BARN FRESH Mouse Infested Interior Detail! First clean in 24+ Years

[@d-anger-noodle]

A steam cleaner works wonders on mold without the harshness of chemicals. Use it in all the crevices of the dashboard then just use an air compressor and blow it dry.

[@rmee5165]

new head liner, and carpet is great...but, spend the money on reupholstery .... and a few cans of Rust-Oleum and Sem vinyl paint. It's a classic, and worth it !!

[@stomper2582]

I can’t believe how solid that car is. Most of them that age would have a completely rusted out floor pan. It is definitely worth saving. 4 doors are becoming more acceptable now that all the 2 doors are taken. Great work. 👍

[@BudgetBuildz]

It definitely continues to surprise us! Very true, most of our cars have rusted out floor pans 😅 You’re right about that, they’re hard to find and getting expensive. A 4 door is a great jump in the classic car world within reason! Thanks so much!

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@BudgetBuildz I'm not doubting your toughness...but dude wear a respirator And please tell me you bleached and pressure washed that floor to get that rat pee out the paint pours

[@SchnelleKat]

i would much rather a 4dr than a 2dr!

[@manuelsolorzano9953]

My dad used to own one just like it. Same year and of course same motor. Plus it was black too I'm not sure about the interior. You guys have not only brought this beautiful back to life. But in a crazy way it's like I came back to life with my dad again. I was very young back then. As a matter of fact I'm the youngest on both sides of my siblings. Back then gasoline was like .27 cents a gallon. Unfortunately I lost my dad when I was only 13 yrs old. But let me tell you I spent a lot of time on this car. I still remember that everytime my dad would get his keys. I would already be sitting in the car waiting to see where we were gonna go. Thanks guys for giving me those wonderful memories again. I suppose you wouldn't want to sell it. Please let me know if we can work something out. 😁👍

[@stomper2582]

@@manuelsolorzano9953 it’s good to relive old memories, especially about your Dad. I’m sure they were all good memories. Hope you can work out a deal to purchase this car. 👍🦅🇺🇸⚓️

[@craigbowley6783]

It helps alot to pressure washing those seats to get that smell out and rinse the bacteria out.

[@iandavis8755]

Dude, this channel is what the world needs. Seeing motivated folks find and fix up solid old cars like this. Especially with the push towards EV, it's great seeing some big old Detroit steel get back out on the road. I think the way you guys are bringing that car back around has been a pleasure to watch, and the amount of changes you make to it, just with sweat equity alone are cool. This is a real survivor, and can't wait to see what your finished product looks like!

[@NileK-q2z]

As a middle finger the EV market/crowd, I've alway wanted to shoehorn a Hemi into a Prius. I have math skills, torches, and Saws-Alls. Go ahead, try me.

[@jeremyTallen1]

I don't know what people have against 4 doors. I am glad people are starting to save them!

[@JaughnDough]

Me either, why waste all that time restoring something that the whole family can't fit in comfortably? Yeah, 2 doors are cool but so are 4 doors. And wagons!

[@NileK-q2z]

Six years ago, COVID was a bitch. I nearly lost everything. Lost my apartment, barely had a job, BUT held steadfastly to my 68 Galaxie--a 4 door. Being a 4-door, 390-powered land yacht, I lived in that thing for 2 months.

[@claztube]

Can you imagine how proud was the first owners of this classic beauty?

[@anelize_hendrikz]

Cannnnot wait for the next episode!!!

[@brianwelteroth9248]

most value for not much money ive seen you put into a car. Great Job!

[@ereeves9855]

Great job! Looks fantastic. I don't get the hate on four doors. I like four doors and don't hate on two doors.

[@anelize_hendrikz]

Mimd blown!!! Cannot believe it turned out this way with minimal money and what you have!!! This is such a wicked car!!

[@thomasweatherford5125]

Another outstanding resurrection!

[@garysimonson9593]

Nice thing about a sedan like this, it's easy to get the family involved. Room for the kids, easy in and out of the car, everybody gets to participate. Makes going for a ride fun for everybody.

[@tommontague5721]

Impressive......Well done!

[@davemurton736]

Excellent video, great content 👍

[@hreelss]

Great job men. The final result is clean and very nice.

[@stephengregory296]

With the wrinkles in the corners of the headliner you can take them out with a hairdryer. Be careful not to concentrate the heat in one area. Move the dryer fairly quickly over the area and don't hold it too close to the headliner. I have done plenty of these. Great job and great to see these old classics being saved.

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Hi Mike and his Pop nice video 📹 and workmanship nice car is it a V6 !! Dang Mouses 🐁 🪤 it made the Hub Caps come off !!!! 😮😮😮😮😮 😮 😮 😮 😮 😮 😮 😮 😮

[@5pd5tr]

For the rear seat tops, build a half-cover. Get some red fabric, to cover just the top and hide that tear, because other than that they look almost mint.

[@MaxGiganteum]

Actually, they're heavily faded from what I can see. They should have a much brighter red appearance - compare and contrast against the carpet and you'll see what I mean. Even so, for being 60+ years old, one cannot expect too much and I'd be surprised if you could sit on those seats without the fabric or the vinyl failing quickly. Both materials tend to become brittle over the decades unless the car is extremely well cared for and the car is always parked out of the weather. In any case, your idea of making a loose cover for the torn area is an excellent idea. Best wishes! - Max Giganteum

[@MattsRageFitGarage]

That car is one of the nicest original 61 galaxie 4 doors I've seen. Definitely a keeper. One thing people need to remember about an old car not being perfect is they were never perfect even right off the showroom floor, so don't sweat it. Make the best of it without going crazy and just enjoy the car.

[@michaeleades574]

Great car 👍

[@keithhill9138]

For someone who has never put a headliner in a car you sure know what your doing. You are very organized!

[@Spacerowa-f4t]

This is my favorite restoration channel. You have long rebuilds, you are resourceful and the videos are well-organized into playlists. There are other channels that are good but they are poorly organized and the restorers sometimes simply abandon projects.

[@1971Tobbe]

Totally agree, projects get completed and kept at an budget friendly level. Keep this concept!

[@johnanchovie2b]

That is a handsome old car. Lovely budget restoration. Pity those things don't have more value. They are worth preserving.

[@Xaltar_]

Love this thing. Not a fan of the patina thing in general but as a stop gap to preserve a car and keep it from rusting further, hell yeah. So long as you treat the rust and make it so it can be stripped down and properly restored at some point in the future, keeping it on the road and enjoying it means more than making it pretty again. Almost all these old cars eventually end up desirable again.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Glad you like it! Very true, our main goal is to rescue and preserve. Then take on a restoration or two at a time 🙂. This one will definitely make a great cruiser, over bring in a scrap pile somewhere!

[@simoneuler7073]

Same, but would rather see the paint booth used again :D

[@howardlervik4983]

Ordinarily I'd agree about repainting the car, but shoot, everything in the car is original (less the headliner) even the seats. The car might be more valuable being all original than as a complete restoration.

[@raywilson800]

What a cool old car. Nice....super nice work!!! Look forward to some more video on this magnificent example of why we were the leaders (worldwide) of the automotive industry for decades. It's my opinion we still would be the leader if we still built these kind of cars and trucks❤🐘🇺🇸

[@garycook2355]

The old gal is looking really good inside and out. You are to be congratulated on all the hard work you have done to get her there. New seat covers would finish her out.

[@Bri-tg6xr]

Need to make it a sleeper, swap in a performance motor, good suspension and just rip by some civics. Nice work! That ending with the hubcaps was funny.

[@leobrenneis1442]

That old girl cleaned up nice Great job! I’d love to have that Galaxy

[@johncaballero8013]

I admire your hard work and endurance in bringing this diamond back to life and cleaning it up. Amazing job! Love that old Ford 😁👍

[@harrycarter1722]

Amazing job!

[@jimcummer681]

No vehicle’s interior today beats the interior of a classic vehicle especially red and white. No plain black,gray or tan plastic just doesn’t cut it! I had a’62 galaxy 500 light green w/ white top and a 390 Thunderbird motor,loved that car even had a/c! Enjoy that car it’s awesome!!

[@Truckman1980]

She's looking great and the 390 is a plus for sure! Very nice old car.

[@kevat310]

Nice job on the headliner! Nice project.

[@somerandomguy3868]

This car really is a surprise gem, yeah it's a 4 door but it's got style and just a couple of items and it's a going to town rig once again, I've seen the difference a headliner can make and be proud and enjoy this old gem

[@YasinVanDoorsen]

Man, I wish some of these cars weren't only exclusive to the US

[@glennk1931]

Great music while installing the headliner. What a difference. Not an easy task. You can see the great improvement. That is a really cool 63.

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

She's looking lovely now you have that headliner addressed and, with the new carpet and sound deadening in it, it will be better than factory for cruising. Great job👍👍

[@minnesotatomcat]

Yes dryer sheets seem to work to keep mice away, I always throw them all over in my fish house when I store it in the summertime and they never seem to go in there.

[@Silvangreen]

Great job. What a find. I was distressed when you didn’t wash the interior floor after removing the carpeting and before coating.

[@philipsdefreville6138]

Another amazing car and video, thanks!!

[@sonofedmund5004]

That's a nice solid car. Good job on the interior. I've seen old seats soaked in detergent then pressure washed to get rid of mouse pee.

[@markbehr88]

Looking good

[@brandaneakright6082]

Honestly there’s not many of the 4 door cars out there anymore, I have no problem cruising my big 4 door cruiser anyday of the week. The 4 door cars are worth money now, especially if you have a nice solid survivor car like that. Keep up the good work on that galaxy, it’s definitely worth restoring.

[@gregdrake2276]

One of the best automotive channels on KZbin keep up the good work.

[@jeffpurtell5676]

And I didn't even expect any sound deadening material in the roof. Even more impressive.

[@study650]

You did a great job on that car. The cars today just can't compare to those of that era. I love it.

[@dirthawk2669]

Great Build !! You had a solid car to start with and did just the RIGHT STUFF to make it a great driver Well Done !!!! In "63" I was a senior in high school , and the nostalgic sound of those mufflers bring back GREAT MEMORIES ! Thanks for Taking Me Back !! Dirt Hawk Ya'll !

[@gsdfan8455]

With all the OT I work, I finally got around to watching this. That’s one car that deserves everything you’re doing. Yes, everyone loves a two door, but that thing is bad ass two doors or four. Plus a 390 just adds to the appeal.

[@tombob671]

I think of a 4dr as a crew cab

[@Robrt32]

I would have bet money those door panels wouldn’t have cleaned up that good. Amazing

[@haroldgetchelljr3264]

Great job

[@JMc.D]

This is one of my favourite cars you have done. It’s just an honest nice car. Please keep it around.

[@BudgetBuildz]

I’m glad you like it! It’s definitely and honest old ride. We plan to 🙂🙂

[@MaxGiganteum]

​@@BudgetBuildz This may be way behind in time... but I would suggest removing the starter, disassembling it, 100% cleaning it, lubing it, reassembly and reinstallation. Just food for thought. Best wishes! - Max Giganteum

[@vayabroder729]

I love your approach to getting these cars back. So tired of the barnfind, will it run, power wash, deconstruction and then not see anything else. Thank you!

[@busbwoy2610]

You gents do pretty work. Nice seeing you all getting it functional without throwing stupid money at it just to make it fashionable. You might be able to get pull over cloth seat covers for a fairly reasonable price. Just something to prevent the old fabric from getting torn up.

[@alanwbelcher]

Headliner looks perfect!, interior is huge improvement. Congratulations!

[@anthonytorrey]

Nice job man and it sounds soo nice!

[@paulgrimm]

That floor pan amazes me.That car is so rust free.I’d be proud to drive it

[@davidquesnel4685]

It's a great survivor and you guys do great detailing. The hubcaps at the end had me rolling!

[@deanstevenson7517]

I started working in the 80s and worked with a guy who had one the same as this one. A pretty rare beast here in NZ but nice all the same. 40 years later it's even more impressive. I get the 2 door, 4 door thing but still think it deserves some repair to the rear seat covers. Really enjoyed your video, thanks.

[@NileK-q2z]

Awesome ride. I have a 68 Galaxie, Police Interceptor, former "undercover" detective's unit. I love these old Galaxies, civilian and police. Kinda a joke, yes, I'm no comedian...That 61 has a 390 Z-code. But with all the wild animals, like mice, in her, shoulda been a 390 Pee-code.

[@BAMAMACLOWD]

That is a beautiful piece of history. Thank you for what you do, cars like that need to be saved.

[@dunkirchen1940]

I've been a fan of Galaxies since I was a kid. What a beauty after all the work you did!

[@richardhill4862]

Awesome job on the headliner and carpet! People did not hold onto the 4 door cars and a lot of them are gone, I still think they are cool. We use to take out the seats of a real nasty interior and take them down to the car wash and hit them with the high pressure soap and water. We would let them dry out and the seat turned out pretty good. The whole car looks good.

[@MaxGiganteum]

I would never use a pressure washer on seats... but a bucket of hot, soapy disinfectant along with some elbow grease before rinsing and a vacuum with a shop vac can work wonders. Don't forget a reasonably quick dry in the Summer heat via a fan aimed into the back to thoroughly dry them out before applying appropriate dressings for the vinyl. Best wishes! - Max Giganteum

[@mpdoan2]

You can always try an oxalic acid bath or Evapo-Rust soak to get rid of the rust on some of those smaller pieces. I use oxalic acid when restoring bicycles, and evapo-rust, too.

[@danielhelbig1116]

I love those vintage seats they look extra comfortable

[@NoNameneeded1984]

With all my favorite "will it run and drive?) vloggers going huge, for me Budget Buildz is like putting on my leather bike jacket, pulling out the hip flask of whiskey and stretching out in the sun. Pure relaxation...

[@geebopbaluba1591]

That’s a really cool old car! My uncle had one when I was a ten year old boy and we went all over in that car going bowling and fishing and all sorts of stuff to do after my dad his brother lost his life to cancer in 1965 and now I’m 67 and still have those good memories.

[@prigs750]

Really enjoying the rebuild on this old Ford. That is a great old Ford.

[@gregorsteinke5322]

Both if you does a fantastic job guys. This car deserves to be saved. Greetings from Germany

[@grantbeswitherick5252]

Nice work 🙂

[@janetlaytham8991]

I was born in March 1967 and during my early childhood, my parents had a 1972 Ford Galaxy 500. My dad was in a wreck with that car where he was t-boned ( his fault, he accidentally ran a red light) and our local Ford dealer, where they originally bought the car, fixed it up good as new. It didn't have a uni-body like vehicles nowadays. They had it until the late 70's, when they traded it in an my mom got a 1978 Ford Econoline 150 van. I learned to drive in THAT monster in Kansas City winter weather. Lol. Own my own 1999 Ford Econoline 350 super duty extended van now. 😊

[@ChrisHolly]

Gorgeous...more detail on this vehicle, it is absolutely amazing. Love to see you caring for it.

[@gman9035]

Using the brush like a professional detailer 👍

[@christianheidt5733]

Those years I like 4 doors, it's gorgeous. Great that u saved another one 👏

[@fordteebird]

Great job on that interior. Shows what you can do with a little work and minimal investment. Everything does not have to be perfect and high dollar. Can't wait to see the engine bay done. 👌

[@landiahillfarm6590]

What an absolute GEM! I'd be proud to take that to town any day!

[@josephcizek7030]

I feel that you and your dad should be very proud of what you have accomplished with the old Galaxy!! The interior came out amazing! Keep up the progress.

[@jimtomassetti8928]

You guy's are great. Can't get over the change over you and your dad do beautiful work!

[@kevinoakes1171]

Wow guys, she’s a beauty !, top job on that old girl. Somebody bought her from new and loved her and, thanks to your sympathetic restoration she lives again. She might not be everyone’s dream machine but she sure beats all of those dreary, same looking suv type things these days and, I know which one I would rather drive every day.

[@davidbush5323]

Good job it's a classy looking 4 door that deserves to be preserved

[@ms.sonshine8878]

Good job! Love Galaxies and she is a beauty, she'll get a lot of attention, and yes, 4 door are becoming very desirable-especially since classic cars are not affordable to a lot of people. I would be proud to own her. I saw a black 4 door Fairlane and she was very nice.

[@jeremywimer8842]

The finale with the hub caps was classic! Great video!

[@doc3954]

You can buy new covers for the seat frame and get the kit with the hog nose rings and pliers to do it yourself for less than$250. It will make what you have look FABULOUS!

[@davidchristensen6908]

It may be a 4 door but it is a damn nice car.

[@paulives4758]

You did an amazing job with the interior esp the headlining. That is so hard to get right. I like the way that you have kept it and cleaned rather than put cheap covers on or painted the seats with a fabric colouring. Great job guys!

[@thomassmith8342]

My early growing up was with a brown and white 1961 Ford Galaxie. 2 door, 3 on the tree!

[@steves9905]

back in the day, many years ago, i wouldn't have looked twice at a 4door sedan, but now am kinda diggin em. lots more mechanics and glass to support the extra doors...just a lot more going on. so yea, this one is a winner. looks sooo much better after the detail

[@cedricmilford5254]

Incredible transformation! Love the before and after comparison 👍🏻👍🏻 In my humble opinion, I’d have done a rattle-can fix on the pillars, but it ain’t my car. STILL great job guys!

[@oldgeezer3269]

Perfect job for the Galaxie Shes looking good to go

[@billhershkowitz5759]

While you had the seats out, did you give any thought for installing Seat Belts? They can be bought relatively inexpensively and could literally be a lifesaver

[@michaelbenardo5695]

Problem with that is that you then can't remove them, and can get a Seat Belt ticket if you don't wear it.

[@ivanstiles7030]

That interior came back to life nicely.

[@bengone3349]

That was one amazing turnaround for the interior. I'm impressed.

[@danielgreene6118]

I think it's funny how people don't like four doors compared to two doors on specific models. It only takes one movie, TV show, or one notable event for a vehicle to become popular. I say grab whatever you can and keep going! Great job on the budget build restoration 👍

[@lunabouch]

Wow! Looks great and the headliner is incredible. Another satisfied viewer.

[@rev.geraldtew37]

Loving this beautiful 61 !!! WOW!!! Sounds GREAT!

[@mamiefish4047]

Love this! My grandfather had this very car in green and white! Fantastic job!

[@tommycowger9585]

Car looks great so far!! Just a little advise coming from a glass guy, when you install a gasket glass always keep your hands close to the glass and always pull towards the center of the glass and it won't hurt to give it a few love taps around the glass to help make sure the glass seals all the way around!!!

[@Uberbizmeister]

Spot on ... back in the day it was tempered glass that they used, which could easily sustain and rubber mallet carefully used.

[@dave4803]

That looks so good. It's an honest car that could be used as a daily driver.

[@Sockieknowshockey]

Just a blanket to cover the top of the back seat. Two thumbs up on this one!

[@Spike9803]

Dude, the mouse pee and dropping are everywhere in that car, in all the cracks, nooks and crannies, seats, etc. After you stripped the car you should have washed out the interior, then towel it dry. Then sprayed the whole interior down with "Odor Mute" and let that dry completely; the mouse odor disappears! Oder Mute is a pinkish powder (looks like "Cool Aid"). When mixed with water and sprayed on a surface with a plant mister it completely neutralizes organic odors. It does NOT cover up an odor, it chemically breaks it down!! They use the stuff in dog kennels. I got turned onto it when my puppy was getting sprayed by skunks; she hadn't learned about "the cat with the white stripe" yet. Odor Mute works UNBELIVEABLE!! My Neighbors inherited a beautiful low miles Honda Civic from her late 90's mother. Nice car, the only problem was her mother wore WAY too much perfume; way, way, way too much perfume! The poor woman's sense of smell was aged too apparently; the car just reeked! Maybe she had an "accident" inside the car and doused it with Channel; who knows? They tried everything to kill the perfume smell. They washed the entire interior down repeatedly, aired it out for weeks, nothing worked. They were about to sell the car, and I told them to try Odor Mute; it worked perfectly; I don't even think they had to spray it twice. Odor Mute is trucking unbelievable, anyone who has used it will tell you the same thing. Check it out: www.amazon.com/Odormute-101-Unscented-3-oz/dp/B0041LFVN0/ref=sr_1_2?crid=31SU5P9LS3T2Y&keywords=odor+mute&qid=1661989190&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=oder%2520mute%2Cpets%2C65&sr=1-2 You're welcome! Pass the word.