MATCHBOX restoration: 73C Mercury - 5th Anniversary Special

[@deanbenton4780]

Hi Jason, I'm a Matchbox restorer myself and the first time seeing your video only to find I'm restoring the same Mercury in the same colour, your work is very good and I like to see the different techniques that restorers use, my techniques are slightly different but that's what makes us unique, my cars end up on Facebook where they are often viewed by many, keep up the good work, Dean

[@DavidFaint-x1h]

Congratulations on five years I've watched every episode, your work is brilliant, and your stats talk brings it all to life, well done

[@joeholloway1386]

Nice restoration, details and paint job 👌 👍 Happy 5th anniversary 🎉

[@lostonwallace1396]

I'm an OG subscriber. Been watching you since your first episode, Jason! Nice to see you go back to this one again. It's vastly better!

[@DieCastRestos]

Thank you for sticking with for all this time!

[@raymonde4272]

Congratulations on your anniversary Jason 🎉 here's looking forward to the next 5 years.🙌

[@westonward735]

It has been years and I do not remember when I started watching. I know that Marty was the first that I subscribed to. I started watching him close to the beginning so I have probably watched you since the beginning. Your work is fantastic and informative. I've taken a lot of useful information from your videos. Thank you for taking the time to put the videos out. Take care.

[@DieCastRestos]

Thanks so much!

[@johnkelley9877]

I subscribed about 3 years ago. The models look great but I agree the newer one has a shade of green more reminiscent of the 70s. Congratulations on 5 years of restos and thanks for sharing this.

[@teee4532]

Awesome job on the Mercury Jason and Happy 5th Anniversary!

[@EPTJ01]

what a nice model as I love the matchbox models greetings👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@nathanobrien6875]

Congrats buddy, you’ve done so well! 🎉

[@johnrodriguez489]

Just started watching a few months ago and I enjoy every time I see it ! Keep it going .

[@stevenmanclark7361]

Happy 5th birthday Jason and I have been with you since the beginning I wish I had the skills to do what you and all the other builders do. Keep up the good work and here’s to many more years 👍🏻

[@DieCastRestos]

Thank you for sticking around!

[@Ellis007Bond]

Great resto Jason, I have been subscribed for a few months now, but I have gone back and watched your older videos. The M2 laptop screws are definitely an improvement. Great work 👍

[@lostonwallace1396]

Happy channel birthday, Jason! I love your channel!

[@jchayes7325]

Another great video is always there Jason a little over a year I've been following you and I am so glad that I found you and I got you as one of my subscriptions and the best part about it is I have two of your customs in my collection and I love them and I'm glad I have them in my collection thanks for everything have a good one and God bless

[@markrobinson8865]

Great job 👍🏻

[@hansahans1796]

So nice to have seen yours skill improved over this years and it has been very inspirational and enjoyable to. Thank you so much.

[@DieCastRestos]

Thank you for the support!

[@angeloverton7063]

I've been a recent subscriber, but I'd say your skills have improved. That being said you saved two beautyfull models either way. The dogs sticking out the back are such a fun detail.

[@joakimhjelm-svennesen8984]

I think I been around for a couple of years now. Very nice restoration. I have the Superfast version with the narrow small wheels and the version with the larger wider wheels too. Both are in nice condition

[@thomasjendestrom4240]

😂I started watching your channel in July 2019. I watch every episode that is released. It gives me inspiration for my own old toy cars

[@DieCastRestos]

Thanks for watching!

[@aitchworld4620]

I think I subscribed in 2020. Restoring cars became my lockdown hobby and that’s when I started watching these videos, to hone my skills.

[@user-rd7ly7ob1p]

Been following since mid 2020 probably. Honestly one of my favorite channels! Have seen every video.

[@DieCastRestos]

Thanks for watching them all!

[@OnlyArdy]

Very nice work, I’ve been watching your videos every weekend over last 4 1/2 years but very rarely comment usually. Congrats on your 5th anniversary and thanks for sharing your videos with us.

[@DieCastRestos]

Thanks for silently following for so long! Good to hear from you!

[@robertdragoff6909]

Both old and new restorations look great, but the paint job on the newer one really pops! Happy anniversary to 6 years on KZbin and here’s to many more!

[@johnclayton6676]

Like some of the others, I think i've been here from your first vehicle, probably came via Marty! Well done

[@jaguarantony]

i really enjoy your videos. Perfect work sir

[@PG-gs5vb]

Happy anniversary!

[@jaydsdiecastgarage]

as always nice work i know it was hard to get to five yrs. been a fan for some time

[@R1chardB1ngham]

I think pretty much everyone my age had one of those Mercury Commuter wagons, the version you restored is definitely the nicest with the working steering and narrow wheels. Can't remember when I found your channel but there were quite a few resto/custom creators at the time that have now seemingly stopped posting. Keep it up!

[@DieCastRestos]

Thanks, will do!

[@luispinedo8566]

Enhorabuena 🤩🇪🇦

[@grahampickering1560]

I found the channel through matchbox garage. Here's to the next 5 years 👍

[@johnrodriguez489]

Awsome!

[@te-cto]

Super 👍

[@justinbray2773]

I just find your channel and subscribe. You do some awesome resorting and custom work.

[@DieCastRestos]

Thanks for subscribing 🙌🏻

[@larrystipe3170]

Been scribed for about 4months

[@lotharrenz4621]

looks great, the newer paintjob comes closer to the original hue indeed. :) speaking of Mercury, there is a book on the history of the Ford Taunus Mk1^, nicknamed Knudsen-Taunus (even though Semon E. "Bunkie" Knudsen had nothign to do with it, but there), and one photo indicates that Ford USA planned on importing the Taunus Wagon to be sold under the Mercury label. The photo shows the car with US license plates and a different emblem in the grille as well as their typical side indicators. but they never followed through. when you mentioned the Commuter being discontinued after '68 this little side fact came to mind. I think I've been here since the time you did Ford week. being a Fordoholic I had to come and take a look... :) and stayed for the content.

[@DieCastRestos]

Thanks as ever for the support. I’ve just restored one of your Schuco models so expect that video to appear on the channel in the coming months!

[@lotharrenz4621]

@@DieCastRestos wheee, can't wait! ^^

[@shaunbrown3804]

I’m just away to start my first restoration on a Dinky Mini Clubman

[@DieCastRestos]

Wishing you good luck!

[@cutrockr-diecastracing2773]

Congrats on 5 years !! Not many customisers have lasted the distance. (on youtube) I have seen you pretty much from day 1, I got into watching youtube and found diecast channels when I started working out back in mid 2018. Well done on the Mercury, great stuff! P.S. Any recommendation of diecast places to visit when I am in the UK May/June? Cheers, Marc D

[@DieCastRestos]

You might want to visit the site of the old Lesney factory in east London which has a sculpture depicting the Ferrari Berlinetta and Dodge Challenger commemorating Matchbox

[@cutrockr-diecastracing2773]

@@DieCastRestos Oh, fantastic! I shall look it up and (haha) get my wife to put it in on our itinery!! Many thanks, Marc D

[@Xxxxxx.5303]

🤗👍👌💯

[@johnnyg7347]

👍😎 Long roof 👍🏁 New sub 1 day

[@KennyBacchus-yg3uv]

Matchbox. Restoration. 73C. Mercury. 5th. Anniversary. Special