TURBO Powered 1959 Ford 100E at Thruxton Circuit

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[@Whateverpoopiepants]

Who ever the fiat panda guy was was is a hero in my book. 😂

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

The Fiat panda 100hp are actually pretty fun… They def need some stiffer anti roll bars though.

[@Urchfab]

Agreed

[@richardward2480]

That was me at 5:18 (miles off line but feeling fine!). I was there with a mate also in his 100HP. They are stupidly great fun! Thanks to everyone else on the track day for making it such an awesome day!

[@Whateverpoopiepants]

@@richardward2480 Exactly the car , you were rinsing that little thing. Love it.

[@adamweston4152]

You don't need a fast car to go fast!.

[@Demun1649]

I bought a 1959 Ford Prefect 100E back in 1970, 3618 F, 1172cc side valve. I then bought the car that was owned by the gold top champion in dirt track racing. I then swapped the 1500cc Anglia engine, the 4-speedd gearbox, the electric wipers, and then fitted a lower ration differential. I also installed the all-round disc brakes. I didn't lower it, but did fit wider wheels and tyres. I preferred it to be a Q-car, and surprise/scare more people. The best thing was, in the days before the 70mph limit, I overtook a Ford Mustang on the A40. It was a great little car. Followed it with a Mk1 Cortina GT, and then a Mk! Lotus Cortina, which is the best car Ford have ever made.

[@superseven7947]

Sharp car and sharp driving Matt!!! Proud to see the mongeral going so well, it's a real credit to your skill in building /developing the car into a serious piece of kit!!

[@Urchfab]

Cheers 🍻

[@peterbonnez]

I absolutely agree

[@angusmackay7281]

The car is a real credit to you. great to see it being really used.

[@Urchfab]

Cheers 🍻

[@wrathofbod]

That Turbo sounds like its made a huge difference, fantastic

[@Urchfab]

It has.

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Mushy Pea and Mini Pea! The track footage was excellent, it really goes now. 😊👍

[@g0fvt]

Well done, the Mushy Pea was pulling serious G in those corners, hope you get your sponsorship. It is a beautifully presented car.

[@Urchfab]

Cheers 🍻

[@kittonsmitton]

What a Grand day out with mushy pea, passing all and sundry and getting a grip on chasing the stuffed white rabbit! Great to watch.

[@Urchfab]

Cheers 🍻

[@clanrobertson7200]

My first car was a 1957 e100 that my father had sold a set of new Gulf tires to the owner. He returned two weeks later asking if we would give him his $100 back (that was what a set of 2 ply 13” tubeless tires cost back in 1964 and that included mounting and balancing). Well my father told him that he could not do that because he could not resale the tires as new to recupe his money, not to mention the labor of taking them off again. So the guy said that he would take a hundred dollars for the car because the engine was needing a rebuild. I was turning 16 in a few months so my dad agreed and told me to park it on the back corner behind the tire changing area and that I could only work on it when I was coughed up on my school work and my shift at the station. Our neighbors owned an auto parts and machine shop. So it only took me about a couple of hours to take the motor out and call them to pick it up. Luckily all of the bolts were SAE so that there were no special English tools required. But what was required was patience, it took our 3 months for the machine shop to get the rebuild kit and then a month to work it into the schedule. As you can imagine I was anxious to get it back, so I spent the time modifying it. Let me say that even though I had never seen this car before, the flathead engine was nothing new to me and my father. Our service truck, which was totally restored from the frame up, was a 1948 Ford F 150 with a flathead V 8. Well the little e100 was s powder blue paint that was faded and dull and worn through in place on top of the finders, so my first modification was to paint it. I choose Corvette Candy Apple Red Metal Flake, but in those days it was an enamel paint, and I had to water sand the dead paint off multiple times, paint it with a primer and when cured from sitting in the Florida sun, water sand it multiple times. Then came the time to spray the finished enamel. Luckily there was a retired man who knew how to paint and he gave me instructions and encouragement. It actually came out pretty good with on on or two runs that were not obvious until you looked closer. While I waited for the engine, I took the front bumper off and tossed it, jacked up the front suspension a little, put a set of the largest 13” tires on the rear, and on the inside I put a pair of fighter jet seatbelts that I bought at the surplus store, replaced the shifter knob with a brass small piston from a chainsaw, put a tube type radio in the glovebox sitting on a sling for shock absorption, wedged the speaker between the shifter and the firewall, and finally I could not afford a tachometer, but I took a pressure gage off of an old radiator cap tester that was being replaced and I drilled a hole in the water pump and tapped it and ran a 3/16” copper tube through the firewall and up through the dashboard and mounted the gage there on the right side of the speedometer. So when the engine revved, the gage went to higher pressure until it reached the “Redline”. It was hilarious as it made a clicking noise as it wound up and down. But it was a different time and this was a step above the Soap Box Derby and luckily I lived in a small town and had minimal encounters with heavy traffic and large trucks. Although the little 26 hp engine would scoot the car along at over 70 mph on a flat mile or more stretch of road. My parents must have realized the danger that this small car entailed, because they made me sell it and get a baby blue 1955 Chevy BelAire with a Blue Line 6 cylinder engine just before I graduated and went to college. I assume that my car might have been brought here by a military person who ordered it with left hand drive? I never knew of a Ford dealer who sold them. Well that is my story about my English Ford. The only other one that I saw was in a car magazine and it had been made into a dragster and had to be driven from the back seat…. It was a 26 hp monster that would hit about 80 mph in a half mile. But it was fun and never gave me a problem other than the gas tank rusting out, I just put a 5 gallon can in after I soldiered a brass fitting in the 3/8” hole that I drilled in the bottom side and strapped it in the same place in the back fender. Luckily I lived in a small town because it was a rolling coffin. But it was perfect for the time and place.

[@iandonkin6762]

Great outcome Matt and seriously quick at the track - nice job 👍

[@GetUpFalcon]

Can’t help but think that welding in the 100e dash (as it was so minimalist) would have finished off the interior and complemented the exterior. Chuck the dials in for looks too! What a car! Thanks for the video.

[@rl3898]

And the vacuum wipers !!

[@leonardhirtle3645]

My God. That little ford is a thing of beauty. Fast nimble and gorgeous.

[@lars-eriklundin6845]

Thank you for having me with you on your track day. Amazing ride. Keep it up Ludde Sweden

[@reedjacksonmaccom]

your camera location is awesome

[@seanalexander9531]

The Mushy Pea is quite the weapon now!

[@roddas26]

So cool having the telemetry on srceen. Nice work

[@terencehawkes3933]

That thing is quick!

[@biggirthgarage7772]

definitely the flying pea now good driving💪

[@hotchihuahua1546]

This is such a super neat car !

[@ronald1968]

Those laps of Thruxton were epic Matt.... I was going to comment asking if you needed to use all the revs.... then you admitted that you didn't..... must be an absolute hoot to drive now!!... Minis coming along nicely..... Great content as ever mat.....

[@Urchfab]

Thanks mate

[@mazdaman1286]

My grandad had one of these , he used to take us all over on trips to zoos, museums , picnics etc.....happy memories 😊😊😊 seemed to be as fast , at least when you're 5 years old 😂 always looked a happy car 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mikediamond257]

What a weapon !

[@oldieman730]

The car appears more settled now through all the turns. Well done with sorting it. Looks awesome seeing the old 100E tearing around the track.

[@rl3898]

my dream with my 1962 one in 1967 !!

[@rustyj5092]

Congrats on building a great looking and performance restomod. Its a credit to you and your skills

[@alexpierce7321]

Matt... not just a skilled fabricator but also a very skilled driver

[@Urchfab]

Cheers mate

[@philiptissington2872]

Looks like you had a great time ,looked good .

[@paulshewell2989]

With only a G55 getting past the Mongrel , its a real Pedigree 100E

[@davidlawrencebanks4610]

The pea looked great, turbo deffo improved the sound and speed. Loved the rev counter and speedo display for us. I've never been on a track so I'll live my wants here lol...... LAG...

[@johnknox5692]

that is keeper, the pipe sticking out back really

[@bh8605]

The car has tons of steering. Nice balance and setup.

[@philhuggett4776]

Rapid! Damn that looks fun

[@trevorjarvis3021]

That looked great fun Matt, the old 100e certainly goes well.

[@Urchfab]

It was and it does 👍

[@denis9450]

Cars looking and sounding great well done

[@Urchfab]

Cheers 🍻

[@barryford7135]

Ripping it Matt. 👍

[@peterparlane3035]

Best motor racing I've seen in weeks, great skills mate, Mushy Pea, loves track day. 👍🇳🇿

[@Urchfab]

Cheers 🍻

[@DW-we3qn]

You should be really proud of your endeavours. It's a great little car. Loved how when the boost came on, it charged down the road.

[@alundrasrt]

I saw your project on Quantum Tech HD. Congrats!

[@mattgriffiths8810]

I watched all the videos of the build the car looks amazing you should be proud how good paint looks aswell after being let down thruxton is my local track

[@Urchfab]

Thanks mate, might catch you there then.

[@mattgriffiths8810]

@@Urchfab yeah would be great to meet you bud

[@MrStacy1974]

Great video! The track footage reminds me of sitting around watching replays of my races on Gran Tourismo .

[@multislipful]

Well done - found it very interesting to watch, and neither the Mushy P nor the driver seemed to miss a beat or put a foot wrong - and it all sounded very sweet too. Persistence rewarded. Thanks for the post.

[@BarnacleBilltheSailor]

Hey Matt! Great to see you again! The MP is a fookin weapon. You are chewing it up wth the Mongrel. Awesome work. Automotive engineering art. From humble beginnings. *BE the champion*

[@brandonwhitaker8900]

Respect. You were going for it lol

[@Stevie671]

Wow! what a difference! Car sounds happy and well set up for Thruxton. Nice work!

[@ruongluesteve]

I had a few hottish100E's back in the 60s so really love seeing you giving it some. Love it.

[@davidyates748]

The mushy pea is a proper weapon now, that looks like tons of fun! Good luck with the sponsorship, it's tough out there.

[@associatedblacksheepandmisfits]

Well done all round m8. Awesome

[@irocco1979]

Great video. I did honk my horn and wave as I passed you at Stonehenge on the A303 last Friday... Think your mind was still on the track as you didn't notice. 2nd time I'd seen you on the A303 - first time was when you broke down at Sparkford.

[@beezo2560]

Wow Matt you are really turning that car into a beast. It's fun to watch you drive.

[@JWnFlorida]

Beautiful car.

[@jmeladams]

Nice driving Matt! Love the knitted mushy pea dingle-ball too! Well done.

[@martindean1205]

Great car and driving Matt. Fantastic to see such a rare car on Track and going so quickly

[@mndlessdrwer]

The person in that one car that actually passed you, I think it was a Celica, wasn't getting away nearly as fast as I'm sure they were expecting to. I guess the next goal for this car if you feel the need to keep making improvements would be to beef up the engine internals and crank the boost pressure a bit higher to aim closer to 300HP. I know those engines are more than capable of it once you make some improvements to their guts. Probably also want to consider a suspension upgrade and brakes if you do. If you make it go faster then you need to make very certain that it can stop as hard as the tires will allow. But this is all optional. It looks crazy fun to drive as it is, so there's no need to do more unless you find that your current levels of adrenaline just aren't cutting it anymore.

[@milesgraham9645]

Love the Mini Mushy Pea! Can't wait to see it on track. I'm also impressed with the HP made by a Mazda with stock internals. Always loved the MX5. I was working parts at a Mazda dealer when they were launched. Cheers from B.C.

[@richardbrowne3641]

Happy days! No break downs! 😁👍😊

[@gazza116]

looking good.

[@animal_engineering]

awesome as always, I don't think any amount of money could get some ones logo on my forehead. ha ha. the mushy pea really looked a lot faster.

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

Wow. Nice difference, pulls a treat now!. Well done Mr 😎

[@theoriginalwallace]

Now that's what I'm talking about! She's a beast, Matt!! Hope you get plenty of sponsorship to keep things going... I'm struggling with I'll health issues now & lack of finances don't let me get much done to the Viva. Selling loads of my cossie stuff really helped & I've still got a few bits left. Then the tow barge will go & my unused 1970s Porsche RS replica bucket seats by Cobra will be going to get more parts & hopefully finish the Viva by 2025! Cheers. Leigh.

[@bobthesnobscotland2821]

You are a far better fabricator than a beggor

[@michaelhattingh285]

Realy love the content.

[@christopherward5065]

The Mushy Pea is far from mushy! Super cool driving, testament to your skill building it! The turbo has added some extra spice!

[@kenknight4560]

Great job on the car. Please get yourself a Hans device! Well worth your life.

[@seanhorton3811]

A suggestion to raise some funds. Maybe offer a few laps for someone who wants to be a passenger seat cover on track days. Years ago I got a to ride along in the Nissan race car. It was a hoot.

[@Urchfab]

I should do that 👍

[@Steviegtr52]

Nice driving. Hat off to you.

[@neilfairless4589]

The way that thing accelerates Matt, you must have surprised a lot of cars with it.

[@scoobysean555]

It's a beast now 👌💪😍 got the speed to match the handling best move you did was turbo it ❤

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

YeeeeeeHaaaaaa, hold it flat Mat!

[@dannycurtis1744]

Looked like it was going well,looks the bollox 👍👍

[@RWDcosworthRSTurboEscort]

Looks and sounds awesome 👍🏻😎

[@moonface978]

Lots of chopping going on 💪

[@planespeaking]

This car is a beast now. Alfaholics eat your heart out.

[@malcolmmcleod6127]

Well I have watched the Mushy Pea since it began with rusty body from the paddock to bashing it together with mx5 and congratulations Matt you kicked fucking arse cheers mate

[@notrut]

I was born in 1959 so I like watching this FORD 100E, as my Grandfather had one too ... Which rolled down a hill in Rothbury due to a defective handbrake. 6 decades since he died, what would Sydney think of your beast?

[@crazyoilfieldmechanic3195]

How far she has come from the field and the cow shed 👍 Was awesome to see the effects of the increase in horsepower !!! How much more horsepower would the suspension take??? Really enjoyed seeing you keep the faster car that passed just in view. Quite a task as it was obviously a full on car with a lot more horsepower. Great video 👍

[@peterbonnez]

You've done a superb job on Mongrel. Email sent..

[@fredjames9867]

Car looks pr6 rapid . It's picking up some good spead out of the final chicane

[@elvis4182]

Finest craftsmanship and driving skills = almost fastest guy on the track, will an all wheeldrive, full independent suspension build be in the future ? Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@adman6380]

Good luck with the forehead tattoo sponsorship, well done

[@MrAnotherAnkor]

Все эти тонкости прекрасны. Но, честно, я жду крутых роликов о сварке и изготовлении деталей.

[@ernieleithes6545]

Great to sea mushy pea flying great bit of driving i still think the mini will be finnished before project Binky😅.

[@coreywingrove458]

Like a glove ......😀

[@mattblack156]

Looks like you've picked up around 15mph on the top end and are finding the limits of grip at the higher speeds. Is it time to think about adding a bit of aero to help, maybe a front air dam and a boot lip spoiler? Good content as always!

[@Pikestnt]

I had a 1959 Ford Anglia in Ludlow Green. It wasn’t quite as fast tho

[@steveo7767]

I ran those tires on my Mazda RX-7 that had been tubbed to accept wider rear wheels and tires.

[@SinsAscendant]

Are you headed back to Combe or Llandow again soon? I'd love to take some pictures of this out on circuit!

[@delavarzarnegar8170]

Looks like a monster on the track! Any plans to enter it into any events?

[@Mike.Howard]

How about offering spots on the cars for peoples names - a couple of hundred quid for a 6" x 2" laser cut sticker maybe?

[@fredericrike5974]

Matt, on sponsors, start with a low bucks deal (say the cost of wrap) for the folks that backed you with the plasma cutting table, put some of your BIG roundels with your skull trademark on the car. That should get you started and work at getting the car seen with livery on it. Every time you make a purchase related to that car, ask about any sponsorships- they can only say on; last I heard, it is still illegal to eat the askers in Merry Old. BTW, after a "searching " start you steadied up really well. Very little wheel sawing, lots of good choices leading to fast, straight laps. Could you do better; I'll bet so, and you will in time. But that you noticed the "change' in your perception of time is a good thing- the lizard part of your brain is already beginning to "get it". BTW, I am not Jaun Miguel Fangio- I was never so good I couldn't be better and chasing better drivers (maybe that was why you stayed close to the full on white and blue car for the last half- he was fast, and you followed his lines) is what will get you there. You have a clean style- intimidation isn't your forte, and I approve- I loved SCCA sports class racing here in the states. PS; Putting your phone number or E mail on the livery would also be a good idea, both toward sponsors and some "side work" on other race cars. Remember the Cash Rules rule and all will likely be golden!

[@Urchfab]

Thanks Frederic, I appreciate the advice. Cheers 🍻

[@fredericrike5974]

@@Urchfab Yer' fun to watch- you do the struggle well and I hope to see you succeed! I've played with drag cars and with SCCA club racers, nothing big league, but even there, a few bucks for a sign to pay for all the parts and fuel is always nice. But I've never been "racing for free" or on someone else's dime either. And bring tat young lad off yours out every now and again- it's the other part of you that makes the struggle worthwhile.

[@drm4857]

Thats a weapon mate! Do you know what the weight and weight distribution is?

[@user-fy6rr6sz2n]

Whats better? Racing it or building it

[@smavtmb2196]

Track time 👍Such a cool car. Is there no way to quiet the exaust without the visible silencer?

[@philtucker1224]

Local sponsorship wise, what area will you be operating in Matt?

[@evoluke1069]

Trust me when I say try nankang ar1 over the toyos. They are far superior and I speak from first hand experience.

[@rotax636nut5]

Great, what was your best lap time?

[@kenlangbridge9907]

Is there a reason behind the huge muffler tip?

[@oikkuoek]

Congrats! It did it! ..Once. On dry. Do you monitor your intake temps? There is a strong possibility that your engine bay gets so hot that it starts to heat up your intake. That could be the power drop you experienced. Then there's the blow by saturating your oil with fuel, which then heats your bearings, cylinders and pistons causing more friction, heat and wear resulting loss in power. Boost is perfect for drag strips. At circuit, it's just too hot or too torquey.

[@fredericrike5974]

Moar radiator! When Matt said he had a 107 C temp- that's past boiling- I had a feeling he might need some more rad or electric fan on the rad he had. Adapt an oil cooler from an RX 7 rotary engine put in to circulate the oil through wouldn't be a bad idea either. An oil filter relocate kit should get you all the parts to make it bolt on to the engine.

[@Urchfab]

I’m getting anti turbo vibes.

[@oikkuoek]

@@Urchfab Turbo has it's merits on short bursts, but longer stress it does more harm than good. Simplify and add lightness.

[@oikkuoek]

@@fredericrike5974 More cooling could help, but it also brings more possible failure points and adds weight. Things not suited for race car.

[@fredericrike5974]

@@Urchfab You weee in the chair connected to it- start from what you know- I'm a retired plumber several thousand miles and a few hours out of time with you!

[@craigphillips4105]

Did you see how much the vtc helps with spool whe it's on and off during mapping?

[@GizFab]

Not fancy an entry in Classic and Retro Time Attack Class?

[@Urchfab]

Yes I do 👍

[@grantlister]

Hey Matt, How much difference do you find, in driving with the turbo??? (ie previously, when N/A, was no brakes & b*#ls out’)…. Oh you just have touched on this at 12min into the video!!!! 😂 Anyways, still interested in hearing your thoughts. Kia Kaha, Grant from NZ.

[@1farmgate]

Are 13” tyres readily available in the Uk? I’m finding it very difficult finding them here in Australia, do you have a contact in the UK I could get plz?

[@Urchfab]

Yes, lots available in the uk. Try contacting ToyoUk. Cheers