I'd find it rare for a Gen Z kid, someone in my generation like him to be working on classic cars all by himself. Yet almost everyone else that I've met that is his age are all getting brainwashed by social media, anime cartoons, too many video games, and are not even dedicated to their own careers.
@@WarrezTheWolf Many of them don’t even have any interest in cars let alone know how to drive a car let alone a stick shift like this adult kid knows how to. I really do respect this Simon. He appreciates old school and ironically reminds me of my dad when we were young as he taught me about cars. He’s the kind of guy I’d want as an adult son or son in law who I wouldn’t mind at all with glee if he was dating or married to my daughter!!
In 1965 I drove a used 1960 Ford Falcon to Pittsburgh from Fort Monmouth NJ each week for a year until it gave up the ghost on route 22 on Allegheny Summit, a cold snowy night. Always used 20 cents a quart bulk oil in that ol column shift screamer. Loved that car. Had to finally ascend Allegheny Summit in reverse because the old gal couldn’t pull it in first. The life of a young 18 year old soldier.
You could have frozen to death back in those days with no cell phones. But even these days… I remember I got a gallon in my gastank, cell phone on 1% and blizzard with zero visibility and minus 15 celsius outside - all at 1am only 20 friking miles away from Moscow (Russia) with no cars on the highway. I thought this is the end for me… We don’t have mountains here to roll down the slope…. Somehow made it home.
I’m 65 years old and as a teenager ,muscle cars were all we had ( you do the math) . You could pick up most models for about $1500 in good shape. Back then , nobody wanted them except teenagers or those who loved them. I’m one of those… 70 firebird, 68 nova , 66 Satellite, 70 Satellite, 72 LeMans, a few newer trucks in between. I now daily drive a 64 Dodge 440 , modified 400 ci . I came up working in the shipyards at 19 years of age ( are you still doing the math?)where I picked up many fabrication skills over 22 years . I still slide under cars and unfortunately not many guys my age want to do the things that I love , cars trucks and motorcycles…. They all got soft on me, this young man is an inspiration and a throwback to a time when we were all broke but found the resources to keep our cars alive. I particularly appreciate how he gets his work done with Basic tools. Keep up the desire and energy. Video skills are very well done.
Used to do all this stuff when I was young and broke. Now that I’m old and retired I like working on this old stuff but no more laying on my back under them. YOU DO GOOD WORK👍
I was born in the same year this car was made, I can’t believe. I find it interesting how it seems most of your commenters are older men who appreciate the work you’re doing to this old car. By taking care of this older car, in a way you’re taking care of us older guys!! We are all living vicariously through you! Hope you don’t mind. Great channel and keep up the great work. I love that you do it all alone with no or little help!
You know I'm going to give you a great compliment because you deserve it I'm in my forties and growing up I worked around gearheads all my cousins were all gearheads working on old cars muscle cars and racing and drag racing and all that stuff but your skill level and your dedication man it reminds me so much of them keep it up brother you're a young a young guy that has passion and dedication and your channel is awesome I've seen every one of your videos keep up the great work brother
The first person so far, which I saw on youtube , to clean vehicle first ,and than proceed with mechanical work, that is as it should be, well done young man !
I've been watching this guy for a few weeks now. He tinkers well,fabricates well,like a gen xer. I'm impressed 👏 and I'll keep watching the c10 episode. It was great. The motorcycle episode was too.
On 65, the Galaxy was a departure from the nicer Fords of 63 and 64. Especially the 63 convertible. The real trend setter in 65 was the Chevy Impala 2 door. A lot of guys in my outfit bought the yellow with the black interior. Beautiful car.
1976 granada front discs serve as a good upgrade kit if anyone is wondering. Napa and whatnot have a lot of those granada parts. Even the brake hoses and lines are very similar
back in 1975 I bought a 65 ford 2 door sedan. had a worn out 352 with a 3 on the tree. I took the 390 4bbl engine out of a wrecked red 65 ford XL and put it in the other car. MAN was that fun. she burnt rubber all the way through 1st and second and chirped the tires in 3rd. we blew the clutch 3 days latter. then we shook the connecting rods loose a week later. Those were the good old days. I loved 65 fords and I owned 7 of them. sure wished I could find one now.
My first car was a 1965 Ford custom. 352 Automatic. Drove it for a long time without reverse. 😂🤣What a adventure. Still have the title. Car got burnt in a grass fire. 😭😢😭
I have watched a few of your videos now and I really liked them all 🙂. It's just something that works very well with your content. Keep up the good work! I am filming my own process fixing up a car, but I have not had the currage to believe that watching me work over time can be that entertaining 😅. Usually when editing, I cut more and more away and the end result is more like a long "Shorts" episode in 16:9 format instead of 9/16. (just learned that if writing 9:16, it refers to that point in the episode 😛)
@@garynoubarian5540 I was beginning to think kids-well, in his case let me restate that; young men-like him were almost extinct. I'm impressed! He's a natural w/mad skillz. This vid brought back some fond and not so fond memories of myself when I got my first car, a 1968 Mustang w/289 and auto way back in 1974. Except, I went thru three transmissions in 2 years (unlike The Kid here, I was a very slow learner)
My Dad bought one of these while we lived in the States for a year or so in '68. It was a 2-door like yours, running the base six-cylinder engine on a 3-speed auto. Tidy car. It'd be worth a mint today in that condition,,,
Woah! This is awesome. You changed the rear axle on the garage floor all by yourself?! This encourages me, maybe I could do this too? Probably not. Still, I would have liked to see more of this sway bar. Can I fix this to my Lincoln Mark IV as well? It sure would do her good.
I love your videos, but why are you taking parts out of a rusty car (66LTD) and putting them in a rustier car(Custom)? Are you getting better parts for the 66 LTD?
The LTD was a lot rustier, I never really made that clear. It was a vinyl top car and would've needed the whole roof replaced and more, that's why I parted it out into the Custom.
We need more like him.
He has the same gumpshun as that Traplines and Inlines kid here on yt. He's building his 2nd cabin, all by himself.
I'd find it rare for a Gen Z kid, someone in my generation like him to be working on classic cars all by himself. Yet almost everyone else that I've met that is his age are all getting brainwashed by social media, anime cartoons, too many video games, and are not even dedicated to their own careers.
@@WarrezTheWolf Many of them don’t even have any interest in cars let alone know how to drive a car let alone a stick shift like this adult kid knows how to. I really do respect this Simon. He appreciates old school and ironically reminds me of my dad when we were young as he taught me about cars. He’s the kind of guy I’d want as an adult son or son in law who I wouldn’t mind at all with glee if he was dating or married to my daughter!!
This kid is so classic 70’s right down to the Meat Loaf T-shirt
And the side burns
Nothing wrong with that. Compared to the kids today who are afraid to get their hands dirty.
Meatloaf, now I’m hungry for meatloaf.
I bet he even knows who Meat Loaf is.
somebody get them some bellbottoms and a record player for the garage, 8-track for the car!
In 1965 I drove a used 1960 Ford Falcon to Pittsburgh from Fort Monmouth NJ each week for a year until it gave up the ghost on route 22 on Allegheny Summit, a cold snowy night. Always used 20 cents a quart bulk oil in that ol column shift screamer. Loved that car. Had to finally ascend Allegheny Summit in reverse because the old gal couldn’t pull it in first. The life of a young 18 year old soldier.
You could have frozen to death back in those days with no cell phones. But even these days… I remember I got a gallon in my gastank, cell phone on 1% and blizzard with zero visibility and minus 15 celsius outside - all at 1am only 20 friking miles away from Moscow (Russia) with no cars on the highway. I thought this is the end for me… We don’t have mountains here to roll down the slope…. Somehow made it home.
I started with some of the truck revivals. Love watching you work. Thanks for what you do Simon!
Thanks for watching!
I love the way he produces his videos! All work and no talking!
I’m 65 years old and as a teenager ,muscle cars were all we had ( you do the math) . You could pick up most models for about $1500 in good shape. Back then , nobody wanted them except teenagers or those who loved them. I’m one of those… 70 firebird, 68 nova , 66 Satellite, 70 Satellite, 72 LeMans, a few newer trucks in between. I now daily drive a 64 Dodge 440 , modified 400 ci . I came up working in the shipyards at 19 years of age ( are you still doing the math?)where I picked up many fabrication skills over 22 years . I still slide under cars and unfortunately not many guys my age want to do the things that I love , cars trucks and motorcycles…. They all got soft on me, this young man is an inspiration and a throwback to a time when we were all broke but found the resources to keep our cars alive.
I particularly appreciate how he gets his work done with Basic tools. Keep up the desire and energy. Video skills are very well done.
Used to do all this stuff when I was young and broke. Now that I’m old and retired I like working on this old stuff but no more laying on my back under them. YOU DO GOOD WORK👍
I was born in the same year this car was made, I can’t believe. I find it interesting how it seems most of your commenters are older men who appreciate the work you’re doing to this old car. By taking care of this older car, in a way you’re taking care of us older guys!! We are all living vicariously through you! Hope you don’t mind. Great channel and keep up the great work. I love that you do it all alone with no or little help!
You know I'm going to give you a great compliment because you deserve it I'm in my forties and growing up I worked around gearheads all my cousins were all gearheads working on old cars muscle cars and racing and drag racing and all that stuff but your skill level and your dedication man it reminds me so much of them keep it up brother you're a young a young guy that has passion and dedication and your channel is awesome I've seen every one of your videos keep up the great work brother
Hey thank you! That’s really cool
My dad bought the station wagon version of this, the Ranch Wagon. Brand new. I still remember the smell! Love your videos!
You remind me of me in the 1975. I was 25 years old and always working on my 65 Ford mustang. But you are a lot better mechanic!
My brother had a 65 Ford Custom. He bought it around 1969 and it had been a Ky. State Police car. It had a 390 engine and was a great car
The first person so far, which I saw on youtube , to clean vehicle first ,and than proceed with mechanical work, that is as it should be, well done young man !
Well, Now I'm addicted to watching your video...keep restoring those treasures they're real gems 💎 🤜🏾🤛🏽
This kid is like a time traveler from about 1972
Yeah, I mean WHO is this guy? He's actually doing stuff, not sitting around watching TV or got his phone stuck to his ear. He's different.
@@sonnyroy497
Definitely haven't seen this in years 👍Around 1980 was when I was doing the
Fo Mo Co Thing👍
OH NOW YOU HAVE A LITTLE TRCK TO PULL OLD FORDS!!! CONGRATS MR SIMON.
I've been watching this guy for a few weeks now. He tinkers well,fabricates well,like a gen xer. I'm impressed 👏 and I'll keep watching the c10 episode. It was great. The motorcycle episode was too.
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Just seen your Channel & subscribed, you make a good Video with no music = perfect. Playing catch-up now to see how you got on, good luck from UK 👍
On 65, the Galaxy was a departure from the nicer Fords of 63 and 64. Especially the 63 convertible. The real trend setter in 65 was the Chevy Impala 2 door. A lot of guys in my outfit bought the yellow with the black interior. Beautiful car.
My god,that's real work! By yourself,on the floor... Congrat!
I like your no commentary videos. Yay!
Love your very well done videos... amazing. Also love the cats and the skateboard.
Big Congratulations Man…! Great work!
Enjoy watching bud and great mechanic skills. Keep up the video’s and great work…
That's cool how you changed the suspension and got front disc's on top of it!
Spetacular, Mr. Thank you for share knowledge. 👏👏👏👏
My dad's first car was a 66' Ford Custom, 289, three on the tree. I'd love to have one myself.
I believe that the starter motor is exactly what I used to have.
I remember the sound exactly 😂
Yeah Ford starters had a distinct sound, like the mopars too.
@josephnickel3665 Yes them 318s had a special squeak 🤣🤷
You go great and you love old fashioned cars and things.👍And you are really skilled.
Ooooooooooo!!
I want a '65 Galaxie 500!!!!....
I worked on one 4yrs ago....fell in love with it😍
It had Torque Thrust's & Cooper white‐letter tires...
O Brasil também ama.esses carros. antigos🇧🇷😊
Boa noite amigo muito bom seu canal adoro carro antigo também 👏👋🤟👌
A real life McGuiver!
1976 granada front discs serve as a good upgrade kit if anyone is wondering. Napa and whatnot have a lot of those granada parts. Even the brake hoses and lines are very similar
Bringing back to ASE days, they were easy back then, no computers back yard or garage if you had one I have faith it will run
ah ah this car is some sort of a frankenstein monster with all the different parts in it now!! so funny to see😃
Muito bom de mais esse canal 🇧🇷👌🤟👋👏 parabéns
This will make the suspension more comfortable riding
back in 1975 I bought a 65 ford 2 door sedan. had a worn out 352 with a 3 on the tree. I took the 390 4bbl engine out of a wrecked red 65 ford XL and put it in the other car. MAN was that fun. she burnt rubber all the way through 1st and second and chirped the tires in 3rd. we blew the clutch 3 days latter. then we shook the connecting rods loose a week later. Those were the good old days. I loved 65 fords and I owned 7 of them. sure wished I could find one now.
Cool ! Love my Galaxies . I've had 6 of them and always looking another.
Those ranger wheels look pretty cool on there.
Recently came across your channel, love the content! Cool to see a fellow Minnesotan on here!
This is becoming a great chanel
This is a great channel.
very sharp. i like the gold color
My first car was a 1965 Ford custom. 352 Automatic. Drove it for a long time without reverse. 😂🤣What a adventure. Still have the title. Car got burnt in a grass fire. 😭😢😭
Spohn performance has rear suspension arms and whatnot. Adjustable too
In Canada, Ford Canada had a Meteor Division that was a cross between a Ford and Mercury, the Mercury Meteor wasn't what i was talking about.
Love the work..
In Canada, Ford Canada, had a Meteor Division, that was a cross between a Ford and a Mercury.
I have watched a few of your videos now and I really liked them all 🙂. It's just something that works very well with your content. Keep up the good work!
I am filming my own process fixing up a car, but I have not had the currage to believe that watching me work over time can be that entertaining 😅. Usually when editing, I cut more and more away and the end result is more like a long "Shorts" episode in 16:9 format instead of 9/16. (just learned that if writing 9:16, it refers to that point in the episode 😛)
Thanks for the support. The hardest part about the process is getting past my own criticisms.
I kind of like the explorer/ranger wheels on this car... It sort of fits the look of the headlights and grill a bit
First time watching one of your videos and just subscribed. Talk man, talk! Hope your channel grows.
Thanks! Appreciate it. I’m gonna try out the no commentary style for a bit, but down the round I may change it up.
Dig seeing young guys saving old stuff. Subscribed to help out. Personally I like watching instead of listening. But that’s me.
@@garynoubarian5540 I was beginning to think kids-well, in his case let me restate that; young men-like him were almost extinct. I'm impressed! He's a natural w/mad skillz. This vid brought back some fond and not so fond memories of myself when I got my first car, a 1968 Mustang w/289 and auto way back in 1974. Except, I went thru three transmissions in 2 years (unlike The Kid here, I was a very slow learner)
@@SimonFordman no need to talk. it's good like this
My Dad bought one of these while we lived in the States for a year or so in '68.
It was a 2-door like yours, running the base six-cylinder engine on a 3-speed auto.
Tidy car.
It'd be worth a mint today in that condition,,,
I just read you have a daily 66 Ltd. My first car was a 66 Ltd and the first car I ever got with my own money was another one.
Good job.
I don’t recognize that carb. I assume it is the stock 2 barrel. I don’t think I’ve ever looked under the hood of a Custom.
Sticky couch adjustable at this round
There's one for sale here in Oklahoma. Are you looking for more video material?
Mais galaxie, o melhor da Ford.
Woah! This is awesome. You changed the rear axle on the garage floor all by yourself?! This encourages me, maybe I could do this too? Probably not.
Still, I would have liked to see more of this sway bar. Can I fix this to my Lincoln Mark IV as well? It sure would do her good.
CAR GLORY.
Looks like a nice piece of scrap.
Great,,🤘👍
can you do an about you video, id love to know how u got to this point
Note to self. Should have taken the T-Bird. 😅 Sorry Simon. I missed something. The donor car looks in better nick!?
Why are you parting out the other car? It seems to look better than the project car.
I love your videos, but why are you taking parts out of a rusty car (66LTD) and putting them in a rustier car(Custom)? Are you getting better parts for the 66 LTD?
The LTD was a lot rustier, I never really made that clear. It was a vinyl top car and would've needed the whole roof replaced and more, that's why I parted it out into the Custom.
@@SimonFordman oh nice! Thanks for the reply!
I see the car's frame is in really bad shape in the back of the car can you get parts to fix it?
Why is there an "H" pressed into the firewall?
How about the T bird !
Have you ever repaired it?Mercedes Benz124/Bmw e39
🙌👏👏👏👏👏
I may be wrong but looked like a big piece of frame rot hole
Was the Tbird for sale?
And the sideburns 😂
What's it got a floor shift?
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Why use the ‘66 for parts? Too rusty?
Двигатель работает как у Зил 130
Kinda knew that
Você não mostrou oque fez quando retirou os eixos é também não trocou o óleo de motor nem os filtros, nem as velas.
Só carro zicado 😂
such a sick channel!
Like👍
C'mon - buy a remote starter switch. $18 at NAPA.
❤️🤗💯👍
Probably a six cyl., maybe a 289.
What is your profession?
LMAO
HAHAHAHA!!
@@davefenwick2139 ?
😃😃😃
Sound motor
In Mass. that car would have rotted out.
Is Meatloaf still alive?
Вроде нет
I thought all American cars had automatic transmissions. .....European
You went through many Stop signs and didn''t stop? You looking for a ticket?
Jeezus. Not another "will it run" video. What ever happened to originality? I'll pass on this one (and the other 2,000 plus identical videos)
Did you grow up in a workshop ?