Something about watching somebody work on a car for an hour without a word is just hypinotic
@DarkDramonАй бұрын
Agreed, I'm glad the youtube algorithm suggested this channel, I just got into working on cars and this is such a pleasure to watch and see what a pro is like,.
@chelosauthenticАй бұрын
It really is. I be stuck, lol
@manoman0Ай бұрын
I call it a silent prayer.
@bigw8549Ай бұрын
I have to agree. No talking or background music. Just the sound of whatever tools/equipment he was using. Btw this guy did a great job with the floor repairs.
@michaelwalsh9813 күн бұрын
Beautiful job of patching that badly rotted floor, not easy to weld that old rusty metal!
@nandi123Ай бұрын
I don't know if you studied cinematography or just a natural but your videos are superbly crafted. Hollywood needs to know about you. Your independence, resourcefulness, skill, and kindest are inspiring. Thank you.
@enterBJ40Ай бұрын
He has formal education as cinematographer.
@nandi123Ай бұрын
@@enterBJ40 It shows.
@DavidB-rx3kmАй бұрын
He has just set up a camera on a tripod ffs.
@nandi123Ай бұрын
@@DavidB-rx3km And the Grand Canyon is just a hole in the ground. You're an idiot. 🤣🤣🤣
@jackbrownakawillylee5646Ай бұрын
@@DavidB-rx3kmOrson Welles too.
@dogbitefred6631Ай бұрын
You will go down in the KZbin Hall of Fame for rust repairs! Your use of common sense and common tools is brilliant! I am going to find my old paint scraper out in the shed and bring it into the garage and put in my tool chest. If anyone doesn't appreciate your ability to repair a rust belt car, then they have not seen or been in the rust belt. Back in 1967, in northern Indiana, I saw a kid repair a rusted out 57 Chevrolet with hot tar and roofing paper (his dad was a roofer) he formed it like paper mache. He used chicken wire and a thin coat of cement in the front floorboards too. It worked and didn't cost anything but time. Made me appreciate poor folks as I was one myself. The old Torino is looking good, thanks for the video!
@SimonFordmanАй бұрын
That's a cool story, sometimes you just gotta make it work.
@valkman761Ай бұрын
Yes, making stuff work with what you have. However, sheet metal isn't expensive, you can make an entire floor of straight sheet and weld few angle irons to stiffen it up. Much much better than have some kid use far less strong material to make something so important as a car floor. On surface panels and trunk floor ..go ahead use whatever you got
@dogbitefred663129 күн бұрын
@@valkman761 The repair was done to a rusty 4 door 210, it had zero value back in 1967. The only thing holding the rear quarter panels together was the trunk lid, even the back bumper had rusted and fell off. The tar paper repair was used to rebuild the trunk area mainly to keep cold winter air from flowing through the back seat. The concrete and chicken wire repair was a common repair for poor folks just trying to get through another long winter. This was in the days of five hamburgers for a dollar and 26 cents a gallon ethyl gasoline at Sunoco. If anyone is to blame, it's the idiots that put salt on the roads.
@blacaaroАй бұрын
The no frills do it at home metal working is awesome. So many KZbinrs act like it’s impossible or the hardest thing they’ll ever have to do. You just doing it and working the metal in wherever it wants to fit is so refreshing. Thanks for the video, wish there was a super like button!
@powershift1365Ай бұрын
I can agree that metal work can seem to be a very daunting task for a lot of people but I’d also say that it’s the hours and hours of time it takes to do metal work and rust repair. Not to mention, if that person doesn’t how to do rust repair/metal work/welding, it’ll definitely seem impossible but sometimes you just gotta do it and learn as you go.
@valkman761Ай бұрын
You might need to learn to comprehend that something that seems to stick to another piece is not necessarily welded. With what he got equipment wise, I'd use lap joints everywhere.
@chrisjohnson2403Ай бұрын
The old saying less talk and more doing, you put it on a whole new level.
@1LWiLNYАй бұрын
This could be a TV series. The finished product you give us with each of these videos is amazing.
@chefjarrahАй бұрын
Nice one
@godonjeffjeff8963Ай бұрын
Ok ok okay....I am a 62 year old freshl 1:13:47 y retired mechanic of 45 years experience...THE VERY LAST THING I EXPECTED TO WATCH FULLY ON KZbin was of a younger man's video doing rust and antique car repairs...But truly from an old hand; Kudos to you for your skill, enthusiasm and filmography skill. I REALLY DID NOT EXPECT THAT...BRAVO
@joegiusepАй бұрын
I feel like a lot of cars from the 70's don't get much love, so seeing you take such good care of this old ford is so refreshing. Good to see those lil mice are being cared for. Excellent video as always. Cheers.
@SimonFordmanАй бұрын
Thank you, cheers
@poplaurentiu4148Ай бұрын
@@SimonFordman I watch your clip from Europe.. Really nice saving and fixing-build of your car.. anyway, i saw the clip when your girl found them small mice. So here is my advice to you: do not let those mice multiply man.. once they grow, is going to be harder for you to get rid of them.. just try to get them away from your spot to somewhere else..
@oscarwilde547314 күн бұрын
@@poplaurentiu4148 In 1804, there were a billion human beings on Earth. In 1927 - 124 years later - that figure doubled to two billion. In 2022, the human population had hit eight billion, yet in 2011, there were seven billion - the last billion took just eleven years to appear. Wildlife isn't encroaching on us. We are encroaching on them. Watch the last thirty seconds of the video.
@talon1706Ай бұрын
This is how I started my career in Auto Body/Collision repair. Patching rusted cars. Later on strictly collision. Retired in June 2024. Great video. Great job.
@cowmath7714 сағат бұрын
not many places touch rust anymore, only certain fabrication shops. I called 16 auto body shops and nobody would even look at my car. fabricator said "no problem."
@Cosmo-1977Ай бұрын
I don’t know why, but I was praying for a new carpet. Great video.
@Chuck-n5p12 күн бұрын
All that beautiful work,and to stick that nasty carpet back in.what a shame.
@dan07111237 күн бұрын
It's just a beater
@thedoykanАй бұрын
the only channel I have notifications on, bless your heart.
@beachthor1Ай бұрын
Same! So quality
@riadjaanАй бұрын
Same 😊
@garethleitner95479 күн бұрын
The care you showed for animals is the icing on the cake. Thank you!
@fordtruckman80Ай бұрын
You fixed the floors on this Torino exactly how I'm fixing the rust on my 1990 F350. The previous owner made an attempt, but it made things worse. The way you and I are doing it is not perfect, but it will last for years and it's solid. That's something to be proud of.
@jodygriffin3492Ай бұрын
All of that work that nobody will ever see shows true craftsmanship.
@pratyaypaul8390Ай бұрын
The "ugh,rust" title was catchy. It portrayed an emotion all car people can relate to
@SimonFordmanАй бұрын
Think so? I'm so indecisive with my titles and thumbnails, as you can tell. I'll probably change it back now, haha.
@davegould3678Ай бұрын
@@SimonFordmanGreat title, says what we all think about rust and welding 😊
@stoneskipper3047Ай бұрын
@@SimonFordmanit’s short and eye-catching unlike a majority of automotive channels, very refreshing
@pratyaypaul8390Ай бұрын
@@stoneskipper3047 yeah it conveys the idea of one man passionate about classic rides fixing up old rusty panels with garage tools while making a documentary for enthusiasts over the platform.
@colackys4477Ай бұрын
Ah hell yes, I'm really loving the upload schedule, these are not just videos about a dude working on old cars - these are master pieces. Very inspiring.
@pumterryАй бұрын
Once again a cinematic masterpiece. Thank you Simon
@zach9515Ай бұрын
These videos rock my world I didn't know I needed them until I found them. Such a great style of filming. All killer, no filler.
@franklinnieto5378Ай бұрын
When I do floor patches I use thicker metal. Usually 14ga. But I will usually go to the local body shop and get some old wrecked fenders or panels and take the metal from them. The body shop is usually happy for you to haul them away.
@jeremiahnewellАй бұрын
Every video from SimonFordman is top tier automotive mechanic adventure content!
@dcmphoto7437Ай бұрын
Basic tools and a flux core welder. Frickin awesome!
@twoeightythreezАй бұрын
Successful Flux core welding on thin sheetmetal is legit beast.
@RipRoaringGarageАй бұрын
@@twoeightythreez That is no joke. One of the things I want to learn. Stick welding my 74 Ranchero with 1/16 rod was a nightmare, and only in the bed where its thicker. I have been delaying the floors on mine, though, I have just the trans tunnel left lol. Man knows how to do decent welds and phenomenal films
@dadgarage7966Ай бұрын
Times two. Makes PowerBlock/PowerNation seem kind of silly.
@wisconsinwoodsman1987Ай бұрын
I need a tetanus shot after watching this.
@toman77Ай бұрын
@@wisconsinwoodsman1987 😂😂😂👍👍👍
@artemdookalis3402Ай бұрын
Мне нравится Ваш подход к делу. Мне нравится, как Вы снимаете видео. Хорошо, что присутствуют Ваши комментарии. Иногда, это устраняет некоторые вопросы. Спасибо. Желаю вам "ни гвоздя, ни жезла" - это поговорка😊
@SimonFordmanАй бұрын
Thanks!
@theshield2004Ай бұрын
I think “polishing a turd” was a better name for the video. I’m giving you credit where credit is due, because I woulda taken one look at this project and walked. Props for all the hard work. Video editing and quality are top notch like always.
@stoneskipper3047Ай бұрын
Nah, everything deserves to have a second chance. These old geezer cars especially.
@hughshovlinАй бұрын
Gosh why don't they make cars like this anymore that you can actually fix at home yourself. Great channel and videos.
@twoeightythreezАй бұрын
Theres still lots of them left.
@ronaldbutler9687Ай бұрын
Not everyone can do this. Some people are stupid. This dude is good at what he does.
@twoeightythreezАй бұрын
@@ronaldbutler9687 hes good at what he does because he works hard at it and practices. Talent just allows the skills to come faster.
@Zero.74Ай бұрын
Талантливый человек талантлив во всем))) а парень работяга и получает удовольствие от своей проделанной работы)@@twoeightythreez
@retiredandroaming9 сағат бұрын
Man, is there anything you're NOT incredible about? Absolutely amazing work. Your work ethic, resourcefulness, skills and enthusiasm are just mind-boggling. Thank you for sharing!
@sunkim2868Ай бұрын
Just awesome. Putting in your effort , patience and great skills to fix old things. Don't get hurt when you work. A fan of you from South Korea.
@Cimmerian415Ай бұрын
Silence is golden.
@TheAndy1268Ай бұрын
I salute you, man. What an incredible amount of work. Others use license plates and self tappers and call that 'good 'nuff'. You did it the right way, and I know filming and editing takes three to five times longer than just doing it. MAD respect, Simon. Well done and thank you for sharing all that on your channel.
@SammyVista1972Ай бұрын
Really well done video, no words but your actions showed plenty. We had a 1973 Gran Torino. Lived in Quebec at the time. Winter 197 holes in the trunk already. By 1981, the car was passed down to me. I now hate the smell of fiberglass resin, used to patch the biggest holes so the interior would not be totally soaked.
@SimonFordmanАй бұрын
Some fiberglassed the floors in my f250, they're starting to get crunchy when I step into the truck,
@SammyVista1972Ай бұрын
@SimonFordman I really had no choice at the time. I could fix mechanical things but did not have equipment to do metal work. At least now I can do some but I truly hand the skill to you with what and where you have to fix the Gran Torino. Mine was a 2-door coupe. With a cam and headers, the little 302 with 351W heads and 4-barrel intake really flew. The C4 automatic more then once complained l. Final drive was a 9-inch 3.00-1 ratio, Traction Lock differential. I never d8d have the guts to open her up fully, but 110 still had pedal left. Looking forward to seeing more adventures on your Gran Torino.
@АлексейБурцев-й5дАй бұрын
НАСТОЯЩИЙ СОВРЕМЕННЫЙ ВОЛШЕБНИК!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ДО ГЛУБИНЫ ДУШИ ВОСХИЩЕН ЕГО ПРОФЕССИОНАЛИЗМОМ!!!!!!!!!!!!! ЛЮБОЙ ЕГО РОЛИК НАЧИНАЮ СМОТРЕТЬ С УСТАНОВКИ ЛАЙКА!!!!!!!! БРАВО!!!!!!!!
@ПисаревРуслан-о4ыАй бұрын
Мне нравится он чётко снимает и всё хорошо видно, эффект присутствия в каждом видео.
@Amarillobymorning777Ай бұрын
Where are you at buddy???
@MarcABrown-tt1fpАй бұрын
@@Amarillobymorning777 Likely the Ukraine (or other slavic countries), as Russia blocked itself from the world. (for obvious but dumb reasons) 🤣
@Amarillobymorning777Ай бұрын
@@MarcABrown-tt1fp 👍🙏🎉
@Marklin15Ай бұрын
@@MarcABrown-tt1fpRussia can still access KZbin. There are even Russian channels that still post new videos.
@olikat8Ай бұрын
My dad was military. We lived all over, including spots overseas. One of the funniest things I saw as a teen was watching people in upstate NY, MA, NH, and especially Ohio patch their vehicles together with road signs, soda cans, "Cat hair," McDonald's polystyrene containers, bondo (requisite long wood screws when they had to sculpt a lower quarter or rocker panel) , various pieces of scrap metal...I have a serious aversion to any vehicle from the rust belt. As of today, in the shop, I have a '69 340 Swinger (Texas), a '76 Valiant sedan (Washington State), a '76 Travco motorhome (Alaska), an '88 Gran Fury cop car (Washington State) and a '91 TC (Utah) that are not rotted. My truck? It's a '99 F350 SD (Oregon) that people in Michigan were freaking out last summer when I was there because it has no rust or undercoating. Good video, nice to watch somebody fixing things properly with a long-term repair. Especially on a vehicle that isn't a "Hot collectible" but a fun, vintage cruiser that you aren't afraid to use. My Valiant I got for free because I promised the original owner I would not sell or cut up- it was solid, 88K miles, and just tired in some respects. I have gone through it, brought it across the country, resto-modded it fairly heavily (it still looks & functions pretty stock- it's things like big 4-wheel discs, chassis stiffening, steering & suspension upgrades, powertrain) and am pleasantly surprised how many people want to look at it, wave, share Valiant/Duster/Dart stories, and have had people video it going down the road- I'm sure you'll have similar experiences with the Torino if you keep it awhile
@gregorymalchuk272Ай бұрын
What is cat hair?
@olikat8Ай бұрын
@@gregorymalchuk272 Fiberglass 'in a can.' It's not mat or 'chop,' but I've seen people sculpt panels with those as well
@deej7783Ай бұрын
Fun fact, the only channel that a 2 hour video is NOT LONG ENOUGH 😂😂😂
@theinfinitymachine9610Ай бұрын
You inspired me to start filming my work on my Tacoma 2000. I learned so much from watching KZbin and reading manuals that I want to help document so others can see. Your camera placement and cinematography is on another level.
@tundrajtАй бұрын
Ugh…seeing this brings back haunting memories. So glad I left Minnesota when I did!!!! Between Walz and Winter, I don’t miss it one bit!!!!
@DTD-no7wlАй бұрын
Tampon Tim what a F. CREEP AND A DANGER TO SOCIETY
@timallen602511 күн бұрын
Perfect without getting overly fussy, it’s a useable daily solid car again and… saved 👍 . Love the fabrication sequence
@KrishnaDrawsАй бұрын
Having survived Hurricane Milton and Helene, these videos are a balm for the soul. No Internet here, so I’m watching this via cellular.
@Robertschannel-1Ай бұрын
Tampa Bay Area Here! Hope you and your family are safe and well. 6 days no power for us, came on at 10am finally. No internet though. Cell phone for me too.
@KrishnaDrawsАй бұрын
@@Robertschannel-1 thanks! We are doing ok. Counting our blessings that we only lost Internet. Stay safe neighbor!
@jeanmichelgaona802829 күн бұрын
Bonjour , formidable travail, ça ma passionné de vous voir travailler sur cette torino. Félicitations. Jean Michel, France
@b_altmannАй бұрын
The editing is great. And the old Ford feels better now. Maybe it even gets a new carpet or seat covers in the future :)
@jeffsandler3339Ай бұрын
Being from the rust belt I give you a A plus on the fabrication skills with simple hand tools. I can't leave out the mastering of that flux core welder I wish I could use mine half as well. Thanks for the awesome video.
@AIefeАй бұрын
I can like the video before even watching it, I know I won't be disappointed. Praise God who gave you this talent.
@evgeniychepelev3927Ай бұрын
Отличная работа увлеченного человека. Приятно смотреть.
@АндрейБ-е4пАй бұрын
Воскресный подарок от Саймона! 👍👍👍👍👍
@sparkplugguy8164Ай бұрын
And they say "nooooooo you need a gas welder for proper repairs!!!" bullcrap. This man proves that you can do almost anything with basic tools. Amazing work!
@SimonFordmanАй бұрын
I love my flux core welder
@osifielDoperAtiveАй бұрын
The overall cinematic content is noteworthy. Editing is on par with full length documentaries. Content is fantastic. If there is a YT award for cinematography, your videos are guaranteed nominations. 👍😎
@SimonFordmanАй бұрын
Thanks!
@GabrielCortezFariasАй бұрын
Hello, Simon! I'm from Brazil and I watch your videos and they are very good.
@paulomelo6857Ай бұрын
hey, i´m not alone here haha.
@fabriciomangini8973Ай бұрын
. Somos 3 !
@gabrielarcanjo9503Ай бұрын
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@rick_roy-x1eАй бұрын
You have balls man! God there is nothing left in that body! To take on such a daunting project! Salute to you mate
@محمدالحارثي-ب4ث6طАй бұрын
I loved your wonderful and calm work, you are a good role model for all young people ❤
@clok1966Ай бұрын
We had the exact same car when I grew up in the early 80's. same color and everything. My Dad was a mechanic he got it for basically nothing since it had blown a head gasket. He repaired it and was the family car for a few years. 351 windsor. We normally kept cars for years by my mom ( short) did not like how low you sat and how high the window sills were. It is weird to see somebody fixing it up but one of my favorite cars, when I was doing the same thing, was a 61 4 Door Impla I swapped in a 350/350, such a boat, and absolutely hate I sold it. Best of luck look forward to more videos.
@kennych1992Ай бұрын
Great work! Love your silence repair 👍
@t-rodzgarageАй бұрын
Awesome job on the rust repair ! I always take my carpet and wet it down ,suds them up and use a brush to clean them ,then hang them up and and rinse them out with a pressure washer and let them drip dry.
@gtastuntcrew302Ай бұрын
Enjoying the morning with a nice cup of coffee while seeing that SimonFordman just released a new video. Today is going to be a good day.
@АркадийЗахаров-й8я13 күн бұрын
Сколько же в вас заложено трудолюбия и усердия! В отличие от многих блогеров, снимающих аналогичный контент - вы это делаете стильно, с большим терпением, выдержкой, талантом и кинематографическим вкусом! Пожалуйста, продолжайте ваше творчество как в восстановлении автомобилей, так и в видеосъёмках и монтаже! Возможно провода надо было новые прикинуть, чтоб уже не возвращаться к ним?.. Вы большой молодец!👍
@jeremiahnewellАй бұрын
Great shot of vacuuming up the car, literally. 8:35 :D
@mattw9005Ай бұрын
Excellent work as always Simon from shaping the Mustang floor panels to custom welding & rust repairs your skills and talent is second to none. A lesser man like myself would have given up on that car but as always you have the means & know-how to keep classic American Iron going & going, another work of art video thanks very much once again!
@SimonFordmanАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@АлександрЧерный-п3юАй бұрын
Наткнулся случайно,залипательно :) Привет из России)
@ПисаревРуслан-о4ыАй бұрын
Саймон на этот раз удивил я думал за кузовщину не будет браться, его машины давно в этом нуждаются.
@lesnoy_bolvan_N1Ай бұрын
@@ПисаревРуслан-о4ы Он видимо тренируется на чужих
@АлександрЧерный-п3юАй бұрын
@@ПисаревРуслан-о4ы да он больше по техничке,я предположил что чисто механика без кузовни.Удивил +
@michaelbrutallyhonest6026Ай бұрын
Don't know the ins and outs of KZbin and what it takes for a guy like Simon to rapidly increase his viewership. But it seems, that possibly, based upon others I've watched, they will often do a long video but then also edit the long up into multiple shorter segments. Posting 5 or 6 additional videos from the one long one. For example: "rebuilding the carb on my Torino", and making it 7 minutes long. I dunno, but I want this guy to succeed, he's extremely talented, obviously mechanically, but he has a great eye and knack for the videography and editing. Stay at it Simon, please. I totally share your passion, it's borderline an obsession and I think I can speak on behalf of many here, don't change your format, just figure out how KZbin can work in your favor. Thx for your channel. Also understand this: I'm 66, probably 40 years older yet have the same motivation and passion for restoration.
@Amarillobymorning777Ай бұрын
GR8 vídeo clip Cheers from North Texas 🎉
@diarrawilliams8347Ай бұрын
I like the fact that you work on the cars and you don’t talk like everybody else does when they work on cars
@wills5482Ай бұрын
God bless living in the south, away from salt and other undesirable things
@123andmeАй бұрын
Lol. Yes, up north we just "can't have nice things."
@ovandek8959Ай бұрын
There's something appealing about watching someone else work, especially when you're doing the same work yourself. Suddenly the work isn't dusty and dirty, but the result is still satisfying. Good job 👍🏻💪🏻
@Проко-ц8пАй бұрын
Вот чего я ждал всю неделю))
@ertydftueurururj1432Ай бұрын
ты не один....
@sova5774Ай бұрын
TORINO TIME!!! Ya know man 99 percent of the world would;ve said this thing was too far gone, but dudes like you and even me do our best to keep em rolling another great video!
@power_7890Ай бұрын
Панорамные полы)
@user-kl6sw9pq2iАй бұрын
Как флинстоун будет ездить
@SlavaNarodyАй бұрын
My life is absolutely not connected with cars, but watching videos on this channel captivates me for hours, it is like really interesting to watch, a kind of relaxation, I don't know how to describe it more accurately)
@SimonFordmanАй бұрын
I'm very pleased to hear that folks who don't necessarily know cars can enjoy my videos.
@Un.qualified.Ай бұрын
Fun fact: if you’re reading this, you haven’t watched the whole video
@alobowithadhd6191Ай бұрын
What if I watch at X2 speed?
@talltom1129Ай бұрын
Fun fact for you...I always tap on the comments when I start a video. I guess that makes you right. Happy?
@moxiegaming8726Ай бұрын
NUH UH
@snakeboren4814Ай бұрын
WRONG...I WATCHED THE VIDEO FIRST...DUH..!!!!
@snakeboren4814Ай бұрын
Bad Ass Grand Torino Dude...I'd Put In, A AM/FM STEREO Raido Definitely..!!!
@danielpintos1443Ай бұрын
Sos un auténtico artesano! Un trabajo espectacular. Un reconocimiento a la amoladora que trabajó mucho 😅. Saludos desde Benito Juárez provincia de Buenos Aires Argentina
@Mikes84CorvetteАй бұрын
Wow - this brings back memories. My first car purchased used in 1982 was a 74 Gran Torino 2 door. Mine was the exact same color (I think the paint was called medium copper metallic) with a tan vinyl top. The interior was the same too - even the seat material pattern was the same. Mine had the 351 2 barrel (or 2V - venturi - as Ford like to call them). I bought it in 1982 for $650 with 68000 miles on and sold it four years later for $200 with about 110000 miles on it. Great video(s)! Looking forward to seeing what you do next!
@lesd40Ай бұрын
Very satisfying to watch. lol...ash tray on the seat back...haven't seen that in a long time.
@redjar69Ай бұрын
Huge respect for taking on that job, for me rust repair is one of those overwhelming projects that I never want to do!
@SimonFordmanАй бұрын
Thank you. I try to tell myself not to buy rusty cars because it’s just so much work to fix it
@keeponpainting9465Ай бұрын
There is a scene in "Christine" where the two old guys are watching the kid work on the car and they can't figure out why he is fixing up a 58 Plymouth and the old guy says "He's putting brand new wipers on a broken windshield." The kid knew something that they didn't. Love this video.
@martinschranner3495Ай бұрын
Before I saw Your video, I thought I was the only one who had to struggle and fight to get the seats and belts out. Thank You, now I don't feel like an idiot any more.
@nickgiard8553Ай бұрын
I don't even care what car you're working on or what you're fixing. Your videos are just so enjoyable to watch. Great job!
@Berlinericke-pd2wfАй бұрын
Hello Simon, I've watched almost all of your videos now, and they never get boring, which really means something coming from me. I had an idea, just a suggestion. I think you could definitely build a trike (recumbent bike, with or without a motor) - you certainly have the talent for it. In case you ever run out of ideas. Greetings from Berlin, Germany
@ThyDEMARCK5 күн бұрын
You must have understanding neighbours,I don't have that luck,I can't do nothing outside... Glad for you; great job!
@SimonFordman4 күн бұрын
Yea, it was a mix of good luck and changing my working habits. I went through a few bouts of unsupportive neighbors.
@ProjectFairmontАй бұрын
Nice work, very savable. Those grommet holes on the floor are where the body is held when painted before the frame is attached. A non painted area, so usually corrodes first…
@pigpen3499Ай бұрын
I love your videos, sir. They do good things for my anxiety. Best thing on a Sunday is sitting back with my 2 cats and watching this. Thanks again
@SimonFordmanАй бұрын
Hello to you and your cats
@chrisrose9960Ай бұрын
Loving your content. Simple, right to the action, very clear shots of the work. Your craftsmanship is stellar! Looking forward to more videos. I love seeing the classics being given a new lease on life.
@garyburchgb23 күн бұрын
As well as being " Fix Or Repair Daily", that car was also "Full Of Rust Deposits". Good job done reviving it..
@johnackerman927728 күн бұрын
1976 Ford Torino 2 door with the 351 Windsor! My first car, thanks for the memories. Great filming, great editing…
@douade8 күн бұрын
I love your work and your Torino, your work and your perception is incredible, it's great what you do and your way of filming and showing all that too. I am from France and I admire what you do. Thank you
@rancherodan5152Ай бұрын
Love watching you work on this car! My 2nd car was a 74 Gran Torino 4 door (351W c4 trans). Great car I drove it for over 12 years and taught my wife how to drive on it. keep up the great work you are very talented fabricator.
@SimonFordmanАй бұрын
Nice!
@_topikk_29 күн бұрын
Dude, nice work on the repairs and keeping the scope of your project narrow. It takes an uncommon level of wisdom and discipline to tackle a project on this scale and not get distracted working on a bunch of other issues and details you find along the way. Your straightforward approach, ability to wrap up projects within the span of a single video, and use of cheap tools to achieve quality results is refreshing and has inspired me to start working on my CB175 project again over the past few days. It's running better than ever now and I have ordered several parts to keep the progress going.
@SimonFordman28 күн бұрын
That's great. Thank you for the kind words
@michaelmccluskey115522 күн бұрын
I’m lovin this Simon. No bs, no shenanigans. Just hard work. I became a subscriber on the first video. Outstanding work. I would say “simple”, but I’m sure someone would make a joke. 😊 But not me, noooooo. I’d never do thaaaaaat.
@DaveFormulaGTOАй бұрын
11/10 score for the video. I'm glad that you're working on a different type of car i.e. not a Mustang, but a four door Torino. Love the camera angles, lighting, and the choice not to speak. Work seems skillful without being beyond an average person's ability to learn. Saving baby mice? That's uncommon kindness these days. I hope you can just make a living doing this. In a sea of automotive content, you stand out.
@RaymondLau-u7xАй бұрын
I really like the camera work on this channel, and the way it tells the story. The problem solving skills this young man showed in fixing that RUSTY floor pan were awesome!
@LangschlaeferАй бұрын
just 3 words about this video: professional, competent, clean. the torino is a great car, I like the sedan even better than the coupé
@MonaghanАй бұрын
I wished I could do this on my retired New York City yellow taxis. Awesome video. Well done.
@BilltheHikerАй бұрын
Unbelievably entertaining and educational. Exceptional work. Thanks!
@peterfoldesi01Ай бұрын
…this car (which by the way has little metal around the rust) had a complete micro ecosystem...ants, bugs, micro organisms and who knows what else...anyways nice as always! thanks….
@VintageTinGarage14 күн бұрын
You made your own crossmember patches, excellent! I did the same for my F100
@b-genspinster7895Ай бұрын
My stepdad had a Torino almost like this back in 1975 and 1976. It was his company car. We used it to go to the beach and he drank countless beers in it. I remember seeing the Speedometer hitting 100 on the freeway at least twice. We had an accident in it. I slid into the front seat on impact but dear old stepdad didn’t spill a drop of his Falstaff!
@juanpabloarena2724Ай бұрын
Each video really surpasses the previous one... Thanks for reviving so many classic cars! Greetings and admiration from Argentina 👍
@marcelotelles9455Ай бұрын
I'm at that stage of my car floorpan repairs, but it's just the driver's front pan that rotted through. I don't have much experience with the MIG welder, but I had some good results welding some floor cracks and holes. Now im about to fit the new floorpan. Your video helped me immensely. Thank you!
@SimonFordmanАй бұрын
Good luck!
@CS-oe8ogАй бұрын
Your videos are therapeutic! Well crafted well edited, great stories, without a word. Also, doing all of that with a $150 Harbor Freight flux welder, I am beyond impressed! You have mad skills, not just in the shop! Thank you!!!
@monybountyАй бұрын
As much as i want...i simply cannot find the time to watch the whole video at once either because i m falling asleep late at night when i find the time or either i don t have time so what i m doing is watching it on sections, as i have time. Doing this make it even more enjoyable, like a reward which is expecting me, in my spare time. This is wonderful. Please don t stop.
@J.Holliday-l2jАй бұрын
I’m an airframes and structures mechanic on helicopters and I’ll say that you have some skills. I also know a lot about corrosion removal and treatment. I can’t find a thing to ping you on. You did some great work on the door, not to mention the whole car. Great work or your video skills too.
@16613489 күн бұрын
Very nice patch work ,it's nice to see some of these old fords staying alive being a ford man myself
@e46teddy14 күн бұрын
its been said many times these videos are so therapeutic...and as a cat lover and all living creatures the end is always a bonus. thank you
@ivancrookedhand789515 күн бұрын
Мені здається десь тут я можу відшукати уламки свого серця. Твоя філософія, бачення світу і праця мені дуже подобаються, дякую за цей час. Най щастить на дорозі ! 🎉
@mikef.1000Ай бұрын
Simon you are one godly man... I'd be swearing and grunting and cussing to get those seats out. But from you, nothing but persistent silence!