FORGOTTEN Ford Galaxie Survives Tornado and Still Runs!

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." -Romans 10:9-10
This 1974 Ford Galaxie 500 comes back after surviving two decades of sitting and a destructive tornado!
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[@WaffleStomp]

Please fix this one up, that car has had a hard life and deserves some TLC

[@LakeNipissing]

It certainly has one hell of a history as a *_SURVIVOR CAR._*

[@101Volts]

I've seen worse cars pulled out of collapsed barns too, this one's drivable.

[@johndupuis6911]

amen

[@aimeagle]

No kidding! Gets the car given to him. Turns into Derby car. I love land yachts.

[@WayaWolf]

aimeagle land yachts, love that saying man!

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Back in the '80s, those were everywhere, and all of them were missing two hubcaps.

[@AcmeRacing]

The one I drove in '84 had all her hubcaps. It was the bottoms of the rear quarter panels that were missing when I got it.

[@hearsegod8909]

Had a 77 merc marquis.. could not keep caps on it...always threw two of em! Kept a full set in the trunk. Was a cheap car and I didn't care...motor let go one day so off to the scrap yard it went. Rusty MN car.

[@califdad4]

@@hearsegod8909 my Friends Dad bought his Mom a brand new 77 Grand marquis, 2dr hardtop with the landau roof, , those were right under a Lincoln in those days , not a glorified Ford with the Mercury name on it

[@wreckerjonny6144]

I have 2 hubcaps hanging on shop wall like those . I found on the highway when I was a kid . I had thousands of hub caps back then

[@EngineeringVignettes]

If it's still got hubcaps on it, you're not trying hard enough.

[@MikeFrankovich]

My grandmother had a ‘69 Galaxie two door with a 390 that I wound up with in the early nineties. Wish I still had it.

[@siemenstraffic]

That Ford has somekind of guardian angel watching over it!

[@nunnya-biz32]

As the saying goes: praise the Lord, let's save this Ford!

[@1977jed]

I not a big Ford fan...But have always liked their big two doors...This car having been through so much and to have survived it, she deserves to be back on the road

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Love seeing you younger guys get the old land yachts going! Kudos to ya!!!

[@fordmavericksosx3569]

I’m 20 and I love old cars! Mostly from the 70’s and 80’s. If I ever get rich I plan on owning nothing but 70’s cars! I am currently looking for a Ford LTD II or ‘76 Cutlass S, but older cars are rare around here.

[@GilmoreLion]

I've said it before. How many of these are actually left? (especially a two-door!) Fix it and keep it. With some straightened sheet-metal and the right wheels, it would make a great long-distance cruiser!

[@TechMaster2133]

would cost $50 a tank to fill it though probably gets around 12mpg too lol not sure its the best long distance vehicle

[@todddenio3200]

@@TechMaster2133 My 74 LTD wagon got 19

[@TechMaster2133]

@@todddenio3200 Thats probably best case scenario though being real easy on it lol. Not gonna be a cheap road trip taking that thing lol. Especially combined with city driving.

[@todddenio3200]

@@TechMaster2133 not true. I could have this Galaxie getting closer to 30 woith what I know now. When had the wagon I was young and hadnt leared the tricks I now know.

[@tturtle1659]

@@todddenio3200 exactly. Technology has moved on since 1992. But I'll grant the naysayers that on this car it will be a labour of love - unfortunately those ships are not and will never be worth anything much.

[@willierepairone5389]

I don't even have to watch this video, If that old Ford motor has compression and turns over it will run

[@finharms9439]

Agreed sir

[@bertgrau9246]

@Timothy Mckee They didn't use sleeves in those days the block was cast iron, and could be bored usually to 60 thousands of an inch in .010, .020, .030, 040 or .060 . A lot of engines today can only go either .010 or .020 and that's all.

[@MrShine602]

@@bertgrau9246 My 68 had worn cylinders and piston rings out of spec by more than .020, some of em were even broken. Crankshaft thrust bearing was just about missing too, still ran and idled like a champ after 50 years of probably poor neglect. Drove that car everywhere until I rebuilt the motor. Quick hone and some new rings and bearings and she was just as cherry as the day she was built. Barely 1k on my rebuild so far, I hope to run that number up another 99k

[@bertgrau9246]

@@MrShine602 Good luck to you SIR. I bought an 88 Dodge Dakota from a junk yard, had 172,000 miles. Before I pulled the engine, I did get it running. It ran really bad, smoked at idle, rev it up it smoked, back off it smoked. When I took the engine apart (A 3.9 V6) it had 2 cylinders with broke compression rings, and a couple of worn out valves. So I did a complete reman on the engine. Bored, honed, had everything balanced (New pistons) rods re-sized replaced rod bolts with ARP . I have just over 58,000 miles on it since the reman and it runs great. I hope your car keeps going great for you SIR. I have done a few engines like that when I couldn't afford to do a complete rebuild and had good luck.

HACES MAGIA, MUCHAS FELICIDADES, AQUI EN MONTERREY MEXICO EXISTEN MUCHOS AUTOS QUE ESPERAN REVIVIR CON TUS SERVICIOS. TUS VIDEOS SON UNA ESCUELA DE MECANICA Y REPARACION AUTOMOTIRZ. GRACIAS POR LO QUE HACES.

[@rock.doctor]

keep it safe. I am a firm believer that at some point people will start looking for old boats as they get tired of small modern junk that all look the same.

[@cdradmaker]

I totally agree!

[@hearsegod8909]

Agreed! I have a yard full and will be buying more!

[@LakeNipissing]

Agree... just everything today is a mundane, non-descript jelly-bean on wheels, with exception of trucks and some sports cars like Challenger, Mustang etc.

[@erica-lillycrider1088]

@@hearsegod8909 I want a old hearse or a old station wagon

[@dragonbrownies517]

I agree. Hence why I want to keep my '94 Buick Roadmaster wagon. I had to delete the A.I.R pump as the system failed and I felt bad for it because I wanted to keep the car all original and complete. Oh well, 330lb/ft of torque and 260hp is plenty fun anyhow. And its Cushy like a cloud! These older cars from the malaise era up to the late-90s, they were distinct from the blobs of metal and plastic nowadays. People are starting to realize and appreciate the older stuff. I say Find it, Restore it, Cherish it.

[@spacetrucker2952]

It survived a tornado, it deserves a second chance in life !!!

[@Cheezwizzz]

I particularly love when the tires take air and the body starts to lift and the tired suspension creaks a little. Very satisfying

[@caiosiqueirapollo8222]

Rescue this car, he is a fighter

[@jeffdaniels6350]

I’d restore that old galaxy it deserves a new chance at life

[@donm8856]

Anytime you save an old car you save history, Sad thing is no one wants to save them.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Unfortunately a lot of these cars are just seen as old ugly boats and not desirable, it’s not muscle, but it’s not really class either

[@odahithedubious2017]

"It's rare but no one cares." - Cold War Motors

[@randomdude01988]

Seems like everyone likes to save trucks some cars just don't get the respect

[@nickgrillo4830]

It doesn’t help that people charge a few thousand more than they are really worth

[@blueboy7559]

@@Beandiptheredneck i owned a lot of these old fords the fram wood break in front of the rear end on alot of them but they would always get you where you wanted to go. had i thank was a69 was one i liked real well

[@newballz]

Can't believe the battery didn't go flopping out through the wheel well during the donuts 😂😂

[@mikegrandinette6253]

Definitely worth fixing up , still has potential

[@fordmavericksosx3569]

Definitely! That was one of the last few years of the Galaxie name. And it’s a 2 door, which they sold fewer of making it even rarer!

[@mescko]

@@fordmavericksosx3569 1974 Was the last year for the Galaxie.

[@timothykeith1367]

When cars could have a barn collapse on it and survive. Most of these were four door sedans

[@chevylandt.v]

That's true no 2 door cars like this or muscle cars or cool old trucks.

[@SchnelleKat]

Got that right. Reminds me of the 1970 Chrysler 300... Bad ass cars.

[@chevylandt.v]

@@D.Jay. what are trying to say here I don't get.

[@chevylandt.v]

@@D.Jay. ok thanks I get you now.

[@ajivins1]

Didn't Hutch have one?

[@josephfine3394]

The Banana Boat!! Lots of memories here- ashtray overflowing with cigarettes, parked at a roadside Bar, Pop's car...you need to save this one. Can you find a decklid in a junkyard..?

[@dbeaumontresident847]

Cannot wait to see how this car turns out. Testing out that drivetrain shows it still has a strong heart! I hope some of the followers offer parts for it so you can do a full restoration!

[@kylerenteria3816]

I have an 1971 ford Ltd, glad to see these cars are still around

[@stephenvictorbailey4055]

Coming from the UK....I appreciate the American vehicle's... That one is a real beauty

[@misterbuklau4053]

stephen victor bailey The uk has alot of old interesting cars too alot of cars many of us in the states didnt get

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

@@misterbuklau4053 Neither did most brits! Those things always rotted away within 5 years, thanks shitty quality control and shitty weather!

[@Toxic2T]

@@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge truth

[@ProducerLare]

👍Thanks for the memories Dylan!👍. Reminded of a couple of these exact land-yachts at my Grandparents back in the early 80’s... my Mom had a black 4-door sedan (green interior) & my Aunt had a red 2-door coupe (red interior)! Just the sound of the starter in this video, brought back memories of Gpa tinkering with them in the driveway!... 💕 Gpa was a “Ford Guy”... _thankfully_ that wasn’t hereditary!😂! I’m more of a GM & Chrysler guy.

[@scottsmith3381]

Cool big car after surviving a tornado it deserves to be on the road again great video

[@burbdood]

My dad has a 74 LTD and he loves it. It's a true survivor car with 115,789 miles, no rust, no dents, original paint, 400 small block and no tears in the vinyl top.

[@junkman6456]

"The streets of San Francisco" Steve Heller and Mike Stone in sunday cruise mode with the big landyacht. Be careful dont burn the dry grass with the hot exhaust whilst its sitting straight on the ground.

[@fordmavericksosx3569]

Yes!!!! I just saw that show for the first time this year and love it!

[@PhilAVega]

I was thinking of of the same TV show.

[@TheRedneckRailRoad]

If you remember the tv show Starski and Hutch. That's the car Hutch drove. 2 dr same color too.lol. Everybody remembers the Torino but how many remember Hutches ride?

[@michaelreece458]

Hutch....'73 Galaxie 500

[@FB-cy6jz]

" I'll go easy with the transmission" 2 minutes later *Does burnouts *

[@101Volts]

Just had to wait for it to warm up?

[@tommyw5106]

I had a 71 Ford galaxy 500 at hand a 351 w one of the best driving car's on the road I love it I wished I still had it

[@GreaseRookie]

“So I will dangerously perch it” 🤣 I love fords! Of course, I’m restomoding a 65 mustang on my channel so I may be bias! Great video! Take care.

[@LionsHead159]

Grease Rookie I’ve actually been watching your vids! Good stuff! FYI, I love the name “Iron 6.” 👍

[@GreaseRookie]

LionsHead159 thank you! I’m glad you’re liking my vids. My channel is still in the developing stages so I’m always trying different things!

[@perotekku]

Yo! Fellow Dylan McCool/Ford fans! Have an Instagram for my Ford, same name. I'll definitely check out that Mustang of yours!

[@GreaseRookie]

John Macias They’re great cars to take on as a beginner. You can find straight 6’s reasonably cheap, and there’s lots of parts available. I’m having a blast with mine. 👍

[@GreaseRookie]

FlattopTiki Nice! I’ll look you up.👍

[@born_again_torinos]

The 351 Windsor is Ford's bullet proof engine like the Chrysler 318 is. Takes tons of abuse, can be built up nicely. It was such a great engine that Ford used it for over 30 years, Ford dumped the 351 Cleveland after 4 years. Cars like the Galaxie were among the first to get crushed so it actually makes it more rare than the stuff we see every day like camaros, mustangs, vettes etc. You will be surprised how nice it looks with decent wheels and tires. I hope you consider keeping it and making it nice.

[@Daniel-sd3qk]

The cleveland design lives on is the 460. Clevelands are more powerfull and have much racing history I have one parked in front if my house right now that will smoke the tires.

[@wanderinggentile]

The Australians continued to use the Cleveland engine long after North America.

[@Daniel-sd3qk]

@@wanderinggentile true and the cleveland block is stronger than a windsor the valves are huge even in the 2-barrel heads and the old pro stock drag racers used to put 800hp through the stock cramks because there were no upgrade cranks available at that time

[@kelseyhensley5625]

My Dad had a 77 LTD with a 302. Man hearing that starter brought back some memories.

[@thunderray1987]

I love the sound of them old starters! The sound brings back memories of my dad's old cars too.

[@lovetocrank]

I love that sound a lot too!!

[@scottyancer6781]

I'm glad your saved this ole girl ,sure wish it was in my driveway. I had a 74 Ltd 2 door.

[@jamesveach6918]

ya i see how much you respect it

[@2strokepower803]

love this one. (i like fords but i love all sorts of old american cars from that era :) That starter have such a ford sound to it :) pls more videos soon on it. rebuilt the carb and ignition and do a nice cleaning of the cool original interior and exterior and drive it. Greetings from sweden

[@ericcaves7530]

Hell yeah she's worth saving. There needs to be more real cars like that back on the road

[@thunderray1987]

I want to see this car get restored to it's former glory. I am a Ford fanatic and this car is one of my all time favorites! This reminds me of Hutch's '73 Galaxie 500 from "Starsky & Hutch".

[@ricovali9245]

I remember when you could lay on the hood of a car without it crumpling beneath you.

[@zen4realfightman426]

That's my truck I'm no light person but I can lay on my trucks hood for all the time I feel like it and it won't crumple at all

[@brentembry3175]

Yep--me and friends sat on my buddy's 71 Chrysler Newport back in around 1988 drinking beer. The hood was warm from the engine, and it was cold outside. That hood didn't even flex.

[@JackOSUrulz]

My buddy in high school had a 76 Cougar. Black, with Crager SS mags....351 Cleveland...it was a sexy beast. And that was it’s name, THE BEAST. He would whip that old car all around our home town. It smashed an RX-7 once night in a “fight”, and then he threw a rod coming to pick me up one morning. Got it fixed 3 months later, but hit a school bus from behind and did her in....two days after getting it back. It never ran again.

[@x_playz_games]

Dylan:I just want to take it easy Like a minute later Dylan: *spinning the damn thing in circles*

[@Vaino_Hotti]

My parents had a '71 LTD convertible, the car had gone through 2 accidents and getting any panels to fit well was a lost cause. It had the 400ci and FMX i think. I loved how the car looked and so I've fallen in love with early 70's large coupes and muscle cars.

[@stevennichols6915]

My first car was a 1974 Ford LTD with a bad engine. It did run but with a miss. My sister wrecked by dad's 77 LTD so a coworker of my dad swapped the engine from the wreck into my car and made a real good runner. When I returned from basic training I used some money earned to have the rust fixed and paint it. I now had a pretty decent used car for under a $1,000. Those old Fords will practically run forever with decent maintenance and oil changes! Thanks for a trip down memory lane.

[@fixit4182]

I love how you stand there havin a snack thinking

[@malikdigger4544]

14:56 The land yacht is alive from its own I'm not too much a Ford fan but Dylan did good by finding that ol car.

[@johnlogan1333]

Dude, just keep it as it is, its Epic!!!!!!

[@76fordjunky]

true duals, 4 barrel intake and carb, some nice wheels and tires and polish up the dead paint and cruise it

[@moonbeamskies3346]

I don't know there's something to be said for keeping it original. It has a certain 1974 aura.

[@thecajunpaw6041]

Yes it's worth fixing.when their gone will be no more.itsa classic

[@LANESxNOWONLYx]

Another good point!

[@roberthemphill8588]

Great Old Ford. Happy New Year!

[@harleydude-xo8pu]

I always loved these cars, my first car was a 1971 Ford LTD 2 door hardtop with a 400 motor, this car has excellent interior, it needs to be saved. Shirt arrived and it fits great.

[@markgraves6441]

Those 2 door V8 mid to late 70's sedans are actually getting real popular again.

[@joshp4.0]

I think a walk-around of every car that you guys have, along with their stories would be extremely cool. If it’s an hour long, who cares, ik I’d be watching.

[@jnj2022]

Dylan: i think the transmission is struggling a little also Dylan: lets go do some donuts logic seems legit lol

[@pauls1572]

Please save this beautiful old car. My grandfather had a 4 door like it. Always liked this body style.

[@TechTimeWithEric]

What a great way to start a Sunday. Get to watch a Dylan McCool video before getting ready for Church

[@KenW66]

351 W was a good engine. I've had 3 of them.

[@joshrosen1223]

Hell yeah, i rescued a 79 Granada that will be my next daily 👌 funky 70s cars, i love em so much

[@brentrobbins5604]

I love it! Classic 70s Americana. Rare 2 door. A piece of history . Thanks Dillon for taking care of automotive history!

[@swampfox1957]

Had one of these with the 400 cu. in. in a 4dr/ht and it got 20mpg on the highway with the A/C on !!!

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

It's a shame it got dented up from that storm, still a nice car and worth maintaining!

[@stakesd]

Fantastic, I recently watched an old Burt Reynolds movie, "White Lightning " and the Ford LTD Galaxie 500 he was driving around sounded amazing and was super cool, I always wondered about doing the same thing to an old galaxie. What are your plans?

[@paulcondie2520]

One of my favorite movies!!!!!

[@PhilAVega]

Gator Mcluski

[@randallwhalen3239]

It's a good movie, but Gator`s ride is a '71 Custom 500, the base model, four door. Fun fact though, the engine shots, and shots of him shifting the four speed are from a Mustang.

[@dodgeguyz]

Had a 78 LTD 2dr Landau back in 87. Loved that car! Had the 400M. It was solid with no rust. It guzzled gas, but I loved it. I wish I still had it.

[@sailorforlifebestti3366]

I just discovered these sort of "will this 30 yo parked car run?" videos and I am hooked.

[@johnrainier2558]

I like it! Banana Boat is a good moniker for it. First thing to do is pressure wash it!

[@RedBanksClassics]

Nice find

[@bullzeyez3236]

Now that's a proper tank. I had a 72 and 73 ford LTD . Respect.

[@kstricl]

I had a 1977 Mercury Monarch (think "compact" version of this old galaxie) 2 door that came with a 302. I put a 351W from a van in, cammed up the engine and added a four barrel to that car. It was a super comfortable ride, and I wasn't afraid to take it everywhere. Mopar 15-inch rims looked good on it. I finally retired it due to rust and lack of parts availability - the bumper fell off when it was being unloaded at the private junkyard it went to. Turns out it even had a ford 9-inch underneath, so parts of it lived on. The drivetrain lived on in a 1981 Ford Thunderbird.

[@MegaMC777]

Left fender, trunk lid, three more hubcaps, and a wash. No need for a complete fix. Seems fine as it is.

[@joemazzola7387]

The old girl didn't deserve that

[@hunterjarvis7592]

I love 1971-1974 Ford LTDs and Galaxies.

[@bradleythomsen3083]

Great to see an old boat making waves.

[@rayclark9643]

Thought the idea was to fix this car not to finish trashing it?

[@ohioyodertoter6827]

suppose to be anyway huh ?

[@mymusicaccount1456]

Donuts in the yard can't kill that car!

[@johnpisciotto7115]

If a tornado knocking a burn down on top of it didn't kill it, a few Donuts in a front yard won't

[@kanjoracer4914]

WANT!

[@heathersanborn4914]

That "Bad Larry " deserves to be made road worthy and run as much as possible, a rubbermaid with some sand and goonspoon with a set of snowys , you got your self a sweet winter beat

[@nickcormier3307]

Great video, Dylan! These cars are so under appreciated, nice to see one getting some love. I would love to see it either restored, or honestly just straightened out enough to be roadworthy and enjoyed. I'm so happy you were there for it. Like I read in the comments earlier, "that thing is a fighter!"

[@robin6469]

You should totally fix her up

[@roubenbird]

Be careful with the majority of the weight behind the trailer axles. Great video!

[@danvetor1365]

My parents got a two door from my Grand parents. The doors were so big you could still get out without the person sitting in front getting out! They all rusted out here in Canada, but it was a comfortable ride for sure!

[@PapiDoesIt]

Sounds like a 8N tractor! My grandfather left me a 2 door 1972 LTD but I couldn't get it out of the barn and had no money to fix it. Still kills me when I think about it. I really wanted it.

[@brentembry3175]

lol I have a 50 8n. Tough little beast with it's 120 cu in flathead four.

[@janiksch5733]

I like those 70s boats. If I would not live in Germany I would make you an offer...

[@Tarassio280]

Beautiful car 👍

[@augustinf]

One light came on Dylan!!

[@dunkirchen1940]

Typically not much of a Ford guy, but I was so happy to see this great old giant fire up and perform like a BEAST! The Banana Boat, great name for it! Please do fix it up. It sure will be a rare sight one day, as if it isn't already.

[@harleyrobertson73]

If I was teenage kid in america I'd love to have this car to drive to school

[@wynniepopspeedshop3193]

Yeah! I love it, but I'm a ford guy.

[@TBullCajunbreadmaker]

You said that they aren't that desireable but I have to disagree with you. You can't find a two door Galaxie like that anywhere. The car is pretty good if it runs like that. With another trunk lid that should be very easy to find and a little body work this car could be a real driver. That 351 can be buffed up and you can find 4 barrel intake then you have something that will really move pretty good even as heavy as the car is. That 351 is a pretty good motor, you could even turn it into a 427 if you wanted to. It is well worth keeping, you could definitely get whatever money you put into it back out of it, specially with the way the interior seems to be good and complete and not really torn up.

[@corinth1121]

Give 'er ! Gotta love those ols 302 small blocks. When you 1st started it...sounded like a bunch of squirrels running around!

[@erikhagelin6374]

Save it. Great car🙂👍

[@rickypevey7751]

Good comfortable ride nothing against it

[@kranduty4604]

YO DYLAN GREAT VIDEO! Big fan of yourself, junkyard digs and thunderhead289. Keep em comin boys!

[@jimwilson774]

I had a 72 Mercury Marquis. Loved that car. Big block, 428, or something. Can't remember. Headliner falling down like yours. Power to spare. That thing flew. Your making me wish I still had it.

[@jonqdoe2352]

Good ol Ford. My family drove nothing else.

She's back from the death!

[@markbremmer8642]

I knew a lady who had one of these. And she also had a F-150. Both were green, and mid-late 70's vehicles.

[@66nailhead225]

Save this one Dylan, it's a piece of family history.

[@brandinhigley9593]

Nice man!!

[@vegavega93]

When are you gonna finish the dodge challenger? I'm waiting for part 8..

[@Peter-hg5qd]

We all are

[@vegavega93]

@@Peter-hg5qd 👍

[@RpmAuto]

Good going and man I'm glad to see you save a for from being crushed. I didn't know they made a Galaxy in that year. Must have been the last of the Galaxy's run

[@jaysmith5084]

We had a 1977 Ford LTD two door that was a 302 engine and I was 10 years old and did my first tune up on it and this car reminded of that very time long ago 👍

[@markwamsley6445]

Make it a daily driver plz

[@mikeschultz410]

That old ford is very nice but it is a Shame cars like that don't have too much aftermarket support

[@jongalmiche1320]

It sounds like the uncle buck car without the insane backfire

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Them seats and interior are beautiful