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  • @Sleeperdude
    @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +22

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    • @Benyahu77
      @Benyahu77 2 года назад +3

      Hi brother.
      Be careful with electrical pump in fuel environment. At least isolate the electrical cable connections. Spike can cause fire.

    • @jonbaggarly6969
      @jonbaggarly6969 2 года назад +2

      Nice to see 3 generations cruisin in the ol girl

    • @jrsgarage7623
      @jrsgarage7623 2 года назад +1

      Try blowing into fuel line backwards once there bro .i bet it has a mouse tail going up the line..lol. It happens on old ones. My 55 Chevy truck does it repeatedly almost everytime I drive it..lol

    • @jrsgarage7623
      @jrsgarage7623 2 года назад +2

      @Doctor MENGELE pretty cool someone else thinks same as myself. U know there's trash blocking the pick-up. Could be a single rust flake or chip sideways on tube like a piece of paper and shop vac.

    • @jrsgarage7623
      @jrsgarage7623 2 года назад +1

      Or that rust caught in an upwards bend in the line

  • @anthonymessina2834
    @anthonymessina2834 2 года назад +144

    I hope Ralphie-boy realizes how special these moments are that he shares with his old dad. There's going to come a day when he looks back on this time and wishes he could have just five minutes of it back. You have an amazing family, my friend!!! May God bless you ALL!!! (Even Rocky and granny goat!)

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +29

      I hope he does , I am blessed

    • @paulym5814
      @paulym5814 2 года назад +12

      Maybe not now, but one day he will look back and remember the special times he had with his dad.

    • @mikefrazier1814
      @mikefrazier1814 2 года назад +5

      My last message should have said tube not tune. The word editor on RUclips or my phone keeps changing the plural of tube to tunes.

    • @Brock_Landers
      @Brock_Landers 2 года назад +6

      This comment is absolutely true. I have two sons, one is 12 and one is 9 and I'd LOVE for them to be into learning anything about cars like I did from a friend's dad who owned a shop after I got ripped off by Sears, but I can't pry them away from their Playstation and Xbox. BTW, I am a cancer survivor and I wasn't supposed to be able to have kids, and I'm also the first in six generations to have two boys because it's always been two girls and a boy.

    • @Brock_Landers
      @Brock_Landers 2 года назад +2

      @@mikefrazier1814 I hear ya bud. I was one of the guys who started calling Orion from Haggard Garage Onion because my phone would always autocorrect Orion to Onion. Then everyone started calling him that.

  • @stevenmartinez5531
    @stevenmartinez5531 2 года назад +3

    I just love to see father and son having fun together!

  • @armedinbama
    @armedinbama 2 года назад +23

    What a thrill for Ralphie!
    My mother taught me how to drive a stick in a 1972 Volvo 144. It was probably 1977/78 and I was 8 or 9. Not long after that she suffered a massive stroke and we lost her in 1980. So glad we made happy memories together when we could! 🥰

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +4

      That’s great that she did that , sorry you lost her

  • @yodaistheone
    @yodaistheone 2 года назад +58

    Man, I Had only 4 days off in 2021, and you totally chewed up all of them. Found your channel and watched almost all of your videos. Love how you involve the whole family and even the goats. (Rocky is my favorite) Lots of love to you and yours from a grateful subscriber in South Africa.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +12

      Wow that’s awesome !!!! Thanks for watching sorry I took up all your time off Happy New Yesr

  • @terryhayward7905
    @terryhayward7905 2 года назад +47

    The amount of rust in the filter means that the tank is really bad, and I would think the fuel lines are pretty well full of rust now. That would cause the problems you are having with fuel delivery.

    • @allenschmitz9644
      @allenschmitz9644 2 года назад +7

      Rusty fuel tank.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +6

      Your probably right

    • @mikeschriever1034
      @mikeschriever1034 2 года назад +6

      Replace the fuel pump diaphragm and blow out lines before hooking up line to pump

    • @70ixlr86
      @70ixlr86 2 года назад +5

      Carbs need their accelerator pumps to maintain and increase fuel delivery when opening the throttle. Any time the vehicle requires more throttle, the accelerator pump is used to compensate for reduced intake vacume. Older carbs had leather pump diaphragms, and they dry out, become worn, and suffer from dirt. Carburation is becoming a lost art, and its shameful. At its root, carburation is the science used for so many things, including fuel injection.

    • @knobdikker
      @knobdikker 2 года назад +2

      @@70ixlr86 A carburetor is an aspirator and an excellent example of how Bernoulli's Law works.
      I should do videos on how to rebuild carbs since I "cut my teeth" on them in the mid 70s as a teenager.
      Interested in learning how to rebuild a Rochester Quadrajet??? Because if you can rebuild one of those, you can rebuild ANY carburetor!

  • @joejakubec9708
    @joejakubec9708 2 года назад +23

    My dad taught me how to drive a stick on a 1963 Mercury in about 1960 when I was 10. I remember it like it was yesterday. Still building hot rods and riding my Panhead bobber. You have a great family.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      That’s great thank you

    • @clevelandmaker386
      @clevelandmaker386 2 года назад

      @@Sleeperdude get an electric fuel pump for her or check Kanters

    • @corey1788
      @corey1788 2 года назад +13

      How did you drive a 63 Mercury 3 years before it was built?

    • @saltycreole2673
      @saltycreole2673 2 года назад +4

      @@Sleeperdude I'm a math wiz. Well I used to be until the "...Learned to drive a '63 in 1960..., comment. Bless his heart.

    • @richardmorris7063
      @richardmorris7063 2 года назад +1

      Funny s...I never picked up on that.

  • @SteveTheFordGuy985
    @SteveTheFordGuy985 2 года назад +7

    From the amount of RUST particulate that keeps plugin the fuel filter, I would have to think that the fuel tank is rusted beyond being usable, back then these fuel tanks were made of steel not Galvanized like later years. The only way to stop all the trash making it`s way into the carburetor is to replace the fuel tank, then flush the fuel through the mechanical pump before connecting to the carburetor, definitely install the largest fuel filter you can to protect the most important component of metered fuel delivery, the Carburetor. It would be a good idea to remove the carburetor and rebuild it also. If not, you will continue to have starting & drive ability issues with the car due to the rusted fuel tank. Love your videos. You have a beautiful family, may God bless.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much. Yes I think you are right

    • @1tojo
      @1tojo 2 года назад

      I have restored several old car. I clean the gas tanks with vinegar and a short piece of chain because it's easier to get out than nut and bolts. Then coat the inside with Red Coat it's cheaper than Por 15. Love you channel

  • @chox2001
    @chox2001 2 года назад +24

    I can see where your love of cars comes from.
    It was great to see the different generations of your family taking that trip together.
    Happy new year

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +3

      Thank you Happy New Year

    • @jacquejecker4435
      @jacquejecker4435 2 года назад +2

      @@Sleeperdude You made my heart do a flip flop when I saw the '57 Chevy in your grandpa's garage.

  • @PatrickCurrie1
    @PatrickCurrie1 2 года назад +3

    The patina on that car is just beautiful. Nothing better than a stock and original car. It’s covered in lots of stories snd history. ❤️

  • @nancykitzinger3078
    @nancykitzinger3078 2 года назад +24

    It must have been awesome growing up around your Grandpa! He seems like a good dude to know! Happy New Year to you and yours!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +2

      Yes he was great thank you

  • @corey1788
    @corey1788 2 года назад +3

    Most kids probably talking about what video game they played all weekend while Ralphie is out driving great grandpa’s 1940 Ford with a three on the tree. And riding a goat lol. Priceless!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +2

      It’s definitely a different way of life at our house

    • @corey1788
      @corey1788 2 года назад

      @@Sleeperdude and that’s a good thing! Keep doing what you do!

  • @davedean1571
    @davedean1571 10 месяцев назад +2

    I’d already forgotten about the old garage until coming across this again by happenstance. One can only imagine how much happier Josh & the Gang have been loving all the space to work…
    Merry Christmas 🎁 2023

  • @plansexaminer
    @plansexaminer 2 года назад +6

    I learned in a '48 Ford. Nice to see a young man learning the right way. Cool car.

  • @brycemumford5219
    @brycemumford5219 2 года назад +3

    Those are some great memories that you're making with your son and family! They'll stand the test of time for sure!

  • @maverick5006
    @maverick5006 2 года назад +3

    What a Blessed, Christian family you all are. You are creating memories that will live on forever!! The expression your Grandpa's face driving that car is PRICELESS. Plus, I've been a Blue Oval guy since the middle sixties, so there's that...LOL Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you all and your viewers.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      I am very blessed thank you for watching

  • @wurly164
    @wurly164 2 года назад +1

    You are so lucky to have your grandfather and your boy is golden, so well behaved, 4 generations of good people

  • @davidmiller6726
    @davidmiller6726 2 года назад +21

    I have to say, this was one of my most enjoyable episodes from you guys! I smiled and laughed, and even teared up a bit watching Ralphie drive! I absolutely love you guys, love the car, and all that you share! Happy New Year, stay safe and stay well!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +2

      Thank you I appreciate it, Happy New Year

  • @tinadudley5318
    @tinadudley5318 2 года назад +1

    Ralphie such memories when he get older the times he spent with his Dad fixing car PRICELESS!!!!

  • @thomasdrew99
    @thomasdrew99 2 года назад +4

    Watching you getting Ralphie involved with your projects always make me think of the hours I spent with my dad as a young kid learning how to keep the old family cars going. We didn’t have access to or resources to run to the parts store, so many Saturdays were spent in the two local junk yards pulling parts to make sure that everyone could get to work or school on Monday morning. I’m 76 now and rarely attempt to do anything on the modern cars I drive. Rest assured that you are creating memories that your kids will cherish long after you are gone. Happy New Year, God bless you and your family and keep up the great work.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Thank you I appreciate it I am blessed

  • @Cherfield-D-Blessedman
    @Cherfield-D-Blessedman 2 года назад +1

    So good to see people like you respect your father, and involving your family, and give importance to your families treasure old cars.

  • @stevechasteen4184
    @stevechasteen4184 2 года назад +4

    One thing to remember on these old cars is the radios were tube type. They sometimes took a minute or so to warm up before they worked. Those gaskets on those oil filters were a PITA. And polarizing the generator would help.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +2

      I didn’t think of that thanks

  • @josephrogers5337
    @josephrogers5337 2 года назад +1

    I like the way you are training your son to drive "farm Equipment" off road teaching him to respect the equipment.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      Thank you, that’s the way I learned

  • @ScottDLR
    @ScottDLR 2 года назад +6

    What a great dad.
    Someday, Ralphie's going to be a great dad too.

  • @russwagner5290
    @russwagner5290 2 года назад +2

    glad to see you teach Ralphie how to drive a standard shift, its becoming a lost art, most kids these day cant drive a stick, and cant write in cursive hand writing, Kudos to you sir!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Yes that’s true there are more electric cars now sold than manual transmission cars

  • @bozodog428
    @bozodog428 2 года назад +8

    Love the 42 Ford! I think it's my favorite of all. Sounds like it's starving for fuel going up those hills. Could very well be the fuel pump. My buddy's motor home did that and it turned out to be the rear pump was no good. I think you made you grandpa pretty happy.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      I think you are right thank you

    • @donalddesnoo5303
      @donalddesnoo5303 2 года назад

      @@Sleeperdude they had a overheating problem fuel pump rod s or cam had a 47woodie front distributor a headache if wet .need t o keep extra generator if you drive it. Farther than you can walk ✔️ the vibrator on the radio .

  • @keithwade7298
    @keithwade7298 2 года назад +2

    It is so fun to watch you teach your son about old school techniques. Thank you and God bless

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Thank you he is a great helper

  • @barrynixon314
    @barrynixon314 2 года назад +3

    Nice to see the family helping

  • @MrRJDB1969
    @MrRJDB1969 2 года назад +1

    Good stuff, right here. Most of my family is on the other side now. It's great to see a family being together, laughing and helping one another .

  • @sonnyjordan1911
    @sonnyjordan1911 2 года назад +5

    So cool seeing him driving time well spent together

  • @YOUGOTIT210
    @YOUGOTIT210 2 года назад +1

    Good times! Your son will always remember this time with Dad.

  • @juliodiaz8280
    @juliodiaz8280 2 года назад +3

    Happy New Year Sleeperdude.
    Blowing the horn while dad is under the hood never gets old.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Happy New Year, he loves doing it

  • @keithrayeski3147
    @keithrayeski3147 2 года назад

    “A” for efforts brother!! Just the departure from your homestead was nostalgic! Very memorable! That has to be THE most precious car yet on RUclips!! It’s a time capsule because as you know, due to WWII, by summer 42, nothing was made in this republic that didn’t go for the war effort! That’s what makes it a priceless piece of Americana!! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @humbertorivera1718
    @humbertorivera1718 2 года назад +4

    Congratulations Ralphie!!
    Great moments with your dad.

  • @jackjacko8706
    @jackjacko8706 2 года назад

    I am 79 and my son is 54. These early years form a bond that is unbreakable. We bounce of each other with memories. Good Times.

  • @howardkoster4026
    @howardkoster4026 2 года назад +4

    Ralphie, my 1st three cars were manual shift. The shifting gets to be second nature after a short time, you won't even have to think about it. You automatically do it...
    My shifting was so smooth, a co-worker thought it was an automatic...He asked me why I was fiddling with the shifter so much. I told him, because it's a 4-speed manual shift car....

  • @mebeasensei
    @mebeasensei 2 года назад +1

    THe change from the '41 to the '42 is amazing. Just by filling in the curves between the engine and the guard/fender and changing the grill, the car looks 20 years more modern.

  • @erichuff2538
    @erichuff2538 2 года назад +6

    Way to go Ralphie 👏 good job buddy. Way to go dad. God bless you and your family.

  • @nicholasgromak7627
    @nicholasgromak7627 2 года назад +1

    I'm sure you've hear this by now, but that hissing sound while driving sounds like a massive vacuum leak. Find it and it will fix the drivability issues under load. Love the video!

  • @deanriley1284
    @deanriley1284 2 года назад +3

    I absolutely love this car !!! Its great that you got it going for your Grandpa and he can then use it! Brilliant stuff!

  • @juanpabloarena2724
    @juanpabloarena2724 2 года назад +1

    44:16 Your grandfather's satisfaction was also ours on this side of the screen of our mobile phones... As always, it's a pleasure to browse your videos 👍

  • @neilbpence
    @neilbpence 2 года назад +3

    That car looks wonderful going down the road. In that fog, it looked like you were runnin shine back in the day.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      We thought it looked pretty neat as well

  • @timidater4803
    @timidater4803 2 года назад +1

    Ralphie will never forget these lessons! he's a smart Boy! thats how I learned, my Dad taught me and then i whent to work on the farm

  • @emmetthaynesjr8897
    @emmetthaynesjr8897 2 года назад +4

    So cool that you are staring to get paid sponsors. Good job DUDE.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      Thank you, that definitely helps make this all possible

  • @kimkramer5773
    @kimkramer5773 2 года назад

    You're a wonderful Dad. So glad to see a real Mom and Dad making children their priority. You are truly blessed.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      Thank you I hope I am doing a good job

    • @kimkramer5773
      @kimkramer5773 2 года назад

      @@Sleeperdude Absolutely!

  • @daveedson8607
    @daveedson8607 Год назад +3

    An acquaintance I once met who picked up old vehicles on his trucking trips across the country had a kit he carried with him The fuel filters were one item, and an electric fuel pump was another. Watch Gramps shift, he has the method. Pause a 1/2 second in neutral between gears.

  • @troysgarage
    @troysgarage 2 года назад +1

    What a beautiful old car! So glad you are saving it. Sharing it with your boy adds to the experience. So fun for your family. Love it!

  • @randellbarnette9412
    @randellbarnette9412 2 года назад +3

    Love the 42. It deffinately needs a fuel pump. My 51 V8 did the same thing and I had to add an electric pump due to flat lobe on the cam.

  • @HossMan48
    @HossMan48 2 года назад

    That rope across the back seat is for a lap robe. In the winter a lap blanket was hung on it for passengers to keep warm in those bitter cold winters. It also helped the ladies make an elegant entrance and exit. My 27 Dodge Brothers has one along with a floor heater that siphoned heat from the exhaust pipe. Thanks for the memories.

  • @lomni02
    @lomni02 2 года назад +6

    I love to see you do a collaboration with VGG. He is in Tenn also.

  • @philjohnston9616
    @philjohnston9616 2 года назад +1

    4 generations of your family have gotten to drive that car. Priceless memory. Probably fuel pump as your thinking. 80yr old diaphragm inside possibly cracked. Happy New Years.

  • @FoxeemaTV
    @FoxeemaTV 2 года назад +3

    Ralphie doing good learning to shift ...Rocky to help as always ...great video

  • @NCRealEstate
    @NCRealEstate 6 месяцев назад

    That was cub scout’s honor. Boy Scouts is three fingers. Great video. This brought back memories of the old fiat in my back yard I used to sit in and pretend to be driving when I was a kid.

  • @91C4NVA
    @91C4NVA 2 года назад +6

    Absolutely enjoyable video. New subscriber here and my first video watched, I already feel like a part of your family. One day I'll be watching Ralphie deliver that old GMC pickup to you.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it. Your probably right he loves trucks tractors and motorcycles!! Thanks for watching

  • @bandaralsharif1755
    @bandaralsharif1755 2 года назад +1

    You are a wonderful father you give to your son A lot of attention. I hope you're always happy♥️♥️🤲.

  • @junkyyarddawg
    @junkyyarddawg 2 года назад +9

    Happy New Year. I believe the vacuum tubes on the radio need a little warm up time. It usually takes a little while, if it does work. Could be a speaker issue like you said though. There used to be a oil filter conversion kit that actually used a roll of toilet paper if I wasn't dreaming I saw it. 😆

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Ok thank you

    • @jeromebreeding3302
      @jeromebreeding3302 2 года назад +1

      JC Whitney used to have those toilet-paper filters in their cataloged. Never thought it was a good idea.

    • @richlaw1965
      @richlaw1965 2 года назад +2

      Agree on the radio. Before the transistor, tubes were used in auto radios. They take a little time to warm up before the unit will produce sound.

    • @jeromebreeding3302
      @jeromebreeding3302 2 года назад

      @@richlaw1965 I can attest to that. When I bought s 51 Ford. I assumed the radio did'nt work, untill I let it warm up.

  • @andyelkins883
    @andyelkins883 2 года назад +2

    these old cars last forever that's what i love about any classic car or truck

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      They do if you keep them inside

  • @chefdwh
    @chefdwh 2 года назад +4

    What a great New Year now with this video! Hope Rocky and the wives are doing well!! And of course we gotta wish Y'all a very Happy New Year for all that you bring us selflessly!!

  • @slowshedgarage7409
    @slowshedgarage7409 2 года назад +2

    I'm sure grandpa was happy to get the 42 back out. These old cars never get too old to enjoy.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Yes he was excited thank you

  • @letterpress_outlier
    @letterpress_outlier 2 года назад +3

    More great content, great seeing your grandfather drive

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Thank you . Yes I was glad he drove it we are gonna stay on him about keeping it on the road

  • @Ohiocountryboy-se2cn
    @Ohiocountryboy-se2cn 2 года назад +1

    I learned how to work on cars from my dad and grandpa. Grandpa passed away this summer. I'll be getting his 79 ford mustang going and back on the road. Its all about the memories.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      That’s right make memories while you can happy new year

  • @mackjenkins7721
    @mackjenkins7721 2 года назад +4

    Hello happy New Year's to you and your family sleepersdude. Man that was awesome seeing Ralphie driving grandpa's car. That said that you couldn't drive it all the way back to Grandpa's house. But it definitely was a good try. Ralphie had my laughing in the video at 9:10 trying to open the bottle & in the video at 16:26 that was cool watching you driving with your shoes on man. What was really awesome was to see Grandpa driving his 42 Ford with his grandson & his great-grandson in the car with him. That is a great memory right there & an awesome picture too. You know I really love the end when Ralphie volunteered really really fast to wear your flip-flops & watching you put them on his feet was cool to watch. I am surprised you didn't have them on. Sleepersdude question? Do Ralphie like wearing flip-flops? It was cool seeing him having your flip-flops on his feet. My son would do the same thing. He will go put my Flip flops on which is a sz15 on his feet which is a sz 9 & then go try to wear them to the store and people are staring at his feet & saying OK. The only good part about it is he has a very wide feet so it takes up the Gap space in the front but the back part is just way too long but it's funny to see him trying to walk in them. Happy New Year's to you buddy and I'm looking forward to supporting your channel for 2022.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      Thank you Happy New Year to you as well . We had a lot of fun with this video and driving it as well . Ralphie will wear anyones shoes if it’s convenient for him

  • @MP-io7yj
    @MP-io7yj 2 года назад +1

    Sweet seeing your boy drive old car that's an experience most kids will never have. I got my grandparents old 57 IHC 2 ton 4x4 truck . My boys 9 and we've been getting him behind the wheel on the farm 4 generations have now drove that Truck.

  • @JamesAllmond
    @JamesAllmond 2 года назад +3

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!
    The screen is for the big pieces you don't want circulating to the filter! Surprised it has both.

  • @billpitts1034
    @billpitts1034 2 года назад +2

    Thats really cool that you have that connection with your grandpa. My grandfather had a 65 Ford truck that I wanted but I don't know what ever happened to it. It was his farm truck that was low miles and good condition.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Yes I’m glad we are close thanks for watching

  • @WayneEarls
    @WayneEarls 2 года назад +3

    Just like an oil filter you don't want toi over tighten the oil filter lid. It will push the seal out.

  • @tomjackson4374
    @tomjackson4374 2 года назад +2

    Your radio has tubes in it and they have for sure gone bad but all in all a beautiful car and a great way to raise kids free from the insanity of city life.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Thank you . Yes we try to keep them outside and involved with practical stuff . Thanks for watching and happy new year

  • @pdinardo9472
    @pdinardo9472 2 года назад +3

    Happy New Year, Sleeper, Ralphie, and Rocky! Keep it ROLLING!!👍

  • @pete8366
    @pete8366 2 года назад +1

    Bro I love your content, getting your kids involved in your builds makes kids that will now the meaning of money and the shit that comes with video game there is no more fun than stripping down an engine

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      Thank you I hope I am doing a good job

  • @markamcampbell6340
    @markamcampbell6340 2 года назад +3

    i would drop the tank and check the filter in the tank.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      That would probably be a good idea

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      That would probably be a good idea

  • @dwaynecope1914
    @dwaynecope1914 2 года назад +1

    I am from LA and I worked for the studios in the IATSE for years and so did my Dad. I enjoy seeing REAL people for a change. I kind of of resent the brat pack kids from Malibu who got such a head start in life and don`t even appreciate it. My Great Great Great Grandparents are from Ruttlidge Tenn.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      Oh wow. That’s cool thank you

  • @mullinsjm1
    @mullinsjm1 2 года назад +1

    The chicken wire roof had me cracking up! Looks interesting. I'll be looking forward to some videos.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Yeah that’s funny thanks for watching

  • @denisetharp2500
    @denisetharp2500 2 года назад +1

    Cherish those moments with your Grandpa. My father in law read the Christmas story from the Bible too. He passed away in October due to Covid. It was a hard Christmas this year without him.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      I try my best to he is a great man. I hate to hear that about your family

  • @murraykriner9425
    @murraykriner9425 2 года назад +1

    Glad you got papa's Ford Fordor back to him with no incidents. Have a safe trip home my friend.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Thank you yeah we were excited too

  • @Larrycoho
    @Larrycoho 4 месяца назад

    I love these videos, great family interaction. My grandfather has a junk car yard in the 20s and 30s. My father and his two
    Brothers worked on the old cars. My father and older brother both joined Navy in WW11 and worked on Black gangs
    (Engineering). After the War dad switched to Air Corps, and MOS was Aircraft Maintenance. We always did our own
    vehicle maintenance, and I spent many days and hours working on our cars. They were great days, I learned a lot.
    I missed those days, and cherish the memories!

  • @skn9895
    @skn9895 2 года назад

    Great video! Thanks for taking us along for the ride! You are truly blessed to have your grandfather still in your life. I just wish I had a grandson to spend time with and help me work on my projects.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching, I am blessed with a great family

  • @wcjm1579
    @wcjm1579 Год назад +1

    My dad always let us drive the vehicles from sitting on his lap because we couldn’t reach the pedals to driving on our own by the age of 7-10…
    None of us have been in a accident either in my 45 years alive so far…

  • @oldcars5547720
    @oldcars5547720 2 года назад

    It warms my heart to see Ralphie and the two girls so enthusiastic about fixing up these old cars. It won't be too much longer before Ralphie is turning wrenches and making repairs on his own. I would really like to know, of all the cars you have featured in these videos which one is his favorite? You should ask him on camera -- I would really like to hear what he has to say! Maybe he likes something that you do not have. So many kids his age simply have no interest. That is a pretty sweet '57 Chevy your dad has in his garage. Since my old beater is a '55 210, I am partial to the Tri-Fives. You are so fortunate to have such a fabulous family.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Yes I am blessed with a great family, he really likes my 89 supercoupe Thunderbird because it’s a 5 speed and does good donuts

  • @adamweston4152
    @adamweston4152 2 года назад +1

    I think that part of the problems that you had going up hills was caused by rust in the fuel tank clogging up the outlet and then when you were back on flat ground it washed away from the outlet allowing the fuel to flow normally. Thanks for another excellent video.

  • @eddiepatterson5025
    @eddiepatterson5025 2 года назад

    I had to stop the video here. Ralphie will have this memory for the rest of his life ❤️.
    Reminds me when my dad let me drive his 68 GMC TRUCK with 3 on a tree down the old dirt road to where we went fishing 🎣.

  • @pd9717
    @pd9717 2 года назад

    Great job man. Grandpa is so valuable so spend as much time as you can with him. This channel is very authentic.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Thank you I appreciate it and yes he is an awesome grandpa

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      I enjoy every minute I have with him thank you

  • @Reesa99
    @Reesa99 2 года назад

    i hope the kids as they grow older they will cherish these moments with mom and dad :) stay blessed i don't know which order i'm going but will comment when i can ...got health issues going on

  • @jimmymccracken9702
    @jimmymccracken9702 2 года назад

    I'm 81 yrs old and I have a 1947 ford, and the access hole drain plug was so you could turn the engine over and tighten rod bearings and check back lash etc. You've got a jewel there save it for your son, keep it original, mine still has the mohair seats and door panels, you have a keep sake from your Gpa that will be in your memory forever, Jim las vegas nv

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      Ok thank you I didn’t know that

  • @freckles3705
    @freckles3705 2 года назад +2

    Radio is AM stations and they aren't that popular today. Ralphie was so cute behind that steering wheel.

  • @batmanlives6456
    @batmanlives6456 2 года назад +2

    That old Ford is a beautiful piece of machinery
    Good job Ralphie driving it!
    Great video guys

  • @ronniebuchanan6575
    @ronniebuchanan6575 2 года назад +1

    Your papa is so cool. Love his attitude.

  • @markamcampbell6340
    @markamcampbell6340 2 года назад +2

    i learned to drive a stick shift in downtown Spokane during rush hour. dad gave me the car and said i will meet you in the valley for lunch i did good, didn't kill the engine or scratch gears, and got a free lunch.

  • @tommyg7381
    @tommyg7381 2 года назад +1

    Fond family car memories are priceless. My family childhood care memories were always breakdowns on long trips and lots of cussing from my father

  • @RandallMoore1955
    @RandallMoore1955 2 года назад

    Just found this channel and I'am glad of it, I can tell your a good man, Teaching your son the right way so good to see. God Bless you and your family.

  • @danterry6328
    @danterry6328 2 года назад +1

    At about Ralphis’s age my mom taught me to drive with three on the tree. A 1950 Chevy, that was 60 years ago. I miss my mother and that car, and the 54 she had. Happy New’s years

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      That’s great Happy New Year

  • @docfmb1
    @docfmb1 2 года назад

    You did a great job on the 42, grandpa was so proud to drive it again. Another great video.

  • @indrek8366
    @indrek8366 2 года назад +1

    My first drive with manual transmission was when i were 6 years old and i still remember it clearly:). The car was 1973 Audi B1 GT . Now i am 36. Ralphy got it so naturally- Awsome to see:). Happy New Year!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Happy New Year . Hopefully he will remember this as fun times

  • @lmoore5264
    @lmoore5264 2 года назад +1

    Ralphie did a good job of driving. It's amazing how well he handles those vehicles. You need to get him a pillow to sit on. I'm sure he could drive even better when he can see where he is going. I used to sit with my left leg under me to be tall enough to see to drive, but that was driving an automatic. But that wouldn't help him when there's a clutch pedal to work.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      Yeah your right we will have to put him on a pillow or books or something

  • @samphillips8322
    @samphillips8322 2 месяца назад

    This brings back memories. This car was made when the highest speed limit most people would see was 50. Fords would usually run as fast as 80. I remember seeing some speed limits as low as 35 on hills and curves. (started school in 1948.) A cousin had a 48 Ford V8 coupe with shaved heads and glass packs. Lots of fun! Gas mileage was around 18 for a Ford and 20 for a Chevy. With a lube every 1000 and oil change every 2000 they kept on rolling. Ring and valve job was cheap by today's standards. Lots of V8s got shaved heads. 1940-48 Fords were everywhere until the mid 50s.

  • @mikeschriever1034
    @mikeschriever1034 2 года назад +1

    You just made lifetime memories with the boys. I like doing the rides with my grandkids in my old cars and trucks.

  • @tibiriuscromwell8918
    @tibiriuscromwell8918 2 года назад

    Ralphie drove that car better than I did when I was 17 and had a 6 speed shifter. God, he's a natural. lol
    Also a very good camera man. Not shaky like some adults. Be proud of him. He's gonna make a very well adjusted adult one day. Keep the videos com'iin. Love the channel. With all your explaining you make it very interesting. I loved when your wife called Ralphie from the train track. It showed me he is just a kid after all. lol Say Hello to the rest of the Family.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад

      He is the best. Thanks for watching

  • @andrewmoens8614
    @andrewmoens8614 2 года назад

    To all your family, a belated, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It is always a beautiful thing to watch your family work together in these videos. My father will be 91, sadly his health is poor and he can't work on cars any more. I miss the days of seeing him work. God bless all of you and I will see you in future videos. 😊

  • @oldguysoldbikes
    @oldguysoldbikes 2 года назад +2

    Many old car radios had a power converter because the tubes they used required much higher voltages than the 6 volt battery provided. Those converters made a buzzing sound when the radio was turned on. Not sure about the 42 Ford but it probably had that system.

  • @kamfrabuncha3199
    @kamfrabuncha3199 2 года назад +2

    Hey man I love that you fix you grandpa ford wow for 16 years not driving but it drives now that's amazing and I love that you grandpa dry fit again

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 года назад +1

      Yea it was awesome and glad he is driving it now we are gonna stay on him to drive it once a week

  • @robinphillips5284
    @robinphillips5284 2 года назад +1

    First picture show of the year ! Vantastic ! 👍👍