Legendary Engine Shop Scheduled for Demolition: Ed Pink's Hallowed Ground (Full Tour)

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Жыл бұрын

TO CLARIFY: THEY ARE MOVING NOT CLOSING. EPRE WILL CONTINUE!
Ed Pink has built engines for drag racing in the heyday of NHRA competition, Cosworth Indy Car engines, road race, USAC sprint cars, and many more. With a career spanning over 60 years across multiple facets of motorsports finding success in EVERY one of them...there is nobody truly like Ed out there. He has been in this very building since 1965 and now the city of Los Angeles has annexed the property to build a bus terminal for the 2028 Olympics. They will be forced to leave at an unknown date and the building will be torn down. Gone forever. Ed is 92 years old and still remembers everything. In this video he walks us through his legendary racing engine facility for what will be a digital time capsule of the walls where his legacy was built.
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@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

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@nunyabiz8708 Жыл бұрын

Ed pinks place should be put in the racing historic books and be saved from the damm libtards.. a bus stop.. kinda sad all that history and tax payer dollars for a stupid bus stop..

@MrUltraworld Жыл бұрын

I didn't know Ed was in the South East. I always assumed he was on the west coast. He's been in that building for over 57yrs!

@sepg5084 Жыл бұрын

If you don't want it destroyed, then buy it. Capitalism rules America, it even voted Trump as president ffs

@jeffconley819 10 ай бұрын

My mind is COMPLETELY blown. What a frickin great episode. Ed is a frickin genius .

@jeffconley819 10 ай бұрын

@@MrUltraworldhe’s west coast I thought

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

We have never met a 90+ year old that was as sharp as Ed. It was absolutely amazing.

@c.johnweir182 Жыл бұрын

I had a group of people around me when I was watching your video at autozone.

@DIARRHEA-PANIC Жыл бұрын

Senility is a choice

@jackkesterjack Жыл бұрын

An ambassador to the industry. Ed has so much knowledge. I shared the stream on Facebook. So much factual info. Not forgetting your interview was as usual awesome. Thank you for your dedication hard work to bring us these awesome streams. You are killing the discovery channel. Much love to you both x

@mikebougher3731 Жыл бұрын

Its incredible what he remembers. You can tell he definitely has a passion for engine building, machining and development.

@bdr3125 Жыл бұрын

They don't make em like that anymore

@barrycuda3769 Жыл бұрын

This building should be classed as an historic site and off limits for redevelopment.

@SophiaAphrodite Жыл бұрын

I doubt he was forced to sell. Not t o mention I bet he was paid handsomely.

@HarmonDrexler Жыл бұрын

If his race shop is classified as a historic site, I believe the state can't take the land for redevelopment. Someone should get the ball rolling to make his shop a historic site so he can't be forced to relocate.

@Spike-sk7ql Жыл бұрын

@@SophiaAphrodite have you ever heard the term eminent domain? That's basically when the state comes in, and tells you to f off, throws you pennies on the dollar for your land, and sends you on your way. All while seeming to think that what they did was a good thing, and they were so generous for giving you anything. I highly doubt that he neither had a choice, or was "paid handsomely"

@barrycuda3769 Жыл бұрын

@@Spike-sk7ql The Californian govt wouldn't stoop to being unfair would they?

@sandraherdman3783 Жыл бұрын

@George well said what a tool,, 100 years of work turned into a parking lot fk Newsom

@gailtaylor1636 Жыл бұрын

His last comment was said without an ounce of arrogance. Just the facts. That you allowed him to think and NOT fill that time with anything but scanning the pictures was incredible. I have to say, I'm proud of you. You are preserving motorsports history. Thank you again.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gail

@jradddsr5444 Жыл бұрын

It honestly made the whole video!! I wasn’t tearing up had something in my eye looking at those pics so hard just knowing I was about to hear a quote that should be framed! God bless that man he’s living so long because of his work he loves it and always has. Stress is the biggest killer

@funone8716 Жыл бұрын

Yes the video ending is sad but epic. Long live Ed Pink! Hope he makes it to 150!

@soisaidtogod4248 Жыл бұрын

@@funone8716 LOL, 150? Put the crack pipe down.

@funone8716 Жыл бұрын

@@soisaidtogod4248 Call your momma........your diaper is FULL

@AaronsRandomLife Жыл бұрын

Man, hearing Ed say “this is hallowed ground” brought me to tears.

@thomasleclair7418 Жыл бұрын

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Amen.......

@terrylessmann2274 Жыл бұрын

I think the enormity of what's been done there and the enormity of it won't be there anymore struck him and he had to gather his thoughts. The reality probably brought a tear to his eyes too, as it should.

@orwellknew9112 11 ай бұрын

@@terrylessmann2274 Did to mine too. This place was this man’s life and it was a very special life in a very special time, with very special, passionate people. It is a shame that these things happen, but times move on. We can’t stop it and we can’t save it all either.

@thereluctantgearhead4544 Жыл бұрын

Ed Pink is a living legend. That place should be preserved as a historic building. Pretty cool he's still alive and building engines. And now he's gotta figure out how to move all that shit. Pretty sad day. Dude has had my respect for many decades.

@Hanzyscure Жыл бұрын

Ed's last statement at the end made me realize how devastating Eminent Domaine can be on hard working responsible taxpayers. The eviction from homes and businesses to build temporary structures for the Olympics is a total scam. Within 10 years the blight will take over and homeless people will be camped out at the closed politicians fustercluck.

@TimsInsanity Жыл бұрын

I agree!!!

@afropick69 Жыл бұрын

Designating Pinks place as a historic landmark is a great idea considering socal's drag racing history. Maybe that should be the approach to saving the place. I think Ed Pink already sold the business to somebody else though. I met Ed at Thunderbird Raceway in Arizona in 1981. He was with somebodies funny car, I don't remember who, and I was just a lone race fan/spectator. He took out time to talk to me even though I really didn't want to bother him. Much appreciation for Ed Pink.

@Ronaldl2350 Жыл бұрын

Forgot the Olympics. It's not right a government can come in and just take the property. Ed and his shop are a national treasure. Thanks for another great video of racing history. I would love to sit down with Ed and talk with him for hours about all the engines he developed and racing he has been a part of. Wow a 917 engine, I bet that is rare as hens teeth.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Well said

@mrkitty3849 Жыл бұрын

Thats Cal for you they even took the LACR dragstrip he use to race at.

@jenniferwhitewolf3784 Жыл бұрын

Agree... Government should enhance private life, not prey on people and business, or destroy them, as this insane forced property seizure will do.

@hughstephenson2957 Жыл бұрын

Pinks shop should be registered in the National Register of Historic places. Period

@SophiaAphrodite Жыл бұрын

They did not TAKE anything. He was paid for it. This isn't Texas.

@automan1223 Жыл бұрын

Mad respect for the pioneer engine builders. At 90 Ed has forgotten more than we will ever know.

@Lknutso Жыл бұрын

i choked up when he said give me a minute when asked what he wants people to remember his shop by. So heart felt

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Same

@mustangred6077 Жыл бұрын

This is a complete shame to lose such a historical part of racing just for the Olympics that will be abandoned a few few years after they’re done.

@galyerfamily8201 Жыл бұрын

From a 60 year old that grew up in New Zealand that loved drag racing and hot Rodding to living here in South Carolina man I thank you for this stuff. Man is a legend in my world.

@Cake41579 Жыл бұрын

Watching Ed portray his life by traversing through this old shop does two things. It brings on a profound respect for such a knowledgeable man of such epic proportions. And it reminds me of how fast our lives pass is by. I hope my mind is still as sharp as Ed’s at 92.

@CaptainRon1913 Жыл бұрын

What an absolute gem Ed is. He really got choked up when you asked him what he'd like people to remember. Thanks for posting this video

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here for it man

@richardprice5978 Жыл бұрын

so ed pink has a team of high paying jobs like mechanics machinist's engineer's and the city is trading it for service jobs?? 🤔🤦🏻‍♂ that probably pay under 10USD pre-hour ( and im not sure there steady either aka temporary and next week to the homeless line ) did i get this right? or did i miss something? im not against the olympics or public transportation but isn't this a bad trade if the shop/business closes up for good? i know ed's name from 426 hemi history and or a high dollar option for rebuilding my 440 or 426 hemi engine for my charger and a parts supplier ect

@kennyfofo Жыл бұрын

This man built some of the badass engines in the racing world and he is sharp as a tack! Thanks for doing the work to document these men!!

@michaelward_GoVentureFab Жыл бұрын

Thank you for filming this. That place should be placed on some national historic preservation list. A f***ing bus stop…that should piss every gear head in the country off.

@loganerwin42 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Tearing his shop down to build a bus stop there is just criminal

@mikebougher3731 Жыл бұрын

Its California what do you expect

@peskypeet Жыл бұрын

That's probably part of the reason they're doing it at this particular spot.

@SophiaAphrodite Жыл бұрын

I bet Ed could care less. He was probably paid well for the land. This is not Texas where they just take it.

@peskypeet Жыл бұрын

@@SophiaAphrodite You obviously couldn't read his emotions. Just as my father some men don't show much emotion but it's there. At the end of the video it's very clear what's happening to him and this site is very unsettling.

@jdshanahan4215 Жыл бұрын

He's been there since 1965 and they are forcing him out to put in bus terminals?? That's California for ya. Truly sad for him. But thank you guys for documenting it so well and archiving it for generations to come. Love what you're doing Mitchell. Thanks for the content man.

@robsdeviceunknown Жыл бұрын

holy cow what a national treasure. I actually don't care about racing but I could hang around this guy all day and just listen. God bless him.

@gburlyman Жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing so much history to your channel. Guy's like Ed are getting up there in years and won't be around forever. Pink Engines are Legendary!

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@milojanis4901 Жыл бұрын

Pink rods, too

@KEIFabrication Жыл бұрын

So my first drag race I attended (I was 14 years old) was a funny car meet at Connecticut dragway in 1978. One of my favorite pictures I took while I was there was of a HEMI valve cover in a funny car with the Ed Pink logo on the valve cover. I felt honored that I actually was in the presence of an actual Ed Pink engine! This video was a fantastic in that I was able to see the shop an the man who has been a legend to me for more than 40 years. It is a crime that that facility is being sacrificed for the Olympics. I have the same welder in my shop! Mine is a Chemetron, which bought the P&H business and still sold welders under the P&H brand.

@Steverinomeister Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making a video of Ed, I’ve been reading about him in hot rod magazines since I was a kid. I think his shop is way more important than the Olympics.

@mohanperformance.enginerd.1308 Жыл бұрын

Well, Thank you guys for producing this video. This was so very important to get out to the public to see this gentlemens tragedy unfolding. What an appauling situation. Ed is such a gentlemen. A beautiful person with so much knowledge and a big part of U.S . racing history. Its all still in him. He still has the passion. What a sad situation. The world as we know it is consuming it's self. Dam! This really effected me and I am not sure what can be done. I just became a bus hater. I hope the large corporates like Edelbrock, holley, summit racing need to get together and try to crush this bus station plan. Its just so wrong.

@davidanderson2393 Жыл бұрын

I"m glad you said it, all for a huge waste of money and political dog and pony show most people no longer care about and won't remember in less than a years time.

@Airsally Жыл бұрын

Yep no one will ride the busses 3 months after the games are over. This state and many more are run by......you fill in the blank.

@yeboscrebo4451 Жыл бұрын

edelbrock Holley and summit are in the crosshairs too. There’s nobody who can help this situation other than the masses. And the masses are asleep

@markmark2080 Жыл бұрын

As a 75 year old, it was wonderful to tour this business I've heard about since my teen years, and listen to "the man" himself explain everything...Thanks so much.

@wrstew1272 Жыл бұрын

Mark- yep, 72 and rode my stingray down beeline highway in elementary school around 15 miles outside Mesa when they did the AHRA Winternationals there. The sounds and smells I still remember. Met Dino Don when he won with a front engine car. A lot of history between then and now, and Ed was and is a huge part of it.

@tking7513 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more , I've waited for 50 yrs for this treat. What an Awesome Legend .

@johngaller278 Жыл бұрын

I feel very lucky. Ive seen and more importantly heard Eds work live in the 60s and 70s. Drag racing was my first love as a kid. Ed is legend. Wow, is perfectly acceptable to say in his presence if you ask me.

@mikedevore9751 7 ай бұрын

Ed Pink is really awesome and all the stuff he remembers is awesome

@georgedreisch2662 Жыл бұрын

Stapleton42 is becoming the Discovery Channel for the preservation of American motor sports lore! Hoping there’s a part 2, as that ending leaves me hanging. Great stuff as always!

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Thank you George. We have some more footage with Ed that will probably end up on the Stapleton42 Extra channel

@TonyJenningsJr Жыл бұрын

Discovery would ruin the story telling. Mitch asks the same things we want to know and there are no filters or scripts and that's the best part.

@ggbuck2625 Жыл бұрын

Proof positive that we as a nation don't care about history. Yes that shop can be rebuilt but can never ever be replaced. All for a bus stop. We should be ashamed. Awesome video Mitchell. One of the best you've ever done.

@C6Z_Bob Жыл бұрын

The government doesn't give a damn about anyone. It's a tool for people to use to get rich and powerful, not to protect people.

@54raceman Жыл бұрын

At temporary money losing event at that

@dlewis9760 Жыл бұрын

Most places don't, not just the USA. I follow Taiwan KZfaqrs. A couple are big on history of the country. One is a transportation buff and another is just a history buff. They show what was and now what is. It seems like every 20 years there's a mass upheaval and out with the old and in with the new. The history buff guy is in his 60s. He did a video last year about where he grew up. Showed photos. We'd call it a slum. Tiny brick house, no windows. That location is now a traffic island under an elevated highway with a Costco across the street. During one of their COVID lockdowns he was doing videos about the Japanese occupation period from the late 1800s to 1945. Showed the then and now. I told him he ought to bring all that to schools to show kids. He told me that the kids don't care and all they do is have their faces pressed into their phones.

@dakotaharbert935 Жыл бұрын

What a freaking legend. The world needs more people like this . . Ed is the last of dying breed.. sad. Thank you guys for making this video. It's amazing!

@claymillican25 Жыл бұрын

One word Amazing. One more word sad. Amazing history and very sad it’s going away. Really appreciate you capturing this so it can be remembered when it’s gone.

@dontask8979 Жыл бұрын

Its sad to see History taken away. At 1:48 he turns and has his hand on the file cabinet... You can see the paint wear from him doing that for 50+ Years. In a new building...that will be lost forever. Its those little things you guys are saving everyday, even when most will never notice, someone always will. Keep up the great job's.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Wow that is such a good observation I didn't notice

@michaelrockey4728 Жыл бұрын

This video was deep and just goes to show how “progress” will run over everything if we let it. Great work! Keep it up!

@tucker442 Жыл бұрын

Out of all the places you’ve been and all the drivers and shops, you’ve been to this one has to take the cake there’s things in there that I have never seen and I’m 68 years old.

@johnkoury1116 Жыл бұрын

OMG when I saw the title on this video I almost went and bought tickets out to Cali. I have a friend who lives near Huntingdon beach and I was going to offer my helping hand even though I am still recovering from getting run over by a ford F350 on my 1957 Harley Panhead. Ed is a Legend. I am so happy that even though it seems as if he is kind of retiring he is still so vibrant. What a wonderful man and family! Gob Bless you Ed and I hope to see you again in the not near future. You are and have been an inspiration to almost every kid who looked at a race car and got the bug.

@KillerGrubwithMarkBagley Жыл бұрын

I grew up in the LA/Orange County area with a bifrucated family, part law enforcement part street racers and growing up in the 70's Ed Pink was a living legend along with Keith Black, his shop and him are way more important and will be legendary long after the Olympics will ever be, it is a travesty what California is doing and turning his shop as well as all the other establishments in the area into friggin bus stops is just a horrible waste. Thank you Mitchell and Logan for recording this for infamy you two are the best. Long live Ed Pink the sharpest 92 year old man I'm aware of...

@tomsear1 Жыл бұрын

I’m from Australia- & i 100% agree. A travesty. Ed’s shop is planetary scale heritage.

@DM-eb7tu Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another awesome piece of work. So so sad that it has to end this way. Some of the people that are in these political positions are just plain horrible people.

@SophiaAphrodite Жыл бұрын

I bet he got paid pretty well for that property.

@TC-dw6wg Жыл бұрын

@@SophiaAphrodite based on what? How do you know? You don’t know anything kid!

@TonyJenningsJr Жыл бұрын

@@SophiaAphrodite eminent domain destroys people. They don't pay anywhere close to what property is worth. And the Olympics will be a joke like in every other county and this spot will turn into a waste land shortly after

@shadowdog500 Жыл бұрын

Ed Pink got paid when sold the business to Tom Malloy in 2008. He is a consultant to the company now.

@dennislamers986 Жыл бұрын

So impressive and Ed knew everybody there. He said it best that it's "hallowed grounds". Yet another awesome video. P.S. saying wow all the time is the only thing to say when your looking at greatness.

@nathanshiflet4517 Жыл бұрын

92 year old genius and obviously still sharp as a tack. Damn awesome!

@Jelrodography Жыл бұрын

I can remember *SEEING* many of the cars that were running Ed Pink engines, when a good buddy of mine and myself would drive from Camarillo, California to Lion's Dragstrip in Long Beach, California and also the Pomona Winter Nationals! What a *LEGACY* Ed Pink has built! And *WHAT* a memory at 91/92 years old! Thanks to Mayor Garcetti for *DESTROYING* this wonderful monument to the racing world!

@westfester859 Жыл бұрын

Ed Pink is a racing legend, sharp as man half his age. The racing legends made from the engines born there are historical. Superb video of a engine mastermind. It would be amazing to spend hours just listening to the life stories Ed could tell. Its a shame a building will be destroyed for something as insignificant as a bus station for a one off event that few care about.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@allenscamaro2816 Жыл бұрын

And after the Olympics, it will become a homeless encampment. Furiating.

@DIARRHEA-PANIC Жыл бұрын

This may be the most hallowed ground you'll step on.. Farewell, to become a parking lot for some dumb a** one time event, who's sole purpose is to line the pockets of politicians. It's unfortunate that Ed's generation has to see what this country has become. Thanks Ed, for all you've done.

@Scrapy-ih7ob Жыл бұрын

Haven't posted my comment yet, but yes I agree what waste of Historic sight, forcing to move for event that just Slush of Fraud waste of money to exploit athletes for Profit. that might get chance to get shiny Medal.

@54raceman Жыл бұрын

Hell I didn’t even know the Olympics was still a thing

@beef539 Жыл бұрын

You hit it right on the head. These politicians don’t give a dam about anything outside of making a name for themselves. When the Olympics is all over (2 weeks) they will be scrambling around wondering what to do with who’s huge wasted project. Sad.

@rotor13 Жыл бұрын

@@54raceman Billions are made from it. So yes, its still very much a thing.

@bob995 Жыл бұрын

Ed Pink has always been a hero of mine. He was "The Old Master" back in 65

@mattkelly8989 Жыл бұрын

Just wow! A true legend. This one should be shared and preserved for future generation!

@CWO3-uscg Жыл бұрын

1969 - 1971 I attended the Ford Automotive training program through L.A. Schools. Ed Pink, FOMOCO and others were sponsors for the city wide program. I met Ed very briefly at the graduation banquet. I actually grew up very few miles away from his shop. The city should be ashamed.

@davidturk6170 Жыл бұрын

LA politicians have no shame.

@wayned1807 Жыл бұрын

I too grew up less than 2 miles away from here in the '50s and '60s. A couple blocks from here was the old GM plant where the Camaro and Firebirds were assembled. Now it's a Home Depot and strip mall, progress... They will do anything to get rid of any internal combustion engine manufacture in California.

@davidturk6170 Жыл бұрын

@@wayned1807 - a BMW specialty (developmental) shop, Dinan, recently relocated from California to Alabama.

@CWO3-uscg Жыл бұрын

@@wayned1807 I lived on Balboa between Mission and Chatsworth. Half our neighbors worked at the that assembly plant. The valley I grew up in doesn’t exist any longer.

@wayned1807 Жыл бұрын

@@CWO3-uscg I lived my first 15 years in Panorama City by Chase Street Elementary. We used to ride our bikes over to that plant and play by the RR tracks not far from where Ed Pink has his shop now. Moved to Mission Hills, just east of Sepulveda and south of Chatsworth. Went to Sepulveda JHS and Monroe HS, class of '66. The Valley was a great place to have grown up in. We left California in 1983 when was saw the writing on the wall. I can't imagine raising a family the way it is now.

@crabappleracer Жыл бұрын

That’s a shop that needs to preserve for our youth, those machines would look foreign to kids today

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Thankfully the machines and business will be moved to a different building. It isn't the end of EPRE just this building.

@nitsudocsicnarf347 Жыл бұрын

@@Stapleton42 Any compensation for relocation?

@jdshanahan4215 Жыл бұрын

@@nitsudocsicnarf347 i sure hope there is.

@54raceman Жыл бұрын

@@nitsudocsicnarf347 pennies on the $100

@GregHuston Жыл бұрын

It's funny those old Battle Ship Gray machines I remember being in awe of (and the guys running them always measuring and fine tuning everything) when I was young and going into different shops and factories, now everything is white cabinets with glass doors run by computers.

@macsmith-cg6wg 2 ай бұрын

Mister Ed Pink. This is the best podcast in my opinion that you have ever done. Just amazing the way he gets around at 92, and how much sharp he is. Genius doesn't come close to describe MISTER ED PINK, and his awesome shop. The machinery, the pictures, and the paneling. Everything is in place and this is where it should stay. Shame on the city for destroying this for bus stops 😢.

@Stapleton42 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Have you seen the second video we did with Ed about the ford sohc?

@edwardglamuzina3421 Жыл бұрын

I grew up a mile or so from this place. As kids we would ride our bicycles and mini bikes by the railroad tracks behind this building. I knew what they did there as my family was into racing. Every now and then If we were lucky we could hear an engine on the dyno. Also not far from there was a company called Sandmsster. They built off road race cars and would test them alongside the tracks. As kids we really got a kick watching them go by. Sandmsster turned into Mckenzies off road, still in business today.That was a fantastic video show casing a legend while bringing back some childhood memories. Thank you.

@revtec4267 Жыл бұрын

What a time capsule and an absolute gentleman. Ed Pink we salute you. Thank you for your 60 years history tour. Its so sad that it will be all lost to a bus shelter Truly Shameful ! He said it best that it is hallowed grounds of 1 of the best engine shops in the World .Love from Australia 🦘🦘

@ricksokol6879 Жыл бұрын

Ed reminds me of my grandfather who I just lost at 90. He was also a car guy but definitely not on the technical end like Ed. We are losing these guys that have a wealth of knowledge that will go with them. Ed’s legacy will always be alive long after he’s gone. Hopefully there will be someone to continue his work with his knowledge long after he’s gone. Hats off to you sir.

@kylepollock8651 Жыл бұрын

So I have been blessed to have gone through Ed's shop back in 2002/2003 I don't exactly remember but Ed built our Ford USAC silver crown engines for us at Contos Racing and picture on the wall at the 2.44 mark is our victory at IRP with Jason McCord

@danarcaris1259 Жыл бұрын

My brothers nickname was Ed in high school from 73 to 77 and after do to him building everyone's race cars including his own . He was 5 years older than I was and from the 5th grade I was pulling motors and building them in my moms garage with my older brothers . Eventually I was given the name of Ed Jr. after Ed Pink by all the older guys that nicknamed my brother Ed . Looking back at Ed Pinks contribution to car racing and engine building as well as his influence in racing I really consider it a privilege to have had that nickname as a young man .

@roguewarrior9957 Жыл бұрын

It is incredible to see and hear a legend like Ed Pink!!!

@mikeb0261 Жыл бұрын

So glade you are documenting all these legends in the automotive industry. Ed Pink is such a icon in the racing industry everyone knows who or has heard of him. I've actually had the honor years ago tho to meet this legend. Coolest and extremely knowledgeable man and wish there were more people like him in this industry. It's a shame that LA is doing what there doing to such a historic place amongst everything else historic they tear down. I say we all sigh a petition to help keep this legendary place alive and everyone's job's as well. But really enjoying yall going are and doing videos on these guy's that changed racing history.

@eddiepatterson5025 Жыл бұрын

I remember bits and pieces about Ed Pink in the 80’s when I was a teenager. This is so sad. And all for a bus terminal that probably won’t last long I’m guessing. Thank you for sharing this footage.

@joelpierce3940 4 ай бұрын

I remember watching Ed Pink racing power boats on Town Lake in Austin, Tx. “Think Pink”!

@SurfCityAmpRoom1 Жыл бұрын

I am 70 and a SoCal native love all the stories and names I remember well, my dad was a drag racer in the 1960s

@twisted2291 Жыл бұрын

Wish someone would step in and make this building a historic location So they can't tear it down. So much racing history with in those walls.

@timaz1066 Жыл бұрын

Without a doubt, and pinks name will be at the top of the engine building history. Thank you for the video.

@wheeln24-79 Жыл бұрын

Brought tears to my my eyes when Ed wrapped the video. And this is the second time I've watched it. Came here again after watching his sons video. I'll remember these videos forever dude thanks!

@jefferyrobertson7520 Жыл бұрын

Ed Pink Greatest Drag Racing Engine Builder From The 70s 80s And Early 90s NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series Thanks For Uploading

@cndream1 Жыл бұрын

WOW !!!---- YOU KILLED IT AGAIN !!! Who else in the past 20 years has done such a wonderful interview of this awesome man as you have done. Fantastic !!!

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@jdshanahan4215 Жыл бұрын

No one has in the last 20 years for sure. Stapleton is the shit. He nailed this vid.

@billbosward9798 11 ай бұрын

Amazing man who poured his heart and soul in to his shop!!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@Walkyoassdown Жыл бұрын

Sitting here watching this to look up and noticed my Ed Pink Hotwheel 1971 El Camino such a beautiful car big props to Ed Pink for his legendary career

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Thank you for being here David

@puppetmasterblaster Жыл бұрын

Yup, when I was a teenager all the top fuelers and funnies used Ed Pink and Keith Blacks. Dudes a legend. Awesome to see him. You just got a new sub.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Welcome to the team

@ellieprice3396 Жыл бұрын

Amazing interview of a very talented man. He's hearing everything perfectly without any hearing aids that I can see. Not many racing engineers left with a history like his.

@glenedwards3038 Жыл бұрын

Ok now the 2 of you have absolutely shown off and shown a race shot like no other in the world. Just lucky and privileged and you better be proud for this will most likely never happen again! At least for that awesome piece of history. Very good job!

@4113N5 Жыл бұрын

Having been born in ‘64, my father being in the car business and my first car at 14 being a first gen Barracuda I’ve heard Ed Pink’s name all of my life. And I’m in the South East. Great upload, THANKS!

@mitchellholroyd2837 Жыл бұрын

Killing again guys! Saturday afternoon taking a break from work and watching something so historical and moving! Great job 👏

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mitchell!

@gregj.gotham4402 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ed Pink for all the excitement during the many years I’ve watched racing from drags to Laguna, early NASCAR to current. Your truly the best. Thank you again. Love the walk through of your business. You are real sharp today as you were years ago. God Bless you ED.

@nickarvanites9409 Жыл бұрын

think pink!,..remember the old hot rod mags with him and his engines in it, god bless him at 93 yrs young and still as sharp as a tack,...a true pioneer of the racing world!

@davidmays3333 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful guy!!! It’s ashame to get rid of that building for a bus stop! Crazy

@dotell3359 Жыл бұрын

Wow 😳 what a great shop and a great man.

@colbyackerson3645 Жыл бұрын

This is a true gem Thank you so much for capturing this and also the WAY you did it. I only wish that someone had done this at Smokey Yunick's shop.

@toddgrinolds3069 Жыл бұрын

We should all have the pleasure the talking to folks like Ed. Man we could learn so much about life and perspective. Thank you so much!

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here Todd we appreciate you 💪🏻

@kevinkinney5445 Жыл бұрын

When I was a kid, I used to go to Ed Pink's and talk to the different racers who were there, (71' -75'). I was always in awe of the vehicles and looking back I probably should've volunteered to clean the shop or help somehow, but was too afraid of being told to leave the property. (Which happened anyway lol)

@anthonyplanas3606 Жыл бұрын

That was cool I'm glad we got to see it before it's gone. You could see the sadness in his eys when you asked him how he wanted it to be remembered.I love the history keep up the good woork.

@paulolson734 Жыл бұрын

Pure gold. What an amazing man. Hats off to Ed Pink.

@genefogarty5395 Жыл бұрын

Love that he still calls it heli-arc. Back then it was.

@WildDisaster Жыл бұрын

The greatest treasure in all of this is Ed. God bless him.

@motorcoachtech7615 Жыл бұрын

This man is an unbelievable icon in motor sports. It’s a shame that this historic race shop is to be torn down and made into a bus depot for the olympics. Sometimes this type of rejuvenation is needed, but not in this case. Still a current viable operation. Thanks to Mitchell, Logan, and Lake Speed jr for this.

@stevenhacker3131 Жыл бұрын

A Real American Hero.. thank you for sharing part of this man's story.. it is truly a shame that they're going to tear that place down

@runningdogx Жыл бұрын

Made me cry and remember my childhood. Execellent.

@supersevenn 8 ай бұрын

I was raised in the IMSA paddock and this man is a legend in many areas of motorsports

@kennithchapman9689 Жыл бұрын

I've always been a car guy. Growing up in the 70s, if you were lucky enough to get a motor built by Ed back then nobody would race you because they already knew that they were going to lose. Absolutely a v8 building GOD!!! One of the best engine builders ever!!!

@clintonsmith9931 Жыл бұрын

Was in LA going to best auto tech school in 1963. National Technical Schools. Goin from a small family farm to LA and see all the Auto and racing shops at that time was a true wonder to me. Some being around almost sense the early 50s. It is very hard now being older seeing places like this moving or being completely done away with. Seeing life times of work and accumulation of parts, cars, machinery, etc. is very sad, yet a newer bunch of boys (men) and girls ,new materials, engines, electronics, and cars are very heart warming.

@billyray8062 Жыл бұрын

What a legend and his legendary shop, if the walls in there could talk. Awesome thanks Stapleton42!!

@donalddepew9605 Жыл бұрын

Being a kid that grew up in the San Fernando Valley, I was around all this car stuff. My dad designed a Can-Am car for Jack Nethercutt just up the road in Sylmar. I worked for an old top fueler by the name of Dusty Rhodes. I also went to high school with Ed's son, Bill Pink. My dad went to school with several hot rodders and innovators much like Ed here. Later Don Prudome had his shop in Northridge. As a kid, Bill used to tell me that his dad had a million dollar operation. To us kids, a million was more like a billion is now. Thank you for making such a great video and bringing those memories back.!! Great work again!!

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Thanks donald 💪🏻

@lpete2766 Жыл бұрын

l would give anything to go through those boxes in that storage room . that building should be on the historic registry list . There isn't many places like that still standing and they are where magic happened . another great video . thanks .

@saleen367 Жыл бұрын

Ed is a prime example that you can't put a price on experience.

@garyking1705 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree with the comments below on Ed as a man, an engineer and an iconic engine builder. Every builder would have a season where they were at the top but only a few, and Ed was one of them, that stood the test of time. The 60's-80's was an EPIC time in American sports and ingenuity. Pat Foster may have been an excellent fabricator as Ed says but he was a natural and an excellent funny car driver. And Harry Hibler was as big a character in drag racing and a very talented and resourceful fellow as there was. His history would be a worthwhile follow-up story.

@wendybarnes4930 Жыл бұрын

What a timeless piece of racing history, I am sorry to have never met him.

@paytongarcia7188 Жыл бұрын

My uncle raced in Indy Billy Vukovich the 2nd and also that gurney eagle head motor they’re rare. my grandpa had a blown one stuffed in his 32 and won the 81 Oakland roadster show with it. It’s pretty wicked to start up

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Wow thats awesome.

@pyro4life64 Жыл бұрын

What a story and it will be a damn shame once the shop is gone, so much history will be gone forever! Ed is in amazing shape for his age!!!!!

@darylkesler8470 9 ай бұрын

That will almost bring a man to tears. well done! Thanks Ed And thank you for this tribute to history.

@Stapleton42 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@k5abuser Жыл бұрын

One of the most. Historical places yet thanks for doing this one

@sumpjunkie Жыл бұрын

This is incredible living in australia guys like ED Pink were mythical. You guys are so respectful to these incredible pioneers and documenting it for everyone. What about Ed Pink, how articulate is this legend. Did he say Pat Austin worked there ? He was my favourite racer and was the coolest guy in the NHRA other than Prudome Thankyou all for this privilege, I felt like I was there. Btw I don't think Ed is quite ready for retirement yet.

@FreakyMalo Жыл бұрын

He said Pat Foster, whose son Cole runs Salinas Boyz Customs and is also an outstanding fabricator.

@tomsear1 Жыл бұрын

True re Skippies. +So sharp Ed was correcting these dudes 😅😉see 33:10

@davidfloener7539 Жыл бұрын

What an absolute legend! Long live Ed Pink

@kcav5374 Жыл бұрын

Those Sunnen rod hones; I learned to recon con rods and pin fitting pistons and small ends of rods at Booth-Arons Engines from 1984-1989 & then at Total Automotive Engineering (Andy Mannarino) from 1994- Dec. 31st 2201 I learned to run the power stroke Sunnen rod hone. Along with a Sunnen CK 10 cylinder block hone and we had a line hone attachment as well. I'm 69 & retired now & I still miss those days. Sure am glad I had the chance to see all this stuff! Thank You

@brianculbertson4288 Жыл бұрын

Heartbreaking Thank you for saving a small chunk of history.

@michaelnotigan7796 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your in-depth interviews/videos of what i consider hallowed ground of racing; Petty Enterprises and now, Ed Pink's facility. Simply outstanding! As a kid, I was buying Popular Hot Rodding, Car Craft, Hot Rod and followed drag racing from afar. Took to liking the Don Schumacher Stardust 1970 Cuda FC; just a beautifully built and detailed funny car, powered by Ed's hemi's. The top drag racers either ran Keith Black power or Ed Pink power. For me, Ed is a big part of our greatest generation of drag racing heroes and this interview shows he's still completely on top of his game. What an engineering talent, from building the power that won the NHRA US Nationals to providing the engines for the fastest cars on the road today, in 2022. Long may Ed run!

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Well said Michael. We appreciate having you here.

@michaelnotigan7796 Жыл бұрын

@@Stapleton42 Thank you!

@jeremydiamond8824 Жыл бұрын

WOW what a legend!! My dad spoke of him back in the 60’s when he drag raced !! Great guy and what an amazing man at 91 and a 1/2 😎👍🏻🇺🇸🦅

@terrylessmann2274 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing icon. He hasn't been part of the shop for yrs, yet can crack off the names of the current (and past) employees like he was there yesterday. I have trouble remembering what I had for lunch yesterday and I'm 30 yrs younger.