Crazy Cars in storage units next to College campus | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 63 (Part 4/4)

[@innervisionsOD1]

Finally a college that actually gives young people a true, passionate and useful diploma!! Very impressive young men and women attending and graduating McPherson! There is hope for our future! Thanks for a great episode! Cheers to all who love classic mechanical art!

[@africanhomestead]

I grew up near there. It’s the best in the country!

[@rickashay6023]

Maybe the best Hagerty video ever. What a great school and a great thing to do with the Wagon .

[@BlueHopi144]

agreed

[@ftby59mikeD]

MacPherson college & the students are to be commended for their efforts. Young guy's enthused & passionate about their trade! The '62 has found a great home!thx once again to Hagerty & Tom.

[@bgd73]

I heard bachelors in restore and stayed watching.. I wonder which one gets the riddler or a magazine cover first.

[@marvinl.herren811]

Looks like the kid that took the wagon is going to trash it real quick.

[@djrand62]

In the summer of '83, I was working for a custom combiner on the wheat harvest. As we rolled south to Oklahoma and Texas, where the wheat would be ready earlier, we stopped in McPherson to do some work on our combine. There was a Massey Ferguson dealer where my boss, Rod, had worked when he was in college there. We worked there for about a week before moving south and starting to combine. On the way north we came back through, I found a '56 Ford F-100 for sale. I bought it and returned for it when the summer's work was over. I hopped in that thing and drove it from McPherson, Kansas to Climax, Michigan non-stop. It had a 272 Y-block and with the 2 speed rear end, got 14 miles to the gallon on the trip home. Great memories!

[@armandog7051]

Tom you are by far one of the most generous person out there and lets not forget everyone who made this possible .......one in particular the gentleman who owned this wagon .in Midland ,Tx

[@Rick-last1]

Great to know there is another generation that loves cars like I do! Thank You!

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

I was at a car show a couple weeks ago that my cousin's garage sponsored and there was a ton of young people there checking everything out, it was great to see. There were cars there from the 20s to the 2000s but the fact that they consider Late 80s to mid 90s mustangs and vettes classic cars made me feel old.

[@pedromeza2398]

In 1971, my brother and I had a 61 Ford Falcon Wagon that we drove while in highschool, we put curtains on the windows which was known as the make out wagon at the Drive-in theater.

[@cnkilts]

Too many cool aspects about this video to mention. I love all the cool projects the kids have going, it’s so cool that this college program exists, and Tom is a fantastic host and his car knowledge is amazing.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

I admire the young woman w/a penchant for old steel & a appreciation for rat rods. I know Cadillac 472s can basically turn back time because of their torque, but it's still got a job pulling that Ram Truck gear.

[@willefixit]

itll be fast,light body .

[@LgSutterby]

Lateef Carrere that was one of the many reasons I went with the big Caddy engine - I could’ve bought a small block Chevy from a friend for $100, but it just wouldn’t be as much fun as something with 500 lb-ft from the factory 😉 I’ve got a 3.54:1 gear in the back, so it won’t be particularly fast, but it should definitely be absurdly quick lol

[@lateefcarrere1649]

@@LgSutterby I ain't mad atcha. Seems like a lifetime ago, but I owned '68 Electra 225 w/a 430/400 combo...She'd surprise some people w/how quickly she could catch up with some smaller, lighter cars on the expressway: Showoff: "Look at me! I've got a 5.0 Mustang!" Me: "Hold my Coca-Cola(no drinking & driving)." So, yeah - go scare the pants off a Mini driver :)

[@ftby59mikeD]

I was waiting for the prez Mike Snyder to say "Well, alright, alright!" a'la Mathew McConaughey!..lol

[@deanjohn2900]

Haha same!

[@Properformancenutritioncom]

FTBY59 Mike D That guy sure wanted the keys! Watch his hands & his eyes. I get the feeling he parties with them. Why’d they give that car to them anyways? I had the impression the school didn’t have any old cool cars to go get parts in. They clearly don’t need the car lol.

[@willefixit]

almost looked like a leasure suit lol!!!

[@philmount299]

Great series getting that wagon going and then giving it to McPherson College. What a great program they have there actually teaching a vocation that these kids can use to earn a living the rest of their life. Used to live in Salina and was fortunate to be president of the Mercedes Benz Club when Mercedes decided to get involved with the College. The first scholarship graduate was Nate Lander I believe and think he still works for MBNA in California at the Classic car center. Thanks for supporting a great facility dedicated to keeping the art of restoration going!

[@rogerchalifour2171]

Great cause, great gift to a wonderful school. All those student projects look fun and very real. I wish them all the best...

[@billnalder1017]

I love that school and its students!...especially liked that rat-rod those two built!!..glad you are donating the 62 to a very worthwhile school!

[@LgSutterby]

bill nalder thank you, that rat rod is my girlfriend and I’s project. Was so excited to have the opportunity to share our build on such a great show!

[@billnalder1017]

@@LgSutterby Awesome dude- great job on the car (both of you), you have great talent- good luck in the future!

[@LgSutterby]

bill nalder thank you!!

[@nathanpeabody4388]

Never heard of McPherson in detail ..... but its over. I love the University and I support it %100!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a Veteran of the Middle East and this is a dream...

[@MasteringTheModel]

I believe this just might be my favorite episode of Barn Find Hunter yet. Keep up the great work Hagerty and crew.

[@car-man]

I run the car maintenance KZbin channel in Korea. I'm always learning such a great ideas on your channel. I hope we have a chance to be together. Thank you.

[@acts2211]

How many old school American muscle cars are in South Korea? I've been to the country a number of times I don't ever recall seeing any old muscle American cars did see a couple of Camaros and Mustangs of the modern era

[@realdeathpony]

@@acts2211 Yet to see one either!

[@rickallen6378]

Did you get permission from kim jong un?

[@acts2211]

@@rickallen6378 considering the murderous family comes from that's nothing to joke about

[@acts2211]

@@johnnyduplantis it will be in the near future

[@ferrarimarek]

Super episode. As a retired school principal just great to see young people so into cars...that I love...old cars 'cause I'm old. Great episode. Keep it up. Up here in Canada I love this stuff. These episodes are just folksy and warm. I raise a double shot of Crown Riyal to all of you.All right all right, eh?

[@willefixit]

eaaah beer toast !!!!

[@ruwithlee1970]

That's funny all that work putting that car together you give it to the school and Junior jumps in it and revs it up and tears out of there! Those young guys are going to beat the crap out of that car!

[@ynotdrappehs7440]

Yeah I agree. No respect. I thought he was going to hold it till it tossed a valve or rod. I wonder what it looked like when it got back and how much rubber was attached to the rear quarters.

[@willefixit]

@@ynotdrappehs7440 thats what it is for!!!!fast parts getter! + they worked on it on break.

[@LgSutterby]

We’ll take good care of her 😉

[@TimothyArcher]

I so love this show! Thanks Tom, and Haggerty, for producing this fabulous series. This episode and the two earlier segments where the car was found in the salvage yard in Texas, and the subsequent episode where the car was refurbished, pretty much capture the essence and the excitement of the love for old cars, and the passion for restoring them. This is what it's all about! I was thrilled when I saw the second segment, where Tom returned to Texas to retrieve the car, and the owner of the salvage yard made his garage available for the restoration. And tonight, when I saw that the presentation at the College was to be made, I knew that I was in for an awesome ride. I had never heard of the Automotive program at McPherson, so I was really excited to learn of it, and to see several of their students working together, to restore this car. I really love to see that there are still at least a few folks out there who appreciate the histories and legacies of these old cars; who have sufficient passion to invest the time and money to rescue and rehabilitate them. I wish that there were more Automotive courses comparable to McPherson's, available in other regions. For most of my life, I've dreamed of doing this kind of work, but up to this point in my life, now in my early 50's, it hasn't been in the cards for me to do it. But I'm determined to get about it sometime soon! Thanks again for all that you do to produce this wonderful series. It's among the very best content on KZbin, and I thoroughly enjoy it.

[@dksix1905]

I've been watching these barn find videos for a couple of years now and they keep getting better but this one will be hard to beat.

[@Evan-gz3cf]

Restores your faith in the youth of America! Great episode and great to see those projects. I could have watched a lot more of the kid’s cars.

[@RonSales]

I may be your next barn find left a message at Hagerty about 3 classic mustangs hidden away in a dry garage/shed and enclosed trailer in N/E Illinois. They are going to be for sale but you get first look at them please contact before the scavengers get to them car collector passed away. Ron. of R.R.E.

[@mobiledevto]

I live in a city where there is a 'war' on cars. It makes me sad. Cars bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart.Rolling works of metal sculpture.

[@willefixit]

citys suck i agree!

[@rjvermaak]

This video, the college, the cars and the people just all made me feel warm and fuzzy. I like this...

[@wchase62]

Dually Crosley is just one of the badass cars and the people working on them are wonderful.

[@jmsiii4751]

The red Falcon station wagon story is awesome, good luck, I hope he can finish the project and take his grandma for a ride! I liked all of the students projects, great job guys!

[@s.m.2868]

28:43 He masked that failed hand shake up nicely 😅

[@lanceprzybyla7662]

Indeed!!!!

[@jasongriffin8849]

That was pretty slick.

[@HawklordLI]

What a great bunch of kids!

[@michaelmikesell9859]

I loved the episode and loved u gave it to the college

[@africanhomestead]

Wow, so cool! When I’m in the states, I live about 20 minutes from there! I’ve been in Liberia for eight years, but when I’m back home, I get my ‘70 Chevelle out and drive it as much as possible. I’ve had it for 30 years now and will not be for sale as long as I’m alive!

[@bfmcarparts]

I really like the panel truck's license plate 'JMSGANG' James Gang!

[@brucepreston3794]

Good band by Joe Walsh

[@bfmcarparts]

Hello Bruce, Also the name of a western outlaw gang lead by Jesse (not the ex-Mr. Sandra Bullock) and the betraying brother Frank.

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

First album I ever owned was the James Gang's Yer album. Also my favorite outlaw :) Peace

[@bozodog428]

Loved seeing the young'uns keeping the hobby alive and well! Thanks Tom!

[@chiil034]

...and it all started with you buffing out that fender.

[@gaypreator8547]

Education defined: take what one learns, there, and it translates to, there. Great episode. Love Kansasland. Kills me that the 50’s to 70’s is old. I was just getting started, having the time of my life!!

[@birdseyeview1543]

Wow, had no idea Matthew McConaughey was the president of McPherson!

[@joncraw29]

Nah, that was Ron Jeremy, Jr!

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

That was probably the most uplifting episode you have shown up-to-date. Well done to all the folks involved. (Get the heck out of Dodge......... You earned it)

[@garthlocklin6355]

Super video! People always criticize me for having a slant 6 in my old Plymouth but I'm the one who pays for gas. The kid with the red '61 Ford wagon has the right idea.

[@LgSutterby]

garth locklin the old slant sixes are great engines, screw the naysayers!

[@2011metalmaniac]

are those what they call the leaning tower of power? Uncle tonys garage is building one of those atm

[@substandardabuse6028]

Another great video from you Tom and the behind the scenes crew. I get the feeling that deep down you didn't want to part with the old wagon. Don't retire.

[@xaoskuntablast3354]

ok tom yet again a great episode . We need more places teaching these skills and people like you who support them

[@sullyman6182]

I like the way you bring out the story of these classic vehicles.

[@johndeere1951a]

Great story, great career opportunities for motivated youth. Great college President ✌️👍🤣. Good job Tom and crew👍👍

[@1973miniclubman]

Omg that ford cortina 😍😍😍😍😍😍 beautiful. Best car design/shape ever hands down

[@Pannemat]

Who knew there was so much love for British iron in the center of the US.

[@heycolslaw]

After all the work, time & attention that went into this car, I feel like you must have given quite a large chunk of your heart and had some second thoughts on giving it up even though the cause was admirable... I wouldn't be ashamed of shedding a few tears over it myself.. if I were in your shoes! :(

[@ralphbillick1210]

Great job, hope you go back in 6 months and revisit the car and see what they do to it ❗️🇺🇸

[@Bird76Mojo76]

My employer closed their doors and had to send me to a college of my choosing. Had I known about this school, I would have signed up immediately. Very cool donating the old wagon! Props to Hagerty!

[@saginawdan]

Great story, more stories about these kids and their projects would be great! Thanks!!!

[@streetstock72]

Of all your shows this was so cool to see,passing on to the youth to carry on.

[@guamtoecutter2113]

Total respect to Tom and all the students... Really cool to see a 2 door cortina as they are rarer than rocking horse poo in England!!

[@sirloinofbeef3862]

That wagon is so sweet! Love it.

[@markroberts868]

Man,that cortina mk2 is a car my brother in law had in about 1980 and I am from Scotland, brought back memories for me. Thanks.

[@jantaliban1]

Your smile at the end says it all. Love you man!

[@joebrown1382]

What a great video Tom. Really nice on the donation. Glad these young men are taking up these skills.

[@geedubb-q1u]

That Falcon wagon is awesome. Best series you’ve done Tom. 👍👍

[@MADKIWI]

What a cracking thing to do. I owned two of the cars featured once upon a long time ago. A 68 MK2 4 door 440 Cooltina. The one that got away was the 61 XL Aussie built Falcon sedan in Red. Great show, come to New Zealand for a World Wide Expedition...🎯🇳🇿🇳🇿👍🍻

[@pappabob29]

Very nice !!! Have to admit, however, I have this NASTY feeling those kids are going to beat that Ford to death in short order. ;o( Just cause it's fun. Hope I'm wrong !!!

[@Properformancenutritioncom]

Sponsors paid for it.

[@africanhomestead]

These are not your normal college students. They love cars and will undoubtedly take good care of the wagon.

[@LgSutterby]

George Lynch as a graduate of the program at McPherson College, I have worked on *literally* one-of-one cars in the school’s shop. If something breaks, we can fix it. Even if another one doesn’t exist.

[@dadeoo4722]

These are a different type of "Young car guys" than the ones that just shred a car so they can get more parts for the pile. And in spite yourself, you must realize that you were not always the "quintessential car god" that you are today

[@StandFast1611]

Haha Carlos, "How long has Elma owned this?" *"Uh, five jears ago"* I'm half Mexican, everyone on my dads side are all Mexicans and all speak Spanish and I always seem to chuckle at their accent, my name is Justin and they pronounce my name as "U-steen" lol. Nice car hermano!

[@TheGeil8500]

Is this comment really necessary.

[@TheGeil8500]

@Tony Ray Wasn't commenting to you .

[@whobroughtdude2231]

@Tony Ray the amount of internet tough guys is at an all time high. Thanks for representing them in this thread. I’m sure Tony is shaking in his boots.

[@greggcollins4215]

Love the Cortina. My first car was a 67 mk2. I have been looking for one foe years.

[@carlbentley80]

Mine was a 69 MK2 4 door

[@povilasmarveloustv3810]

wow. that wagon is so nice, i am jealous! And also, McPherson students seems like great people.

[@dragonbrownies517]

Yep! That's Kansas weather for ya. Welcome to Kansas by the way! If you ever make your way to Salina they got a few gems hidden away. -life long resident of Kansas.

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

Salina is nice coffeyville too

[@bigrobnz]

Two types of people in this world---- givers and takers....you sir are a giver...loved your show....

[@sen795]

can you guys upload more often?????????????? please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SniperSnipedYou]

Never knew all these things were going on in my own back yard. You also beat me to the whole “welcome to Kansas” thing lol

[@ncsteeltoe]

Great gesture and nice to know that college exists. Enjoyed the saga of the wagon. Time for a new project!

[@vwmountainman9701]

So you liked the weather ??? Welcome to Kansas my friend !!! 2 things I regret Not doing !!! Going to McPherson & moving to California or at least out west. I always eat, sleep, dream & bleed cars. In high school I had a 63 Impala - I paid more attention to that car - my friend & girl friend called the car Christine. I was bad. Then life happens - other things come & go. Finally after many years - I'm back into cars again. A good paying job helps !!! Love the things you do !!! Keep it up !!!

[@keneppley9580]

It is sooo encouraging to see these young folks interested and actually able to "fix" someting...There is HOPE...

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Very nice MG, ive owned several British cars including a 79 B, 53 TD, 55 TF 1500 , and a 64 Austin Healy that 79 you found was in nice shape yet someone put wire wheel conversion on it which is desired but not stock for that year Moss Motors has sold a conversion kit for years for the wire knock offs as well as a few other people i beleive the Moss System allows you to convert to stock pretty easily and is a favored one for many collectors BTW i know its not right but i actually liked the sound of the Falcon 6 cylinder. With the exhaust leak I couldnt agree with you more on the Bugeye going with the 1275 although you also need to Change the brakes to disc. Up front and another good upgrade is putting in a Datsun 5 speed for todays highway driving the Crowley Dually is one cool project those two make a heck of a team i hope they stay together and keep building new projects its always nice to see woman. In the car business not being chauvinistic but females do have. A much more flare for design and art Compared to men I liked this video with the sidestep of the tudents and the school

[@lanceprzybyla7662]

I love this show!!! The interactions are great!!! The stories should never end.....thank you very much!!

[@talesofanasphaltjockey]

What a great series ... I look forward to every episode. Wish I had something available to me like this collage when I was growing up... so great to see the next generation of gear heads ready to take the automotive world by storm!

[@N-Scale]

I always loved Falcon's and hope to see it again some day !

[@magnificentfailure2390]

Falcons? isn't it a Fairlane?

[@N-Scale]

@@magnificentfailure2390 Not the one in the middle of the video.

[@4rdF1Hunny]

It's a galaxie ranch wagon.

[@N-Scale]

@@4rdF1Hunny 15:00 is a Falcon

[@4rdF1Hunny]

@@N-Scale yep, thought you were referring to the car being given away. My bad.

[@kcav5374]

I think the 62 Ford wagon is my favorite car in the video but that 53-54 Ford caught my attention also!

[@63connie78]

My father and both his brothers owned '62 Galaxies......one brother (my uncle) was a priest who drove a beautiful black (in/out) Galaxie 500. I went with him to pick up the brand new Galaxie in Port Arthur, Tx. When we left dealer, he commented the engine wasn't powerful enough, turned car around, returned to dealer to find out if it had '390 cu in' he had ordered......they made mistake & had ordered the '292 cu in. He went ahead and accepted smaller engine (sure they adjusted price though). The contrast of chrome instrument panel with black padded dash was dramatic. So the '62 Country Sedan brought back lots of memories. Thnx

[@71_sears97]

It was only a matter of time until I saw a Sears Suburban garden tractor on this show and let alone my favorite one, a 1969 Suburban 12 at 9:49.

[@legacyll5074]

71_Sears $500 bucks it yours I actually own that 😂

[@71_sears97]

Legacy LL haha, nice tractor for sure, I have 20 Sears tractors already and two of these with sequential frame serial numbers

[@willefixit]

probald a car pusher

[@snoopu2601]

It was nice to fallow all the video's to hand over the key's to the wagon. I do like how the school is set up where student's have a garage to work on there own car.

[@LgSutterby]

SNOOP U 2 the storage units don’t have any affiliation with the college, but we’ve kind of taken them over and there’s a mutual agreement between the students, school, and storage area owners

[@chrispiazza7487]

Bravo! Wish I was college age again, I know exactly where I'd go.

[@sitrucking5591]

Too bad it was raining when you drove through Great Bend, KS.That is where the very 1st NHRA "Nationals" drag race was held in 1955 . Great Bend is an old hot town. I'm guessing there are great barn finds around there. Thanks for doing the show .

[@FYMASMD]

Glad you left some work for the students to work on like the hood!!😁. Been driving me nuts.😎👍🇺🇸

[@olerocker3470]

Tom, your old mug eating that hotdog and then that old bull scratching himself on the old camper - classic!

[@moparedtn]

Another great episode in which the TRUE hobby is reflected in so many different ways. So many different ideas and plans from all sorts of different folks are represented in this series, but they all share one thing - they're all "car guys" (and yes, sometimes girls, too :-)). They're not wealthy people who treat the hobby as a business venture or pay someone else exponential dollars to fix their cars up - they do it themselves, as time and money allows. They don't truck their spotless, trailered rides to Barrett-Jackson or Mecum - they're driving the things if possible and working towards that goal if they aren't yet. I see all these young folks on shows like this and it helps to calm my fears that the hobby is dying. Thanks as always, Tom & company. Your efforts here are noble, sir. -Ed on the Ridge

[@LgSutterby]

moparedtn has never been better said than this! We do it simply out of passion!

[@mattcurry29]

Nice Merkur XR4TI. Love the series. thank you Matt C.

[@ProgressLife22]

This was Great! Cool School Thank you for sharing these Barn find Videos....

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

I should go back to work but what's 30 min.....

[@TrimJazz]

looks at Cortina... says "needs a diesel"

[@alexandermckay8594]

@@TrimJazz TDI conversion!

[@chazer200]

This comment is NO surprise, but extremely appreciated. as a Subscriber of DEBOSS GARAGE. These are BY FAR two of the best channels on You Tube for REAL car Guys!!!!!

[@chriswatson7488]

@@chazer200 have a look at Cold War Motors too, even just for the skills of the owner.

[@willefixit]

@@chriswatson7488 he is no joke real talented!!!

[@ProjectRescues]

When I graduated 10 years ago, I almost went to McPherson college. But things didn't get to work out the way I thought they would so i never went. Plus, its halfway across the country. I really love that college.

[@bonesdc1]

How can someone put a thumbs down on this. Crazy. Great video.

[@MrTurboRotary]

OMG! I can't believe it that at the end the Big Red Wagon was traded for a hot dog. 🌭🙈 Well, I hope to see that wagon again in a future episode.👍

[@wcareyphoto]

Awesome series! You guys did it right! Fix it up and give it away!

[@robertbuchwald6514]

Can't understand just leaving these vehicles outside for 30 yrs. when they seem to have emotions attached to 'em. ps this guy Tom has the right temperament for this kind of show. Very straightforward.

[@blazing149]

Great Car, Great Gift, Great Story, Great Channel, Great College, Thanks so much for all of your excellent content, Cheers

[@Weberdrum]

Watching you drive around in that 62 I can almost smell the old car interior. Good times!

[@Dan-wz9tr]

Sir you are a legend........your content just get better........thanks for possibly the best one yet......

[@GETUPANDGO]

I want to go to this college, lol. Excellent episode, would love to see you guys revisit these projects and see where they are in a few months, next year, etc.

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

JUST AWESOME ! Your videos are my favorites on youtube . Really need to make an Alabama road trip .

[@harrisonhunter7512]

Great video I enjoyed this one, great to see the new talent coming out of that training college.

[@kirkrogers6968]

This a great place. I think these guys will learn well there. I also would have them learn how to get the fine details of a car restoration done.

[@markthor7865]

I absolutely love this 62 wagon project! Well done gentlemen. I was hoping to see more of footage of the “restoration” though.🙏🏻

[@life_on_cars]

I taught Automotive in College here in the UK for 20 years so this episode was a special one for me. This channel and the episodes are fantastic. Great idea to donate to the College and always great to see enthusiasm with the students. Well done. Tom did I see a Ford Sierra? Lots of British cars on the show but I do prefer the American iron !

[@OldIronRC]

The car collage sounds super cool. The students cars are cool man.

[@Mr-millen]

I’ve just come across your channel and I’m going to subscribe now 👍 I’m in to classic cars in a big way in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@CTmoog]

Great video guys! =)

[@drwho534]

Another amazing episode! What a great idea donating the wagon to the perfect place where it belongs and will be used. Why not have a channel or show based out of this college to follow their projects? Would serve as a great promo to draw students considering the field of restoration and of great interest for viewers in general!! What's next Tom??

[@LgSutterby]

drwho534 there were a few students a couple years ago that tried to start their own initiative exactly like what you’re describing, called “Shed Finds.” They posted photos to Instagram and Facebook, and once every three months they uploaded a video of a student’s car. They had to quit because their filmographer graduated and they couldn’t find anyone to replace him.