Abandoned 19,000 Miles Focus Can We Rebuild This Shockingly Bad Ford

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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024

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  • @mattyboy3908
    @mattyboy3908 3 года назад +80

    Rob, Chris, absolutely love this. Proper recycling by giving this car another lease of life £££s to be made. A lot of people would have just binned this car

    • @TheRonaldbaxter
      @TheRonaldbaxter 3 года назад +5

      I could never have done the work like this, but wish I could have saved my old car. Impressive what can be achieved.

    • @chrisredfield3240
      @chrisredfield3240 3 года назад

      Hopefully the content on the channel makes doing this worthwhile. Otherwise for anyone else these cars are worth very little and this is a lot of work.

  • @hellrecon1980
    @hellrecon1980 3 года назад +15

    Professional work by people who love cars!! Bravo!!

  • @normancarr8562
    @normancarr8562 3 года назад +33

    I have to take my hat off to you two guys. You earn every penny you make. Look forward to all your videos and instagram posts. Cheers guys ! All the best.

    • @leebox9911
      @leebox9911 3 года назад

      It's only cleaning swop parts over and some wireing

  • @PaulSt1883
    @PaulSt1883 3 года назад +30

    This has been one of my favourite rebuilds, it's incredible the transformation from the wreck it was, to a lovely car. Great stuff

  • @pebbles775
    @pebbles775 3 года назад +24

    Very impressive turn around guys,every car deserves a second chance and this is proof.👍🏻

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 3 года назад +116

    I’ve never known to blokes with such such a perfect blend of skills as you two. Life always has its ups and downs, but I hope you two stay happy working together for many many years to come! Best regards from “an old Thanet boy” 😊

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 3 года назад +4

      @@crabbybastard8762 absolutely-they’re the perfect duo 👍

    • @alistairkeenan5824
      @alistairkeenan5824 3 года назад +7

      I love watching these guys - the common sense , the explanations, the artisan skills of Chris, amazing really - the generation coming through have none of this

    • @georgecooper1753
      @georgecooper1753 3 года назад +1

      you need to meet my dad and I!

  • @colinritchie1757
    @colinritchie1757 3 года назад +20

    You've done more complex rebuilds, but none have been as satisfying as this one , brilliant work guys

  • @manicmasterofmetal2620
    @manicmasterofmetal2620 3 года назад +12

    Thanks for working so hard and getting more videos out Rob and chris.We know a huge amount of hours goes into editing so thanks.

  • @paullaw5054
    @paullaw5054 3 года назад +2

    Every cloud as a silver lining so they say and this cloud was pure gold. Love the longer videos and this Ford was well worth bringing back to life. Great content. Looking forward as usual to the next one.

  • @chriswilkes5938
    @chriswilkes5938 3 года назад +4

    UNBELIEVABLE. You brought this one back from the dead. It was beyond the ICU and ready for the undertaker. But with some serious surgery and careful attention to detail, it's going again. The best video for a long time. Well done Chris and Rob.

  • @michaelvandromme
    @michaelvandromme 3 года назад +67

    I’m not gonna lie, when I first saw the car I thought no way, that’s gonna be a scrapper! I can’t believe you did it!

  • @craigthurston7731
    @craigthurston7731 3 года назад +33

    Love this build, what a state to start in.

  • @MrIbsalquds
    @MrIbsalquds 3 года назад +6

    Once again. Amazing.
    From knowing your electrics. Being able to dismantle to reassemble, soldering and everything else you guys did. Your skill is another level. BUT. I feel how humble and genuine you and Chris are, when the video ends with Chris sweeping up.... Another great lesson
    Thank you... Much love and respect....

  • @glennlambert5112
    @glennlambert5112 3 года назад +1

    Dr Frankenstein's Focus. It's alive it's alive!!!!
    Brilliant stuff. Best car yet. Definitely worth doing chaps. Keep up the good work.

  • @williamfence566
    @williamfence566 3 года назад +1

    Salvage rebuilds. " the defibrillator of the car world ". Brings 'em back from the dead.

  • @chrisring6690
    @chrisring6690 3 года назад +66

    I love seeing a car that most people wouldn't think twice about saved and you would never no it sat unloved for years

    • @seanstollery7453
      @seanstollery7453 3 года назад +2

      You have done cracking job considering the state it was in well done both of you 👍🏻👏👏

  • @liamcinq
    @liamcinq 3 года назад +34

    Chris should get a small street sweeper to tidy up the yard, he's got everything else.

  • @stevehard9779
    @stevehard9779 3 года назад +4

    Amazing! Fantastic to see the transformation from start to (nearly) finish. Great work gents.

  • @thirdwatch1965
    @thirdwatch1965 3 года назад +3

    What a transformation guys. Its brilliant. You would never know it's the same car. I love the way you 2 work together, not much said but you both know what to do. Love these type of videos. Take care both of you.

  • @creed8196
    @creed8196 3 года назад +3

    Glad to see you guys saved this car, this is a car I would’ve wanted to save. So many parts around and it wasn’t rusted out which makes it worth saving.
    Top job fellas

  • @andrewforeman5716
    @andrewforeman5716 3 года назад +26

    You've made such a transformation to the focus well done guy's.

  • @liamhearne146
    @liamhearne146 3 года назад +176

    Does Chris ever stop for a cuppa. He was still working cleaning the yard.

    • @Ruebenbrophy
      @Ruebenbrophy 3 года назад +4

      All chris has in his mind all day coffe coffe

    • @johncunningham1498
      @johncunningham1498 3 года назад +2

      Video before last Chris had TWO cups mate.....tea break over lol

    • @terrygould4136
      @terrygould4136 3 года назад

      Fantastic little car now mate !

    • @MrKenny777
      @MrKenny777 3 года назад +1

      Chris is like the Duracell bunny - he never stops. What a geezer.

  • @rob_lightbody
    @rob_lightbody 3 года назад +16

    I really love this shape of focus. Even ordinary models like this one are brilliant to drive.

    • @davidclarke9783
      @davidclarke9783 3 года назад +1

      I just got my first Ford in years.. The 2004 Focus Zetea 1.6 Automatic is surprisingly very quick,, my Car was only 550 Euros, with 113.000 miles on the clock,, just changed the Oil & Waterpump & Belt, now iv put on another 6 thousend miles and shes going like new,, I have to say the designe of the Mk1 is a future classic . great sound from the Engine with the old school Escort heritage ..

    • @davidclarke9783
      @davidclarke9783 3 года назад

      @@crabbybastard8762 I agree with you on that but up till now I have had no problems lol

  • @mahlty
    @mahlty 3 года назад +2

    Good on you guys, this is awesome. So glad to see you save this unloved little car. We're way too quick to just throw things away these days, but with a bit of patience and effort you can fix things and make them close to new again. Amazing work.

  • @Martin-lo7tm
    @Martin-lo7tm 3 года назад +1

    Another great video guys. So satisfying to see a forgotten car brought back to life. Well done you two.

  • @Jackel7
    @Jackel7 3 года назад +8

    The most interesting project in ages, cant believe you tackled it but an amazing result well done rob n Chris.

  • @studarbyshire3851
    @studarbyshire3851 3 года назад +10

    I've loved watching this cars rebirth, well done the two of you

  • @torquesteer2657
    @torquesteer2657 3 года назад +15

    Smashing job chaps! Gotta admit that looked like a hell of a challenge starting out!

  • @robseaton2830
    @robseaton2830 3 года назад

    Guys this is the most satisfying series of vids so far. You definately need to do more like this, the before and afters are epic with this one!

  • @jennyinch1929
    @jennyinch1929 3 года назад +1

    Rob and Chris enjoyed your video on this Ford Focus. What a transformation absolutely brilliant. Well done.

  • @coupso98
    @coupso98 3 года назад +7

    You be done a cracking job with this one. Never would have thought it to see it at the start. That'll be a great family car for the new owner. Well done guys!

  • @neilfairless4589
    @neilfairless4589 3 года назад +7

    You 2 deserve every penny of profit from this one Rob. Really great job and cracking long vid. Cheers.

  • @sonofjak1971
    @sonofjak1971 3 года назад +12

    This has been one of my favourite projects of yours, what a brilliant job.

  • @alanmclachlan1899
    @alanmclachlan1899 3 года назад +1

    I have loved seeing a car properly cared for .you guys are special in this field of profession. good onya..

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil2255 3 года назад +24

    Some would say "it's just a ford focus"
    But really glad you saved that car guys, awesome work as ever 👌👌👌

  • @GRfourfun
    @GRfourfun 3 года назад +4

    I’m flabbergasted how well you’ve done with that Focus! It’s come out so well and the amount of effort and attention to detail was incredible. Bloody well done lads, great to watch you at work on this or whatever else you take on for that matter.

  • @DSPrints_
    @DSPrints_ 3 года назад +12

    Cam belt for sure needs doing. Looks so good though! Will make a great motor

  • @geion54
    @geion54 3 года назад +10

    Brilliant, what a turn round, well-done lads.

  • @gerardbosvonhohenfels1866
    @gerardbosvonhohenfels1866 3 года назад

    Rob and Chris, what a metamorphose got this Ford again. What a beauty. It gives me a great feeling you guys put so much efforts in this car to get it on the road again. Thank you so much for this video again. A true example of 2 honest nice guys.

  • @Snacks8536
    @Snacks8536 3 года назад +3

    Now this is real recycling. Saved it from the crusher 🤙🏻

  • @derrillbalshaw1199
    @derrillbalshaw1199 3 года назад +39

    The caterpillar is a Cinnabar caterpillar, that turns into a striking black and red moth. Wow Chris really got stuck in and seem to relish the challenge.

    • @Banglish123
      @Banglish123 3 года назад +1

      I thought Rob was about to go on a wildlife rant like Bill from Curious Cars.

    • @ccjelley2390
      @ccjelley2390 3 года назад +1

      good spot! nature lovers fast forward to 21:59. And what a great project. Chapeau, chaps!

    • @stephenricketts7764
      @stephenricketts7764 3 года назад +2

      I was curious to know what the caterpillar was you saved me the trouble of looking it up, thanks.👍

    • @gravydavy4188
      @gravydavy4188 3 года назад +5

      Good metaphor for the car, it's changed from a caterpillar to something more beautiful.

  • @drproductions55
    @drproductions55 3 года назад +30

    U 2 can turn ur skill to anything
    AMAZING JOB LADS!!!!!!!

  • @Bungle44
    @Bungle44 3 года назад +4

    Absolutely great job! Have watched for a while but this is the one that got me subscribed. Would be great to see more like this.

  • @skylined5534
    @skylined5534 3 года назад

    Brave! And well done at that! She's looking stunning, can't wait for the finished article!

  • @MyWhiteduck
    @MyWhiteduck 3 года назад

    I am a happy driver of Focus, greetings from Poland!

  • @chriscooks9850
    @chriscooks9850 3 года назад +5

    I really didn't want that video to end. What an awesome job guys! 👏🏼

  • @craigrobertson7938
    @craigrobertson7938 3 года назад +36

    That will be a nice tidy car for someone. Get them mobile in a safe comfortable car. Ultimate recycling.

  • @xiusdemonus3889
    @xiusdemonus3889 3 года назад +10

    Definitely made the right move repairing the car with the mileage.Thats gonna merit making the car look like new and I reckon theres a nicemarkup coming once you sell it.

  • @mariocaetano2511
    @mariocaetano2511 3 года назад

    Wow! Wow! Wow!!! What an amazing job you guys did. Well done. Can't wait for the next Rescue!!

  • @zaspex
    @zaspex 3 года назад +1

    Amazing I think that this is one of this most interesting projects that you guys have done. Can’t wait to see it completed.

  • @chriswhite3378
    @chriswhite3378 3 года назад +4

    Amazing turn around on this one Rob & Chris, this car has been saved and what a great job you have done. Brilliant!

  • @classicwheelswales4491
    @classicwheelswales4491 3 года назад +9

    Good job again guy's well worth doing. No brainer 19, 000 miles 🙈 well done Rob and Chris 💪💪💪

  • @JG-nx3jg
    @JG-nx3jg 3 года назад +5

    Knocked it out the park on this one. Really satisfying to see something rescued from the brink like this

  • @steveegginton535
    @steveegginton535 3 года назад +1

    Yes you definitely saved this one! Love your attention to detail - nothing left to chance. That's an amazing transformation you guys have achieved. With the work you have put in and the low mileage the car has done it should have years of life left in it now.

  • @samoopsd
    @samoopsd 3 года назад

    I love when a car is put back on the road and not just parted out and left to decay! Fantastic job, as always!

  • @joesoap2588
    @joesoap2588 3 года назад +4

    Really enjoyed this video. Everyday is a school day watching you two guys at work! :)

  • @mistermikeanson
    @mistermikeanson 3 года назад +6

    That turned out well then! Amazing - well done!! Enjoyed a bit of waffling on near the end of the video too 🤣

  • @danielevans8646
    @danielevans8646 3 года назад +5

    Great job boys enjoy that one😉1st time I have posted been watching a few year now. Well done

  • @jk6171
    @jk6171 3 года назад +1

    Well done looks sweet. I owned a similar focus was a great daily saved it from going to the scrap yard when everyone said get rid I had the gearbox changed and new clutch drove great

  • @pistonbroke9752
    @pistonbroke9752 3 года назад

    with that attention to detail you guys deserve a profit out of that! A great watch, admirable honesty and every credit to you both.

  • @MLB975
    @MLB975 3 года назад +5

    Well impressed! You’ve upgraded it with a nicer zetec interior, steering wheel and boot spoiler. Big improvement on the Style base spec.

    • @sammytheseal2307
      @sammytheseal2307 3 года назад

      Style isn't base I don't think 👍
      Studio is base

    • @MLB975
      @MLB975 3 года назад +1

      @@sammytheseal2307 ahh ok. Either way, it’s a lesser spec than the zetec.

  • @markmoore6264
    @markmoore6264 3 года назад +20

    A very thorough job even on something like this really shows how professional yourself and Chris are . A pretty long video but fantastic viewing 👍

  • @rickychopper
    @rickychopper 3 года назад +23

    We've been waiting for this one.

  • @tommy46055
    @tommy46055 3 года назад

    Absolutely amazing how you have turned this car around. Your attention to detail is just brilliant. Congratulations guys and thanks for the vid.

  • @jamesyoung8307
    @jamesyoung8307 3 года назад

    Well done on saving this focus. I like the transparency and honesty of your camera work/commentary.

  • @capt_flapper
    @capt_flapper 3 года назад +7

    I'm loving the content and saving more cars from the facing the scrap yard ❤️

  • @jetbudgieii
    @jetbudgieii 3 года назад +10

    22:00 looks like a Cinnabar Moth caterpillar, good to have about as they will eat up ragwort for you 👍

  • @derekgb3780
    @derekgb3780 3 года назад +4

    You guys have a lot of patience doing all that detailed swapping of items

  • @KevinLee-ww3ny
    @KevinLee-ww3ny 3 года назад

    Nice save! Literally brought back from the edge. Done a couple of interior replacements, so I know it's BETTER than factory!
    Love it 😀

  • @en8wall69
    @en8wall69 3 года назад

    This is one of the best projects and video you have done. Cant wait for Part 3. Reminded me of doing a full interior swap i did on a Vauxhall Chevette back in the 80s when I'd just started driving.

  • @The_journeyy
    @The_journeyy 3 года назад +6

    Piece of cake for the experts going to be a beautiful little runner

  • @ernestpeacock5671
    @ernestpeacock5671 3 года назад +10

    Hi guys to say how bad it was you've done a great job cleaning it up 👍

  • @r5gtturbo197
    @r5gtturbo197 3 года назад +5

    I would love to do this for a living , wish I had a mate like Chris

  • @JulesAtCumbria
    @JulesAtCumbria 3 года назад +1

    Astounded! Amazed! Incredulous! I'm out of superlatives for what you've done with that shed of a car! The only bit that seemed worth saving on that 19k miler was the engine, and yet you've saved the whole car. Incredible! All power to yer elbow grease, fellas!

  • @1969ashley1969
    @1969ashley1969 3 года назад +2

    That Focus is looking tidy now, well done, someone is going to love that car now.

  • @patrickreilly6872
    @patrickreilly6872 3 года назад +21

    The dashboard - no cutting corners with Chris 😀.

  • @johnpells5992
    @johnpells5992 3 года назад +5

    Wow that’s come up a treat ,what a lovely car now and with that mileage ,going to be a cracking car for someone ,you guys defo saved it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @wesandeth
    @wesandeth 3 года назад +82

    Incredible, can’t believe it was dumped after only 19,000 miles!

    • @xvsupremacy7190
      @xvsupremacy7190 3 года назад +15

      I could watch them all day , there aren’t enough 3 times a week for me to view,would like more.

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy 3 года назад +4

      Couldn't agree more so mad

    • @christopherdean1326
      @christopherdean1326 3 года назад +2

      Possibly it was stolen and dumped?

    • @135Ops
      @135Ops 3 года назад +13

      @@christopherdean1326 If you watched the video you wouldn't have said that, they gave a full explanation...

    • @145kmj
      @145kmj 3 года назад +1

      @@christopherdean1326 We'll probably never know why someone sawed the boot in half and used it as a toilet for 8 years

  • @AlanCooney
    @AlanCooney 3 года назад

    Truly astonished by your shear patience and tenacity in taking on this project! Attention to detail bar non!! You both deserve a medal for your hard work! I’m gob smacked!!!!!

  • @davidminns9799
    @davidminns9799 3 года назад

    WOW Rob n Chris do it again most people would have scraped it but now someone will have a fantastic car for years. This is why I love your channel, you two are magician's you deserve all your success 😃

  • @reece005
    @reece005 3 года назад +6

    You all did a great job on this car. 👏

  • @terence2678
    @terence2678 3 года назад +4

    You proved the doubters wrong there .👍
    What a turnaround.

  • @volkswagonaudiuk
    @volkswagonaudiuk 3 года назад +5

    Wicked job amazing turn around, truly shows how man hours can turn a car around like this :)

  • @steveadams8799
    @steveadams8799 3 года назад

    Amazing turnaround. Top job Rob and Chris.

  • @richardking2231
    @richardking2231 3 года назад

    Lovely work from the boys at Dagenham motors !! Nice to see that trusty old Ford being reborn well done

  • @doctorbones.30
    @doctorbones.30 3 года назад +7

    A silk purse made out of a sows ear' A great job, Well done guys... :-)

  • @shaydevlin5557
    @shaydevlin5557 3 года назад +54

    Wasn’t surprised when you got the interior so cheap the Focus’ are more common than Pigeons

    • @Alexander_l322
      @Alexander_l322 3 года назад +3

      That’s very true!

    • @originalGFLEX
      @originalGFLEX 3 года назад +4

      Yes but there’s a couple of swans in there one being future classic RS, now discontinued.

  • @brigidohalloran7972
    @brigidohalloran7972 3 года назад +15

    That was the most unbelievable transformation. It’s like new.

    • @davidwithey6036
      @davidwithey6036 3 года назад

      it's a bodge job! i wouldn't let it leave the body shop in that condition. If rob was working for my boss he would have got the sack trying to say that's done.

  • @michaelkavanagh4437
    @michaelkavanagh4437 3 года назад

    Brilliant, I smiled when you opened the door and said "look at this guys" shaking my head in disbelief, Again Brilliant.

  • @richardleach2849
    @richardleach2849 3 года назад

    Brilliant work again! Looked beyond repair. Can't believe it looks this good!

  • @sammytheseal2307
    @sammytheseal2307 3 года назад +9

    You've definitely transformed it! I would go as far as saying it looks like a 3 year old car now 😁👍

  • @John-nw7cu
    @John-nw7cu 3 года назад +5

    "Oh caterpillar"....love it 🤣

  • @markins1234
    @markins1234 3 года назад +3

    Chris is a a legend, well done the both of you. Focus one of my fav cars.

  • @sricharte89
    @sricharte89 3 года назад

    love this kind of projects taking sumtyn from that to what it is now there is just that bit of satisfaction watching it come together good job guys

  • @dannyflores4096
    @dannyflores4096 3 года назад

    You guys done a great job rescuing this beautiful car...good job. !!

  • @davemundy7237
    @davemundy7237 3 года назад +3

    Just shows how good you and Chris are, that will be a bargain for someone

  • @brendantinsley1888
    @brendantinsley1888 3 года назад +11

    30 minutes! 😮 let’s get involved! 👍

  • @iandorling
    @iandorling 3 года назад +23

    Gutted Chris wasn't wearing his daisy dukes when he was washing the car 😢

  • @gerardbodenheimer7522
    @gerardbodenheimer7522 3 года назад

    BRAVO! This it exactly what it is all about! Saving a car from the scrapyard with a lot of elbow grease and a big heart! Be it a Rolls Royce or "just" a Ford Focus. Hugely enjoyed this "saved from the grave" or "bring back to live" videos! Give us more of these, thank you!