Hot Rod Reverend
Hot Rod Reverend
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Take a Ride in a Daily Driver 1955 Ford Fairlane!
Join the Hot Rod Reverend in his daily driver 1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan that he has owned since he was 16! The car has a 292 Y Block, 3 speed with overdrive, and yes, a 1956 Ford Fairlane steering wheel. This was a beautiful day in November just before Thanksgiving, and the car is a real joy for him to drive.
Visit HotRodReverend.com today to learn more about the restoration project over the last several years - many pictures, videos, and technical articles are not the website.
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How to Make an Easy, Delicious Turkey Brine!
Просмотров 322 часа назад
The Hot Rod Reverend takes a break from the work in the garage to show you how to make an easy, delicious, turkey brine for the holidays or those special occasions. The recipe ingredients are listed below and will work for a well for a turkey up to 24 lbs: 1 1/2 - 2 gallons of boiling water 1 cup of table salt 1 cup of brown sugar 5-7 bay leaves 7 cloves of crushed garlic 2 Tablespoons of black...
What are the Benefits of High Octane Fuel in a Classic Car Engine?
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.День назад
Over the past several months, I have been running 100 octane low lead fuel in the 1955 Ford Fairlane with a 292 Y Block and four barrel vacuum secondary carburetor. In this video, we review three benefits of running high octane fuel and give three issues with running the aviation gasoline in a classic car on the street. I do refer to a few of my videos on the channel and to articles on my websi...
How to Wash a Classic Car - Process, Tips, Products, and More!
Просмотров 350День назад
Join the Hot Rod Reverend as he washes his 1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan, a typical classic car with tutone paint, stainless steel trim, chrome bumpers and accessories, and painted steel wheels. Paint and products are discussed as the car is washed and dried. Visit HotRodReverend.com for blog posts, pictures, diagrams, and videos of the work. The Hot Rod Reverend has owned the car since 1990. R...
El Mirage Land Speed Racing November 2024 - Y Block Powered 1962 Ford Unibody!
Просмотров 88114 дней назад
The Hot Rod Reverend takes a quick trip to the historic dry lake bed of El Mirage, California to see his friend Tim McMaster race the 1962 Ford F100 Unibody truck. The Souhern California Timing Association races in May and November of each year with a few smaller races sandwiched in between. Of course, the Bonneville salt flats hold the annual race in August. The truck ran 144 mph back in May o...
Easy DIY How to Clear the Fog on Your Headlights
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 месяца назад
We break away from the normal action for 50's Ford content to present a very simple and effective way to clear the fog on those plastic headlights! Listed below are the links for the products. Rupes DA Coarse Polish a.co/d/bAZ9J0S 3" Wool Buffing Pads a.co/d/e2OFzpq Sandpaper 600 a.co/d/1ChFapL 1200 a.co/d/gJkz2ci 2500 a.co/d/55iUAx8
How to Install Bosch-style Relays for your Headlights!
Просмотров 1483 месяца назад
Aftermarket headlights have been installed in the 1955 Ford Fairlane for several years now with no issues. The car has a 12 volt system with a Rebelwire harness. After driving the car at night quite a bit over the summer months, the headlights began flickering after several minutes of operation. At first, I thought it was a ground issue. However, it turned out to be too much amperage flowing th...
ACCEL 2020 Points Eliminator Ignition Kit Installation & Review
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.3 месяца назад
The ACCEL 2020 Points Eliminator Kit is installed in this video of its operation in a 1955 Ford 292 Y Block V8 running on 12 volts. Also, a review of the components shipped in the package is given along with closeups of the internals when installed in the distributor.
How to Repair the Rear Main Seal Retainer on a 292 Ford Y Block
Просмотров 5663 месяца назад
I finally get around to repairing a nuisance issue with the rear main seal retainer that was delivered with remanufactured 292 Ford back in 2007. These retainers are made of aluminum, and one of the bosses had stripped threads that have continued to get worse over time. Instead of removing the entire retainer and dealing with a new seal, new side seals, etc, I found another solution and it work...
Harbor Freight Zurich Digital Timing Light 57678 Review and Demo
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.5 месяцев назад
I recently purchased a digital timing light to help me tune my ignition and double check the centrifugal advance in my distributor. While I do own a 1955 Ford, the distributor is from a 60's F100 - therefore, it does have centrifugal mechanical advance. There is also an ACCEL 2020 points eliminator kit installed in place of the points and condenser. The link to the Harbor Freight unit is below:...
How to Restore Headers with Rupes DA Coarse Polish - By Hand!
Просмотров 2085 месяцев назад
In the last video on the Summit carburetor tuning, we had a serious mishap! The flexible foam fender cover MELTED onto the driver's side header of the 292 Y Block. There was quite a bit of residue. Enter Rupes DA Coarse Polish, a microfibre towel, a 3M scratch pad, and some good old fashioned elbow grease. I could not believe the results! www.amazon.com/RUPES-Coarse-High-Performance-Cut/dp/B08H...
How to Troubleshoot a Summit Carburetor with Lean Idle Problem
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
This video troubleshoots a 500 cfm, four barrel, vacuum secondary carburetor IDLE problem. Whenever this Summit carb gets up to operating temperature with the engine, it exhibits a lean condition. A Summit idle feed restriction kit was purchased, and the carburetor was pulled from the engine, analyzed, received a new set of primary idle restrictors, brought to a baseline, re-installed, and give...
How to Replace the 1955 Ford Fairlane Speedometer Cable Assembly
Просмотров 8207 месяцев назад
How to Replace the 1955 Ford Fairlane Speedometer Cable Assembly
Monroe Sensa Trac 58539 Rear Shocks 1955 Ford Install & Road Test
Просмотров 4868 месяцев назад
Monroe Sensa Trac 58539 Rear Shocks 1955 Ford Install & Road Test
1955 Ford Fairlane Driver's Door Window Glass Installation
Просмотров 6479 месяцев назад
1955 Ford Fairlane Driver's Door Window Glass Installation
1955 Ford Fairlane Driver's Door Window Glass Removal
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.9 месяцев назад
1955 Ford Fairlane Driver's Door Window Glass Removal
TP Tools Blast Cabinet Review and Seal Replacement SkatBlast
Просмотров 53911 месяцев назад
TP Tools Blast Cabinet Review and Seal Replacement SkatBlast
Leaf Springs Removal, Installation, and Test Ride - 1955 Ford
Просмотров 2 тыс.Год назад
Leaf Springs Removal, Installation, and Test Ride - 1955 Ford
Summit Carburetor 500 cfm Electric Choke Initial Start 292 Ford Y Block 1955 Ford Fairlane
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.Год назад
Summit Carburetor 500 cfm Electric Choke Initial Start 292 Ford Y Block 1955 Ford Fairlane
Aftercooler for 60 Gallon Harbor Freight Air Compressor
Просмотров 55 тыс.Год назад
Aftercooler for 60 Gallon Harbor Freight Air Compressor
Summit Carburetor Swap for the Y Block 292 V8 SUM-M08500VS 1955 Ford
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
Summit Carburetor Swap for the Y Block 292 V8 SUM-M08500VS 1955 Ford
12 volt to 6 volt Fuel Gauge Conversion for the 1955 Ford Fairlane
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
12 volt to 6 volt Fuel Gauge Conversion for the 1955 Ford Fairlane
2022 Y Block Shootout Hot Rod Reverend vs Harry Hutten
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.2 года назад
2022 Y Block Shootout Hot Rod Reverend vs Harry Hutten
Hot Rod Reverend and the 1955 Ford Fairlane at the 2022 Y Block Shootout!
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 года назад
Hot Rod Reverend and the 1955 Ford Fairlane at the 2022 Y Block Shootout!
2022 Y Block Shootout Bye Round Hot Rod Reverend's 1955 Ford Fairlane
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 года назад
2022 Y Block Shootout Bye Round Hot Rod Reverend's 1955 Ford Fairlane
KR Wilson Lifter Tool Set for the Y Block Ford Engine
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
KR Wilson Lifter Tool Set for the Y Block Ford Engine
1955 Ford Fairlane Exhaust Down Pipes 292 Ford Y Block with RexHP Headers
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 года назад
1955 Ford Fairlane Exhaust Down Pipes 292 Ford Y Block with RexHP Headers
Y Block Ford Camshaft Install (in car!) part 4 - final episode
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.2 года назад
Y Block Ford Camshaft Install (in car!) part 4 - final episode
Y Block Ford Camshaft Install (in car!) part 3
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.2 года назад
Y Block Ford Camshaft Install (in car!) part 3
Y Block Ford Camshaft Installation (in car) Part 2
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
Y Block Ford Camshaft Installation (in car) Part 2