Crusty Crestline

Ford celebrated its 50th anniversary when this Crestline Victoria was shiny and new. Seven decades have taken their toll but we can still learn from this rusty relic from Ford’s Golden Jubilee.

[@joe6096]

Nothing like the sound of an old Ford flathead with Offenhouser headders and a high rise manifold. You tune those puppies right and they have some of the best sound of any engine in history. Very unique. Love em.

[@samholdsworth420]

There's a couple guys in my hometown who like to cruise around with their glass packed exhaust flatheads they sound, unique...

[@jeffrykopis5468]

It really didn't matter what brand of headers (Fenton, Belond, et al), they all sound good.

[@Lee-h4j]

Another outstanding video Steve. Thanks, as always, for an entertaining and informative presentation. I love the Ford at Fifty!

[@jamesmisener3006]

Steve as I rewatch some of your Junkyard Crawls I'am even more impressed with your classic car knowledge and delivery of the subject. I sure miss our morning coffee and hope your recovery is progressing. Cheers mate. 🇨🇦

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

Picked up a 53 convertible with the flathead v8, spare was a continental. Black with Red interior. Paid a whole $40.00 in 1970. Found and added an Offenhauser intake with two 2 bbl carbs. Drove it till the air cooled Fordomatic gave out and sold for $20.00

[@mikedunkle3100]

I'm guessing that Steve is on vacation. The last dozen or so videos are repeats. Still worth a second watch.

[@indianasunsets5738]

Ford has their priorities right. The brought out the Golden Jubilee tractor in 53 with the OHV 4 cylinder motor, replacing the old N series with flathead motors.

[@americarsqueensland1667]

I like seeing the regular family cars you review, how about doing a video tour of the cars at this wreckers?

[@robcreel4257]

There's a few of these Crestline Vics running around ABQ from time to time. Some of them in pretty good condition. Thanks Steve!

[@enfield06]

Have a 1952 Mainline 2 dr Sedan. Got it in the Fall of 1986. Went thru a series of 8BA 239 Fatties and a 255 Merc. Gave up in 2002 and put a FE with a Top Loader 3 speed and 1979 Granada 8 inch rear end in it and haven't looked back! Get Well,Steve!

[@unclejessiesrodshop8432]

Another great video Steve.

[@kenttalsma7906]

Notice that the pedals are attached under the dash and not under the floor. Too, the Master cylinder is mounted on the firewall. I just had an epiphany on the placement of the master cylinder in relation to the brake pedal. All these years...huh.

[@mymoparstoo]

Hopefully he never forgets those magazines.

[@vlady8me]

RIP PeeWee

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

I know you are but what am I.

[@vlady8me]

@@Daniel-fd3wp Long Live the Strange

[@thomasdearment3214]

ahh always have a soft spot in my heart for that style cars, it was a cheaper model my dad had mom called it robin's egg blue. turquoise in reality, brown interior dad worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, so we moved around allot. Driving across the desert with the water bag hooked to the front dad's beer cans or bottles on us kids back of our necks. memories

[@giggiddy]

You lost me

[@thomasdearment3214]

@@giggiddy what's to lose, memories of crossing the desert without a/c most cars didn't have them back then, a cold beer bottle on the back of the neck was some relief, cars also had burlap bags they would hang on the front to help cool the radiator, with the sweating they would keep the water inside cool sometimes drinkable fun childhood times

[@buffdelcampo]

My parents bought a new Ford Customline 2-door in 1953. It had the flathead and 3-speed manual. It was brown and they had the top painted metallic bronze. I guess two-tone was the thing to do then. It was the first car I rode in.

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Scott from Cold War motors is doing a V8 challenge on one similar to this one . 👍🏻great story . It’s against an old V8 2door Stude baker . 👍🏻💯⛽️🇦🇺. Nice model old Ford Steve .

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

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[@Babarudra]

Seeing that V8 on the dash made me think old that old commercial for V8. I wonder if anyone got to the hospital after being a passenger in one of those cars and hitting their head on the dash, and the doctor saying, " I guess he had a V8". That's right kids when you get old like Steve and me, you'll have corny jokes just like that!

[@giggiddy]

But not far from the truth..

[@dalebaker8266]

That was a nice looking car when new!

[@willhorting5317]

Back in the late '80s, my first in-laws bought a '53 Mainline. Technically they said they bought it for my teen sister-in-law to drive to school. But in reality, they bought it because my father-in-law wanted it.😁 The car was an inline 6-cylinder, with 3-on-the-tree. The previous owner had gotten the engine rebuilt; had the interior redone; and had the car repainted a darker red color.

[@barberjeff67]

I remember film strips!

[@jeffrykopis5468]

Compared to the first overheads from GM, Mopar, and even Studebaker, the Ford Y-block is a total turd. Small wonder Ford came to the rescue with the FE engine (weird but powerful) in 1958!

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I've never driven a column shift manual. When I was younger I thought it was complicated. But as I've gotten older I've learned that it's fairly similar to the floor shift

[@CORVAIRWILD]

I have some GM Jam Handy films

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

Kids today need to learn about manufacturing jobs and how to work with their hands. There aren't enough younger people interested in the trades. They all want to be internet famous or something like that. Nobody wants to work. Or even understand how things operate. It's a shame. My generation (X) was the last generation before the internet took over everything. We were there for the start of it. But we still had lives in the real world. Since then, everything is online. Some things are better. But far more is worse

[@daveridgeway2639]

Hi Steve, good car, good video! With all due respect and I love you, most car or truck window moldings whether or not the vehicle is a sedan, hardtop or a convertible, the window glass and/or widow frame moldings are normally polished stainless steel, NOT chrome plated steel. This is why you do not see any rust pits on them. Please reply. Dave...

[@toddbob55]

Ford was always # 1

[@stevehenderson2571]

Dad had a 56 Vicky. He always backed it in the driveway. When I asked him why, he said it’s easier to start. I was only 6 so don’t ask me. It was that turquoise & white.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

I used to live in Crestline CA.

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! ☕️☕️🍳🥩 👀👍 Morning Mags ! Have a good !

[@stevehenderson2571]

Get well Steve. Anxiously awaiting your return buddy.

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

All those older cars are scattered around the world today Steve. It’s called shrapnel.

[@bradleyfisher3777]

Can you tell us about the COE Ford in the background

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

We're all pulling for you Steve. Hope to see you soon

[@vehicleIDspecialists]

Great job on the VIN breakdown Mags love that!

[@andrewfischer8564]

my friends brother wrote the official histoy of ford for the 100th aniversary... russ banham by surprise my friend and i nearly fell over a display of the books at xmas time. he didnt know his brother had a book coming out. also did boeing's 100th aniversary book too.

[@peterantonopoulos2572]

Morning Steve,...

[@charliesgrumma5388]

*How does the nose of the car want to go again?*

[@dennisgallear409]

I lived in Milbridge Me at age 4. Military kid

[@robbchastain3036]

We need a new animated Cars movie where Lightning and his buds work in a salvage yard and bring some old friends back to life. And Crusty Crestline, for sure. 😀

[@ChristianPareATLAS]

Great video has usual 😅

[@gillesjacques1022]

I have the 50th anniversary coin, with the 3 faces on it, very heavy and thick coin.

[@randyauer7303]

Another great video

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Get well soon, Steve!

[@Fore-Four-Dee-Too]

Get well soon Steve!

[@theophilhist6455]

Great history ..that must have been a really nice car to own back in the day (just looked up some pictures of restored Crestlines) . Did many come with the continental kit? BTW...love that book...especially on page 11 about "hot rods being supervised by the police"...what a hoot

[@rogercamp6071]

My uncle offered me one like this when I was around 10 years old,it was missing the back seat and rear bumper among other things,I remember seeing the 50th Anniversary horn button on it which was still in great condition,it still had the engine but I don't think it was all there,I did know where there was a '52 Victoria like this in great condition.

[@steveib724]

Stevei still in Bahamas? Lol

[@samholdsworth420]

Katie told him to kick rocks

[@SST11B]

Awesome! Hey Steve, what's your favorite Cramps song?

[@benpluta6187]

I'm eyeing the gold 71 72 c body in the background!

[@daryllynhutchins8459]

Good morning/ evening to all , hey Mr b.from Aussie John

[@radiodeletedude]

😎

[@u121921]

Funny how the Victoria was a hard top model and Crown Vics are all sedans . 2 dr from 83 to 87 , wagon from 83 to 90 while the 4 dr lasted thru 2011. 3 different frames and 3 different suspension types . Damn shame they never made amends for the Marauder fiasco . Should of had a make up 2011 model with the Coyote and 6 speeds.

[@ddellwo]

What was wrong with the Marauder? I’d love one of those things……..!!!!!!

[@googleusergp]

Correct, 1953 model year with the VIN for the win: B for 239 V8 Flathead, 3 for 1953 model year, S for Somerville, MA assembly, V for Victoria two door and the rest is the production sequence. The Somerville, MA plant operated from 1926 to 1958 and today is the site of the Assembly Square Marketplace and Assembly Square. I toured the Linden, NJ GM plant in 1980 on a school trip and remember a black and gray 1980 Seville Elegante getting the body dropped onto the chassis. My grandfather's friend, Mr. Billotti worked there for years and assembled two cars I owned: a 1982 Toronado made on Wednesday September 11, 1981 and a 1979 Toronado parts car made in March of 1979. We got the tag, we can brag: 60B for Crestline Victoria, C for Glacier Blue lower exterior paint, L for Sungate Ivory upper exterior paint, M for possible Meadow Green interior trim, and the production code references the vehicle number built in that cycle/lot/time period.

[@TheopolisQSmith]

Extra special vid today. I like it

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

One of your very best videos in quite some time!!

[@Jupitermustangmike]

Demo derby specials

[@FosterCovers]

Ford Guy Here

[@garymckee8857]

I hope you are doing well. One day there will be new junk videos.

[@GoldenGun-Florida]

When KZbin changes the rules to prevent duplication of videos.

[@daryllynhutchins8459]

A

[@davidpawson7393]

Ironically I put Ford Escort seats in the 64 Bug, my first of many, and didn't realize that 4 door seats and 2 door seats were completely different in how far forward the seat backs would tilt forward and slide forward for back seat access. Within a month I had four more Bugs for parts so bye bye Escort seats. BTW, those were Bug seats in Crusty the Clown Car.

[@tomwesley7884]

Good eye with the seats

[@corey6393]

I stopped in here to see if anyone else noticed the mid 60's beetle seats. Seems like a really odd fit for this car.

[@deanstevenson6527]

🥝✓

[@xfactorautomotive1496]

Them bucket seats are from an early beetle. And, notice the horse hair "padding" in the seats? VW ran that out for a long time...well into the 70's! Crazy I remember film strips well! It was a good day when we got to watch a film strip. It was like going to the movies and we didn't have to listen to the teacher babble for one period. I doubt a kid under 20 years old even knows what a film strip is...😒

[@tomwesley7884]

Ya ever see a film, strip? Ha, ha. Ha.

[@xfactorautomotive1496]

@@tomwesley7884 many, when I was in school 45 years ago...

[@jims4268]

Great one Steve. Thanks

[@davidfulginiti5985]

we had a 53----I remember the 50th on the steering wheel! Steve thanks that took me back to my childhood in the 50s

[@GoldenGun-Florida]

Many thanks for this video from a month ago. We are all appreciative of the duplicated content.

[@giggiddy]

Does it really matter? Its all good

[@jeffreycarleton1535]

Good Morning 🇺🇸

[@salvadorsierra8224]

Nice car..thanks!! 😁👍🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@cureforsale]

What's going on Mr. Mags? Please let us know that you are ok. We still like the reruns. We just need an update! Here's wishing you well sir. We miss you!

[@remko1238]

- i agree on this 🙏🏽

[@Wildman9]

He might be at SEMA . 4 days of hot rod heaven .😎🇺🇸

[@kc0lif]

not rerun

[@Mr.Death101]

I was wondering the same thing but I mean the guy has to take some time off at some point.

[@gulfy09]

He's got a lawsuit happening with kadie

[@jomama01]

How did that small red engine power such a big car???

[@jeffreycarleton1535]

Yer so silly! 🤣😆😂🙃

[@xfactorautomotive1496]

LoL

[@c4az57b]

1954 last year for Flathead in Australia.

[@samholdsworth420]

Another rerun? Not complaining, just saying...

[@sporty196071]

When I went to school started in 1965, about 90% of kids dads worked at one of the Detroit auto plants. I lived in a middle class neighborhood of mostly Ford workers, alot of Chrysler workers were on the east side, GM to the north. My dad retired from Ford and all 4 boys work at Ford . That was the way it was, now it has changed, not many auto plants left, no more hand me down jobs, no cool cars.

[@michaelnazaruk4100]

And there were so many reasons for Detroit's decline in the auto industry. And they are all pointing fingers at each other, with the common auto worker stuck in the middle.

[@marioncobaretti2280]

Nice shirt barney frank , wording on fit fits ya fur sure

[@sfcstephensmith]

Oh yeah, I would have had to go to the school board about that Ford indoctrination material in my child’s school. Lol 😂

[@melvindurslag4460]

Another great video!

[@nathangibson564]

I'm very grateful to have my grandfather's 53 Ford mainline. inline 6 Overdrive

[@bluehillcemetery2887]

Small red engine big honking car

[@lilmike2710]

I miss my America. 🥺

[@ditherdather]

The internet or Skynet 😂

[@DanEBoyd]

A feature on that old Ford LN Louisville next to the Crestline would be cool. They say that Ford was 'copying' Mack when they designed it.

[@googleusergp]

The Louisville trucks eventually became Sterling trucks when the Ford HD line was sold to Daimler. Many Sterling trucks have HVAC controls straight out of the Ford parts bin.

[@johnevans9751]

When first introduced, 'hardtop convertible' was the term used.

[@seed_drill7135]

I have a 50 Dodge Coronet Diplomat. When I brought it home that’s what my FIL called it. I’d not heard that term before then.

[@salvadorsierra8224]

Plz...some day talking about 56 victoria...thank!!! 😁👍🇺🇲

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

Very beautiful car.

[@remko1238]

Still such an inspiring channel - keep safe ‘n healthy Steve

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yes, I agree!

[@tkflanagan4449]

I'm 70 and you always make me cry with the most cool stuff of the past!! Happy Cry 😂

[@GoldenGun-Florida]

I have begun doing a search of the video from the search bar on the channel and if it is a duplicate, I do not watch the video.

[@mikem3695]

I miss Katie.

[@CarCrazy12804]

Hi steve I love the automotive history but when do you come back?

[@vettekid3326]

I'm retired for Caterpillar Tractor Co. and while we never made as many engines everyday as the automakers the process was essentially the same with progressive machining lines like those shown in the book. I worked for a while at the old basic engine plant in Mossville Illinois, now long gone and the problem with those lines was before the advent of sensors on the tooling a drill or tap could break and it wouldn't get discovered until 10 or 15 engines were missing holes or threads resulting in a lot of costly rework. Later on we started transitioning to stand alone machining centers where one operator machined one engine block or head individually and quality went way up and defects went down along with rework costs.

[@angeloavanti2538]

My sister had one. Dad bought it used in 1957. It had a 'Continental Kit' spare. I think I have pictures of it, now I'll look for them.

[@tomwesley7884]

Niiiiice

[@tkflanagan4449]

AGAIN You ARE the GREATEST!!!🌎

[@jeffreycarleton1535]

Commodious! 😂 we thank you, Mr Joy!

[@ricksaint2000]

Thank you Steve

[@marioncobaretti2280]

My aunt in the early 60,s had a 52 Crestline crap box. She lived in Somerville. A very dismal car, always had troubles starting.

[@kc0lif]

a nice new video thanks steve. why would those cars in that book be scrap those were good cars.

[@Bill-cv1xu]

👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Another great vid!!! 👍👍

[@marioncobaretti2280]

Finally a new shirt ! At least your an honest man about being strange. Is katie dead ?

[@CatholicBoy1957]

Katie is enjoying her new dog bed made from Steve's old shirt. She rubs and grinds around in it and enjoys getting the smell on herself. .

[@TairnKA]

I can imagine a manager during a planning meeting, remarking that this engine idea is complicated, expensive for a measly 20 hp increase? Likely the same person and reasons when the flathead V8 was proposed (he was promptly fired)? ;-)

[@ScottDLR]

Hey Steve, if you ever start conducting tours of your collections, I'd like to sign up for a multi-day pass.