First Wash In 20 Years: ABANDONED Barn Find Gran Torino!

First Wash In 20 Years: ABANDONED Barn Find Gran Torino! | Car Detailing Restoration

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First Wash In 20 Years: ABANDONED Barn Find Gran Torino! | Car Detailing Restoration! Today, we tackle the interior & exterior of a 1972 Gran Torino abandoned in a barn, that is covered in dirt & debris that hasn't been detailed in years that will require us to pressure wash the entire exterior, followed by a wash, clay bar and then polishing the paint to bring back its shine and a full interior detail including mold removal! If you find our videos satisfying or motivating make sure you hit subscribe!
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@WDDetailing Жыл бұрын

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@ericneumann529 11 ай бұрын

sure do, got a 72 out of Oklahoma City while doing a field job, paid 500 bucks, but mine was ex highway patrol with 460 interceptor in it, with factory ram air, the scoop was a nice touch, paint was flaking and showed the brown and tan 2 tone under so had to be repainted,

@GerritLandsman 11 ай бұрын

351 Cleveland

@juliebritt8309 7 ай бұрын

maybe

@anthonyhall9053 Жыл бұрын

this turned out great.. so glad you guys of all people were able to come and take the car. there’s no one we would of rather had sold it to. great work boys.

@TheJackleOfWallStreet Жыл бұрын

That's your car? That thing is gorgeous. The car is in good hands. I own a 1968 Fairlane 429 Cobra Jet. It's an engine swap. Was originally a 302 Auto (C4 transmission) car

@WDDetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! We're so happy you guys gave it to us to bring back to life. Hopefully if your dad saw the video, we made him proud

@user-oh2ff6nt2t 11 ай бұрын

Have now used this to clean house siding and it performed well kzfaq.infoUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX I also bought some wand extensions which enabled higher washing without needing a ladder. I recommend both. This unit arrived quickly, was easy to assemble (only had to attach the handle), and arrived in perfect condition. The only very slight downgrade from a perfect score is the design has a low handle and requires pulling from the side. My old washer was an upright model, while this one is more horizontal. Other than that, it's perfect for my needs. It has a great deal of pressure and more easily cleaned the house siding, porch rails and concrete than did my older model. The engine is a bit louder, as well, but the total time to clean was reduced by the more powerful spray. Did I mention it starts on the first or second pull every time?!! I am definitely happy with this model.

@LegitStreetCars Жыл бұрын

This was awesome! Great job!

@WDDetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex! We have some crazy stuff in the works, and found some really cool barn finds you’d love and haven’t filmed them yet. Hit up our email if you’re interested in doing something together!

@05gtdriver Жыл бұрын

It's a 302 2V Windsor V8. The deck height is lower than a 351 Windsor(see how high the alternator bracket is located). Also, you can't confuse a Windsor with a Cleveland. The front timing cover and radiator hose location are totally different.

@gbanger2575 Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@JohnH20111 Жыл бұрын

yeah, Cleveland Blocks are Big Block Motors and Windsor Blocks are Small Block Motors

@JohnH20111 Жыл бұрын

it could be a 351W Small Block

@05gtdriver Жыл бұрын

@@JohnH20111 The deck height of the block tells me 302...

@rob6876 Жыл бұрын

OMG, that car turned out amazing!!! Well worth the effort to restore. Lots of memories seeing these cars get cleaned up and looking awesome. As usual, outstanding job on another detail. Great job, guys!!

@WDDetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob! Glad you enjoyed it and think it came out good!

@heatherroberson8981 Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K what’s the point of you watching? To call out the chumps?

@rob6876 Жыл бұрын

@@karlwithak. speaking of chumps......

@ScrappersDetailing Жыл бұрын

Another amazing find. You guys did a great job bringing the shine and life back.

@boss12 Жыл бұрын

This car is 50 years old, now it looks 25 years old. I didn’t think that paint would have any shine left in it. The interior turned out great for what you guys started with.

@EllenTheArtist Жыл бұрын

Wow, such a huge transformation. Loved to see this beauty getting waxed! Great work, guys!

@danielmarek4609 Жыл бұрын

My first car was a 72 Gran Torino (coupe). It had a 302/C4. I do remember that even in the late 70's, when I owned it, the front coil springs needed replacing. I did that on the fronts, and put a set of coil over (helper) shocks in back.

@stoneylonesome5826 Жыл бұрын

My first car was a ‘73 Torino sedan with a 400/C6. White with blue vinyl interior, I later put in leather seats out of a Lincoln Mark IV.

@johnmckillip4577 Жыл бұрын

My favorite video of yours yet! You brought this Gran Torino back to life, guys! I definitely think it is worth getting running and back on the road! Worn but not worn out.

@WDDetailing Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that, John! I think she belongs on the road!

@Hoboelmo23 Жыл бұрын

What a gem. My first car was a 72 Gran Torino, it was dark red, had the stripes on the side like Eastwoods in Gran Torino. In later years, I owned three 72 Torinos, one being a Country Squire wagon and a 1976 Gran Torino. Loved those cars. The engines came standard with either 351 Cleveland or 351 Windsor. Cleveland had small lugs while Windsor had fatter ones. My 76 had a 390 4 barrel.

@wcmaughan Жыл бұрын

Hey guys, luv the barn find vids-my engine guess is either a 302 or a 351 Cleveland.

@aracat_-_aracat Жыл бұрын

I like the mood this car gives while watching it. It's beautiful, and might be super satisfying to see it restored 😺 thank you for new video, your work is incredible and awesome! 👏👏👏

@touhouer7647 Жыл бұрын

This deserves to be restored to its former glory, An true automotive icon of its history. Clint Eastwood drove one, so I imagine restoring this bad boy up and selling it to Clint Eastwood of course. And also I wouldn't mind putting a vehicle that is kind of inspired by this 1972 Gran Torino in one of my future games that I plan to create in Unreal Engine 5 of course. As a huge fan of classic/vintage automobiles, they deserve more love and care of course.

@FordTorino72 Жыл бұрын

You guys are magicians. This transformation was breathtaking. The car il absolutely fantastic ❤

@lawrenceharp6396 Жыл бұрын

The Torino cleaned up great! The colour was called "Persimmon". Had one and had to match the paint to replace the drivers side door after an idiot backed into it. It wasn't red or orange, but a neat colour, somewhere in the middle. Yours looked like the hood may have been replaced at some point. Ford really worked that bodystyle over throughout the 70's, with the Cougar, Elite, and 1977-79 Thunderbird.

@marcuskey6667 Жыл бұрын

My dad had a 1975 LTD Landau which had White Synthetic Leatherite Interior. It felt like Leather never cracked although he always cleaned it with Tuff Stuff!

@petebrandstrom1038 Жыл бұрын

I had one,my first car. 1972 Gran Torino, red with white vinyl top and laser stripe. White interior with 351C and 2bbl auto. I loved that car.

@ThERuStYWaBBiT Жыл бұрын

Looks great guys good work! Maybe you guys could show digging them out more always interesting to watch!

@anthonychicoine9372 Жыл бұрын

I had a four door ‘73 Gran Torino in high school. So similar to this ‘72. I’m guessing this car has a 351 Cleveland engine like mine did. Did the owner ever get it back on the road again? Such a cool car! As always you guys did an amazing job. I love watching your videos. 😊

@michaeltutty1540 Жыл бұрын

Base engine in Gran Torino was a 302W. 351C and 460 were options.

@socalltd Жыл бұрын

@@michaeltutty1540 '72 engine choices were 250 6 cyl, 302, either 351 C or W, 2 351 4V's, 400 2V and 429 4V. after 73 the 429 was dropped for the 460.

@bourgkul Жыл бұрын

Growing up in the 70s and 80s, these always reminded me of the Starsky and Hutch car. So cool!!

@davidray9809 Жыл бұрын

It's a 302 or 351W, not a Cleveland. The tag under the distributor hold down bolt will tell you for sure. Most likely 302 that was a standard dealer order .

@grapeape7849 Жыл бұрын

My brother had a '72 with a '73 front clip, it did have a Cleveland in it, great motors.

@paulfellows2094 Жыл бұрын

you would not think there was a car under all that gunk great job guys awesome job

@TheNismo777 Жыл бұрын

Damn it guys, I just watched gran torinos for sale few days ago.. now watching this makes me want one even more. Pretty sure thats a 351 cleveland underr the hood :)

@WDDetailing Жыл бұрын

Better late than never, right?!

@m2bamm766 Жыл бұрын

Sounds stupid, but could almost see the car smiling to get cleaned up and look remotely like she did in her prime. Love that you guys save the lives of cars/history, even if only for a little while in some cases (parts car)👍🏻

@1970sthrowback Жыл бұрын

Not stupid at all. When he was jet washing the bonnet (hood) and the front was visible i imagined the car breathing a sigh of relief saying to its self "at last"

@user-fx8yk7sy8f Жыл бұрын

I had the twin to that car! I was shocked when my father brought it home from the dealership. My dad was a suit and tie business man and that Torino was a tire chirping butt hauler. As I recall that was Fiesta Red and it was powered by a 351 Cleveland. It was a west coast car so rust was not an issue but light rain and starting from a stop light required some degree of pedaling.

@jimcornish242 Жыл бұрын

brings back many memories of being 10yrs old.. when my parents bought their new '72 Gran Torino, it was a wagon...yellow with wood grain paneled exterior and a brown interior, it also had the 429/c6 drivetrain in it...I can still remember the day my dad put the 5 slot cragars on it right after my mom bent one of the steel wheels on a curb...I always wanted to build up a mid '70's Torino 2 door after watching too many episodes of Starsky and Hutch..

@ROXSTARCorvette4371 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic job! That car looks like it has a ton of potential!

@sturam1500 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Another awesome detail as always guys. This car brings back memories for me. Rode to high school in one every day. Thanks for these awesome video's.

@_BAD_MERC_ Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing work guys. Now here's a vehicle that has a fantastic starting point for a restoration. This could be made into a gorgeous classis driver without a whole lot of effort.

@sreedharannareekamvally202 11 ай бұрын

Great job man

@mackmackallthewayback69 Жыл бұрын

Just seeing how sweet the hood and all the chrome on that ride is perfection! I had to subscribe. Thank you for an amazing video

@silmarbarbosa3266 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Work.

@WDDetailing Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@micheleguidetto5790 Жыл бұрын

Good job guys! 👍💪 greetings from Torino, Italy. This car was a tribute, homage to our city and the story of our automotive industry. Sorry for my poor english 😅

@johnperry5102 Жыл бұрын

well it looks 100 percent better than it did, you guys are awesome, great job

@rickauger4285 Жыл бұрын

It's a 302 or 351 Windsor. I had an identical car but in green with a white vinyl top. Great job boys. I wish you were here in New Zealand to clean my Saab collection lol .

@TheNefalol Жыл бұрын

Nice transformation, carpet dying was so satisfying. love it!

@jaylayland2867 Жыл бұрын

I had a baby blue 72 gran torino sport. It had a 351 Cleveland engine. Been looking for one for my grandson. Awesome job on an awesome car

@markm.457 Жыл бұрын

Brings back memories I had the exact same car 30 years ago. Mine had a set of crager super sport wheels , red with a 351 modified engine. Ford claimed the 351 modified was equivalent to a 400 engine . Most were 351 Cleveland and a few with 351 Windsor motors . I sold it to a friend and it got t-boned in a crash. The car only had 60 k original miles . A cool old car . Thanks Guys

@gunsnsails Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job fellas! She looks purty again!

@pokegamer9 Жыл бұрын

car looks like a 9/10

@WDDetailing Жыл бұрын

👀

@hockeyrd99 Жыл бұрын

Ah, memories! Mine was green just like the one in the Clint Eastwood movie. Loved those bench seats. On the other hand, every time I went past a gas station, it wanted to go in! Had to hold the wheel tight! lol

@Mike-wh4oe Жыл бұрын

So satisfying to watch the transformation.

@user-ul6sd6pf2h Жыл бұрын

. You guys did an awesome job of detailing it. I had a blue one with a 351 Windsor.

@antoniojimenez6601 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car! You guys did an amazing job! I hope the owner restore it!

@robertdiehl9003 Жыл бұрын

Videos like this is a relaxing therapy for the soul...

@cliffmcsparran3390 Жыл бұрын

Great find, and great job. Guys, in that era, you'd be lucky to find leather in a T-Bird, let alone a Torino. It's vinyl.

@eveb446 Жыл бұрын

Great job guys!!! The Gran Torino looks GRAND!!!!!

@touhouer7647 Жыл бұрын

GRAND TORINO of course!

@ricardoderobles9494 Жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@BrentDicesare Жыл бұрын

Turned out so good :)

@davefilms345 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic work, all that needs to be done now is fill in the rusty holes with filler, primer and the paint colour and it will look amazing

@michaelsmith-ws2mb 2 ай бұрын

My dad had a metallic green 73 grand Torino . We all loved that car.miss u dad! Rip!

@earnierosenow9834 10 ай бұрын

love that year of Torino and the notchback is my fav, i do in fact own the notch version of the one Eastwood used in the movie but i have had mine way before the movie and yes mine is green with the same gold trim, fully restored now and was my dads..

@midos67channel24 11 ай бұрын

When I was a teenager my first car was a 1973 Ford Gran Torino 2 door car similar to your Torino. But mine was a 1973 model. It was a year newer with the bigger bumper on the front end. I can tell that your Tornio has the 351 V8 engine... either a Windsor or a Cleveland. Most Torino's came with the 351 V8 engine... but some had the 302 V8 and there was some that had a 6-cylinder engine. I think with a little TLC and some effort you could bring your Torino back to life. You just need to assess the damages to the parts and wiring and replace the damaged parts and wiring and do some mechanical work to get the engine running again. It would make an awesome restoration project

@tonicalia1981 8 ай бұрын

What an awesome transformation ❤❤❤

@RuthRader Жыл бұрын

Fannnntastic!!

@markstangsn9518 Жыл бұрын

Nice set of rims and tires and she would look great👍🏻

@JohnH20111 Жыл бұрын

maybe a set of American Racing 15” rims with 225/60R15 tires?

@Galfrid 5 ай бұрын

Torinos are awesome! Nice cleanup!

@adamcran9859 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job guys & so many mouse nests unbelievable

@WDDetailing Жыл бұрын

Right?!

@melissaromans5662 Жыл бұрын

WOW what difference!!Turned out Great!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@808SSCamaro Жыл бұрын

DAYUM!!! Nice color! What’s going to happen to the car now? Thanks guys! Incredible! Take care! Eddie

@Cams_TheExplorer Жыл бұрын

Omg I use to watch y’all a long time ago but then I lost y’all’s channel I’m so happy I found it from TikTok!

@Geordo1960 4 ай бұрын

I loved these Torino’s as a kid. I’ve ridden in one brand new. Very smooth, quiet, and comfortable with a plush ride.

@bunneysgarage Жыл бұрын

Awesome work guy's. Looks good

@ordinaryguy3281 11 ай бұрын

Want to see full restoration of this car process so satisfying

@user-ee7bb9it9e 5 ай бұрын

Great job. Honestly the American's really knew how to build a good looking car back when.from 50s to the late 80s saw some awesome looking machines

@dbrown8388 Жыл бұрын

I don't know if you planned it, but they American flag appearing on the hood as you cleaned was awesome.

@deanwaring6100 Жыл бұрын

A classic ❤

@user-nr5su8rw6k Жыл бұрын

Nice work guys!! What carpet dye did you guys use?

@tombraun572 11 ай бұрын

Awesome job. Have you guys ever tried the comet and water wash method? 😃

@jamesmacdonald1280 Жыл бұрын

Had one just like it. It is either a 302 or 351 Windsor v8. Mine had a black vinyl roof and otherwise was identical. Great car, should have kept it.

@fredmckinney8933 2 ай бұрын

My parents had a yellow '72 Gran Torino. Bought it new in May of '72, when I was 4 years old. They traded it in for a '76 Ford LTD wagon in October of '76.

@rmnair001 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job 👌

@enriquelopez9124 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job like always 👏 👍🏿 👌 🙌

@ninabeeser5046 8 ай бұрын

I had a gran Torino just like that in the 90s. I think yours is red like mine was. Great vid. Nice clean up

@aintmanyofusleft 8 ай бұрын

Starsky and hutch would be proud of you guys

@cleopatravid 10 ай бұрын

Omg it is really fantastic ❤❤🎉🎉🎉

@suzib777 Жыл бұрын

amazing job, you had a very challenging job detailing that old beast. Does it run??

@TooToosss Жыл бұрын

i have to say that i enjoy the deep house music good work 😍

@haroldlamble5163 8 ай бұрын

Wow you guys really brought it back.

@rjkubr Жыл бұрын

Best thing for cleaning whitewalls is a simple SOS pad.

@jaymartell2967 Жыл бұрын

And dry steel wool for chrome.

@robertfrate9738 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, very interested find, my family had one exactly like that in 1972 bought it new 5200$ brand new, you gentleman did outstanding job on this car, it looks amazing, congratulations on your new car, enjoy it, put it in car shows it’ll win,

@brianspoelman1650 Жыл бұрын

I had a 1974 Gran Torino as my first car (used!) when I started driving, and it had a 302 cu. in. engine in it, so that's my best guess as the engine size in this one.

@marioaugustoalvesdesouza3922 Жыл бұрын

É satisfatório assistir esse trabalho. Parabéns!

@larrypynakker1390 Жыл бұрын

351W or 302 based on bypass hose. My parents had exact same car. But a Sport with the formal roof. Love to see you clean it up. Definately get it going again. Sucks about roof.