Nice job Marty! I had a 66 Ford Galaxie 500 two years out of high school back in 1975. I bought the car from a high school kid who made some modifications. He added mag tires used back then, dual thrust hush exhaust and did the car in blue metal flake paint. Oh and jacked up just a little in the back . That car was the bomb! We went everywhere in it. Those were the days. Nice job Marty!
Good idea matching the colour before stripping the model. In fact all your ideas for the restorations, replacing parts like the axles etc are brilliant. You always do a fantastic job of restoring these vintage models. ..
I bought one at the local drug store that carried Matchbox cars. I still have it. And 60 or so others. Like a lot of people, I wish I would have kept the boxes. I do have a few. But when you're 9 years old, who cared about the box ? I also have several engines and other emergency vehicles. I went on to a 20 year career with the Fire Dept. and retired as Captain. Peace to all of you and yours out there from America, and THANK YOU MARTY for the great videos. :)
when i was a kid (40 years ago) I was dropping off some garbage with mum at the local tip and someone had thrown out about 300 empty matchboxes. I should have grabbed them. i DID go through them and found one that was not empty (forklift).
Hey Marty - Great job as always! That little lump on the grill is actually a nice detail that matches the original car's grill: It's a small Galaxy logo that has what looks like a crown on top.
I had the 2 door version of this for real. Loved cruising around in that car. Thanks for bringing back the memories. The "bump" on the driver's side of the grill is the factory emblem you'd see on the real Galaxie 500 XL cars. That's a really nicely detailed die-cast car.
I just discovered this channel I'm 49 years old and for some reason I find watching you restore these toy cars not only interesting but very relaxing as well
Oh the nostalgia! Me mum had a 1968 Galaxie 500. I was the first car I remember riding in. It had more of a fastback than the '66 but was very similar. This grabs me by the feels.
I just love how thorough you are,paint wise and all the info on the particular model your working on so informative also glad to see you using taymia paints. You sir have a wonderful day.love your videos.
Marty....needless to say, this is on point as usual. One of my fav castings too. It is the first *custom* I ever made back in 1976. I used a pen knife to scratch the britework areas of paint. My first car as luck would have it was a 1965 Galaxie 500. I paid $700 for it. I called her The Beast. 352 Windsor V8 with a Rochester 4 BBL carb. That bump on the front grill was simply badging Lesney saw fit to include on the grill. Just a logo for the car.
I grew up with Matchbox cars and these videos are so addicting. Love watching you work. Your results are excellent. Your little story lines are quite entertaining. Cheers from America!
Well done Marty, another timeless classic youtube video.. loving you just slowing the pace and describing all the little details, they really hold our attention..
Nice job Marty. Great restoration and video. Being a firefighter here in the US I especially like this one.Had this model when I was a kid. Thanks, as always, excellent!
I saw Time Rider's challenge, so it's great to see the result. Love the Galaxy 500 as a vehicle, so this is a great one for me to watch. Also, the first time I have seen plastic window glass repair. Thank you!😎
its crazy, ive been having a crappy day so far in between school and work. i finally have time to have a smoke and watch MMM, as soon as it started i felt more relaxed than ever. thanks for that Marty.
Just caught your video..great job as always, the flashing blue light was an amazing touch! Enjoy your vacation and will be watching for your next video..
These are just brilliant videos! It is almost as captivating to watch what clever working methods you have come up with as it is to see how the restoration turns out to be.
Your spray booth news headlines never distract me from the lesson Marty, honest. But I do get intrigued about the dates *[Sept. 4th 1988]* on today's video. Well preserved newspaper there!
Another masterful video, maestro! Enjoy a jolly holiday! Have a grand walkabout! Have another Johnnie Walker! (Don't drink and Dremel) Greetings from Jersey City, NJ.
Hi Marty, great video as always. The “irregularity” on the front grill was a badge which had “500” cast in it and if my aging memory is correct it was painted red, white, and blue within the badge. My neighbors had this model car when I was a kid. Have a great holiday.
I tuoi video sono sempre eccezionali e con tutti i consigli sui prodotti che usi e i tuoi "segreti" ci dai la possibilità di poter metter in pretica sempre meglio questa grande arte del restauro. Grazie infinite.
I enjoy your channel. It brings back memories of a time when I had dozens of these little cars as a small boy. The little story the end of your clips demonstrating your finished work is a charming touch. Correct me if I am mistaken but i am positive I have seen that same Ford Galaxie or Custom in the form of a yellow Taxi, White Police car and a plain sedan with nothing on the roof.
Thanks again for another great video! I am always waiting for the "I'm happy with that", and you held out on me until near the end! Wonderful job on the restoration.
Another excellent restoration! You really matched the color to the original perfectly. I cannot tell the difference between the two. The piece of metal on the grill is the Galaxy emblem which was a star. I hope this helps and thanks for posting this tutorial.
Could I suggest b4 you match your paint you could do a light polish on the old paint to get the true colour back first. Might not always be necessary. Love your work as always Marty 👍🏻
Excellent job as always - if your holiday brings you to the Philadelphia, PA area - I'll share some of my single malts with you. Have a tremendous holiday and have a scotch for me!
I've been watching the old videos, and I can only say that they are very funny (hey, it's a spider, oh a tank escaping), and you drank brake fluid, really ..., I do not lose them anymore.
I watch these before bed. So therapeutic
I'm trapped at home due to it snowing outside. To have a Marty video made my evening much better!
Nice job Marty! I had a 66 Ford Galaxie 500 two years out of high school back in 1975. I bought the car from a high school kid who made some modifications. He added mag tires used back then, dual thrust hush exhaust and did the car in blue metal flake paint. Oh and jacked up just a little in the back . That car was the bomb! We went everywhere in it. Those were the days.
Nice job Marty!
Good idea matching the colour before stripping the model. In fact all your ideas for the restorations, replacing parts like the axles etc are brilliant. You always do a fantastic job of restoring these vintage models. ..
I bought one at the local drug store that carried Matchbox cars. I still have it. And 60 or so others. Like a lot of people, I wish I would have kept the boxes. I do have a few. But when you're 9 years old, who cared about the box ? I also have several engines and other emergency vehicles. I went on to a 20 year career with the Fire Dept. and retired as Captain. Peace to all of you and yours out there from America, and THANK YOU MARTY for the great videos. :)
when i was a kid (40 years ago) I was dropping off some garbage with mum at the local tip and someone had thrown out about 300 empty matchboxes. I should have grabbed them. i DID go through them and found one that was not empty (forklift).
Check ebay there are some reasonably priced repro boxes there
Good one Marty, from the US east coast
Top Flight restorations of the world, Craig...
I love to watch your restoration work. You gives new life to dead toys. Thanks for making beautiful videos.
Another great video Marty, glad to see that your boomerang injury is healing. Hope you and your lovely bride enjoy your holiday.
Hey Marty - Great job as always! That little lump on the grill is actually a nice detail that matches the original car's grill: It's a small Galaxy logo that has what looks like a crown on top.
Agreed
I always look forward to your videos especially seeing what you've lined your spray booth with this week. Always good for a chuckle.
Thank you so much for some many entertaining restoration videos. Have a great vacation!
The "headlines" in the spray booth are now an icon of your show.
Everyone upvote this so that Marty will challenge me to a matchbox showdown!!
I'd love to see two pros face-off on a resto, sure the results for both would be crazy cool!
Always got pick fights, Jimmy? 😆
Marty will win, man
I had the 2 door version of this for real. Loved cruising around in that car. Thanks for bringing back the memories. The "bump" on the driver's side of the grill is the factory emblem you'd see on the real Galaxie 500 XL cars. That's a really nicely detailed die-cast car.
I just discovered this channel I'm 49 years old and for some reason I find watching you restore these toy cars not only interesting but very relaxing as well
Happy to see new video on my arrival! Thank you!
Emblem on the grill & note the stars on the tail lights. Nice details. And another beauty restored.🚓
top job yet again Marty love the flashing blue light ...enjoy your break and we will stay tuned for when you return
Cool! Happy Saturday.....I like that! Have a great and safe vacation! 😃✌
Oh the nostalgia! Me mum had a 1968 Galaxie 500. I was the first car I remember riding in. It had more of a fastback than the '66 but was very similar. This grabs me by the feels.
That's some good nyborg.
The choice of which ancient newspaper is in your spray booth is always an exciting discovery.
Thanks for another great video Marty. Hope you and yours have a great holiday. Relax and have fun.
Marty, you should consider narration of children's books and animation. You've definitely got the voice for it.
Nice job with this one, I like that paint on the base, really looks good.
Hi Marty, bloody fantastic job on the Ford Fire chief car .Hope you have a great trip away l,ook forward to more video after your you return.
Τhanks for sharing with us another one good project of restoration!
That's a nice job Marty Nice to see clever ways around problems....
I just love how thorough you are,paint wise and all the info on the particular model your working on so informative also glad to see you using taymia paints. You sir have a wonderful day.love your videos.
Theres a lot of stuff to cram into each video, sometimes I wish i could squeeze in a little more. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Nicely done Marty. Have a safe trip!
Lovely Makeover again, have nice hollidays .....thx
Great job Marty! Love the ending bringing back the pumper!
Looka thaaaat!! Gorgeous job, Marty!
Great job Marty. Have a great Vacation! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you Marty for sharing you brilliant videos, Very enjoyable so much so I have taken the plunge and done my first restoration.
Fantastic Andy!
I just add a thumbs up without even watching the video first! Why is this so therapeutic? Thanks, as always.
Always appreciate it, Thanks very much chris!
Marty....needless to say, this is on point as usual. One of my fav castings too. It is the first *custom* I ever made back in 1976. I used a pen knife to scratch the britework areas of paint.
My first car as luck would have it was a 1965 Galaxie 500. I paid $700 for it. I called her The Beast. 352 Windsor V8 with a Rochester 4 BBL carb.
That bump on the front grill was simply badging Lesney saw fit to include on the grill. Just a logo for the car.
I grew up with Matchbox cars and these videos are so addicting. Love watching you work. Your results are excellent. Your little story lines are quite entertaining. Cheers from America!
I use a metal brush in my dremel to clean up the base. Does a great job. Great job!
Well done Marty, another timeless classic youtube video.. loving you just slowing the pace and describing all the little details, they really hold our attention..
Nice restoration as usual Marty I wish you and your wife a magnificent vacation and we see you again soon on RUclips
Have a great break: you've inspired folk here to rebuild our heritage!
Fabulous restoration Marty! I have that same fire chief so now know how to restore it myself... You da Boss!
Nice job Marty. Great restoration and video. Being a firefighter here in the US I especially like this one.Had this model when I was a kid. Thanks, as always, excellent!
Enjoy your holiday and god speed your safe travels.
Awesome. I dug through my mom's closet and found my old matchbox and found a couple of projects. I love these videos
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Beautiful lovely restoration congrats dear mate
You have inspired me to restore my own Ford Galaxie fire chief's car
Another amazing restoration Marty thanks for the video enjoy your holiday big hello from the uk god bless
Amen, another therapy calm session! Thanks Marty! Enjoy your holiday!
I'm glad you enjoy it Russell, I really do appreciate everyones support.
Great job as usuall Marty! Have a great trip and be safe. Take care.
Thank you, I'll try!
Very nice job again my friend
Liked the blue light nice 😎
Last thing have a good holiday 😳😳😳😳😳
Superb job mate. She looks brand new
Always enjoy watching your videos have a good vacation
I knew you,d make it flash, thats a lovely restoration and custom job, you need to make the other fire chif car flash as well now!
Great job Marty, you have great time on vacation, oh I mean holiday!
I saw Time Rider's challenge, so it's great to see the result. Love the Galaxy 500 as a vehicle, so this is a great one for me to watch. Also, the first time I have seen plastic window glass repair.
Thank you!😎
Marvelous job!!
its crazy, ive been having a crappy day so far in between school and work. i finally have time to have a smoke and watch MMM, as soon as it started i felt more relaxed than ever. thanks for that Marty.
I enjoyed that. Very satisfying to watch. Have a great holiday!
Thanks for another great video Marty. Enjoy your holiday!
Another great restoration. Enjoy your holiday!
Automatic upvote as you are restoring my childhood!
Excellent result. The paint colour and gloss is superb. Good idea for repainting the base: looks new again.
Have a nice holliday Marty. Cheers mate.
Just caught your video..great job as always, the flashing blue light was an amazing touch! Enjoy your vacation and will be watching for your next video..
Turned out beautiful, as usual. Nice job on the windscreen repair.
Hope you have a good time. Thanks
Great video! Enjoy your holiday!
These are just brilliant videos! It is almost as captivating to watch what clever working methods you have come up with as it is to see how the restoration turns out to be.
Nice video. Thanks for share!
Your spray booth news headlines never distract me from the lesson Marty, honest. But I do get intrigued about the dates *[Sept. 4th 1988]* on today's video. Well preserved newspaper there!
Another fantastic restoration job, and another happy Matchbox car. :)
Very nice good job the lights add a very touch.
My dad has one of these! I really should give it a try at restoring it. Awesome restore and gives me some ideas!
Another masterful video, maestro! Enjoy a jolly holiday! Have a grand walkabout! Have another Johnnie Walker! (Don't drink and Dremel) Greetings from Jersey City, NJ.
Hi Marty, great video as always. The “irregularity” on the front grill was a badge which had “500” cast in it and if my aging memory is correct it was painted red, white, and blue within the badge. My neighbors had this model car when I was a kid. Have a great holiday.
Awesome job on the car. Enjoy your holiday, Marty.
Lovely job
You completely nailed that red ! Great work Marty, thanks for posting !
Another awesome restoration, Marty! Always a pleasure, I'll miss your next one while on vacation but have a great time!
Hope you enjoy your holiday and thanks for the awesome videos.
I tuoi video sono sempre eccezionali e con tutti i consigli sui prodotti che usi e i tuoi "segreti" ci dai la possibilità di poter metter in pretica sempre meglio questa grande arte del restauro.
Grazie infinite.
I needed a good laugh and your newspaper did the trick! Brilliant resto as per usual
Happy and safe travels mate .
Another great job Marty!! Enjoy your time away.
Thanks very much, Hope the gap in between videos isnt an inconvenience.
Good job God bless you and your family amen
Nice restoration Marty enjoy your holiday thanks for the upload.🚒
I enjoy your channel. It brings back memories of a time when I had dozens of these little cars as a small boy. The little story the end of your clips demonstrating your finished work is a charming touch. Correct me if I am mistaken but i am positive I have seen that same Ford Galaxie or Custom in the form of a yellow Taxi, White Police car and a plain sedan with nothing on the roof.
Thanks again for another great video! I am always waiting for the "I'm happy with that", and you held out on me until near the end! Wonderful job on the restoration.
Another fine restoration by the master.
Have a good vacation Marty looking forward to seeing the new video!
Another excellent restoration! You really matched the color to the original perfectly. I cannot tell the difference between the two. The piece of metal on the grill is the Galaxy emblem which was a star. I hope this helps and thanks for posting this tutorial.
Mission done. Awesome. Great job.
Could I suggest b4 you match your paint you could do a light polish on the old paint to get the true colour back first. Might not always be necessary. Love your work as always Marty 👍🏻
Excellent....enjoy your holiday 😎
Excellent job as always - if your holiday brings you to the Philadelphia, PA area - I'll share some of my single malts with you. Have a tremendous holiday and have a scotch for me!
Just brilliant! - As always!👍👍👍👍
I've been watching the old videos, and I can only say that they are very funny (hey, it's a spider, oh a tank escaping), and you drank brake fluid, really ..., I do not lose them anymore.
Awesome makeover, i love the additional lights. Fine job Marty.
Absolutely brilliant job. Great work! I like your camera mount setup. True inspiration to us all.
The best way to start my lazy relaxing sunday. Love your vids Marty.