I Found a 1969 Ford Torino at the Junkyard!!

A 1969 Ford 351 Windsor was pulled and taken home! such a cool find at the junkyard, its a shame it ended up here.
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[@styldsteel1]

After watching what you guys did, fighting through mud and rain, and time, and laying down in mud and who knows what was on that ground, you guys pulled it off. Dam. Huge respect. It is a crying shame about the grill. These are hard as all hell to find if not impossible. It did hurt to see a 69 Torino like that.

[@beatglauser9444]

That was my thought as well. I used to work in a body shop so I see parts like that first. I would have taken that one first and maybe the front brakes and only then I would have started unbolting the engine.

[@styldsteel1]

​@@beatglauser9444 Wow yea, I hear ya. I think the headlight doors would have been a good catch too. Heck, if these guys were removing an entire engine, disengaging it from the transmission, through all that adversity, if I owned that salvage yard? I would have thrown all three for no extra charge.

[@jtc1964x]

My first car was a 69 Torino GT! Great car. I drove it to 212,000 miles and gave it to a friend

[@joesgaragedoorservice7506]

that is a good friend

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Yes a great friend to have

[@denislandry7577]

390 in the stang would be great , lot’s of torque even in stock form

[@sombra6153]

Looks like it was a pretty decently equipped Torino back then. Was hoping to see a 4V, but even the , good score. Much as I like 351s, I’d say drop the 390 in the Mustang. It would be period correct and run pretty good.

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

390 is the way to go!

[@cesarmagdaleno6009]

Nice work guys. I’ve seen videos of 351W stroked out to 408ci. With aluminum heads and intake. The weight will be a lot less than a 390ci. And you can still reach the spark plugs if you keep the original suspension. I can’t wait to see you work on that Mustang. Because it’s so rusted. I can’t wait to see your ideas.

[@robertironside3166]

Ya a few folks on the tube here have stroked them to 427 [magic displacement]. Stroke to a 427 then dropped into many fox body stangs or classic fast backs or coups from the mid to late 60's. Great find Omar. When you going to drop that 428 into the Galaxie. Love to see that one start to go to the car shows and maybe take it up to visit Craig's with his two Galaxie's he's been working on for the last few years. Love the colour on yours. You going to paint it back to that original colour combo? That would be SS Super Sick 🙂

[@Bbbbad724]

That is a long standing myth. The two weigh surprisingly close when they are compared with an aluminum intake. on each. The FE was a race horse, the Windsor is a malaise era smog boat engine. They can be pretty good but a 390 at Engine Masters with iron factory head made 600 hp and 517 ft lbs of tq.

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

lol yeah that mustang is rough. I really want to start on it but need to get the galaxie on the road. I think it will come down to cost on the engine, I want to get it on the road quickest way possible

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Hey Robert, I hope to drop the engine in the car very soon. I’m having a problem with the tri power intake but it would be really cool to meet up with Craig. I’ve met him before at a car show

[@Wixom2200]

These cars are everywhere. Junkyards, garages etc. As the economy gets tighter people are going to be pushing them out into the light.

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

We had a 351W. IN A MMUSTANG MACH THAT DICKER WOKE UP WITH A HOLLEY AND EDELBROCK INTAKE

[@johnkelly5487]

Super channel!

[@JohnSmith-cf4gn]

I've had a several old LTDs some with the 351 Windsor. It is a very good engine, not near as fast as the 351cleveland but a good engine.

[@beatglauser9444]

It sucks if you do not have the time to get the parts off a car you want. I might have been nuts enough to drive back there and entered the yard as soon as it opened again. At least you get the engine! What a work to get it out in time! Those yards are clever: They hardly ever sell you an enire car. There is more money for them if they let it be picked to pieces. Last week I left home three o clock in the morning and picked up a Chevy door and was back home at dawn. A friend called me a nutcase. But if you love classic cars you do thing like that. There is still to many parts or projects you miss.

[@dennisbrown2571]

I would have slept in my truck at the gate if I ran out of time to be first in line the next day!

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Hahaha oh man idk if we’re that crazy

[@beatglauser9444]

Well, I was that crazy when I was younger.

[@1961Bullet]

Canada is ultra jealous of the quality of those wrecks.

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

It’s pretty crazy that they end up here. Not sure what the story is on why they called the junkyard to pick it up

[@1961Bullet]

@@OmarRamirezGalaxie when I went out to BC to plant trees (40 years ago) I parked a dune buggy in moms driveway. Just last year, I found out that sometimes she would drive it, and pick up the neighbourhood kids and give them a joyride. We had a Volkswagen in ‘73, and she had a ‘36 ford with a rumble seat for her first car. Anyhow, I plant 15,000 trees, ride the bus across Canada, and she’s sold my dune buggy. I’ve never seen it since. I blew a piston out of that buggy the morning after I lost my virginity. Why do I tell you these things?!? Sick galaxy build, dude.

[@craigm.9070]

Thanks for the ride along guys! That video sure brought back some memories for me; one of the guys I ran around with in high school - his family owned an auto salvage yard; that engine removal in the mud that was wet enough to make things miserable made me smile. I drew the short straw one time and had the underneath jobs...NOT FUN! :) Thanks for your time guys, enjoy that 351W, they are real runners with some of the new parts available today. Enjoy!

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Haha I think we were the only ones to be crazy enough to pull an engine in the rain. But definitely won’t forget this day

[@randysigler1197]

That is a nice find. I remember in my younger days going to the wrecking yards hunting for parts Hidden treasures I always enjoyed it brings back memories thanks Omar for showing this video. God Bless

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Thanks randy! I love junkyards especially with these finds it’s just really cool!

[@russelblackwell6041]

Love these America Ford v8 engines wish we had these options in Australia great job lads

[@joebrown1382]

Nice capture on the Windsor. You have a good friend in Robert, props to him. And thanks to the forklift lol. That Mustang is pretty rough. Looking forward to that project.

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Yeah he’s a really good friend, we just barely made it. I didn’t want to lose the engine since we did all the work. As soon as I can get the galaxie on the road I’ll start on the mustang!

[@grandpar468]

H code is the 2V , M code is the 4V . Transmission is probably FMX .

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Correct, I think in 69 the only difference was the carburetor and intake. I believe the heads were the same and compression was the same 10:1

[@stephenholland5930]

​@@OmarRamirezGalaxieCompression ratios for the 1969 Torino with the 351W was 9.5:1 for the 2 bbl and 10.7:1 for the 4 bbl. I'm quoting from an original brochure from Jan '69.

[@seanroane5036]

351 Windsor!!

[@mry82]

Nice!

[@nathanieljones7981]

The 69 Torino with 351 didn't get the 9" it had a 8". only in 70-71 was it standard even with a 302.

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Good to know, wasn’t sure if the 351 warranted the 9 inch. I know with the montego they had the 9 inch

[@torino-yn9yw]

Omar, take the brake booster hard to find, front grill and all mounting hardware, should buy the whole car.

[@torino-yn9yw]

sad to see a car like that sit and not put back on the road

[@bonniekelly2250]

I'm glad the engine ended up being good. Somebody else posted turning it into a 408 stroker... I gotta agree with that suggestion. A shame , u couldn't have gotten the front clip and trim, too. Good score anyway 👍

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

A 408 stroker would be pretty sweet. I bet with aluminum heads it will light up the tires and be light

[@user-fh4wf1yp4p]

The grill....

[@Die-CastBoulevard]

390fe into that fastback. Make it a Bullet replica

[@mmotodad]

You dudes are troopers and your buddy is a true friend helping you pull that thing in the rain and muck. Such a shame for that car to end up in a pick a part type yard. Was there any rust on it? With what was in the trunk I bet it was someone's project that was never realized and after he passed his family called to have the car picked up. I have been looking for a project similar to that but in my area they are either totally rusted or more money than I can afford. Really like to have a 65 Galaxie. Put the 390 in the mustang, save the windsor for another project or sell to someone that needs it for their project. Buddy of mine had an S code 67 in HS, so much more fun than my 66 w 289. Go back and get the rest of the parts off that car.

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

It seemed like it was pretty rust free. I think that’s what ends up happening with these cars. Someone passes in the family and they don’t know what to do with it so they call the junkyard

[@chrisminchopoulos2811]

Go with the 351, small block fords have the nicest sound when they're built. Parts are more reasonable priced then the FE and there are many options to get near or past 400 Hp.

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Good point, I think for the mustang the 351w would be the better choice

[@MAGA-kw3ol]

Excellent find that’s a great small block Ford

[@jimandwendy]

I have a 69 351w block in my cobra replica.

[@motorol5610]

69 351 w only.... had the good heads

[@FabulousFordsandBuicks]

I could use that grille 🙂

[@porfirioduran2451]

the 351.

[@jeffreybrianring6392]

Transmission is a FMX

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

That’s what it is, I thought it was a C6 but saw the bellhousing was removable

[@siaripop7]

I would have taken the trans too. Having lived in Michigan I loved those early Ford transmissions that could take off in second gear without spinning the tires!

[@afwoods]

Tell me you saved those walnuts!

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Hahaha they made it all the way to my house, I’m sure there’s still a couple on the truck bed

[@afwoods]

@@OmarRamirezGalaxie Those are rare, OEM walnuts.They can be restored.

[@darinclark1853]

Nice haul Omar... Your buddy is a friend indeed! I once owned a 69 Galaxy 500 hardtop coupe 390 , so love your content...

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Sweet love the full size fords. You don’t see a lot of 69 galaxies either

[@booncha1971]

Was hoping for this !!

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Lol you’re fast. This one’s a bit longer than other videos but a very cool find!

[@urbandisturbin]

That car shoulda been kept together and complete. Will they not sell the whole car? Like why is it even there!? What idiot sold it to a damn pick n pull dammit

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Here in California they don’t allow to sell the whole car. They say it will be considered a dealership. But who know why they end up here. I’m guessing someone passed and family calls them to pick it up since they don’t want to deal with it

[@urbandisturbin]

@@OmarRamirezGalaxie Ugh, California's bs tyrannical commie democrat scumbag government makes me wanna puke 🤮

[@RoninDosho]

Wow, You guys definitely earned your badass stripes! Although I'm historically a GM guy, I remember all the talk from my FOMOCO buddies regarding the 351. So I'd use the Windsor over the 390

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

It was definitely a day to remember hahaha

[@chrisminchopoulos2811]

I don't think the youtube link for Roberts is working

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Thanks! I put it another link should be fixed now

[@dougsguitarlounge7927]

Go 390 in the Mustang! Just like Bullitt!

[@JohnGalt-vr3lx]

That's a heavy engine for the car and it's suspension. Plus without a fair amount of money, the fe motors are low hp. In the movie Bullitt, the dodge had to drive slow for the ford to catch up. Which made me sad. I have never owned anything but ford's. I am sitting in my 1962 galaxie right now lol

[@dougsguitarlounge7927]

@JohnGalt-vr3lx FE are around 580 lbs with aluminum intake compared to a 750+ lb 429/460. They do cost more but can make more hp and torque than the 351w. I've been racing FE 390s , 428cj since 1977 and love them. My 428cj made 560hp and my old 390 with Edlebrock rpm cam,intake and heads made 440hp. With .030 over 10.5 flat tops. Nice street motor. But if $ is the problem the 351w is a good option.

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

I’m thinking about it. I’m sure that 390 will run, I’ll be putting it on the run stand as soon as I’m done installing the tri power on the 428!

[@dougsguitarlounge7927]

@OmarRamirezGalaxie the RPM manifold you have would be a good start for a 390 build. , there's nothing like driving a FE powered Mustang. So much fun!

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

I’m leaning towards the 390 haha the torque would be awesome

[@johnsarian_cu]

Looks like what happens when it thaws every spring where I live....mud season. I'd go 351W for the project myself. Probably get as much hp but save on weight. If you go crazy with alum heads etc., you could get really light for the hp.

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Yes very true. With aluminum heads I think this engine will really light up the tires haha

[@omarcordova310]

Dónde se encuentra?

[@robertironside3166]

Cool car and fantastic engine find [put that on on the engine stand and freshen it up with a 427 stroke job] :-)) My old man had a 1970 Torino wagon with the 302 in it. You could pull that dent out of it on this one 🙂 The disc brakes on this car should swap out to your vintage of Galaxie and could be used on one of your projects [and they still sell replacement parts for the calipers and shoes yada yada]. :-)) Fresh rings,, dingle ball hone job, lap the valve seats :-)) Maybe put some slightly higer compression pistons? Solid for sure. Cool!

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Yes I just took the valve cover off and it was surprisingly clean. I think this engine might even run. I’ll have to do a video on the tear down. I really think the heads would be worth putting some money in them

[@cambo1200]

That’s the crispiest dash ever.

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Those are pretty hard to come by in good condition but this one’s been cooked to perfection I think

[@truckfreek]

Let me ask you what they charge you for the motor?

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

All complete it was $700

[@brianlamb7937]

Good find Omar, was hoping it was a 4bbl. IMO use this over the 390, do a 408 stroker with a set of AFR heads and alum, intake. the weight you will save over the 390 is worth the small loss of torque IMO.

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Yes that’s a good point. A 408 stroker would definitely wake this thing up. Thinking of going that route

[@kimmorrison9169]

Omar, not a fan of 390’s. They make no power unless you mod the hell out of them. Go with the Windsor. If you can afford the stroker kit, do it. The stock heads will need help unless you can pop for Trick Flows or AFR’s. With all that and a hot cam you got a screamer on your hands for new addition ‘68 fastback.

[@devonhyung2073]

I need that grill

[@paulp5775]

It’s almost too good to junk

[@foofoojergins9741]

Too bad the whole car cant be saved

[@Kevins93cobra]

Good grab man, congrats! Maybe I missed it, but what did they charge you for it?

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Prices for engines went way up at the yard. But as it was in the video all complete, it was $700

[@Kevins93cobra]

@@OmarRamirezGalaxie Ah, ok, thanks. I legit watched like 80% of the video, but did skip forward here and there. $700 still seems fair.

[@denislandry7577]

This 69 2 doors Torino should be saved and back on the road , well it’s only my opinion , but i have fixed a LOT worst :(

[@IrishMike22]

Hey bud! I just put up a couple quick videos of my babies; check out my '63 Galaxie and the '65 Mustang I spent all day polishing (and driving 😉) Let me know what you think! Have a good one Omar 👊

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Dang man some sweet rides, love those two. Galaxie is looking clean. Making me miss my 66 I had haha, I wish I didn’t sell it. It was a fun ride

[@IrishMike22]

@@OmarRamirezGalaxie I was looking forward to getting some good video and seeing what you thought. I respect your opinion and your choices for your vehicles. Can't wait to cruise one day brother! Have a good one 👊

[@t-rodzgarage]

Nice score! I would put the 351 in it. Save the 390 for a larger vehicle.

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

That’s a good call, now that I’m thinking about it. The 390 would be perfect for a full size car

[@t-rodzgarage]

@@OmarRamirezGalaxie You can do a lot performance wise with that 351 and it weighs a lot less also. Better handling too.

[@mjschaeffer2112]

i say put that 351 in the Mustang 😊

[@Bbbbad724]

Boo, FEs go in 60s cars. 351 Ws are smog motors and had garbage heads.

[@chrisminchopoulos2811]

@@Bbbbad724 So swap Alum Heads, cam, intake and 650 dp Carb and you'll be over 400 HP, with a stock bottom end, the weight savings would also be nice.

[@Bbbbad724]

@@chrisminchopoulos2811 That is the problem the 351 W and FE weigh close to the same.

[@dodgesportsman772]

I'm so jealous of you.. so because I suck and going to hate on you.... But I can't.... Now I'm really mad.... 😔.... Good job.... I guess... Subbed

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Lol

[@bultacowally]

made back when Ford was awesome...they suck now

[@thepyrodude]

my 1st car was a 1969 ford Ltd with a 429 very similar car basically just different grill brought back some great memories seeing this one

[@OmarRamirezGalaxie]

Sweet those ltds are pretty cool!