What makes a fantastic channel for me: 1. No stupid music of any kind, filed real-time recordings 2. No chit-chat, however 'amusing' it is supposed to be... 3. Unpretentious, practical and honest restoration 4. Long format .ie. more than 90 minutes 5. Straightforward simple edits, leave the camera looking at what is happening, no special cuts or tricky edits And I love the subtitles, yes we can read! We are literate. This is a real pleasure to watch, thank you.
I stumbled onto this channel about a month ago, and I swear it is one of my favorite car tinkering channels out of the many I frequently watch. Keep it up man.
I’ve been watching since the 77 Yamaha! Can’t believe it took so long for someone to realize all we wanna see is some hard work, no music/talking and some old trucks/cars
These videos are so well done, and the mechanic work being shown demonstrates an outstanding maintenance aesthetic that strikes the balance of repair, restore, replace-no easy accomplishment! The meticulous diagnostic work and strategic incremental improvement is truly inspiring. This man will go far.
Your like the king of Minnesota, this is my new favorite channel, I'm just finish my technical career and this is like the most important feedback for the basics for every mechanic, thanks for sharing
Hey Simon you remind me of myself when I was your age. No constructive criticism comming from me! You are awesome and have passion...the world needs more young men like you!
Really love how this ford f-250 pickup turned out knowing how it was was when you bought it in the beginning and following the process until this moment so pretty fascinating stuff
Another great video! You put the biggest smile on my face when you broke out the little whisk broom, that was standard equipment when I used to help my Dad clean his car every Saturday morning when I was a kid in the 60’s to early 70’s😃 I haven’t used one of those In decades, you made my day!!!! God bless you!
Sencillamente perfecto, te miro desde Argentina hace 6 meses y te felicito por la habilidad que tenés en tus manos enseñas y unis a gente de todas las edades, Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷... tierra del Torino.. el muscle car Argentino.
Mr Fordman, Total admiration for you sir, I am 70 and looking for a F150 or 250, bullnose, longbed, 4.9, 4X4 with A/C. I am in West GA, and they are very hard to find. You have inspired me more than I am able to speak. Thank You.
Really love and appreciate the work and the effort you put into making such videos my buddy Simon, It's like watching a movie from the 1940s or the 1950s it is so relaxing with rich and obvious sounds of the work and the surrounding sounds of natural and wind, Also the viewer gets the feeling of that he is right there working alongside you like a buddy of yours, No one does such work in this style of yours wich makes your channel stand out, And the thing I appreciate the most is your wise decision of not putting any sound tracks or sound effects or any type of music no matter what wich makes me raise the hat of respect for you ❤❤❤❤🫡🫡🫡🫡.
I did that once after a massive rain storm, but it was the road from my house to the highway. Took a front loader to lift the front of my 95 f250 and drag me out. 2 days of cleaning the front end and new seals and grease, she was good as new. I'm working on an 82 Bronco now.
I OSO GOT OLD OPEL FRONTERA 2.2 16 VALVE ECO-TECH PETROL ENGINE BY GENERAL MOTORS 1994 , STILL RUNNING STRONG ...SOMETIME I WASH UNDER CARRIAGE LIKE YOU DID ...! ITS BEING 40 YEARS NOW ...! AND IM 64.
Yes, yes, good use of a hammer and screwdriver. Basic yet effective. I watched my father work on vehicles when I was young and it’s no mystery that everybody loves watching someone working, especially when they know what they are doing. Keep it up as these skills are not being taught anymore… or learned. I was hooked in the video when the engine was being pulled and I gotta say as soon as that trunk lid came off I knew what was about to go down and that’s when I subscribed. lol
Great videos!! Found this channel a week ago! New sub for sure!! I’ve been doing mechanical repairs for 40 years and still picked up a few tips!! Good stuff young man!! Keep it up!!
I'm very much enjoying the quiet, peaceful nature of the channel and repairs. 😂 no talking, just calm ambient sounds of the background, tools, and metal making contact. It's like asmr. I was wondering when you were going to paint the wheels. Superb.
Lots of caked on mud, the downside of off road driving 😊 The good thing is that it exposed the bad bearings but what a big job. The new paint looks excellent. Gradually picking away at all the jobs that need to be done. Very enjoyable video.
Hey Simon just thought I’d throw a little helpful hint at you here buddy…. when you’re holding a chisel or a Screwdriver beating A bearing race or anything else for that matter.… try to use a pair of channel locks or pair of pliers to hold your chisel with so you don’t hit your hand there buddy…. really enjoy your channel keep up the good work man you do a good job!
This channel and The Home Pro’s are 2 of my favorites. Keep up the great content and presentation style. Keep those cars off the Minnesota winter roads. Come down to Texas’s and buy some rust free beaters! ( we have cars in both states)
Trucks that were repairable by reasonably equipped and competent enthusiasts.. our 1979-1982 ford's never left home, especialy if going into the bush without a new Duraspark module and distributer cap..all trucks, we had several, were 351 or 400Ms and a couple were 460s ..
I had an '83 and HATED having to deal with the front hubs on that thing. Finally had to park it because the frame went bad from rust. The good ole days!
Simon here is a tip, off-roading keep a pair of rubber boots with u, up side down between truck bed and cab, extra heavy duty socks, maybe a waterproof seat cover, or blanket, always wash out brakes after, keeps pads good!
6,000 lb winch is probably about half of what you need for that truck. Good rule of thumb is get double the weight capacity of your rig to avoid problems.
Hi there, great videos, here in South Africa we add a second battery to our 4x4's, helps with the current draw, also street tyres is never a good idea for wet off roading, doesn't matter the size 😂 a shovel is must
Ive been binge watching today. Reliving my younger days. Freaking out when the mechanic wanted $700 to change the front brakes. I sat down with my Chilton's manual and realized why it was a $700 job. lol I got stuck once. We didn't have cell phones back then and had to walk somewhere to find a payphone that hopefully had a phone book so we could call a wrecker. Have you watched TrailMater? He made a sand anchor for winching himself out, you had the right idea. I don't know what the police are like where you are, but here in the Ft Worth area and on any highway, if you have a rear license plate light out, they will go out of their way to write you a ticket.
Nothing more frustrating than having one wheel spin on an axle when you’re stuck. Think of putting in a LSD dif. in the front and back, or even better, a LSD front and an air or mechanical locker back. You’ll be able to get through almost any poor traction situation be it snow or mud.
I love the Eaton Truetrac. Quiet, maintenance free, and works excellent for all but the hardest wheeling. It's expensive and involved to install compared to a Lock Right but it's really worth the money and effort.
I was thinking of a lunchbox style locker for the front and an LSD in the back, though I need something with a smooth engagement for driving on snow/ice in winter.
@@SimonFordman Helical/torsen LSDs are more analogue hence smoother whereas automatic lockers are binary on/off/on/off etc. A locker up front is excellent for getting unstuck but challenging on snowy/icy roads. Unpredictable understeer and wide turns.
@@dadgarage7966 I have a one wheel drive 96 Ranger. Was so frustrating driving it in the winter even with studded tires. Best investment I made was putting in a Eaton Truetrac,
@@SimonFordman Lunchbox locker in the front and Eaton truetrac in the rear is my go-to setup. I have it in all my offroaders. The engagement of the truetrac is incredibly smooth you will never feel it coming on/off.
Isn't it amazing what the human hands can do? They are tough enough to manipulate and shape and mold metal and put it together to make it do what we want it to do, and at the end of the day, soft and sensitive enough pet a small kitty.
you`re right once again ! I can tell must or the troubles I've been through with winches was bad connections, defective solenoid of poor/ insufficient or defective ground wire.
I'm impressed with your ability to remember how that all went back together, Once you had it all apart on your tailgate I would have been like "Yup, time to buy a new winch!"
Mud tires make a lot of difference, been there a few times. I always have some cliff bars and water too. You can be out there a bit,but that can be fun also.
I love your videos You need two batteries with a relay between and the relay start when you turn on the key. So that you have more power for the winch. Also your front tire needs alignment, I would love see you do that.😊
I wonder what your job is. Man, I am envying the amount of time you have to do stuff like this. No criticism, don't get me wrong. I am also not into cars, but I enjoyed your Honda video. But any mechanical fixing video is something one can learn from. Quite some quality entertainment you're putting out. Thanks
Как же эти машины похоже на российский автопром, у меня ваз 2101 год выпуска 1974 , и они конструктивно очень похожи с теме машинами которые ты делаешь. Видео очень хорошие, и атмосферные, посмотрел все что были на канале. С любовью из России❤
We live in times with products and vehicles with predesigned inbuilt obsolesence which fits with a throwaway society. People need to keep fixing and using the old stuff that was designed to be fixed ...... people are loosing the skill and desire to do anything other than throw it away or depend on a dealer to plug in to a diagnostic machine. Check your diff/axle oil for going mayo ...... think about raised axle breathers. Thanks for another great film.
1. How many cats!? 2. The flower coffee mug seems to have gone AWOL. 3. Your patience of Job is awesomely calming. 4. Your mechanical prowess is inspiring. 5. Shooting and editing skills are astounding...I know the 20hrs to 20min offline edit gigs. Cudos. 6. Looking forward to the new blue adventure!
In my ranger I always keep a tow strap, shovel, and some gloves. No winch but I've been able to dig myself out of just about everything with the shovel- the trick is getting the axels free. If the axels are free of debree and you have a clear path- you can drive out of most anything. Wish I had a winch, however 😅but then again I might be tempted to go anywhere. Some will carry traction boards and suicide jacks- I think those are dandy, but they take up so much space and I just don't need em.
This is what I like. A guy who works on his own vehicles in his own driveway and let's his skills and work do all of the talking.
And wears gloves...It's not manly to get sick from cleaning chemicals. 🤙
What makes a fantastic channel for me: 1. No stupid music of any kind, filed real-time recordings 2. No chit-chat, however 'amusing' it is supposed to be... 3. Unpretentious, practical and honest restoration 4. Long format .ie. more than 90 minutes 5. Straightforward simple edits, leave the camera looking at what is happening, no special cuts or tricky edits And I love the subtitles, yes we can read! We are literate. This is a real pleasure to watch, thank you.
You a right. But sometimes true music give you more immersion into the plot. Its just a diiferent format
I agree,this guy is impressive to watch. Very good at what he does,and no music.
This is exactly what I'm enjoying. It's like asmr, but for mechanics.
These videos are like free therapy.
I stumbled onto this channel about a month ago, and I swear it is one of my favorite car tinkering channels out of the many I frequently watch. Keep it up man.
This is quickly becoming my favorite channel. Works on real world cars with real world tools at home with out all the BS talking.
Very happy to see a young person interested in old cars.
I’ve been watching since the 77 Yamaha! Can’t believe it took so long for someone to realize all we wanna see is some hard work, no music/talking and some old trucks/cars
Wow, thanks for sticking around for so long. That's really cool to hear.
These videos are so well done, and the mechanic work being shown demonstrates an outstanding maintenance aesthetic that strikes the balance of repair, restore, replace-no easy accomplishment! The meticulous diagnostic work and strategic incremental improvement is truly inspiring. This man will go far.
Your like the king of Minnesota, this is my new favorite channel, I'm just finish my technical career and this is like the most important feedback for the basics for every mechanic, thanks for sharing
Corduroy bell bottoms! Nice. My 1970' s woodgrain digital alarm clock with the red light up numbers approves.
👌👌👍👍 Like I always say, four wheel drive will just get you stuck deeper in the woods.
For off-road you need off-road tires, hi lift jack, working winch, and some experience 😊
Real cars, dirt, repairs and cats. Recipe for a good video. Thank you!
This is the type of guy everyone wants on their team. He's awesome
Hey Simon you remind me of myself when I was your age. No constructive criticism comming from me! You are awesome and have passion...the world needs more young men like you!
Really love how this ford f-250 pickup turned out knowing how it was was when you bought it in the beginning and following the process until this moment so pretty fascinating stuff
I hope you keep working on this truck, it's very soothing to observe. All the choices--painting, restoration, repair, filming, very aesthetic.
Another great video! You put the biggest smile on my face when you broke out the little whisk broom, that was standard equipment when I used to help my Dad clean his car every Saturday morning when I was a kid in the 60’s to early 70’s😃 I haven’t used one of those In decades, you made my day!!!! God bless you!
Thank you. Yea, a friends dad gave me that brush and I've been waiting for the right opportunity to use it.
I agree! I got good feelings of my late Dad when I saw the same hand broom and still have and use today!
Hello I am Iranian
You are amazing in your work and have a lot of patience
I watch all your videos carefully
I always love how this guy finds a way with what he finds.
Bro I just got home from work and was so tired, then I saw you posted, dude you're the highlight of my day thank you for being you
No matter what task you tackle you make it look so easy . You have a tremendous can do attitude and that is an inspiration . Great job as always!
Sencillamente perfecto, te miro desde Argentina hace 6 meses y te felicito por la habilidad que tenés en tus manos enseñas y unis a gente de todas las edades, Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷... tierra del Torino.. el muscle car Argentino.
As Rainman Ray says, "nice and shiny!" Even your whisk broom is a classic!
Great work, organized, excellent photography, channel deserves 5 stars
I have an 85 Chevy truck that I plow with and I’ve got to say I’ve learned a TON from your channel ! Seriously great stuff on here
Mr Fordman, Total admiration for you sir, I am 70 and looking for a F150 or 250, bullnose, longbed, 4.9, 4X4 with A/C. I am in West GA, and they are very hard to find. You have inspired me more than I am able to speak. Thank You.
I forgot the 4 speed manual trans. I did find one in Rome, GA but motor is locked up, still considering it.
One more thing Bud I really like That old 65 galaxy you got fixed up that’s a cool old car man!
Simon, keep them coming. You reminded me the joy and healing of working with my hands!
You are a magician! a mechanical prodigy! Really a god given talent.
Really love and appreciate the work and the effort you put into making such videos my buddy Simon, It's like watching a movie from the 1940s or the 1950s it is so relaxing with rich and obvious sounds of the work and the surrounding sounds of natural and wind, Also the viewer gets the feeling of that he is right there working alongside you like a buddy of yours, No one does such work in this style of yours wich makes your channel stand out, And the thing I appreciate the most is your wise decision of not putting any sound tracks or sound effects or any type of music no matter what wich makes me raise the hat of respect for you ❤❤❤❤🫡🫡🫡🫡.
Thank you!
@@SimonFordman You are welcome bro.
I wanted to write the same thing✌️
I did that once after a massive rain storm, but it was the road from my house to the highway. Took a front loader to lift the front of my 95 f250 and drag me out. 2 days of cleaning the front end and new seals and grease, she was good as new. I'm working on an 82 Bronco now.
When I saw you sanding down the wheels I said to myself "yeah! It's happening! Finally!!"
I OSO GOT OLD OPEL FRONTERA 2.2 16 VALVE ECO-TECH PETROL ENGINE BY GENERAL MOTORS 1994 , STILL RUNNING STRONG ...SOMETIME I WASH UNDER CARRIAGE LIKE YOU DID ...! ITS BEING 40 YEARS NOW ...! AND IM 64.
What fun was had by all. Getting those carpets dry is the biggest challenge ! I like the way you do things, keep it up,
It's good that there is such a friend who helped!!!!
Yes, yes, good use of a hammer and screwdriver. Basic yet effective. I watched my father work on vehicles when I was young and it’s no mystery that everybody loves watching someone working, especially when they know what they are doing. Keep it up as these skills are not being taught anymore… or learned. I was hooked in the video when the engine was being pulled and I gotta say as soon as that trunk lid came off I knew what was about to go down and that’s when I subscribed. lol
Great videos!! Found this channel a week ago! New sub for sure!! I’ve been doing mechanical repairs for 40 years and still picked up a few tips!! Good stuff young man!! Keep it up!!
To be as young as you are ,you know more about mechanics as some guys I know that's been doing it for 30 years ,great videos keep them comming!
Great video. This guy doesn’t cut corners he took the time to solder his connectors. He will go far in his quest for reliable gear.
Your work ethic is admirable!
I'm very much enjoying the quiet, peaceful nature of the channel and repairs. 😂 no talking, just calm ambient sounds of the background, tools, and metal making contact. It's like asmr.
I was wondering when you were going to paint the wheels. Superb.
Lots of caked on mud, the downside of off road driving 😊 The good thing is that it exposed the bad bearings but what a big job. The new paint looks excellent. Gradually picking away at all the jobs that need to be done. Very enjoyable video.
Hey Simon just thought I’d throw a little helpful hint at you here buddy…. when you’re holding a chisel or a Screwdriver beating A bearing race or anything else for that matter.… try to use a pair of channel locks or pair of pliers to hold your chisel with so you don’t hit your hand there buddy…. really enjoy your channel keep up the good work man you do a good job!
A real man has fluid film in his arsonal 👍👍
This channel and The Home Pro’s are 2 of my favorites. Keep up the great content and presentation style. Keep those cars off the Minnesota winter roads. Come down to Texas’s and buy some rust free beaters! ( we have cars in both states)
Love this channel. It's the total opposite of the "We've gotta save the shop" angle other channels seem to push.
I had so much faith in you about those wheels, I knew you’d get around to them and you knocked it out!
The truck is looking good my young friend!
What a transformation so far, keep it going she worth the effort!
You are a very patient man. This thing would've become smashed scrap first thing in the morning after failing to do it's job when I needed.
Nice job sir Nice Ford Nice show sir 😃👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
Trucks that were repairable by reasonably equipped and competent enthusiasts.. our 1979-1982 ford's never left home, especialy if going into the bush without a new Duraspark module and distributer cap..all trucks, we had several, were 351 or 400Ms and a couple were 460s ..
I had an '83 and HATED having to deal with the front hubs on that thing. Finally had to park it because the frame went bad from rust. The good ole days!
Simon here is a tip, off-roading keep a pair of rubber boots with u, up side down between truck bed and cab, extra heavy duty socks, maybe a waterproof seat cover, or blanket, always wash out brakes after, keeps pads good!
6,000 lb winch is probably about half of what you need for that truck. Good rule of thumb is get double the weight capacity of your rig to avoid problems.
Another great vireo. Wheels turned out great. Always looking forward to the next one.
Hi there, great videos, here in South Africa we add a second battery to our 4x4's, helps with the current draw, also street tyres is never a good idea for wet off roading, doesn't matter the size 😂 a shovel is must
mechanic 101 his work is oddly satisfying
Ive been binge watching today. Reliving my younger days. Freaking out when the mechanic wanted $700 to change the front brakes. I sat down with my Chilton's manual and realized why it was a $700 job. lol I got stuck once. We didn't have cell phones back then and had to walk somewhere to find a payphone that hopefully had a phone book so we could call a wrecker. Have you watched TrailMater? He made a sand anchor for winching himself out, you had the right idea. I don't know what the police are like where you are, but here in the Ft Worth area and on any highway, if you have a rear license plate light out, they will go out of their way to write you a ticket.
Cool channel!! new sub! no music just the sounds of wrenches clicking! awesome! thanks!
Find a old axel shaft and grind the end of it to a point. Then you can hammer it in to the ground for a pulling point.
Good idea
Nothing more frustrating than having one wheel spin on an axle when you’re stuck. Think of putting in a LSD dif. in the front and back, or even better, a LSD front and an air or mechanical locker back. You’ll be able to get through almost any poor traction situation be it snow or mud.
I love the Eaton Truetrac. Quiet, maintenance free, and works excellent for all but the hardest wheeling. It's expensive and involved to install compared to a Lock Right but it's really worth the money and effort.
I was thinking of a lunchbox style locker for the front and an LSD in the back, though I need something with a smooth engagement for driving on snow/ice in winter.
@@SimonFordman Helical/torsen LSDs are more analogue hence smoother whereas automatic lockers are binary on/off/on/off etc. A locker up front is excellent for getting unstuck but challenging on snowy/icy roads. Unpredictable understeer and wide turns.
@@dadgarage7966 I have a one wheel drive 96 Ranger. Was so frustrating driving it in the winter even with studded tires. Best investment I made was putting in a Eaton Truetrac,
@@SimonFordman Lunchbox locker in the front and Eaton truetrac in the rear is my go-to setup. I have it in all my offroaders. The engagement of the truetrac is incredibly smooth you will never feel it coming on/off.
Isn't it amazing what the human hands can do? They are tough enough to manipulate and shape and mold metal and put it together to make it do what we want it to do, and at the end of the day, soft and sensitive enough pet a small kitty.
I was waiting for the video sequence, regards from Brazil!!!
you`re right once again ! I can tell must or the troubles I've been through with winches was bad connections, defective solenoid of poor/ insufficient or defective ground wire.
Dude, this channel is awesome. Keep it up Simon.
I'm impressed with your ability to remember how that all went back together, Once you had it all apart on your tailgate I would have been like "Yup, time to buy a new winch!"
I'm glad I found this channel.
Love that Ford red interior!👍👍👍
Mud tires make a lot of difference, been there a few times. I always have some cliff bars and water too. You can be out there a bit,but that can be fun also.
Without the mud incident you may not have discovered your winch issue. That rebuild was interesting itself.
Well, at least the bumper and winch look great
Haha, right
Somebody get this man a shop vac!
Awesome vid, love your stuff brother.
Everything is easier with the right tool!
Always great seeing one of your truck anatomy lessons on film
Cool truck! 😎👍
2wd truck one wheel in the front one in the back. Gotta love open diffs😂
Love from morocoo ✌ have a nice day.
Bonjour, tes vidéos sont vraiment super, bien filmées, sujets super intérressants. 20/20
Absolutely love your videos! No words needed. Your work speaks for itself! Btw if you wanna sell that truck, let me know!
продолжай! спасибо. парень, ты-отличный мастер, хоть и часто падает из рук инструмент)
I love your videos
You need two batteries with a relay between and the relay start when you turn on the key.
So that you have more power for the winch.
Also your front tire needs alignment, I would love see you do that.😊
Oh and that style of warn winch was problematic when it was new. Sell it to a collector and got to harbor freight and buy a badlands when its on sale.
I like these videos! The f250 is getting great care from you and is staring to look great!! Keep up the good work.
I wonder what your job is. Man, I am envying the amount of time you have to do stuff like this. No criticism, don't get me wrong. I am also not into cars, but I enjoyed your Honda video.
But any mechanical fixing video is something one can learn from.
Quite some quality entertainment you're putting out.
Thanks
Как же эти машины похоже на российский автопром, у меня ваз 2101 год выпуска 1974 , и они конструктивно очень похожи с теме машинами которые ты делаешь. Видео очень хорошие, и атмосферные, посмотрел все что были на канале. С любовью из России❤
Такая же фигня.
Mechanical artistry.
Un capo para harreglar camionetas y una paciencia
We live in times with products and vehicles with predesigned inbuilt obsolesence which fits with a throwaway society. People need to keep fixing and using the old stuff that was designed to be fixed ...... people are loosing the skill and desire to do anything other than throw it away or depend on a dealer to plug in to a diagnostic machine.
Check your diff/axle oil for going mayo ...... think about raised axle breathers.
Thanks for another great film.
Thanks for watching. I did check the diffs, the fluids looked clean, surprisingly.
Lucky with the oil! Saved a job.@@SimonFordman
1. How many cats!?
2. The flower coffee mug seems to have gone AWOL.
3. Your patience of Job is awesomely calming.
4. Your mechanical prowess is inspiring.
5. Shooting and editing skills are astounding...I know the 20hrs to 20min offline edit gigs. Cudos.
6. Looking forward to the new blue adventure!
I only have 1 cat with my girlfriend, all the others are just guest stars. I do still have my flower mug haha. Thanks
Man that's the best welding coat out there!!
Hi Simon, I was really waiting for your video... Now my weekend starts !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love & Respect from Pakistan
In my ranger I always keep a tow strap, shovel, and some gloves. No winch but I've been able to dig myself out of just about everything with the shovel- the trick is getting the axels free. If the axels are free of debree and you have a clear path- you can drive out of most anything. Wish I had a winch, however 😅but then again I might be tempted to go anywhere. Some will carry traction boards and suicide jacks- I think those are dandy, but they take up so much space and I just don't need em.
Happy to see your subscriber count going up. 👍
Help ! He's stuck.What an epic adventure you got into.Pal.
Haha
“Nothing works like a Chevy truck!” Glad he got you unstuck dude. That looked like a mess to clean up afterwards
For any tough stains in that carpet grab some blue magic stain remover from Walmart. It comes in a spray can stuff is amazing.
Looking forward to whatever that was the cat drug in @ the end.. Good stuff man.
I really enjoy your videos. Thanks!