Will it run? 1964 Fairlane sitting for decades!
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- What a great old car! Sitting in a carport for decades, the owner wants this one on the road again. Come along to see if this ex-police car will start and drive. Thank you all for supporting our channel! Howard's channel can be found here: / @dependableautotruck
The hubcap clocks are available from Ken at klassiter426@gmail.com
I have a 63 sport coupe with a cammed 289 in it's original chestnut paint. Was a government car and ended up sitting in a field for 10+ years, now it's a good cruiser. These are great cars.
It sounds like a great car!
I would love to spend a week with Howard. We need more guys like Howard.
So true! He is unique. A lifetime of mechanic knowledge, and a humble guy too. He has become a close friend of ours.
HEY ''RICH''==I AM NOT USUALLY A CRITICAL GUY== JUST VOICEING MY OPINION==I AM OLD SCHOOL, OWNED MY OWN TRUCKING CO,==CYCLE BUSINESS==USED VEHICLES ALSO 50 YEARS==PLUS== I ENJOY SEEING YOU DO THE RIGHT THING==SAVING THESE NEAT OLDER VEHICLES==I HAD 5 OF THE FAIRLAINES==SWEET RIDES==''KUDOS''='RITCHIE' FROM VERMONT==OLD STOCK CAR MAN TOO===
Thanks Erich. I appreciate the support!
One thing wrong with that rig is good too too many doors
Shout it out!
Man. I like four door's !
Awesome video you guys did a great job on getting the car running
Thanks very much!
@ 35:15 mark... "Oh, the (gas) leak is very fast now." Reply: "Yeah" and then tries to fire it up again. Love it!
Negative ground, single-pot master cylinder. When it fails, you better pray the emergency brake works....
I all ways check my fuses I’ve just saw old fuses will blow after several years because of one reason are another sure enjoyed the video thank you
My 58 cadillac my parents bought in 1960 , was given to me by mom in 1982, still on the road, I have never had to replace any fuses, they look ANCIENT in the fuse block, and probably ARE THE ORIGINAL ONES. Everything still works, including the power windows, lifelong Southern California car, on the road.
that carpet is factory. It's just really sunfaded. The 38K miles might be believable. "289 Special" is how the 289 was branded, it should be a C-code 289-2v. That master cyl may very well be original or at least a rebuilt original - that's how they were, same style as my '64 Galaxie XL. Plastic cap wasn't original though. The carburetor is also correct for that engine. If those plugs were Autolite BF-42s, they are pre-1972 at least. I really don't think the car's been touched to speak of. One of my high school friends had a very similar car to this in '71-72 - identical interior.
You're right, it has not been touched. I found out later it is an original 38K mile ex-police car. The owner bought it new as a patrolman.
Great video guys! Richard I enjoy watching you.I have pick up a lot of tips watching you! Howard was very helpful also, and it is cool to see mechanics enjoying and sharing info!! Keep the coming Richard and Christina!
Thank you for the support Kat.
Hi I have a 1964 Ford falcon it's Ben sitting a long time it has a 250 straight 6 with 2 dipsticks for the oil
If you have a small squeeze bottle like from hair dye it works great for filling the float bowl.
Don't sound bad at first it didn't sound too good but it didn't have no oil pressure yet..289 was a good engine like chevys 283
Owned a 64 Galaxie xl 289 v8 4 door. Unfortunatly, had rusted bad..
Awesome work Richard and Howard! 😎 We have another runner...despite the vacuum leak. At least it wasn't stuck...lol. That's the biggest hurdle to overcome. The ol 289 fired right to life. Nice! Thanks for sharing!! 😎
Thanks David for all the support! This is a really neat car.
I had a 2door like that in 66 wasn't very old back then. It had factor bucket a
Seats and a factory console It was 2 tone blue lite over dark the Seats and door panels were also 2 tone blue with a silver bead separating the colors. Wish I had back and still in the same condition, it was like new and a beautiful car.
THAT IS NOT THE WAY TO START A CAR THAT WAS NOT RUNNING IN A LONG TIME....A BUNCH OF COWBOYS...
An "open top garage"? Never heard of that. Sounds self-defeating.
I hope you and Josh (Sleeperdude) can retrieve that old RC Cola vending machine. I know there's are folks who restore those. Sorry to read of the loss of your father/father in law, i wish you all the best and hope all the usual estate matters are concluded quickly so life can return to "normal" again.
Thank you John. Getting through it as we all must do. We will check on that soda machine.
Too bad it's a four door. but a nice car to mess around with.
I believe Car Quest was bought out by Advance Auto.,
Beautiful! I have a 64 Fairlane 500 myself, has the small block 260 Windsor which was essentially the same as the 289. And has the two speed Ford o Matic transmission. 64 was the last year for both the 260 and 2 speed. You have the 289 and Cruise o Matic 3 speed. That's a great find. Along with the Studebaker wagon you found. Nice!!!
I agree. Those are great little cars.
my dad had a 65 289. I know about the 289 regular & the 289 HP, but what is the 289 'special' that was on the valve cover emblem?
The beauty of the small block Ford. 221, 260, 289, 302 and 351.
Very nice engines.
A "compact" for its time. Hard to believe today.
I really don't think that's a stock 289 and I think Howard started having old feelings come back about turning wrenches and making old machines run after he hung around with Richard for a couple of days.Great work keeping the ship afloat♥️
Thank you Ray. We had an awesome time with Howard. He really knows cars.
Why do you think it isn't stock?
I had a 1968 cougar with a 289 engine
Hey Mr., that's a beautiful job! Congrats and thank's for share knowledge! 👏👏👏👏
Howard seems like a cool old dude. But I gotta tell ya I think most of the viewers of these types of channels do know what it's like to do this kind of stuff. We appreciate the hard work and the love of old cars. It's why we're here. I'm 62 and was working on cars when I was a teenager and maybe not at the level of some of these channels but when you're lying on the ground in the cold and wet belly-%$#@ing a 400 hydro into it's home then it's all relative. :)
Been there in my youth! The last time I did something similar recently was with a Saginaw 4 speed in a 68 Camaro. It was not fun at all. Thanks for watching.
I love my small block fords it's so easy to work on.
I agree. A pleasure to work on.
Merry ⛄🎄 Christmas to you and your wife.🎄⛄🌲☃️❄️
Thanks David. You as well!
Another successful revive - well done - look forward to see it drive
Thanks Lance!
My first car in 73 was a 1966 ford fairlane 289 V8 but it did not look like this car. The front lights were stacked and the tail lights were square not round. Mine was a 3 speed on the column.
Enjoy watching the videos you and your wife are putting out it’s nice to see someone working on keeping them going. Thank you sir
Thank you Randy. Much appreciated!
Well done again Richard, it's nice to see people like Howard that have the enthusiasm for the old cars and obviously a vast knowledge too.!
Thanks Andy. I learned a lot from Howard. He is a treasure.
I have a K car 1985 Plymouth reliant I have been trying to get on the road. I got it running. But I can't get the carb straight. I just love old cars. Keep up the good work!
Interesting and I saw a couple of other ones in the background hope we see them in future episodes. Always had a soft spot for these little Fair Lanes. We had one sitting by Barn for a decade. The guy taking his mom's car to get the oil changed. They didn't have job they just got to put the new oil in it. Drove the car out locked it up. We probably have longer than that. They were going back and forth back and forth about who fault it was. They settled and just forgot to tell us. You brought the title by one day and said you can do with it what you want. My dad thought gee thanks. Anyway the shorter story was by the time I was around 20 we had an old Thunderbird falcon as well and I sold all three of them to collector. What was special about that Fairlane is like it's brand new at 9,885 mi original. No body damage rust stain or tears in the upholstery. Nothing. Had that little 220 V8. Whatever the smallest v8 Ford made I think that was the CID. Back then it was an oddball four-door. Should put in the barn and kept it for a few more decades. But who was to know. Another interesting episode that brought up another memory of mine you two take care of while you're out there driving around
Glad it brought back some good memories Chuck. Thanks for watching.
awesome car great condition for its age nice straight lines good looking engine dam good car hope you follow up on it . all the best to you and the wife be safe paul uk
Thank you Paul as always.
Love the Fairlane.. i used to own a 63!
It is a really cool old car.
So enjoy your videos. No razzle dazzle,no B S just good honest work. These Fairlanes were great cars. Thanks for feeding us. People in the south are like people on the east coast of Canada just honest hard working folks who will share what they have. 👍👍🇨🇦
Thanks Dan. We met the best people on this trip. It was fantastic.
He has a lot of patience
I love hearing those 60's fords run, especially the 64 galaxy 500, keep the video's coming.
Barnabas in the bible Acts 13, chapter his name means son of encouragement so is your better half , always be thankful for what God has blessed you with!
Thanks Don. We will!
No rust because it's a dry western car I'm in Michigan, these car's been gone since the 90s. Lot of old cars out there
As a lifelong Southern California native, I think, see, LOTS OF RUST HERE.! I'm sure the undercarriage has lots of it. My 68 Mustang and 58 cadillac don't have anything like this on them.
@@johnfranklin5277 Let me clarify, lot of old car's out west AWAY from the coast! This is self explanatory. I been involved with old car's as my interest since the late 80s and eg, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona out in the dry states there's a lot of vintage cars that are mostly rust free. Check out CTC auto Ranch or Desert Valley Auto Parts those yards have 1000s of old car's from the 30s-80s clean. You're by the coast so salt from the ocean rots metal 🙄
Man, I like those four door's !
Hey guys, thanks for featuring my clock. Just want folks to know I have some in stock if they don't have one to send. 1940 Ford to 1955 DeSoto. Some big some small. Again your show takes me back to my junk yard days. Can't thank y'all enough
You are welcome Ken. We have your clock on the wall in our den, and I walk by it every day. We love it!
Well that was not an uncommon place that was the place all the big block Ford's the 352 360 390 the 260s the 289 the 3:32 all of them were right there by the fuel pump and a motorcraft oil filter fl1a has been always all the way back from the first pick up on was a 63 Ford with a six cylinder all the way up to the last older pickup was a 7877 model FL 1A Ford Motorcraft filter
Ford Fairlane never dies!
My 1st new car was a '64 Fairlane Sport Coupe w/ 289ci. Excellent car and engine. Wish I had it now.
That must have been a great car.
In the back of this barn sits a T-Rex that hasn't moved for sixty seven million years ... today we are going to see if we can fix her up and drive her home twelve hundred miles
As a mechanic myself you never too old or never too young set alarm from another mechanic
1 arch from a frayed plug wire n woof.. I personally wouldn't have risked starting it with the accelerator pump leaking that bad. Especially if it's a customer's car. But otherwise nicely done
Drop a 428 in it with a mustang 2 front independent suspension coil over shocks all around with a 4 link rear suspension and a possie rear end. New chrome and buff job, paint the trunk lid, new head liner, new wheels and tires, disk brakes all around, and you'll have a sweet ride. IT's amazing the condition the body is in....just a very solid car. The interior is unbelievable other than worn armrests and damaged head liner.
this car definitely has potential. A good cleaning some new ignition components, a new carb and it should run great.
Absolutely. This car is going to back on the road very soon. The windshield is the primary issue.
Liked the lone running commentary before ,but the incessant near ! critical err voices are now annoying 🤷🏼♂️,sorry..still a good video .👍
Thank you for your APPRECIATION to your subscribers Richard!!😢
Lol. What's a "pee-can?" We call them "pah-kahns" in my parts. Several years ago I came across a map of the US that showed the different pronunciations across the country. I think there were five of them!
19:40....... amazingly car quest still exists! There's currently one alive and well in Saint Peter MN :)
I like being an amateur mechanic. I have great respect for professionals. They really have to up their ‘stuff’ to be successful….diagnose fast, work fast, no mistakes, work with customers, etc.
Love these Fairlanes! Wonderful automobiles. Glad to see you get this one running again!
Last comment was from Fairbury Ne watching for a 61 Ford galaxy Convertible just like to see one 😊
the old carbs have a large bearing surface down in the air horn, where the throttle plate rod goes through, those are always gummed up with deposits, I am surprised that by now, as a routine, you don't spray penetrating oil down the air horn and on the outside where the throttle plate shaft is visible on both sides of the carburetor.
I had one. Found out they really don't like stone walls. Couldn't salvage anything from it.
It is nice to see you over coming you shyness in front of the camera Miss. Christina ! If nobody's told you of late , Beautiful Eyes !
Utubers should be regulated if you are dumb and boring one should not be able to make money doing it they should stick to tweeting
Always fill the carb bowls first.helps lubes accelerator pump.fill bowls thru vents
Now we're talking about a real fantastic car. Very cool car. If you could keep it then jam a big block and a transmission with an overdrive on it [T6 or something?]. You can adapt just about any transmission to nearly every engine... be handy to know a machinest but ya :-)) Adapter plates and the right throw-out bearing and ya. :-)) Single champer master cylendars should be illegal to put on the street... No back up if you lose even one line on the system. Anyway... cool car.
Thanks Robert. Glad you liked it.
Had engine that was factory but higher performance than the plane Fairlanes. They say they were built on the same chassis as the mustang.
Good video I enjoy the hands on videos so much well you guys done a great job getting it running I will watch again to see you drive it
Love it southeast TEXAS.
Thanks Danny!
Does that car have the tissue paper holder under the dash I had a white one with red Interior 260 micro v8😊
Nice fuel setup the guy made. Now pick up a fuel line shut off from a snow blower to place near the end for future use.
The smile at the end of the description always gets me 😂😂
It was a pleasure seeing this old Ford coming back to life! 👍🍻
Glad you liked it Michael!
Hey mate, thanks for the comment on the Rover. Sad you had to pass it on but made for great content, they can be tough to handle. Maybe next year have a go at a Triumph 😉I am loving the channel and it's great to see Christina doing her thing. Have an awesome and safe Christmas , All the best
Thank you Bruce! Merry Christmas!
Generators only work at higher RPM's ... alternator 's at idle
This is one of my daddy's old cars he used to own same color inside and out I don't know what ever happened to it
Really love your videos! Especially the ladies comments, really keeps things grounded and interesting. Great combination!
Thank you Teresa. Happy New Year!
Greetings from a very cold Scotland .
That car is in great shape for its age. The lines are all straight, not much rust, a very respectable interior.
Will you do a follow up on it ?. It looks a very solid car.
The ‘will it start’ is always the most interesting part, but also the ‘before and after’ shots really let you see what’s underneath all the dust and dirt.
Anyway another excellent video from you both, I’m looking forward to seeing what’s coming up in the future.
It’s currently -10°C here, so it’s just as well you’re not over here…I suspect there wouldn’t be many new videos being produced 😂.
Good work .
John.
Hi John! Minus 10 C is cold I have seen in a long time. It is not fun for sure. This car is in Alabama where it was very warm. Thanks for the support, and yes there will be a follow-up.
I very much enjoy your videos! Always decent language,.GREAT!
Glad you like them Robert! More coming.
Ford quality was tops in the early’60s
Seeing these old fords bring back memories of my grandpa. He bought a 63.5 falcon brand new drove it and then parked it for years. Then one day he decided to restore it from the frame up, and I helped do a lot of work. As a Christmas present before he passed he gave it me and I still have it to this day. I don’t drive it a lot but I’m also in the process of changing it over to a 4 barrel and HEI. Right now everything is 100% original. During the restoration the trunk latch was bad and it took us probably 6 months to find an OEM latch from 1963. Also apparently the 63.5 falcon sprint was kinda rare. From what I’ve read it was basically the launching platform for the first mustangs. Mine has a 260 with a 4 on the floor.
It sounds like a great car, particularly with the 4 speed. Howard over at the Dependable Auto and Truck channel is performing an HEI conversion on this 64. Also, the video we have of the Tennessee junkyard has a lot of Falcons in case you need parts.
I’ll have to go watch it. I’ve had the parts since last Christmas just haven’t found the time to finish it up. The car had been barn kept with a cover over it up until the time of restoration so there was very little rust most was surface. We tore it down to frame, rebuilt the motor, went thru tranny and rear end, and then put all back together. Only thing I wish was done differently was to powder coat the frame. It was painted but a powder coat would have been great. Still has all original Chrome, all the stickers ford puts on motor and air cleaner. Even left it as a generator setup. Also this is one of the best channels for revivals and will it run I have ever seen. Keep up great work and have a great new year!!
I like watching what you do seeing I’m a old car guy but I would like to give a little advice if you will allow it but when you spray oil on that master cylinder cap you contaminated the break fluid you never put oil with break fluid. I hope you don’t take the advice wrong 💁♂️ just saying… there is a few other things I could add to help but it’s your show not mine 😁
All good Gary. Keep the advice coming.
Get er running throw can od B12 Chemtool down it's throat, it will clean her right up. For future vids. Use it all the time, makes a heck of a difference, dump in after warmed up at mid idle. See VGG use it all the time and he's right, major improvements. Great vids guys!!!
Thank you Troy. I sometimes use SeaFoam, but I will give Chemtool a try.
I wonder if he has any Thunderbirds up there... everyone knows I'm nuts for Thunderbirds....I found a few in Florida but they're not as good as they look on Marketplace.
I know of three in the Nashville area for sale right now. One is very very rough. One is just rough, but the third is nice.
another good job you and howard are unstoppable together but can we do the 70 challenger i think or 71 love it ty as always for the entertainment its cool how excited you get when they fire for the first time.
You are welcome! I don't think the Challenger needs a rescue.
Hi I'm new to watching you guys but I love you guys me and your husband think I like my favorite one is not to buy 50/50 antifreeze cuz it's a waste that's how I think good job guys thanks 👍
Thanks for the support!
Hi from chilly freezing England. I am looking forward to seeing this car.
Hello from Nashville!
HI you'al , enjoy watching you two in action ! that chevy your going over I believe is a 49 because it;s got the vertical radio in it and the 50 had the one in the regular spot in the middle of the dash.that vertical plate next to the steering column is where the radio went ! Keep up what you doing your fun too watch ! From Michael in Dowelltown Tennessee
Thanks Michael, that is very good info. Perhaps it was a 49?
Advance bought Carquest out in Louisiana but the warehouse is still called Carquest. Wish money was better. I would buy that car. It would fit my 66 years to a fair the well. Had a '67 but got cheated out of it in a wreck. Never buy anything till they show you a clear title.
Yes, good advice. Title problems can be a real hassle.
Eso es una joya...Limpieza es lo que pide... Que lastima que no fuese dos puertas...Pero LLA sería mucho pedir!!!
Gracias!
Somebody cared for this unit....
No, you cannot wake up a car that's been sleeping for 20+ years in one hour or less...
Right on.
Two mechanics and one loud ! voice to just ..much ..
Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 , me encanta tus videos , regalarme ese auto 🤣🤣🤷♂️🤦♂️
Gracias!
Another awesome rescue.
Not really a Ford guy, but that car is solid and an easy resto.
And let Christina know that she is a great videographer. Y'all make a great team. Happy new years to you both for a healthy and prosperous 2023.
Gary it's good to find a 4door preferably a gM any year for the "nit-wits "to throw hubcraps &bumper stickers on (got to keep them happy occasionally)
Why do GM guys INSIST on always saying "not a Ford guy but" ? 😂😂😂
You can take me off your list. I gotta a burst of energy and I got the 2wd I bought a few months ago running. I had to take some parts off the wrecker but I got it going. All I like is mounting some tires and I will be riding the roads. Thanks anyway.
I am happy to hear that. Sorry we could not make it work out.
Hooray …. Finally got a small gas tank for testing.
Haha, yeah, Master and Quay Chang Caine
Funny stuff!
@@whattherust - thank you folks, I'll be here all week! Lol
Is that 1966 chevrolet pickup truck for sale ? Let me Know if available please.
It is, yes. I don't think it is for sale though.
every ford i ever owned from the 60s needed a timing chain
Sure like the Fairlane. My brother had one in 1973. Is that going to be For Sale. Would be interested
Hey Richard, I don't think so. It is a one-owner car, and the owner wants it back on the road.
I'm a small block Chevy guy but always jealous of a front distributor
I know what you mean! Fords, Buicks, and Cadillacs are so much easier to tune up.
If I ever get rich I'm getting me a 64 Fairlane Thunderbolt or 64 Thunderbolt
Nice! I have a model of a Thunderbolt on my desk.
❤️THE CLASSICS❤️Great Job Richard and Howard.Very Nice Automobile, and Enjoyed The Video!A Breath Of Fresh Air Watching You Richard and Christina,and Friends On These Videos!Take Care,Your Oregon Friend ☮️
Thanks again Charles.
@@whattherust You Are Welcome.