Tom breaks every barn find rule and still finds hidden treasure | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 71

Back to basics! Tom hits the road with zero leads and zero intentions of coming home empty-handed. Due to six straight days of bad weather, Tom is forced to leave his 1939 Ford woodie wagon at home and break his number one rule of barn find hunting, driving a classic when hunting for a classic. Driving a modern vehicle is not the best way to hunt for old cars, there were many strikes but lo and behold persistence pays off, the first of many finds was an all original 1966 Volkswagen Beetle with period-correct Barrecrafter surfboard racks. After some more digging Tom finally strikes gold when he meets, Buddy Lackomy. Buddy, is the local car guy that everyone knows and refers to when you have any pressing questions or want to buy any old cars.
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[@carl_marks1626]

The Chevelle guy just needs a weekend and a few friends and that car would be back driving. I liked the vw beetle guy, he was honest and friendly.

[@FarmAlarm]

Its almost a rarity that a Collector wants to sell old cars *at a reasonable price.* Good on that man for "wanting to sell it all." 👍👍👍

[@tonysemprul6248]

more like a junk hoarder instead of collector

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

I mean apart from the '39 Chevy I'd say the other 2 cars he mentioned prices on are a bit much. I'd say the old Ford is worth 'round $2000 and the Chevy Rot wagon $500.

[@snoopu2601]

Like he said you better know how to weld or have Automotive skills because just what I saw all of them need a lot of work. They would make good custom car's so if some one was to pick one up they don't have to hunt for parts.

[@wmcbarker4155]

@@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge how much will he pay me to remove that junk ?

[@styldsteel1]

@@wmcbarker4155 to other people, a car is much more than just a car. It brings people back to a time and a place and makes people feel good and brings people together. And to think other people say, it's old junk. Sad.

[@nickbruni8041]

Hey Tom and the CREW !!!! This is one of the best ways to START a new Decade !!!! You all ROCK !!!! I gotta get my 67 Impala ss reserected ! And this channel keeps the dream alive !!! Thanks

[@mexicanspec]

You are going to have to wait until next year to start that new decade.

[@johnvanzandt90]

Lunar o

[@billydakid4441]

send me information were this vehicles are

[@nickkoenigs5837]

The look on Tom's face when hearing the snake story, priceless!

[@TheFullmetalj]

I think there are more Jag sedan park than they’re running. EPIC

[@markspoor4663]

"So I put a snake in the car." Awesome.

[@Orcinus1967]

Original organic pest control. Highly cost effective. Very few snakes are poisonous. If you like rodents, kill a snake.

[@styldsteel1]

Hey. He can guarantee this car has no critters to be found.

[@chrisblore6385]

Tom, Thanks for the best way to start off a new year. My offer still stands.. I will wash all your cars for a ride along... Looking forward to a wonderful year and your finds...

[@smritirekharowe6945]

I got a better offer. I will wash your cars and your dishes. Mow the lawn and do the laundry. This is moms account so l am not here

[@csx2490]

@@smritirekharowe6945 Such a deal!

[@TheBandana1969]

@@smritirekharowe6945 Hi, I am Indranath Banerjee and I used to know a Smrirekha Sarkhel, in Tatanagar, India. Any connection.

[@bobfotoples6950]

I find your encyclopedic knowledge of cars incredible. So many cars nowadays look alike. It's nice to see someone who really knows what's what!

[@robe3862]

Old cars are part of the anthropology of the south, that patchwork of stories and people married to machine. I never get tired of watching this.

[@АндрейШкарлетов]

What cool cars you guys have!Your country has provided you with excellent cars that are a pleasure to deal with!

[@tonysemprul6248]

It's made not provided. because we have freedom to made everything, commies!

[@bentnickel7487]

I'm watching in 2022. Each episode stands on it's own and doesn't need any explanations. Ten years from now, this 2020 session will be just as enjoyable as the day it was up loaded.

[@Kickinpony66]

@12:36 you're standing in front of a 29' Chris-Craft Catalina 291! Probably around a 1968 model year! I wish your photographer would have shown a bit more of the boats, but... you do "Barn-Find Cars" :) (I shared this video to a Chris-Craft Boat Group, on Facebook) :D

[@DAVIDBrown-zp8sz]

Tom you have made it a science . Good tips when hunting. Thanks

[@perryhvegholm2941]

"My son wants to take the car and get it running, but i'd rather see someone else take it and enjoy it..." Good Dad.

[@OrganGrindersSwing]

He probably knows his son will never touch it..

[@someotherdude]

...an embarrassing judgement that didn't need to be aired to the world.

[@hurricanealley8602]

@@OrganGrindersSwing apple don't fall far...

[@ChrisSaddlerSam]

@@someotherdude the man was simply sincere! he knows his boy better than we do! ;)

[@79tazman]

I know a guy in Cameron NC with a bunch of old cars he's owns a towing service. He's a real nice guy loves old cars and loves to rescue them and fix them

[@rogercamp6071]

That sounds like Jonathan W who has a channel on here,he has lots of old cars that he's always tinkering with to bring back from the dead.

[@79tazman]

@@rogercamp6071 BINGO!! that's the man I was talking about

[@35i_Hearse_Driver]

That's the typical aircooled VW owner 😂😂😂 Big guy, big beard and a beetle... But those are the vw owners I like most. I'd be interested in buying that beetle.

[@pensive69]

Noted the Surf Club window sticker!!!!! Thanks to the gracious gentleman who allowed us to enjoy his Beetle. Wonderful cars.

[@79tazman]

I watched about 5 hours of this show yesterday and here I am watching it again my GF thinks I'm nuts LOL!!

[@Boobtube.]

same here LOL... its addicting.... Just tell the GF there are far more worse things you could spend your time doing.

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

I did about the same bro TAZ!!

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

yeah....so what is her point? Happy New Year!

[@huseinamin8903]

Take her for a ride to old car hunting and classic car auctions, might sparks her interest.

[@Masonovich]

Tom I’m a car enthusiast and I have a neighbor down by Galveston Texas, actually in San leon Texas, he’s an older man who quiet frankly has a hoarding addiction to many varieties of cars, from old MG models, Jaguars of all ages, Hudson’s, a packard, and studebakers! He’s a real welcoming guy especially if you have car knowledge and if you are ever in Texas he would be an awesome candidate to get some quality film history. I know it’s a long shot but I’ve been watching your barn find series for a very long time and I’d hate to pass on his collection even possibly having a chance to be unveiled by such an awesome and genuine car guru like yourself.

[@thomaslohr2864]

This is an amazing series! The videography, the stories, the characters - outstanding! Also very interesting insights into American culture from my European perspective!

[@billy38010]

Love Tom and his pursuit of Nostalgia,.....times running out!

[@steevo910]

This is super cool! Watched probably 50 episodes of this the last few weeks and always thought it would be cool to see an episode close to home. This one was it! Came to my town of Wilmington and over into Brunswick county all in one episode, super cool!! Let me know next time you come I could probably point you towards a couple old cars!

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Some thought provoking finds.

[@sallyb3]

Tom, You are in my neck of the woods near Oak Island North Carolina. I go by that old junk yard almost every week didn't realize it had some of those neat cars

[@scottosborn4820]

I love the old Beetles. I owned a few many years ago.

[@nonelost1]

What years were your bugs? I had a '61, two sunroof '62's, a '63, and a '66. And my dad had a '60. My red '62 was my first car. And my other white '62 I decked out like Herbie, 53s, stripes and all.

[@indyme2]

Ep. 71 is great! Keep them coming.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Need to take my ‘66 out barn find hunting 😉 love this stuff!

[@wolves1901]

Still one of the greatest car KZbin channels .

[@mindeloman]

That rat snake story was the best!!!!

[@Finn-McCool]

Head=lump=lump=tail==> 😂

[@tinnedanger]

I Absolutely LOVE these videos. They are enlightening and depressing at the same time. The majority of the people say they are going to "fix them up" or want to sell them. ( If someone will do all the paper work) I can see a very high percentage of all the vehicles in all the videos just turning back to iron ore where they sit.

[@vwmountainman9701]

Awesome !!! I love the fact that you look at most everything. Most Hot Rodders walk right past beetles. They have there place. The vintage VW's are getting rather pricey !!! I'm a Chevy guy at heart !!! But love most vintage cars, trucks & bikes !!! Thank you for what you do.

[@isthynamewart]

Happy new year Tom and to the crew too. Your videos are always good to watch, so keep hunting and showing us what you find. All the best.

[@dannywilsher4165]

I drove a Marina Blue 67 SS Chevelle in high school. 1971 - 1973. Of all the cars I've had, I didn't let that one get away. It will be back on the road soon... And that was a 1960 Chevy in the video. My first car ever was a 60 2 door Biscayne...

[@phillipbrown5219]

I had a '60 Chevy Biscayne 2-door, three on the tree 6-cyl when in high school and college. The exact same color as in this article. My dad sold it while I was in Vietnam in 1970 for $350 because it was just sitting at our house in Garden Grove CA (kept getting tickets to move it). I would love to get that car and restore it! So many great memories of drive-ins and beach trips in it. Please let me know if it's still available and the contact information (I never thought I would ever see one like it again). Great show Tom, keep them coming. I also have a 1953 Dual-Streak Pontiac Cheiftain that I am restoring.

[@talesofanasphaltjockey]

I'd love that wagon even though it would take a ton of metal work to get it looking good... I'm interested !

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Awesome, he's got Rat Fink on the back window, lol!!

[@fastfolky]

What a good way to start 2020!

[@chrisblore6385]

Esteban Can’t think of a better start!!

[@oldscout80]

Tom, I made a trip on Amtrac in 85 From Medford, Or. home to Minn. Amtrac didn't follow main highway routes much, so lots of great cross country travel. I saw hundreds of old cars on farms, ranches, and in back yards of small towns across Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota. I always wanted to make it a round trip, and kinda map them all out some how, and drive back car hunting some day..It was on my bucket list, but I got to old to do it. Your channel makes me think you are the luckiest guy in the business .Happy Huntin'! and,Thanks, You Lucky !##@%!! You do a great job!!

[@engineheader]

you should go visit the old bar where they filmed the barn scenes in Days of Thunder, it is by the YMCA in Mooresville, NC

[@maxboya]

Nice truck. Platinum edition. I own a 15’ XLT but still love mine. Quick trucks.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great video to start the new year!

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

ALRIGHT! Here's the new episode from the end of the Marathon live stream! Thanks Tom and Crew, ur cool dudes... /w\METAL&CARS/w\

[@Hensen1954]

This has been my dream car since I was little ... I cant even be bothered to pump up the tyres. So many people talk crap on this series.

[@tonymcconnell1927]

I drive my mint 69 sting ray coupe when knocking on doors looking for old cars,it always helps me get my foot in the door. Couple weeks ago i found a 1935 Husdson Terraplane coupe in a old building, the condition was amazing all original unbroken glass and all body parts, in the 60s it was a drag car

[@darinclark1853]

Love your videos Tom... if you should ever come to Washington you really need to check out Bergstrom's Antique and Classic Autos in Port Townsend. Robin's inventory is phenomenal, from cars to automobilia of all types.... It's an institution here!

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Great show, thanks for keeping it real. Good luck and Happy New Year 2020!

[@doresrules28]

"I love this car"..... Car has a thick dust tan and hasn't been driven in years...

[@pashko90]

Sometimes just to see a car will give you smile on you face. You can walk around, seat inside. And life happens as well.

[@krusher74]

I bet you could get that car nearly back on the road in a weekend

[@tonysemprul6248]

Some people believe dust are natural protection coat for your paint. just saying..

[@mikemullay5622]

Yeah, he loves that car so much, he has let the engine seize up, the tires go flat, and everything else basically rot away. I know lots of guys like him.

[@TheNismo777]

Thats a nice 66 beetle! I've been trying to find a first gen GMC safari van, but no luck. Friend had a silver one & sadly he had to sell it. Loved to drive that.

[@YahshuaLovesMe]

my favorite car I ever had was a 54 Chevy sedan... miss it always. My dads favorite old car was a 1952 Oldsmobile with the special steering wheel with the Universe on it... so kool, loved it!

[@StandFast1611]

The cop was like, I dont trust Tom and all these cameras guys around my car, I'll carry my 9 mil just in case haha

[@krusher74]

and wears a batman T-shirt while not working. lol

[@SailorAllan]

@@NOSUBSCRIBERSWANTED LOL---SO many mixed messages there..........

[@davidwildridge8080]

It's cool that he is prepared no matter where or when. Today one might need in a church or their own backyard. Cool car too.

[@p.a.f.mitasol8071]

Look at me with my 9 mil, Im a tough guy ..lol

[@XiborgPlays]

justasoldier1611 what a knob

[@scottrasmussen8258]

Another great episode! Tom, keep hunting and I will keep watching! May 2020 be full of great hunts!

[@andrewfarmer1076]

If your looking for leads, my father has delivered for FedEx for 30 years and has seen every back yard and every road in the Charlotte area. He has the best eye for old cars I know. He surprised me with my first car when I turned 15. A 1977 trans am he found for 1000 bucks in someone's back yard.

[@jenniferphillips9219]

The VW guy was awesome!!

[@FernandoPartridge]

That Impala is a '60 Sport Coupé, very desirable car indeed!! Would love to have seen more of that.

[@Jrpalmer84]

My father bought two Oldsmobile’s off of you a few years ago. Hes since passed away and we are still in possession of those cars.

[@georges4562]

He really shows how he loves it

[@fitzyholden1036]

Mate I drive around outback western Aussie looking for gold, you don't need to tell me drive something old. An original 1966 Holden does the trick here.

[@muskratmartin9566]

Anti mice contraption used by 4 generations of our family. 5 lbs coffee can or large juice can set on a larger dish pan. Like a steel pie pan . Don't use a flimsy aluminum cheap pie pans . Set a piece of plywood on the passenger floorboard because that has the most room and less likely to accidentally knock the can over.. Place steel pie on top of it . place the coffee can or large juice can in the pie pan open side up . before putting it in the car fill the can about 3 in and the bottom with diesel fuel . I like to use off road diesel which is same as fuel oil be used to burn in the furnaces because of the additional reddish color they put in it and as that color darkens it's a good indication that it's time to change the diesel fuel and put in fresh usually about 1 to 3 years in intervals. be careful when you set it in the pie pan. Leave the windows rolled up and the field mice stay out. The plywood is intended to keep the still pie pan from leaving rust stains. And it catches any accidental spills hopefully. Also a tall can is used to help prevent the pills. It acts as a chimney as well to let the odor and fumes of the diesel fuel out and Float around the car . that's it and air out for a couple of days no longer smell the diesel fuel when you're ready to do something with the car. I have a Dodge Charger perfect example I bought from the original owner somebody got into it took the diesel hand out and then Mouse just tore up the whole interior like nothing I've ever seen, cuz like they were getting revenge! We have used this on hundreds of cars and it has work . no guarantees in life. You can try the snake thing if you like parrot by the way my son uses this idea my grandfather would be 130 years old if he was still with us literally hundreds of cars over the years love the show and would like to find a really good Builder Volkswagen bug for my son floor pan and other typical rust are the major concerns.

[@drwho534]

Great start to the New Year! 🥳 Hope there's plenty more to come. 😁

[@mariushildebrand7633]

Hi Tom. We watch all your videos here in South Africa. When are you coming to visit us here. There are lots off hidden barn finds around. It will be great to host you.

[@RavenJCain]

Looking like the 3 rules in this case have proven to be legitimate. Good showing none the less.

[@ralphbillick1210]

I think it’s bout time you showed us your ‘barn’ . I saw a mustang but I know everyone would like to see your collection big or small. I know you’re a ford guy (sad) but still would like see❗️🇺🇸

[@TheRaceScrutineer]

Tom, you need to come back and visit us in AZ. You should have come to our Street Drags in Oct.

[@davidwildridge8080]

When something breaks on a vehicle you are better off biting the bullet and repairing it, time and money allowing. It sitting more than 6 months, especially outside, the gremlins really take over. The costs multiply. Tom, this program rocks!!

[@cooperjames4736]

Well now that's an ambitious project, says captain understatement! Hahaha!

[@NVzla]

Not a beetle guy, but all that trim and chrome and accents on the bug, very cool. I'd get it on the road ASAP, same paint, just mechanically perfect.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

I'd be interested in either of those Bugs - you just need some metric tools & a little love. And a 350-powered Mercedes? Oh yeah, that would draw attention at the golf course - esp. w/a 6-71 blower sticking through the hood..."Park this carefully, Jeeves! Mind the patina!" LOL

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Do this... for the love of KZbin put a 6-71 Roots blower out the hood of one of them old bulbous diesel Mercedes and I'd watch!

[@mattmcmullen1145]

Love watching all your episodes! I’ve got all your books. Keep it up Tom!

[@mfreund15448]

The Chevelle is a nice color combination.

[@houstoncowdog]

It was very nice for Ford to sponsor this video for you guys.

[@hotwirea]

I find old cars ANY Day.Sundays are the Best,that's when people are home.Iv'e bought many cars on Sundays.

[@ftby59mikeD]

Man, envy Riley, not many of us can say we still own the car we drove in highschool. Thx Tom for this 'freestyle' episode.

[@georgefrench1907]

Good episode, Tom. Thanks and Happy New Year.

[@YXEBears]

with the '53 wagon, as the owner states it is a 'glide car it will have the 235 with hydraulic lifters (Blue Flame), not the 216. price is pretty fair even needing the floors (and very likely many under body supports) thanks for the excellent (as always) episode!

[@nikjaric5442]

your channel is the best - thanks for doing this - it would never exist in australia no such thing as cars like these abandoned in yards forests - im not kidding that amc marlin coupe you found in a forest in one your videos is so rare there is no such car in australia and one matador only here for whole nation i never seen a bigger crime than that car sitting there and i can talk for weeks about your videos

[@manicmechanic448]

I know a guy in Rocky Top Tn. That has a 57 for Fairlane wagon, and I have a 75 Chevy Laguna, and I know of another guy with a 56 Chevy cherry top.

[@rayaltman3258]

Tom congratulations you beat Patrick Geln to this one Happy New Year!

[@mikemullay5622]

Should driven that 4 speed Ford Country Squire. That gets folks attention.

[@benas2816]

Hey, thank you for the video, congrats reaching 1M subscribers

[@gustoffur]

I enjoyed this episode because it's raw and realistic. I also really enjoyed the car; they're not all a 1956 Porsche 356.

[@Finn-McCool]

"I don't wanna go where pickers been" Harken back to high school: "I wouldn't date her she dated what's his name"

[@SchaferTheRicer]

I think he means pickers like American Pickers scrap and antique guys

[@Finn-McCool]

@@SchaferTheRicer exactly

[@blueray6783]

I went on Sunday and Mother Day and found a 1965 El Camino so sometimes you can still find on Holidays

[@sauce3memes832]

I love this show. What a fantastic way to start 2020!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@thomasbrasse3145]

Lots of Charlotte skyline in the first part of this episode. I am free labor on a shoot if you ever need it! We can go cruising for finds in my 66 Mustang convertible.

[@deanhenthorn1890]

I’ve got a 1953 Ford Customline Fordor that I was going to restore upon retirement. It’s not going to happen now. I’d sell it if there’s anyone interested. Original flathead V8 with manual trans with overdrive. Yes I have the title! No I’m not parting it out, wanting to find somebody who’s into restoration of vintage cars.

[@sylvainleseur1072]

Thanks to share

[@Mutato-]

That last guy had a Rabbit Pickup I wouldn't mind having.

[@ronniewilson6597]

Living in the uk, it astonishes me how you guys have so much land that you don’t do anything with it but store either old cars or tons of junk. Only seriously rich individuals or farmers have that amount of land in the uk 😀🤷‍♂️

[@junkcarwilly]

That's why UK sucks. Move here

[@junkcarwilly]

That's why UK sucks. Move too u.s

[@daleolson7205]

You folks gave been living on that land with lots more decendants than here in the US.

[@andrewward1887]

Our country is massive compared to the UK

[@tonysemprul6248]

That's why European more efficient on everything. From car comparison itself you can clearly tell how worse American wasting resources.

[@TheKeenej]

there is the problem....spark plug wire is missing... Priceless, Tom.

[@grantw.whitwam9948]

Watching this makes me realize what excellent shape my (1990 and 1971) cars are in. And I think my garage is cluttered!

[@scottbungay5351]

you must have an old car kicking around to drive ,the ford pickup ...Really ! you do have an awesome site

[@R0yL33]

"had it running 6 months ago" * water pump seized *

[@NickRanger]

Some hard water lol

[@lobmin]

Maybe the belt's off...that could be why he even checked the pump.

[@DieselDoc78]

Roy Thought the same damn thing!

[@johnhalter445]

I can start a car with a frozen water pump. Not all that hard

[@lobmin]

@@R0yL33 When an engine starts, it runs. If he would have said runs&drives, that's another story.

[@TheRaga76]

You should definitely visit Jonathan Winans in Cameron, NC. That would be very interesting.

[@turbodetal8839]

Hello. My name is Roman, I'm from Russia. As a car enthusiast, I really liked your content. I could offer you the following idea, we could translate your content into Russian and you will have 1 million more fans.

[@ЮрикНовиков-м5ф]

Даже просто титры б)

[@ivanolsen8596]

@@ЮрикНовиков-м5ф Ditto

[@imboredadr]

If you were in Wilmington NC you probably drove right by my 1958 Bel Air!

[@tonygoff2241]

Hey there's a little town in western Montana called dear lodge and in dear lodge there is the "old Montana state prison" its now a tourist spot where you can tour the prison which has an interesting history but there is also a car museum you can tour at the prison also that has just about every American classic car you can think of and they are all owned by local people that loan them to the prison for people to look at I think it would be a great tour to take but also a great place to get tips about other cars in the area because the cars are all owned by locals

[@JOHNSJOHNS-ko7jl]

I love the snake story !

[@roberttaylor5999]

I'm a Ford guy but I've always liked those 59 Chevy's.

[@runnersgarden]

Loved the snake story!