RIP Weasel & Meatball. That car has the perfect stance. I'm glad they all got to enjoy it.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! They got to have fun and make some great memories in their final years and days on earth.

I bought a 1957 Chevy two door post that had a 327 with the fuelie heads with big intake valves a solid lift cam and eight Stromsburg 97 single throat carbs. I happened to find the car by chance while I was in North Hollywood , California in the early 70's visiting a Army buddy from Vietnam. He told me this guy wanted to sell this car quick. Someone stole the Muncie four speed and radiator. I paid $250 bucks for the car and rented a tow bar and towed more that thousand miles back home. Fixed it up and it ran great. The carbs were hard to keep tuned and I switched them for a dual quads. Sold it twenty-two years later. This car is a great example of drag racing in the 60's. Street race for $50 bucks was a big time showdown between two guys that usually didn't like each other. A great time to have lived through.

Awesome car ,,,thanks for the back story ,,,

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Bill! It's my pleasure to tell the stories of these iconic cars.

Awesome car and story RIP 🙏 to them both.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Johnny!

Mate, your passion and respect for these cars and their owners is amazing. Your storytelling is always detailed and interesting. Thank you sincerely for taking your time to do this. If you're ever in the UK, the beers are on me.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Phil! I love this stuff...the cars, the people...all of it.

Beast of a car!

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

It's tough, for sure!

Love how you do a story on a cool car and tie the human element into. Look forward to your videos every week!

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan! This one has great family history...one of my favorite parts of the car.

@lilblickyboyz5364

3 жыл бұрын

@@HotRodHoarder what engine does this car have

@supshious257

3 жыл бұрын

@@lilblickyboyz5364 I was just gonna ask that it’s a small block Chevy I’m pretty shire

@lilblickyboyz5364

3 жыл бұрын

@@supshious257 yeah it is, thx btw

@PantyDroppers_GateKeeper

3 жыл бұрын

@@lilblickyboyz5364 it's a 327 cubic inch sbc based 331 cubic inch

Great memories and legacy. Rest In Peace ,,True Mecanics!!

A beautiful machine! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Its devastating to lose one child, but two...I can't even imagine. Thank you for sharing their story about them and this beautiful car☺

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your continued support David!

The people, the car, and the details. This is what hot rodding is all about. We all enjoyed this.

Another great video. Thanks for all your research and foot work. Prayers go out to the Portland family.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Darrin!

Apologies for being late to the channel comments... Thanks for sharing this car and story. The pictures hooked me as I am building a similar 57, but the story got me good. Its the cars that are vehicles for these awesome relationships we have and share.... people are the real paradise. Aloha.

I l absolutely enjoyed this story and thanks for sharing.....think I got something in my eye . My condolences to the Portman family and thanks for reviving this cool hotrod.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your continued support Hank!

What a great story. With all the crap going on in this country and world wide these are the stories that are needed more.

Gorgeous car! Accel super coil, gold Moroso valve covers, Cragars, screams early 80s!

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

For sure!

Met them at the Tri5 nats one year , I believe in the staging lanes, great guys. May they both be in 57 heaven .

I love how you tell these stories of the cars an the families thank you

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry!

Godspeed Meatball and Weasel. It's good they were able to get the car back up and have that time with it. My heart goes out to the Portman family with prayers

I love these stories about these old drag cars and you do a great job telling them. Condolences to the families of Weasel and Meatball, I hope their family keeps the car alive.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Thomas. Weasel and Meatball are definitely missed.

Awesome!! Love the story. R.I.P. Weasel and Meatball!! Love HRH and Carolina Custom Classics!!💯💕

Love these videos. It’s great to see these old cars brought back to life.

Your stories depict the truth about the way a large family of true Americans that have a have a love for family and vehicles of all makes. I've been lucky to have been involved with straight line and round track racing. These are people some of best if not the best people I have ever associated with. Willing to share, willing to help. I have took up hand lettering and to me that makes a big part of the whole vintage campaign you represent. Carry on and thanks. 🇺🇸

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

For sure, it's all about the people! I've always wanted to learn hand lettering...my uncle was a sign painter for most of his life. I wish I could spend the time to learn his trade.

You can tell a great story! Thank you for all the episodes.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thanks for sharing sad but great story.

Another great story man, that 57 is just plain cool 👍👍👍👍👍

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark!

Great Car! And an even GREATER story!

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Definitely a cool car, and the family is one of a kind. GREAT people.

I'm 66 as of late 2020. I grew up going to the old Tucson Dragway back in the late 60's and thru mid 1970's seeing tons of cars just like this one. Southern Arizona cars don't rust....so we had gobs of these avail to turn into drag racers or street machines. Oh heck yeah....a "built" 283 or 327 with those fenderwell headers....maybe a couple of Holleys on top of a tunnel ram....and 8,000 plus clutch dumps at the starting line. THAT....was my life growing up. My generation was so lucky in so many respects. God Bless us all and God Bless America! jbeinarizona

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, you guys were lucky to see the heyday of drag racing and hot rodding. I'm fortunate that I can live vicariously through the experiences of old school hot rodders.

@tomschweikert9537

3 жыл бұрын

me too, joel but in omaha ne area

I knew meatball and seen this car many times. Never was able to meet him in person but knew him through Facebook. Like you said he never meet a stranger. Thanks for all you amazing finds and stories.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Meatball was absolutely awesome. Sad to see him gone, but he left behind quite a legacy.

Thank you so much !!! I love your channel !!!! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the Hot Rod family. The hot rod torch is light and burning bright in 2021. Great video and thanks for sharing!!!!

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching John!

Thanks for sharing...Have a 56 chevy with a 327 that I have owned for over 30 years (I,m 48) Have and built some street big block chevelles,which I still own....but my little .040 balanced 327,steel crank,291 headed engine has been hard to beat with a 4-speed through the years..and still running strong and has seen Hell through the first 10 years.Thanks for sharing the story of this ol Warrior.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Chris! Hard to beat a 327...the one in my Corvette has taken a beating!

Love all the old hot rods especially the tri-fives, I'm 70 and my brother is 73, I have a 57 with a Doug Herbert big block and he's working on a 55 with a chopped top and an LS motor, we call each other and talk hot rods about every other day, we enjoy cars and I know these two brothers did the same as we do, good story/video.

This channel is honestly epic!!

@toosunakabooma1213

3 жыл бұрын

A labor of love is what I'd call it

RIP Meatball and Weasel May the sun shine on you and the perfect Night for a cruise❤️❤️❤️

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Love the story. Reminds us of how short or time is. Condolences to the Portman family. R I P WEAZEL and MEATBALL. 👍👍.

That awesome brought it back to life.i love 57 Chevrolet 😎great job y'all

It's a great story and sad at the same time I enjoy how you tell the story's of the drag cars and the family's the guys are smiling down every time they hear it fire up sorry for the family's loss keep up the great videos

Thank you for another awesome story man.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you tuning in!

Mint .... excellent story telling. Love 57’s specifically period correct ones that get beat on.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bradley!

I am a 68 year old NHRA boy. Retired from racing a LONG time ago. Thank you for this heart warming video !

@HotRodHoarder

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Charlie!

Great video! Nice to see another project back on the road!

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chris!

Great story and video on this classic 57 Chevy! Thanks for sharing. 😎

Were all living on borrowed time folks. Get busy living, or get busy dying. It took me a long time to learn that lesson.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

That's RIGHT! Certainly a life lesson.

I love how you tell these stories about these cars and the people I could listen to you all day long I love this channel

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the continued support!

So glad they were able to do this together, we all say a pray for them and their families thank you for the story and God bless.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Joseph!

Great but sad story. Well told by you with respect. Cheers.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Ernie!

Awesome story! Thank you for sharing...

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Jeff!

Very sad story about the boys passing away. That is such a cool car! I love everything about that car.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely a tough time for the Portman's and all of the buddies.

Awesome to see another one saved, love the car! Looked awesome with the super tricks and chrome steelies. 👍🏻

Love your channel. Can't wait for new episodes to come out. That's one mean '57

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the continued support!

great to see these stories .. i wish i could find a couple of my pro street and drag race pinto`s i built in the early 80`s .. i keep hearing they are still around but have not located them ...

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Old cars have a tendency to HIDE! Best of luck finding them!

@mikehoncho9344

3 жыл бұрын

You didn't build a 68 coronet r/t did you?

@williemoon7522

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikehoncho9344 no although i did own a 440 six pac super bee in 74 ,, my pro cars were pintos ..

Another great car and story. Thank you

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jamie!

Oh wow! I can vaguely remember that car from when I was just a child. It's sad how things have a way of fading away as a person grows older and this rat race called life drowns out the days of old. Awesome job with coverage of the family and car. My heart felt condolences go out to the families. Thank you

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

That's cool that you remember the car!

Thank you for bringing us history one video at a time amazing! Cheers

Nice love it

Thanks for sharing an awesome family story. You did a great job presenting it and great editing with vids and pics. Seasoned pro bub. Love it!

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

57 chev my brother first car Lights up his eyes 50 years latter Thanks guys

Thanks, great story of an amazing car and the family behind it. Congrats again.

What an amazing story man so very sorry for there family I very much enjoy that every car you post you tell the story behind. Growing up my dad had a 1976 type LT camaro that he drag raced here in Alaska I remember spending days watching him re build the 350 in that car or adding parts to make it faster. I wish we still had that car of course when I turned 16 I went Ford instead of Chevy and started street racing a Mustang but I do miss the day's of working on dads car.

I love those old gold moroso valve covers

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, one of my personal favorite hot rod parts of all time!

This car is perfect. Condolences to the family.

Thanks for this real life post. Pink Rods brought a lot of memories Danny

Great story and car. Thumbs Up !

Muck appreciation to your connection between the people and the cars. Very well done and presented. 😍😎

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Steve!

You hit it just right it is not the car it's the life and memories we shared thanks thumps up for your stories catch you next time !!!!

Had mine in the late sixties. 327 with 365hp motor reworked with ported heads, fully balanced, lots of compression, and two fours. Would blow by a muscle car just for fun. Met my wife with that car, we are still together today.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome John! Those 365 horse motors were tough, even in stock form!

Absolutely beautiful story mate. Cheers to all the family involved and I'm hoping their watching from above with a stopwatch. Love these beautiful stories. 👍

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your continued support Michael!

We are losing many older drag racers and many old drag cars. Happy to see this car is a survivor. Good ole days!

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

You're right about that!

Weasel and Meatball are greatly missed. They were two of the most giving guys I have ever known. They loved their family, and friends so much. They are greatly missed. I hope (Pop) Ray is doing good.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

They were some good dudes, for sure!

Another excellent video! Thanks

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Joe!

when i was a kid i lived 2mi. down the road from national trails raceway...it was cool seeing the cars there...also to hear them run from 2 mi away was awsome....i used to ride my bike down and hang out in the corn field to watch them run.....

Thanks for sharing brother. Always great!!!

Love love love this channel ...nothing like a great story

I am from Bowling Green, KY, home of Beech Bend Raceway. I have spent all of my life hanging around and racing at this track. In the early to mid-1960's there was a NHRA National Champion 1956 Chevrolet Belair Station Wagon. Unfortunately, I don't remember any of the names associated with the car, but it was a multiple NHRA Champion. This car is a survivor in the truest sense of the word with all of the hand lettering, etc. still intact. The Owner attends the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green and always has the car there for display.

A great and a sad sad story glad you made this story and video , thanks so much ,, and condolences to the family 😢😢😢😢

What a story!!! Thanks for sharing!!

We come for the cars, we stay for the people. Doesn’t matter if we are racing cars, motorcycles, on road courses or drag strips, dirt ovals or dry lake beds. It’s always the people. Great video honoring great people Tim.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Bryan!

Best 2 nicknames I ever heard together. Great story and presentation and another awesome car!

Great history, great explanation

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Great video. Brought tears to my eyes.

God Bless Weasel & Meatball! 🙏🙏🙏

Touching story..............Thx for Sharing.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Dennis!

Great job with the video. Always look forward to seeing you post one, best wishes, may God bless you and your family

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the continued support Steve!

Awesome video, awesome story and awesome car. Thank you for sharing!

Three great guys! I have had the pleasure of knowing all of them.

Really great video, Thank you for the fun memories.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Michael!

Gday mate very nice story of a great car sad the boys aren’t around to enjoy it but they are still racing in heaven 👍🇦🇺

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Al.

Can’t get enough of this channel

It's hard to believe your still running the stock rear end assembly in your car those were know as the weak link in the 55-64 chevy passenger cars back in the day, cool 57 Chevy by they way 👍🔥 !

What a beautiful car. Great video.

They are my friends. WILL BE FOREVER. Jeremy and all involved took great pride in doing this for Ray and the boys! RIP my friends..... .

Thanks for sharing..

Great video. Me and my high school buddies watched it run at the old East Bend drag strip beside the old drive in theatre.

Man this is a really sad story about a really cool car God bless this family and God rest of souls the Lost souls wow

What a badass 57, I know it sounds so sweet!!!

thanks for sharing

Another great car and story keep up the good work. Can't wait for the next one your story telling is spot on.

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your continued support!

God Bless Great story

This touched home

I grew up around tri fives cool car awesome story

So cool love them posts right on point remember them good old days for my dad's time thanks buddy for sharing it love that car

@HotRodHoarder

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Todd!