1968 Cobra Jet | Al Joniec Talks About His NHRA Winternationals Victory in CJ Mustang Debut!

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Жыл бұрын

Ford racing legend Al Joniec, who won at the NHRA Winternationals in the Cobra Jet debut, takes us on a trip back in time. Joniec tells us what it was like in 1968 when he raced the original Cobra Jet Mustang. This is an incredible account of events that any Ford or drag racing fan will love. And stick around to the end as it gets better as he goes on.
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@aguyinnc2865 Жыл бұрын

What a great story. I turned 12 in August of 1968, and I was just beginning my love for cars. I read about the Cobra Jet cars in magazines, and to this day have great respect and love for the cars and the drivers of that time. It was real racing back then, no computers, etc., just the man and machine. Thank you Al, for sharing your story with us!

@dougpendleton1266 Жыл бұрын

Great job preserving the history for the next generation!!

@hkguitar1984 Ай бұрын

Thank You Amazing History that is still as current and exciting as it was back in 1968.

@timrayburn2461 Жыл бұрын

Great interview of a legend

@revanevan Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@canusakommando9692 Жыл бұрын

F'n outstanding! These are the cars I grew up with. AL is a legend. Great video Evan. Thank you.

@revanevan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@HoosierDaddy_ 4 ай бұрын

Amazing history!

@kevinjohnson8758 Жыл бұрын

Got to thank Uncle Tony for turning me on to this channel.. love my Fords. & Orphans.

@revanevan Жыл бұрын

Uncle Tony is the man!

@tomp1612 Жыл бұрын

Very cool , Evan. That was Dave Wren in the SS finals. He passed away just a year ago but was still racing Mopars regularly at Mission Raceway in his last years. I have the utmost respect for Dave, like you and I are Ford guys through and through, Dave was like that for Mopars, daily drivers, tow vehicles, all Mopars, raced his first time in 1955 in a Mopar.

@mmg6282 Жыл бұрын

Great interview

@markpayne6803 9 ай бұрын

Al's shop was right up the street from me at Rte 130 and Maple Ave in Pennsauken and Rice and Holman Ford was a bout 5 miles away on Maple Ave one of my greatest memories as a kid spent many evenings looking through the window at his cars and shop

@z06doc86 Жыл бұрын

The best Ford performance related channel.👍👍

@revanevan Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, that means a lot!

@fernandochaves9665 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@Riffs_Garage Жыл бұрын

Evan Smith is the best in the business! Always a pleasure to talk to at the tracks and is always very gracious to take time out to talk to the fans!

@paultucker1272 Жыл бұрын

What a character......84 years young! Fantastic video Evan, thank you! Oh, and the book, yes I have that and it comes highly recommended!

@JA-sm9zf 7 ай бұрын

What a wonderful man. Thank you for sharing this interview. I am buying his book just b/c of this video.

@DanEBoyd Жыл бұрын

Would've loved to go out on that tour back in '68! But I was too young.

@arkhsm Жыл бұрын

Living L E G E N D !!

@randysrestoration Жыл бұрын

Another great history story! I have owned a bunch of cobra jet cars through the years.

@next4887 4 ай бұрын

I probably listened to the race from my elementary school Chaparral or Sumner, miles away.

@413x398 Жыл бұрын

Back in the 80's, I pulled up next to an LAPD squad at a stop light. They looked over at the "CJ428" on my hood, jumped out with their shotguns pointed at me, and arrested me on the spot. I did 3 years in lockup for Conspiracy to Commit Horsepower. Judge told me to switch to Chevy or I'd go right back in.

@Ray56z 8 ай бұрын

At 12 years old in '68, living in the boonies of Missouri, I thirsted for all the info I could find about Fords and current motorsports. We didn't subscribe to a national newspaper, but a neighbor did. Most Mondays and Tuesdays I read the sports section sitting on his porch before he even had the paper in his hands.

@bobuncle8704 Жыл бұрын

Great video Evan. I agree. You’re so important to the community. Thank you for what you do. This was some special. What an interesting career. Winning with the first ever CobraJets.

@revanevan Жыл бұрын

Much thanks Mike.

@terryharper5892 Жыл бұрын

I love the loud speaker in the background

@suffolkmike1 3 ай бұрын

Yeah no kidding

@mikecurtis2585 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Cars! Love hearing all the great racing history!!!

@samspeer6573 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video, thank you 👍

@roymiller6964 8 ай бұрын

I met Brent Hajek at the muscle car ranch in Chickasha Oklahoma. He had the Tasca super boss with him. I had the magazine that featured the story of the Tasca car and Brent signed it. Unfortunately I lost the magazine when I moved.

@barryrussell4106 11 ай бұрын

Great video I’ve wanted to know about the fabled winter nationals cobra jet preview for 20 years this video is exactly what I’ve wanted to see thank you

@michaelmiller9870 Жыл бұрын

👍👍 Awesome! Thanks to Big Al for doing the interview! Thank You Evan for making these spectacular shows, I never miss a show!

@revanevan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, we appreciate it.

@chuckselvage3157 Жыл бұрын

I like those 68 Wimbledon White Cobra Jets a very quick street and strip machine and looked so cool doing so. And the new CJ is no slouch either. Thanks for uploading this.👍

@suffolkmike1 3 ай бұрын

One of my best buddies had a white one. I was in that car a lot and drove it many times. Good times back then.

@THROTTLEPOWER Жыл бұрын

Great vid!!!! 🏁🏁👍

@dmh1367 Жыл бұрын

Lovethe slideshow of pics at the end. Please keep that going.

@revanevan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@Mike583 Жыл бұрын

Being a Ford guy for over 50 years now, I'm so grateful for everything you do for us,Evan! I was 17 in 1970,& thanks to my dad,i became a Ford guy when he bought me a one owner, '64 Galaxy 500 XL! I always wanted a '67/'68 Mustang, unfortunately i never had one. I came close! A guy had a '68 fastback w/a 428,4 speed for sale. Green w/ black interior. Beautiful condition, no dents or anything! He wanted $1200 for it,this was mid 70's by the way. Before I got an answer from the bank,he sold it! Keep up the great work,it's so appreciated!❤

@gurneyforpresident2836 Жыл бұрын

Wow Evan you keep the greatest Ford content coming for us blue oval guys. Thank you! I have and read Al's book. Would be great to meet him and have my book signed. 👍

@N-Scale Жыл бұрын

What a cool guy and GREAT story. I loved it !! Thanks so much Evan. Mike Fifer

@NoSleepTilGitmo Жыл бұрын

Great history lesson Evan & Al, thank you!

@brinkee7674 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Evan for having Al. Al is a LEGEND. I'd love for him to take a rip

@MrPappysCobra Жыл бұрын

Great job Evan! Al is a great guy!

@jeffschwartz5199 Жыл бұрын

I used to read about these guys when I was a kid . Great stuff Evan , bring back the memories 👍👍👍👍👍

@chadkent1241 Жыл бұрын

I got Al to sign my Mach 1 hat at the All Ford Nats in Carlisle PA in 2007 as i had entered my 03 TT MACH 1.

@MrDlc1969 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff really ! Appreciated !

@revanevan Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was fun to do.

@johnsalvaterra3116 Жыл бұрын

The "Bat Car" , I remember well! Thanks Evan, nice interview with Al !

@stephengautreau4043 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff! A true drag racing legend. Pity whoever setup this booth under a speaker wasn't thinking at all.

@paulhudgins5120 Жыл бұрын

Just awesome video Evan, Abe, just a awesome story about Al and what he did in the Cobra Jet back then just incredible accounts on what happened on that awesome Mustangs he raced.

@rachford_racing Жыл бұрын

So awesome!!!

@kensnyder2340 Жыл бұрын

I saw all these cars run back when I was in Dover, USAF. There were some fast CJ's on the East Coast. I did not like Fords back then. We used to have huge street races on those beach roads and I don't remember any one bothering us! I remember one night there were 50 cars present. Cool stuff back in that era.

@rogershaffner9274 Жыл бұрын

Great video,cool story about the Cobra Jets I remember hearing about this team when I was a kid.Looking spry Mr. Joniec!😎😎😎

@fitts3396 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the history lesson!!!!! good stuff.............................

@robertbruneau112 Жыл бұрын

fantastic, thank you Evan!

@alanmize5627 Жыл бұрын

I loved it it brought back so many memories

@godsowndrunk1118 Жыл бұрын

Great video.... very informative on the debut of the Cobra Jet. Thanks again, Evan.

@63TEEGEE Жыл бұрын

A lot of knowledge between you two!

@jackflash6377 Жыл бұрын

What a cool guy. What a great video! Really appreciate you bringing him, his car and his achievements to our attention.

@victorxavier9977 Жыл бұрын

Al is one cool guy 😎 I could definitely see myself sitting down and having a couple of beers with Al just imagine the stories! 😁

@fernandochaves9665 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what i wanted to see: a video about the old glorious days of Ford drag racing. Plenty of stuff to choose from considering not only the Cobra Jets but also High Risers, Cammers, etc. This car is amazing and so are the new tribute versions. And that Batcar, awesome as well.

@mikebrown2425 Жыл бұрын

Al is such a legend, cool to see the Dyno Don Nicholson CJ in this video also.

@henrybourdon6712 4 ай бұрын

Love these cars a lot but i always wanted the oil pan in the back not the front.

@garyfohey6143 Жыл бұрын

I can go back pretty far but was wondering I believe they had 427s in 68 but they had hydraulic lifters I don't know how many were built but I know they came out with the 428 later in 68 do I have my info right????

@godsowndrunk1118 Жыл бұрын

Your info is basically correct. There was a 427 in 68 known as the 7 Litre, that was installed in the Mercury Cougar ...the 7Litre GTE, If I remember correctly. That 427 was a de tuned hydraulic lifter version of the Side Oiler block. It used the same heads and cam as the 428 CJ , and was rated at 390 HP. ...which is very similar to the actual HP of the 428 CJ... though the CJ was rated by Ford at 335. Lazy for a 427, but lots of potential for increased power. They didn't make a lot. 428 was introduced in the 66 Galaxie, but was souped up and installed in the Mustang as the CJ in 68. CJ's had an improved version of the 427 Low Riser head and the same cam as the 390 GT engine.

@Jimmysidecarr Жыл бұрын

WOW! Evan great video! You really knocked it out-a-da park with this one!

@richb4099 Жыл бұрын

Great video and interview. Super Stock eliminator was great at the very beginning and the CJ's were some of the best cars.

@GTP427cobra Жыл бұрын

I enjoy the video and the history of the Cobra Jet

@kentmagruder390 Жыл бұрын

Great interview Evan!

@scooterdoughmas3012 Жыл бұрын

love the Holman/moody days great vid thanks scooter d😁

@sergebasque8460 Жыл бұрын

What and honor for us through you Evan to listen and admire what they did for the Ford race program. From what AL was saying that Cobra Jet could of gone faster ET. Thanks Evan again great to be alive and racing Ford Mustang.👍💪🍺🇨🇦😎

@revanevan Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@JohnEBurns Жыл бұрын

Was the Engine a 6 cyl. or 8cyl. Sir?

@AndrewByrnes-iv5dn 7 ай бұрын

What was the winning time 11 something?

@kentmagruder390 Жыл бұрын

The late Dave Wren was my old neighbor that Al beat. Both Dave and Al were good racers and both nice guys.👍

@chrisauten2039 Жыл бұрын

Great video Evan! Remember also Super Stock was a really big deal to the Detroit auto companies. Chrysler introduced the infamous 426 hemi darts/barracudas in 68 also. We know what a force those cars became so the win by Joniac is even more impressive.

@jdrods1519 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! 🇺🇸💪🏼

@earlgroves2796 Жыл бұрын

All CJ 's Rock!!!

@spicychickensandwich4196 Жыл бұрын

Great interview but the announcer in the background was very distracting during the interview

@revanevan Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Many of our videos are done on the fly and it’s tough at the race track.

@spicychickensandwich4196 Жыл бұрын

@@revanevan understood Evan, really enjoy the style of your vids. Comment wasn't meant to be criticism. Looking forward to the next one

@adamhoffman3687 Жыл бұрын

Good video . Could you do a technical breakdown on the old cobra jet .

@revanevan Жыл бұрын

I'll put it on the list, you talking the 428 CJ specifically or all the Cobra Jets in general?

@adamhoffman3687 Жыл бұрын

@revanevan the individual drag cars mainly. There's probably a million videos on cobra jet vs super cobra jet cars.

@adamhoffman3687 Жыл бұрын

I thought Hubert Platt's car had a sohc 427

@revanevan Жыл бұрын

@@adamhoffman3687 Those guys ran a variety of cars over the years, but at Pomona in 1968, Ford had them driving Super Stock Cobra Jets.

@adamhoffman3687 Жыл бұрын

@@revanevan maybe just Al's car would be interesting. We're they the closest to a production car?

@railscanner 2 ай бұрын

Havivg the gentleman try to speak over a load speaker system does not work well. He had a lot to say, unfortunately, I was unable to discern a lot of it.

@kemosabegt350geuss6 Жыл бұрын

How can the book be purchased?

@revanevan Жыл бұрын

Al said he would chime in with a response on where to purchase.

@aljoniec8421 Жыл бұрын

Message me on Face Book.

@kylevantassel7259 Жыл бұрын

Now theres one for the archives.....Without a doubt one of the most signifigant moments in Ford history and perhaps THE most signifigant in Mustang history... Sit the millenials down and force them to watch these.... NO GPS !?!?!?!?!? Imagine that.....

@jimmymccormick142 Жыл бұрын

Great video Ford power forever baby keep on pulling the knot out of them boties and the horns off them mopars love the history of the Ford power and Ford automobiles