I really enjoy your approach to "will it run" videos. You guys are more about preservation of the car than forcing something abandoned to take a desperate last breath. Things like changing the oil and filter and cleaning out the pan before cranking the engine makes so much sense. Cleaning up the car (or at least the engine bay) makes a lot of sense too. Working when you're up to your elbows in crap isn't good and viewers can't tell where the filth stops and the car begins. Your videos are all a bit different too, which makes things far more interesting. Great stuff.
Yep, been working on old cars since ‘70 and I appreciate the approach. Lot healthier for sure and easier to follow 😅. Back then plugs would not last more than 15-20k miles - at least efficiency would suffer after 20k. 21:50 - very wise 😊. Those rockers are not adjustable. Probably needs to run some Beryman’s or diesel through the oil to get the lifters to pressure up - if they can. Probably needs to remove the intake and check them out and replace a few if not the set if you can get good ones. Common Ford issue with the V8’s of that generation through the 70’s. That sludge tells the story.
@@graydanerasmussen4071 we gotta remember that the motor oil that was available prior to 1982 or so wasn't this nice golden stuff we have today. It was like a dark green color and that oil would accumulate allot of sludge in an engine.
My Family had 2 of those 68 XL's fastbacks.. Both pea green, one with white interior and 1 with light green interior. One of them remained in our family until the mid 90's.. Great car, easy to fix. Vacuum headlight doors.. It was the best car to learn on and it was a boat..
My Dad bought a pea green with black interior 69 XL with it's original 429 cubic inch V8 in it when I was a teenager in the early 90's,I outran many Mustang Gt's and 3rd Gen Camaro's in that thing.After burning rubber for half a block(it seemed like)that ol'girl would shift into second and it felt like the Jolly Green Giant had kicked you in the ass,LOL. I have great memories of my Dad(who passed in 2015)and I working on and riding in that car......
I really appreciate how you drain the oil, change the filter and clean out the sump first! That's the right way to do it and it all makes perfect sense as you don't want to push sludge around the engine or burn it out because the oil pick up is blocked! The lifters are probably concave as it didn't look like the previous owner looked after their oil. The power valve flanges are also good to change out or the carb could leak through a broken flange and cause loss of power.
I’ve learned from my Boss, who is also my friend, and has been working on cars for 50+ years, that if you put some transmission fluid in the oil, it will free up your lifters most of the time.
If you haven't found it already, look under the dash for your neutral safety switch. It's behind the brake pedal on top of the steering column. My grandmother used to lift the gearshift with one hand as she turned the key with her other hand in her 68 Mercury. It's a little spring loaded slide switch that also operates your back up lights. As you move the gearshift, you'll see how it operates. Great video and good luck!
Good call on dropping the oil pan. I did cringe a bit when you opened the hood for the first time and didn't oil the hinges before closing it but maybe you did that off camera. Love your videos. Keep them coming.
You and your dad are my favorites on RUclips! It reminds me of the time i got to spend with my dad wrenching on old cars in his garage. Keep up the amazing work gentlemen!!!
@@BudgetBuildzanother good one....that car needs a 390 /4 and a posi!!! She'll make a great sleeper with some work!!! I swear y'all find em..... I could never get that car ....my paint code is tuxedo...so those locations aren't idea for me .. Y'all need a tavarish project next .. like a Fairlane Galaxie Skyliner
THANK YOU 👍 It was a rough year but I'm on the mend. I'm a 66 yr disabled veteran on the mend .....again. Videos like this are therapy & I'm glad your channel was recommended. Therapy? How? 1. Good ol' car memories. 2. When you tackle a project like this I get incentive to move forward with mine. ( not resurrecting cars but getting past being overwhelmed by typical daily tasks ) Johan USMC Beirut Veteran
Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Johan. I can relate to the mending part, and hope yours is relatively short in time and successful! I fully agree that one of Michael and "Dad's" videos always helps your frame of mind. Please take care.
My parents gave me a '67 Galaxies 500 for my highschool graduation and we have done all the same repairs you did here. Like you, I am blessed to be able to work on cars with my dad, be it his '67 Mustang or '79 Cougar they are memories I will cherish and I love watching you make memories with your dad. Thanks for sharing your videos.
That was absolutely 💯 incredible what you and your Dad did there. I can't believe watching you pull that out of the woods with four flat tires and trees pinning it in place. In the woods. A foot tall of leaves and tree limbs covering it. The inside looked worse than inside a dumpster. And you and your Dad got it cleaned up and running and driving. Congratulations, just Amazing!
My Dad always bought Galaxies. My mom got her driver's license at 50 years old and my dad bought a 68 4 door dark blue 500 when it was only 2 years old as he usually did and that car was beautiful and was very special to the family. It had the 390. Then he bought her a 72 galaxy 500 and would hand the previous ones down to my sisters. Then he brought home a 76 ltd brand new and she turned it down for a little red Granada. She didn't want the big cars anymore but that didn't stop my Dad from buying ltd's and Crown Vic's for a second car to save mileage on his truck. Very nice cars to bring back. They don't build them like that anymore
50:19 The rocker studs sometimes pull out. They are the press in type. You can either pull them and install threaded ones or tap an old one back in, drill it, and run a roll pin through.
Your Dad is awesome! He has such a quiet and unassuming nature! As for the Ford, ..since I just turned 70, I remember these cars very well and distinctly remember falling in Love with the 68 XL fastback and that beautiful Powder Blue!!! Loved it then and I still love it now!!! I still haven't gotten over the Buick Wildcat sedan you just brought back to life and now the Ford!!! WOW!!!!
Awesome vid. I'm new to the channel, just found you today. Love the fact that you try to actually rescue the vehicle, rather than just do a 'will it run' episode. That Galaxy will hopefully have many more years in her. Subscribed!!
Thank you guys for bringing life back to all these old beautiful cars that were so unique with character and individuality that is lost on all modern cars. I wish I had an extra garage!!!!
Boy it has been fun watching you rescue this old gem! I'm giving away my age, but i recall sitting by my Dad in the fall of 67 when we ordered ours. It was an LTD with a 390 cu.in. V-8. We pucked this same color called "diamond blue" with black Brougham interior and black vinyl top. More than a few times people came us and wanted to know if it was white or blue. We enjoyed "Uncle Henry" for 14 years. Sure wish I could have kept it.
when i was 15 in 1968 a friend of the family bought a 1968 galaxie 500 xl 390 auto british racing green black interior and he let me drive it a long straight away on park street scarborough ontario he told me too punch it will never forget that rush this man taught me simple guitar and i have never forgotten that this you posting this car just pulled all that joy from my memory bank thank you
A.C.I, (Agincourt colegiat institute) boy here. I was 17 in 68 and having the time of my life. With a 68 cougar and a 67 chevelle in the driveway.....didnt realize we were living the dream!!
Love all your videos. Removing all the garbage and cleaning it off. It's truly amazing what can look like a totally lost cause to a decent starting point. I used to buy them out of a field too for couple hundred but you guys definitely got me thinking I walked past some good buys. God bless.
Yup, another really good one! You folks are hitting it out of the park with these interesting revivals. I look forward to every new video that you put out. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for sharing and saving cool classic cars,this is a real inspiration for us who have old cars and having saved some forgotten ones.The true and genuine videos are great,keep on your good work
I love this channel. I'm so glad I started watching after you found your Porsche in a scrapyard. Your laid-back, joyful approach to everything is such a welcome change to other channels
I’ll never forget my dad bringing home a brand new Galaxie just like this one. I think it was our first car with seat belts. He couldn’t get it undone and had to drive back to the dealership to get out of the car.
I really liked your approach to getting an old vehicle started!!! 1st by cleaning it, then "Dropping" the pan, that makes so much more sense than giving a he'll Mary & twisting on it!!! Great Job I believe I'll start watching more of Your videos!! You do things & processes like I do!!! Keep up the Great Content!!!
Dad had one, back when I was still a wee-lad. 302, Diamond Blue, Fastback, 3-on-the-tree... It got T-boned in the early 80s though, & I always wanted another one in the family. Those were good years.
I had a friend who drove a 68 Galaxie XL GT. It was a gorgeous cruiser! It had a 390 4V, bucket seats, floor shift + console, dark green with white interior.
I like the fact that you guys show some resection to these old motors as you try to get them started. I also like that you edit the process to keep it moving without going to fast forward.
Another great rescue from Michael and "Dad". Amazed at how good that car looks after all that gunk was washed off. On video this one looks like a candidate for a full restoration.
Make it a street and strip car, I had a 66 XL with 375 hp with 4:11s and it did a best of 13.79 @ 98, was a cool driver with Flowmasters turned lot's of heads
I'm impressed. You said "not just to get it started but to PRESERVE it". Then you dropped the oil pan first & cleaned the sludge out. Nice. I would've pulled the valve covers first to check for sludge then poured a quart of kerosine down each side to aid oil drain back once it's been started and dropped the pan as you did next. I use a quart of Engine Flush by Gunk added to the fresh oil and run for quite some time to open up the tiny oil passages after initial start up. Either you want it to last-or just start! Sea Foam & Marvel Mystery Oil are required by me on any engine of questionable upkeep.
Yep, I'd like to see more of this car - Nice body style and a decent engine. Maybe an inexpensive paint job, new tires, a four barrel, and some love in the engine compartment...oh, and some brakes.
Another great rescue. I'm glad you decided to clean it well before you started to get it to run. I always felt like I needed a shower after watching your other rescues that weren't clean first.
I agree with the other viewers. Your approach to these old cars is one of the best. Clean them up, and start the repairs. Yes Ford engines, are non adjustable. I have a 70 Cleveland with the same. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see the next phase.
My Dad bought an aqua '68 XL new & sold it to me 4 years later. Other than usual part replacements, I kept it for another 5 years & sold it with over 110K miles. Great car. Never burned or leaked oil or other fluids. Great car. Should have kept the XL. Bought a money pit '73 T-Bird. Big mistake.
It’s becoming my favorite revival channel! You guys do an amazing job! I love watching you and your dad working together, I wish my dad was a little more handy and not afraid to get dirty to work on my projects with me! Man you guys have to get one of those El caminos, I have a 79 Elco just like that black one, I would love to see you guys working on it. Thanks and keep up with this great videos!!!
Fantastic channel, I've been watching a handful of different 'will it run' type videos across other channels and you fellas are my new favorite. Cheers!
Please keep cleaning the cars beforehand! :) That means that even if it shouldn't fire up, it is still very satisfying to watch. I look forward to every video of yours! Love from Germany
Great video ! First time watching your channel and to see a 68 XL sport roof brings back great memories of the one my dad use to own. Believe it or not it was dark green, black interior, buckets and yes a 4spd and factory tach. That would have to be one rare Xl. If we only knew now !!!! Great job guys
I watch all the "Does it run" video's I can in my spare time. What amazes me is how, in your country, a car can sit for 40 years and still look like a car. In Scotland all you would have is a lump of rusty steel which would be the engine block and a strip of metal, the back axle. The whole area being a large rust stain. Maybe some glass. That would be it.
I live down south, but yeah I have to second that 😂 especially Scotland, it would literally be a carcass, can you imagine like a mk1 Escort being left outside for 40 years, you'd be lucky to see a ford badge laying on the floor and nothing else 😆
Sweet ride! I’m glad you went the extra mile and pulled the pan, I usually just pull the motor at that point so I can clean and detail the motor and engine bay
Fantastic vid & love the car,I've been a mechanic for 38 years & still love working on old cars,certainly alot more fun to work on than the ECU Module rubbish on the road today
That is a nice car. 2 door, Sports roof, hide away head lights,....a couple turbos after you get it going & you'll hit the jackpot! You guys are the best.
I have to say, I've been watching a lot of these old car videos for a long, long time. I started with Eric the Car Guy, Mustie1, and others, but you guys truly make one of the absolute best series. You're so professional and caring with your cars-you just do things right. I love that you clean them first instead of trying to start them right away. That's absolutely awesome! Greetings from Eastern Europe !
When I was a kid in 1965 my Dad bought a dark blue 65 Galaxie brand new 2 dr. hardtop. It was a pretty cool car and we had a lot of fun driving around in it! Well done on getting the old Galaxie running. Outstanding call on dropping the oil pan to get some of the sludge out of the engine.
SUBSCRIBED today! As a mid-60's retiree, and a huge classic enthusiast, I was very pleased to see that you took the time to show thorough, precautionary diligence (pulling that pan, carb, etc.) first. In days gone by, I did the same kind of parts replacement when I bought old derelicts. From a 1st-time viewer-- Great job! One suggestion that I think others will enjoy: Give the viewers a rough estimate on how much $ you spent on those replacement parts (f pump, w pump, alt., etc.) I think it would add a much-appreciated, low-$$ dynamic to those budget-minded resurrectors at the vid's end!
I was screaming at my screen, you forgot about the transmission cooler lines. 😂 Dump a quart of ATF in with the engine oil. If the lifters are gummed up that will help clean them out.
Back when “Quality is Job 1”! Hell yeah! My favorite design on the Galaxie! You guys are the best! Enjoying this Sunday afternoon and this awesome video popped up, LOVE IT!
Great job getting this running again. I remember some of these late 60’s Galaxies were super fast. My father’s best friend had a ‘69, I think, with a 390 in it. He bought it brand new. Beautiful blue inside and out. I was 14 or 15, just getting into cars when I first rode in it. Automatic with bucket seats, console and those so cool hideaway headlights. Do something good with this. You don’t see them much anymore.
I swear there are so many videos about cars that were parked up in 1986. I even have a couple in my garage. My theory is that it was the end of leaded fuel so everyone moved on to cars that required unleaded.
I've always loved working on old cars, and one thing I have to do is clean/paint/degrease/chase threads/derust so it looks almost like new when I get done. As long as I have no firm completion date, I try to make sure that I won't mind wrenching on it in the future. Looks like I need to find me another project...
My college roommate had the same '68 XL, same blue with a black vinyl roof. 302, factory air car. Was a nice car. I did a valve job and timing chain on the 302 for him a couple of years after college at about 110k, he was still driving it. Midwestern salt had eaten it pretty badly. Body on this looks way better than his did at 10 years old.
I simply can understand why people leave cars outside in the field for decade to die with intention of fixing it. I am glad you guys did what you did on getting this going and running GOOD! GOOD JOB!!👍
I really enjoy your approach to "will it run" videos. You guys are more about preservation of the car than forcing something abandoned to take a desperate last breath. Things like changing the oil and filter and cleaning out the pan before cranking the engine makes so much sense. Cleaning up the car (or at least the engine bay) makes a lot of sense too. Working when you're up to your elbows in crap isn't good and viewers can't tell where the filth stops and the car begins. Your videos are all a bit different too, which makes things far more interesting. Great stuff.
Totally agree with you, they approach things in a proper manner and with care
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Yep, been working on old cars since ‘70 and I appreciate the approach. Lot healthier for sure and easier to follow 😅. Back then plugs would not last more than 15-20k miles - at least efficiency would suffer after 20k. 21:50 - very wise 😊. Those rockers are not adjustable. Probably needs to run some Beryman’s or diesel through the oil to get the lifters to pressure up - if they can. Probably needs to remove the intake and check them out and replace a few if not the set if you can get good ones. Common Ford issue with the V8’s of that generation through the 70’s. That sludge tells the story.
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@@CarDocBabaPhilipoare you talking diesel in the petrol or engine oil
Huge respect for your decision to drop the oil pan and clean out the sludge before starting it!
Ya know, that's the first time I've ever seen anyone do that. Smart move.
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I suppose one could have poured a bunch of diesel into the crankcase and rocked the car about... -but the amount of crud was scary! :)
@@graydanerasmussen4071 we gotta remember that the motor oil that was available prior to 1982 or so wasn't this nice golden stuff we have today. It was like a dark green color and that oil would accumulate allot of sludge in an engine.
@@danielcapalbo5293 Yeah, that's why the oil change interval was 3.000 miles or so.
"Were' here to rescue these things not just get em running" I agree whole heartedly!
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My Family had 2 of those 68 XL's fastbacks.. Both pea green, one with white interior and 1 with light green interior. One of them remained in our family until the mid 90's.. Great car, easy to fix. Vacuum headlight doors.. It was the best car to learn on and it was a boat..
Mine too! Was green. Called it the "Green lizzard. Tail-lights didn't have extra fins. Only the center reverse light
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My Dad bought a pea green with black interior 69 XL with it's original 429 cubic inch V8 in it when I was a teenager in the early 90's,I outran many Mustang Gt's and 3rd Gen Camaro's in that thing.After burning rubber for half a block(it seemed like)that ol'girl would shift into second and it felt like the Jolly Green Giant had kicked you in the ass,LOL. I have great memories of my Dad(who passed in 2015)and I working on
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I really appreciate how you drain the oil, change the filter and clean out the sump first! That's the right way to do it and it all makes perfect sense as you don't want to push sludge around the engine or burn it out because the oil pick up is blocked! The lifters are probably concave as it didn't look like the previous owner looked after their oil. The power valve flanges are also good to change out or the carb could leak through a broken flange and cause loss of power.
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Thank god you started cleaning them first! I know I’m a nerd but I love seeing the before and after of the pressure washing.
Earle wow your cowardly goD would clean your car-amazing- how exactly are you going to do that
The fuck are you babbling about?
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I’ve learned from my Boss, who is also my friend, and has been working on cars for 50+ years, that if you put some transmission fluid in the oil, it will free up your lifters most of the time.
A sleepless night here in the uk, earphones and a trip through youtube at 3 am, found this, and really like the way youre reviving this old lady😊
If you haven't found it already, look under the dash for your neutral safety switch. It's behind the brake pedal on top of the steering column. My grandmother used to lift the gearshift with one hand as she turned the key with her other hand in her 68 Mercury. It's a little spring loaded slide switch that also operates your back up lights. As you move the gearshift, you'll see how it operates. Great video and good luck!
Good call on dropping the oil pan. I did cringe a bit when you opened the hood for the first time and didn't oil the hinges before closing it but maybe you did that off camera. Love your videos. Keep them coming.
It will run better when he adjusts the lifters the right way and uses a feeler gauge on a new set to points
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You and your dad are my favorites on RUclips! It reminds me of the time i got to spend with my dad wrenching on old cars in his garage. Keep up the amazing work gentlemen!!!
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One of Ford's best body styles! So glad you took this project on
Now THAT Galaxie has a lot of potential! Nice job fellas!
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These are not a Galaxie, Ford separated the XL line in the 68 model year.
New rockers and pushrods will cure the tapping..unless the cam is worn out..
Great rescue..
Agreed with many comments. It is nice to see you take the time to drop the oil pan and clean things up first.
I appreciate your kindness toward the wonderful old cars that you rescue.
Absolutely love This channel have been watching for many years just keeps getting better 😁😁
I’m so glad you’re enjoying!! Thank you for the kind words 🤗
@@BudgetBuildzanother good one....that car needs a 390 /4 and a posi!!!
She'll make a great sleeper with some work!!!
I swear y'all find em..... I could never get that car ....my paint code is tuxedo...so those locations aren't idea for me ..
Y'all need a tavarish project next .. like a Fairlane Galaxie Skyliner
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It was a rough year but I'm on the mend. I'm a 66 yr disabled veteran on the mend .....again.
Videos like this are therapy & I'm glad your channel was recommended.
Therapy? How?
1. Good ol' car memories.
2. When you tackle a project like this I get incentive to move forward with mine.
( not resurrecting cars but getting past being overwhelmed by typical daily tasks )
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Johan. I can relate to the mending part, and hope yours is relatively short in time and successful! I fully agree that one of Michael and "Dad's" videos always helps your frame of mind. Please take care.
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You're very welcome Maxwell.
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My parents gave me a '67 Galaxies 500 for my highschool graduation and we have done all the same repairs you did here. Like you, I am blessed to be able to work on cars with my dad, be it his '67 Mustang or '79 Cougar they are memories I will cherish and I love watching you make memories with your dad. Thanks for sharing your videos.
You and your dad never cease to impress me. Have enjoyed all of your videos through the years!
That was absolutely 💯 incredible what you and your Dad did there. I can't believe watching you pull that out of the woods with four flat tires and trees pinning it in place. In the woods. A foot tall of leaves and tree limbs covering it. The inside looked worse than inside a dumpster. And you and your Dad got it cleaned up and running and driving. Congratulations, just Amazing!
Great video. To me, the 68 Fords are the best looking of the 60s. Especially with the hidden headlights
I brought a 68 Ford XL back in 1984 for $150. I was 16yrs old and saved money up from mowing grass. The XL was black interior with red exterior.
Love seeing you and your father working together! It looks like a special bond you both have. Always look forward to your projects!
My Dad always bought Galaxies. My mom got her driver's license at 50 years old and my dad bought a 68 4 door dark blue 500 when it was only 2 years old as he usually did and that car was beautiful and was very special to the family. It had the 390. Then he bought her a 72 galaxy 500 and would hand the previous ones down to my sisters. Then he brought home a 76 ltd brand new and she turned it down for a little red Granada. She didn't want the big cars anymore but that didn't stop my Dad from buying ltd's and Crown Vic's for a second car to save mileage on his truck. Very nice cars to bring back. They don't build them like that anymore
50:19 The rocker studs sometimes pull out. They are the press in type. You can either pull them and install threaded ones or tap an old one back in, drill it, and run a roll pin through.
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I had that exact car in the late 70s before I even had a license. It was the GT with a 428. That thing was a frickin monster.
Love seeing you and your dad bring life back to these old cars.
Your Dad is awesome! He has such a quiet and unassuming nature! As for the Ford, ..since I just turned 70, I remember these cars very well and distinctly remember falling in Love with the 68 XL fastback and that beautiful Powder Blue!!! Loved it then and I still love it now!!! I still haven't gotten over the Buick Wildcat sedan you just brought back to life and now the Ford!!! WOW!!!!
Well, that's one of the reasons.I'd like to watch you guys because you're built at extra mile and do things right
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Awesome vid. I'm new to the channel, just found you today. Love the fact that you try to actually rescue the vehicle, rather than just do a 'will it run' episode. That Galaxy will hopefully have many more years in her.
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@@IceColdGeico I really appreciate that! We’re glad to have you 😃 Thanks for subscribing and I hope you continue to enjoy! 😊
Thank you guys for bringing life back to all these old beautiful cars that were so unique with character and individuality that is lost on all modern cars. I wish I had an extra garage!!!!
Boy it has been fun watching you rescue this old gem! I'm giving away my age, but i recall sitting by my Dad in the fall of 67 when we ordered ours. It was an LTD with a 390 cu.in. V-8. We pucked this same color called "diamond blue" with black Brougham interior and black vinyl top. More than a few times people came us and wanted to know if it was white or blue. We enjoyed "Uncle Henry" for 14 years. Sure wish I could have kept it.
@@MaxKuykendall-u1l I wound up calling mine "Waldo". Go figure.
My great grandad had a 69 2 door ltd 390 when i was a kid. Brings back memories!
when i was 15 in 1968 a friend of the family bought a 1968 galaxie 500 xl 390 auto british racing green black interior and he let me drive it a long straight away on park street scarborough ontario he told me too punch it will never forget that rush this man taught me simple guitar and i have never forgotten that this you posting this car just pulled all that joy from my memory bank thank you
A.C.I, (Agincourt colegiat institute) boy here. I was 17 in 68 and having the time of my life. With a 68 cougar and a 67 chevelle in the driveway.....didnt realize we were living the dream!!
Love all your videos. Removing all the garbage and cleaning it off. It's truly amazing what can look like a totally lost cause to a decent starting point. I used to buy them out of a field too for couple hundred but you guys definitely got me thinking I walked past some good buys. God bless.
Yup, another really good one! You folks are hitting it out of the park with these interesting revivals. I look forward to every new video that you put out. Keep up the great work!
I like the way you change oil before running, smart move, I sure like the way you and your dad does things, keep em coming back to life!!!
Thanks for sharing and saving cool classic cars,this is a real inspiration for us who have old cars and having saved some forgotten ones.The true and genuine videos are great,keep on your good work
Ford built a lot of sedans, but the XL fastback has to be one of the rarer Fords still around 56 years later.
Great job Michael. I really like watching you and Dad. A '68 Galaxie was my very first car, with a 302. Fun to watch this.
My 1st car was a 1970 Galaxie 2 door with that Fastback style roof. 351w under the hood. I loved that car.
I love this channel. I'm so glad I started watching after you found your Porsche in a scrapyard. Your laid-back, joyful approach to everything is such a welcome change to other channels
You saved that motor from further damage. Very cool 🔧
You two guys are very good at bringing back these old gems. Love the beginning in the woods, great job, very enjoyable clip. Be well
I’ll never forget my dad bringing home a brand new Galaxie just like this one. I think it was our first car with seat belts. He couldn’t get it undone and had to drive back to the dealership to get out of the car.
I really liked your approach to getting an old vehicle started!!! 1st by cleaning it, then "Dropping" the pan, that makes so much more sense than giving a he'll Mary & twisting on it!!! Great Job I believe I'll start watching more of Your videos!! You do things & processes like I do!!! Keep up the Great Content!!!
No point in turning a V8 into a V7 like another RUclipsr I could mention . . . .
Dad had one, back when I was still a wee-lad. 302, Diamond Blue, Fastback, 3-on-the-tree... It got T-boned in the early 80s though, & I always wanted another one in the family. Those were good years.
I had a friend who drove a 68 Galaxie XL GT. It was a gorgeous cruiser! It had a 390 4V, bucket seats, floor shift + console, dark green with white interior.
I like the turbo rim on that car and the hidden headlights. Awesome!
I like the fact that you guys show some resection to these old motors as you try to get them started.
I also like that you edit the process to keep it moving without going to fast forward.
I love that body style, good job Budget Builders!🤠👍
Another great rescue from Michael and "Dad". Amazed at how good that car looks after all that gunk was washed off. On video this one looks like a candidate for a full restoration.
Make it a street and strip car, I had a 66 XL with 375 hp with 4:11s and it did a best of 13.79 @ 98, was a cool driver with Flowmasters turned lot's of heads
Great decision to pull the pan! That engine has a chance to live now. Taking your time will do the job.
I'm impressed. You said "not just to get it started but to PRESERVE it". Then you dropped the oil pan first & cleaned the sludge out. Nice.
I would've pulled the valve covers first to check for sludge then poured a quart of kerosine down each side to aid oil drain back once it's been started and dropped the pan as you did next.
I use a quart of Engine Flush by Gunk added to the fresh oil and run for quite some time to open up the tiny oil passages after initial start up. Either you want it to last-or just start! Sea Foam & Marvel Mystery Oil are required by me on any engine of questionable upkeep.
Yep, I'd like to see more of this car - Nice body style and a decent engine. Maybe an inexpensive paint job, new tires, a four barrel, and some love in the engine compartment...oh, and some brakes.
Good call dropping that pan; appreciate your comment about trying to save vs just getting it running. Cheers
This is why I love your channel; You don't waste any time just getting them to make noise. You dig in, do the hard work and repair them correctly
Another great rescue. I'm glad you decided to clean it well before you started to get it to run. I always felt like I needed a shower after watching your other rescues that weren't clean first.
I so needed a new episode today. Great to see you guys at the end of a long week.
I agree with the other viewers. Your approach to these old cars is one of the best. Clean them up, and start the repairs. Yes Ford engines, are non adjustable. I have a 70 Cleveland with the same. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see the next phase.
My Dad bought an aqua '68 XL new & sold it to me 4 years later. Other than usual part replacements, I kept it for another 5 years & sold it with over 110K miles. Great car. Never burned or leaked oil or other fluids. Great car. Should have kept the XL. Bought a money pit '73 T-Bird. Big mistake.
Hello from rainy Wales. Love the video, it is good to see this old car saved from the scrap heap. 😀
It’s becoming my favorite revival channel! You guys do an amazing job! I love watching you and your dad working together, I wish my dad was a little more handy and not afraid to get dirty to work on my projects with me! Man you guys have to get one of those El caminos, I have a 79 Elco just like that black one, I would love to see you guys working on it. Thanks and keep up with this great videos!!!
The 79 El Camino is the perfect one to have, hope you have the 350 short block. There are a few cars in life I regret not keeping.
@@eladfitz5673 it originally had a 3.3 v6, didn’t last long after I bought it. I’m currently doing an 6.0 Ls swap with a t5 transmission
Fantastic channel, I've been watching a handful of different 'will it run' type videos across other channels and you fellas are my new favorite. Cheers!
You are doing a good job by giving life to old cars
Please keep cleaning the cars beforehand! :)
That means that even if it shouldn't fire up, it is still very satisfying to watch. I look forward to every video of yours! Love from Germany
You guys are the Real Deal when it comes to saving Vehicles
Great video ! First time watching your channel and to see a 68 XL sport roof brings back great memories of the one my dad use to own. Believe it or not it was dark green, black interior, buckets and yes a 4spd and factory tach. That would have to be one rare Xl. If we only knew now !!!! Great job guys
Good job. You guys are great. Old Fords run forever.
I like the fa t that you take your time, do things right. Dropping the pan was the smart way to go. Good job man.
That is gonna cleanup really nice. I really liked that body style
Great style on that vintage beauty! Love it! It DESERVED to make its way to you!
I watch all the "Does it run" video's I can in my spare time. What amazes me is how, in your country, a car can sit for 40 years and still look like a car. In Scotland all you would have is a lump of rusty steel which would be the engine block and a strip of metal, the back axle. The whole area being a large rust stain. Maybe some glass. That would be it.
I live down south, but yeah I have to second that 😂 especially Scotland, it would literally be a carcass, can you imagine like a mk1 Escort being left outside for 40 years, you'd be lucky to see a ford badge laying on the floor and nothing else 😆
Sweet ride! I’m glad you went the extra mile and pulled the pan, I usually just pull the motor at that point so I can clean and detail the motor and engine bay
Love those old XL's, and the hidden headlights. SWEET car!
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Fantastic vid & love the car,I've been a mechanic for 38 years & still love working on old cars,certainly alot more fun to work on than the ECU Module rubbish on the road today
Very sharp looking cars back in the day. I remember a neighbor had one.
That is a nice car. 2 door, Sports roof, hide away head lights,....a couple turbos after you get it going & you'll hit the jackpot! You guys are the best.
Hell yea. Glad to see a Galaxie!!!!
Hope you enjoy the video!! 😃
To many people don't care about the cars they film on ?tube but you know they are special -- thankyou
I have to say, I've been watching a lot of these old car videos for a long, long time. I started with Eric the Car Guy, Mustie1, and others, but you guys truly make one of the absolute best series. You're so professional and caring with your cars-you just do things right. I love that you clean them first instead of trying to start them right away. That's absolutely awesome! Greetings from Eastern Europe !
When I was a kid in 1965 my Dad bought a dark blue 65 Galaxie brand new 2 dr. hardtop. It was a pretty cool car and we had a lot of fun driving around in it! Well done on getting the old Galaxie running. Outstanding call on dropping the oil pan to get some of the sludge out of the engine.
You and your dad did a amazing job on that car sounds great..
an excellent job rescuing old cars that tell us about a story, many blessings
So great to see you guys taking so much care 😊
Cool car good job on getting it to run again. The interior is in great condition for sitting for all that time
What a great rescue. You guys are awesome
@@markj.7369 Thanks so much!! 😊
SUBSCRIBED today! As a mid-60's retiree, and a huge classic enthusiast, I was very pleased to see that you took the time to show thorough, precautionary diligence (pulling that pan, carb, etc.) first. In days gone by, I did the same kind of parts replacement when I bought old derelicts. From a 1st-time viewer-- Great job!
One suggestion that I think others will enjoy: Give the viewers a rough estimate on how much $ you spent on those replacement parts (f pump, w pump, alt., etc.) I think it would add a much-appreciated, low-$$ dynamic to those budget-minded resurrectors at the vid's end!
I was screaming at my screen, you forgot about the transmission cooler lines. 😂
Dump a quart of ATF in with the engine oil. If the lifters are gummed up that will help clean them out.
Yes the rocker studs do pull out,making for a loose lifter.Great Job guys😊!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely love your channel. Keep it up guys.
Back when “Quality is Job 1”! Hell yeah! My favorite design on the Galaxie! You guys are the best! Enjoying this Sunday afternoon and this awesome video popped up, LOVE IT!
Pulling that oilpan was a good call, you probably save the engine.😮
Great job getting this running again. I remember some of these late 60’s Galaxies were super fast. My father’s best friend had a ‘69, I think, with a 390 in it. He bought it brand new. Beautiful blue inside and out. I was 14 or 15, just getting into cars when I first rode in it. Automatic with bucket seats, console and those so cool hideaway headlights. Do something good with this. You don’t see them much anymore.
I swear there are so many videos about cars that were parked up in 1986. I even have a couple in my garage. My theory is that it was the end of leaded fuel so everyone moved on to cars that required unleaded.
I've always loved working on old cars, and one thing I have to do is clean/paint/degrease/chase threads/derust so it looks almost like new when I get done. As long as I have no firm completion date, I try to make sure that I won't mind wrenching on it in the future. Looks like I need to find me another project...
Ford mechanic here. Great car.
My college roommate had the same '68 XL, same blue with a black vinyl roof. 302, factory air car. Was a nice car. I did a valve job and timing chain on the 302 for him a couple of years after college at about 110k, he was still driving it. Midwestern salt had eaten it pretty badly. Body on this looks way better than his did at 10 years old.
In your last episode I saw a country sedan wagon and got excited today's video is a treat for me. Who knew the 302 was in an XL? THANK YOU.
At least the 302 is easier to work on than the FE that was in most of them. 😂😂
I simply can understand why people leave cars outside in the field for decade to die with intention of fixing it. I am glad you guys did what you did on getting this going and running GOOD! GOOD JOB!!👍