FORGOTTEN 1962 Ford Thunderbird 428! Cruisin' After 29+ Years! Part 3

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  • Опубліковано 19 гру 2024

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  • @KaterKomPuter
    @KaterKomPuter Рік тому +2

    What a Beauty

  • @lloyddowns9481
    @lloyddowns9481 Рік тому +1

    The old girl sounds great, love an old fe motor

  • @mmddmm553
    @mmddmm553 Рік тому +1

    Brother you are so lucky .

  • @topturretgunner
    @topturretgunner 2 місяці тому +1

    Love the T-Bird. My dad owned a 62 When I was a teen. It had the original 390 with a 4 barrel carb. Watching you guys work on those drum brakes sure brought back some memories. Can’t wait to see her with a good buff and waxing.

  • @richardabernathy6242
    @richardabernathy6242 Місяць тому +1

    The good old days. When you could rebuild anything... even a brake booster

  • @EnglishTurbines
    @EnglishTurbines Рік тому +3

    A car with attitude....Saved by your warm climate and no road salt ever...That and heavy gauge sheet metal bodywork from the 1960s...Loved it...🤔🤔😳😏😏😀😀😀🇬🇧

    • @kingkrimson8771
      @kingkrimson8771 Рік тому +1

      Warm climate is good for the metal but you should see what it does to interiors unless a car is garaged constantly!
      And yes, cars of that era had thicker sheet metal but factory rustproofing was in its infancy, it wasn't unusual for a car in a northern climate where salt was used on the roads in winter to be a rusted-out hulk within five years.

  • @islandboy50
    @islandboy50 Рік тому +3

    I owned a 62 Thunderbird that looked exactly as your car here to the "T". Except for the windows, they were powered windows. I purchased it back in 1968 while I was stationed in the Air Force in southern California. It drove and it had a wonderful ride. It was certainly a beautiful car.

  • @JoeyRush-i3m
    @JoeyRush-i3m Рік тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @marke.howerter-american526
    @marke.howerter-american526 Рік тому +2

    What a beautiful car. I miss my T Bird

  • @garycook2355
    @garycook2355 Рік тому +74

    Love that big block rumble, no one did it better than Ford. 😎 🏁

    • @mescko
      @mescko Рік тому +4

      Thinkin' the same thing, we had a '64 Country Sedan when I was a kid and my first car was a '64 XL hardtop with a 390, miss that FE sound.

    • @jhermelmorris3783
      @jhermelmorris3783 10 місяців тому

      Chevy

    • @garycook2355
      @garycook2355 10 місяців тому +1

      @@mesckoOur first Ford big block was a 1961 Galaxy with a FE 352. we bought it new it was red. I took my girlfriend to the prom in it. I have a picture of it with me all dressed up for the event.

    • @garycook2355
      @garycook2355 10 місяців тому

      @@jhermelmorris3783 Chevy had a big block in 1958 it was 348 ci and the 409 was an option the were both dogs as it was originally a truck motor. I ow ned a 1957 Merc with the turnpike cruiser engine 364 ci. It would blow any Chevy off the road the only thing it couldn't go past was a gas station. It got about 8 mpg.

    • @tonywilkes1444
      @tonywilkes1444 3 місяці тому

      Mopar😂

  • @randybock82
    @randybock82 Рік тому +3

    The 61-63 birds are my favorite. White walls, fender skirts, it don't get much better. Such a classic design. This is better than a Ferrari. Stinking mice ain't got no respect.

    • @Jerry-up8bk
      @Jerry-up8bk 10 місяців тому

      My first car was a 63 Thunderbird red with white top 390 4 v Duall exhaust, Posi rearend!

  • @ronkemp9528
    @ronkemp9528 Рік тому +2

    Man you guys lucked out with that one. What a nice car.

  • @bobruprecht8621
    @bobruprecht8621 Рік тому +2

    This guy is a genius!! 👏👏👏 Bird lover here!

  • @ДмитрийРатинский

    I am from Russia and I would like to say that your classic cars are the limit of perfection for me, good luck and all the best

  • @iandavis8755
    @iandavis8755 Рік тому +23

    You guys knocked it out of the park with that old lady. It's remarkable how overall good condition it's in, and like some of the other vintage Ford's from your channel, it almost seems like the car was sitting waiting for you. That car has buckets of character, and I wish cars were made like this still.
    The 428 sounds fantastic, and I would imagine it's got torque for days.
    Solid revival as always!

  • @nikolaslarson6891
    @nikolaslarson6891 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely stunning design. Beautiful condition with just the right patina. A car for life. My compliments.

  • @zoeferbrache
    @zoeferbrache Рік тому +1

    That is a beautiful car! I had a 67 black on black and it was a beauty too, the days when cars were cars. Thanks this restore was great!🤗

  • @YTjndallas
    @YTjndallas Рік тому

    Great video! ❤

  • @CCM911
    @CCM911 Рік тому +33

    This is one of the nicest cars I have ever seen you resurrect. This and the Porsche are your "crown jewels". Thank you so much for making these fun videos!! Keep up the great work!!!

  • @JMc.D
    @JMc.D Рік тому +1

    Cool car

  • @unknownsoldier5141
    @unknownsoldier5141 Рік тому +12

    Dude she is gorgeous !!....watching her get clean really satisfying... love the color combo..... hope to see more of her !!!

  • @Shadowwalker77944
    @Shadowwalker77944 Рік тому +1

    This is one of the cars you dream about having. I am a big Ford guy and this is a great looking T-Bird

  • @DrNo-dz2hd
    @DrNo-dz2hd Рік тому +1

    24:14... RIP GORDON

  • @dannywilsher4165
    @dannywilsher4165 Рік тому

    Wish I had never sold my 62 Thunderbird exactly like this one!!! I love these old cars!!!!!

  • @teddysmith457
    @teddysmith457 Рік тому

    That bird is a sweet bird❤❤ that bird sounds great. That bird was born the same year I was..❤

  • @JackBWatkins
    @JackBWatkins Рік тому +8

    The T-bird is every much a classic as the 911T. I also love the Galaxy 500. That covers three days of the week. Need to see the Mark III in the shop. You are working your way into the coolest collection of good ole daily drivers on UA-cam.

  • @bobmillerick300
    @bobmillerick300 Рік тому +1

    That is one sweet ride. 😎

  • @jefferywarshawsky2263
    @jefferywarshawsky2263 Рік тому +1

    I am a Bird lover

  • @dennisbrown2571
    @dennisbrown2571 Рік тому +3

    I am so jealous. I have followed you from the begining. That you guys have found, rehabed, driven and now own all those wonderful cars, that myself and others, could only dream of having. Well done.

  • @mkofftiger
    @mkofftiger Рік тому +3

    It is a joy to watch you guys actually repair something and not just replace a part. The Thunderbird looks splendid. Congratulations.

  • @StevenRobertsonTheOACS
    @StevenRobertsonTheOACS Рік тому +1

    That is now one sweet Banana-Bird.

  • @rickcooper6817
    @rickcooper6817 Рік тому +10

    Sweet Bird, you guys did a nice clean up on the old girl and she is looking and sounding good. Keep up the good work and thanks for the videos.

  • @dennishogenmiller4456
    @dennishogenmiller4456 Рік тому

    I love the 1961 to 1963 Birds. My brother-in-law won a 1961 Bird back then. Your 1962 is a keeper. Enjoy it.

  • @marygarner5249
    @marygarner5249 Рік тому +3

    That car is you perfect for the family to go cruising 💟

  • @melbgrk6725
    @melbgrk6725 Рік тому

    Beautiful beautiful car ......well done gents ... :) ...👍👍👍👍

  • @craigbowley6783
    @craigbowley6783 Рік тому +20

    That is a beautiful car. You guys did a great job getting it back on the road where it belongs.👌

  • @paulym5814
    @paulym5814 Рік тому +1

    I love those old Tbirds. Style beyond compare.

    • @eventhorizon2218
      @eventhorizon2218 Рік тому +1

      So true, I remember buying ,crawling under and working on these Classic cars.
      Also wish I still had some of them, and wish I was 35 years younger.
      To much technology in the crap we drive today.
      Simpler was better.

  • @Phantastikal
    @Phantastikal Рік тому +2

    That bird is very nice even if Im hit a Ford fan! You guys are truly car guys! Great to see you and your dad working together to make magic happen!

  • @richard.cohen51
    @richard.cohen51 2 місяці тому +1

    I have to admit that you guys have done a wonderful job on this Tbird

  • @nikolajolevski3232
    @nikolajolevski3232 Рік тому +1

    Good job 👌🇲🇰

  • @tobysettle8595
    @tobysettle8595 Рік тому +3

    You guys did a superb job of bringing this old girl back to life! Really enjoy the respect and love you put in to these projects. Takes me back to my brother and I working on cars with our dad. Thanks!

  • @johnlarsen7284
    @johnlarsen7284 Рік тому +1

    good one

  • @sgservices937
    @sgservices937 Рік тому +8

    She came out great. Nice job guys!

  • @grayhounddaddy62leake83
    @grayhounddaddy62leake83 Рік тому +6

    Omg, you just brought back a lot of memories to me with this T-Bird rescue! Back in the early 60's, my Mother drove a 62 Thunderbird similar to this! I was just a kid then, but I knew that that car was awesome!! Thanks for bringing back some great memories!!!

  • @marksmith762
    @marksmith762 Рік тому +1

    The rumble from that exhaust is gorgeous. I love those old T Birds

  • @richardvoran5514
    @richardvoran5514 Рік тому

    Of all the big ‘birds’ this one is the best looking!

  • @marklilly2581
    @marklilly2581 Рік тому

    I like your channel because you guys are super thorough! And your all business. Keep up the good work

  • @CyberviewU
    @CyberviewU 10 місяців тому +1

    Lou Costabile talks about his 1962 Ford Galaxie 500XL convertible with a 406 and how rare the engine is for that year. I wonder how many 428 engines they made that year.

    • @craigjorgensen4637
      @craigjorgensen4637 8 місяців тому

      I think the answer is NONE. Unless someone has changed it, it’s a 390. Looks like someone has removed the air conditioning and added some aftermarket chrome stuff and air cleaner so it’s quite possible the engine isn’t original.

  • @mikejennings2346
    @mikejennings2346 Рік тому +6

    Great job getting that old T Bird back running well and looking great. It sounds awesome.

  • @marygarner5249
    @marygarner5249 Рік тому +3

    Look at that car love it Budget Builds Rocks 👍

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 Рік тому

    Dude! She’s a beauty! Definitely a keeper! Great job!👌😎👍

  • @happykt
    @happykt 7 місяців тому

    This car is a beauty!. I remember this car being all over the place when I was a young child in the 1960s.

  • @marvinl.herren811
    @marvinl.herren811 Місяць тому

    What a beautiful car with a great engine. Wow ! ! ! I wish I could give you guys a hand. You've got a keeper there. Good luck with the beautiful bird., and that great 428.

  • @stevevogelman3360
    @stevevogelman3360 Рік тому

    Man…what a sweetheart

  • @alfoncesmithe
    @alfoncesmithe Рік тому

    Brilliant well done, this is a beauty, the blue interior is gorgeous, just love that V8

  • @rayscott7655
    @rayscott7655 4 місяці тому

    Awesome beautiful Big Bird!

  • @arturonavarro3566
    @arturonavarro3566 Рік тому

    Fantastic work..... Absolutamente Precioso y Bellísimo. From Barcelona (Spain)

  • @marke.howerter-american526
    @marke.howerter-american526 Рік тому

    The wheels and tires look awesome. I had never seen fake whitewalls like those before. How cool

  • @funnyside6
    @funnyside6 Рік тому +1

    I love this car. My mom had one very similar to it. It was a luxury car. I don't know which engine, but I do remember I could beat anyone because it was so quiet, they never guessed the power it had.

  • @garyfeltus9801
    @garyfeltus9801 Рік тому

    Love them old thunderbirds. I had a 1966 with a 390 in it loved that old car. Unfortunately I lost it in a divorce. Wish I had it back. Great video.

  • @jackempson3044
    @jackempson3044 Рік тому

    Gordan Lightfoot has some good music. Keep that.

  • @thattvguyvorster5250
    @thattvguyvorster5250 Рік тому

    She was born same year as me. Awesomeness!

  • @ohok3608
    @ohok3608 Рік тому

    That white bird just laying there soaking up your love. Thank you

  • @PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt

    That thing is in amazing condition.
    Loving that old 20s 30s style tyre debeader them things are super rare.

  • @chrislambert2889
    @chrislambert2889 Рік тому +1

    Amazing transformation 🇱🇷💯✅

  • @intrepid5684
    @intrepid5684 Рік тому

    I love this car. My father drove one. He had 3 to 4 different T-Birds.

  • @Robert-yt3cu
    @Robert-yt3cu 15 днів тому

    Beautiful old car

  • @xozindustries7451
    @xozindustries7451 Рік тому

    That site wall is cool, I’ve never seen them

  • @professorjedi1024
    @professorjedi1024 Рік тому +38

    Hey just wanna say I watched one of your old videos and your presentation style and editing have improved so much! Well done!

    • @BudgetBuildz
      @BudgetBuildz  Рік тому +9

      I really appreciate that!! 😊😊

    • @markhirsch1782
      @markhirsch1782 Рік тому

      NICE, My Aunt had a coppertone one,Love the old birds

  • @chiefvilla3167
    @chiefvilla3167 Рік тому +2

    I remember those 60 Thunderbirds when I was very young. Our neighbor had a couple of them. Northern California redwoods.
    It was a very light yellow T-Bird.. who won a move to Southern California back in 68 my aunt had one her ghost has 63 cream color. Her nothing just floated down the highway .
    And now. I live in the middle of the state. And I have a 02 black on black triple black T-Bird.😊😎👍🏽🤙🏾🎸🙋🏽‍♂️😎.

  • @upstatepiano
    @upstatepiano Рік тому

    Love. Nothing but live for that 62’ Thunderbird!!

  • @hcombs0104
    @hcombs0104 Рік тому

    I love this old car! My favorite T-birds are the Squarebirds and the Bulletbirds. I was thinking I wouldn't mind having the '62 Fairlane but I changed my mind!

  • @unlimitedfactory4297
    @unlimitedfactory4297 Рік тому

    This thing turned out beautiful! Ready for Bring a Trailer

  • @tinalopez1522
    @tinalopez1522 3 місяці тому

    I agree Gary, love.....that sound!

  • @shanehills2698
    @shanehills2698 Рік тому

    Again, love what you guy's do. Bringing these graceful lady's back to life and showing that old school cars are still the most pleasing to look at and see rumbling down the road the way they do. Great job team.

  • @snowdiddley7390
    @snowdiddley7390 Рік тому

    Those 62’s look nice together, T-Bird and Baby T-Bird, that’s what they called the Fairlane back in the day. 👍👍👍

  • @michaelbobbitt3529
    @michaelbobbitt3529 5 місяців тому

    I love the 62 TBirds had one myself until it was stolen and wrecked. One day, I will have another one.

  • @shanehills2698
    @shanehills2698 Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @bartspeggys
    @bartspeggys Рік тому

    I see a lot of revivals of popular cars on youtube like mustangs, camaro’s etc…
    If u ask me, i like this revivals a lot more. Its new for me 🙂
    So keep doing ur thing with ur dad to 👍
    Grtz from Belgium ✌️

  • @Stevie_B_0828
    @Stevie_B_0828 Рік тому +1

    Hey guys, another great job. 👍
    Question for ya... at 22:01 you use a spray "brightener" on the grille, and it did a bang-up job on the metalwork, what product is it that ur using? That's a pink Maguire's spray bottle, but is that what's in the bottle or is it another product/brand and ur jus re-using an old Maguire's spray bottle? I was very impressed with the results and wanna try the same product on my metalwork on a project I'm working on. Thanks for ur time, keep up the great work guys! 😎

  • @FJB8885
    @FJB8885 Рік тому

    Your video brought back good memories of my parents T-bird as my mom called it. Enjoy your car and video.
    Thank you
    👍✌️🇺🇸

  • @chiefymoe8385
    @chiefymoe8385 Рік тому

    Those white wheels look ridiculous,,,, l do love your shows ✌️

  • @SoulfulRecognition-cu1py
    @SoulfulRecognition-cu1py Рік тому

    the wheel combination I love it on that car immaculate sounds good

  • @timothyalderman2376
    @timothyalderman2376 Рік тому

    What a gorgeous car. Wouldn't get rid of this one

  • @cg_justin_5327
    @cg_justin_5327 Рік тому

    That is a cool thunder chicken!! Beautiful car!

  • @gopherholehotel
    @gopherholehotel Рік тому

    I loved watching this episode that you restored the 1962 T Bird. As a young teenager back in 1968 ; a family member had one of these and I was so thrilled when he took me for a ride in it. He sadly died the next year on an oil derrick job. in Wyoming. Your show brought back memories of him. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @mikekozi-lester3887
    @mikekozi-lester3887 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi Mike and his Dad nice video 📹 and workmanship the car is sweet

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza1769 Рік тому

    The tire and hub combination look so good

  • @Lenniep59
    @Lenniep59 Рік тому

    Very cool!!

  • @edwilko8819
    @edwilko8819 Рік тому

    behind ur Porsche thats the best car u've owned and rescued 👍👊🥰🍾🥃much love from the UK.
    Always use silicone tyre glue on the outter layer of the fake white walls they always sag after a few months (i learnt this the hard way)

  • @Jon_2218
    @Jon_2218 Рік тому

    Very nice car, Thanks Son & Dad for restoring.

  • @EliasStonehocker
    @EliasStonehocker Рік тому

    What a beautiful old bird!

  • @jndnaps
    @jndnaps 19 днів тому

    Nice job! Another great save. I love the cars made in 1962. This and the 62 Galaxie are my favorite Fords.. I'm more of a GM and MOPAR fan. Definitely wanna see more on this car.

  • @martinnightingale6033
    @martinnightingale6033 Рік тому

    My vw Touareg 3.0 tdi .
    The drive belt squealed a lot so swapped it for new . It still squealed .
    So took it back off and sprayed it with Gates drive belt dressing .
    Instant cure .
    I know my car is from Germany .
    But this stuff helps stop belts slipping and squealing .
    Love the Thunderbird. She sound dirty .
    I live in the uk but love the sound of American V8s .
    Kind regards .
    Martin UK . X

  • @daubie3
    @daubie3 Рік тому

    Nice Bird... I restored a 62 Bird about 20 years ago. Red with white and gold interior, 390 and no AC. Very nice driving car when set up correctly.

  • @kare9875
    @kare9875 Рік тому

    I love what you did with this car. The only thing I don't like is the white wall tires. I think it is because they don't match the paint. Thanks for rescuing these old beauties.

  • @lanceauthement9015
    @lanceauthement9015 Рік тому +2

    Saving a piece of history. Love the video and the way you and your dad get along so well

  • @barrybarry5803
    @barrybarry5803 Рік тому

    One of the nicest looking cars to have ever come off a motor vehicle production line!

  • @msluvlifeh6950
    @msluvlifeh6950 Рік тому

    This Guy is just AWESOME he breaks it down to the itty bitty piece

  • @turtlekoff1
    @turtlekoff1 Рік тому

    Love that Gulf Oil hat you wear. Car is awesome !