Will it run after 54 years pt 1 1960 Ford starliner
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Will this 1960 Ford starliner run after 54 years of setting abandoned in a field it was running when parked only reason it was parked was because the owner got a new 67 Chevy station wagon
I prefer the headcam because the pov style really lets you see inside. I am willing to bet it is also easier to deal with instead of constantly mess around with a tripod while you’re trying to work
Agreed to that
Me too and that's true
Yeah definitely seem to get a better view of what's going on
Agreed.
But that tripod, though...🙂
Hi greetings from Scotland UK love your channel, and your accent is wonderful, theres no old cars lying around over here they all got crushed for money years ago, plus the damp climate rusted most out I have 2 old Volkswagens from the sixties that I work on,American cars are rare ,love your enthusiasm keep up the good work.
Same here man!!!!
I second this comment. In Ireland there's precious few American yokes around and they're a pleasure to see. If something sits up for any length of time the wilderness takes it.
Haha same here , good to see another Scott watching these videos
You guy's have nice accents too, I live in Michigan, our accent is boring, plain. The southern people in the states do have a cool accent same as British English is cool
since ya scottish hahha i had to ask 1 thing is it true that guys in scotland wear kilts COMMANDO? ( haha no underwear under em)
Imagine all the millions of cars in junk yards that were still road worthy but were crushed just because people wanted new ones.
If the car is road worthy and worth more money than the parts and scrap. The yard will sell it as a used car.
America brother, the land of excess
Cars recycled for raw materials (mainly steel, aluminium, and copper) are still a whole lot better than cars sitting and rusting under some oak tree out there for decades.
@@herrakaarme sucks to admit but that’s true
@@kennethsouthard6042 it keeps me up at night to think of all the 1 in 500 and million dollar classic American cars that have been crushed or turned to dust because people just didn’t care back then. They saw those cars just like how we see a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu today
First car i ever owned was a 65 Galaxy with that same engine - 352/390. Got it in 71 with just shy of 100k miles. My dad and I spent thar summer rebuilding the engine. Some of the best memories I have of my dad. Thanks for the nostalgia.
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It’s nice to see such a young man working on old cars!👍
I agree, he has a good sense of taking something that old and making it run again.
@@rogerblough2503 While this engine may still run, I don't see the car ever driving again.
@@kennethsouthard6042 just a touch of “patina” no problems
I love the "quarter panel" & "rear window" delete! Rare Options! 😁👍
@@kennethsouthard6042 Someone once told me "If it casts a shadow, it can be restored"
Can we just take a second to appreciate the chrome and beautiful grill on this old girl
@@ericwieboldt7042 I'm familiar with the 60 ford galaxy and yes the chrome was impressive . The guy who owned it would polish it weekly, about 3 hours to do it.
Please come back to this, would love to see you make it road worthy again
Not enough car left there to make it roadworthy.
@@ShadowsOnTheScreen Anything is possible, everything is fixable. It’s always worth it. The more challenging something is the more rewarding the outcome will be. Dream big. Don’t let the world ruin your courage. Don’t become a hateful weakminded person like everyone else. Sometimes we throw good things away, because we are too ignorant to know what to do. People like you throw stuff away and then create new stuff that is half as strong and costs 2x as much
Yes
Im still here at 9:25 when you asked. Here for the duration! Love watching you make these old engines run again!
Had the identical car many years ago. Same engine, color, interior. Great runner!
Did yours have the over drive lever to the right of the steating wheel to pull out in it
This is his car. Quit playing
I thibk we found the original owner
They weren't much for racing but it was a dream on the highway... speaking of the 60 galaxy. I haven't ever seen a Star liner. Just pictures
I like a mix of the head cam & tripod cam. Honestly, I just love listening to your voice and seeing you.
I love your determination and enthusiasm, I've been working on cars for 40 years and I picked up some valuable tips from you, so I'll keep on watching and I'll keep on learning 👍☮️
Watching from London, UK. Fascinating, please upload part 2.
@@graceonline320 he can't. The '60 Ford Starliner is gone. The stuck motor is basically unsalvageable.
You got no ‘Quit’ in you, son! I like your style!
Just love to watch you get these old things running it amazes me how you can get him unstuck and I like your camera on the head you can see more than you do with the tripod keep up the good work
This would be a great engine to save, too bad the car is so full of rust. On a positive note, we all know that any items of trim that is in savable condition is in high demand for this particular model. Take your time when you think about removing any parts as just about every part on this car is very hard to find and are worth $$$. Even the wiring harnesses so long as it`s not full of mouse bites or other type of damage would sell for sure. This is one of my favorite Fords for sure.
Are you joking? That engine is trash
I enjoy every time you work on this old things.
Have no idea about engines....but I find it amazing how some of these really old engines still run. Great videos.
Hey hey brother. I appreciate the groove your sharing out. It’s helpful for my journey through similar endeavors. Keep that light shining. Cheers.
I think both cameras work great too. I enjoy your videos very much!
I enjoy watching these videos it reminds me of old rigs out in other peoples field, you make it so easy to get these old engines up no matter how long it's been sitting. Keep rocking on brother 👌
By far the best series I've seen in a while 🤣 love the content man keep it up!
Hell yeah! I love watching you gettin those old engines running!
I like to see these episodes. Gets me thinking I’d like to do this type of activity.
9:30 into the video: I'm still watching.
Thank you for the video.
I'm looking forward to more of this adventure. I would love to see you get it started.
Keep up the good work.
Nice vid. Looking forward to the next part!
@@SlyDellian unfortunately no part two with the '60 Ford Starliner gone.
Still here. Great video so far. Great narration.
Great video, looking forward to part2
@@tombob671 unfortunately the 1960 Ford Starliner is gone and the motor unsalvageable, so there's not going to be a part two.
I'm still here. Really like your videos. Your head camera view point seem real good so far.
You are Killing me here!!! Keep it up!
That was my grandpa’s dream car. I tried to find one to get him a ride in it before he died, but couldn’t get any one local.
Enjoying the content.
The 1960 352, with a 4 barrel was most likely a 300 HP, there was not a 390HP 352, it was a 360 HP and had special air cleaner and other Hipo parts. Your 352 looks to be a standard 4 barrel model. I did notice the side glass and window trim appeared to be in pretty good condition.
i was hoping someone would set the record straight, thanks!
Right on Paul. Exactly what I was thinking. The 352/360 HP was actually known to be Ford's first real HiPo motor, and a good one at that. Take care and be well! RS, Maj Ret.
Yup as an automotive machinist I can confirm this.
I have a 60 thunderbird with the 352, no difference between mine and this one. The 352 360hp had special exhaust manifolds and a aluminum intake. But the 300hp 352 is still a runner. JS
I was told there were two versions of the 352. The thunderbird and the police interceptor the only other engine in the 60 ford was in a ford fairlane and it had a 292 but I have to confess I never seen one with a 4 barrel carburetor
Just found your channel and watching the videos. Love them
Had one just like yours in 1972. Strong runner, but the valve train leaves something to be desired because of oil flow, outside Oiler thru the valve covers fixed that. Also the stock 91/2 inch clutch, that 352 has enough horse to tear it up. Truck clutch and pressure plate fixed mine. Damn thing ran 16s at the strip, doesn’t sound like much now, but the damn thing weighed 4000 lb. good drivin street car. Engine put out about 270 hp with headers open.
Top oiler on an FE ???
I'm not even a Ford man, but between these and 62-64 T bird I'd love to restore one.
HotRod Ray , yes sir, got the idea from a 1955 ford pickup with a 292 in it that my dad had. The whole deal was homemade out of copper tubing ran from side of the block where the oil pressure guage was tapped in the block, thru the valve covers. Fixed a 348 Chevy truck motor the same way.
I have watched a number of your Videos, which I really enjoy.
I hope there's going to be a part 2 - I'm getting impatient 😁
i was just wondering where part 2 is lol
@@emerybryant same
I wonder if he lost the part 2 🤔
@@emerybryant possible
Over a year later... still don't see part 2 !!!
Loves the “Will it run again” videos! Awesome work, great upbeat personality! Keep it up!
Is there a part two to this? You left us hanging!
@@ariadneferreira2252 unfortunately the '60 Ford Starliner is gone so there's not going to be a part two.
@@adellesloan2112 Noooo! I just finished this and was confused why there was no part 2.
Still here. Always watch all your videos all the way through. I love this stuff man. Keep it going.
Still watching. Getting these old engines moving again is awesome.
I prefer the head cam. Also, I just got introduced into your videos and you've motivated me to get back into the restoration hobby.
A tip: Use a deep walled socket and keep constant hand pressure on it and hit to top of the socket with a hammer to dislodge the valve keepers. Keeping hand tension on the socket it just to keep the keepers from flying all over. They make a tool similar to a socket with magnets already in it for this purpose, but a socket has always worked fine for me. A LOT quicker way to disassemble a cylinder head. Thanks for the video on this older classic. Good luck with it!
I’m just now seeing this video brother, I guess I missed it before! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Brings back old times. The cars I work on now days (my own) are so crowded you cant get your tools to most parts without pulling the engine in its entirety.
I've always wondered(besides some efficiency) why they made the engine bay so tiny and unworkable! I mean the less area only helps aerodynamics and fuel efficiency and speed/drag so much! Like id rather have a little more drag and not have to use a 2 foot long extension on a ratchet to get to the starter thats 4 unches below the hood and have to go in from the bottom! There is a reason all the old timers say they don't make thing as good as/like they used to. Its because its true!!! Plus everything is plastic now and shatters into confetti when u get in a fender bender going 4mph lol. Its kinda sad. That's why I prefer built or rebuilt older vehicles vs most moder stuff. In rare cases do I prefer a new 1 and if I do its prob a $100,000+ car i can't afford lol
Still here at 10 minutes in my dude!!! You are a frigging magician!!
Waiting for the rebuild. Difficult but not impossible restoration. Not many of these around. Car should be saved.
I totally agree with you Wild Bill
Just dropping a comment because you asked for one----Happy to do so and give my support in a small way. Thanks for the vids---Keep up the good work!
She's a hell of a project but it'd be a fun one
Also the head camera is better
I'm still here. I could watch these videos for hours.
Dude this is awesome! Love seeing a everyday joe work on getting these old rust buckets runnin again! Shit you even got a good humor my man! Keep up the work!
I watched the whole thing, your videos are my favorite thing to watch on UA-cam, keep it up!
I'm glad your taking your time to give the classics the love and care they deserve. I'm a youngster but I'd take a 70s over the new 2020 or 2021 models anyway of the week. Keep up the great vids man love every one of them!
Anyway of the week lol. I agree btw. I like some new cars. But love vehicles that are easy to work on.
I watch all your vidios, but I just had to watch this one. I drove a 1960 Ford in high school that I put together with junkyard parts. It had the 312 Y block with a 3 speed stick. I loved that car.
I would love to see it run ..I just subbed up and will stay with the journey. Both cameras going back and forth works great.
Found your channel yesterday I'm getting hooked watching you fire up these old motors 👍👍
These old Starliners only existed for 2 years-1960 and 1961. The top performance engine in 1960 was the 352 Thunderbird V8 high performance engine with a high flow 4 bbl, solid lifters and 360 bhp gross. 1961's top engine was the Thunderbird 390 V8 with 3x2 bbl, solid valve lifters and 401 bhp.
The 61 was better looking, IMO. Didnt have the odd grille or wonky taillights. And the bigger motor too.
I had a 61 with the 406 with the castiron headers 3 speed with over drive
There was a little over 78000 1960 made and over 27000 of the 1961 starliners made but you see way more 61 than 60 I owed a 61 black z code automatic probably 390 300hp or 330hp but was replaced with 428cj and a top loader 4 speed had it 7 years sold about 14 years ago miss driving it to best looking car ever made.
Ford Motor Company introduced its new power plant upgrades midyear. 1961 midyear came the 390 4bbl 375bhp and solid lifter 390 3x2bbl 401 bump top engines. In midyear 1962 was when FOMOCO introduced the 406cid power plant as 385bhp in 4bbl configuration and 405 bhp in 3x2bbl solid lifter form. In 1963 midyear was Ford's introduction of the famed 427cid in 4bbl form at 410bhp and in 2x4bbl configuration at 425bhp with solid lifters. The midyear introduction of these power plants did coincided with NASCAR time requirements to allow Ford to use these raw racing power plants on the NASCAR circuit the following year if put into production in the prior year.
I appreciate your head camera view and the commentary. You are good at getting rigs running.
I've been in one they're amazing love the style
Your channel rocks. All of the comments make each episode worth watching.
Saw it on tik tok. Now I’m invested. I need to see this run
Man I'm enjoying these videos too much ! can't stop watching.
My Dad had one of these way back in 1970. Was a great car, and very fast. Then the engine went bad and he sold it to a friend because he didn't want to drive it all the way from Kansas to South Dakota. The friend ended up driving it up to South Dakota and used 12 quarts of oil in the 450 mile trip. He eventually sold it to a junk yard.
Head cam is the best to see everything youre seeing. Good job man, Im getting less afraid of tackling my own cars, thank you!
That relay on the firewall is for the overdrive three on the column transmission. I had one of these cars for 30 years. It needed power steering and power brakes. Was a solid car.
I think it might be a 390 cubic inch engine, the early 390s all were made from a 352 Block. The early 390 engines were all stamped 352 on the block.. That was a good combo with the 3-speed, if it had overdrive option. That Starliner is rare, I doubt that car is worth making roadworthy, but there are many parts salvageable from it, I noticed the grill and side trim looked ok. The spotlight/rear view mirror combo looked nice. I like your videos, the head set camera is ok. May require more editing because of movement to find tools and other stuff, it does get jerky at times. Keep up the Good Work, wish I was younger and could do what you’re doing. I enjoy watching your videos because tackle the good old stuff. I especially like the old International trucks and anything Ford.
yes
If this is really the 360HP 352 this is an extremely rare car worth restoring despite its horrible condition.
Its sadly too far gone
@@jacobfleming565 don't say that 😡
@@PhenomRom says the guy who's never worked on a car before
@@jacobfleming565 don't expose me like that 😭
@@jacobfleming565 you never know
I prefer the headcam, easier to hear and usually not too bad of a view. Love the videos, I aspire to have your calm and humor when messing with rusty broken things. Keep it up!
Greatly needs to be restored. Ford only made a Starliner '60-'61.
I love your determination! “When I say this engine’s gonna run… it’s gonna run”!
Love those old cars
I thought they made them in 62 also. Last year.
Definitely different and a joy to watch you giving these old rigs one last run
Love these. Can't wait to see the next part!
Hey Man. I love your Mechanics and Passions for making Engines breathe life again. Keep it up. Your channel found me! Awesome 😎
I think you way overstated the HP of that motor. I believe the single 4V was around 300 HP. There was a super rare 6 pack version that was around 350-360hp. I used to run a lot of FE's when I was younger & you needed something really special to get close to 400 HP. To get 400 HP stock you had to wait a few more years to get a tri powered 390 & there weren't a whole lot of them. The FE motors were really heavy & it took a lot of money to get them to make decent HP. Still, a 390 4V - 4 speed Mustang was about the craziest thing a high schooler could drive back around 1980. Ahhhhhh..... memories. Have fun. Enjoy.
even a 390 powered country squire had surprising top end speed
Some of the 1960 352's came with solid lifters and a 4 v carb which was factory rated 360 HP. I had one. It's always been said that the heads on those engines were the best FE heads ever made for the FE blocks.
@@UNITED2009100 only 352 i had was in a 65 f100 ,never any problems but definitely no 390
@@DanKirchner5150 I think the y block came several different ways. 352, 360, 390, 406, 427 and 428. I had a 1970 F250 Camper Special which had the 360 engine. I remember one very cold night I worked 3rd shift and when i pulled out of the parking lot around 7:00 am to head home, the engine started ticking. It was windy and way below zero that night. I pulled into the drug store right next door to where I worked, opened the hood and saw oil everywhere. The filter case had split at the seam and was gone. That is where the oil went. Luckily, the store had a small area where they kept some auto parts and oil. They had a PH 8 filter and oil. It was what got me home that cold night. At one of our local auto parts stores, I was talking to the guy at the counter about the filter coming apart at the seam. He had a Fram book and in their tests, it takes 250 lbs to deform the end of the case and 300 lbs to break the seam. I ended up putting a new oil pump in because the pump has the relief valve built in the pump. The valve must have stuck on that cold night. I still have my 1968 Ford Torino. It has the 390 4 speed which was rated 335 HP. I have rebuilt the engine 3 times. The last time I had the machine shop get me a Bullitt Cam with the 427 grind and solid lifters. Had to get adjustable rockers and valve springs to go with the cam. The difference in performance is mid range, 2000 to 5500 RPM. I am very lucky to have kept the car. I almost never talk to anyone at car shows that can say their car is a one owner. I can!
The virtues of the FE, were mainly about torque, because if the meaty crank.They are quirky but neat engines.
Stayed for the whole video. Great content
Here is an old trick to get the valve spring retainers out. Take an old deep 1/2 inch socket. Place over top of the valve stem. Smack the socket with a hammer so that the socket pushes down the retainer plate but not the valve stem. Usually the retainers will pop out
I love these videos man! I didnt think there was anyone with enough love to try and get these old cars running again
Also both the headcam and the tripod are good just depends on what’s going on
My thoughts exactly…the head cam all the time would make us dizzy, but it’s good for certain views.
I like the head camera and the tripod, your narration is excellent! Thank you!
What do you do with these cars once you get them running?
These are the coolest videos. Thanks for making these!👍🏼👍🏼
Please restore this to mint condition!!!!! spare no expense!!! This is a classic, you just don't see 1960 fords!!!this car is rare!!!!!
Really enjoy all your videos...even recommended to some friends. Your head cam is best. I like how it captures all the close up, fired up, shocking moments...Lol.
Couple of things you might want to check if you haven't already. It might be a 332 ci. That was more popular for that year and it might actually be a 4 speed on the column as they did make them.
332s were only installed in ‘58 & ‘59 Fords. Both 332 and 352 were introduced in 1958, but the 332 was dropped for 1960. What he has under that hood is a very rare version of the 352. Solid lifters. 360 hp. And this souped up version was only available in 1960. And I’ve never heard of a four speed on the column. Unless you consider a three speed on the column with overdrive.
I am from future me (okt 2024)and I recognize these trousers of yours when they had no scratches and gaps on the knees, Sir. And the boots of course. 😂👍
Restore it, bud. It's just a hood, some glass and a LOT of tricky body work, lol. I like the head cam best, btw. I have faith cars in this bad of shape could look like new again, i've seen it.
Good work dude, found you randomly but this is hard work and I love that, respect!
The 1960 is the rarest of all Galaxies, but that one may be too far gone. You may search worldwide and not find the rear glass. I've been looking for a 60 or 61 in decent condition and there aren't any in any condition.
Watched the whole video and it was very entertaining. Loved it!
PLEASE SAVE THIS CAR!!!
That's ridiculous, this wreck is WAAAAAY beyond saving. It's strictly a parts car. Chrome, glass, engine and trans cores, rear axle, etc.
@@pookysdad4884 it can be saved! I’ve saved cars just like this!
@@REMBRANTTUBE Yeah but a 60 is a one-year-only body, and nothing is available in repro. Not like a Chevy Impala, where EVERYTHING is available.
@@pookysdad4884 I agree! That’s why it’s important to save that year! It’s gonna be expensive for sure! But, it would be great if it could be done!
@@REMBRANTTUBE More expensive than the finished car is worth, so it would have to be a labor of love, not profit. You could put almost unlimited money into a 68 Charger, 69 Camaro, or fastback Mustang, and get it back at auction (maybe), but a 60 Starliner? Only if George Poteet didn't already have one.
I like the head cam view! I’m still here keep up the great content!
352 hi-po engines were 360 hp, NOT 390 hp.
and if a standard 352 4bbl motor they were 300 horse and loved to overheat that is why the surge tank is there..
@@rorymunroe3771 That's not the reason for the surge tank. The radiator was lower than the top of the engine, thus tank was there as an expansion tank. Such tanks began in '58 when the FE engines were first installed.
Still here lol I love these videos it’s really dope what you do
1960 Fords were a much nicer design than the 1959, and the Sunliner was especially nice with its clean roof design. This one looks too far gone unless you are a real pro with a big checkbook, but it still has a lot of rare and useful trim parts.
I’m still here! And I like the tripod cam for the most part. Both are nice
My dads first car was a 60 starliner with a 390. Sad to see this one rotting away
Stayed to leave a comment and congratulate you providing such wisdom and entertainment!
I think with a sledgehammer and a 2x4 the rear quarter panels should iron out
im still here hope you haveing a great day love your work keep up the good work
So?? Did you save the engine?
@@mattyal9347 it ended up being unsalvageable in the end.
When you propped the hood with a t-post, I was hooked!