I didn't watch an auto restoration; I watched a man teach a boy to be a man. Absolutely great video.

Certainly the ones who give thumbs down have absolutely no idea, no class, no taste, and certainly no manners. What a Grandfather-Father-Son Team has done here is commendable; it is a life-experience for all three, and I am certain that young Jake will carry this memory with him forever, and hopefully pass down the experience, and the project with his children and grandchildren. Really, you all did an awesome job in preserving American Automotive History! Congratulations!

I love the fact that you have 3 generations working on this car together. I also love the fact that you did it on a budget and that she isn't a Concours level job. Having something like that that you can drive and enjoy is the best part of owning a classic car. What's the use of having a car that is a Concours level restoration when you can't drive it anywhere because your afraid of getting a scratch on it or having anyone near it breathing on it? Bravo for making a car and not another trailer queen!!

I moved to America when I was 12 and went to school. I always wanted a pickup truck, but ended up driving a vw Passat for most of the time since my dad felt more comfortable working on the cars he knew from home. When Senior year came around I was driving around town and saw a blue and white 1981 F250 Ford sale. I talked my parents into getting it from the Christmas and birthday money I had saved up for years and bought my first truck. I couldn’t stop grinning when I hoped up on that old bench seat and heard the v8 fire up. It had its fair share of problems rusted out gas tanks, loose timing chain, broken gauges. But over next two month I spend every free minute fixing that car up, sometimes with the help of a few of my buddies and got it to be a great daily driver. I got to make great memories in that truck and drove it to senior prom. You are a great father for allowing your kid to do this. He as undoubtedly learned so much from this and can look back fondly on this forever. There is no feeling that replaces driving a car or truck you have turned every last bolt on and know like the back of your hand. This video made me tear up. Thank you for sharing it.

That is one lucky kid.he's got a cool car, a cool fam, and skills.

That was a BIG project! You guys did it all! Rust repair, lots and lots of body work, primer, paint, trim, complete engine rebuild, all new interior, wow! That's something to be proud of! I believe your son will look back on this fondly for the rest of his life, not just because of the awesome results (even though the results really are awesome) but mostly because of the time all of you spent together. I hope he hangs on to the car.

The kid learned a lot more than building a car. So many life lessons learned. So what if it’s not perfect..... everything that went into it and the lessons learned, make it more than perfect! This made my day. Semper Fi!

The world needs more dads like you, Jim. Major props to you!

Wow that is amazing how the car went from a beaten up old car to a beautiful piece of moving art. What an experience for a 15 yr. old too! He will never forget the experience. Great work and job!

I agree with everyone that has commented. Great job on the restoration and raising your son!

What a wonderful lesson! Skills that will last your son a lifetime. I am 75yo and so envious as I remember driving those Fords. Well done... Great music BTW...

Great video and loved seeing a father & son project. I'm sure Jake will treasure this memory the rest of his life.

Kool Dad, Kool Kid and Awesome father son project. Way to go guys.

That resto was outstanding.... it looks like you’ve been doing it for a long time. Absolutely great job... all generations involved... it doesn’t get any better than that!!!

You guys did a nice restoration job on the car. I'm glad you guys made this a father son project.

Beautiful work! My dad and I did the same thing in 1968. My first car.....'55 Ford, 4 door, 272ci with a 2 bbl carb. with a 3 spd on the column. Though mine was only 13 yo. at that tkme. So, we had a lot less work to get her ready. Replaced the rocker panels, dog legs, and rear quarters. I loved that car. It'd go anywhere. My dad sold it when I went off to the service, two years later. Watching this really brought back memories. Good luck bud....treat her good and you'll remember her forever. Thanks for the video.

Beautiful , father and son , together. Priceless time never forgotten

Two fathers, two sons, two years and one great project with a lifetime of memories for the beneficiary. Well done gents ... Thanks for uploading.

I have a photograph taken in 1965 of a red and white 1957 Ford convertible sitting in front of our apartment building on Ross Ade Drive. I wish I had that car today. You did a beautiful job and Jake will treat that car much better having put all the labor into it that he did. Thanks for sharing.

This is what the old car hobby is all about. Family time together, learning new skills, and saving a neat old car from the scrap yard. You guys did a great job!

50's music is a cool tool man!

Those interior door panels are an absolute work of art and all done at home, OMG the skills that you have amassed! Go out and take on the world.

Awesome, That's America that I know and love. Way to go dad! Way to go young man. We're all proud of you. Be interesting in 50 years what this young man did in life. My dad did the same for me. 1946 Dodge pick up. My brother and I went and pulled it out of a waterway with a 2010 JD and the three point. I was, am blessed. Thank you for the smiles.. Many happy miles. Yes.. 45 years later I still have the 46 in the barn. Awaiting... Me to return to my 14 year old self some year. Soon

The past is his future . Nice of you to make this video for the rest of us to appreciate. Every body will wave and smile...enjoy the ride.

That is a very nice job!! Jake should be very proud of the work he's done, and i hope he appreciates all the help he had along the way!! I wish him a long life to enjoy the car he now has!!

Great job. Drove a '55 Ford Customline to work everyday in the sixties. Brought back memories.

Awesome build! Just picked up a 56 Fairlaine for my 12 year old son for his first car. Gonna bring it back to life as well. Such a great bonding experience.

My Dad had a 1956 Mercury Monarch which was A Canadian model and it was a beautiful car with Thunderbird 312 V8 4 barrel. But I loved all 1955 and 1956 Ford and Mercury cars. This was an enormous task you have taken on here and you should be proud of all the work you have done. I myself have been in a long rebuild of a 1971 Boss 351 Mustang that I have owned since 1976, so I have a very good idea of what what you have done because I stipped down this car and did a lot of patching of body parts and some new ones because they are available. I have really appreciated what you have done here by saving this beautiful car for an icon that can be passed on to future generations.

What a pleasure trip for all of us watching. Loved your serious have-a-go attitude.

From grunge work, to scrubbing, to reassembly to paint to upholstery, the kid learned a lot I'm sure, what a sense of accomplishment he must feel....kudos!!

You created memories you both will cherish for the rest of your lives. Well done gentlemen!

I just HAD to comment today 🙂🙂🙂! Every time I need a pick me up, I watch this video! You guys did an OUTSTANDING JOB, and that is an UNDERSTATEMENT! I know y'all are proud! I, MYSELF, am proud of you guys! Thanks for lifting my spirits again today; you gave me hope! FYI: I MIGHT still have a good front bumper out back if you need one. If so, it's yours 🙂🙂🙂! God Bless!

A memory that take on a life of it own! Great job. Thanks for letting us watch.

Fantastic job guys. You gave life to a sweet car, learned a lot and made some life long memories. Hold on to that sweet car young man. Trust me.

Your grandson will remember this project the rest of his life. Well done grandpa. Very nice work. God bless you.

You did an ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL JOB! Continued success with her!

Awesome job guys. A lot of love went into that machine and it shows. You now have a beautiful family heirloom and memories for three generations. Thank you for sharing.

I am 70 yrs old..my friend in High school had one of thses..Had a top end well over 120 mph...You are to be commended on this Wonderful Family Project. It is a project that will last in everyone's memories forever. God Bless you Sir..

This is a great video. In 1984 I bought my first car and spent the first summer restoring it. It was a 1956 Ford 4dr. Red and White. This triggered a lot of memories.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. What a great story to start the day and finish this year. Great tunes, great learning project, great family project, great car. Loved it.

Sure could have fooled me into thinking it was Concours condition.. amazing what you managed in your home garage. Oh how awesome it would have been to be driving a car like that in highschool! lol

Fantastic. Thought the tinted windows was a nice touch. i had never seen door panels rebuilt. VERY enjoyable video, and memories your son will treasure for the rest of his life.

When I was 18 years old I did the same thing with a 65 impala .I remember the excitement of every day working on it you should be proud of your self .I'm 60 years old now .watching this video brought back .lots of memories.good luck n be safe and great job

This is god dang amazing. I had a 64 ford in high school that I picked up for 850 dollars back in 2012 when I was 13. My dad signed and I paid with the money I made working at our ace hardware. Got her running and got the darn brakes to finally work. Anyways I changed heads and the carb for a heavy boost in power. Some my dad helped me but he was also a very busy man and didn’t really have time to help me. I just learned from lots and lots of books and videos.

Absolutely brilliant! You guys could’ve fooled me! Thats the work of professionals! Congrats! 👏👏👏

Beautiful job!

i was in a rush to get out the door this morning started watching your video ended up making another coffie and enjoyed the whole thing,great photos,music had me tapping my toes aswell.i finished a 5yr build 2 years ago and this brought back all the memories ,chris

Great video. I like the idea of you working with the kid. While looking at this video I forgot I am 73 years old. Nice time machine you got. Thumbs up.

Great job both father and son project. I wish my son and I would have done something like that. My problem is I would have parts left over after it was [ thought] complete. Im 67 years old and the music playing brought back wonderful memories. I caught myself Bee Boppin. Today its called jammin. Thank you

Sweet restoration of your Ford. I am Chevrolet car fan, but I love all cars that are returned for purpose. I had fun listening to the music and seeing a car returned to its beauty and use for a younger generation to learn skills and appreciate the car in the family. Good job guys!

I remember when I was a teen-ager, going past Marck Motors Ford, in El Cajon California, looking through the showroom windows and seeing one almost exactly like that. Wow, this certainly does bring back great memories for me. Thank you so very much for this video. And, thanks for doing such a great job resurecting that beautiful old Fairlane!

My first car was a 1955 Ford two-door Victoria (not Crown Victoria). It had a 368 Lincoln Turnpike Cruiser with a push button Merc-o-Matic transmission swapped in. Thank you for bringing back some great memories.

Absolutely fantastic video experience, I am 76 yrs. young and this was my Dad’s car and, the first Ford I drove legally when I turned 18. The restoration was truly a work of LOVE that will eternally unify this family. It’s 4:23 am and this is the best wake up I’ve had in a long time, thanks for making me smile!

What a great idea. The boy and I’m sure the dad, learned a lot of very useful skills from this including the reward of hard work. A cheer for both of you.

Beautiful! I overhauled a 312 cu in about 50 years ago and your photos of the parts brought back all those memories!

The moment you began a work with your boy you succeeded. Thanks for sharing the trip.

Well done guys. Your skills are amazing. The end result was fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Father and son projects are so important.

This video was so good, I had to watch it twice! They don't teach this in school much anymore. Outstanding job by everyone involved!

When my son turned 17, he and I refurbished the 83 S10 I brought him home from the hospital in. We put a 327 and 700r4 in it and he drove it in highschool. I know what we got out of that experience so I value what you and your son shared. great video!

My Dad bought a '55 Ford Station Wagon without consulting my Mom; not his smartest move ever as she wanted something a bit more stylish. Things were a bit chilly for a while but late that summer we took it for a road trip: Boston to Ohio where my sister was starting her freshman year of college. Mom learned to love the car on that trip and we used it for road trips every summer thereafter until he replaced it in 1958. A lot of the details were the same as this Fairlane and you guys did a great job of getting it right. I'd forgotten all about the round radio panel. Watching your son pull it out of the garage, bright and sharp was the same as the feeling of bringing a brand new car home. Wonderful accomplishment.

I love this era of car design. You all did a GREAT job. With him having a hand in restoring it with you he got more than just a car, he also got a lifetime of memories to pass to his own children.

Wow! Nice work. My first car also was a 1955 Ford Fairlane back in my Junior and Senior years in High school way back in 1971 and 72. Bought it for $50.00 from a farmer. Of course back then mine didn't need to be restored yet. Instead of the V8, mine had a straight 6 and a manual 3 speed on the tree (column). But seeing yours does bring back a lot of memories. Thanks!

Great story, and great outcome. Nice car too. I did this exact thing with my son 27 years ago with a 65 Mustang 289 4sp. He was 15 and had never worked on a car. I grew up in Chicago in the early 60s and we all had junk yard cars that we worked on probably every day. We would meet at the corner greasy spoon to compare notes and plan our Saturday night races. My son in now 41 with his own sons. He still has the Mustang which is still in beautiful running condition, and gets a good run on nice weekends. The project was an education for him not only in restoration, but in patience and the value of quality work. It was a lesson for me in the value of family projects involving dad, mom, our son and even his older sister a few times. Nothing can compare to that.

Big thumbs up from me! Awesome job he will appreciate the time spent with dad as grand dad doing this forever. My father and I did the same thing when I turned 15 but with a 50 mercury. I’m 65 now and still look back on that with joy and happiness. My father and I spent lots of time in the garage on many projects but none bring the memories of the first. Great job guys.

Love it ! In '59, I knocked up my "old Lady" in the back seat of a 4 door 56 almost exactly like this one. Back in the day, this was how we did it. We're still together.

You guy's absolutely smashed it, well done..!! Shoulda put a set of headers on though, with a stainless exhaust system. I grew up around these in my teenage years, however in Australia this was known as a 55 Customline, with the steering wheel on the other side of course, (the correct side) hahahahahahah. Again, fabulous..!!. John, Perth, West Australia

This was amazing! I like seeing the strong Grandfather-Father-Son connection. That doesn't happen much any more. Great job!

This was always a dream for me to do with my son or grandson. My son was not interested in all the mechanical stuff I did in my shop and neither one of my children want kids of their own so......no grandkids for me. I should have seen if one of the neighborhood kids would have liked to fix up a car. I'll bet I could have found one that would have loved to do this with me. A lot of expertise that I never got to pass on. Glad for all three who undertook this project. The two adults did more for that young man than he knows right now but in time he will realize it was life changing experience. God bless. You all did great!

My Dad had a 55' Fairlane convertible when he graduated from high school and went to college. My mom hated it because he had "hot rodded" it and it was loud. My mom is gone now and my dad is 80. I miss my parents telling me about when they were kids. Its a beautiful car. Thanks for reminding me of my parents as kids.

Awesome vehicle for a young man's first car. You all did a great job together!

I was enjoying the music whilst watching the restoration great them work now the grandson will value it even more cause he has equally hard to get the job done. Hats off

watching this on my birthday .. and 55 is my birth year . had a few 55 fords and chevys in my youth . hope to have another someday ..

Great Job. That's a gift your son will remember forever a long time after the cars gone.

Great experience and a job well done. My Dad was a "car-guy" his entire life and taught me whatever my mini brain would take in. I miss him and hope that this adventure brought you closer as my experiences did with my Dad.

My Mom had a 1955 Ford Fairlane. I drove it all the time. Both of you have done a very amazing job at this restoration. Best I have seen both the awsum sound of that engine. I currently own a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible. with the same sound. Very nice guys.

Absolutely loved this! I pray for the day that my son & I can share the same type of experience together. Thank you for sharing.

I hope he realizes how wonderful it must be to have parents who actually give a shit. He is a lucky kid.

Dang the music made me think of my mom. that’s in heave. May she rest peacefully. Thx guys awesome video... have a good day everyone.

Absolutely great job all three of you,and i love the way you presented the video with the music,pictures and explanations,the three of you can and should be very proud,Thankyou.

Wow! Awesome job! A lifetime of memories there, and a lot to be proud of! Love It!

That was wonderful. I cant' remember the last time I saw something so entertaining to watch.

Just an awesome job and project for a father and son! Best to you all! Great video!

Awesomeness! ..... ya picked a great car for a first restoration, a cheap four door ford , most importantly you DID NOT STOP till you were done !....nice work gentleman ( I would have done red & black but it's still cool )...I'm sure you will enjoy that car for decades to come !

You raised a young man with great taste!! Awesome father, son project and awesome car, Congratulations

Perfect choice of music! Every song a favorite!

Better than concours, family built, individual, loved and most importantly driven. Awesome car and vid well done guy's

There is nothing like a family car project! My son and I did a 1971 F100 together when he was in high school. Had it complete in time for his grad 11 years ago. He will never sell that truck, as I am sure you never will either. Nothing like teen age busted car knuckles! Great work and congrats to you!!

I did the same with my late father. There is nothing better. Great job. well done.

239 cubic inches of forever memories. Mine was an 80 hp flathead jake. Tears in my 73 yr old eyes remembering my dad helping me with my 1953 2 door post.

That was such a wonderful job. What satisfaction that must bring to your family.

I envy you ,you are a lucky young man , I would love to go back,great job

THANK YOU FOR SHARING A VERY SPECIAL TIME WITH YOUR SON, I am sure more people wish they too could do the same. Your son and you will have some very fond memories that will last a lifetime. Thankyou for setting the standard as high as you have, I will do my best to at the very least come close.

That was awesome! When I was that age, my Dad was like "Get back on the tractor kid!" lol.. although the 69 F100 I drove in high school in the late 80's is still on the farm, and is soon to get this treatment I think..

Nice job an the 55. Had a 52 Ford in HS and mom let me borrow her 55 for date nights in 62. You could not have picked a better project car and the music was perfect because I remember when it was today's music. "Where were you in 62"

I was 15 years old when these came out and I believe that car design went downhill ever since. The 55' Ford was the most beautiful car produced. My friend's parents bought a new one that was aqua blue and white. Still remember that like it was yesterday. Great job. Your boys will remember doing this their whole life.

What an amazing transformation. You did a great job, not for a beginner. The memories that you have working with your father will last a lifetime.

Jake, it's not just a car, it's a piece of history. You're a lucky young man.

from an old man that grew up in the fiftys and sixtys you did such an outstanding job,i just had to comment,well done.

Ive been in the autobody trade for 44years i did a lot of Restorations you guys did an awesome job on that car! I know guys that have been doing body work for years and they couldnt hold a candle to you guys! Beautiful job!!!

This is how you do restoration videos ..20 mins, no nonsense, DONE. And absolutely beautiful car!