Falcon gets upgrades and its first car show road trip

This is our 63 1/2 Ford Falcon Futura hardtop it has a 170 inline six engine and 2 speed automatic transmission it was parked for 25 years. In this video it gets exhaust, lowered, alignment, trim, paint and we drive it to its first car show!
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[@StoneyBrownTV]

I'm so glad I found this channel. Such a cool car. Can't wait to see you start some bodywork and paint on here. Great video!

[@Sleeperdude]

Me too thank you

[@joshnjaa5019]

Harder than the GED test. Lol... love your videos. Great job!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks

[@radams009]

Falcon was a great car. My wife dad worked at ford and was a mechanic and at the time they had a for school. Well, it was fun. Her sister got a Falcon one that was blue, and I think it was a 64. I at one time loved working on cars. I give my 86 Corvette show car to my grandson. 2 years ago.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@blautens]

Your commitment to exterior drive shots is impressive. Also, cool car. My brother had a 1963 Falcon wagon as a teen that my dad (and us kids "helping") did our first engine rebuild on. After about two miles, it was also our second engine rebuild, with important lessons learned!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny I’ve been there too I had one lose oil pressure and never drove anywhere

[@jeromebreeding3302]

A three inch exhaust pipe is way to big for that little six. You will lose most of your torque. Two inch would be plenty.

[@blautens]

@@jeromebreeding3302 Respectfully, I'd recommend watching Engine Masters sometime as they help dispel that and many other exhaust myths with dyno testing. They have a few episodes on exhaust. Plus, as he mentioned, it's a placeholder for future plans.

[@jeromebreeding3302]

@@blautens I know exhaust pipes can be too small. My Ranchero with 351 Cleveland a lumpy cam was wheezing with 2 inch pipes, so I went to two and one half. Big improvement.

[@blautens]

@@jeromebreeding3302 Yes, too small is often bad, but the myth that too large reduces all back pressure and the myth that "engines like a little back pressure" is specifically what I'm referring to. What engines can benefit from is exhaust scavenging, which is enhanced typically by long tube headers in aftermarket applications but has really become an elevated science lately in the variable design in some factory turbocharged engines where alternate cylinder path pulsing evacuates combustion and also accelerates turbine speed. But all other things being equal, I'm not aware of any data that shows too large of an exhaust diameter will reduce torque (not referring to running with no headers or manifolds at all, of course, which poses other concerns).

[@KurtCam]

Keep them Falcon videos coming really enjoy them.. picked up a 62 about 4 months ago.. I love these Birds even if they don’t have the power..

[@Sleeperdude]

I plan on making this one have some power soon

[@brunoojeda0977]

Thanks for showing us those classics. Many of us would not have the opportunity to meet them. Your love for cars is contagious bro. God bless you.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@commiehook6323]

I'm loving it! Keep popping those trim pcs on there. You're doing great!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@ronaldmiller2740]

I LOVE THAT YOU FOLKS AND ROCKY ARE FIXING THAT CAR MORE AND MORE A PAINT JOB STRIPES,,,, CAPS YA!!! WHEN I LOOK AT THE DASH I ALWAYS LOOK AT THAT OLD GEN LIGHT IS IT A DUMMY LIGHT ( CAN YOU SHUT IT OFF) CAR SHOW NEXT ,, I NEED TO WATCH .. BACK TO THE SHOW!!! ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO PEACE.....

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@emmetthaynesjr8897]

Love the old advertisement. Takes me back in time.

[@Sleeperdude]

I do too

[@josephcetar9202]

The old ads are cool, I used to always grab brochures when we went to the dealer for service when I was a kid. It fueled the love for cars.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah my dad always had old dealership ads

[@davidlilly3564]

Really nice old car. I really love it. Old school.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@kennethbloom3584]

What great memories. First car I learned to drive. straight 6 with 3 on the tree. Pretty peppy. steering wheel did wander and before I was old enough to drive I didn't understand why my dad couldn't keep the steering wheel level. LOL I learned why once I started driviing it. Great show!!! so envious. as an only child I have no concept of the life lessons your kids are learning. So much fun to see them growing up and the relationship between you and the wife. Great road trip with the Zephyr.

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome thank you

[@nicolaheyes2575]

I am glad you and your son got home safely ❤️

[@Sleeperdude]

Me too

[@danielhendriksen8531]

"17 and a half and a couple of them short marks ". I LOVE THIS DUDE.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@rypkepaulusma]

Yeah, like 8 bananas and a bit 🤣

[@joseguerra3989]

That little Falcon is too cool!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@Fawndoe11]

Amazing!! Love that beefy sound!

[@brunosergioporto8881]

Very nice video! Thank you for sharing with us the charm of this pretty car. It sounds really amazing. In Argentina the car was made until 1992, so it's quite well known by many Brazilians. Best regards from Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil.

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s cool I didn’t realize they made them that long there

[@axemanfishing2703]

VERY cool video, love the straight six sound and with that muffler, its beefy for sure. YES, love the old ad brochures, I also love older boat brochures, its a hoot to see those photos of the old times. Dicker was a term used for bargaining or negotiating, no dicker prices, means no negotiations required. This car sounded like my 1976 Gremlin 232 inline six, think it was a 232.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@sandradixon-ok5nr]

I bought a 62 falcon in 65 for 600 bucks and fix or repair daily stuff began but i loved it . i traded in in on a 68 Malibu it cost 2865 new 10 years later a 77 Malibu . so on and so forth now at 80 years my wife and i have a 2008 Jetta ad a 98 pick up . love your family and show .RD

[@user-et4fb7yu9e]

I really miss my old cars and trucks I had a I had a falcon station wagon man if I just had those cars and trucks back I would be in hog heaven

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome

[@claudiobarrios4319]

Te está quedando muy bien , como lo estás armando al Falcón , te felicito , yo tongo un Falcon versión de Argentina.

[@ifbridges]

Great work making a lot out of a little! That Falcon looks super cool!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@007380]

I"m 66 now and when I was a teen, back in the early 70's, my buddy had this same car. It was a nice car but very weak. It didn't have any power at all. It always got us to where we were going but we couldn't outrun anyone. Brings back memories.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah that sounds right

[@Bunkysworkshop]

That Buick just melted my heart. Send it my way please 👍

[@Sleeperdude]

It was a super nice car

[@bobstride6838]

I love those old advertisements. Great video, very interesting, keep 'em coming.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you for letting me know

[@thomaskemp302]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite automotive channels. Keep up the great videos.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@TomTom-pv2ig]

One genuine fella. Love the Falcon. My papas first car.👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes love the falcons as well

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Very cool was fun as always thanks again for your time 😊

[@tractormatt4301]

Man this car looks amazing, I really love the black rims and pizza cutters.

[@Sleeperdude]

Me too

[@hairylarry6167]

I love those old Falcons. I had a 61 and a 64. Loved that 61. Cars are so easy to work on! Ford sold 600,000 of those in it's first year. Car was a perfect family or work car.

[@Sleeperdude]

I love them

[@dannygilbert9477]

Love these older cars

[@Sleeperdude]

Me too

[@dennislynn2955]

I love the old adds, great video..

[@Sleeperdude]

I’m glad you liked it

[@rickromero4574]

Great to watch your new videos and everytime your subscribers grow. You and Vice Grip are definatly my favorite to watch

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I am honored to be mentioned in that group

[@axemanfishing2703]

Just keep doing what your doing Sleeperdude. Love your content, and you are the real deal, natural hometown dude. Cant go wrong with Garth Brooks, cars and wrenching on stuff.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@janietyler3815]

I love this car ,totally enjoying the videos of it .Awesome 👍😎

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@johntatum1951]

Hope you get the windshield wipers working soon...good to have when it rains...eh? All that hard work builds a good appetite for tacos...good lookin old Falcon! Thanks for sharing Josh....God bless!

[@Sleeperdude]

I hope so too!

[@adamderrick4245]

Love your videos. We live in the same area. Amazing when I saw you hauling cars on Hwy 11.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great

[@robertj2]

Awesome…looking better every time. You’re getting more comfortable with each video, too. It’s nice to see. Can’t wait to see the next one, ya’ whipper-snapper!! 😂

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@jameslund221]

Love the adds, please don’t stop. Thanks 🙏

[@Sleeperdude]

I always plan to put ads in on the first video of a new car

[@jameslund221]

@@Sleeperdude Good to know, seeing those adds takes me back to my childhood when I would clip out vintage car adds and try drawing them. Love your channel, great stuff! 🙂

[@juliaflanagan4148]

This is favorite car you have bought and worked on! Falcons rock!

[@nicolaheyes2575]

I so love the shape of that car❤️🚗💕👌🥰😻

[@Sleeperdude]

Me too

[@mcqueeninc]

Damn that sounds good

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@rickbarnes6500]

I bought a '61 Falcon in 1975. It had 54,000 miles on it. Had a 140 inline six and a three on the tree. It got 23 MPGs as I drove it back and forth to work. Loved it ! So did my sister. She bought it from me. I'll bet that if you drain the oil and refill with Lucas/STP and a little heavier-grade oil the pressure will come up.

[@t._harpe4651]

Good move man, getting the whole Family in on the project. & Father and son hanging out with a classic car....priceless..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes it is thanks

[@richardhill4862]

Like the exhaust, looks and sounds good. The trim and paint helps the look. Kind of a fan of these cars because we own a 63 Fairlane. Maybe you should sing Garth's 8 second ride for you trip.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you good idea

[@cobramike13bravo63]

Looking good my friend, adjust the alignment on the fly by tighten up ratchet straps.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great 😂

[@richardotero2376]

Yes, ilike the long shots of the cars driving. That makes the whole video. As much as possible, driving and angles. Yes ur the best

[@randyabernathy1958]

You've got that right about your mirrors

[@francispalmer9737]

That was fun dude. Its coming together nicely just one thing straiten the steering wheel it looks like your always turning left lol. Cheers

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah I need to take the steering wheel off and straighten it up you are right

[@davidhucks9216]

Drove a Falcon from NC to Tx 6 banger did a great job. Lived there for a while. Still had Falcon and drove it back across Texas and all the way home. Still running good. Had guys at Auto class rebuild engine, did a great job. Kept for couple of years and finally traded it in. Light blue with blue tuck and roll interior. Great little car.

[@Sleeperdude]

That sounds awesome

[@robertnixon9505]

Great channel to watch. I had a Falcon

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@jenx5369]

I do love the old advertising.

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome

[@JMC8415]

Heard you on the Ramsey Show and had to check you out! Love how funny you are. Like a real life Earl Dibbles Jrs but smart! I feel like this could have been a couple videos rather than one long video.

[@Sleeperdude]

OK thank you for checking my channel

[@ripn]

Heard you on the Ramsey Show and had to check you out! Same!!! Wondering how much of a bump in subs Ramsey gave you?

[@judymills2362]

Falcon is looking better. Glad you made it back from the car show. Will be watching 👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@27087999]

The ford falcon!!!!! very poppular, famous and loved in my country Argentina!!! a cult car here!!! you can see a falcon on the streets today here!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@cherokeeoutlawmartiel5340]

Old Falcon is looking and sounding great bud.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks so much

[@timorcutt2184]

Try and lubricate the speedometer cable. It might run smoother.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok I will

[@mccathernfamilyprojectsandadv.]

Nice. Would like to find me an old builder to work on with my boys.

[@Sleeperdude]

It’s a good thing to do

[@tommyb.7977]

Nice, seeing you drive this car takes me back to my school days when a good friend had that exact same car and color. Thanks for taking me back to some good times as I grew up.

[@genewaller1002]

Changing the transmission fluid and strainer will do miracles!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes! Thank you

[@robpeabo509]

Your videos are magic! don't ever stop involving your kids & your wife. The Ford is great too!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@ProMachinist]

Sweet car Sleeperdude. Sure brings back a lot of memories from many years ago. Thanks for sharing.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@rustyramblings5807]

I know a guy here where I live that has a 63 1/2 Falcon Sprint.260 V-8 with a 3 spd floor shift.Beautiful car.

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome I love Falcons

[@MrJeep75]

Good little helper you got there

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes he is

[@cynthiaramp7440]

Beautiful little 🚗 love it ❣️

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks for watching

[@kristymcnett5746]

Been binge watching ever since I found your channel 🥰

[@Sparose3]

Love this car and enjoy seeing the ads!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@drwho534]

Love the falcon. Lots of modified cars out there but nothing beats one kept in original condition. Looking forward to seeing more!! Thanks!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@BreeUSA]

I love the old ads and history! The speedometer is funny.....sounded like an auction when you called it out..50, 55, 50, 55.....sold!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@bryan17293]

I love Falcon's,dad had a new one that color in 1960. grey interior.

[@Sleeperdude]

I love the 60 to 63 falcons

[@waterislife.9204]

Just found you guys. Love how you restore old cars. Beautiful car when she cleans up.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@geoben1810]

I have to say, you sir are a fine young man. You do your parents and family proud son. Youve a great work ethic and a great temperament. I'd be proud to know ya. And you have every right to be feeling "presidential" 😄 after the work you've accomplished so far in getting that old girl running as good as she is. I'm really looking forward to seeing your progress.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you for the compliment

[@michaelcoonce6694]

I luv the way you adjusted the bumper

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks

[@rypkepaulusma]

You have a ton of knowledge and experience, and your commends are hilarious. Makes my day.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I’m glad you like it

[@michaelsykes3659]

Really glad I happened upon your channel! Great content and great narrating with the video! Appreciate you bringing the life back into these classics! Cars from an era in our history that wasn’t as crazy as it is now! Keep the videos coming sleeperdude, great work!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you We appreciate it

[@freemarketjoe9869]

Best, easiest rust remover...50% white vinegar/water mix. Let soak 2 to 3 days, shaking or stirring several times a day. Sand or bb's also help in the mix for deep rust. It will just fall off. leaving steel and paint untouched and shiny clean. Just wash off with mild soap and water to remove the acid from the vinegar. It really works, is cheap and leaves metal shiny clean, ready for whatever you want next. You will be amazed!

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks. yes we are gonna try the vinegar

[@mikecordry1492]

Love the old ads, keep it up

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@perrymccormick7028]

Enjoy the adds. Thanks for showing us your work as you put your rides back on the road.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I love them too

[@lawrencephelps3181]

Drove a 1959 1/2 Ford Falcon. Couldn't kill it. Drove it through Hurricane Agnes. Bought a new car and sold the Falcon for 40 dollars. Last car I had with a manual choke. Easy to work on.

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s crazy

[@heathhenderson7217]

Love the old advertisements

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome thank you

[@xls10years]

Thank you for all the great videos. I love the fact you are family. Teaching your son at work on cars

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I am blessed

[@HotRodHoarder]

Nice work....quite a difference with the trim, scallops and stance!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks man

[@georgiabraun9675]

Like how you reprimanded your wife on spending at McDonald's, she sweetly smiled and kept ordering, to me it meant their is a lot of love between the two of you.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes for sure

[@FoxeemaTV]

its so nice your son works with you ..love your goat Rocky and dog and chicken too..nice family ...you do fun things with cars...great channel...

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I am glad they work with me too

[@slowshedgarage7409]

Yeah I got a few goats and chickens too. Never a dull moment around here. The Falcon is coming right along. Really like the auctioneer speedometer bit.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@TerrenceTerryLynch]

This is what America lacks find young men like yourself and your wife raising a beautiful family without all the electronics no cursing no swearing you go to church on Sunday you’re a good American a good Christian American and I love and appreciate your show thank you and God bless you and your family

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much we are not perfect by far

[@orreng]

So fun! Cheers from Houston!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@slurpee27]

Great video!…. That Falcon is right at home on the “Old Roads”…… Was busting up when that thing was singing at speed , and cars were blowing by you…Awesome car.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you she’s not built for the interstate

[@eliciamccoy3326]

Love the falcon would love to have one again.

[@louannwatt4447]

Enjoyed your vid of the great falcon adventure. Looks like your having fun and that’s the whole idea. 👍 Doug

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks for watching! Yes we are having a blast living our best life

[@williemorales5315]

You doing a great job on the car man that's beautiful Ralph always helping you he's a great son God bless

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes he is thank you

[@jonathanbowles2577]

Good Morning Sleeperdude 2. What a Gorgeous car and love the Lowering of the Springs and Shock Absorbers. I have just found your 2nd website. Have a Great day. Jonathan.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@roberthinkle981]

I love falcons I had a baby blue 69 falcon and my brother had a 60 falcon in kadet blue Polly the miss them both my falcon got a lot of attention thank you for bringing yours back from the dead keep the videos coming to us

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s neat thank you

[@AndyK.23]

Fun video to watch! Love the way pieces of aluminum screwed to the doors and around the windshield absolutely MAKe the look of the car!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks that’s funny

[@stevelangston2359]

I rode many miles in one these with the small six, noisy valve train, and straight drive. My grandmother bought it new when she traded her 55 Chevy. Yeah, I’m that old. Great videos

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s a cool story

[@raymondsprengelmeyer1278]

I love the ads, and your videos!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@charlieboisvert9699]

So glad to see you fix up the old girl nice videos buddy love falcon my parents had a 1965 Ford falcon it was fun to ride in

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@hermanyanto1338]

Sure is nice driving this car in 2021, when your inside driving it. It's feel you been transported back in time in the early 60's!👍🤗

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes it does

[@mishkin31]

Great personality you have.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@COWELLGIRL]

You and your family are amazing. We enjoy your videos. The Rambler is my favorite

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you