The Ford 427 SOHC: Through The Eyes of Legendary Engine Builder Ed Pink (His LAST Engine Build)

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11 ай бұрын

Ed Pink has been a prominent engine builder since 1960 having conquered NHRA INDYCAR USAC and IMSA with his legendary engines. One engine Ed is known for is the iconic Ford 427 SOHC (Single Overhead Cam) or CAMMER V8 used in NHRA competition during the glory days of Garlits, Prudhomme, and others. At age 92 Ed has just finished his FINAL engine build and it is a Ford SOHC 427. We sit down with him to hear his firsthand account of being approached by Ford in 1966 to build these engines for public sale and develop a competitive drag racing program for Lou Baney and Don Prudhomme. Ed Pink is truly a living legend and one of the last living members of the pioneer generation for motorsports in the world.
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@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

This video was 100% Ed's idea. He wanted to share his story and have his last engine rebuild ever be documented... Help Ed and leave a thumbs up on this video! (it helps more people see it) and send it to one of your friends too! Ed Pink is one of the final pioneer members of motorsports still alive and his life wisdom shared in little nuggets throughout this video are absolutely priceless. Isn't his memory of technical details completely shocking? 427 SOHC Ford Service Manual video on Stapleton42Extra: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jZOapriZp77Zd6s.html

@cindyhoward2566 11 ай бұрын

Yes

@DIARRHEA-PANIC 11 ай бұрын

Ironically I got up, put on an Ed Pink shirt... got on KZfaq and there he is!! 😊

@chrisn.e.q.patriot5957 11 ай бұрын

HE LIVED IT BREATHED IT LOVED IT. I HOPE HE DOSN'T GET BOARD. WHAT A BRILLISNT MIND. YOU KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING ONCE THESE GUYS ARE GONE. THIS RITCH HISTORY. GOES WITH THEM. YOU. !! ARE THE KEEPER OF THE HISTORY. AND. I. GOR ONE. AM VERY GREATFUL. YOU DO THIS. PLEASE GO SEE CHONNY COLETA. / SCHUMACKER SR./ BIG DADDY/ SHERLY MULDOWNY/ / FORCE/ ED MCULLA /THE SHAKE / AND KENNY BERNSTEIN BEFOR THEY PASS AWAY. LOVE YOU MAN 😎👍🏽❤️

@edge2sword186 11 ай бұрын

There are a lot of questions about this engine that are left unanswered. As far as I can find NASCAR banned the SOHC and OHV Hemi in 1965 not 1964 . It opens the question about the 1963 430 Chevy mystery engine that never came in a production car and some say that only 20 existed bit it was allowed to run the entire year . It was far faster than any other brand but had problems lasting a 500 mile race . Anyway there are aftermarket blocks today that are strong enough to make a modern SOHC reliable. Amazing that the Fe engine is still.popular as a true Hot Rod engine and the improvements continue .

@TurboDog73TX 11 ай бұрын

Thank You so much for making the effort to make this video with "The Old Master".

@louislepage5111 11 ай бұрын

92 years old and his is still sharp as a tack . Mr Pink has forgotten more about building a engine than any of will ever know 😊

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely true

@DSG-br5lk 11 ай бұрын

Doesn't sound like he's forgotten anything!

@AaronsRandomLife 11 ай бұрын

@@DSG-br5lkyou beat me to it bud. Doesn’t sound like Mr. Pink has forgotten a damn thing.

@michaelthorne5441 11 ай бұрын

and knew where every part was and explained it

@terraboundmisfit 11 ай бұрын

You are damn straight! "Pink" showed the quick way to the end of the 1320, all day!!!!

@Musclford 8 ай бұрын

Ford Engineers should be forced to go sit with Ed Pink for a week and Q & A him.... What an amazing man!

@markjackson8302 11 ай бұрын

This probably will be the last testament of this man's knowledge. Thank you for interviewing him/hanging out.

@lll9416 11 ай бұрын

Sir Ed Pink! 🐐 This man deserves an hour long documentary for all he gave the world of motorsport!!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@davidimrie6916 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree. Almost every funny car I loved in the past had Ed Pink racing engine stickers on his car.

@lll9416 7 ай бұрын

@@Stapleton42 This man was torching the factory Porsche teams with their own 962 Prototypes! He cracked the Bosch Motronic injection system computer, changed the cams added new engine coating tech and squeezed another rumored 150 hp HP out of the flat six! Ed's engines smoking past the high budget, factory Porsches on the high speed banks of Daytona at the 24 was GOD tier!

@murphy3999 11 ай бұрын

It's a shame that amazingly talented people that hold so much history can't live forever. GOD SPEED ED.

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

It is a shame. Fortunately these videos can live forever.

@ricks5468 11 ай бұрын

Remember, legends never die.

@dennisholst4322 11 ай бұрын

He will

@albertdeleon6272 11 ай бұрын

Musk wants to change that turn you into a machine

@m42037 11 ай бұрын

Our lives are short, the absurdly of life if you wish ..

@RamblinAround 10 ай бұрын

Ed Pink is a living legend! Thanks for this interview, very cool to hear his story!

@Stapleton42 10 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@KillerGrubwithMarkBagley 11 ай бұрын

Ed Pink- What an incredible human being, I wish there was a "love button" instead of a "like button" on this video, at 92 years young he is the sharpest tool in the toolbox and his legacy will live on for eternity, he is a gift to motorsports and humanity and I'm thankful that he gave you the opportunity to spend some time with you and record it for all of us.Thank you!

@lizgibson5266 11 ай бұрын

I couldn't have said it any better.

@jimmywtom72 11 ай бұрын

Anyone notice that when the conversation kinda turned to mortality and people sitting in front of TV's, Pink changed the direction FAST. The man doesn't dwell on that kinda stuff...he's got work to do!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

He spoke his mind on that topic once we were done filming. You can imagine what he thinks about it and you'd probably be right lol

@Lessgobrandon 11 ай бұрын

Well he needs to!

@crazylarryjr 11 ай бұрын

Fun fact, Don Garlits was trying to break the 426 to go back to his beloved 392's, because he thought it wouldn't be as good, it never worked in his opinion, so he deliberately tried to spark knock it into oblivion. Turned out the more timing he put to it, the faster it would go. This was said by the man himself in an interview Love these vids with the old guard, the stories you hear is awesome

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

interesting!

@copper4441 11 ай бұрын

I've seen that video here on KZfaq

@larrynorsworthy8582 11 ай бұрын

I remember hearing that

@Bbbbad724 11 ай бұрын

He stopped at 60 degrees because it was kicking like a mule, 75 degrees is absolutely insane!

@Bbbbad724 11 ай бұрын

That is one main reason why I love the FE so much, it is so much like the 392. Just a sturdy 2500 hp block. If you dry deck fill it , you can get it to take 5000 hp, and there was a Dove dry deck that could live under the Cammer at 8000. But time marches on. Bill Coon was making stuff a few years ago. Ed Pink the man, the legend!!!

@HammerPowered 11 ай бұрын

Ed's memory is amazing at 92. He's likely forgotten more than most of us know about engine building. Such a rad video and I'm glad he's reached out to you to do this. It needed to be documented like this, so thank you.

@m42037 11 ай бұрын

Clint Eastwood is 93 and just as sharp. Life is short he's right, the body wears out quick while his mind could go another 50

@stevenpederson1645 11 ай бұрын

So many of these greats in the racing world are already gone, and others like Ed are hanging it up and there isn't enough film or printed material to document what is slipping away. Thank you for doing this, and thanks Ed for your contributions over the decades.

@sbcbuilder4279 11 ай бұрын

The legend himself. I hope that when I am 92 my mind is still that sharp. The amount of knowledge that he has gained over his lifetime is so immense that it would take many many episodes even to begin to scratch the surface. He still has the passion today as when he started and you can hear it in his voice. Do as many videos as it takes to preserve this automotive history and teach the world of just how much genius these individuals from this era possess. Keep doing this.

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man we will keep it going 💪🏻

@garyoneill8868 10 ай бұрын

Meh, I can't even remember where I put the laptop I'm watching this on. Not 92 either.

@Mtlmshr 11 ай бұрын

I remember as a teenager going to Panarama City / Van Nuys next to the RR tracks and hear those thundering cars doing burn outs down the street. One of the guys doing the burn outs was Pat Foster and when I started my career in professional racing I got to work with him and told him that story and that’s how I found out that he was there. I’m now 62 and semi retired!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

That’s awesome!!

@Mtlmshr 11 ай бұрын

@@Stapleton42 while working for Danny Thompson (Mickeys son) in Huntington Beach our shop was right across from Little John Butera so I got to know him as well!

@Mercmad 11 ай бұрын

At 62 ,you are way too young to be talking retirement....

@gordocarbo 9 ай бұрын

Old stomping grounds spent many nights on VN blvd, super shops back in the day. Lived behind the Arbys there. Man i got in a lot of trouble lol.

@howabouthetruth2157 11 ай бұрын

This is a rather sentimental video for those of use who really appreciate the early years of racing, with Ed Pink being one of the main pioneers. Thanks Ed, and thanks guys, for making this special video for all of us. That engine is gorgeous. I could never get tired of just looking at it!!!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@glennjames7107 11 ай бұрын

Yes ! It is !

@TdK71 10 ай бұрын

My Dad who passed away back in 2001 used to say the same thing Ed said, my mind says I can do it but my body says no you can't. Those words bring back a flood of memories about the times my Dad and I spent in the garage together.

@invoxicated 8 ай бұрын

This man is amazing. I'm 72 and have tinkered with Fords all my life. But I have Parkinson's from Agent Orange I got in Vietnam. I still have the yarn to play with my 70 Mach 1 I have had for 50 years now but my body just won't let me. Ed is so lucky. His mind is better than mine and he's 20 years older. I am so envious. Keep on goin Ed.

@elebeu 11 ай бұрын

These videos are CRITICAL. This firsthand knowledge and undocumented history from the masters has got to be recorded before these heroes are gone. Thank you so much for this work and for letting Ed speak uninterrupted.

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely that is our goal!

@brianbeilmann2992 11 ай бұрын

That man is a master craftsman. So very appeciate people like this in world. I know it’s and engine. Taking that to the top level is inspiring. I think I learned a bit on how to live life.

@glennjames7107 11 ай бұрын

They absolutely are ! I wish more of these older guys would do this . This is important work, and you guys are doing a fine job. Keep up the great work, and THANKS ED !! This is greatly appreciated.

@SOHC427 11 ай бұрын

Could not agree more!!!!

@TurbineResearch 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for documenting this. It’s so cool to hear all the history and technology they used back then

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Thank you sir!

@iggyfritz7150 3 ай бұрын

I couldn't tell you how many engines in the 70's were Ed Pink, but I can tell you they won a lot of races and sounded better than everyone else. God bless this Man. He's a Treasure who will never be forgotten.

@Jonathan_Doe_ 11 ай бұрын

I was expecting a really old school build, but Ed’s clearly moved with the times, and his crank and cam position sensor solutions are so elegant! Having an ex Cosworth engineer on call to design your ITB injection setup is the dream.

@DSRE535 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for Filming this!! As an engine guy getting to see how Ed Pinks mind works and just listening to how things use to be done is absolutely invaluable, you are the Only one going around talking to all of these greats before they are gone forever, thank you!! I really appreciate it!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

thank you sir we are glad you're here for it!

@tngtacticalmiata1219 11 ай бұрын

What this guy said!

@frankcedeno9890 11 ай бұрын

Agreed. Thanks to you we have the history of what makes us car nuts from the men who made us want to be just like them when we grew up. Your channel is the history channel for car guys 👏

@arkhsm 11 ай бұрын

Not the ONLY one.....check out Dragboss Garage !!

@AClayton172 11 ай бұрын

Ed is one of the last of a dying breed. Thank you for helping bring his story to us.

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for being here for it!

@richheine 11 ай бұрын

Ed Pink is a National Treasure. His knowledge and sense of humor shine through is if it's the mid-60s.

@realshady16 11 ай бұрын

I'm an older guy,,I remember as an kid seeing the front engined dragsters with the engine by Pink on them. IMO, this man is truly a legend.

@mikemaccracken3112 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the interview with Ed. I remember when Shirley Muldowney would win an event she would always thank Ed Pink for the race winning engine. Truly an amazing man for sure.

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

That reminds me Shirley lives near us now. We need to talk to her 😂

@mikemaccracken3112 11 ай бұрын

@@Stapleton42 She loves doing interviews. I think you should get in touch with her.

@briansenecal3071 10 ай бұрын

@@Stapleton42yeah U do, like asap PLZ

@TurboDog73TX 11 ай бұрын

This to ME at least, is THE most awesome video You've done yet. Bravo Mitchell, Mr. Pink is one of the engine builders I've always held the utmost respect for.

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

thanks man!!

@saleen367 11 ай бұрын

Ed is an absolute treasure. He remembers more information than most books could ever teach you.

@keithspillman 11 ай бұрын

What an honor it must have been to be contacted by Ed Pink to do this video. It is SO important that historical figures such as him are getting their stories documented. GREAT video!!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Keith!

@Steeledawg 11 ай бұрын

Every time you out do yourself. You have just completed a video with the ultimate guru of building performance engines. Congratulations !!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Thank you william!

@irieman442 11 ай бұрын

That engine is literally like a mirror. Amazing stuff. Ed needs to write a book about modding the SOHC engine. Ed is an amazing guy. I'm so glad he called you.

@paulmuller1733 11 ай бұрын

I'm not into drag racing. I'm not even American, but this video appeared in my feed and because I like cars, I watched it. Without taking anything away from modern engineers, men like Mr Pink are rare indeed. It truly is like going back in time when guys were pioneering engineers and improving on what they had. He is a true inspiration to all, no matter what job you do. And when retirement comes, stay as busy as your health allows you to be.

@68lehman 11 ай бұрын

As a kid in high school I was fortunate to get to know Ed Pink and see his shop! Not many geeks in school ever had such a chance! Grew up in Woodland Hills and went to high school with his daughter, my in to being able to have the chance. The man is a living legend a I had an experience I will never forget! God Speed Ed Pink, "The Silver Fox" as known by his family and friends! BTW I'm now 68.

@stephencarter1442 11 ай бұрын

Legend in the 60"s if you wanted the best it was Pink or Black. I always Think Pink. Loved it Glad you Captured this Rare Moment in Time. A Hero in my Book.

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Stephen

@stephencarter1442 11 ай бұрын

@@Stapleton42 It is me who appreciates you, I loved the hydro vid My Hometown. Anything with an Engine I'm In!. You just Documented History. Thanks again. 42 for the win!

@user-ub1gm6jk7b 11 ай бұрын

Ed Pink what a genius. Thanks so much for bringing Ed to us to tell his story, what a truly great mind of NHRA engines Mopar and Ford. He is such a respected figure in racing. Great editing and add in's as always, you make all this look so professional I swear. Nice to see Lake Junior adding in his wisdom. Love listening to him also. So much brain power in one room Lord have mercy. You guys rock when it comes to finding great and historic places and people and share it with us. I mean Ed is 92 so its very import to hear his history right from his mind and mouth. He is truly a historic figure in NHRA history. Great job SAW thank you for all your hard work and you sure can tell you put in the hard work on this stuff. Thank you Thank you. God Bless you both.

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man! We appreciate you

@michaelbeck7799 11 ай бұрын

Ed Pink is one of the most iconic superstars in the racing world. I have been a fan since the late sixties. To see this now is super awesome. Ed, I hope you are with us for a long time, you are THE MAN!!!

@bkizers 11 ай бұрын

I have nothing but respect for Ed Pink he falls into a category of men like Keith Black, Don Garliets, Parnell Jones, Tommy Ivo and the list goes on. When these guys are gone the mold will be broken. Kids today don't even know what points condenser, jet drills, main jets air jets, SOHC means. I remember his shop in Van Nuys. So great seeing this. I still have the tool to remove the value springs from Ford flatheads that my late Dad used to hop up his '32 Ford. My Dad's car would put out so much horse power back then he started breaking axles, the crankshafts would flex and break because there wasn't enough main bearings. Those were the days. Great love for that stuff right along side of my late wife ❤

@Reaglesracing44_ 9 ай бұрын

i have officially ordered a signed ed pink autographed shirt from him directly!

@kyleosborn3905 7 ай бұрын

The reason Im here in Cali.! Always love this man!! Thank you for everything ED!

@davidtreichelpppj5304 4 ай бұрын

I love Ed's comment that , " I'm going to the Salt this season at Bonneville"..... I'm sure many know him there and he'll have a great time .

@bendeleted9155 11 ай бұрын

This channel has become a very big deal. I am 60, and this is better than Disneyland EVER was. Preserving history is youtube's greatest purpose. THANK YOU! 💪🇺🇸👍

@yukonjack. 11 ай бұрын

Ed maybe 92 but his terminology is DEAD NUTS Timeless!! Thank you Sir, your attention to detail says it all.⭐✌️

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Yes 😂

@steveharper9964 11 ай бұрын

Great video. At the start, i seen the timer and thought id watch 10, maybe 15 minutes. Man i couldn't leave it. Love ed pink and lake jr. Camera man BB is a great guy too.😊

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

I am the camera man video editor and owner of this channel so thank you 😂

@markmccarty9793 11 ай бұрын

I'm 63! He's right, you gotta keep going. I'm in the surgeons office for followup to back surgery, I'm loosing my mind not being able to do the things I love!

@ChrisBrown-hw7nn 11 ай бұрын

Wow!!! Just when I thought you couldn’t find more cool stuff, you find Ed Pink. What a gem and a legend! Thank you for doing this!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@epegasu5 11 ай бұрын

I had a similar experience with a gentleman named Al Moody. He built an engine for my project and it was amazing listening to his stories of working on GT40s and Ford racing engines from the 60s. I'm a Ford guy and Ford engines are the only ones for me because of the history guys like Ed Pink and Al Moody provided. Thanks for this video!!!

@blairread4414 11 ай бұрын

What a Privilege to Meet & Document ,Mr Ed Fink ...,Himself...the detail of him explaining, what ,work, & didn't, & the fixes....Timing. .92 & explains Everything..

@sethhughes2163 11 ай бұрын

I have a 417 Donavon that Ed built for my Dad... been on a startup stand since 99'... I broke my neck and my back in June 14th of 99'. Stopped it all in 05'. Started it last month... shook the whole city block!!!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Dang that’s awesome. If you ever want to find a good home for it let us know

@staggerinstanton56 11 ай бұрын

Ed Pink is an absolute icon. Especially for cammer fans. You did an absolute service to us intervening Mr pink. Thank you

@TahoesNTurbos 11 ай бұрын

always love Ed and could listen to his wisdom for hours! you are truly blessed to have had that chance. thank you so much for doing it and i look forward to seeing his hot rod and hearing that motor roar

@chrisbrintnell3590 11 ай бұрын

I worked for Pink when i left Aiir Flow Research great man and what a honor to be a part of his history .

@glennjames7107 11 ай бұрын

I hope my memory holds up half as good as Ed's ! For a 92 year old man, his memory is amazing, and his mind seems just as sharp as it could be !

@CS_247 11 ай бұрын

Wow, that was a special episode! The Great Ed Pink, what an incredible mind, still sharp as , at 92! Thank you Sir, for your service to the world of racing. Ed has been my hero for 25 years, every engine that goes out of my shop, has a little of the knowledge and attention to detail that I learned from this great man. Much respect.

@rbowe6 11 ай бұрын

Hard to find the words to express how good it was to spend 52min with Ed (again since I loved the last Ed vid you did). Bravo to you're continued history documentation young man.

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. We are glad you’re here

@southerndualsport3827 3 ай бұрын

Unreal!! I worked for Ed during his run with the Infinity Indy program! I'm so glad to see he is still doing well! ED IF YOU SEE THIS BRYAN FROM S.A.M. SCHOOL SAYS HELLO!! One of the highlights of my life to work for such a master of the craft!!

@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm 6 ай бұрын

as a school boy with a drag car intrest i remember this name as a CHAMPION ! Ed Pink = thank you sir .

@jeeper5264 11 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT Interview...back in 1970 (I was 8 years old) my dad had a business around the corner from his dyno shop and a few times a day you would hear the AWESOME sound of a Ed Pink Engine being run..still hear it my head...also I met him at OCIR way back then and he was such a nice humble guy that loved to talk to us youngsters about engines...good times thank you for this interview!!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

awesome!! Thank you

@jdhaase1417 11 ай бұрын

Mr Pink is a treasure. Agree about never retiring. Keeps the mind sharp!

@guyski666 8 ай бұрын

Ed Pink- a real life OG - a dying breed for sure - RESPECT

@macsmith-cg6wg Ай бұрын

Mr. Pink is so so awesome. I enjoyed this but l was lost. I'm 73 and I thought when I did a tune up years ago, which was changing points, plugs, and condenser l thought l had really done something !!. Wow he is something else !!!!!

@Stapleton42 Ай бұрын

😂 wicked smart guy

@Rskt4thbskt 11 ай бұрын

No body can touch his motor builds

@LGAustralia 10 ай бұрын

Man whoever bought that last engine is a very lucky boy. Proud to have it somewhere on our soil, given a good home somewhere. What a legend Ed is!

@stephensmith5349 2 ай бұрын

I sure hope he had a young fella in that shop who got to keep most of that knowledge alive about the cammer motors, I'm hoping to have one built one day and i sure loved the way this one was bought into the modern era by the genius ED PINK. thank you, sir, for a life well lived and your automotive genius.

@dohcsmr1175 9 ай бұрын

Rest in Peace Mr. Ed Pink. Part of Americas Greatest Generation. Outstanding interview. Cherish this time you spent with this genius of a Man. A life well done. We all have lost a mechanical artist of his generation.

@Stapleton42 9 ай бұрын

Huh? As far as I know Ed Pink is still alive

@Ty_N_KC 11 ай бұрын

This content is legendary brotha. You guys kick Fkn ass!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@caldwellbrett6 11 ай бұрын

Vyper should have already sent this man a chair. He's the Mechanic behind mechanics. Mr Ed is a national treasure.

@modacare4546 10 ай бұрын

When I started racing in the 70's, Ed was the man I turned to. What a great man with an awesome mind for engine building. If you wanted to talk speed he was always there. He helped me with car and motorcycle engines. Back then I ran Speedway bikes, MotoGP ( known as Grand Prix Racing at the time.) and amateur Drag racing. Thank you sir for my years of success.

@Sleeperdude 10 ай бұрын

Incredible to hear these old stories. I wish I had the knowledge of some of these guys

@R_-_F 11 ай бұрын

Just. Wow. That care & skill is no longer available.

@jamesworsham125 8 ай бұрын

I had the opportunity to meet Ed, and anyone else in the San Fernando Valley who made horsepower as a 30 year old Sunnen Field Engineer in the late 80s and early 90s. The things that I saw Ed doing were incredible! His dyno, aside from the usual electronic meters, had a huge array of analog meters. I really enjoyed this content. God bless Ed!

@Gizmothetripod-sj7lt 3 ай бұрын

My mom worked for Ed Pink around1970 as his book keeper. I was only around 8-9 years old but still have great memories of meeting Ed and being around drag racing. My mom later worked for DiMarco boats so drag boat racing became part of my life. I feel so blessed. Ed is and always has been a genius!!!

@andyanglin390 10 ай бұрын

Stapleton you are truly one of if not the best interviewer I have ever seen. You keep doing interviews with these old school hero's for us guy's who lived in that time of racing. You like walking down memory lane. Thank

@stevenpill6241 11 ай бұрын

This was to me the best historical video yet ….. you could have spent a year with Ed and barely scratched the surface….. keep up the good work man

@joebloggs2635 11 ай бұрын

The man, the myth, and the legend!! What an honour....

@jdhaase1417 11 ай бұрын

I turned 60 this year. My body is slowing down but have plenty of energy. Started playing guitar for church praise band. Keeps challenging my mind as I’m still earning and still working.

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Keep it up man 💪🏻

@Vetteman372 11 ай бұрын

After watching this my 68 years on this earth seems like he can go a little bit further after watching this man.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✌

@beekeeper6109 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this, the Ford Cammer is my all time favorite engine. Ever since I saw a time chain 35 years ago.

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Awesome!!

@johnhart125 8 ай бұрын

A legend, his engines were legendary also, he set the mark!

@mosheimmafia69 2 ай бұрын

I would absolutely love to sit down and listen to Ed and alot of the other old school engine builders and racers for as long as i could. That man has probably forgotten more about building an engine than ill ever know in my lifetime. Absolutely awesome video guys thank you for sharing this experience with us!!

@joshjones3408 4 ай бұрын

I said it when you made the videos of boat racing engines an the video's of the NASCAR headers an pipes ...yall deserve more credit this is living history not some road side attraction..👍👍👍👍👍

@trentlothringer2867 11 ай бұрын

How awesome was it to hear Ed Pink tell history!! It's like a discovered time capsule of racing history!! This is bad ass!!

@IAMREIKI 8 ай бұрын

Greetings . The motors in the cars we drive give , us a Universal Feeing of Freedom Excitement Euphoria Power . It's truly amazing driving a sports car . A Big Thank You to the Ed Pinks of the world for creating the Motors we Love to drive .

@deweydodo6691 5 ай бұрын

The closest to a FORD 427 Cammer I have ever viewed. Thanks Ed Pink for sharing.

@Stapleton42 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@baby-sharkgto4902 11 ай бұрын

Damn Stapleton, this was an amazing video and it also tugged on my heartstrings. What an amazing man Mr. Pink is. The time machine talk at the end along with the rest of the video really motivated me, thank you!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! That was my goal!

@lukearnold23 11 ай бұрын

Loved the Pink videos. Would really like to see in the future a Video of either the Herb Mccandless Museum/Shop in NC (I believe his Museum is the ole Sox & Martin shop), the Big Daddy Don Garlits Museum in FL, or the Ohio George Montgomery Speed Shop in OH (the oldest operating performance shop in the USA, & it feels like a Museum)

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

Those are great ideas!

@thedraftdoctor1 11 ай бұрын

@@Stapleton42 Big Daddy's museum is a must see

@briansenecal3071 10 ай бұрын

@@Stapleton42hell yeah, u better git on it before they are gone.Know what u mean. PLZ, THX.

@richardoliver1303 7 ай бұрын

The biggest legend in racing engines. The first name I heard in racing as a young kid in the 60's.

@Stapleton42 7 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@BartBullock-tf9hu 11 ай бұрын

In the 70's At 14yrs old, I got to spend my summers at blue max in dallas, Watching the engine builders build race engines for the world, One year later I built my first motor. Keith Jones, Is the only builder, Who could hold a card to Ed, He was a tuner and builder, absolute master, Hes been featured in many magazines. Any of you youngsters seeing this Video, I can only hope you can appreciate, The sheer talent this man possesses, The legend.... Ed Pink.

@jotnhatandoeth1476 11 ай бұрын

So fucking cool. I can't even fathom the knowledge this man has learned over time.

@Chevydude1982 11 ай бұрын

One of the greatest to ever do it. What he did with Chrysler,ford and offys is incredible. I wish I knew what he's forgotten. My brain isn't big enough to know what he still knows.

@HEMIPOWER604 10 ай бұрын

Ed Pink you are a bloody legend mate, and a true champion,

@patrickaussieMilartry 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful old timer. Appreciate your love for Ford. Hope you have a pic of the AUSTRALIAN 🇦🇺 FORD XY GT HO PHASE 3. This car for its day. Was the world’s fastest 4 door production model in the very early 1970e. They could cruise down the local Highways at a FRESH 144 MPH. IMPRESSIVE BEAUTIFUL 351 4v CLEVELAND 🇦🇺👍❤️🇺🇸❤️👍

@kennyfofo 11 ай бұрын

These Pioneers of motorsports need to have their creativity told to show how hard they worked to make these engines run the horsepower they could give. They were creative brilliant and driven to make cars go as fast as they could go. Another homerun video! CONGRATULATIONS!

@plantfeeder6677 9 ай бұрын

God Bless Ed Pink from racing fans all throughout the world. What you guys did here is cathartic to racing fans young and old. This was the greatest tribute to a legend of speed.

@Stapleton42 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man we appreciate you being here for it!

@garyw1750 11 ай бұрын

Inspirational, emotional, educational and exceptional. So grateful both of you and Lake Speed, Jr. were chosen by Mr. Pink to present this story, and so wise to allow him to quarterback the presentation. Thank you, Ed Pink. You have been a legend my entire life.

@randalltufts3321 10 ай бұрын

Gleam every inch of information from these old cats because everything after them was built on their backs. Even ed, still setting the standards of excellence at his age is awesome. The reason we don't have guys like this anymore is because of not having interns that will literally do the job for free just to learn how to be the best. That takes a passion for excellence thats not seen much in today's bolt on and go world. That engine right there proves it. The attention to detail is incredible. Inside and out. Thank you guys so much for bringing this to the racing 🏎 fans and builders out there. Someone could be the next Ed pink. Hey it only took him 60 years but man it was worth it . Thanks Ed

@leebatt7964 10 ай бұрын

I’m 57 years old and Ed gets on and off his mechanics stool a hell of a lot easier than I do.

@adamrodgers2377 11 ай бұрын

That was the best interview I have seen in a while. Thank you so much. I'm going to watch this several more times today and when my Daughter gets home we are going to watch it again together. Oh and YES!!!! I would LOVE to see a upload about that Cammer Manual!!!

@Stapleton42 11 ай бұрын

it will be on the stapleton42extra channel later today!

@adamrodgers2377 11 ай бұрын

@@Stapleton42 Awesome! Thanks again for recording the history of all forms of Racing.

@skipper9400 11 ай бұрын

hell, I was there...in the late 60's and early 70's, for a couple years there, Ed's engines won damn near everything...he and Keith Black had a war goin' on between Keith's "Black Elephants" and Ed's Pink Elephants"...they were supplying a good share of the engines that showed up in Top Fuel and Funny Car at all the Nationals and a lot of the major strips....and like I said when the 'Cammer ruled, it was Ed's Pink Elephants that ruled....he does really deserve all the attention and accolades, because he was the VERY best at what he was doing out of a very select group of folks back then....thanks for doing this, it brought back some good memories around me....OnWard.......

@uncledave56 9 ай бұрын

I'm now 67 years old, formally educated in Automotive Technology and engine machine work. Rebuilt my first engine at 16, a 65 Bug. I have now rebuilt everything from 671 Detroit to Stihl chain saw, stock and race. Will most likely continue till I die. Great to see Ed still going. Your videos have increased my learning curve, Thank You.