NO!!! ALL ORIGINAL 1957 Ford T Bird DESTROYED?? Or, Can We Save It?

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Жыл бұрын

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen and as always, thank you for watching. Today, we have the opportunity to either save or destroy in irreplaceable piece of history!!! We are originally called to unload a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, T-bird, to some,, off of a flatbed trailer. While interesting because it was a 1957 T-bird, the call was fairly common, to use our rollback to unload a vehicle off a flatbed trailer and set it on the ground or in a garage. We do it frequently. However, as many calls do, this turned out to be more than the simple task we first thought. Upon our arrival we find a completely different situation. This all original, one owner, T-Bird with the original window sticker and owner's manual, has been driven off into the open center of a specialty car hauling trailer!!! Now, this is a TOTALLY different job from what we were originally called for, but adapt and overcome, as they say. Are we up to the task of saving this historical car from irreparable damage??? Let's hope so.....
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@mxp2000 Жыл бұрын

It's always amazing to me how these experts are telling Ron what he should do when they were the ones who screwed things up in the first place.

@hp2179 Жыл бұрын

Exactly, and the wrong type of car hauler for the job in the first place.

@shadlad91 Жыл бұрын

Exactly!! They F it up but then have all the answers. So they coudnt even back a car off a trailer wider than the car but they now know how to get it off lmao. Apparently with said car being in the position it is tells me they DO NOT know how to get it off the trailer so they need to step back and zip it.

@ChessIsJustAGame Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@twowaters9186 Жыл бұрын

Lol good one....

@dennisholst4322 Жыл бұрын

Looks like the tv show 77 Sunset strip car that Ephraim Zimbalis Jr drove Ed Burnes was his helper this is later 50 s car

@chuckmoore1380 Жыл бұрын

With so many of your jobs dealing with a tragedy, it is certainly refreshing to have a job like this one, just helping someone with a tricky unload of such a classic car. I would love to see a follow-up when that car gets fully restored. Stay safe and healthy.

@marcpavlik8776 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I have at&t and it is about as good as dialup (yet not as reliable) so I can't see the video and will have to watch it later, maybe way later. Thanks for letting me know how it went. With Ron I would have figured success anyhow, but you proved it.

@JV-pu8kx Жыл бұрын

It could have been a tragedy. Fortunately, the car came out unharmed!

@higherthanlifetv5052 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir we’ve seen Ron do just about every highway situation out there. It’s nice to see him do more unusual stuff too

@larrydbarr4045 Жыл бұрын

Not the trailer I'd have chosen to haul that vehicle. Well done, Ron, maintaining the voice of reason with all those other folks hollering out instructions. Great video.

@BigLisaFan Жыл бұрын

Probably hauled it on the cheap and they had no idea what it looked like before it arrived.

@1175ld Жыл бұрын

Kudos to you Ron. I wouldn’t be able to hold my cool with so many voices in the mix. Good jod

@billenke5861 Жыл бұрын

I have to admire your patience. That older guy in the background constantly trying to override your instructions drove me nuts. Other than that - great video.

@Rags722 Жыл бұрын

I agree, only one boss on the job site. Tell him once nicely, unhook and leave if it keeps up.

@john_nip_nop Жыл бұрын

@@Rags722 So, so right. One director at a time. Send him for coffee or something. Ron is super good natured and polite, but sometimes it pays to take charge. Never did hear who screwed up and drove/pushed the car off the ramps. The transport driver? Amazing that the brakes were working enough to help the process.

@stude1953 Жыл бұрын

Agree, lol like John said send him to get donuts and coffee haha

@TairnKA Жыл бұрын

At the start (sat in the seat), I would have asked to know who's giving instructions and only if it's leading to a dangerous situation should others speak up. "Touchdown" and the crowd goes wild.

@888johnmac Жыл бұрын

lol , to me the older guy clearly F**ked up , but his ego thought he was still in charge

@paulsullivan6392 Жыл бұрын

Your patience and positive attitude despite the constant yammering of one person and the lack of understanding by another is nothing short of amazing. You can be very proud of your guys and the job you accomplished. Well done my friend...well done.

@davidwilson4468 Жыл бұрын

How on earth did Ron keep his patience with the other guy telling him what to do. I thought I could be patient but I would have loaded up and gone home leaving him to sort it himself as he obviously is way more experienced than Ron

@tcniel Жыл бұрын

My thought completely.

@Frankestein01nl Жыл бұрын

Yep, you'd think after getting it stuck in the first place, he'd back down, but oh no... pffft. You da man, Ron!

@hanssundkvist Жыл бұрын

Indeed! 😁

@iwb316 Жыл бұрын

Yep definitely a case of too many chiefs. Rule 1 of any lifting operation, there is only 1 lift master. Others are just meant to feed information to the lift master who then in turns gives the commands to the relevant operator.

@Bluelinechevy82 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I wouldn't have been as nice about it.

@herbthomas5097 Жыл бұрын

Ron you have more patience than I would have had with that truck driver. You should be the only one telling the young man in the car which way to turn the wheel and when to use the brakes. I’m sure you know that and obviously that truck driver doesn’t. As always Ron a wonderful video.

@carsonlambert4074 Жыл бұрын

It's the truck driver's responsibility to unload the car until the car hits the ground. No one else should be saying anything except the truck driver. Sorry Ron but it's the truth.

@alfadoofus Жыл бұрын

I have seen that on more than a few jobs . Even after setting a plan in the beginning .

@jamiegibson1010 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't of said it any better my self. Maybe some duct tape might have helped.

@JOHNBEA Жыл бұрын

I agree with Herb and others. True it was the truck driver's load, but also true you were specifically hired to remove the load from the flatbed with the load sustaining no or as little unavoidable damage as possible. The truck driver was a clear hinderance to your task. Perhaps the operation should have been halted for the purpose of striking an agreement that one person and one person only directs the offloading. Absent such an agreement, drive on to the next job. Harsh yes but safe for you and your company in my view.

@timphipps5837 Жыл бұрын

@@carsonlambert4074 It was the truck driver's responsibility untell he hired Ron, then the responsibility went to Ron.

@MaggieandMissyPugs Жыл бұрын

Way too many cooks making the coffee. Was the older man in the blue shirt the trucker that screwed up ? One person should have been talking. I was in the auto transport business for 36 years and you need one person controlling the situation and that should have been you. Great job as always 👏 👍 👌 🙌 😀

@dorothyford6682 Жыл бұрын

As a car buff, that's my favorite of favorites!! THANK YOU 😊 Ya'll brought sanity to an insane situation. Wrong trailer, Wrong cables, and a driver with too many opinions! So, once again, your professionalism shined through! Again, thank you, God bless you and your team!

@tedfisk1211 Жыл бұрын

It is great to see the Rotator picking something up that was not the victim of carnage. That T-bird is a real gem.

@howardnielsen6220 Жыл бұрын

Ron you are so kind with people telling you how to do your Business. God Bless you for yourPatience

@BirdLopers Жыл бұрын

A pleasure to witness Ethan maturing. Great job all, from Oz, difficulties (like too many chefs in the kitchen) make us.

@JTLaser1 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car, great job Ron! As a retired NCO having a second person wanting to be in charge, after hiring an expert, was nearly unbearable. That could be why the thing ended up all cattywompous in the first place. Ron is OBVIOUSLY way more patient than I!

@Ricochet845 Жыл бұрын

Man I drive a light duty wrecker and flatbed, done plenty of recoveries, still have lots to learn though, regardless I so much agree with your statement…. That other guy was killing me, I mean I get it I give him some respect being it’s his trailer and the car was on it and it’s his responsibility but once I (or really Ron in this case) hook onto the car, it’s now MY (or Ron’s) responsibility. Ron has the patience of a saint. I woulda told the dude politely to let me do the job they hired me for, long before Ron Never did…. Midwest truck had 3 very experienced towing/recovery operators there, easily capable of handling the observation part by themselves. Although I’m sure Ron would say an extra set of eyes don’t hurt.

@pistolannie6500 Жыл бұрын

Too Many cooks spoil the stew! I don't know how Ron kept His thoughts straight!? With that guy rattlin off CONSTANTLY!

@zapthebee4055 Жыл бұрын

I had to stop watching due to 2-3 people telling the poor kid what to do. It just makes a intense situation 10x worse.

@frankkocinski3095 Жыл бұрын

Go set in the truck DRIVER!

@mugmiso Жыл бұрын

Aside from a STOP!, there should be only 1 person giving commands! If I had been Ron, or the Driver in the car that would have been ticked off.

@rickharris4258 Жыл бұрын

Super job Ron. I admire your patience with the client constantly cutting in.

@CycolacFan Жыл бұрын

As ever Ron is the most level headed patient and polite person there. Takes instruction, takes suggestions but uses the best method. I’ve been directed by two different people while moving a car. In the end I shut it off until one of them left.

@trainmanbob Жыл бұрын

The Master of Recovery, doing what he does best and because of the subject, enjoying every second of it. Lucky guy Ron. Greetings from a sweltering UK.

@gatorgogo2742 Жыл бұрын

omg! i bought one like that from a junk yard and redid it. it was the green/gold color. the allison brothers did the motor so it ran like a scalded dog! p.s. i'm an old lady who loves cars! just sold my last baby blue t-bird convertible that also had the hard top.

@Rags722 Жыл бұрын

Looking real close, looks like that old bird had more than a fair share of prior body work. Hope that shop is up to doing a real restoration. The problem with barn finds is they were usually put in the barn for a reason, either because the owner knew it would go up in value or because it was more trouble than it was worth. My uncle had a 54 or 55 that fit into the second category. He parked it in the back yard with a tarp over it. I always wanted to buy the car as a teen but he always said it was not for sale. When I got out of the Air Force I went to my grandmother's house fully planning on purchasing the car. It was gone!! Turns out while my uncle was away on a vacation, a scrap car guy knocked on the door and offered to haul away the old car (under the tarp) in the back yard for her. At that point it had been sitting for at least 8 years. He only charged her a few bucks to haul it away. Bet he was laughing the entire time.

@chris76-01 Жыл бұрын

It's funny he charged her anything. He could have just offered to take it away for free knowing how valuable it was. Lol.

@jeffclark2725 Жыл бұрын

Agreed that T Bird is real wavey

@wallaceeverett7415 Жыл бұрын

@@chris76-01 The thing with it in the back yard is how much of the frame and body has rusted away!

@mikehoncho658 Жыл бұрын

Sadly the most likely story is that the scrapper could have cared less what kind of car it was bc it was going straight to the crusher so the scrapper could continue to screw people and prob get high while hes at it

@baddriversoflittlerock8359 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking i see enough bondo in that to support that company for a year

@cbrown8953 Жыл бұрын

A lot of chiefs there…….how do you keep you focus with so many people giving input……and manage to stay respectful…..well done, as always.

@standriscoll4649 Жыл бұрын

Only one person should be giving directions. ONLY one!

@markverloop8787 Жыл бұрын

The guy in the blue shirt was a real distraction, almost a pain in the ass

@timosmith8633 Жыл бұрын

Agree! Everyone not on Ron's payroll should have been sent to get donuts and coffee... two counties away. :)

@matthunt3570 Жыл бұрын

Hats off to driver. I’d lose my rag, too many cooks

@abc-coleaks-info3180 Жыл бұрын

I think the guy in blue was the driver. He seemed like he was in a hurry to get loose and gone. Not realizing he was slowing things down.

@matt19218 5 ай бұрын

I could feel Ron holding back from telling them to hush

@AWRay1300 Жыл бұрын

My very first thought was wide straps, completely underneath the car from front to back, or side to side. But, it wasn't necessary... Excellent work, but too many chiefs... but understandable considering the car's value.

@higherthanlifetv5052 Жыл бұрын

Too many chiefs not enough indians! Lol

@ronwatson4135 Жыл бұрын

I always appreciate the care you take in not doing damage or any further damage to the vehicles you recover. This all comes from you looking before you leap and having a plan. It is always good when the job is finished and everyone goes home safely to their families.

@jimdevilbiss9125 Жыл бұрын

Why would anybody ever use an open space trailer to move a car like that? It is small and has a very small wheel to wheel distance. I do not understand. You and your team did a great job.

@rileypup5959 Жыл бұрын

Probably, the decision was based on cost…Enclosed auto transport vs open trailer.

@randallcarney1216 Жыл бұрын

@@rileypup5959 penny wise ,dollar foolish!

@elultimo102 Жыл бұрын

@@randallcarney1216 Imagine the bill for all that time and two trucks!

@elultimo102 Жыл бұрын

@@rileypup5959 They would have done better with a U-Haul car trailer.

@johnhpalmer6098 Жыл бұрын

Also, many car carriers are like this, just double decked, but they are made for this kind of work to begin with.

@edwardreidt1230 Жыл бұрын

That was a beautiful car and how you took so much care in making sure that you did not hurt it shows how professional you are another great lift and fantastic video

@ariedekker7350 Жыл бұрын

Nice job, So many people using their voice. Seen on 8/12/22 at 3:03 PM. (In the NL)

@maryscott8929 Жыл бұрын

Ron, you have the patience of a saint. I was sitting here telling the customer to get back and stop helping. “Too many cooks spoil the soup!” I salute you 💕💫

@johnstrauch1828 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful car. And it is great to see just how professional you and your crew are in handling the task of getting it back on to the trailer and removing it off the trailer. Hope you and your family and crew have a great day. May God bless everyone and stay safe out there

@jameswilkinson1288 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful T-Bird I'd love to see it when it's done getting restored

@robertbowling8393 Жыл бұрын

Well done as always! .... Once again, you anylized the situation, planned your work, then worked your plan. Well thought out and executed, with absolutely no damage! Btw, I hadn't seen Ethan in a while ..... He's grown into a man! Thnx for the video! Blessings to all!

@keithbuckley3220 Жыл бұрын

Ron is a clever old fashioned knowledgable recovery expert, who does what people now days don't do, he looks at the whole problem and how to solve it as a professional to his and the customers satisfaction. Sometimes it takes a little longer but gets the job done safely and without damage.

@justinebuckleywright1302 Жыл бұрын

I was 17 when this little beauty came out!! We all thought it was awesome!!

@armchairgeneralissimo Жыл бұрын

My dad would have been about 6 when this came out, my mom hadn't even been born.

@bethfrench9064 Жыл бұрын

I think I was about 10 when I first saw one of these little beauties. It belonged to my friend’s aunt and every day I checked to see if that gorgeous was visiting. I barely remember the car’s owner.

@richlaue Жыл бұрын

Yes, Ron isn't afraid to think outside the box.

@richlaue Жыл бұрын

@@justinebuckleywright1302 my uncle currently has one, he is the second owner having inhearited it from his sister.

@mayhemsmaster5050 Жыл бұрын

Oh this made my heart ache! The Thunderbird has ALWAYS been my mist favorite vehicle by far. I bought a 1996 brand new and truly adored her 25 wonderful years and over 250,000 miles. But my baby which I still own today for 25 years a 1966 Thunderbird convertible. Thank you Ron for saving this beautiful old girl.🙏💜

@quantumss Жыл бұрын

The 2 seat T-Bird was one of the coolest model Ford made. In 58 they screwed up big time and went downhill from there.

@hamrad645 Жыл бұрын

Ron, great job in unloading a piece of history. I'm 77 years old, so I remember those old T-Birds. . I'm just speechless. Wonderful job, with no scratches!

@starlawilson4103 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching this one and would love, love, love to see a follow-up on the final restoration. I have a 40 Ford Coupe about 95% finished.

@pistolannie6500 Жыл бұрын

OOHH I would LOVE to see HOW IT TURNS OUT TOO! I'm a car girl!

@bevakathedementedraccoon Жыл бұрын

I respect that you don't like to step on your customers toes etc, but sometimes it's ok to tell them that you're the one doing the job, so to listen to your instructions only. glad it all went to plan in the end. is interesting to see a classic car from your side of the pond

@stephencicero Жыл бұрын

Good job. I can’t believe they shipped that car on an open trailer. Seems like they cheaped out on that. Should have been in a single car enclosed trailer.

@bethfrench9064 Жыл бұрын

WOW! I remember seeing my first T-Bird as a kid. It was great watching you being so patient with those who didn’t know as much about handling cars as you do. Also great seeing Ethan again!

@jamesr.epstein Жыл бұрын

Ron, I love the work you do and how you do it. Safety first attention to detail and I must add helping to preserve history. You and your team get an A+. I got to drive one of those T-Birds for a day back in 61. Memories memories.

@coinkeepermetaldetectingmo4 Жыл бұрын

WOW!!!! This one had my heart racing fast!!! You all do an AWESOME job. Thank's for sharing Ron. God bless you all.

@maryruthmccann365 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I was glued to the screen--my dumpster cleaning work went on hold, I had to see this thru.. I have to let my mom know to watch this, she always loved T-Birds. It sure is a beautiful car. I love seeing the different jobs when you have them. I also love seeing the scenery when you drive too, I don't get to travel much anymore so that is my road trips. Thanks for the many different sights and jobs you keep me entertained with and they are all so enjoyable. I love the snow videos although I realize the are not the best and the safest for you and your crew. I appreciate the dedication all of you have for your work, keep it up and keep the videos coming for this 71 year old lady!! 😎😎🚓🚓⛑⛑

@M1n1Cooper Жыл бұрын

the one thing i love about the way you work is you stop and take a good look at the ways to tackle the problem and fully open to suggestions, rather than showing up and immediately being set on a way to solve it that could damage property. great work!!!

@Bellboy40 Жыл бұрын

You had more self control than I might have with that truck driver giving the man in the T-Bird instructions on what to do. You would tell the guy to turn one way and the truck driver telling him to turn the other way. I might have had to stop the whole process and have a talk about who is in charge and who is doing what.

@BigLisaFan Жыл бұрын

That sort of thing is where you need more Indians than chiefs.

@beckydayedgar1764 Жыл бұрын

Good morning 🌞 , sir .Yes you can save it of car.... You and your son ,Ethan and Mike still very good jobs... I am happy for you... I am clapping to you and your crews....

@cmpphilip Жыл бұрын

You enjoyed this one way to much. I had my regular tow guy come with rollback to move a 49 Lincoln into the shop he charged me for the 20 minutes it took then spent hour talking antique cars. Pleasant day for both of us.

@kevingordon7426 Жыл бұрын

Ron showed patience and control. That is why this is a good channel.

@fredmiller1718 Жыл бұрын

LOL - Too many cooks! You had MORE patience than I think I would have had with that older guy.

@heatherkohlwey8379 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so careful with that precious cargo. I am the owner of a 1967 Ford Fairlane that has been in the family since new. I have all the original paperwork and books. It has 35, 631 miles on it as of today. I would be much more nervous than those guys were. Thank you for showing us some of the other jobs you do. Stay safe and God bless.

@gregorynagy8500 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Saving a piece of automotive History!! Detroit Loves you guys!! G

@cathymaynard5063 Жыл бұрын

I'm a Ford person and that's one beautiful car loved the way you took care of it well done 👍 Stay safe and blessed 🙏❤️

@tundramanq Жыл бұрын

Bumpers that can support weight of the car using a "bumper jack" to change tires kind of disappeared in the late 60s early 70s.

@pistolannie6500 Жыл бұрын

yeah.... aint it a shame?

@TylerDuysen Жыл бұрын

for cars anyway

@CycolacFan Жыл бұрын

But then there’s been 70 years of wear on those bumper irons since then. Be a shame to tear the bumper off the chassis and cause a lot more damage. Broken glass, knocking all that Bondo out.

@robertcook9446 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful job on the T-Bird. Thanks for letting us watch !!! You are certainly a very patient man, Ron !!!

@edwinschlee8374 Жыл бұрын

That is when they made cars that last! Nice looking 57 T-Bird! Good job Ron, Mike and Ethan!

@bartbart3093 Жыл бұрын

Ive learnt so much from you. Ive been using a 7.5 slide and tilt for a while but last week had a akward one (broken wishbone and collapsed leg) could only get along side so lots of side winching but I did it with not a single problem and thats thanks to watching all your videos

@henryg683 Жыл бұрын

Ron in those cars days the tow trucks had the big solid piece of metal on the back of the truck to tow them I don’t think the strap your using will hurt this old iron at all!!!! But I’m sure you probably remember those days I certainly do at the age of 16 I was towing cars with that old system of towing!!!! Good memories!!!!

@berniethompson8912 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always and thank you for sharing it and all of them in the past and more in the future

@mylonwatterud2228 Жыл бұрын

Any car that looks that good after so many years has to be taken special care of. And as always, Ron Pratt and crew did a great job. Everyone put their heads together and came up with a plan that would not damage the car or Rons pride. Take care and God bless.

@rodmorgan4603 Жыл бұрын

Ron (if I may), your ingenuity and practicality, not mention your humour and humanity, entertained me during the worst of the pandemic. Thanks for hours of fun. I keep viewing. Take it steady. Rod

@rogergaddy600 Жыл бұрын

That was a great job by you and the crew. Nice to see another old car get saved. Just loved it.

@sherrycredille528 Жыл бұрын

Had my rear end drawing up a couple of times. Man, what a beautiful car!!! Good job!! Stay safe and God bless!!

@Easterwood67 Жыл бұрын

That rotator is a guys ultimate toy, hands down!!

@dvet91 Жыл бұрын

I used to have this Matchbox with Burgundy paint. They are most certainly beautiful cars. That headlight is a crying shame, but it's gorgeous anyway. I'd love to see the restoration. Great job everybody! I bounced my chin off the coffee table a couple of times trying to see the front right wheel and held my breath the last half of the video. I actually got a chill on the exhale when she hit the floor. LOL Thanks for the invigorating video & stay safe out there!

@timbowhite6674 Жыл бұрын

Good Morning My Good Bro Ron Pratt Sir God Bless You All Of You're Whole Family This Morning & I Am Still Praying For You & You're Whole Family & All Of You're Whole Staff

@jameswolfe7485 Жыл бұрын

Too many chiefs! Glad to see it safely in the garage.

@mylvan Жыл бұрын

What a Job Ron, wow!!

@matthewmfreeman1235 Жыл бұрын

Great job and just glad that this beautiful T-bird is in one piece and is still looking good

@rayshutsa6690 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron for sharing this video. The Thunderbird is a big piece of history and to find one in original condition is like finding gold. I throughly enjoyed this video. May God bless everyone. ❤🇨🇦

@henryg683 Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe Ethan is that old already it seems like yesterday that you took him to a fishing hole and now he’s a grown man already!!! I’m feeling a little old remembering those days and that is how long I’ve been watching this amazing content!!! Time certainly does fly when we are having fun watching you doing these videos!!! Hey to the whole crew in the shop and I’ll see you in the next video!!!!

@tommyhall2768 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you again buddy good luck see you in the next one

@PaulBarwick Жыл бұрын

You and the crew did a great job as usual. So nice to save that T-Bird. I can remember when those came out. I was just about the age where I was appreciating cars and keeping an eye on the new models as they were released.

@jhonditch4269 Жыл бұрын

using fork lifts at auto auctions often causes much damage

@brentboswell1294 Жыл бұрын

If a car is at a salvage auction, it's just damage on top of what the vehicle already had 😉 At a salvage auction, they are more concerned about quickly moving the auction items around than doing further damage. At a dealer auction, if it doesn't start with a jump pack, it's getting forked. At Meacham, it would be a "roller", meaning that the floor crew would be pushing it across the auction floor.

@brendawalker5644 Жыл бұрын

What was a wonderful job saving that beautiful 1957 T-Bird!!!!

@nrobinson8713 Жыл бұрын

Great job Ron and crew. But that old rusty trailer looks like a disaster ready to happen.

@Bluelinechevy82 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Platt, you have way more patience than I do. I cannot stand those customers who get their car stuck try and tell you how to do your job. That's the number one thing I respect about you is your level of patience. I know myself would've had his feelings hurt.

@johndavid3385 Жыл бұрын

Wow this was a great video. Love history. The team work was perfect.

@davidneilson3508 Жыл бұрын

The green and white square body in the shop looks awfully familiar 🌴👍👍😎🌴

@thatdave86 Жыл бұрын

I think that hydraulic trolley jacks or bottle jacks are so underated ,and blocks of wood and flat board ,but you were close I suppose? Ron did I hear you say"that's a cheap cable ? 😎😎😎😎, don't normally associate you and cheap 😃😃 Too many people giving instructions at the end ,and I was saying "shut that door !and where's the emergency block of wood if it ran away 😊

@Cannon1221 Жыл бұрын

I had a similar call. Ran the incident the same way. But I had to run it with a 40-ton straight stick. I didn't have rotator until the final months of my 10 year heavy tow operator career. And to get it off the trailer still used my heavy. Parked a forklift at the back of the bay as a redirect to winch it off the trailer.

@RonPratt Жыл бұрын

My common saying "There are multiple ways to reach 10". You got the job done safely and with no further damage, that's all that matters. Thanks for watching and God bless.

@ritahanigan7896 Жыл бұрын

Great Job! Brought back a memory of a boy in high school giving me a ride in his brand new T-Bird - also '57. It was thrilling. I sometimes wonder what happened to it after all these years.

@doughamm5590 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job. Beautiful old T-bird.

@jamiegibson1010 Жыл бұрын

Ron. You are a credit to your dad, rest his soul. You are a very meticulous thinking which transfers to your work. It's such a pleasure to watch you and your team. Gob bless and stay safe. Maybe Virgil Tracy could have helped. :)

@donaldhalls2189 Жыл бұрын

Excellent car never seen one other than movies, thanks for taking us along, all the best to you and your loved ones

@MaryB-ps8lg Жыл бұрын

My best friend's mother had a '57 T-bird like that except it was turquoise. It was a gorgeous car and we spent a lot of Saturday nights cruising in that car. Gas was about a quarter a gallon back then and we all pitched in for gas. You'd be surprised how many we packed in that car.

@tinydancer7426 Жыл бұрын

I was in a restaurant one Sunday afternoon when a beautiful the most beautiful T-bird pulled into the parking lot and parked right on the other side of the window beside me ...... beautiful turquoise with spotless white interior ..... with the requisite white walls of course. The another T-bird pulled in, then another and another and another and ....... It was a T-bird club headed for a rally down the road. Went out and chatted and they invited us to meet them at the rally ..... what a sight to be hold when we got there ..... row after row of T-birds. Heaven on wheels.

@larryrichmond9959 Жыл бұрын

Great job again ! Always good to see Ron and Ethan . That was a wonderful car in it's day, and could be again !!

@RonPratt Жыл бұрын

Thanks again! Thank you for watching and God bless.

@brettmorton7365 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Ron, always nice to see plenty of variety in your vids 👍🏼👍🏼

@cclngthr Жыл бұрын

A friend's son, Anthony Schmidt should like thís. Alex also is loving this as well.

@kimsmart4633 Жыл бұрын

It is so nice to see 2 Pratt guys on the job again.

@Samanthareneeheart10 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a job. Great job crew & owner.

@georgesweap7 Жыл бұрын

WOW, a two for one, two videos for one week! Ronny, your spoiling me!

@jaratt85 Жыл бұрын

Ron, as a Ford guy I have to say those old Tbirds are body on frame construction with pretty thick steel. You'd have no problems picking them up with frame hooks with a pad between it and the bumper.. And as a body/paint guy, I'd say that thing was resprayed once a long time ago, it wouldn't be that nice unless it was kept inside in a climate controlled room if it was original. If it was 100% original, running the value would be ~$200-300k depending on options.. with an auto probably the lower end (people want a manual) with a respray but otherwise original and numbers matching.. $80-120k max at auction on a good day.

@MrJohnnaz Жыл бұрын

What would a '57 bring with almost perfect original body panels. I say almost perfect because it's been inside( on concrete floor) since 1965 and has not been driven since. 312 V8 manual trans. It was painted at least twice when it was on the road. Never driven in the winter. Around 50,000 original miles.

@ionracer24 Жыл бұрын

U mean re-bondoed

@brucemartini2288 Жыл бұрын

sooo GLAD they called YOU to help😊

@ablelock Жыл бұрын

In my business I enjoy making the keys for them all cars I’m one of the few locksmiths around does them actually enjoy doing them enjoy working on them more than I do the new updated stuff. Nice job Ron getting it on the ground and no damage. You Ethan and Mike did a great job.

@richardcollier7740 Жыл бұрын

sorry it looked like to me there were way to many chiefs.l have watch so many of your videos you are so professional at your job keep up the great videos.take care may GOD bless you and all your Loved ones. STAY SAFE above all.

@ireneeickenhorst2326 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car which I remember them well, even new they were expensive. Great job and I agree when you hire a expert let do their work it was obvious that Ron was not taking any chance on doing damage.

@janemorgan5694 Жыл бұрын

Who was the genius that put the car on that type of trailer. Apparently they weren’t thinking very clear. At least they had the common sense to call you. Great job.

@roseannhellums3336 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful save. Congratulations Everyone!! Beautiful T-Bird.. ❤️ God Bless.

@kevin98supra Жыл бұрын

Definitely a different recovery. Love it when a plan comes together

@celticsoldia Жыл бұрын

I would have told old mate to take a hike. Bless you Ron you have more patience than i ever will have.

@pinleyterry7667 Жыл бұрын

Love watching a piece of history I remember back when I was about 4 years old back in 1970 getting to ride in 1957 Ford Thunderbird That my Uncle had man that thing would run. Ron thank you for sharing this & as always you make it look easy. May God continue to bless you & your Family & Employee's