I hope people realize the different level of editing a video like this has. Lots of time and effort for the right angles and lighting . I also kind of like the no voice concept.
One of the amazing things about Simon is his wristwatch. All that wrenching and it never appears to get scratched or broken. For that matter, he never bleeds or has a bandage on. I cannot go into the garage without at least one of things happening. Wonderful videos!
I have a theory he took his channel branding from the wristwatch. I believe it reads Simon Goodman. I'm also constantly impressed how impervious that watch is and it never seems to get snagged on anything while he works lol.
The level of mastery - from technical know how, craft expertise, resourcefulness, video artistry, audio clarity, and amazing knowledge - blends together to be the best UA-cam creator out there. Thanks Simon!!!
Good videos on fixing up your old truck. Ford F series and Bronco 1980 - 1991 I believe are the best bargain years. Your videos show realistically how much a pain it can be to work on a truck from the rust belt. Thank you for bringing us along.
That camera shot at 57:58 of closing the lid at the shop and opening it at the gas station is absolutely outstanding. Underrated videography and editing my friend.
You make great videos on the work and repairs you do. You show what you're doing and not a lot of time wasted by talking. One of the best channels. Always fun to watch.
Brother, your videos really make me want to stop being a spectator and repair a car myself haha, I have an 81 Datsun and life is pain and rust hahaha, greetings from Chile ❤🇨🇱
I'm glad I bumped into your channel (no damage 🙂). Brings back fond memories in the 60s-70s of my friends and I working on our street rods. You go the extra mile with content, quality and the story at the end with the animals. Keep up the good work. God bless~
God damn, I feel like “the next guy” for any of your vehicles should be thanking his lucky stars you got your hands on them. The amount of effort you go to for the next guy is fantastic. Anti seize, rust inhibitor, new hoses and clips and hardware. Just as thorough as it gets man. Fantastic.
My grandfather had an F150 1983 that looked like yours. It is nice to see someone bring a truck back to life like you are doing. The work you have put into this shows and I personally think your techniques are excellent. Thank you very much for putting this together and sharing your journey with us!
Simon... just a quick note of appreciation for you and your videos... You have my respect and admiration for all that you're doing!!! I'm PROUD OF YOU young man. Keep going!!! Can't wait until your next video drops!!!
Blame it, and I will never see anything more beautiful than the films produced by Americans about restoring antique cars with high professionalism and unparalleled skill.
It is apparent from his editing that on top of his skill he has a sense of humor. I lost mine when he actually repaired an old cassette deck. Where does he get this knowledge? I am not worthy.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching the effort and progress. The new old stock cassette player! Realistic too, just took me back to being a kid when I had a Realistic Tandy music system for Christmas. Absolutely brilliant and inspiring. Great to watch, thanks!
Doesn't matter what country we are coming from. We as petrolheads speaking the same language. I enjoy every minute watching. Good, real life job man. Best wishes from Germany, Joe👍
Removing that gas tank was like a 50/50 split between fixing a truck and working an archaeological dig. I expected you to find some dinosaur bones or something up there. 😆
One thing you can do if you run out of gas completely, when you will it up to help the fuel pump bring up fuel from the tank is to put your hand over the carb while cranking so that the engine vacuum goes down the bowl vents and suck fuel up to the car
The memories you are bringing back to me. When I turned 16 back in 86 I drove the family 82 Bronco. I wanted to learn to work on cars and trucks but my parents wanted me to be a Dr or Lawyer or a guy that worked on one of those new boxes with a tv screen and key board. A computer they called it. lol I loved Radio Shack and always went there for my car stereo stuff. I paid a man $40 to install a CB and saw how easy it was and that's how I eared about car radios. I envy you. I was sure you were going to gain another MPG or 2 by removing that massive towing assembly. Any of todays cars would not survive if they rear ended you. Thanks for the videos.
The "Realistic" cassette player!!! That brought back so many memories... That and seeing the Radio Shack receipt. I worked there from '88-'89, my senior year in highschool 😊
I’m a guy that still wrenches with hand tools more than most but holy shit you’ve got me beat by a mile. I def would’ve put the impact gun on those rusty old bolts for that bumper.
Amazing! Never thought I would finish part one, only to be excited for part two. Great work all around and a nice get-it-done truck wrapped in a Jonny Cash classic
Spray Woolwax Black. It's owned by Fluid Film but is a different formula. Buy the kit with the pneumatic spray gun. Thank me later. I've sprayed many cars and trucks and Woolwax is the best.
That is one heck of a tow-ball mount. That would be super handy back in the days before rear cameras, or even today honestly. When I saw him using the UNF on that rusty bolt my first thought was "that sucker's gonna round off and he's gonna have to cut it" They got their nickname honestly. That Gas tank looks way better on the inside than I was expecting.
great improvement on your lighting in this one. love how you show all the frustrations we all encounter in fixing out old vehicles. broken bolts, dropping wrenches, inventing solutions. keep up the good work and showing us your craft.
I never did understand why they used dual tanks on those older trucks. Would have made so much more sense to just put in a single 30 or 40 gallon tank. Not like there isn't room for it. I remember when those things were still on the road, every time I'd go to work on one, the rear fuel door was always full of cobwebs and trash from never being used lol.
I felt the dirty fuel on a spiritual level. My Network's tank was so bad, that even after dropping and flushing the tank twice, it would still clog the factory filter between the pump and the carb. So much so that I misdiagnosed the pump twice, filter was so blocked that the back pressure was causing the internally regulated mechanical pump to deadhead. I do miss the car, but I do not miss the fueling issues. Hindsight a new tank and hardlines would have made it much more enjoyable to work with.
Oh, also, love my Husky wrenches. Great quality for the price, with an amazing warranty. Plus, there's basically a Home Depot everywhere, so never an issue accessing the warranty when on the road.
I do like the wrenches, but the case mine come in gets me so frustrated all the time. The way it holds the sockets, if I even look at it the wrong way they spill out everywhere.
@@SimonFordman Very relatable. I have a set for home, and a set for work. They definitely cut costs in the case, but I suppose if that means better quality tools, I'll take it.
You do good work! That hitch is likely some type of old cushioned agricultural hitch. They probably used that truck to move implements around on a farm. A couple things you might add to your tool inventory if you don't have them already- 1. a set of good punches and drifts. Those work better for driving out bolts instead of a screwdriver. 2. A cheap electric heat gun. Those work good for shrink tubing and heating up rubber without charring them.
Superb camera work and storytelling. You do it so well, your narration would be welcome unlike some channels. Brings back memories. Living in the NE with all the rust, I feel the pain.
I like watchin you work big Dude..if I could share some knowledge..when you drill thru steel u want to do it at a slow speed. The bigger the bit the slower the speed.. lube Is your friend in any scenario and if the bit starts to sing then your smoking it..or another words its getting way to hot and itll ruin or snap.. Anyways keep on Truckin My friend.
You should have installed some rubber strips between those support straps and fuel tank over time the straps will cut into your new tank but good video thumbs up
Thank you. I thought about that, I feel like if everything is tight and there's no wiggling about, it shouldn't cut in. I also felt like any rubber or other material would catch moisture and speed up rusting in that area, which is one of the areas the old tank rusted.
Your neighbors must get mad all that noise😂oh well. I always fill the holes in the frame w spray foam. Nothing will get in to rust anymore. Fluid film is ok but expensive by the can I get the gallon containers
Another great video again Steve. Love watching you on Sundays. You always make me laugh.be good see you in a unit or a garage restoring the green viva.
You are or have a great videographer…. Excellent views… makes me feel like I’m working on the truck which I normally do and its a true perspective of what I see.
This channel has the best cinematography on all of UA-cam. On top of being a great mechanic. I hope you will go on fixing cars and get a nice shop to work in, but if you decide to head into filmmaking full time instead, I will not be surprised.
You paying attention kids? These are the basic troubleshooting skills you need in life. If America stays on this projecected path, you will need these and think on your feet. I have very little faith to be perfectly honest. Great video guy .
Love it ! You remind me of my 20 year old self. Imagine me strapping my 1986 vhs camcorder to the undercarriage and filming like this lol . Sombitch would’ve been dragging the ground 😂. Stay strong young man! Kids today are mostly too soft for this . I’m reliving my youth through your videos.✊🏼
Played at 2x speed with techno music in the background it's like everyone else's UA-cam video. Played as is it's 100% your original style. good stuff man
This dude just fixes shit. No pretense, just get the job done. My new favorite channel.
Reminds me of that Canadian kid Traplines n Inlines. Same grit.
Kind of a cross between Vice Grip Garage and Andrew Camarata without all the Jibber Jabber. I like it!
Dude even fixes cassette players 😂
Really enjoy your film making craft. Head and shoulders above many other Automotive Channels - please keep the content coming.
I'm not sure most people realize how much work he's putting into each one of these videos, it's friggin. Insane.
I hope people realize the different level of editing a video like this has. Lots of time and effort for the right angles and lighting . I also kind of like the no voice concept.
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Yes sr you rigth😊
Never knew watching a car repair video could be a relaxing, zenlike experience. The editing is supurb.
IKR!! Agreed
The vintage cassette deck was an awesome touch. Love that model Ford truck.
...and the pile of spare cassette deck drive belts!
One of the amazing things about Simon is his wristwatch. All that wrenching and it never appears to get scratched or broken. For that matter, he never bleeds or has a bandage on. I cannot go into the garage without at least one of things happening. Wonderful videos!
I have a theory he took his channel branding from the wristwatch. I believe it reads Simon Goodman. I'm also constantly impressed how impervious that watch is and it never seems to get snagged on anything while he works lol.
It’s called editing , lol .
I usually donate a 1/2 pint on any major project.
@@J86237 ماهي اسم الساعه والشاحنه وموديلها رجاء رد على هذا الكومينت
I do love Simon’s watch I keep freezing the frames to try to brand it. If someone knows lets us know!
The memories. All the snow and the slush, and the muck and the cold, all made the joints in my fingers ache watching this.
Love it.
Zen and the Art of Vehicle Maintenance. Really great fabrication on the bumper and tow assembly. Top notch
Possibly the most relaxing automotive channel I've ever discovered.
Enjoying the new release of Simon while waking up here in France with my coffee. Best start of a easter weekend. Thanks mate!
The level of mastery - from technical know how, craft expertise, resourcefulness, video artistry, audio clarity, and amazing knowledge - blends together to be the best UA-cam creator out there. Thanks Simon!!!
Simon, your channel is up another 3k subs in 3 weeks. Dude, that is phenomenal growth. Another top quality video. Cheers!
Good videos on fixing up your old truck. Ford F series and Bronco 1980 - 1991 I believe are the best bargain years. Your videos show realistically how much a pain it can be to work on a truck from the rust belt. Thank you for bringing us along.
Thanks for watching. “Bargain years” is a great way to put it.
That camera shot at 57:58 of closing the lid at the shop and opening it at the gas station is absolutely outstanding. Underrated videography and editing my friend.
Great Mechanic work. I enjoy "NO TALKING".
You make great videos on the work and repairs you do. You show what you're doing and not a lot of time wasted by talking. One of the best channels. Always fun to watch.
Saturday morning. Hot coffee ready. Let's see it.
Said before a brilliantly skilful mechanic, fabricator and auto electrician... great videos!
Brother, your videos really make me want to stop being a spectator and repair a car myself haha, I have an 81 Datsun and life is pain and rust hahaha, greetings from Chile ❤🇨🇱
Appreciate the editing style. Makes the 1+ hour vid like quality time spent.
I'm glad I bumped into your channel (no damage 🙂). Brings back fond memories in the 60s-70s of my friends and I working on our street rods. You go the extra mile with content, quality and the story at the end with the animals. Keep up the good work. God bless~
God damn, I feel like “the next guy” for any of your vehicles should be thanking his lucky stars you got your hands on them. The amount of effort you go to for the next guy is fantastic. Anti seize, rust inhibitor, new hoses and clips and hardware. Just as thorough as it gets man. Fantastic.
Top notch. I love everything about these videos but the endings with the cats (and now a horse!) are the best. Can't wait for the next one, Simon.
So impressed with the quality of the chassis steel - just superficial rust, and tough as heck!
13:38 Always recommended pb blaster tor rusty bolts and nuts, always worked when wd-40 didnt
My grandfather had an F150 1983 that looked like yours. It is nice to see someone bring a truck back to life like you are doing. The work you have put into this shows and I personally think your techniques are excellent. Thank you very much for putting this together and sharing your journey with us!
Simon... just a quick note of appreciation for you and your videos... You have my respect and admiration for all that you're doing!!! I'm PROUD OF YOU young man. Keep going!!! Can't wait until your next video drops!!!
You’re a great mechanic and filmmaker. Perfect camera work and you can tell a story without narration.
Best cinematography out there.
Blame it, and I will never see anything more beautiful than the films produced by Americans about restoring antique cars with high professionalism and unparalleled skill.
No BS
No music
Love it!
Great editing
Stainless bolts are our friends
It is apparent from his editing that on top of his skill he has a sense of humor. I lost mine when he actually repaired an old cassette deck. Where does he get this knowledge? I am not worthy.
The " Realistic Cassette Player " is a real " no way " monument for me. Cool.
either Radio Shak or K-Mart I can't remember which one
Why Radio Shack of course. Man they use to be every where.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching the effort and progress. The new old stock cassette player! Realistic too, just took me back to being a kid when I had a Realistic Tandy music system for Christmas. Absolutely brilliant and inspiring. Great to watch, thanks!
Keep it up… you’ll have a million subs in no time. Very awesome talent you have, in mechanics and videography!
Doesn't matter what country we are coming from. We as petrolheads speaking the same language. I enjoy every minute watching. Good, real life job man. Best wishes from Germany, Joe👍
This guy is a classic.a true classic.
Removing that gas tank was like a 50/50 split between fixing a truck and working an archaeological dig. I expected you to find some dinosaur bones or something up there. 😆
One thing you can do if you run out of gas completely, when you will it up to help the fuel pump bring up fuel from the tank is to put your hand over the carb while cranking so that the engine vacuum goes down the bowl vents and suck fuel up to the car
Lot of pride driving that old truck after the time & money spent. Love it! Well done
Yes! You're one of the only people I see putting some lube on the fuel pump arm. That's exactly what I would do. 👍
وما الفائده من التشحيم
The memories you are bringing back to me. When I turned 16 back in 86 I drove the family 82 Bronco. I wanted to learn to work on cars and trucks but my parents wanted me to be a Dr or Lawyer or a guy that worked on one of those new boxes with a tv screen and key board. A computer they called it. lol I loved Radio Shack and always went there for my car stereo stuff. I paid a man $40 to install a CB and saw how easy it was and that's how I eared about car radios. I envy you. I was sure you were going to gain another MPG or 2 by removing that massive towing assembly. Any of todays cars would not survive if they rear ended you. Thanks for the videos.
The "Realistic" cassette player!!! That brought back so many memories... That and seeing the Radio Shack receipt. I worked there from '88-'89, my senior year in highschool 😊
That’s great. I was really hoping those things would spark memories for some.
I’m a guy that still wrenches with hand tools more than most but holy shit you’ve got me beat by a mile. I def would’ve put the impact gun on those rusty old bolts for that bumper.
Fascinating watching you fix everything. I need to buy stock in WD-40.
Your restoration process is amazing, every detail is perfectly crafted!
Amazing! Never thought I would finish part one, only to be excited for part two. Great work all around and a nice get-it-done truck wrapped in a Jonny Cash classic
i am convinced Simon's work is even enjoyed across the galaxy.
Fluid Film ! I live in the rust belt - I’ve kept my old trucks going by spraying them twice a year with fluid film - stuff totally works
This guy is like the ASMR version of Chrisfix. I love it.
Spray Woolwax Black. It's owned by Fluid Film but is a different formula. Buy the kit with the pneumatic spray gun. Thank me later. I've sprayed many cars and trucks and Woolwax is the best.
Simon….not a big country music fan…but..”THE MAN IN BLACK” is timeless and essential to any music lover…can’t help but dig your videos man…
Mechanics and fabrication I love it
That is one heck of a tow-ball mount. That would be super handy back in the days before rear cameras, or even today honestly. When I saw him using the UNF on that rusty bolt my first thought was "that sucker's gonna round off and he's gonna have to cut it" They got their nickname honestly. That Gas tank looks way better on the inside than I was expecting.
Stunning filmwork, totaly original. Big thumbs up
As for the fuel tank, it is good to add rubber to its base very good work man
great improvement on your lighting in this one. love how you show all the frustrations we all encounter in fixing out old vehicles. broken bolts, dropping wrenches, inventing solutions. keep up the good work and showing us your craft.
Someday I'll have my old truck, my dream. Great channel.
I never did understand why they used dual tanks on those older trucks. Would have made so much more sense to just put in a single 30 or 40 gallon tank. Not like there isn't room for it. I remember when those things were still on the road, every time I'd go to work on one, the rear fuel door was always full of cobwebs and trash from never being used lol.
Yeah, it really doesn’t make much sense. It’s just fun though to flip the switch and see your gauge move back up.
Great shot composition, keep up the good work.
Those truck problems would drive me crazy 🤪 😂🛻🛻🛻
Encouraging to see old vehicles being put into good running order. Love it.
I felt the dirty fuel on a spiritual level.
My Network's tank was so bad, that even after dropping and flushing the tank twice, it would still clog the factory filter between the pump and the carb.
So much so that I misdiagnosed the pump twice, filter was so blocked that the back pressure was causing the internally regulated mechanical pump to deadhead.
I do miss the car, but I do not miss the fueling issues. Hindsight a new tank and hardlines would have made it much more enjoyable to work with.
Oh, also, love my Husky wrenches.
Great quality for the price, with an amazing warranty. Plus, there's basically a Home Depot everywhere, so never an issue accessing the warranty when on the road.
I do like the wrenches, but the case mine come in gets me so frustrated all the time. The way it holds the sockets, if I even look at it the wrong way they spill out everywhere.
@@SimonFordman Very relatable.
I have a set for home, and a set for work. They definitely cut costs in the case, but I suppose if that means better quality tools, I'll take it.
I discovered fluid film a few years ago - and as a fellow MN/WI mechanic, I too “use that shit on everything.” It works!
You do good work! That hitch is likely some type of old cushioned agricultural hitch. They probably used that truck to move implements around on a farm. A couple things you might add to your tool inventory if you don't have them already- 1. a set of good punches and drifts. Those work better for driving out bolts instead of a screwdriver. 2. A cheap electric heat gun. Those work good for shrink tubing and heating up rubber without charring them.
Superb camera work and storytelling. You do it so well, your narration would be welcome unlike some channels. Brings back memories. Living in the NE with all the rust, I feel the pain.
I like watchin you work big Dude..if I could share some knowledge..when you drill thru steel u want to do it at a slow speed. The bigger the bit the slower the speed.. lube Is your friend in any scenario and if the bit starts to sing then your smoking it..or another words its getting way to hot and itll ruin or snap.. Anyways keep on Truckin My friend.
Nowayyyyy now we have also horses at the end, this channel have everything
You should have installed some rubber strips between those support straps and fuel tank over time the straps will cut into your new tank but good video thumbs up
Thank you. I thought about that, I feel like if everything is tight and there's no wiggling about, it shouldn't cut in. I also felt like any rubber or other material would catch moisture and speed up rusting in that area, which is one of the areas the old tank rusted.
@@SimonFordman no bare metal against bare metal is not a good thing
They weren't made w them so...
Your neighbors must get mad all that noise😂oh well. I always fill the holes in the frame w spray foam. Nothing will get in to rust anymore. Fluid film is ok but expensive by the can I get the gallon containers
So this is what happens when a mechanic and Indie film maker have a child. Great stuff man!
Great work with the camera as always. It’s really enjoyable watching this tough old truck come together piece by piece. Great channel! Keep it up!
You deserve more views bro, God bless you 🙏
Your skills are amazing especially for someone so young, love the format!
Good job with the Filming & so good to see these Classic still running 👍
very cool congratulations, greetings from Brazil.
I have lived in New Jersey for 8 years. 2002 to 2011. God bless you.
That is an odd trailer hitch, never seen one quite like that. Usually that kind of spring mechanism I see is on the trailer tongue.
Another great video again Steve. Love watching you on Sundays. You always make me laugh.be good see you in a unit or a garage restoring the green viva.
No matter the weather making things work. 🤘
I will be watching every video you make.
You are or have a great videographer…. Excellent views… makes me feel like I’m working on the truck which I normally do and its a true perspective of what I see.
This channel has the best cinematography on all of UA-cam. On top of being a great mechanic. I hope you will go on fixing cars and get a nice shop to work in, but if you decide to head into filmmaking full time instead, I will not be surprised.
Great job fixing the truck and the camera angles and editing are beyond compare!
That’s the craziest hitch setup I’ve ever seen
Still has not broke the crystal on the watch.
What is that spray he sprayed all over around 54:00?
Awesome. My weekend starts NOW!
Bravo et merci pour tes excellentes vidéos . J’aime la façon dont tu mets en scène tes aventures et tes réparations.
Great truck, I’ve got one just like it, and repairable! I also have a cat.
A nice old rig. Love the red interior.
You paying attention kids? These are the basic troubleshooting skills you need in life. If America stays on this projecected path, you will need these and think on your feet. I have very little faith to be perfectly honest. Great video guy .
You have a great watch. What is the make and model?
My new favourite channel, thanks!
Awesome video! One tip, Invest in some step bits! They will save you a lottttt of frustration when drilling holes!
Love it ! You remind me of my 20 year old self. Imagine me strapping my 1986 vhs camcorder to the undercarriage and filming like this lol . Sombitch would’ve been dragging the ground 😂. Stay strong young man! Kids today are mostly too soft for this .
I’m reliving my youth through your videos.✊🏼
Played at 2x speed with techno music in the background it's like everyone else's UA-cam video. Played as is it's 100% your original style. good stuff man
Have to say im partial to fords and you did a great job with that old truck!!
These Videos are great man, Saw part 1 yesterday and realized there was a part 2. Keep em coming!
Ты огромный молодец! Руки у тебя растут откуда надо. Так держать! ❤