FE Big-Block | 1968 Mustang Running 9s the Old Fashioned Way!

Matt and Charla give us a look at their beautiful street/strip 1968 Ford Mustang that does wheelies and wins races. #mustang #revanevan #ford

[@mikelliteras397]

His wife is an obvious keeper, but when she said the best part is the headers and exhaust sound, that puts her near the top.

[@keefespencer1173]

Only if she was a Chevy and not a Ford fan 🤣 I just come to this channel to piss off and pick on the Die Hard Ford Fans because I'm a Die Hard Chevy Man but I do appreciate a beautiful old school muscle car especially with big power no matter what it is and no matter the power plant

[@johnmoriarty6158]

Would like to know about the headers. Those tubes look pretty big.

[@randycoursey7230]

@@keefespencer1173 You have my sympathy, 🤪

[@jeffschwartz5199]

@@keefespencer1173 yes , that's why I'm not a Chevy lover because it's a boring life 😴 🙄 😪

[@scottydog62]

LMAO! Exactly, I wasn't expecting that answer out of her, that was great 😄

[@Terminxman]

I just love when people keep the engine family correct for the car

[@shaneswayze6228]

What a beautiful mustang..can't get any better than that.

[@chrisbisone4447]

It's awesome seeing a husband and wife team! Whole family involved 😁 Gd job guys. Sounds awesome 😎

[@Bbbbad724]

The BBM block is a thing of beauty and is capable of 3500 hp with Cammer heads and a blower. It blows my mind that Callita, and those guys were running Ford Factory 427 blocks at 2500 hp back in the day. They didn’t live like that BBM, Pond and the like and the BBM heads are really good, I had the honor of seeing the design prints and process, they are really a spectacular piece of work that is top drawer of the parts for any project based on the FE. I really wish I had not lost my sight and have not been able to build a wonderful 482 12:1 piece of racing art. I used to run a 68 4 speed car from the early 68 with the 289. A coupe midnight (Caspian) Blue with Black interior. I miss it so badly, I planned to put a 428 with as much valve as I could fit in it with a Offy PortOSonic and a 930 Holley. I had to sell it. I have gotten some of my vision back, but I really want a BBM 482 , BBM heads and BBM TunnelWedge 2x4 intake and just build one more. I m 62 now, but I have a 1965 Galaxie Fastback, and a C6, Locker 4.33. I want to try to drive again if not just down the 1/8. I love the FE and what you and the many wives of FE racers who have heard that Clarion call !

[@01Lightning]

The "best" bodystyle to ever come out of the Motor City......bar none! **Edited to add** Evan, this type of video is what makes your channel stand out among the other channels. All channels show the latest stuff, but when you do indepth on the people who race makes yours the best!

[@revanevan]

Thank you, much appreciated, we love to know what you guys want and we'll keep bringing it.

[@karma4553]

68cobra was near as nice as the 67

[@foxfordcatguy2283]

@@karma4553 ? Mustang Cobra Jet you mean? Hate the '67 Mustangs phony quarter panel vents, ugly steering wheel, bars on the grille ornament "corral," etc.

[@jjn38d]

I met Matt in Columbus at Ford meet in the ‘90s with that car. He is such a great personable guy.

[@sombra6153]

Beautiful and impressive car. The factory red interior is really appealing.

[@garyhamlin8885]

My dad still owns (1 owner) his 68 GT 4 speed fastback. Its got the 302 and the exact color scheme. Love those cars!

[@FESpecialties]

Very Nice Stang! Very thoughtfully done and a beautiful representation of a very fine FE Stang Drag Car!!

[@matsfredsson9445]

Wow! Superb work to transform a basket case to a superfast show car! So clean in and out! An extra plus for the stock interior in red!

[@jobamasux]

In the early 80's I owned several 67,68 and 69 Mustangs an even let a 68 GT with a 390 FE slip through my fingers but seeing your car, I'm really feeling the pain! What a beautiful car!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Wow beautiful Mustang 🐎! One of my favorite body styles!

[@taylormach1699]

I got my third 69 Mach 1 in 1990 will keep it till the end, A cobra jet mustang can't be beat. You are so blessed, Don't take it for granted. GOD BLESS.

[@dougsguitarlounge7927]

Sweet car! My 2nd car was a 68&1/2 GT fastback R code 428cj 4speed white with black interior. Bought it in 1979 for 2k and raced it till 2003. Had the same Hooker Headers and 7 quart pan. Mine was not as fast as that one but did run 10:90s @ 124mph . Made 560hp . Really like that Stang!

[@INAGODA2]

I always thought the '68 was the purest design. Sweet car.

[@karma4553]

124 in under 11sec?

[@karma4553]

Hooked made good headers ! With glass pacs , hoping ??

[@karma4553]

@@INAGODA2 explain purist for me, ?

[@dougsguitarlounge7927]

@@karma4553 no muffler on race cars.

[@sorshiaemms5959]

love anything FE POWER THANKS REV

[@revanevan]

You're welcome

[@429thunderjet2]

Yup love some classic mustangs. Had a 67 2+2 fastback small block manual when I was a dumb kid. Oh if I would've just kept it...

[@ponyxpress001]

No Replacement For Displacement Beautiful Car !!! And Smart To Go With The 68' With 2 Torque Boxes Opposed To The 67' With Just One

[@karma4553]

Nice but I will take my six-seven in a heartbeat

[@DWH300]

A nasty Mustang that gives you a view of the sky when it launches. Beautiful Stang.

[@VictorSanchez-kp9nt]

Great video and amazing fastback. My dad had a 65 f150 he put a 427 fe into that just shook the ground I was to young to appreciate it. It scared me that was late 70s early 80s in Flagstaff Az.

[@karma4553]

Yea. To young young ! But $ is the key word for your generation ! And hopefully alot of mechanical ability ! And I repeat that last sentence !!

[@karma4553]

Luckily he dropped it in a ford truck .It would of cost extra $ if he tryed putting it into a chevy or Chrysler truck !

[@N-Scale]

Great Car, Great Family and Great Video !!! I am all in !!!

[@motownXJdad9565]

my buddy Tofie Haddad always ran Joels on Joy transmissions👍 gotta love a FE motor man, i learned how to wrench as a kid with my dad and his mustangs out in the garage, i cant tell you how many times i had to start all the header bolts on the big JR headers on his 427 lol, his hands were too big, they wouldnt fit between the motor and shock towers. another great feature Evan👍

[@revanevan]

Thank you!

[@arkhsm]

Tim Halstead DBG would appreciate this car and the wheel stands !!

[@Bbbbad724]

@@arkhsm I know Tim would, and so would Darin M. He cracks me up about FEs. Respect is what you get!

[@mikelliteras397]

He bought this the year I got rid of my ‘68 Convertible. It was a sad day but it was too fast and a bit dangerous for my baby at the time so I traded it. I didn’t have the money for 2 cars and didn’t want the car to rust away under a tarp. Always planned on getting another after the kids were older, but I got sick and can’t drive anymore. If you really want something, find a way, you never know what the future will bring.

[@revanevan]

Thanks for the comment and for watching Mike, we wish you the best.

[@Mike583]

Back in the 70's, I had '65 fastback & squareback, '66 fastback & the '71 fastback with 351C ram air /C6. Unfortunately I never owned a '67/'68,these have always been my favorites. This is one beautiful car & it hauls the mail! Back then FE parts were plentiful & reasonably priced. Today I can't imagine what prices they go for!

[@mocharger06]

@@Mike583 , my best friend in high school had a 67 GT FE390 GT. Loved that car. Thanks to him and that car, it put me on the path to Mustangs. I've had a 2010 V6 coupe, a 2016 V6 coupe. Then, finally in 2018, I stepped up to a 2019 S550 GT Premium, and it's just a blast to drive.

[@machdaddy6451]

The wheelies are so smooth!

[@fz0gtg]

My first car was a 70 Mach 1 with a 428SCJ and drag pack. C6 with a 389 rear gear. Love the FE products! The best part was the manual steering, turning that thing in a parking lot took some effort.

[@fernandochaves9665]

Best looking tail in muscle car history. Besides the CJs killed the competition at the dragstrip back in the day. This is probably my favorite video of the channel!

[@Bbbbad724]

They still are in C/SA. I hope they allow the BBM block sleeved and the Edelbrocks Pro Port to factory cc pour specs and a CJ cc pour Intake The Molmar rods and the 2.2 rod journals so that there can be castings even if they require ballast. Really the BBMs would be best, sleeve the block, iron BBM heads and an intake all spec at 431 max would keep the class cars ticking a long time. I think they were thing about doing an Olds 64-67 400 block 4x 3.975, or a small journal 425, 4.125x 3.975 sleeved BBM iron block and aluminum head. That would bring C/SA back wouldn’t it? 64-67 442s hanging the hoops with the CJs !

[@fernandochaves9665]

​@@Bbbbad724 Yeah, those Olds are awesome.. Every car from the era is interesting to see, really; while most diversity the better.

[@chaleowin7732]

Work of art.

[@Robert8455]

Fantastic car, history, owner and family. Nice interview REVan Evan! The 68 FB was my first love and Matt has this setup so nice. Having owned it and painted it so long just makes it super special too.

[@davidfrank2824]

A friend of mine had one just like this one except a four-speed. Back in the mid 80s when all of us started racing he started racing also. His first true love was car shows. He was always cleaning that car. After every run he would get every last bit of rubber off the car before staging for the next race. He had blown his transmission up and was able to buy one used. The person he bought it from told him that he knew nothing about it that one of the members of our mustang club gave it to him said he had no more use for it that he was only running automatics. One early Saturday morning a few of us went over to help him. When we were under the car he had the transmission that was getting ready to be put in down at the end of his driveway washing and cleaning it. Then he spray painted the transmission to match the one in the car. Once the paint I had dried we put it back in. This one was as broken as the one we had taken out. We all teased him and told him he had two of the prettiest broken transmissions. It had taken a couple weeks to get it straightened out. Once we had his car up and running he never raced it again. I love the car in the video. I'm actually considering building one for myself. My best memories from being young was at the track with all my friends. I meant lifetime friends and we have always been there for one another. If it wasn't for my friends I would have never been able to work on cars like I do today. Not for a living I do it on the side since I'm retired. At one point of my life all of my friends were mechanics it seemed like that was the type of people racing at the track. This video really brought back great memories. I really like all your other ones but this one I love.

[@jasonmacneil2256]

I love that he keep the car pretty original inside and out! Very cool!!!

[@eddiejeselink2996]

Badass FE....I Love it

[@timothyeldred7622]

That car is insane...great video, beautiful car

[@chuckselvage3157]

I love 68 Mustangs I want one

[@matthewhoover1772]

I am typically a GM guy, but this car is perfect! I love how he kept the interior together and the original look. well done!

[@rayhope7957]

LS designs use basic designs of tall port, cross bolt main FE engines

[@Bbbbad724]

@@rayhope7957 I have done both and the LS has the DNA and bone structure of the FE and the same miraculous way to make inline valves breathe like a Hemi.

[@mikethatguy27]

This car is dialed! 💯🙌

[@aguyinnc2865]

Another amazing beautiful car, Matt and Charla! Thank you Evan!

[@joenobody2580]

That car is bad ass.

[@moo.johnference869]

An all American family complete with a ford big block , folks , it doesn't get any better than this tight group !!

[@rickbarger7921]

You did one hell of a nice job building that car from what you said it needed everything there everything really cool thanks for the video

[@Doncan0823]

👌😍 What an absolute beauty

[@seantuneb3262]

Great team effort! They worked hard to make that Mustang what it is..my dream car

[@kirklandracing]

Awesome woman, awesome car. What a keeper. Hang on to this one. That don’t make them like this any more.

[@rickkelsch2040]

Bad ass car!

[@MrKleru]

Great, clean built. Interior is amazing.

[@alonzowitt5931]

Beautiful stang a real gem!

[@g1967]

Great car! Nice work! Blessed family!

[@eddiedelacruz9321]

Wow absolutely a sick ride keep up the great work 🤘🤘

[@robertward553]

What a ride. Nice.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Beautiful RocknRed Mustang!

[@davidwesley1256]

Beautiful car

[@bbd468]

I LOVE THIS CAR!!!! OMG!😍😍

[@samintrepid]

It the second time I see the video, so much fun :)

[@Jimmysidecarr]

This car is so on the money! Awesome car Matt and Carla, awesome segment Evan! This is something that I dreamed of doing but never quite did it. Ended up selling the wrecked 69 Super Cobra Jet Mach 1 roller and the 68 roller and then put all the meat and potatoes in a 1952 Ford F1 pickup, which was still a ton of fun!

[@moo.johnference869]

James your not alone, I did the very same thing with my 54 f100 .

[@Thomas63r2]

Awesome! In 1979 I bought a 1969 Mach 1 R-code 428 Cobra Jet 4 speed for $2,500 (which was serious money for me at the time). I got into so much trouble with that car. It was ill handling because of that heavy FE lump and pumped up air shocks in back (I know those two factors were fighting each other). It had California blue plates SGB 625, if anyone ever finds it let me know.

[@davegibbs6592]

Think you mean 625 SGB for the Ca. blue...I had a '68 GT 390 4 speed Ca. plate 2atz970 issued in 1983 as it was from Michigan. My '70 Cougar had original blue Ca. plate 384afy

[@Thomas63r2]

@@davegibbs6592Thanks. It's been about 40 years; I couldn't remember if the letters or numbers came first on the blue plates.

[@davegibbs6592]

@@Thomas63r2 I can't remember yesterday but 40 years ago is clear....

[@Thomas63r2]

@@davegibbs6592 LOL. Maybe I can't quite remember license plates from decades ago, but I'm happier that my recent memories are still strong.

[@sorshiaemms5959]

WHAT A BEAUTY

[@delarosa6254]

bro my grandfather had 1 and its a bucket list to doy own 1 day. so when you drive her down the road . think of us still building that dream

[@thollingsworth4910]

That car is awesome

[@bigmountain7561]

Great Story Great Car Thank You Evan!!

[@tedchristison7422]

Love it. Had a 70 Mach 428 Shaker. This car brings back so many memories. Thanks for the video.

[@robertwoodward388]

Awesome car

[@jeddroston9690]

those FE Ford v8s are a go job!

[@johnnyrouse2713]

It is a beautiful car and I'm glad y'all have a good everybody's on the same page at what y'all want to do wish you very success in your racing career I have a little Maverick that I run on the street and at the track a little occasionally

[@noisejackson6582]

Nice car nothing like old school haul's ass and is simple that old school . No bs no turbos or super charger.just old fashioned fun👍

[@karma4553]

YA,ALL!!!!

[@karma4553]

Agree not ! Turbo,s are not b.s. alot more power an a much more efficient power-packed! Do some research and see if I'm wrong,bro

[@gotsteem]

What a great guy, what a great (and beautiful wife), and what a beautiful car.. Excellent video. Thanks ReVaN!

[@godsowndrunk1118]

I just sold my 68 GT J-Code (302) Mustang that I owned since 2004.....I'm a F.E. (Feakin Expensive) fan from way back and it was all I could do to resit putting a F.E. in it, but it was just too original for me to be the guy to ruin that. Ive got a BBM block in the shop right now being honed out to 4.25 to replace my Low Riser block that cracked a cylinder and will be putting the Scat 468" internals back in that with new pistons....that will be going back in my 65 Galaxie 500 , hopefully this summer. Gotta say, the 482" in that mustang is in a lot hotter state of tune than my 468"......

[@bobuncle8704]

Show quality car for sure, and running low 10’s. Crazy 😍

[@mikeb2368]

Absolutely awesome!

[@jerryb9591]

Awesome video

[@Horrible_Deplorable]

My favorite year Mustang is '68 I love the fastback

[@kevinjohnson8758]

Great job. Keep em coming...

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Enjoyed!!! 👍👍

[@jerryfrederick6610]

Nice people, beautiful car. Resto mod that actually runs good and is functional.

[@renecintronjr.2262]

Beautiful car, great job!

[@karlx-1]

This car is badass!! That FE looks right in the bay. Must be a pain in the ass to do plugs, but it's the price you pay for coolness.

[@bronsonosborne3962]

very cool ride

[@toms5oh]

Evan this video has me freaking motivated!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnchouinard8082]

Sweet ride for sure

[@j.e.d.8065]

Very nice!

[@bobbendt1698]

Love the FE power.

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Very cool

[@jamiecalder5459]

Beautiful car 👍

[@mavericknonconformist69721]

My favorite ford!

[@spicychickensandwich4196]

Another great video on the channel

[@revanevan]

Thanks

[@ericm.4747]

Very cool car. Love the "stock" look. Great video Evan.

[@sanfordgraham1603]

Thumbs up !

[@arkhsm]

THAT'S one class act !!

[@sanfordgraham1603]

like the 55 or 56 in the background also :)

[@randysigler1197]

Beautiful Mustang with FE power thanks for showing it to us

[@karma4553]

You drive it girl ! 10sec. Street car is alot of fun ! Not too much if you've had your foot into it ! Nice street power-family car ! 10sec. Family car ! Sounds like my family street car ! 67 cobra that now turns in the 8s, defined ramsay turbo,s ! Can't beat um for free !

[@karma4553]

Thats not defined ! Its defined Rayjay turbo,s that were a gift from my father back in the 70s. 8sec. Family car ! My woman had her foot in it as well ! No wheel,ees but it do grab n go !454 LS7, 8to 1 comp. Out of my way !

[@karma4553]

One more time ! Detuned not defined !!!

[@Comet-hn3gm]

Very cool car. Great Gal ! I have a Great wife like her also. Loves the cars and the good sound. Lucky man.....like me.

[@leeorsborn8842]

Reminds me of Jungle Jim and Jungle Pam

[@scooterdoughmas3012]

awesome story turns out im building a 68 three to be correct one im on now is candy red goota paint stripes now thanks cooter😂

[@dsgp7835]

One handed, on a rail!!!

[@davescbradiorepair8195]

Badas Ford yes it doesn't get any better.

[@sergebasque8460]

Superbe mustang for thé year.😎👏🇨🇦

[@robertwestbrook9344]

Beautiful car, great story and I love the fact it's been a family affair, he dosen't know how lucky he is to have a supportive wife also, many wives become jealous of the car and the sport, I am envious.

[@jeffschwartz5199]

Isn't that interior kind of a burgundy 🤔 . I don't know . Anyway that's what I'm trying to build , but a 73 cause that's what I've got and some FE's . Would love to put a Cleveland , wow can't believe that they're nearly all gone 😢. Love that dude's ride . Thanks Evan 😊 👍👍

[@mrpeepers541]

Old fashioned for sure. RIP

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

Miss my 67 Fe mustang Shelby clone with tripower black on black brushed aluminum interior fastback

[@kenmartinez3517]

I had a dark blue 68 fast back GT with a 390 4 speed. The ford emblem on the oil pan was a nice touch. Was that a 55 or 56 blue ford in the background at 7:35 mark?????

[@keefespencer1173]

They should take that car just the two of them with a small trailer behind the car on a Drag and Drive event or even just a cruise like the Hot Rod Power Tour but I think they would do great in like Mid West Drags on the 4 day event or Sick Week where most of the tracks are in Florida except for one of them but Hot Rod Drag Week and Rocky Mountain Race Week would be the ultimate challenge for them all week long and over 1000 miles on average but take it on one of them events and join the 10.0 index class I think they would do great in and I almost forgot they can also go on the NMCA/NMRA drag and drive class or the Carolina Cruise event as well

[@kramrollin69]

Great car and video. Just wondering what type of transmission adapter plate he is using to put the C4 behind the FE?