BARN FRESH 1961 Ford Galaxie 390! First Drive in 24+ Years!!

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Hi Mike and his Dad nice video 📹 and workmanship!! I want that that's a tuff one !!!

[@Mr.JSmith-wp8nv]

I usually don't comment, but after watching all three videos, that is a awesome machine. Great job guys!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you soo much!! 😊😊

[@shawnbeck2303]

Hey Budget! Please wear safety glasses when taking brakes apart. My buddies Dad. Years ago was taking brakes apart for his Son's Muscle car. It had drum brakes all the way around. He wasn't wearing safety glasses. One of the springs broke as he was turning it to come off. Bam! It hit him in the eye ball. Blinding him instantly. I never will forget as his Dad told the story to me. How bad it hurt. Plus being blind in that eye. Also many people watch your KZbin Channel. Show them safety first. So they can continue to work on there car or trucks into the future. Shawn.

[@johnedds2327]

It's great to see your hard work on these vehicles. Brings me back to my youth when we played around with old American cars ( in Australia). back in the 60's we were involved with a 1938 60 Series Caddy, a 1957 Buick Century, a 1946 Oldsmobile, 1948 Pontiac and a 1938 Chevy. We've all moved on to Euros, Japanese and Korean vehicles , but your show brings it all back. It's wonderful to see your recycling of old parts and save these senior citizens for another life. Thank you so much.

[@lunarpking]

Those 57 Centurys are beautiful. I was recently at a 10-15 car car show in a tiny town and the guy organizing the thing had a 57 Century Riviera that had never been restored and I was floored by that thing. He started it up for me and let me sit in the drivers seat. Loved it more than the restored 57 Bel Air that was right next to it.

[@nyuntshein814]

A great job.

[@The97Powerstrokin]

This is by far my favorite build that y’all have done! The galaxy has always been a car I dream of having

[@exmodrtoyota]

What an wonderfull car ❤🎉

[@JF-xx5kn]

My dad had one just like this, man that car was a beast. Enjoyed watching the rebuild on this particular car.

[@crankyoldguy2]

Excellent basic restoration, Michael! It brings back memories. I was 16 in 1962. My dad wanted to trade in his 1957 Ford station wagon and went down to the dealer in February. As he was walking through the garage on his way to the office, he spotted a 'leftover' 1961 Galaxie 500 Sunliner in the wash bay. Mom talked him into trading for it: $1200 for the wagon against $3249 for the Sunliner (reduced from $4100+ because it was a 'leftover'. Golden yellow with a white top - and I got to drive it! In fact, about two years later, I stole the heart of my current wife while I was driving that car. She teases me all the time about that car. Thanks for the memories!

[@SM64BLJ]

one of my favorite builds so far! Love it!!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Really glad you’re enjoying!!!

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@BudgetBuildz love the build!!!! But ....I would have wire wheeled and brake cleaned that backing plates before the grease!!!...... And have a mask ready!!!! Cause of the fragrant aroma of Stuart little farts and the musky aroma of ABESTOS!!!! And get auto crafters on the horn for parts

[@allenb4759]

Seeing that big old school water pump going on the 390 made me glad to be 'MURICAN and to have grown up around these beautiful machines. Daddy was a FORD man and we got a new Galaxie every couple of years. Thanks for the memories.

[@billyhensley7770]

One beautiful car thumbs up my friend

[@chrisplace3024]

Looking Great

[@omorin34]

One of my favorite budget builds.

[@charlesking1244]

Man, You & Your Father Got That Galaxy Looking Sharp!!

[@andreamills5852]

3:57 My Dad always said , think of break shoes as class pictures when you were in grade school. Little kids in front big kids in the back. lol.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Bahaha that’s perfect 🤣🤣

[@mikewarner9796]

WOW ! Michael you are killin it. The production quality editing and video on this is by far the best you have done. I have been watching from your begining and loving all of it. Keep up the hard work.

[@jameswilson7641]

Bro that Galaxy is definitely a Keeper!!!!

[@keithsteinle747]

That's a beautiful land yacht. Runs well for no more than you did. These old cars got style that todays cars don't have.

[@joeroyward6457]

Been around cars since I was 10 years old I’m now 75 what you did to that Ford is what you really called a rescue outstanding job

[@russellblake9424]

Myself and my handicap little girl have watched every bit of this build she is in a wheelchair so 4 door is very important so if that car is ever for sale I will do everything possible to buy it thanks we love watching

[@johncaballero8013]

Your hard work and effort really paid off! She’s a sweet machine. Very well done!

[@alan15768]

Back in 1961 we were living in Brooklyn N.Y. and one day my father had his white four door 1960 Galaxie in for servicing in far Rockaway Ford , in those days the dealers would give you a new lend out car to use as your vehicle was being repaired, and on this particular occasion far Rockaway Ford had given my father a black four door 1961 Galaxie with a red interior auto trans looking just like the car that you had featured in this video. I still remember that day cruising the streets of old Brooklyn N.Y. In that car it was a new dealer demo car at the time.

[@caspaabriel4794]

Rocket inspired at it's best. Clean, long and sleek. Jet away with the 390 Dam credit to you, dude.

[@danielwilliams9625]

Beautiful old Ford! Your dad looks cool driving that beauty!

[@neil7692]

Love the videos and content! With the condition of your seats...it would be really easy to take them apart and make a pattern from the old cover and sew your own new upholstery. Be prepared, The material is pretty expensive. With the correct needle (to allow for thicker thread) and thread you will be amazed what a good household sewing machine will do. Be sure it has metal gears or it will shear the gears in the machine. Great job on the headliner! Mouse smell killer, clean first w/ soap and water, spray with white vinegar/water 50/50 mix and eucalyptus oil, some people use peppermint oil (20 drops or more) to 24oz spray bottle. Spray till dripping wet let dry, repeat until you are satisfied. Keep up the great job of bringing back the old rides!😎

[@gulliver3644]

Back in my high school days turning 16 in 63 and a kid had just passed his drivers test brought his dad’s 63 galaxie 500 red convertible, top down to school. What a beautiful triple red, white trimmed and chrome interior. I had a 49, 2 door 3 window Dodge coupe.

[@kurtboesger5103]

wow, the sound of that exhaust is awesome. Andy Griffith would be proud. thanks for the mini series. i enjoyed it.

[@genedavis7238]

Those valve covers and air cleaner should have been silver bronze,great job guys,love it

[@yogisfriend7869]

My dad's auto career started with Fords. My earliest recollection was his demonstrator in 1961, a Ford Fairlane Coupe

[@jonathang9983]

I’m a Brit, don’t see many of those here. Super, super car. I’d love one personally. Very enjoyable indeed. Thank you.👍🍻

[@topturretgunner]

You go old girl! Show em how it’s done!

[@TheHorsebox2]

One of the nicest cars on KZbin right now. Nothing short of amazing. Very desirable and cool. Great series of videos. Thanks for great entertainment.

[@hkansler]

I think it's incredible that they still manufacture spare parts for old models like this one, in my country it's already difficult to find parts for cars from the 90s, let alone the 60s, you would have to manufacture them because there aren't any on the market to buy, your car is really cool!

[@grayhounddaddy62leake83]

DAMNATION!!!! That Ol' Ford is AWESOME!!! I would LOVE to have that baby just to cruise around in on the weekends! That engine sounds incredible and that exhaust note gave me a rush just listening to it on camera!!! Still wanna see it with the Beauty Rings and the whitewalls OUT!!! Great Video!!!!

[@richardkawucha1232]

First car I drove was a 61 Galaxie, black interior, ivory and black interior. The original 390 had a crack in the water jacket. My brother and I replaced it with a 352 cu. In. (4bbl) and installed a C6 trans. I installed dual cherry bomb mufflers, deep dish chrome reverse (with F70×14 white letter Goodyear "Wide Ovals", on the rear. F70x14 black wall tires on stock rims (black with chrome trim rings and baby moons) on the front. Never forget the sweet exhaust rumble. Used to race on Woodward Ave. and Telegraph Road in Detroit. Could set the timing by ear.

[@phillipbouchard4197]

My Dad had a 1962 Galaxie 500 Sunliner convertible with a 352 V8 , power steering and brakes and posi-traction in black like your Starliner. Great cars and brings back memories. Thank you for saving this old Ford.

[@nelsoncruz872]

AMAZING BUILD. VERY TALENTED IN ALL YOU DO. GREAT JOB KID. AWESOME TO HAVE YOUR DAD IN THE LOOP.

[@Mr1965impala]

We had a 65’ Chevy 9 passenger wagon. Strapped a boat to the roof rack and vacationed in northern Minnesota many summers. My favorite riding place was the rear facing back seat.

[@AntAtoll]

Thanks for your video that brings back memories for me of when I was 20, I bought a basic black 1961 Ford Fairlane with a 292 engine from the Chaplin on our ship for $200 when we returned from our Vietnam deployment after arriving Long Beach in 1966.

[@Milus2006]

A beautiful classic cruiser ! Big thumbs up for saving this classic car.

[@johnoneill9539]

To see you only exchanged those parts that were rotted away or ! generally needed replacing in a normal service, you have done a remarkable job ,so well done ,am so envious well done sir…

[@brianbayer9746]

Wow, I wish we had "rusty" cars like that in Alberta. That car would be a pleasure to work on!!!

[@philipolah7279]

Beautiful Galaxie and Awesome Job !!

[@robertlowery8410]

Back in the day it's beautiful I am 76 years old I had one it brings back memories

[@johnnyhawk329]

I had a 62 galaxy when I was in high school 50 years ago. 2door hard top with the 390 engine, I paid 450 dollars for it. It was heavy but you could still burn the tires off. Good memories.

[@almclean4835]

Good looking car, well done

[@timothyalderman2376]

Four door or not this car is badass. I would be proud to use it as my daily driver.

[@topturretgunner]

Dude! How many times as a 12 year old kid from 12-16 my brother and I replaced brake shoes and drums on our dad’s various cars! A couple were 62 Ford’s. One a Custom, the other a Country Squire Station Wagon. Not to forget Pop’s BABY!!His favorite. A 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible. Red on black with a 390ci, 4 barrel carburetor. That was his “mid life” crisis car. That Ford was Pop’s baby. 😂 My God the memories you’ve stirred! 👍❤️😂 I’m a teenager again. Sitting on the ground at the left rear brake drum prying that sucker off! Covered in dirt, crud, and brake dust. 😅

[@mattwelch4025]

Thanks! That was really fun to watch you bring the car back.

[@rich_edwards79]

Stunning car. Love the chrome and black, so imposing. Definitely needs beauty rings and whitewalls to make the wheels pop! It's great to see more people saving these four-door sedans after so many years of being overlooked in favour of two-doors. You can have just as much fun driving and wrenching on them, and they're way more practical for daily use.

[@tomhorn6156]

Memories and love.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

You have turned that old broken girl into such a sweet ride Well done Micheal and his dad 👍👍😍😍

[@RoninDosho]

Really satisfying to watch this work on this one.

[@richardcline1337]

Those were the cars of my era. I would LOVE to own this classic if I had the time left to enjoy it. It sure brings back memories of a happier time in my life.

[@harriettanthony7352]

Hey Ho! Just a line to comment that the attention to detail[s] is to be commended. Your the first I've seen that greases the contact points of the brake shoes, the NHV reduction with the gas tank, and the fine work of cleaning and painting the engine bay. This writer was 11yrs old when this Ford was new- they were a fine car of the era, but I would rather have my EV. Great workmanship here

[@billybarrett6839]

You got a nice keeper there. Very nice car.

[@pierobarbato7748]

I’m enjoying your work with this Galaxie . I’m refueling from energy to finish my old Buick !!!

[@jefferyyoung6521]

BEAUTY..be proud of it mister...I love it

[@phillipgardner5836]

That car is absolutely beautiful and perfect

[@andrewdunbar828]

Man "Barn Fresh" would be such an awesome name for a KZbin channel!

[@nicholaschristiani253]

Definitely my favorite vehicle I have seen you revive.

[@Scooter30FTW]

I can't believe how well that car shined up.

[@noelmosbey6787]

that is such a gorgeous car and 390, three on the tree, heaven!!

[@aloft5348]

Next to the 911 this is the best one y'all have done!!!! Keep it up!

[@Apoitras]

Great old Galaxie! I had a 63 four-door Bach when. So comfortable to drive, they just float along.

[@cratecruncher6687]

Yep, the Galaxy is big floaty car. The only thing bigger was the Ford Universe but those are really hard to find. Nice refurbish of a straight car worth saving.

[@robrockatansky5905]

Love it! Good job, enjoy cruising.

[@EliasStonehocker]

She’s a beauty I really love the way it looks right now what an awesome machine

[@ronaldkisselstein5821]

love your show very well done. very concise and to the point. i like how you dont worry about wit and humor like some do.learning alot.

[@delrayshaffer6376]

Love the Galaxie! Keep the black walls. They give the car a sinister look.

[@hcombs0104]

I have to say I like the finished car!

[@chrismays7455]

That is a major transformation great job looks brand new again

[@edwardbarnes2910]

What a sweet old car.

[@rickblanchette]

Very nice job. Nice to see the kids. Missed them since you got the new shop.

[@locovaughan626]

I love how it squats,looks fantastic guys!

[@brandonalexander4912]

Mechanically sound imperfect perfection love it

[@devisionhun]

Awesome car for grandpa 😅 very nice result guys!!

[@jeffalldredge4237]

This build was awesome! One of my favorites. Love these old cars as they just don't make them like they used too. Big blocks are cool!

[@tyhogue8316]

I love the camera work at the end of the video!👍

[@marwanelattar8299]

Woooo that one is a killer, definitely one of my favorite builds ever. The patina, the effort you put in this car, the whole experience made me wanna have one now. Great job guys & keep that work alive.

[@rustyrobinson8027]

I'm a recent subscriber I'm enjoying this series thanks

[@ewallacestudent1]

brings back days gone bye, 390 loves to run

[@GrantRTanner]

Yup, that car is awesome! You did a great job on this one.

[@iadubber]

Love this Galaxie!

[@tonydowd8566]

Very entertaining series. What a sleeper. I've owned several Fords. The 390 was my favorite motor hands down.

[@joeguillote3720]

If this '61 ever needs a good home to take care of it, drive it, and love on it....let me know!

[@michaelscottcutler3627]

Thanks, guys! Wonderful work! VERY enjoyable four-part videos! LOVED THE TOTAL RESTORATION !!!

[@Lucas_Tulic]

MAN!! That car clean up real nice!!!

[@davidbomgardner716]

Wow ! you did a wonderful job on the redo of this Galaxie, if you sold it already the people who bought it got a really good deal. love what you do with these old cars. I would love to have it or one like it, something older to drive and work on.

[@twcmaker]

Brilliant 👍 👍 👍 well done. What a great car

[@richardoswalt1009]

Cool you even left the original dirt grime grease in the fender wells on the frame and on the suspension.

[@markwilliford7471]

Great job on this. I love seeing young folks and old cars! Please up your PPE game. Gloves and eye protection will help you keep doing this for a long time. Thanks for the vids! You are helping me get back into my old Mustang.

[@lunabouch]

Very cool. Definitely not a VW but truly an American icon. Good job👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MichaelMcFearin]

She looks good and sound better with the new exhaust.

[@jasonmorales1846]

It does sound pretty good with the new mufflers.I would say the biggest upgrade would be to change the front brakes to disc.

[@gregorybourgeois9626]

Nice job! I would like to have one of those to cruise around in, and bring to car meets to share with other care folks.

[@ronaldmiller2740]

BB.,,, THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHOWING ME HOW TO DO A BRAKE JOB I HAVE IT DONE MANY TIMES ,,BUT SOME TIMES THE DAM SPRINGS BREAK... THE GAS TANK I WAS SAYING GET RID OF THAT BEFORE YOU LOOKED INSIDE OF IT .... WOW SAND HALF A TANK!!!!! GREAT WEILDING,, THIS IS A GREAT CAR,,....THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO YOU SHOWED US EVERY THING,, WATER PUMP.. COVER PAINTED,, GREAT KIDS!!!!!! GREAT LOOKING ENGINE ,

[@larrybland8106]

I had a 61Starliner in the eighties. Made me wish I still had it. I enjoyed watching you all bringing it back to life. Great job!

[@andrewdunbar828]

I'd love to see any of the KZbin channels work on a Starliner. I personally like the '60.

[@davids6533]

My Grandparents had a '61 like that one when I was a kid except it was blue all the way and automatic. I wish they had kept it. They are really nice looking cars in my opinion. Thanks for the video! : )

[@ExFed]

Love seeing this stuff. This is my life exactly