Rags to riches: Tom restores a Country Sedan he found in a junkyard

Rags to riches: Tom restores a Country Sedan he found in a junkyard | Barn Find Hunter Ep. 60 (1/4)

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5 жыл бұрын

If Tom Cross hadn’t produced a can of rubbing compound and a shop rag 18 months ago, this episode wouldn't exist. In this episode of "Barn Find Hunter," Tom Cotter gets to carry out his childhood dream by reviving a desert junkyard car. Follow along as Tom walks you through the restoration process of a 1962 Ford Country Sedan he found in episode 34.
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@Hagerty 4 жыл бұрын

There's more to the story! www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/07/17/thanks-to-a-shop-rag-this-1960-ford-country-sedan-was-reborn

@chuckster3629 4 жыл бұрын

That's the same 1962 that's in the video, right? Not a 1960 as your link says.

@1112223333111 4 жыл бұрын

what mufflers did you use on this? thanks

@clevelandmaker386 4 жыл бұрын

exactly.....but what if you don't have connections?...

@FalconClubFCA 4 жыл бұрын

@@1112223333111 article said glasspacks.

@chuckster3629 4 жыл бұрын

@@FalconClubFCA I thought I heard FlowMasters.

@McPhersonCollegeBulldogs 4 жыл бұрын

We are excited to have this wagon in our collection and are so appreciative of Tom's generosity. We are pretty proud that our automotive restoration graduates seen in this video, Austin and Dalton, had the opportunity to apply their knowledge and work on this car!

@hubriswonk 2 жыл бұрын

Is the wagon still in use????????????? Update on the wagon please!

@Graeme408 4 жыл бұрын

This looks like the best series yet. Wonderful story line, thrilled for the college. The sponsors deserve their promos.

@Die_Apeschrauber 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree: There should be more shows where lost cars of the junkjards are just brought back to life. Turning already good driving original classics into tuning monsters is the boring reality of today

@WhiteManXRP 4 жыл бұрын

PLEASE SAVE THEM ALL!! IT BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE THEM WRECKED OR CRUSHED...DAMN...THEY SIMPLY DO NOT MAKE THEM ANYMORE..THEY ARE ALL GOLD.. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO I WISH I COULD HELP! I HAVE A FEW PROJECTS ASWELL GOD BLESS

@philipingram1667 4 жыл бұрын

I grew up on Ford wagons - '56 Ranch wagon,, '60 Country Squire, '64 Ranch wagon and 69/75 Country Squires - really liked this episode and so glad it was not the usual Chevy deal - nice to see a Ford highlighted and not made into something it never should have been. I would have painted the roof white but I am glad the next generation is making their mark on the hobby / industry. Hats off - keep up the good work.

@mescko Жыл бұрын

My parents had a '61 Country Sedan before I was born and bought a used '64 CS when it was a year old 1 year before I came along. My dad was born and raised in Detroit, we were a Ford family. He bought the '64 from a Ford employee, an engineer that was being sent to South America to open a plant. My first car was a '64 XL coupe.

@craigschenk729 4 жыл бұрын

What a guy.... Tom, you rock! Making this happen is truely a great story of kindness and generosity. Someone lends you their shop helps with parts, Dang what more could you ask for!

@MrWoodfiddler 4 жыл бұрын

...and then hates to see it go! :-) Chuck in NE Kansas

@racer67 4 жыл бұрын

I love wagons regardless if its Ford, Gm, chrysler there all just so cool!

@roeng1368 4 жыл бұрын

And practical

@kennyscott1089 4 жыл бұрын

Racer 67 Same here. I’m in Australia. I got an early commodore wagon.

@hawkdsl 4 жыл бұрын

Hot rod wagons are extremely underappreciated. impala wagons are especially wicked.

@justenough730 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree

@procerus3654 4 жыл бұрын

Old mercedes wagons are quite unappreciated too

@waynepickard8170 4 жыл бұрын

how can 44 people dislike this, one of the best episodes so far, looking forward to more

@c.j.cleveland7475 Жыл бұрын

Probably the type that thumbs down everything. ☹

@thekingsilverado3266 Жыл бұрын

Trolls. Mostly the same deranged Chinese phantoms that got Biden elected...

@e.o.s.470 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Talk about memories... We came to the US from Argentina when I was 10 years old in 1965, lived in Martinez, California. My dad was 39 years old, originally from northern Italy and had never driven or owned a car. First car he bought was an aqua blue 1962 Ford Country Sedan, 390 V8 Cruise-o-Matic transmission, 8 passenger(the last seat faced backwards). That car could move even though it only had a two barrel carb. I did my first oil change on it at 12. A few years later at 19 I bought a 1964 Country Squire, turned it into my surfmobile, folded down the back seat, foam and carpet and "Paradise by the Dashboard Light". Peace!

@mike87stanger34 4 жыл бұрын

My jaw dropped when I saw the wagon! Looked amazing. One of my favorite episodes!

@cobragaming7068 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing. As a British guy who is into American classic cars I am beyond happy that this Ford wagon has been saved and now has a new lease of life it deserves. A special thanks is needed for everyone who made this possible and I would drive that car anywhere I love it and your channel is absolutely amazing ,thank you.

@cornellgreen3692 4 жыл бұрын

TheSilentAssasinGamingandLifey2j The best part of the rebuild was how he saved a 👍 great American 🚗 car from a miserable fate. This is indeed a case of waste not, want not.

@tomcross2960 4 жыл бұрын

Ok everyone Tom Cross here I made a terrible mistake when talking to Tom Cotter about the sponsors on the wagon project, the disk brakes were donated by the WEST TEXAS CRUISERS A great club that does tremendous work charity for local kids.SORRY guys that was a kind of a rough morning for me seeing that car leaving.

@kanukster 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome work and very generous of you and the group. Best part is, you all saved that beautiful car!

@heyrod59 4 жыл бұрын

It's all good Mr Cross, that was a great project video to get people interested in restoring older cars !

@olivedrabgarage6243 4 жыл бұрын

Tom....was that a 1940 Ford truck in the background of the line up towards the end of the video? How would I go about getting a truck like that to the east coast of Australia?

@deelazy1 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mr cross do you have a website or something with a list of all the vehicles u have for sale on your property?

@tomcross2960 4 жыл бұрын

J Bilbo no I really don’t have a list they are all fords what are you looking for?

@karinadler2308 4 жыл бұрын

It's so good to see one rescued! What a great ride!

@davidrubin1895 4 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing. You saw something in that car. Went back to it. You and everyone else ressurected that car. Excellent job performed by the staff.

@larryborkstrom3580 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome you donated to a collage that has auto restoration courses

@McPhersonCollegeBulldogs 4 жыл бұрын

We are thrilled with Tom's generosity! And we actually offer a bachelor's degree in automotive restoration if you know anyone interested!

@bmh67wa 4 жыл бұрын

I love old station wagons. Glad to see this old girl saved. 🙂

@413x398 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 63 Country Sedan which has pretty much every option available. Factory black with red interior 9 passenger, factory A/C (spits ice), roof rack, 390-4V, deluxe wheel covers with whitewalls, dead stock except glass packs and twice pipes/tips under the bumper but now needs restoration. Built in late Aug of '63 with C3AE-G 427 Low Riser heads. Bought from original owner in the 80's with dealer paperwork and every single receipt for every single part he put on that car until I got it.

@IronHippoA7X 4 жыл бұрын

I had a ‘61 Galaxie 4-door sedan that I pulled out of a guy’s side yard for $200 when I was 17, sold it 6 months later for $1,000 and thought I made a killing. I’m only 20 now and I deeply regret selling it. this wagon is built exactly how I wanted my car. Such a cool vibe with the Mexican blankets and rusty roof on black steelies. Great minds think alike. Great video as always Tom!!

@alexanderescarsega3016 4 жыл бұрын

Super heartwarming to hear that this car is being donated to students pursuing a degree in automotive restoration

@rumwomenandguns 4 жыл бұрын

I have my grandpa's 1955 2 door Ford Ranch Wagon. I love it! It sat for almost 30 years before I got it. I love those old wagons.

@shaynedumas4436 4 жыл бұрын

I AM NOT A FORD GUY BUT I DO LOVE AND APPRECIATE THAT OLD WAGON...I LOVE IT!!! YALL REALLY SHOWED YOUR ASSES ON BRINGING THAT OLD GIRL BACK TO LIFE!! REALLY AWSOME SWEET JOB GUYS!!!

@henrisonkajarvi7354 4 жыл бұрын

This is in my opinion the best thing about the internet and KZfaq. To see something absolutely awesome that would not be seen anywhere else. Wonderful example of not just saying what to do but actually doing it. Already exited about the next episode!

@burnoutsandshenanigans7893 4 жыл бұрын

Wow thats awesome great work glad to see cars forgotten about getting to live another life again

@wyattfamily8997 4 жыл бұрын

From Australia, well done to Tom and the team for their efforts and generosity of spirit.

@derrinpickett9948 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a 65 Olds 442 project car out of Midland TX. 19 hours one way from southern Indiana. White knuckle ride home using tow dolly. Scored super low rust and complete 442 for less than a grand. It got picked by 'American Pickett"

@vemcomachines9634 4 жыл бұрын

I knew this car would make a return!

@PandorumAI-dc4bk 4 жыл бұрын

Ik right!

@PostalTwinkie 4 жыл бұрын

Pulling out the buffing compound, while still in the yard no less, is basically putting a ring on it.

@GETUPANDGO 4 жыл бұрын

I was hoping!

@garymoreau3451 4 жыл бұрын

@@PandorumAI-dc4bk try jug roo

@lowreedman 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a Ford guy, but this is a sweet ride. I'd love to have this. And I love the barn find restoration out finding more barn finds.

@guadalahonky4002 4 жыл бұрын

I own 3 Fords and a 70 Mercury Cougar Eliminator. Which American car company beat Ferrari at LeMans in 1968? Ford, baby. Ford.

@cnkilts 4 жыл бұрын

I am Chevy guy, but any car from the 60s is freaking cool to me. My favorite part of 50/60s cars are the interiors and dashboards.

@phillipmatthews8341 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I have known Tom for 30 years and I know his love for the old ford cars. Great restoration Tom.

@Badgerbiker Жыл бұрын

I started driving in 1990 and bought my first car at 15 1/2 yrs old. It was an all original 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 4dr. with 352 big block, cruisomatic trans, optional front seatbelts, 4 way power bench seat & fender skirts. I drove it for a while and then put a built 390/C6 in it. Awesome ride and fast as hell. WAY more car than a 16 yr old should have. I miss that big ole boy! Nice Wagon! Thanks for bringing back the memories.

@volksnut 4 жыл бұрын

The best show not on tv.....heck the best show period, good work Tom, staff and friends.

@KubotaManDan 4 жыл бұрын

Don't say that to loud, we wanna keep it here. Can't agree more though

@brendanmarriott661 4 жыл бұрын

KubotaManDan can’t have another roadkill on our hands

@robgrant9583 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saving the wagon guys. She is looking great.

@stuartb9323 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic episode Tom ! This one holds a special place in my heart. I grew up with the same 62 Ford Country Squire wagon. My folks bought her brand new. She was black, with woodgrain sides, and a red interior. My sister and I used to ride in the way back at night, and lay on our backs to look at the stars. No way you can do that anymore! You never see the old wagons hardly anymore. Thanks for saving this one. Great idea to donate her to the College too. Please, keep the videos coming. They're awesome

@davidkelsey2864 4 жыл бұрын

You've almost converted me to Ford!!! What another beauty! I'd love to see that 2 door wagon restored!

@lars277 Жыл бұрын

That is the first 2 door 60 wagon I have ever seen, and I am 68, so you know I have been looking. I have a real weakness for 60 Fords. Don't ask me why, their weirdness is just right to me. A 1960 Star Liner with the 352 360 hp engine with a three on the tree and overdrive. That would be the day I died.

@StudioDaVeed 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the Roof!! Sometimes...you can tell....this Wagon really appreciates his revival.

@guadalahonky4002 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic episode. Saved the Ford wagon and helped the McPherson School, all in well told story.

@rexmericle5068 4 жыл бұрын

I love this. I'm 68 now but we did this kind of resto when I was a young guy. I dragged a 1957 Chevy 4 door hardtop out of the local yard for $250! The condition placed on me for getting the car was all the parts to get it on the road had to come out of that yard. Less than a month later she passed PA inspection. Man I wish I had her back today!

@MrWoodfiddler 4 жыл бұрын

High quality and very professional in every area. This Hagerty produced series, Barn Find Hunter with Tom Cotter is simply the best. Thank you to everyone who makes this possible. Chuck in NE Kansas

@chuckster3629 4 жыл бұрын

That original 1962 paint is incredible! And they did a great job buffing it out without burning through the edges.

@joawin01 4 жыл бұрын

This became one proper wagon!!!! 👍 More restorations like this!!!! Please!!!!

@michaeltondi8528 4 жыл бұрын

So pleased you gave it to the school instead of actioning it off. You're a good man.

@lagaman11 4 жыл бұрын

Isn't it funny how a person's tastes change over the years. I'm 52 YO and up until a few years ago I would have never given a 4-door car a second glance, but I am really loving them now. What an absolute beauty this old Ford is.

@moparedtn 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome surprise, Tom, you ol' rascal you. Good people, great steward in Tom, a worthy cause and a cool ride. You just can't beat this stuff. Every old car has a story and this one now has a doozy! Be careful out there, -Ed on the Ridge

@RK-kj8di 4 жыл бұрын

I remember the blog where you shined the fender. Driving the '62 wagon from Midland TX, to McPherson, KS will be a great blog to watch, I can't wait!!

@affordablevs 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best episodes of Barn Find Hunter, I have watched it several times and it always makes me think.... Man that is exactly what I would love to do!! Great job and sentiment guys. Tom Cross and his boys deserve a massive round of applause 👏 🙌 👍

@lars277 Жыл бұрын

I agree, I have watched it many times.

@JonBlondell 4 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid, we had this exact same car!! This might even be it, since we lived here in Tx!

@waynemiracle8928 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love everything about this car, project, and future plans with this car! You definitely hit a grand slam with this one! Congratulations!

@chuckster3629 4 жыл бұрын

I've always liked the body styling on the 1960 Fords. They were very unique and ahead of their time aerodynamically. Those flat fins are killer, too. I've owned 3 of them over the years. Very well built cars.

@stacylangford2859 4 жыл бұрын

I rode thousands of miles in a '60 Sunliner wagon as a kid. Military dad, a couple brothers born in Monterrey, I was born in Virginia, mom and dad were from Alabama. We did some amazing trips ! Love to have a wagon. Thanks for the video!

@barry4140 3 жыл бұрын

This is the one car show that still really speaks to me. Great restoration project, well done🍻

@gplipp6489 4 жыл бұрын

I am living my dream life vicariously through this channel. My gawd, what a blast. Thanks!

@ObsoleteOddity 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic channel - fantastic episode! Nearly all my cars since the age of 17 have been station wagons, I loved them before they became trendy. Good vibes that the wagon was donated to the college.

@jamesgreg5542 4 жыл бұрын

OMG! You would have no idea how much I would LOVE to own that car!!~!!!! My very first car was a 63 Galaxie 500 with a dent in every single panel and I absolutely LOVED it!! Watching you drive that thing brought me RIGHT BACK!! 50 years ago and watching you drive it put me RIGHT BACK IN THAT DRIVER SEAT! I CAN STILL FEEL AND SMELL THAT INTERIOR! GORGEOUS!!!! Nothing like the early 60's Fords.

@hm12460 4 жыл бұрын

1960's Fords are the definition of cool!

@mattkaustickomments 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet build. Props to the team / donors! Too bad it want the WAY cooler 2-door wagon.

@Louis-pj7el 4 жыл бұрын

i am so happy, i’ve always wanted to see restoration from Tom or this channel. gotta love it :)

@falconater68 4 жыл бұрын

I doubt Tom has ever turned a wrench.

@Louis-pj7el 4 жыл бұрын

falconater68 maybe

@itsChris65 4 жыл бұрын

No pre 85 car should ever be crushed all those parts. Things will be VERY different before too long. I dont want an electric car with a pretend sound thanks

@fintanoclery2698 4 жыл бұрын

My wife's new vehicle is more computer than combustion engine. I like being able to work on and fix my old trucks without it's exact GPS location being broadcast to who knows who. Not too many bells and that's the way I like it.

@seed_drill7135 4 жыл бұрын

I've parted out a few and, admittedly felt a little guilty when I sent the shell away, but when a car isn't desirable, is a rust bucket and either has no engine or the engine is stuck, there's not much reason to keep it around. But at least get all the useable bits off it first!

@pierrefernandes6999 4 жыл бұрын

Amen to that

@peterdarr383 4 жыл бұрын

All the Escorts, Omnis and Citations can get crushed

@arnoldolson4938 4 жыл бұрын

@BLACK GSD54 l

@axelusul 4 жыл бұрын

That rescue sure warms the heart. She is beautiful.

@catimm62 4 жыл бұрын

I love old fords when i was younger my dad had a 65 Fairlane. After the 289 in it went my sisters boyfriend completely built the engine for us in his shop class. I would love to have that car today.Great video another old ford saved.

@blueshadesable 4 жыл бұрын

love love love this episode! It's so cool to see Tom get involved in a project, especially with a car that was already featured. I too am in love with wagons, and this project was so fun to Watch, not to mention that it went towards a good cause. Awesome episode!

@MrRoach-yo3mz 4 жыл бұрын

*Its people like Tom Cotter, that I respect the most!*

@Porsche996driver 4 жыл бұрын

That classic color, vintage wagon lines, 390 exhaust, and the blanketed front bench. Great great project!

@joebrown1382 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fabulous Tom. What can be done with a junk yard find is awesome. Of course with a lot of help. Props to the ones that donated.

@grasslicker1 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Kansas less than 1 hr away from McPherson. Hopefully I’ll see that car driving on the road when I’m there

@nickelliot3679 4 жыл бұрын

Folks out West have no idea how good they have it with no road salt. These sorts of restorations would be nigh well impossible with the crumbling hulks we see in the Northeast. Kudos to everyone on a wonderful job and even better story.

@charlesprice925 4 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid we had a black, 1962, Ford Country Squire wagon with a red background to the chrome side molding. The back window was electric not manual. Every Saturday that car got shined. It never seemed to take much effort. I remember it being the most perfect shine I've seen on a car. It was still perfect when dad gave it to my brother and he bought a new 1970 LTD. More kids, more seats. My brother jacked it up the rear, put racing slicks on the back, chrome wheels all around, bucket seats in front, a Hurst shifter, and blacked out the back windows from the inside. You couldn't tell the difference between glass and metal. He, and it, became a legend at High School.

@ESCANDON77 4 жыл бұрын

Hands down, this is the best car related show on KZfaq!! Tom, I would love to meet you one day!!

@chuckster3629 4 жыл бұрын

McPherson College sounds like the beginning of an excellent career path for young people to learn usable skills that can make them a ton of money. There is huge demand for skilled vehicle restorers these days. If I was a college age man or woman, that's where I'd want to invest my time and money. I'm sure it pays off big time for those who are dedicated to learn the trade. It's difficult just to find and auto body shop these days to repaint a classic car. I've received quotes of anywhere from $15,000 to $25,000 to repaint my '65 Ford Galaxie 500 and it's a convertible, so there's no top to paint! And that's only when I can find body shops willing to do the job. Most say they won't touch old classic cars. They just want to replace parts and repaint the newer crashes.

@Someguy6571 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. My 1969 Thunderbird needs quarters replaced and the paint is all faded. I have gone through so many shops and all they want to do is collision. To them there is no money in restoration.

@paulallison6689 4 жыл бұрын

A big part of why most shops don't wanna do restorations on old cars is simply due to the fact that they take alot of time to complete & they sit around taking up space for a lengthy period of time (whether they're inside or outside of the shop) & they tend to get in the way oftentimes...plus the hassle of having to shuffle 'em back & forth from inside to outside & vice-versa numerous times during the lengthy process.

@chuckster3629 4 жыл бұрын

@@paulallison6689 And that's precisely why we need more trained auto restoration shops. We already have plenty of crash repair shops.

@pianopaul4069 4 жыл бұрын

By far the best programme on KZfaq. Many others, but I love this the best

@paulmeunier1574 2 жыл бұрын

Both of my cars are daily drivers for my wife and I. Picked them up in garages and both were perfect eleven year old cars with little miles. Great show Tom!!!!

@joegeorge3367 4 жыл бұрын

in a day where my little kids come home from school saying 'reduce, reuse, recycle' -- this project says it all.

@cornellgreen3692 4 жыл бұрын

Joe George Reduce, Reuse, Recycle..... What better way to teach those principles to the kids than to save a piece of 🇺🇸's automotive history from a horrible fate!

@shackman9566 4 жыл бұрын

Its up to us as parents to teach our children about our history. The level of quality and craftmanship that went into building cars and most everything was meant to last. The truth is the way cars are marketed today there are so many that are just sitting on lots with inflated price tags. The pump this junk out like bic lighters and for the most part there not worth much more than that. The whole industry is upside down.

@flinch622 4 жыл бұрын

But... did they have more than a half paragraph in their history book on Ulysses Grant? But that's another story. The deal here is put in some money and time to get a ride that is DONE with depreciation. No investment loses money faster than a car in that 5-10 year window after production, and the first 15 years [with truly rare exceptions] is all losses. The trick with a project car of course is... you gotta teach the kids all about carburetors. Have fun.

@nickmoulton9603 4 жыл бұрын

This was brilliant Tom, you have loads of fans here in the UK, can’t wait until the next instalment

@chrisjamz2206 4 жыл бұрын

What an amazing adventure!! A five year follow up on this project would be even better. Keep em' coming!!

@toomanyjstoomanyrs1705 4 жыл бұрын

California guy here, I love driving thru Texas highways. Lubbock, Midland, Temple and all those small little towns. GREAT CARS!!!!!! TOO BAD PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO ADOPT THEM ANYMORE.

@firstgenerationgarage2803 4 жыл бұрын

Wow such a great idea never thought a station wagon could look so cool big thumbs up

@scoobydog411 4 жыл бұрын

Last month I bought a 1965 Dodge D-100 pickup. Mostly complete but doesn't run. I plan to fix it up and keep it mostly original.

@fintanoclery2698 4 жыл бұрын

Good on you and good luck. They are a nice truck.

@tonyfriend7413 4 жыл бұрын

my favorite body style for Dodge trucks! And also the 1958-1960s as well LOVE,Love,love Mopars!!

@daviddorward7684 Жыл бұрын

I love these practical and simply old station wagons and the great restoration you did on the car. Bravo sir!

@merqury5 4 жыл бұрын

That really is something to smile about. Great story. I bet a few viewers on here spent their childhood years in one of these. That could make it valuable in more than money.

@900108Chale 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome, what you did! My deepest respect, if I could I would be rescuing almost any abandoned car out there. I feel as if cars have souls and leaving them out there to die like a beaten horse hurts me. Kudos! Thank you so much.

@txnetcop 4 жыл бұрын

I've a couple of cars do exactly the same to me...they just weren't ready to die! Great video Tom! A shout of thanks to Hagerty!

@2-old-Forthischet 4 жыл бұрын

I once had a Chevy Luv that looked great with a 4 speed stick. It developed a bad braking problem that I couldn't fix and didn't want to throw anymore money at so I tried to give it away for free. Even a junk yard that specialized in small pickups didn't want it! I finally convinced the local high school auto shop teacher where my son was a student to take it for free. They actually gave it to the student that put it the most effort in fixing it.

@darrenwalsh6965 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome result ! What a great project - well done to all involved.

@rickkings2071 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for everyone who helped get this one back out there and to a good place! Now if only someone would shine the fender on my Chevelle.. heh who am I kidding it doesn't have paint to bring back lol

@bradenlynch7107 4 жыл бұрын

No one: Tom: "isn't that something"

@deopersad2915 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saving old steel and getting someone to drive it around 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 from New Zealand love wagons to ✌✌

@robertchristie9434 Жыл бұрын

My Dad bought a new ming green (metallic aqua) '62 Country Sedan with a 292 for $2,800 at Bielfield Ford in Detroit. It stayed in the family for almost 10 years with well over 100k miles & took us on many vacations, shopping & general use trips. One uncle liked it so much he bought his own new moss green '62 Country Sedan with a 352 & another uncle bought a new chestnut '62 Country Squire with a 390 4bbl. A cousin bought a new maroon loaded '62 XL Convertible & cruised Woodward & Telegraph Aves with it. Great cars, great memories.

@Twin_Flyer 4 жыл бұрын

What an amazing transformation!! one thumbs up isn't enough! The tire and wheel combo were perfect too!

@lzeel-jg3hn 4 жыл бұрын

Something about these classics just makes me smile 👍👍👍👌

@buckodonnghaile4309 4 жыл бұрын

You're not alone in that feeling.

@rogermcfarland8111 4 жыл бұрын

The really great thing about this episode(s) is that you actually showed that a barn find can be restored. You took the time to do it. The previous episodes were always about a vehicle that would be a good candidate for restoration, this video proved that a restoration can be done, albeit with a group of people.

@svtinker 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite decade for cars.

@kenjsr1 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic transformation. My Mom and Dad had one of these when I was a young teenager, I'm now 72, and I always hated it cause it had plain Jane trim level, painted solid black, with an awful six and three on the tree. Puttin' that 390 in that wagon was a nice touch. Those engines weren't screemers, for sure, but were a solid and reliable work horse. It's just a shame that there isn't more folks that could work on these old pieces of history instead of losing them forever to the melting pot. Great job and for very little money. I'd love to see more of these budget projects. It might get some youngsters up off their behinds and off their iPhones.

@bennygoerlach 4 жыл бұрын

Wow... just wow. This is my fav episode by far. the Car looks perfect.

@rjs2005 Жыл бұрын

Words cannot describe how much I love that wagon! Those early 60's big Fords have always held a certain appeal to me, even though I've never owned one, and a wagon would be perfect. Thanks for putting that beauty back on the road, and in the hands of the most deserving folks I can imagine. I'm proud to be a member of Hagerty Driver's Club!

@glenoneil3074 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible job from all involved.She could'nt be going into better hands.Gonna go same route on my '64 malibu 4dr wagon I'v had for 29yrs,clear coat the rust,clean up interior and drop in a NOS L46 long block i'v had for 5yrs. Think you're on to something here Tom,Find a nice 'ol girl and fix her with some sponsors then donate to a worthy cause. Incredible show .

@essietangle9931 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, hoped you would bring it through Lubbock!!! Cooks is a fun place. The car is great inside and out B U T thank you for covering everyone who worked on and donated to the project. This is what it will take to bring these autos back. I love this show, please dont stop.

@kickass12 4 жыл бұрын

Tom you guys should start doing this more take a some old random car from a junkyard in some state get it running and driving then donate it to whoever you want. I smell at series that about to be better than Roadkill.

@michaelrousseau1837 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom Cotter, Tom & Diane Cross, all the volunteers and all the people behind the scenes that helped this project get done. Love the series and the fine people these old cars bring together. Please keep making videos!

@albea1695 4 жыл бұрын

Wow guys! Incredible! BFH is great enough, but giving back, with a great story...Wow! Amazing paint. There is still hope in the world. Thanks for what you do!