Xmas 2024 Channel Update

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

The world has made a few revolutions since your last post glad you're doing ok from your surgery went through the same thing hope things work out great take care thumbs up 👍

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers mate I appreciate that! have a great Xmas !

[@raymondantonio4145]

Hey Tom, no need to apologize, life happens and your health and your business come first. Hope you’re on the mend and take all the time you need to recover. I caught your channel because of the 57 Chevy as I’m in the process of building one too but I love all the details of your other projects. Great engineering! Thanks for the video and wish you and your family all the best of the holidays!

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks alot Raymond, and I wish you and your family all the best for Christmas also !

[@knight2425]

All the best mate, hope the health and business improve soon. Thanks for all the content throughout the year, no need to feel sorry or disappointed things got in the way, we all appreciate when people go out their way to make content like this for us. Merry Christmas to yourself and of course the family, hope you have a great break

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks mate I appreciate that ! Have a great Christmas and New Year's!

[@robhughes1776]

Gday Tom,great to get an update as I do enjoy your vids but you do need to do whats good for you and if that means no videos for a while I’m sure we’ll all be happy to wait for new content whenever that may be.Hope you recover well and have a great Xmas and New Year

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks for the support mate , I appreciate that ! Have a great Xmas

[@TonkaF1]

Good to hear from again Tom. It is really shit when life gets in the way of fun projects, but we are happy to wait to see any updates. Get well, have a good next year, and rock on! Cheers

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks for the support and have a great Xmas and new Years mate !

[@a1962Cobra]

Thank you Tom for the update. Wishing you a speedy recovery. 😊

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks alot mate and merry Xmas !

[@colinrobb3962]

Seasons greetings. All the best. Have missed your channel. Look forward to more content

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Merry Xmas and happy new year Colin!

[@bigbig007007]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Tom, have a wonderful Christmas and new year. Looking forward to seeing you back in full force in the new year mate.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks for the support mate, really appreciate it !

[@TonyStojic]

Sorry to hear about your opp, good to see you up on your feet, All the best for the Christmas break, and a happy and healthy New Year

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks alot Tony! have a great Xmas holiday and new Years mate !

[@davidvincent2051]

Welcome back, mate . Glad you're on the mend.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks for the support mate! Have a great Xmas

[@MrPaulygbme]

Merry Christmas. Sorry to hear your business has had a downturn lots of it happening out there unfortunately. Don’t think you’re on your own in having to cut back a little. Let’s hope 2025 is a better year

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Merry Xmas mate, yeah there is alot of hardship all around lets hope 2025 is better !

[@adrianmarsh30]

Merry Christmas Tom, Good to here from you. Hope things improve in the new year for you.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks alot mate, I hope so too, have a great Xmas !

[@LetGaiaLive]

Hey Tom, great to see you back. Take your time to get healthy - physically and financially. I think that what Metal Mania says I would have said too. Look after yourself mate, and have a great Xmas and New Year. PS a 40cm incision could’ve been cool - you could tell people it was a shark attack 😎

[@phatridesgarage3760]

@@LetGaiaLive Cheers mate I appreciate that the feedback amd really looking forwards to making new videos when Im able ! Have a great Xmas

[@Sentinel-Ai]

Mate many of us are in the same boat, lets hope 2025 is a better year and you get to keep your cars. Merry Christmas

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks for the support mate, Merry Christmas!

[@craigm5511]

Great to see you again mate. Health, finance and business have to take priorities over hobbies I hope all improve for you in 2025. Don't bust a gut (again!) to try to get youtube content out. We'll be patiently waiting, whenever you're ready and able. Merry Christmas.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Appreciate the support, Cheers mate! Have a great Xmas and New Years !

[@russelblackwell6041]

All the best Tom you only get 1 body look after it and it will look after you going through your surgery blues here too your content in 2024 has been top quality I actually thought you might have married your lady take care. MERRY XMAS

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks alot Russell ! Yeah need to look after one thing at a time ) have a great Xmas !

[@bruceclarke6368]

Starting to wonder where's Tom? And here you are! Great to see you back again, no rush! car restoration done properly does take time anyway and we are patient and will keep watching. 😊

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers Bruce thanks mate and have a good Xmas and new!

[@charlietabone6162]

I hope things work out for you and you don’t have to sell cars Merry Christmas and I hope you have a good New Year for 2025 and get on top of things

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Charlie merry Christmas mate !

[@mjc3985]

Gday Tom from sunny San Diego sorry to hear about what’s been going on with you, I know about the hernia problem and you need to take it seriously so get better have a merry Christmas and new year for you and your family and we will be here waiting for your next step in the process, just remember that DaVinci didn’t paint the monalica in one sitting it was painted over a number of years, so take heart that you are in good company, take care of business and then refocus, I know it’s hard to see the future when it feels like the world is tumbling on top of you but just remember that we are all here to support you through this. We all love what you are doing to help preserve these cars in your own vision of what they should have been from the start out of the Broadmeadows factory so take a minute and then jump back in. We will still be here for you. Malcolm. 😎

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks very much Malcolm for your kind words mate ! Merry Xmas and Happy new year mate 👍

[@ajmag45]

Just take your time uncle, get better, your health is priority, I know I'll still be here when you get back. And a very merry Christmas to you too

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers mate , thanks alot Aaron ! Merry Xmas !

[@matth4638]

Hope things pick up for you work wise Tom and a speedy recovery. I was just asking myself last night where you had gotten to.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks for the kind words Matt , I hope to be back soon! Merry Xmas mate

[@matth4638]

@@phatridesgarage3760 and a Merry Xmas to you. Always enjoy catching up on your work on the coupe'

[@nigelmeikle5019]

Never feel bad about not uploading content, you gotta take care of yourself to continue on. Pricing the sedan is really difficult as I think it would mainly depend on the condition of the parts. We can all see the body is in great shape but still so much left to do. Assembled cars are much easier to value.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Nigel, yes your right, better to finish it, and I hope I do, have a great christmas !

[@tonykluytmans5336]

Hey Tom, wishing you good health and success in the business. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Tony and Anna

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Tony and Anna ! hope you two have a lovely Xmas and New Years !

[@michaelnoyes4817]

Your health comes 1st, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year mate

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers mate, thanks for the well wishes, hope you have a great Christmas and New Year too!

[@panners125]

Its good to see you again. Sad to see that things are not going as well as you would have liked and it must have been tough to lay your driver's off. Money and health are a big factor in life, to have both hit you at once is not fun. I hope Christmas and the new year have something better for you. However you take the channel I hope we can still follow your efforts in getting the cars back on the road. Cheers and merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks mate I appreciate that ! Hope you Have a great Christmas and New Year's!

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Thanks for the update Tom get well both financially and physically Have a goodbye Christmas and let’s hope for an improvement next year 👍👍

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks for the support mate, merry christmas !

[@richardayoub5323]

I only looked up your channel the other day Tom, thinking I may have missed some episodes. Fortunately my surgery was keyhole, less invasive through the belly button and a couple of stitches either side of my tummy. Nevertheless get well soon. The XA as it stands, in my opinion 30K would be a reasonable in the current market. All the best for the festive season and take care of yourself and the family. Cheers

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks alot Richard and I wish you and your family a merry Xmas and happy new year mate !

[@nathanobrien6875]

Merry Christmas Tom, look after your health mate and things will get better next year once labor gets booted out. 🎄

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Merry Xmas Nathan , lets hope thats the answer !!

[@tony.benfield8499]

health, family, work, friends, then hobbies. Good luck with the post surgery recovery and best regards for the festive season. Hope you have early success finding new premises, Tom. Please don’t sell the Ute ✌️

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks alot Tony ! I hope I dont have to sell anything also , have a great xmas 👍

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Good to see Tom, sorry about what's been happening, It's a bugger, but your own health is more important than anything, dont sell anything unless you desperately need to, as projects in that state will always sell at a loss, I've been there, but you do what you need to do, big toys unfortunately cost big bucks, as you know, hopefully everything will turn around for you in 2025, no stress about content, us genuine subscribers are happy to watch when ever you can, in saying that wishing you all the best, Merry Christmas to you and your family and lets all hope 2025 works in all our favours, till next time take care and stay Safe these Happy holidays 🍻 KC 🇦🇺🦘🪃🏔🇳🇿🥝🤝🇳🇿🥝🎄🎅🧑‍🎄🤶🎄🍻🍻🍻

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks so very much KC , akways good to hear from you , have a wonderful xmas and new year's!

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@phatridesgarage3760 you're welcome Tom, and thank you 😊 🙏 ☺️

[@tamaraburke5681]

Hey there Tom good to see you ,life gets in the of projects, merry Christmas and look forward to seeing car things

[@phatridesgarage3760]

@@tamaraburke5681 Merry Christmas Tamara !

[@steveveness3829]

G'day Tom wishing you a speedy recovery, a fantastic New year filled with all that you aim for being a little like a walk in the park. ( compared to past medical issues and present recovery issues). 😊

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers Steve, I hope your New Year is great too, and I really appreciate the support !

[@steveveness3829]

@phatridesgarage3760 Most welcome after 43yrs trade life multiple physical injuries, including dis ability, I have shall we say compassion for other's who suffer in one way or another. Guess my journey has made me realise just how grateful I Am for waking up each day, getting out off bed with no help, and having my eye's open. Every day for 60yrs as of November this year. May you recover rapidly Tom.😊

[@phatridesgarage3760]

@@steveveness3829 Thanks again Steve !

[@merc3800]

Speedy recovery Tom merry Christmas and a happy new year.🎅🏻🎄🎉🥳

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks alot, Merry Christmas and Happy new year mate 👍

[@MrVectorviper]

Recover well mate. Hope you can get the electrical issue sorted on the hardtop. We will all still be here when you can get back to it 🤘

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers mate , thanks alot , have a great Xmas and new years 👍

[@clubsportr08]

Nice to know you are on the mend but life can always mange to get in the way. Have a Merry Xmas and a great New Year Tom.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers mate, I hope you have a good Christmas and New Year too!

[@Dave.S.TT600]

Make sure you warm-up with a walk or lift light stuff, before attempting any lifting. Look after your health, Mate. Best Wishes 2024 Christmas. -Dave from Adelaide

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers Dave, I’ll keep that in mind , hope you have a great Xmas and New Years !

[@bronbroo]

All the best Tom hope you’re health and business get better

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers mate have a great Xmas and new years 👍

[@rhettcorbett3346]

Sorry to hear about all the hardships Tom. Hopefully the new year will bring some good luck mate. Will hopefully catch up at a Sydney carshow in the new year. Ford's Rule.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks alot Rhett ! Have a wonderful xmas mate

[@Blanchy10]

Thanks for the update. Merry Christmas.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Merry Christmas mate !

[@anthonyelliott6655]

Merry Christmas. Take care.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Merry Xmas and Happy new year mate 👍

[@georgedamouras3454]

Hi mate thanks for the update hope things pick up for you again wishing you all the best with your Chanel Also a speedy recovery with you surgery And wishing you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy new year Looking forward to seeing more ln the new year

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks alot mate I appreciate it , have a great Xmas and new years

[@DonRockingham]

Just joined your channel Tom. Love your Video's. Great wk on coupe. XA Looks gd to. I built a few to. Love XA & Fords & all cars really. Hope all wks out in 2025. How much would let XA go for. Just curious. 😎

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Hi Don, thanks for joining the channel, glad you like it ! Im really not sure if i would let the XA go, I was just curious what people thought it was worth. As they say, its worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it. I really dont mean to avoid the question , I just dont have a figure in mind. I guess also what needs to be taken into account is all the parts to go with it for the build.

[@chrishall8142]

Don’t stress everyone is doing it tuff .. it says a lot about you and your character to admit it..

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks alot Chris and have a great Christmas !

[@Morris-d5m]

That mustang is special... I got a 1973 mustang Mach 1 in progress of restoration my car is going to be bright red paint code to 2b 2296. Should be done summer of 2025

[@phatridesgarage3760]

That's awesome, sounds like a cool project, good luck with the restoration !

[@samperras]

Good to see you mate. All the best from your no1 fan

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks mate, appreciate the support have a great Xmas !

[@brunohoutwipper4225]

Your health is more important. Have a merry Christmas to

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Mate, Merry Christmas to you too!

[@Xchardtop]

Get better, the Coupe can wait.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks alot , have a great Xmas Mate!

[@alco4181]

Love your work mate, but life comes first. A colab would be perfect for you, wonder if anyone would be close enough?

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers mate , appreciate the suggestion and yeah that would be a good idea, lets see what comes up. Have a great Xmas and New Year!

[@texscrotum2497]

Thanks for the update Tom👍…I know where you’re coming from as far as feeling a bit guilty about the lack of vids but hey, we’re not pros and have a life that sometimes gets in the way lol…and yes we’re all getting older and health issues are an unwanted distraction (I had a few scares this year myself but fortunately it all turned out well 👍).Sometimes you have to take stock ,prioritise and simplify so you can move forward…anyway have a great Xmas and put the feet up for a while because we’ll still be here when you’re ready 😉…cheers mate 🍻🍻🍻

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Tex ! Appreciate it , you take care and have a great Christmas too!

[@Lachlan2-m5g]

I loved xa it hard to get i be looking about 2 xa falcon this year one at Melbourne. but it too much work and other one it's over Shepparton he wants too much money i didn't get it but hopefully next year. i find one cause i love xa falc.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Good on you mate ! have a great Xmas break and happy new year !

[@timwhalan6417]

👏🍺👍🏻

[@xacoupeguy]

It's amazing how ruthless the people are who own the buildings are with increasing rent almost constantly. Only thing that's not going up are people's wages

[@phatridesgarage3760]

@@xacoupeguy Yeah you got that Right Graham ! Rent increases as expected as per contracts but Who ever expects the outgoungs to increase 20% per year every year for the last 3-4 years its crap . Anyway have a good Xmas mate !

[@rockbiterhd]

Hope thing are on the up next year get back to good health first enjoy and don’t loose my book

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks mate have a great Xmas, and yeah your book is safe))

[@jasonfreiberg7138]

That’s life I hear ya my xe and my xb are on hold

[@phatridesgarage3760]

All the best with them Jason, have a good Xmas !

[@jasonfreiberg7138]

All the best mate have a great Christmas

[@collintate3396]

You would be surprised you how much that falcon would be worth ..

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers mate, hopefully I wont sell but anything can happen, have a great xmas

[@Roo0ooD]

personally i think the xa 4 door sedan is worth 35-40k at that stage

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks for that mate ! Have a great Xmas!

[@st170ish]

Health and finances are more important, we can wait for video content! You may be better off getting out of the city find a nice semi rural area for your workshop

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers mate, I appreciate that ! I have been thinking about exactly what you said, getting out to a small rural area, but I would have to make big changes, maybe get out of cranes. Have a great Xmas !

[@Dave.S.TT600]

Fuck, don't sell the XA

[@phatridesgarage3760]

I hope not !

[@matth4638]

Don't sell it mate!

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Haha, thats how I feel mate

[@timothysimper293]

Don't not the xa to much work on it

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Timothy ! Merry Xmas and Happy new year mate 👍

[@lesgaal4017]

Good to see you Tom your health comes first and lively hood to get by, the car's I've sold over the years I've really regretted selling. But sometimes circumstances are unavoidable Merry Christmas mate.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Les, Merry Xmas mate

[@damienBeelzebub]

Get well TOM,, stay happy and YES your videos were missed,,, SEll the pickupp keep the sedan cause one day when the coupe is doen to find another sedan project,,, well they are getting hardert o find,, Health is paramount,, Don't I know it,,, so 2025 Me my GT Coupe are going places,,, Merry Xmas Mate,,, John ... Brisbane.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers John ! have a great Xmas and new years 👍