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  • @cb750k1974
    @cb750k1974 5 months ago +2348

    I don't know what I'm more amazed by, this man's mechanical wizardry or his cinematography.

  • @dominey
    @dominey 5 months ago +1564

    Sorry kids, Halloween is cancelled. Simon posted a new video!

  • @electricman1405
    @electricman1405 5 months ago +362

    Simon is the only person I can think of who can take a car out of a crusher and drive it home.

  • @АгентИванов
    @АгентИванов 4 months ago +90

    Получил огромное удовольствие от видео, тишина ничего лишнего,ни какой музыки,ни каких разговоров.... просто как будто вместе с автором восстанавливал эту бомбическую машину.

    • @cashmoney9556
      @cashmoney9556 Month ago +1

      This guy knows hes a master mechanic! Kudos to you my friend !

    • @nickmojitosfx
      @nickmojitosfx 20 days ago +2

      вот также американцы смотрят как наши жигули пересобирают

  • @johnkendrick7304
    @johnkendrick7304 5 months ago +811

    I am 62 years old retired now but was in the car business my whole life. I cannot believe that you actually got that car running and running right! You never cease to completely blow my mind! Keep up the great work man

    • @tooslow406
      @tooslow406 5 months ago +16

      getting it to run is easy. selling someone a burnt car is the hard part. i dont know anyone that would buy one.

    • @DennisPrescott-xp4dk
      @DennisPrescott-xp4dk 5 months ago

      ​@tooslow406I have and would buy one again. It's fine after some bodywork and paint. I had a lemans that the whole interior was burned out. The roof and the windshield and back glass was out of it. I paid a thousand for it and got it going for 2k and its been a good car ever since.

    • @ClawdtheLobster
      @ClawdtheLobster 5 months ago

      ​@tooslow406Simon is a filmmaker, he enjoys cars. He's just having fun.😂 try it sometime.

    • @josephbelanger5053
      @josephbelanger5053 5 months ago +4

      So you indeed may be slightly crazy.

    • @billstevens3796
      @billstevens3796 5 months ago +9

      @tooslow4065
      You're wrong on both points.

  • @mymechanics
    @mymechanics 5 months ago +2535

    Just wanted to go to bed, guess I'll stay up a little longer...

    • @Vthecitydweller
      @Vthecitydweller 5 months ago +152

      YOOOOOO ITS THE GUY, THE MAN, THE LEGENDARY LEGEND

    • @MattFixesHisCars
      @MattFixesHisCars 5 months ago +67

      Same, same.... Only other thing that could keep me up is some more of that sweet Datsun!

    • @manmadeartists
      @manmadeartists 5 months ago +3

      @WilhelmBusch-z5kWilhelm wat is denn looouuus sachma. Fühlste dich nu gut unterhalten oder nich?

    • @manmadeartists
      @manmadeartists 5 months ago +19

      The legendary Datsun dude! Nice to see you here 😍

    • @Vthecitydweller
      @Vthecitydweller 5 months ago +5

      @WilhelmBusch-z5k who cares it’s his cars not yours

  • @holdonwhatsgoingon5551
    @holdonwhatsgoingon5551 5 months ago +352

    No way we just got a whole short film at the end absolute cinema

    • @LeonardoSNogueira
      @LeonardoSNogueira Month ago +1

      It reminds me of the movie Christine, when it turns the light on

  • @wals0248
    @wals0248 5 months ago +446

    I'm the local guy with the 72 chevelle, thanks for the early birthday present Simon!

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman 5 months ago +124

      Hey, nice. Happy birthday

    • @brianpedersen4714
      @brianpedersen4714 5 months ago +10

      I need to send you video of my DZ302 280Z!​@SimonFordman

    • @christopheborel-garin4462
      @christopheborel-garin4462 5 months ago +29

      For me, it's one a the best vidéo you make. Crayon project, good mecanic ans great cinematic. Remind me the movie Christine and the game Driver.

    • @Серый-01
      @Серый-01 5 months ago +12

      Это хорошо когда о вас помнят.. С Днем рождения..

    • @Славик-ь3г9ч
      @Славик-ь3г9ч 5 months ago +8

      С Днюхой Брат👍🫂✊️🖐

  • @deancwhmackinnon6547
    @deancwhmackinnon6547 5 months ago +544

    Simon needs to have his videos put up for an Oscar! Great cinematography. Every shot tells a story.

    • @truthinaudio5917
      @truthinaudio5917 5 months ago +27

      Definitely a lot more going on here than simply working on a car. The workload he is under to produce these vids is heavy

    • @johna1160
      @johna1160 5 months ago +16

      Damn skippy! Squirrels and caterpillar shots were pure joy. His solutions and work-arounds to get this burned out hulk (barely) back on the road were next level. The way he films and edits, genius.

    • @deancwhmackinnon6547
      @deancwhmackinnon6547 5 months ago

      ​I knew a Johna in Iraq?

    • @vinceolson2473
      @vinceolson2473 5 months ago +6

      The final shot . Turning the key off ... Cinematic EPIPHANY .

    • @johnlush9141
      @johnlush9141 5 months ago +4

      I was wondering if there are YT awards, as the cinematography is amazing

  • @Mopar46
    @Mopar46 5 months ago +336

    I've heard of things coming "back from the dead" but NOT after they've been cremated!
    Monumental piece of work!!

    • @Nikolais-c2m
      @Nikolais-c2m 5 months ago +4

      это, невероятно 💪

    • @terryneason2863
      @terryneason2863 5 months ago +4

      The zombie has awakened.

    • @Botanyq
      @Botanyq 5 months ago +4

      Что сгорит то не сгниет

  • @advmike
    @advmike 3 months ago +18

    At 36:00 the little skull bouncing around had me ROLLING. 😂😂
    It was like I could hear it complaining.

  • @parkrndl
    @parkrndl 5 months ago +294

    Replacing the flexplate without actually removing the engine or transmission from the car is probably the most heroic fix I have ever seen. Fabricating a wiring harness isn't far behind. This whole rescue has been fascinating.

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman 5 months ago +32

      Glad to hear, thank you.

    • @marscruz
      @marscruz 5 months ago +1

      I also thought he would have to pull the driveshaft and tranny. What the f do I know? Then I thought he'd have to pull the new flex plate. What the f do I know? Not much apparently.

    • @cjaye1126
      @cjaye1126 5 months ago +18

      @SimonFordman if you ever need to do that again, thread in the 2 starter bolts in the bell housing and take the pry bar and slide it back. Once done just push the transmission back to the engine. The starter bolts keeps everything lined up and plenty of room to replace the flex plate with out dropping the trans. Bad ass work my dude 👍

    • @MarkS61
      @MarkS61 5 months ago +9

      I agree! But not laying the new flex plate on top of the old to check for size and fitment before bolting it on was a mistake that he paid for. Bet that doesn't happen again!

    • @marscruz
      @marscruz 5 months ago +7

      @cjaye1126
      I'll never be that deep in again at my age and I'm now only driving automatics, but that's a quality tip that maybe I can apply in some other context. Good info.

  • @بوبجيعلىكولتهم-خ7ز

    The king of car content in the world has no competitors

    • @winnerscreed6767
      @winnerscreed6767 5 months ago +2

      Not even close to king, until he starts taking care of his tools and equipment better he just a court jester who gives good entertainment.

    • @George-h1y
      @George-h1y 5 months ago +20

      ​@winnerscreed6767you couldn't do what Simon does so stop being jealous and hateful. enjoy your day.

    • @winnerscreed6767
      @winnerscreed6767 5 months ago +4

      ​​@George-h1y, oh I know i can't do what he does, which is what makes me so frustrated.
      He has the ability to do better, and chooses not to.
      Has nothing to do with jealousy or hate.

    • @ВалтерГеоргиев
      @ВалтерГеоргиев 5 months ago +14

      ​@winnerscreed6767 he work simple with simple old things, not operate a nuclear power plant

    • @H0kieJoe
      @H0kieJoe 5 months ago

      ​@winnerscreed6767🤡

  • @martint1699
    @martint1699 5 months ago +213

    Another portion of pure awesomeness is served, ladies and gents! Exactly what everyone wants to see, no music, no BS talking. Just a man showing his skills and craftsmanship. Thank you, Simon!

  • @H4eg
    @H4eg 4 months ago +4

    Мужик, это было круто! Я случайно наткнулся на это видео, и с первых секунд понял, что хочу досмотреть до конца. Я приходил домой после роботы, и включал это видео. Я отлично провёл время! Спасибо!

  • @vagtdi3711
    @vagtdi3711 Month ago +3

    Сколько же терпения требуется для всех этих работ! ☝️👍🤝

  • @ITyler_DurdenI
    @ITyler_DurdenI 5 months ago +104

    This car did not even hope for such a miracle. Simon is a wizard

  • @bravesirrobin6293
    @bravesirrobin6293 5 months ago +193

    The real hero here is that shop vac. 💪🏼

  • @user-genadichauto
    @user-genadichauto 5 months ago +181

    Какие же они крепкие эти старые железяки, поддаются ремонту в хороших руках мастера!!!😮 Красавчик!!! Кискам отдельный респект!!!

    • @kir3538
      @kir3538 5 months ago

      Ага. Тоже удивляюсь. Старая рухлядь, но после небольших манипуляций вполне себе заводится!

    • @SachaAG
      @SachaAG 5 months ago +9

      И белочкам! Он лучший. Парень супер. ❤

    • @ZhekA862EK
      @ZhekA862EK 5 months ago +10

      Категорически согласен. Я подофигел, когда чувак в начале видео вкрутил свечи обратно и пробовал заводить движок. Я подумал - да что в этой тачке может вообще работать?! А газовый резак меня вообще убил. У чувака руки растут из правильного места. Ну а котики - вне конкуренции! Ладно, белочки с мышками - тоже!

    • @andreyananev7166
      @andreyananev7166 5 months ago +2

      Они хотя и старые, но сквзный дыр ржавчины нет 🤔

    • @glosyukpla2894
      @glosyukpla2894 3 months ago

      я правильно понял шо это тачка из гта 3?

  • @chrisgunguy1
    @chrisgunguy1 2 months ago +1

    The real hero in this video is that shop vac. That thing did some work. 😂

  • @jaedmijares
    @jaedmijares 5 months ago +154

    Not sure what’s more insane - his way with machines or with a camera. Dude’s out here tuning engines and emotions.

  • @brandonleonard5807
    @brandonleonard5807 5 months ago +135

    Changing the flexplate without removing the transmission - impressive

    • @pclayton5063
      @pclayton5063 5 months ago +9

      Never saw anyone do that before and making it fit with a torch..... Necessity is the mother of invention. ;-)

    • @TimesChange64
      @TimesChange64 5 months ago +6

      that torch job will kill the crank, not balanced now rear bearing will start to leak and poof

    • @pclayton5063
      @pclayton5063 5 months ago

      @TimesChange64 Fluid damper.

    • @austinb7758
      @austinb7758 3 months ago +3

      @TimesChange64 I was kind of thinking the same thing considering to my knowledge flexplates are factory balanced. Then again a torch to a flexplate underneath a car installed without dropping the transmission fully... I am guessing the video's engagement will pay for a few more rear seals down the road. I am flabbergasted by what I witnessed.

    • @1011010100011
      @1011010100011 3 months ago

      @austinb7758 Primo stunt-mechanic-ing

  • @maximilianfranz2158
    @maximilianfranz2158 5 months ago +73

    Doing all this with just jackstands is simply incredible

    • @winnerscreed6767
      @winnerscreed6767 5 months ago +4

      Puddin's Fab shop did the same when he started out.
      Puddin did stuff I was amazed at.

    • @robo5987
      @robo5987 5 months ago +1

      He's young enough that it probably doesn't bother him but give some years and he'll get sick of it

    • @Spudnick-j2c
      @Spudnick-j2c 5 months ago +2

      I did it for years.At 65,I'm a broken down old man
      Gotta have a twin post lift now.

  • @davelovj
    @davelovj Month ago +5

    Thanks for bringing me back to my younger days. Early 70s. We had a junkyard out in the woods that would give us $50. for any car we could get to them. We would scour the area towns looking for junkers in backyards.Most folks glad to get rid of them. Friday and Sat nights were spent towing and pushing cars to the junkyard. One guy steer ,another on the trunk holding a tire. What a blast. Thanks you are a beast !!!!

  • @the_roadrunner8295
    @the_roadrunner8295 5 months ago +116

    Похожих каналов много, но такой креативной съемки как у Саймона нет ни у кого.

    • @SachaAG
      @SachaAG 5 months ago +14

      Они лучший, согласен, прям ну очень всё душевно. Невероятный парень.

    • @Гарпунщик
      @Гарпунщик 5 months ago +5

      Офигенный!

    • @РенатСадыков-г8м
      @РенатСадыков-г8м 5 months ago +8

      Сколько наших посмотри реаниматологов автомобилей, постоянно бла бла бла😂😂😂 а этого парня смотрю с удовольствием каждую серию 👍👍👍

  • @radserg5053
    @radserg5053 5 months ago +55

    В следущий раз попробуй для покраски дисков, колоду дешёвых игральных карт, просто вставляй веером по кругу между диском и резиной. Их там 52! Хватит на долго.
    Титаническая работа, съёмка, и монтаж. Посмотрел хорошее кино на 2 часа😊

  • @Mr.Novykov
    @Mr.Novykov 5 months ago +98

    The cinematography of the first drive is incredible

  • @fredshanks2240
    @fredshanks2240 5 months ago +29

    My man the night drive scene is bad ass!!!

  • @tututunanana996
    @tututunanana996 5 months ago +82

    With almost every video, I think there's no way this car can be repaired*. And every single time, you prove me wrong! You're amazing, much respect.

    • @jimmac1185
      @jimmac1185 5 months ago +3

      Restored, really isn't the right word here. More like, repaired.

    • @Derekanderson10101
      @Derekanderson10101 5 months ago +3

      the fuck are you talking about. most of his cars that hes repaired, not restored, have just been sitting for a long ass time.

    • @tututunanana996
      @tututunanana996 5 months ago +1

      ​@jimmac1185 Исправил. Английски не мой родной язык 😅

    • @jimmac1185
      @jimmac1185 5 months ago +1

      ​@tututunanana996 ahh, no worries m8. Hope you didn't take offense to my reply.

    • @tututunanana996
      @tututunanana996 5 months ago

      ​@jimmac1185мой друг, все отлично👍🤝спасибо что написал

  • @OldCarGMguy69
    @OldCarGMguy69 5 months ago +43

    72 Chevelle owner from NJ here. I really enjoyed this one. I like the Fords but this car really needed to be saved. Solid floors. The camera vantage points are like no other YT channel. No narrative is needed. The actions speak for themselves.

  • @putripatrizia
    @putripatrizia 4 months ago +1

    Anda sungguh multi talent ya,bisa memahami semuanya sendirian dari masalah mesin,body sampai kelistrikan dikerjakan sendiri

  • @SIN-SSSR
    @SIN-SSSR 5 months ago +82

    Всегда получаю огромное удовольствие от просмотров каждой серии. Ограмная работа и большой профессионализм. Молодец!

  • @egor_hritov_psy
    @egor_hritov_psy 5 months ago +78

    28:00 продавцы точно рабочих карбюраторов везде одинаковы...
    Саймон, спасибо за интересное видео!

    • @andruxxa1984
      @andruxxa1984 5 months ago +4

      Его надо просто настроить)))

    • @YarikVo
      @YarikVo 5 months ago +1

      Я так 3 разных карбюратора покупал, в итоге 4 только от дедушки карбюраторщика оказался полностью рабочим и исправным еще и настроен был так, что ехать страшно было на стоковой полторашке

  • @kevlar_1965
    @kevlar_1965 5 months ago +98

    Its 11.30pm in UK, Simon video just dropped, looks like im staying up till 1.30am 😊

  • @adammcgeorge3538
    @adammcgeorge3538 2 months ago +1

    I think those squirrels were thinking about running off with the Distributor cap ;)

  • @BilltheHiker
    @BilltheHiker 5 months ago +100

    The squirrels saving their winter stash of nuts. Priceless. Replacing the flex plate flat on your back. Holes don’t line up? Got a fix for that. The first drive is great cinema. Much respect for you!

    • @AlterraSmells
      @AlterraSmells 5 months ago +7

      they were actually pulling the nuts out!! Simon must have hired them as the "small space cleaning crew" because they worked well as a team! :D

    • @BilltheHiker
      @BilltheHiker 5 months ago +2

      @AlterraSmellsAgree. The squirrels were removing the nuts to “save” them from Simon. The car was no longer a safe place for them. Simon seems to have a real connection to the small creatures living in his projects. Simon, many thanks!

    • @scottchristiansen2874
      @scottchristiansen2874 4 months ago +1

      Well. They were roasted nuts after all.

  • @lilmissdangerous2267
    @lilmissdangerous2267 5 months ago +30

    The amount of planning, setting up shots and editing has to be astronomical. Let alone fix a car, which must of taken him weeks or more. I really don't know how he does it. We don't deserve him. Well, done Simon!

    • @Donny.C.wlWilliams
      @Donny.C.wlWilliams 5 months ago +4

      Your basically saying what I was thinking. However I like the style
      He must have done mind of media training

  • @pistonbroke
    @pistonbroke 5 months ago +57

    This is brilliant. No talking, no music, great camera angles and cinematography. A lot of thought went into this and the jobs on the car took twice as long because of it. Great stuff.

    • @canaldoribeiro3277
      @canaldoribeiro3277 5 months ago +1

      That's what fascinates me about Simon's videos: no dialogue, no music, just the sound of wrenches, engines, blowtorches. That makes me incredibly happy. Two hours of video is like nothing at all. Perfect.

  • @ДимаКощеев-э5ъ

    Блиииин как же приятно смотреть на то как старые машины поднимают с того света, а ведь я и сам хочу стать автомехаником👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Rovthiago
    @Rovthiago 5 months ago +62

    Dude I swear to god that, the feeling when I see a 2 hours + video from Simon is so good.. I feel like anything can take my happiness from me! Just watch and relax! I would pay anything to keep watching these videos

  • @mykd2999
    @mykd2999 5 months ago +43

    you brought this poor thing back to life, when everyone left it for dead. you brought tears to my eyes, with both the revival and with your adorable kitties. every time i watch your videos, i want to immediately wrench on my 67 dart and give lots of lovin' to our 3 little dogs. thanks, man. you're a hero - for your love of your girl, your cats and your rusty old iron that needs just one more chance to shine. and great cinematography, man. 2 hours of watching you hits me harder than any of the crap movies hollyweird puts out these days. you're a car guy and a pet lover, and i love you for all you do. thanks.

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman 5 months ago +11

      That's very flattering, thank you.

  • @scottjones1497
    @scottjones1497 5 months ago +37

    This young man never ceases to amaze me. He has it folks. Has a very bright future ahead of him.

  • @valakas309
    @valakas309 4 months ago +1

    Привет из России,хорошая работа,жаль у нас мало таких машин на дороге,выглядит потрясающе!

  • @Yellowdogsworld
    @Yellowdogsworld 5 months ago +76

    The end of that production gave me “Christine” vibes… I was waiting to hear that piercing horror movie sound, and the headlights turn on…😊 what a resurrection 👍

    • @John-4649
      @John-4649 5 months ago +1

      I was expecting a “Show me”

  • @BarsonInABar19
    @BarsonInABar19 5 months ago +6

    I accidentally missed my sisters pregnancy announcement because i was watching this video. I wouldn't have it any other way.

  • @dmitriysinica2660
    @dmitriysinica2660 5 months ago +72

    Восхитительно!!! Превосходная съемка фильма! Всегда смотрю на одном дыхании!!! Мастерски очень впечатляюще !!!! С нетерпением всегда жду от тебя фильмов по ремонту старых машин.

    • @derevyanny
      @derevyanny 5 months ago

      так точно! Сай охуенен!!

    • @Нес_Тор
      @Нес_Тор 5 months ago

      Ты ребенка? 😂 Это ржавая консерва ее нет смысла делать😮

  • @xabierqataquapit7202
    @xabierqataquapit7202 Month ago +1

    I was thinking of what to watch today and thought of a dozen different big budget hollywood movies or even just binge on some TV show ... instead, I was completely enthralled by watching some backyard mechanic miraculously bring back to life a burnt out hunk of junk and drive the resurrected remnants of this charred husk around the city in the dead of night ... and symbolically, metaphorically bring it home as the sun rose at the break of dawn ... the car had spent the cold darkness of a long night alone and abandoned and a mysterious wizard of a mechanic had brought this four wheeled ghost back to the land of the living and the sunlight
    It's the most thrilling two hour film I've watched in a long time ... and there wasn't even any dialogue in this whole thing ... it's amazing ... 5/5 stars and awards to the director, editor, writer, set designer, lead actor, co-star and the entire film crew

  • @JMc.D
    @JMc.D 5 months ago +26

    This will tip him over the 400k. Congratulations Simon.

  • @Migueo-b2g
    @Migueo-b2g 5 months ago +22

    The homage to driver at the end was 🤌🏽 *chefs kiss*

  • @АндрейБ-е4п
    @АндрейБ-е4п 5 months ago +23

    О, этот Chevelle прекрасен! Хочется верить, что это еще не конец этой истории.
    Спасибо, Саймон! И отдельная благодарность за драйв по ночному городу, было круто 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @OdiusTyrant
    @OdiusTyrant Month ago +6

    man I love watching him work on vehicles that others would pass up or throw the towel in on. I can't help but wonder his path to getting all of this insane knowledge and skill. What an absolute beast he is of a real mechanic.

  • @Петрович-п2о
    @Петрович-п2о 5 months ago +11

    Красиво снято. Механикам все понятно. Были раньше машины с душой. Люблю такие видео. Удачи! Россия.

  • @PGJ039
    @PGJ039 5 months ago +14

    To get a stucked oil filter loose I used to ram a screw driver through the housing, always did the job

  • @Martin.Wilson
    @Martin.Wilson 5 months ago +39

    Simon, you never fail to blow my mind with your ingenuity, talent and perseverance. You're the youngest old school mechanic around. When you add to that your amazing gift with videography, it amazes me that you don't have 4-5 million subscribers.

  • @jestbg1397
    @jestbg1397 4 months ago +1

    Didn’t know it was Simon Ford man until I saw the ole truck lol

  • @Testing-123
    @Testing-123 5 months ago +32

    The 'late night/early morning' drive was a nice touch to this one!!!

  • @LeLorrain57XXX
    @LeLorrain57XXX 5 months ago +31

    Une notification de Simon alors que je suis en poste de nuit, qu'ici il est minuit 30 (Luxembourg) et que la vidéo dure 2 heures... C'est un week-end qui commence très bien!

    • @JLmcct
      @JLmcct 5 months ago +1

      J ai peur qu'il soit devenu fou. Trop tard pour commencer le visionnage camarade !

    • @manmadeartists
      @manmadeartists 5 months ago +3

      Have a nice shift Sir!

    • @LeLorrain57XXX
      @LeLorrain57XXX 5 months ago +3

      @manmadeartistsThank you 😉

    • @touchef12
      @touchef12 5 months ago

      Même chose depuis la Belgique... j'ai été me coucher tard, mais j'ai passé un excellent moment, comme d'habitude avec Simon...

  • @nihilistul
    @nihilistul 5 months ago +16

    this should run in cinemas. i would def pay the ticket.

  • @Raidenovich
    @Raidenovich 4 months ago +5

    I'm 17 years old, I want to open my own car service and then do restoration, not just maintenance. I live in Russia, so I'll most likely never encounter the legendary American muscle cars. I'm going to make a muscle car based on the ''Volga'' machine, I'm glad that there are people like you who keep legends like the chevrolet chavelle alive.

    • @АндрейПолубелов-с5щ
      @АндрейПолубелов-с5щ Month ago

      Нет нечего не возможного а из Волги делать шеви не надо не порть кузов их осталось оч мало скоро за них ценник взлетит.
      Лучше V8 установи на Волгу вот это будет правильно.

    • @АндрейПолубелов-с5щ
      @АндрейПолубелов-с5щ Month ago

      Или найди горелую Волгу и попробуй вот так завести и выхлоп короткий прямоток даже с родным движком 402 на самом деле далеко не плохой ДВС.

    • @Raidenovich
      @Raidenovich Month ago

      ​@АндрейПолубелов-с5щ да я итак v8 от пазика хочу поставить, только сначала инжектор на негов влепить и улучшения мелкие. А насчет горелой волги, то в будущем как раз думаю чет подобное и взять, для проверки навыка

  • @huqu396
    @huqu396 5 months ago +9

    Simon Fordman's amazing editing is truly a genius director.

  • @baranovolezha
    @baranovolezha 5 months ago +10

    Приветствую Саймон.. Увидел твоё новое творение и смотрел не отрываясь.. Потрясающе снято. Когда ты только грузил этот кусок сгоревшего металла я думал что он только на разбор пойдёт. И то по трансмисси и двигателю.. Но то что он не только заведётся и будет отлично работать но и поедет....? Просто фантастика. Молодец. Жду следующих шедевров. Спасибо за твой немалый труд.

  • @Foxtooth88
    @Foxtooth88 5 months ago +54

    Glad to see another car saved from being scrapped.

    • @JerryBanks572
      @JerryBanks572 5 months ago +1

      Especially the cool ones. Not as cool as some of the mopars but much more interesting than new.

    • @tochplays4855
      @tochplays4855 5 months ago +4

      ​@JerryBanks572Dude, Chevelles are cool, and even though I'm more of a Mopar fan, they're still that cool.

  • @Juandelbalcon
    @Juandelbalcon 3 months ago +2

    Wow, he found a car worth 10M, but it's a better treasure than he's found.

  • @jeffcorum8312
    @jeffcorum8312 5 months ago +9

    The welded chain,lugnut filter wrench worked great!👍😃

  • @chugaaa
    @chugaaa 5 months ago +34

    And the Oscar goes to…! Bravo !!! This one is my nominee for Best of 2025. Thanks for doing what you do S.

  • @kennethbrowning8148
    @kennethbrowning8148 5 months ago +28

    One of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen done on a car. That car is so cool.

  • @AlexKu21098
    @AlexKu21098 4 months ago +1

    Оболдеть столько ракурсов ,это сколько нужно времени что бы так записать видео ,просто супер

  • @kelvynbettridge
    @kelvynbettridge 13 days ago +1

    Opening peoples eyes to these cars rebirth is extraordinary. Just enough and not too much allowing the next guy to leave his touch.

  • @alekskorob9882
    @alekskorob9882 5 months ago +6

    Саймон, я болдею от ASMR звукового ряда! Бальзам на уши!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @rito2540
    @rito2540 5 months ago +6

    This is absolute cinema, that Chevelle deserves a resurrection, even without erasing his history

  • @HighDefinitionVideo
    @HighDefinitionVideo 5 months ago +24

    This man is fearless. Loving the cinematography as well as the crazy projects!

  • @Bourne_TI
    @Bourne_TI Month ago +1

    With a windshield it'll be ready for some Big Block brawlin'! Amazing cinematography on the first drive. You're like a fighter pilot flying an old war bird!

  • @lonnieharris6197
    @lonnieharris6197 5 months ago +8

    Was just going to watch a movie on tv but would rather watch Simon work on cars he is awesome

  • @novabig
    @novabig 5 months ago +28

    The new "Christine"! Well done. Great video work Simon! 👏👏👏

  • @alekseyva7963
    @alekseyva7963 5 months ago +11

    42:02 The exhaust note is awesome.

  • @NoPlanAm
    @NoPlanAm 3 months ago +1

    Лучшее, что я когда либо смотрел!

  • @black.tethering
    @black.tethering 5 months ago +28

    That starter has been through a fire and is 100% more reliable then anything you can buy at an auto parts store right now. Dude, that flex plate replacement was impressive!

  • @jp2246
    @jp2246 5 months ago +22

    20:41 Mr. Squirrel, you just moved from the country to the suburbs

  • @johnnydangerously7186
    @johnnydangerously7186 5 months ago +35

    The closing sequence of you driving downtown/at night was pure genius in cinematography and production. You take the ordinary or mundane and turn it in to art. Simonefordman is the rock all other RUclips channels break themselves upon.

    • @ericvaughn1126
      @ericvaughn1126 5 months ago

      Came to the comments section to say the same thing

  • @ssonderwunsh
    @ssonderwunsh 19 days ago +1

    Just an amazing unique content. Love this guy, love the quantity of the different camera angles he finds, love the vehicles choices, love his golden hands that repairs all that stuff. Go on sir, we love you!

  • @f4phone104
    @f4phone104 5 months ago +15

    Must be a wild ride with no glass.

    • @RedSampler
      @RedSampler 5 months ago +3

      hence the goggles ,leather jacket and ''driving'' gloves🤣

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman 5 months ago +5

      Yea, it's more like driving a motorcycle than a car.

    • @f4phone104
      @f4phone104 5 months ago

      I love it !!!

  • @motocyco1331
    @motocyco1331 5 months ago +9

    You sir are the macgyver of automotive.

  • @GetawayDriver69
    @GetawayDriver69 5 months ago +5

    When simon walks into the car, enter, and starting it up while the camera is looking at the car far away literally gives me the feeling that the car itself is the protagonist, a character, a soul that came back as a ghost.

  • @4145suvictoria
    @4145suvictoria 4 months ago +3

    Дружище,ты не представляешь,с каким удовольствием я посмотрел твой контент!Не вспомню,когда в последний раз попадался такой "бальзам на душу"))Огромное спасибо из России🙏

  • @canalimaxh
    @canalimaxh 5 months ago +5

    Man,that drive through parking...a godsend. Doesn't get more suburban than that.I envy you...

  • @MrSmith-ot9ei
    @MrSmith-ot9ei 5 months ago +13

    This dude be getting some of the best camera angles!!

  • @gregwoody75
    @gregwoody75 5 months ago +36

    Once I started watching i was hooked. It was almost therapeutic to see everything come together.

  • @IhabNassr
    @IhabNassr 5 months ago +21

    The night rider and the old smoke box it was a fantastic show.. Thanks Simon..

  • @mdouglaswray
    @mdouglaswray 5 months ago +20

    Your shooting style is wonderful to watch. Real visual storytelling!! Great composition on the shots too. The low-angles always impress. I'm impressed you resurrected that zombie!

  • @adrianlois6284
    @adrianlois6284 5 months ago +15

    He worked hard, but little by little he's restoring this spectacular muscle car. Patience and hard work paid off! 👍💪

  • @davidyoung7414
    @davidyoung7414 Month ago +2

    Great videos! I'm always learning something new mechanically and how to solve challenges with your vehicles. The cinematography is top notch. Keep up the great work.

  • @Rjwme
    @Rjwme 5 months ago +86

    The neighbors must love this guy

    • @Dodobumbo
      @Dodobumbo 5 months ago +42

      At least he doesn’t have some annoying azz dog that barks non stop like my neighbor

    • @vinceolson2473
      @vinceolson2473 5 months ago +26

      He works on the neighbor's cars . Bet me .

    • @TheAndre8900
      @TheAndre8900 5 months ago

      Wish i was, lot of toys to play with you kidding?

    • @xXturbo86Xx
      @xXturbo86Xx 5 months ago +3

      I sure would.

    • @duncanfrere2656
      @duncanfrere2656 5 months ago +12

      At 400k subscribers, it seems about time to move on up to a house just outside of town on a acre, neighbors at a slight distance, so all his cars have parking with a sweet 2 car garage to expand into.

  • @Alex_radist
    @Alex_radist 5 months ago +46

    2:01:18 тут пошли мурашки. Как же круто снимаешь свои видео, каждый ракурс фокус в видео имеет смысл. Нигде не видел такого, очень круто!👏

    • @HeinrichMueller
      @HeinrichMueller 5 months ago +3

      смахивает на кадры фильма *Кристина*

  • @tallpaul9475
    @tallpaul9475 5 months ago +20

    It is a BIG block, fantastic.

  • @ОлегШарапов-у8р

    Хорошее видео,отличная сьемка-без всяких бла,бла, бла.Огромная проделанная работа.Жму руку и жду следующего видео.Смотрю по второму разу.

  • @Jswag2_1
    @Jswag2_1 4 months ago +20

    Fully watching through a 2 hour video without any commentary wasn't something I planned on doing this evening, but it was well worth it because bloody hell the cinematography and skill on display is absolutely mental.

  • @cameronmorrison4502
    @cameronmorrison4502 5 months ago +14

    No wonder it took so long for this vid to drop; This project was a challenge, even for a master like Simon! Super Job!

  • @Apollo_Maani
    @Apollo_Maani 5 months ago +4

    You make complex tasks look deceptively simple.

  • @KOT_ADMIN
    @KOT_ADMIN 4 months ago +1

    The worse the condition of the car you are restoring, the more interesting it is!

  • @DavidStrong-b3h
    @DavidStrong-b3h 5 months ago +14

    A tingle went up my spine when that thing barked and growled. Subscribed.