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.
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 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
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.
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..
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!
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!
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.
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 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!😎
One little tip for you mate. When replacing parts that are an awkward shape like the ¼ window and roof was, use a thin, but stiff cardboard to do the outline, even drawing it on the cardboard, rather than trying to cut it. Once you have the shape perfect, you can transfer the shape to the plastic, and cut the shape from the template you just made, and it will be a perfect fit. It's a lot easier to make this way. Also, when darkening red in the future, use a brown instead of a black, and it will tone in mutch better, without altering the hue as much. Adding black should always be reserved for darkening white only. If you want to darken a colour, you should always look on the opposite side of a colour wheel, and add that. To change the tone if a colour, add one of its pyramid colours e.g. imagine the colour you are using is the top of a pyramid, and the two colours at the bottom points are it's light and dark hues. To change the hue, add whatever colour is next to it on a colour wheel. You can get colour wheels anywhere for a couple of bucks. Just a little mess with a cheap watercolour set from the $1 store and it becomes self explanatory. Hope this helps mate.
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.
I don’t know why but I particularly enjoyed this mornings video more than usual! Enjoy your leave Marty, maybe you ll find some matchbox on holiday! See you in two weeks! Ian
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.
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.
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..
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!
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.
Another great video! Love your new camera stand, love the blinking light and I liked how you used a different camera angle of drilling out the rivets (eye level 1:12). Have an awesome holiday, we'll miss you!
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 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!
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
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. ..
Another great video Marty, glad to see that your boomerang injury is healing. Hope you and your lovely bride enjoy your holiday.
I love to watch your restoration work. You gives new life to dead toys. Thanks for making beautiful videos.
Thank you so much for some many entertaining restoration videos. Have a great vacation!
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
I always look forward to your videos especially seeing what you've lined your spray booth with this week. Always good for a chuckle.
Happy to see new video on my arrival! Thank you!
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
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
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.
The "headlines" in the spray booth are now an icon of your show.
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.
Thanks for another great video Marty. Hope you and yours have a great holiday. Relax and have fun.
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
Τhanks for sharing with us another one good project of restoration!
Nicely done Marty. Have a safe trip!
Great job Marty! Love the ending bringing back the pumper!
That's a nice job Marty Nice to see clever ways around problems....
Great job Marty. Have a great Vacation! 👍🏻👍🏻
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!
The choice of which ancient newspaper is in your spray booth is always an exciting discovery.
Have a great break: you've inspired folk here to rebuild our heritage!
Cool! Happy Saturday.....I like that! Have a great and safe 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!
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.
Nice restoration as usual Marty I wish you and your wife a magnificent vacation and we see you again soon on RUclips
Nice job with this one, I like that paint on the base, really looks good.
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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Good one Marty, from the US east coast
Top Flight restorations of the world, Craig...
Enjoy your holiday and god speed your safe travels.
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!
Great job Marty, you have great time on vacation, oh I mean holiday!
Automatic upvote as you are restoring my childhood!
Great job as usuall Marty! Have a great trip and be safe. Take care.
Thank you, I'll try!
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..
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!
Fabulous restoration Marty! I have that same fire chief so now know how to restore it myself... You da Boss!
Marty, you should consider narration of children's books and animation. You've definitely got the voice for it.
Looka thaaaat!! Gorgeous job, Marty!
I enjoyed that. Very satisfying to watch. Have a great holiday!
Thanks for another great video Marty. Enjoy your holiday!
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!
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.
Hope you have a good time. Thanks
I use a metal brush in my dremel to clean up the base. Does a great job. Great job!
Have a nice holliday Marty. Cheers mate.
Awesome job on the car. Enjoy your holiday, Marty.
Lovely 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.
Another great job Marty!! Enjoy your time away.
Thanks very much, Hope the gap in between videos isnt an inconvenience.
Lovely Makeover again, have nice hollidays .....thx
Amen, another therapy calm session! Thanks Marty! Enjoy your holiday!
I'm glad you enjoy it Russell, I really do appreciate everyones support.
Another amazing restoration Marty thanks for the video enjoy your holiday big hello from the uk god bless
Excellent result. The paint colour and gloss is superb. Good idea for repainting the base: looks new again.
Marvelous job!!
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!😎
You completely nailed that red ! Great work Marty, thanks for posting !
One little tip for you mate. When replacing parts that are an awkward shape like the ¼ window and roof was, use a thin, but stiff cardboard to do the outline, even drawing it on the cardboard, rather than trying to cut it. Once you have the shape perfect, you can transfer the shape to the plastic, and cut the shape from the template you just made, and it will be a perfect fit. It's a lot easier to make this way. Also, when darkening red in the future, use a brown instead of a black, and it will tone in mutch better, without altering the hue as much. Adding black should always be reserved for darkening white only. If you want to darken a colour, you should always look on the opposite side of a colour wheel, and add that. To change the tone if a colour, add one of its pyramid colours e.g. imagine the colour you are using is the top of a pyramid, and the two colours at the bottom points are it's light and dark hues. To change the hue, add whatever colour is next to it on a colour wheel. You can get colour wheels anywhere for a couple of bucks. Just a little mess with a cheap watercolour set from the $1 store and it becomes self explanatory. Hope this helps mate.
This comment takes me back to art class in grammar school, and my lusciously sweet and attractive teacher Miss Connors.
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.
I don’t know why but I particularly enjoyed this mornings video more than usual! Enjoy your leave Marty, maybe you ll find some matchbox on holiday! See you in two weeks! Ian
Thanks, I'm definitely on the hunt for some matchbox over there. Hope you dont find the gaps in the videos too much of a hassle.
Of course we’ll miss you but everyone needs a wee break now and then! Schedule your next holiday for 2023 and we’ll forgive you! Lol
And half a bottle of whisky later, a fully restored Matchbox car! Magic.
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!
I look forward to this every week now.
Hope you enjoy your holiday and thanks for the awesome videos.
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.
Always enjoy watching your videos have a good vacation
Superb job mate. She looks brand new
Turned out beautiful, as usual. Nice job on the windscreen repair.
Nice restoration Marty enjoy your holiday thanks for the upload.🚒
Enjoy your holidays Marty, I look forward to the return of your videos
Beautiful lovely restoration congrats dear mate
Very nice good job the lights add a very touch.
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.
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..
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!
Nice video. Thanks for share!
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.
Another awesome restoration, Marty! Always a pleasure, I'll miss your next one while on vacation but have a great time!
The mark on the grill is the Ford Galaxie logo from the factory. You're right, it belongs there, and is a great piece of detail
Another great video! Love your new camera stand, love the blinking light and I liked how you used a different camera angle of drilling out the rivets (eye level 1:12). Have an awesome holiday, we'll miss you!
Thanks for noticing, I try to change angles now and again to break up the video. I'll miss all of you as well!
You have inspired me to restore my own Ford Galaxie fire chief's car
I needed a good laugh and your newspaper did the trick! Brilliant resto as per usual
Awesome makeover, i love the additional lights. Fine job Marty.
Happy holidays, Marty & Mrs. Marty. Glad to see the hand is getting better mate.
Another fantastic restoration job, and another happy Matchbox car. :)
Another great restoration. Enjoy your holiday!
Good job God bless you and your family amen
Have a good vacation Marty looking forward to seeing the new video!
Beautiful as always.
Another fine restoration by the master.
Happy and safe travels mate .
Mission done. Awesome. Great job.
My dad has one of these! I really should give it a try at restoring it. Awesome restore and gives me some ideas!
The "casting mark" on the grill is actually a badge emblem on Ford Galaxies. Depending on which model car it was they were different.
Didn't they say "500" on the Galaxie 500's?
Hi Marty, Again a nice video as always, Hope you have a good rest can't wait to the unboxing All the Best Brian 🤗
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!