tbolt - the whole show

[@dintexas2095]

What a car! Brings back old memories! Thanks for the ride!

[@randallhardin3318]

Man I'm telling you, that car sounds unbelievable,, great sound,, and runs to

[@jkmsaturn]

The “Tasmanian Thunderbolt” . . . that was a devil of burnout. Completely disappeared in it’s own smoke! Absolutely fantastic Ford.

[@jkmsaturn]

Love the Thunderbolt! Amazing runs . . . the perfect storm - everything comes together - man & machine.

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen

[@JC-gw3yo]

The fantastic FE 427 ... Super fast at the drags, a dominator at NASCAR and with the help of Shelby, the FE 427 won Lemans twice... 1966 and 1967. It was so fast at Lemans, the Frenchies banned it !!

[@64fairlane305]

With the help of Holman-Moody, not Shelby

[@grandcrappy]

@@64fairlane305 does Holman & Moody still exist?

[@nismotunedgtr]

@@grandcrappyYes, they do. My father got a factory spec 406 FE cam and lifters from them a few years ago for his ‘56. Solid flat tapper lifters too. Runs it out to 6k. Quality parts 🤘🏼

[@rubertband6969]

I could watch that Thunderbolt all day!

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen

[@srt8rocketship241]

FE bruiser. Such a badass rarity.

[@frankchapa5214]

Baddest Ford ever made!!!

[@CJColvin]

Right brother. Imagine the Thunderbolt having the almighty 427 SOHC CAMMER V8 under the hood.

[@fasx56]

Please keep these 1960s super stock 427s going, they bring back heart warming nostalgia of times at the local drag strip.

[@grandcrappy]

And so good that Kaase keeps the venerable FE "drive alive".

[@97chux]

when I was a kid a guy on our street had a 63 427 galaxie it was bad ass. he use to tune it on fri nite and my mom use to bitch kos of the noise. open headers duel quad it was burgundy in color and it looked so fine

[@2098elk]

Nothing like the sound of a 427 Ford!

[@64fairlane305]

as long as it is a tunnel-port sideoiler yeah

[@christopherhitchens1066]

Very cool. Nice to see owned and operated to the right home. Stay cool 🇺🇸✌️

[@breadmandave]

Most wicked sound of a V8 ever ;)

[@mikelldaley9078]

yes

[@mikelldaley9078]

they idled at 2000 rpm ! yikes !

[@JohnW1711stock]

My friend, Rich Lamont, has a 4 speed T-bolt. His is the Norristown Ford car. Nice video.

[@lieugebo805]

A pure classic absolutely beautiful and leaves like hell

[@jkmsaturn]

I just laughed when I saw that late model Mustang approach in the left lane . . . good car . . . but it's no Thunderbolt!

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen

[@kenev66]

t-bolts kickass!!! fordpower all the way..

[@MrWildwilly48]

When a 55 year old motor can still get you wound up you know it was a hell of a power plant.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

MrWildwilly48, I've been running a de-stroked 427 high-riser in my former E/G and E/MP '57 Ford since 1970. Mild rebuild in 2020, and I won with it at NE Nationals 2022 in NH with a 9.86 on a 9.5 dial-in. No nitrous and no turbo or supercharger. AV-gas and 6:12 Detroit-Locker rear gears. 850 CFM double pumper Hally carb

[@lauriekeith4089]

Are you filming birds and clouds?

[@raygillen308]

You guys Work Hard!! Thank you i really enjoy.

[@garysala5441]

Listen to that cam!!!!

[@happyfreeliferc]

1964 right out of the Ford dealership.10 sec 1/4 mile.

[@mikelldaley9078]

wow

[@JC-gw3yo]

Got to love the Fords...

[@mikelldaley9078]

yes

[@gtrguyinaz]

One of the greatest fords ever.. should have made 10,000..

[@twolak1972]

Geez those 427 scammers wind, sounds like a SB but with all the BB hp and torque. The 64 T bolt put fear in every GM, mopar and chrysler driver that ever lined up on the opposite lane cuz you knew deep down you,d ALREADY LOST.

[@shawnbeck2303]

When Ford was King! 427 sohc side oiler? Right car! Right engine! SHAWN

[@ronschlorff7089]

Yes, back when great cars were great cars, men were men, woman were woman; and no one was the least bit confused about which was which!! ;D LOL.

[@64fairlane305]

This is not a SOHC

[@BobbyTucker]

He's got one helluva' bumpstick in that engine, hot dam! Damn good times too. I'd be curious to know how much of that is computer controlled. That "T-Bolt" would be a 'fun date', lol.

[@sherrigaskin5656]

There's a Thunderbolt that sits in the back of a repair garage in Beech Grove, In. I swear it's the same emblem on the door as this one. Steve

[@rpatton3]

Gotta like an old FE like this!

[@garysala5441]

Badass car!! 148mph in 9 seconds!!...that's haulin' ass!!

[@ronschlorff7089]

Yup, saw my first one run in mid-sixties, as a high school (GHS) kid, or just after graduation, in L. A. area, at Fontana, Pomona, or Irwindale, maybe Lions (Long Beach area), can't remember; we (friends) were at the drags all the time we could get away. Anyway, back then we used to say: "Man!! It Goes like a Raped Ape"!! LOL ;D

[@garysala5441]

@@ronschlorff7089 my dad used to use that expression too(he passed away in Nov.'17) & I still do. Lol

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@garysala5441 Sorry to hear about your dad, he must been my age. Yup, lot's of great "politically incorrect" sayings back then; but we were just kids, like your dad probably was too, having fun at the drags, and not really into the stuff that "more politically sensitive kids" do today, like arson, rioting and looting, were we??!! :D LOL

[@garysala5441]

@@ronschlorff7089 exactly...he was born in '34 & started hotrodding in the '50s with model A's & such. Moved up to '63 1/2 fastback galaxie(390 w/2-4's 4spd 427 cam/lifters),66 GTA Fairlane,67 Cyclone(390 4spd). When he passed he had a '67 F100 swb w/ roller 302/4spd/3.50 Trac-loc rear that he willed to me. There's not enuff money made to buy it from me. It was his pride & joy...now its mine as well

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@garysala5441 Wonderful car man life. I know you are proud. I had a 67 Cyclone before I got drafted same year, now have another that was a rust bucket (in 05) and now restored, plus a few other "love's" from when I was a kid in H.S. in L.A. area. 64 Fairlane (Not a TBolt!), 64 Ranchero, 64 Comet Caliente, and that's all!!! (says my wife!! LOL). Nice chatting with you!! : )

[@billbeam9553]

Remember watching Tasca Ford running there Thunderbolt in SS and later in FX class at Connecticut Dragway. The FX version would run 10.5-10.8 et's. The SS version was like in the 11's somewhere. I think they were limited to certain class rules back then. This car here doing low nines is impressive. Probably could go quicker if it had a good wheelie bar system to put some of that torque on the track better. I presume it has more cubic inches than the original 427cu in. Amongst other engine mods to run low nines. Nice car tho. Good job.

[@ford351cmustang]

Its just a simple chevy eater.

[@jonathanbanta9456]

I think it eats complicated Chevys too.

[@kramnull8962]

@@jonathanbanta9456 Confused Chryslers as well...

[@mikelldaley9078]

lol

[@twolak1972]

So much so that chevy ,dodge and chrysler went to the NHRA to have them banned , then chevy turns around and copies the 427 design claining their L series were a entirely new motor. YEAH RIGHT. The finest complement chevy ever gave Ford was to try stealing their engine design, even then the L series were not the beasts the 427 fords were.

[@adrianaschmann6275]

I saw these Thunderbolts run at Atco Dragway in NJ in 1964 and 1965. A really strong one would run in the high 10's , like Al Joniec's from Al Swenson Ford, The altered wheelbase(funny) Dodge and Plymouth Hemi Belvedere and Coronets would run low to mid 10's , Why is this T-Bolt 1 1/2 seconds faster than back then ??? Fuel or Tires or something else like more than 427 CI ?

[@larryn9230]

Adrian, I was at Atco then as well. I lived at Atsion Lake and went most Sundays.

[@twolak1972]

After that burnout at 5.03 that poor mustang 5.0 probably dhit his pants .Pure ford power and torque .Nothing sounds like the 427 side oiler.

[@427med]

ray Paquet holds ss/a record at 8.50-155 with his original 64 t-bolt

[@HI-RISER]

I think the record he's talking about is fastest 'stock bodied' Tbolt. At that time anyhow.

[@dwreckbaker6382]

This is what made kids of today hate on Ford because their dads and grandpas were getting whooped on by these and the little small block Fords. I have 2 Fords AND 2 chevys, Im not a hater of any maker, if its cool its cool in my world !!

[@christopherhitchens1066]

That’s it. 🤟🇺🇸

[@lylewinters9581]

RIP…..Jim Gonia….that was his engine in Phil’s TBolt…

[@twolak1972]

Nothing sounds like a 427 side oiler, never knew a BB could eing like that, God Almighty what's that baby putting out for horse at 9 grand. Parquet used to shift at 9200 RPM,s damn .

[@terrybartak7811]

Fun car. Is it original? I thought the Tbolts were all 4 speeds or am I wrong? I race a 351w '60 Falcon. I love old Fords. I have a nice 64 Cycone as well. I hope to get my Falcon into the 11s next spring. There's a lot more to going fast than horsepower.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

52 of them were 4 speed manual transmissions, and 48 were automatics. And they came in only 2 colors: 89 were "Wimbledon White" and only 11 were Burgundy. Of course the paint color had nothing to do with whether the car had a 4-sp or auto trans.

[@rogerbeutler5671]

Don't get me wrong, I love T-Bolts. However, back in the day I don't remember any of them running automatics. I just love people who can slam 4 speeds with a big block.

[@ZEZERBING]

Roger Beutler I believe some came with autos. they build 10 in tan and then 90 in white. the site "muscle car of the week" has one with an auto.

[@rogerbeutler5671]

You are correct. The correct numbers are 49 4 Speeds & 51 auto's. I just don't remember the auto's. Also, the two colors that were available were wimbledon white & burgundy.

[@rogerbeutler5671]

I'm sure that since the times are about a second quicker than when the T-Bolts came out, this car may have some different rules governing the engine preparation. Now, the T-Bolts (check out Ray Pacquet) are running in SS/A. Ray has the current record set 10/16 at 8.53 at 155mph. Go to Bang Shift.com & check out Ray Pacquet.

[@petergoodwin2465]

I'd have one with no transmission, these are nice cars.

[@olhippie1]

Phil Bonner of Atlanta Ga Had the only maroon color Thunderbolt ever made I think.

[@CassWs-useless-opinions]

For insurance regulation reasons, it was rated at +500, but in reality it was able to make well over +600 horsepower. The result of the awesome "high rise" 427 engine and the dual barrel Holley Carburetors. ;-)

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Wrong. Due to pesky insurance rates, Ford actually rated the 427 side oiler Ford Thunderbolt at only 425 hp. Which was bullshit of course. They did indeed make north of 600 hp.

[@petergoodwin2465]

@@howabouthetruth2157 true they all lied . This thing is just beautiful, the old Ford's were great cars . I hate modern imported shit with a passion.

[@jesse75]

​@@howabouthetruth2157no such thing as a side oiler T Bolt.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

I have always heard that all Ford T-bolts used the 427 side oiler. So if that's not the case, by all means, please explain. @@jesse75

[@jesse75]

@@howabouthetruth2157 64 was a top oiler solid lifter engine. I have one of those engines in my race car. You can hear my engine running on utube. " 427FE with a new set of valve springs. "

[@Watsbronc]

It dont get any better!

[@fasx56]

Is the Phil Featherston 427 still running, it was nine years ago when this video was posted.?

[@HI-RISER]

Phil retired the car from track duty 7 or 8 years ago. He said he put the car on the wrong two wheels and almost wiped it out.

[@easytopleez33]

"A piece of tin, A piece of Board, A gallon of gas, You got a Ford" LOL

[@jesse75]

Car keeps coming back for more. Strong engine.

[@johnholden3062]

Thanks

[@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083]

Just bad ass to the bone. Ford got it right with this one! What an era! I wish i could jump in a time machine.

[@jeffjameson4782]

What number of T-Bolt was this 1-100

[@HI-RISER]

#53 - The 'Turner Ford' car, originally.

[@teddysgunshop2318]

awesome

[@richardwalker663]

Terry Bartak...52 4 speeds, 48 automatics...89 were Wimbledon White and 11 were Vintage Burgundy

[@JohnW1711stock]

That sounds correct. The first 5, or so, had cloverleaf hoods, instead of the teardrop. Some had fiberglass front bumpers, than the NHRA made them switch to aluminum. I wish I had one.

[@sydneysheppard4979]

Mike an Dave leppo..Gary Godfrey...randy bird..jere stahl..strickler...John baughman..Jeff striebeck..Johnny bankert❤💪🇺🇸👊👊👊👊Jim hammers...

[@lauriekeith4089]

Your filming made us seasick...Invest in a tripod $20!

[@ronschlorff7089]

LOL. Take some Dramamine!! Reminds me, back in the day we kids used to get a bit dizzy being at the drags all day, 'cause of the Extreeeeeeem sounds and smoke, but we loved it and kept going back for more (in the 60's) at places like Irwindale, Fontana, Lions, and Pomona!! Greats days, good times!! Saw my first T-bolt there, when it was "fresh", and an "unexpected treat",... for everyone!.....And it went just exactly like this one,... 9's,.. 140+ !!:D

[@badron9245]

@@ronschlorff7089 I too saw them run back in the mid 60s The fastest ones got in the 10s at maybe 130.

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@badron9245 yeah, I had just graduated high school and did not understand the numbers too much! :D I just knew that any north of 120 was, as we used to say back then in So. California: "It Went like a Raped Ape!" ;D LOL

[@scottcarr1534]

You couldn't hold the GD camera stil??? - ffs.. really????

[@JRC99]

@67Posi by crammed 427,I THINK he means Ford crammed it in there

[@billcavazos2817]

wow very good time..

[@jameswilson313]

You can see finger nail mark's in the passenger side dash at 8:24. Lol. I bet he's got a case of diapers in the trunk too.

[@ronschlorff7089]

His girl friend's scratches;... we all had them in our muscle cars back in the day,.....and "elsewhere"!! ;D lol

[@joevald3]

I love these cars but if it didn't wheelie it might go on the eights

[@timr31908]

Ford FE motors equal screaming torque..,.😊

[@robertdavis6708]

Nope...they made 5 T bolts with automatic C6"s. Steve Posey from Middletown Ohio had an original Bolt. His son still ownes it.

[@edge2sword186]

C6 DIDN'T COME OUT UNTIL 1966 THAT'S WHY IT'S A C6 . THEY HAD A LINCOLN TRANS IN THOSE AUTOMATICS .

[@tffinc1]

great Ford, poor camera work

[@myfordranger]

real bolt? sounds like a 427 high riser?

[@juanequis6951]

That's the intake used along with tunnel port ones. Your the only one who claims to be able to tell what intake a FE 427 uses by the sound which makes you just another bull shit expert.

[@badron9245]

@@juanequis6951 HaHaHaHa, my thoughts exactly. FYI: They were all high-Risers. This one running low 9s is nowhere near stock, lotsa cubic inches and possibly no actual FoMoCo parts

[@cudachris1]

Very nice car

[@kent0607]

241 KM / hour ! 9.24 Sek. !

[@thomas4315]

That 1 secound faster might be the cool weather vs summer weather, the no wind and low clouds and it say Halloween might be upper east coast. Just guessing

[@thomas4315]

The 427 short stroke big block as the hemi had a wicked ide.

[@ronschlorff7089]

It's Sacramento, CA. Says on one scene by the concrete side barrier. Also you can tell by the dry grass and digger pine trees!! LOL. I used to live and work in that town, years ago. Never went to the drags there though.

[@Jason_903]

Badass

[@twolak1972]

What's with that camera guy, Geez give it someone who can hold still for 10 seconds.

[@dotell3359]

God I love that sound...

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen

[@michaelcoulter714]

I knew a guy who had one of these ...pretty dang quick !

[@allanstriber5272]

Well now I'm not going to be able to sleep

[@randycoursey7230]

FORD liked naming their race cars after WWII fighters. Thunderbolt, Mustang, Lightning.

[@ronschlorff7089]

Right, now we have wimpy car names like Prius (??), Soul, Corolla (means flower), and Subaru (the Love car)!! My fave is the KIA, which, if you were ever in the military, you know means "Killed in Action"; I don't want to get in that car!! ;)

[@olblu8746]

Randy Coursey if l'm not mistaken the F-100 was a jet fighter. How about Cobra, helicopter, and jet.

[@LanceisLawson]

If only Ford had used the 427 instead of the 390 the Comet and Fairlane road cars. Instead the 390 Comet and Fairlanes were constantly beaten at the drag races.

[@jameswilson313]

NASCAR banned the 427 high riser in the 60's.

[@64fairlane305]

Nope, they banned the overhead cam version wich this is not

[@twolak1972]

NO THE BANNED THE SOHC. Not this motor.

[@bluesharp59]

Thumbs up liked for you.

[@donaldseccombe3893]

Fast cars are timeless

[@haroldfloyd9385]

I ran a super c 66 390 fair lane , it was a good competitor,

[@ronschlorff7089]

Yup, nice cars; I have a 67 390 Cyclone, it's cousin!! :D

[@thomasbutler473]

Bad ass car

[@allanstriber5272]

Doesn't that Ford power sound badass?

[@shawngrenaud]

Great subject;, but some piss-poor camera work.

[@richardhunter4235]

Just hope a Tesla doesn’t pull up

[@jxddson3621]

Believe it or not I own a t bolt

[@twolak1972]

You,re a lucky man, let that 427 came sing.

[@55chevytruck]

I new when I clicked on this video that comments were " these are the best cars ever made"! Every video that shoes a certain model there are Dumas's that say this!

[@jameswilson313]

Maybe you shouldn't have bought a Chevy.

[@55chevytruck]

@@jameswilson313 I have owned Chevy,fords,mopars,Olds,pontiacs and even internationals, and have enjoyed them all. I cannot say which one is my favorite.

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@55chevytruck yeah, if I had a non-Ford it would be an Olds or Pontiac; you know, the now "extinct" brands like my two Mercs and a Ranchero!! LOL ;D

[@JRC99]

BS. Only REALLL Early cars had the clover hood.

[@JohnW1711stock]

The first 5 cars, so I was told. The first 10 were maroon, and the rest white. The NHRA made them switch the fiberglass front bumpers to aluminum.

[@joe-hp4nk]

You can't hold a camera worth a shit.

[@jodygriffith8635]

At least we got to see the cars with this camera bi thankful

[@jesse75]

Car keeps coming back for more. Strong engine.