I’ll tell you what, send me the money to purchase the car that you want to see me build on UA-cam and I’ll do it. If you’re not going to send me the money, then maybe you can watch what I produce, or you can watch someone else. At the end of the day, I still like the way I’m doing it better than the way you’re not. You are always welcome to take your money and purchase the cars you are interested in, and then produce UA-cam videos for all of us to critique.
93 tempo, 2.3 5spd coupe. mild lift and a snorkel. Its been a great gambler rally car, everything works as it should minus the fuel gauge under 1/3rd , great little car. Impressive what it does on the trails.
Having one of these makes one appreciate the simplicity of the old stuff, and it's a very welcome break from the tech-laden vehicles of the modern age. Plus, anyone with a bit of skills and tools can keep it on the road. I'd drive it for sure.
Randy, I hope I’m not the only one with this opinion but believe it or not, I really appreciate that you give us content on these types of cars and see the value in them, being willing to find save and restore them from the scrapper. I’d much rather see content on these types of cars than any new or exotic car. I’ve got a passion for these old overlooked tanks too and I’m sure we can’t be the only ones that want to save these things and appreciate them. Please keep making content on stuff like this 90s tempo etc. I wish more youtubers gave us content like this, but that’s what makes your channel unique and super interesting for me. It ain’t weird or boring that you’re wrenching on a tempo randy, it’s great for me as a viewer to watch you bring this forgotten car back to life. Cuz many people wouldn’t look at this car twice, but I’m sick of seeing hurricans and hellcats that I’ll realistically never own or want to spend my money on
The paradigm works! I can identify with Randy's mindset for saving decent/distressed cars from the shredder! A little patience, basic diagnostic/repair knowledge of and appreciation for older vehicles with "good bones"plus a few new n used parts and the vehicle is ready to be used, maintained, respected and appreciated, . Good work! Think about this "lucky" Tempo when you drive by a salvage yard full of vehicles with potential for reuse.
I'm right here with you. My earliest and fondest memories were in the back seat of my dad's blue '92 Ford Tempo GL. Then he totaled it in a wreck in '98 and the insurance payout was $150 and my dad lost $50 after sending it to the scrapper.
That’s what I love about this channel. The everyday person’s cars that are attainable. I mean, the Hellcats, exotics, and all are nice to look at and all, but these are the vehicles that keep me coming back. Whether it’s this Tempo, an old F250 diesel, 80’s Vettes, etc. Those are the things that interest me.
42:44 Back in the day, my friend would get into arguments with his car. It had the light _and_ audible warning, "Your door is ajar." He would yell back, "No it's not! It's a door!" "Your door is ajar." "NO IT'S NOT! IT'S A DOOR!"
My first car was a 2003 Chevy Blazer ZR2, and I still have it. I easily have put well over 5 grand to keep this truck alive and I don't regret it one bit. Not sure why everyone in the comments is acting like buying and taking care of your first car is a bad thing, I can only imagine the memories this thing brings back for you. This was my favorite episode in quite a while, great job and good luck, I look forward to seeing the restoration. Ignore the haters, this type of content cannot be found anywhere else and we are grateful for it.
You better keep that car forever. First cars are quite possibly the most important, because it's usually the one you make the most memories in. To be able to get your first car again is amazing. They might not be the most fast or best on paper, but it holds the most emotional value. If I can help it imma keep my trailblazer for the rest of my life. Good find!
"Looks like we're going to have to replace the alternator for sure." That brings back memories of my brother's Tempo that burned through 3 alternators in 3 years.
@@yodead369 I know they weren't. But that's not gonna stop me from exchanging it, lmao......but yeah I'm getting a new engine wiring harness for it in a couple weeks, so hopefully that fixes it.
I got my mother a 89 Tempo in the late 90s from a used car lot for 800 dollars.. put a fuel pump and water pump on it and it ran for nearly 10 years trouble free.. Great in the snow easy on gas.. one of Fords better cars for sure..
Had one growing up, bought new. My dad used it for his daily as an estimator. Not sure when we got rid of it but it had 350k miles on it and still ran great. Rear passenger side rotted in the floor to the point where it could not pass inspection. They were solid american cars...
Same, but instead of brand new, my neighborhood old lady has a white one that is rotted out but is still a daily driver. Their second car is like a 2001 Ford Taurus that they never drive and baby like crazy. I biked past their house and her husband was shining the wheels on the taurus
Every sunset is beautiful when you ride in your "just found, bought, and recovered" 1st car, after many years. The memories... they all come back with that sunset.
Loving the content Randy! While I have no experience with a Ford Tempo, I love older cars, especially 80s-90s economy cars and Mustangs. My first car was an '07 Pontiac G5 gifted to me by my sister (her first car too) and I drove it from February to September this year. I sold it to buy my '89 Ford Mustang LX hatchback 2.3 i4 and 5 speed. It isn't fast or anything special to many but it means a lot to me. Keep up the great work man, don't let anyone get you down!
This car gives a whole new meaning to picking up the tempo. Looks like a broken outer boot on the passenger side CV shaft. This car would be great for your son, get him a hardship drivers license and let him practice on the Tempo. Give the brake bleeder time to build up vacuum, I use this vacuum bleeder too and it works great.
@@Expatriate1977 I had a black 88 escort GT 5 spd, in high school, I loved it,I maintained it well, but I was hard on it. Never had a major problem with it
I’ve had a lot of cavaliers and sunfires they are very reliable cars . I’ve had a head gasket issue on my 2003 cavalier . Other than that, they’re reliable cars .
How much you pay for it? We bought a 05 Chevy Cavalier from our junkyard for $1000. Had the 2.2 Ecotec in it with 80k miles. And receipts where it had new rear brakes, rocker panels repainted, and a brand new 1 year old battery in it. No rust anywhere. Just 2 little dents one on the trunk and one on the driver side
That car should last a long time. My brother got a 2001 with 90k miles and drove it for about 8 years and got it up to 250k miles. The dashboard plastic sucks and breaks easily, so don't take anything apart unless it absolutely has to be. But it should be cheap to own and not hard to work on.
I worked at Hertz from ‘90-‘93. These Tempos were one of the bread and butter cars of the fleet. 20-25 of them rolled through my service bay every day!
I had a 1986 Blue on blue Tempo in college circa 1996. My father bought it from an elderly lady in Florida. It had 9K on the odometer. 10 year old car with 9K from Florida, lots of dry rot. Lots of memories, on the side of the road that is. She left me sitting on the side of I95 in Georgia for 6 hours. Great stories. Keep it up Randy!
I am pretty sure, in this video, you laid down far more "Tempo Praise" than one of these cars has EVER received... for that you got my respect, hats off to you sir. A true "car guy/person," can respect and appreciate about any car., IMO.
Good job Randy I thinking about my first car I learned how to drive in and it was an ex undercover cop car 1986 Chevy caprice. Keep the videos rolling!!!
Had a 92, 2 doors 5-speed, then a 94 Topaz, 2 doors 5 speed with the V6. Great first cars for sure, cheap to repair and easy to fix, and pretty reliable. Thanks for that video, it brings back memories!
As a fan of all things automotive, I like what you're doing here. People drive what they can afford. Videos showing how to repair and restore these vehicles is useful.
I'm British but boy do i remember the Tempo! Lined up in the 100's at Alamo's lot in Orlando when we used to come over for the summer, when i was still really young. My Dad never liked them, he always begged them not to give him one. We did have them a few times though, i was always comfy in the back. I remember seeing the crazy seat belts in the front, amazed little me back in the day, they were not a thing in europe. It's great to see everyday cars being saved, they are what the majority of folks grew up with. Hope it treats you well Randy.
Great upload! I get the excitement for you doing this with your first car. Would love to do the same if I ever found mine. Funny thing is C.A.R. is rebuilding that Valiant which is the Plymouth version of my first car, a 67 Dodge Dart. Thanks for recommending them. They have a great channel. Keep it coming man! Good work!
Randy, my daughters first car was a 1988 Tempo with the 2.3L. I'm a GM guy but I gotta tell you, that car was a beast! It never failed to start. It never stranded her and it was easy to work on. She had it for 5 years and put 60,000 miles on it on top of the 80,000 it already had. She still talks about it.
Damn you Randy you where pulling at my heart strings on this one. I get exactly why you would keep this one. First cars are very special. And the fact that all the parts are so cheap. Also at the price and the fact that they are great on gas easy to maintain. I will always have a soft spot for them. If I ever find one like that I'm jumping all over it. Thank you for this video.
I get what you mean the sentimental value of a car its always a thing that stays with you i had a 1991 olds trofeo I loved that car and would love get another!
Randy this is why I love your channel, I could care less for supercar builds what I love it that we can all relate to this cars in some way shape or form. For me this brings back childhood memories and I enjoy what you do to restore these cars that everyone else would turn a blind eye too. Keep doing what you are doing Randy!
One awesome thing that really works for getting the fog off of head light lenses. Is mosquito repellent!!! One of my neighbors told me about it. And he's absolutely correct.!! The more i sprayed onto them and wiped the clearer the lenses became..!!
You should make your floor an epoxy floor in the garage! That way you won't stain your cement and it'll keep fluids from soaking into it. Also it looks much better.
I can fully understand and appreciate having your first car. I have a 95 Taurus GL in Forest Green. I sold it when I was a teenager. It was the car I learned to work on cars on, the car I learned to drive on. Lots of memories. 1 of 2 cars that I've owned and wished I never sold. Having a hard time finding one like it. You wouldn't think those cars would be hard to find in decent shape, but they are.
Fantastic car, my dad had one he let me use and absolutely loved it. Ran for years. Smooth running car. Can't wait to see this all finished. I bet it still has 100 thousand miles more left in her. Being your first car makes it that more special. Stay safe
Simple, honest, car work. I swear the road would be full of more funky cars if folks started doing this more. Don't throw them away, fix em and get em to somebody that wants it!
I hate working on brakes. My 1982 Volvo 244 has power locks, power steering, manual windows... and dual circuit brakes that are a PITA to bleed (even more bizarre considering the rest of the car is pretty simple to work on). We didn't get the Tempo here in the UK but it looks to be a nice practical sensible car. Looking forward to seeing the cosmetics taken care of!
My first car was a 94 Ford Tempo Red 5 speed manual. I even rolled it and got it fixed! It was a good first car it's fun to see you fix one up! Lots of memories....
A white 88 GL was my first car in 92. Thanks for the memories. My valve cover gasket leaked too. I put around 60K miles on it in 3 years and then traded it in on a 94 Taurus.
@@jimrodcart Not desperate just somebody who knows what a good reliable car is to get from A to B without a stop at the mechanic's shop in between constantly. Tempo's are like Hondas in the sense that if you maintain them they run until the body rusts away.
While I don't know anyone who drove a Tempo, the car does however remind me of an '88 Civic sedan with a manual that my mom had years ago. She sold it in 2009 when I was 10 years old, I really miss that car.
its very wholesome seeing you fix up a car that no one wants and getting excited over it, put a smile on my face. keep it up i would like to see you get it back up with registration and all and daily it!
Don’t apologize for fixing a beater like this. I was really happy to see you work on this, I had one of these back in the day, as well. I was just as excited as you are getting this back on the road.
A clean title Tempo that's running/driving/AC/heat with NO MOLD & ROT in Oklahoma for under $500 is UNHEARD of! You scored BIG Randy, I'm very interested in where you'll go with your first car. The timing couldn't have been any better as you finish 2020 on a high note! Too bad on not getting the 66 Impala, that would've been awesome to get. But I can't wait on the 96 Buick!!!!
Dammit boy.. step up that game.. everyone hates those cars.. get some cool cars to rebuild.. imo
I’ll tell you what, send me the money to purchase the car that you want to see me build on UA-cam and I’ll do it. If you’re not going to send me the money, then maybe you can watch what I produce, or you can watch someone else. At the end of the day, I still like the way I’m doing it better than the way you’re not. You are always welcome to take your money and purchase the cars you are interested in, and then produce UA-cam videos for all of us to critique.
I don't hate what I see! Not always a car I'd buy, but still enjoy the videos!
@@richardkafka5625 But you gotta realize certain cars have certain meaning to ALL of us. What's yours?
@@sonnyblazer5504 My first car, a 67 dodge dart. Also like cars from the 60's and 70's. And my 1st New car, a 79 Trans Am WS6.
I personally love these 90s econoboxes
I can't speak for everyone but i love seeing these relatable old cars on this channel, 90s escorts and tempos are practically extinct now.
They are for sure up here in the rust belt. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. They have literally disappeared .
I have a 1998 Escort 1.6 5 door :)
I have my 90 Grand AM in the garage, I haven't seen another on the road here in Minnesota in probably 10 years. Hoping to restore it this year.
93 tempo, 2.3 5spd coupe. mild lift and a snorkel. Its been a great gambler rally car, everything works as it should minus the fuel gauge under 1/3rd , great little car. Impressive what it does on the trails.
The escort is more common than the tempo
Having one of these makes one appreciate the simplicity of the old stuff, and it's a very welcome break from the tech-laden vehicles of the modern age. Plus, anyone with a bit of skills and tools can keep it on the road. I'd drive it for sure.
Exactly can't beat the older vehicles never mind the 2019 f150 i drive thats got a 10 speed transmission with like 10 different computers on it
Randy, I hope I’m not the only one with this opinion but believe it or not, I really appreciate that you give us content on these types of cars and see the value in them, being willing to find save and restore them from the scrapper. I’d much rather see content on these types of cars than any new or exotic car. I’ve got a passion for these old overlooked tanks too and I’m sure we can’t be the only ones that want to save these things and appreciate them. Please keep making content on stuff like this 90s tempo etc. I wish more youtubers gave us content like this, but that’s what makes your channel unique and super interesting for me. It ain’t weird or boring that you’re wrenching on a tempo randy, it’s great for me as a viewer to watch you bring this forgotten car back to life. Cuz many people wouldn’t look at this car twice, but I’m sick of seeing hurricans and hellcats that I’ll realistically never own or want to spend my money on
The paradigm works! I can identify with Randy's mindset for saving decent/distressed cars from the shredder! A little patience, basic diagnostic/repair knowledge of and appreciation for older vehicles with "good bones"plus a few new n used parts and the vehicle is ready to be used, maintained, respected and appreciated, . Good work! Think about this "lucky" Tempo when you drive by a salvage yard full of vehicles with potential for reuse.
Exporado M: Amen to that.
I'm right here with you. My earliest and fondest memories were in the back seat of my dad's blue '92 Ford Tempo GL. Then he totaled it in a wreck in '98 and the insurance payout was $150 and my dad lost $50 after sending it to the scrapper.
That’s what I love about this channel. The everyday person’s cars that are attainable. I mean, the Hellcats, exotics, and all are nice to look at and all, but these are the vehicles that keep me coming back. Whether it’s this Tempo, an old F250 diesel, 80’s Vettes, etc. Those are the things that interest me.
amen
42:44 Back in the day, my friend would get into arguments with his car. It had the light _and_ audible warning, "Your door is ajar." He would yell back, "No it's not! It's a door!" "Your door is ajar." "NO IT'S NOT! IT'S A DOOR!"
The sentimental value is what counts
Not only, old cars were built to last and not just clear your pocket.
@@mingiasi new cars are 90% plastic so yeah you're right
@@yaboidustin2447 Indeed! It all went to shit after 2000 onwards
My first car was a 1996 Dodge Intrepid ES 3.5. I definitely understand sentimental. I will have another one day
@@mingiasi lol not these with their 5 digit ODO
My first car was a 2003 Chevy Blazer ZR2, and I still have it. I easily have put well over 5 grand to keep this truck alive and I don't regret it one bit. Not sure why everyone in the comments is acting like buying and taking care of your first car is a bad thing, I can only imagine the memories this thing brings back for you. This was my favorite episode in quite a while, great job and good luck, I look forward to seeing the restoration. Ignore the haters, this type of content cannot be found anywhere else and we are grateful for it.
I would have bought it in a heart beat. I had one 15 years ago. Ran forever
“Junkyard? Or worlds nicest hooptie collection?”
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You better keep that car forever. First cars are quite possibly the most important, because it's usually the one you make the most memories in. To be able to get your first car again is amazing. They might not be the most fast or best on paper, but it holds the most emotional value. If I can help it imma keep my trailblazer for the rest of my life. Good find!
Same here with my 2000 Saturn sl2
Ha ha. Rotir
"Looks like we're going to have to replace the alternator for sure." That brings back memories of my brother's Tempo that burned through 3 alternators in 3 years.
3 in 3 years is better than 12 in 1 and a half years on a v6 contour, lmao.
Sure your grounds were good!? Lmao
@@yodead369 I know they weren't. But that's not gonna stop me from exchanging it, lmao......but yeah I'm getting a new engine wiring harness for it in a couple weeks, so hopefully that fixes it.
@@LOZO-wr4bx s*** you won't be able to drive it 2025 Biden says zero emissions! Guess he's buying all of us an electric car.
I replaced one in the parking lot at work. Had it done in 40 minutes, including buying the part.
I got my mother a 89 Tempo in the late 90s from a used car lot for 800 dollars.. put a fuel pump and water pump on it and it ran for nearly 10 years trouble free.. Great in the snow easy on gas.. one of Fords better cars for sure..
I had one I bought for 500 bucks. Had it for five years and only needed a harmonic balancer.
Sadly it wasnt...but thats how good Fords really were. Cheap to own and operate. Run forever.
Had one growing up, bought new. My dad used it for his daily as an estimator. Not sure when we got rid of it but it had 350k miles on it and still ran great. Rear passenger side rotted in the floor to the point where it could not pass inspection. They were solid american cars...
There’s an old lady down the street from me who still has one of these. It’s looks brand new, this color too.
Same, but instead of brand new, my neighborhood old lady has a white one that is rotted out but is still a daily driver. Their second car is like a 2001 Ford Taurus that they never drive and baby like crazy. I biked past their house and her husband was shining the wheels on the taurus
My neighbor has one in gold typical aerodynamic busted up front and back bumpers!! Inside and tires are like brand new!!
I bet the caliper piston is sitting on the ground at copart LOL
Lol air brakes !
Every sunset is beautiful when you ride in your "just found, bought, and recovered" 1st car, after many years. The memories... they all come back with that sunset.
I remember when I was a kid my grandma had one she would take me to church every sunday as a kid
Randy, great memories with the Tempo. Pass it on to someone in need. Builds good Karma for you! Proud of you Bro!
lol
I'm actually really excited to see this tempo "restoration"!!
I hope he restores it
@@quentinc1275 Jimmie is probably mad because he's using his Lamborfeeties to get to work lol
Watched the entire video, some may not find value in an older car, but I enjoyed watching the wrenching. Great video!
Change the oil and polish the headlights.
Then pass it on to someone in need.
Loving the content Randy! While I have no experience with a Ford Tempo, I love older cars, especially 80s-90s economy cars and Mustangs. My first car was an '07 Pontiac G5 gifted to me by my sister (her first car too) and I drove it from February to September this year. I sold it to buy my '89 Ford Mustang LX hatchback 2.3 i4 and 5 speed. It isn't fast or anything special to many but it means a lot to me. Keep up the great work man, don't let anyone get you down!
This car gives a whole new meaning to picking up the tempo. Looks like a broken outer boot on the passenger side CV shaft. This car would be great for your son, get him a hardship drivers license and let him practice on the Tempo. Give the brake bleeder time to build up vacuum, I use this vacuum bleeder too and it works great.
@A Long Someone could get a drivers license at 14 if they can demonstrate a hardship that would allow them to obtain a drivers license before 16.
@@jamespn I don't think that's offered in all states. Could be wrong. They'd still have trouble proving "hardship" in this case.
Very wholesome content, i love seeing old unwanted cars getting some love and use out of em!
this car was everywhere when I was in high school. seemed like everyone had one. nice to see one again
Back in the 80s we had a lot of cars that were butt ugly but we needed them to go from point A to point B and C.
I loved these. The escort gt too. Damn missed out when they were cheap and plentiful in the late 90s
@@Expatriate1977 I had a black 88 escort GT 5 spd, in high school, I loved it,I maintained it well, but I was hard on it. Never had a major problem with it
@@richsweeney1115 I love those cars. I was looked at like I was weird cuz I wanted an escort gt
I sold a lot of these back in the day!Used to sell them out of rental service with under 5000 miles for $8995.Buyers loved them!
The Ford Tempo seems like a very good deal Randy. You made a good choice!
I also had a ‘92 Tempo GL in high school, with the V6 engine, and the sweet trunk mounted luggage rack! It was a great car and very reliable.
I just brought a 2002 Chevy Cavalier with 34,000 miles on it. Parts are cheap and the car runs like a new car.
I’ve had a lot of cavaliers and sunfires they are very reliable cars . I’ve had a head gasket issue on my 2003 cavalier . Other than that, they’re reliable cars .
I had one go to 225,000 miles and was still running great when I traded it in.
That definitely makes me feel good that I brought it
How much you pay for it?
We bought a 05 Chevy Cavalier from our junkyard for $1000. Had the 2.2 Ecotec in it with 80k miles. And receipts where it had new rear brakes, rocker panels repainted, and a brand new 1 year old battery in it. No rust anywhere. Just 2 little dents one on the trunk and one on the driver side
That car should last a long time. My brother got a 2001 with 90k miles and drove it for about 8 years and got it up to 250k miles. The dashboard plastic sucks and breaks easily, so don't take anything apart unless it absolutely has to be. But it should be cheap to own and not hard to work on.
I worked at Hertz from ‘90-‘93. These Tempos were one of the bread and butter cars of the fleet. 20-25 of them rolled through my service bay every day!
That Tempo just brings back the days man.. And promising projects you got Randy.. Keep it up..
I know exactly what u mean, when u appreciate a reliable car that u owned fo a long time. I like it !
That Tempo will be a good driver for you.
Cool to see you lit up like that when wrenching something you have feelings for! Nice ride that old Tempo, someone has been taken care of it!
I remember seeing tons of Tempos and Topaz's on the road back in the day. Even brand new you could get one pretty cheap. Viva la '90's!
My aunt had the AWD model. Loved it!
Back when Ford had a car model in every size. Festiva, Escort, Tempo, Taurus, Crown Vic.
You cannot compare a crown Vic to any of those others give me a break
@@ronalddaub7965 he wasn’t comparing them just stating that Ford had a car line up that went from sub compact to full size
Love these cheap car builds, makes me feel like I can do this too
I love old cars from my childhood. Brings back so many memories. 🥰
Randy I myself have also bought my first car as well! It's a pretty big part of our history and brings back both very good and very bad memories!
I love the Ford Tempo/Topaz, i had 5 of them in past years, when i see them in the scrapyard, it brings back good memories :) .
I sold Tempos way back in the 90's, the 4cyl was advertised as the power of a v6 and the fuel mileage of a 4cyl. It did not do that but they sold.
lol
I had a 1986 Blue on blue Tempo in college circa 1996. My father bought it from an elderly lady in Florida. It had 9K on the odometer. 10 year old car with 9K from Florida, lots of dry rot. Lots of memories, on the side of the road that is. She left me sitting on the side of I95 in Georgia for 6 hours. Great stories. Keep it up Randy!
Send the Cougar to Weird Beard. You guys would do well selling a clean car like that with his magic touch.
I want the cougar! I have one now! A 1991 !
@@pokey999991 buy it and fix it! Clean low miles car that is very rare since you hardly see any on the road...
Mike could drop an engine in it in an afternoon. You can get those 3.8's for a song.
Now that Randy has the Fox-body Mustang coming, drop the drivetrain into the Cougar!!!
I am pretty sure, in this video, you laid down far more "Tempo Praise" than one of these cars has EVER received... for that you got my respect, hats off to you sir.
A true "car guy/person," can respect and appreciate about any car., IMO.
Those wiper and fan dials are pretty cool, i've never seen something else like it
Good job Randy I thinking about my first car I learned how to drive in and it was an ex undercover cop car 1986 Chevy caprice. Keep the videos rolling!!!
Man - I love the fact that You admit to your indaquecies yet you succeed. Stay safe and enjoy the coming festive season . Stay safe.
Wow great deal on the tempo my uncle had a mercury topaz when I was a kid it was a straight drive and a blast to ride in as a kid
Everyone knows some one who had a Ford tempo nostalgia nice work randy
Had a 92, 2 doors 5-speed, then a 94 Topaz, 2 doors 5 speed with the V6. Great first cars for sure, cheap to repair and easy to fix, and pretty reliable. Thanks for that video, it brings back memories!
Amazing that you found it randy! You got to keep her!! In my opinion those were great cars. Stay safe!
As a fan of all things automotive, I like what you're doing here. People drive what they can afford. Videos showing how to repair and restore these vehicles is useful.
That’s awesome man, my first car was a tempo. I loved it! Tempos have a place in my heart even though most people hate them
I'm British but boy do i remember the Tempo! Lined up in the 100's at Alamo's lot in Orlando when we used to come over for the summer, when i was still really young. My Dad never liked them, he always begged them not to give him one. We did have them a few times though, i was always comfy in the back. I remember seeing the crazy seat belts in the front, amazed little me back in the day, they were not a thing in europe. It's great to see everyday cars being saved, they are what the majority of folks grew up with. Hope it treats you well Randy.
Great upload! I get the excitement for you doing this with your first car. Would love to do the same if I ever found mine. Funny thing is C.A.R. is rebuilding that Valiant which is the Plymouth version of my first car, a 67 Dodge Dart. Thanks for recommending them. They have a great channel. Keep it coming man! Good work!
Randy, my daughters first car was a 1988 Tempo with the 2.3L. I'm a GM guy but I gotta tell you, that car was a beast! It never failed to start. It never stranded her and it was easy to work on. She had it for 5 years and put 60,000 miles on it on top of the 80,000 it already had. She still talks about it.
yes! i love this. my dad owned two topazes. they're tough little cars. good job, Randy
I love the old Tempo/Topaz duo. My grandma owned an 89 Topaz for many years. Can’t wait to see more of this car on the channel.
I always wanted to get my hands on the V6 version of the tempo. I just liked that one
Damn you Randy you where pulling at my heart strings on this one. I get exactly why you would keep this one. First cars are very special. And the fact that all the parts are so cheap. Also at the price and the fact that they are great on gas easy to maintain. I will always have a soft spot for them. If I ever find one like that I'm jumping all over it. Thank you for this video.
The time when ford used ford escort or similar European undercarriage very good cars for the era . if im not wrong .Cheers from CANADA
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fellow canadian
Finally the Tempo video I haven't seen one in 15 +years I remember my uncle and my aunt had 2 a red one and a royal blue one
I get what you mean the sentimental value of a car its always a thing that stays with you i had a 1991 olds trofeo I loved that car and would love get another!
Randy this is why I love your channel, I could care less for supercar builds what I love it that we can all relate to this cars in some way shape or form. For me this brings back childhood memories and I enjoy what you do to restore these cars that everyone else would turn a blind eye too. Keep doing what you are doing Randy!
Getting quite the collection man. tyler hoover @hoovies garage has a rival 🤘🤘 you guys should collaborate
Ya at leaat Tyler dont let his shit set for months doing nothing unlike randy pos stuff that should be scraped
Randy kinda did a collaboration with Watch JR Go(John Ross) and Watch JR Go is good friends with Tyler Hoover.
One awesome thing that really works for getting the fog off of head light lenses. Is mosquito repellent!!! One of my neighbors told me about it. And he's absolutely correct.!! The more i sprayed onto them and wiped the clearer the lenses became..!!
Just did that myself. The yellow wiped off easily.
You should make your floor an epoxy floor in the garage! That way you won't stain your cement and it'll keep fluids from soaking into it. Also it looks much better.
I can fully understand and appreciate having your first car. I have a 95 Taurus GL in Forest Green. I sold it when I was a teenager. It was the car I learned to work on cars on, the car I learned to drive on. Lots of memories. 1 of 2 cars that I've owned and wished I never sold. Having a hard time finding one like it. You wouldn't think those cars would be hard to find in decent shape, but they are.
Great find, congratulations! They last forever with minimal maintenance.
The interior of that car reminds me of my first car. 92 Chevy Beretta GT.
You getting into this car took me back to driver’s Ed 😂. Im soo happy you bought this
I had a 92 Mercury Topaz 2dr with the 2.3 5 speed when I was 16.. loved that car.
Your brake rotor is literally the meme! 😂
Fantastic car, my dad had one he let me use and absolutely loved it. Ran for years. Smooth running car. Can't wait to see this all finished. I bet it still has 100 thousand miles more left in her. Being your first car makes it that more special. Stay safe
i have a car simular to the Tempo called a Ford Laser. 1990, 1.6 liter Carbureted 4 cylinder, 5 speed manual.
Simple, honest, car work. I swear the road would be full of more funky cars if folks started doing this more. Don't throw them away, fix em and get em to somebody that wants it!
I like the Tempo buy, I had one, different style! Good deal for transportation. Spiff it up! :-)
Definitely need more content on this. I love your videos because they're on regular attainable cars. Fix her up and enjoy a good, basic, reliable DD.
The price of new battery is probably more expensive than the Ford Tempo
price out a brand new alternator for those things if you want to see expensive.
www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/alternator/ford/tempo
@@blackwar12 Pick a part for alternators. 25 bucks.
@@TwentytenS4B8 At $60 shipped for a quality rebuild, it's the better deal.
I hate working on brakes. My 1982 Volvo 244 has power locks, power steering, manual windows... and dual circuit brakes that are a PITA to bleed (even more bizarre considering the rest of the car is pretty simple to work on). We didn't get the Tempo here in the UK but it looks to be a nice practical sensible car. Looking forward to seeing the cosmetics taken care of!
Four lugs of Ford Tempo goodness!
My first car was a 94 Ford Tempo Red 5 speed manual. I even rolled it and got it fixed! It was a good first car it's fun to see you fix one up! Lots of memories....
1000/10 love this I miss my Tempo 😭❤️
I love seeing some of these old and obscure cars being saved. Keep them videos coming Randy!
Where I use to live someone had one of these tempos with clearance lights on the roof
Saw a rotor like that made into a garage clock. It looked pretty cool on the shop wall.
Randy, I can’t help it, my selective ocd kicks in sometimes... put down some dang cardboard under that heap when you are performing surgery... !
A white 88 GL was my first car in 92. Thanks for the memories. My valve cover gasket leaked too. I put around 60K miles on it in 3 years and then traded it in on a 94 Taurus.
Great work Randy 👍🏻👍🏻
I also had a 1990 Tempo as a first car. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
id buy that tempo in a heartbeat
@@jimrodcart Not desperate just somebody who knows what a good reliable car is to get from A to B without a stop at the mechanic's shop in between constantly. Tempo's are like Hondas in the sense that if you maintain them they run until the body rusts away.
While I don't know anyone who drove a Tempo, the car does however remind me of an '88 Civic sedan with a manual that my mom had years ago. She sold it in 2009 when I was 10 years old, I really miss that car.
Great videos love them here in Ireland 🇮🇪
I've owned a 1987 Dodge Dakota that was a hoopty but I like the looks on the Ford Tempo great choice of a first car
A simple daily driver, that can last forever :) 😃
its very wholesome seeing you fix up a car that no one wants and getting excited over it, put a smile on my face. keep it up i would like to see you get it back up with registration and all and daily it!
so did you actually own this car before? i’m confused!
Don’t apologize for fixing a beater like this. I was really happy to see you work on this, I had one of these back in the day, as well. I was just as excited as you are getting this back on the road.
My mom had a 1985 tempo and the thing looked good but didn't want to start
A clean title Tempo that's running/driving/AC/heat with NO MOLD & ROT in Oklahoma for under $500 is UNHEARD of!
You scored BIG Randy, I'm very interested in where you'll go with your first car. The timing couldn't have been any better as you finish 2020 on a high note!
Too bad on not getting the 66 Impala, that would've been awesome to get. But I can't wait on the 96 Buick!!!!