Buying a Craigslist Ford Pinto and Driving it 3000 Miles Home (Plans, Purchase, Parts) (Ep.1)
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- What happens when you fly nearly all the way across the USA with your two best friends to buy a crappy project Pinto off of Craigslist and try to drive it back home? A lot, apparently. This is the single biggest adventure I have ever been on and we filmed nearly everything that happened along the way. This video is only the first step of a long journey but I hope that, through it, you are able to experience at least a little bit of what we went through!
Timeline of filming: June 11th, 2021 - June 16th, 2021
Huge thanks to everyone appearing in this video:
Rob ( / magic.spoolbus )
Sean ( / sldiscgolf )
Katt ( / gekailin )
Colin
Travis ( / trav1_0 )
Sara ( / shinsquared )
Andy
Typeface/Ending Artwork/Consulting:
Courtney (itsluckybug@gmail.com)
All music created by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com/).
Music licensed under Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/....
Tracks have been edited to fit video content (lengthened, shortened, spliced).
Song List (Order of First Appearance):
0:00:01 Cherry [Instrumental] (Crawford Street)
0:02:50 Golden Sunrise [Instrumental] (The Wake)
0:07:52 Perfect [Instrumental] (Addressed to the Stars)
0:12:14 Learn To Fly [Instrumental] (Here Today)
0:16:54 Mona Lisa [Instrumental] (Here Today)
0:27:00 Untitled [Instrumental] (Not Quite Connected)
0:33:12 Of Dark Rooms and Crooked Candles [Instrumental] (Only Whispering)
0:36:22 I Am Your Clothes [Instrumental] (Sunny Side of the Trees)
0:48:13 Orbit [Instrumental] (Addressed to the Stars)
0:56:16 Wake Up [Instrumental] (Here Today)
1:03:14 Do Not Go Gentle [Instrumental] (Reject Bin)
1:17:38 Roll Away the Stone [Instrumental] (Reject Bin)
1:18:52 Perfect (Addressed to the Stars)
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:50 Day 0 (Friday)
0:05:58 Day 1 (Saturday)
0:07:52 Day 2 (Sunday)
0:12:14 Day 3 (Monday)
0:36:22 Day 4 (Tuesday)
0:56:16 Day 5 (Wednesday)
Thanks for watching, and joining us on this adventure! Please let us know what you think! Consider supporting us via Patreon as well! / fuzzydiceprojects
Follow our Instagram for more pictures and teasers: / fuzzydiceprojects
Check out our second channel for a variety of other content: / @fuzzydicepastimes 
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So... yeah... this is why there hasn't been an upload in three months. This trip and video project has taken a solid six months of work and it isn't over yet, I'm hoping to have the rest of this road trip content finished and uploaded by the end of January. The intro and some other aspects *cough*the length*cough* are a bit self-indulgent, I admit, but I felt that encompassing the entirety of this wild, stupid adventure was important to the story I wanted to tell about it. I had planned to make it just one long video but it became unfeasible as there is so much to cover and many of you praise our videos for being detailed so... this is your punishment I suppose.
A huge thank you to everyone for patiently waiting for the next upload, and especially to our Patreons who stuck around (for some reason) through essentially a social media blackout. I thought this would be a fun, silly surprise and I hope that you find it to be exactly that! Happy 2022 everyone, here's hoping that we have a great year ahead of us!
-Mike
But the 454?!?
Thanks for this! Here's hoping 22 is better than 21!
@@nickhattler8236 Unfortunately it has been on the backburner for a while in order to get all of this done, but we'll be getting back to it relatively soon. No more secret projects and months of delays, the plan is to start up again on those videos in February.
Well brotha, it's awesome to see ur back. Scared us a bit an thought u just decided to retire from youtube 🤣. Welp looking forward to more content 🤘🏽
IMO, keep the videos long and detailed. I REALLY enjoyed the story on this. I'm no where near a Ford fan of any sort, but I am so glad that it's (at least so far) on the mends to get back on the road.
Dang, this looks like such a fun project!
Hi Ronald, great seeing you here. For some reason I always think of Mike's channel when watching your builds. it's hard to explain it, you guys both have your own style but to me seem so much alike.
@@halleffect1 I always thought that Ronald's storytelling style was inspired by this channel
Ronald, please start a new fun project 😊
@@wiedietie He's working on the bike now.
Oh man, I've been watching your rebuild of that Fiero for a long time. I didn't recognize your name at first. Good to see you watching other channels.
Shout out to Andy the hero here. Good sport for lending the tools and having random guys working at his house for days!
Andy is the kind of American that makes this country great.
I wonder he will be watching the series
Military 🪖🎖️
I can't believe you guys found such a cool seller, who was willing to talk to you long enough to divulge useful information, make a mess in his yard, and use his gigantic $3k swamp cooler.
From one car guy to another. I'm sure Andy appreciated all the work going back into restoring his old project car that he himself put a lot of effort into.
I'm glad you included the travel portion. Makes those of us stuck within 50 miles of work for the weekend feel like we got out.
Not to mention those of us that are permanently homebound due to a chronic illness
4 miles I gotta commute for my job.
Some of us haven't seen the "rugged far west" in person. I for one appreciated your shots of the scenery that were different from the standard ones that I think are made by locals or photographic artists that minimize the LARGE scale of these western vistas!
I work from home.
I love that in times of clickbait, show-off cars taht dont work, and lazy content overall, this channel just makes stuff that is true to its heart, and mainly, fun.
This is the roadtrip most of us gearheads wish about when they think about what to do - drive to some far-off land, buy a car with an interesting story fix it up and drive home.
Phenomenal job!
This is so fun! You should have so many more views!!!
Randy great yo see u here
@@cameronhall04 thanks 😊
Shady randy.
This episode could've been twice (four?) times as long and I still would've been glued to the screen for the whole enchilada (taquito?). Your narration is key - compelling and entertaining. Looking forward to future installments.
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Definitely a fan of the video. Everything about it was awesome, from your friends, to the trip, to the car and it's owner. It was a really well put together story, and I've enjoyed the watch.
I grew up in Vegas in the 60s and 70s. In the late 70s after getting my drivers license, my friends and I would pool hop at the casinos and pick up tourist girls. Have a .99¢ prime rib buffet, cruise and swim some more, cruise Freemont street, hit another .99¢ buffet or go to the top of the Mint Casino to the restaurant at the top and have the "monster" burger for you guessed it....99¢. It was the size of a pizza and they cut it in giant pound size slices. One burger fed 4 hungry teenagers. I know vegas was run by the mob in those days but it was a wonderful magical place to grow up.
Can't wait to see the rest of this series! Wasn't expecting to see a V8 in a pinto, that's pretty cool 😳
10 lbs of shit in a 5lb bag
This is awesome! I love doing this kind of stuff! I bought a 1963 Corvair Monza off a guy in South Dakota on Craigslist, flew up from Florida and drove it all the way back. I also bought a 1965 Thunderbird near Dayton Ohio sight unseen and drove that back to Florida. The Corvair had a cherry bomb exhaust, and it was so loud, by the time I made it home my hearing was muffled for a few days after. The only real problem I had with the car was the generator completely came apart when I was about 2 miles from home. The Thunderbird was a mess when I arrived. I rebuilt the carburetor and brake booster inside of a motel room before setting off. I used electrical tape to repair the torn diaphragm of the booster. That repair lasted the entire trip until I finally replaced the booster months later. The gas gauge didn't work, so I did end up running out of gas in the mountains of Kentucky at about 2am. I had to call the highway patrol to get them to pick me up and buy a small jerry can with gas. I also had a hubcap fly off while driving through a small town that same night. I scoured the lawns of each house until I found it nestled in a small bush. What an adventure!!! I'm so glad you filmed yours! Wish I would've. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
I look forward to the next installment. I love the confidence of changing the diff., brake hoses and cleaning the windows before you’ve tried starting the engine. What an awesome seller to let you wrench on the car for days. The true hero of the story is your buddy’s sketchy F150. Probably should have just bought that truck
34:10 sums it up so well.
To me, it's not about "all original", or "numbers matching". My favourite cars to look at our cars with character, ones that tell a story.
Whether the story is their past life (cop car, grain truck, gasser, hot rod), or their current owner's passion project; I'm all ears.
Thanks for saving another enthusiast's car!
I must admit: I don't always like the approximation you sometimes shows in your projects, but I absolutely love the passion you put in what you do and I admire the courage and "craziness" of this adventure. I love it, good job!
Great quality all around, from production to story telling, and even some special effects. I believe that bar has been raised. The V8 Pinto is cool too, and a rust free example can only be had in oven-like climates like Arizona. Nice score, and by the looks of things so far, I'm sure the trip was fun - in more ways than one.
Andy is a real one. That guy was pinnacle in your guys' adventure.
Shout out to him. These evening I will raise a glass to him.
Anyone else keep coming back to watch this series over? i think this is my 4th time now
The sound of an engine coming to life is the best! No matter if you've spent a day, week, month, or a year working on it, that rumble is like hearing a new born cry for the first time! 👍
I bowled at the USBC open championships from 2009-2019. Great time with the guys. Reno is the best destination to bowl. They have a dedicated national bowling stadium. It's pretty incredible... and they have a steakhouse called Ruby River. Right on Virginia street across from thr Peppermill. Tell your friends to check it out!
Reno is so honestly tacky. Always loved it.
Hey Mike, this is an awesome adventure you are taking us on. I am really looking forward to the drive and I feel this is going to be a Roadkill like experience, but in much greater detail. Over one hour per episode is great and I can´t imagine how much work you had to put into this. Also, happy new year, keep up the aweseome work and see you on episode two! :D
Your description of AZ as an east coaster, is EXACTLY how I felt when I visited Goodyear and Tucson AZ for work. It's downright alien.
Can anyone else watch the first part of this video and also appreciate Travis' lane discipline? THAT'S how you are supposed to drive (drive right, PASS LEFT). 👏 👏
Incredible video, Mike, Sean, and Rob! Can't wait for the remaining 3 parts! Glad to see an upload for the first time in a long time! I can't wait to see the conclusion!
This was a perfect start to the new year! Your editing and production style is always a treat btw!
This is absolutely fantastic, love seeing your work and your storytelling is icing on the cake. Can't wait to see more of this project and how you get it home!!
Man I’ve always dreamed of doing this to a car, don’t have the friends that would be into that sort of thing though. Can’t wait for the next episode on it
Fantastic as always Mike! Thank you for the good watching and fun inspiration! Look forward to the next instalment!
I am so glad to see new videos from you! I have missed your content for a long time. Glad to have you back!
Awesome!!! This was a blast to watch, and I am looking forward to part 2! Also, Kudos to Andy for being such a cool guy and putting up with a trio of RUclipsrs taking over his yard.
Also, that is one of the coolest Pintos I've ever seen!
This is more than I could have dreamed of. The quality, the story, the full commitment to that video is stunning. I knew the next fuzzy-dice upload will be amazing but you topped every expectation! Glad I have this channel in my heart and will always be eager to await the next update!
Awesome video! This deserves millions of views. Great camera work, great editing, hilarious antics, and just overall so well done! Can’t wait for the next parts. Great job!
Thank you! 🙏 We've been looking forward to more content, man.
Awesome video. Thanks for taking us along. That creepy pasta toquito story at the end was a great touch
Wonderfully integrated music! Curiously different "home" environment makes for much different wrenching in the desert than the rust belt. I am always amazed at the depth of automotive systems knowledge in every video. You all worked so well as a team, getting so much done each day and staying focused on the work list - while still having fun!
Mike, your content is some of the best on this platform. I find myself getting impatient for your next video. They are just so good. Keep up the good work man. Your endeavors are so much fun to watch.
Love it. Can’t wait to see remaining episodes! What an adventure, an expensive adventure 😅
Great job boys
This is an amazing project! you go above and beyond with your content
SO glad you are back to posting, I kept checking all the time for a post. At Restoration Rescue we love your channel! Keep up the great work!
I’m super excited for part two! This is yet another series that’s gonna make me arrive early to every episode
Great to see your finally back to uploading :) really enjoy your content man keep it up
This video was amazing!!!!!! Excellent way to kick off the new year!
This was/is so cool! Really well put together. Can't wait for the next episodes. As for taking a long time between uploads, I don't mind at all if the quality is like this! Well worth a wait.
That video flew through I enjoyed it so much! Can't wait for the next parts! Thank you!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video and it was perfectly edited! Great trip with friends and Andy seems like a cool dude, letting you work on his house and lending his tools!
Looking forward to the next installment!
Cheers from Argentina and Happy New Year.
I love you its a great start to the year seeing a video from you
Great video. Totally worth the wait. I certainly didn't expect the engine to sound that way when you fired it up. Looking forward to the next one. You guys are rock stars.
I'm so glad to see you post again! I was worried about ya, and when I saw that you posted, I got super excited! I look forward to the remaining 3 parts!
A friend of mine had a Pinto in high school like 30 years ago. He rear ended a Porsche. Hope this goes better! lol
Pinto was kinda famous for rear end explosives lol.
Please do more like this, big up from the uk my dude
This is the kind of revival video I like...where you actually show up (mostly) prepared and equipped with a chance of success! lol. As a kid, my neighbor had an 80 Pinto that was about the same color. Good luck with the rest of the journey!
Love these longer videos. I know it's a lot of work but I'd happily pay money to see you attempt more of these challenges. Keep it up!
Ah yes, a car youtuber I can relate to! Sadly a trip like this might not be possible not too long into the future.
Not quite Bad Obsession Motorsports, but....
I'll take it. 😁😊
Looking forward to the rest of the episodes.
It has way more gas station tacos though... :)
Glad you and the gang are still at it. Can't wait for the next 3 videos.
Great video! Looking forward to the other parts and to hopefully seeing more content on your channel. And yes, I'm one of those appreciating the details and thorough explanations you provide. Keep up the good work!
Love the Pinto content keep it coming if you got the footage/time.
I've been wanting to go out west and drag back some disaster ever since I got my hands on Oklahoma and Nevada cars about 20 years ago. It's crazy to imagine a life without rust.
Gotta say the new video was worth the wait too. Nice job! Looks like you guys all had a great time!
It's truly a whole different world. Andy had chopped some brackets off of the S10 frame sitting next to the Pinto two years prior, and the big patches of bare steel had so little surface rust you could just wipe it off with a rag. Blew my mind.
@@FuzzyDiceProjects They have gross spiders and stuff though... We're far better off in the rust belt. 🤣
You ever get up Indiana way, tacquito soup is on me.
Travis and Andy made this project go so much better than it could have! Finding such great and accommodating host and seller in one trip, along with the 3 Amigos, gave this a great story. I barely even noticed how long this video is. Great to see FDP having great adventures with great people.
Video was great watched the whole thing! Looking forward to part 2!
California here, I've been to the east coast, and I'll take west coast heat over east coast heat any day!!
When an American talks about an impressive sense of scale I can't help but wonder what a Swiss dude like myself would say to all the scenery.
Gods I wish the US got sane again so I could go see it...
It's incredible how utterly massive the States are.
Very well done! This may have been one of the best videos i've ever seen. I'm drooling for the next one.
Hell yeah! This was fun! Iam looking foward to the next episode!
You lost me at Health Disclaimer...
Screw covid. Unsubscribed
Same, Mike. If you're still falling for the scam, it's on you. Hope the clot shots don't kill you.
@@jSCOTTmc80 Okay "doctor," tell us how a virus we can see under a microscope, have extensively researched, and understand is a scam.
Hell yeah! I am loving this. Starting the new year with a bang!
Wonderful adventure! Funny as usual. And thanks to add Celsius temp conversion for us folks outside the USA! Can’t wait for the other parts!
GOOD STUFF, MY DUDE!! Can't wait for the other parts, and I'm so happy you got to see the beautiful American Southwest. Lol, yeah, Vegas is a spectacle, it knows it, it owns it. And yeah, summer is actually monsoon season in AZ. Great weather regardless, but it quickly gets rainy and surprisingly often that time of year.
I’m glad that you are back. I was checking the channel and was looking for a new video. This is worth the wait.
Great work! Epic stuff so far, can't wait to see more!
Happy 2022! So glad to see an upload from ya - was starting to get worried lol
Amazing stuff, man! I initially saw the length of the video and was thinking twice about watching before bed, so glad I decided to. Looking forward to the rest of the series!
Subscribed just so I wouldn't miss the next episode on the pinto. My dad had a couple of these he used to commute to work. The floors rusted out and we could see the road through them as we drove. On one of them the horn would start beeping by itself at night when it got cold outside. The neighbors got mad at him and he wound up putting a worklight next to the horn with a 100 watt light bulb in it. Lots of memories.
What a great video! Its been awhile since i watched any of your content and i thoughly enjoyed it!
So great to see an upload and such an amazing video dude
Just found your channel... and I gotta say that I truly enjoyed it and not once was I bored of it and not once did I fast forward the video...
Great video guys and I can't wait for part 2,3,4 and ... Well I'll just have to wait to see the rest of this journey...!!!!
Just subscribed to your channel..
What an awesome adventure so far, can't wait for part 2
Omg your back thank god 🙏 this is a great start to the new year thanks for the upload Fuzzy 😁🤪👍
Hey you great young mechanics, i love to watch it so much! Cant't wait to watch Part 2!!
This video was great. A festure-length, well edited documentary. Was worth the wait :D
I do not comment very often but this got me captured for every single second! Thank you so much for this masterpiece sir! I appreciate your work very much. Can't wait for the Next part. I'm so excited!!
I always really appreciate your editing skills. Really happy with the upload. Glad to hear more vids are coming back!
This was awesome!! I cant wait for part 2
Guess who’s back! Can’t wait to watch! Happy New Year!
Awesome! Love this! Missed you! Thank you!!!
What a great video, I really enjoyed it from beginning to end!
So glad to see you back mate, i've missed new content on your channel :)
Happy new year guys
thanks for creating one of the best contents..
cant wait for part 2
Well done. I'm gonna wait calmly for the next exciting episode.
What an amazing video, that was so well done i'm really impressed, can't wait for the next parts
This was sooo great, really fun to watch, thanks!
Wow, this was a highly fun video 😍
Looking forward to the other parts 👍
You guys easily earned my subscription
From random suggested video to subscribed in one shot! Can't wait for parts 2-4
I absolutely loved this. I know other channels do similar things but the narration is nowhere near as good. Or as professionally put together. It's something I always wanted to do. I think I am a bit too old now for all of that rough sleeping and heat, though. Thank you and happy new year !
This is quality content right here. Thank you for making it!
Best video yet! You guys look like you had a blast. Can’t wait to see the rest of the series.
Great series! Just awesome the 3 of you were able to get away for this long and get this done! Great job
So enjoyed this video. Looking forward to the next one 👍
That was amazing, cant wait for the next parts. Lifelong dream of mine to road trip across the US. Nothing beats hanging about with your mates having a laugh.