You won't believe this car was in the junkyard 28 years! Almost perfect interior!

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Sleeperdude

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After sitting in a junkyard for 28 years and almost getting sent to the crusher we saved this 84 Ltd station wagon and it is time to clean it up and see what we have to work with. As you will see in the video this car really surprised us by how well it cleaned up and part of that is using these awesome drill mounted brushes that we were sent in our fan mail. We should have been using these tools the whole time, It is incredible how well they clean mold off the seat, door panels, and carpet. Hope this video was enjoyable to you and hopefully you learned something about detailing an old car that has been sitting for years. Let us know in the comments what you think we should do with this car. Thank you for watching.
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@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
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@2koolchris291
@2koolchris291 Жыл бұрын
Definitely would like to see it driving. That’ll be cool
@Hobodeluxe960
@Hobodeluxe960 Жыл бұрын
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@belowme4927
@belowme4927 Жыл бұрын
THAT COLOR YELLOW LOOKS LIKE IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A SCHOOL VEHICLE
@michaeljames9185
@michaeljames9185 Жыл бұрын
It would be nice to see it running the 3.8 is a pretty durable engine! Enjoy your channel!
@7588wardogg
@7588wardogg Жыл бұрын
I’m from Dearborn Michigan and yes that car was used as a security car for a company
@grosseileracingteam
@grosseileracingteam Жыл бұрын
Hey Josh. Native Detroiter here. Yes Boston Edison is still a nice historic part of Detroit. But I think that car was used by Boston Mass. Edison power company. Our electrical company used to be called Detroit Edison-it's now called DTE. The spotlight and 2 way radio probably made it a supervisors car. Just FYI, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were good friends. Henry Ford actually worked for Edison before he started building cars.
@kevineastin7649
@kevineastin7649 Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@justasmith1235
@justasmith1235 Жыл бұрын
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Edison_Company
@TJMahoney57
@TJMahoney57 Жыл бұрын
I'm a native Detroiter as well, my brother was a caretaker of a beautiful mansion on Boston St. They had a security patrol but they drove simulated police cars. The Ford mansion is incredible and was for sale last summer...
@BSCHome
@BSCHome Жыл бұрын
I just figured it was a taxi 😅
@Atlas.Skoolie
@Atlas.Skoolie Жыл бұрын
The yellow LTD was a security patrol car used under the Boston Edison Company, a state branch to make sure Power Plants within the state were following standards set by the government and to protect the grounds in which the plants operated on. Think “government auditors” paid through the state :)
@jcl75
@jcl75 Жыл бұрын
What I love about your channel, your videos, aside from the entertainment, and the actual knowledge, is the family involvement, and interaction. Watching the kids dive in to a project, getting dirty, everyone having a good time.... It truly is a beautiful thing. Don't get me wrong, seeing the projects come to life, the effort, the trial and error, it's fantastic. But it's also incredibly family driven, family valued. Cheers Sleeperdude family, and many, many more years to come!
@MichaelDavis-ue7cp
@MichaelDavis-ue7cp Жыл бұрын
For sure
@francispoulina9435
@francispoulina9435 Жыл бұрын
👌❤️🙏
@johnclark5571
@johnclark5571 Жыл бұрын
😊😊
@jerrydiecidue4140
@jerrydiecidue4140 Жыл бұрын
Hey Josh - I live just outside of Boston, MA. Boston Edison was the old power plant here. National Grid replaced Boston Edison but what I think you have is an old power plant car probably used to read meters around Boston neighborhoods and visiting power plants for maintenance etc. I remember seeing those wagons running around when I was younger. VERY COOL!!
@robertsmith987
@robertsmith987 Жыл бұрын
hello from revere
@garylgoldberg
@garylgoldberg Жыл бұрын
When he said "Boston Edison" I immediately thought electric company fleet vehicle.
@jamiepattersoniwantthecar3512
@jamiepattersoniwantthecar3512 Жыл бұрын
I think the car was a taxi
@Boston.Patriot
@Boston.Patriot Жыл бұрын
He's right, all Boston Edison cars and trucks were bright yellow.
@kentmcfarland8136
@kentmcfarland8136 Жыл бұрын
I figured it belonged to a railroad or utility company. It’s in too good of shape to have been a taxi
@sandwichbar8226
@sandwichbar8226 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see this one kept stock! It looks so original and now you seemed to have had helpful viewers give you an idea of the car's background I think it would be great to see a repair/bodywork tutorial and have the original decals remade. It's a cool little part of social history! Best wishes from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
@itsmephil2255
@itsmephil2255 Жыл бұрын
Fellow Brit here, definitely would want to see this running
@kimtowner3473
@kimtowner3473 Жыл бұрын
Back in the 1980's (in my much younger days) I worked at a Mom and Pop owned restaurant. The owners drove the LTD Country Squire version of your wagon. A nice car, and with all the bells and whistles as far as accessories. I hope you get to checking if the engine turns over and you try to start and drive it. Sleeperdude, it is the mission of you and your family to save the station wagons that are left in this world, BEFORE THEY ARE GONE FOREVER!!
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Yes for sure thank you
@janepost150
@janepost150 Жыл бұрын
I think it was an old taxi cab. Back in the day it would do the airport run and you put your luggage in the back. Love to see how you guys work together as a team. Keep up the great work.
@chrism4377
@chrism4377 Жыл бұрын
Same thing I was thinking. Stickers on the doors, spotlight, the numbers on the hood, and hatch, and the mandatory seat belt usage sticker on the dash. WAIT! See my comment above. I think it make even more sense.
@adamwnichols
@adamwnichols Жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I was thinking too!
@sethp0411
@sethp0411 Жыл бұрын
Its gotta be that! But it’s in really really nice shape for a taxi.
@xxUncleBuckxx
@xxUncleBuckxx Жыл бұрын
I was gonna say the same thing. The sticker on the door, number on the front of the hood and the wire going up the tailgate and out the roof for the Taxi sign.
@willrussell7934
@willrussell7934 Жыл бұрын
Boston Edison electric/ utilities
@hacxer8424
@hacxer8424 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see you guys get it running and take it on a road trip
@Scottb92768
@Scottb92768 Жыл бұрын
Yeah but that yeller has to go lol and I wish he would take that extra time to even prime it lol just to get rid of the yeller lol
@gusa8852
@gusa8852 Жыл бұрын
We DEFINITELY want to see you get it running!!! As soon as possible please.
@bobcox2580
@bobcox2580 Жыл бұрын
Another great video. I would like to see a "will it start" video on this one. It's way too nice to let it set without knowing if it will run. I also think it was used by the electric company up in Boston. Keep the videos coming👍
@hillbillyb4u
@hillbillyb4u Жыл бұрын
I had one of these LTD wagons when we started rearing our family. We ended up with nine kids, so we progressed up to a 15- passenger van, and now we’re back down to a Ford Edge and a pickup truck. Thanks for livin the dream!
@m00nraker4545
@m00nraker4545 Жыл бұрын
Boston Edison used to be the power company here in Boston, MA. It eventually merged with NSTAR and eventually Eversource. I’ll bet it was owned by that company. It would make sense that a utility company would use a spotlight for light poles and such. Also makes sense being sold in NH and VT.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Oh that might be right
@jaysparks4930
@jaysparks4930 Жыл бұрын
It's a power company car, plus it was later in New England with the muffler warranty
@w.e.n8030
@w.e.n8030 Жыл бұрын
Meter reader.
@lilorbielilorbie2496
@lilorbielilorbie2496 Жыл бұрын
mOOnraker4545 Maybe it was a supervisor's car.?
@hawaiifiles
@hawaiifiles Жыл бұрын
My friend says Boston Edison was once the electric company, so it does makes sense that the car was once a fleet car own by the utility. If you can get the engine running without too much effort it may be a saver. Again another great, fun, video.
@danbytp
@danbytp Жыл бұрын
Josh buys and fixes the cars,Ralphie details the cars and is asst repairer,Tosh is the camera person,Wawa and Squeezie are the fill in people and all around cheerleaders.
@Scottb92768
@Scottb92768 Жыл бұрын
Well I tell you what I'm pretty impressed with ralphie He's getting pretty smart on the cars he pretty much can tell you you know what he thinks it is and most of the time he's pretty much right so for a youngster he's doing good good time to start
@christopheryoung3516
@christopheryoung3516 Жыл бұрын
Get that motor running
@ewallacestudent1
@ewallacestudent1 Жыл бұрын
@@christopheryoung3516 'Ol Yeller fix her up
@danbytp
@danbytp Жыл бұрын
@@christopheryoung3516 Got that right!😃
@danbytp
@danbytp Жыл бұрын
@@Scottb92768 Yes,that is impressive.
@vintagespeedandperformance6615
@vintagespeedandperformance6615 Жыл бұрын
Boston Edison is an electric utility company in the Boston area. Given the car had New England registration, it’s yellow, has a spotlight and is in relatively good condition, I would bet it was a utility supervisors car. But, I like your story better… keep up the good work.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Ok cool thanks for the info
@deeperrelaxationandmeditat4841
@deeperrelaxationandmeditat4841 Жыл бұрын
Maybe it was a meter reader’s car in VT - they had Boston Edison for power utility there too.
@paulmulcahy7865
@paulmulcahy7865 Жыл бұрын
Growing up my next-door neighbor worked for Boston Edison. He took the car home. Thank you for bring it back to life.
@vintagespeedandperformance6615
@vintagespeedandperformance6615 Жыл бұрын
@@deeperrelaxationandmeditat4841 I work for a utility and meter reader vehicles get beat up pretty bad. Driver seats get destroyed from all the in and out. Could of been an engineering or admin office pool car.
@vintagespeedandperformance6615
@vintagespeedandperformance6615 Жыл бұрын
@@Sleeperdude good chance that’s 15k original miles, not 115k. I work for a utility and the office pool cars sit in the parking lot for months on end. They usually get sold after the warranties expire due to age. That interior definitely don’t have 115k on it. You have owned 80s fords…you ever seen and engine bay that clean with 115k? The ones I owned sure the heck didn’t.
@jenniferhartley8010
@jenniferhartley8010 Жыл бұрын
There is something tremendously satisfying in watching someone else cleaning. Your children have a great work ethic. Well done.
@ChubbyJontheBartender
@ChubbyJontheBartender Жыл бұрын
I think showing folks how to revive an early fuel injection would be very informative, especially since it's first gen! Either way, excellent content as always. Happy Holidays!
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Happy holidays
@lorrainebarden6384
@lorrainebarden6384 Жыл бұрын
I do like that interior. Josh, you'll appreciate this. Had to go get my winter casings put on my Renegade, told the front desk that I needed my casings changed over. Got the most confused look from him. Then, behind him, one of the mechanics yells out "SLEEPERDUDE!" I have him a 👍. You got fans here in Idaho😁
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
That’s crazy great!!!!!
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
That’s crazy awesome 😎
@JrZCarZ
@JrZCarZ Жыл бұрын
That looks awesome now! I can't believe how good that interior came out. And hell yes we'd love to see this get running! 😊
@ronh7760
@ronh7760 Жыл бұрын
Yes we want to see you get it running! We love watching the adventures. I have an 84 Cougar with a 3.8L sitting in my yard lol. Bought it years ago to impress my girlfriend (Wife). It worked! Once we had 3 kids I had to get a more family friendly car. Thank you guys for the fun and entertainment! Tell everyone hi from Pa.!
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you
@mkg578
@mkg578 Жыл бұрын
My family had an 83 wood paneled LTD wagon purchased new - total rattletrap malaise-era POS that died with only 80k miles. It was so bad that everyone in my family swore off Fords for life. I was relieved it died before I started driving - in its later life, it was handed down to my brother and he still affectionately remembers his high school days with the Truckster. That “pleather” burned bare skin in the summer and eventually developed sharp cracks that required caution. I hated that car, but it was fun to see this one being brought back from the dead. There are so few left.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
That’s a cool story
@emeyer6963
@emeyer6963 Жыл бұрын
Seeing the amount of crud getting flushed out from behind the mouldings reminded me of our 1982 Cougar wagon.Same thing every wash from new.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
It’s crazy
@vandadd4761
@vandadd4761 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job! I love seeing all the kids involved. This video Squeezey seemed more animated than usual. And she didn't 'sleenk' out either! I think this can be the "Kid Hauler 1500". I was in high school in the 1980's and these cars were definitely the the soccer mom mini van of the eighty's. Keep up the good work. Love you guys!
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Thank you… you never know what your gonna get with squeeze
@courtneesdad
@courtneesdad Жыл бұрын
If that car has been parked that long. I’m willing to bet it has 15k miles. Back in the day people traveled 50 miles of their home. This is my favorite car so for. The ice cream van is my all time favorite. I wish you would get that one rolling. Great video as usual ❤️❤️
@tjsides1983
@tjsides1983 Жыл бұрын
115k
@vintagespeedandperformance6615
@vintagespeedandperformance6615 Жыл бұрын
It was owned by a power utility in New England. Given the condition of the seats and carpet it could very well be 15k original miles. I work for a utility and the office pool cars sit in the parking lot for months on end and when they do get driven it’s usually engineers going out to a local job site. That engine bay and throttle body looked awful clean for 115k.
@warrenwinslow4266
@warrenwinslow4266 7 ай бұрын
215k taxi
@jaystax8370
@jaystax8370 Жыл бұрын
Dude! I've got it! That should be the next burn out car! Big block Chevy 454 with a blower and all the bells and whistles. (Budget of course) Like a complete custom job. One of a kind. It'll take a while to complete, but it'll be the only one.
@user-xo5fi2bh7g
@user-xo5fi2bh7g 8 ай бұрын
It is good to see your kids working with they dad and mother
@smartestpersonontheplanet7467
@smartestpersonontheplanet7467 Жыл бұрын
My dad had a LTD wagon. 69 oh Boston Edison was the electric company. That was a service wagon. Spot light was to read the numbers on the pole to find the one he needed to climb to replace the fuse.
@pancake_5703
@pancake_5703 Жыл бұрын
no matter the engine or transmission i love to see you get these cars running, i love learning from you as im a younger guy and love to learn about these older cars and methods i can try with my own vehicles
@jeremyTallen1
@jeremyTallen1 Жыл бұрын
Those drill brushes are game changers.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Facts
@clydepodvin5026
@clydepodvin5026 Жыл бұрын
I'm with you Josh, can't believe the interior is in that condition for sitting 28 years. Love the comment " living the dream" can't wait to see if you get it running.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Yes for sure
@darylmorgan9887
@darylmorgan9887 Жыл бұрын
Would be awesome to get this one running and driving. It has come up a treat so far with what you all have done . Go Sleeperdudes and a 6 out of 10 for Squezzy. WOW
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
I know right
@vincentconsolo5782
@vincentconsolo5782 Жыл бұрын
Yes, get it running! It's not just there for posterity. Can't wait to see you get it running. It's a good little car.
@fordfandiecast
@fordfandiecast Жыл бұрын
Definitely needs to see if you can get her running! Car is too good to not see if will run! Definitely need to see Wawa getting herself a Bug sometime!
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Ok I guess I’m going to have to get on that.
@tomlarson3035
@tomlarson3035 Жыл бұрын
Love the family involvement all the kids and wife helping looks like a old taxi cab. Love your videos
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@stevenrandolph5635
@stevenrandolph5635 Жыл бұрын
Great video Josh I enjoy watching your whole family cleaning up the project that your doing. I won't mind watching a video on you and your family getting this car running. Keep up the great work.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Ok thank you
@kaa522
@kaa522 Жыл бұрын
I bought an 86 LTD wagon in 1988 and we drove it for our family car for about 15 years. The only complaint I had was the 3.8 was prone to head gasket failure and I had to replace the gaskets at around 125,000 miles. The heads are aluminum and if they were ever overheated they would warp and couldn't be milled. Fortunately ours never was overheated and the heads were fine. My vote would be to get it running but keep an eye out for coolant in the oil.
@peterscheffer6374
@peterscheffer6374 Жыл бұрын
Yes we'd love to see this get running!
@MrRobster55
@MrRobster55 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a will it start /run video on the big yellow ford , it's near dam perfect 🙏 Great clean up guys
@joelrediker8134
@joelrediker8134 Жыл бұрын
Way to save the day I love new sleeperdude videos you guys are the best entertainment EVER yall can make the worst day ever the best thank you for breaking the mold 😊
@bruceperron3796
@bruceperron3796 Жыл бұрын
Your dog is a real mouser,looking for critters the whole time lol.
@roydrink
@roydrink Жыл бұрын
You’re a great dad! What I’d do is to keep it for your kids. Let them learn some body work, painting, minor mechanical work to finish restoring it. Then when they’re old enough, let them drive it.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Ok thanks
@ryanverinder
@ryanverinder Жыл бұрын
Great video, Josh! I enjoy seeing the fam working with you and momma on the camera! Croc power! Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into these videos! Take care.
@ronvan1362
@ronvan1362 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Love all the family involved. Anxious to see you get it started.
@davida.p.9911
@davida.p.9911 Жыл бұрын
A "will it run" would be pretty cool on this one. 👍 That's a pretty big V6. Might even do a good burnout! Cleaned up really good! I'd probably put a spotlight back in it too. Those are fun to have. Thanks for sharing!! 😎
@emeyer6963
@emeyer6963 Жыл бұрын
Only 120 horse
@ronskopitz2360
@ronskopitz2360 Жыл бұрын
Definitely want to see you get this one running!! You can probably put a Holley Sniper right on it with an adapter, if you don’t swap for a V8
@th86stone
@th86stone 11 ай бұрын
53:26 pine needles make a perfect mouse outline ! lol
@JABBO56
@JABBO56 Жыл бұрын
Watching you clean this car I just remembered when I had to clean my pontoon boat. Bass Pro has mold & mildew spray for baits and it is awesome. Cleaned that old black mold off those vinyl seats like crazy.
@frances4309
@frances4309 Жыл бұрын
Great clean up/out! Not only would I love to see you get this one started, but it would make a great "How to deal with surface rust and repaint it" car. Obviously, I have no clue the envelopes that would be emptied from that, but no harm in me planting seeds. 😊😇
@tinarobinson5133
@tinarobinson5133 Жыл бұрын
We would love to see this gem run. We love watching, You have an awesome family.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@TheRaymiltier
@TheRaymiltier Жыл бұрын
That’s a sweet whip, and once again so awesome to see everyone having a good time making these videos. Much love sleeperfam
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@user-wb6tw6uz5k
@user-wb6tw6uz5k Жыл бұрын
love it that you have your kids and wife involved in your cool projects,
@Camelcando
@Camelcando Жыл бұрын
Not only is it a station wagon but it is my favorite color!! Of course, you have to get it running. It is the best car on your lot! And with that interior, that is just a bonus!
@BillyBob-uc9zp
@BillyBob-uc9zp Жыл бұрын
Well done you lot!. She's a keeper. Get her running please 😎
@RollTheClockBack
@RollTheClockBack Жыл бұрын
Boston Edison was an electric company in Boston. Meter readers probably used that car..
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks
@Burndog77
@Burndog77 Жыл бұрын
Really impressed how good the interior cleaned up, thank God for cordless drill’s and scrub attachments, really looks good great job team Josh 😊
@scottcates
@scottcates Жыл бұрын
This family is golden.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
ThNk you
@bradbeall392
@bradbeall392 Жыл бұрын
Love this video - and the car! Just one thing though… don’t use steel wool on the glass or chrome. Steel wool scratches everything. On glass, you’ll see swirls at night, so you especially don’t want to use it on the windshield. On chrome, only use steel wool if the chrome is already wasted. If it looks like it isn’t too bad, just use chrome polish and a soft rag.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Ok thanks
@michaelnevanssr206
@michaelnevanssr206 Жыл бұрын
This LTD turned out really nice. Ya'll did a great job. The interior DID turn out way better than I thought it would. I so enjoy watching all of your family work together to get the job done. The interaction among everyone always put a smile on my face. I wish I had been as patient with my kids as you two are. God bless you.
@blautens
@blautens Жыл бұрын
One suggestion - I wish you would take a leaf blower to the interior of the car before vacuuming it - it would save a bunch of time and really do a better job of cleaning stuff out of hidden areas. It would still make for entertaining video - the cloud coming out of that car would be impressive.
@waltmarks9720
@waltmarks9720 Жыл бұрын
As nice as that cleaned up your going to have to try to get it running. I am so impressed with Ralphie and Wa Wa the way they just dig right in and clean up those cars great job 👏
@gymshoe8862
@gymshoe8862 Жыл бұрын
Ralphie was the star for awhile but now Wawa is coming to life--nice! How long til she gets a DL?
@289wtmac
@289wtmac 4 ай бұрын
Hi from Rhode Island. I enjoy your videos and the closeness of your family. You are truly blessed. I was born and raised in Boston and saw the yellow cars and trucks my entire youth. Boston Edison was the local electric utility company providing service to homes and commercial businesses.
@davidthompson62
@davidthompson62 Жыл бұрын
Boston Edison was the major power supplier for the northeast for years. They used these cars as repair vehicles and to read electric meters. It makes even more sense that the interiors are in great condition as nobody but the driver rode in them (plus equipment. I’d bet no one ever sat in those back seats. Sleeper would have been in heaven as they had a fleet of these vehicles.
@couchguy707
@couchguy707 Жыл бұрын
Man it's about time to do a fleet update again lol. I can't wait to see some of these projects get finished.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Good idea
@harleyb-ham266
@harleyb-ham266 Жыл бұрын
The little needle looked like a replacement needle for an old phonograph AKA record player.
@markransom08
@markransom08 Жыл бұрын
Great episode 🎉 Boston Edison was an electric company in South Boston. Gone now 😢 . The previous owner probably bought it at auction . Love the Scooter! My sister has a dog just like him . Humphrey has killed rats 🐀!
@michaelhungate7506
@michaelhungate7506 Жыл бұрын
My Grandfather had one of these smaller LTDs. It was actually the country Squire station wagon version of this model. A 3.8l v6 and automatic overdrive transmission. It was a very good car.
@jimhardy4469
@jimhardy4469 Жыл бұрын
I love how the whole family is always into being outside. And helping with the cars
@robertvance1873
@robertvance1873 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see you all get it running probably has a little bit of transmission issues or something probably nothing bad, and if the engine is Toast a nice 302 would fit with some dual exhaust 👍 I love how you all Chip in and work together, Hopefully underneath is in good condition Till next time my Friend's.
@tracydiller9378
@tracydiller9378 Жыл бұрын
Great video Josh and family and great car, and i would love to see you get her going.Ya''ll are doing a great job keeping these gems from the crusher.God Bless!
@sapphonymph8204
@sapphonymph8204 Жыл бұрын
I want to see it run! At least you'll have an extra engine. Maybe put a Godziller in it.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@townhall05446
@townhall05446 Жыл бұрын
In 1995 or so I bought an '86 LTD II from a woman who worked at a new car dealer; she'd snap up nice trade-ins and flip them. The one I bought had a stack of recent receipts in the glove box for: radiator, exhaust system, battery, brakes, tires, maybe something else. I paid $645 for it. When I got it I found it had a bad throttle position sensor and I think the person who had spent all that money on the car decided enough was enough when it started stalling out and just traded it. I replaced the TPS and the car was awesome. 4 door sedan, V6, loaded with power everything, stereo, tilt, cruise, AC, everything worked, and it wasn't rusted. Ran and drove like a dream, best beater I ever had. Also the front power seats were as comfortable as any I've ever had in a car.
@guyina4x499
@guyina4x499 Жыл бұрын
I had an 1984 sedan with that 3.8l fi v6. Bought it as a retired railroad security car. 4 years old with 200k miles on it. My girl friend drove it till it had over 400k miles on it. I loved driving that car. It'd do 100 on the interstate all night long.
@jamescook5729
@jamescook5729 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see you git it running. As always I enjoy watching you bring back to life an old extinct vehicle. Put it back on the road. Actually I grew up riding in Station Wagons. So let's see it running by all means. You have a Wonderful family. Thanks. Can't wait to see the next vid. Hopefully this beautiful wagon up and running.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you
@oldcarnut3953
@oldcarnut3953 Жыл бұрын
As always, another great video Josh. As usual, looking forward to seeing the next video! Love the channel. Keep On Keeping On Brother!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@mattstalloch8753
@mattstalloch8753 Жыл бұрын
That wagon is too good of shape to not finish getting her back on the road. Would love to see you get it running again.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks
@jmac6522
@jmac6522 Жыл бұрын
That’s amazing! Hard to believe that it was only ten years old when it was junked. And it’s crazy how it lasted for 28/29 years in that junkyard without being crushed before ya found it. And it’s a Miracle that it sat all that time without really getting torn up or having to many if any parts removed from it.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
I know right
@mikemiller7547
@mikemiller7547 Жыл бұрын
WOW! Looks great! One quick tip you may want to consider. This might be hard to do, so if it is, don't stress on it. Depending on how bad the carpets are with rat/mice urine and soil, you might want to research how to remove the seats etc., so you can remove and clean the floor of the vehicle under the carpet urine and other bacteria very well could still be stuck to the original frame of the car. Just a friendly suggestion.
@davidconvoy
@davidconvoy Жыл бұрын
it will run
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
I hope so one day
@larrygisme
@larrygisme Жыл бұрын
Love the content and love u have for your family keep it up.....
@jaystax8370
@jaystax8370 Жыл бұрын
That thing was prolly a ride for "Merry Maids" They drive yellow vehicles.
@danbytp
@danbytp Жыл бұрын
Looks like it might have been part of a taxi fleet.
@NenadTrajkovic
@NenadTrajkovic Жыл бұрын
a taxi cab,probably,so i think too
@davekimbler2308
@davekimbler2308 Жыл бұрын
So does Pizza Ranch and CP Railroad and Yellow Taxi and Chucky Cheese ect……….
@danbytp
@danbytp Жыл бұрын
@@davekimbler2308 So basically it could be anybody.
@davekimbler2308
@davekimbler2308 Жыл бұрын
@@danbytp 👍
@couchguy707
@couchguy707 Жыл бұрын
Yes please on getting it running. Might as well find out why it was parked!
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Yeah maybe so
@pokey999991
@pokey999991 Жыл бұрын
I want to see this car RUN!
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Ok thanks for voting
@bretjjjohnson7942
@bretjjjohnson7942 Жыл бұрын
I'm good on the vpn thing. I honestly feel bad for whoever goes through all the trouble of trying to steal my identity hoping for a come up.
@TheLawrenceWade
@TheLawrenceWade Жыл бұрын
Josh, you and your awesome family rescued a really beautiful car. That's the new Wagon Queen Family Truckster! LOL.... Seriously, I love the Fox wagons. My buddy had a 1983 Granada wagon with the 3.8L V6 back in the day, I loved that car. There was one idiot light on the dashboard. He drove it hundreds of miles with the CHECK ENGINE light lit - I got into it, drove it to the store, and I could tell immediately that it was overheating - stuck thermostat, wheeled into Canadian Tire for a replacement and did it in the parking lot. I was thinking about what would be involved in changing head gaskets. Cast iron heads and block, the engine took the abuse and survived with not even an oil leak. Oh, and near and dear to your heart, the Granada had a trailer hitch. And towed a 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme home after a failed safety inspection.
@smishsmoshi9617
@smishsmoshi9617 Жыл бұрын
I for one would love to see that beautiful bumble bee run!! 😊
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you
@melindaivey4772
@melindaivey4772 Жыл бұрын
Take this one all the way. Get it running and take it on a trip. A wild ride. I think it would be awesome.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Seeker22000
@Seeker22000 Жыл бұрын
I owned one of those LTD wagons. I liked the car. It was nothing special, just did the job. The 3.8 L v6 was a great motor. It was a handful in the snow though. With the rear drive the back end was always threatening to come loose around corners. Otherwise I have nothing bad to say.
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Ok cool thanks
@raywilson800
@raywilson800 Жыл бұрын
I believe it was a Taxi. It's the right color and lots of them had spotlights. It has chrome mirrors. Very nicely equipment. I bet it was bought new.😀
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Ok maybe so thank you
@joelepack938
@joelepack938 Жыл бұрын
While pressure washing the passenger side of the car i seen your dog Ellie walk by carrying a big hip wader rubber boot! LOL!!!! Love the video guys!
@johnkranz4004
@johnkranz4004 Жыл бұрын
Definitely worth getting it running Josh It really clean up Nice
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@CaseysCustoms
@CaseysCustoms Жыл бұрын
Haha i liked as soon as i saw the bull charging! 😂
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you!
@timcryer9987
@timcryer9987 Жыл бұрын
Definitely get it running! Can’t do burnouts with a car that doesn’t run!
@binzod6942
@binzod6942 Жыл бұрын
Where you said the car was from the Northeast New England area. In Massachusetts, Boston we used to have our electric come from a supplier called Boston Edison. The cars used to be yellow in color until they went to white. It was the what the meter readers used to drive from house to house. Great vid. Car would make a great sleeper with a 5.0??
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
I bet your right
@glenz1975
@glenz1975 Жыл бұрын
Definitely want to see an attempt to get this beast running 👍
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
Ok thanks
@danswartwood4580
@danswartwood4580 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your APPRECIATION to your subscribers JOSH
@jamesbarden2900
@jamesbarden2900 Жыл бұрын
A hard working family! Another job well done!
@gumbomudderx7503
@gumbomudderx7503 Жыл бұрын
One of my best friends crashed his fox mustang on the last race of the season this year, so he’s swapping everything from that car into a white fairmont wagon he’s got. You can’t get much cooler than a foxbody wagon!
@touchtoomuch1000
@touchtoomuch1000 Жыл бұрын
As a Massachusetts resident, Boston Edison was the electric company. These cars would drive around looking for powerline issues, hence the spotlight and CB.
@kellymiller958
@kellymiller958 Жыл бұрын
I live your channel. I love how your kids take part in cleaning and repairing the old cars. I would love to see you all getting this old car on the road. My first car was an 1984 Chevy Celebrity and I still miss it today.
@davidharris4550
@davidharris4550 9 ай бұрын
Josh likes history so much hes puttin paint chips together to find out more history on that car,, Love that! ✌❤
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude 9 ай бұрын
Yep
@denisfossett3009
@denisfossett3009 Жыл бұрын
i remember driving a 1978 ford fairmont wagon ,,,with wood panels ,,and was maroon ...and driving a totally blue one ,,,without the wood panels on the side ,,,wow ,,,good times ...you ought to look up what paint they had then and the body panels ....they were the 80s answer to the 50 and 60s woodies
@Sleeperdude
@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome
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