Restoration Abandoned 1954 Ford Customline

[@GarageAuto]

Do you want to support us to save more cars? then please: like the video, subscribe and turn on the notifications to watch the next uploads =) Lot of thanks!

[@thomasmadden1011]

Nice car got lot money in bgg the car

[@thomasmadden1011]

Rephase that youbbn lot time & lot money restoration they donot make like that any more !!!

[@durandjohnson1321]

Please restore more cars.. preserve American automotive history!

[@donvanness6543]

❤

[@tommynygaardjensen8398]

it's great work on the foot 👍but I hate when I see again and again when there are no original wheels on it, it doesn't fit the style with chrome rims and other nonsense 🤔

[@davidmusick1673]

I grew up in the 50’s, and the 60’s as well. The cars of that era had style and class, designed by American engineers & designers. They were unique. Now days ya can’t tell a Cadillac from a Kia.

[@GarageAuto]

True, they had specially style and more beautiful than today's cars

[@mrkeopele]

very nice

[@JJRR50]

Looked great until the change of the wheel covers. Looks better with the authentic ones. Great job!

[@stevejones7593]

This has always been a dream of mine, found an all original 52 gray custom, perfect, that belonged to elderly lady bought it new , sat for years in a garage, was going to let me know when she was ready to let it go. Disappeared 5 years later found it in ky , guy bought it for parts , wasn’t letting it go. Keep looking.

[@bjrnarvidlarsen6503]

Thank You for showing this amazing rebuild. This was my first car in 1968, also here in Norway a lot of us wanted a car like this when the driving license was in the box. Cars these days have no personality, and no motor either, but a battery pack. Nothing special for a car enthusiast.👍With my best regards from Lillehammer, Norway the winter olympic city 1994.😊

[@renatofernandez1678]

Wow...unbelievable restoration.......

[@donvanness6543]

My First Car Was A 54 Customline , Same Color. Loved That Old 54❤️

[@williamllorens2141]

I would’ve like to see it restored to it’s original spec’s and leave it as it came out of the factory. However I understand everyone has their own tastes. It’s a wonderful job 😅

[@georgsteinle747]

Will be great to see Restoration of Plymouth 1958 Fury Christine...A Taming of the Beast!😉❤‍🔥!!

[@llanamejia]

I was born in 1954. I wish I could be restored like this gorgeous Ford

[@357bullfrog9]

I'm a 58 model in bad need of restoration lol

[@durandjohnson1321]

@@357bullfrog9 lol

[@michaelhemingway9205]

Me a 52 ford has a tree growing in the middle

[@lmrk8441]

Really appreciate the upgrades and the fact that you left everything else close to original. Good work.

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks @LMR K

[@christopher88719]

That was an awesome car to start with! Free of rust, original paint pen marks on the firewall, dash and interior were nice. Looks great restored!

[@GarageAuto]

That is true!

[@woody77788]

Beautiful work & it sounds great!!

[@skipstein744]

I had a 1953 Customline, a great vehicle ran forever. The vacuum windshield wipers were always fun. Great restoration! Thanks.

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks for watching!

[@franklane5615]

Nice sleeper. With that new power plant and quiet mufflers.

[@antoniomao5243]

What a beauty, another one saved, great job guys!

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks Antonio! This is our mission, save the oldtimer cars!

[@garyjones1287]

What trained mechanics and those with the knowledge and available parts, materials, and cash can do Kudos 💯💯💯💯💯

[@mickbottomley6815]

that looks absolutely beautiful that's how cars should luck not rusty like some people have them

[@alanknizek3877]

Don't knock what other people do with their cars. Some like the patina or are getting the mechanical stuff done first

[@HansDelbruck53]

@@alanknizek3877 He's allowed to "knock" if he wants to. This is still a semi-free country.

[@marvinhecox8111]

I'm glad you are saving the old cars all the hard work will pay off you are doing great workmanship on these cars they look great something to be proud of👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks!!

[@dementedgray2576]

What a beautiful job"well done fellers! 💖

[@georgsteinle747]

Good Job,You are Great,Guys! Thanks for Sharingthis Video, Save More Cars classic! 👍👍👍💥!!

[@felixiniguezramos2364]

la verdad son unos verdaderos artistas saludos desde Tonalá Jalisco México

[@howardkoster4026]

Whoa! This was in very good shape to begin with. Must have only been used on Sundays to go to church... Great restoration! I like the upgrades too! My uncle had one of these...

[@GarageAuto]

Thank you

[@carlhaluss]

Gorgeous restoration, excellent video and, of course, a remarkable automobile. We had a '54 Ford Customline V8 2-door as well, in the family, that my Mom drove from 1954 to 1964. Fond memories indeed. Thank you for sharing this video!!

[@GarageAuto]

Thank you for watching!

[@jimsuroski5200]

Great work!! Absolutely beautiful!

[@GarageAuto]

Thansk @Jim for this support =)

[@raymondsprengelmeyer1278]

What a great job, absolutely beautiful!

[@alanknizek3877]

Wow a 54 that still has the original front crossmember that isnt rotted. You know this is a good car

[@leonardwalters154]

Simply beautiful resto mod

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks =) maybe we should name the video restomod instead of restoration? what you think

[@tripler3724]

In 1964, I bought a used 54 with a 239 for $40 and dropped in a 292 as the 239 had a burnt valve and I already had the 292. I was in HS and money was short, but I got a Holly 4bbl and Hurst shifter. In those days it was common to primmer them gray and call it good; no one could really afford a paint job. I cut the steering wheel in half for a better bed as I was often homeless. that will always be my favorite car and I even owned a new 69 SS396 Chevelle.

[@GarageAuto]

Thank you for sharing this story!

[@ericward8010]

First car we had that I remember was a 54 Chevy Bel Air almost the same green with ivory top. Well done! To this day, green cars get love from me. Uncle had a 57 Olds with the J2 option- 3 deuces!

[@kickit59]

Another outstanding rebuild! Very well done! There are automotive rebuild/restore KZbin channels out there with millions of subscribers who don't have a 1/10th the talent you and your crew have! Considering the level of work you do you should have a lot more subscribers than you do! I had a 53 Customline the same color! It had the last year of the flathead V8. I kept the engine for a 34 Ford build and a friend has the car. He is doing a modern V8 like you did on this car. Anyhow great channel I do enjoy seeing the work you do!

[@gabrielantoniomartin7995]

Excelente trabajo Que auto más hermoso!!! Felicitaciones Saludos desde Argentina

[@resurrectionmotors2421]

I have been watching this channel for quite some time now .and it doesn't matter what kind of car it is our truck. The work is always superior quality. So on average from taking a vehicle in so handing the keys back to the owner what is the average amount of time it takes to do a vehicle God bless

[@GarageAuto]

Thank you

[@markamcampbell6340]

I had a 53cuztomline in highschool. Bought it for 100 bucks and the engine was in pieces and the crank was shot. Took the crank out of a straight six mustang had it turned down and dad and I put the engine together and dad drove it 450 milesgo Seattle and broke it in. Ran real smooth and fast. I then converted it to 12v and it started a lot better. Moved away and dad sold it to a neighbor.i miss that car. I hope to find another one.

[@GarageAuto]

I hope that you find another one. good luck!

[@michaelbenardo5695]

How in the world do you put the crank from the Falcon engine in a 53 Ford engine?

[@markamcampbell6340]

@@michaelbenardo5695 the engine in the 53 was a 215 ohv straight-six. the crank out of the mustang was out of a straight-six we had it turned down. i guess it was a stroker engine after that.

[@rogercamp6071]

Great job, classic style with a few safety and comfort upgrades, love it 😎

[@eddie054]

Amazing job!

[@winecountryfilms1]

Very nice guys, although I would have retained the stock wheels with original hubcaps and beauty rings to preserve the stock look and make it a real sleeper.

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks

[@FordHoard]

I agree. Those wheels are ugly as hell on it. There's a reason why the wheels that were on it came from the factory.

[@aleksandrpoliscuk746]

Спасибо реставратарам за их труд ..Для меня это символично . мое детство пришлось на Кубе . где я запомнил эти автомобили из США .. В 2013 я вновь посетил Остров Свободы и увидел эти автомобили .

[@maikbutt1037]

Ein schönes Gefährt 😍 ich bin 21 Jahre alt und hab schon immer die Schlitten aus den 50s geliebt. Andere in meinem Alter wollen Golf und den Müll fahren, und ich träume von so einem Ami 😅❤

[@GarageAuto]

Danke dir @Maik. Ja sie sind wirklich sehr schön!

[@maikbutt1037]

@@GarageAuto leider schade das der reihen 6er nicht drin geblieben ist

[@botman9391]

I'm not much on restorations (hot rod guy), but that is gorgeous. Great job and thanks for sharing!

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks for watching =)

[@trek60]

Thank you for showing us your great work. This a my first car in 1962,only difference was mine was 3 speed and a 239.

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks for watching @trek60

[@kharnthebetrayer1575]

Awesome work , purrs like a kitty 🐱!!!

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks!

[@durandjohnson1321]

I glad it was restored, instead of butchered like so many 50s cars are!

[@joelee662]

real nice job well done 👍👍👍👍

[@texascottonfarmer]

👌👌👍👍 I like your video format - no talking, relaxing background music, and very satisfying car restoration. Thank you.

[@robertovillanueva1926]

Excelent Job 👏🏼 👍 My Grand Mother she has a Ford like this model 4 door y blue marine and top White 😱 In 1964. When I Was child. I love it this metálic green It Was beatifull ! Look like a new brand car 😜 Congratulations 👍💯👍👏🏼 from Quéretaro México ! Robert 😁

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks Robert =)

[@eugenedasher8380]

I hate it when a car is found like this one, just needs some paint, maybe some upholstery repair and just an engine and transmission overhaul to be a great looking original car. What I don't like is some garage deciding to do a complete custom job on it, changing everything including drivertrain just everything making it into a modern hot rod.

[@girl-pl3wx]

BEAUTIFUL !!

[@GarageAuto]

yes it is! Thanks for watching =)

[@gregworkshop5713]

hi very nice car and very well dun

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks !

[@larryfoster4455]

Had a '54 Customline Club Coupe (I preferred the long deck on the rear) turquoise w/ white roof, 239 Y-8, Fordomatic, PS, radio, heater, full wheelcovers, wide whitewalls (had it in 1963-1965), added duals, interior was exactly same as original on this, except looked new,, tinted glass, clock that still worked (not often correct) , had factory optional fender skirts (took them off) always liked the look without. Was kept waxed, looked near new. at 16 got stopped by CHP after 5 mile run, throttle floored, down 7% grade, gave me a lecture, was doing over 130 mph, didn't ticket for speed (said no one would believe it) DID equipment violation, for 4 bald tires, told me think hard about that and thank the Lord. I did, always had speed rated tires after that.

[@GarageAuto]

Nice! dont forget to subscribe for more uploads =)

[@tombob671]

Outstanding job. I understand about the 223 6 being unrebuildable, so did you use 302 C4? Overall fine craftsmanship In 1965 I was a senior and guys could go to salvage yard and get 223s out of early 60s for cheap. Not today

[@georgsteinle747]

👍👍👍❤!!

[@rksshiningstar]

Beautiful car

[@GarageAuto]

yes it is!

[@tedquaker954]

Thanks for the video.... i'm not a ford guy but really enjoyed your process!

[@teetop5776]

Better rims would have given that ride a better look. Even stocks would have been better

[@TiagoMR-]

Carro lindo! Parabéns ao proprietário!

[@geraldparker7008]

Hope mine turns out that nice!

[@genewilson2705]

I can only think of a couple of improvements, it need's white walls with American wheals, flatter shorter exhaust extensions and the shifter should be on the column. it can be done.

[@davidrasch3082]

This car was built by genuine 'motor heads', men who were proud of their work.

[@daviddamico4288]

Very nice work

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks

[@carlmontney7916]

Awsome to see these beautiful autos saved

[@jesuschristus8222]

looks great , great work and very nice wheels !!

[@GarageAuto]

yes it is a great car! thanks for watching

[@PatrickFoley-vf3lr]

Something is wrong here. These are two different cars. A coupe with a short rear window in the opening and middle scenes and a full sedan in the last finished pics, two different cars. I know, I had one of each.

[@bruceh92]

Looks beautiful fellas.

[@GarageAuto]

Lot of thanks =)))

[@joefisk4448]

Should have kept the strait 6, that would have been so much cooler.

[@JulieMeredith-k3r]

Good looking car

[@WayneLee-j4c]

WHAT A BEAUTIFULL CAR. I WISH I COULD AFFORD YOU FOR MY SUPER BEE. NICE JOB GUYS!

[@2001rams]

The video started with and through most of the video as a coupe but finished as a 2-door sedan, two completely different bodies? That was quite a transformation! However two completely different cars were in the video presented as just one.

[@jerrychambers1733]

Allen Eneboe...they are full of shit

[@radtek2]

I spotted that too...I had 54 2DR post sedan back in the day it was an obvious change of cars. I was following along and they rebuilt the stock brakes in place, which I have done hundreds of, and then showed disk brakes later on.

[@larryshumakerhihvv5294]

Nice car

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks! =)

[@garyjackson7777]

Great music , and video.

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks @Gary for this support and for watching =)

[@dalekline3612]

I really enjoyed your start to finish video. A beautiful restoration on a beautiful car. You made a subscriber out of me.

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks! Thanks for your support =)

[@Kinunab]

Se me hace sorprendente que cuando levantan la tapa del motor comparados con los de ahora parece que les faltan piezas. Hermoso auto y muy buen trabajo.

[@morgansword]

Harder to fix one thats clean like that rather than long boarding the whole car and getting the riffles out in some real hard spots. I love that year car as it was so clean and pure... It did lend itself to the track a whole lot. Shouldn't never need someone to go down and apologize for being so slow.

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks for comment

[@roberta.collins3963]

Nice car!

[@cvb6957]

Hello, I'm writing you from Germany. Congratulations 👍🙂 A great, impressive restauration result you've archieved. I'd be thankful if you could help me. I own a 1954 Ford Crestline Victoria myself. I've lost a exhaust trim piece. I can't find it anywhere :-/ It looks like the ones you've use. Can you help me please? I could send you Fotos from the remaining one. Where could I send it to you? Please write me back and help me 🙏🙂 Christoph

[@efandmk3382]

A very old woman who lived down the street from us, had a car just like this when I was a kid. Her husband had bought it for her brand new, and she'd only driven it to shop and to church. She died in the early 1990s, when SHE was in her early 90s. I was about 12 at that time. One of the neighbors bought the car from her daughter, and the last time I was in the neighborhood, (around 2 years ago) the car was still sitting in his driveway. What does it all mean? Nothing. I hated that car. Too bad it wasn't a 1957 Fairlane. If it were, I'd have bought it a long time ago. : )

[@novaseline4u]

Beautiful car, solid. I was a little confused when I saw the original engine components being painted (yellow parts), and refreshed clutch and brake pedals, but later see the car with a V8 and automatic. Also the hub caps being freshened up but not uised. I like the wheels it wound up with.

[@GarageAuto]

Thanks! at the beginning we tried to repair the original engine, but no chance, it was unfortunately impossible

[@novaseline4u]

@@GarageAuto Shame about the sixer. That was a fairly recent engine at the time for Ford, and they were known to give flatheads a good run for the money. Ford tended to keep that quiet while they worked to bring out the Y-Block V8. This car would have been the first year with that engine if it had been so equipped. The car should be nicer to drive with the V8 and automatic though. Did you use a 302?

[@garymccord4277]

Like the engine swap more friendly on todays roads and fast entering freeways to keep with the flow of traffic.

[@GarageAuto]

that's true

[@lynnward118]

Correct myself, the car at the end of the vidieo dose mot appear to be the same car as the original car.

[@jerrychambers1733]

Because it isn't

[@stonemason848]

we had the 54 v8 3spd w/od bought new. Traded it for a 57 Country sedan 9 pass.

[@cglenncowdell2408]

Fantastic job guys. how much for a job like that? My 61 Imperial needs one.

[@GarageAuto]

unfortunately, I cannot say exactly how much costs. but you have to plan around 10k - 20k dollars

[@merc-ni7hy]

this is an older video ..i seen it somewhere else...why do they show it with drum brakes..then disc ?..then back to drums ??...glad to see it wasnt all junked up with a chevy motor..i like the car,,but yuk on the wheels

[@alexanderdengvongsa7525]

I have a 1952 Ford Business Coupe and looks very similar to this car except it doesn't have an engine it has an electric motor with a 6-speed stick shift.

[@garyburchgb]

I like the wheels, but would put them on a different build. This car deserves to have the original wheels and caps with whitewall tyres. Other than that, great job!

[@radtek2]

I know I am old, 79 now ... In 1963 I had a 1954 2DR post "Sedan" I put a built 312 in it. But that said are my old eyes deceiving me? How did your Coupe become a Sedan in the end?

[@gabrielparedes7322]

Ssludos amigo una pregunta el motor 8 cilindros 302 acopla con la misma campana o transmision manual de 3 cambios q usaba el 6 cilindros

[@jimmygliss1171]

Alright all you wanna be restorers, this is how you restore a classic automobile right down the old style drum brakes, very nice job guys.

[@davidrte.664]

54 custom line was my first car($75.00 )

[@richardmolesworth3199]

A restoration would be to its original specifications. This is a restomod

[@AntonioCarlos-zh6mn]

Excelente trabalho, so lamento o gosto da escolha do aro banana, simplifica a roda do carro

[@danbolton3180]

I have a question about these cars being "abandoned", aren't they in fact neglected?

[@ralphh.2200]

Watched until I saw that upgrades were being done instead of original restoration.

[@anthonycadiou8367]

I like this modle year

[@GarageAuto]

it is very popular

[@pennygretch]

How did the disc brake clip sneak in? (4:27)

[@onlythewise1]

you could set on the car hood or any wear didnt bend in

[@communismman1471]

Why the wheels and the engine, why kill the aesthetic of such a nice car

[@GarageAuto]

it is not beautiful at the end? :/

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

@@GarageAuto It is but would've been even more beautiful if it had been kept original, engine, transmission, wheels, interior. Why all the mods which just make it look like yet another set of hot wheels? Too many beautiful cars being lost to that boring theme. I have to say however, the work carried out is superb in itself.

[@GarageAuto]

@@WeeShoeyDugless that is true and we try always to keep the car original. but sometime we c'ant do that. For exempel here we tried to repair the engine, but no, no chance

[@francoisrudel1790]

at the beginning of the video i saw a club coupe ford and at the end of the video i see a ford coupe

[@josebsoto5510]

Ése carro está hermoso: tremendo trabajo de restauración, woooo tremendo proyecto, pero mientras más lo miro más se me parece al Volga Ruso del mismo año 1954 asta la palomita que está en el maletero debajo de la insimnia Ford en

[@FranciscoGonzalez-cr3rm]

Querrás decir que el Volga ..soviético se párese al 54 for.cadi todos los autos soviéticos son copia americana.jjj.pero eran duros ...el LADA es copia del Fiat 125....etc ..saludos...

[@HansDelbruck53]

I'll bet Barney Fife would give you $300 for that Ford.

[@leongt1954]

One in good condition are going from $40.000 upwards here in Aus