You're absolutely right. This is one thing I'd like to experience to with my children when the time comes..its more than the project. It's the time spent together and the memories made. That's priceless, in my opinion
Certainly the ones who give thumbs down have absolutely no idea, no class, no taste, and certainly no manners. What a Grandfather-Father-Son Team has done here is commendable; it is a life-experience for all three, and I am certain that young Jake will carry this memory with him forever, and hopefully pass down the experience, and the project with his children and grandchildren. Really, you all did an awesome job in preserving American Automotive History! Congratulations!
I'm more inclined to think they're just jealous that they can't do something like this family could do. I was born one year before this was made as a 1954 model. Still have most all of my original parts and just missing my tonsils, a lymph node and all my teeth (replaced with dentures) and I did have a titanium bone replacement next my left I lost after a drunken motorcycle mishap that I can't call an accident. Otherwise, I'm still in good condition.
@@thomasritter3159 Is it your car? NO! Could you have done a better job? HELL NO! Nobody asked for your opinions! They did an AWESOME job and the car came out looking amazing!
and an iron stomach...for those who never experienced the horrible suspension,(hope they didn't restore that to original specks), and the terrible after smell of carsick kids my Dad couldn't remove, ...it got better w/ the shit boxes of the 60s & 70s...the Japanese invasion helped.
In my opinion, the ones who give thumbs down, are useless people, spending all the time hitting the buttons don't like of all videos what see, for evilness, complaining of life and don't make nothing to sustain yourselves.
I moved to America when I was 12 and went to school. I always wanted a pickup truck, but ended up driving a vw Passat for most of the time since my dad felt more comfortable working on the cars he knew from home. When Senior year came around I was driving around town and saw a blue and white 1981 F250 Ford sale. I talked my parents into getting it from the Christmas and birthday money I had saved up for years and bought my first truck. I couldn’t stop grinning when I hoped up on that old bench seat and heard the v8 fire up. It had its fair share of problems rusted out gas tanks, loose timing chain, broken gauges. But over next two month I spend every free minute fixing that car up, sometimes with the help of a few of my buddies and got it to be a great daily driver. I got to make great memories in that truck and drove it to senior prom. You are a great father for allowing your kid to do this. He as undoubtedly learned so much from this and can look back fondly on this forever. There is no feeling that replaces driving a car or truck you have turned every last bolt on and know like the back of your hand. This video made me tear up. Thank you for sharing it.
My dad had a dark blue costomline v8 everyone loved it wood love to find one. He always got mirrors at the dealer put on the doors so it was easy to adjust rather on the fenders 10 dollars each..Also steering wheel was large because no power steering so it was easy to turn .
I love the fact that you have 3 generations working on this car together. I also love the fact that you did it on a budget and that she isn't a Concours level job. Having something like that that you can drive and enjoy is the best part of owning a classic car. What's the use of having a car that is a Concours level restoration when you can't drive it anywhere because your afraid of getting a scratch on it or having anyone near it breathing on it? Bravo for making a car and not another trailer queen!!
My Dad had a 1956 Mercury Monarch which was A Canadian model and it was a beautiful car with Thunderbird 312 V8 4 barrel. But I loved all 1955 and 1956 Ford and Mercury cars. This was an enormous task you have taken on here and you should be proud of all the work you have done. I myself have been in a long rebuild of a 1971 Boss 351 Mustang that I have owned since 1976, so I have a very good idea of what what you have done because I stipped down this car and did a lot of patching of body parts and some new ones because they are available. I have really appreciated what you have done here by saving this beautiful car for an icon that can be passed on to future generations.
The kid learned a lot more than building a car. So many life lessons learned. So what if it’s not perfect..... everything that went into it and the lessons learned, make it more than perfect! This made my day. Semper Fi!
i was in a rush to get out the door this morning started watching your video ended up making another coffie and enjoyed the whole thing,great photos,music had me tapping my toes aswell.i finished a 5yr build 2 years ago and this brought back all the memories ,chris
There is nothing like a family car project! My son and I did a 1971 F100 together when he was in high school. Had it complete in time for his grad 11 years ago. He will never sell that truck, as I am sure you never will either. Nothing like teen age busted car knuckles! Great work and congrats to you!!
That was a BIG project! You guys did it all! Rust repair, lots and lots of body work, primer, paint, trim, complete engine rebuild, all new interior, wow! That's something to be proud of! I believe your son will look back on this fondly for the rest of his life, not just because of the awesome results (even though the results really are awesome) but mostly because of the time all of you spent together. I hope he hangs on to the car.
This is what the old car hobby is all about. Family time together, learning new skills, and saving a neat old car from the scrap yard. You guys did a great job!
Absolutely fantastic video experience, I am 76 yrs. young and this was my Dad’s car and, the first Ford I drove legally when I turned 18. The restoration was truly a work of LOVE that will eternally unify this family. It’s 4:23 am and this is the best wake up I’ve had in a long time, thanks for making me smile!
That resto was outstanding.... it looks like you’ve been doing it for a long time. Absolutely great job... all generations involved... it doesn’t get any better than that!!!
This is what I call an awesome car I'm so glad to see this video thanks so much for sharing this with us worm's my hart to see this father and son working together on a project like this I wish more people could see this video maby thay would learn something and teach thair children thair would be a lot less kids getting into trouble and make something of themselves to be proud of wat thay have I wish I could have had a dad like this young man has God bless you both of you really cool
Awesome, That's America that I know and love. Way to go dad! Way to go young man. We're all proud of you. Be interesting in 50 years what this young man did in life. My dad did the same for me. 1946 Dodge pick up. My brother and I went and pulled it out of a waterway with a 2010 JD and the three point. I was, am blessed. Thank you for the smiles.. Many happy miles. Yes.. 45 years later I still have the 46 in the barn. Awaiting... Me to return to my 14 year old self some year. Soon
What a wonderful lesson! Skills that will last your son a lifetime. I am 75yo and so envious as I remember driving those Fords. Well done... Great music BTW...
So jealous! Wish my father stuck around to teach me this. I had to learn on the go and just now found my car. Hope to have as good of memories as you all did. Love the video and the car.👍❤
thank you tippypunk777. let's see the car. hey, try to get a youngster involved in your project. a couple busted knuckles goes a long way to teaching a kid the value of working with his or her hands.
@@jperry1444 when we go give the man the payment I will post a photo, maybe a video. As for my son, he's only one, I can teach him tool names for now 😁👍
I am 70 yrs old..my friend in High school had one of thses..Had a top end well over 120 mph...You are to be commended on this Wonderful Family Project. It is a project that will last in everyone's memories forever. God Bless you Sir..
Wow that is amazing how the car went from a beaten up old car to a beautiful piece of moving art. What an experience for a 15 yr. old too! He will never forget the experience. Great work and job!
This is a great video. In 1984 I bought my first car and spent the first summer restoring it. It was a 1956 Ford 4dr. Red and White. This triggered a lot of memories.
Big thumbs up from me! Awesome job he will appreciate the time spent with dad as grand dad doing this forever. My father and I did the same thing when I turned 15 but with a 50 mercury. I’m 65 now and still look back on that with joy and happiness. My father and I spent lots of time in the garage on many projects but none bring the memories of the first. Great job guys.
Very good video and an example of a good man teaching a boy things that he'll use in on way or another for the rest of his life. The memories here are priceless too. God bless.
This is the second time I watched your video !! And I'm late commenting on it. You guys did a super job on that Ford and I hope it is still going strong . You said not concourse but it doesn't need to be to completely enjoy it !! Really nice job and I enjoyed the video twice now ....thank you
Reminds me of my sons first,a freshman in high school,could care less about wrenching, We bought a 67 firebird,and i told him I' d build it with him, but if I was turning a wrench, he would be there with me. He agreed and kept his word. We enjoyed the build and still talk about it now( 33 years later). He grew a lot that year! He still "wrenches). I enjoyed the presentation very much. Thank You !!
Amazing job. I’ve been doing the same thing with my grandfathers 51 Oldsmobile. Sadly my senior year starts in 6 days but my goal is to drive it by the last day of school.
That is a very nice job!! Jake should be very proud of the work he's done, and i hope he appreciates all the help he had along the way!! I wish him a long life to enjoy the car he now has!!
This is god dang amazing. I had a 64 ford in high school that I picked up for 850 dollars back in 2012 when I was 13. My dad signed and I paid with the money I made working at our ace hardware. Got her running and got the darn brakes to finally work. Anyways I changed heads and the carb for a heavy boost in power. Some my dad helped me but he was also a very busy man and didn’t really have time to help me. I just learned from lots and lots of books and videos.
Being the last of nine kids, I didn't have much time with my Dad. But the time I had, he thought me a bunch about cars. Enough that It landed me in mechanics in the Army and I've passed that along to my son, my daughter and her son. Great job, mentoring and bonding for you two. 1955 Ford was my first car that my Dad thought me on. Excellent. Stay connected with each other.
Wow! Nice work. My first car also was a 1955 Ford Fairlane back in my Junior and Senior years in High school way back in 1971 and 72. Bought it for $50.00 from a farmer. Of course back then mine didn't need to be restored yet. Instead of the V8, mine had a straight 6 and a manual 3 speed on the tree (column). But seeing yours does bring back a lot of memories. Thanks!
I have a photograph taken in 1965 of a red and white 1957 Ford convertible sitting in front of our apartment building on Ross Ade Drive. I wish I had that car today. You did a beautiful job and Jake will treat that car much better having put all the labor into it that he did. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah hold on to the car 🚗 I still have my first car that built back several years ago but now I have built it into a gasser style 😎 with all Ford parts 53 cpe with a 460 and a 4 speed trans and a narrowed 9 inch
Great story, and great outcome. Nice car too. I did this exact thing with my son 27 years ago with a 65 Mustang 289 4sp. He was 15 and had never worked on a car. I grew up in Chicago in the early 60s and we all had junk yard cars that we worked on probably every day. We would meet at the corner greasy spoon to compare notes and plan our Saturday night races. My son in now 41 with his own sons. He still has the Mustang which is still in beautiful running condition, and gets a good run on nice weekends. The project was an education for him not only in restoration, but in patience and the value of quality work. It was a lesson for me in the value of family projects involving dad, mom, our son and even his older sister a few times. Nothing can compare to that.
Sweet restoration of your Ford. I am Chevrolet car fan, but I love all cars that are returned for purpose. I had fun listening to the music and seeing a car returned to its beauty and use for a younger generation to learn skills and appreciate the car in the family. Good job guys!
My Dad had a 55' Fairlane convertible when he graduated from high school and went to college. My mom hated it because he had "hot rodded" it and it was loud. My mom is gone now and my dad is 80. I miss my parents telling me about when they were kids. Its a beautiful car. Thanks for reminding me of my parents as kids.
My Dad bought a '55 Ford Station Wagon without consulting my Mom; not his smartest move ever as she wanted something a bit more stylish. Things were a bit chilly for a while but late that summer we took it for a road trip: Boston to Ohio where my sister was starting her freshman year of college. Mom learned to love the car on that trip and we used it for road trips every summer thereafter until he replaced it in 1958. A lot of the details were the same as this Fairlane and you guys did a great job of getting it right. I'd forgotten all about the round radio panel. Watching your son pull it out of the garage, bright and sharp was the same as the feeling of bringing a brand new car home. Wonderful accomplishment.
From grunge work, to scrubbing, to reassembly to paint to upholstery, the kid learned a lot I'm sure, what a sense of accomplishment he must feel....kudos!!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING A VERY SPECIAL TIME WITH YOUR SON, I am sure more people wish they too could do the same. Your son and you will have some very fond memories that will last a lifetime. Thankyou for setting the standard as high as you have, I will do my best to at the very least come close.
What a great idea. The boy and I’m sure the dad, learned a lot of very useful skills from this including the reward of hard work. A cheer for both of you.
Fantastic. Thought the tinted windows was a nice touch. i had never seen door panels rebuilt. VERY enjoyable video, and memories your son will treasure for the rest of his life.
Awesome build! Just picked up a 56 Fairlaine for my 12 year old son for his first car. Gonna bring it back to life as well. Such a great bonding experience.
You guy's absolutely smashed it, well done..!! Shoulda put a set of headers on though, with a stainless exhaust system. I grew up around these in my teenage years, however in Australia this was known as a 55 Customline, with the steering wheel on the other side of course, (the correct side) hahahahahahah. Again, fabulous..!!. John, Perth, West Australia
Supercalifragilisticexbealidosis(spelling?) You get it! I had to comment on this. My Dad bought a 55 back in 1968 to drive back and forth to work. I was 11 years old and went with him when he bought it from an elderly couple, they stood on their front porch, tears in their eyes when we backed out of the driveway. I don't know what he paid for it. It was a beauty, tutone white and tan 4 door 292 automatic with fender skirts and the clear plastic seat covers. Dad taught me to drive in that car and it became my high school car. 1973 started the cruising years for me and my friends in that car. Watching your video brought back some great memories. We sold it to one of my buddys for $250.00 in 1975. If I would have only known then how much it would mean now to still have my first car. Thank You for sharing!
Love it ! In '59, I knocked up my "old Lady" in the back seat of a 4 door 56 almost exactly like this one. Back in the day, this was how we did it. We're still together.
Awesome job guys. A lot of love went into that machine and it shows. You now have a beautiful family heirloom and memories for three generations. Thank you for sharing.
When my son turned 17, he and I refurbished the 83 S10 I brought him home from the hospital in. We put a 327 and 700r4 in it and he drove it in highschool. I know what we got out of that experience so I value what you and your son shared. great video!
I love this era of car design. You all did a GREAT job. With him having a hand in restoring it with you he got more than just a car, he also got a lifetime of memories to pass to his own children.
Great job both father and son project. I wish my son and I would have done something like that. My problem is I would have parts left over after it was [ thought] complete. Im 67 years old and the music playing brought back wonderful memories. I caught myself Bee Boppin. Today its called jammin. Thank you
Beautiful work! My dad and I did the same thing in 1968. My first car.....'55 Ford, 4 door, 272ci with a 2 bbl carb. with a 3 spd on the column. Though mine was only 13 yo. at that tkme. So, we had a lot less work to get her ready. Replaced the rocker panels, dog legs, and rear quarters. I loved that car. It'd go anywhere. My dad sold it when I went off to the service, two years later. Watching this really brought back memories. Good luck bud....treat her good and you'll remember her forever. Thanks for the video.
239 cubic inches of forever memories. Mine was an 80 hp flathead jake. Tears in my 73 yr old eyes remembering my dad helping me with my 1953 2 door post.
Really nice project and well done! I restored a 1954 Studebaker in high school and painted it candy apple red with tear-drop spot and fuzzy dice. My neighbor still has a 1968 Chevy he bought in H.S. and keeps it covered in his garage! Thanks for sharing!
Nice job an the 55. Had a 52 Ford in HS and mom let me borrow her 55 for date nights in 62. You could not have picked a better project car and the music was perfect because I remember when it was today's music. "Where were you in 62"
My Mom had a 1955 Ford Fairlane. I drove it all the time. Both of you have done a very amazing job at this restoration. Best I have seen both the awsum sound of that engine. I currently own a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible. with the same sound. Very nice guys.
I remember when I was a teen-ager, going past Marck Motors Ford, in El Cajon California, looking through the showroom windows and seeing one almost exactly like that. Wow, this certainly does bring back great memories for me. Thank you so very much for this video. And, thanks for doing such a great job resurecting that beautiful old Fairlane!
Sure could have fooled me into thinking it was Concours condition.. amazing what you managed in your home garage. Oh how awesome it would have been to be driving a car like that in highschool! lol
Absolutely great job all three of you,and i love the way you presented the video with the music,pictures and explanations,the three of you can and should be very proud,Thankyou.
This was always a dream for me to do with my son or grandson. My son was not interested in all the mechanical stuff I did in my shop and neither one of my children want kids of their own so......no grandkids for me. I should have seen if one of the neighborhood kids would have liked to fix up a car. I'll bet I could have found one that would have loved to do this with me. A lot of expertise that I never got to pass on. Glad for all three who undertook this project. The two adults did more for that young man than he knows right now but in time he will realize it was life changing experience. God bless. You all did great!
I have another project in the shop that I think I will see if the neighbor's boy wants to help since Jake is in college now and doesn't really have time to help.
This is the best restoration job I have ever seen! My hat is off to the father for raising such a fantastic son, with such drive to complete something like this at his age. To the son I would like to say, every man would love to have a son like you, and your parents did an awesome job raising you! You should be extremely proud when you drive your 55 Ford to school, knowing that you and your father spent 2 great years together building this car. Again my hat is off to both you and your father for the best restore video I have ever seen, and I have watched many of them over the years!
Awesome just totally awesome, Older cars that get the love to look as beautiful today as they did back then is just heart warming. These cars give us a history of the love of Americas cars of yesterday. Congrats on your 4 door Ford..shes a beauty.
I didn't watch an auto restoration; I watched a man teach a boy to be a man.
Absolutely great video.
Which entails far more than turning a wrench and imparting painting skills. I know. I've raised my sons to be men.
@@MrShobar I applaud you!
You're absolutely right. This is one thing I'd like to experience to with my children when the time comes..its more than the project. It's the time spent together and the memories made. That's priceless, in my opinion
True that! This project will be in the memories of father and son for the rest of their lives. An unbreakable bond has been made even stronger.
Yep! Skills for LIFE! Way to go!!
Certainly the ones who give thumbs down have absolutely no idea, no class, no taste, and certainly no manners. What a Grandfather-Father-Son Team has done here is commendable; it is a life-experience for all three, and I am certain that young Jake will carry this memory with him forever, and hopefully pass down the experience, and the project with his children and grandchildren.
Really, you all did an awesome job in preserving American Automotive History! Congratulations!
I'm more inclined to think they're just jealous that they can't do something like this family could do. I was born one year before this was made as a 1954 model. Still have most all of my original parts and just missing my tonsils, a lymph node and all my teeth (replaced with dentures) and I did have a titanium bone replacement next my left I lost after a drunken motorcycle mishap that I can't call an accident. Otherwise, I'm still in good condition.
10-4. If MY dad and I had tackled anything like this, we'd have ended up murdering each other.
@@thomasritter3159 Is it your car? NO! Could you have done a better job? HELL NO! Nobody asked for your opinions! They did an AWESOME job and the car came out looking amazing!
and an iron stomach...for those who never experienced the horrible suspension,(hope they didn't restore that to original specks), and the terrible after smell of carsick kids my Dad couldn't remove, ...it got better w/ the shit boxes of the 60s & 70s...the Japanese invasion helped.
In my opinion, the ones who give thumbs down, are useless people, spending all the time hitting the buttons don't like of all videos what see, for evilness, complaining of life and don't make nothing to sustain yourselves.
I moved to America when I was 12 and went to school. I always wanted a pickup truck, but ended up driving a vw Passat for most of the time since my dad felt more comfortable working on the cars he knew from home. When Senior year came around I was driving around town and saw a blue and white 1981 F250 Ford sale. I talked my parents into getting it from the Christmas and birthday money I had saved up for years and bought my first truck. I couldn’t stop grinning when I hoped up on that old bench seat and heard the v8 fire up. It had its fair share of problems rusted out gas tanks, loose timing chain, broken gauges. But over next two month I spend every free minute fixing that car up, sometimes with the help of a few of my buddies and got it to be a great daily driver. I got to make great memories in that truck and drove it to senior prom. You are a great father for allowing your kid to do this. He as undoubtedly learned so much from this and can look back fondly on this forever. There is no feeling that replaces driving a car or truck you have turned every last bolt on and know like the back of your hand. This video made me tear up. Thank you for sharing it.
Wow that is awesome man, do you still own the car
@@GummerJum Sure do. Just finished a complete restoration of the suspension and frame. As well as rebuilding the trans and engine.
@@manuelmuelller3535 that is so cool, 1980s types of cars are the best in my opinion
That is one lucky kid.he's got a cool car, a cool fam, and skills.
He's got a WAY Cool Dad! that's his best fortune!! Thanks Dad.
My dad had a dark blue costomline v8 everyone loved it wood love to find one. He always got mirrors at the dealer put on the doors so it was easy to adjust rather on the fenders 10 dollars each..Also steering wheel was large because no power steering so it was easy to turn .
Blessed!
@@vincentpopovich2497 opiöuuuuu
Look sharp 55 4dr sedan
I love the fact that you have 3 generations working on this car together. I also love the fact that you did it on a budget and that she isn't a Concours level job. Having something like that that you can drive and enjoy is the best part of owning a classic car. What's the use of having a car that is a Concours level restoration when you can't drive it anywhere because your afraid of getting a scratch on it or having anyone near it breathing on it? Bravo for making a car and not another trailer queen!!
Awesome!, very well done!! Father and son great job!!!
My Dad had a 1956 Mercury Monarch which was A Canadian model and it was a beautiful car with Thunderbird 312 V8 4 barrel. But I loved all 1955 and 1956 Ford and Mercury cars. This was an enormous task you have taken on here and you should be proud of all the work you have done. I myself have been in a long rebuild of a 1971 Boss 351 Mustang that I have owned since 1976, so I have a very good idea of what what you have done because I stipped down this car and did a lot of patching of body parts and some new ones because they are available. I have really appreciated what you have done here by saving this beautiful car for an icon that can be passed on to future generations.
The kid learned a lot more than building a car. So many life lessons learned. So what if it’s not perfect..... everything that went into it and the lessons learned, make it more than perfect! This made my day. Semper Fi!
It looks professional 👏 👌 this is what I did back in my early days
And I bet he learned a whole lot of new words and how to string them together,, lol
And he learned on one of those “horrific “ 4 door sedan bodystyles. An egotistical egomaniacal collector’s worst dream come true.
i was in a rush to get out the door this morning started watching your video ended up making another coffie and enjoyed the whole thing,great photos,music had me tapping my toes aswell.i finished a 5yr build 2 years ago and this brought back all the memories ,chris
Thanks Chris. I appreciate you watching. I get a little weepy every time I watch it too. Memories of my dad and my boy working with me in the garage.
The world needs more dads like you, Jim. Major props to you!
There is nothing like a family car project! My son and I did a 1971 F100 together when he was in high school. Had it complete in time for his grad 11 years ago. He will never sell that truck, as I am sure you never will either. Nothing like teen age busted car knuckles! Great work and congrats to you!!
That was a BIG project! You guys did it all! Rust repair, lots and lots of body work, primer, paint, trim, complete engine rebuild, all new interior, wow! That's something to be proud of! I believe your son will look back on this fondly for the rest of his life, not just because of the awesome results (even though the results really are awesome) but mostly because of the time all of you spent together. I hope he hangs on to the car.
I know im late to the party in the comment section. But that restoration is absolutely f***ing epic. Well done from Northern Ireland ☘️
I agree with everyone that has commented. Great job on the restoration and raising your son!
Yeah. For someone saying they all had ''none'' of the skills, they did a bang up spot on resto. Kudos to them all, well done.
This is what the old car hobby is all about. Family time together, learning new skills, and saving a neat old car from the scrap yard. You guys did a great job!
thanks @carcrusher4x4!
Absolutely fantastic video experience, I am 76 yrs. young and this was my Dad’s car and, the first Ford I drove legally when I turned 18.
The restoration was truly a work of LOVE that will eternally unify this family. It’s 4:23 am and this is the best wake up I’ve had in a long time,
thanks for making me smile!
You guys did a nice restoration job on the car. I'm glad you guys made this a father son project.
Two fathers, two sons, two years and one great project with a lifetime of memories for the beneficiary. Well done gents ...
Thanks for uploading.
Great job. You're a lucky guy to have the opportunity to do this. Now keep her under 65!!!! And be safe.
That resto was outstanding.... it looks like you’ve been doing it for a long time. Absolutely great job... all generations involved... it doesn’t get any better than that!!!
Thanks Dave!
This is what I call an awesome car I'm so glad to see this video thanks so much for sharing this with us worm's my hart to see this father and son working together on a project like this I wish more people could see this video maby thay would learn something and teach thair children thair would be a lot less kids getting into trouble and make something of themselves to be proud of wat thay have I wish I could have had a dad like this young man has God bless you both of you really cool
Great video and loved seeing a father & son project. I'm sure Jake will treasure this memory the rest of his life.
Awesome,
That's America that I know and love.
Way to go dad!
Way to go young man.
We're all proud of you.
Be interesting in 50 years what this young man did in life.
My dad did the same for me. 1946 Dodge pick up.
My brother and I went and pulled it out of a waterway with a 2010 JD and the three point.
I was, am blessed.
Thank you for the smiles.. Many happy miles.
Yes.. 45 years later I still have the 46 in the barn.
Awaiting... Me to return to my 14 year old self some year. Soon
What a wonderful lesson! Skills that will last your son a lifetime. I am 75yo and so envious as I remember driving those Fords. Well done... Great music BTW...
So jealous! Wish my father stuck around to teach me this. I had to learn on the go and just now found my car. Hope to have as good of memories as you all did. Love the video and the car.👍❤
thank you tippypunk777. let's see the car. hey, try to get a youngster involved in your project. a couple busted knuckles goes a long way to teaching a kid the value of working with his or her hands.
@@jperry1444 when we go give the man the payment I will post a photo, maybe a video. As for my son, he's only one, I can teach him tool names for now 😁👍
Kool Dad, Kool Kid and Awesome father son project. Way to go guys.
You created memories you both will cherish for the rest of your lives. Well done gentlemen!
I am 70 yrs old..my friend in High school had one of thses..Had a top end well over 120 mph...You are to be commended on this Wonderful Family Project. It is a project that will last in everyone's memories forever.
God Bless you Sir..
super sweet ride , lucky son to have that man as your father!
Thanks Kenneth. I appreciate that.
50's music is a cool tool man!
Great job! What a beautiful ride!
Wow that is amazing how the car went from a beaten up old car to a beautiful piece of moving art. What an experience for a 15 yr. old too! He will never forget the experience. Great work and job!
This is a great video. In 1984 I bought my first car and spent the first summer restoring it. It was a 1956 Ford 4dr. Red and White. This triggered a lot of memories.
Beautiful , father and son , together. Priceless time never forgotten
Big thumbs up from me! Awesome job he will appreciate the time spent with dad as grand dad doing this forever. My father and I did the same thing when I turned 15 but with a 50 mercury. I’m 65 now and still look back on that with joy and happiness. My father and I spent lots of time in the garage on many projects but none bring the memories of the first. Great job guys.
I LOVE the 50 Merc. Hope you still have it.
CoyoteJim unfortunately no it was destroyed in a garage fire when I was in the service.
@@xltranger98 oh no. so sorry to hear that.
Jake, it's not just a car, it's a piece of history. You're a lucky young man.
Very good video and an example of a good man teaching a boy things that he'll use in on way or another for the rest of his life. The memories here are priceless too. God bless.
I hope he realizes how wonderful it must be to have parents who actually give a shit. He is a lucky kid.
Amen
What's worse is if they pretend to give a shit but really don't
This is the second time I watched your video !! And I'm late commenting on it. You guys did a super job on that Ford and I hope it is still going strong . You said not concourse but it doesn't need to be to completely enjoy it !! Really nice job and I enjoyed the video twice now ....thank you
Thanks so much Greg. yes, she is still going strong. we take her out to a couple local shows every year.
This video was so good, I had to watch it twice! They don't teach this in school much anymore. Outstanding job by everyone involved!
Reminds me of my sons first,a freshman in high school,could care less about wrenching, We bought a 67 firebird,and i told him I' d build it with him, but if I was turning a wrench, he would be there with me. He agreed and kept his word. We enjoyed the build and still talk about it now( 33 years later). He grew a lot that year! He still "wrenches). I enjoyed the presentation very much. Thank You !!
Sounds very familiar!
Those interior door panels are an absolute work of art and all done at home, OMG the skills that you have amassed! Go out and take on the world.
Next....ted and white seats ??
Amazing job. I’ve been doing the same thing with my grandfathers 51 Oldsmobile. Sadly my senior year starts in 6 days but my goal is to drive it by the last day of school.
keep up the hard work...you'll get there. Drive it when you can, it does't have to be finished...just safe and reliable.
That is a very nice job!! Jake should be very proud of the work he's done, and i hope he appreciates all the help he had along the way!! I wish him a long life to enjoy the car he now has!!
This is god dang amazing. I had a 64 ford in high school that I picked up for 850 dollars back in 2012 when I was 13. My dad signed and I paid with the money I made working at our ace hardware. Got her running and got the darn brakes to finally work. Anyways I changed heads and the carb for a heavy boost in power. Some my dad helped me but he was also a very busy man and didn’t really have time to help me. I just learned from lots and lots of books and videos.
Great job. Drove a '55 Ford Customline to work everyday in the sixties. Brought back memories.
Had the same. Mountain Green and Snownshoe white.
Being the last of nine kids, I didn't have much time with my Dad. But the time I had, he thought me a bunch about cars. Enough that It landed me in mechanics in the Army and I've passed that along to my son, my daughter and her son. Great job, mentoring and bonding for you two. 1955 Ford was my first car that my Dad thought me on. Excellent. Stay connected with each other.
Wow! Nice work. My first car also was a 1955 Ford Fairlane back in my Junior and Senior years in High school way back in 1971 and 72. Bought it for $50.00 from a farmer. Of course back then mine didn't need to be restored yet. Instead of the V8, mine had a straight 6 and a manual 3 speed on the tree (column). But seeing yours does bring back a lot of memories. Thanks!
I have a photograph taken in 1965 of a red and white 1957 Ford convertible sitting in front of our apartment building on Ross Ade Drive. I wish I had that car today. You did a beautiful job and Jake will treat that car much better having put all the labor into it that he did. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic job guys. You gave life to a sweet car, learned a lot and made some life long memories. Hold on to that sweet car young man. Trust me.
Yeah hold on to the car 🚗 I still have my first car that built back several years ago but now I have built it into a gasser style 😎 with all Ford parts 53 cpe with a 460 and a 4 speed trans and a narrowed 9 inch
Great story, and great outcome. Nice car too.
I did this exact thing with my son 27 years ago with a 65 Mustang 289 4sp. He was 15 and had never worked on a car. I grew up in Chicago in the early 60s and we all had junk yard cars that we worked on probably every day. We would meet at the corner greasy spoon to compare notes and plan our Saturday night races.
My son in now 41 with his own sons. He still has the Mustang which is still in beautiful running condition, and gets a good run on nice weekends.
The project was an education for him not only in restoration, but in patience and the value of quality work. It was a lesson for me in the value of family projects involving dad, mom, our son and even his older sister a few times. Nothing can compare to that.
Well done guys. Your skills are amazing. The end result was fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Father and son projects are so important.
Your grandson will remember this project the rest of his life. Well done grandpa. Very nice work. God bless you.
That is a good looking machine, great job!
Thanks Donnie!
Such a blessing to have a Dad so cool to help you thru.Awesome job on the Ford . Priceless
Sweet restoration of your Ford. I am Chevrolet car fan, but I love all cars that are returned for purpose. I had fun listening to the music and seeing a car returned to its beauty and use for a younger generation to learn skills and appreciate the car in the family. Good job guys!
Nice to see the lad take interest in our classics.. I watched the entire video, even enjoyed the music.. GREAT JOB!
My Dad had a 55' Fairlane convertible when he graduated from high school and went to college. My mom hated it because he had "hot rodded" it and it was loud. My mom is gone now and my dad is 80. I miss my parents telling me about when they were kids.
Its a beautiful car. Thanks for reminding me of my parents as kids.
My Dad bought a '55 Ford Station Wagon without consulting my Mom; not his smartest move ever as she wanted something a bit more stylish. Things were a bit chilly for a while but late that summer we took it for a road trip: Boston to Ohio where my sister was starting her freshman year of college. Mom learned to love the car on that trip and we used it for road trips every summer thereafter until he replaced it in 1958.
A lot of the details were the same as this Fairlane and you guys did a great job of getting it right. I'd forgotten all about the round radio panel.
Watching your son pull it out of the garage, bright and sharp was the same as the feeling of bringing a brand new car home. Wonderful accomplishment.
From grunge work, to scrubbing, to reassembly to paint to upholstery, the kid learned a lot I'm sure, what a sense of accomplishment he must feel....kudos!!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING A VERY SPECIAL TIME WITH YOUR SON, I am sure more people wish they too could do the same. Your son and you will have some very fond memories that will last a lifetime. Thankyou for setting the standard as high as you have, I will do my best to at the very least come close.
What a great idea. The boy and I’m sure the dad, learned a lot of very useful skills from this including the reward of hard work. A cheer for both of you.
The past is his future . Nice of you to make this video for the rest of us to appreciate. Every body will wave and smile...enjoy the ride.
Thank you Richard!
Fantastic. Thought the tinted windows was a nice touch. i had never seen door panels rebuilt. VERY enjoyable video, and memories your son will treasure for the rest of his life.
What a great thing to do with a 15 year old! You should all be proud of yourselves.
Beautiful job!
Awesome build! Just picked up a 56 Fairlaine for my 12 year old son for his first car. Gonna bring it back to life as well. Such a great bonding experience.
Thanks Matt. You doing a video series on your build?
You guy's absolutely smashed it, well done..!! Shoulda put a set of headers on though, with a stainless exhaust system. I grew up around these in my teenage years, however in Australia this was known as a 55 Customline, with the steering wheel on the other side of course, (the correct side) hahahahahahah. Again, fabulous..!!. John, Perth, West Australia
Thanks John! Cheers!!!
Supercalifragilisticexbealidosis(spelling?) You get it! I had to comment on this. My Dad bought a 55 back in 1968 to drive back and forth to work. I was 11 years old and went with him when he bought it from an elderly couple, they stood on their front porch, tears in their eyes when we backed out of the driveway. I don't know what he paid for it. It was a beauty, tutone white and tan 4 door 292 automatic with fender skirts and the clear plastic seat covers. Dad taught me to drive in that car and it became my high school car. 1973 started the cruising years for me and my friends in that car. Watching your video brought back some great memories. We sold it to one of my buddys for $250.00 in 1975. If I would have only known then how much it would mean now to still have my first car. Thank You for sharing!
Love it ! In '59, I knocked up my "old Lady" in the back seat of a 4 door 56 almost exactly like this one. Back in the day, this was how we did it. We're still together.
Nice work, fellas. That beautiful Ford has a second life and Jake can drive it with pride. Thanks for the video.
A memory that take on a life of it own! Great job. Thanks for letting us watch.
This is how you do restoration videos ..20 mins, no nonsense, DONE. And absolutely beautiful car!
Awesome job guys. A lot of love went into that machine and it shows. You now have a beautiful family heirloom and memories for three generations. Thank you for sharing.
When my son turned 17, he and I refurbished the 83 S10 I brought him home from the hospital in. We put a 327 and 700r4 in it and he drove it in highschool. I know what we got out of that experience so I value what you and your son shared. great video!
I love this era of car design. You all did a GREAT job. With him having a hand in restoring it with you he got more than just a car, he also got a lifetime of memories to pass to his own children.
Fantastic job with this beautiful car. Also, great video 👍. I also like the color of this classic.
Great job both father and son project. I wish my son and I would have done something like that. My problem is I would have parts left over after it was [ thought] complete. Im 67 years old and the music playing brought back wonderful memories. I caught myself Bee Boppin. Today its called jammin. Thank you
Beautiful work! My dad and I did the same thing in 1968. My first car.....'55 Ford, 4 door, 272ci with a 2 bbl carb. with a 3 spd on the column. Though mine was only 13 yo. at that tkme. So, we had a lot less work to get her ready. Replaced the rocker panels, dog legs, and rear quarters. I loved that car. It'd go anywhere. My dad sold it when I went off to the service, two years later. Watching this really brought back memories. Good luck bud....treat her good and you'll remember her forever. Thanks for the video.
thanks so much. sorry you don't have it anymore. I promised myself I would never sell this one. Too many memories.
239 cubic inches of forever memories. Mine was an 80 hp flathead jake. Tears in my 73 yr old eyes remembering my dad helping me with my 1953 2 door post.
I think in 55 it was a 272
@wendel, you’re right guy, the 239 replaced the flathead in 1954. Then 272,292 and 312 in 55/56. Good old y blocks, strong motors.
watching this on my birthday .. and 55 is my birth year . had a few 55 fords and chevys in my youth . hope to have another someday ..
from an old man that grew up in the fiftys and sixtys you did such an outstanding job,i just had to comment,well done.
Really nice project and well done! I restored a 1954 Studebaker in high school and painted it candy apple red with tear-drop spot and fuzzy dice. My neighbor still has a 1968 Chevy he bought in H.S. and keeps it covered in his garage! Thanks for sharing!
Nice job an the 55. Had a 52 Ford in HS and mom let me borrow her 55 for date nights in 62. You could not have picked a better project car and the music was perfect because I remember when it was today's music. "Where were you in 62"
I was 15 and in 2 more years got my first car, a 63 Oldsmobile 88. It was nuts.
My Mom had a 1955 Ford Fairlane. I drove it all the time. Both of you have done a very amazing job at this restoration. Best I have seen both the awsum sound of that engine. I currently own a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible. with the same sound. Very nice guys.
Great Job. That's a gift your son will remember forever a long time after the cars gone.
I remember when I was a teen-ager, going past Marck Motors Ford, in El Cajon California, looking through the showroom windows and seeing one almost exactly like that. Wow, this certainly does bring back great memories for me. Thank you so very much for this video. And, thanks for doing such a great job resurecting that beautiful old Fairlane!
Thank you Mike. It is truly a labor of love.
That was wonderful. I cant' remember the last time I saw something so entertaining to watch.
Probably THE BEST video that I have ever seen. 👍👍
I know this was from 4 years ago but, Wow, that was an awesome job!
thank you!
Awesome vehicle for a young man's first car. You all did a great job together!
You did an ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL JOB! Continued success with her!
Sure could have fooled me into thinking it was Concours condition.. amazing what you managed in your home garage. Oh how awesome it would have been to be driving a car like that in highschool! lol
Grease lighting.
Absolutely great job all three of you,and i love the way you presented the video with the music,pictures and explanations,the three of you can and should be very proud,Thankyou.
Absolutely brilliant! You guys could’ve fooled me! Thats the work of professionals! Congrats! 👏👏👏
This was always a dream for me to do with my son or grandson. My son was not interested in all the mechanical stuff I did in my shop and neither one of my children want kids of their own so......no grandkids for me. I should have seen if one of the neighborhood kids would have liked to fix up a car. I'll bet I could have found one that would have loved to do this with me. A lot of expertise that I never got to pass on. Glad for all three who undertook this project. The two adults did more for that young man than he knows right now but in time he will realize it was life changing experience. God bless. You all did great!
I have another project in the shop that I think I will see if the neighbor's boy wants to help since Jake is in college now and doesn't really have time to help.
What a pleasure trip for all of us watching. Loved your serious have-a-go attitude.
This is the best restoration job I have ever seen! My hat is off to the father for raising such a fantastic son, with such drive to complete something like this at his age. To the son I would like to say, every man would love to have a son like you, and your parents did an awesome job raising you! You should be extremely proud when you drive your 55 Ford to school, knowing that you and your father spent 2 great years together building this car. Again my hat is off to both you and your father for the best restore video I have ever seen, and I have watched many of them over the years!
Thank you Ed, we are very proud of Jake for sticking with it through thick and thin.
Better than concours, family built, individual, loved and most importantly driven. Awesome car and vid well done guy's
You raised a young man with great taste!! Awesome father, son project and awesome car, Congratulations
I can promise you that the young man will appreciate the car so much more having had a major part in its restoration. Been there and done that.
Yes sir. I was the same way when I did my first one as a young man. So were all my friends.
Awesome just totally awesome, Older cars that get the love to look as beautiful today as they did back then is just heart warming. These cars give us a history of the love of Americas cars of yesterday. Congrats on your 4 door Ford..shes a beauty.