DIY Hand Painted Lettering on a 30 year Junkyard Rescue Station Wagon.

Although I have owned over 100 vehicles I have never owned a car with antique hand painted lettering until now. We rescued this 78 Ford Fairmont station wagon from literally getting crushed in a junkyard that was closing near us. It was used as a home repair service vehicle back in the 80s and was apparently parked around 1993 which means it spent 30 years in the junkyard! In this video we are going to clean this wagon up and re-paint the hand painted lettering that someone tried to remove years ago. Our plan is to eventually swap in a hog leg V8 Ford of some kind and take it to events and races. Hope you like the video.
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[@RobertGregory-ix6hs]

Good afternoon 😃 super dude I like 👍 the animals that are helping you to find the mouse 🐁 in your car 🚙 I think 🤔 that all of your family found some treasure in the car 🚘 I like 👍 you making the car 🚘 a show car 🚘 with the painted letters on side of the car 🚘 I like 👍 that all of your family works together 😮 you and your family have a great 👍 day and enjoy 😉 the car 🚘

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LOL. Wawa was not too excited about the prospect of having the Fairmont station wagon as her college car. 🥰

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Yea i cant understand why Wawa wouldnt want it, i mean it will have fresh floors, and some freshened interior but i bet little man would drive the wheels off it😂

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She could have a good paying side hustle doing home repairs lol

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She’ll get used to driving it out on date nights!!! Just don’t hit any puddles or her feet might get wet 😂

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Your gift of patience shines through again Josh. Well done.

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I am so impressed, Josh. My hands would not stay that steady, especially with the people watching so closely. No runs in your crack!

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It wasn’t easy

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Hi guys, just wanted to say thanks for posting the video earlier in the day as us brits don't see some videos till late at night. "Passed jeopardy time" . Much love to all the family ❤

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Always love the videos and how the whole family is involved

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"Good news is the framerails are solid. I know that because I can see them". One of a thousand quotes from Josh, he's awesome in his comments. Great video, great family, you just have to love them.

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I’m glad you liked it

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[@JoE_Songs]

agree 100% . funny, how in these chaotic times, where morals and ethics are questioned and overthrown - we all have the instinct and desire to see a wholesome normal family unit, with affection and bonding. we all know by instinct what is needed and missing. makes me smile.

[@JJDFN]

It's always a treat when the chickens and Mr. Rooster make a appearance.

[@Sleeperdude]

Glad you like them

[@larryvance5107]

Nice lettering by all. You could have 30 second infomercials called Toshs Farm Break where she could give reports on all the animal's. You could have several per episode.

[@OurNotSoSeriousLife]

I've been watching all your content while I recover from surgery. Thanks again.

[@Sleeperdude]

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[@jonathanmiddleton1141]

Ya’ll need to take this black Fairmont wagon all the way to a full complete restoration!!! Always loved these things!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

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[@Camelcando]

So, if the guy that owned, this car reached out to you, maybe he has some photographs of it he could send you as well. I wonder if any of those are still around.

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[@gymshoe8862]

...but you could spend 10k to make it worth 6k--it will never be a collectible car. Just make it strong., functional, then add a junkyard 460 with a built powerglide. You'd have to tub it

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I'm w/ gym shoe. Great platform to modify & rust has already started the process for a lightened drag car. Gut it & rip it. I'd have gone Futura & a Glidden (Motorcraft) replica, but the surfboard guy (forget his name, Revn Evan has showcased him) has shown the wagons to be (very) fast & consistent.

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[@chuckschultz7028]

Fairmonts used galvanized steel for rockers. That SW is in amazing shape for the life it lead!

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As a macho man who doesn't watch family TV much, I am glued to the end to the antics of this one. Why? The Circus is in town when they got a new video.....I love circus'

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Complete with the animals, acrobats, freaks and talented artists who do what they love doing

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I like how you painted the original lettering back on. It's like a little time capsule and I know the previous owners would be proud

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I’m glad you like it

[@briansimpson6884]

Love your videos. You are a great family. I'd love to see a 351W in it but whatever engine you decide on please keep it Ford.

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351 Cleveland would be cool. This thing has such a personality. Great video family. 💪🐐

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Now that is teamwork. Even the animals pitched in on this one. Very cool!! 😊

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The greatest memories of my life I s when the family worked together on the farm. The most fun was when our aunts, uncles and cousins came and of course Grandma when we made apple Butter big brass pot cutting and gathering fire wood. Then us younger ones would played hide n seek we had a ball worked hard played hard. Great memories.

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I’m thinking when it was first painted the letters got bigger as the box of beer got emptier. Thanks so much for your wonderful family friendly videos. 👍👍🇨🇦

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It always makes my day when I see a notification of a new Sleeper Dude video!And it's even greater when the family makes a GREAT VIDEO,like this one.Y'all are and will be my #1 YOU Tubers!

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Love you’re content, the animals included in you’re videos are great . A real family channel. I can’t wait to see you get after the RV or the station wagon.

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Love your videos! They are so much fun to watch; the animals are a hoot! Dad, wear gloves when u clean out the junkyard cars, cause you can get all kinds of diseases from the rat remains. I worry about you!! Take care!

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Thank you

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The body is in great shape considering. Will be cool when completed.

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Always great to see you guys and gals.

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🎉😢

[@timhagler8595]

I bet Miller painted one side while Cronan painted the other side, and they didn't discuss exactly how the lettering was gonna be.😆. I love all the Fairmont videos. I love those cars. They are hard to find here in Northeast GA. I'd love to have one.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny I haven’t thought about that option

[@JimiMarvin]

That's what I was thinking. Also thought maybe the lettering was bigger on the driver's side because it's easier to see from another car passing it.

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Watching Squeezy paint that cowl brought one word to mind... chaos

[@Sleeperdude]

She’s a mess

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You definitely have a fantastic recipe for a great channel. I’m just waiting for everyone else to show up. I share your videos as often as possible. I just wish I had as many people interested in cars. Yet I think they miss the opportunity to see such a beautiful family working together and living their best lives.

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I like seeing the black cat, he's a good boy. He loves you guys.

[@BrainDamageBBQ]

The greatest feeling is washing the junkyard markings off your rescue. I'm a Mopar A-body fan, my next favorite is the Ford Fox. Give me a Fairmont or Granada wagon, that's all the car I will ever need. Thanks, Josh, shout-out to you and your awesome family.

[@Sleeperdude]

That is a good feeling

[@txkent]

My first car was a white 78 Fairmont Wagon with a 302 2bbl in it. Lots of rust issues, over the door frames in the roof area in particular.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

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There is something strangely satisfying watching someone power wash the inside of a vehicle.

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Glad you enjoyed it

[@MachineDr.]

My exact thoughts

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Wow, it looks really good Josh! Nice homage to the original owners, I bet they will be impressed!

[@37silverstreak1]

This brings back memories! My mom had a brown 1980 Fairmont wagon back in the late '80s and she was a tough old girl! I brought home a vintage gas pump and a 1946 Seeburg jukebox in the back of that car. A friend and I made a 800 mile road trip from eastern Wisconsin to the middle of Iowa in 1989. My mom got another car and she gave me the Fairmont to use when I went to tech school, she never let us down. Not the most glamorous car I ever had but I kind of wish I had kept her! Good luck with it!!!

[@pirateracingnz9846]

Hey Josh, if you have a strong 5’ pipe and either short lengths of chain with hooks on the ends or rope with hooks and use as a yard tow rope it will allow you to have braking from the tow wagon. I used a bigger version for moving semi trucks. Awesome channel team!

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❤❤❤ I love you guys.....wish we were neighbors.....I would come rescue you.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome thank you

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Well you have gone and done it again,, forced me to use my personal computer time watching your family do something I would maybe want to do. Thanks to the group, you are great!

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I’m glad you liked it

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Josh I love watching your videos,you got a wonderful family,Wawa ,Ralphy, sqeezy and of coarse you better half

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Thank you

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Love the colour, when its wet it looks really nice. Thank you for the laughs 😘👌 Great video 2x👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Camelcando]

So, if the guy who owned this car has reached out to you, maybe he has some old photographs of it he could send your way. That would be really cool to see it now and then photo.

[@swatson0061]

Whew! God was looking out for you on that paint spilling. Lol. I love thw way all those animals get along. Car turned out awesome.

[@Sleeperdude]

That was crazy wasn’t it

[@FTRVDenny]

It's cool to see the whole family involved

[@Sleeperdude]

I am blessed

[@xlmi7021]

Always great to see the whole family working together on these projects....

[@russmurphy7062]

If you weren't aware, the sn-95 car has the same floor pans. Everything you want for parts is already there. I'd move the seats from that car to this wagon. But, being you're taking the motor out already, you could cut the floor pans out of it and save yourself a bunch of money. As for a motor, I'd hunt down a cobra four valve. Or even a Navi motor.

[@kaleblesmeister2954]

Wawa did an excellent job at repainting the car lettering with Josh & the cats & dog also helped out with the clean up.

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Hey HEY hey it’s the Sleeper Dude family the working cleaning MACHINES 🎉

[@toddgeeslin2190]

Love that you get the whole family involved! I had a 1980 Fairmont around 1995 and I loved it. I wish I would have kept it. Keep up the great work. God bless your family!

[@hanknipper3921]

I love these kind of videos! Y’all are the best

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@juanpabloarena2724]

Miller & Cronan will now become more famous than ever.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

Josh Hobby Lobby had the paint you were looking for. It's in the craft section. I used some when I hand painted my 1967 Ford F-100 SWB. I made up a Speed Shop name and painted the doors. I made what's called a Mahl stick. It helps you to steady your hand. The paint I used is called Americana Decor Outdoor Living. Then I outlined one side of the letters and used a red scotch bright pad to lightly sand the letters to give it a "weathered " look. And like you I had never hand lettered anything. My truck still factory paint on it but it has become patinaed. The Mahl stick I made is a tennis ball shoved onto a wooden dowel.

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

I know you like big blocks but I think a 289 would a nice engine. Jack it up, add twin turbo and have a blast, lol. Although you guys seem to have the ability to have a great time no matter what you do. Thanks for sharing your laughter with me. It helps me through my trying times

[@Sleeperdude]

That would be cool to

[@Stephen_A.]

Yes, Tosh needs to start her own channel. 💖

[@Sleeperdude]

I agree

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Josh and family this was excellent content,i love that ford station wagon 🎉👍👏👋💥💥💥💥💥

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

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you can tell its a good wholesome family channel because it only has 153K subs

[@kramrenkluaf]

great video guys ... the previous owners must have been a bit drunk painting those letters ... the treasure hunters section was quality ... already waiting for your next adventure ...

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🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Love your videos❤❤❤❤❤ awesome con tent

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Glad you like them!

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Enjoyed the picture show.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@3rdworldgarage450]

Since you are planning to do events, I vote for a 331 stroker with TFS heads and an X-303 cam. That way it's easier to work on since there is plenty of room around it. However, I would also vote for a 5 speed and a bench seat and A/C. Add a centrifugal supercharger like was popular in the 1990's and an 8.8 with 3.73 gears. Heck, I vote for a full on 90's style street racer build complete with Weld Draglites or widened steelies, a monster tach with a big shift light, etc. Just remember that Fairmount and Mustang front suspensions diverge a bit after 1982 and the struts will not interchange. Aim for the 12's and full driveability.

[@jennypenny3662]

You guys did a great job on that lettering! I think originally each side was painted by a different person resulting in varying fonts and sizes!

[@Sleeperdude]

You may be right

[@jennypenny3662]

@@Sleeperdude I envision two people grabbing brushes and paint, each going to their own side to do their thing, and then the look on their faces when they check out each other’s work = priceless! 😳

[@JrZCarZ]

Looks really good Josh! I think you made the right choice with the hubcaps 👍 I'd love to see a 460 shoehorned into that thing, but I wonder if it would fit. Maybe a 390 would work.....

[@deanbarr5740]

Hey Josh in 1978 while I was in high school, my dad bought a brand new Ford Fairmont. The first year in production. It had a 302 V8 engine. It too, was a station wagon. Great car. Prior to '78 he was always a Dodge, or Chrysler man. We all love that ole Fairmont. I used on my first date in 1979.

[@deltonwatts9726]

Nicely transformed Ford! Blessings.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@clintferguson8328]

I like the other wheel covers the one's you like look like they came of a Ford Granada . love the videos and your family keep the videos coming .

[@Sleeperdude]

Glad you like them!

[@MichaelShea1965]

I can’t imagine how their home repairs were after seeing their sign painting.

[@Sleeperdude]

🤣🤣🤣I think they must be pretty good because they are actually stilll in business

[@markk874]

Wish I had four family members that like working on cars as much as your family. Lol You have your own car crew 👍

[@patrickmecham9592]

Thanks for putting Rocky out of the garage!

[@marilynyurchick2514]

Great job on the lettering! Are you going to bleach the inside of the car also? Anxious to see what the finished interior will look like.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you. We are just going to replace the interior

[@Tristan-benge]

Cool video and hope you guys try to start the LTD wagon

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@johnwsimpson3153]

Good job, Josh and Wawa! Now, all over the country, people will dial that number with their area code and ask "Miller and Cronan Home Repair?"

[@franciscoortiz1558]

You guys complete the American dream. Who wouldn't dream of a family so willing to help. Congrats! Always look forward to your next video. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@leonhart2452]

Have you seen the Fairmont that Junkyard Digs just got? Baby blue 4 Dr. Near perfect interior. 302 engine.

[@joelvjy94]

Man your videos are always awesome can't wait to watch this later just had to comment and leave a thumbs up

[@Sleeperdude]

We appreciate it thank you

[@joelvjy94]

@@Sleeperdude you're welcome Yeah I'm working on a super coupe at the moment I love the car

[@matthewrogers2682]

i love you guys editing in mommas dialect there are things she says that is only understood by yall

[@Sleeperdude]

I’m glad you like it

[@markjames-kd1wh]

CRAZY the old owners contacted you that's cool.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah that was cool

[@AtvingBackwoods651]

Good show, cars and family, can't go wrong, hope rockys gonna be in it !

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@theroving1]

Maybe Miller did one side and Cronan did the other?

[@Sleeperdude]

You may be right

[@MacPoop]

And here I was thinking I was the only one who likes these ol Ferds *first bump* 🤜

[@Sleeperdude]

My man

[@LonnieHill-sz8jp]

When I was growing up my mom and dad bought a brand new 1965 Ford Galaxy 500 that had a 352 in it. Put one of those in the wagon. Love your channel. God bless!

[@jaystax8370]

Junkyard Digs did a Fairmont Box Top a few days ago (with a 302!) .. check it out

[@Sleeperdude]

I know I’m jealous

[@mattkirby6239]

I love watching all yalls videos! Every time I’m on KZbin I’m wondering has josh posted another video. Love what y’all guys do! Definitely look up to you sir.

[@mattkirby6239]

I would love to see what this car would look like with the bumpers and trim cleaned up. A SOS/Brillo pad or steel wool will go a very long way on stuff like that and will not scratch! Give it a shot see what you think.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I’m glad you like the videos