EP22 HQ HOLDEN CLASSIC RESCUE , FROM ABANDONED IN A WRECKING YARD TO REVIVAL AND BACK ON THE ROAD

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  • @object1084
    @object1084 Рік тому +4

    Holdens will never die

  • @thenameiwantedwastaken
    @thenameiwantedwastaken Рік тому +6

    In a sea of people revuilding wrecked Supercars, this is still the best rebuild channel on UA-cam

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Too kind Polar Bear I appreciate ya saying mate🍺👍

    • @Logan-n5u
      @Logan-n5u 7 місяців тому

      💯 👌

  • @NoelHaverly
    @NoelHaverly 4 місяці тому +2

    This program is BIG on providing hints to every backyard fix up for older cars. There is no over the top equipped panel shop or engine diagnosis shop or CNC machine shop. Watching this shows that lots of handy man types with a few extra tools can go a long way to bringing back to life an older car, at least to the point of getting it back on the road and registered. The only extra tool Mick has is the car hoist and they are more readily available and affordable than in the past. This program is the Idiots Guide to older car repairs for many amateurs who may have done this type of thing years ago and need a little guidance to get back into it. Ten out of ten for Mick.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  4 місяці тому

      @@NoelHaverly cheers mate🍺🍺👍

  • @garycusack9247
    @garycusack9247 Рік тому +2

    good to see an old girl saved from the wrecking yard and now back on the road where she belongs great job

  • @chaosstate4491
    @chaosstate4491 Рік тому +4

    I was having withdrawal symptoms Mick so this post made my day.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha thanks mate I’ll try to get them up quicker 👍🍺

  • @yallingupbusiness6823
    @yallingupbusiness6823 Рік тому +22

    Good to see someone doing great work and saving an Aussie classic, well done mate!

  • @swivel05
    @swivel05 Рік тому +17

    Bloody hell Mick you’re a resilient man !!😂😂 that fuel tank was horrendous!!

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +6

      Hahah cheers mate , yeah just gettin it done mate 👍🍺

  • @Jackarooooo
    @Jackarooooo Рік тому +5

    saving aussie classics from the wreckers should be a priority for everyone, every day we lose gems like this, but I’m glad people like you are out there doing your best to spare their ill fate, she’s a beauty mate, keep her safe!

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +2

      Cheers mate I appreciate ya saying🍺👍

  • @jackcollins734
    @jackcollins734 Рік тому +5

    These vids definitely need to blow up. They are my fav 🎉

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Jack I appreciate ya saying mate🍺👍

  • @gruntspeedandcustom5218
    @gruntspeedandcustom5218 Рік тому +3

    Love your work mate one of the best Aussie channels on UA-cam 👌👌👌

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Cheers mate I appreciate ya saying 🍺👍

  • @johncavar2914
    @johncavar2914 Рік тому +3

    They🎉don't make em like they used to...to work on I meant .. pleasure to flush that radiator ..looks like fun a bit ..all good for ur lawn too 😂..temp sensor , oil 🛢️ pressure sender..be a mechanics paradise..that car ..joy to work on if it was straight from the factory ..regardless ..Mick will get it going ..pure joy to see.

  • @noelroberts8199
    @noelroberts8199 Рік тому +2

    Why didn't you flush out the heater core because they can be full of gunk as well and when you put the heater on the gunk will come back into the block? Love your Vids.......👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +2

      Mate theres a million things more that I could have done mate , the video was long enough.🍺👍

    • @noelroberts8199
      @noelroberts8199 Рік тому +1

      @@backshed5295 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @MrLurchsThings
    @MrLurchsThings Рік тому +11

    Beautifully done mate. Great to see another old beast back on the road and saved.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +3

      Cheers Lurch thanks for watching another mate👍🍺

  • @jamesmcgowen1769
    @jamesmcgowen1769 Рік тому +5

    Everyone loves a happy ending!
    Long may she live again. Great episode!

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +2

      Cheers James I appreciate ya saying mate🍺🍺👍

  • @jasondaley6723
    @jasondaley6723 Рік тому +3

    You're a tough man tackling all these cars,your allegiance to cars all old and not 1 brand is so refreshing, your methodical approach and explanation break each ep down to a simple way that anyone can listen in

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Jason I appreciate ya saying mate🍺👍

  • @robdaniels4899
    @robdaniels4899 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed this video. Down to earth straight talking and not full of sponsor promotions 😂 like so many others.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Cheers Rob I appreciate ya saying mate🍺👍

  • @melodeekeays229
    @melodeekeays229 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for getting on old Holden back on the road. Love your work. A car the same age as my daughters. 😊👍

  • @minidiggerman
    @minidiggerman Рік тому +10

    Another one under the belt well done mick enjoy the drive you have earned it cheers

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Mate I gotta tell ya I really did enjoy that one. Cheers for coming back for another 👍🍺

  • @donstaunch7895
    @donstaunch7895 Рік тому +2

    Watching people work on classic machines bringing them new life is pretty good. Amazing skill. Funny the things that bring back memories...seat belt hanging out the door as you backed out the shed!

  • @deanroach_Roachy
    @deanroach_Roachy Рік тому +9

    Awesome stuff mate love your channel and work that you do.
    Keep ‘em coming

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Will do
      Cheers Roachy
      🍺👍

    • @deanroach_Roachy
      @deanroach_Roachy Рік тому +1

      @@backshed5295 maybe you can give me some tips on cleaning up our 80 series land cruiser

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      If you need you can contact me through Fb back shed or instagram backshedmick mate 🍺🍺👍

    • @deanroach_Roachy
      @deanroach_Roachy Рік тому +1

      @@backshed5295 thanks mate the clear coat is pealing bad and need to somehow sand it off or something will send some photos to see what you reckon.

  • @PaulMeyer-v8t
    @PaulMeyer-v8t Рік тому +2

    Howdyyawl from the land down under. Holden's. Nothing smells like a holden interior. Easy to drive, nothing fancy, easy on the eye. Ä lot of families were carried around in one or another. I used to work a GMH at Elizabeth SA. Miss them greatly, shame. Nice to see some one bringing them back to life & in use. Keeping it real😊

  • @jeffnewman4767
    @jeffnewman4767 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Mick. Pretty cool to see an old classic raised from the dead. Love your work & your style. The best bit of the whole video was seeing the big smile on your face when you got the radio working...lol... Its the little victories that make it worthwhile, eh mate?... Thanks for sharing your time & videos..

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  10 місяців тому

      Cheers for watching Jeff and yep the little things keep ya going🍺🍺👍

  • @johncavar2914
    @johncavar2914 Рік тому +1

    🎉Mick is Ace 🎉 true blue Aussie car saviour 🎉

  • @johnpartridge7623
    @johnpartridge7623 Рік тому +1

    Good job on the Exhaust Mick, get a Ticket on it & a new Owner can fit a new system. Another Classic back on the Road 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      100% mate , don’t sweat the little things just get it driving.🍺👍

  • @nickkeyte8596
    @nickkeyte8596 Рік тому +3

    Mate these videos are that good. A month or so ago when I first saw th qe wagon I was a bit like whatever but deadset by the end I had my own personal attachment to it and same with all the vehicles. Bloody good show

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Cheers Nick I appreciate ya saying mate🍺🍺👍

  • @birdie399
    @birdie399 Рік тому +4

    Great video. That engine sounds very sweet. Interesting and educational. Great content and commentary. Thanks.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Your more than welcome mate thanks for watching 👍🍺

  • @anonymity6876
    @anonymity6876 Рік тому +1

    Awesome 👌 classic looks awesome 👍😎🇦🇺🍻

  • @alexzildjian
    @alexzildjian Рік тому +1

    Your NEW SUSCRIBER!!! love what You do whit this beautiful classic Cars 💙😃😊👋 Hi from MEXICO 🇲🇽

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Alex thanks for subscribing 👍🍺

    • @alexzildjian
      @alexzildjian Рік тому

      @@backshed5295 Glad to see your Reply , thanks 👋😊 Cheers

  • @richardpaterson7513
    @richardpaterson7513 Рік тому +1

    Vice grips and a long bar. Perfect!! Great job saving a classic... Bring on the V8 conversion :)

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Cheers Richard yeah commodore won’t be long mate🍺👍

  • @brucehayes7251
    @brucehayes7251 Рік тому +2

    Looking flash Mick,regards from the coast

  • @scottbennier1335
    @scottbennier1335 Рік тому +4

    Good stuff Mick, love the content…….. I can remember when those radically different HQs came out new……. that’s more than 50 years ago ……. Jeez, I’m getting old !!! Cheers and Beers 🍻

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Hahaha we all are mate . These old cars have so many memories in them I love bringing them back to life 👍🍺

    • @scottbennier1335
      @scottbennier1335 Рік тому +1

      @@backshed5295 …… if You ever spot one ……. an FC Station Wagon……. the car I learnt to drive in……. love to see a revival of an FC (I would settle for an FE or even an FB/EK)…….. did you know that the Sydney Opera House was built on the shape of an FB/EK taillight ( this might be bullshit but I’m running with it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Hahahha you need to stick around mate because we have an Ek sedan and an Fb Ute coming very soon👍🍺

    • @scottbennier1335
      @scottbennier1335 Рік тому +1

      @@backshed5295 ….. top shelf Bloke….. 🍻🍻🍻

  • @Raptor50aus
    @Raptor50aus Рік тому +1

    Welk done mate, When I got my license back in the day I drove my grandparents new HQ wagon on P plates. Loved it. The Holden green colour too.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Cheers mate thanks for watching 🍺👍

  • @kristiaanhoek8422
    @kristiaanhoek8422 Рік тому +1

    Great production.. Brilliant editing. I'm a fan!

  • @troyanderson3665
    @troyanderson3665 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic entertainment and education again mate. By far the best in this platform for me. Thank you.
    They will come.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Thanks Troy I hope ya right mate I’m putting plenty of effort in mate🍺👍

  • @paulsgarage3169
    @paulsgarage3169 Рік тому +4

    Loving it. As for the fuel tank, use POR15 U.S standard tank cleaner and liquid membrane> KBS also makes the same product. Once it is in you will never have an issue again. I did my tanks over 25 years ago and it is still good. It is designed to fill all those pin holes as well as getting between the tank and your patches via the old holes. Only way to go.

  • @Kelsv8s
    @Kelsv8s Рік тому +1

    Outstanding work mate, It ain't gotta be pretty, it's just gotta run👍🍻

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +2

      100% mate , the pretty can wait. 🍺👍

  • @LobbyDaLobster
    @LobbyDaLobster Рік тому +3

    Nice job! Make sure to put some vapour barriers behind those new door cards, dont want them rotting away!

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +2

      Cheers Lobby , those new door cards are plastic mate , I was surprised when they turned up I was expecting timber or compressed board of some description 🍺👍

  • @craigwhite3162
    @craigwhite3162 Рік тому +6

    Good to see you back Mick. Yet another quality video. What a nice daily driver it has turned out to be. I thought you were from somewhere out the bush and your test drive confirmed it. Muswellbrook is where my dad’s family are from until they all moved out to Denman. Your bloopers are classic. Cheers 🍻 and what is next on the list?

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Yeah Mussy is a closest big-ish town 👍🍺

  • @grahambirt6004
    @grahambirt6004 Рік тому +5

    its allways a pleasure watching your videos ,another ozzy legend back on the road ,it has taken me 2years to decide what colour to paint my wagon then i saw your wagon in clear coat decision solved , anyway looking foward to the next video

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Cheers mate
      Yeah I like patina and ratty because it’s affordable and quick , I’m not hating on paint but that’s something you can worry about later when the $$ come around.👍👍🍺

  • @simongillfeather7590
    @simongillfeather7590 Рік тому +2

    Bloody excited every time you put up a new episode mate!

  • @dalewyatt1321
    @dalewyatt1321 Рік тому +2

    In Vic you would be knocked back for cracks in the steering wheel. Well done young bloke, it looks a treat.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      I’ve had that comment a few times now but it’s not a safety issue, it’s cosmetic. I think some inspectors hate life and old cars and make stuff fail but you have to show me the rule that fails a cracked horn pad etc. I’m not saying your wrong I’m saying maybe your taking it to the wrong people.👍🍺

    • @dalewyatt1321
      @dalewyatt1321 Рік тому

      @@backshed5295 Sorry but no, Vic is getting tougher probs because we don't have yearly RWC. I can guarantee you 100% in Vic the 1st thing they would say is "New Windscreen" without even looking at it then go from there.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Even though the screen isn’t cracked ??

    • @dalewyatt1321
      @dalewyatt1321 Рік тому +1

      @@backshed5295 Yep. They will say "sandblasted" which reduces visibility. I once had to find a windscreen for a 1975 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe. There were 2 in AU, in Perth.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      That’s ridiculous.

  • @rob6543
    @rob6543 Рік тому +1

    Mick I’m hooked, thanks for walking through everything, I feel like I’m back at trade school, your a pissa , I own a few old ones, you make me laugh, , good onya boy 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @andyl2644
    @andyl2644 Рік тому +1

    Great video,grew up with old Holdens

  • @damianjackson9084
    @damianjackson9084 Рік тому +1

    Ironically this morning I was wondering about backshed boom new video awesome. When you say just get it running and enjoy it I like to think its roadstoraion rather than restoration at first . What a great cruiser well done

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Roadsoration ! I like it 🍺👍 yeah like I’ve said , get it on the road and worry about other shit after that.

  • @grahamcockerill2406
    @grahamcockerill2406 Рік тому +2

    Awsome vids mick, I really enjoy them mate. Aussie Graham.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Cheers for saying Graham i really appreciate it 🍺👍

  • @mr33spitnbarz28
    @mr33spitnbarz28 Рік тому +3

    Hey mick! Don’t forget the hose clamps from the parts store mate😂😂😂
    Mate Im in my early 30s and I absolutely love your vids! Your like the uncle I wish I had 😂😂

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Hahah cheers mate I’ll try to remember the clamps hahaha and your birthday because what uncle would forget his nephew’s birthday hahaha cheers mate 🍺👍

  • @stuartcameron3577
    @stuartcameron3577 Рік тому +4

    Hey Mick
    Great content as per usual. Keep up the great work.
    Used one of your tricks today. Marking where the hole is in the thread for a split pin..... works a treat 😂😂

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Hahaha cheers mate yeah it makes it easy to find without putting ya head in stupid places hahahah 🍺👍

  • @joeboonen7421
    @joeboonen7421 Рік тому

    Just love it. Lovely old bus. Many memories with old holdens.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Yeah cheers Joe yep memories are half the fun !🍺👍

  • @jettholden4941
    @jettholden4941 Рік тому +1

    Yet another great video that was well worth the wait. Backshed is certainly one of my favorite channels. I appreciate the tips, tricks and your methodical approach to every problem. Thanks Mick, keep up the great work....Cheers

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Cheers Jett thanks for watching mate🍺👍

  • @philipwest2091
    @philipwest2091 Рік тому +3

    Absolute cracker of an episode mate!!! Really enjoying the content! Thank you

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Your more than welcome Philip thanks for watching mate🍺👍

  • @TuppsMuliau
    @TuppsMuliau Рік тому +1

    Well done brother👌💯My brothers and I learnt to drive Dads Kingswood in the 80s (Dunedin, NZ) Great Aussie car🙏💯

  • @simoncrawley7430
    @simoncrawley7430 Рік тому +1

    Good work mate. I like the philosophy. Get her up and running and away you go

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Yeah Simon don’t worry about the little shit just get it driving , they tell you what they need after their on the road mate🍺🍺👍

  • @bigbangger998
    @bigbangger998 Рік тому

    Hq wagon ,old work horse type car. Great work mick ,thanks to people like you we can still see these classic survivor vehicles. Well done 👍👍👍

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Cheers Tom I appreciate ya saying 🍺👍

  • @andrewlawrance3751
    @andrewlawrance3751 Рік тому +1

    What a pearler Mick enjoy mate. 👌🍻

  • @enricodigenova8112
    @enricodigenova8112 Рік тому +1

    Great build mate well done 👍👍👍👍

  • @MrHarrow5
    @MrHarrow5 Рік тому +1

    Bloody legend Mick. Great video. I could watch you all day mate. Bloody intelligent man. Would love to have a beer with you mate one day

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Troy I do love a beer mate so ya never know👍🍺

  • @SuperWeststigers
    @SuperWeststigers Рік тому +1

    Well done Mick, looking forward to seeing the old girl in the carpark at work mate.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      By the name superweststigers I’d take a guess and say Coxy?

  • @coalfacechris1336
    @coalfacechris1336 Рік тому +1

    Hi Mick, great rescue glad to see you back. Off track - I recognise the "test road" at the end, can see the prep plant in the background. Took a VR from there just before it went care and maintenance in the mid-noughties. Worked there as a sparky for a few years. It's opening back up now AFAIK.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Yep that’s where I was mate👍🍺

    • @coalfacechris1336
      @coalfacechris1336 Рік тому

      @@backshed5295 Did you work there Mick, or just local to the area? I'm in the lower Hunter.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      I live just north mate , it’s just a nice quite road to get some shots on👍🍺

  • @davidpatrik4142
    @davidpatrik4142 Рік тому +1

    congrats on another excellent job and video. our family had a white hq ute...sold when i was 15.

  • @chrisgray270
    @chrisgray270 Рік тому +1

    Love the channel helping greatly with my 73 hq sedan resto that looks just like mucus. Keep the vids coming mate cheers

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +2

      Cheers mate heaps more coming 🍺👍

  • @davidwilson9988
    @davidwilson9988 Рік тому +1

    Another terrific video, in awe of your skills and knowledge, cheers 👏

  • @thewoomelanghotel8756
    @thewoomelanghotel8756 Рік тому +1

    Brings back some awesome memories of my teens (and later) fixing lots of HQs, Xs, Zs and WBs. Lots of Cooners too. Never came across that tank cap issue, - so you can always learn something new. Cheers Mick for a big trip down memory lane and Top work too.

  • @oBlink_182o
    @oBlink_182o Рік тому +2

    Great videos mate , keeps me going with my 82 vh commodore!

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Cheers mate
      We have a commodore video coming soon 👍🍺

    • @oBlink_182o
      @oBlink_182o Рік тому +1

      @@backshed5295 I saw it sitting In the back ground, looks close to the same colour as mine !

  • @DerekStone-j4q
    @DerekStone-j4q Рік тому +2

    Good job. Looks great 😎 I've got a hx wagon same filler pipe and a prick to fill up..

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha yeah first time I filled it I reckon I spilt $10 on the ground hahahah👍🍺

  • @kevinspinner5428
    @kevinspinner5428 Рік тому +1

    We use to solder the fuel tanks with a piece of shim stock as a filler,much easier than welding. Also it’s a pleasure to hear door trims and not door cards.

  • @kennycamshaft2128
    @kennycamshaft2128 Рік тому +1

    enjoy your videos great seeing aberdeen and surrounds used to visit my nan in scone as a kid learnt how to drive manual in gtr torana on jerrys plain rd

  • @shellbeapplesmedia5852
    @shellbeapplesmedia5852 Рік тому +2

    Been waiting for a new episode to drop. Love the old hq wagon

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Cheers mate yeah I’ll try to get stuff up more frequently from here on🍺👍

  • @TheTigerQuoll
    @TheTigerQuoll Рік тому +2

    Another one saved,well done.

  • @TweedSuit
    @TweedSuit Рік тому +3

    Positioning the petrol pump nozzle when filling up a HQ wagon was an art form.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha yeah I hear ya mate , it’s low as and a pain .🍺🍺👍

    • @onemanfunkband5545
      @onemanfunkband5545 8 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, but you could start it with a paddle pop stick and open it with a screw driver.

    • @sharongoodsell9341
      @sharongoodsell9341 7 місяців тому

      HD was a great wagon also

  • @davidbarbarino8139
    @davidbarbarino8139 Рік тому +2

    Brings back childhood memories, dad had a HQ wagon back in the 80's and it to was a slug. Years later someone pointed out that the previous owner for whatever reason replaced the 202 with a 161 !!

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +2

      Yeah a lot of these old girl have memories for me 👍🍺 cheers for watching mate

  • @moon-lit-rider987
    @moon-lit-rider987 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoyed watching these, great video's 👍

  • @andrewsage3549
    @andrewsage3549 Рік тому +1

    Another awesome episode! Honestly its the best Aussie car show that I know. Cannot wait to see what you do next mate.

  • @kiwikingi1
    @kiwikingi1 Рік тому +1

    Regards to fuel cap .
    I've done exactly the same thing on my 76 wagon, brought the wrong cap , I ended up buying a chrome non locking type . Great project BTW

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Cheers mate , yeah I could believe they would be different? Hahha 🍺🍺👍

  • @rods6405
    @rods6405 Рік тому +1

    Great Work! Loved my HQ panel van so simple to work on! Surprised it passed with the crack on the steering wheel suppose its just cosmetic!

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Yeah I’ve had a VIC viewer and a SA viewer say the same but yep cosmetic unless someone can show me a rule that it fails ? Don’t get me wrong different states have different rules but really if it failed I’d put a steering wheel cover or replacement on it 🍺🍺👍

  • @shanedavies9564
    @shanedavies9564 Рік тому

    Bloody awesome Mick another one ticked off bring on the next one mate enjoy all the builds , cheers , shaneo, nelson, nz, 👍🍺

  • @SimonManning-z5c
    @SimonManning-z5c 5 місяців тому +1

    I like your thinking on cars. There was a time when there was a car for everyone and they suited most people. These wagons (Ford and Holden) made vehicles that had plenty of room ,I just loved em. I still can't understand why it all went side ways. Times do change?? Thanks Mike.

  • @johncavar2914
    @johncavar2914 Рік тому +2

    They were a great car in their day , the column shifter gear was pleasure to operate.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      I do like the 6 seat column shift, thanks again John for watching another 👍🍺

  • @nathanrykers7588
    @nathanrykers7588 Рік тому +1

    I would have tumbled some marbles to loosen the scale inside and then lead wiped the holes.
    It’s good to see period correct repairs being done it fits in well with hq nostalgia.
    I know it probably had to be done but that underbody surface rust was really part of the charm , it give it that abandoned on a desert track feel.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Yeah I like it ! The abandoned look 🍺🍺👍

  • @smokeypc73
    @smokeypc73 Рік тому +1

    Love your content, have watched them all.
    Hope your channel keeps growing you deserve it.
    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Thanks Barry yeah I see it growing as we speak mate🍺👍

  • @johnlawton5534
    @johnlawton5534 Рік тому

    Straight out of my era, started work as a mechanic apprentice in 1967 in Mayfield and now retired You bring back such happy memories. We had friends on a dairy farm at Campberwell just out of Singleton. Keep 'em coming.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Cheers John plenty coming mate👍🍺

  • @luasalesulu1791
    @luasalesulu1791 Рік тому +1

    Bloody awesome video , I’m a big fan of the wagons got a hq wagon myself love it

  • @TankyMcStagger
    @TankyMcStagger Рік тому +2

    Looks mean on the road 👌
    Also never seen a cheater bar on a pair of vicegrips before. Handy trick

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Haha yeah I needed the muscle to bend the arm back and yeah I do love the look of her. 👍🍺

  • @colinmiles9390
    @colinmiles9390 Рік тому +1

    Good to see a HQ back on the road, great job on that tank! Many would have given up before that

  • @mattsimon8213
    @mattsimon8213 Рік тому +3

    Great work Mick. Saved that fuel tank somehow haha. That’s a great cruiser even with the 202 (for now)

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Yep for now hahaha
      It is surprisingly good to drive as long as you don’t want to do 100+ km an hour haha just cruiser her and it’s fine 🍺👍

  • @CJ-yb8uw
    @CJ-yb8uw Рік тому +2

    Mate, what a car.

  • @Gary-gr3ff
    @Gary-gr3ff Рік тому +1

    Always enjoy your videos had two hq wagons with 253s a sedan with a 202 a hj sandman and ahj monaro with 308 s but there all gone long ago

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      The ones that got away! Unfortunately we all have those ones, cheers for watching mate👍🍺

  • @leonsinner7494
    @leonsinner7494 Рік тому +2

    i thought you might do something tricky before welding the tank. i have googled it as I need to do a repair on mine and lots of exploding tales. Glad to see yours just smoked!

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha mate after being filled with acid the water it’s no different than welding a body panel . Cheers for watching mate🍺👍

  • @davidmilledge221
    @davidmilledge221 Рік тому +2

    Keep saving the old girls mate good job ya doing 👍

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +2

      Cheers mate I appreciate ya saying 🍺👍

  • @melbgrk6725
    @melbgrk6725 Рік тому +1

    Well done mate .....👍👍👍

  • @WhiteD88
    @WhiteD88 Рік тому +1

    At least you have a brand new cap for the vb mate, always pumping out quality content the fleet is definitely growing. Keep up the good shit 👍 👌

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Dylan 🍺🍺👍

    • @WhiteD88
      @WhiteD88 Рік тому +1

      @@backshed5295 Anytime mate 👍 🍻

  • @markmathews206
    @markmathews206 Рік тому +1

    Good job love it 👍👍🍺🍺

  • @weburnitatbothends
    @weburnitatbothends Рік тому +1

    Ol Red would have loved that flush and some new hoses, another 100,000 right there

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      100% mate she’s running great so far👍🍺

  • @adman6380
    @adman6380 Рік тому +2

    Great stuff as always Mick

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Cheers mate I appreciate ya saying 🍺🍺👍

  • @nedbeaty72
    @nedbeaty72 Рік тому +2

    Good stuff Mick 👍

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Ned hope you enjoyed it🍺👍 I appreciate you watching

    • @nedbeaty72
      @nedbeaty72 Рік тому

      @@backshed5295 Always do, keep up the videos mate.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Please share them on your social pages for me Ned it would be much appreciated 🍺🍺

  • @craigkenny4254
    @craigkenny4254 Рік тому

    Your a legend mate, another great video giving life back to these old beauties

  • @Seiskid
    @Seiskid Рік тому

    Great car. Looks stunning. Engine sounds a bit noisy for a 202, but obviously runs happily enough. Thanks for rescuing this little gem of a car.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Hahah yeah she still has 1 unhappy lifter but it’ll be fine Hahha 🍺👍

  • @shanestachurski9667
    @shanestachurski9667 Рік тому +2

    Great content mate. I think the thing you were referring to on the fuel sender is a variable resistor. Won't put money on it tho lol

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +2

      I reckon ya right Shane , cheers for watching mate I really appreciate it
      🍺👍

  • @FDLTDCLEVO
    @FDLTDCLEVO Рік тому +2

    Good work on the HQ Mick, love your channel, you've always got good stuff going on which is inspiring, i have an FD LTD & an AU Falcon which i work on myself & service keep on the road.
    Is that an XL Falcon ute in your current vid?

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Chris and yep the falcon is next video mate👍🍺

    • @FDLTDCLEVO
      @FDLTDCLEVO Рік тому

      @@backshed5295 awesome 👍

  • @rosswilliamsssvredline
    @rosswilliamsssvredline Рік тому

    Well done Mick and I love the bloopers😂

  • @stew6338
    @stew6338 Рік тому +2

    OH and yeah I can't believe you saved that fuel tank. It was bad. Thanks again Stew.

    • @backshed5295
      @backshed5295  Рік тому

      Hahaha yeah Stew it was shit-house really but I don’t have time to look for a better 1 hahah 🍺🍺👍