When you mention the tiny little mirrors, when you're the driver and have them adjusted right, it's all you need. I had a 73 pinto that had those style mirrors or maybe 74 and drove that car for 2 years and never had any problems seeing out of the mirrors. That's the one thing they taught you in driver's ed when you sat down in your seat and put your seatbelt on and adjusted your seat. You adjusted the mirrors. I'll never forget that. That also when getting on the highway and you're on the on ramp you bring it right up to the speed limit before you even make a lane change and you can merge right in if there's a spot a car will fit you will fit. I can't believe how many people are doing 45 and 50 on the on-ramp expecting to merge into traffic doing 70 and they slam on their brakes and cause an accident
I just don’t remember having mirrors that small on a car I had when I was a kid. They just looked really small but I can see how they could work. Be blessed
You can definitely tell that car was garage kept all its life and well maintained and kept clean at all times. And it probably was somebody under 5'7 and 150 lb that owned it because that driver seat would have been a little more wore out on the sides getting in and out
You crack me up bro!! I struggled for 20 minuets to edit that out but then I thought nobody will know LOL. YOU GOT ME. TOUCHÉ GOOD FIND! Finish watching it and leave a like and SUBSCRIBE. BE BLESSED!!
bought one in the 80s orange with black stripe shaker hood four speed 429 cobra perfect condition for $750 owner was scared to drive it unfortunately sold her a couple years later
Awesome car. I think you got lucky with the front seats. I've seen them not that nice with a little less miles. Maybe the previous owner was low in weight🙂 btw, what was the spray can and brand you used on the carb? Thanks.
I had a 70 Cobra when I graduated in 1980, it was red with a 4 speed hurst shifter. I traded it in for a new Trans Am . The biggest mistake I ever made in my life. Enjoy !!!
@@kande6916 4 speed nice. I hear stories like that a lot, trading in cars that in today viewpoint are one of a kind for something new. If you could go back and tell yourself DONT DO IT. LOL
Try using some Seafoam in the gas and oil to clean out nasty stuff , it looks like you have a 1970 Torino Cobra with a 429 Thunder Jet base Big block 10.5.1 compression. I almost bought 1 from a friend years ago Yellow and Black ,shaker hood ,louvers, front Spoiler, magnum 500's . Have Fun
When you mention the tiny little mirrors, when you're the driver and have them adjusted right, it's all you need. I had a 73 pinto that had those style mirrors or maybe 74 and drove that car for 2 years and never had any problems seeing out of the mirrors. That's the one thing they taught you in driver's ed when you sat down in your seat and put your seatbelt on and adjusted your seat. You adjusted the mirrors. I'll never forget that. That also when getting on the highway and you're on the on ramp you bring it right up to the speed limit before you even make a lane change and you can merge right in if there's a spot a car will fit you will fit. I can't believe how many people are doing 45 and 50 on the on-ramp expecting to merge into traffic doing 70 and they slam on their brakes and cause an accident
I just don’t remember having mirrors that small on a car I had when I was a kid. They just looked really small but I can see how they could work. Be blessed
YOU GOT YOURSELF A BEAUTIFUL PEICE OF AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY NEVER SELL THAT EVER KERP IT IN THE FAMILY AN MUST BE CHERRISHED LIKE A NEW BORN BABY
@@timquinn9036 yes sir!!
One of the coolest cars I ever owned.
Hey brother most cars back then only had one mirror on drivers side. A lot of the cars back then didn’t have seatbelts
Wow This is my dream car for 50 yrs color and all but I would have ordered a 4 spd and bought some 500 wheels to change occasionally I'm jealous lol
@@duayneveer8229 I wish it was a4-speed
Nice Car
Have you checked for a build sheet ? If not maybe pull the back seat and check there.
Very cool
I know right.
Love it!!
@@ajmorgan910 yes sir
Great video!!
I see you
Sweet music!
I had a-1968 Ford Torino GT Fastback with the 302 .
NICE!!
To be honest with you, I thought that car had less than 50,000 mi on it by the condition of it. You just don't find them like that. Absolutely sweet
I totally agree. couldn’t believe it
You can definitely tell that car was garage kept all its life and well maintained and kept clean at all times. And it probably was somebody under 5'7 and 150 lb that owned it because that driver seat would have been a little more wore out on the sides getting in and out
I agree. I can’t believe the seat looked that crisp!!
You lost me right out of the gate, “Gran Torino Cobra Jet.” Should I keep watching and see if it gets better?
You crack me up bro!! I struggled for 20 minuets to edit that out but then I thought nobody will know LOL. YOU GOT ME. TOUCHÉ GOOD FIND! Finish watching it and leave a like and SUBSCRIBE. BE BLESSED!!
Wow what a treat
@@clevejason yes sir. I agree
bought one in the 80s orange with black stripe shaker hood four speed 429 cobra perfect condition for $750 owner was scared to drive it unfortunately sold her a couple years later
@@RR-bt5xv WOW!! $750. That was a steal. Do you have a picture of it?
Awesome car. I think you got lucky with the front seats. I've seen them not that nice with a little less miles. Maybe the previous owner was low in weight🙂 btw, what was the spray can and brand you used on the carb? Thanks.
I agree what a gem!!
Don't worry about the rear qp rust, that's standard equipment.
@@mrvayne01 hahaha lol
I had a 70 Cobra when I graduated in 1980, it was red with a 4 speed hurst shifter. I traded it in for a new Trans Am . The biggest mistake I ever made in my life. Enjoy !!!
@@kande6916 4 speed nice. I hear stories like that a lot, trading in cars that in today viewpoint are one of a kind for something new. If you could go back and tell yourself DONT DO IT. LOL
Nice 👍
@@roberthirshfield3571 I agree
Would love to find out why it's not wearing correct valve covers or a shaker.
not sure. im gonna check the vin for more info to really dial in on the specifics. BE BLESSED!
Try using some Seafoam in the gas and oil to clean out nasty stuff , it looks like you have a 1970 Torino Cobra with a 429 Thunder Jet base Big block 10.5.1 compression. I almost bought 1 from a friend years ago Yellow and Black ,shaker hood ,louvers, front Spoiler, magnum 500's . Have Fun
@@williamrose8944 I am an avid Seafoam user. Thanks for the info, she is a beauty. Yellow and black would be cool too.
Wooo hooooo 🚙 🎉
Luv ya!!
When it says 4V. That means 4 Venturi. As in four barrel carburetor
Learn something new every day!! Didn’t know that. It’s the first 429 I’ve ever seen. Thanks.
can’t believe you got it running! what’s next?👀
It was really taken care of. Made my job really easy compared to something sitting in a field.
Sooo what is a da- dinge -ja-newity gas tank ?
lol you saw it "ingenuitie" LOL
How much you want for that 500.00 car?? 😊
@@fordnut4914 lol
Who puts a trailer hitch on a Cobra jet?
LOL I thought the same thing.
Why do I get the feeling your...............
@@mrbrooks9969 ???