No obnoxiously loud, extrovert and phony RUclips persona (there's too many of those already). No music. Great photography/camerawork. 10 out of 10, seriously. In this age of noise, hysteria and hyperbole this feels like a warm shower. Cheers Simon.
Thank you for working on dirty old rusty pickup trucks. Thank you for not working on spotless, completely rust-free, jacked-up pickup trucks. Thank you for working on regular old trucks that we would work on. Thank you for not working on trucks and using custom replacement parts/performance parts that cost an arm and a leg. Thank you for using regular ole tools that we all have in our shops/garages. Thank you for not using the latest flashiest tool that would be used a few times and set away....oh, and would cost the second arm and leg. Thank you for letting me listen to nature, truck engines, tire on gravel,asphalt, tools clanging, etc., as I watch the video. Thank you for not blabbing on uselessly throughout the video! Your work in creating these videos is very much appreciated.
Thanks for saying that. Sometimes I worry that people may be against my content for all those same reasons - working on rusted stuff, using old tools, not spending enough on parts, etc.
@@SimonFordmanNo, keep it up. You’re doing great work. You’re making authentic content that people want. Everything he said was on point. If you stick with this kind of content delivered in the same manner, then I’m confident in saying that you’re on the verge of explosive growth. You’ll have a first mover advantage of having a more established channel that focuses on the older stuff, and more of the young people will be turning to RUclips because all of the old heads are dying, or the forums that kept their wisdom are erased from the internet. A lot of folks are getting real fed up with the new cars, so There’s a lot of people seeing the real value in being able to keep and fix the old iron rather than buying new. Even the younger generations are seeing it. The more I see these old trucks around, the more I see it’s the young kids that appear to be scooping these old trucks more and more. They’re the ones driving, at least.
I just picked up a 79/80 scottsdale. As barebones as they get. Heat and defrost. Armstrong air conditioning. It's like watching a tutorial on how to actually fix a part opposed to replacing it, should the need arise. Love your videos, even closing them with a therapy cat.
Being a teenager in small town America in the 70s, if you didn't know how to do your own brakes, time your own motor, adjust your own choke so your junk would start when it was 20 below, and get around in the snow in a 2-wheel drive truck......well, you just walked a lot. What you're doing on your channel makes this old motorhead smile. Great content and amazing video quality. Thanks for what you do.
man, i just discovered this channel..honestly, I think is one of the best production nowdays in term of photography, edition, and of course the guy knows well what is he doing..I just watched almost every of video of his channel last weeked,,,cool guy, cool videos..and of course nice old trucks...well done man, cheers from Chile (country...)
Pienso igual, sin hablar, ubicando la cámara en lugares distintos a lo normal, editando espectacular, etc, mejor que muchas películas y cero presupuesto
I spend all day in an office and when I get home, I rarely get to tinker with anything. Pretty much household chores, making dinner, bills, etc. I wish I had time to wrench on things, but life gets in the way. At least I can appreciate your talents.
The mechanical/fab skills here go without saying but I really appreciate the amount of camera work and editing in these videos. Trust me, there's a LOT. And it works perfectly, no words are needed, the videos capture you and hold you and they flow very nicely, although the subtitles are a nice touch for emphasis or clarity at certain points, well done there also. Thank you for sharing your work!
I found this channel by accident but am happy to be one of the early subscribers. I really enjoy these videos, I follow several automotive and will it run type channels and this one is unique from the others in a great way. I'm not so old but I do respect the younger generation learning solid mechanical and fabrication skills, what was often taught in schools or handed down by parents and grandparents isn't so common anymore. Taking a stab at the jukebox was honorable too, my dad had a Seeburg just like it. He was a career photographer and I picked it up as a hobby, he actually traded free lance photo work for the jukebox. In that vain, I love the artistic side to the videos which adds to their quality beyond just the mechanical elements. I can truly appreciate the massive time and effort it must take to set up each of these shots and edit them together. Even the weather is cool. You definitely have dedication and the eye for some cool shots and angles, I would watch this channel any day over modern TV. Keep it up man.
This video brought so much nostalgia to me from when I was a kid, when I was young everyone had trucks like this, now around here all everyone drives are new trucks, so seeing these old chevys, ford's, and dodges is a rarity. I'm glad there are people keeping them around
THAT RISE AND SHINE HARDEES MUG ❤❤❤❤ My mom worked there for years after my dad divorced her. Me and my sisters would sometimes go in and help setup for the breakfast shift and clean the trays and put out the gold foil ashtrays ( this was late 80’s early 90’s) there was a group of senior citizens called “ the breakfast club “ and many of them had that mug !!!
This guy is amazing. Best car repair channel on you tube. I like how he fixes things instead of just replacing parts. I used to be a fan of a guy that uses vice grips. I canceled my subscription with his channel. Keep up the great work. For a young man you have a great deal of knowledge
I was a teen in the 70s, you sir are one of us ! Oh by the way, I was a millwright for 35 years, I would have worked with you any and every day. Best show on the you tube.
For me, finding the problem is usually much harder than fixing the problem, very frustrating, mechanics job is not easy, you are young and gifted, good videos, i learn something when ever i watch.
This shows us the Dr. Fordson cares about appearance as well as safety and utility. He makes us proud. I was a little surprised that he chose not to redo the truck audio especially given the episode with the F-250 and the cassette deck.
What a great job. Old Car Fixing is like therapy, I like it so much. And now think, fixing an electric vehicle in fifty years? By yourself in your garage? We all are moving forward to a wonderful world ...
Howdy I'm a new subscriber from Texas and I enjoy your videos very much. I think it appeals to the average people who like to tinker with older trucks and aren't looking to dump 50k and making a expensive grocery getter and that's if they drive it. I personally like tinkering with my old truck and driving it every day without issues. Thanks again for making no nonsense videos.
Became a huge fan of your videos and work from Istanbul, Turkey. You videos are truly meditative and educational. Can't wait to see your Road Trip after your repairings. Huge respect and willing you good luck!
Labour of love, very few would venture to buy these old vehicles and then take care of them, keep going, if I was in the United States I would buy one of these trucks from you :) at a premium
I bought a Chevy C10, new off the lot in 1980 for $3750, six, with 3 on the tree, drove it for 6 years, then bought a new '86 Merc Grand Marquis, drove that for 11 years, best riding car I ever had.
Awesome work man. I really enjoy watching your videos. You're an excellent mechanic as well as a videographer. I realize that I didn't know how good I had it when I had the older vehicles that you're working on and now no longer have. Oh well. It's good to see someone like you who does such great work caring for and fixing up these older vehicles.
This made me miss my 81 Custom Deluxe I had. Have always wanted to find another one and fix it up like I had originally planned. Keep up the great work with these!
Maybe he grew up around a repair shop. Really inspirational mechanic work. Very artistic eye for camera shots. Just impressive. I hope this channel gets a lot of traction. I appreciate the effort.
Some squarebody pickups had a manual valve on the floor beside thr driver seat between the seat & the door. I had an electric one that gave me trouble, so I put in a manual one after rebuilding it. Last I heard from the current owner it's still working fine.
If you’re not in film school you should be , your shot placement and camera angle do a great job of conveying your intention without saying a word ,, which is the opposite of about 99% of other channels that say a whole lot before you get a idea of what they intend ,,, great job !!!👍🇺🇸
Make a bushing out of 1/2” pex pipe slit down one side and wrap it on those door strikers. It makes a ton of difference one square body doors shutting properly.
There is something therapeutic about being alone and wrenching on an old car in peace. Your videos capture that feeling perfectly
Thank you very much.
Wow haha! I insta-subbed after reading your comment
Absolutely TRUE! 💯
Sometimes bro. When it’s hot asf. You end up just being pissed off at everything
I agree
No obnoxiously loud, extrovert and phony RUclips persona (there's too many of those already).
No music.
Great photography/camerawork.
10 out of 10, seriously. In this age of noise, hysteria and hyperbole this feels like a warm shower.
Cheers Simon.
Much appreciated!
That was quite a poem, and true!
@@SimonFordman You could put in even more subtitles explaining in more detail what you're doing or the thought processes you had.
Yep try watching Puddins Fab Shop, yuck. Simon is refreshing and not fake.
Really you concentrate so god detailing that old truck ❤
An old school mechanic’s hand and a photographer’s eye! Well done!!
👆This is a rare combo. Major respect
Thank you for working on dirty old rusty pickup trucks.
Thank you for not working on spotless, completely rust-free, jacked-up pickup trucks.
Thank you for working on regular old trucks that we would work on.
Thank you for not working on trucks and using custom replacement parts/performance parts that cost an arm and a leg.
Thank you for using regular ole tools that we all have in our shops/garages.
Thank you for not using the latest flashiest tool that would be used a few times and set away....oh, and would cost the second arm and leg.
Thank you for letting me listen to nature, truck engines, tire on gravel,asphalt, tools clanging, etc., as I watch the video.
Thank you for not blabbing on uselessly throughout the video!
Your work in creating these videos is very much appreciated.
Thanks for saying that. Sometimes I worry that people may be against my content for all those same reasons - working on rusted stuff, using old tools, not spending enough on parts, etc.
@@SimonFordmanNo, keep it up. You’re doing great work. You’re making authentic content that people want. Everything he said was on point.
If you stick with this kind of content delivered in the same manner, then I’m confident in saying that you’re on the verge of explosive growth. You’ll have a first mover advantage of having a more established channel that focuses on the older stuff, and more of the young people will be turning to RUclips because all of the old heads are dying, or the forums that kept their wisdom are erased from the internet.
A lot of folks are getting real fed up with the new cars, so There’s a lot of people seeing the real value in being able to keep and fix the old iron rather than buying new. Even the younger generations are seeing it. The more I see these old trucks around, the more I see it’s the young kids that appear to be scooping these old trucks more and more. They’re the ones driving, at least.
You absolutely took the thoughts out of my head with this ! Very well said!
I just picked up a 79/80 scottsdale. As barebones as they get. Heat and defrost. Armstrong air conditioning. It's like watching a tutorial on how to actually fix a part opposed to replacing it, should the need arise. Love your videos, even closing them with a therapy cat.
Got a smile when he flipped the lid on the air cleaner. That is what my buddies and I did to our cars back the 1970's to sound cooler. Great video.
We did it in the mid 80's too!
Ran my 72 Buick electra 455 for a little while troubleshooting with no air cleaner, God what a sound when that secondary opens up lol
76 Olds Cutlass Salon 350R. Flip that cover over. Whaooo____Wooog! Satisfaction!
Being a teenager in small town America in the 70s, if you didn't know how to do your own brakes, time your own motor, adjust your own choke so your junk would start when it was 20 below, and get around in the snow in a 2-wheel drive truck......well, you just walked a lot. What you're doing on your channel makes this old motorhead smile. Great content and amazing video quality. Thanks for what you do.
what would the chord in the spark plug hole is for??? when he is changing the rubber cushions on the valves springs
@@quetshupfait’s to prevent the valves from dropping into the cylinders while replacing the valve seals
@@madddvillain ohh!! nice! thanks
Hell yeah man
These are really good videos though. I’m an old man now and I wish I had these to watch when I was a teenager.
This is the "Primitive Technology"-channel of old car repairs. Love it!
man, i just discovered this channel..honestly, I think is one of the best production nowdays in term of photography, edition, and of course the guy knows well what is he doing..I just watched almost every of video of his channel last weeked,,,cool guy, cool videos..and of course nice old trucks...well done man, cheers from Chile (country...)
Pienso igual, sin hablar, ubicando la cámara en lugares distintos a lo normal, editando espectacular, etc, mejor que muchas películas y cero presupuesto
Love how these old trucks were made with repairability in mind.
No plastic engine covers with spaghetti of wires and hoses underneath.
who says the youngers does not care to the old ones ? Well done, Simon
The old hammer and wood block trick to loosen the sticky valve covers was genius. This is top notch content, keep it up.
Great job, no noises, no music, just you and your qualified work. At the end, the cat blew my heart up!!! From Argentina 🇦🇷 congrats
Finally someone who knows…does not talk to tell the obvious…and fixes almost everything…very satisfying watching your videos…cheers
Been an old school mechanic for years but every time I watch Simon I still learn something new.
The best thing about it is that the entire clip is without musical effects On the full nature of the sounds
I spend all day in an office and when I get home, I rarely get to tinker with anything. Pretty much household chores, making dinner, bills, etc.
I wish I had time to wrench on things, but life gets in the way. At least I can appreciate your talents.
You really must have a God given talent, nobody could have just learned all this stuff and being such a young man! Sir you are a magician!
So good to hear real audio, no overbearing repetitive music, and content, lots of it, all real and well thought out.
This has been one of the best video I have seen in a long time. You will learn and enjoy it too. Thank you..
That's a guy who really (fix) cars..not just replace old parts with new ones 👏👏👏👏
It’s great how you repair everything you can before resorting to purchasing a replacement.
The mechanical/fab skills here go without saying but I really appreciate the amount of
camera work and editing in these videos. Trust me, there's a LOT. And it works perfectly,
no words are needed, the videos capture you and hold you and they flow very nicely, although
the subtitles are a nice touch for emphasis or clarity at certain points, well done there also.
Thank you for sharing your work!
Thank you very much!
I found this channel by accident but am happy to be one of the early subscribers. I really enjoy these videos, I follow several automotive and will it run type channels and this one is unique from the others in a great way. I'm not so old but I do respect the younger generation learning solid mechanical and fabrication skills, what was often taught in schools or handed down by parents and grandparents isn't so common anymore. Taking a stab at the jukebox was honorable too, my dad had a Seeburg just like it. He was a career photographer and I picked it up as a hobby, he actually traded free lance photo work for the jukebox. In that vain, I love the artistic side to the videos which adds to their quality beyond just the mechanical elements. I can truly appreciate the massive time and effort it must take to set up each of these shots and edit them together. Even the weather is cool. You definitely have dedication and the eye for some cool shots and angles, I would watch this channel any day over modern TV. Keep it up man.
This video brought so much nostalgia to me from when I was a kid, when I was young everyone had trucks like this, now around here all everyone drives are new trucks, so seeing these old chevys, ford's, and dodges is a rarity. I'm glad there are people keeping them around
A relaxing voyage into the world of auto maintenance.
A man who loves trucks and cats has my approval!
This channel has that old school gritty, real but humble silence, best to you young sir.
This guy is top notch with his production. Perfect shots while wrenching and high quality video and audio.
Who doesnt want an old pickup to tinker with after watching this? 🙂👍
THAT RISE AND SHINE HARDEES MUG ❤❤❤❤
My mom worked there for years after my dad divorced her. Me and my sisters would sometimes go in and help setup for the breakfast shift and clean the trays and put out the gold foil ashtrays ( this was late 80’s early 90’s) there was a group of senior citizens called “ the breakfast club “ and many of them had that mug !!!
Really love your videos no talking and jabbering or sponsers just work 👍🏿
This guy is amazing. Best car repair channel on you tube. I like how he fixes things instead of just replacing parts. I used to be a fan of a guy that uses vice grips. I canceled my subscription with his channel. Keep up the great work. For a young man you have a great deal of knowledge
I'm glad you fixed her up
That was Golden era of automotive.. such a beautiful things.. great channel
I was a teen in the 70s, you sir are one of us ! Oh by the way, I was a millwright for 35 years, I would have worked with you any and every day. Best show on the you tube.
For me, finding the problem is usually much harder than fixing the problem, very frustrating, mechanics job is not easy, you are young and gifted, good videos, i learn something when ever i watch.
Simon you have the Best Repair Video's by far..........
Ah, the old "rope Trick". been around for over 100 years. still works. Good job. :)
This shows us the Dr. Fordson cares about appearance as well as safety and utility. He makes us proud. I was a little surprised that he chose not to redo the truck audio especially given the episode with the F-250 and the cassette deck.
Iron remover, clay bar, cut & polish, and maybe some linseed oil coating that paint will really shine! Love seeing these saved.
each time i cant help myself but watch him bring back to life those old beasts lol
Thanks for giving the ol' girl a little tlc and keeping her on the road.
What a great job. Old Car Fixing is like therapy, I like it so much. And now think, fixing an electric vehicle in fifty years? By yourself in your garage? We all are moving forward to a wonderful world ...
I learn so many tips and tricks from your videos
I daily a 84 C10, so I appreciate the amount of work keeping one on the road takes. Nice work and glad to see another Chevy getting some love.
Howdy I'm a new subscriber from Texas and I enjoy your videos very much. I think it appeals to the average people who like to tinker with older trucks and aren't looking to dump 50k and making a expensive grocery getter and that's if they drive it. I personally like tinkering with my old truck and driving it every day without issues. Thanks again for making no nonsense videos.
Became a huge fan of your videos and work from Istanbul, Turkey. You videos are truly meditative and educational.
Can't wait to see your Road Trip after your repairings. Huge respect and willing you good luck!
I really enjoy your videos. Like the fact it seems like there’s almost nothing you’ll not attempt to repair. Keep on keeping’ on!
Такого рассухаривателя ещё не встречал. Очень удобно! В цилиндр можно ещё воздух из компрессора подавать, чтобы клапана не падали.
It has its battle scars!! Just a good old truck that needed some love!!
Labour of love, very few would venture to buy these old vehicles and then take care of them, keep going, if I was in the United States I would buy one of these trucks from you :) at a premium
DUDEZILLA! You give this almost 51 year old HOPE for the future!!!
I bought a Chevy C10, new off the lot in 1980 for $3750, six, with 3 on the tree, drove it for 6 years, then bought a new '86 Merc Grand Marquis, drove that for 11 years, best riding car I ever had.
Thank you very much for posting this. I watched it last night and it's exactly what I needed after an exhausting day at work.
You make me remember when bought my first car and all those troubles that brings an old car like this, you are a awesome film maker...
Brilliant JOB, greatings from POLAND👍👍
The zip tie plug wire harness is gold.
Makes me miss my '83. Sold it 20 years ago. Bet it'd be worth a mint now, it was in pretty good shape. Looked brand new.
Awesome work man. I really enjoy watching your videos. You're an excellent mechanic as well as a videographer. I realize that I didn't know how good I had it when I had the older vehicles that you're working on and now no longer have. Oh well. It's good to see someone like you who does such great work caring for and fixing up these older vehicles.
This made me miss my 81 Custom Deluxe I had. Have always wanted to find another one and fix it up like I had originally planned. Keep up the great work with these!
Maybe he grew up around a repair shop. Really inspirational mechanic work. Very artistic eye for camera shots. Just impressive. I hope this channel gets a lot of traction. I appreciate the effort.
I can't say it enough, thoroughly enjoy watching these videos, please keep them coming.
My kind of truck. Easy to work on ,reliable ,no electronics to throw codes and cheap
This is therapy. Thanks Simon.
THANK YOU FOR THE RIDE ALONG ❤
Moar! I have an '83 C/20, and not only was this entertaining, but you showed me how to fix several of my issues.
You’re absolutely talented! You’re bringing the essence of hobby to light. Amazing content! This is truly what it’s all about!
This truck is super kool 😎 i gots a 91 cheby 2500 manual in red n black scheme
Some squarebody pickups had a manual valve on the floor beside thr driver seat between the seat & the door. I had an electric one that gave me trouble, so I put in a manual one after rebuilding it. Last I heard from the current owner it's still working fine.
Great video. Love the old chevy. Thank for making my saturday morning better
So happy I clicked on your video! Great filming and very peaceful to watch. Thank you!
Simon,your videos are nice! I learned many tricks from you...thanks. I am Tino,here from Brazilian.
This is a very nice color for the car's interior!
Great work. Very educational, even more with the subtitles. Thanks
Great video. Thank you. I own an 81 suburban and since it is the same engine, I learned how to remove and install many parts. I'm following
You sure can make an old engine sound good.
If you’re not in film school you should be , your shot placement and camera angle do a great job of conveying your intention without saying a word ,, which is the opposite of about 99% of other channels that say a whole lot before you get a idea of what they intend ,,, great job !!!👍🇺🇸
I’ve waited all day to watch this. Real excited for this truck’s part 2
Another highly entertaining informative and relaxing video. Looking forward to what you put out this summer
The parts of vehicle are running out of it. But new details are good. Bravo.
This is the most amazing car stuff I've ever come across on RUclips, lovin every bit of it
Love the flipped-upside-down air filter.
I got my 93 Chevy Silverado rocking the same thing lol
Make a bushing out of 1/2” pex pipe slit down one side and wrap it on those door strikers. It makes a ton of difference one square body doors shutting properly.
Me encantan sus videos
Los veo todos completos
Saludos desde ciudad de México
Your filming talent and editing skills are very impressive and enjoyable. Thank you very much for the effort you put in.
Wow! Nicely done with all those jobs. You are truly an ARTIST
Fantastic video , so satisfying when problems are solved and things repaired …
I miss the time when everything was simpler. I loved the 240D.
I was waiting for the quadrajet test after flipped the air cleaner lid upside down! :D
awesome video! i just finished up a 1966 c10, would love to do this generation next! cheers!
My new favorite automotive channel
Excelentes tus videos Simon! tenes seguidores en Cordoba Argentina!
@57:21 you need to hold the soldering iron abit longer for getting good solder. Now the solder stayed on top of the copper, it is called cold solder.
Soy de Maracaibo, Venezuela y me gusta las camionetas de los años 80 y tus videos son muy buenos.
Impressive, this is the second of your videos. I’m really enjoying them.
Great shots, you've got a great eye for composition and photography.
Nice watch. :-) What's the point to join the exhaust pipes? Just saving one muffler? (Just asking for technical reasoning.)
Wow! Those old stem seals 😂.
I love the small spring compressor tool, job well done and relatively cheap, I guess.
Great video Simon. Thanks for sharing! 🙂