MATCHBOX Restoration No 59c Ford Galaxie 1966

[@danielzandi6984]

I watch these before bed. So therapeutic

[@gtv6chuck]

I'm trapped at home due to it snowing outside. To have a Marty video made my evening much better!

[@duncankelly4354]

Nice job Marty! I had a 66 Ford Galaxie 500 two years out of high school back in 1975. I bought the car from a high school kid who made some modifications. He added mag tires used back then, dual thrust hush exhaust and did the car in blue metal flake paint. Oh and jacked up just a little in the back . That car was the bomb! We went everywhere in it. Those were the days. Nice job Marty!

[@ferolcat2009]

Good idea matching the colour before stripping the model. In fact all your ideas for the restorations, replacing parts like the axles etc are brilliant. You always do a fantastic job of restoring these vintage models. ..

[@TheGameHHH2000]

Good one Marty, from the US east coast

[@DiecastMadness]

Top Flight restorations of the world, Craig...

[@passwordbosco407]

I bought one at the local drug store that carried Matchbox cars. I still have it. And 60 or so others. Like a lot of people, I wish I would have kept the boxes. I do have a few. But when you're 9 years old, who cared about the box ? I also have several engines and other emergency vehicles. I went on to a 20 year career with the Fire Dept. and retired as Captain. Peace to all of you and yours out there from America, and THANK YOU MARTY for the great videos. :)

[@kruleworld]

when i was a kid (40 years ago) I was dropping off some garbage with mum at the local tip and someone had thrown out about 300 empty matchboxes. I should have grabbed them. i DID go through them and found one that was not empty (forklift).

[@madlionau]

Check ebay there are some reasonably priced repro boxes there

[@deancollins8229]

Another great video Marty, glad to see that your boomerang injury is healing. Hope you and your lovely bride enjoy your holiday.

[@vimalkumar3815]

I love to watch your restoration work. You gives new life to dead toys. Thanks for making beautiful videos.

[@DiecastResurrection]

Everyone upvote this so that Marty will challenge me to a matchbox showdown!!

[@raxephon69]

I'd love to see two pros face-off on a resto, sure the results for both would be crazy cool!

[@ghost-facedhindu4275]

Always got pick fights, Jimmy? 😆

[@Rob-lv3fc]

Marty will win, man

[@ZnenTitan]

The "headlines" in the spray booth are now an icon of your show.

[@lrg3834]

Thank you so much for some many entertaining restoration videos. Have a great vacation!

[@gregday5169]

I always look forward to your videos especially seeing what you've lined your spray booth with this week. Always good for a chuckle.

[@larrybrown4769]

Hey Marty - Great job as always! That little lump on the grill is actually a nice detail that matches the original car's grill: It's a small Galaxy logo that has what looks like a crown on top.

[@DiecastMadness]

Agreed

[@Buses2Bikes]

I had the 2 door version of this for real. Loved cruising around in that car. Thanks for bringing back the memories. The "bump" on the driver's side of the grill is the factory emblem you'd see on the real Galaxie 500 XL cars. That's a really nicely detailed die-cast car.

[@ДмЮнит]

Happy to see new video on my arrival! Thank you!

[@6548ww]

I just discovered this channel I'm 49 years old and for some reason I find watching you restore these toy cars not only interesting but very relaxing as well

[@film49uk]

top job yet again Marty love the flashing blue light ...enjoy your break and we will stay tuned for when you return

[@jhuntosgarage]

Marty, you should consider narration of children's books and animation. You've definitely got the voice for it.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Emblem on the grill & note the stars on the tail lights. Nice details. And another beauty restored.🚓

[@bruceperkins6844]

Thanks for another great video Marty. Hope you and yours have a great holiday. Relax and have fun.

[@the_cheese]

Looka thaaaat!! Gorgeous job, Marty!

[@nigelbranthwaite8471]

Hi Marty, bloody fantastic job on the Ford Fire chief car .Hope you have a great trip away l,ook forward to more video after your you return.

[@dennism644]

I just love how thorough you are,paint wise and all the info on the particular model your working on so informative also glad to see you using taymia paints. You sir have a wonderful day.love your videos.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Theres a lot of stuff to cram into each video, sometimes I wish i could squeeze in a little more. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@nascargas]

Marty....needless to say, this is on point as usual. One of my fav castings too. It is the first *custom* I ever made back in 1976. I used a pen knife to scratch the britework areas of paint. My first car as luck would have it was a 1965 Galaxie 500. I paid $700 for it. I called her The Beast. 352 Windsor V8 with a Rochester 4 BBL carb. That bump on the front grill was simply badging Lesney saw fit to include on the grill. Just a logo for the car.

[@GuanoLad]

The choice of which ancient newspaper is in your spray booth is always an exciting discovery.

[@chemcody5119]

Nicely done Marty. Have a safe trip!

[@metalheadmalta]

I just add a thumbs up without even watching the video first! Why is this so therapeutic? Thanks, as always.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Always appreciate it, Thanks very much chris!

[@yereverluvinuncleber]

Automatic upvote as you are restoring my childhood!

[@Weed8Gone]

Oh the nostalgia! Me mum had a 1968 Galaxie 500. I was the first car I remember riding in. It had more of a fastback than the '66 but was very similar. This grabs me by the feels.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

That's some good nyborg.

[@amboutube]

Well done Marty, another timeless classic youtube video.. loving you just slowing the pace and describing all the little details, they really hold our attention..

[@seansexton2266]

Great job Marty! Love the ending bringing back the pumper!

[@michaelhawthorne8696]

That's a nice job Marty Nice to see clever ways around problems....

[@jacq135]

Nice restoration as usual Marty I wish you and your wife a magnificent vacation and we see you again soon on KZbin

[@billthomas8205]

Have a great break: you've inspired folk here to rebuild our heritage!

[@marcok4207]

Lovely Makeover again, have nice hollidays .....thx

[@Booger414]

Nice job with this one, I like that paint on the base, really looks good.

[@cidav8r]

I grew up with Matchbox cars and these videos are so addicting. Love watching you work. Your results are excellent. Your little story lines are quite entertaining. Cheers from America!

[@peterd7603]

Great job Marty, you have great time on vacation, oh I mean holiday!

[@russellcampbell9641]

Amen, another therapy calm session! Thanks Marty! Enjoy your holiday!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

I'm glad you enjoy it Russell, I really do appreciate everyones support.

[@banjoshumate]

Awesome. I dug through my mom's closet and found my old matchbox and found a couple of projects. I love these videos !

[@petepeter1857]

Cool! Happy Saturday.....I like that! Have a great and safe vacation! 😃✌

[@ilikedeathmetal7458]

Fabulous restoration Marty! I have that same fire chief so now know how to restore it myself... You da Boss!

[@binnemans1]

Have a nice holliday Marty. Cheers mate.

[@martinhightower9801]

Great job Marty. Have a great Vacation! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@kwstasantwniou243]

Τhanks for sharing with us another one good project of restoration!

[@archiebunker6059]

Happy and safe travels mate .

[@choppermike3329]

Nice job Marty. Great restoration and video. Being a firefighter here in the US I especially like this one.Had this model when I was a kid. Thanks, as always, excellent!

[@MrMagandy]

Thank you Marty for sharing you brilliant videos, Very enjoyable so much so I have taken the plunge and done my first restoration.

[@martinstevens4001]

Fantastic Andy!

[@Perthshire]

I enjoyed that. Very satisfying to watch. Have a great holiday!

[@mistertoy1]

You have inspired me to restore my own Ford Galaxie fire chief's car

[@isfj1009]

Marvelous job!!

[@gregoryshorts700]

Enjoy your holiday and god speed your safe travels.

[@jamesjr79]

Always enjoy watching your videos have a good vacation

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Superb job mate. She looks brand new

[@StayinZooted]

its crazy, ive been having a crappy day so far in between school and work. i finally have time to have a smoke and watch MMM, as soon as it started i felt more relaxed than ever. thanks for that Marty.

[@thomasheroux3146]

Thanks for another great video Marty. Enjoy your holiday!

[@martinbeneteau309]

Great job as usuall Marty! Have a great trip and be safe. Take care.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thank you, I'll try!

[@jonandlisa2000]

Another fantastic restoration 👍

[@hodgeshotwheelsanddiecast5192]

Another fine restoration by the master.

[@tdeasley]

The mark on the grill is the Ford Galaxie logo from the factory. You're right, it belongs there, and is a great piece of detail

[@railtrolley]

Excellent result. The paint colour and gloss is superb. Good idea for repainting the base: looks new again.

[@Scott924m]

Have a good vacation Marty looking forward to seeing the new video!

[@user-ku2bm6kw2k]

Beautiful lovely restoration congrats dear mate

[@janielewis1475]

Great video! Enjoy your holiday!

[@petelangford3565]

I use a metal brush in my dremel to clean up the base. Does a great job. Great job!

[@saeklin]

And half a bottle of whisky later, a fully restored Matchbox car! Magic.

[@eresu2227]

Nice video. Thanks for share!

[@karitoivonen93]

These are just brilliant videos! It is almost as captivating to watch what clever working methods you have come up with as it is to see how the restoration turns out to be.

[@MrVolvobloke]

You completely nailed that red ! Great work Marty, thanks for posting !

[@justinbristol2551]

Another great restoration. Enjoy your holiday!

[@tattoos1988]

Another amazing restoration Marty thanks for the video enjoy your holiday big hello from the uk god bless

[@dakkawaaagh13]

Enjoy your holidays Marty, I look forward to the return of your videos

[@nathanallan2543]

The "casting mark" on the grill is actually a badge emblem on Ford Galaxies. Depending on which model car it was they were different.

[@jfseal38]

Didn't they say "500" on the Galaxie 500's?

[@kenspriggs5687]

Another awesome restoration, Marty! Always a pleasure, I'll miss your next one while on vacation but have a great time!

[@DBs58]

Just caught your video..great job as always, the flashing blue light was an amazing touch! Enjoy your vacation and will be watching for your next video..

[@orwellboy1958]

Happy holidays, Marty & Mrs. Marty. Glad to see the hand is getting better mate.

[@TOCRelojero]

I've been watching the old videos, and I can only say that they are very funny (hey, it's a spider, oh a tank escaping), and you drank brake fluid, really ..., I do not lose them anymore.

[@KentuckyRanger]

Have an awesome holliday!!!

[@bugler75]

I don’t know why but I particularly enjoyed this mornings video more than usual! Enjoy your leave Marty, maybe you ll find some matchbox on holiday! See you in two weeks! Ian

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks, I'm definitely on the hunt for some matchbox over there. Hope you dont find the gaps in the videos too much of a hassle.

[@bugler75]

Of course we’ll miss you but everyone needs a wee break now and then! Schedule your next holiday for 2023 and we’ll forgive you! Lol

[@adamwalters9680]

I needed a good laugh and your newspaper did the trick! Brilliant resto as per usual

[@tonyv3860]

Hope you enjoy your holiday and thanks for the awesome videos.

[@k.n.o.3558]

I saw Time Rider's challenge, so it's great to see the result. Love the Galaxy 500 as a vehicle, so this is a great one for me to watch. Also, the first time I have seen plastic window glass repair. Thank you!😎

[@SBSRIVERA]

Awesome job on the car. Enjoy your holiday, Marty.

[@fasteddy546]

Lovely job

[@charlesreicks648]

Hope you have a good time. Thanks

[@martinsmith8417]

I knew you,d make it flash, thats a lovely restoration and custom job, you need to make the other fire chif car flash as well now!

[@ibizenco]

Another fantastic restoration job, and another happy Matchbox car. :)

[@SIONARAFLORIDA]

Awesome makeover, i love the additional lights. Fine job Marty.

[@Hoonozit]

Turned out beautiful, as usual. Nice job on the windscreen repair.

[@nethalus]

Another brilliant job there, have a good holiday

[@Sid-ix5qr]

There's something about Ford Galaxies that intrigue me a lot!

[@douglidz2944]

Hi Marty, great video as always. The “irregularity” on the front grill was a badge which had “500” cast in it and if my aging memory is correct it was painted red, white, and blue within the badge. My neighbors had this model car when I was a kid. Have a great holiday.

[@CarloPagan]

I tuoi video sono sempre eccezionali e con tutti i consigli sui prodotti che usi e i tuoi "segreti" ci dai la possibilità di poter metter in pretica sempre meglio questa grande arte del restauro. Grazie infinite.

[@mancavehobbies6213]

1966 is when i was born and England won the world cup...Awesome Restoration marty

[@mancavehobbies6213]

@E. R. I'm so old but big kid at heart lol

[@andrewhaines8603]

@@mancavehobbies6213 Same here! 1966 was a good year for many reasons!

[@webehinds]

If this model is a standard Galaxie, it has a red/white/blue badge on the driver's side on the grill. Other emblems were used if it was 7 Liter engine. In '64 they had the word Galaxie with the crown emblem. Was going to send you a pic but no attachments allowed in comments. Cheers!

[@Scots_Diesel]

Yawn - will the English ever stop bragging about the world cup some other teams have wine it at couple of times since

[@mancavehobbies6213]

@@Scots_Diesel lol

[@djdresden242]

I look forward to this every week now.

[@dillonyoung5111]

I have 2 of these models to restore I was waiting for this video to see how it would come out. awesome work Marty

[@radionutio81ij79]

Nice restoration Marty enjoy your holiday thanks for the upload.🚒

[@ronbishop1068]

bon voyage...thanks again

[@MatchboxGarage]

Enjoy your holiday mate

[@BrassLock]

Your spray booth news headlines never distract me from the lesson Marty, honest. But I do get intrigued about the dates *[Sept. 4th 1988]* on today's video. Well preserved newspaper there!

[@donaldrezell5475]

Thanks again for another great video! I am always waiting for the "I'm happy with that", and you held out on me until near the end! Wonderful job on the restoration.