FORGOTTEN Ford Falcon Rescue! Will it Run After 38 Years Sitting?

This little Falcon has spent years neglected! I think it's time for a new lease on life! Can we get it fired up? I hope you all enjoy! Thank you as always for the Love and Support! I hope everyone has a great week!
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[@VSigma725]

I really appreciate that you kept it a six cylinder car, so many people face the slightest difficulty and just force a V8 in.

[@geralderdek282]

How true! I've always liked the 6s

[@SharonJones-ql8oy]

My husband had a 2 door Falcon, same blue color ,& similar body style when he got out of high school in 1973. That car was where i learned how to drive a 3 in The Tree 😊 was held on with a 10 penny nail😅 Brought back good old memories 👍🏽

[@terryhudgins7584]

Always enjoy seeing your family working together!

[@smithjones3548]

This takes me back 50 years to helping my Dad in his garage, he did plenty of engine swaps like this--and some really wild ones! Miss those days, miss him and Mom...

[@RayBenson45]

Great little video, but wish it was a little longer. Cool old falcon.

[@markallchorn2438]

Great to see the Falcon fire up. Best thing to do to change the motor. Looking forward to the next one 👍

[@shanehills2698]

Trust me guy's, there are hotrodders and car lovers here in New Zealand who would give their right testicle to find these cars, and restore them to either show room condition or daily runners like you do. So well done for breathing new life into these classic cars. Love your channel and look forward to the next video.

[@kristoffermangila]

Not just in NZ... my cousin-in-law in Australia is going to drool over this Falcon revival!

[@shanehills2698]

@@kristoffermangila Heard that mate. Kiwi's and Aussie's love Falcons.

[@Jstme303]

It's nice to see simple cars getting attention

[@grayhounddaddy62leake83]

Love it when you can bring an old rig back to life!!! I love videos like this one! AND, you get to work with your Dad...that's awesome!!!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Really glad you’re enjoying!! I’m definitely very thankful to get to work with my Dad!! 😊

[@robertlacob8831]

I love Falcons as I had 2 1970 Mavricks with 200 CI engines. They are awesome. Waiting for the next phase guys!

[@_BYC]

Cool little car. its not always an easy save but glad to see it getting saved

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks! Sometimes they’ll put a whooping on you, that’s for sure 😅

[@williamcross8894]

I love the model of that 1964 Ford Falcon 4-door sedan completely luxurious. Here's a motto, "Bring these old cars back on the streets again." Thank you. 😃😃😃😃👍👍👍👍👍

[@weldorman8495]

We owned a '64 four-door automatic way back when. They're actually a nicer car than they're given credit for. I'd have liked the opportunity to restore one like yours, but I'm 76 and my restoring days are behind me. I'll be following this one with interest. Good luck!

[@mattbrown5511]

That Falcon is even the correct color; Green. Good job on this rescue.

[@luissilva3260]

I look forward every week to seeing your show thank you very much 😀

[@Migfer60]

My dad had a very used '61 Falcon and the engine always runs bad, yours is a jewel!! Congrats!!

[@MrMattDat]

You find the coolest projects!!!

[@Kingsoupturbo]

Glad you put the 3.3L in there with original Carb, superb! Big fan of your content.

[@Mr-ut7nj]

The engine sound is just unbelievable! Thanks for another awesome video

[@davidzdziarek-zl8cu]

These four door Falcons are the ones that mainly met their final fate with the crusher, but they're MY favorite, in oddball speak. Probably on account of my mother.

[@SILSKY]

Thats going to be a fun ride for somebody. Good call on switching out the engine. Looks and sounds great!

[@TheScotsman67]

So glad to see you fellows bring this little Falcon back to life! Great job guys! Can't wait to see the detailing video next!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much! Can’t wait to share more 😊

[@ulriksjoberg1910]

I really enjoy all of your videos, they are great to watch. I love the way you use methods that me myself are using. Nothing fancy, just straight down to business with basic tools like wire brushes and some chemicals to make wonders. Not like the overly complicated other tv-shows that is soda blasting and making stuff that no ordinary person could do in their garages. Not to mention the crazy budgets all those "super-restorers" have. This is downright genuine and so charming and fun to watch. Everytime you put on an new video it is like christmas eve for me! Keep up the good work! Greetings from Sweden!

[@studebrazil2276]

I was here wondering that you were going to put a v8 on it. But for sure keeping the 6cyl was the best for the little Falcon! Hope to see you saving a Studebaker some day.

[@dudenamedclem]

Missed you guys!!! So happy! You made my Tuesday ❤

[@leewalker3514]

I’m 67 years old you bring back good memories thank you sir

[@rogerpr364]

same here✌️

[@BudgetBuildz]

Glad it’s bringing back good memories 😊

[@thomasmadden2258]

Put different motor

[@thomasmadden2258]

Vehicle cheap on g as

[@GHELM-wp5yj]

Me too, I had a fairlane with the 200 ci ,had 220,000+ miles sold it, lady drove it until she pulled out in front of a pickup, it was declared dead. Tuff old car.

[@tectalabyss]

Nice find. I would love to find one in that shape. Hopefully you will be able to get the Engine unstuck in the near future. Liked and shared. All my best.

[@janpatzwald6917]

It's good that there was still a replacement engine.

[@guubagaaba8391]

those were wonderful little cars !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@theconfessionsof_a]

Another lovely little runner, great job and much appreciation from over in the UK. 👍

[@timothywachowicz8308]

Just as I was wondering if someone from Europe caught this fun episode & here You are @theconfessionsof_a! Hope You caught the 911 Targa Rebuild! From what looked like impossible soupy salvage to a stunner! Working with his father is another bonus! Cheers from Canada :)!

[@theconfessionsof_a]

@@timothywachowicz8308 absolutely, I've followed this chanel for ages, I look forward to porche episodes. I also love the cars and the laid back approach. The big plus is a Son and Dad combo, how cool is that!

[@timothywachowicz8308]

@@theconfessionsof_a Wonderful & a wonderful channel! The laid back projects are fun also like this Falcon, for sure! I started with the Targa about a year ago & enjoyed others since. Father & son together having fun is sublime! These 2 are such gentle & likeable souls as well! How cool is that is right! Thanks for taking a moment to satisfy my curiosity in sharing the goodness!

[@verncommet1798]

I had that exact car in high school 😮 that 170 special and three speed will climb anywhere. I took her up many Jeep hill climbs and amazed those driving 4x4s. She’ll run no problems can’t kill that lawnmower lol

[@Lenniep59]

I’d rather watch you guys than any other similar channel on KZbin, keep it up!!

[@lateefcarrere1649]

While the original engine is a minor setback, having a backup that swaps right in will ensure that both Falcons will live on. I'll be looking forward to more on this rescue👍

[@raymclarkesr9371]

Wow!! Well done!!

[@bryanodriscoll2123]

The first car I owned when I moved to the US in the late 1970s was a 1964 Ford Falcon. It looked like hell but it was a great car. It would always start no matter how cold the weather. I even used avgas in it during the oil crisis in 1979 without any problem. One drawback though, was that the steering wheel would get burning hot from the sun during the summer and freezing cold in winter.

[@oliverw3646]

Sweet little car. Glad you saved it.

[@Stan9106]

My very first car (in 1970) was a '64 Falcon, 170ci I6, three on the tree almost exactly like this. Mine was a two door, black instead of green.

[@steventangney1367]

Looks good, good job.

[@toddfrazier3844]

Thank you for this😊

[@Pure-Luck447]

Love these vintage American rigs

[@pendulum1961]

Nice job guys 👍🏼

[@richardhill4862]

I like how you keep sections of the projects together even when it takes awhile to make progress. Nice video.

[@jessekauffman3336]

Great channel and you sir have a great personality

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you so much for that 😊😊

[@shanehills2698]

Thanks!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much for the support!! 😊

[@djboogy3985]

Beautiful XM Falcon 👍

[@BigJim1976]

Another great episode from the boys!

[@peteredwards9147]

Good old dad great channel

[@francoisbouchard602]

Nice job👍👍👏👏👏

[@terryeustice5399]

I have seen worse. It’s hard to kill those Ford straight 6 cylinders.Looks like the oil was not changed on regular basis. Glad you had that other engine. Sounds good. Thanks for sharing! 💯👍👊

[@echobeefpv8530]

Some engines are just done. Good choice to drop the other engine in there. I love old Falcons !!

[@NoNameneeded1984]

How many people today can work a "three on the tree"? I learned to drive on one way back when. For me, you are the best vlog on youtube. Thanks!

[@iandavis8755]

I had a 200 in my 78 Mercury Zephyr, and I was going to swap in a 5.0 that I had for it. I blew the head gasket on it by driving the car over 100mph too often, and ran out of money and patience with the car (I was also between jobs at the time too). It would have been interesting to see what I could have done with that engine if I kept the car, but I can get to experience that now through this video... It's like you put a big block 6-cylinder in the car, and I would imagine the car would be pretty quick with it... Another great, no-nonsense video as always guys!

[@jamesshea2712]

Beautiful car

[@philipsdefreville6138]

Really cool! Thanks!

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@jangles1839]

Woo hoo! Howdy howdy y'all! Hope everyone's been doing well and Michael, I hope your vacation was stellar! I know from your pics that it had to be! Holler at me when you get a minute or two please 💙🙏🏼

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Nice video 📹 and workmanship it cleaned up nice !!! Try to get that engine unlocked 🔓 😎 machine cop operated

[@fishaussie9112]

🇦🇺one of your better videos I am glad you do a bit of prep work as in clean and paint engine bay and motor. Compared to other Utube channels

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

The 'drill' you pulled out the toolbox is called a 'speedwrench' and is self explanitory.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks for the correction! 😃 That was me just blurting out what popped into my head at that moment 😅

[@robleary3353]

Love it!. Old bits of kit being

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Budget Buildz (Mike :) ) also 200 nice motor sounds nice, Manual transmission 3 in tree to also fix up exhaust and plus brakes even electrical wireing up! Yes glad found a another motor too put in too ! Yes old fuel types of Lead fuel better than Ethonal type today we have today on lots stuff don't like it on Old School Technology and some New School Technology agree 100% !

[@frankmcbride6158]

My Grandfather had a 1961 Ford Falcon in Canada

[@robertvance1873]

Can't wait to see the next video.

[@tjh44961]

My first car was a '65 with the 170 and an automatic, that my parents bought new in '65. There hasn't been a month that has gone by since it was stolen in 1981 that I haven't wished I still had that car.

[@Blackhart50]

G, day the mighty ford can't kill them

[@geebopbaluba1591]

My first car was a 2 door sedan just like this one and this was I believe in 1971

[@morewithles]

Like all your work this one is gonna be Very Nice! ❤️👊🙏👍

[@rodri221sp]

I love Ford Falcon!!

[@mikescudder4621]

You guys have been way to quite lately... i was starting to think that day out with the vans going fishing went horribly wrong!!! haha... Cheers fellas!

[@eric_seguin]

COOL.

[@kanzerberox]

The engine you have intalled Is better than the original one. It has some work done by Ford to make It More reliable

[@johncarella1836]

Been waiting for this!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes Sir!!! Thanks guys absolutely love what you guys are doing!!!

[@adamdavenport6421]

Michael I really think that you should have put a big block v8 in it then it would have a lot of potential and power and a fresh new coat of paint 😊

[@fernandojorge8341]

En Argentina es uno de los autos más amados !!!!

[@RobertGregory-ix6hs]

I like 👍 Ford falcon 🚘 I think 💭 they look 👀 so cool 😎 you’ll have a nice 👍 day 😮

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Great find! Yeah that motor was wayyyy too crusty! Great replacement though! Great job guy’s! Looking forward to seeing more updates!👌😎👍

[@mgo95]

Love the content as always👏that engine looks brand new😮 im waiting for you guys to find a 67 impala, even if it is not a SS.

[@samphillips8322]

That 200 is a good choice. The Falcon sold well as it was but IMHO Ford should have made the 200 the stock engine for the base model and the small block V8 in the Futura.

[@amandagirl8042]

evaporust is what seems to work best from what i have seen on other channels to free up the engines

[@StevenJeNova]

What a gem! It's saved! 😎👍

[@richard51]

I love that car!!!

[@flotowncomputerguy6243]

The oil in that old engine was on its way to turning back into dinosaurs

[@deeXswanson]

You won’t find a brand new car that cranks that smooth or that fast love the old cars

[@justincoot1443]

Hi. Love your videos. Have you considered some sort of ultrasonic device to place on top of the siezed piston to aid in freeing these up?

[@jeffweber8244]

Your videos keep getting better! From the early ones you've improved the sound issues, picture quality, and best of all editing out awkward/boring moments.

[@jamesedmonds9946]

Just look how simple that engine bay is...

[@DaleHarrison-gg5ir]

I think it's so bitchen bringing these old cars back to life 👍

[@teddysmith457]

❤ just how old is your dad? I’m asking because he looks like he could be your big brother😊 that is a pretty sounding little engine

[@Dwayne-mb2uj]

I live in Rio Rancho NM and today I was asked to clean our yard by my wife so I went to pick up 3 old oil pans from old 302s and under each one was a little baby rabbit (it was like a magic trick )so my wife said to leave them there so that they would have a chance to live longer. In any case old oil pans make nice baby rabbit houses because of the little half circles where the crank goes is just the right size from them to go in and out but a dog can`t get in.

[@geion54]

I think you should have changed the block plugs .

[@adventureswithedna]

I used to want a 65 falcon. 2 door.

[@nadenolam8368]

Been wondering when you’d be posting.

[@mordechaitaub3594]

Me too. I actually said that to myself this morning. I was like Michael hasn't posted in a while!

[@clevelandmaker386]

Great video....my only concern was why not paint the engine back Ford Blue?

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! We painted the engine this color combo as it’s what the 170 was originally. Keeping it original looking and sort of disguising the 200 a bit.

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@BudgetBuildz oh....but wouldn't that be harder to find leaks? Cause you know just when you think ya got er done.....a freeze plug is going to clown

[@BudgetBuildz]

@@clevelandmaker386 Oh most definitely so. One of the reasons Ford decided to start painting their engines blue. I suppose we chose form over function and will be fighting that battle down the road 😅.

[@friguy4444]

2:11 Actually as you probably already know and probably don't want to do due to all the mouse feces and grossness is to take out the rear seat and go in through that way. You can trigger the trunk from the inside if you can reach it with a tool and then g take the lock out and replace it with a new one. But I get why you wouldn't want to go that route with a car in that condition LOL! Hey the chords of the song they are using at 18 mins in has the exact chords for American Girl by Tom Petty.

[@CliffordRainwater]

The 170 did you drop the pan later and see what was going on?

[@gotrust4741]

Nice 👍🏼

[@Truckman1980]

Love it! Man I’m sure that fluid film is good stuff but wow the smell is sickening! Lol I used to think pb blaster stunk but finally got used to it. Not sure I could ever get used to that stuff. Good video

[@bryanpiereson8083]

Hooray!

[@kevinsheriff3020]

Would be great with a barra in it.

[@L_T_Z]

There are a lot of electrosis rust removal videos on youtube, but i wonder how it would work on an entire sized short block. You guys mind giving it a shot?