Saved from the CRUSHER! What will it look like cleaned up?

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  • @2koolchris291
    @2koolchris291 2 роки тому +5

    I’m so happy. Yesterday I actually drove my dads 1969 amx and this car hasn’t been driven since 1996 and been in our barn since before I was born.

  • @Lotsaslots6747
    @Lotsaslots6747 2 роки тому +102

    Keep’em coming. You keep the cleaning supply manufacturers in business. You should be getting some sponsorships!

    • @Scotts23
      @Scotts23 2 роки тому +2

      Couldn't agree more

    • @vidguy007
      @vidguy007 2 роки тому +4

      I think sponsorship would ruin his channel

    • @davewallace8219
      @davewallace8219 2 роки тому +1

      rocky will eat everything...but air!

    • @Orbacron
      @Orbacron 2 роки тому +6

      He could sponsor Vienna sausage for real

    • @Lotsaslots6747
      @Lotsaslots6747 2 роки тому

      @@vidguy007, you have a point that would have to be considered.

  • @paulbaker5085
    @paulbaker5085 2 роки тому +30

    Great family experience working together . Kind of a cross between leave it to beaver and the Brady bunch . Love the goats and pigs so funny .Keep up the great work it will pay off .

  • @study650
    @study650 2 роки тому +2

    That one cleaned up, real nice. Speaking of Robert Tilton, You're probably too young to remember, but he had a big church in Dallas, Church on Trh Rock, back in the mid '80's.Very good video.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah I don’t remember him thanks for watching

  • @Smurphenstein
    @Smurphenstein 2 роки тому +6

    I am an old car guy who never got married or had kids. I found your channel a while back, man you are so blessed. I love the cars but the adventures you get up to with all the family involved are absolutely great to watch, watched the $1200 camper ones back to back. I have been watching Goonzquad for a number of years and their family vibe along with wholesome content was what I liked, they are changing though, becoming money hungry and too slick. You have replaced them as my favourite channel. Keep up the great work and I will keep watching.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you I appreciate it. I am blessed

  • @rexkean
    @rexkean 2 роки тому +17

    Love these old Fairmonts!
    I'm like you, I really didn't think that interior would clean up even half that nice!
    Keep rocking it!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you I love them to

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 2 роки тому

      @Becca Boone same platform as the mustangs too DASH IS A GREAT DIRECT BOLT IN

    • @rexkean
      @rexkean 2 роки тому

      @@rsprockets7846 I knew the dash would bolt right up to the Monarch, but thought you'd have to do some "engineering" for a Mustang!
      Good to know, thanks for the info

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 2 роки тому +1

      @@rexkean yeah think up until 1984 or so the dash will bolt in same for seats suspension rears seats check it out

  • @Mr5speed
    @Mr5speed 2 роки тому +17

    Ya just have to love how hard the kids work on every clean up, as if each car was going to be their own.
    Y'all are truly blessed with family values.
    🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you

    • @richardotero2376
      @richardotero2376 Рік тому

      Its really amazing how they put the work in, and go to school. As ralphy yells: dont fail! Hes always thinking its going to run. Before he goes to bed. Everytime. No motor? Itll run before dark, ralphy says lol

  • @rustyyoungblood6652
    @rustyyoungblood6652 2 роки тому +13

    I like your work ethic, setting the example for your children. They seem to respond to it positively and the have fun doing it. Blessings everyday.

  • @Docmiller4425
    @Docmiller4425 2 роки тому +30

    I really enjoyed seeing how well this car cleaned up. I used to have a couple of these Fairmonts, I wish I had another one. I like this one a lot and it was great watching your whole family get involved in helping clean it up and making it look better. Keep these awesome videos coming. God bless you and your family and have a blessed rest of the week.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you

    • @bradzimmerman3171
      @bradzimmerman3171 2 роки тому +1

      Loved mine &thirty minutes after picking it up from the dealership the hubcaps where gone yea ( yup 302 nice)

    • @KB2HSH
      @KB2HSH 2 роки тому +1

      Bob Glidden made Fairmonts cool!

  • @bballboyjumpshot9353
    @bballboyjumpshot9353 2 роки тому +2

    Love your kindness to your pets@ and teaching your kids a craft and responsibility

  • @johnhols
    @johnhols 2 роки тому +29

    After all that effort, I hope it will start, will be great to see that back in the road.

  • @sheldonbenson4510
    @sheldonbenson4510 2 роки тому +54

    Josh you and your kids and wife are doing a great job on the Fairmont it is looking pretty good ,good job guys

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you I appreciate it

    • @clevelandmaker386
      @clevelandmaker386 2 роки тому

      @@Sleeperdude nice batmobile!!!
      Love the video man ...just imagine...that car fully loaded was at the most 8k......
      Try that these days.... you'll get laughed off the showroom floor

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 2 роки тому

      @@Sleeperdude the other KIDD to Rocky

  • @ronbyerjaguar5119
    @ronbyerjaguar5119 2 роки тому +18

    Hi it’s great to see all the family get involved in your projects keep up the good work saving cars from being crashed

  • @jamesbarden2900
    @jamesbarden2900 2 роки тому +1

    A hard working family! All working together is a treat to watch! Now you all need to get out doing your fun family things!

  • @MegaKencam
    @MegaKencam 2 роки тому +2

    I just spent a hour watching a cleanup video of a Fairmont...
    And I enjoyed it!

  • @barrywgoodwin3923
    @barrywgoodwin3923 2 роки тому +10

    Hey, Sleeperdude, love this car, I hope you go all the way with this one and make her shine again. But that's not why I am commenting. You asked in the video why does Rocky always want to eat cardboard? I can answer this as I have 40+ goats and actually run a goat care group. Rocky is lacking trace minerals. I noticed this a while ago, and Granny goat also lacks copper and Zinc. That reddish hue to their coat is a classic copper deficiency. Many states as well as Canada are deficient in selenium and copper so it's not anyone's fault, just that we need to supplement. Once you give copper you will see a big difference in their coats and shedding process. Sorry man, I couldn't help myself, but I am sure you understand I am only answering your question and answering with the best intentions at heart. I try not to miss an episode, love the cars and the family and your goats.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому +3

      Yeah thanks we actually asked his vet this and she said it was bleaching from the sun they were given cooper bolus so not sure if I should give them more it hasn’t been 6 months yet.granny was also given cooper bolus but she doesn’t have any teeth and is extremely old

  • @gayle4804
    @gayle4804 2 роки тому +11

    Love it when the whole family is out there contributing contributing to cleaning cars trucks or whatever love the video

  • @billhoward7730
    @billhoward7730 2 роки тому +5

    The car turned out really great. It is so nice to see the whole family pitching in and working together. That is something that never gets old. Bill

  • @grosseileracingteam
    @grosseileracingteam 2 роки тому +1

    Those factory V8 Fairmonts and Zephyrs are pretty rare. I grew up in Dearborn when those were new, and didn't see many. I still remember going to the Lincoln Mercury dealer with my mom and dad back in 77 to order a new Zephyr wagon. I kept asking my dad to order the V8 because I would start driving soon. He ordered the straight 6 (200?) because that was right after the time of the OPEC "oil crisis". Warm over that little 302 and that would be a nice air conditioned sleeper, dude. Thanks for posting.

  • @TheWidgetz
    @TheWidgetz 2 роки тому +2

    My absolute favorite channel on UA-cam dare I say even better than VGG yes still love him but you can’t beat down home Tennessee folks thank you guys truly love y’all!

  • @jerryhurley1068
    @jerryhurley1068 2 роки тому +3

    That little thing reminded me that my grandfather actually had 1 when i was little. First car that i remember he had. Yours cleaned up surprisingly well. Great video as always! Thanks for always being entertaining.

  • @HossMan48
    @HossMan48 2 роки тому +7

    Wow! That new power spray wand is GREAT! Never seen such good cleaning on the first run...

  • @courtneesdad
    @courtneesdad 2 роки тому +7

    That’s a nice save. Those 302’s were tough motors. I love those style of cars. And you were right. That was a fancier car. Most of those cars were 6 cylinders 👍👍

    • @waltschannel7465
      @waltschannel7465 2 роки тому

      Yes, they even had 4 cyl Fairmont with the 2.3 Pinto motor!

  • @FoxMcCloud12000
    @FoxMcCloud12000 2 роки тому

    I casually bumped into this video. Seeing you guys rescue this car brought many memories. My dad had a 1981 Fairmont. It was a two-tone (brown on top and red wine on the lower half divided by a yellow trim). He kept it pristine and took great care of that car. It always had problems with the carburator and break pump, though. My dad passed away in 2012 and we kept the car and took care of it until last year, when we had to sell it. Thanks for sharing this fellas!

  • @patpeterson2671
    @patpeterson2671 2 роки тому

    As a professional detailer of 40 plus years for dealerships and their showrooms and custom car shows / auctions and events , the best thing about this video is , you are both great parents and have outstanding kids and you did it as a family affair ...... I will comment on the clean-up at all ......

  • @vleldaddio210
    @vleldaddio210 2 роки тому +5

    Saving marginal cars from certain destruction ! Rocky is the boss of all the livestock 👍

  • @bluerazor7049
    @bluerazor7049 2 роки тому +23

    Great video like always man, the Futura cleaned up really well and for a car that was in a swampy environment it held up pretty well. Sure the interior is baked but after the cleanup it's a solid car, and I am excited to see if she will fire up and run alongside the big-block Futura. I'm also hoping that the red brush painted boxtop Fairmont wasn't crushed so fingers cross!

  • @garymotley8196
    @garymotley8196 2 роки тому +3

    Between the Awesome cleaner and the Tuff Stuff, it's the TS! Its made for automobile upholstery and it leaves a protective coating behind. The Awesome is more caustic. BTW, that Fairmont is pretty darn straight, with no whiskey dents. I bet your imagination is going wild with this keeper.

  • @rickylaporte6750
    @rickylaporte6750 2 роки тому +1

    I live in a 2022 Volvo semi truck and last night on my TV I watched your video of cleaning up the Fairmont it was awesome glad to see y'all enjoy having fun together God bless good night

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому +1

      Wow…. Glad you enjoyed it safe travels and thanks for watching

  • @BladimirBartolini
    @BladimirBartolini 2 роки тому +1

    I didn't expect for the hood, trunk lid and trunk to be in such great shape. I enjoy watching because y'all work so well together. God and family living the American Dream.....freedom. Thank you for providing us such an awesome video once again. May God of Heaven keep blessing you and all your loved ones.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much … I thought the hood and trunk would probably have holes in it

  • @donwiley1055
    @donwiley1055 2 роки тому +21

    Man I tell you one thing I love my old cars I don't care if they run or don't run but that one look good and I tell you one thing I can't wait until you get it running this was a good video good content and I definitely can't wait for the next one

  • @markpajak2915
    @markpajak2915 2 роки тому +3

    Great job glad to see everyone pitching in on this rustoration looks like a great car too.

  • @NathansMoparGarage
    @NathansMoparGarage 2 роки тому +3

    You guys did a great job getting it cleaned up. Nice score on the big block Mopar parts in the trunk.

  • @kevjo13
    @kevjo13 2 роки тому

    Thanks you for not playing terrible music and speeding up the cleaning. It's relaxing watching you power washing and even vacuuming. It's almost ASMR to my ears. My biggest pet Peeve is when some channels play terrible music and speed up the clip.

  • @greggsvintageworkshop8974
    @greggsvintageworkshop8974 2 роки тому +2

    Wow that is pretty darn amazing how well the old girl cleaned up. Sitting 32 years in a junk yard covered in pine needles and everything else and it is pretty much rust free. That cleaner from Dollar Tree did amazingly well! I'll have to get some of that! Can't wait for the will it start video.

  • @nutmagnet22
    @nutmagnet22 2 роки тому +5

    Backing a 53" low boy is 10 times easier to back than one of those short things.Good job Ralphie.

  • @daviduglem3213
    @daviduglem3213 2 роки тому +6

    Amazing man, amazing family, amazing content. Don't let me forget to tell you you're all amazing!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому

      Thank you 😊

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 2 роки тому

      @@Sleeperdude BUT ROCKY IS BAAAAAAAAAAAA-D BAAAAAAAAAAAA-D

  • @glentucker4250
    @glentucker4250 2 роки тому +6

    I got to say, I’m really liking this car. I didn’t know there was a V8 option 👍🏻 All I’ve ever seen were 4 doors and inline engines. Keep up the great job, you guys are great. 😀

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 2 роки тому +1

      4cyl toooo....

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому

      Thank you

    • @garysimonson9593
      @garysimonson9593 2 роки тому

      there was a cop version of the Fairmont too.

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 2 роки тому

      @@garysimonson9593 they also whacked off the rear top behind drover added a pick up bed liner and made it a el camino. Type

    • @garysimonson9593
      @garysimonson9593 2 роки тому

      @@gertraba4484 yes, but wasn't a real production vehicle. the info I found:
      The vehicle was the result of a joint venture between Ford and National Coach Works, located in Los Angeles, California.
      While not officially a production vehicle or a replacement for the Ford Ranchero (which ended production after the 1979 model year), the Durango was designed as a potential competitor to the newly downsized Chevrolet El Camino and was commissioned by Ford to be sold through Ford dealerships. As no official totals were kept by either company production estimates vary between the low 200s and 350, with 212 conversions known to have been made by National Coach Works.

  • @victortorres3776
    @victortorres3776 2 роки тому +2

    It’s great seeing parents and kids being able to work together, compared to what’s “popular on tv” your family is refreshing. Keep up your great work you’ve got a wonderful family life

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you we try to keep it real life

    • @victortorres3776
      @victortorres3776 2 роки тому

      @@Sleeperdude that’s why your channel will grow, keep it up. Hope your kids never lose their shine

  • @mrjoshua6979
    @mrjoshua6979 2 роки тому +1

    Your honestly making these old foxbody family cars grow on me

  • @Blgrsslvr
    @Blgrsslvr 2 роки тому +6

    Great video,as always.I use that totally awesome cleaner often.It cleans about anything.Just don't let it dry on anything,very hard to get off if it does.Keep up the great work and I'll be looking for the will it run on the Fairmont.

  • @my357mags
    @my357mags 2 роки тому +3

    It did clean up pretty good considering where it come from & how long it had been sitting. Great work guys! Can't wait for the will it run video! 👍

  • @denilsonmecanico323
    @denilsonmecanico323 2 роки тому +7

    Parabéns pela família unida na limpeza, vocês são demais.

  • @Cool5380
    @Cool5380 2 роки тому +1

    It looks a lot better after TLC from the family. Thanks!

  • @iandavis8755
    @iandavis8755 2 роки тому +1

    Really cool seeing these cars spared from the crusher, and being cleaned up. My 2nd car was a 1978 Mercury Zephyr 2-door notch-back sedan, and this car reminds me of it quite a bit.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому

      That’s awesome thank you

    • @iandavis8755
      @iandavis8755 2 роки тому

      @@Sleeperdude also, I am sure you are tracking the Fairmont and Zephyr are both Fox-Bodies, so the majority of the parts for the Mustang are a direct swap...my Zephyr had all sorts of parts from a Mustang GT Cobra, such as the Rims (Turbines), brakes front and rear, swaybars, bushings, shocks, springs, quick ratio power steering rack, tie rods, upper and lower control arms, ball joints, etc. The car was actually a corner carver when I was done that stuff, just never installed my 5.0 engine (car had a straight 6 and C4 Auto).

  • @victorrobison5069
    @victorrobison5069 2 роки тому +13

    I'm not making any predictions, but the engine parts in the trunk appear to be Chrysler parts. Two big thumbs up to wawa for a great towing job !

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 2 роки тому

      FOR THE minnie winnie

    • @dom_not_torretotedesco5707
      @dom_not_torretotedesco5707 2 роки тому +2

      That definitely looks like mopar, I’m even gonna say probably big block 383/400/440 but could be small block mopar.

  • @williamcleghorn4063
    @williamcleghorn4063 2 роки тому +4

    Loveing all the extra videos and great content. I look forward to all of your videos. Seriously they are my stress relief and you guys do a great job.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому

      I’m glad you enjoy it thank you

  • @daveroberts9431
    @daveroberts9431 2 роки тому +3

    I envy you sir. I had a son who died at birth and if he was still with us I would want him to be like Ralphie. Smart, Mechanically inclined and well behaved.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому

      I’m so sorry that your son passed. Ralphie is a good boy and a great helper . Thanks for watching

  • @troyrosenbaugh9935
    @troyrosenbaugh9935 2 роки тому +1

    Little green machine and steam clean seats, makes a world of difference.. looking good guys!

  • @SPB7
    @SPB7 2 роки тому +3

    🖤❤🖤❤

  • @dancarder5288
    @dancarder5288 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @mikecooney3379
    @mikecooney3379 2 роки тому +2

    Don't feel bad,Ralphie, I backed generator trailers behind old M 151 jeeps in the USAF....and I had the same problem! Great video as always!

  • @RAINBOWINTHEDARK107
    @RAINBOWINTHEDARK107 2 роки тому +2

    Having the extension wand allows the user to keep back away from the blast back of dirt & water. I love how everyone took a turn using it. You all are a wonderful family.

  • @davidfox4969
    @davidfox4969 2 роки тому +1

    My mom had a LTD lx that was a former police unmarked. White with blue interior. It had the 5.0 high output mother with the bigger brakes and 8.8 rear. It was an 85 model. I loved that car. It was complete with the spotlight too

  • @grayhounddaddy62leake83
    @grayhounddaddy62leake83 2 роки тому +1

    The interior on this Black Fairmont cleaned up pretty well! And after doing some research, I believe that car came originally with what Ford called a Targa style vinyl top in Red! Whoever bought that car from the get-go, really optioned it out!!!! Great video!!!!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому

      Yes it did have a vinyl top you are correct

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 2 роки тому

    That car is totally a different car. And yes cleaned up well . Another team effort. Everyone pitched in. Thank you for sharing!

  • @alannorman6402
    @alannorman6402 2 роки тому

    The sweetest and kindest family I’ve seen in a very long time.

  • @TheGnomestead
    @TheGnomestead 2 роки тому +1

    79' Zephyr fast back, baby blue white vinyl half top my first ride.
    I saw those tail lights and knew the car immediately👍
    GF had the Fairmont you found same interior and color.
    We had communion in the back of those all right! Minus the lil cups 😉
    Thanks for the walk down memory lane 👍

  • @Brianshrader6357
    @Brianshrader6357 2 роки тому +1

    I Love old Square body cars .That 1 could make a cool cruiser for someone.I Love to watch your family work together on your projects.Keep them coming you all

  • @amywalker4979
    @amywalker4979 2 роки тому +1

    Just love watching you guys get stuff done. Its so satisfying for my OCD. Lol. Some of those cleaners may want you to let it sit for 15 minutes. I'm sure scrubbing bubbles does. And don't forget oven cleaner is also heaven sent. I'll be getting some merch next month. Shot my wad this month on a 73 gmc camper special square body. Just brought it home today. 6 hour round trip. May be asking for advise soon. Lol. Love your whole family. A family that plays together stays together. Bless all y'all!!!

  • @shartne
    @shartne 2 роки тому +2

    Only need to use some turtle wax on it. It is in better shape then I originally thought? Maybe the 302 will still turn over? The gas cap will may be indicate the concition of the motor. I like 302s though that is what was in my 67 Mustang and it was a pretty good ripper for a kid back in high school in 78. If not send it to the machine shop to have it bored over .10 thousands. And redo the crank and heads and everrything. I love old 302s. LOL the are a great running engine. Replace the intake valves in the heads with 2 inch chevy vavles Im not kidding and it will be very fast. thats what the guy at the machine shop told me the guys at the race track loved to do to them in the seventies and he said they loved them that way.

  • @jsbsmdauto
    @jsbsmdauto 2 роки тому +1

    One of the things I love about your videos is watching your kids grow up and their changing nuances. Reminds me of my kids when they were growing up. I wish I had a sizable piece of land like yours so I could Tinker as much as you do.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому

      That’s great glad you enjoy it

  • @skinneroutdoors2177
    @skinneroutdoors2177 Рік тому +1

    Dude, I bought a 79 futura from my neighbor as a 15 year old. I still remember how I felt bringing it home and cleaning it up. Loved that car! Great video and thanks for sharing!

  • @darlenecoleman6352
    @darlenecoleman6352 2 роки тому

    The kids are a great help and trainable. That ride came out great.

  • @brucemyers1823
    @brucemyers1823 2 роки тому +1

    Great job guys. I bought one new in 1981. Great memory.

  • @jeroldhowland33
    @jeroldhowland33 2 роки тому +1

    Love that Fairmont, Brings back memories, Had an identical one back in the day, Nice project, beautiful shape.

  • @johnelliott7375
    @johnelliott7375 2 роки тому

    New project and the help of the family, priceless.

  • @hasats1991
    @hasats1991 2 роки тому +1

    Dunno how available they are over there but here in aus i use Wurth Interior cleaner, its in an Aerosol can, Foams up and bubbles and gets right into it all, gentle wipe off with an microfibre. if its available over there you'd be surprised how amazing it is. I'd be happy to ship you some if you cant get it to try!

  • @teamlean3717
    @teamlean3717 2 роки тому +1

    One thing I took away from the lockdiwns in 2020 are ALOT of car restoration/RV channels. Keep the content going, love it!

  • @davewallace8219
    @davewallace8219 2 роки тому +1

    a great...loving family...this is therapy for many of us...thank you...

  • @jameskloss3866
    @jameskloss3866 2 роки тому +1

    That car looks great just as it sits with the black paint and Red pin stripes and the black hoops. Great Family content thank you for sharing.
    God Bless

  • @ghettsumm7949
    @ghettsumm7949 2 роки тому +2

    Backing up a trailer takes a lot of practice,.
    Remember, very slight corrections, and turn opposite direction that you want the trailer to go .

  • @lisamikitaroff6016
    @lisamikitaroff6016 2 роки тому +2

    Just wanna let you know awesome works on everything even carpet from the dollar tree

  • @randyriggs5463
    @randyriggs5463 2 роки тому +1

    That intake manifold in the trunk looked like a 1968 big block Chrysler one . Enjoying the clean up videos. Nice family

  • @toddathey1235
    @toddathey1235 2 роки тому +1

    Reminds me when I was a kid my father would drag an old car home and we would spend the day just cleaning. Fun times. Enjoyed the video.

  • @LarryDeSilva64
    @LarryDeSilva64 2 роки тому +1

    I have a couple bottles of that Awesome degreaser it always works really well. Looks like some of those pine needles preserved the paint underneath. That came out really well for not having been cleaned up in 32 years. Good to see everyone helping clean this one up as well. Thanks for the video.

  • @mikes.4136
    @mikes.4136 2 роки тому

    Sleeperdude - you and yours did an awesome job of cleaning up that old Ford! Your videos are very entertaining, too.

  • @jeffreyevens2033
    @jeffreyevens2033 2 роки тому +1

    Well that was fun! The car cleaned up rather nice. Who would have thought under all those pine needles there was a decent looking car. Great job family!

  • @Akecherfd8424
    @Akecherfd8424 2 роки тому +1

    I owned a 1978 Ford Fairmont station wagon back in 1989. It was yellow with woodgrain stickers on the side. It had a factory 8 track tape player. The car was totaled in a wreck in 89.

  • @jasonm6468
    @jasonm6468 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Guys, car turned out nice. I always liked that Ford body style car also. I always heard boxy when people described those cars and don't agree. The mid to late 70's the US car market was in transition and all the car makers were "finding their way". The Fairmont's a nice car. Well powered, nicely optioned and a comfortable ride. 1978 was 44 years ago. Eagles, Boston, Kansas, Rush, Led Zeppelin were popular. Jimmy Carter was president. The world was a different a vastly different place!

  • @davidmiller6726
    @davidmiller6726 2 роки тому +1

    ‘Lil Fairmont cleaned up well! That Tough Stuff is great! I use it!
    Y’all are great, love the Family participation and Rocky helping/ eating too… 😁

  • @lisamaurer5682
    @lisamaurer5682 2 роки тому

    I could not believe how well this car cleaned up. I really thought it was going to be a rusted mess. Way to go kids, you did great.

  • @Bruces-Eclectic-World
    @Bruces-Eclectic-World 2 роки тому +1

    That Dollar Tree Awesome soap is awesome stuff. LOL
    Pun intended! :-P
    Fun fact. If you have a (lot's) model(s) cars that you painted when you were 12 and now your 68 and want to repaint them. Take all the chrome parts off and take them apart set it in a small tub of Awesome Soap with a bit of water for 2 day or so and all the old paint will fall right off and be as clean as a whistle... Lol
    Way better than Easy OFF Oven Spray or Break Fluid. Yes I said Break Fluid... :-)
    Thanks for all the fun videos...
    God Bless you and your family!
    LLAP 🖖

  • @raymondsprengelmeyer1278
    @raymondsprengelmeyer1278 2 роки тому +1

    I had 2 Fairmonts, both well past their prime, but I liked them so much I rebuilt the engine in the second one. Nice job on yours, you put a lot of effort into it!

  • @brucevallee5623
    @brucevallee5623 2 роки тому

    Well.......that Fairmont is gonna be a fun to watch you guys work on. "The family that prays together sprays together" nice pressure wash!!!! look at those driving skills Wawa has👍👍👍

  • @danaowen9014
    @danaowen9014 2 роки тому +1

    Ralphie is sporting that curly hair do and Looking sharp. Love how the whole family including Rocky cleans the whole car.It's not every day that i watch some one clean a car and injoy it.

  • @marounaoun9390
    @marounaoun9390 2 роки тому +1

    I love this channel coz they are very nice family friendly people 😊 ❤️
    God bless your family and you deserve all the best

  • @CWR66
    @CWR66 2 роки тому +2

    The Fairlane Futura is one of the best looking cars Ford made in the late 70's in my opinion anyway. I've always wanted one to hot rod. Lots of them were turned into drag cars. I'm jealous. Hope you can get it back on the road.

  • @cliffordkinnear9705
    @cliffordkinnear9705 2 роки тому

    The Fairmonts were a great car for their time. A new lighter and stronger Fox unibody. Your 2 door coupe Fairmont is loaded up with options!! I hope the engine will rotate! My guess is Fox Mustang floor repair panels will work on the Fairmont with some trimming. Back in the day the 2 door coupe was called the Baby Thunderbird. The entire family did an excellent job cleaning up the car!! You and your wife are awesome role models.

  • @rickloera9468
    @rickloera9468 2 роки тому +1

    No 4bbl carb available in any Ford car in 1978. I think you could get power windows and locks though. This car is very well equipped and I agree, the color combo is beautiful. I almost bought a new Thunderbird on Halloween 1983 that was black with red pin stripes and gray cloth interior. It even had the moonroof that you could flip up or take out. It had a pouch in the trunk that you would put the glass in when driving without the moonroof. This car is an amazing find.

  • @pd9717
    @pd9717 2 роки тому +1

    Great family. I can't wait for the start up. Now you have a major issue. The girls will not leave Ralphie alone now with his curls and great personality.

  • @raywilson800
    @raywilson800 2 роки тому +1

    16,000 views in 3 hours. 92,000 subscribers WOW. I'm blown away. Keep em comin, keep em comin cause I love them ❤🇺🇸🐘P.S. Ralphie is really getting the hang of things. Man did you see him peeling that rust off that bumper. Man he was on it. Go Ralphie❤

  • @warrenlindner2980
    @warrenlindner2980 2 роки тому +1

    I had a 78 and an 81 Fairmont Futura. The 78 was a six cylinder and the 82 was a 255 V8. The V8s never came with a 4 barrel carb from the factory. Love the roofline on those cars. Ford used to make an upholstery cleaner called Triple Clean. It had a brush on the top of the bottle. That stuff was the bomb and cleaned up those grimy body sweat stained arm rests like nothing else.

  • @frankpierce4372
    @frankpierce4372 2 роки тому +1

    She cleaned up nice love the color it looks great now to get her running

  • @MM-nn7tk
    @MM-nn7tk 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed the video. You certainly got the whole family involved in the clean up. I like to see these old Fairmonts. I remember riding in one way back in 1980. A friend's Dad used to drive us to Civil Air Patrol meetings in one. It was a green 4-door with a 4-cylinder engine. I wouldn't mind having one now to work on and restore. Finding one up here in the rust-belt (PA) would probably be a challenge.

  • @ginalivengood2937
    @ginalivengood2937 2 роки тому +1

    It's nice to hear someone from Tennessee on UA-cam. Sounds like they are extended family. We are in NC.

  • @fatgirlhiking6250
    @fatgirlhiking6250 2 роки тому +1

    I came across your channel cuz I'm researching Van life and saw your $1200 RV. Now I'm hooked on your channel. I love the whole family gets involved even Rocky....lol

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you glad you found us !!!

  • @chuckwatson8965
    @chuckwatson8965 2 роки тому +1

    I really appreciate your ability to find these diamonds in the absolute rough Great Work
    I was a teenager when the ‘77 thunderbird came out - always loved that “wrap-over roof line” that showed up the next year on the fairmont futura
    Great Find on an under appreciated Fox

  • @flaminfreddysgarage5505
    @flaminfreddysgarage5505 2 роки тому +1

    "The Big Juan!" I remember those from the Del Taco days. I miss the Del Taco in Athens. Love the videos so keep em' comin'!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 роки тому

      What we had one in Athens ???? No way ..

  • @Brock_Landers
    @Brock_Landers 2 роки тому +2

    I'd be really pumped to see that engine get a nice 4bbl intake with a nice aftermarket 4bbl carb. It's clearly a smog engine, so it'll be gutless no matter what, but a 2bbl to 4bbl swap definitely wouldn't hurt. You ALWAYS got the hookups though. I've been dying to get my hands on a cool old domestic and they're impossible to find like that around Pittsburgh. They're either completely restored, completely picked through for parts, completely ridiculously expensive, or completely rusted.