Will it Run and Drive? 1960 Ford Falcon Sitting for 37 Years

[@gregkistner1955]

Always had a soft spot for the little Ford Falcon

[@stevegroot5347]

I just love the simplicity of these old cars. Anybody can work on them.

[@minnesotatomcat]

Dang you, I was about to go to bed but now I gotta stay up and watch this or I won’t be able to fall asleep

[@BudgetBuildz]

Sorry!!! KZbin takes about a full day to upload currently..😫😫 I hope you enjoy it!

[@danielmize6567]

Same here, buddy had one in the 80's, so I gotta watch

[@stewkeene]

Same here! 😂😂😂

[@countrygentleman4084]

@@BudgetBuildz where you got it are they selling other stuff

[@BudgetBuildz]

@@countrygentleman4084 They sold every vehicle there at an auction Estate Auction. We tried bidding on a good many of them. Some were bringing some ok money and others out of this world prices 😵

[@sdr6950]

Sir, you're the first "Drag-It-Home" channel I've ever watched who actually changed the oil before attempting to start/run the engine. Kudos to you, with my utmost of respect. Just subscribed because of this.

[@Countryboy9129]

Once again I love seeing falcons. I have a 63.5 sprint with a 260 and 4 speed and a complete frame up restoration. It’s been in our family since it was bought new off the show room floor. Great video. Keep ‘em coming.

[@AlexSigModels]

Hi from Russia! I am fond of Classic American cars! American cars are best!

[@Trains-With-Shane]

I have always liked the little first gen falcon. I've been close to buying one several times. If my impulses finally overcome my good judgement you'll see it on my channel! lol

[@alfredsomerville6228]

I owned a '63 convertible as transportation to college in 1969-70, ran and drove great. I sold it to restorer and my sister in CT said she saw it at a car show back there, and the new guy did a great job. Glad my old "junker" is still running.

[@charlesmichael5628]

I just love seeing you and your dad spending time together like this, Shoot my kids cant even call me. Anyway God bless you both and keep up the good work.

[@maxeluy]

Those 6cil deserve more love, with a proper carburator, intake and exhaust are really nice. And in Argentina they developed a 4 valve per cylinder head and they sound awesome with it, they rev to 8000rpm. Search "Falcon Multivavulas" if you want to see them in action

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

With the original 2 valve head, a good Weber 42 double barrel, and the 6 into 1 header they run very nice too. And sound wicked

[@jonathanbrown3405]

Hey will y'all sale any parts off the falcon

[@michaelmyers3892]

Always had a love for the early 61 and 63 Ford falcons thanks to my dad who bought off the showroom floor brand new 1963 Ford falcon ranchero beautiful red and tan interior color three on the tree he drove that car from 1963 all the way up until I inherited it in 2000 when he passed away these little Ford falcons whether they be the ranchero two-door or four-door wagons or coops don't matter they are beautiful in their own right and work every penny

[@chaelodoul9401]

Just came across your channel. I have to tell ya, it made my heart feel good seeing you working with your dad. I miss mine every day. CHERISH THESE MOMENTS!

[@richardkawucha1232]

My older brother had one. On the passenger side, under the dash, is a vent door. It has a twist latch. My brother used to keep his whiskey bottle in there. He'd use a tennis ball to keep it from rattling.

[@nsidor1234]

It's a DRIVER, quick clean 'n vac & yer good 👍 I had fun just watchin'

[@enolastraight577]

3:15...back in the day, when you could pop the hood, drop a wrench in the engine bay, and it would hit the ground without touching anything on the way down.

[@davecaron1213]

My dad was selling Fords back in the 80s, so when he'd bring a "demo" home I was sure to drive it around the block. Always liked the Falcons especially the small V8 versions.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool Dave!

[@nickkostakis9600]

What can I say this video brought tears into my eyes back 19 6061 I had one of these cars for five years it was my baby great show my friend thank you very much Nick from Sydney Australia

[@moodiblues2]

I had the younger brother to your falcon, a 1965 Falcon Futura, with the same engine. You could not kill those engines and my car ran for so many years well for me and my family that I suspect it’s still going for someone else.

[@Tmrfe0962]

I saw roughly six cars along that entire driveway I’d love to have…restored or not! Thank you, great fun watching your channel…

[@BudgetBuildz]

Likewise! We bid on many of them but some of the prices got crazy! Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoy 😊

[@hermand9530]

I liked the old horse trailer where the falcon was

[@SaltyPO]

Ill take that Jeep Commando on the right side of the driveway right at the start of the video. My 72 Commando needs a brother!

[@randalldrake4704]

I had a 61 wagon. Had 170 I6 GREAT fuel mileage, handled good, lotsa fishing trips, slept in the back...

[@unclerick8224]

I had a '62, (white, black interior bench seat, three on the tree), 2dr, in high school back in the early 70's. Had a lot of fun in that car. Wish I had it today.

[@herbertlittle2699]

Man I love that Little falcon ford.

[@karencary3312]

Love Dad. A man of few words on camera but he seems to keep you somewhat under control. Love the video.

[@puddleduckist]

My brother had a 62 convertible, straight 6. Pretty cool car, handled terribly and was very gutless but looked cool! Kudos for attempting to save another classic from the dreaded crusher! It runs quite well and sounds pretty mean 4 a 6 banger! Fun times!

[@wearethelandrovers9014]

This is almost the exact Falcon I bought in 1972 shortly before getting married. (white with blue interior) Mine had a floor shift conversion, similar to this one. The three speed has no synchro on low gear but does on second and third. (unless they are broken) I solved the shot front seat problem by dropping in a front seat from a 1964 2 door Dodge Polara. Only had to drill for the two front mounting bolts, the back bolts were a drop in fit. Plus, the Dodge seat set me up about three inches higher than the original seats.

[@40ounce58]

My daily driver is a 62’ Falcon sedan. I left the body the way I found it. But it runs excellent. Original 144 cubic inch(2.4 liter) straight six. I put a new starter, cleaned the carb, new brakes,oil changed ,used coil and good used tires. I spent $507.00 to get it running. Love your channel!

[@curtisglass1762]

I've got a 61' Falcon myself, and they are fun little cars. The oil pan is the 144 oil pan, they had drain hole in the back. The 200 pan would've had the side mounted plug.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Sweet! I used to have ‘62 with a 2.3 and 4 speed, definitely a fun little cruiser! Hmm I wonder if the 144 oil pan fits the 200, as it also had the 144 fuel pump bolted to it.

[@curtisglass1762]

I'm the second owner of my 61' Falcon futura. I also own a 60' Falcon station wagon, a 62' falcon coupe and a 64.5 falcon futura.

[@tomcasey2362]

The front bumper looks decent, would you consider selling it? Mine was mangled do to the bumper jack. These bumpers didn’t take a bumper jack very well.

[@Edsel-fd4yp]

Hey, the fuel pump is dual action the top hoses are vacuum assist for the windshield wiper motor. Had the same on my Edsel.

[@deejayyork3535]

This is why I love Ford's man that sounds so sweet for her age awesome guys

[@patrickbryant5224]

The grin at 24:30 - priceless. Like a kid in a candy store. Well done!

[@VL1975]

My dad had a 1960 Ford Falcon. It was baby blue. He sold it back in the 80's to some family for their son. I remind him now about this car and he should've given it to his own son!

[@olikat8]

The hood scoop, LOL- I have an F350. It is a crew cab, 4WD, the V10, TBC Gibson headers, the SPD Y-pipe kit and a Gibson side exhaust- when I went to paint it, I used an intercooler scoop from an '87 300ZX turbo, flipped it around and cut a large hole below. So many people think it's a tacked-on O'Reilly's fake scoop, but it works to evacuate the heat from under the hood. When I show them it is bolted & panel bonded to the hood, it shuts their mouths

[@robertpohl-mi1ke]

My 1st car was a baby blue, 2 door '63 Falcon 144 c.i., I-6 automatic. On a Friday in 1970, as a junior in H.S., I paid $100 for it and whatever I needed off of a junk/parts car, 1962 Mercury Comet 3-speed standard to replace the blown automatic transmission. I took the pedal assembly, bell housing, flywheel, transmission, crossmember support, and driveshaft . All for a hundred! I bought a new clutch, pressure plate, TOB, and a 3-speed 'Spark-o-matic" floor shift, turned the flywheel, and drove it to school on Monday. I was laughed at by the muscle car crowd. I broke the skinny, round shifter at the nut,(during a power shift?) and used a pair of Craftsman Vice Grips to get back home. sold it that way, too!

[@Project_Low_Expectations]

First drive in 37 years… one wheel brake… drop the hammer side step the clutch and shoot out of the garage. I like your style.

[@MrMattDat]

I LOVE those old Falcons!! Simple, practical cars. Would love to see one rebuilt and updated (better suspension, brakes and seats).

[@Mavaholic]

Had a 61 2 door way back in 69 when I was 16. Was a 144 / 2 speed auto. Was a dog. Engine was crap. Picked up a 170 with 3 speed manual and converted it over. Was a blast. Got a junked 63 with the Futura bucket seat/console interior and put that in mine. Loved that car. Also picked up a 61 2 door wagon around the same time. Got the wagon running and traded it and $100 for a 49 Club Coupe. Dont have any of them anymore but would love to still have the wagon.

[@OzCrusader]

Ford made Falcons in Australia from 1960 to 2016. The 250ci straight 6 was fully developed into the awesome 4 litre Barra engine in the 2002 BA Falcon. The factory-fitted turbocharged Barra is legendary! In 2016 I bought a new FGX XR6T straight off the showroom floor that produced 436 hp and speed-limited to 275km/h or 172 mph. An absolutely awesome car that I had to give up 🥲

[@Doublet2172]

Love the explanation at the end! I hate watching will it runs and being excited about a project just to see it disappear. Glad to see this one going to your other falcons to restore them

[@craigbowley6783]

Using that basketball to straighten tat fender was genius!

[@maxman4410]

I just recently bought a 1959 Ford Edsel! It was last tagged in 75, so it's been sitting for nearly 47 years under a shed. I was able to get the 332 v8 to idle, and now I'm working on dong a full rebuild.

[@SchnelleKat]

Man that's a cute little inline engine... So sweet!!! I love that sounds like she got a lump cam kinda! Lol.

[@deadaccount6135]

Shame you couldn't save this one. My first car was a 69 Ford Falcon with a straight six 200ci auto on the column. Could NOT kill the motor, god knows i drove it like i stole it. Wouldn't have been afraid to take off to California in it, great running car. 👍

[@paulsheehan8185]

In Canada in 1960, Ford Falcon was also called Frontenac (a division of Ford Canada).

[@larrybland8106]

I learned to drive on a 61 falcon, 3 speed six cylinder when I was 15 years old. Great little car. Love your channel.

[@jeeaaenlourens1434]

I love Fords ❤ and they always start easy no matter how long they've been stationary. Really like the simple looks of it but has so much character. Great purchase and it sounds great!

[@ronnie5129]

Thanks for this Great video Here, You brought back Memories here, Since This was my First Car when I was 16 Years Old, Cousin Figel

[@Barcheta603]

extremely popular and famous vehicle in my country Argentina for decades!!! deeply rooted in the clamor of the people around here! no more than this version that we see here was not manufactured in Argentina. We only had the 4-door sedan versions, the station wagon and the pick up version, very good video!

[@bigfoot6749]

supper guys that's great ,nice doing.

[@craigbowley6783]

Gaurentee No ones ever put a wood deck in one of those it'd be one of a kind. You gotta do it!👍

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

My great grandmother in Walsenburg had an identical twin to that up til she passed, my idiotuncle turned it into a drag car. It was all original, ran like a champ, fun as hell to drive.....love the vid.

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Don’t worry about the bug’s noises. Nature is beautiful. Makes it more realistic

[@jimtomassetti8928]

Yes I do watch your vidio's. Love when a car has been sitting 40 yrs and you try getting it to start!

[@harrys.3165]

I purchased a 1960 Falcon 170 pursuit from a farm in the late 1990's in Australia for $75 .The car had not run for nearly 30 years .Got it going again and fully restored the old girl and she was a beauty !.

[@omentep]

I love these early Falcons but I would absolutely have to find a 302 to squeeze into it.

[@PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt]

LoL The state of those frame rails it'd twist em off.

[@wearethelandrovers9014]

You would be more authentic to drop in a 221, 260, or 289. I used to wrench for Ford when the 302 came out. The ONLY reason they punched it up to 302 inches was because of the late sixties - early 70s smog laws. The engine HAD to be bigger in order to produce the same power as the 289 AND it had less gas mileage because of the smog crap they were forced to use.

[@69Dartman]

We had a 60 Falcon when I was a little kid. The thing had a tiny six cylinder in it and a automatic. It smoked constantly out of the blo by tube under the car and loved to vapor lock and die and refuse to start. It also drove and stopped horribly. Mom was so happy when we finally got rid of it and it's scary to think that platform became the Mustang but at least it gives you all kinds of upgrade parts to play with if you have one you want to play with. The 65 body looked so much nicer and probably got the better running gear upgrades if you ordered a v8.

[@Deano084]

Long live the mighty Falcon! 1960-2016💙🇦🇺

[@bobcooke6346]

So much fun Michael, it concerns me when you lean over open carbs, wouldn’t want to see you without eyebrows, or worse, be careful 👍🙂

[@BudgetBuildz]

Glad you enjoyed! Yeah..I need to get a bit better about that 😬😬

[@tjh44961]

My first car was a '65 Falcon with the 170 ci 6. I was stolen in 1981, while I was at work. It's very seldom that I don't wish that I still had that car. It would start in any weather, at the first turn of the key.

[@k-dawg3893]

Love the will it run videos! Keep 'em coming. Nice work BB!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Glad you’re enjoying! I definitely will! Thanks 😃

[@oleg2020]

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[@k-dawg3893]

@@oleg2020 huh?

[@bigsparky8888]

I ALWAYS WANTED A 2DR FALCON & PUT A 302 WITH 4 SPEED...BUT TODAY...5 SPEED SUSPENSION UPGRADE AND MAKE A FLIER OUTTA THAT...MAYBE A 302 COYOTE...MADNESS!!!

[@kennethsonier1766]

That falcon sounds surprisingly healthy, you guys look like you had a blast 👍☮️🇺🇲

[@georgevan3102]

Gr8 old Falcon.

[@jaywebb3105]

Keeping it country with the real song of nature.

[@78SilverBronco]

Awesome rescue. I've got a '60 falcon as well, they are some of the happiest little cars on the road!

[@dntlss]

The salvage yard I frequent has only late model stuff but once in awhile they get some 90s stuff, I went there yesterday and they had a 60 Falcon, I couldn't believe it.

[@TemperTemper...]

Loved the sound of that engine.

[@pennyhelga3628]

Granpa had one when he worked at Sparrows Point steel mill . Called it the Puddle Jumper .

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Love the Falcon, it was very overshadowed by the Mustang, of course,but it’s a great car. A buddy of mine had a 1964 second generation convertible with the 289 Windsor, blue with a white interior. Duel exhaust, it was a sweet ride. His wife made him sell it, and not long after that he got divorced, he should have kept the Falcon to start with! Cheers from Tokyo.

[@wearethelandrovers9014]

The first Mustang was mechanically identical to the Falcon, just had different sheet metal. Having the Falcon was a better bet, they were less likely to get stolen.

[@ChrisStumer]

Old six cylinder Falcons were wonderfully simple to maintain and work on. Early Australian ones the same, had stronger suspensions to cope with our roads and driving conditions.

[@terryeustice5399]

Those Ford 6 cylinders are the best. You got a great engine. Sounds solid. Enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing!

[@bryanpiereson8083]

Beautiful music and like those ol' Falcons.

[@thanewestfall3042]

Your one lucky son of a gun ! Love that Falcon. Tear down the headliner and drive her.❤❤❤❤

[@Jeep4Wrk]

Super fun video on coaxing this one back to life. Couldn't believe when you burned out of the shop! Gotta get one.

[@travissims8614]

I had a 62 and I loved that little car

[@SFHCommish_1]

Man, you are an absolute magnet for comets! Rancheros, wagons, sedans, and want to be hot rods!! 😂

[@frederickherring4550]

Had one, bought it in Brissy in the 90's, great car. good to see one rebuilt

[@RobertThomas-vr2qn]

Good to see it save other cars instead of just going to the crusher

[@craigbowley6783]

Oh also love this build. I built a 2wd to make it run on every kind of oil(even used dirty motor oil and cooking oil) now I wanna do the same in a 4wd format👍

[@frankl.5153]

Now that was fun!!!

[@highway445]

Thanks for editing and time lapsing thru the tedius stuff so many folks just have too long videos.

[@charlesking1244]

Great Video On This ‘60 Ford Falcon, Looks Like David’s Old ‘63 Falcon, LoL.. WoW, What A Cool Old Car!! Good Seeing You & Your Father, Keep Up The Good Work Guys..

[@waterislife.9204]

That's awesome. Wow it runs amazing minis all the dirt that's been sitting crazy wow

[@geesmith6656]

In Australia we only had the 4 door version in that version model.

[@vintagetintrader1062]

One thing the USA Falcons (and Mustangs) have I wish Australian built Fords had was galvanised rockers/sills. Can see on this Falcon the sills are solid but the quarter panel above above is completely rotted.

[@railtrolley]

1960 Australian Falcon was the XK series.

[@radiotruck8135]

I was going to get sleep too, Great fun, In Australìa here.

[@mrb.5610]

Adding a 'like' as you blew the crud off the engine, lubricated the bores and changed the oil before trying to start it ! Plus you didn't just throw the battery in !!

[@JohnWilliam-p2r]

A ton of fun to watch. Fearless falcons!!😊

[@shemmac4700]

You gotta keep this thing running man!! Such a great video

[@BrunoSantos-pv9tp]

I love falcons , very cool cars 👍

[@janeadams9392]

THAT WAS JUST AWESOME TO SEE THAT OLD RUN AND DRIVE. BEEN ENJOYING YOUR VIDEOS

[@nicholasdidier4188]

I can't go to bed knowing there is a video out! Keep up the good work!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Sorry! 😫 I hope you enjoy it!

[@jmcahron368]

Lots of cars to choose from. I got may neighbors 62 Falcon running again. I hope you go back for the 60 Chevy convertible.

[@hogtownbiker3560]

My grandfather had a 1960 Falcon. All I remember is the three on the tree and he repainted it with a paint brush. And we had a 64 Falcon convertible but was a rust bucket with the roof unable to come down and by the time it became a field car it had lots of weigh savings due to rust.

[@jackempson3044]

I had the 61 model in the late sixties. it was pretty used up by the time I got it. It was in a better shape than the one above but still not in good shape. I delivered pizza's in it when a teenager. It drove and rode like a tank. the floor boards were half there. The engine however was actually pretty good and the 6 cyl got good gas mileage. I think it had 13 inch tires. I don't even remember what happened to it. Wasn't worth much. It's just a memory now.

[@edwinfigueroa6327]

Cool I have a 68 ford galaxie 500 2 door had to do basically the same you guys are doing to get it to run and I still have it

[@tracyworthington5884]

Wow I love it I've always wanted one of them there a little gas saver

[@mikebasler8420]

This video was great! Please do a video on the other Falcons!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you!! You bet we will! 😊

[@w.r.1356]

That's so freaking awesome. If body wasn't ate up, shoot I'd do full build on that motor & trans, make me a a weekend cruiser/hotrodder out of it with what it has. Great video once again ya'll

[@bobtucker8875]

Love it, I had a red one like that in 77 really enjoyed driving it. I agree she to ruff in save,but a great donor car for sure.

[@sleepervega71hill28]

Suggestion! On the 60' falcon. I would love to hear the exhaust manifolds to be split. And maybe with dumps. That split-sound of the 6" (I like....

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

That’s one nice little falcon! It would make a great sleeper. But I gotta tell you! You should’ve have wore a dust mask! That could be a health hazard, maybe not now! But down the road! Great job though!✌️😎👍

[@mikef.1000]

Great work! Never begrudge the racket of insects... sign of healthy surrounds :-D Man that brings back the memories... Dad had a '61 which he ran into the ground, it died around 1982. Great cars!

[@davidbarnsley8486]

That falcon has a very good engine for sure 👍👍