This video is the perfect example why this is the best overall car repair/will it start channel. Josh explains a lot, the whole family is involved ( including pets ), very family friendly, funny but most of all not fake and very appreciative .👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@kevinknasty420

Жыл бұрын

Ain't that the truth

@bobbycampbell9529

Жыл бұрын

I 2nd that. Look forward to the rebuild. SEMPER FI

@ItzNickyJ

Жыл бұрын

exactly why I love this channel. The whole family is out fixing these old gems up and at the same time the mechanical knowledge is being learned by not only the youngers generation but the viewers. Love it

@michaelzubillagajr8322

Жыл бұрын

I hope you caught all my comments brotha... Rebuild that 289 and modify it.... Make it an H.P. you won't regret it.....😃

@gerrygwilson2849

Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to gradually watch Josh and family make a nice grocery getter for mom out of this

Heres a little safety tip for you. Many people have been killed towing things with tractors. There is a very simple solution, run the cable under the tractor and hook it to the front. This way it pulls the front of the tractor down , eliminating the possibility of it flipping up. running another chain loop, loosely and not too high, around the cable at the rear, will keep it centered and stop it getting caught up in the wheels

@crazyoilfieldmechanic3195

Жыл бұрын

Yes but your assuming that your intelligent suggestions don't go over his head.

@dmarkrmeav8tor

Жыл бұрын

And Please for safety sake, install some Steel Step Plate Running Boards on the 2N. Repops can be found on Amazon.

Definitely would Love to see the original block sleeved and rebuilt !

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

👍

I love '64s. My parents bought a new '64 XL in October of '63, I was 7 and flat fell in love with that car riding home in the back seat when they brought it home.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome what a great story

glad the kitty is doing well, my vote is for saving the original engine

A floor shifted Galaxie wagon is definitely unique and a worthwhile project. Moving the car into the garage was a hoot! But that's why we tune in, wouldn't want it any other way!

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

That’s right thank you

That Ralphie, he is the Man. Did you see him hang on to that anti roll down the ramp strap? You da Man Ralphie.

You get a thumbs up just for having your kids out in the shop with you, outstanding job!

I think if you rebuild that one you need to go all out with interior , rust repair, and whatever it takes to make it road worthy enough you would feel safe enough for your wife and kids to take a trip in it by themselves and for you not to worry about breakdowns. It's an awesome car.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Yes for sure thank you

Thank you for the long videos but it still seems like it went by too fast I am 43 and bedbound in 1999 I broke my neck in a four wheeler crash the last few years have been pretty rough are used to do exactly what you’re doing watching you guys takes me away from this bad and I appreciate you God bless your family and animals oh yeah and cars lol

@charleswestbrook118

Жыл бұрын

God bless you sir!

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you for watching we appreciate it.

@jasonmitchell2930

Жыл бұрын

@@Sleeperdude how can someone contact you?

@jerrytate9394

Жыл бұрын

God bless you! I suffer from bone-crushing depression and these videos, especially a family setting, makes me feel good. I am 68 years old and no family left.

Safety first Ralphie. Wear your sandals. No rust and oil under your feet . Good cleaning job and fun to watch .

I’m seriously addicted to this wagon. Lol. I’ve watched this video 3 times.

I really love these old Galaxies. I would vote sleeve it and keep original block. I’m always a fan of re using original equipment no matter how much of a pain in the butt it is! Great family video! Thanks for saving that old girl!

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@douglasburford8452

Жыл бұрын

@@Sleeperdude Bore it and sleeve it back to standard or . . . put a 390 in it.

You and your family are my best spent hour relaxing and laughing. As always I love the commercial spots. All families should be this inclusive , we can learn a lot about family values from you and Tosh. Give yourselves a pat on the back. Thanks for all you guys do.👍👍🇨🇦

My first car a 64 ford falcon wagon.. my older brother left the hood off, spark plugs out, and over the Ohio winter months later, it was locked tight. But I took on the challenge with no experience what so ever at 16 years old.. I tore it down . A sledge hammer and a 2x4 to get the pistons moving.. put it all back together and drove it in the fields. That’s where I learned to drive.

Love how he got his family involved in every video

I’m so excited to watch the entire video thank you so much. Your videos are better then a movie.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@rambo46r13

Жыл бұрын

@@Sleeperdude Your welcome but thank you.

woohoo sleepergalaxie!!! Edit: After watching the video, a big block like a 390 or 460 would be best for the car. Sleeving the 289 and rebuilding wouldn't be a bad idea, BUT... I really like the sound of "Galziller!"

Watching you and the kids working on these cars takes me back to my childhood I learned everything I know from my step dad doing exactly what Ralphie is doing every time he working on a car I was right there taking the wrench from him and following his lead so thankful he took the time to teach me what he knew Ralphie will look back one day and experience exactly what I am right now if there is a channel remotely close this then thank-you very much for stirring up old memories keep on keeping on your whole family hanging together working together we need more of this back in our country and less video games and our youth would be much less contaminated with worldly stuff may God bless your family and channel

@arthursopsher825

Жыл бұрын

Love this cat just try to get a good motor for can't wait to see you working on it please say hi to everyone even rocky from Arthur

Sure enough, another family auto shop! I wish my own Dad had more participation through the years. I bought a 1956 T-Bird in 1960, and while a good solid car, it served to ignite the spark of gearhead in me. Looks like you need an FE transplant! Our son had a tired 1966 or 67 Galaxy wagon which was pretty tired, and we gave it a heart transplant with a 390. C6 trans, and whatever the stock axle ratio was, but it was a 9". This became known as "The draggin' wagon." That was around 1974. Yours is also a 9" which is pretty much as good as it gets! The tranny will probably be OK if it is in generally good shape. If not, Ford 10 bolt four speeds are still fairly plentiful.

As usual, another great show, I hope the old block can be saved. I think a 4 speed transmission would be better. I also love the kitten, reminds me of my late wife, she saved every stray cat she could get. I vote the cats name should be Bogie, after my wife's favorite old time actor.

@vleldaddio210

Жыл бұрын

Just saw "Key Largo" liked the old lady asking for a smoke ! my Aunt Lola has two dogs named them Bogie and Cagney after two of the most famous gangster movie actors

I enjoyed watching this video and like John Huber said in his comments, I enjoy how Josh explains stuff as he goes. I hope you can keep the original engine. What a NEAT wagon!

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you yes it is cool

JOSH:And “what did we learn about cross threading Ralphie?”….. RALPHIE “It holds better”! 🤣🤣🤣

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Facts

Your kids are so lucky to have such great parents like you to

I would love to see that engine rebuilt from start to finish and would love to see some floor pan repairs and all that business! I dig that car!

I love the rebuild idea if you going to make a cruiser out of it. That would also make a nice tutorial video. Keep up the great work!

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I hope you and your family have fun working on the old car together. You did to rebuild the old engine in the old car together. God is looking down on you and your family. God bless you all. God bless your dad and mom too.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

“His knees are up to his ears!” CLASSIC! Speaking of classic, love that Galaxy!!! I love old station wagons so much!!!

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I’d love to see the old motor repaired and little kitty thriving. ❤ I’d love to see the tractor spruced up, too. And thanks for all the education. Josh, you are really knowledgeable and Ralphie, I love your work ethic! Keep it up! Love the family dynamics. Squeezing may have to start her own exercise videos with auto repair equipment! She would be a real trailblazer!

So glad you're back on the wagon. Doing brake work on my 61 Buick Sat.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

I had a 64 Galaxie for 18 years.it was 11 yrs old when I bought it.i loved that 289 with that shift on the floor.1

37:49 nice looking frost plugs.. I really like a good 289 teardown.. glad you got the 6 bolt bellhousing more options. ❤️

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you that was a good surprise

I can see how buying an engine would be better considering how many projects you have and your time, but I personally would love to see the original engine rebuilt. It would be a cool video to see the process of rebuilding.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure

@craigstreetzel7743

Жыл бұрын

Especially since coyote swap would be a nice to be able to drive the country in a modern engine in a iconic car they ruled Nascar and the reason they have winged cars in the next few years after fireball And junior Johnson was the Dale #3 in their own time and they were actually running shine like that trick Ralph takes all number 2 fl head in his area and make sure keyway is not breaking any more lol great idea necessity is mother of all inventions

Thanks for posting this.. you guys are so awesome 👌 am really digging the station wagon. very nice.. you just don't see them very much around especially having one running...

Hello Sleeper Dude and a very Lovely Family. What a very Gorgeous American classic vehicle. Right, this Beauty deserves a Full restoration completely, that incredible power unit needs a complete thorough clean and also rebuild without a doubt. Too keep this vehicle all original and bring back her original body's colour. Make this one, one of your Best restorations. She deserves lots of Love and Care. Look after yourselves. Jonathan. 😁😁😁

Guys,safety first,those lifts are known to loose pressure really fast,standing bare footed under them with an engine that high up in the air is asking for an accident,GOD forvit .Good video,always enjoy them.EVEN when I worry thru out for you all safety.

Another great video guys! Just watching Ralphie help disassemble and learn while working with you is a joy to watch. Hope his feet cleaned up ok lol! Super job!! Keep up the great work and PLEASE save the engine! Love to watch the repair and reassembly process of original equipment. Y'alll have a great weekend!

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

That Corvette would look awesome fixed up like Faceman's. I'm a big A-Team fan lol!

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Ralphie looks so much like his mama! What a fine family. You all are a pleasure to watch and admire. Be careful and enjoy each other.

Rebuild it! You already have it apart and know what you have. You can spend $500 on another engine and find out its junk, plus the whole thing is more interesting than just replacing it with another. Love y'alls videos!!

Always like your videos man. Keep it up. Swap the 390 you had into this one if you still have it.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Looks like the shop needs a clean. Love the video.👍

Always liked the wagons with the "tail gunner" seat in back

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Yes 👍

The tractor wouldn't turn as you had the 3 point link ATMs connected at 2 points Good to see the engine being stripped down, really enjoyed that

I understand you wanting to keep it original on the block. I would maybe try to do that, but I would be wanting to really bump it up in the horsepower department. Maybe get a Holley Efi setup for it. It will be great to see what you decide to do. I am looking forward to whatever project you work on next. Have a blessed end of the week.

Y’all are just the best I know it’s hard to make these videos but man I cannot wait for the next keep it up Josh you guys are wonderful love to see you Rebuild the original motor

It is great you let the kids do things on the channel - not just be visible, but actually work on stuff, tap threads, weld, pull apart the engine etc! And Tosh is pure gold helping do everything and anything 👍. I am voting for rebuilding the engine, it is an actual period correct engine, with the heads being the newest and even that a year newer than the car, Also note the actual build date back when that car was built was the date the power train is added to the chassis or the year the chassis and power train was mated to the body, I can't remember which one. These days it is different, with build dates, compliance dates and model year dates. Usually any two of these last three dates are the same, and one could be the following year.

I would definitely rebuild that 289. Loving the look of that old wagon.

I love watching all of you working on this stuff i tell you that Ralphie is going to be a heck of a good mechanic being learned by his dad ver nice to see this kind of stuff 👍👍👍 keep em coming guys

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@One-Crazy-Cat

Жыл бұрын

He is a heck of a good mechanic already. I’d trust him over the dorks at a dealership who only know how to take orders from obd2 and AI databases.

@jonsworld5307

Жыл бұрын

@@One-Crazy-Cat exactly

@mike-tl3is

Жыл бұрын

@@One-Crazy-Cat 👍👍👍

Absolutely love that car!!! Keep up the good work , God bless your family and hello fron Dallas Tx. P.S. thanks for the video!!

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

My son has a 62 Nova station wagon he is hoping to get go someday. I am not a Ford guy but the 64 Ford had all ways been my pick. Love you'll stay safe and God bless. Dan

Dad was a diesel mechanic and he would put a pint of diesel fuel in the radiator to keep the passages clean, When he built a 292 for his 63 pu a year later the ortginal sat on the shop floor and the passages were clean, A truck engine took a gallon of fuel, Give it a try just remember that oil in the rad is sipposed to be there.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Ok we might try this thanks

As the babyof the family, I LOVE SQUEEZY more than anything!! Her little sweet goofy energy reminds me of the absolute best days of my childhood. Bless that little chicka she is too sweet and full of love for you all ❤️🥰🙏

Good to see Rocky is back to his role of Service Writer.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

Thank you for sharing and the appreciation to your subs

Rebuild - save the original. So few things are restored now days, keep it Ford original. You guys are GREAT!!!

I’d love to watch you redo the engine!

Love your stuff, and your family! Just imagine, they're all going to be driving soon...

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

You're seeing Ralphie all greasy there I know he's working hard with the with the rest of us but boys that bring back some memories me and my dad and my brother would be doing the same thing it'd be pretty cool to see a rebuild that same engine so I'll be watching waiting for that video to come cuz we are all about station wagons that's all we drove thank you for the video

That wagon will definetly be a cruiser!!!

Like the Galaxie Wagon. If you can buy a good runnning engine For the price of what it takes to bore, sleeve, polish the crankshaft, cam lifters, bearings, piston rings, etc, it would be worth it. You are looking at around $1,000-$1200 to rebuild the engine, plus clutch kit, starter, to get the power plant good. I bet you got it all figured out. Great video, with a great family as always. God Bless You All.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I love everything about your channel, so much fun to watch keep up the great content.

I love wagons. I’m with you Josh. 🎉

@Sleeperdude

9 ай бұрын

Awesome

Thank you for posting today, I've been having a bad day,week,month,year and decade. Just got home and found you vid' waiting for me. Feel better already. God bless you all.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Hey glad we could help. Hope things get better for you

Would love to see a rebuild on the engine

Yep, a counter weight on the tractor will give you a useable tow vehicle.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Ok. I have to make a second comment. The 289/302 is a great engine. You can build great power on it. My opinion? Rebuild it. This is something that Ralphy can learn on. If you buy a new engine, you are going to spend around $1500.00. That has been my experience. If you buy a used motor from the junkyard you might be spending around $500, but you would be buying someone else's problems. You have an original 289. to me that's priceless. So sleep it hone it and rebuild it that's just me love yourself love the fact that Ralphie is a part of that. I can't wait to see the outcome look forward to seeing the next video.

Love the 64' Galaxie wagon, grandfather had one when I was a kid, maybe EV conversion would be cool, someday I'd love to get one already fully restored, can't stand working on rust.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s awesome

Thanks! I think the old wagon needs a roller 351windsor with twin turbos but whatever you decide to do will turn out great. I appreciate all your hard work and great entertainment.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your generosity

The 289 in the big galaxie is way underpowered with your whole family in it. I know as I have a 63 galaxie with a 289. Upgrade to a 352 or 390. It would haul your whole family and a trailer easily.

@Nick_B_Bad

Жыл бұрын

That’s really cool I got a 63-1/2 with the Z code 390 bench seat 4 gear car.

You have seen the photos of my 1991 Crown Victoria wagon. This car has the 302 V8 that I had rebuilt along with the 4 speed overdrive transmission two years ago. The rebuilder put in flat top pistons to increase the horsepower. It has about 10,000.0 miles since the rebuild and runs like a watch. This is the wagon that I tow my boat with as I have air shocks on the rear to take the weight of the boat. I would suggest that you put in a more modern 302 V8 with fuel injection and make this car into a daily driver and kid hauler. Great car and worth saving.

I didn't even know you had the 64 Galaxie wagon!! One of these days if I live long enough I am going to have one. My dad bought a new one in 1963. He had it narrowed down to a black one and a maroon one and couldn't make up his mind. He bent over and ask me which one I liked the best and I pointed to the black one and that was the one he bought. I picked out my 1st new car when I was almost 3.

Hey I don't like to spend nobody's money but $500 ain't bad to get it done but if you go to the junkyard and find a motor you really don't know what's wrong with it so weigh your options before you do anything think about it but it still was a good video and had good contents and I'm waiting to see what you going to do next bro

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Ok thank you

I say G O D Z I L L A R. lol

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣you and Ralphie both

That little kitten has survived on love. Where else could a critter get more love? You guys really need to finish a project.❤🐘🇺🇸

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure

This is the first time I’ve seen one of “sleeperdude’s” videos and I love it! This is the definition of a hard working, red blooded, American family and they’re great!! Keep up the good work!!

Love the wagons. 5.3 LS. You can pickem up cheap. Great power and reliability.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Ford galaxy you can rebuilt it!!!!

I heard Rocky’s answer to your “what did you that for”. He was telling you not to leave you keys just anywhere. That’s how they get lost 😮

Ole dad is showing jr the ole school mechanic Best way to learn

That's the original 289....fix it

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Rebuild teach the channel something about rebuilding engines

Like the Sleeper team. 👍 . . . Back in ‘66, our family had a ‘63 Galaxie wagon (red, inside and out). One time, my mom met a pickup in a narrow one-lane railroad underpass. She made it through, no scratches, but there was NO room to spare, none zero nada. Us kids were super impressed with her driving abilities that we never knew she had.

Josh you are right about the wheels, matching Littles on the front would be perfect, in fact, a tubbed out wagon would be even better but what you have fits and looks good 👍

I agree PB Blaster should be a sponsor of your channel not to mention O'reily's and Cooker Tires and maybe even Die Hard batteries. I had squirrels store nuts in my Airbox filter in my truck don't know how they got into that either. That Ford 2N tractor is pretty good never saw one lift a car before. My father in law used to work on the assembly line and he told me if they ran out of parts for a model year car that was close to being finished they would have used newer parts they had on hand. Great video great to see the whole family and even some animals involved.(Keep the original block and sleeve that bad one)

What about a family rebuild guy's? Y'all some amazing people an I can't say it enough but my son an I love watching y'all. It's time to get back on the red Fairmont drag car. An I love the galaxy wagon myself. We used to own a white 2 door galaxy 500 with red interior..

My papaw owned the Ford dealership in town, he did all the mechanical work, and from my information that I found out, it was the original just what they had left, but my research and informants could be wrong!! Y’all did good gettin her in the garage whoo hoo♥️🐐🙏🏼❣️❣️Rebuild the engine I would love to see that!! And where did that sweet baby kitten come from, to cute, looks like my Ebony I had growing up 🐈‍⬛🐾❣️Wawa, you are the sweetest rockin that baby kitten❣️❣️❣️❣️

Save all the station wagons that is the best five words ever!!! If you don’t save that original engine and rebuild it I would at least work on putting a period correct 390 in her and then you would be able to get you a nice vintage camp trailer and tow it next year on a vacation 🙌🙌 oh and yes get a pair of matching front hoops for it the rear looks so awesome!

Ralphie's got a new nickname Blackfoot.

Wawa loves the corvette I can’t wait to see her get her own car.

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Yes we have been looking

That's why farm tractors have independent rear brakes so you can turn under hard pull, try loading the front casings..(almost used the T-word)..we used to have a black 64 with 352 and cast iron trans. Side facing seats in rear , loved that car

Always wanted a 64 wagon like the one on the Andy Griffith show.👍🏻

I need to hire your boy to help me finish my 72 Chevy truck. He knows more than most grown men do about mechanics.

Greetings from Australia! I found your vids because I have an engine that is stuck that I'm working on (actually a 1964 car - an EH Holden which was the General Motors subsidiary here in Oz). FWIW, I would vote rebuild! All the best, DP

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. and good luck on your engine

I'd build a 302 for it, that 289 block is dun done. yall have fun!

Sleeper dude and coffee! Can't beat it

Make it live! That car is from the year I was born! Love your channel, folks. :) :)

Love your show down here in North Carolina Jacksonville started off watching vise grip and growing to love your show a lot better Good family entertainment Loving all these Fords I'm a Ford man myself watching your show reminds me a lot of my family with my three kids my wife drinking the same Rockstar energy drinks . instead my project car still sits in my driveway as a Halloween decor and hasn't ran in 15 years maybe the more I watch the more I can get motivated to get started back on it or if you need of a 400 Ford with 351 Cleveland heads on it for that Galaxy wagon 😳😳

@Sleeperdude

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome thanks for watching. That would be cool

Cool to see y’all doing such cool things. Also glad that y’all are taking care of the poor lil kitten. Hope the little kitten lives a long life.

Great to see you all working again on the 1964 Wagon. As the proud owner of two full size Ford Crown Victoria wagons I have a soft spot for these full size wagons. Hope WaWa heals up soon!