Rags to riches: Tom restores a Country Sedan he found in a junkyard | Barn Find Hunter Ep. 60 (1/4)
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2019
- If Tom Cross hadn’t produced a can of rubbing compound and a shop rag 18 months ago, this episode wouldn't exist. In this episode of "Barn Find Hunter," Tom Cotter gets to carry out his childhood dream by reviving a desert junkyard car. Follow along as Tom walks you through the restoration process of a 1962 Ford Country Sedan he found in episode 34.
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There's more to the story! www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/07/17/thanks-to-a-shop-rag-this-1960-ford-country-sedan-was-reborn
That's the same 1962 that's in the video, right? Not a 1960 as your link says.
what mufflers did you use on this?
thanks
exactly.....but what if you don't have connections?...
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I thought I heard FlowMasters.
We are excited to have this wagon in our collection and are so appreciative of Tom's generosity. We are pretty proud that our automotive restoration graduates seen in this video, Austin and Dalton, had the opportunity to apply their knowledge and work on this car!
Is the wagon still in use????????????? Update on the wagon please!
This looks like the best series yet. Wonderful story line, thrilled for the college. The sponsors deserve their promos.
Totally agree: There should be more shows where lost cars of the junkjards are just brought back to life. Turning already good driving original classics into tuning monsters is the boring reality of today
PLEASE SAVE THEM ALL!!
IT BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE THEM WRECKED OR CRUSHED...DAMN...THEY SIMPLY DO NOT MAKE THEM ANYMORE..THEY ARE ALL GOLD..
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO I WISH I COULD HELP! I HAVE A FEW PROJECTS ASWELL GOD BLESS
I grew up on Ford wagons - '56 Ranch wagon,, '60 Country Squire, '64 Ranch wagon and 69/75 Country Squires - really liked this episode and so glad it was not the usual Chevy deal - nice to see a Ford highlighted and not made into something it never should have been. I would have painted the roof white but I am glad the next generation is making their mark on the hobby / industry. Hats off - keep up the good work.
My parents had a '61 Country Sedan before I was born and bought a used '64 CS when it was a year old 1 year before I came along. My dad was born and raised in Detroit, we were a Ford family. He bought the '64 from a Ford employee, an engineer that was being sent to South America to open a plant. My first car was a '64 XL coupe.
What a guy.... Tom, you rock! Making this happen is truely a great story of kindness and generosity. Someone lends you their shop helps with parts, Dang what more could you ask for!
...and then hates to see it go! :-) Chuck in NE Kansas
I love wagons regardless if its Ford, Gm, chrysler there all just so cool!
And practical
Racer 67 Same here. I’m in Australia. I got an early commodore wagon.
Hot rod wagons are extremely underappreciated. impala wagons are especially wicked.
Yes I agree
Old mercedes wagons are quite unappreciated too
Wow! Talk about memories... We came to the US from Argentina when I was 10 years old in 1965, lived in Martinez, California. My dad was 39 years old, originally from northern Italy and had never driven or owned a car. First car he bought was an aqua blue 1962 Ford Country Sedan, 390 V8 Cruise-o-Matic transmission, 8 passenger(the last seat faced backwards). That car could move even though it only had a two barrel carb. I did my first oil change on it at 12. A few years later at 19 I bought a 1964 Country Squire, turned it into my surfmobile, folded down the back seat, foam and carpet and "Paradise by the Dashboard Light". Peace!
how can 44 people dislike this, one of the best episodes so far, looking forward to more
Probably the type that thumbs down everything. ☹
Trolls. Mostly the same deranged Chinese phantoms that got Biden elected...
My jaw dropped when I saw the wagon! Looked amazing. One of my favorite episodes!
That's awesome you donated to a collage that has auto restoration courses
We are thrilled with Tom's generosity! And we actually offer a bachelor's degree in automotive restoration if you know anyone interested!
Ok everyone Tom Cross here I made a terrible mistake when talking to Tom Cotter about the sponsors on the wagon project, the disk brakes were donated by the WEST TEXAS CRUISERS A great club that does tremendous work charity for local kids.SORRY guys that was a kind of a rough morning for me seeing that car leaving.
Awesome work and very generous of you and the group. Best part is, you all saved that beautiful car!
It's all good Mr Cross, that was a great project video to get people interested in restoring older cars !
Tom....was that a 1940 Ford truck in the background of the line up towards the end of the video? How would I go about getting a truck like that to the east coast of Australia?
Hey mr cross do you have a website or something with a list of all the vehicles u have for sale on your property?
J Bilbo no I really don’t have a list they are all fords what are you looking for?
It's so good to see one rescued! What a great ride!
Absolutely amazing. As a British guy who is into American classic cars I am beyond happy that this Ford wagon has been saved and now has a new lease of life it deserves. A special thanks is needed for everyone who made this possible and I would drive that car anywhere I love it and your channel is absolutely amazing ,thank you.
TheSilentAssasinGamingandLifey2j The best part of the rebuild was how he saved a 👍 great American 🚗 car from a miserable fate. This is indeed a case of waste not, want not.
Simply amazing. You saw something in that car. Went back to it. You and everyone else ressurected that car. Excellent job performed by the staff.
I have a 63 Country Sedan which has pretty much every option available. Factory black with red interior 9 passenger, factory A/C (spits ice), roof rack, 390-4V, deluxe wheel covers with whitewalls, dead stock except glass packs and twice pipes/tips under the bumper but now needs restoration. Built in late Aug of '63 with C3AE-G 427 Low Riser heads. Bought from original owner in the 80's with dealer paperwork and every single receipt for every single part he put on that car until I got it.
I AM NOT A FORD GUY BUT I DO LOVE AND APPRECIATE THAT OLD WAGON...I LOVE IT!!! YALL REALLY SHOWED YOUR ASSES ON BRINGING THAT OLD GIRL BACK TO LIFE!! REALLY AWSOME SWEET JOB GUYS!!!
I had a ‘61 Galaxie 4-door sedan that I pulled out of a guy’s side yard for $200 when I was 17, sold it 6 months later for $1,000 and thought I made a killing. I’m only 20 now and I deeply regret selling it. this wagon is built exactly how I wanted my car. Such a cool vibe with the Mexican blankets and rusty roof on black steelies. Great minds think alike. Great video as always Tom!!
I'm not a Ford guy, but this is a sweet ride. I'd love to have this.
And I love the barn find restoration out finding more barn finds.
I own 3 Fords and a 70 Mercury Cougar Eliminator. Which American car company beat Ferrari at LeMans in 1968? Ford, baby. Ford.
I am Chevy guy, but any car from the 60s is freaking cool to me. My favorite part of 50/60s cars are the interiors and dashboards.
I love old station wagons. Glad to see this old girl saved. 🙂
I have my grandpa's 1955 2 door Ford Ranch Wagon. I love it! It sat for almost 30 years before I got it. I love those old wagons.
Wow thats awesome great work glad to see cars forgotten about getting to live another life again
Super heartwarming to hear that this car is being donated to students pursuing a degree in automotive restoration
My mother drove a ford country sedan when I was just six years old. It was light blue and I will never forget it. Us kids sat in what they call the "way back" in North Dakota, still today. It was the exact same model. This choked me up a bit.
Fantastic episode Tom !
This one holds a special place in my heart. I grew up with the same 62 Ford Country Squire wagon.
My folks bought her brand new.
She was black, with woodgrain sides, and a red interior.
My sister and I used to ride in the way back at night, and lay on our backs to look at the stars.
No way you can do that anymore!
You never see the old wagons hardly anymore. Thanks for saving this one.
Great idea to donate her to the College too.
Please, keep the videos coming.
They're awesome
This is in my opinion the best thing about the internet and RUclips. To see something absolutely awesome that would not be seen anywhere else. Wonderful example of not just saying what to do but actually doing it. Already exited about the next episode!
Loved the Roof!!
Sometimes...you can tell....this Wagon really appreciates his revival.
I started driving in 1990 and bought my first car at 15 1/2 yrs old. It was an all original 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 4dr. with 352 big block, cruisomatic trans, optional front seatbelts, 4 way power bench seat & fender skirts. I drove it for a while and then put a built 390/C6 in it. Awesome ride and fast as hell. WAY more car than a 16 yr old should have. I miss that big ole boy! Nice Wagon! Thanks for bringing back the memories.
I bought a 65 Olds 442 project car out of Midland TX. 19 hours one way from southern Indiana. White knuckle ride home using tow dolly. Scored super low rust and complete 442 for less than a grand. It got picked by 'American Pickett"
Thanks for saving the wagon guys. She is looking great.
That original 1962 paint is incredible! And they did a great job buffing it out without burning through the edges.
From Australia, well done to Tom and the team for their efforts and generosity of spirit.
Great video. I have known Tom for 30 years and I know his love for the old ford cars. Great restoration Tom.
I knew this car would make a return!
Ik right!
Pulling out the buffing compound, while still in the yard no less, is basically putting a ring on it.
I was hoping!
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Fantastic episode. Saved the Ford wagon and helped the McPherson School, all in well told story.
This is one of the best episodes of Barn Find Hunter, I have watched it several times and it always makes me think.... Man that is exactly what I would love to do!! Great job and sentiment guys. Tom Cross and his boys deserve a massive round of applause 👏 🙌 👍
I agree, I have watched it many times.
I love this. I'm 68 now but we did this kind of resto when I was a young guy. I dragged a 1957 Chevy 4 door hardtop out of the local yard for $250! The condition placed on me for getting the car was all the parts to get it on the road had to come out of that yard. Less than a month later she passed PA inspection. Man I wish I had her back today!
Awesome surprise, Tom, you ol' rascal you.
Good people, great steward in Tom, a worthy cause and a cool ride.
You just can't beat this stuff. Every old car has a story and this one now has a doozy!
Be careful out there,
-Ed on the Ridge
The best show not on tv.....heck the best show period, good work Tom, staff and friends.
Don't say that to loud, we wanna keep it here. Can't agree more though
KubotaManDan can’t have another roadkill on our hands
You've almost converted me to Ford!!! What another beauty! I'd love to see that 2 door wagon restored!
That is the first 2 door 60 wagon I have ever seen, and I am 68, so you know I have been looking. I have a real weakness for 60 Fords. Don't ask me why, their weirdness is just right to me. A 1960 Star Liner with the 352 360 hp engine with a three on the tree and overdrive. That would be the day I died.
1960's Fords are the definition of cool!
This became one proper wagon!!!! 👍 More restorations like this!!!! Please!!!!
I've always liked the body styling on the 1960 Fords. They were very unique and ahead of their time aerodynamically. Those flat fins are killer, too. I've owned 3 of them over the years. Very well built cars.
Isn't it funny how a person's tastes change over the years. I'm 52 YO and up until a few years ago I would have never given a 4-door car a second glance, but I am really loving them now. What an absolute beauty this old Ford is.
I rode thousands of miles in a '60 Sunliner wagon as a kid. Military dad, a couple brothers born in Monterrey, I was born in Virginia, mom and dad were from Alabama. We did some amazing trips ! Love to have a wagon. Thanks for the video!
I absolutely love everything about this car, project, and future plans with this car! You definitely hit a grand slam with this one! Congratulations!
I remember the blog where you shined the fender. Driving the '62 wagon from Midland TX, to McPherson, KS will be a great blog to watch, I can't wait!!
When I was a kid, we had this exact same car!! This might even be it, since we lived here in Tx!
OMG! You would have no idea how much I would LOVE to own that car!!~!!!! My very first car was a 63 Galaxie 500 with a dent in every single panel and I absolutely LOVED it!! Watching you drive that thing brought me RIGHT BACK!! 50 years ago and watching you drive it put me RIGHT BACK IN THAT DRIVER SEAT! I CAN STILL FEEL AND SMELL THAT INTERIOR! GORGEOUS!!!! Nothing like the early 60's Fords.
I am living my dream life vicariously through this channel. My gawd, what a blast. Thanks!
Absolutely fabulous Tom. What can be done with a junk yard find is awesome. Of course with a lot of help. Props to the ones that donated.
So pleased you gave it to the school instead of actioning it off. You're a good man.
This is the one car show that still really speaks to me. Great restoration project, well done🍻
love love love this episode! It's so cool to see Tom get involved in a project, especially with a car that was already featured. I too am in love with wagons, and this project was so fun to Watch, not to mention that it went towards a good cause. Awesome episode!
Sweet build. Props to the team / donors! Too bad it want the WAY cooler 2-door wagon.
When I was a kid we had a black, 1962, Ford Country Squire wagon with a red background to the chrome side molding. The back window was electric not manual. Every Saturday that car got shined. It never seemed to take much effort. I remember it being the most perfect shine I've seen on a car. It was still perfect when dad gave it to my brother and he bought a new 1970 LTD. More kids, more seats. My brother jacked it up the rear, put racing slicks on the back, chrome wheels all around, bucket seats in front, a Hurst shifter, and blacked out the back windows from the inside. You couldn't tell the difference between glass and metal. He, and it, became a legend at High School.
California guy here, I love driving thru Texas highways. Lubbock, Midland, Temple and all those small little towns.
GREAT CARS!!!!!!
TOO BAD PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO ADOPT THEM ANYMORE.
I love old fords when i was younger my dad had a 65 Fairlane. After the 289 in it went my sisters boyfriend completely built the engine for us in his shop class. I would love to have that car today.Great video another old ford saved.
Fantastic channel - fantastic episode!
Nearly all my cars since the age of 17 have been station wagons, I loved them before they became trendy.
Good vibes that the wagon was donated to the college.
Both of my cars are daily drivers for my wife and I. Picked them up in garages and both were perfect eleven year old cars with little miles. Great show Tom!!!!
Folks out West have no idea how good they have it with no road salt. These sorts of restorations would be nigh well impossible with the crumbling hulks we see in the Northeast. Kudos to everyone on a wonderful job and even better story.
This was brilliant Tom, you have loads of fans here in the UK, can’t wait until the next instalment
Wow such a great idea never thought a station wagon could look so cool big thumbs up
That classic color, vintage wagon lines, 390 exhaust, and the blanketed front bench. Great great project!
That rescue sure warms the heart. She is beautiful.
This is awesome, what you did!
My deepest respect, if I could I would be rescuing almost any abandoned car out there.
I feel as if cars have souls and leaving them out there to die like a beaten horse hurts me.
Kudos! Thank you so much.
Thanks for everyone who helped get this one back out there and to a good place! Now if only someone would shine the fender on my Chevelle.. heh who am I kidding it doesn't have paint to bring back lol
Awesome result ! What a great project - well done to all involved.
What an amazing adventure!! A five year follow up on this project would be even better. Keep em' coming!!
I've a couple of cars do exactly the same to me...they just weren't ready to die! Great video Tom! A shout of thanks to Hagerty!
i am so happy, i’ve always wanted to see restoration from Tom or this channel. gotta love it :)
I doubt Tom has ever turned a wrench.
falconater68 maybe
Thanks Tom Cotter, Tom & Diane Cross, all the volunteers and all the people behind the scenes that helped this project get done. Love the series and the fine people these old cars bring together. Please keep making videos!
Incredible job from all involved.She could'nt be going into better hands.Gonna go same route on my '64 malibu 4dr wagon I'v had for 29yrs,clear coat the rust,clean up interior and drop in a NOS L46 long block i'v had for 5yrs. Think you're on to something here Tom,Find a nice 'ol girl and fix her with some sponsors then donate to a worthy cause. Incredible show .
in a day where my little kids come home from school saying 'reduce, reuse, recycle' -- this project says it all.
Joe George Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.....
What better way to teach those principles to the kids than to save a piece of 🇺🇸's automotive history from a horrible fate!
Its up to us as parents to teach our children about our history. The level of quality and craftmanship that went into building cars and most everything was meant to last. The truth is the way cars are marketed today there are so many that are just sitting on lots with inflated price tags. The pump this junk out like bic lighters and for the most part there not worth much more than that. The whole industry is upside down.
But... did they have more than a half paragraph in their history book on Ulysses Grant? But that's another story. The deal here is put in some money and time to get a ride that is DONE with depreciation. No investment loses money faster than a car in that 5-10 year window after production, and the first 15 years [with truly rare exceptions] is all losses. The trick with a project car of course is... you gotta teach the kids all about carburetors. Have fun.
What an amazing transformation!! one thumbs up isn't enough! The tire and wheel combo were perfect too!
That really is something to smile about. Great story. I bet a few viewers on here spent their childhood years in one of these. That could make it valuable in more than money.
Words cannot describe how much I love that wagon! Those early 60's big Fords have always held a certain appeal to me, even though I've never owned one, and a wagon would be perfect. Thanks for putting that beauty back on the road, and in the hands of the most deserving folks I can imagine. I'm proud to be a member of Hagerty Driver's Club!
Last month I bought a 1965 Dodge D-100 pickup. Mostly complete but doesn't run. I plan to fix it up and keep it mostly original.
Good on you and good luck. They are a nice truck.
my favorite body style for Dodge trucks! And also the 1958-1960s as well LOVE,Love,love Mopars!!
Hands down, this is the best car related show on RUclips!! Tom, I would love to meet you one day!!
By far the best programme on RUclips. Many others, but I love this the best
I once had a Chevy Luv that looked great with a 4 speed stick. It developed a bad braking problem that I couldn't fix and didn't want to throw anymore money at so I tried to give it away for free. Even a junk yard that specialized in small pickups didn't want it! I finally convinced the local high school auto shop teacher where my son was a student to take it for free. They actually gave it to the student that put it the most effort in fixing it.
Wow... just wow. This is my fav episode by far. the Car looks perfect.
I live in Kansas less than 1 hr away from McPherson. Hopefully I’ll see that car driving on the road when I’m there
*Its people like Tom Cotter, that I respect the most!*
Wow guys! Incredible! BFH is great enough, but giving back, with a great story...Wow! Amazing paint. There is still hope in the world. Thanks for what you do!
This was awesome! SO glad to see one of the Barn Find Hunter cars given a new life!
Yes, hoped you would bring it through Lubbock!!! Cooks is a fun place. The car is great inside and out B U T thank you for covering everyone who worked on and donated to the project. This is what it will take to bring these autos back. I love this show, please dont stop.
My Dad bought a new ming green (metallic aqua) '62 Country Sedan with a 292 for $2,800 at Bielfield Ford in Detroit. It stayed in the family for almost 10 years with well over 100k miles & took us on many vacations, shopping & general use trips. One uncle liked it so much he bought his own new moss green '62 Country Sedan with a 352 & another uncle bought a new chestnut '62 Country Squire with a 390 4bbl. A cousin bought a new maroon loaded '62 XL Convertible & cruised Woodward & Telegraph Aves with it. Great cars, great memories.
Thanks for saving old steel and getting someone to drive it around 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 from New Zealand love wagons to ✌✌
I've always loved wagons. God bless you for saving this one.
Absolutely fantastic transformation. My Mom and Dad had one of these when I was a young teenager, I'm now 72, and I always hated it cause it had plain Jane trim level, painted solid black, with an awful six and three on the tree. Puttin' that 390 in that wagon was a nice touch. Those engines weren't screemers, for sure, but were a solid and reliable work horse.
It's just a shame that there isn't more folks that could work on these old pieces of history instead of losing them forever to the melting pot.
Great job and for very little money. I'd love to see more of these budget projects. It might get some youngsters up off their behinds and off their iPhones.
I love these practical and simply old station wagons and the great restoration you did on the car. Bravo sir!
In 1962 my parents bought new a Ford station wagon from McCullum Fors in Spokane. They traded in a 1960 300 2 door sedan bought from the same dealer. That wagon took us on many camping trips and travel though out the Northwest.
Bravo! So much to say about this episode....definitely gonna keep me watching!!
Absolutely love old wagons! What a great build in bringing this one back to life. So cool...
My dad had 1962 same as this one that he bought in 1970 for $75. Always loved that wagon... great job saving this one.
For me, this is the best episode so far!! And I've seen every episode! Great job guys! Best from Germany
The 1st car I ever practiced driving in behind the folks shop on the short dirt path was a 65 Pontiac Safari ,, I love wagons,,,Great series! :D
Although not as sweet as the 65 we spent our teenage years in the late 80s early 90s skiing in the winter and road tripping in the summer in my buddy's 74' Safari wagon he inherited from his grandma. He's kicking himself now for letting it go on his now ex-wife's urging.
Outstanding! I love how this show/series has progressed over time, and adding this build was a great touch.
I had lost sleep over the fate of this wagon ! So relieved it has been saved and brought back to life !