This is the perfect "resto mod". No gross 20 inch wheels and rubber band tires, no carbon fiber, and no ugly paint job. Just a original looking car with modern performance. Sweet car.

@TheEpicShadow

5 жыл бұрын

@Curtis Sherwood so you can tune it with a computer to make even more power, or get diagnostic information regarding it

@TheEpicShadow

5 жыл бұрын

@Curtis Sherwood up to you chief, both work, comes down to what you'd prefer to do

@leonardlambert7510

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the message

@scarharting5577

4 жыл бұрын

The thing about 20" wheels is that, as bad as they look on new cars- and they look stupid and are anti-functional-, they look even worse on old cars. Twenty years ago, I drove a nineties Mustang at a dealership with huge wheels and rubber band tires and it literally felt like it had no suspension at all! Stupid.

@TheMrPeteChannel

4 жыл бұрын

I'd paint it.

As a Chevy guy, I must say that's a damn good Thunderbolt. Also, I 110% agree with his attitude towards this car, make it DRIVE like a new car, but not LOOK like a new car! He NAILED it!!!

@88s10Durango

8 жыл бұрын

+HorrorUberAlles I like yhis car , it almost has the same look as my old 1965 Chevy 2 I had back in school ...

@GeorgeBonez

6 жыл бұрын

Man I’m an old Chevy guy to. Hell I still am BUT when I ran into the opportunity to get myself a 64 Fairlane I couldn’t resist. I just had to have it. I ran into some health issues a little over a year ago but I’m bouncing back now and I’m back to working on my old 64Fairlane !!! My very first car was a 69 Chevelle Malibu SS. My second car was a 73 Dodge Charger. I would KILL to have those two cars again. Maybe some day but right now I’m having so much fun with my Fairlane.

@patrickmcleod111

6 жыл бұрын

I'm a Ford guy, but I love the looks of the gen 1 Chevy II's. I also like the 66-67's, but I like the gen I a little more. I knew a guy who had a white '64 Nova with an old school, square 6" snorkel scoop that was installed in just the right spot on the hood. Rear end sat a little higher than the front, with a moderate 350 with maybe 375hp. It looked great. I think these early Fairlanes were basically Ford's Chevy II, just like '62-'64 Impalas & Galaxies were similar.

@nealpurdy1202

5 жыл бұрын

@@patrickmcleod111 ford's chevy II was a falcon jay lenos 63.5 falcon sprint is the best version of that. But i love the 62-64 fairlanes and galaxies too early 60s fords are under appreciated

@patrickmcleod111

5 жыл бұрын

@@nealpurdy1202 Yeah, the Falcon was definitely closer to the Chevy II than the mid 60s Fairlane, but there's still some similarity. Also I think the mid 60s Fairlane was probably larger than it looks in pictures and video. The Chevy II and Falcon were considered smaller cars back then, and Chevelles were mid sized. But by the time 66 & 67 rolled around, the Fairlane body style had changed dramatically, and it obviously became a mid sized car. I'd like to see a 64 Fairlane side by side with a 66/67 Fairlane, to see how much difference there is in overall size. Btw, I use your paint brushes and rollers almost exclusively... Lol

This car is a masterpiece to be enjoyed. This car was built the way I always wanted to do an old Studebaker. This car is spot on! Mike

I've never been disappointed by any /BIG MUSCLE episode, hands down the best series on /DRIVE. Although I miss the bloopers at the end with Mike and Thad, or Zack :(

@joshuahand407

6 жыл бұрын

Agustín Franco Big Muscle and THoM

Who could thumbs down this great episode? I'm a die-hard Chevrolet guy, and I absolutely loved it. That rear quarter shot looking over the valley is EPIC!

Everything about this episode made it the best one of the season yet. So awesome. Nice job Mike!

@heeschenaar0412

8 жыл бұрын

+Keegan Ossler Isn't this just a reupload? I have already seen this one a while back.

@mrslyds8602

8 жыл бұрын

+Robin van Venrooij it is.

@bmos02

8 жыл бұрын

+Robin van Venrooij not everyone has /DRIVE+ so this is their first exposure to it. I wish there was a way to avoid the stuff that is coming back from /DRIVE+.

@the8419

8 жыл бұрын

Who's Mike?? Lol jk

@johnbockelie3899

4 жыл бұрын

The thumbs down are from those fuel efficient small car.drivers. penny pinchers.i own a.1967 Malibu, with a.350 engine. ( long ago it had a 283 worn out engine.{ Chevelles never had 350's they shoe horned it in.) So she's my hybrid car. Out side she's a 67 Malibu. Under the hood.a 350. 4 barrel carb. With headers.. She's my baby. never had a new car, ever.😁p.s. I just turned 60.

Man, I remember watching this for the first time in 2018, September 14. I had just gotten into classic cars. Then May 2019 I bought a '53 Ford, which I later sold due to the cost spiralling. Jump to July 2020, and I bought a '62 Meteor, the sister car to the first gen Fairlanes, can't wait to slap a teardrop hood on my car, this video has always been an inspiration to me!

Great car, love the weathered look underpinned by up-rated running gear. Good stuff!

@kirbyswarp

8 жыл бұрын

+Clever and Original Username. its filthy frank

the dog moment was hilarious lol

@simoncorbett3003

8 жыл бұрын

had me in stitches also

@StingrayOfficial

8 жыл бұрын

+Joe DeSalvo 9:37

@C-M-E

8 жыл бұрын

+Joe DeSalvo For dogs to look like their owners, that pup looked like he owned the car! Great stuff

@focused313

8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@jench78

8 жыл бұрын

+Joe DeSalvo I'd never let a little shit stain like that in a car that I cared about

I have to agree with the owner of this 64 Fairlane . I love the old weathered worn paint look as long as one is not all beat up and rusted out . Do not get me wrong , I love an old car restored and looking super great , but at the same time so do I love this old not new painted look . Thanks for posting it and allowing me to express myself on it . Great job on the car Colin .

I can really appreciate this guy and his car. Cars like this one is why I bought my '04 Marauder. A Police Interceptor Plus suspension and DOHC all aluminum engine were the starting point and I went from there. About $5000 worth of the right suspension and brake upgrades and it handles like a roller-skate on a rail! Probably the most helpful was the 14" cross-drilled front rotors that allow me to wait to the last millisecond before I brake for a curve. The most unappreciated among the "street crowd", but icing on the cake on those curves was the 2K I spent on a Torsen T2 differential with 31 spline axles. I can nail it coming out of a turn and it differentiates, holding the turn and putting power to both wheels, unlike the stock Traction Lock or any Positraction differential. I leave those little BMW's that have 50 more horsepower going into and coming out of the corners every time. THAT'S driving satisfaction.

The key word he said was, it puts a Big Smile on his face, I’ve always been a Ford Guy and was a teenager in the 60’s so can relate to this very cool Car, I’ve had a 2014 Fiesta ST for 4 years now with 62,000 miles and on my 4th set of tires, that’s how much it puts that Big Smile on my Face, best little Secret around, Feista ST, Street legal Go Kart.

The only thing this car has in common with the Thunderbolt is the body and hood. The Thunderbolt was a 427 cubic inch MONSTER. 500+ horsepower and meant for only ONE thing. Get down the quarter mile as quickly as possible. Zero handling or creature comforts. And much as I LOVED the 'Bolt, I'd take this one over a 'Bolt in a heartbeat. Love the look, but more the handling, braking and comfort this masterpiece provides. And the BIGGIE, safety. I was a high schooler when the Thunderbolt was introduced. And caught up with the aluminum bodied Cobra and all the Mustangs, in their various incarnations. When we got a 'Bolt in my town for the drags, my allegiance did an about face. The mere SOUND of that monster and the way it obliterated the competition won me over. Of course it was wearing slicks and open exhaust, but the other cars just seemed to fade away. I guess mystique is the word to describe it. Even more than the Cobra. Heck, my family doctor had a slab side 289 Cobra. NOBODY had a Thunderbolt. This guys homage to the 'Bolt is as close to heaven as one can get. Excellent idea and manifestation of same.

@XXX-qk2cq

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Swinburn you are correct, throwing around the name Thunderbolt is an injustice. I disagree with making an old car into a “new” one. It loses all its soul, it’s uniqueness. Sure up grade but if you need a new car buy one. Just my opinion.

This guys approach to his car is f’n awesome. I’m a mopar guy but def can respect this.

I watch this every 6 months whether I need to or not because it is the best car build on the road. There are a ton of very expensive new corvettes, mustangs and porches, and more that just do not get my respect when this car is in my brain. Thanks for building it and sharing. You are a true craftsman. I hope to see this car in person some day. I'm in North Georgia. Fords forever!

This guy is my spirit animal. I caught myself nodding to everything he said. I agree with him 100%, across the board and am honestly proud for him for all of those giggles he has driving it every day.

I still come back to watch this every so often. The best car. I got a 63 fairlane wagon coming out.

I respect every second of this build it's beautiful, this inspires me even more to make my 63 four door Ford falcon even better

That thing is built right...one of my favorites that you've covered.

Another great episode, and wow what a great car, I was born in 1964, and I've always loved the cars of that era. I have a friend who has/had a 1966 Fairlane convertible with a 289 in it what a great car.

Colin nailed it with this car! I love the emphasis on function and cool looks of an atypical, classic car. Even better that it's combined with serious function and drivability. The fact that he doesn't plan to ever paint it makes it even more of a win.

Another fantastic episode. Great car, great story, spot-on cinematography. This series has really been on the ball lately. Keep it up!

Brilliantly edited video, beautiful car. Thank you for letting us HEAR THE CAR. So many car vids out there have awful music playing the whole time over the sound of the car

I really enjoyed the production of this genuinely informative video. The owners passion for achieving success in this particular build gives off a sense of inspiration to one in the process of improving their particular project. Thanks and High fives to all involved in the success of this car shown in video.

I'm totally gobsmacked and impressed ! I want it....love the 289 badge on the front quarter, hahaha, FORD power works lovely.

The 64 has been on my bucket list for some time now I love this car, glad to hear your say you will not paint the car. WELL DONE!

There is just something about these classic cars. I have no words to describe it. I love them ! :D

That has to be one of the best episodes of big muscle yet. keep up the great work.

My K code Hi-po 289, 4 speed car was one of my all time favorites of the 60+ cars I've owned and driven. 120, 000 trouble free miles with my foot on the floor all the time! Finally cracked a piston in another race!

Very good video, I was a teen back when this car was a 'hit', I've had more muscle cars and sleepers than most average people, but like most things when one goes through a divorce..... Thank's for sharing this video, I enjoyed it.

Great video. Loved it. My very first car was a 1964 Ford Fairlane. 2dr jet Black with grey vinyl interior, 289 Special and C-4 automatic. Got it used in 1972, put glass packs, Hi Jacker shocks and Crager SS mags with G-60 tires in back 70's in front. Loved that car, wish I would have kept it.

+Mike Musto what a wicked find I've only ever see one in my life what a mystical car great find thanks for showing us this one. Looking forward to the next episode. Keep them coming.

One of your best ones, Mike. Saw it on plus and again here. Congrats!

This old ride just pulled at the heart strings...old childhood memories!

Miss this guy that did these car interviews, he was the best. His way of making us everyday car guys feel like we are there with him in the adventure of witnessing his experience of driving the car he is sharing to the world is so genuine. Hope he moved on to greater things as for one I miss his adventures of driving the next best car experience and build.

@spoolinsvt6489

6 ай бұрын

Honestly I cant stand him , but if you are wanting to watch some videos with him as the host again. I am pretty sure he does videos on a channel called "Hemmings"

All I can say is that car was Tastefully done I love it great job👍. AL from upstate New York

I'm a Chevy guy as well, 67 Chevy II was my first, so no wonder I love these Thunderbolts. Well done.....

Hats off to you,,,,,,, YOU KNEW WHAT YOU WANTED AND DID IT,,,, GREAT OUTCOME, MAKES ME WANT TO DO ANOTHER PROJECT,,,,,,,,,,,

Love this build. Even better that is has a great suspension setup and some good get up, yet isn't trying to win awards with 10k paint jobs. It can get scratched and youre like... So what. Excellent.

Beast, fantastic Job sir. Thank you for showing us this gem.

I had the 64 Fairlane 500 sportcoupe. 289 HP 127mph 1/4th MI. et @10.7 seconds on a sanctioned strip in N. M. classified as a C/gas modified production. could never take a 1st place in the class

Great old 64 fairlane Thunderbolt ! this car was 1st on my bucket list as well. I opted for a direct copy with 427 big block dual quads 9inch. bad ass cars!!

this is one of the best episodes yet. amazing stuff to all involved. keep it up. adding to that, I suspect this bloke would love to come hang out in Aussie and New Zealand where there are a lot more 60's Fairlanes and Falcons rolling around. :)

I bought a 1964 Red Fairlane for sentimental reasons, it was the last race car My Dad had. this is a 289 with Edelbrock carb & intake. I just love it!

Love it! And I love the'63 Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe even more...

Love the Car............Gut Wrench'er!! Thanks for sharing and even more love the thinking!!!

Your whole idea on the Fairlane is perfect. They weren't known to be the best handling cars. I think it is great that you kept the car with imperfections. I have seen several Fairlanes on the road and a few of them have been 64s. 62-65 Fairlanes aren't very common I have a 62 Fairlane that I am in the process of restoring. So right now it is a driving project.

This man gets it. Good job sir!!!

Beautiful car,I stumbled across a place in NJ that has a 64 Fairlane thunderbolt replica that has a 427 in it and couple 427 side oilers engines just laying around.plus a couple 428's,429's,460's and a boss 302 on an engine stand!! It's the holy Grail of Ford history!!

Superb, absolutely spot on, lucky guy.

Love the car , and love the wear on it, great build Would not have minded a few pic's under the hood

One of my bucket list cars! Beautifully done!

Keep 'em comin'! I watch these over and over!

It actually looks like it corners pretty good. Great build!

@ColinSebern

3 жыл бұрын

@JPS JPS It gets 15k miles a year...

In HS I had a 1964 Ford Fairlaine 500 Sport Coupe, K-car 289 HP model. It used to be run on the 1/4 mile strip. When I got it, it had a stock 302 with 4 speed & 4.11 rear end gears. It hopped on take off and was fun to drive, but not over about 60 mph due to low read end gears yielding high RPMS at high speed. Loved that car!!!

a few weeks ago i bought a 4 door 1964 fairlane and im restoring it

@danielblalock2329

4 жыл бұрын

you dont see 4 door fairlanes very often my family is lucky to have the ones we have my dad bought all the ones he could find in NC to restore my moms sport coupe and found himself a 4 door and restored it along with my moms sport coupe

@brodyknowles8516

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1964 ford fairlane 500 also mine is already in pretty good condition I just need to change the paint but I will be installing a secret stereo in it so it looks stock but u can listen with bluetooth

Don't usually think about cars like this. Sold me! I want one. Life is great.

Great video as usual Mike, my dad's 67 Fairlane GT has the same TASCA Ford badge on the back left part of the boot lid.

That car looks great and sounds great. The interior and exterior look like they should.. I love the 1960's below dash air conditioner. That is a fantastic car. You nailed it. buddy.

I bought a 64 Ford Fairlane 500 two door hardtop w/289 cu.in. V8 four speed B/W transmission from “Petty Ford” in June 1964. I was 22 yrs. old and it was my first new car. I loved it, fun to drive good on gas 24 mpg hiway. I put a quarter million miles on it, cried like a baby when I sold it 9 yrs. later. Really wished I had it today.

Totally badass. Great narration, sharp wit. More plz

Mid-sized compact Ford's from the '60s ARE impressive, even from DownUnder. Check out videos about the Aussie Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III, also. Legendary!

Video's like this is why I watch DRIVE. Great Job.

Great episode guys. Love what the Fairlane's Owner said... "I dont want it to look like a new car, i want it to drive like a new car." Admire that

The owner/builder/engineer of this car is not only a genius with regards to hot rod automobiles, he's an artist. Of coarse, I have a bias as his approach to his Ford Fairlane is the same trajectory that I took when I built my hot rod Corvette Stingray. A very unique Ford indeed.

Great video. Awesome car. Built just the way it should be suspension done right and horsepower secondary. The balance of the car is what its about.

Great episode! Bad ass Fairlane. There's absolutely nothing I would change about that car.

Great build. Love his function function function.

One of my favorite episodes yet. Something about that car is just cool. Would love to have it be my daily driver.

This is what made me drool over Ford muscle cars in the 60s! My dad had the 65 Galaxy (289) which was a horrible tank. It was as comfy as the popemoble, though.

Nice car! You did a great job in building it right. And I love the Tasca badge on the trunk!

I truly love the Thunder Bolt! It's one bad ass Muscle Car that I've been looking for but still have not found one. I'll tell you one thing before I die I will buy and build one.

One of the coolest cars I have ever seen. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and my eyes see a car that is gorgeous and functional, PERFECT !

The Best. Looks like a iconic piece of machinery from the glory days of the "hot rod wars" but with the drivability and functionality of a weekend warrior.

Love your build & purpose on the fairlane. I wouldn't change a thing except the owners name on the title. Bad Ass ride.

wow i realized i was smiling the whole time watching this video, the car was build correct with no ego in mind.

My first car was a 64 Fairlane 200cid 6cyl. Rust holes in the trunk so large the spare would exit the car if you cornered too hard. My Brother in law patched the holes for me and I learned a lot about cars keeping it running. I always thought it would be cool tohave one with no rust and a 289 4 speed. Nice car dude. Thanks for showing it off for us!

Love it just like it is; great build, Prefect !

Sweet ride! Btw; Ford used their 427 sideoiler nascar-enegine in the Thunderbolt. A 13.5-1 compression high-rise version that made +550hps.

Well done, Mike! Great episode.

Super cool! Exactly what I wanted to do with my (former) -64 Falcon, but no shop space ended that dream.

Awesome, just awesome. Love it. Well done man!

I realy like the shape of that muscle car. those tail lights! Good video keep up the good work!

Very nice had to comment on this one. Ur right when u own one u rarely see another 64Fairlane. Had mine almost 6 years now at age 23. Wish I could post a picture on here for you.

I totally get this ...my hat's off dude !! I myself lived that exactly in my 1965 cyclone..4 speed

I would love to see pictures of this beast being built! I own a 68 Fairlane formal top that doesn't get much attention, but it's still one of a kind.

easily one of my favorite episodes

Love this build!!! We just built a 62 Mercury Meteor!! Same Family!!

This is a great series. Mike is an awesome host!

Love. Love. Love this Car. This is exactly how I want to build my Valiant.

I totally agree with the whole concept of building a car like this to enjoy everyday thats the best way to enjoy a car.

If I could give this video 100,000 likes I would. This was my dream car when I was a little kid too. I used to go to the drag strip every Friday when I was very young and there was a forest green Fairlane that I was in love with. This guy is my doppelganger!

Oh. My. Goodness. A fitting tribute to the legendary Thunderbolt. Tear Drop hood scoops forvever!

Dude. That's perfect. Thanks for sharing.

The little dog was aeesome! Lol! Made me giggle!

There's a guy who drives around my town in an old Fairlane with the thunderbolt hood, all primered up, with crown Vic police hubcaps. That a car I'll remember when I'm 80.

apart from the paint job (except for maybe the start when I have no money after buying it!) I want my future Mustang to be like this- drive like a new car but still have that classic body! great video and great car!

I got to navigate in one of these in Targa Tasmania. One of the best experiences of my life!

One of My Bucket list cars too fella, Awesome Car!

fantastic, love this episode, thankyou