Ellie's joy and enthusiasm is a true joy to see. This will be a fun journey.

Soooo 60’s. Glad you think Falcons are cool!! I love seeing your reactions to some of the quirks that were common back then (ash tray, passenger mirror, crank windows). I had a ‘67 Mercury 4-door Comet years ago which had many of the same features. It’s amazing to see how mach cars have changed over the years. Thanks for posting

NICE Pic . My first car was a 1967 Ford Falcon . I some what restored it before I became a mechanic . Bought it in 1982 sold in 1984 loved the wing windows.

I am enjoying your videos, even though KZread didn't give them to me in order. I like your enthusiasm. My first car was a 63 Falcon Futura convertible. In the summer after I graduated high school my friend and I rebuilt the engine. My second car was a 68 Falcon. You may have already done this, but you can get key blanks that match the originals and you can have them made into an extra set of keys. I always carried an extra trunk and house key in my wallet. And I hid an extra ignition key in the trunk. I did this in case I accidentally locked my keys in the trunk so I could retrieve them. It never happened. The extra ignition key hidden in the trunk was in case I left my keys in the ignition switch and locked the door I could get the extra key out of the trunk to unlock the doors with. My system worked well for me because being a guy I always kept my wallet in my pocket. Doesn't quite work as well for a lady that could lock her purse in the car. Good luck and enjoy your Falcon.

You are like a little kid in a candy store talking about your new car. I love it.

You are just too cute, love your Falcon, have fun and be safe! That Falcon is in pretty good shape actually.

I had a 1965 Falcon from 2005 to 2014 as my everyday car. Was a great car. Not fast or agile but reliable and economical.

Her enthusiasm and appreciation for the details is infectious. I love watching her gush about the vent wings - that, too, was a favorite feature of mine from that era. Keep that six, darlin! Rebuild it if you have to, but keep it and keep up on the maintenance. If you take care of it, it will outlive all of us.

Amazing video! Your enthusiasm in explaining things makes for a unique and exceptional storytelling style. On another note, your Falcon (Carl) was very lucky to find an owner who loves him so much. Success!!!

AutoRestomod brought me here. I am reminded of when/why I got excited about my "new" daily driver, years ago.. Thank you, Ellie. 👍🇺🇸❤

@ElliesGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!

Very cool to see a youngster luv'n an old '65. You've probably seen mine by now. Mine was born in basically the same configuration. I think the only thing we have in common now is the keys, LOL.

Nice video. I see your excitement on your Falcon restoration. Will be looking at your other video's. It won't be hard to find parts to refurbish. Have fun!

@ElliesGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

just discovered your channel and i'm so happy to see your enthusiasm! many, many years ago i bought my first car at 15. awesome stuff!

Nice car, we had a same one in my family but color red and stick shift , i'll follow this restoration

Overall condition for a classic from the rustbelt isnt too bad, good tour of it, do love that hood ornament as well

I know i'm a little behind , but great project car. Love it . And that 6 cylinder engine is bullet proof.

@xquakexx

3 жыл бұрын

good to know. just got one! hahahahahah

Great Job Ellie!!! Luv the Falcon's & Fairlane's. Grew up with my dad having a 64 Fairlane. Enjoying watching with my girls Caprice (7) Hudson (11) 4th generation car enthusiasts Hudson has a 85 C10 Short box for her 1st project Keep inspiring your generation!

Your enthusiasm is awesome and inspiring!! I have the exact same kind of car...1965 Ford Falcon Futura 4-door. Mine has the same reverse lights too. These cars look great in the 4 door model!! I'm doing a 302 v-8 conversion.

@ElliesGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's so cool! Good luck with your project!!

I remember my first car 1967 Buick special 225 slant 6 👍 I was 16teen also…i then found my 1972 chevelle chevelle 😎 at 17teen

I've got a 68 Falcon that I drive regularly when I can't ride my bicycle or walk. I'm the second owner, I picked it up in 1984. It's got over 130,000 miles on it, the engine has never been rebuilt and it still runs well. I've replaced some parts on it, the usual suspects, so it is a reliable runner. I think you'll have good luck with yours, too. Have fun.

Thanks for sharing your new to you car. I am excited about this project for you. Its in really good condition for the year and where it came from.

Wish you all good luck Thankyou for video

I love your enthusiasm!!

100% agree with the name looking forward to seeing the make over video's

@ElliesGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm excited to show you what I've been up to!

Your car is so cool

A lot of cars have lighters similar to that even in to the 2000s

some cars still don't have passenger side mirrors, most did by the 90s though

Great video! Looking forward to future video and following along with your restoration.

@ElliesGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

i found it funny when she mentioned only one side mirror. ive got a couple of these falcons and my base model never even came with any side mirror

@ElliesGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I know, right?! I thought it was amazing when I learned that side view mirrors were a dealer add-on. That some might not have them at all, like yours, and that some could even be installed in different places by the dealers. Some of the Falcon guys we've met said that some dealers would install them on the fenders instead of the doors.

@killiansklassics

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElliesGarage yep the one ive got without the mirror is just my parts car. my main one is a futura with the mirror like yours. ive got it on my KZread channel here

@rogercamp6071

2 жыл бұрын

Same way my '61 Falcon was,by the time I was of driving age I had installed a pair from a '60's era Plymouth then later my grandma bought me new ones

How does this channel not have more subs??

@ElliesGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We're trying--building one of these channels is definitely hard, but viewers like you make it totally worth it!!

Actually, the driver's side exterior rear view mirror was (federally) required, and the passenger side mirror was typically an option on entry level cars like the Falcon in 1965. Some individual states may have required two exterior rear view mirrors however.

@redtra236

Жыл бұрын

Even in to the 90s some cars don't have a passenger side mirror

There are some videos on steering wheel restoration, to fix all the cracks

@ElliesGarage

3 жыл бұрын

We actually got a kit in from Eastwood that we'll be using in a future video. www.eastwood.com/master-steering-wheel-repair-kit-w-instruc.html

The first thing you should do is get a spare set of keys made. I found a set of original style key blanks on ebay several years back or you could just get regular keys for spares.I get nervous having only one set of keys.

@ElliesGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, Mr. Poole. I'm putting that on my list because it's stressing me out! Thanks again for watching!

what's your plan,keeping it original or customize ?

Hey, enjoying your falcon story! I completely restored my grandfathers 61 falcon, I mean every single bolt!...with a little help from a lot of different people - especially a few in the falcon club. If there’s anything I can do to help with your restoration just let me know. Also, you can read my thread here: www.rainierfalcons.com/forums/showthread.php?2657-Saving-Granddad-s-Falcon/page41. You guys will for sure find that the most valuable part of your project is the time working together and all the great people you will meet. You are lucky to have each other- wishing you the best!

Oh, first thing the club told me...Safety first! Does it have a single master cylinder for the brakes or a double? If single, you might consider the upgrade to double.

@ElliesGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely. We've been thinking safety too, so we are upgrading the brakes with a dual bowl master cylinder along with a power booster, and we're also going to be adding 3-point seat belts. Thanks for watching and for the encouragement!!

@OneMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

@@ElliesGarage very smart

@xaenon

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElliesGarage The dual master cylinder became standard issue starting with the '67 models. The '67 Falcon is slightly different but that master cylinder should bolt up and work. Don't forget to snag the prop valve from the donor car.

@theinsaneshecklador6598

2 жыл бұрын

@@ElliesGarage I've been slowly working through your older videos. I know this was a long time ago but one safety item to think of (if you haven't already) is a good fire extinguisher. If something were to happen it would feel terrible sitting there on the side of the road with no way to fight it. Fingers crossed it never happens but it's always good to plan for the worst.

@redtra236

Жыл бұрын

@@xaenon Worked on my 1966 ford F250, ended up replacing the single bowl one(was going bad) with one from a 1967 ford.

Whats that black bag on the firewall driver side

@ElliesGarage

4 жыл бұрын

I had wondered that, too. It's the windshield washer fluid. Isn't that cool?!

@yazmingamboa6834

4 жыл бұрын

@@ElliesGarage So that means that it has a foot pump by ur brake pedal like the hi low beam switch?

@ElliesGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! It doesn't spray right now, but we'll be figuring out what's wrong soon.

Anyone need Ford falcon parts I have one scraping it is a RHD