I just want to let you know how much I look forward to every one of your videos. Just the way you do them and I'm a car guy so I absolutely love them from beginning to end. Keep up the great work!

@serhiitaranchuk7348

2 ай бұрын

Hello with Ukraine 😊

Excellent video. No inappropriate, loud music. No "these are the tools & safety equipment you will need". Professional camera work. No yammering about this & that, including life story. Small wonder you have such a large following. God bless you, sir, from a fellow Petrol head!

Finally an ASMR channel for guys who likes cars, old trucks, junk, tools and NEURONS...(very good direction, edition, photography and camera angles btw...)

My first car was a '67 Falcon, with 28K miles on it when I got it in '69 for $1200, 3 on the tree, 6, drove it for 10 years. Cat is living the high life.

@Ecchier

3 ай бұрын

a 2 year old car for 1200 bucks is Wild.

@boondocker7964

3 ай бұрын

@@Ecchier Money went further then, in '65, you could actually get a cup of coffee for 10 cents, you could get a glass of draft beer in a bar, for 10 cents, get a buzz for about a buck. Money actually was more valuable. I paid $40K for a used 4Runner in Jan. it had 19.5K miles on it, a bit different from the bare bones Falcon, but, it is what it is.

@ProjectFairmont

3 ай бұрын

A friend of mine still has his AZ sourced ‘67 Falcon Sport coupe w/289 he bought in ‘92. A sturdy car indeed.

@jarodbrenneman8661

2 ай бұрын

I want one of those manual columm shifters so bad, it must've pretty cool drive that thing.

@boondocker7964

2 ай бұрын

@@jarodbrenneman8661 Well, not really, it just was basic transportation to and from work, it did not seem "cool", it was what it was, "better than walking" or taking the bus to and from here and there, it took a little practice to get used to a manual transmission, not a great deal, but, a bit.

Love those Videos from SimonFordman. It is for (old) car AND movie fans. Nice camera and nice film noir-atmosphere. Just noises, no music: Great!

The camera work alone is incredible, let alone the mechanical work etc - your channel should explode if the KZread algorithm works. Nice work mate 😍😍

I love the doing instead of talking it's a breath of fresh air...... Great content ....

Simon.....I love this video. No hype, no chatter, no music, just simple "here's how..." and it works. Do keep up the great work.

Those are about the cutest little wheel bearings I have every seen. I love your camera work and editing, this is what makes watching your videos so enjoyable. I feel as if I am right there watching the project unfold. It has a little of the feel of stop-action animation. Thanks so much, keep it going!

Hay Simon totatly cool repair on ur 55 Chevy bad luck on the water leak hope it was only a freeze plug n not a cracked block u could alway,s dump a 283 or a 327 in the old girl with that three on the tree if it,s a over drive it would shit a git I rebuilt a 56 Belair n stuck a 327 hi po in it n beefed it up like your,s it was a three on the tree but I put it on the floor I called it the sleeper cause it had overdrive that was in 1969 I'm 73 now love watching u work bring,s back a lot of memories sorry for wearing ur ear out keep up the cool enjoyable film,s😊😊😊 be watchin

I would love to see more on this Falcon. You are a patient man.

10:40 Packing wheel bearings with grease is why mechanics have such silky-smooth skin on their hands.😂 13:51 Exhaust hanger in a state of shock! 23:31 "I'm about to get fired, aren't I?" I struggled with the heater box, core and fan on my 1965 Falcon Futura for a couple of winters until I gave up and "retrofitted" the box, heater and core from a 1963 Fairlane. The heater controls worked backwards, but it threw plenty of heat. Alberta winters can be damn cold! Thanks for posting the long-form videos. I enjoyed every minute of this video as well as Part 1.

@SimonFordman

2 ай бұрын

Yea I don't think the heat works on this one, something to tackle in the future.

@trickyricky12147

2 ай бұрын

​@SimonFordman back when heater cores were simple enough to work on in cars. You don't have to remove the entire dash and steering column. None of that modern nonsense procedures just to get to one thing. I think these Ford Falcons were someone's perfect "my first brand new car I ever purchased off the dealer lot" all while not needing a new car warranty because these are simple enough to work on yourself with a decent set of Sears Craftsman tools at the time. Also the perfect "my first beater that I bought with 29K miles from the OG owner after getting my DL" type car. I'm thinking these falcons would make a sweet first classic car project and that's coming from a GM guy, but when it comes to these old things of glory, they all need to be saved so we can compete with which makes are better in the classic car/truck world. Lol. Pre duraspark Ford ignition systems are stout, but points style ignition systems usually are across the board if one knows what they're doing and how to clean points after a storge period.

I really enjoyed this video. I love the early Falcons. I especially like that your workspace and tools are what many of us have to work with. Thank you!

It's always a good day when Simon uploads

You're a good friend. I hope there's more than beer money involved.

Told my son about this channel. He can learn a lot from it

This guy has become one of my favorite TV mechanics and producers in a really quick amount of time... Keep that content coming bro! 👍🏿💯

Love the filming/editing...she purs like a kitten...can't wait to see what's next!

@thomasknobbe4472

2 ай бұрын

Now it sounds just like a Falcon Six!

Another great video, nice to see spring has finally shown up, just like here in the UK. 🇬🇧 I'm driving my pickup tomorrow to a small place just outside Exeter, Devon, to pick up a replacement engine (FE 390), to replace my tired FE 360 in my '71 F250.

@SimonFordman

2 ай бұрын

Very nice, I love the 390 FE’s.

One of the best channels and formats on KZread. Great video.

Great job, Comrade. I am very impressed with your professionalism, precision of work and high-class workmanship of this old Ford.

Enjoying your Falcon project brings back fond memories of my 61 Frontenac 4 dr wagon I had in Saskatchewan back in 1973.

Great video. I almost bought a 1963 (I think) 2 door a few years ago. I missed the sale by minutes and ended up taking a Jaguar Mk 1. I rebuilt the Jag, it was a lot bigger job than I needed at the time. I sure wish I'd got my hands on the Falcon. The Falcon was two tone and had two tone interior too. Strangely it was a left hand drive and this was in New Zealand where most cars are right hand drive, in essence it was a classic and rare for NZ. I love your presentation, keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing your time. Cheers from NZ

I really enjoy your show you do great work and don't talk us to death you get right in there and do what has to be done

Thermostat and flush radiator, and get a line wrench for brake lines! 👍

Very satisfying. The hour goes by so quickly. I watch and pause to look on Rock Auto to see the parts available for whatever you're working on. Like me, you fix things like you'll be the "next guy."

First car was a ‘62 Fairlane with a 170 and three-on-a-tree. Identical. Made all of these same repairs. Found out Ford stands for Fix Or Repair Daily. This video makes me somewhat nostalgic; would consider a falcon if it were a two-door or Ranchero.

I enjoy watching your channel! It’s great when in the age of everything digital and artificial they film such real things. The absence of music and comments gives space for thoughts. I like the speed of what is happening and the camera setup. Very beautiful shots of America nature make the video more vivid, especially if you have never been to this country. Interesting old cars and other devices. It’s cool that after fixing the car you can drive it (sometimes I watch the flexiny channel, but they only revive the car and take it for a short test drive, and then it’s not clear what they do with it). Good luck! I'm looking forward to new content) Thank you very much!

The face on that muffler hanger was great!!!😂 u should save that for future humor.

@fs6622

2 ай бұрын

It looked like Wilson

Always a pleasure to watch you. I would probably get the projects from the hundredth to the thousandth and would have painted the entire trunk straight away.

Your videos are done so well. I used to work on my 1970 VW Beetle back when I was your age. Good times - enjoy your youth!

I torque my lug nuts per spec. Very important with disc brakes for keeping the rotors straight. Take that radio out and see if you can get it working again. That would be cool.

I see you have a cat that likes to”Cat Butt”. We do to he comes up and pokes you and talks to you and the presents the cat butt for a slapping. He loves it. Wonderful video how you set them up. Will be watching

Amigo no termine de ver el video y lloraba de emoción, aca en argentina los trajeron en los años 60 y quedan muy pocos de esos ... yo estoy buscando uno para repararlo, muy buen trabajo ... abrazo desde San Luis, Arg.

Nice cat dude! They love some soft patting. The Falcon is cool too.

Love the format, no music, no talk and love your approach, fix it , don't fire the parts cannon at it. New subscriber here, hope your channel takes off 👍

I have falcon 61 2 doors Im from Guadalajara Mexico, was my father car for 40 years , thanks for sp much detail I can fix mi falcon, you have done great job so far , Saludos amigo

Ford really made that gastank easy accessable. Why didnt all manufacturers were so smart is one good quest.

31:07 I love the sound of those brake fluid fireballs

Very good job , congratulações !!! God bless you Brasil

I'm only here for the wildlife. 😉 It's therapeutic watching someone else getting their hands dirty.

I thought OMG, he bought a new muffler ! Just joking, Yeah I liked the making of the exhaust pipe. I have used coat hangers for tail pipe hangers. You can't get good metal coat hangers anymore. Fixing up the welder was good stuff! Kudos on showing having to take the fan off because of the alternator bracket. I do stuff like that all the time. Water pump looked good! You could have put Ford Taurus dual electric fans on there and gave the little Falcon an extra 20 horse power! wink wink. Great Cat also ! I wish I had your skill, Best regards, chuck

Thanks for this Simon. I actually put off watching this one because I love having one of your videos to look forward to. Your content is so enjoyable. I love spending time watching your work.

Very cool video! I really enjoy restoring machines and equipment at home! Hello from Brazil.

плюс в карму за графитную смазку 👍 Шланги охлаждения рекомендую использовать силиконовые,они дороже,но проблем не доставляют.

I wish my heater core was THAT easy to access... had to take out the entire dash!

When I've had a long, tough day and need to relax and unwind, I watch a video by SimonFordman. Seriously good talent. Thank you for the incredible videos.

To prevent the wire to spot in the contact tip don't over tight the roller, blow the liner with compress air before install a new spool and use some nozzle dip!😉

Dude, that Falcon will be flying high when you're done with it.

My cat also like de pads. Good video, regards from Spain!

Hi Simon...Hello my friend. Love your videos.. Great content.. Quality production.... Love & Respect from Pakistan

I believe I'm growing fond of the Falcon.

These were known as the XL Ford Falcon. They were the second Ford Falcon model here, the for being the XK. Such a simple car.

Amazing craftsmanship Simon and great editing, love the cat 🙀

👍From Portugal,hello for you too,🙏

Robert McNamara was controversial in terms of Vietnam under the Johnson administration, however he got the Falcon right. An inexpensive, simple and durable car. It just needed the Fairlane V8, or a four speed for the Falcon six haha

The undercarriage needs 2 hours of pressure washing and 20 cans of Brake Kleen LOL. Nice work man! Good on ya saving these old relics.

Thank you.

Exceptional

Another masterpiece from our Simon Fordman. Are you planning on some body work for the Falcon or is it good to go? Whatever you decide I know we all can't wait for the next iteration of your saga.

The Truck is not only a hauler, but used a welding table. Amazing!

Wake up babe, new Simon Fordman dropped.

My 1st car was an early 1970s RX2 (Mazda), with the rotary engine.

Exactly the way I do things minus all the swearing. Very satisfying watching you work on old iron. My little brother had a Falcon just like this one with an inline six. Good stuff.

Protect this kid at all costs please

No talking is awesome

Nice job. Support ist kein Mord. Grüße aus dem Saarland.

Hola estoy en Guadalajara Jalisco México los sigo desde hace mucho tiempo, mi admiración y respeto son una pareja muy padre, ya me muero de ansias de ver el 🚒 terminado.

Professional job on repairs and the camera work! 👏👏👏👏

Had a 1960 with a monster 144 cu. in. 6 cyl. That was in 1970. Good little car I heard. Joined the Marines in 1973 and never even drove that car. Got a 1964 p/u version in the 80s. Drove the hell out of it. Someone had put a Big Six in it and it smoked more than I did. lol

concordo com o amigo que disse que video assim sem conversa e sem musica é o melhor , muito bom trabalho meus parabéns !!

That spare tire looks like an old original BFG Silvertown Cross Ply!

Such a noble and reliable car. Here in Argentina they where produced till mid 90s with stethic changes mostly.

Impressed with your ability to fabricate and rebuild!

Great job! Bleeding the brake system alone is the worst part of working on brakes. I'd like to see how you did it :)

@SimonFordman

2 ай бұрын

I just gravity bleed it, open the screws one at a time and sit there for a minute until fluid steadily dribbles out.

@MikeHomann

2 ай бұрын

Interesting. Judging by the fact that everything is ok, this is enough. Thanks for the great content)

Interesting to see a video work without jibber jabba! Great work and good camera shots! Everything clear and concise 👍👍👍

this videos are sooo relaxing, love them

Greetings from Brazil. It's a pleasure to watch your content fixing old School cars in a simple and pratical way. Your videos are great! Keep It up!

Great work Simon.... I look forward to every video you make. THANK YOU!!!!!

Such a great video. Thank you.

Refreshing, very slick.

Got the Falcon ready to roll, a little attention with that little car went a long ways!

The Fords back then used what they called a doughnut gasket between the exhaust manifold and the down pipe that is why they have the long studs on the exhaust manifold, it takes up a little space.

Another amazing video! Thanks!

que grande el falcon aca en argentina son muy amados esos autos por su fiabilidad, sos un groso

@nachofernandezmalenotti3654

3 ай бұрын

Jajajaj que poco tardo en aparecer otro argentino

An Update on the entire fleet would be nice ;)

@SimonFordman

3 ай бұрын

Well, the F250 won’t start, again. So there’s that.

@harryireland1935

3 ай бұрын

@@SimonFordman Excellent. That means more content! Hopefully not just for content's sake, but to share the journey of keeping old cars on the road. You're doing fantastic, your channel is growing at an exceptional rate. Well deserved.

Keep up the good work!

Приятно смотреть когда такие старые машины получают новые запчасти.

Great looking cars these early Falcons

Great content, Simon. Thank you.

That was fun thanks for posting

A solutly interesting, entertaining and educational. Had one like this in the late ‘60s. Other than me punching it all the time and overheating, it was a great car! Thanks for the great videos. I’m gonna go watch some more of yours!

The national speed limit in 1961 was 70 mph in all 50 states. Falcons were soaring along the highways then. Some sparsely populated states, such as Montana, Wyoming, and Nevada had no limit on the major highways.

@trickyricky12147

2 ай бұрын

Or it was 65 mph but with the 5 over rule yeah basically 70 mph. Not sure if the 5 over thing was always legal, but I assume so it was even then.

It's obvious that you love your work. It looks very aesthetic

When tshtf we build our perimeter around this guy.

Absolutely fantastic!!! Keep up the awesome work.

the inscription on the pipe pleased me 🤠

Very nice work and properly done on a car that was able to be repaired not like the plastic cars they have today

Your content is relaxing. You gained a new fan from the 1986 repair video!

Good work. Neat little car.