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#FairmontProject

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From here on in, the #FairmontProject videos will be, for the most part, episodic. Meaning, I’m going to chronicle the build as it happened rather than post videos about installing certain parts.
Link to (Part 1): • #FairmontProject Final...
In this episode I wrap up the work on the K member with a little custom fitting and some borrowed parts from the Mustang. I also start work on the cold side piping of the turbo.
Fun fact: I believe this is the last video Cameraman Brian worked with me on the build. He had other work and some travel that kept him busy.
What Happened to Cameraman Brian?: • Where is Cameraman Brian?
Be sure to tune in at the end for some bloopers.
Camera: Brian Kast
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@ejoautovideos 5 жыл бұрын

You've done a fair-Amont of work on this car ..I'll show myself out.

@adriansrealm 5 жыл бұрын

"You'll notice little changes" like Eric's beard!

@craiglavery1099 5 жыл бұрын

Iove to see the famous Fairmont in person . I like your videos on building that car.

@screamcheese2464 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing how far the Fairmont has come

@TJDukit1 5 жыл бұрын

Always love watching you work. I’ve learned so much beyond what I already knew. Mostly about order of operations and being methodical about stuff. That all came in handy a few weeks ago for what was supposed to be an easy oil leak fix that turned into a head gasket. Thanks bmw for putting a rubber seal under the head.

@skitzvitz 5 жыл бұрын

Ahh man this made my Friday better! Thank you Eric!

@Michael-fw5ef 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, when I first saw you start this build, it wasn't anything that captured my attention. But, as I watched you work on the car more, I became very interested in the build. And I want to say, the finished product is amazing. I have a new found respect for vintage car builds because of you. I would rather have your Fairmont than my new Civic because the Fairmont has so much HP and so much character.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I take that as high praise indeed. Stay tuned. I have several more of these videos before it's over. Don't worry, I won't flood the channel with them. Once I get caught up, I plan to start posting 2 videos a week to this channel. 1 of them being a Fairmont video.

@Harrythepot 5 жыл бұрын

Chrisfix and Eric upload videos on the sameday. It's going to be a good day for us!

@inmotion81 5 жыл бұрын

So happy your posting on this agian thanks for the awsome work .cant wait to see it driving and more videos

@richardnielson3761 5 жыл бұрын

Love it eric and its getting better and better. THanks for the video. YEs your new tagline should be "tools are for sissies real man doesn't need tools". Priceless

@EdwardAlcala 5 жыл бұрын

“It’s my car, deal with it” PREACH

@RhinosCanFly 5 жыл бұрын

Just checking in and saying Thanks!! I have found many of your videos extremely helpful, Hope you keep on keepin on Brother of the Wrench! :D

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@pickngrining 5 жыл бұрын

"My car, so deal with it" 😂

@TazarZero 5 жыл бұрын

"Tools are for sissies." Next shot, rolls tool over to car. A man would've lifted that engine out with his hand.

@smallenginerepair3379 5 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to do these mods to my t-bird, thanks for the awesome videos Eric

@mWaffen 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@doobsnack 5 жыл бұрын

"It's my car. Deal with it." hehe 👍

@od7421 5 жыл бұрын

If it makes you feel better, Ford considers the center of the K-member a valid jack point, even on a fully-assembled car.

@Rickyboy707 5 жыл бұрын

That's exactly the second time I've heard cameraman Brian speak.

@bgd73 5 жыл бұрын

glad to see this project again!

@ozzstars_cars 5 жыл бұрын

Moving right along on the Fairmont. I couldn't have done it any better myself.

@shanelen 5 жыл бұрын

felt like a dentist visit!

@kevinhillgrenjr2248 5 жыл бұрын

I seriously want that mustang

@craiglavery1099 5 жыл бұрын

Eric your Fairmont is a one of a kind buddy that is a neet car you should come to pa some time there are a lot of car shows in the summer time.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I believe I'll be at the Ford Nationals this spring.

@Mr.Potato420 5 жыл бұрын

my grandpa used to sell mac tools back in the day he still has gold ratches with pearl handles for selling the most tools.

@AaronWieringa 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, just take those old nut plates, cut them in half to make them more narrow and weld them back together. Easy

@sparkplug1018 5 жыл бұрын

Was about to comment that was from Blazing Saddles when you said it! Now if you're really cool Eric, you'll know the one, and only line that Mel Brooks cut from the entire movie.

@kentsimon2152 5 жыл бұрын

I had not realized the video's were so old, but yea, your beard is longer. I am not a ford guy, but certainly like the way you work and pay attention to the details.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@moedalgarny 5 жыл бұрын

Yesssss

@AntonioClaudioMichael 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Eric

@Car1Sagan 5 жыл бұрын

As a kid, my family owned a Fairmont Station Wagon.

@MDFRESCUER 5 жыл бұрын

Good job.

@Imwatchinua 5 жыл бұрын

The camera man speaks!

@bradleyfelschow1270 5 жыл бұрын

"Tools are for sissys" *Rolls engine crane in* 😂😂😂 you're a funny fucker Eric, never a dull moment while watching your videos. You're definitely one of my favourite KZfaqr's for sure.

@JimnyVR5 5 жыл бұрын

Could've just sprayed paint on it instead of WD-40 :D

@abiel.rodriguez 5 жыл бұрын

He just likes the things the hard way sometimes.

@shaniarice1054 5 жыл бұрын

I know, the same effort w.t.f

@Swordie100 5 жыл бұрын

@@shaniarice1054 Not really, since for paint to adhere properly as well as to the surrounding tar-like area so it doesn't flake off after a week, you're going to be spending some time. Coating it in oil is much, much faster.

@BigMilos1987 5 жыл бұрын

I love this car

@BabyboyShafe 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric can you make a video on cleaning the egr valve and pipes for the Acura Legend? There's a lot of talk about it on the forums but no videos and I think you'd be the man to do it! Thanks

@jaysonescoe5799 5 жыл бұрын

not making progress unless ya dropping a Nut!!!!!! haha sweet ride Eric

@rajivtechno1749 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@WreckDiver99 5 жыл бұрын

Blazing Sadles...a movie that could never be made today...which is too bad because both actors stated they had an absolute riot making that movie...but...yea.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I agree, I think that's what makes it so special for me.

@vijayantgovender2045 5 жыл бұрын

Please continue to show us more videos on the Ford fairmont

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

NP. The next installment is already uploaded and I'm working on edits for more.

@user-io3hw7hx7q 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding job awesome thanks

@restlessjack0042 5 жыл бұрын

I have to admit, she’s pretty vehicle, in her own way...!

@timothy7754 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@blower1 5 жыл бұрын

Dang that was lucky! God darn nearly lost a $400 handcar!

@somuchjuice5528 5 жыл бұрын

it would be slightly easier if you made those spacers a slide in, that way you can have the k member loosely bolted and those spacers would just slip right in

@Max-Schell 5 жыл бұрын

If you ever came across another Fairmont in decent condition would you ever think about buying and restoring it and keeping it stock along your current Fairmont? Figured it would be interesting!

@creamfilledpickle6607 5 жыл бұрын

Everything this mas says should be on a tee shirt

@mmckinley345 5 жыл бұрын

I forgot which hot rodder said it but, cross-threaded or torqued both are tight.

@taylormelton623 5 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one interested in seeing how he installed the AC compressor and charging it up?

@saleendriver 5 жыл бұрын

Bet you get a bunch of SJWs posting here being triggered by the mention of Blazing Saddles. A movie that is a comic legend.....and could never be made in this day of snowflakes and their safe spaces. Oh.....great series this Fairmont is. Thank you for all of it.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

The people that are offended by Blazing Saddles aren't paying attention. If they were, they'd know who was really being made fun of in that movie. I agree though, a movie like that will never be made again. Shame really.

@jeremiahanderson7803 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 73 ford maverick 4 door 5.0 with a new engine

@JSchrumm 5 жыл бұрын

When did they make the 5.0 model?

@jeremiahanderson7803 5 жыл бұрын

The first owner buy it with a 4.9 302 for his wife then I bought from the second owner I drove it for a year then that 4.9 died on me so I put in a 5.0

@jayyoutube8790 5 жыл бұрын

Jeremiah Anderson sweet ride!! I had one when I was in HS in “98”. It was a 2 door with a 5.0. I believe mine had a inline 6 with 3 on the tree stock. It was a Teal blue with white on the sides. Great car tho. Keep it if you can, kick myself for selling it.

@joshua_lee732 5 жыл бұрын

Eric I'd love to have a project car. I have tools and have wanted a project for so long and your mustang just sounds appealing. I'm completely willing to buy it as is, just name a price and I'll see what I can come up with.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I waited 30 years to build mine. As for the Mustang, it's not for sale. Sorry.

@SerpentXTech 5 жыл бұрын

It looked like the passenger rear spacer was backwards, but when you squared the k member, I assume it was just loose. Thanks as always for content, when you come to Florida, let us know, I'll buy you some beers, or whatever you drink, I dont partake much anymore but im down for meeting you

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

Good eye. I cut the shot where I flipped it around. I didn't feel it was necessary. Thanks for the invite. I don't drink much anymore either, but I'd be down for a meet up. Keep an eye on my social media for my car show schedule this summer. In fact, I'll probably be at Jekyll Island St. Patricks Day weekend for Caffeine and Octane on the beach.

@SerpentXTech 5 жыл бұрын

@@ericthecarguy sounds good

@rogerhinman5427 5 жыл бұрын

"...tools are for sissys." Cries as his die grinder dies...

@michaelblacktree 5 жыл бұрын

(Regis voice) Is that your final assembly?

@AlexM-tx2vr 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, what are you doing spraying yourself with air? I used to think it was a BS myth, until my co-workers told me a story about his dad. His dad had to go to the hospital because he injected air into his blood. All his dad did was spray his hand with a low pressure (10-15 psi) paint sprayer. Lucky there wasn't any long term harm.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I wasn't spraying my skin directly, I was just cleaning off my clothes.

@rockyogrady8661 5 жыл бұрын

read somewhere that after 21 your problem solving skills go down because you become a custom to doing it a certain way

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I'd like to think I'm more open minded than that.

@sk8ersr20 5 жыл бұрын

#Turbo

@rafatrill 5 жыл бұрын

Do a video on that torque wrench looks weird and different?

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

It's a beam style. I prefer it over the clicker type, and it's apparently more accurate since it never needs to be calibrated.

@beenbadChad 5 жыл бұрын

I started googling it as soon as I seen it. It looked too cool not to!

@jeffshearer5125 5 жыл бұрын

Chad Keith what brand is it, did look cool

@beenbadChad 5 жыл бұрын

It says Powerbuilt, but unable to find it yet.

@beenbadChad 5 жыл бұрын

It's a deflecting beam style torque wrench. Google that and you will find one eventually

@jeffcarpenter6306 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, my brother-in-law has a 98 Buick Century that has a loud clicking sound in the passenger wheel. Now he says the wheel feels like it wobbles and he feels it in the steering wheel too. When I used all your tips from other videos to look at the suspension or the guess if it is the bearing or idle arm I can not get it to make the noise when I have it up. Any suggestions to pinpoint how to reproduce it when the car off the ground or do I just start by changing the bearing first? Thanks for all the information you share.

@offbeatwarble 5 жыл бұрын

What's your thoughts on that Rockwell impact gun? Are you going to do a review on it? Would be great to see.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I like it. It's lightweight and does pretty well. I'll consider a review, but right now my focus is on building my dads truck. I start shooting that in 2 weeks.

@offbeatwarble 5 жыл бұрын

@@ericthecarguy good to hear, cheers, look forward to the truck videos

@hoglegforyatokalot2296 5 жыл бұрын

Didnt we already see this?

@Zero_Ninety 5 жыл бұрын

Are you going to fix the headlining? It would bug the hell out of me if it was my car.

@jdnewsamis 5 жыл бұрын

Ear raped when you blew air on your mic lol keep up the good work.😀

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry.

@LSJUAN 5 жыл бұрын

Final assembly will be when it gets LS swapped.

@jaredhenson7310 5 жыл бұрын

Just so you know...Joe Rogan and Bill Burr were talking about you on Joe Rogans Podcast. They love your channel. Just thought you should know cause I thought it was pretty cool.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

Yea, and it was awesome. I love Bill Burr. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/act9ldmkrcXUnZs.html

5 жыл бұрын

Eric, in this video you are saying something at the beginning (Mustang sequence) that you have no problem jacking up the car at the stock K member. Is there a reason not to do so? Just wondering if I should stop doing it on my 1972 Satellite. Love your shows. Thank you.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I suppose with the weight of the engine in place there is the possibility of bending it. Hard to say. I do know that the internet can be weird about that stuff sometimes though. Hence the reason I mentioned it.

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your quick reply @@ericthecarguy. I'll double check my Service Manual.

@enlaguerre1277 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric. I own a 2006 Acura RL. It's supposed to be an all-wheel drive Vehicle, so it's surprising that even with winter tires the entire car keeps swerving in the snow. Its fine with dry roads and heavy rains, but snow is absolute terror for me in this vehicle! I have had all the stabilizer links replaced, an alignment done, also the inner tierod replaced. Nothing doing. I've seen three Mechanics about this, no one can help. Any suggestions?

@samcregan6380 5 жыл бұрын

Lol "tools are for sissies" next scene using tool to remove engine

@hxchirinos1337 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric, have a quick question perhaps you could shed a little light for me, have a 99 Ford expedition that doesn't want to go over 25mph, what can I do to best diagnose what the problem could be?, Would appreciate any feedback you could throw my way, thank you

@gonne16 5 жыл бұрын

eric, any tips on how to bleed a hydraulic clutch? 1995 f150 ;I installed all new parts, tried the mytyvac to bleed, tried pumping and opening the bleed screw and still not building a pedal feel. I don't think you have a video of this yet. any help would be great.

@Nick-wk2xo 5 жыл бұрын

I liked spaceballs and young frankenstein a little better. "May the Schwartz Be With You"

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

Those were also good, but they will never make another movie like Blazing Saddles.

@billygreenhorn9275 5 жыл бұрын

Lets get to dads truck build Eric

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

Already shooting the videos. Likely they will drop late February.

@billygreenhorn9275 5 жыл бұрын

I though it would be sooner than that

@AlexTheGrumpyOne 5 жыл бұрын

Fab video! Any support for UK mechanics on here?

@fila1445 5 жыл бұрын

I have question Are you Brexiting or not ? Hearing about you in the news every day is starting to get boring :p

@AlexTheGrumpyOne 5 жыл бұрын

@@fila1445 haha fuck Brexit mate... It's all loads of shit and fake crap... None knows what is happening and people are fed up with this shit!

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I support UK mechanics!

@AlexTheGrumpyOne 5 жыл бұрын

@@ericthecarguy cheers bud! You are the one that inspired me to become mechanic and I've learned most of the stuff on your videos! Sitting and watching them on TV and writing stuff down 6 years ago ;) Cheers mate! Keep on a good work!

@MrHanichak2 5 жыл бұрын

So in total how many times do you think you've pulled apart your car and put it back together?

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I lost count. That's pretty much the norm with a custom build though. At least I made it easy to take apart and service.

@youngborn7600 5 жыл бұрын

Hey ERIC! I can use your help. I am at a very serious loss! I have a 2002 Mazda Protege LX. 2.0L 4 valves. I am having trouble after the car starts to keep it running. I trippled checked timing. Changed fuel regular and fuel pump and filter. Spark plugs got carbon on it. Changed the spark plug wires and valve cover. Cleaned, replaced gaskets, and made sure the air system is 100. I had the altenator tested three months ago. That was ok. New battery as of yesterday. 12v for battery with 50% charge for the old one. It was bad. I do not know what to do. Can you help me please? Also smoke and a loud wine was coming from altenator before I redone tensioning.

@youngborn7600 5 жыл бұрын

Also the car runs sometimes after I push on the gas. The Engine 10A recently blew. I replaced it with a spare. The car makes a gulgalling sound when it does start.

@emmanuelbeltran3961 5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you can help mre out with some questions. My speedometer and rmp gauge goes out of wack, then the radio turn of and the light go dim, then when i turn off the car it doesnt want to turn back on but i just bought a battery a couple months ago. What do you think it could? Need your help

@mohammadsafari4679 5 жыл бұрын

hey Eric, my 4runner 2004 2wd steering vibrate only sometimes at low speed so much like we feel the car gets into two parts in the middle of the road. Even though the mechanic observed the car he says the problem is with the 2 joints of the scissors under the wheel drums.. can u help me bro??

@stihltech206 5 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of tools, Im a big ol sissy

@jfrenchws6 5 жыл бұрын

That singing wasn't much better than authentic frontier jibberish.

@zacktrickett9508 5 жыл бұрын

What kind of torque wrench is that?

@MorbidThrasher666 5 жыл бұрын

Final assembly,nothing is final,lol. Stay dirty though.

@zx8401ztv 5 жыл бұрын

It's a shame the die grinder popped it's clogs, i hope it just needed a clean and relube. Those plate holes were way off, a rats tail file would have took ages :-(. I'm sorry if i upset you about your loverly car, i suffer a lot of depression and causes problems.:-(.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I've never been upset by anything you've said. Sorry if I gave you that impression. I also suffer with depression and understand how that can make social interactions awkward. As for the grinder, I got a kit with 2 new ones. One is angled, the other straight. The old one lasted 20 years. I feel like I got my $$'s worth.

@zx8401ztv 5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your understanding, the feeling of uselessness and darkness really twists my logic / judgement. Ill shut up about the subject, you don't need pulling down too. Oh yes i think you got a lot of value with that grinder :-D Hope the new victims last as long lol :-D

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

www.ericthecarguy.com/blog/2299-january-2019-newsletter

@zx8401ztv 5 жыл бұрын

EricTheCarGuy, i was born on 4/Aug/66, you young man he he :-D. "A change is as good as a rest." So it's modding that you enjoyed doing, dad's truck is waiting :-D Throw the odd repair in for us old gits lol.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

Will do! I plan on starting Fixing it Forward back up after the Truck is complete later this spring.

@tommyboy1two 5 жыл бұрын

Eric the Fairmont has been "done" for a while now and I have to say im a little disappointed in the fact that you've only taken it to car shows and draf strips this things has a fully built suspension made to take corners why spend all that money and not put it to the test the car is together why not use it to learn how to drive on a road course? but anyways I still do very much enjoy all your content and cant wait to see what other projects you build over the years.

5 жыл бұрын

tommyboy1two he has already shown he can’t handle the car

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I've been to BMW driving school and Bonderant. Why push my car when I can use the ones at the track. The truth is, the Fairmont isn't done. I still have some tuning to do before I really push the car again. I learned my lesson last summer when I burned up a piston. Given that I'm already starting on my next project, there really isn't any room for more expensive mistakes. Lastly, this car was made for the STREET, not the track. There, it does exactly what I built it for, ripping down country roads with the radio and AC going.

@adventureoflinkmk2 5 жыл бұрын

@ I would state, by all means, if you can do better, see if Eric would let you drive it.. but I dont think it would happen ;)