jamesaiello9787]

100% Pontiac Engine!!! This car is sick!! Once its done it needs to go to World of Wheels shows across the country!!

[@michaelgraves5320]

I love the stories behind old cars, looking forward to its revival

[@joseph.m.hodges]

I'm just starting to discover these videos and this whole story and channel and I see I'm late to know this exist but hey I turn 50 next year have kids old long lost personal hotrods and memories and this makes me remember my youth my passion my hobby my 7 brothers and drag racing in the early mid 90 with them abd yeah... Wow. Man.. Thank you for what I'm about to continue to watch im only 9 minutes in but I'm also and old school car audio basshead and that's a cassette player. Goes in flat sideways tape film faces forwards the engine. ;)

[@RebeldryversGarage]

Absolutely love this car. The late 70's/early 80's era is when my car tastes really took hold. It's epic of that era. What a time machine.

[@davidvaughn7778]

I'm the same way. My favorite style of paint of the era was scallops. My uncle had some pretty cool cars back in the day. 70.5 Camaro, 71 Chevelle SS clone, v8 Vega, v8 rx7, and he loved stock 280z cars. But mostly a GM gearhead.

[@vf101jay]

I would love to see a Pontiac go back in, not only because it just feels respectful to the Firebird’s history, but also because there just isn’t enough good content out there showcasing a 400 or 455 Pontiac being lovingly wrenched on. Best of luck with the channel! Got me hooked already.

[@paulg468]

Love the channel! I'm a Chevy guy but you gotta put a Pontiac motor back in there. That's what belongs in it. I also love the 2nd gen F-bodies. I have a 71 Camaro SS that I just put a 454 and rebuilt Muncie in. Keep up the good work!

[@im_ur_huckleberry8998]

I would definitely put a Pontiac engine in it just for originality. I live in south Central PA and my dad has a bunch of Pontiac engine parts and possibly a complete engine if you're looking for that stuff. He's been a Pontiac man his whole life and knows those engines very well. Good luck with the build!!

[@OhBoyPantz]

I'm not gonna lie I'm a little sad to see you leave hot rod garage, but I'm so excited to see what you'll be able to accomplish and collaborate with in the future. Also I think you gotta stick with the pontiac motor if you have the choice

[@ronlowfi]

Keep on keepin on, Hart on the eight track! Second watch. Looking forward to next episode. Yes Pontiac motor of course. Let's see it!

[@ronlowfi]

Heart with Ann and Nancy Wilson on 8-track!

[@Berthere79]

Love that you’re doing your thing man! Super excited to see more content! Do NOT chance ruining a quarter panel or that awesome paint job by running those old tires. 25 years in the tire industry speaking. Get some period correct tires from one of the popular reproduction sources because I don’t think a modern tire would do this car justice. Oh, and normally I’m a stickler for engine make matching vehicle make. Not here. Just no LS please; keep it era correct. Keep up the good work brotha. For as long as content is available I will be a subscriber.

[@GTOFERN]

Absolutely go Pontiac!

[@alexigram2381]

Thanks Tony! Really excited to see where you take the channel! Glad you'll be able to have more time at home now, that said whenever you and Finn we're on Roadkill together, you guys brought a whole other level of wild to the show. Not sure anyone will be able to match that!

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

Alex Igram Like when Mike and Tony did Hot Rod Drag Week in Mike's 55 with Tony bench pressing in the trans. on Mike's car.

[@Gonecheenin]

Absolutely LOVE the Pontiac V8 ever since I had my 400 powered '69 Lemans back in High School. I would be thrilled if you kept the heartbeat of that car true to it's manufacturer!

[@brettlyngstad]

Glad to see your automotive adventures are continuing! Pontiac 400 is excellent choice, may think about a stroker kit but still a great choice! I learned to drive in a ‘76 Formula 400, freeway gears and no one could catch me with the speedo needle hanging between the idiot lights 😉. Good luck!

[@TurboDog73TX]

This is SO RAD Tony!!! The number one and two upgrades to a Poncho motor to make it live a long life are good rods & pistons, and attention to the oil system. I can't wait to see You cruisin' this machine, jammin' to some Foghat.. And now I'm off to Craigslist to look for another 2nd gen T/A..

[@bachtomin213]

If this was a van, it would have a wizard slaying a dragon on it.

[@daryelthomas9414]

Always room under the hood/trunk for dragons and wizards

[@jeffb495]

That Firebird deserves to be back on the road in all its former glory and Pontiac powered of course. When I was a teenager a friend of mines dad had a 1970 Formula 400 4-speed that had a built 455 in it and boy was that a fun car! Thanks Tony for sharing the story behind your cool project Firebird.

[@YourMom-hy9mf]

70 formula 400 4sp what an amazing car. So much cooler then any camaro. I have a 70 camaro but would trade in a minute for a fireturd

[@glenclifton4563]

Good to see you back! It's gotta be a Pontiac motor! I've had two Firebirds and I love them. Thanks for doing this killer car!

[@morgansword]

I'm a old Pink Floyd guy myself, new sub just cause of this video. I don't have any tapes anymore as most are in the hock shops by the box full. I was born in 49 so you see where my head is at. It was a steel at four times that price... I feel the emotion for LS or a Pony engine... Pony wins by slim margin of respect

[@garyw4211]

Tony!!!! I had no idea you decided to go out on your own!! Good for you!!! You'll get to do way more of what you wanna do when you wanna do it away from Disco!! As for this car, I totally agree... Clear that awesome paint, stab a Poncho 400, grab a TA rear spoiler (paint it black to match the car's interior trim), and somehow get that original blower set up back on the car where it belongs!! Subbed and ready to see you build this car AND grow a mullet!!! Lmfao.

[@Ghostt257]

I know HO specialty, I got to know them good in the mid 80s, they were out of California, I believe the owners name was Kenny?. They used to make a lot of cool stuff for Pontiac, I got their kit to put 2nd Gen F body front spindles/brake set-up, duel bale master, etc.. which improved the handling and stopping, over my 64 GTO 4 drum set up, single bale master. They also made a big swaybar kit, as well, the owner of HO also had a 64 GTO, which was awesome.

[@joeyacca63]

Still have an original catalog lol

[@magee436]

Getting mad "dazed and confused" vibes. Would live to see a detailer bring the paint back to life. Keep the content coming buddy 🤙

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Wow. HO Specialties... When my friend and I would hunt for Pontiac HO 455s (never found one we could afford) in the 80s.... what a flashback. Super great color combo... love the purple stripe... Foghat 8 track... ha ha ha

[@andrewhall3715]

Congratulations on the move. Going to miss seeing you on Hot Rod Garage and such but I totally understand your decision. Will be following your content here and on IG!

[@charlesnott4245]

Tony. Go Pontiac for sure. Look for a 400 4 barrel motor from 68- 73. They have the best bottom ends

[@SteveInGear]

A solid car like that for $1,000? You got a hell of a deal, I can't wait to see how this turns out.

[@jonathoncook8367]

It’s a clickbait title. Come on now.

[@shh1234]

@@jonathoncook8367 Exactly , $1000 is scrap metal value

[@rustyramblings5807]

I am glad I stumbled across your channel.In 1986 I purchased a 74 Firebird Esprit from the original owner.It had 63,000 miles,and she had just had the local Pontiac dealer go through the whole car,including new paint,vinyl top,gaskets,belts,hoses,etc.But,I bought it after the interior was totally gutted by fire.From the dash to the rear window.And the roof caved in.I bought it from her insurance company for $225.Stripped it down,sold many parts.The Pontiac 350 and auto trans went into a 1969 Firebird that I picked up for $150.It was a fun ride

[@sootmann]

Love the paint. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

[@HOCKENBERGER]

Brings me back to all the amazing ISCA world of wheels shows at the now closed down NY coliseum when I was an early teen. My late step-dad would take us religiously every year. I can still envision the mirrors underneath it and the angelhair coming out of the exhaust and off the rear tires! Lol. Great memories

[@adamwarner4590]

Great score getting the car definitely landed in the right person’s hands. I’m so happy you are pumping out your own content. Go

[@bcavmechanic]

Great to see you on your own show. I always enjoy what you put together. Bitchin' car. Good plan to stick with the Pontiac motor. I think I would have to do a spoiler on the back though. You should be fine with those ancient bias ply tires. LOL. Actually If under close inspection they look solid I would give them a try. Stay clear if you see anything concerning. The right thing to do is toss them but what fun is that. Keep up the good work.

[@travispeoples]

Don't see these very often and I'm glad to hear you're going to preserve it. I have a relative that just acquired a third gen pro stock car with a crazy paint job and I'm trying to convince him to keep it as is.

[@rolandlluis3153]

Awesome car / history... I bought my 79 T/A from original owners back in 1995 & still with me...4 lyf ✊😎

[@Bam.videos]

That looks RAD! I LOVE this era of hot rodding. I definitely agree it needs to be pancho powered!

[@g19anson]

Tony I have noticed that audio is super important to if I want watch stuff, it would be worth sorting that out

[@jamesludwig437]

Love the ride! In the process of restoring a 2nd gen bird myself (1979) cant wait to see what you do with yours. And definitely would keep it pontiac powered! Look into Butler performance.

[@phil3746]

What a great inspiration too all men! Thank you for showing how men should be.

[@trumbley22]

We've seen you drive, don't risk it on those old tires. Get new stuff. This will be a sick build, and super cool you were able to get the history on it!

[@stephendozier1364]

Great story! Awesome pontiac! Im a mechanic in maryland. My boss just finished his old 69 gto that his folks bought new in glenn burnie in 69.More people need to resurrect these old pontiacs before they are all gone.

[@handsonlatham7802]

Man this is exciting. Props to you for branching out! I remember seeing you on the bachelor and elbowing my wife saying "hey that's Tony Angelo!" and she of course was like "who?" Then you got like 5 seconds of screen time and didn't even get to drive. Anyway after that disappointment I am stoked for the content you will be bringing us here!

[@hellonwheelz3317]

There was definitely some Ted Nugent, Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, and Bad Company blasting through those 6x9's in the package tray back in the day. This is the era I grew up in. In those years I had 68 & 69 Chevelles, a 70 Nova, a 68 Roadrunner, 65 & 66 Sport Furys, a 63 Impala, a 57 Belair, and many more. Didn't pay more than a grand for any of those jewels. You are doing the right thing by keeping it old school, as it was built in the 70's. Thats an awesome time capsule of the most fun time imaginable to live.

[@rhythminblues8]

Really digging the content Tony, it’s perfect, not too over done, honest home brew projects! Rock and Roll!

[@An_Albosaurus]

This just gives me even more motivation to finish my 70 Firebird

[@Vtanner62]

Love the video, love the car. Get some new tires. I fully support your choices here with going out on your own. Family is first, my man. The kids are only young once and they need you.

[@d.j.9961]

My twin brother had a 77 firebird with a 301. Ran a mixtire of trans fluid in with the oil. The original owner always did so, my brother continued it then, My brother picked up a 1979 Z-28 with a 1973 small block 400 with a 4.125 bore. It was built by M&S machine shop out of Wheeling W.V. It was bored .030 over to a 406 running a stroker kit! I SURE DO MISS THAT CAR!!! Then he picked up a 1978 Trans-Am 455 hd that was super clean!!!

[@JonnyHolms]

Tony!!!! I am so glad that I came across your channel, herd that you had left hot rod garage but didn't know if you were going to be doing any kind of show, huge fan of yours and can't wait to see more. Also, awesome 🚗 car. Street Freaks are right around my time frame for me becoming a car fanatic.

[@68BirdinOz]

Definitely a Pontiac motor. LOVE the paint and interior. Hope Gene sells you the blower. Look forward to your channel.

[@RelentlessRealtors]

THOROUGHLY enjoy anything you do Tony. Have been enjoying your stuff. Thanks man, you get to do all the things some of us would LOVE to be doing.

[@southbound141]

Thank you KZbin for recommending this channel to me.

[@georgemueh3273]

Awesome car.... first time to your channel watched you on MT and loved all the hard work you did with everyone over there. Hope to see some collaboration videos with Mike too.

[@ACDesignsGarage]

That is sooooo RAD, huffer for the win!!!!! Growing up in the 80s on the eastcoast those street freaks was everywhere, maybe needs side pipes Thanks for bringing back some awesome memories!!!

[@mattrosenberger11]

I’m in the same region of PA and would be down to try to get some of the interior/exterior cleaned up to preserve it. Can’t believe that was on the East coast for $1k and isn’t missing half the body from rust.

[@BIsForBudget]

As a 1st gen Firebird owner, I'm with you, I didn't care much for the 2nd gens most of my life. But within the past 5 or so years, I've really taken an interest. Keep up the great work!

[@BIsForBudget]

If you have the resources, please stuff a Poncho motor in there. 👍

[@aussiefirestorm]

Awesome stuff, 80's cool. You and Finnegan were the main reasons to watch roadkill. Glad to see you again.

[@adamantturner5019]

It would be great to see you with Lucky Costa again. As a pair, you two complimented each other and kept the laughs rolling.

[@86moneypitfox56]

That old msd probably still works I’ve always heard that the old ones where hard to kill opposed to the newer ones

[@ckometz]

I’ve had nothing but problems with the new ones.

[@86moneypitfox56]

@@ckometz that’s what I’ve always heard but I haven’t yet had problems from mine but imma keep my fingers crossed

[@chucke756]

Unbelievable deal!! Love the 60s and early 70s GM cars. That is a steal without an engine and transmission.

[@Stone177]

Tony, you need a mic on you.

[@StayTunedTA]

We'll grab some this week. Just gotta sort the tech a lil!

[@button-puncher]

Ditto. Check out Rhode. They make nice gear.

[@mrmongo6722]

Classic 80's metal flake paint job and the interior to match. The blower sticking through the hood seals the deal.

[@larney37]

Dude, I got obsessed with keeping my 455 Olds in my 72 Cutlass and it has been the absolute worst decision. Everyone who sees it says its awesome, but the parts availability AND knowledge base is just non-existent. I am often down for months waiting on stuff. Maybe Pontiac is better, but if you are going to throw money at this thing I say put the effort into getting that original blower if you can and drop in a generic sbc. Then you can beat the shit out of it and if you blow it up you can just replace it and keep on trucking. Its a fly ass car though!

[@jeffflaig362]

I built a olds 455 also. It's cool to build something different but if I had to do it again I would put a bbc in my 69 442. I've heard Pontiac engines have the same problem as the olds. Oiling problems that causes spun bearings.

[@larney37]

@@jeffflaig362 yup, I am on my second rebuild b/c I am a glutton for punishment

[@mikehagen3785]

I appreciate your efforts to keep the original make of engine in your cars, it makes me sad to see chevy engines in everything, but I appreciate what you're saying also. Brand loyalty shouldn't cost so damn much!

[@larney37]

@@mikehagen3785 It probably wouldn't cost so much if it worked better in the first place lol Ah well, original hot rodding in the 50's had nothing to do with brand loyalty anyway - it was all about what worked. Its an expensive lesson to learn

[@mikehagen3785]

@@larney37 I am completely aware of the Olds, and Pontiac, and also the Buick 455s oiling issues, my buddy's and I had them all. The Olds needs help with drain back as the heads hold the oil up top. I could get people off the line, but those little 327s in novas,and Camaros would Rev right past me... as I shifted at 5000, they were buzzing 6500 sometimes... I only own chevys nowadays and I'm resisting the urge to, yuck, LS swap one....

[@keithbelgard2872]

Very happy for you and yours living your dream. I’m finishing up a 4 year build on a 1967 Chevelle SS clone of a clone. I was so happy seeing the accel super coil on this bird. We have almost completed our build that my customer remembers pumping gas into in 1971 I was 9 years old in my home town Burlington Massachusetts my

[@K1NET1X360]

Wishing you the best of luck on the future of your KZbin channel. The wife and I will watch every one of your videos together. Glad you get to spend more time with the family.

[@robertwest3093]

I’ll never figure out how someone can “forget” that they have a nice muscle car hiding in a garage. Tony got THE deal of the century. These $500-1000 prices do not compute in my brain. I thought all those kind of prices disappeared about twenty years ago. Hey Tony, I’ll give you $1500. You would be making a fifty percent profit!! You even lucked out and got the early back window. My luck is the exact OPPOSITE as your luck!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@crazycoffee]

I'd keep it Pontiac. Youre so lucky to have found that. My dad had a 74 SD455 he had when he was a teen. He sold it for 500 sometime in the 80s. My favorite cars are BOPs. I have a 68 Toronado. Starter died. I have a tunnel ram, port matched c heads, headers, msd pro billit ignition, and a 6al box. I'm dying to hear it with the my tunnel ram and headers.

[@tnolan3754]

Super Cool! Pontiac is the way to go! 400 or 455. The Story is everything. Also,an insane deal for $1000! Come on Gene with that Blower!

[@rodgersecoy6296]

Pontiac! Got to be in there!

[@michaelfair9336]

alright we need to get your audio sorted out but love what your doing!

[@johnbarker5009]

That is a truly, truly awesome car back in the day. Every rave you have on it is 100% correct. Glad you're bringing it back.

[@Blindauer717]

So THAT'S where you've been! So stoked I found your channel!!

[@jeffholley454]

Yep. I'm in... I'm gonna build a Joe Mobile Electric MGB I've been watching you for ever. You and lucky have the funniest and pretty bad ass explanation when doing the work.

[@keithalbrecht4785]

Very cool fined Tony!!! Your Firebird brings back memories, My cousin had a 77' TA, black with frames on hood & down the sides! He built a nice 1969 400ci. with a 1965 tri-power set up! She was one sweet ride!!! Can't wait to see how yours turn out!!!!!!!!

[@bigjohn7577]

Dude, this car is absolutely amazing!!! Love the old school paint scheme and metal flake!!

[@twwtjohns]

I am so glad people are finally come around to the realization the early Gen II F bodys are the coolest of the era. I had a '71 Camaro SS and I wish I still did. I've been looking for one recently and realized they've become ad scarce as hens teeth.

[@XUncleBossX]

I know it's easy for people to say why doesn't "blank" have his own show.... Well I remember looking you up and thinking why the hell doesn't this guy have his own show He's awesome!!!

[@joewall01]

You are the man!! Your fans dig your chilly! Go Tony, GO!

[@user-sr3jm1je4n]

Yes

[@joshuaheath9003]

My dad and I built a Model A Tudor sedan we were having trouble with a motor. for most people there are 3 options, a flathead V8, an original Hemi, or the psl of motors a 350. He was leaning into the 350 for the same reason everyone else does, cheap and easy as hell. I prefer things a bit more original, a buddy of mine had just pulled a Pontiac 400 with a th400 mated to it. Here is the fun part, it was pulled from a 70 TA, givin a solid rebuild, bigger cam, new slugs, full rebuild on the 6x heads, nothing crazy just a solid reliable motor. it was the shoved into a 72 C10 and was only started a couple times a week to keep it fresh. it sat there for about a year and the dude got tired of trying to make it work properly in the truck. it was pulled and loaded into the back of a truck, the guy drove over to our house and backed into the yard, $400 for all of it. my dad went back and forth for a bit, I got mad and told them to unload it. needless to say it rested beautifully between the frame rails. over 400 hp in a car where the motor is the heaviest part....is an absolute blast to drive. Now the sad part, he sold the car to someone out of Louisiana so he could start another project. We got a hold of a 40 Ford shoebox, he got the seats covered in purple and black vinyl and stopped....he was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer and passed shortly after. All that to say, go with the Pontiac motor, and if anyone knows where that Tudor is....please hit me back.

[@randycarlisle6814]

BUILD IT!!! Pontiac motor. Can't wait to see it done. Bob Seger Stranger in Town or Van Halen I or II in the 8 track. So glad you are on your own now.

[@ChappellSpeednPerformance]

I remember when you and I talked about it at Drag Week and how I missed it by minutes to you buying it. Small world man. Glad to see you still have it and gonna tear into it.

[@doctorromex7804]

Welcome back to the east. I'm a central Ohio hot rodder myself. You can count on me to stay tuned to stay tuned. Keep up the good content.

[@davidbykerk4999]

Its your car now. Make it your own with whatever motor / trans combo you wish. Good score man. Cant wait to watch the build up.

[@BroncoED1972]

The colors on that thing are absolutely amazing. For a back yard paint job it's pretty sweet.

[@generalsixty2133]

You're doing it right. Bring it back to its disco-era show queen tire-smoking glory.

[@NtDdYt]

Please do more videos! Always watched everything you did. Miss you on HRG!

[@fossilfuelenthusiast]

Love the car and love that you are going to preserve it. Power plant doesn't matter as long as it is blown.

[@subaruluvr1237]

Great find!! For your cleaning questions I'd suggest Sara n tuned, she goes ham on cleaning everything. Does a great job on her builds. Excited to see this get some attention. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@m1a1hm]

Oman that firebird is AWESOME!! My first car back in 1985 was a 75 Firebird with a 350 man i miss that car .

[@joshcorvette]

Instagram really made me aware of this car mod genre. In the midst of the pandemic I chanced into a street machined ‘69 Mustang Sportsroof in a 80s GM color, Medium Maui Blue. With a dark blue, crushed velvet interior. With a 408w. For a steal. Hard to believe I own it as a ‘69 fastback is one of my dream cars, and it was a friend of a friend kind of deal.

[@WarmBusch]

That paint job look sick. Love the old-school metal flake look on muscle cars and chopper gas tanks. Looks like a life sized hot wheels from when I was a kid.