Man love the '67 but I keep picturing it in a dark charcoal metallic and old school centerline wheels

Glad you got it started! But does anyone else like the sound of the starter when it was cranking!

When I was stationed at Ft. Polk, Louisiana, I bought a 1971 Thunderbird. It was almost the same body style as yours. The taillights didn't have the bottom row and the turn signals blinked sequentially. The front grill was poked out in the center. It also had a high performance 429 engine in it. I loved that old car. Sure miss it. That was back in 1984.

Love the T Bird. Back in the day, they did know how to do style.

Heavens to Betsy...Vienna sausages RC Cola and Flip Flops... so much fun ! Regards from the UK oops almost forgot the Goats !

Man you are my favorite car show bar none on KZfaq.

I love watching Ralphie help out. That's the best way to learn,, hands on.

You’re a good dad, God bless you.

It’s so refreshing to see someone who changes the oil before the first startup!

I've got a 428 67 that I got for cheap that was sitting since '85 - watched this vid and got it started for the first time by following some of what you did. Thank you for helping me bring mine back to life!

It’s good to see some one with a brain. Cleaning the brake drums.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

I like the look of this Tbird 4 dr 👍🏻👍🏻

We had not landed on the moon yet when that car was brand new.

Up until the 70's Thunderbirds had sharp unique interiors

Good luck my friends. Hi you all. I really love that old school thunderbird.

Had a 64 Galaxie 2 door 390 that wagon brings back memories

Just a simple man with a fleet of Thunderturds. We do you keep digging these relics.

Cant go wrong with Wix. I appreciate you hauling these time capsules out and getting them running, your mechanical explaination and humor. great mix!

Sticking the chain through that pipe is genius.

Spam and RC. Now that’s good eatin’. 😁

Those were very cool land yachts. About 20 years ago I pulled a '70 4 door T-Bird out of a barn because I wanted the 429 engine for another project. Engine needed a total rebuild and the body was completely rusted but the interior was beautiful. After I pulled the engine I sold it to a guy that had a perfect body but needed an interior which made me happy it wouldn't go to waste.

Cool t bird. Your clothes look like mine after some projects. My sympathies to whomever does laundry.

Love the way you always seem to find a way and if there is no way… you know when to call it quits … which is rare. Keep it up!

Enjoyed the video! My roommate at College had the exact T-bird. I transferred up to a School up in Northern Michigan in March of 1981. I was hitchhiking to my first class in a blizzard, and heard this rumbling coming down the road through the heavy snow. This same colored Bird comes rolling down the road and stops to pick me up. I couldn't believe that beast of a car was pushing its way through that snow. I shake myself off and jump into the front seat. He says to me, "what in the Hell are you doing out here?" I tell him about going to my first class, and not having a car..blah blah blah I guess I sounded funny because I'm from New Jersey, because his response was "where in the Hell are you from?!" We both laughed and he ended up being my roommate for the next four years up there! We kept that T-bird running all through College, and took many road trips with her too. Looking forward to more awesome videos

A.D.D? I love your earlier assessment of 'patience' followed by four hours and a sledge hammer on cast metal. I thought my heart was full with goats and your interpretation of family time pushing a land yacht but you 'burst' it with a torch and enthusiastic intent. You Sir are a gem!

I swear you guys getting it in the garage was the funniest thing I’ve ever seen! 😂😂😂

Your kid is also very pretty 😍 and helpful. GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU.

Dear working 💪 very hard on this old 💎 gem.

That was AWESOME when you pulled the belts and it started up strong!! AWESOME!!!!

I love the way your son is interested in learning and the way your teaching him we’ll done

Excellent job. I love the late 1960's Thunderbirds.

My mom owned a 55 t bird. Red / white Inter. 2dr. This was in. 66. Nice ole cars !!!!

Hey neighbor!!! I'm new to your channel, but its cool to see you working with the whole family and also clean content. No curse words!!! Good for you brother.

Yep, the wipers ARE operated from the power steering pump. The "tilt wheel" is adjusted from the turn signal switch (push it towards the dash) and you can adjust the wheel. Last time I checked there were 2 Lincoln parts and repair specialists. One was in Florida (Lincoln Land, I believe) and the other I think is in Mass. BOTH have an excellent supply of parts, manuals and will help with troubleshooting. The front calipers PROBABLY are the same as the Lincolns, so I would give them a try. Good luck and keep on posting your progress.

I had one just like that only it was a driver.Ran a I drove it for a few years.Loved it.

Man I've seen some drums fight, but that one was a real bear. Woof

That big rev with the brown smoke was crazy, I've seen a car so old the exhaust GAS was rusty! Keep up the great work man, love your easy going and funny style!

Ah, have you heard of induction heat bolt removers? They're good for heating up bolts and nuts quickly without spreading heat to other things. Especially good for brake and other fittings like stuff near gas tanks that torches might not be best for. Been a great addition to my garage! Thanks for getting this old relic going and saving her from the crusher. Stay safe and healthy!

In answer about the windshield wipers, they work off of vacuum just like the head lights do. My Dad used to work for the local Ford Garage and the owner let my Dad take a brand new 1967 Thunderbird, the big motor in it and suicide doors on vacation to Safford Arizona . I loved that car. Daddy bought the car when we got back home. It was the same Mint Green, with the Black Vinyl Top. Can't hardly wait to see it all cleaned up. Thanks for taking Me back a few years Nuff Said.

Have to be careful they will do that heat quick and turn , long time with heat, you now have been blessed with a lesson and didn't get hurt. Saying a prayer.

This car is amazing. Class with style. Hoping to see many more videos on this car. Love this channel and the variety of things that you fix with a straightforward approach. I also think it’s great how you get the family involved. We would love more Rocky too!

Thanks for sharing this. You have a great sense of humor. I enjoy these videos …you remind me of my dad. He had the same accent, sense of humor and he too could fix just about anything…..thanks

Back in the Day 1967 LTD country square wagon equipped like a Cadillac,AC that no one knew how to fix, power windows, door locks, everything!!! Those were some great cars.

Those rascals are soo inquisitive . They are funny... My Dad loved Fords..

Great video like always! Even though she's rough she's still a beautiful car! I am excited to see her cleaned up soon! With new floors, redone interior, steelie rims and exhaust she'd look like a peach!

Ralphie is Sleeperdude Jr. for sure. Awesome job from Minnesota! Tennessee is my favorite state to visit. Keep those old cars going!

Self the dog tried to push the Tbird inside 😂😂😂😂👍👍👍🤘

I had one of those when I was 19 my first old school I miss that car 390 big block Chrome trim, leather seats

Its alsome you showing your kid about carbs it's a lost art and most want to use the new stuff but the old way is better thanks for the show

Check in from Manchester, UK. Love how you can still find interesting cars like this abandoned.

I had a 76 T Bird.Road so smooth on the highways.Hard on gas.Much better shape than yours.Hope to see yours rebuilt.

Found you after watching your collaboration with Mortske , Diesel Creak and others on HamiltonvilleFarms... been binge watching and really enjoyed ,but did the " coffee through the nose laughing " to the "crewcab tbird" comment 😄.... thanks for the chuckle

I love these American cars!

I had a 67 T-Bird I was trying to restore yeasts ago. So, this video was a feel good for me. Your right about the Carb. It does take some fine tuning. You have a great attitude towards these old cars. And doing a great job. Terry

I hope this channel takes off! There's definitely the family friendly good times vibe. Thank you!

In the mid 80s traded for a 68 Thunderchicken that a guy had restored himself. It was very similar butt came with a 429, bucket seats and when you opened the driver's door the steering column as well as telescoping would swing right I guess so far boys could get in n out. Brother that thing would definitely carry the mail !

Dude you're on a roll... how have you done so many auto resurrections in the last month? Keep up the vids, I'm in love with the turbo coupe

"Well I burnt my hand real nice....that was cool...."

Keep it and rockabilly out with it

68 Thunderbird all the 67 that's always been my dream car since I was 15 up to this day I still would love one but I do have a 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria trying to restore i eventually you'll get there

That's a great car and I've always loved the FE series engines. Hell back in high school I bought a '69 thunderbird out of a junkyard for the 429 to use in another project and wound up cleaning the car up and got it running good and used it to go to junior prom. Sold it that summer and bought a 70 vista cruiser which was another fun story.

Well "Sleeperdude" I have watched a good many first starts on just about any engine imaginable and straight off, you have caught my interest solid ten. You are going way above most to do things the right way. In all my years of twisting wrenches as a mechanic in logging camps across the islands of southern alaska's logging camps and as a kid fixing cars and mostly trucks as in big diesel engines, I find myself struggling on the names of different parts and pieces. Like the name of the thread repairs kits where you run the new threads in out of a helical coil... a little coil of metal that threads into a hole where there were threads and so after you replace them with that metal coil of very thin steel and it fits down into the part that you are repairing so that the plug is now tight. It would work in that oil pan so it don't leak no more. Now to be truthful, that engine should not be running as its all jellied up on the inside of the water jackets and the manifolds are sad to say the least. Your going to make your mark in mechanicing.... you have with me already and I twisted on them for most of fifty years minus military and dippers ...... you got it down well. I don't know if you know this one or not as he is strictly comedy but he is funny and you might enjoy.... Puddins fab shop. Him, and Brent at Halfass Kustoms then you are the dynamic three

The back of the roof on the sides reminds me of A Hearst

Drove one of those brand new...sweet cars...

Need to get some money in the envelope for a ultra sonic cleaner

Im happy to hear her run. Look 4word to your next video

Coolest 4 door Ford Thunderbird I've ever seen, those are RARE AS FUCK!!

It's running wonderfully ♪ It's cool ♪ I want it ♪

I hope you have a parts car. 67 to 69 and pray it doesn't have hydraulic wipers.

We don't call them casings where I'm from. We call em tars.

My uncle had one of these with the 429 thunderjet mill under the hood. As a kid riding in that was like nothing else!!! Great vid

My grandfather had a diamond jubilee Thunder Chicken..78. it had a 427 that stuck out of the hood that he snatched from a AC Cobra side oiler..omg

My brother had a 68' Landau top. She was ultra clean ! I love Fords and GM luxury beauties....

I really love your old car Thunderbird. Old school.

We had one of these when I was a kid. Vacuum leaks abound

Nice job bringing this old girl back from the dead. Love to see a full refurbishing of the Thunderbird. Ford Thunderbird is my favorite car.

I always thought my favorite car was a Corvette like Ralphie until I saw this one I just love the front end on it!!! Good job as always sleeper dude and fam!!!

I have enjoyed every video of yours that I have watched

I had a 65 Thunderbird with the 390-4V that was in beautiful condition, but that engine was a cold-blooded beast.

I love that style of the thunderbird. Beautiful car

Perhaps the most satisfying video I have seen.....I had a 429 when I was 16........coolest car I ever owned...would love to have another one....great job getting it running! Clean it up!

Yes sir we did they worked on the old Torino 60's we did it.

This car brings back memories, my grandfather owned one of these. I remember being 4 years old and riding around in that car. Same color and roof.

Interesting. I never knew that Ford had ever made four door Thunderbirds.😎

"Sometimes you go and sleep on it and you'll come up with a solution, so I'll try that approach" (Sleeperdude - famous quotes)

New subscriber, here. I had a '64 Galaxy 500 with the 390, 4 bbl. Also a new '68 Torino with the same. I love the 390's.

Crew cab? Sure it is not a "Brougham" ? Goats 👍

Lovely watch 👏👏🇬🇧

Happy to see it going it would be great to see those two big fords restored always loved the big old cars

Hello friend nice job 🚗

👍 one of the best will it run videos on KZfaq 👍

Sending support from the Philippines..so satisfying restoring and bringing back something valuable it also applies to life.

That's such a unique body style that it deserves a body off frame restoration, sort of like Jay Leno does with his car collection. But of course I know what everyone is thinking - who among us has his kind of money? It does bring back memories of driving that exact model from New York to California on a family vacation in 1967 though. As I recall, it only got 10 - 12 miles per gallon. But then gasoline was only about 30 cents a gallon in those days. You could actually pull into a gas station and say, "give me a dollar's worth" and get enough fuel to get somewhere.

My aunt had one of these years ago, it was a triple black car 👍

I always liked the older Thunderbirds. I'd never seen THESE ones and now I'm hooked on THESE ad well!. I love the quilted design of the seats - (although of course, NOT the DAMAGE caused by the "residents!". Then I noticed that unlike most of such shapely cars, it's actually a FOUR door car! And correspondingly, it therefore, it has FOUR door handles! The significance of this is that the door handles are specially positioned along the right part of the car's sculpted shape to emphasize it! What a masterpiece this car is! I'm now DEFINATELY a fan! Nygel from London

"This thang drives like a brand new un." I love it!

Been falling for Thunderbird's since I purchased my first one. A 97 (bought it in 2008). On my second cause some nice guy did a U-turn off the curb. no blinker no warning. Now I have a 96 t-bird and it's been a blast to own. The 67-69 T-bird is by far my favorite year. It's my bucket list car!

I have those twin piston callipers as a factory fit on my 67 Cougar XR7 manual.

Went to come home and found out I need a home and my stash is gone! 🤪🤣😂

Great commentary, very entertaining videos. Thank you.