Agreed, I'm glad the youtube algorithm suggested this channel, I just got into working on cars and this is such a pleasure to watch and see what a pro is like,.
I have to agree. No talking or background music. Just the sound of whatever tools/equipment he was using. Btw this guy did a great job with the floor repairs.
I don't know if you studied cinematography or just a natural but your videos are superbly crafted. Hollywood needs to know about you. Your independence, resourcefulness, skill, and kindest are inspiring. Thank you.
You will go down in the UA-cam Hall of Fame for rust repairs! Your use of common sense and common tools is brilliant! I am going to find my old paint scraper out in the shed and bring it into the garage and put in my tool chest. If anyone doesn't appreciate your ability to repair a rust belt car, then they have not seen or been in the rust belt. Back in 1967, in northern Indiana, I saw a kid repair a rusted out 57 Chevrolet with hot tar and roofing paper (his dad was a roofer) he formed it like paper mache. He used chicken wire and a thin coat of cement in the front floorboards too. It worked and didn't cost anything but time. Made me appreciate poor folks as I was one myself. The old Torino is looking good, thanks for the video!
Yes, making stuff work with what you have. However, sheet metal isn't expensive, you can make an entire floor of straight sheet and weld few angle irons to stiffen it up. Much much better than have some kid use far less strong material to make something so important as a car floor. On surface panels and trunk floor ..go ahead use whatever you got
@@valkman761 The repair was done to a rusty 4 door 210, it had zero value back in 1967. The only thing holding the rear quarter panels together was the trunk lid, even the back bumper had rusted and fell off. The tar paper repair was used to rebuild the trunk area mainly to keep cold winter air from flowing through the back seat. The concrete and chicken wire repair was a common repair for poor folks just trying to get through another long winter. This was in the days of five hamburgers for a dollar and 26 cents a gallon ethyl gasoline at Sunoco. If anyone is to blame, it's the idiots that put salt on the roads.
The no frills do it at home metal working is awesome. So many UA-camrs act like it’s impossible or the hardest thing they’ll ever have to do. You just doing it and working the metal in wherever it wants to fit is so refreshing. Thanks for the video, wish there was a super like button!
I can agree that metal work can seem to be a very daunting task for a lot of people but I’d also say that it’s the hours and hours of time it takes to do metal work and rust repair. Not to mention, if that person doesn’t how to do rust repair/metal work/welding, it’ll definitely seem impossible but sometimes you just gotta do it and learn as you go.
You might need to learn to comprehend that something that seems to stick to another piece is not necessarily welded. With what he got equipment wise, I'd use lap joints everywhere.
I feel like a lot of cars from the 70's don't get much love, so seeing you take such good care of this old ford is so refreshing. Good to see those lil mice are being cared for. Excellent video as always. Cheers.
@@SimonFordman I watch your clip from Europe.. Really nice saving and fixing-build of your car.. anyway, i saw the clip when your girl found them small mice. So here is my advice to you: do not let those mice multiply man.. once they grow, is going to be harder for you to get rid of them.. just try to get them away from your spot to somewhere else..
@@poplaurentiu4148 In 1804, there were a billion human beings on Earth. In 1927 - 124 years later - that figure doubled to two billion. In 2022, the human population had hit eight billion, yet in 2011, there were seven billion - the last billion took just eleven years to appear. Wildlife isn't encroaching on us. We are encroaching on them. Watch the last thirty seconds of the video.
Ok ok okay....I am a 62 year old freshl 1:13:47 y retired mechanic of 45 years experience...THE VERY LAST THING I EXPECTED TO WATCH FULLY ON UA-cam was of a younger man's video doing rust and antique car repairs...But truly from an old hand; Kudos to you for your skill, enthusiasm and filmography skill. I REALLY DID NOT EXPECT THAT...BRAVO
This is how I started my career in Auto Body/Collision repair. Patching rusted cars. Later on strictly collision. Retired in June 2024. Great video. Great job.
You fixed the floors on this Torino exactly how I'm fixing the rust on my 1990 F350. The previous owner made an attempt, but it made things worse. The way you and I are doing it is not perfect, but it will last for years and it's solid. That's something to be proud of.
@@stoneskipper3047 yeah it conveys the idea of one man passionate about classic rides fixing up old rusty panels with garage tools while making a documentary for enthusiasts over the platform.
Ah hell yes, I'm really loving the upload schedule, these are not just videos about a dude working on old cars - these are master pieces. Very inspiring.
@@twoeightythreez That is no joke. One of the things I want to learn. Stick welding my 74 Ranchero with 1/16 rod was a nightmare, and only in the bed where its thicker. I have been delaying the floors on mine, though, I have just the trans tunnel left lol. Man knows how to do decent welds and phenomenal films
Really well done video, no words but your actions showed plenty. We had a 1973 Gran Torino. Lived in Quebec at the time. Winter 197 holes in the trunk already. By 1981, the car was passed down to me. I now hate the smell of fiberglass resin, used to patch the biggest holes so the interior would not be totally soaked.
@SimonFordman I really had no choice at the time. I could fix mechanical things but did not have equipment to do metal work. At least now I can do some but I truly hand the skill to you with what and where you have to fix the Gran Torino. Mine was a 2-door coupe. With a cam and headers, the little 302 with 351W heads and 4-barrel intake really flew. The C4 automatic more then once complained l. Final drive was a 9-inch 3.00-1 ratio, Traction Lock differential. I never d8d have the guts to open her up fully, but 110 still had pedal left. Looking forward to seeing more adventures on your Gran Torino.
When I do floor patches I use thicker metal. Usually 14ga. But I will usually go to the local body shop and get some old wrecked fenders or panels and take the metal from them. The body shop is usually happy for you to haul them away.
Мне нравится Ваш подход к делу. Мне нравится, как Вы снимаете видео. Хорошо, что присутствуют Ваши комментарии. Иногда, это устраняет некоторые вопросы. Спасибо. Желаю вам "ни гвоздя, ни жезла" - это поговорка😊
The overall cinematic content is noteworthy. Editing is on par with full length documentaries. Content is fantastic. If there is a YT award for cinematography, your videos are guaranteed nominations. 👍😎
I salute you, man. What an incredible amount of work. Others use license plates and self tappers and call that 'good 'nuff'. You did it the right way, and I know filming and editing takes three to five times longer than just doing it. MAD respect, Simon. Well done and thank you for sharing all that on your channel.
You inspired me to start filming my work on my Tacoma 2000. I learned so much from watching UA-cam and reading manuals that I want to help document so others can see. Your camera placement and cinematography is on another level.
НАСТОЯЩИЙ СОВРЕМЕННЫЙ ВОЛШЕБНИК!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ДО ГЛУБИНЫ ДУШИ ВОСХИЩЕН ЕГО ПРОФЕССИОНАЛИЗМОМ!!!!!!!!!!!!! ЛЮБОЙ ЕГО РОЛИК НАЧИНАЮ СМОТРЕТЬ С УСТАНОВКИ ЛАЙКА!!!!!!!! БРАВО!!!!!!!!
Being from the rust belt I give you a A plus on the fabrication skills with simple hand tools. I can't leave out the mastering of that flux core welder I wish I could use mine half as well. Thanks for the awesome video.
My dad was military. We lived all over, including spots overseas. One of the funniest things I saw as a teen was watching people in upstate NY, MA, NH, and especially Ohio patch their vehicles together with road signs, soda cans, "Cat hair," McDonald's polystyrene containers, bondo (requisite long wood screws when they had to sculpt a lower quarter or rocker panel) , various pieces of scrap metal...I have a serious aversion to any vehicle from the rust belt. As of today, in the shop, I have a '69 340 Swinger (Texas), a '76 Valiant sedan (Washington State), a '76 Travco motorhome (Alaska), an '88 Gran Fury cop car (Washington State) and a '91 TC (Utah) that are not rotted. My truck? It's a '99 F350 SD (Oregon) that people in Michigan were freaking out last summer when I was there because it has no rust or undercoating. Good video, nice to watch somebody fixing things properly with a long-term repair. Especially on a vehicle that isn't a "Hot collectible" but a fun, vintage cruiser that you aren't afraid to use. My Valiant I got for free because I promised the original owner I would not sell or cut up- it was solid, 88K miles, and just tired in some respects. I have gone through it, brought it across the country, resto-modded it fairly heavily (it still looks & functions pretty stock- it's things like big 4-wheel discs, chassis stiffening, steering & suspension upgrades, powertrain) and am pleasantly surprised how many people want to look at it, wave, share Valiant/Duster/Dart stories, and have had people video it going down the road- I'm sure you'll have similar experiences with the Torino if you keep it awhile
Before I saw Your video, I thought I was the only one who had to struggle and fight to get the seats and belts out. Thank You, now I don't feel like an idiot any more.
Excellent work as always Simon from shaping the Mustang floor panels to custom welding & rust repairs your skills and talent is second to none. A lesser man like myself would have given up on that car but as always you have the means & know-how to keep classic American Iron going & going, another work of art video thanks very much once again!
We had the exact same car when I grew up in the early 80's. same color and everything. My Dad was a mechanic he got it for basically nothing since it had blown a head gasket. He repaired it and was the family car for a few years. 351 windsor. We normally kept cars for years by my mom ( short) did not like how low you sat and how high the window sills were. It is weird to see somebody fixing it up but one of my favorite cars, when I was doing the same thing, was a 61 4 Door Impla I swapped in a 350/350, such a boat, and absolutely hate I sold it. Best of luck look forward to more videos.
Tampa Bay Area Here! Hope you and your family are safe and well. 6 days no power for us, came on at 10am finally. No internet though. Cell phone for me too.
Dude, nice work on the repairs and keeping the scope of your project narrow. It takes an uncommon level of wisdom and discipline to tackle a project on this scale and not get distracted working on a bunch of other issues and details you find along the way. Your straightforward approach, ability to wrap up projects within the span of a single video, and use of cheap tools to achieve quality results is refreshing and has inspired me to start working on my CB175 project again over the past few days. It's running better than ever now and I have ordered several parts to keep the progress going.
And they say "nooooooo you need a gas welder for proper repairs!!!" bullcrap. This man proves that you can do almost anything with basic tools. Amazing work!
I think “polishing a turd” was a better name for the video. I’m giving you credit where credit is due, because I woulda taken one look at this project and walked. Props for all the hard work. Video editing and quality are top notch like always.
Nice work, very savable. Those grommet holes on the floor are where the body is held when painted before the frame is attached. A non painted area, so usually corrodes first…
Loving your content. Simple, right to the action, very clear shots of the work. Your craftsmanship is stellar! Looking forward to more videos. I love seeing the classics being given a new lease on life.
I love your work and your Torino, your work and your perception is incredible, it's great what you do and your way of filming and showing all that too. I am from France and I admire what you do. Thank you
My life is absolutely not connected with cars, but watching videos on this channel captivates me for hours, it is like really interesting to watch, a kind of relaxation, I don't know how to describe it more accurately)
There's something appealing about watching someone else work, especially when you're doing the same work yourself. Suddenly the work isn't dusty and dirty, but the result is still satisfying. Good job 👍🏻💪🏻
11/10 score for the video. I'm glad that you're working on a different type of car i.e. not a Mustang, but a four door Torino. Love the camera angles, lighting, and the choice not to speak. Work seems skillful without being beyond an average person's ability to learn. Saving baby mice? That's uncommon kindness these days. I hope you can just make a living doing this. In a sea of automotive content, you stand out.
TORINO TIME!!! Ya know man 99 percent of the world would;ve said this thing was too far gone, but dudes like you and even me do our best to keep em rolling another great video!
Wow - this brings back memories. My first car purchased used in 1982 was a 74 Gran Torino 2 door. Mine was the exact same color (I think the paint was called medium copper metallic) with a tan vinyl top. The interior was the same too - even the seat material pattern was the same. Mine had the 351 2 barrel (or 2V - venturi - as Ford like to call them). I bought it in 1982 for $650 with 68000 miles on and sold it four years later for $200 with about 110000 miles on it. Great video(s)! Looking forward to seeing what you do next!
Awesome job on the rust repair ! I always take my carpet and wet it down ,suds them up and use a brush to clean them ,then hang them up and and rinse them out with a pressure washer and let them drip dry.
Finale’! Now you posess a 55,000 mile gem that’s easy to work on yourself, not having to depend on dealership techs @ $150 an hour. Almost every car guy wants to do what you have accomplished, dumping their computerized high tech vehicles, for the simplicity of these 1960’s/1970’s cars. I myself highly desire to do this SwitchAroo, for my 2006 and 2 2008’s ( Caravan, Torrent & xB) are running by a wing and a prayer. Attempts to solve their issues usually come up short. 2006 Caravan 3.3 V-6 needs the water pump “ repair from H€££”, Torrent battery( new) continuing to go dead, despite the pulling of various fuses, xB several unsuccessful attempts to end that stupid low tire pres. yellow lite on dash, etc. At 68+ years old, my wrenching days have ended. To watch you and these restoration’s makes me wish for younger days, I had graduated the year this Torino was born (SIGH!). You are truly blessed by our GR8 Creator, & I’ve truly enjoyed your videos! CB
I’m lovin this Simon. No bs, no shenanigans. Just hard work. I became a subscriber on the first video. Outstanding work. I would say “simple”, but I’m sure someone would make a joke. 😊 But not me, noooooo. I’d never do thaaaaaat.
Сколько же в вас заложено трудолюбия и усердия! В отличие от многих блогеров, снимающих аналогичный контент - вы это делаете стильно, с большим терпением, выдержкой, талантом и кинематографическим вкусом! Пожалуйста, продолжайте ваше творчество как в восстановлении автомобилей, так и в видеосъёмках и монтаже! Возможно провода надо было новые прикинуть, чтоб уже не возвращаться к ним?.. Вы большой молодец!👍
There is a scene in "Christine" where the two old guys are watching the kid work on the car and they can't figure out why he is fixing up a 58 Plymouth and the old guy says "He's putting brand new wipers on a broken windshield." The kid knew something that they didn't. Love this video.
Your videos are therapeutic! Well crafted well edited, great stories, without a word. Also, doing all of that with a $150 Harbor Freight flux welder, I am beyond impressed! You have mad skills, not just in the shop! Thank you!!!
As much as i want...i simply cannot find the time to watch the whole video at once either because i m falling asleep late at night when i find the time or either i don t have time so what i m doing is watching it on sections, as i have time. Doing this make it even more enjoyable, like a reward which is expecting me, in my spare time. This is wonderful. Please don t stop.
Love watching you work on this car! My 2nd car was a 74 Gran Torino 4 door (351W c4 trans). Great car I drove it for over 12 years and taught my wife how to drive on it. keep up the great work you are very talented fabricator.
Sos un auténtico artesano! Un trabajo espectacular. Un reconocimiento a la amoladora que trabajó mucho 😅. Saludos desde Benito Juárez provincia de Buenos Aires Argentina
I really like the camera work on this channel, and the way it tells the story. The problem solving skills this young man showed in fixing that RUSTY floor pan were awesome!
Ah! Just wonderful to see you crafting a particular magic touch and getting this 70's icon back into shape. The alien floorpan was grafted so well into its new surroundings. Good effort man! Also impressed by the crossmember approach. Its all turned out superbly. Those three little mice, how lucky to be cared for and then handed over, by you two lovely folk ❤️. The cat too, obviously loves the two legged creatures who live in the same house😊. Great upload with superb and atmospheric camera work. Have a good day Bud, Dave.
Hello Simon, I've watched almost all of your videos now, and they never get boring, which really means something coming from me. I had an idea, just a suggestion. I think you could definitely build a trike (recumbent bike, with or without a motor) - you certainly have the talent for it. In case you ever run out of ideas. Greetings from Berlin, Germany
Simon your kicking ass brother keep slamming these awesome builds I am hugely impressed and just to give you some tips spray some water on the disk and where your cutting and you will save a lot of disk might save a buck or 5. If your grinding over gas lines to be safe set a wet rag on a board to deflect a fire. Great show brother I'm a Chevy guy and I like Ford's to but really I respect hard work and not giving up. I see you sometimes start off little by little and keep kicking the jobs ass very cool man keep it up.
Something about watching somebody work on a car for an hour without a word is just hypinotic
Agreed, I'm glad the youtube algorithm suggested this channel, I just got into working on cars and this is such a pleasure to watch and see what a pro is like,.
It really is. I be stuck, lol
I call it a silent prayer.
I have to agree. No talking or background music. Just the sound of whatever tools/equipment he was using. Btw this guy did a great job with the floor repairs.
Beautiful job of patching that badly rotted floor, not easy to weld that old rusty metal!
I don't know if you studied cinematography or just a natural but your videos are superbly crafted. Hollywood needs to know about you. Your independence, resourcefulness, skill, and kindest are inspiring. Thank you.
He has formal education as cinematographer.
@@enterBJ40 It shows.
He has just set up a camera on a tripod ffs.
@@DavidB-rx3km And the Grand Canyon is just a hole in the ground. You're an idiot. 🤣🤣🤣
@@DavidB-rx3kmOrson Welles too.
You will go down in the UA-cam Hall of Fame for rust repairs! Your use of common sense and common tools is brilliant! I am going to find my old paint scraper out in the shed and bring it into the garage and put in my tool chest. If anyone doesn't appreciate your ability to repair a rust belt car, then they have not seen or been in the rust belt. Back in 1967, in northern Indiana, I saw a kid repair a rusted out 57 Chevrolet with hot tar and roofing paper (his dad was a roofer) he formed it like paper mache. He used chicken wire and a thin coat of cement in the front floorboards too. It worked and didn't cost anything but time. Made me appreciate poor folks as I was one myself. The old Torino is looking good, thanks for the video!
That's a cool story, sometimes you just gotta make it work.
Yes, making stuff work with what you have. However, sheet metal isn't expensive, you can make an entire floor of straight sheet and weld few angle irons to stiffen it up. Much much better than have some kid use far less strong material to make something so important as a car floor. On surface panels and trunk floor ..go ahead use whatever you got
@@valkman761 The repair was done to a rusty 4 door 210, it had zero value back in 1967. The only thing holding the rear quarter panels together was the trunk lid, even the back bumper had rusted and fell off. The tar paper repair was used to rebuild the trunk area mainly to keep cold winter air from flowing through the back seat. The concrete and chicken wire repair was a common repair for poor folks just trying to get through another long winter. This was in the days of five hamburgers for a dollar and 26 cents a gallon ethyl gasoline at Sunoco. If anyone is to blame, it's the idiots that put salt on the roads.
The no frills do it at home metal working is awesome. So many UA-camrs act like it’s impossible or the hardest thing they’ll ever have to do. You just doing it and working the metal in wherever it wants to fit is so refreshing. Thanks for the video, wish there was a super like button!
I can agree that metal work can seem to be a very daunting task for a lot of people but I’d also say that it’s the hours and hours of time it takes to do metal work and rust repair. Not to mention, if that person doesn’t how to do rust repair/metal work/welding, it’ll definitely seem impossible but sometimes you just gotta do it and learn as you go.
You might need to learn to comprehend that something that seems to stick to another piece is not necessarily welded. With what he got equipment wise, I'd use lap joints everywhere.
I feel like a lot of cars from the 70's don't get much love, so seeing you take such good care of this old ford is so refreshing. Good to see those lil mice are being cared for. Excellent video as always. Cheers.
Thank you, cheers
@@SimonFordman I watch your clip from Europe.. Really nice saving and fixing-build of your car.. anyway, i saw the clip when your girl found them small mice. So here is my advice to you: do not let those mice multiply man.. once they grow, is going to be harder for you to get rid of them.. just try to get them away from your spot to somewhere else..
@@poplaurentiu4148 In 1804, there were a billion human beings on Earth. In 1927 - 124 years later - that figure doubled to two billion. In 2022, the human population had hit eight billion, yet in 2011, there were seven billion - the last billion took just eleven years to appear. Wildlife isn't encroaching on us. We are encroaching on them. Watch the last thirty seconds of the video.
The old saying less talk and more doing, you put it on a whole new level.
This could be a TV series. The finished product you give us with each of these videos is amazing.
Nice one
I don’t know why, but I was praying for a new carpet. Great video.
All that beautiful work,and to stick that nasty carpet back in.what a shame.
It's just a beater
Ok ok okay....I am a 62 year old freshl 1:13:47 y retired mechanic of 45 years experience...THE VERY LAST THING I EXPECTED TO WATCH FULLY ON UA-cam was of a younger man's video doing rust and antique car repairs...But truly from an old hand; Kudos to you for your skill, enthusiasm and filmography skill. I REALLY DID NOT EXPECT THAT...BRAVO
This is how I started my career in Auto Body/Collision repair. Patching rusted cars. Later on strictly collision. Retired in June 2024.
Great video. Great job.
You fixed the floors on this Torino exactly how I'm fixing the rust on my 1990 F350. The previous owner made an attempt, but it made things worse. The way you and I are doing it is not perfect, but it will last for years and it's solid. That's something to be proud of.
Every video from SimonFordman is top tier automotive mechanic adventure content!
the only channel I have notifications on, bless your heart.
Same! So quality
Same 😊
The "ugh,rust" title was catchy. It portrayed an emotion all car people can relate to
Think so? I'm so indecisive with my titles and thumbnails, as you can tell. I'll probably change it back now, haha.
@@SimonFordmanGreat title, says what we all think about rust and welding 😊
@@SimonFordmanit’s short and eye-catching unlike a majority of automotive channels, very refreshing
@@stoneskipper3047 yeah it conveys the idea of one man passionate about classic rides fixing up old rusty panels with garage tools while making a documentary for enthusiasts over the platform.
Bonjour , formidable travail, ça ma passionné de vous voir travailler sur cette torino. Félicitations. Jean Michel, France
Once again a cinematic masterpiece. Thank you Simon
Ah hell yes, I'm really loving the upload schedule, these are not just videos about a dude working on old cars - these are master pieces. Very inspiring.
All of that work that nobody will ever see shows true craftsmanship.
These videos rock my world
I didn't know I needed them until I found them. Such a great style of filming. All killer, no filler.
Basic tools and a flux core welder. Frickin awesome!
Successful Flux core welding on thin sheetmetal is legit beast.
@@twoeightythreez That is no joke. One of the things I want to learn. Stick welding my 74 Ranchero with 1/16 rod was a nightmare, and only in the bed where its thicker. I have been delaying the floors on mine, though, I have just the trans tunnel left lol.
Man knows how to do decent welds and phenomenal films
Times two. Makes PowerBlock/PowerNation seem kind of silly.
I need a tetanus shot after watching this.
@@wisconsinwoodsman1987 😂😂😂👍👍👍
Really well done video, no words but your actions showed plenty. We had a 1973 Gran Torino. Lived in Quebec at the time. Winter 197 holes in the trunk already. By 1981, the car was passed down to me. I now hate the smell of fiberglass resin, used to patch the biggest holes so the interior would not be totally soaked.
Some fiberglassed the floors in my f250, they're starting to get crunchy when I step into the truck,
@SimonFordman I really had no choice at the time. I could fix mechanical things but did not have equipment to do metal work. At least now I can do some but I truly hand the skill to you with what and where you have to fix the Gran Torino. Mine was a 2-door coupe. With a cam and headers, the little 302 with 351W heads and 4-barrel intake really flew. The C4 automatic more then once complained l. Final drive was a 9-inch 3.00-1 ratio, Traction Lock differential. I never d8d have the guts to open her up fully, but 110 still had pedal left. Looking forward to seeing more adventures on your Gran Torino.
When I do floor patches I use thicker metal. Usually 14ga. But I will usually go to the local body shop and get some old wrecked fenders or panels and take the metal from them. The body shop is usually happy for you to haul them away.
The care you showed for animals is the icing on the cake. Thank you!
Just awesome. Putting in your effort , patience and great skills to fix old things.
Don't get hurt when you work.
A fan of you from South Korea.
Very satisfying to watch. lol...ash tray on the seat back...haven't seen that in a long time.
Ugh…seeing this brings back haunting memories. So glad I left Minnesota when I did!!!! Between Walz and Winter, I don’t miss it one bit!!!!
Tampon Tim what a F. CREEP AND A DANGER TO SOCIETY
You made your own crossmember patches, excellent! I did the same for my F100
Мне нравится Ваш подход к делу. Мне нравится, как Вы снимаете видео. Хорошо, что присутствуют Ваши комментарии. Иногда, это устраняет некоторые вопросы.
Спасибо.
Желаю вам "ни гвоздя, ни жезла" - это поговорка😊
Thanks!
The overall cinematic content is noteworthy. Editing is on par with full length documentaries. Content is fantastic. If there is a YT award for cinematography, your videos are guaranteed nominations. 👍😎
Thanks!
Perfect without getting overly fussy, it’s a useable daily solid car again and… saved 👍 . Love the fabrication sequence
I salute you, man. What an incredible amount of work. Others use license plates and self tappers and call that 'good 'nuff'. You did it the right way, and I know filming and editing takes three to five times longer than just doing it. MAD respect, Simon. Well done and thank you for sharing all that on your channel.
The editing is great. And the old Ford feels better now. Maybe it even gets a new carpet or seat covers in the future :)
Silence is golden.
You inspired me to start filming my work on my Tacoma 2000. I learned so much from watching UA-cam and reading manuals that I want to help document so others can see. Your camera placement and cinematography is on another level.
Gosh why don't they make cars like this anymore that you can actually fix at home yourself. Great channel and videos.
Theres still lots of them left.
Not everyone can do this. Some people are stupid. This dude is good at what he does.
@@ronaldbutler9687 hes good at what he does because he works hard at it and practices. Talent just allows the skills to come faster.
Талантливый человек талантлив во всем))) а парень работяга и получает удовольствие от своей проделанной работы)@@twoeightythreez
You have balls man! God there is nothing left in that body! To take on such a daunting project! Salute to you mate
НАСТОЯЩИЙ СОВРЕМЕННЫЙ ВОЛШЕБНИК!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ДО ГЛУБИНЫ ДУШИ ВОСХИЩЕН ЕГО ПРОФЕССИОНАЛИЗМОМ!!!!!!!!!!!!! ЛЮБОЙ ЕГО РОЛИК НАЧИНАЮ СМОТРЕТЬ С УСТАНОВКИ ЛАЙКА!!!!!!!! БРАВО!!!!!!!!
Мне нравится он чётко снимает и всё хорошо видно, эффект присутствия в каждом видео.
Where are you at buddy???
@@Amarillobymorning777 Likely the Ukraine (or other slavic countries), as Russia blocked itself from the world. (for obvious but dumb reasons) 🤣
@@MarcABrown-tt1fp 👍🙏🎉
@@MarcABrown-tt1fpRussia can still access UA-cam. There are even Russian channels that still post new videos.
I can like the video before even watching it, I know I won't be disappointed. Praise God who gave you this talent.
Hello, Simon! I'm from Brazil and I watch your videos and they are very good.
hey, i´m not alone here haha.
. Somos 3 !
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Being from the rust belt I give you a A plus on the fabrication skills with simple hand tools. I can't leave out the mastering of that flux core welder I wish I could use mine half as well. Thanks for the awesome video.
My dad was military. We lived all over, including spots overseas. One of the funniest things I saw as a teen was watching people in upstate NY, MA, NH, and especially Ohio patch their vehicles together with road signs, soda cans, "Cat hair," McDonald's polystyrene containers, bondo (requisite long wood screws when they had to sculpt a lower quarter or rocker panel) , various pieces of scrap metal...I have a serious aversion to any vehicle from the rust belt. As of today, in the shop, I have a '69 340 Swinger (Texas), a '76 Valiant sedan (Washington State), a '76 Travco motorhome (Alaska), an '88 Gran Fury cop car (Washington State) and a '91 TC (Utah) that are not rotted. My truck? It's a '99 F350 SD (Oregon) that people in Michigan were freaking out last summer when I was there because it has no rust or undercoating.
Good video, nice to watch somebody fixing things properly with a long-term repair. Especially on a vehicle that isn't a "Hot collectible" but a fun, vintage cruiser that you aren't afraid to use. My Valiant I got for free because I promised the original owner I would not sell or cut up- it was solid, 88K miles, and just tired in some respects. I have gone through it, brought it across the country, resto-modded it fairly heavily (it still looks & functions pretty stock- it's things like big 4-wheel discs, chassis stiffening, steering & suspension upgrades, powertrain) and am pleasantly surprised how many people want to look at it, wave, share Valiant/Duster/Dart stories, and have had people video it going down the road- I'm sure you'll have similar experiences with the Torino if you keep it awhile
What is cat hair?
@@gregorymalchuk272 Fiberglass 'in a can.' It's not mat or 'chop,' but I've seen people sculpt panels with those as well
Before I saw Your video, I thought I was the only one who had to struggle and fight to get the seats and belts out. Thank You, now I don't feel like an idiot any more.
Воскресный подарок от Саймона! 👍👍👍👍👍
Excellent work as always Simon from shaping the Mustang floor panels to custom welding & rust repairs your skills and talent is second to none. A lesser man like myself would have given up on that car but as always you have the means & know-how to keep classic American Iron going & going, another work of art video thanks very much once again!
Thanks for watching!
Great work! Love your silence repair 👍
We had the exact same car when I grew up in the early 80's. same color and everything. My Dad was a mechanic he got it for basically nothing since it had blown a head gasket. He repaired it and was the family car for a few years. 351 windsor. We normally kept cars for years by my mom ( short) did not like how low you sat and how high the window sills were. It is weird to see somebody fixing it up but one of my favorite cars, when I was doing the same thing, was a 61 4 Door Impla I swapped in a 350/350, such a boat, and absolutely hate I sold it. Best of luck look forward to more videos.
Having survived Hurricane Milton and Helene, these videos are a balm for the soul. No Internet here, so I’m watching this via cellular.
Tampa Bay Area Here! Hope you and your family are safe and well. 6 days no power for us, came on at 10am finally. No internet though. Cell phone for me too.
@@Robertschannel-1 thanks! We are doing ok. Counting our blessings that we only lost Internet. Stay safe neighbor!
I love your videos, sir. They do good things for my anxiety. Best thing on a Sunday is sitting back with my 2 cats and watching this. Thanks again
Hello to you and your cats
I loved your wonderful and calm work, you are a good role model for all young people ❤
Dude, nice work on the repairs and keeping the scope of your project narrow. It takes an uncommon level of wisdom and discipline to tackle a project on this scale and not get distracted working on a bunch of other issues and details you find along the way.
Your straightforward approach, ability to wrap up projects within the span of a single video, and use of cheap tools to achieve quality results is refreshing and has inspired me to start working on my CB175 project again over the past few days. It's running better than ever now and I have ordered several parts to keep the progress going.
That's great. Thank you for the kind words
Fun fact, the only channel that a 2 hour video is NOT LONG ENOUGH 😂😂😂
And they say "nooooooo you need a gas welder for proper repairs!!!" bullcrap. This man proves that you can do almost anything with basic tools. Amazing work!
I love my flux core welder
Enjoying the morning with a nice cup of coffee while seeing that SimonFordman just released a new video. Today is going to be a good day.
man that looks like an awefull lot of work... Cheers :)
Наткнулся случайно,залипательно :) Привет из России)
Саймон на этот раз удивил я думал за кузовщину не будет браться, его машины давно в этом нуждаются.
@@ПисаревРуслан-о4ы
Он видимо тренируется на чужих
@@ПисаревРуслан-о4ы да он больше по техничке,я предположил что чисто механика без кузовни.Удивил +
I think “polishing a turd” was a better name for the video.
I’m giving you credit where credit is due, because I woulda taken one look at this project and walked. Props for all the hard work. Video editing and quality are top notch like always.
Nah, everything deserves to have a second chance. These old geezer cars especially.
Great shot of vacuuming up the car, literally. 8:35 :D
Nice work, very savable. Those grommet holes on the floor are where the body is held when painted before the frame is attached. A non painted area, so usually corrodes first…
GR8 vídeo clip
Cheers from North Texas 🎉
You must have understanding neighbours,I don't have that luck,I can't do nothing outside... Glad for you; great job!
Yea, it was a mix of good luck and changing my working habits. I went through a few bouts of unsupportive neighbors.
God bless living in the south, away from salt and other undesirable things
Lol. Yes, up north we just "can't have nice things."
Loving your content. Simple, right to the action, very clear shots of the work. Your craftsmanship is stellar! Looking forward to more videos. I love seeing the classics being given a new lease on life.
Вот чего я ждал всю неделю))
ты не один....
I love your work and your Torino, your work and your perception is incredible, it's great what you do and your way of filming and showing all that too. I am from France and I admire what you do. Thank you
Панорамные полы)
Как флинстоун будет ездить
My life is absolutely not connected with cars, but watching videos on this channel captivates me for hours, it is like really interesting to watch, a kind of relaxation, I don't know how to describe it more accurately)
I'm very pleased to hear that folks who don't necessarily know cars can enjoy my videos.
Fun fact: if you’re reading this, you haven’t watched the whole video
What if I watch at X2 speed?
Fun fact for you...I always tap on the comments when I start a video. I guess that makes you right. Happy?
NUH UH
WRONG...I WATCHED THE VIDEO FIRST...DUH..!!!!
Bad Ass Grand Torino Dude...I'd Put In, A AM/FM STEREO Raido Definitely..!!!
There's something appealing about watching someone else work, especially when you're doing the same work yourself. Suddenly the work isn't dusty and dirty, but the result is still satisfying. Good job 👍🏻💪🏻
11/10 score for the video. I'm glad that you're working on a different type of car i.e. not a Mustang, but a four door Torino. Love the camera angles, lighting, and the choice not to speak. Work seems skillful without being beyond an average person's ability to learn. Saving baby mice? That's uncommon kindness these days. I hope you can just make a living doing this. In a sea of automotive content, you stand out.
14:40…
Now you gotz a
FredFlinstone ride! CB
Huge respect for taking on that job, for me rust repair is one of those overwhelming projects that I never want to do!
Thank you. I try to tell myself not to buy rusty cars because it’s just so much work to fix it
1976 Ford Torino 2 door with the 351 Windsor! My first car, thanks for the memories. Great filming, great editing…
I wished I could do this on my retired New York City yellow taxis. Awesome video. Well done.
TORINO TIME!!! Ya know man 99 percent of the world would;ve said this thing was too far gone, but dudes like you and even me do our best to keep em rolling another great video!
You’re an artist. I have discovered your videos and I have had to see all them. I have enjoyed a lot.
Thanks!
Wow - this brings back memories. My first car purchased used in 1982 was a 74 Gran Torino 2 door. Mine was the exact same color (I think the paint was called medium copper metallic) with a tan vinyl top. The interior was the same too - even the seat material pattern was the same. Mine had the 351 2 barrel (or 2V - venturi - as Ford like to call them). I bought it in 1982 for $650 with 68000 miles on and sold it four years later for $200 with about 110000 miles on it.
Great video(s)! Looking forward to seeing what you do next!
Awesome job on the rust repair ! I always take my carpet and wet it down ,suds them up and use a brush to clean them ,then hang them up and and rinse them out with a pressure washer and let them drip dry.
Finale’! Now you posess a 55,000 mile gem that’s easy
to work on yourself, not having
to depend on dealership techs
@ $150 an hour. Almost every
car guy wants to do what you
have accomplished, dumping
their computerized high tech
vehicles, for the simplicity of
these 1960’s/1970’s cars. I
myself highly desire to do this
SwitchAroo, for my 2006 and 2
2008’s ( Caravan, Torrent & xB)
are running by a wing and a
prayer. Attempts to solve their
issues usually come up short.
2006 Caravan 3.3 V-6 needs the water pump “ repair from
H€££”, Torrent battery( new)
continuing to go dead, despite
the pulling of various fuses, xB
several unsuccessful attempts to end that stupid low tire pres.
yellow lite on dash, etc. At 68+
years old, my wrenching days
have ended. To watch you and
these restoration’s makes me
wish for younger days, I had
graduated the year this Torino
was born (SIGH!). You are truly
blessed by our GR8 Creator, &
I’ve truly enjoyed your videos!
CB
I don't even care what car you're working on or what you're fixing. Your videos are just so enjoyable to watch. Great job!
Working on rusty floors is a nasty hard job . But i do enjoy watching you do it . Grate content !😅
This channel is so much better than vgg or pole barn garage zero yappin..
I’m lovin this Simon. No bs, no shenanigans. Just hard work.
I became a subscriber on the first video. Outstanding work.
I would say “simple”, but I’m sure someone would make a joke. 😊
But not me, noooooo. I’d never do thaaaaaat.
Отличная работа увлеченного человека. Приятно смотреть.
I like the fact that you work on the cars and you don’t talk like everybody else does when they work on cars
Each video really surpasses the previous one... Thanks for reviving so many classic cars! Greetings and admiration from Argentina 👍
Сколько же в вас заложено трудолюбия и усердия!
В отличие от многих блогеров, снимающих аналогичный контент - вы это делаете стильно, с большим терпением, выдержкой, талантом и кинематографическим вкусом!
Пожалуйста, продолжайте ваше творчество как в восстановлении автомобилей, так и в видеосъёмках и монтаже!
Возможно провода надо было новые прикинуть, чтоб уже не возвращаться к ним?..
Вы большой молодец!👍
That front seat bracket fabrication was so good. The bending if steel sheet by hand was just perfect.. Loved it when it was installed flawlessly...
There is a scene in "Christine" where the two old guys are watching the kid work on the car and they can't figure out why he is fixing up a 58 Plymouth and the old guy says "He's putting brand new wipers on a broken windshield." The kid knew something that they didn't. Love this video.
Your videos are therapeutic! Well crafted well edited, great stories, without a word. Also, doing all of that with a $150 Harbor Freight flux welder, I am beyond impressed! You have mad skills, not just in the shop! Thank you!!!
As much as i want...i simply cannot find the time to watch the whole video at once either because i m falling asleep late at night when i find the time or either i don t have time so what i m doing is watching it on sections, as i have time. Doing this make it even more enjoyable, like a reward which is expecting me, in my spare time. This is wonderful. Please don t stop.
Unbelievably entertaining and educational. Exceptional work. Thanks!
Your tugging at my heart strings with that Grand Torino. My pop's had a bright yellow 1976 with brown interior. His had the 351 W.
Love watching you work on this car! My 2nd car was a 74 Gran Torino 4 door (351W c4 trans). Great car I drove it for over 12 years and taught my wife how to drive on it. keep up the great work you are very talented fabricator.
Nice!
Simon you are one godly man... I'd be swearing and grunting and cussing to get those seats out. But from you, nothing but persistent silence!
Sos un auténtico artesano! Un trabajo espectacular. Un reconocimiento a la amoladora que trabajó mucho 😅. Saludos desde Benito Juárez provincia de Buenos Aires Argentina
I really like the camera work on this channel, and the way it tells the story. The problem solving skills this young man showed in fixing that RUSTY floor pan were awesome!
Ah! Just wonderful to see you crafting a particular magic touch and getting this 70's icon back into shape. The alien floorpan was grafted so well into its new surroundings. Good effort man! Also impressed by the crossmember approach. Its all turned out superbly.
Those three little mice, how lucky to be cared for and then handed over, by you two lovely folk ❤️. The cat too, obviously loves the two legged creatures who live in the same house😊.
Great upload with superb and atmospheric camera work. Have a good day Bud,
Dave.
Thanks Dave!
Hello Simon, I've watched almost all of your videos now, and they never get boring, which really means something coming from me. I had an idea, just a suggestion. I think you could definitely build a trike (recumbent bike, with or without a motor) - you certainly have the talent for it. In case you ever run out of ideas. Greetings from Berlin, Germany
I had a cat identical to yours..her name was mittens. Excellent work, above and beyond. your a talented man. you must really like that old ford.
Simon your kicking ass brother keep slamming these awesome builds I am hugely impressed and just to give you some tips spray some water on the disk and where your cutting and you will save a lot of disk might save a buck or 5. If your grinding over gas lines to be safe set a wet rag on a board to deflect a fire. Great show brother I'm a Chevy guy and I like Ford's to but really I respect hard work and not giving up. I see you sometimes start off little by little and keep kicking the jobs ass very cool man keep it up.
Thanks for the tips!
@@SimonFordman anytime bro.