I know that it was not your intent when you started this channel, but in a world where most things seem to be circling the drain, you are a light. I was a teen in the 70's, working in a small-town gas station during the summers and your videos take me back to those days. Carry on, because you are appreciated by many.
I'm about 10 years later than you, a teen in the mid 80s and a car guy. Me and my dad got a junked 69 Mustang coupe running which he lost interest in, and I kept on with on my own. His shot of the old back lit gauges at night really struck me, because they remind me of the first time I drove it at night. I don't know what it was about that but it stays with me to this day. These are experiences we can't explain to today's cell phone and gaming generation that have no clue what they're missing and we will never get back, so I feel like they are just lost forever. So I really appreciate what this young man is doing.
I check everyday for this kid to upload a new video😂 the only car Channel that I could actually watch start to finish because it's not over-edited with stupid music and Mindless chat. And I had that exact same car but it was a 2 door black and yellow same year with a 302 I only got rid of it because the body rotted off the frame. If you never want your brake lines to rust again wrap them in foil tape And congrats on 53000 Subs you earned it
Yeah me too.... these Videos are just rare UA-cam Gold... a breath of fresh air... feels something like the monthly paycheck on your bank account... like the time someone lets you merge into traffic or when you have the midnight munchies, look in the refridgerator and there is exactly what you are craving for
Have to admire your perseverance working on that carburetor. You did everything right and it was still junk. I really enjoy the way you cut out all the unnecessary commentary and let the work speak for itself.
A beautiful film showcasing great mechanical work. Who hasn’t looked back and wished they could still be driving a favorite car from our past? Simon, this was great! Thanks.
I know what you mean. I'm redoing my dream car as well. 1979 Ford Thunderbird. Last of the full framers. This is of special interest to me because my Thunderbird is referred to as a "Torino-bird" due to being on the same platform as the Torino.
I came across these videos by chance. Now I can't stop watching them. I love the fact that there is no talking or annoying music. Just the sounds of wrenching and so forth. I appreciate the time and effort it must take to get several camera angles and the creativity of just random shots like cleaning out the car and picking up a crusty mouse with the pliers. I've done all this stuff before and I still do on a daily basis. Theres something about fixing up and driving old stuff that makes me appreciate and enjoy ownership of old vehicles. Keep up the good work Simon.
These Videos are just rare UA-cam Gold... a breath of fresh air... feels something like the monthly paycheck on your bank account... like the time someone lets you merge into traffic or when you have the midnight munchies, look in the refridgerator and there is exactly what you are craving for
I can't even imagine how much time you put into setting up the camera angles and then editing the final piece aside from all the work on the car without an assistant! Really creative, bravo dude!
Love this story, and your videos -- I have a similar story: My grandfather's last car was my first car, a 1977 Cadillac Sedan Deville, I grew up in that car (it drove me home from the hospital after I was born), the sounds it made, the smells, the little visual details like fonts on the controls, the cadence of the 'security system' light flashing with the doors open -- things no one else in the world might notice -- were all etched into my mind as a kid. When my grandfather was terminally ill he felt the Cadillac wasn't reliable enough to be my grandmother's once he was gone so with a few months to live he bought her a new replacement car but didn't trade in the Cadillac he made her promise to "keep it for the boy"... she kept that car in her garage for another 5 years until I turned 16 and could finally own/drive it -- It was mine for 6 years though high school, then college, covering tens of thousands of miles, and it started my love of repairing and maintaining my own car. Unfortunately New England winters took their toll, and our state's inspection process meant it could no longer be my primary car without significant work which I didn't have the space or money to accomplish, I foolishly let it go and regretted it for years. Over 20 years later I was finally in a position where I could get another, it's very close to my original (except for color), and I'm really enjoying the time I can spend driving it and working on it. I have a son who is 5, and he seems to love riding in it, I don't imagine he'll end up with a similar attachment that I had, but you never know. Thank you for your videos.
Loving these vids man. Untraditional but that's the best part. No talking, not overly done with stupid catch lines like every other channel. Almost therapeutic. Keep it up 👍
I can't begin to tell you, how much I love your films. To me they all tell a story of their own. Thank you so much for sharing them with us! Regards from Denmark
I had the same car in High School in 1985. 76' Ford Gran Torino Elite two-door. White with red interior. I miss that car. Amazing work. Thanks for bringing back some cool memories.
I grew up in the 70's and 80's and your videos remind me of bygone days and I can't help but to feel a yearning for what was and what has been lost. When I was a kid my mom owned a '77 Ford Thunderbird and my Dad a number of cars (78 Trans Am; a la Smokey and the Bandit). My best friend's first car was a '79 Thunderbird and my second was a '78 Ford Ranchero. Now in my 50's I drive a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and it reminds me so much of those cars from my youth with it's no nonsense ease of repair. A simpler time, a better time. Thank you so much for the walk down memory lane.
Simon, I really look forward to watch you videos, I way you captured the views, the camera angles, the placement, just all the photography in your mind. From the No Talking, No Music. Just the sounds of the surrounding to the crickets I really want to thank you for sharing you projects, your vehicles, your patience, you passion and Love of fixing old vehicles and bring life back into them. You are a very good mechanic and I wish you nothing but the best to you and your Future
Very nostalgic as my Dad, a Ford Industrial Engineer in the ATL plant where these were made, actually won a 72 Gran Torino of the same color due to his suggestion to save a few pennies per vehicle on some fasteners! Thank you for the memories, Simon! Another great video putting another vehicle back into service. Enjoy her for years to come!
This has quickly become my favourite youtube channel. I am so damn glad I clicked on that first video. Keep doing what you're doing, you're one of a kind.
Another great video, Simon. May have been said to you before, but boomers like me really enjoy the vehicles you choose to do, because a lot of us bought these either new or only a few years old, and remember how great they were to drive. They had character. Thanks kindly, we are enjoying your content very much. Cheers from Canada.
These installments are so watchable because of the love that Mr. foreman has. He loves what he does and this kind of passion is infectious not to mention his talent at editing in a way that is routinely a crack up. I am convinced that if there was no camera, no subscribers, no likes, no followers, he would still be doing this and making it pay somehow.
I have told six people so far about Simon Fordman (sorry about misspelling before) and I am not one to recommend. How many people could cover your subjects and make you want to watch until the last frame petting the kitty?
Thanks for all the work filming and editing, it does not go unnoticed. Have been a subscriber since "The Long Way Home" & have zero regrets. Keep at it, you will soon have a million friends watching you wrench on old junk & I will be one of them.
The memory of your previous Torino was a tale without a single word. Your videos are amaizing, top best in UA-cam. You got us waiting for the next one! Only your material is never long enought. Please, keep up this wonderful work and really Thank You !
23:00 this is probably the most creative thing i have seen this year on automotive youtube. Incredible stuff, man. im so happy youtube recommended me ur channel
This is how videos like this should be done. The focus is on the work, without mindless ad-libbing and annoying music. Excellent camera work and very well edited. Fun and informative.
@@vitalitimofejev6086 да чедовек утремленный и не богатый. Все делает нормально. Но, ему далеко до гаражей России. А тем более СССР. Там кулибины умели все. Чтобы чинить тормоза, я бы снял колеса и мыл их снаружи. Плохо что у него нет синей изоленты. Шучю. Не хочу обидеть. Человек трудится. Это хорошо. Что получится он сам узнает и будет доволен
У меня ГАЗ 3102 (ВОЛГА), смотря видео Саймона я обращал внимание как сконструированы автомобили США той эпохи. Оооочень много похожего в их конструкции.
Son you got some real skills, Im 58 and tinkered with cars in my younger days but nothing like tackling a carburetor, I had that exact car in that awful pea green inside and out, I’ve had over 70 cars/trucks in my lifetime, my first one was a 1966 Chevy pickup with the straight six 3 on the tree i bought for 500 bucks in 5s 10s and singles I earned from mowing lawns, I loved it and it was my first taste of freedom and independence at 16 years old, I’ve had a 69 Ford F-100 and a 82 F-150 and many other American cars and trucks, your videos are like a time machine to me, thanks.
I'd buy that car. Being a former Minnesotan, that car is pristine. I moved to Wyoming in 1980 as a teenager. We went back 2 years later to retrieve my 68 bel aire, and when I got in the seat, I fell thru the floor. Can't believe 2 years of sitting rotted her that bad. Ended up with a nice 327 , powerglide, and axle. Keep up the great videos.
Can't tell you how much I enjoyed every minute of that. My first car was a '73 (351C). Dad bought it new, it was his, then my Mom's, then my Sister's, then finally mine in '86. I was in Auto Mechanics class 3 periods a day in high school by then. Wish I could have kept it, had 250k when we sold it. Was running great, considering the miles on that motor. Thank you for the wonderful memories, and for the no-frills style of your videos. God bless.
Good on ya for finding yours. 28 years later, and I still daydream about bringing my first vehicle back. I spent so much time, money, and blood keeping it on the road.
Hey simon, i want to thank you, discovering your channel was the best thing that happened to me in a long time, when i watch your videos, i forget about everything, its just the cars, the sound, the ambience sound, and me, nothing more, its like a meditation, so, thank you, i hope youtube pay you a lot of money for these videos, so you keep doing more and more :) ( sorry for the english, not my main language ).
So happy I found this channel a while back. The artistry, the ingenuity, the genuineness, the cool old cars, the cats. They’re always awesome videos, I’ll always watch every one at least once, they’re awesome. Thanks for making these for us!
Beautiful video. As a owner of the classic car I relived every second of your story... 😃 Every time you thought that it will work and it did not and that you had to repair every part of the car. How many times you missed one small thing and you must to visit the local parts store or evtl. order it from the internet. The great advantage of the classic cars is that if you are knowledgable or at least able to study and learn you are able to repair and bring to work any part of the car. I understand the ending at night that you often worked hard till night and finally when everything was ready you had to at least try the car and test it on the road even it was a night already. 😃 Have a great time and enjoy the beauty! 😊😊😊
Саймон привет, смотрю тебя наверное месяца два, очень понравился твой подход к делу никогда не сдаёшься перед ремонтными трудностями молодец👍. С большим уважением из Москвы🇷🇺
I started subscribing a few weeks ago. This is just next level. You're not just good at creating videos. You're an artist. Please stay in this sweet spot of car restoration and creating videos. Thank you.
What another cool video... Simon, few people get a second chance on their first car, so good for you. Your talent as a mechanic and videographer are such a pleasure to experience. Thanks from all of us arm chair mechanics, car lovers and people who enjoy quality videos. If you ever do my first car, a 1963 Rambler Classic 770... I will flip out.
Simon is extremely good at editing. The sequence between 1:41:28 and 1:44:28 reminded me of David Lynch movies. If he has not received any training in cinema, he has a natural talent in this regard. Congratulations buddy. Greetings from an old car enthusiast from Turkey!
I prefer the old rims it had,but after watching your first Grand Torino I knew why you choose the others, I used to have a 1975 Grand Torino when I was at college back in 1882 in Pasadena Tx it the most beautiful car I've ever driven green Apple with vinil top, I really enjoyed, now I'm in Venezuela you make me remember those days of joy, thanks Simon
It's rusty but i was honestly expecting a lot worse For old carpets in cars, if you can get em out, baking soda and water, a drill brush attachment and a power washer works awesome for cheap. If the stain is due to rust, diluted vinegar first. Simple. Effective. Once again, thoroughly enjoyed this vid. You've got a exact style of filming i want to acheive with my channel and i love see you in action! TY
What a pleasure to watch, - a total absence of any talk or music made it all very enjoyable, - excellent job done with relentless determination and even on a budget, - not a single minute too long !
I did the same thing you did with an antique Ford Ranger with a ton of rust in the tank, but instead of muriatic acid I used white vinegar. To replace the brass float on the sending unit I used an old 25 watt light bulb from an oven; it screwed right in! I was broke and it was free, so...
Hi Simon. You're doing an amazing job. You give these simple powerful 70's cars, only made in US, TLC they need. Your job is accurate and strong. These long videos are really a treat. KUDOS🎉 Shout out from France. Take care and keep on wrenching👍
Simon, thisi s so crazy... this are independent movie high quality movies... besides being a mechanic, car enthusiastic, you are a director editor and producer... all in one person. And again, all this videos at no cost... for free, damn, u are a great Sport Simon. Keep this world and cars moving.
@hobo1704 gears in the reductors, suspension, battery cell calibration/rebuilds, climate control systems both for passenger and batteries.. All kinds of stuff, modern complex EVs are simply not old enough to show us all their chores.
@mrwow1667 I agree. In my opinion it depends on a person. You see, disassembled V8 is just a pile of metal and rubber parts, but once properly assembled, it revs, roars and moves vehicle forward, comes alive if you want. That moment of seeding the soul in the engine is loved and cherished. Some people don't like the ECUs because of that, that small box steals their moment of wizardry from them. EVs are being looked at as miracles of silicone valley cult, but they really are not. Once adopted, they will be more understood, "possessed ECU box" flëur will fade away and we will be able to admire our work on a pile of metal once again:)
Your camera work is incredible. Thank you so much for your diligence! This dude captures so many shots and angles that aren’t fun to get late at night when stuff keeps breaking on you.
Simon your videos are amazing . Just one thing ... ALWAYS use gloves when you work whit gasoline . Acid . Oil and another chemicals . Take care of your skin
Can this Brit just say as a (retired) heavy truck Master Technician that was utterly absorbing and beautifully photographed. So good it needed no commentary. Loved the way the old rim and window winder got chucked back in place after vacuuming up the bodywork ... 😏 Nice touch.
@@SimonFordman my first car was an 85 Monty Carlo. Same, I replaced the engine so many times I was able to turn it around pretty quickly. Muscle Memory carried the team. Love your videos, reminds me of a simpler time when I was younger. Keep at It!
This guy's patience and resilience gives me a great encouragement. I do alot of those carburetors and they are good at deploying a lot stress to the mechanic. Here Fordman is Fordman😂😂
@@SimonFordman Thanks Simon! It’s very nice to watch your videos, angles, sounds, it’s amazing! I own several cars and love restoring them. I've been watching you since the Chevi C10, but I watched all your early videos, some already twice ;) Thanks again, your content is very inspiring.
Man, I'm from Brazil, and I've been working on cars since I was a kid with my dad, and I just love what you do. I know it can't be as easy as in the edited videos, but... I love these real cars! Congratulations! For what you do and for the knowledge you have! Disassembling the carburetor to give it a general cleaning. I used to do that when I was a kid! I wish the channel more and more success! 🤝
Fantastic video as always ! Interesting, lengthy & full of skill. Have watched most of your long videos & I love them. Your skill, confidence & knowledge is commendable. Keep them videos coming ! 👍🔧🚘
One of the better car rebuild shows on UA-cam. No B.S. yacking , no Hollywood crap to the point , you will learn somthing if you just watch and pay attention. Great show my friend!
As someone who films documentaries, music videos, promotional videos, commercials, and creative work with a crew a on a day-to-day basis; I have to say, your story telling with shots astounds me for saying you are "half bad." Simon, I really like watching your videos because not only can I relate but it makes me feel calm on a busy schedule.
Hi Simon, I watch all your videos from my country Belgium, thank you for making me dream with your old mechanics, I also drive an American Chevrolet Sylverado pick-up from 93, have a good trip and good luck, Fabrice
I went into High School in 1969. I got a 1969 Ford Gran Torino my sophomore year. My Torino was yellow with the same brown interior as yours and it had a 351. I loved that car and wish I still had it. But I got married my senior year and traded it for a Galaxy station wagon. I wish I had that one too. My dad owned a Ford dealership so of course Ford was my only choice. Still driving Fords to this day.
I’ve learned more about wrenching on old cars on this channel in the last couple weeks of binging than I have from months of staring at Haynes manuals and ancient forums. Thorough, common sense, and knowing when to replace and when to fix. Always gets me hyped to go knock out a project on my old 86 Toyota. Keep it up dude!
Hello. I am writing from Turkey. Your videos are like therapy and relax me. Keep doing it this way. The subtitles translate very well into Turkish. We love you.
I know that it was not your intent when you started this channel, but in a world where most things seem to be circling the drain, you are a light. I was a teen in the 70's, working in a small-town gas station during the summers and your videos take me back to those days. Carry on, because you are appreciated by many.
Thank you!
Well said, I'm the same vintage. My sis had a gorgeous 1972 2 door Gran Torino in green with a white vinyl top. Those were the days❤
I'm about 10 years later than you, a teen in the mid 80s and a car guy. Me and my dad got a junked 69 Mustang coupe running which he lost interest in, and I kept on with on my own.
His shot of the old back lit gauges at night really struck me, because they remind me of the first time I drove it at night. I don't know what it was about that but it stays with me to this day.
These are experiences we can't explain to today's cell phone and gaming generation that have no clue what they're missing and we will never get back, so I feel like they are just lost forever.
So I really appreciate what this young man is doing.
Old cars, cats and a skateboard. Doesn't get any better. And it's all done quietly and professionally. I love it.
Thank you Simon.
I check everyday for this kid to upload a new video😂 the only car Channel that I could actually watch start to finish because it's not over-edited with stupid music and Mindless chat. And I had that exact same car but it was a 2 door black and yellow same year with a 302 I only got rid of it because the body rotted off the frame. If you never want your brake lines to rust again wrap them in foil tape And congrats on 53000 Subs you earned it
Yeah me too.... these Videos are just rare UA-cam Gold... a breath of fresh air... feels something like the monthly paycheck on your bank account... like the time someone lets you merge into traffic or when you have the midnight munchies, look in the refridgerator and there is exactly what you are craving for
Me to I watch all week 😊
You can click that bell icon to get a notification when he uploads
@@Cypress_greenyeah I know but I turned that feature off because it goes off too damn much😂
Check M539 restorations. Same but different
Have to admire your perseverance working on that carburetor. You did everything right and it was still junk. I really enjoy the way you cut out all the unnecessary commentary and let the work speak for itself.
Ive never had any luck trying to rebuild carbs so hes not only one lol.
Thank you
With breakes did everything wrong.
Filming and editing is superior to any other U tuber
Keep up the good work young man 😊😊😊😊😊
A beautiful film showcasing great mechanical work. Who hasn’t looked back and wished they could still be driving a favorite car from our past? Simon, this was great! Thanks.
I know what you mean. I'm redoing my dream car as well. 1979 Ford Thunderbird. Last of the full framers. This is of special interest to me because my Thunderbird is referred to as a "Torino-bird" due to being on the same platform as the Torino.
I came across these videos by chance. Now I can't stop watching them. I love the fact that there is no talking or annoying music. Just the sounds of wrenching and so forth. I appreciate the time and effort it must take to get several camera angles and the creativity of just random shots like cleaning out the car and picking up a crusty mouse with the pliers. I've done all this stuff before and I still do on a daily basis. Theres something about fixing up and driving old stuff that makes me appreciate and enjoy ownership of old vehicles. Keep up the good work Simon.
These Videos are just rare UA-cam Gold... a breath of fresh air... feels something like the monthly paycheck on your bank account... like the time someone lets you merge into traffic or when you have the midnight munchies, look in the refridgerator and there is exactly what you are craving for
You and Andrew Camarata--all work and no talk---Very refreshing videos !!!!
I can't even imagine how much time you put into setting up the camera angles and then editing the final piece aside from all the work on the car without an assistant! Really creative, bravo dude!
Thanks!
Babe, wake up, Simon Fordman just dropped another absolute banger.
Great line!
Love this story, and your videos -- I have a similar story: My grandfather's last car was my first car, a 1977 Cadillac Sedan Deville, I grew up in that car (it drove me home from the hospital after I was born), the sounds it made, the smells, the little visual details like fonts on the controls, the cadence of the 'security system' light flashing with the doors open -- things no one else in the world might notice -- were all etched into my mind as a kid. When my grandfather was terminally ill he felt the Cadillac wasn't reliable enough to be my grandmother's once he was gone so with a few months to live he bought her a new replacement car but didn't trade in the Cadillac he made her promise to "keep it for the boy"... she kept that car in her garage for another 5 years until I turned 16 and could finally own/drive it -- It was mine for 6 years though high school, then college, covering tens of thousands of miles, and it started my love of repairing and maintaining my own car. Unfortunately New England winters took their toll, and our state's inspection process meant it could no longer be my primary car without significant work which I didn't have the space or money to accomplish, I foolishly let it go and regretted it for years. Over 20 years later I was finally in a position where I could get another, it's very close to my original (except for color), and I'm really enjoying the time I can spend driving it and working on it. I have a son who is 5, and he seems to love riding in it, I don't imagine he'll end up with a similar attachment that I had, but you never know. Thank you for your videos.
@ethan-01 That's such a brilliant story, great memories for you. I can fully imagine as did much the same thing. Love it!
Мужчины не взрослеют, а остаются большими детьми и это круто!
Loving these vids man. Untraditional but that's the best part. No talking, not overly done with stupid catch lines like every other channel. Almost therapeutic. Keep it up 👍
Glad you like em, thanks!
I can't begin to tell you, how much I love your films. To me they all tell a story of their own. Thank you so much for sharing them with us! Regards from Denmark
Thanks for watching!
@@SimonFordman if you guys ever wanna visit Denmark 🇩🇰 ur welcome to stay with us 👍🙏
I had the same car in High School in 1985. 76' Ford Gran Torino Elite two-door. White with red interior. I miss that car. Amazing work. Thanks for bringing back some cool memories.
Thanks for watching, that's cool to hear.
Why does this man only have 54k subscribers? Another cracking video Simon. Greetings from the UK.
Because most people love some bullshit like Justin Bieber
I grew up in the 70's and 80's and your videos remind me of bygone days and I can't help but to feel a yearning for what was and what has been lost. When I was a kid my mom owned a '77 Ford Thunderbird and my Dad a number of cars (78 Trans Am; a la Smokey and the Bandit). My best friend's first car was a '79 Thunderbird and my second was a '78 Ford Ranchero. Now in my 50's I drive a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and it reminds me so much of those cars from my youth with it's no nonsense ease of repair.
A simpler time, a better time. Thank you so much for the walk down memory lane.
Simon, I really look forward to watch you videos, I way you captured the views, the camera angles, the placement, just all the photography in your mind. From the No Talking, No Music. Just the sounds of the surrounding to the crickets
I really want to thank you for sharing you projects, your vehicles, your patience, you passion and Love of fixing old vehicles and bring life back into them.
You are a very good mechanic and I wish you nothing but the best to you and your Future
Thanks for the kind words
Very nostalgic as my Dad, a Ford Industrial Engineer in the ATL plant where these were made, actually won a 72 Gran Torino of the same color due to his suggestion to save a few pennies per vehicle on some fasteners! Thank you for the memories, Simon! Another great video putting another vehicle back into service. Enjoy her for years to come!
That's awesome!
Эта же проблема описывалась в произведении Артура Хэйли "колёса".
Love this channel. No unnecessary banter, great mechanical skills and awesome videography. Extremely well done 👍
Thanks for no music or stupid talk all the noises of you work in are music to the ears good job keep going.
This has quickly become my favourite youtube channel. I am so damn glad I clicked on that first video. Keep doing what you're doing, you're one of a kind.
Thanks!
I'm floored by how good of condition the interior is in. What a great find
Another great video, Simon. May have been said to you before, but boomers like me really enjoy the vehicles you choose to do, because a lot of us bought these either new or only a few years old, and remember how great they were to drive. They had character. Thanks kindly, we are enjoying your content very much. Cheers from Canada.
Cheers!
This is like 👍 a story without words. Car 🚗 restoration that explains itself. So interesting with the rim, and the gas ⛽️ tank. Your friend, Jeff.
Что за чудесный автомобиль! Желаю успехов с дальнейшими автомобилями!
These installments are so watchable because of the love that Mr. foreman has. He loves what he does and this kind of passion is infectious not to mention his talent at editing in a way that is routinely a crack up. I am convinced that if there was no camera, no subscribers, no likes, no followers, he would still be doing this and making it pay somehow.
Thank you so much
I have told six people so far about Simon Fordman (sorry about misspelling before) and I am not one to recommend. How many people could cover your subjects and make you want to watch until the last frame petting the kitty?
Thanks for all the work filming and editing, it does not go unnoticed. Have been a subscriber since "The Long Way Home" & have zero regrets. Keep at it, you will soon have a million friends watching you wrench on old junk & I will be one of them.
Thanks for the support!
The memory of your previous Torino was a tale without a single word.
Your videos are amaizing, top best in UA-cam. You got us waiting for the next one!
Only your material is never long enought.
Please, keep up this wonderful work and really Thank You !
And, like we say here in Argentina: Aguante Simon!!!
Thank you for the kind words
23:00 this is probably the most creative thing i have seen this year on automotive youtube. Incredible stuff, man. im so happy youtube recommended me ur channel
This is how videos like this should be done. The focus is on the work, without mindless ad-libbing and annoying music. Excellent camera work and very well edited. Fun and informative.
Довольно честное видео , не всё всегда получается с первого или второго раза , автор реально не сдаётся перед проблемами и всё показывает как есть👍
Полностью с Вами согласен - по моему мнению Саймон ,это американский Кулибин!
У парня большой запас терпения, он аккуратен и разбирается в технике!
@@vitalitimofejev6086 да чедовек утремленный и не богатый. Все делает нормально. Но, ему далеко до гаражей России. А тем более СССР. Там кулибины умели все. Чтобы чинить тормоза, я бы снял колеса и мыл их снаружи. Плохо что у него нет синей изоленты. Шучю. Не хочу обидеть. Человек трудится. Это хорошо. Что получится он сам узнает и будет доволен
У меня ГАЗ 3102 (ВОЛГА), смотря видео Саймона я обращал внимание как сконструированы автомобили США той эпохи. Оооочень много похожего в их конструкции.
@@АндрейКрасноярский-ч2ы советская авто индустрия имеет изначально американские корни, а в после военные ещё и германские!
Son you got some real skills, Im 58 and tinkered with cars in my younger days but nothing like tackling a carburetor, I had that exact car in that awful pea green inside and out, I’ve had over 70 cars/trucks in my lifetime, my first one was a 1966 Chevy pickup with the straight six 3 on the tree i bought for 500 bucks in 5s 10s and singles I earned from mowing lawns, I loved it and it was my first taste of freedom and independence at 16 years old, I’ve had a 69 Ford F-100 and a 82 F-150 and many other American cars and trucks, your videos are like a time machine to me, thanks.
I'd buy that car. Being a former Minnesotan, that car is pristine. I moved to Wyoming in 1980 as a teenager. We went back 2 years later to retrieve my 68 bel aire, and when I got in the seat, I fell thru the floor. Can't believe 2 years of sitting rotted her that bad. Ended up with a nice 327 , powerglide, and axle. Keep up the great videos.
Thank you. This one needs the floors patched too.
Oh man, this is gonna be good....
Almost 54k subs is proof this channel is taking off! Well deserved man.
I admire you Passion and dedication for getting this classic car running again 👍 great stuff matey... cheers
cheers
You are a legit filmmaker. That you're making film about something I love is just bonus.
Great work putting the a Ford back on the road.
I had a Ranchero 1972 , with the 351 Cleveland and the interior was the exact same as yours.
Sweet
Can't tell you how much I enjoyed every minute of that. My first car was a '73 (351C). Dad bought it new, it was his, then my Mom's, then my Sister's, then finally mine in '86. I was in Auto Mechanics class 3 periods a day in high school by then. Wish I could have kept it, had 250k when we sold it. Was running great, considering the miles on that motor. Thank you for the wonderful memories, and for the no-frills style of your videos. God bless.
I always liked that Torino body style. It came out when I was in high school. I was driving by 1973.
I try to watch this video 5 times but always fall asleep, love your videos, thank you
Sweet dreams
The night time gas station scene was awesome work. Congrats on the 50k+ subs!
Thanks!
Good on ya for finding yours.
28 years later, and I still daydream about bringing my first vehicle back. I spent so much time, money, and blood keeping it on the road.
Hey simon, i want to thank you, discovering your channel was the best thing that happened to me in a long time, when i watch your videos, i forget about everything, its just the cars, the sound, the ambience sound, and me, nothing more, its like a meditation, so, thank you, i hope youtube pay you a lot of money for these videos, so you keep doing more and more :) ( sorry for the english, not my main language ).
Simon,i love this car.
Don't you ever sell it,but promise me that you restore her and cherish her forever.
Greetings from Holland
❤🚘🙏🏻🔧
So happy I found this channel a while back. The artistry, the ingenuity, the genuineness, the cool old cars, the cats. They’re always awesome videos, I’ll always watch every one at least once, they’re awesome. Thanks for making these for us!
Саймон, обожаю твои видео!
Никакой дурацкой музыки и тупых разговоров!
И автомобили замечательные! 👍👍👍
Beautiful video. As a owner of the classic car I relived every second of your story... 😃 Every time you thought that it will work and it did not and that you had to repair every part of the car. How many times you missed one small thing and you must to visit the local parts store or evtl. order it from the internet. The great advantage of the classic cars is that if you are knowledgable or at least able to study and learn you are able to repair and bring to work any part of the car. I understand the ending at night that you often worked hard till night and finally when everything was ready you had to at least try the car and test it on the road even it was a night already. 😃 Have a great time and enjoy the beauty! 😊😊😊
Саймон привет, смотрю тебя наверное месяца два, очень понравился твой подход к делу никогда не сдаёшься перед ремонтными трудностями молодец👍. С большим уважением из Москвы🇷🇺
Thanks for the support!
I started subscribing a few weeks ago. This is just next level. You're not just good at creating videos. You're an artist. Please stay in this sweet spot of car restoration and creating videos. Thank you.
That’s a good friend you have with the carburetor. 👍🏻
Indeed
What another cool video... Simon, few people get a second chance on their first car, so good for you. Your talent as a mechanic and videographer are such a pleasure to experience. Thanks from all of us arm chair mechanics, car lovers and people who enjoy quality videos. If you ever do my first car, a 1963 Rambler Classic 770... I will flip out.
Simon is extremely good at editing. The sequence between 1:41:28 and 1:44:28 reminded me of David Lynch movies. If he has not received any training in cinema, he has a natural talent in this regard. Congratulations buddy. Greetings from an old car enthusiast from Turkey!
I was just about to type the same thing! Great camera work and editing, very cinematic :)
This is the most satisfying thing I have watched in years.
Just came across this channel literally couldn't stop watching excellent
I prefer the old rims it had,but after watching your first Grand Torino I knew why you choose the others, I used to have a 1975 Grand Torino when I was at college back in 1882 in Pasadena Tx it the most beautiful car I've ever driven green Apple with vinil top, I really enjoyed, now I'm in Venezuela you make me remember those days of joy, thanks Simon
Yea i did like the old rims too, but there’s very few options for 14 inch rims, it made more sense to me to get 15s instead.
It's rusty but i was honestly expecting a lot worse
For old carpets in cars, if you can get em out, baking soda and water, a drill brush attachment and a power washer works awesome for cheap.
If the stain is due to rust, diluted vinegar first. Simple. Effective.
Once again, thoroughly enjoyed this vid. You've got a exact style of filming i want to acheive with my channel and i love see you in action! TY
What a pleasure to watch, - a total absence of any talk or music made it all very enjoyable, - excellent job done with relentless determination and even on a budget, - not a single minute too long !
The cinematography on the test drive is immense. Amazing work man.
Thank you
You and M539 Restorations are by far my two favorite car channels ever.
I like that guy too
I did the same thing you did with an antique Ford Ranger with a ton of rust in the tank, but instead of muriatic acid I used white vinegar. To replace the brass float on the sending unit I used an old 25 watt light bulb from an oven; it screwed right in! I was broke and it was free, so...
Hi Simon.
You're doing an amazing job.
You give these simple powerful 70's cars, only made in US, TLC they need.
Your job is accurate and strong.
These long videos are really a treat.
KUDOS🎉
Shout out from France.
Take care and keep on wrenching👍
Thank you
Simple, rugged,and comfortable cars indeed. Road salt killed millions of them.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 The Gran Torino is on the road again! congrats from France!
Definitely the ‘work smarter, not harder’ approach. Loved the fuel tank cleaner solution. Pretty professional camera work as well.
lol in Australia, we would call you a bush mechanic
That's what my wife calls me.... 🤣
Simon, thisi s so crazy... this are independent movie high quality movies... besides being a mechanic, car enthusiastic, you are a director editor and producer... all in one person.
And again, all this videos at no cost... for free, damn, u are a great Sport Simon. Keep this world and cars moving.
Thank you again for another beautyfull car and also an awesome Video😊. Cheers from Germany.
Cheers
What a great channel, no chat or camera facing just hood mechanic content
the tank tumbler was genius
You must really love fords to put this much effort into a car that is virtually worth nothing! Great video.
Something EV fanboys will never understand, the joys of working on your car.
Why so? EVs need maintenance too.
@@ilsirent9726 like what, washer fluid and brake pads..
@hobo1704 gears in the reductors, suspension, battery cell calibration/rebuilds, climate control systems both for passenger and batteries.. All kinds of stuff, modern complex EVs are simply not old enough to show us all their chores.
@@ilsirent9726to me they just don’t have the charm of an old blubbery gasoline engine
@mrwow1667 I agree. In my opinion it depends on a person. You see, disassembled V8 is just a pile of metal and rubber parts, but once properly assembled, it revs, roars and moves vehicle forward, comes alive if you want. That moment of seeding the soul in the engine is loved and cherished. Some people don't like the ECUs because of that, that small box steals their moment of wizardry from them. EVs are being looked at as miracles of silicone valley cult, but they really are not. Once adopted, they will be more understood, "possessed ECU box" flëur will fade away and we will be able to admire our work on a pile of metal once again:)
Your camera work is incredible. Thank you so much for your diligence! This dude captures so many shots and angles that aren’t fun to get late at night when stuff keeps breaking on you.
Simon your videos are amazing .
Just one thing ...
ALWAYS use gloves when you work whit gasoline . Acid . Oil and another chemicals . Take care of your skin
Can this Brit just say as a (retired) heavy truck Master Technician that was utterly absorbing and beautifully photographed. So good it needed no commentary. Loved the way the old rim and window winder got chucked back in place after vacuuming up the bodywork ... 😏
Nice touch.
Vice grip garage used me good also until he got too commercialized . Now I do t watch him anymore . Hope you get big also and can make lots of money.
Naw.......don't wish that on him. I believe Si has a good head about it.
You can really tell the love in this video. Cars are something else aren't they? Beautiful tribute to the previous Torino.
The gas tank rust removal idea was brilliant sir.
Such a wonder to watch. Car mechanic meets art. This is visual meditation. Huge respect. Thank you.
Hugs from Portugal 🙏🍀
Another stellar video, I used to own a 73 Fastback when I was 16. That car was amazing!
Nice
"replaced the engine 6 times" WHAT
I got really good at replacing them within a weekend, I didn’t get better at finding used engines that worked for more than a few months.
@@SimonFordman
👍👌👏 2) 😱🙈😁😁😁
Fix ,Or ,Repair, Daily if it wasn't for fords our tools would rust
@@SimonFordman my first car was an 85 Monty Carlo. Same, I replaced the engine so many times I was able to turn it around pretty quickly. Muscle
Memory carried the team. Love your videos, reminds me of a simpler time when I was younger. Keep at
It!
@@Freeman-eo2lxHaven't heard that one before 🤣
This guy's patience and resilience gives me a great encouragement. I do alot of those carburetors and they are good at deploying a lot stress to the mechanic. Here Fordman is Fordman😂😂
Привет из России, Санкт-Петербург тебя смотрит, интересные видео.
Владивосток тоже здесь!)))
@@Lavrenty25Rus Красноярск тоже
Ижевск
Greetings!
@@SimonFordman Thanks Simon!
It’s very nice to watch your videos, angles, sounds, it’s amazing! I own several cars and love restoring them. I've been watching you since the Chevi C10, but I watched all your early videos, some already twice ;)
Thanks again, your content is very inspiring.
Man, I'm from Brazil, and I've been working on cars since I was a kid with my dad, and I just love what you do. I know it can't be as easy as in the edited videos, but... I love these real cars!
Congratulations! For what you do and for the knowledge you have! Disassembling the carburetor to give it a general cleaning. I used to do that when I was a kid!
I wish the channel more and more success! 🤝
23:50 genius
I liked. Nothing better than working in a car and in a clean environment. Congratulations!
The movie..Gran Torino /Clint" Eastwood😊👍
Fantastic video as always !
Interesting, lengthy & full of skill.
Have watched most of your long videos & I love them.
Your skill, confidence & knowledge is commendable.
Keep them videos coming ! 👍🔧🚘
Thanks for watching!
One of the better car rebuild shows on UA-cam. No B.S. yacking , no Hollywood crap to the point , you will learn somthing if you just watch and pay attention. Great show my friend!
Thank you
Should have let the cat play with those mice.
Organic kittie treat
As someone who films documentaries, music videos, promotional videos, commercials, and creative work with a crew a on a day-to-day basis; I have to say, your story telling with shots astounds me for saying you are "half bad." Simon, I really like watching your videos because not only can I relate but it makes me feel calm on a busy schedule.
На 8:45 и 12:44 - пружина по другому стояла. Или это не важно?
SIMON MUIYO BONS SEUS VIDEOS COM MUIYO CONHECIMENTO SOBRE CARROS
Hi Simon, I watch all your videos from my country Belgium, thank you for making me dream with your old mechanics, I also drive an American Chevrolet Sylverado pick-up from 93, have a good trip and good luck, Fabrice
Cool! Thanks for watching
My first car was a 1965 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 with a 425 Rocket V8. Loved that car.
I went into High School in 1969. I got a 1969 Ford Gran Torino my sophomore year. My Torino was yellow with the same brown interior as yours and it had a 351. I loved that car and wish I still had it. But I got married my senior year and traded it for a Galaxy station wagon. I wish I had that one too. My dad owned a Ford dealership so of course Ford was my only choice. Still driving Fords to this day.
This dude is INCREDIBLY smart!! 💯 I'm hooked!
Again very impressed with your skills, not only the work on the car but also the filming it is a joy to see.
I have a two door '73 that used to be the same color. I'll be following in your footsteps with that fuel sending unit this weekend.
I’ve learned more about wrenching on old cars on this channel in the last couple weeks of binging than I have from months of staring at Haynes manuals and ancient forums. Thorough, common sense, and knowing when to replace and when to fix. Always gets me hyped to go knock out a project on my old 86 Toyota. Keep it up dude!
Hello. I am writing from Turkey. Your videos are like therapy and relax me. Keep doing it this way. The subtitles translate very well into Turkish. We love you.