1000 Miles From Home! Will This 55 Year Old Barn Find Drive That Far?
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- Опубликовано: 12 фев 2022
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Today's the day we try to make our way home in a car that's been sitting in a shed for 5 years and that's 55 years old. Can it make it the 1,000 miles home? Check it out!
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Jealousy Warning: Yesterday I was passing through Kanab, Utah. My daughter and I were stretching our legs when a classic car with Oregon plates pulls up to a gas station parking stall right by me. Out hops a guy and his daughter. Since I grew up in Oregon, I ask the guy where in Oregon he's from. I recognized the voice as soon as I heard him say "I just bought this from someone in Oregon"
I totally randomly bumped into Paul in Kanab, Utah. He was super nice, I didn't want to take much of his time because he seemed in a hurry. He was really friendly, down to earth and just an overall good dude! Paul, It was a pleasure bumping into you! Thanks for the great content.
That is beyond the most awesome “barn find” and it could not have fallen into the hands of any better family, great people do get rewarded ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I did have to cringe the whole time they were driving on the snow/ice/salt. I would have towed it or waited until spring to pick it up.
I truely believe in Karma! You were ment to find theese incredibly awesome vehicles! Maybe even some help from the other side? Stranger things have happened. As far as the truck goes!, I loved the idea of a blower, the truck seemed to be absolutely beautifull. Black! With a blower, monster engine! and lots of chrome. New tires and fantastic rims! Really couldn't see into interior, black tufted leather! And a crazy sound system. I can't wait to see what they both look like! After the love that you put into them. A great post! From a loving family! Thanks for the great ride.
@@williamd1891 that's what you say here, but I'm willing to put a wager on you doing exactly like he did.
They didn't have the option of "towing" it. By "towing" that means getting a tow truck to take it, which let me educate you on tow rates. They are rather pricey, at over $2 per mile, it would have cost over $4,000. to "tow" it, maybe over $5,000.
He couldn't trailer it, because there wasn't enough room on the trailer.
Why wait until spring? Then you have the expense of going back up there again.
The idea is to try to not be wasteful. Your two examples would cost alot of money.
Wayne where are you from? I am also a Fields from Oregon
Paul's excitement is awesome to see. All of the gearheads watching are smiling with you.
Being I'm from Oregon, this was a great one to watch. Such a great find and so good to see the Bird go to your family. Sooo happy to see it out of the barn and live again. Just the way it should be. Thanks to all involved in this.
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That heater motor noise instantly takes me back to my childhood. ✌️
I am so glad to hear it still has the Pontiac 326 in it. What a find. This day and time that is a one of a kind car. The trucks nice too, but that Firebird steals the show for me.
A blower would be sweet on that old truck. And that Firdbird is beautiful. What a great find.
This series hit me square in the heart strings!! Thank you Miss Mary Pat for sharing the love of such a great vehicle!!
Mary was amazing! You guys are truly blessed to have this whole experience. Couldn't have happened to a better guy!
"I didn't find it, it found me" Isn't that just fantastic. Good things happen to good people, Paul and Michelle, and Papa Dar and Randall. Enjoy the new projects. Looking forward to following along
Congratulations! Beautiful story and video. It's awesome to see a car go to good home to be cared for and enjoyed! And yes, the car found you, because that's how it all works.
Love that you guys shared this once in a life time road trip that resulted in not one but two sweet rides. Cant' wait to see them in future episodes. I'm thinking an episode come soon will be building a bigger garage for all the toys. lol
I accidentally came across you guys, Matts off road recovery and more recently Robby Layton in relation to the Golden Nugget, have been following the development of it since it was recovered and since then all your channels have basically become my favourite channels to keep up with! Keep up the good work and content guys, that Pontiac is a BEAST, much love from Australia.
Paul driving and can't stop smiling. Congrats on the "NEW" car, she's a beauty.
Nice find, here in Wisconsin we throw snow on the windshield when the washers don't work.
Water bottle with smurf jizz and and old fuel line here in WNY! Wipers run manually with string. Ha haa
Also in Wisconsin and have been doing this on the windshield of my 08 Grand' Prix.
Works like a charm. What most of Canada does.
Same in Michigan.
I know what your talking about! Lived in Eagle River! Northern Wisconsin.. now in Find du lac Wi. So i know about Winter. Peace.
While we in Canada are under a state of emergency it is great to see the freedom you enjoy in your neck of the woods.
Cheers
The barn find was waiting for a good home. A beautiful trip, friends made, a beautiful car and a beautiful family. What more could anyone desire?
Unbelievable on how it ran so good without any breakdowns for the amount of time that thing sat. Best "Barn Find" Ever!
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People once designed and built things to last. Sadly, now it seems people build things as cheaply as possible, in China.
@@foxp2483 well they learnt that if you make it to last you don't have anyone to sell to if they already have one all the best
@@foxp2483 Yep, 'People' once cared about the 'People' who worked for them and the 'People' who purchased the goods that they made. Now the corporations are run by the God of Profit and 'People' are expendable.
Precisely. UNBELIEVABLE. You'd think it was all made up for a youtube show. Imagine the gas in the tank was even good after 5 years. 😂🤣😃😄😅😆😉
I'm jealous. Nice car. Blower on the truck. Paul getting all giddy about the car was priceless!
I feel like the kid that just can’t wait for the next episode. Y’all bring so much joy. Keep after it all !!!
Beautiful car Paul. A huge blower for that truck!
That Pontiac brings back memories. In 1969, it was the car that drove us home from college for Thanksgiving break. I still remember the guy's name who owned it: Winchester P. Woolard.
What an awesome find! On both of them. Those old birds are pretty special. I think the truck needs a good blower and some wide whitewall meats in back with red steelies.
Man, that thing is awesome! I can not wait to see more of the old "Barn Find".
-Dallas
Definitely a 6-71 blower, that would fill that engine bay nicely. Awesome video Michelle and Paul
my thoughts exactly, + those blowers sound wicked.
So cool! That beautiful young lady sure gave you guys a deal of a lifetime, she picked the right people to take those vehicles over too. Excited to see what’s in store for them in the future!
Congratulations on your barn find. It's awesome to see someone get their dream.
Memories, Memories! I had a 68 Pontic Lemans! Looked a lot like your ride. Right now, I'm near tears. I'm 79 and had many cars I wish I had now. However, where would I put them. Love this video! You all make this old guy's day, week, month, and year. Thank you so much! Lol. From the flat lands of Central Indiana
I love that you didn't find it...it found you. That's the best feeling as you know it was ment to be! Enjoy it! Y'all are a hard working family that deserve all the success that you are getting!
That is a beautiful car. That thing is definitely worthy of being driven and taken to as many car shows as possible. No matter what you do with the truck look forward to seeing what you do with them
Congratulations on the bird Paul! I know that feeling and it can't be explained to someone who's never felt it.
That is a beautiful car, it needed someone who can keep it up. That's why it found you. Such a killer truck too.
A barn find that goes 2k miles after not running for 5 years is absolutely nuts to me. They really don't make them like they used to. As for the truck, idk what engine to go with but something with a nice big blower would be perfect in my opinion
Just re-watched the entire 3-parter in order, and I am truly moved by this story. Mary Pat could not have found a happier home for these pieces of her family history!! The Firebird cleaned up so nice - that is a museum piece, basically a survivor (with a couple of updates to the stance and wheels), but a dream of a car. Can't wait to see the '42 build, I know it is going to be a stunner when done - next stop = Smokey Burnouts!!! Thank you Paul and family for sharing this journey. Incredible.
WOW what an amazing find. A firebird was such a classic. I know Michelle wil have such fun driving her new car. My classic Mopar wafound on the very back lot of a dealership. Was scuzzy and shabby but the potential was there. And I drove it 800 miles home, without the rat smell thankfully. Only problem was the gas hauge didnt work and i needed brake fluid top up.
Still a fun head turner of a ride.
One hell of a trip and an even better garage find. That's a once in a 10 lifetime discovery.
You said it right of all the cars on the road around us, "this one's the sweetest!" What a great find! My brother has a '69 Firebird 400 and it's just an awesome ride.
Man! You are living out every gearheads dream! God blessed you with an awesome Car!
That was a trip you all will remember for a lifetime. Not one, but TWO awesome vehicles to come home with. Can't wait to see what you do with them. Thanks for taking us along on the road trip.
I've been watching your channel religiously. I'm so jealous now I almost can't bear to look. I had a 2 door 69 Catalina convertible for a while from about 1989 to 91. It was awsome, but made me want the Firebird just that much more. Without going into how I "lost" the Catalina it's one of those things where the wound never quite heals.
Loved tagging along with you guys. Thanks for the ride !
The Firebird is my favorite of the pony cars since they were rare compared to the Camaros. If the heads have never been rebuilt you might want to run some additive to save the valve seats. The motor for the truck should definitely have a roots style blower with a six pack on top or a 8 Weber IDF system looks old school trick. Glad the footage of you two crop dusting each other made the final edit. Keeping it funny and light.
Yeah I said to check the numbers for production. My 5eacher had a stick shift firebird she bought must have been around 2006 or so. Pretty rare car im pretty sure it was a big block too original everything so RS and SS
I smiled the whole way through that wlog, the smile on Paul’s face said it all.. Can’t wait for all the videos to come to see what you do to the truck... Love 💕 your vlogs xxx 😘👍🏻👏🥰🦘🇦🇺
I've got tears in my eyes I'm so happy for y'all, most excellent. 👍
Awesome 2 car find. The Firebird is amazing just the way it is, make it 100 percent, and drive it. The truck, I’d probably find fenders and a hood, throw on a blower, with a spacer, and poke it out the hood.
"We'll make it home just fine, maybe in six months, but we'll get there" That's what I like about Paul, never give up, you're clips always give me a push forward, and let's talk about that unicorn car, it is awesome, a well deserved gift from heaven, take good care of it and make the previous owner and his lovely daughter proud!! :)
and this video is almost 2 months old so I wonder what he has done in the interim!
Truly Sensational and deserved For Paul, Michelle and the family. Including Papa Darr and Randell. What an epic lady she was gifting you with these beautiful machines. Treat them well, they'll bring you lifelong memories for the kids in years to come!
What an awesome lady, wanting to keep her husbands joy alive and what a great find for you. I look forward to seeing more of them both in future videos. Blower on the truck definitely 😁
I love you guys. This is the type of stuff I used to do when I was younger. I can't get around like I used to so watching you guys is fun. Keep showing Michelle.
For the steering on the Firebird, when you are looking into the steering, Borgeson apparently makes an upgraded steering box that will fit the a-bodies, and will give it more of a modern steering feel.
For the truck, big block with a 10-71 blower. No need to turn more than a few pounds of boost though, but blower whine would make it fine.
outstanding luck and I believe faith had played a part as it always does, so happy for you and all the Fabrats!!!!! Thank you Michelle for all the editing you do , I am sure Paul and the rest of the gang appreciates it all!!!!
Well done for getting home safely every one in those conditions
Those are two great finds you got. Glad to see them go to someone that's going to love and take care of them instead of someone just getting them to make a quick flip with them.
What a terrific road trip! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride! That Firebird is pristine-ish!! Beautiful car! Two families just bonded together...what a great story!! Couldn't happen to better people! Love this trip!! 🥰🥰
Sure glad all you folks had a safe trip 👍.
I think the angels were smiling on you Paul, when you saw that beautiful Firebird ❤
Bless you folks from Utah. Your trip was so special. Thanks for being there for MP. 1-2023
I have total confidence that Paul and Michelle treated Mary Pat generously on the deal. I can hear and see the good feelings between them all. What a great video. 👍
What an awesome find. The firebird wow 👌 reminds me of one i had back in the day. I've had so many memories watching you drive her home. And the truck or rod! It should be a great time fixing it up. Paul thanks for sharing.
67 bird Nice find, unbelievable how clean and complete it is. Thanks for sharing.
What an incredible blessing finding that gem! Gorgeous car in unbelievable condition!
Wow, I'm still shocked and in awe of such a cool event. Living that car guy life!!! Never a dull moment between the fab, rescue and wheeling content!!! I drive a tractor trailer loving this stuff.
I watch your videos and the one thing that stands out is how much you guys love each other. It is great to see two people working so well as a team. You can tell almost what each other are about to say.
Excellent run and A Beautiful Firebird...We did a similar run from Las Vegas to Portland with zero prep time..won the online auction on Thursday and took Friday off as they were only open mon-fri for pick up..drove all night to get their, hooked up to a Baja Boss 272 and headed home.. Made it to Boise, ID and finished the drive Saturday Morning...Crazy some of the things we do..
I agree with Mr. Fields 100%!!! Awesome barn find and a beautiful car! Let alone the fact it hadn't been anywhere in who knows how long, fill it up with gas, change the oil and drive 1,000 MILES! Incredible! Good luck with it!
Love watching the road trip! Michelle and Paul you're so fun to watch. Smoking each other out, hilarious 😂
Couldnt be happier for you guys...loved the 3 part series. Love the solid content that I just absolutely look forward to seeing every week.
That old girl is definitely worth a total makeover. That 326 V8 is a very good motor and if it’s not burning oil it’ll serve well for many years. That 67 Firebird in that condition is a huge find. Congratulations guys. 👍👍👍❤️
Safe and sound good to see u all home .. like I said before you deserve it all for all you guys do we love u all !!
That was epic. That car is phenomenal just to start up and take you all those miles home with no issues. I love how those two cars found you someone that's going to appreciate and respect them. And God bless that lady for thinking of you guys and how her husband would have loved you being a new caretakers of the cars.
You two Crack me up. Really enjoyed this little adventure. Your relationship is to be modeled. I am so happy you've been blessed with these 2 vehicles. Keep them coming and thanks for keeping things clean. I like your new partner alot. He's a lovable dork. A genuine great loyal friend.
Nice trip the 67 Firebird wow. My wife and my first car was a 67 Firebird. Glad you all found one in such great shape.
Wow! Lucky and fortunate. I am still finding it hard to believe that you found two awesome barn finds in one place. She seems like a super nice lady and felt her pain in her story.
Those two vehicles went to the right household and person to restore them. Looking forward to seeing the journey.
Road trips with friends and family are great, when it turns into the treasure find of a lifetime, that's icing on the cake. Seeing other couples struggle with the occasional escape of "blue methane" just makes it hilarious! Thanks for letting us tag along!
TWIN TURBO on the old truck. what a great drive back. beautiful old school hot rods.
Great videos of the Oregon Trip. Super excited that the Firebird found you! Looking forward to build up of the truck. Cheers
You guys deserve every bit of this. Ya worked hard at the channel - an' I can't wait to see what all y'all come up with!
Congrats on your new toys, looking forward to seeing what you do with each of them.
My idea for the engine compartment in the truck is a big block, with either 3 deuces or dual quad carbs.
I'm old school, turning 65 next month, and remember when the visual impact of a muti carb setup was super cool. Granted not the best performance, especially by today's standards, but definitely a conversation piece.
Whatever you do, it will be fun to follow along.
You and your family are helping to shorten our winter here in Fargo, North Dakota.
It was hard to get the multi carb setup synchronized. No matter what you did, it was hard to get all the carbs to do what you wanted at the same time.
Loving the Firebird, to be able to drive it almost 1000 miles after it sat for 5 years is beyond any words in my vocabulary, nope, got two, mind blowing! My second car was a 68 Firebird with a 400 ci motor, but with 89,000 miles she was tired. Congratulations!
My vote for the truck motor is BBC with a blower, that always screams hot rod.🤑
And I thoroughly enjoyed the video, as always.👍
Which 400?
That is one fantastic barn find. Beautiful car Beautiful people. Beautiful Ride home. The old girl still has plenty of life in her!!!
Paul u are the luckiest man I've ever seen. That car is one of my dream cars. The shape of the car is incredible. Congrats man. I enjoyed the trip seeing that it made a 1,000 mile trip after sitting for 5 yrs is amazing.
Brilliant video showing true appreciation to the past owner and the cars themselves. Well done fab rats. I’m a subscriber for life.
You guys are awesome, that was a blast, felt like I was there with you, keep us posted 🤩👍
Glad to see y'all made it back unscathed. Epic road trip.
That Firebird is definitely one of the most beautiful automobiles ever made!
I can't begin to explain how happy this makes me! Inspirational for sure and you 100% deserve what is happening to you in all the best ways! Keep those memories going!! So Special!
So awesome. Can't wait to see what you do to the truck. What ever it is I know it will be cool.
Randall’s new nickname is Freckles! Lol Awesome find guys! Can’t wait to see what you do with the truck!
Excellent adventure! Thanks for taking me along! You guys are fun to hang out with, I feel like we`re old friends! Mary Pat is a special soul, take good care of her friendship, she found you like she was hunting down pirate treasure...
Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. What marvelous vehicles!
Awesome find! That icy stretch of HWY 20 near Burns Oregon always has wrecks on it. I'm on the Burns Fd and Unfortunately we are always going on motor vehicle accidents. Glad you guys made it home safe! Definitely enjoy your videos!
Couldn't have happened to a nicer group of people! Congrats man! You earned it.
Absolutely love that that ole Bird found you guys! We all know you'll take good care of her! She found a great new home!
It's so fun watching you and Michelle. I hope you guys post some Saturday night date nights where you take out the car from time to time.
Awesome trip, all of you are blessed. Keep up the good work.
The lady who owned the truck and car is a princess, and a very smart one who knew Paul and Michelle would love them as she did.
Landon got his eye on that car, I bet! My dad bought me a '68, 400 w/3-2brls. Don't be tempted to let him have it. Kids should be started with a P.O.S.
Why? As long as the kid is appreciative, humble and responsible.
When she opened that garage door and the car was visible, I cried! OMG! This was an amazing situation from start to finish! Thank you for sharing!
Glad you all made it back safe!! If you are ever in the area again sure would like to meet up with you. This was a great find and glad you found the car of your dreams or should say the car found you. Great stuff!!!
Paul, I have never been more jeolous in all my born days, as I am right now of you!! I am so happy that something like this has happened in your life... God is good... be safe y'all... :)
That is seriously my dream car. So glad to see it on the road.