1000 Miles To Go

[@mongosaqqara]

Simon I had a 73 Eldorado...500 cubic inch....I rebuilt the carb...plugs...tune...like you still no power... I finally went to an old timer muffler shop...the old GM had a double wall exhaust system...sure enough the inner wall failed and collapsed...acted just like yours...new system installed and Vroom! Explaned the blow by too...Nice girl...happy anniversary 🎉

[@SimonFordman]

Hey that’s a great thought. I’m going to check that out right away. That sure would be a blessing if it was just that.

[@YY-zw2ec]

And how many horse power it do have ?

[@dapsapsrp]

The very same thing happened to my Dad's 1973 Cadillac Calais with the 472 engine. It was during 1982 the year where we received 17 inches of snow in St. Louis county. There were piles of ice and snow wherever you went. He backed into a chunk of ice which shoved the exhaust forward causing the inner pipe to collapse causing next to no power. After exhaust replacement way more power. One of the dumbest GM ideas ever.

[@davidniebeling77]

Yay! I’m always happy to see when you post a new video. You’re one of the very few channels that I actually follow and look forward to new ones coming out!!! Keep up the great work!!

[@buggersunboxings4650]

Fuzzy Dice Projects, Legit Street Cars and HunterDirection are my fave s. This is right up with them. Clean. Simple. Fun. Love it!

[@Povilas7]

I love that it doesn't have those chilidish dubstep intros, just regular sound

[@user-ob3oe6sg4h]

Hello Simon. I'm from Russia. I came across your video in recommendations. You have a good video shooting style. We dream about cars like this here and I believe that classic American cars are the best creations in the history of the automobile. I wish you good luck and all the best.

[@user-es4bn3sm2n]

ПРИВЕТ , А ЧТО ЭТО ЗА МАРКА И МОДЕЛЬ АВТОМОБИЛЯ ИЗ АМЕРИКИ ???

[@user-ob3oe6sg4h]

@@user-es4bn3sm2n Привет. Понтиак Бонневиль 1968 года.

[@maoxian]

Enjoyed meeting Mrs. Fordman for the first time....

[@zeitgeist57]

Behind every functioning car guy is a woman who understands...they are the true unsung heroes of the hobby!

[@SimonFordman]

Key word: Functioning. 100% correct

[@vangestelwijnen]

It was like watching a movie. A good one. Beats Netflix. Living the life, well done!

[@stephengirling7859]

Notice how the Mc.D looked like it was made this morning. If flies, maggots and bacteria won't eat it then probably best we don't!

[@user-wj8th3ke6u]

Hi Simon, I'm from Saudi Arabia I support you and encourage you to continue to succeed I have a 1989 Chevrolet Caprice that I maintain and it's in very good condition My father had a 1983 Buick Park Avenue. We had it since I was a kid. I learned to drive it and even used to go to college in it. Those were the good days It makes me very sad that we are losing those beautiful cars on our streets and now cars are the same and boring

[@nickmonroe3091]

Looks like life is good! Happy anniversary to you and your lady! Another great video. Love these. Nice work!

[@single-handed3673]

Congrats on your anniversary . That Land yacht was a leaky ship the minute you looked at it. The leaking gas tank was a sad sight to watch. But the "one" wiper not working was too funny to watch. A kid from my neighborhood growing up had a 67 wagon Executive Safari. He beat that car to death. $150.00 he paid . Every day he would race down the street, It was fast. Gas was 65 cents in the early 80's It was fun watching your video.

[@johnpartridge7623]

It's great that your're keeping these old Classics on the Road

[@johnwolffe8473]

Simon has a quality I admire greatly in a video. He does not feel the need to talk. He does not feel the need to play music. He just works. Some videos show a man, usually obese, who starts talking the second the video begins, often in some manure covered hick accent filled with intolerable asides and verbal tangents and continues until the very end of the video. His boss and coworkers no longer tolerate it, his relatives no longer invite him to anything anymore, his dog hates him, and the wife has long since left him for what she might have had. Then he goes on KZbin.

[@TeaMollie11]

That was a little specific 😂

[@johnkendrick7304]

Don't listen to bad advice. Those bumper jacks work excellent

[@ericwalstrand3512]

Easier than what they have nowadays

[@user-pf7gs8dd8t]

They work great at lifting the car... and equally great at breaking limbs if you're not careful. Never stand behind one lol.

[@juanjosetestardini5273]

Simon, this motor said " im tired boss" 😅😅 good luck!!! regards from Argentina!🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🙌🙌🏁🏁

[@TheTwelly]

One of the best channels on Utube. But dude, you surely took a few risks with dodgy brakes, leaking fuel tank, wandering steering. Sitting in car with petrol washing around with your nearest and dearest sat inside. That's one anniversary you won't forget. ❤

[@SimonFordman]

Yea, not my proudest moments

[@thomasknobbe4472]

So many thoughts! Dad and Mom had a '68 Catalina (basically same car, except with a shorter wheelbase and regular gas V8)-white over green, our all time favorite family sedan. That big front seat will make it a great date night car when it is running well. And you will love the disappearing wiper blades. From the door cards, I suspect yours may be an Executive, rather than a Bonneville. But we won't tell. You are very brave to get under that thing to change the oil. That oil pan sat so low I once tore a hole in it on rutted gravel driveways in the spring. You have to remove the engine to replace the oil pan in those cars. Dad was not happy. Thanks for the ride, and Happy Anniversary!

[@SimonFordman]

You are right, it's an executive. I just looked up the vin, previous owner-kid told me a lot of nonsense about this car, like that it's a Bonneville, sadly I don't know my Pontiacs so I believed him. I think he also lied about the 428 engine

[@thomasknobbe4472]

@@SimonFordman all '68 Pontiacs are Peak Pontiac, so it's good. They all have the same basic block, dating back to the original 287 from the mid-50's, so it's hard to tell the size just by looking at the motor. Probably you have a 400, which in Dad's car had plenty of power, even tuned for regular gas. Your motor looks to just be very tired, like the suspension. But your body and frame look solid, and the interior is complete, so you have a good foundation. And it has the big Turbo Hydra-Matic, the best transmission in the world at that time. I am enjoying those huge finned brake drums. The brakes on these cars were adequate (save for when you drove through water-whoops!) and in regular use I do not recall any fading. Check out Frank's Pontiac Parts, and of course our good friends at Rock Auto. Good luck!

[@natezgreat]

In a day and age where every video seems to be desperately trying to capture your attention, I appreciate your videos with strictly no bullshit. You are the only channel I watch lol.

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks!

[@bluerazor7049]

Looks like the old Bonne' will need a lot of work, the previous owner clearly didn't know what the hell he was doing but at least it's in your hands now, lovely video and an adventure!

[@robertashbrook3157]

Thanks a lot Simon you gave me a some courage to take my beater without a heater on a road trip. Bout 800 miles. I have a 64 galaxy with a 352 auto. I don't have a heater because I had to bypass the heater core. It was leaking. I have a new heater core I'll put it in when I get back. Thanks for the encouragement

[@SimonFordman]

Very cool, I had a 66 Ltd with the 352

[@ruudmobile6726]

Really love your tinkering on this old rolling metal. The way you also show your little screw ups really make me smile and I recognize myself in this here. No slick overhauling but great cinematographic quality instead with cool angles and pov incl. beautiful shots of life's little wonders. Greetings from the Netherlands Simon, Ruud

[@susanrollinson]

And the bumper jack! I haven't used a bumper jack in forty years! I love the noise that they make.

[@bulldogmack]

Bro you are living the dream!! Keep it going!! I work at a dealership and modern cars dont have that essence or "personality" I dont know maybe I'm crazy but I find your videos therapeutic... now I want to buy an old pile off marketplace to fix it 😂😂😂

[@valuepack2]

Well played, young squire. Wishing you three continued good times.

[@noneprovided689]

Prior to discovering this channel a couple of months ago, there were two established automotive channels that were perpetually neck and neck as my favorites. Since that time, this channel has edged its way in to make it a three-way tie. Now, _SimonFordman_ takes its rightful place in the triumvirate alongside _Fuzzy Dice Projects_ and _Ronald Finger._

[@John3_16Q]

My 2 top are NNKH and sleeperdude but Forman has crept to the top

[@tonny.c]

Love the to the point editing. That's a lot of work to make it this easy to watch. Also, she must REALLY love you man :D

[@giancarloarchetti2548]

Questi video sono meravigliosi. Senza tanto parlare. Alcuni video come questo di altri canali sono noiosi.

[@SwapBR]

Hello Simon. My name is Renato, I'm from Brazil and I come to tell you that your channel is my newest favorite, I loved the content as well as getting to know a little about these beautiful cities shown in the video. Keep up the excellent work.

[@seanmiller598]

Zen and the art of automobile maintanance, Outstanding filmwork.

[@rogerdumais7637]

I know it's not that great of a car the people lied about the condition but I know from the work you do you will get her in the shape she deserves

[@billm83army]

Love posts with zero talking and really don't need to know what the person looks like either. Just quality repair, all I need.

[@gevinhu]

Love your content, actually inspires me to start getting more into DIY-ing. Wish you happy anniversary from Hungary

[@gastonpablogonzalezkriegel1178]

Great video again! Nice travel with your girlfriend. This car is in they best hands now! Greetings from Argentina.

[@adrielm1920]

This channel deserves more love ❤

[@user-dw9ms3qk6u]

Some great memories, PMC hubcaps and the Chieftan high beam indicator, the tunnel that I rode thru on a week long motorcycle trip, amongst other things. I gotta say tho, I did learn something new from this video. I did not know that you could register a vehicle in Colorado at a second hand store! That seems super easy and convenient, lol! Awesome video.

[@lifelong5425]

Another epic yet dodgy trip...hope to see this beauty get less oily . ..etc.. the quietness of your stories is refreshing...

[@freesoul9324]

I just could not skip any second of the video, it's very entertainment to me 🥰

[@SimonFordman]

Glad to hear!

[@eric_seguin]

Let's get on marketplace and find an old broke car miles away from home so we can go get it and make a romantic trip with the Lady. Then we'll drive it back to Minnesota praying all the way that it makes it. Dude, you got big old brass ones. Great video and your Lady stays with you because every day is an adventure. Never stop opening the door for her. You would not believe how much that means to a good woman. And date night, dating couples last longer than married couples. Had a 70 Caprice. Same car. Women loved that car. Had to be real careful. My girlfriend bought it for me and I lived in a small town back then. lol I love Minnesota but snow hates my old bones. Guess we'll see a lot of this land yacht. COOL.

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you for the support!

[@bib4211]

Just came across this vid and watched it totally to the last second , it was very enjoyable and nice to see you brought it home! Funny thing was the number plate And nice to see you have good company and she goes with you in your car hobby! Thanks and cheers from Holland

[@gregrussell5374]

Simon, you have a lot of knowledge and confidence. I look at where you are on that beast of a car and think no way. Not road ready yet. I take my hat off to you sir.

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks!

[@steveclem6736]

This channel is a breath of fresh air. Simply amazing. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

[@tomeklaskowski]

I haven't seen this movie yet, but I'm already giving it a thumbs up 😉

[@dapsapsrp]

My dad had a 68 Catalina 4 door sedan, dark green with black cloth seats. His had the 400 2 barrel high compression engine and also front disc brakes. It was an A/C car with an amazingly powerful cooling capacity. Wonderful road trip car but the harsh Midwestern winters took their toll on it.

[@theodoreolson8529]

I came for the ASMR...stayed for the vice grips. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2453">40:53</a> Genius!

[@bradlobdell]

I want some of that talent! Very impressive.

[@davidwell686]

When I was a kid in the 70's collecting those :PMD center caps was a big deal. Great memories.

[@nicolasfrias249]

You are a very skilled mechanic. I loved seeing the progress of the trunk 😂😂 Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@markcasey3991]

Amazing skill-sets. The Zen of Simon Fordman - Happy Anniversary!

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks!

[@estancieradel66]

Excelente viaje, medio complicado pero buen viaje al fin. Muy linda y simpatica tu chica Simon! Felicitaciones. Yo sabia que el video cerraba con imagenes del gato 😂😂

[@Cimmerian415]

This has definitely become one of my favorites ever since I first saw your channel about 3 weeks ago and subscribed immediately. Thank you, Mr Fordman, and thank you for your content.

[@dannorris1759]

I always enjoy your videos. You demonstrate an impressive skill level at making things work in less than ideal circumstances- the mark of a true mechanic. And you do all this with normal, common tools. Your working knowledge of carburetors, ignition systems and drum brakes reflects a lot of vintage vehicle experience. How did you manage that? I'm curious to know.

[@laddie115]

I absolutely love your videos ! Thank you for taking the time to make them , happy viewer from British Columbia Canada

[@arielgarcia8671]

Awesome video Simon. Thank you for showing other aspects of your life; also nice quick fixes. Greetings!!

[@christopherwest5840]

Great learning from your skills. Leadville used to have a cool saloon with $12 steaks and good Margaritas, all at over 10,000 feet.

[@Aoki_Daisuke]

Cool old car, beautiful girl, amazing repair skills - all you need for wonderful journey. Thanks for the video. Good luck!

[@kennethbottoms1613]

Hello Sir, excellent video! I’m still working on my ‘70 f-250; everything works now. Bought a compression test kit (first time, I was essentially lost,lol) and did the dry/ wet thing. 7 hovered around 100 with one at 65. It drives well but uses lots of fuel. Not going to worry about it, don’t have the money for a rebuild anyway. Thanks a bunch for what you do, I learn from every video of yours. Wish I had money to send you to help you with products! But I’m old/ retired, which for many, means broke! Kenny in Lubbock

[@parrott350]

LOL All the cats were glad you were back home! Holy Cow, I don't know about that car! I liked the little Chevrolet pickup you drove back home. It seemed to run really, really good compared to that Pontiac. That car didn't have any bad rust though. That was genius rescuing the socket in the front spring! That was something. Congrats on your anniversary. Yeah sell that one and work on your Chevrolet or Ford trucks. Great video, you are a genius! Best regards , Chuck

[@SimonFordman]

Yeah this Pontiac really made me appreciate that Chevy.

[@parrott350]

@@SimonFordman LOL

[@Voxel-Ux]

I am new to your channel (subscribed) and I totally enjoy your videos. You know your stuff & very resourceful too. You get results! To top it all you are a master of the lens. You wordlessly tell the story of the resto. Expert at camera angles to create a mood. You should be a film director. I look forward to more of your videos. Cheers!

[@SimonFordman]

Much appreciate the kind words!

[@BilltheHiker]

Great video editing, great mechanical skills, and the most relaxing hour since the last time posted a video. Keep up the good work. Your channel will grow quickly.

[@BG-ri8ww]

Well done, you have a great channel. Congratulations to you and “Mrs F.” Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures

[@randycountryham7501]

Scrolling thru KZbin, I stumbled across, the Bob Ross of auto mechanics. And I subscribed. I love the videos man!

[@michaelfrederic7343]

I love the calm, relaxing car guy content. Your videos are great. It seems like you work carefully and do things right as far as using your tools and working safely. It shows that you understand these old vehicles well. Let me know if you need any help finding parts, I am usually pretty good at digging things up.

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks!

[@pure_awareness]

Best car fix drive video content I've seen for a long time

[@SimonFordman]

Glad to hear it

[@timn5557]

Love your channel, young brother. I’m curious, where did you acquire your skills? Are you formally schooled or self taught? Or had a dad or grandfather to learn from?

[@perkypat2214]

Would also like to know!

[@user-to3ww5cz1f]

У парня в крови бензин😊👍. Молодой человек, а обладает знаниями и навыками по ремонту старой техники. Удивительно, что у вас есть запчасти на такие старые машины.

[@Seneka008]

В Америке все есть. А парень хороший. Наверно и по русски понимает ))

[@user-to3ww5cz1f]

@@Seneka008 Половина Америки понимает и говорит по русски)).

[@MrDyrka]

Как у нас жигули,в каждом "супермаркете"....

[@dontherocks897]

Love your style, the way you keep it, catching the little moments on your trip.

[@muumilapsus]

The work you put in your videos is absolutely mind boggling. The framing of the shots are perfect. The time to edit all your footage must be insane, and let's not forget you work on cars as well. I've picked up so many great tips from your videos. I'm a 37 yo guy, and I've never wanted to be in someone else's shoes more than yours. Keep up the awesome beautiful work. Best car repair channel on YT!

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you!

[@muumilapsus]

@@SimonFordman No. thank YOU!

[@fabiohaddad2531]

Way cool video, very well done! Gorgeous scenery also. I did not think the old Pontiac could support the road back but you made it. Thumbs up man.

[@SimonFordman]

I didn't think it would either.

[@nenadstefanovic877]

Great simple fixes with simple tools, love the way you filming. Greetings from Serbia.

[@mattw9005]

Excellent stuff! Its amazing the thought, process & professional work that goes into your video's, every step has interesting perspectives, creative angles and sheer talent, its wonderful that your keeping classic American iron alive and its almost like you're a mechanic from the 60's you know how to keep these classic cars going at there best. Thanks again A+ & 10/10!

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you!

[@alphonsowilliams5978]

Hey there that my first time watching your video on KZbin you doing great 😊” okay keep up the great news bye from lightning 😊”

[@nitro74cs]

Nice video, congratulations for the anniversary and I wish many happy anniversaries. Look forward to seeing new episodes both fixing this car and the 56 Chevy BelAir. Perhaps you may find some good parts at your happy place(scrap yard).

[@leszeknikodem8362]

Before starting it up at the begining of this video, engine sweetly whistles similar to Mack from Mad Max 2, when Mel was trying to bring it to the camp of petrol defenders😅😮😂😊nice video, great old road yacht from Poncho🤪😎

[@Delta_NWAB747fan]

As much as drum brakes are crap, I’m incredibly fascinated with them since I wasn’t around when they were everywhere. Even though I don’t care if they get replaced or not, that is incredible history that should be preserved for future generations. Cool to see the inter workings of them!

[@coplandjason]

I enjoyed that, what a trip! You're brave taking on a journey like that in that old clunker. It needs a bit of work but it's still a seriously cool car, well done

[@henceforth7088]

Loved this video, nice to learn a bit more about you and to see your pretty girlfriend and her happy attitude. Really enjoyed this and look forward to seeing much more on this car.

[@theprisonernumbersix996]

Magnificent video, thank you very much for this exciting journey. The car has a superb patina and its noise gives me chills. Everything I like for a V8. Little caresses to the cats. No. 6

[@jamesashabranner2426]

I miss the old tanks the scenery drove through thank you 😁

[@Mariano.Bernacki]

These cheapo tools were my first tools, bought in 2019. Different brand, different box, your set has some that mine did not and mine had some that yours seem not to have, but I would recognize the models anywhere. They must have come from the same Chinese company. The T-handle failed, the 12 mm socket split open as soon as I applied decent force to it, but I saved so much money and time on motorcycle maintenance. Still use the ones that did not fail to this day.

[@TeaMollie11]

My buddy bought a socket and ratchet set for under 20 and it sounds familiar since one of the sockets immediately rounded out with moderate pressure 😂

[@dogpotter]

I really enjoy the show. thanks for putting in the work to put it on

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Home looks so comforting after the Pontiac. Some excellent filming and great scenery along the way. Really enjoyed the road trip adventure. 😊👍

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks for watching!

[@PaulinesPastimes]

@@SimonFordman Not sure you would have enjoyed the road trip though 🤔

[@mrdiplomat9018]

Well Simon, if your lady will put up with a cross-country trip in that great Pontiac, she’s a 🥰keeper ‼️

[@mattparoz4246]

Mate, another great vid. That poor front end all crinkled up, but you’ll get him sorted. 🇦🇺🤙🏼

[@johnkendrick7304]

I absolutely love love your videos. I'm a car guy and I appreciate that you know what you're doing but don't give a whole bunch of useless commentary. Keep up the great work!

[@luizarthurchagasdasilveira1721]

Commenting here just to increase the channel exposure. I'm a fan. Following the channel and adventures.😅

[@tasospappas6627]

Had exactly the same problem with the gas tank of my Citroen CX leaking in the gas station. It was from the ventilation hose that overfilled. I had changed that hose 3 years before and it was absolutely petrified. I put back the original one from 1976 which my grandfather had kept and was still in immaculate condition, the rubber being soft and uncracked after 45 years

[@Pedroisanickname]

Oh man, that sucks, but look on the bright side. You've got a 68 Poncho Bonnie.

[@pks41805]

Your videos make my day, thank you.

[@carlosvargascardona6513]

Un saludo desde armenia quindio al otro lado del charco.eres un muchacho bendecido rodeado de autos increíbles,herramientas y una bella mujer que comparte una vida llena de amor y gasolina.y que espero siga asi.gracias por darnos tantos tantas alegrias devolviendole esa chispa de vida a esas bellezas de autos.que el universo te colme de salud,abundancia y bendiciones y de ese buen gusto.saludos para todos Y que sigas haciendo tan buenos videos para poner una sonrisa mas a los amantes de los fierros y la gasolina😀👏🔧🛠️

[@Нес_Тор]

You are a brave guy! Your brakes on your car are like Russian roulette ;))

[@davegallucci9327]

That Bonneville reminds me of my friends 67 doing a burn out at night in Pawtucket RI. Late 1970's. I was fallowing him. He power braked it, the car disappeared in tire smoke. We were in front of the Pawtucket time news paper, and a photografer got a picture of that. Kind of cool for us young guys goofing off! Brings back memories!😊

[@jessesmith3026]

Great video, keep up the great work. I can’t wait to see you fix it up

[@SimonFordman]

Great little story. Thanks for sharing

[@Lipmonster]

That Monte Carlo blew your doors off. Other than that great video I had a 68 Catalina 400 2 Barrel loved that car 0 to 100 in about 15 seconds

[@joeyjojo8348]

Enjoyed every second of this video mate. From Brisbane Australia

[@frfrpr]

Excellent story. Great filming.

[@richardherbst8081]

Simon...you passed through Nebraska my state. Glad you made it home!

[@GabrielKuerten1987]

Muito legal esse vídeo ja passei situações assim com minha namorada, espero que tenham aproveitado o passeio, parabéns!

[@paulcarter2907]

I love the way these old motors are so big, you can just sit in the engine bay and do your stuff..Hi Mrs F

[@noneprovided689]

_Fuzzy Dice Projects_ *plus* _Odd Tinkering_ *equals* _SimonFordman_

[@kyleburney6059]

All the way to Colorado for a Bonneville !!!! Come on and take a slow ride!!! Like your style man keep it up……. Your old 65 galaxies really cool like to see that thing with some old school Magnesium American thrusters With some 28 inch old school drag slicks on the back … Get you some Skinnies on the front with some chrome reverse wheels Oh yeah don’t forget the roll bar and 456 gears in the back of that baby…. Keep it up brother man !!!! we’re Tuned in down here in Mountain Grove Missouri

[@SimonFordman]

I used to have a set of mags on it, oversized on the rear. I changed it to the steelie look in part so I could carry one size of spare tire.

[@marianodeblasis8669]

Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 hermoso vídeo! ❤

[@zeitgeist57]

YT put me on to your channel. As a car guy myself, you have a wonderful visual way of storytelling. The CC comments are perfect for little notes along the way. Great job and keep the videos coming...there is honor in saving old sh!tb0xes and giving them new life and usefulness again.

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks for the kind words

[@pks41805]

They sure do like to stay hydrated in Colorado.