Abandoned 1964 Ford Galaxie Hasn't Run in 32 Years! | Roadworthy Rescues

Derek finds a 1964 Ford Galaxie that's sat abandoned and hasn't run in 32 years. Getting this old sled running will be enough of a challenge, but Derek also plans to transform this Ford into a rally-tribute car and slide it around the back roads of Michigan.
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[@ViceGripGarage]

This was a really fun build!

[@Rob-Müller]

Ya, but I thought you moved down south to avoid the white stuff! That chrome valve cover will getcha home....nope. Home built Blue Bottle exhaust I see.

[@donaldmccracken217]

when can we see the rest of this story its very interesting

[@futten3230]

with i could have heard that thing i bet is sounded real sweet

[@Kamphausen]

sorry to see this great revival beeing crunched into 19 minutes...looking forward to an "editor's cut "

[@brianmashak5413]

its from his tv show you probably wont get the whole episode on youtube @@Kamphausen

[@Red-ng6jd]

Hate how these episodes are so short. Always leaves me wanting more!

[@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342]

Yeah. That's the point. They want you to pony up for their premium service. Honestly though it's pretty cheap, and there's lots of good content.

[@skotsman_8161]

Totally agree. SMH

[@mr.intensity2685]

They are short because they are from the Motor Trend channel. They are teasers to get you to subscribe to the Motor Trend streaming service. I believe that the only full episode on KZbin is episode 1 with the Mustang.

[@johnlombardi1021]

hey do it on purpose so youll subscipe to motortend and your right want more and that sucks

[@Meatpipeify]

Go watch Vice Grip Garage! Tons of this stuff in long form.

[@HappyHands.]

I would of loved to have seen this as a full Vice Grip Garage episode

[@koolkar55]

I have absolutely no idea how you find time to do these " outside your channel" builds. You are an amazing man Derek. Truely outstanding. Billy J.... Australia.

[@Powerstroke98]

I agree, but he sure seems to have fun doing so! Better than working the 9 - 5 jobs for sure!

[@denisegoble4161]

Derek we bought a classic Mustang yesterday! 1965, my dream car! We are going to fix her up. I love watching your videos, I am helping get her fixed up and I have learned so much from you! Keep on bringing the thunder!

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Derek I sure hope you continue filming this project . I remember as youngster when that car came out. Back in the day myself and friends could name and date every new car that was produced. Gosh how I loved those days. They were just beautiful. Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸👍. Artie

[@kbschulze]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ2YZnWcpcp-adksi=CHNBdjkkWvZXm7Up

[@docsmallblock6584]

My oldest brother was like that, no matter what car it was he knew what it was with details. Sadly he passed away, the car community lost a great one there! He was also the "Clutch Man" for Don Prudhomme "The Snake" from the great Snake vs Mongoose days!!! Wish he was still here to help me set up a small tire no prep car!

[@Sean-i4r]

So glad Derrick got a main stream show.Give this man a raise

[@kayeninetwo3585]

Love the Galaxie. One of the best looking full size cars of the 60's...and there were many good looking full size cars back then. Look forward to seeing it run.

[@parlance.electricco]

I need an hour of this...

[@craigmay8713]

I love the way you teach the next generation that these old cars are not that scary to bring back to life so they can live on and look cool ... keep on trucking Derrick...😁👍🇦🇺

[@terrytackett2403]

Love the old Galaxies. Such a great looking car. Looking forward to seeing it running and on the road.

[@standardnerd2046]

I feel like it's a waste having Derek do a revival but only showing 20 mins of it. Maybe the intended audience is folks that wouldn't watch VGG but it sure would be nice to have the 20 min version and the "full" version ( not the hours and hours of raw footage obviously so I guess they would need to put in a bit of editing work still )

[@Bluedino6996]

Couldn't agree more

[@MarkKatzeff-mp1bn]

Absolutely. The best part of these shows is the work

[@Bluedino6996]

@@MarkKatzeff-mp1bn I've already watched a couple full episodes. You have to search road worthy rescues on your tv provider like dish or xfinity. They are only putting previews on the KZbin channel

[@rogermacarthur1574]

So where's the rest?

[@Kyharra]

@@rogermacarthur1574on their app lmao they always cut out the other half for KZbin people they must really need money

[@paulsheehan5010]

Hats off to the guy bringing up the engine.

[@mwqs1]

Thank you so much MotorTrend for putting these videos on KZbin. We all really love watching Derek and guys wrench on stuff!!!🇺🇸

[@garlandhardin279]

Derek love all your videos, I'm 70 and now thanks to you I have to many projects,lol still going to take a road trip in my 54, keep it up man

[@daveunbranded]

Derick is truly the best. He puts a call out for a 223 and boom, he has one. Power of fan hood

[@jonathankuhn483]

Thank you thank you for such a good and clean show that I don't have to worry about watching with my sons

[@RusThompson]

They were great old cars. My sister had a 61 what a beauty it was, a convertible too. This was back in 1970-71

[@johncaballero8013]

Really sweet built Ford 6 with dual fours?! That ‘64 Custom 500 is gonna rock and roll!

[@kellyd887]

I hope we see more of this build. I'm not a Ford guy but, those 64/65 Galaxie's are an exception. C'mon Derek, don't tease us 😎

[@Powerstroke98]

I agree, my buddy's mom use to have a '64 Galaxie, with the 390ci engine, and boy it sounded nice!

[@Aearonjer]

A beautiful body on this coupe. All these older cars need to be back on the road. Moving history. Cheers from Australia.

[@1969BBC]

Awesome, anything VGG makes me happy.

[@hughphillips67Mustang]

I really hope the full episode goes on the VGG channel. This is one I want to see in its entirety

[@TheSweeney]

Yip, the grift is strong

[@jerrywilcox9890]

There not going to let him put it on there his channel.

[@gordonwelcher9598]

The VGG channel is much more interesting. There is a lot missing here.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

@@gordonwelcher9598 know kinding you can only see the hole version on motor trend lol.he can't show it on his channel he doesn't have the rights to it.

[@Crow-l6k]

When I watch VGG I have my check list handy so I can keep up with Derrick. #1 Buy car on site, unseen = check #2 Always check trunk first = check #3 Raise the hood and hope the motor will run so he can get it home = check #4 always ignore and pretend all the things you don't want to see isn't there = check # 5 Always travel all the back roads you can possibly find so you wont draw attention to yourself = check

[@LukeTheJoker]

Ignore brakes = Check.

[@Crow-l6k]

check = that would be #6 I have to update check list I forgot that 1. I need at list 10 items to check @@LukeTheJoker

[@trainfixer1981]

Don't forget to purchase a very specific battery....

[@LukeTheJoker]

@@trainfixer1981 Oh yes! Very important.

[@rayzorin8985]

Not once did anyone say "Will it run and drive" . Great job, can't wait to see the finished product!

[@kinskifilms]

Holy moly that is A LOT of work crammed into 20 minutes. What a job!

[@DuncSargent]

Wouldn't say no. A guy appreciates your efforts!

[@timfoote2874]

Can't wait for Part 2....

[@itsnevo8757]

I almost bought a 1964 Galaxy when I was younger, I’ve always loved those cars!

[@andrewrichey7374]

Dude that is sweet I haven’t seen a sweet looking straight six in years awesome 👍👍😎

[@dalejohnson2047]

Brings back memories my dad drove one like this when I was about 8

[@Meow110]

Derek sending it into that snowbank gets the official Canadian seal of approval!

[@Rob-Müller]

Feller Canadian here...I miss doing the emergency brake u-turns on pure ice. Put me into many a snow bank.

[@MrJimbo666]

​@@Rob-Mülleranother Feller Canadian here and i agree with that! So fun ice and snow drifting!

[@Rob-Müller]

@@MrJimbo666 More fun than drive pavement and saves on tires!

[@mwaynem]

What a great find I love 60's fords. My parents bought a used 64 galaxy wagon in 65 or 66. I have 3 brothers so it was way better than the falcon sedan that we were in. Later they bought a 68 country squire what a beautiful car, and the 64 became dads pickup. It worked really well because everything in the back was steel. I also built a big straight 6. It was a Chevy 292. I put 10 to 1 pistons, an hp cam, offenhouser intake with a holly 600 and Clifford split manifold headers. In would do high 13's in a 67 short narrow pickup. You can get some assume low end torque out these long stroke engines. This car needs to be built it's beautiful.

[@tombiggs4687]

My first car was a 1964 Galaxie 500 station wagon with the fake wood and everything. I bought it from a co-worker of my mother's, for $200, in 1975. It was a real sleeper - someone had ordered it with the 352 V-8, 4-barrel carb, dual exhaust. A heavy sled, but it would leap at stoplights when I put my foot in! I had a lot of fun with that car... but only for a year... 17yo me learned a hard lesson that balding tires, heavy rain, and speed don't mix. No one got hurt thankfully, but I did shed a tear for the car.

[@brad2119]

Thank you for visiting my neck of the woods, hopefully you enjoyed the little snow we have.

[@notagain8661]

Wait what, when's the next episode on this one? I feel like I got all worked up and she left!!

[@michaelaustin6851]

This channel vice grip garage and Carter auto restyling are my favourites awesome work

[@DavidKing-py9dt]

One of my first cars was a blue 64 galaxy 289 4 speed. Brings back a lot of good memories.

[@jj3vgt]

That offy cover is cool! Looked like a fun little thrash build!

[@57Banjoman]

I know that you new it was a Custom, not a Galaxie, but it brings a nice memory-my Dad always bought the Custom-wen I asked him why he didn't buy the nicer Galaxie, he always said "The chrome and extra options were a waste of money"-thanks Derek!

[@simsjef]

Derek, you must have one of the best production team as in the world to not only produce but to help as well - great episode.

[@dennispillon]

It was great working with you and Paul on model A project at MC3 in Detroit a year and a half ago, keep it going Dennis.

[@Land_Raver]

Still remember sliding around the back seat of a Galaxie 500 with a 390 in my childhood.

[@lucilleking7495]

I still remember sliding around in the back seat in my adulthood if you know what I mean. Gord Ontario Canada

[@Land_Raver]

@@lucilleking7495 Not since college.

[@myke49]

Love the overalls that match the engine block paint. Brilliant. Mike in Oz

[@loganbreeding6108]

You deserve the success you get. Genuinely seem like a good person & role model.

[@MsVersus]

Well I’ll be dipped! It’s Derek Bieri on motor trend channel! Awesome episode!!

[@minimanadam]

OMG I LIVED IN THE U.P FOR ABOUT 8YR , I KNOW EXACTLY WHERE THAT CAR SAT !!!!! the u.p actually just lost their BEST goto , out if shop mechanic John ( rip ). He had an accident in his garage.. This is why safety safety safety even if it cost extra time , safety guys... I will always be thankful for John helping me out when I needed it , what a great one we lost with that...

[@scottcarr1534]

This car was my first. I miss it so much. Gl with it.

[@alynwilson5694]

This is my favorite body style love these cars

[@lawerencestimpson2280]

Me too.

[@steveemm9245]

Happy Saturday realy a great car to start with I love those old fords i had a few

[@RickyOmz]

Derek. I love watching what you do .....keep up the good work . Aloha BRUDDA?!

[@earlcoobs8267]

You are a better man than me! Winter time in the UP with no heat. Wow. Very entertaining. Thanks Earl

[@ralphhayward5693]

I like this vid but I honestly miss seeing it drive out of the shop. Kudos Derek

[@andrewschrotenboer9445]

Clicked like before even watching. Seen enough to know a guy does a good job with the episodes…just need to be longer (longer the better).

[@enjoyingretirement4846]

Loved the paint and clean up. Nice change to the channel. That car deserved the effort.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

This isn't his channel 😂😂. This is motor trends content.he does a show for them.

[@roncook4781]

That car looks to be in exceptionally nice shape for having been sitting for 32 years.

[@zchris87v80]

Glad this is available to watch for folks without an MT+ subscription (but of course I have one)

[@-S.T.P.]

this car deserves it's own 2 hour episode. i'm 100% an olds guy. but, 63-64 fords are right up there!

[@andrewrichey7374]

Heck yeah that engines looking sweet, my buddies had the 390 4 speed on the floor

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

Can't wait to see the other half!!! I'm going to lose sleep waiting..........yep........

[@morganweast4228]

I really love these,with a little love and a LOT of money 💰 this will make a great car.

[@christopherhylton8462]

Been an auto tech for over 30 years and installed more clutches than I can remember. When he asked, "did that just happen, after everything lined up and the transmission just slipped right in it happy place, that was not scripted. It rarely happens that way. I can probably count on both hands the number of times that happened for me.

[@CaveManJackGillette]

im from ny. im glad you done one up north,. its a hold my beer moment and a dream for a fella here.

[@tgthorson51]

My family had a 63 galaxie 406 tri-power four-speed. They had huge trunks!

[@adamrichards3174]

MOSES SANDALS, that's a fantastic looking 6er.

[@DonChandler-z5m]

Now, we need to see it fly down the road. The body is straight with no apparent rust.

[@akuma-tactics1]

Saved history one at a time

[@adamengland2519]

This needs a part two! Don't forget to put back Steve's wrenches.😉 Keep up the great work. 👍 -Adam 🇬🇧

[@scottgordin9709]

That lil 64 is sweet, even with the inline 6 and 3spd. I'd be happy to cruise that thing along the backroads in my area any day

[@andrewmcewan8081]

i do love to see dual webbers on a build , i think its a sign of age

[@ThomasKnight-g2r]

Way to go guys at least your using original parts and motors for original fords

[@geraldtucker8299]

Looking forward to seeing the next release. Would like to hear it run.

[@taurota1554]

Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@Scott-ms3ug]

My first car was a '64 galaxy 500 xl. Black inside and out! Good times!

[@fabieneldridge3414]

I have to say good job ! That thing was a nightmare ! Way to keep sticking and moving ! 👍🇺🇸

[@matthagersr]

VGG is the best channel .... period\

[@dougscott8161]

Hi, Derek, It's been a long time since I've been on your site. I hope you and your whole family had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I've spent a lot of time in Michigan, (Detroit {ugh}, Grayling {yeah} and some in the good old UP {especially great for snowmobiling} and you've picked the best time of the year for that. God Bless and stay safe (and warm).⛄

[@martyhabada6980]

I would love to have a 64 ford. My favorite year that ford made.

[@kevincampbell1395]

Derek in da u.p. is awesome. We need video of the 223-6 delivered from Ohio to northern Michigan.

[@mikelavigne5085]

It's lookin' real good!

[@alloygatorofficial]

Lovely watch and a great build!

[@colinwhite5355]

Did Derek say, “flying across the state to have the drive shaft shortened”? Yes, definitely can relate to that.

[@johnlombardi1021]

i had a 1973 duster with a slant 6 a rod went through the block coffee can size hole so i push the rod back in and up and it started up sound like your project always fun watching you

[@kensteffes6712]

Super awesome purchase

[@woofersd2383]

Awesome car. My 1st (high school) car was a 68 XL500, Wimbledon white, BB, AC, PB, red interior. (I still own) Been looking for another one for years. Sadly I’ve never found one. This is an awesome Hotrod.

[@mescko]

GT or non-GT?

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Derek :) also crew also that super fix up that nice car with better motor & transmission and driveshaft to hopefully all electrical too!

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Meeeeeechigan! My home for 66 years. Now in Arizona and loving the lack of snow.

[@bennyharper862]

Jack the back end up as high as you can to make an easy angle for the assembly

[@johnwinter9722]

Great start on this project. Looking forward to the result. That rebuilt and modified 233 will be interesting to see in action.

[@craigneuberger9817]

Looking forward to seeing the rest of this

[@tcfgarage705]

Awesome video guys, I just got my 65 galaxie 289/C4 pulled in my shop after 2 years of sitting. I did a similar thing for initial fuel supply. Glad I don't live where it snows anymore!

[@markstopkey4085]

For those that don't know. Fuel make it happener = carburetor. Sparkelators = Spark plugs. Brake pushelator = Brake master cylinder. Brake stopenantors = Brake calipers and wheel cylinders. Gasenylator reservoir = Gas tank. Spark make it happener = Distributor. Steering oscillator = Steering gear box. 😂

[@HuldraX.]

Forgot the ol' chargin whirler!

[@buckWildest]

lightning whirler is the best one

[@markstopkey4085]

Ok, name for differential???

[@HuldraX.]

Remember to check the blood stick while yer at it fellers (and fellettes)! I wonder what Clint Black is up to now...🤔

[@Mr.CellophaneHart]

This colab is weird because it's just vgg on a different channel. However, I wholeheartedly approve of it and think it was a wise gamble. It would be great to see The Motor Trend Channel increase in relevancy and renown by showcasing good content like Roadway Rescues.

[@chefjimmie1]

You gotta be the most patient car guy I’ve ever seen.

[@bladerunner6282]

love these 60's fords.

[@Kowyn]

"I hear bending, keep going" Yup sounds right!

[@ryanehlis426]

JB weld is just fine for repairing engine blocks 😊

[@ncjohn3429]

And in a pinch it taste like old beef jerky

[@BillyWilliamson..]

Vice Grips are everywhere ❤🎉 wonderful

[@markjohnston2517]

I really like this car!

[@ryandabb501]

Hey feller, glad to see you made it to my neck of the woods

[@ktsaylor5947]

Ought to call this one 'Copperhead'... Loved it.