You're absolutely right. This is one thing I'd like to experience to with my children when the time comes..its more than the project. It's the time spent together and the memories made. That's priceless, in my opinion
My dad had a dark blue costomline v8 everyone loved it wood love to find one. He always got mirrors at the dealer put on the doors so it was easy to adjust rather on the fenders 10 dollars each..Also steering wheel was large because no power steering so it was easy to turn .
I love the fact that you have 3 generations working on this car together. I also love the fact that you did it on a budget and that she isn't a Concours level job. Having something like that that you can drive and enjoy is the best part of owning a classic car. What's the use of having a car that is a Concours level restoration when you can't drive it anywhere because your afraid of getting a scratch on it or having anyone near it breathing on it? Bravo for making a car and not another trailer queen!!
I moved to America when I was 12 and went to school. I always wanted a pickup truck, but ended up driving a vw Passat for most of the time since my dad felt more comfortable working on the cars he knew from home. When Senior year came around I was driving around town and saw a blue and white 1981 F250 Ford sale. I talked my parents into getting it from the Christmas and birthday money I had saved up for years and bought my first truck. I couldn’t stop grinning when I hoped up on that old bench seat and heard the v8 fire up. It had its fair share of problems rusted out gas tanks, loose timing chain, broken gauges. But over next two month I spend every free minute fixing that car up, sometimes with the help of a few of my buddies and got it to be a great daily driver. I got to make great memories in that truck and drove it to senior prom. You are a great father for allowing your kid to do this. He as undoubtedly learned so much from this and can look back fondly on this forever. There is no feeling that replaces driving a car or truck you have turned every last bolt on and know like the back of your hand. This video made me tear up. Thank you for sharing it.
Certainly the ones who give thumbs down have absolutely no idea, no class, no taste, and certainly no manners. What a Grandfather-Father-Son Team has done here is commendable; it is a life-experience for all three, and I am certain that young Jake will carry this memory with him forever, and hopefully pass down the experience, and the project with his children and grandchildren. Really, you all did an awesome job in preserving American Automotive History! Congratulations!
I'm more inclined to think they're just jealous that they can't do something like this family could do. I was born one year before this was made as a 1954 model. Still have most all of my original parts and just missing my tonsils, a lymph node and all my teeth (replaced with dentures) and I did have a titanium bone replacement next my left I lost after a drunken motorcycle mishap that I can't call an accident. Otherwise, I'm still in good condition.
@@thomasritter3159 Is it your car? NO! Could you have done a better job? HELL NO! Nobody asked for your opinions! They did an AWESOME job and the car came out looking amazing!
and an iron stomach...for those who never experienced the horrible suspension,(hope they didn't restore that to original specks), and the terrible after smell of carsick kids my Dad couldn't remove, ...it got better w/ the shit boxes of the 60s & 70s...the Japanese invasion helped.
In my opinion, the ones who give thumbs down, are useless people, spending all the time hitting the buttons don't like of all videos what see, for evilness, complaining of life and don't make nothing to sustain yourselves.
That was a BIG project! You guys did it all! Rust repair, lots and lots of body work, primer, paint, trim, complete engine rebuild, all new interior, wow! That's something to be proud of! I believe your son will look back on this fondly for the rest of his life, not just because of the awesome results (even though the results really are awesome) but mostly because of the time all of you spent together. I hope he hangs on to the car.
Beautiful work! My dad and I did the same thing in 1968. My first car.....'55 Ford, 4 door, 272ci with a 2 bbl carb. with a 3 spd on the column. Though mine was only 13 yo. at that tkme. So, we had a lot less work to get her ready. Replaced the rocker panels, dog legs, and rear quarters. I loved that car. It'd go anywhere. My dad sold it when I went off to the service, two years later. Watching this really brought back memories. Good luck bud....treat her good and you'll remember her forever. Thanks for the video.
Awesome build! Just picked up a 56 Fairlaine for my 12 year old son for his first car. Gonna bring it back to life as well. Such a great bonding experience.
The kid learned a lot more than building a car. So many life lessons learned. So what if it’s not perfect..... everything that went into it and the lessons learned, make it more than perfect! This made my day. Semper Fi!
That resto was outstanding.... it looks like you’ve been doing it for a long time. Absolutely great job... all generations involved... it doesn’t get any better than that!!!
I just HAD to comment today 🙂🙂🙂! Every time I need a pick me up, I watch this video! You guys did an OUTSTANDING JOB, and that is an UNDERSTATEMENT! I know y'all are proud! I, MYSELF, am proud of you guys! Thanks for lifting my spirits again today; you gave me hope! FYI: I MIGHT still have a good front bumper out back if you need one. If so, it's yours 🙂🙂🙂! God Bless!
Wow that is amazing how the car went from a beaten up old car to a beautiful piece of moving art. What an experience for a 15 yr. old too! He will never forget the experience. Great work and job!
This is god dang amazing. I had a 64 ford in high school that I picked up for 850 dollars back in 2012 when I was 13. My dad signed and I paid with the money I made working at our ace hardware. Got her running and got the darn brakes to finally work. Anyways I changed heads and the carb for a heavy boost in power. Some my dad helped me but he was also a very busy man and didn’t really have time to help me. I just learned from lots and lots of books and videos.
My first car was a 1955 Ford two-door Victoria (not Crown Victoria). It had a 368 Lincoln Turnpike Cruiser with a push button Merc-o-Matic transmission swapped in. Thank you for bringing back some great memories.
I have a photograph taken in 1965 of a red and white 1957 Ford convertible sitting in front of our apartment building on Ross Ade Drive. I wish I had that car today. You did a beautiful job and Jake will treat that car much better having put all the labor into it that he did. Thanks for sharing.
My Dad had a 1956 Mercury Monarch which was A Canadian model and it was a beautiful car with Thunderbird 312 V8 4 barrel. But I loved all 1955 and 1956 Ford and Mercury cars. This was an enormous task you have taken on here and you should be proud of all the work you have done. I myself have been in a long rebuild of a 1971 Boss 351 Mustang that I have owned since 1976, so I have a very good idea of what what you have done because I stipped down this car and did a lot of patching of body parts and some new ones because they are available. I have really appreciated what you have done here by saving this beautiful car for an icon that can be passed on to future generations.
Great video. I like the idea of you working with the kid. While looking at this video I forgot I am 73 years old. Nice time machine you got. Thumbs up.
I was 15 years old when these came out and I believe that car design went downhill ever since. The 55' Ford was the most beautiful car produced. My friend's parents bought a new one that was aqua blue and white. Still remember that like it was yesterday. Great job. Your boys will remember doing this their whole life.
What a wonderful lesson! Skills that will last your son a lifetime. I am 75yo and so envious as I remember driving those Fords. Well done... Great music BTW...
When I was 18 years old I did the same thing with a 65 impala .I remember the excitement of every day working on it you should be proud of your self .I'm 60 years old now .watching this video brought back .lots of memories.good luck n be safe and great job
That is a very nice job!! Jake should be very proud of the work he's done, and i hope he appreciates all the help he had along the way!! I wish him a long life to enjoy the car he now has!!
My Dad bought a '55 Ford Station Wagon without consulting my Mom; not his smartest move ever as she wanted something a bit more stylish. Things were a bit chilly for a while but late that summer we took it for a road trip: Boston to Ohio where my sister was starting her freshman year of college. Mom learned to love the car on that trip and we used it for road trips every summer thereafter until he replaced it in 1958. A lot of the details were the same as this Fairlane and you guys did a great job of getting it right. I'd forgotten all about the round radio panel. Watching your son pull it out of the garage, bright and sharp was the same as the feeling of bringing a brand new car home. Wonderful accomplishment.
i was in a rush to get out the door this morning started watching your video ended up making another coffie and enjoyed the whole thing,great photos,music had me tapping my toes aswell.i finished a 5yr build 2 years ago and this brought back all the memories ,chris
From grunge work, to scrubbing, to reassembly to paint to upholstery, the kid learned a lot I'm sure, what a sense of accomplishment he must feel....kudos!!
239 cubic inches of forever memories. Mine was an 80 hp flathead jake. Tears in my 73 yr old eyes remembering my dad helping me with my 1953 2 door post.
This is what the old car hobby is all about. Family time together, learning new skills, and saving a neat old car from the scrap yard. You guys did a great job!
Absolutely fantastic video experience, I am 76 yrs. young and this was my Dad’s car and, the first Ford I drove legally when I turned 18. The restoration was truly a work of LOVE that will eternally unify this family. It’s 4:23 am and this is the best wake up I’ve had in a long time, thanks for making me smile!
Love it ! In '59, I knocked up my "old Lady" in the back seat of a 4 door 56 almost exactly like this one. Back in the day, this was how we did it. We're still together.
Awesome, That's America that I know and love. Way to go dad! Way to go young man. We're all proud of you. Be interesting in 50 years what this young man did in life. My dad did the same for me. 1946 Dodge pick up. My brother and I went and pulled it out of a waterway with a 2010 JD and the three point. I was, am blessed. Thank you for the smiles.. Many happy miles. Yes.. 45 years later I still have the 46 in the barn. Awaiting... Me to return to my 14 year old self some year. Soon
I am 70 yrs old..my friend in High school had one of thses..Had a top end well over 120 mph...You are to be commended on this Wonderful Family Project. It is a project that will last in everyone's memories forever. God Bless you Sir..
I remember when I was a teen-ager, going past Marck Motors Ford, in El Cajon California, looking through the showroom windows and seeing one almost exactly like that. Wow, this certainly does bring back great memories for me. Thank you so very much for this video. And, thanks for doing such a great job resurecting that beautiful old Fairlane!
There is nothing like a family car project! My son and I did a 1971 F100 together when he was in high school. Had it complete in time for his grad 11 years ago. He will never sell that truck, as I am sure you never will either. Nothing like teen age busted car knuckles! Great work and congrats to you!!
What a great idea. The boy and I’m sure the dad, learned a lot of very useful skills from this including the reward of hard work. A cheer for both of you.
Great job both father and son project. I wish my son and I would have done something like that. My problem is I would have parts left over after it was [ thought] complete. Im 67 years old and the music playing brought back wonderful memories. I caught myself Bee Boppin. Today its called jammin. Thank you
Awesome job guys. A lot of love went into that machine and it shows. You now have a beautiful family heirloom and memories for three generations. Thank you for sharing.
Big thumbs up from me! Awesome job he will appreciate the time spent with dad as grand dad doing this forever. My father and I did the same thing when I turned 15 but with a 50 mercury. I’m 65 now and still look back on that with joy and happiness. My father and I spent lots of time in the garage on many projects but none bring the memories of the first. Great job guys.
Yeah hold on to the car 🚗 I still have my first car that built back several years ago but now I have built it into a gasser style 😎 with all Ford parts 53 cpe with a 460 and a 4 speed trans and a narrowed 9 inch
This was always a dream for me to do with my son or grandson. My son was not interested in all the mechanical stuff I did in my shop and neither one of my children want kids of their own so......no grandkids for me. I should have seen if one of the neighborhood kids would have liked to fix up a car. I'll bet I could have found one that would have loved to do this with me. A lot of expertise that I never got to pass on. Glad for all three who undertook this project. The two adults did more for that young man than he knows right now but in time he will realize it was life changing experience. God bless. You all did great!
I have another project in the shop that I think I will see if the neighbor's boy wants to help since Jake is in college now and doesn't really have time to help.
Fantastic. Thought the tinted windows was a nice touch. i had never seen door panels rebuilt. VERY enjoyable video, and memories your son will treasure for the rest of his life.
I was enjoying the music whilst watching the restoration great them work now the grandson will value it even more cause he has equally hard to get the job done. Hats off
Wow! Nice work. My first car also was a 1955 Ford Fairlane back in my Junior and Senior years in High school way back in 1971 and 72. Bought it for $50.00 from a farmer. Of course back then mine didn't need to be restored yet. Instead of the V8, mine had a straight 6 and a manual 3 speed on the tree (column). But seeing yours does bring back a lot of memories. Thanks!
What great back ground music. I grew up in the 50's and had a 1949 coup and a 54 Crestline Ford. Great job you guys.Brings back lots of memories............
THANK YOU FOR SHARING A VERY SPECIAL TIME WITH YOUR SON, I am sure more people wish they too could do the same. Your son and you will have some very fond memories that will last a lifetime. Thankyou for setting the standard as high as you have, I will do my best to at the very least come close.
My Dad had a 55' Fairlane convertible when he graduated from high school and went to college. My mom hated it because he had "hot rodded" it and it was loud. My mom is gone now and my dad is 80. I miss my parents telling me about when they were kids. Its a beautiful car. Thanks for reminding me of my parents as kids.
This is a great video. In 1984 I bought my first car and spent the first summer restoring it. It was a 1956 Ford 4dr. Red and White. This triggered a lot of memories.
I love this era of car design. You all did a GREAT job. With him having a hand in restoring it with you he got more than just a car, he also got a lifetime of memories to pass to his own children.
My Mom had a 1955 Ford Fairlane. I drove it all the time. Both of you have done a very amazing job at this restoration. Best I have seen both the awsum sound of that engine. I currently own a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible. with the same sound. Very nice guys.
I just finished a 55 Crown Vic, red and white also...there is so much satisfaction in doing it yourself..mine is also a driver and proud of it!..congratulations to everyone involved,it is a learning experience that he will never forget..
You guy's absolutely smashed it, well done..!! Shoulda put a set of headers on though, with a stainless exhaust system. I grew up around these in my teenage years, however in Australia this was known as a 55 Customline, with the steering wheel on the other side of course, (the correct side) hahahahahahah. Again, fabulous..!!. John, Perth, West Australia
Awesome just totally awesome, Older cars that get the love to look as beautiful today as they did back then is just heart warming. These cars give us a history of the love of Americas cars of yesterday. Congrats on your 4 door Ford..shes a beauty.
Sweet restoration of your Ford. I am Chevrolet car fan, but I love all cars that are returned for purpose. I had fun listening to the music and seeing a car returned to its beauty and use for a younger generation to learn skills and appreciate the car in the family. Good job guys!
Awesomeness! ..... ya picked a great car for a first restoration, a cheap four door ford , most importantly you DID NOT STOP till you were done !....nice work gentleman ( I would have done red & black but it's still cool )...I'm sure you will enjoy that car for decades to come !
Thumbs down? Really!? Well that's what happens when you eat lead paint chips! I am VERY impressed. You guys should be proud of this job and if you can, never get rid of this car. Pass it down to you're kids. It's so much more than nuts and bolt and paint, it represents time spent together and that's what you will see every time you look at it in the future. We NEED more young people like this! Just remember this guy could not have been staring into a smart phone and restoring a car at the same time! For a first time thing done at a home shop what more do you want? Great job guys!
Thanks Jaime! Yeah, some people just don't get it for some reason. They only see the project in terms of dollars and cents and not the real reasons behind the whole thing.
Great experience and a job well done. My Dad was a "car-guy" his entire life and taught me whatever my mini brain would take in. I miss him and hope that this adventure brought you closer as my experiences did with my Dad.
When my son turned 16 in 1984 I gave him a beat up 78 Mercury cougar, first we went through it and fixed everything , head gasket, brakes and everything i could think of to make it dependable, I taught him how to do these things along the way. That Christmas I gave him a Craftsman tool box with every tool a guy could need in it, when he saw his present he looked like I slapped him in the face, he was very disappointed. Years later after he had been in the Air Force, graduated, Auburn and got a great job, I called him to see what he was doing. He said " I am out in the driveway doing a brake job on my Toyota", he followed up with "I wanted you to know Dad, that tool box you gave me was the greatest gift I have ever received". Just like the youngster in the video, we plant seeds as parents that often turn out better than we had ever expected. If you do anything dishonest, without honor or unethical in front of your child you are planting a seed as well and you surely won't like what grows from that seed.
Sure could have fooled me into thinking it was Concours condition.. amazing what you managed in your home garage. Oh how awesome it would have been to be driving a car like that in highschool! lol
Nice job an the 55. Had a 52 Ford in HS and mom let me borrow her 55 for date nights in 62. You could not have picked a better project car and the music was perfect because I remember when it was today's music. "Where were you in 62"
As far as I'm concerned, the value of what you got out of that project is worth many, many times more than the value of any Concours automobile. That entire family should be mighty proud of that accomplishment. I can't even begin to imagine the pride that young man must have had driving that beautiful car to school for the first time, and proud he should be. I give you all a AAA+++ for all of the nice work, not only on the car itself but on all of the painstaking documentation as the project progressed. That young man will never forget his first project car. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
Great story, and great outcome. Nice car too. I did this exact thing with my son 27 years ago with a 65 Mustang 289 4sp. He was 15 and had never worked on a car. I grew up in Chicago in the early 60s and we all had junk yard cars that we worked on probably every day. We would meet at the corner greasy spoon to compare notes and plan our Saturday night races. My son in now 41 with his own sons. He still has the Mustang which is still in beautiful running condition, and gets a good run on nice weekends. The project was an education for him not only in restoration, but in patience and the value of quality work. It was a lesson for me in the value of family projects involving dad, mom, our son and even his older sister a few times. Nothing can compare to that.
I didn't watch an auto restoration; I watched a man teach a boy to be a man.
Absolutely great video.
Which entails far more than turning a wrench and imparting painting skills. I know. I've raised my sons to be men.
@@MrShobar I applaud you!
You're absolutely right. This is one thing I'd like to experience to with my children when the time comes..its more than the project. It's the time spent together and the memories made. That's priceless, in my opinion
True that! This project will be in the memories of father and son for the rest of their lives. An unbreakable bond has been made even stronger.
Yep! Skills for LIFE! Way to go!!
That is one lucky kid.he's got a cool car, a cool fam, and skills.
He's got a WAY Cool Dad! that's his best fortune!! Thanks Dad.
My dad had a dark blue costomline v8 everyone loved it wood love to find one. He always got mirrors at the dealer put on the doors so it was easy to adjust rather on the fenders 10 dollars each..Also steering wheel was large because no power steering so it was easy to turn .
Blessed!
@@vincentpopovich2497 opiöuuuuu
Look sharp 55 4dr sedan
I love the fact that you have 3 generations working on this car together. I also love the fact that you did it on a budget and that she isn't a Concours level job. Having something like that that you can drive and enjoy is the best part of owning a classic car. What's the use of having a car that is a Concours level restoration when you can't drive it anywhere because your afraid of getting a scratch on it or having anyone near it breathing on it? Bravo for making a car and not another trailer queen!!
Awesome!, very well done!! Father and son great job!!!
I moved to America when I was 12 and went to school. I always wanted a pickup truck, but ended up driving a vw Passat for most of the time since my dad felt more comfortable working on the cars he knew from home. When Senior year came around I was driving around town and saw a blue and white 1981 F250 Ford sale. I talked my parents into getting it from the Christmas and birthday money I had saved up for years and bought my first truck. I couldn’t stop grinning when I hoped up on that old bench seat and heard the v8 fire up. It had its fair share of problems rusted out gas tanks, loose timing chain, broken gauges. But over next two month I spend every free minute fixing that car up, sometimes with the help of a few of my buddies and got it to be a great daily driver. I got to make great memories in that truck and drove it to senior prom. You are a great father for allowing your kid to do this. He as undoubtedly learned so much from this and can look back fondly on this forever. There is no feeling that replaces driving a car or truck you have turned every last bolt on and know like the back of your hand. This video made me tear up. Thank you for sharing it.
Wow that is awesome man, do you still own the car
@@GummerJum Sure do. Just finished a complete restoration of the suspension and frame. As well as rebuilding the trans and engine.
@@manuelmuelller3535 that is so cool, 1980s types of cars are the best in my opinion
Certainly the ones who give thumbs down have absolutely no idea, no class, no taste, and certainly no manners. What a Grandfather-Father-Son Team has done here is commendable; it is a life-experience for all three, and I am certain that young Jake will carry this memory with him forever, and hopefully pass down the experience, and the project with his children and grandchildren.
Really, you all did an awesome job in preserving American Automotive History! Congratulations!
I'm more inclined to think they're just jealous that they can't do something like this family could do. I was born one year before this was made as a 1954 model. Still have most all of my original parts and just missing my tonsils, a lymph node and all my teeth (replaced with dentures) and I did have a titanium bone replacement next my left I lost after a drunken motorcycle mishap that I can't call an accident. Otherwise, I'm still in good condition.
10-4. If MY dad and I had tackled anything like this, we'd have ended up murdering each other.
@@thomasritter3159 Is it your car? NO! Could you have done a better job? HELL NO! Nobody asked for your opinions! They did an AWESOME job and the car came out looking amazing!
and an iron stomach...for those who never experienced the horrible suspension,(hope they didn't restore that to original specks), and the terrible after smell of carsick kids my Dad couldn't remove, ...it got better w/ the shit boxes of the 60s & 70s...the Japanese invasion helped.
In my opinion, the ones who give thumbs down, are useless people, spending all the time hitting the buttons don't like of all videos what see, for evilness, complaining of life and don't make nothing to sustain yourselves.
That was a BIG project! You guys did it all! Rust repair, lots and lots of body work, primer, paint, trim, complete engine rebuild, all new interior, wow! That's something to be proud of! I believe your son will look back on this fondly for the rest of his life, not just because of the awesome results (even though the results really are awesome) but mostly because of the time all of you spent together. I hope he hangs on to the car.
The moment you began a work with your boy you succeeded. Thanks for sharing the trip.
Beautiful work! My dad and I did the same thing in 1968. My first car.....'55 Ford, 4 door, 272ci with a 2 bbl carb. with a 3 spd on the column. Though mine was only 13 yo. at that tkme. So, we had a lot less work to get her ready. Replaced the rocker panels, dog legs, and rear quarters. I loved that car. It'd go anywhere. My dad sold it when I went off to the service, two years later. Watching this really brought back memories. Good luck bud....treat her good and you'll remember her forever. Thanks for the video.
thanks so much. sorry you don't have it anymore. I promised myself I would never sell this one. Too many memories.
The world needs more dads like you, Jim. Major props to you!
Great video and loved seeing a father & son project. I'm sure Jake will treasure this memory the rest of his life.
Awesome build! Just picked up a 56 Fairlaine for my 12 year old son for his first car. Gonna bring it back to life as well. Such a great bonding experience.
Thanks Matt. You doing a video series on your build?
You created memories you both will cherish for the rest of your lives. Well done gentlemen!
The kid learned a lot more than building a car. So many life lessons learned. So what if it’s not perfect..... everything that went into it and the lessons learned, make it more than perfect! This made my day. Semper Fi!
It looks professional 👏 👌 this is what I did back in my early days
And I bet he learned a whole lot of new words and how to string them together,, lol
And he learned on one of those “horrific “ 4 door sedan bodystyles. An egotistical egomaniacal collector’s worst dream come true.
That resto was outstanding.... it looks like you’ve been doing it for a long time. Absolutely great job... all generations involved... it doesn’t get any better than that!!!
Thanks Dave!
The past is his future . Nice of you to make this video for the rest of us to appreciate. Every body will wave and smile...enjoy the ride.
Thank you Richard!
I just HAD to comment today 🙂🙂🙂! Every time I need a pick me up, I watch this video! You guys did an OUTSTANDING JOB, and that is an UNDERSTATEMENT! I know y'all are proud! I, MYSELF, am proud of you guys! Thanks for lifting my spirits again today; you gave me hope! FYI: I MIGHT still have a good front bumper out back if you need one. If so, it's yours 🙂🙂🙂! God Bless!
@michaelowens2701 thank you so much michael. 😊
Beautiful job!
I agree with everyone that has commented. Great job on the restoration and raising your son!
Yeah. For someone saying they all had ''none'' of the skills, they did a bang up spot on resto. Kudos to them all, well done.
You did an ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL JOB! Continued success with her!
You guys did a nice restoration job on the car. I'm glad you guys made this a father son project.
Beautiful , father and son , together. Priceless time never forgotten
Wow that is amazing how the car went from a beaten up old car to a beautiful piece of moving art. What an experience for a 15 yr. old too! He will never forget the experience. Great work and job!
This is god dang amazing. I had a 64 ford in high school that I picked up for 850 dollars back in 2012 when I was 13. My dad signed and I paid with the money I made working at our ace hardware. Got her running and got the darn brakes to finally work. Anyways I changed heads and the carb for a heavy boost in power. Some my dad helped me but he was also a very busy man and didn’t really have time to help me. I just learned from lots and lots of books and videos.
My first car was a 1955 Ford two-door Victoria (not Crown Victoria). It had a 368 Lincoln Turnpike Cruiser with a push button Merc-o-Matic transmission swapped in. Thank you for bringing back some great memories.
Those interior door panels are an absolute work of art and all done at home, OMG the skills that you have amassed! Go out and take on the world.
Next....ted and white seats ??
50's music is a cool tool man!
I have a photograph taken in 1965 of a red and white 1957 Ford convertible sitting in front of our apartment building on Ross Ade Drive. I wish I had that car today. You did a beautiful job and Jake will treat that car much better having put all the labor into it that he did. Thanks for sharing.
My Dad had a 1956 Mercury Monarch which was A Canadian model and it was a beautiful car with Thunderbird 312 V8 4 barrel. But I loved all 1955 and 1956 Ford and Mercury cars. This was an enormous task you have taken on here and you should be proud of all the work you have done. I myself have been in a long rebuild of a 1971 Boss 351 Mustang that I have owned since 1976, so I have a very good idea of what what you have done because I stipped down this car and did a lot of patching of body parts and some new ones because they are available. I have really appreciated what you have done here by saving this beautiful car for an icon that can be passed on to future generations.
Great job. Drove a '55 Ford Customline to work everyday in the sixties. Brought back memories.
Had the same. Mountain Green and Snownshoe white.
Two fathers, two sons, two years and one great project with a lifetime of memories for the beneficiary. Well done gents ...
Thanks for uploading.
Great video. I like the idea of you working with the kid. While looking at this video I forgot I am 73 years old. Nice time machine you got. Thumbs up.
I was 15 years old when these came out and I believe that car design went downhill ever since. The 55' Ford was the most beautiful car produced. My friend's parents bought a new one that was aqua blue and white. Still remember that like it was yesterday. Great job. Your boys will remember doing this their whole life.
What a wonderful lesson! Skills that will last your son a lifetime. I am 75yo and so envious as I remember driving those Fords. Well done... Great music BTW...
Kool Dad, Kool Kid and Awesome father son project. Way to go guys.
The finished product looks FABULOUS!
When I was 18 years old I did the same thing with a 65 impala .I remember the excitement of every day working on it you should be proud of your self .I'm 60 years old now .watching this video brought back .lots of memories.good luck n be safe and great job
That is a very nice job!! Jake should be very proud of the work he's done, and i hope he appreciates all the help he had along the way!! I wish him a long life to enjoy the car he now has!!
Absolutely brilliant! You guys could’ve fooled me! Thats the work of professionals! Congrats! 👏👏👏
My Dad bought a '55 Ford Station Wagon without consulting my Mom; not his smartest move ever as she wanted something a bit more stylish. Things were a bit chilly for a while but late that summer we took it for a road trip: Boston to Ohio where my sister was starting her freshman year of college. Mom learned to love the car on that trip and we used it for road trips every summer thereafter until he replaced it in 1958.
A lot of the details were the same as this Fairlane and you guys did a great job of getting it right. I'd forgotten all about the round radio panel.
Watching your son pull it out of the garage, bright and sharp was the same as the feeling of bringing a brand new car home. Wonderful accomplishment.
i was in a rush to get out the door this morning started watching your video ended up making another coffie and enjoyed the whole thing,great photos,music had me tapping my toes aswell.i finished a 5yr build 2 years ago and this brought back all the memories ,chris
Thanks Chris. I appreciate you watching. I get a little weepy every time I watch it too. Memories of my dad and my boy working with me in the garage.
From grunge work, to scrubbing, to reassembly to paint to upholstery, the kid learned a lot I'm sure, what a sense of accomplishment he must feel....kudos!!
239 cubic inches of forever memories. Mine was an 80 hp flathead jake. Tears in my 73 yr old eyes remembering my dad helping me with my 1953 2 door post.
I think in 55 it was a 272
@wendel, you’re right guy, the 239 replaced the flathead in 1954. Then 272,292 and 312 in 55/56. Good old y blocks, strong motors.
Fairlane project a few thousand, time with son priceless. Memories neither of you will ever forget, we’ll done.
thank you so much
This is what the old car hobby is all about. Family time together, learning new skills, and saving a neat old car from the scrap yard. You guys did a great job!
thanks @carcrusher4x4!
Absolutely fantastic video experience, I am 76 yrs. young and this was my Dad’s car and, the first Ford I drove legally when I turned 18.
The restoration was truly a work of LOVE that will eternally unify this family. It’s 4:23 am and this is the best wake up I’ve had in a long time,
thanks for making me smile!
Love it ! In '59, I knocked up my "old Lady" in the back seat of a 4 door 56 almost exactly like this one. Back in the day, this was how we did it. We're still together.
Awesome,
That's America that I know and love.
Way to go dad!
Way to go young man.
We're all proud of you.
Be interesting in 50 years what this young man did in life.
My dad did the same for me. 1946 Dodge pick up.
My brother and I went and pulled it out of a waterway with a 2010 JD and the three point.
I was, am blessed.
Thank you for the smiles.. Many happy miles.
Yes.. 45 years later I still have the 46 in the barn.
Awaiting... Me to return to my 14 year old self some year. Soon
I did the same with my late father. There is nothing better. Great job. well done.
I am 70 yrs old..my friend in High school had one of thses..Had a top end well over 120 mph...You are to be commended on this Wonderful Family Project. It is a project that will last in everyone's memories forever.
God Bless you Sir..
A memory that take on a life of it own! Great job. Thanks for letting us watch.
I remember when I was a teen-ager, going past Marck Motors Ford, in El Cajon California, looking through the showroom windows and seeing one almost exactly like that. Wow, this certainly does bring back great memories for me. Thank you so very much for this video. And, thanks for doing such a great job resurecting that beautiful old Fairlane!
Thank you Mike. It is truly a labor of love.
There is nothing like a family car project! My son and I did a 1971 F100 together when he was in high school. Had it complete in time for his grad 11 years ago. He will never sell that truck, as I am sure you never will either. Nothing like teen age busted car knuckles! Great work and congrats to you!!
What a pleasure trip for all of us watching. Loved your serious have-a-go attitude.
What a great idea. The boy and I’m sure the dad, learned a lot of very useful skills from this including the reward of hard work. A cheer for both of you.
A truly professional restoration by a very talented individual.
Awesome! I was raised in the 50’s and love those cars!👍👍👍
Great job both father and son project. I wish my son and I would have done something like that. My problem is I would have parts left over after it was [ thought] complete. Im 67 years old and the music playing brought back wonderful memories. I caught myself Bee Boppin. Today its called jammin. Thank you
Awesome job guys. A lot of love went into that machine and it shows. You now have a beautiful family heirloom and memories for three generations. Thank you for sharing.
You just don't see many people putting so much love into a car like that.
Big thumbs up from me! Awesome job he will appreciate the time spent with dad as grand dad doing this forever. My father and I did the same thing when I turned 15 but with a 50 mercury. I’m 65 now and still look back on that with joy and happiness. My father and I spent lots of time in the garage on many projects but none bring the memories of the first. Great job guys.
I LOVE the 50 Merc. Hope you still have it.
CoyoteJim unfortunately no it was destroyed in a garage fire when I was in the service.
@@xltranger98 oh no. so sorry to hear that.
Fantastic job guys. You gave life to a sweet car, learned a lot and made some life long memories. Hold on to that sweet car young man. Trust me.
Yeah hold on to the car 🚗 I still have my first car that built back several years ago but now I have built it into a gasser style 😎 with all Ford parts 53 cpe with a 460 and a 4 speed trans and a narrowed 9 inch
This video was so good, I had to watch it twice! They don't teach this in school much anymore. Outstanding job by everyone involved!
This was always a dream for me to do with my son or grandson. My son was not interested in all the mechanical stuff I did in my shop and neither one of my children want kids of their own so......no grandkids for me. I should have seen if one of the neighborhood kids would have liked to fix up a car. I'll bet I could have found one that would have loved to do this with me. A lot of expertise that I never got to pass on. Glad for all three who undertook this project. The two adults did more for that young man than he knows right now but in time he will realize it was life changing experience. God bless. You all did great!
I have another project in the shop that I think I will see if the neighbor's boy wants to help since Jake is in college now and doesn't really have time to help.
You raised a young man with great taste!! Awesome father, son project and awesome car, Congratulations
Fantastic. Thought the tinted windows was a nice touch. i had never seen door panels rebuilt. VERY enjoyable video, and memories your son will treasure for the rest of his life.
Awesome vehicle for a young man's first car. You all did a great job together!
I was enjoying the music whilst watching the restoration great them work now the grandson will value it even more cause he has equally hard to get the job done. Hats off
Wow! Nice work. My first car also was a 1955 Ford Fairlane back in my Junior and Senior years in High school way back in 1971 and 72. Bought it for $50.00 from a farmer. Of course back then mine didn't need to be restored yet. Instead of the V8, mine had a straight 6 and a manual 3 speed on the tree (column). But seeing yours does bring back a lot of memories. Thanks!
Jake, it's not just a car, it's a piece of history. You're a lucky young man.
What great back ground music. I grew up in the 50's and had a 1949 coup and a 54 Crestline Ford. Great job you guys.Brings back lots of memories............
THANK YOU FOR SHARING A VERY SPECIAL TIME WITH YOUR SON, I am sure more people wish they too could do the same. Your son and you will have some very fond memories that will last a lifetime. Thankyou for setting the standard as high as you have, I will do my best to at the very least come close.
My Dad had a 55' Fairlane convertible when he graduated from high school and went to college. My mom hated it because he had "hot rodded" it and it was loud. My mom is gone now and my dad is 80. I miss my parents telling me about when they were kids.
Its a beautiful car. Thanks for reminding me of my parents as kids.
Well done guys. Your skills are amazing. The end result was fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Father and son projects are so important.
This is a great video. In 1984 I bought my first car and spent the first summer restoring it. It was a 1956 Ford 4dr. Red and White. This triggered a lot of memories.
Your grandson will remember this project the rest of his life. Well done grandpa. Very nice work. God bless you.
Great Job. That's a gift your son will remember forever a long time after the cars gone.
I love this era of car design. You all did a GREAT job. With him having a hand in restoring it with you he got more than just a car, he also got a lifetime of memories to pass to his own children.
My Mom had a 1955 Ford Fairlane. I drove it all the time. Both of you have done a very amazing job at this restoration. Best I have seen both the awsum sound of that engine. I currently own a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible. with the same sound. Very nice guys.
I just finished a 55 Crown Vic, red and white also...there is so much satisfaction in doing it yourself..mine is also a driver and proud of it!..congratulations to everyone involved,it is a learning experience that he will never forget..
You guy's absolutely smashed it, well done..!! Shoulda put a set of headers on though, with a stainless exhaust system. I grew up around these in my teenage years, however in Australia this was known as a 55 Customline, with the steering wheel on the other side of course, (the correct side) hahahahahahah. Again, fabulous..!!. John, Perth, West Australia
Thanks John! Cheers!!!
Better than concours, family built, individual, loved and most importantly driven. Awesome car and vid well done guy's
Awesome just totally awesome, Older cars that get the love to look as beautiful today as they did back then is just heart warming. These cars give us a history of the love of Americas cars of yesterday. Congrats on your 4 door Ford..shes a beauty.
Wow! Awesome job! A lifetime of memories there, and a lot to be proud of! Love It!
Sweet restoration of your Ford. I am Chevrolet car fan, but I love all cars that are returned for purpose. I had fun listening to the music and seeing a car returned to its beauty and use for a younger generation to learn skills and appreciate the car in the family. Good job guys!
Perfect choice of music! Every song a favorite!
Awesomeness! ..... ya picked a great car for a first restoration, a cheap four door ford , most importantly you DID NOT STOP till you were done !....nice work gentleman ( I would have done red & black but it's still cool )...I'm sure you will enjoy that car for decades to come !
Thumbs down? Really!? Well that's what happens when you eat lead paint chips! I am VERY impressed. You guys should be proud of this job and if you can, never get rid of this car. Pass it down to you're kids. It's so much more than nuts and bolt and paint, it represents time spent together and that's what you will see every time you look at it in the future. We NEED more young people like this! Just remember this guy could not have been staring into a smart phone and restoring a car at the same time! For a first time thing done at a home shop what more do you want? Great job guys!
Thanks Jaime! Yeah, some people just don't get it for some reason. They only see the project in terms of dollars and cents and not the real reasons behind the whole thing.
Great experience and a job well done. My Dad was a "car-guy" his entire life and taught me whatever my mini brain would take in. I miss him and hope that this adventure brought you closer as my experiences did with my Dad.
When my son turned 16 in 1984 I gave him a beat up 78 Mercury cougar, first we went through it and fixed everything , head gasket, brakes and everything i could think of to make it dependable, I taught him how to do these things along the way. That Christmas I gave him a Craftsman tool box with every tool a guy could need in it, when he saw his present he looked like I slapped him in the face, he was very disappointed. Years later after he had been in the Air Force, graduated, Auburn and got a great job, I called him to see what he was doing. He said " I am out in the driveway doing a brake job on my Toyota", he followed up with "I wanted you to know Dad, that tool box you gave me was the greatest gift I have ever received".
Just like the youngster in the video, we plant seeds as parents that often turn out better than we had ever expected.
If you do anything dishonest, without honor or unethical in front of your child you are planting a seed as well and you surely won't like what grows from that seed.
Beautiful job! My folks bought a new 55 Victoria hardtop, white over blue, same V8 & trans. Good memories! Thanks!
I can only think of one word to say....FANTASTIC
Sure could have fooled me into thinking it was Concours condition.. amazing what you managed in your home garage. Oh how awesome it would have been to be driving a car like that in highschool! lol
Grease lighting.
Nice job an the 55. Had a 52 Ford in HS and mom let me borrow her 55 for date nights in 62. You could not have picked a better project car and the music was perfect because I remember when it was today's music. "Where were you in 62"
I was 15 and in 2 more years got my first car, a 63 Oldsmobile 88. It was nuts.
Great job. You're a lucky guy to have the opportunity to do this. Now keep her under 65!!!! And be safe.
As far as I'm concerned, the value of what you got out of that project is worth many, many times more than the value of any Concours automobile. That entire family should be mighty proud of that accomplishment. I can't even begin to imagine the pride that young man must have had driving that beautiful car to school for the first time, and proud he should be. I give you all a AAA+++ for all of the nice work, not only on the car itself but on all of the painstaking documentation as the project progressed. That young man will never forget his first project car. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
Great job, thanks for sharing
Beautiful job. He’ll never forget
I always liked those Fords, you can't put a price on the happiness and satisfaction that whole job made. What an epic win. :)
Great story, and great outcome. Nice car too.
I did this exact thing with my son 27 years ago with a 65 Mustang 289 4sp. He was 15 and had never worked on a car. I grew up in Chicago in the early 60s and we all had junk yard cars that we worked on probably every day. We would meet at the corner greasy spoon to compare notes and plan our Saturday night races.
My son in now 41 with his own sons. He still has the Mustang which is still in beautiful running condition, and gets a good run on nice weekends.
The project was an education for him not only in restoration, but in patience and the value of quality work. It was a lesson for me in the value of family projects involving dad, mom, our son and even his older sister a few times. Nothing can compare to that.
That was wonderful. I cant' remember the last time I saw something so entertaining to watch.
Probably THE BEST video that I have ever seen. 👍👍