A few corrections, mostly on language. RPM means revolutions per minute, so speaking of RPMs is redundant. On your diagram on BHP, many people are these days misspelling brake as break. Don't fall into that trap. On the explanation of BHP, I'm not sure your explanation was quite correct - might be worth a little more research. On 58 Ford engines with 4 valves per cylinder, no they didn't. If you see 2V or 4V references with respect to the FE engine, the V is for venturis, i.e. 2 or 4 barrel carburettor. The aftermarket doodad in the lighter socket is a voltmeter. Very handy for monitoring your charging system. For your interest, the name Fairlane was derived from Henry Ford's country home. Cheers.

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the correction I saw 2V and 4V and just thought that meant valves but means Venturi for the carb totally my fault I wish site was clearer on that =)

One of my favorite body styles. 😍

I like the technical information just because it is interesting to me. I love your videos!

@What.its.like.

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much it means the world to me it really does, I waited so long for somebody else to do a channel like this one because there’s a lot of times where I was looking at a classic car in or truck to buy but the information was really spotty, I got tired of waiting I figured I’d have a go at it. =)

Yes the tech talk on the engines is fantastic and much appreciated. Great stuff :-) Like to see some longer videos on the 59 to 65 Galaxie's. How the Starliner in 61 started to look a lot like the 63.5 Galaxie and then the culmination of that round rocket tail light's 64 from the fastback 2 door 500 to the XL Galaxie... so many varieties in that one year. Check out the 2 Galaxies on TheCraig909 and also what Omar Ramirez is doing with his XLT... There is another 4 door fixed up and maintained by Thunderhead289 :-)

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

=)

Excellent keep up the Excellent work

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much =)

I owned a 58 wagon in the late 70s wonderful car, it had a 352 interceptor because it was once owned by a fire dept.

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s awesome did it run good with that engine

@allenmaddux7611

2 жыл бұрын

@@What.its.like. it ran great!

@billolsen4360

2 жыл бұрын

Wish you had it back? They didn't make many of them and haven't seen one in a long long time.

Great video!!!! This 58 Fairlane Sunliner is in showroom condition. My dad had a 1958 Skyliner with the big V8. Raising & lowering the hard top was quite a sight to behold!!! Thanks for sharing this informative video!!! 👍👍🙂

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching this one =) 58 was my favorite (57,58,59 out of those years)

Every bit as nice looking as a '58 Chevy Conv.

@What.its.like.

Жыл бұрын

I find mid-late chevys are sort of over rated don’t get me wrong see you’re cool but I think there’s other cars that are far better that don’t get the praise deserved

I have enjoyed every one of your videos. I love the '58 front, but much prefer the rear of the '57. I'd have to get a Frankenstein Ford to be happy, I guess. Interesting engine history.

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

2 Venturi and 4 Venturi I misunderstood 2V and 4V for valves =) I can see the rear is kinda eh not sure what rear would look good 57 rear was nice

@joshuas8258

2 жыл бұрын

Always thought that too

Look at the speedometer, it reads 10 to 120 but count from 0 all the way across to 120, you have two more marks making it 130 all 57 and 58 Are the same . Most people don't know this. I had a 58 back in 1967.

GREAT VIDEO great cars, but still I see the 58 EDSELS as the winner, 💪👌👍😁 great topic 😉

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to do an edsel

Great information

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

=)

Love this video! The first car I remember as a child was my dad's 1958 Ford Custom. It was a cheap car he bought in a hurry, it was terrible. It had the six cylinder engine, two speed automatic, manual steering and brakes. My memories were that it overheated regularly during the summer and rusted quickly. (Funny you should mention "ideal operating temperature" so often in the technical descriptions). Multiple trips to Ford service and an independent mechanic never solved the overheating, I think the cooling system was inadequate. The car began to rust in the front fenders on top of the headlights almost immediately, I always assumed that the front wheels splashed water and salt up onto the underside of the sheet metal. By the time dad sold it in 1965 it was a rust bucket. He replaced it with a second hand 1961 Galaxy Sunliner which was a far better car. The Galaxy had the 292 V8, power steering and brakes and was a delightful car. I think the technology and build quality was rapidly evolving in those days. Keep up the great videos, I am really enjoying!

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing those memories and stories on here =) I want this channel to be about specs and show the cars for what they are still new and growing just want it to be good information as well types of oil used all that stuff running temperatures stuff the important stuff no one else shows =)

@Vegaswill714

2 жыл бұрын

@@What.its.like. You really do a great job, keep it going! There are all kinds of videos on exotic sports cars and Shelby Mustangs, you do the real cars people like me drove back in the day. Thank you :)

I loveeee two tones! That sweeping side spear that separated the colors just really sets it OFF! Only problem with many of the cars of that era, great styling (poor build quality & prone to rust) Auto workers hated building Edsel's because every few # of cars they ran them down the same line. They had to switch build methods. Employees would throw a losse bolt in the door so it would rattle. Love the retractable, yet trunk space when open. Shmmm! Lots of great Ford power plants.

In place where the lighter should be there is an appliance to measure output voltage from the electric system. It helps you to know what is actual output power in whole electric system, but it also helps you to check if there is something wrong with the battery itself or electric circut, after few more simple tests and measurements.

That’s a lot of specs. Maybe a list or table. The brochure pages are great. Older cars with armstrong 💪 manual steering, before power steering was common, had LARGE diameter steering wheels for better leverage.

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

I think going forward I’ll make some sort of slide depicting all the information I totally forgot about all the specs that I wanted to feature in the channel once the channel sort of got off the ground i’ll have to get more detailed information as far as like maybe what transmission oil transmission to used

@markw208

2 жыл бұрын

@@What.its.like. , It’s yours to build and modify. Being flexible and making adjustments is part of life.

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

Trying to make it as someone who knows nothing about the cars especially people my age when I was in school both car I had didn’t have oil pressure gauges, or what running temperature should be (just a needle no numbers H-C )

58 was the best looking

You did a great job on this vid, except Ford never made a 4 valve per cylinder V-8(other than the big tank engine from WW2) until about 40 or 50 years later. Other than that you kept my attention all the way through. Throw in more tech info, just keep it accurate. Cheers from Canada.

@What.its.like.

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much yeah it was for Venturi not for valves lol

I like your enthusiasm with the cars you feature. As far as a featured car, the 1960 Buick Invicta. Just the model name and the styling appeal to me. Personally, I don't have much use for such detailed engine specs. But go with what else you get in feedback. Thanks 😊

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll add 60 invicta to the list =)

@richardwarren7492

2 жыл бұрын

I owned a 60 Buick Invicta Custom - - it's still the car I miss the most out of the 50 I've owned.

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

I love the styling of 1960 Buick such nice lines

LOL, back-up lights were extra for $10! Lots of people opted out on that expensive option.

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

$10 was a lot then

Hmmm, 4 valves per cylinder? - -Nope, just a miss speak, I'm sure. Personally, I still think the 57 was a cleaner design overall and is my choice. By the way - Ford sold 1,522,406 cars in the 1957 model year, while Chevrolet sold 1,515,177. 1958 CHEVROLET - 1,226,217 FORD - 987,945 1958 was a recession year however. I like the tech stuff - but that's just me. Good Vid again thanks.

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I saw 2V and 4V and never took the V stands for Venturi not valves that was my mistake =) thank you for all the added information

Yes, gear heads like to hear the specs on the different engines. Never knew Ford had 4 valves per cylinder on those older engines from the 50's & 60's

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

They didn’t that was I mistake that I have to fix 2V and 4V stood for ventri

@bkkfarang4749

2 жыл бұрын

@@What.its.like. Ok, that makes sense now . Two barrel vs 4 barrel carburetors.

The 352 Fe 2v or 4V mint two barrel or 4 barrel carburetor

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

They made two versions of the 352 I was afraid of showing all the specs because I might open a canna worms so to speak I found that information on Wikipedia not known to be the best source was the only source that had how many valves

Love the ‘58’s. ‘59, just didn’t seem as aesthetically pleasing. Piece of useless trivia, this was the car Lee Remick drove in the 1962 movie, Experiment in Terror.

@robertnull1644

Жыл бұрын

57 and 58 has the same speedometer. Look at it. It says it goes from 10 to 120 but look there are two marks before the 10 NOW count from 0 you will find it goes to 130,most people have never noticed this before. Thank you.

@keithdukes5990

23 күн бұрын

Great movie!!!👍😊

Yes, but get the facts correct. The FE engines only had two valves per cylinder. Thanks!

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

This is where I got that information I saw two versions of 352 2V version and a 4V version en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_FE_engine

@robertfeeser6187

2 жыл бұрын

That means the carb, 2barrel or 4 barrel.

@markw208

2 жыл бұрын

The “v” refers to “Venturi”, of the Venturi principle of a reduction in the diameter of the air passage results in an increase in velocity of the air flowing through the opening. If you can find a cross section drawing or photo of a carburetor it may show the holes drilled or cast in the Venturi which would draw the gasoline through the carburetor. Almost every American car had 1 intake and 1 exhaust valve per cylinder until the late 80’s.

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

Ok awesome I’ll change that but they did make two versions of the 352 or that’s the same thing that’s why I made this channel you have to teach us kids everything =) I never thought of that hand slaps face it makes sense thanks for the correction

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I thought too sorry for the miss information I’ll try to correct that =) Got to teach us kids everything lol

1960 Ford Falcon 4 door sedan.

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

My friend is building one I’ll ask him =)

Yes, keep going in this direction . Just slow down just a little please . It's not a race ...lol.

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

I have to talk fast program I use slows recorded sound down for some reason I’ll work on it I made a Facebook group called what it’s like hoping that will grow into a car community people helping other people. With their cars. It’s public group anyone can join I’ll take ads from episodes and put on there, as well as engines and specs what running temperatures average oil to use is like to see more cars on the road then in museums if you want to check it out here is the link =) facebook.com/groups/707697117215381/permalink/707702813881478/

Do you have any videos featuring a post war Pontiac (1946-1953) any kind? Thanks

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

A couple Pontiacs but not from that era that’s my favorite era of Pontiac

👍👍👍👍👍

So weird some of these 58 Ford ads you showed at the beginning show the 57 2 seat Thunderbird instead of the big 58 Thunderbird. Interesting fact once they announced the 2 seat Tbird was ending orders skyrocketed. Ford was already making 58 Fords and went back to the 57 two seater for a few weeks while 58 Fords were already in production. Many of the very late 2 seat TBirds were upgraded to the E code (dual quads) or F code (supercharge) for free bc Ford had extra parts. My dad has a late vin # 57 E Code Thunderbird and some of the nobs are actually from the 58 model bc they were out of the 57 pieces in the factory

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing I thought I was going crazy... I still can’t get over how small 55-56-57 tbird is inside it’s crazy

@joshuas8258

2 жыл бұрын

@@What.its.like. well I’m 6’4” and 210 and can fit. You just need to adjust the seat and steering wheel. And they also have an aftermarket smaller steering wheel some of bigger older guys install

I don’t think those FE motors were 4 valves per cylinder. That’s the newer 5.4

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

I mistook 2V and 4V as valves it means Venturi instead

No 4 valve per cylinder

@What.its.like.

9 ай бұрын

Yeah that was a mistake lol Maybe it was for four Venturi

Are you sure of the 4 valves per cylinder in some of these engines?

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

The V stands for Venturi not valves I misunderstood what the V stood for Got to teach us kids everything =)

I’m not sure where you got the “four valves per cylinder”, but that’s not correct, or possible with push rod V8s. Otherwise, a great video!

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

Misunderstood 2V and 4V the v stands for Venturi not valves I mis read what it said I’ll fix that part in video

Hard for me to listen to your content because you seem to have a barking and strident vocal delivery. If you speak smoothly and more conversationally, you will achieve a better flow. I've owned a collector car for many years and I look forward to your presentations, I like that you review vehicles other than the same few high powered models one ALWAYS SEES on the internet. You spread it around. Thank you!

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

I’m working on it the program I use needs me to talk loud and fast because for whatever reason the program slows sound speed way down I’ve I talk normal it’s muffled and slow really slow I plan on getting a microphone real soon. =) I’m hoping this will be one of the go to classic car automotive channel on the tube

@customkey

2 жыл бұрын

@@What.its.like. OK, that makes sense to me. I look forward to your new stuff and I'll keep checking you out. Thanks for giving me the four one one.

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

It’s all good I record using iPad Pro to record sound which isn’t the best way I’ve been doing it that way since day one it the original takes don’t sound that bad but sometimes when it gets on here parts don’t sound the same.. it’s a Science hopefully get a microphone soon that will definitely help out on the sound quality =) My wife came in one time and she has the most possible this look on her face she was like you’re talking so fast I thought you were watching an auction and I was like I have to talk fast because it slows it way way down and if I talk normal it’s so slow it’s crazy

@customkey

2 жыл бұрын

@@What.its.like. Hah hah ha, wives have a way of getting their point across, don't they? I'm an old guy and I don't really understand computers and digital recording, but I've earned my living as a musician for many many years so I know the importance of a good quality microphone once you're involved in the recording process. The good news is that today there are some high quality voice mikes that aren't real expensive. Names like Electro Voice and Sennheuser are top quality but their prices are through the roof. Neuman is the best but be ready to mortgage your house. Samson is a very inexpensive mic, but the one I was using for work couldn't survive moving from gig to gig and the wires came loose and I had to go back to a Shure 58. A good voice mic will add much to your production quality and also add dimension to your voice. I used the Shure 58 for musical purposes, but I don't think they are optimum for recording the speaking voice. Check around, I'm sure you'll find one which will suit your needs and won't break the bank. Good luck with that!

Back then we called them the Wing window, they werent that popular do to all the extra crome and glitter, and they should of kept to the small thunderbird and just called it the T-BIRD they didnt need just another big car ya think.. after all they did have the edsel that no body liked do to that UGLY front bumper

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

I think the Edsel aged well they look good now Plus think about all the cars with same front end design that public loves all new Alfa’s Bugatti veyron Bugatti Chiron

@richardwarren7492

2 жыл бұрын

And yet - - the larger bird outsold by far the 2 door. That said I love the 2 doors.

@What.its.like.

2 жыл бұрын

I like the door birds too but if your tall they aren’t fun to drive all hunched over more room in a metropolitan