Hi Simon when I was your age 40 years ago I would have yanked the engine out of the Pontiac and honed all the cylinders new rings and bearings and back together it goes. Parts were readily available so about a week to do the job in between customers cars. Don’t give up on her she’s a good car she just needs some time and love. Great Videos Thank You 🙏
When I got out of the Army I was broke. I bought a 1973 Cutlass. The grill was gone, the seats were ripped, the front bumper had rust holes in it, it leaked oil and the paint was so oxidized dust blew off it when I went over 30 miles an hour . I made a grill out of chicken wire and painted it black. I duct taped the seats, covered the entire front bumper with foil tape, coat hangered a catch pan under the car and semi-daily polished it with lemon pledge. I drove it proudly for 2 years. :-D
Doing body work in the middle of the street, driving onto the lawn, power tools, loud engines, oil smoke in the air, leaking fluids onto the concrete. At least I try and be done before nightfall.
@@SimonFordman I am watching number of repair workshop videos and almost most of them are monetised and they do receive financial reward to fund their videos. Perhaps, you can also do that to allocate a small workshop for your next projects. Ps, One of the reason I like watching your videos, curiosity of how are you handling to overcome issues, also reminds my youth. Stay well.
I think your channel is great, no unnecessary talk, no rush, just pure relaxation. Every time you take on a new challenge. You don't give up but instead invest a lot of patience until you've solved the problem, simply amazing. Greetings from Berlin, Germany
Nah, almost all of us Gen Z agrees that everything now sucks because they are boring and had no characters, everything is sacrificed in sakes of simplicity...
My brother and I have been working on his S10. Going off of old schematics and brittle material, it is a shame that modern automakers are so reluctant to make things serviceable to the end consumer.
*Polishing a turd.* Ha! I’ve been partial to using that phrase since hearing it decades ago during the movie _Christine._ This is the *only* other time I’ve heard/seen anyone use it. Glad to know it’s still relevant to someone!
Your content is very good my friend. As a Brazilian, obsessed with mechanics and cars, I always look forward to new videos. I see a lot of myself in you, passionate about machines, no bigbucks and doing the best you can with what you have. There's something artistic about your filming style and the beauty of the landscapes. The silence lets the workmanship speak for itself and tell the story. Much better than excessive talking and endless jokes. Please stay inspired and keep filming. All the best to you.
Rapaz vc tirou as palavras da minha boca, é exatamente como eu penso, conteúdo de primeira, sem diálogos forçados, pra quem ama carros isso é cinema!!!
I'm impressed how much progress you can make with a minimum of tools and technology. I learned to work on cars in 60s-70s from my father and uncles. All those WW2 guys could fix anything. I had a 1963 Mercury Comet until 1976. I wished I had kept and restored it. I use to joke it wouldn't go over 60 mph if you threw it off a cliff. Your Falcon reminded me of it. I hope you do more work on it.
It’s good to see some young men still don’t have an aversion to getting dirty and getting the job done. Seeing this young man do this work gives me hope for the future.
I bought a 1967 four-door Catalina maroon when I was 17 for $600 I’m 66 years old now I drove it for about a year and then bought a 70 model Grand Prix model J should’ve never sold one ! I do remember the Catalina drove and Road very nice. It was so smooth and the power steering was effortless. Greetings from south east Alabama USA ☮️❤️
2500$ OBO for that. Wow... I wish i was in the US right now. I would have called you to buy it this instant. The paint is insanely clean. The seats could use some sewing and having some stick-on leather applied over the holes. Nothing too fancy, just enough to look almost like new. That's so good for an almost perfectly working car of that age, with most of the issues fixed, literally no rust underneath and a little damage that's 80% fixed.
There is a poetry here. It is a gentle meditation. your sensitivity and honest approach is refreshing. it feels steeped in history and sentiment, but actually modern. I very much appreciate this work so thankyou.
What a Wonderful video, I sitting in a bed recovering from my 4th knee surgery, and this such a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing yourself with us all, the car, the back woods and fireworks. Thank you ❤
Some pretty innovative ways to pull and pound out dents with basic tools. I guy wouldn’t even need a winch he could use a come-along anchored to a tree in a pinch. Awesome skills man, I’d buy this turd. ✌️
Trying to keep the front lower valence panel on these cars straight was a losing proposition-what Dad referred to as a "p*** poor patent." I can understand if this car is not working out. It was not advertised honestly, and now it turns out to need extensive engine work. Your work is so inspiring, we want you to be able to work on projects that you really enjoy and are satisfying to you. I hope that one day you can drive one of these Pontiacs that is in better shape, and experience what effortless highway cruisers they were-perfectly designed for the less-crowded Interstates of the 60's and '70's.
Those were the days when you still had a choice of engines. In '67 and '68, you could get a Bonneville with 6 different engines- high and low compression versions of the 400, plus an optional 428. The LC version is the 2bbl, 265hp version that your car has. each engine available with manual or automatic trans, different carbs and distributors between each. The 4 divisions altered compression ratios by either changing the size of the combustion chamber in the head, or the dish in the piston.
Саймон, вентиляцию картера сделай сразу во впускной коллектор. Тогда воздушный фильтр сохранишь от избыточных паров масла. Работу ты проделал огромную. Смотрю твои видео, и вижу себя 40 лет назад😊. Спасибо)). Лучший канал про машины. Удачи тебе).
i've always been partial to old land barges. at least you gave this one a go and let it live on. hopefully it goes into the right hands. this is a lovely video
I subscribe to this channel while there are not yet half a million subscribers. It is very interesting to see such a format, which reminds me of me in my youth 🙌🏼 So keep up the good work. Greetings from Russia 👋🏼
i think something notable about your videos is not only are they meditative. But you somehow don’t breathe, grunt, or curse? Unless you somehow edit that stuff out. Also I absolutely love the way you repair vehicles. You don’t buy any new parts if you can help it? But rather dissemble everything, wash it, clean it, and resemble. I think more people would do this, if they knew how. Kudos to you for all your amazing work and beautiful cinematography!! 💛
Keep up with the videos Simon, I have been appreciating the content, filming style and editing, especially "the long way home". I have been keeping it all in mind when I am recording now. You should be proud to have that one up on the shelf. Thanks!
Hey Simon, I know fixing everything perfectly wasn't important for this car, but something I think could be worth trying for stuck rings is to pour something pretty potent in the cylinders and let it sit overnight. Something that will chemically dissolve hardened carbon in the rings. Thanks for the video.
Yea, I think another comment suggested that too. I’m thinking that if driving 1000 miles straight didn’t unstick the rings, nothing will. But hey, If I can’t sell this thing, maybe I’ll give that a shot.
@@SimonFordman Cool... I may be over thinking it, but if you were to try it, it might be worth jacking up the side of the car the rings are stuck, to make the cylinders level. Then the liquid wouldn't pool on one side of the cylinder because of the V engine.
Good decision Simon. This one simply isn't a keeper. I hope you'll pick a better project, something that you can take us along for multiple episodes. Because we enjoy the journey vicariously....which is what makes your channel so special.
A visually impaired person on a galloping horse would never notice the repairs on the Pontiac 😄Just as well you didn't put too much into it. Hope someone buys it. Loved that trail through the woods and all the rest too. 😊👍
A good way to unstick the piston rings is flush the oil 2 times after some driving for a new one while still hot, and will remove the sludge too... You don't need additives, the own oil has these properties.
I'll say this. Your video making style is kind of artistic. The random camera views, random close ups, and varying perspectives give them a unique flair. The fact that you never speak a word or find yourself needing to be in the camera view is also a welcome change compared to other car vids. You're basic and raw, but make the journey interesting and captivating. Don't underestimate what you're doing with these vids, your video making style and skills are quite unique. Keep it going.
I have one of these '68 Pontiacs in Australia. Actually I have 2, one for spares. These were sold here as Canadian right hand drive cars with the '65 Chevrolet dashboard in them. They came here as CKD cars and were assembled by Holden. They were a very expensive car at the time and were used by the government fleet as politicians cars. Some were pillared cars but most were pillarless. They all came with the 327 Chev motor and Powerglide 2 speed auto with column shift. I have a Burgundy car with a black interior, and other one is a black car with a red interior, very common with politicians.
God thanks to UA-cam for recommending me this fantastic video. I love watching videos of people who bring cars back to life and this one is not the exception. I was really impressed when you dented that car out. After all you did a great job with the engine I thought it was never gonna start but when you cranked it up and made that sound wow my jaw almost fell off.
Hola Simón. Eres un crack, me encanta tu trabajo. No hay nada que se te resista. Con muchima paciencia lo haces todo perfecto. Un gran saludo desde España. Y a por más coches!😅
Look, you did some great work on that oldy, but goldy Punyactic. It runs, drives, stops, but the engine for sure has done its bit for king and country… . If it could only talk and tell us its stories… . For someone who’s got deep enough pockets, solid platform to make brand new, or better than brand new. Thanks for the good video. All the best 👍😎😇👏
Hello Simon, have been anxiously waiting for your video since last saturday... your content is absolutely addictive man... God Bless you... I will be travelling to US soon. Please setup a fan meet... Its gonna be awesome...
I think straight acetone is likely your best bet for breaking down the crap in the rings. I know that naptown tuner was experimenting with that Berrymans carb dip chemical with good results. I am curious about that new restore and protect oil by Valvoline as well. But some swear by steam cleaning with small amounts of water down the carb
Hey when disconnecting the coil to kill the spark always disconnect the primary connections (the 12 v feed) not the secondary (the HT lead) - if you only remove the ht lead (secondary) the coil s still being energised and switched on and off by the points but there is nowhere for the generated spark to go so overheating and damage is very likely.
Man! I'm from Russia, own Tahoe'03 and just finished cylinder heads repair by myself in shadetree style: new valve guides, valve seals, set of new lifters, broken bolts inside the engine block and a lot other old crap adventures. It would be awesome to see you fighting against this chunk of metal
Hey my man, another great video, I cannot believe that you actually straightened out that fender and bumper. I got to give you credit you work hard and you do a good job. That's a nice car you can still make that thing work. You will figure it out
What was with the 67 Thunderbird 4 door? That one was well equipped with the base interior even. Power windows, cruise control and the AM/8 track. I have had my 67 for 35 years.
So strange that this came up on my recommended. I reviewed this car in late June from the previous owner in Denver. Video should be out in July. Cool to see some work getting done to it!
Hola Simon, espero estés muy bien. Me encantan tus videos, por favor no dejes de hacerlos, son muy inspiradores. Te mando un fuerte abrazo desde Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jorge. Hi Simon, I hope you are doing well. I love your videos, please don't stop making them, they are very inspiring. I send you a big hug from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jorge
Hi Simon, I really appreciate and enjoy what you do for this car. I can give you a tip with piston rings. Putting oil won’t help to clean rings. Just use wd40 instead of oil, and after putting wd40 wait for one hour and crank engine without sparks, and then repeat this steps few times and leave the engine with wd40 for night and the repeat it few more times next day. I’m sure it would help. Good luck, fingers crossed bro
Hi Simon when I was your age 40 years ago I would have yanked the engine out of the Pontiac and honed all the cylinders new rings and bearings and back together it goes. Parts were readily available so about a week to do the job in between customers cars. Don’t give up on her she’s a good car she just needs some time and love. Great Videos Thank You 🙏
100%👍
Did you see that he put a for sale sign on it?
@@evanbordetsky8417I’m sure thats exactly why he said to not give up on her
100%
Christine……show me
When I got out of the Army I was broke. I bought a 1973 Cutlass. The grill was gone, the seats were ripped, the front bumper had rust holes in it, it leaked oil and the paint was so oxidized dust blew off it when I went over 30 miles an hour . I made a grill out of chicken wire and painted it black. I duct taped the seats, covered the entire front bumper with foil tape, coat hangered a catch pan under the car and semi-daily polished it with lemon pledge. I drove it proudly for 2 years. :-D
That's awesome
Can we all agree that this is the kind of neighbour we all want?
Yeah
He will be employed full time by me.
Hard agree tbh
Doing body work in the middle of the street, driving onto the lawn, power tools, loud engines, oil smoke in the air, leaking fluids onto the concrete. At least I try and be done before nightfall.
@@SimonFordman I am watching number of repair workshop videos and almost most of them are monetised and they do receive financial reward to fund their videos. Perhaps, you can also do that to allocate a small workshop for your next projects.
Ps, One of the reason I like watching your videos, curiosity of how are you handling to overcome issues, also reminds my youth.
Stay well.
I think your channel is great, no unnecessary talk, no rush, just pure relaxation. Every time you take on a new challenge. You don't give up but instead invest a lot of patience until you've solved the problem, simply amazing. Greetings from Berlin, Germany
Greetings, thanks!
The thing about old American cars is they look charming even dilapidated.
This guy is an example for the new generation...
Nah, almost all of us Gen Z agrees that everything now sucks because they are boring and had no characters, everything is sacrificed in sakes of simplicity...
Not all gen z I’m 22 with a 77 Pontiac gp im restoring
@@waltertinsley4947🤝🏽
@@waltertinsley4947👍😉🇷🇺 gaz 24 💪🇺🇲🇷🇺❤️
My brother and I have been working on his S10.
Going off of old schematics and brittle material, it is a shame that modern automakers are so reluctant to make things serviceable to the end consumer.
*Polishing a turd.* Ha! I’ve been partial to using that phrase since hearing it decades ago during the movie _Christine._ This is the *only* other time I’ve heard/seen anyone use it.
Glad to know it’s still relevant to someone!
SpongeBob sleeveless shirt goes hard af
Just came down to check the comments
0:42 - the bodyman that repairs a car that was built like a battleship is truly a master of his craft.
Your content is very good my friend. As a Brazilian, obsessed with mechanics and cars, I always look forward to new videos. I see a lot of myself in you, passionate about machines, no bigbucks and doing the best you can with what you have.
There's something artistic about your filming style and the beauty of the landscapes.
The silence lets the workmanship speak for itself and tell the story. Much better than excessive talking and endless jokes. Please stay inspired and keep filming. All the best to you.
Thank you very much!
Rapaz vc tirou as palavras da minha boca, é exatamente como eu penso, conteúdo de primeira, sem diálogos forçados, pra quem ama carros isso é cinema!!!
I'm impressed how much progress you can make with a minimum of tools and technology. I learned to work on cars in 60s-70s from my father and uncles. All those WW2 guys could fix anything. I had a 1963 Mercury Comet until 1976. I wished I had kept and restored it. I use to joke it wouldn't go over 60 mph if you threw it off a cliff. Your Falcon reminded me of it. I hope you do more work on it.
Саймону за его нелегкий труд - жирный ЛАЙК из суровой России!Спасибо большое за позитивное , информативное видео!
If I were this guy's neighbor I would be in a lawn chair with a cooler in my front yard.
I'd be using his wisdom and fixing my own 😂
🍺👍🏻
Ya know ya in for a treat when the F Truck and winch are deployed, that’s for sure 🇦🇺🤙🏼
If i were this guys neighbor I would pack my tools and work together 💪
But theres going to be that ONE guy raising hell about all the BANGING LOL
It’s good to see some young men still don’t have an aversion to getting dirty and getting the job done. Seeing this young man do this work gives me hope for the future.
Your videos are keepin me motivated to work on my own turd
A fiber supplement might help with that. Keep at it dude.
I bought a 1967 four-door Catalina maroon when I was 17 for $600 I’m 66 years old now I drove it for about a year and then bought a 70 model Grand Prix model J should’ve never sold one ! I do remember the Catalina drove and Road very nice. It was so smooth and the power steering was effortless. Greetings from south east Alabama USA ☮️❤️
2500$ OBO for that. Wow... I wish i was in the US right now. I would have called you to buy it this instant. The paint is insanely clean. The seats could use some sewing and having some stick-on leather applied over the holes. Nothing too fancy, just enough to look almost like new.
That's so good for an almost perfectly working car of that age, with most of the issues fixed, literally no rust underneath and a little damage that's 80% fixed.
for real that car is worth at least double that in Europe
@@giovannifoulmouth7205 You mean at least 10x, like any other muscle car
There is a poetry here. It is a gentle meditation. your sensitivity and honest approach is refreshing. it feels steeped in history and sentiment, but actually modern. I very much appreciate this work so thankyou.
What a Wonderful video, I sitting in a bed recovering from my 4th knee surgery, and this such a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing yourself with us all, the car, the back woods and fireworks.
Thank you ❤
Best wishes!
I’m completely blown away by your craftsmanship! This restoration journey was a joy to watch. Keep up the amazing work!
Some pretty innovative ways to pull and pound out dents with basic tools. I guy wouldn’t even need a winch he could use a come-along anchored to a tree in a pinch. Awesome skills man, I’d buy this turd. ✌️
I love giving a second life to old items. That's why I like your videos💪
You sir, have the perfect temperament for the work you do.
Two things come to mind when I watch this video. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And, make do with what you have. Well done!
Thanks!
Trying to keep the front lower valence panel on these cars straight was a losing proposition-what Dad referred to as a "p*** poor patent." I can understand if this car is not working out. It was not advertised honestly, and now it turns out to need extensive engine work. Your work is so inspiring, we want you to be able to work on projects that you really enjoy and are satisfying to you. I hope that one day you can drive one of these Pontiacs that is in better shape, and experience what effortless highway cruisers they were-perfectly designed for the less-crowded Interstates of the 60's and '70's.
The MIG welding montage was really well done aesthetically. Grape job editing.
Those were the days when you still had a choice of engines. In '67 and '68, you could get a Bonneville with 6 different engines- high and low compression versions of the 400, plus an optional 428. The LC version is the 2bbl, 265hp version that your car has. each engine available with manual or automatic trans, different carbs and distributors between each. The 4 divisions altered compression ratios by either changing the size of the combustion chamber in the head, or the dish in the piston.
Vids are awesome dude. Keep up the hard work! Also, what camera/lens setup do you use?
Every single one of your videos are excellent. Really thank you for each one of them
Much appreciated!
This channel will top 100k subscribers by the end of the year.
Easily
This has my respect. I’m right there with you in my own driveway polishing turds.
Саймон, вентиляцию картера сделай сразу во впускной коллектор. Тогда воздушный фильтр сохранишь от избыточных паров масла. Работу ты проделал огромную. Смотрю твои видео, и вижу себя 40 лет назад😊. Спасибо)). Лучший канал про машины. Удачи тебе).
Simon Pontiacman on Top💯🙏😁
I wish many more younger guys were into fixing up older cars like this
I'm 13 and I have over 3 projects a 1978 f-150 1976 f-150 and a 1959 fairlane. I love these old cars/trucks.
@@AccountIGuess 👍
Or ANY car for that matter.
Im 19 and own an 86 suburban im working on and a 1970 yamaha ds6
We do we just don't have the money or resources to do it.
Best hour of viewing on UA-cam for ages.
Brilliant. 👍💯
Rare man with rare quality content, very smart and deserves the premium level of respect. Addiction to his content is on par with roadkill .
Its amazing how often you post videos. I wonder if it takes longer to work on these piles or film/edit haha
hey man, use foam air filter material for a mower to make your breather filter in the air cleaner, it will stand up to oil and gasoline.
There are some things i have learned from you. Like how to repair whole car with just a visegrips. Thanks, man, excellent videos
i've always been partial to old land barges. at least you gave this one a go and let it live on. hopefully it goes into the right hands. this is a lovely video
I subscribe to this channel while there are not yet half a million subscribers. It is very interesting to see such a format, which reminds me of me in my youth 🙌🏼 So keep up the good work. Greetings from Russia 👋🏼
Kudos to you for using the return spring to hold open the carb throttle plate, lots of folks don't do that when checking compression.
i think something notable about your videos is not only are they meditative. But you somehow don’t breathe, grunt, or curse? Unless you somehow edit that stuff out.
Also I absolutely love the way you repair vehicles. You don’t buy any new parts if you can help it? But rather dissemble everything, wash it, clean it, and resemble. I think more people would do this, if they knew how.
Kudos to you for all your amazing work and beautiful cinematography!! 💛
Keep up with the videos Simon, I have been appreciating the content, filming style and editing, especially "the long way home". I have been keeping it all in mind when I am recording now. You should be proud to have that one up on the shelf. Thanks!
When I was 5 my folks had one as our family car ..
Even back then I wondered why we had the ugliest car on base.
I admire your work ethic!
Hey Simon,
I know fixing everything perfectly wasn't important for this car, but something I think could be worth trying for stuck rings is to pour something pretty potent in the cylinders and let it sit overnight. Something that will chemically dissolve hardened carbon in the rings.
Thanks for the video.
Yea, I think another comment suggested that too. I’m thinking that if driving 1000 miles straight didn’t unstick the rings, nothing will. But hey, If I can’t sell this thing, maybe I’ll give that a shot.
@@SimonFordman Cool... I may be over thinking it, but if you were to try it, it might be worth jacking up the side of the car the rings are stuck, to make the cylinders level. Then the liquid wouldn't pool on one side of the cylinder because of the V engine.
Good decision Simon. This one simply isn't a keeper. I hope you'll pick a better project, something that you can take us along for multiple episodes.
Because we enjoy the journey vicariously....which is what makes your channel so special.
i came here from your send off to the Mercury Continental, and i have to say as an OBS owner, that is a beautiful truck, friend.
A visually impaired person on a galloping horse would never notice the repairs on the Pontiac 😄Just as well you didn't put too much into it. Hope someone buys it. Loved that trail through the woods and all the rest too. 😊👍
You’re right! Thanks
I’m sure you have cool neighbors with all that racket 😅 Anyways, great work man!
My neighbor builds hot rods and racing engines,music to my ears…
A good way to unstick the piston rings is flush the oil 2 times after some driving for a new one while still hot, and will remove the sludge too...
You don't need additives, the own oil has these properties.
I really like that you do these without comment. Brilliant to watch.
I'll say this. Your video making style is kind of artistic. The random camera views, random close ups, and varying perspectives give them a unique flair. The fact that you never speak a word or find yourself needing to be in the camera view is also a welcome change compared to other car vids. You're basic and raw, but make the journey interesting and captivating. Don't underestimate what you're doing with these vids, your video making style and skills are quite unique. Keep it going.
Hope this car will eventually find some love after all of that work you put in
I have one of these '68 Pontiacs in Australia. Actually I have 2, one for spares. These were sold here as Canadian right hand drive cars with the '65 Chevrolet dashboard in them. They came here as CKD cars and were assembled by Holden.
They were a very expensive car at the time and were used by the government fleet as politicians cars.
Some were pillared cars but most were pillarless. They all came with the 327 Chev motor and Powerglide 2 speed auto with column shift.
I have a Burgundy car with a black interior, and other one is a black car with a red interior, very common with politicians.
That’s really interesting, I’m always amazed by the Australian variants of the old US cars.
Had a 68 Catalina in high school,,,,, what a boat
Great job, Simon. Love the channel. Don’t change a thing!
God thanks to UA-cam for recommending me this fantastic video. I love watching videos of people who bring cars back to life and this one is not the exception. I was really impressed when you dented that car out. After all you did a great job with the engine I thought it was never gonna start but when you cranked it up and made that sound wow my jaw almost fell off.
I'm glad I found your channel. Love the content. Look forward to every new video you put out..
This is the most satisfying watch. Great camera, great edit, great sound. SUBSCRIBED.
Hi Simon. Your videos are super cool, man! I really like the silent approach. Keep 'em comin!
Hola Simón. Eres un crack, me encanta tu trabajo. No hay nada que se te resista. Con muchima paciencia lo haces todo perfecto. Un gran saludo desde España. Y a por más coches!😅
Always like the birds chirping in your videos 😊
I know many people diss Ryobi tools, but I like them; especially if you get a 4Ah battery.
Your videos are like stories out of books it’s great. Another good one dudeman
Literally the best videos to watch kinda before bed. Great videography bro
Thank you. Being recognized as making good bedtime content is the highest compliment
That satisfying "plop" sound when you pull the spark plug cables of the plugs :D
Hi Simon. Greetings from Poland 👍🙂
Look, you did some great work on that oldy, but goldy Punyactic. It runs, drives, stops, but the engine for sure has done its bit for king and country… . If it could only talk and tell us its stories… . For someone who’s got deep enough pockets, solid platform to make brand new, or better than brand new. Thanks for the good video. All the best 👍😎😇👏
Hello Simon, have been anxiously waiting for your video since last saturday... your content is absolutely addictive man... God Bless you... I will be travelling to US soon. Please setup a fan meet... Its gonna be awesome...
Love what you did with the seats
This was a great two part series. I absolutely love all your content and look forward to the new videos.
Thanks!
Bodywork with the aid of the winch ... loved the consideration followed by "close enough" red paint matching... keep 'em coming, Mr. Fordman!
Great job Simon!! In Russia we say "you have golden arms" that mean that you are great in doin something with your own hands. Good luck.
I think straight acetone is likely your best bet for breaking down the crap in the rings. I know that naptown tuner was experimenting with that Berrymans carb dip chemical with good results. I am curious about that new restore and protect oil by Valvoline as well.
But some swear by steam cleaning with small amounts of water down the carb
Restored my faith in youth! And a cat lover too, I thoroughly enjoyed this to the end...Learned to drive on a 66 Bonneville 389, also a turd
Owned the 68 Canadian version. My first car. Great fun
Kind of sad to see that car go but yea, piston rings are a pain to fix. Hope to see something cool to replace it. Keep up the great work dude!
А че сложного, снял двигатель, достал поршня, заменил кольца
Долго - да. Но не сложно… да и в целом, удобнее просто с разборки взять новый двигатель
@@rusbiology3460после того как он слив чернющее масло залил его обратно,вопросы отпали сами собой, тачка классная,но попала она явно не к тому чуваку
@@СергейПирожков-р3и he refresh the oil with a filter 1000 miles ago
@@СергейПирожков-р3иAgreed!!!....Sometimes it's not the vehicle, it's the owner on how they perceive the thought on something.
That Tbird was gorgeous. That’s my favorite body style. They also came with my favorite Ford engines
I love the FE's
Shouldn’t use teflon tape on auto oil system connections. The tape can flake off and clog oil pickup tube in pan. Likewise fuel system.
Hey when disconnecting the coil to kill the spark always disconnect the primary connections (the 12 v feed) not the secondary (the HT lead) - if you only remove the ht lead (secondary) the coil s still being energised and switched on and off by the points but there is nowhere for the generated spark to go so overheating and damage is very likely.
Ah, good tip
The Thunderbird is very Good Locking
Agree
This gives me memories of fixing my 75 Impala..
Best regards from Poland. I watched all your films. Good JOB and excellent montage
And afterwards the body gaps are still better than many 70's cars were new...
Hardest working Ryobi and 3/8 hex adapter on youtube! 👏👏👏
Love the way the starter sounds on this beast
Man! I'm from Russia, own Tahoe'03 and just finished cylinder heads repair by myself in shadetree style: new valve guides, valve seals, set of new lifters, broken bolts inside the engine block and a lot other old crap adventures. It would be awesome to see you fighting against this chunk of metal
Thanx young guy.for reminding me the things i use to do and love a pontiac.peace
This is 101 panel beating just gotta luv it 😂😂😊
What a great beater but wait there's more 😂😂😮😊
That thunderbird is a beauty!
It was sweet, but looked like it was filled with bondo
In 1987 we had two 68 Pontiac Laurentian matching black paint as our wedding cars, man they were smooth 307's very classy and pretty rare in NZ
Hey my man, another great video, I cannot believe that you actually straightened out that fender and bumper. I got to give you credit you work hard and you do a good job. That's a nice car you can still make that thing work. You will figure it out
What was with the 67 Thunderbird 4 door? That one was well equipped with the base interior even. Power windows, cruise control and the AM/8 track. I have had my 67 for 35 years.
I can't imagine all the time it takes to set up the shots. Great work!
So strange that this came up on my recommended. I reviewed this car in late June from the previous owner in Denver. Video should be out in July. Cool to see some work getting done to it!
Yea the kid I bought it from mentioned that you'd be posting a video on it. I'll be waiting to see it.
Hola Simon, espero estés muy bien. Me encantan tus videos, por favor no dejes de hacerlos, son muy inspiradores. Te mando un fuerte abrazo desde Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jorge.
Hi Simon, I hope you are doing well. I love your videos, please don't stop making them, they are very inspiring. I send you a big hug from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jorge
Great work. Enjoy the content. Absolutely LOVE the no music 😊
Hi Simon,
I really appreciate and enjoy what you do for this car. I can give you a tip with piston rings. Putting oil won’t help to clean rings. Just use wd40 instead of oil, and after putting wd40 wait for one hour and crank engine without sparks, and then repeat this steps few times and leave the engine with wd40 for night and the repeat it few more times next day. I’m sure it would help. Good luck, fingers crossed bro
The sounds of that starter haunts my dreams