Ep15 XE FALCON WAGON FIND , FROM PARKED FOR YEARS TO RATTY CRUISER IN JUST 5 DAYS.

THIS WAGON I FOUND WITH A LARGE GROUP OF OTHER FORDS, IT WAS TOO RUST FREE TO LEAVE BEHIND SO SHE IS GETTING A BIT OF LOVE AND A NEW LOOK. PARKED FOR YEAR TO A COOL CRUISER IN 5 DAYS.
SO WHAT IS BACKSHED ALL ABOUT ?
WE ARE ALL ABOUT SAVING OLD CLASSIC CARS AND MODIFIYING SOME ALONG THE WAY TOO.
WE LOVE THE CLASSIC RESCUE , FIRST WASH ,FIRST START IN YEARS TYPE OF THING, GETTING OLD JUNK RUNNING AND DRIVING THEN PUT BACK ON THE ROAD AFTER YEARS OF BEING LEFT TO ROT IS WHAT WE DO.
IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOUR INTO FORD , HOLDEN , CHEVY , BIG BLOCK SMALL BLOCK OR ANYTHING IN BETWEEN WE MIGHT HAVE A VIDEO FOR YOU TO WATCH. IVE HAVE AND HAVE HAD A LOT OF CARS INCLUDING XB COUPE , XY FACLON GT , EH HOLDEN , F100 , VB COMMODORE , HQ SEDAN AND WAGON , CORTINA , VALIANT AND SO MANY MORE SO THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. IN ON OF OUR VIDEOS I PRETTY MUCH WENT TO HEAVEN FINDING A WRECKING YARD / JUNKARD WHERE THERE WAS EVERYTHING YOU COULD DREAM OF INCLUDING A MONARO , CHARGER , VALIANT PACER , A FALCON COUPE , TORANA , CADILLAC , SOME CHEVY'S EVEN SOME JDM CARS LIKE DATSUN , NISSAN SKYLINE , MITSUBISHI SCORPION BUT IT DIDN'T STOP THERE EVEN 4X4 LIKE A HJ 45 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER AND A 60 SERIES WAGON . I REALLY HAVE NO BIAS I LOVE RESCUING THEM ALL SO DO STICK AROUND AS YOUR BOUND TO SEE SOMETHING YOU LIKE. CHEERS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO WATCH . MICK

[@happymoments3863]

Was overseas for 20 years. Just came across your channel. You are a legend and make me laugh so much. I was born in 1973, so all of these cars and your language is so much my childhood! THANK YOU MATE!!!!! BUT, please wear safety glasses, especially use the wire brush! PLEASE...PLEASE....PLEAAAAAAAAASE

[@backshed5295]

I’ll do that for ya mate 🍺🍺👍 Thanks for coming on board mate

[@lodestone69]

You are just awesome, mate! No BS just get it done. I love how you basically complete a whole build in an episode, even though it probably tool a week to do. Love the old XE wagon and those wheels look awesome. Great work, keep it up

[@backshed5295]

Yeah mate if I was watching a video I’d like a finished product at the end and that’s what I try to show. I appreciate ya commenting and please share with your mates Thanks for watching mate 🍺🍺🍺👍

[@ian57crows.]

Your the best Mick, your videos are not only informative but more importantly you take time & effort to teach & pass on your experience. Keep it going please 👌

[@backshed5295]

To kind Ian Heaps more coming mate so stick around. Are you a Ford/Holden fan or just old Skool anything? 🍺🍺👍

[@ian57crows.]

@@backshed5295 I have 74 Holden Hj Ute, but I've had had Fords & Chryslers over the years but I do like anything old school chrome per 1980

[@backshed5295]

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[@becs2635]

I am the proud owner of a 1982 XE Fairmont Ghia ESP, I just love it

[@backshed5295]

Perfect Bec ESP would be $$ now too Cheers for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@lyndonangelajames194]

I like your "less is more" approach, too many people pull apart a car in a weekend and never get it back together. Top job!

[@backshed5295]

Amen mate Yep you get it . Cheers for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@donnaschannel1965]

I woke around 3:00 am to find my husband watching this vid (he works nights and finds it hard to sleep). He was 5 minutes into it. I can never watch the programs he watches as they are usually crap in my view! I sat there and watched your video till the end! Although I'm not usually a "Petina" look fan, I love how it turned out, love your video, love your work! I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video.

[@backshed5295]

Donna I think that is the best comment I’ve had. Not everyone is into cars but if you watched I hope you were some what entertained Cheers for watching and thanks for the message 🍺🍺👍

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Even as a Holden fan, I had a soft spot for the early X series. My grandfather had a Ghia years ago, and even in its busted up state, it smooth and comfortable. The only thing that let them down was wheel styles they had. I never thought most of the factory options suited the shape and styling of the body. Great work. Thanks for sharing.

[@backshed5295]

Cheers Jacen 🍺🍺👍

[@bill13690]

Me been a massive Ford fan you've got your self the right choice of this one for sure. From William Mount Gambier South Australia 🇦🇺

[@backshed5295]

Cheers William I appreciate ya saying mate 🍺🍺👍

[@scottwatson6417]

What a way to spend Friday night. Sharing beers with Mick. Love the episode mate as always. The explanation on spray patterns and lengths is why we all enjoy your content. (The old indian tricks) Can't wait to see the other cars mate and keep it up.

[@backshed5295]

Thanks heaps for saying Scott I really do appreciate it greatly. Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@joeboonen7421]

Awesome, Just down to earth, get her done!

[@backshed5295]

Hell yeah mate hahah Thanks Joe for ya comment and for watching Cheers 🍺🍺👍

[@johnpartridge7623]

That XE looked just about right & good choice on the Wheels & Centre Caps, I like what you do mate 👍👍👍

[@backshed5295]

Cheers John🍺🍺🍺

[@bopie5172]

I use to absolutely hate these cars now i absolutely miss there boxiness. Car looks amazing

[@backshed5295]

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[@darrenbridge7159]

Just found your channel, awesome. Love falcon wagons, been buying them for decades. Just makes me feel really old when you rat rod a car that doesn't seem that old to me..

[@backshed5295]

Hahhaha yep it gets like that. 🍺🍺👍

[@julianalderson3938]

Takin some classics yer are now, n givin em some love back out there again. Respect'

[@backshed5295]

Cheers Julian I appreciate it mate 🍺🍺👍

[@rileyfowles4951]

Sometimes less is more. Turned out mint

[@backshed5295]

Yep absolutely mate Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@andrewjames8676]

Bud ,I love your videos, you are 100% correct when you say "thats the sort of shit you get hung up on" and the car does sit in the corner for ages. I've been there not done it and the car is still sittin there 5years down the track

[@backshed5295]

Yeah it is a familiar story mate , it doesn’t need to be perfect just make it run and enjoy it . Cheers for watching and go dig out that old car an get it running. Hahah 🍺🍺👍

[@FilmMastersChannel]

that 1950's Chev pickup in the mud run was sexy AF

[@backshed5295]

Hell yeah it was mate Hahha 🍺👍👍

[@fyou5986]

I just bought a 32 year garage find. 1966 Ford Taunus. A tank full of fuel. It was nasty. Scraped the tank . Sent fuel to recycling . Couldn't even have it on my property. It was nasty. Good show. English man looking from Sweden. Good luck. PS want me one of them moose bars. Lol. No good for moose. Might stop a deer wrecking your ride..

[@backshed5295]

Hahhaha cheers for watching mate i really appreciate it 🍺🍺👍

[@stewartarmstrong3215]

Another awesome episode. Great result on the XE... I love the way you explain things too. Looking forward to seeing what's next for the HQ.

[@backshed5295]

Hq is back real soon Stewart Cheers for watching mate 🍺👍

[@chrisF351]

XE Eclipse woooo👍

[@rockygoodfellow77]

Another enjoyable production. Well done.

[@backshed5295]

Thanks Rocky Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@darrelgarard7014]

job well done."let's get stuck into it" should be words to live by.that wagon looks cool.

[@backshed5295]

Cheers Darrel I appreciate ya saying mate and yep nothing does it’s self ya gotta get into it Hahahha 🍺🍺👍

[@Dagwood9]

Bloopers are always a highlight....

[@backshed5295]

Hahaha I’m pleased you enjoy when I mess up hahah. 🍺🍺👍

[@johncavar2914]

Awesome 😎

[@backshed5295]

Cheers John thanks 🍺🍺👍

[@kendokunti]

did a good job with the wagon! a man after me own heart, don't have to explain yourself so much though!

[@patrickeagle7540]

I used to hate the XD body shape falcons back when they were everywhere, now days I really appreciate them. Very cool rig mate 🤙👍👏

[@backshed5295]

Cheers Patrick I appreciate ya watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@GoneFalconcampin]

Few years back I bought a XE PV it was sitting for 7 years. Still had registration. Paid $800. Same thing as you, right down to removing the roo bar, finding the spare key behind the front number plate and a tank full of crap. I lowered it slapped on a fat set of hotwires with a budget $200 satin black paint job. I got offered $10k for it last week. Just cant part with it reliable, cheap to run and great to travel and sleep in.

[@backshed5295]

Perfect mate! Cheers for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@charlesmeihana6890]

This is awesome Michael,, I loved how you kept its originality,, I’ve an old ‘92 station wagon that I bought near new in ‘93,, it’s still all original and it still runs well and the interior is still mint all original carpet and panels I put a new hood lining in it though but all the seats are mint with no rips or tears,, I put a new/old bonnet on it because the other one was rusted out in the front,, It’s going to the panel and paint shop this month January to have a couple of wee dents and scratches where other cars have parked beside it and yeah they’ve hit my car and left with no note,, It’s going in to have these done and a couple of small rust pieces done and then a total re-spray and clear ,,, When it comes back I was going to re rubber the doors and sills etc and put some different wheels and tyres on it,, all my children are grown up now and have left home and this car I bought when they were born,,, After watching this video I’m kinda excited just to touch it up and repair the dents and scratches and the bit of rust and ask them if they could buff it and clear coat it to try and keep its original look It’s a really nice Holden VN station wagon and it still runs well,, I’ve never put a spanner to the engine or the automatic transmission since I’ve had except for water pump plugs etc it’s fuel injected V6 engine 3.8,,, and has heaps of power,, Will probably change out the power steering pump or get it overhauled it still works great no leaks but sometimes it feels a wee bit stiff when you first start off after being parked for a while,, I offered it to my children but none of them wanted it,,,😢 what would you suggest In regards to,, 1/ not getting a full cover paint job but rather an over spray or buff and clear coat once the scratches and a couple of wee dents are done,,? 2/ I have a friend about an hour away from me who does power steering pumps, should I drive it over to Greg and let him have the vehicle to check out the power steering,,?? I’m in no hurry for it as I have plenty of other vehicles to use,,? 3/ the rubber trims ,,? Will it be okay to replace them after the panel and paint or should they be done before or during,,? Would appreciate your thoughts and advice please,, Thanks Mike too much,, I’m not too concerned about how much it will all cost,, I just love this car and I love driving it,, It’s big it’s roomy it’s got pace it’s quiet it also has air conditioning,, 😀💕👍

[@backshed5295]

Wow cheer’s Charles that was a lot hahah I’ll try to answer the best I can. 1 if it’s mostly still paint then just buff it and maybe Peña troll or boiled linseed oil the small surface rust bits 2 if your mate does Powersteering then by all means give him a look to see what needs doing and go from there with repair or leak etc 3 it won’t really matter when you do rubbers if your not paining/clear coating but if done at the end they will stay cleaner than I’d put on before buffing , hope any of that helps Cheers again 🍺🍺👍

[@charlesmeihana6890]

@@backshed5295 of course Mike that’s a big 10 4 from me,, Thanks I like the old school look 👀 It’s a lovely car and way too good to let go just yet,, I had an idea and a big of a plan bug after watching your video and the ford station wagon I really like how it came out ,, What I’m also thinking of doing is maybe taking the alloy original mags off and storing them away,,, I may just put painted steel rims on with radial tyres , I’ll see when it comes back ,, unfortunately I don’t do KZbin videos like you,, Thank you very much you’ve 99% helped me with deciding now “Enough talking let’s get into it”,,

[@backshed5295]

Hahahha yeah that’s right mate , stop talking and get into it hahah My wife just had a sticker made for the online store if your interested? Backshed.net.au 🍺🍺👍

[@brucemelton4983]

Mate, would love to see you do a Leyland P76, with that awesome Buick V8! would make interesting viewing considering they were only made for Australia and NZ ha ha! also the fact you could fit a 40 gallon drum in the boot.....in the middle of the 70s fuel crisis.....😆

[@backshed5295]

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[@stickyfingaz6163]

II'm glad i found your channel. Very entertaining.

[@backshed5295]

Thanks sticky I really appreciate it mate Cheers 🍺🍺👍

[@StatesmanBass]

Love to see some valiants on the channel! Great vid! Keep it up!

[@backshed5295]

Stick around mate you never know what I’ll find 🍺🍺👍

[@ericnelson6982]

It kind of reminds me of the Fairmont wagon we got here in America. They came with a 250 straight six

[@backshed5295]

Hey Eric Yeah that’s what this one is mate a 250ci Cheers for watching for the States 🍺🍺👍

[@s.clarke885]

Nice job on the wagon! You opened up a few ideas I hadn't thought of doing, thanks again for your content...

[@backshed5295]

No drama mate I appreciate ya watching 🍺🍺👍

[@jeremyfaint5291]

Great video! Enjoyed watching from here in central florida USA!

[@backshed5295]

Cheers for watching for the states mate I’ve got some Chevy stuff coming up soon so please stick around and share with your car loving mates. 🍺🍺👍

[@pauls3585]

The XE looks mint and the mud cars and bikes look like a load of fun. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@backshed5295]

Cheers Paul for watching mate i really appreciate it 🍺🍺👍

[@JohnWood302]

Watching you hit that quarter glass freaked me out! THe old glass is so much thicker than some of the new stuff - I cracked my wifes on a Camry(2017) windscreen just by lightly tapping on a plastic piece of trim!!!

[@backshed5295]

Hahaha yeah I hear ya John🍺🍺👍

[@change_your_oil_regularly4287]

Well done 👍

[@backshed5295]

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[@greghuc7591]

Great outcome. Kudos

[@backshed5295]

Cheers Greg I appreciate ya saying mate 🍺🍺👍

[@brycehunter1513]

Nice always stoked when I see your notification come up

[@backshed5295]

Thanks Bryce I’m glad your enjoying them mate. Cheers 🍺🍺👍

[@simongillfeather7590]

Mate when I started watching this I thought,thats the ugliest fuckn car I've ever seen.How the hell do you make this pos cool.Then I remembered how skillfull you are Michael.You never fail to impress.Wish you could do a new car every week,love it!!

[@backshed5295]

Hahhaha that’s Simon I appreciate ya saying mate and I am trying to get stuff done as quick as I can but I work like everyone else mate. Heaps more coming so stick around Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@timinman9578]

Great episode.

[@backshed5295]

Thanks Tim i really appreciate ya saying mate 🍺🍺👍

[@peterscott7384]

Life is busy so had to watch this awesome ep over two days. Well worth it. As always Mick, you are a master of your art. Bloopers are awesome. XE turned out perfect. Well done mate.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@backshed5295]

Cheers Peter Yep life is busy mate so thanks for finding the time to watch. 🍺🍺👍

[@gyro65]

Now to Add Sunvisor And Tail Gate dust deflector. Great looking patina.

[@backshed5295]

Hahhaha yeah if I find a visor I might do just that. Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺

[@myxrutefalcon269]

Good viewing mate 👍 👌 👏 I noticed some wurth products They make a product called rubber care it really helps with installation and rejuvenation of old rubber seals we use it daily at work. Give it a go.

[@backshed5295]

Will do mate and thanks for watching Cheers 🍺🍺👍

[@markwagener8118]

Awesome wagon

[@backshed5295]

🍺🍺👍cheers mate

[@shanedavies9564]

Awesume job Mick bloody cool looking for a Ford lols love the mud mad max trucks lols what a blast , cheers , shaneo, nelson, nz, 👍🍺

[@backshed5295]

Thanks Shaneo Cheers as always for watching mate🍺🍺👍

[@wazheamadman6086]

Well I pulled the old carpet out of my XD and vacuumed it and then got some liquid omo and the pressure washer out. Worked pretty well . Tip inspired by you 🍺

[@backshed5295]

Cheers mate 🍺🍺👍

[@pangaute]

Just have to say your work ethic is impressive and the content is great cheers👍

[@backshed5295]

Thanks Chris I appreciate ya comment mate, it really doesn’t feel like work because I enjoy it but yeah I do keep myself busy hahahha Cheers for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@tufflux8922]

Loving the binge watching haha.. would kill for another long roof and loving the patina 🍻

[@backshed5295]

Cheers mate🍺👍

[@rosswilliamsssvredline]

Just love your videos Mick

[@backshed5295]

Cheers Ross I appreciate you saying mate Cheers for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@bobzelijah]

Love your channel and very informative and cost effective, cheers

[@backshed5295]

Yeah thanks Bobby I do try to keep it simple and not over the top $$$$ Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@davebarns1]

Thumbs up. Certainly looks a lot longer being low, l had to look to see if it wasn’t a hearse. Hope you put a globe in the right rev light.

[@backshed5295]

Hahhaha That’s in the new video mate Up soon Cheers for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@seventy1103]

yeah nice work

[@backshed5295]

Cheers mate 🍺👍

[@noelgibson5956]

My first car was a cream XE GL sedan:- 3-3 six with a four speed, no air or steer. It was as basic as XE's got. It had lovely cloth bucket seats and a great heater. I drove it all over NSW armed with an extra big supply of cassettes to listen to. The engine was.........ok so long as the correct gear was engaged. Door handles were crab. Clutch cable snapped a couple of times. I could see rust creeping in, so got rid of the car before it became a huge deal. Soon after buying it, I had a set of XD Ghia rims fitted to give it's appearance a lift, plus a hood ornament off a Fairlane I think it was. Wasn't a bad car.

[@backshed5295]

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[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT VIDEO AS JOY WATCHING

[@backshed5295]

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[@bill13690]

Fantastic video there mate. From William 👍

[@backshed5295]

Thanks again mate 🍺🍺👍

[@zacanderson472]

Another epic cracking video. And I am huge supporter of informative no BS funny af channels Mick💪. So if you decide to sell a few shirts or hats to us die hard backsheders I will definitely grab some along with a bottle of rotten corpse smelling fuel 😂.

[@backshed5295]

Thanks heaps Zac i really appreciate it mate. We will work on the hats n shirts mate but right now I’m just loving on the cars Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@grahambirt6004]

i have to agree with james barton you are just fair dinkum awsome no bs just get it done love it love it love it

[@backshed5295]

Thanks Graham Stick around there’s heaps coming 🍺👍

[@stew6338]

Hi Mick, yep that old fuel smell. Just like you..... words can not describe what the old varnished fuel smell like. A little like varnish and paint thinners. Even worse when you run the engine on it and the smell that comes out the tail pipe is even worse. I have been hanging to see mucus return.

[@backshed5295]

Cheers for watching Stew and Mucus is back soon If your a Hq fan mate stick around because I just got 2x HQ wagons Please share with your car mates too mate Cheers 🍺🍺👍

[@stew6338]

Yes I am a HQ fan. I Have one. Love watching all your car rescue videos. Holden Ford or whatever. You have good videos.

[@brucemelton4983]

Mate, this would be my favorite video yet! The XE looks mean as, keep it up 👍 cheers. Bruce NZ

[@backshed5295]

Thanks Bruce I appreciate ya saying, please share it with ya car mates and thanks heaps for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@paulcampbell6481]

Thanks mate, great work. Awesome

[@backshed5295]

Cheers buddy for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@xbgtfella]

Look like a spac front bar for the win! Nice....

[@backshed5295]

Cheers mate 🍺🍺👍

[@markmathews206]

Love it 👍👍

[@backshed5295]

Cheers Mark for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@JRITCHHH]

Mateeeeee! Bloody unreal as usual, it looks so sick!! I reckon I learned a good 5 things on this one!! Loved the surfboards on the racks at the end to 👌👌

[@backshed5295]

Cheers mate yeah I thought it looked like it could use a surfboard Hahha I must admit I do really like the look of that one too mate. Cheers for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@erwindrenth7091]

Funny how much that Falcon looks like my 1984 Ford Granada estate (the European one) , and yet it's so different!

[@backshed5295]

I’ve heard that mate I’m not familiar with that car but yep heard it before 🍺🍺👍

[@enricodigenova8112]

Great video mate 👍👍

[@backshed5295]

Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@petercatto9795]

Dude you make it look so easy I love it I think it looks gorgeous

[@backshed5295]

Thanks Peter I appreciate ya saying Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@philip4193]

Was cleaning out my parent's garage when were selling the house recently and discovered a battered 25 litre outboard motor fuel tank hidden under a pile of old paint cans that had once belonged to an old Evinrude 6hp now long gone, and cracked it open to find it a quarter full of 30yr old 2-stroke (had probably been full to the brim once and had slowly evaporated down over the years to become the thick slop that was left at the bottom). I've got a feeling that the stink I experienced that day was similar to what that fuel from your XE smelt like; really sticks in your nostrils and makes your eyes water, eh!

[@backshed5295]

Hahaha yep that’s the stink! 🍺👍

[@andrewlawrance3751]

Just stumbled onto this episode Mick. You are certainly a natural talent mate well done. Subscribed & will watch all of your future works.

[@backshed5295]

Cheers mate thanks 🍺👍

[@cam1078]

Love the XE videos keep them coming!

[@backshed5295]

We have plenty of other stuff coming mate but you will definitely see the Xe wagon again mate Cheers for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@AUFalconObsessor03]

Turned out beautifully Mick! Honestly shocked at the result it’s the perfect blend of 80s cool and 60s retro all in one cannot wait when AU’s start getting this sort of treatment! BTW I’m pretty sure this is the GL Eclipse edition due to the two tone color scheme!❤ cause the family pack was on XF mainly for the 25th anniversary editions!

[@backshed5295]

Yep you nailed it Jt It’s an eclipse limited edition wagon! Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺🇦🇺

[@gday8744]

I'm really enjoying these long videos, cheers mate 🍻

[@backshed5295]

Thanks mate i hope everyone is as I prefer to give a long video with an end product rather than 6 short ones to get the same result. They take a bit too edit but I’m loving working on my cars again and hope you enjoyed it Cheers 🍺🍺👍

[@Gus_Davidson]

@@backshed5295 your point of difference is working 👍🏻

[@SuperfloDee]

Love it..quite amazing🦾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@backshed5295]

Cheers mate I appreciate ya saying 🍺🍺👍

[@brenty41]

Nice video.

[@backshed5295]

Cheers buddy 🍺🍺👍

[@Gus_Davidson]

‘ Smellavision ‘ yes!! 😂

[@backshed5295]

Yeah I hear ya mate hahahhaha Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@TheTruckdriver999]

Great simple tips explained great content and with the bloopers it’s great to laugh at your self (god knows I do everyday 😆) and your arch nemesis is your compressor😎 the mud run would be a grouse event to watch Keep up the great work mick

[@backshed5295]

Thanks Anthony and stick around mate there is heaps more coming 🍺🍺👍

[@zaphod_beeblerox]

37:59 never has a truer word been spoken!

[@backshed5295]

100% mate Don’t worry about the little crap just get it driving Hahha🍺👍

[@zaphod_beeblerox]

@@backshed5295 i better, ive run outa corners🤣

[@donaldhalls2189]

Shape's up pretty good, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@backshed5295]

Thanks Donald Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@dylanlewis3666]

I had a '85 xf sedan myself at one stage. 4 speed with factory ac. Had no psteer which was unfortunate. Had lpg too. Wasn't fast but it was super reliable.

[@backshed5295]

Mint 🍺🍺👍

[@jut9296]

Deadly, should’ve left the Bullbar, Mick Taylor would approve.

[@backshed5295]

Hahaha yep 🍺🍺👍

[@diontiasevski1403]

Just came across your channel Mick, love your work. -When you get a moment, set your playback to slow & click on - 45:58 Cheeky little bugger got pretty close eh? lol, one for the classic moments.

[@backshed5295]

Hahhaha yeah I see that now . Damd birds 🍺👍

[@wallynuku3857]

Like the bull bar on the front mate

[@backshed5295]

Hahaha yeah she was agricultural to say the least. 🍺🍺👍

[@damianjackson9084]

I love how you save these old girls good solid steel great cruiser reminds of an xf I brought the passenger door handle was the only one not broken I remember starting it one morning not long after I got it and closed the door ping last door handle breaks lol managed to get a ladder and pop the sunroof and had to climb in through the roof to shut her off goodtimes was a bloody great car once I got the niggles sorted

[@backshed5295]

Hahhhahahh Cheers for watching Damian I really do appreciate it mate 🍺🍺👍

[@helmutkrahn9337]

Yes! Another Backshed video - so worth waiting for! Thank you. XE wagon: That result is my kind of "high art."

[@backshed5295]

Thanks Helmut really do appreciate it greatly mate Cheers for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@Cam-Layt22]

Love your work as always mate 👌

[@backshed5295]

Cheers Cameron Thanks for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@ourbackyard7897]

Love ya work mick. Can't believe I watched an episode on an XE wag..lol... you still made itentertaining... btw, only soapy water in a spray bottle for rope in glass 👍

[@backshed5295]

Yeah not the most desirable car in some eyes but they all deserve a second crack so I found a way to make her cool. As for the window I use what I have man. Cheers for the comment mate I really appreciate it and thanks for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@grantmaroney3564]

Finally your back great show as usual I've said it before but mate your the best show on KZbin by a country mile...... but please don't make me wait a month or so until your next post lol

[@backshed5295]

Mate I’m working full time as well as my cars so I’m busting arse mate but I’m pumped to hear ya enjoying them mate . Cheers Grant 🍺🍺👍

[@IronLungProductionsOfficial]

Wicked build mate! She came up sexy as! Love how down to earth you are, and your get her done spirit!

[@backshed5295]

Cheer for saying Iron lung 🍺🍺👍

[@jasongalle609]

Ripper video, love the way this thing looks at the end. Would absolutely buy this wagon

[@backshed5295]

Cheers for watching Jason Wagon may be for sale down the track but I’m going to drive it for a while mate 🍺🍺👍

[@evangriffith140]

These videos are fantastic. I like the aspect of preserving instead of restoring. How many "Projects" have we seen on various websites where a car is pulled apart only to sit in a garage corner. Great work!

[@backshed5295]

Haha yep I like stuff drivable in 2 weeks not 2 years Cheers mate for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@jackcollins734]

Love these vids, they need to blow up!!! Great detail involved. 🔥🔥

[@backshed5295]

Cheers Jack I appreciate ya saying that mate. Feel free to share them with ya mates . What are you into mate , ford ? Holden or just anything cool? Cheers for watching 🍺🍺👍

[@jamierevis4972]

Another amazing find,keep it up👍

[@backshed5295]

Will do Jamie I’ve got heaps coming mate from all brands Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@markburr163]

I'm stoked seeing these 70's and 80's budget classics given a second chance. I'm sure your content has and will inspire both the nostalgic old farts and newer generation DIYers among your viewers to rescue many, many more. Great work Mick, can't wait to see more crusty relics rescued on your channel. And now for something completely different... I'm no stranger to the woes of old car rubber and the shock of how much it can cost to replace seals, bungs, trim bits etc that are no longer manufactured. I'm guessing that you likely already know about this this "fix" for old rubber, (but just in case you haven't tried it)... I've had good results on over 90% of the 35 year old rubber I took off my 87 Jag resto mod. Body, door, window, outer screen seals etc, were brought back to better than usable condition with WD40 Silicone Spray, sandwich bags and time... First give 'em a good clean with dish soap and a softish kitchen scourer to take off dirt and hard layer then rinse and dry. Next find yourself an airtight sealable bag big enough to allow you to arrange the rubber bits, leaving enough space so you don't have to struggle to close the bag. After that spray the rubber and inside of the bag with far too much WD40 Silicone spray (more than enough to cover the rubber) ..$9 a can. Finally seal the bag whilst getting our as much air as you can, massage the liquid into any pockets that aren't coated and then just let it sit for a week (longer is better if you're in no hurry). I did this to all of the rubber bits I removed for the body prep, and painting processes and topped up the WD40 from time to time. I reckon it was all soaking for about a month give or take. I honestly didn't think it'd do anything much but I was floored at how the rubber responded. Definitely won't work on everything. Some bits are just FUBAR from trying to get them off or rock hard, cracked or flaking to pieces. Worth trying though, can't make it any worse.

[@backshed5295]

Cheers mate I might give it a go on the next one that needs some help. Cheers for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

Great content mate

[@backshed5295]

Thanks for watching mate 👍🍺🍺

[@alpharaptor7510]

In my opinion. I think it would look better if the bull bar was still on it. Those Falcons just look so awesome with bull bars on them

[@backshed5295]

Hahha I can’t agree on that one mate but thanks for the comment and watching cheers 🍺🍺👍

[@alpharaptor7510]

@@backshed5295 yeah no problem. I guess each to their own and your the first person I heard of that hated bull bars.

[@jimmynix7901]

Thankyou for another awesome vid! So good to kick back with a few beers and watch this transformation. Love ya work Mick, keep it up!

[@backshed5295]

Cheers Jimmy for saying mate I’m glad you enjoyed it. Stick around as there is heaps more coming 🍺🍺👍

[@rcwp8110]

Nice work man came up a treat

[@backshed5295]

Cheers for saying Robert I appreciate it mate 🍺🍺👍

[@williambremner862]

Another great video Mick. Love the hub caps. It's great how you explain things along the way. More videos please.

[@backshed5295]

Cheers for coming back again William I do appreciate it greatly 🍺🍺👍

[@dishiedog]

Brilliant mate, as usual!

[@backshed5295]

Cheers Peter ya too kind mate. 🍺🍺👍

[@aussieinthephilippines7112]

Great video mate, came up great

[@backshed5295]

Cheers buddy thanks for watching mate 🍺🍺👍

[@pauljohns8215]

Good video I miss miss you put them out hope you’re well😊

[@backshed5295]

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