WOW!!!!! Seeing the vehicle outside the garage, reveals the true beauty of the body design. This deserves to be refinished as it is , with no body mods. It's value can only increase as you guys go thru the steps to bring it to completion. What a beautiful project!

Hi Chad and Jolene, I love watching you chop cars but this one is telling me to put it back together as original. Might be a good idea to tap into viewers that like original restorations that may become more open minded to chopping. What a car! what a bargain! Can't wait to see it come to life 😃😃

@andrewstewart8704

Жыл бұрын

@@RobertBrugess-xj8fj The roof is the part that lets down the car. I would like my commented post to have positive energy rather that light hearted threats. Chads obviously an artist and would feel pressure to be creative on this project. Not fair comment that he may destroy it. Better off a car going to chad than potentially sitting outside rusting to nothing with another buyer. We get one chance to do what we want with our lives and Chads just being true to him self. I like original myself but if he wants to put another roof on it, I can't wait till he does it to see how it turns out. Chad is the devil to original cars but he makes them look better we all have to admit. Let's see what the devil he does and be happy for him whilst he deals with the hell of grafting things that don't fit 😀😀 😈😈

This could be a whole new KZread series for you guys, running alongside your current videos. A complete rebuild from paint to assembly and completion, inviting guys to come on board to assist with the job. " The ' 58 T bird Build " . I think it would be fantastic, having fellow minded helpers on the project, who have experience and passion with this particular model car. Your videos blow me away every time I watch the next airing. Keep it up, Chad and Jolene. Greg in South Africa.

Welcome to the fold of classic Thunderbird owners, Chad and Jolene. I have a '65. It's a project in process, but I drove it 40 miles today, so it's dependable. They're great cars! Congrats!

To each their own I guess. This is absolutely one of my favorite cars! And to find one that’s not all rust is a miracle! Chad could easily flip $$$ this without even taking it off the trailer.

@i8ntnuts

Жыл бұрын

He’s had a few nice cars in the past. It’s unfortunate that he doesn’t know which is which. He’s a heck of a hard worker, and put in long hours every day to make a living. But I’m pretty sure you can expect this car to get destroyed.

The way it is sitting it looks like the stance of a gasser right now! It will be alot of work to put it all back together but well worth it. I saw a comment in here that one was for sale online for $18K and it was not a complete resto so it might well be worth doing a complete assembly of the interior and everything as well as the modifications that you want to do. I wonder if you could make a removable hard top out of it? That would be bad ass then you could have a convertible whenever you wanted and it would make Jolene happy. I still cannot believe the deal that you guys got on it, with the little bit that you paid for it you guys could even pay a mechanic to do the assembly work that you don't want to do on it and still come out way ahead. Be back tomorrow to see what is next, I can't wait to find out!

A reminder- unit body car, be very careful with the roof. You might want to check out how the factory convertibles were made , you wouldn’t want to fold the car in half. As I mentioned earlier, there is a reason that the windshields seldom get removed when restoring the 58-to 60 SquareBirds. Good luck, looking forward to seeing what you do next.

@richardashcraft7200

Жыл бұрын

Sorry.... I love the build videos but this is worse than watching paint dry

@junkjeniusgallery53

Жыл бұрын

Remember if you want Chad to do something tell him you like the opposite.

Trying to improve that design will be a challenge . It dang near perfect when made !

I love the '58 Fords Jet-Age styling, the '58 T-birds most of all! At that price you just can't lose. Lucky find!

Wow! He wasn't kidding when he said most of the body work had been done. It looks very clean and straight. I just saw a moderately clean and painted, not necessarily restored, '58 online for sale for $18,000. Not sure if it was a current ad or whether it was sold.

@michaelbalzano2366

Жыл бұрын

@Ed Holley 18K and to think the sticker on the back of this (um), car is 150K Canadian :).

@michaelbalzano2366

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelbristol6467 I know the story and I know what Mr. Chad paid ... it is still humorous that was TAGGED $150,000 Canadian --- IMO.

@MPSOURS

Жыл бұрын

Never no what kind of gems are hidden in someone's garage. Very good buy ah.

@paulvanhouts3365

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chad, what are your plans for this, it seems just the style you could make into something amazing. I would like to hear Jolene’s thoughts too.

@michaelbalzano2366

Жыл бұрын

@@MPSOURS that it true ... I had a 1973 MG Midget in my garage for decades... it was my sister's and when I sold the house the car went with it, I guess. Too bad it was ALMOST in excellent running condition --- but I had moved away.

Nice video. The heavy duty blue straps should perhaps be holding the car in place and the smaller green ones on the hood with board underneath. It is always hard when things are going down. Love your stuff Chad.

I would like to see a actual restoration, anyone else?

@jerrybrady9103

Жыл бұрын

Plenty channels on here that do that.

@johnl1685

Жыл бұрын

Chad is always on to some other project and we never get to see the finished product of any cars he works on. What ever happened to that Hudson Terraplane etc? Now he's moved on to a Thunderbird. Am I missing something?

@blainedyck3836

Жыл бұрын

That’ll never happen lol it’s going under the knife ( cut off wheel )

@awilliams5007

Жыл бұрын

@@johnl1685 what happened to the truck/ old car conversion?

@thomasmadden2258

Жыл бұрын

Vehicles filled restored, filled restoration

Chad what a score this is. It's such in good shape, I first road in a brand new 1958 Thunderbird, what a thrill it was for a 18 year old, fond memory

The way Jolene is filming the thunderbird you can tell she like it the lines on them are so nice.

What a beautiful piece of automotive history. Would love to see it restored.

@theodoreko2700

Жыл бұрын

He probably already thinking about chopping the top

@williamdingler7334

Жыл бұрын

Sadly that is probably true.

@theodoreko2700

Жыл бұрын

I just saw a head line that he was in a junk yard looking for another roof.

@theodoreko2700

Жыл бұрын

@@harryharry4724 probably in thirty day he will start another project or least thirty. Since I started watching him a year ago he gets you hooked then starts something new

@theodoreko2700

Жыл бұрын

@@harryharry4724 I’ll agree with you on that but cars but cheap on supply’s

GUYS invest in some good straps and get someone to show you how to tie the car down . Looking forward to see what you do with this but get the feeling you will flip it .

That is a amazing car, $2000. You guys made a great deal.

The Thunderbird is a great canvas for a mild custom, especially of you are missing trim and grilles. I think your viewers would love to see you build and sell one of your cars. think of the Thunderbird as an impetus for finishing something like the 40 Plymouth for resale. I know you have tricks up your sleeves as to put a car together with a limited budget. The Thunderbird is the keeper of your collection.

Hell yeah what a deal!! Glad you came across it. It’s pretty much restored already you just need to put it together

Well bad chad and Queen Jolene, you have scored no matter what you do to the 58 Thunderbird.. Obviously, you will do with it what you want. If everyone can put their two cents in How about turning it into a Ranchero type with the nice lines and awesome back end, lowered with nice rims , a nice paint job and tinted windows,, that's my two cents worth. Cheers!

I still can't believe that he sold that car for $2000.00, especially with all the parts that come with it, and a built engine. When the owner said $2000.00, I didn't think I was hearing right, until others commented also.

@timgreen1835

Жыл бұрын

@@jimcollins3411 Yes, you could tell the guy really really wanted rid of that car...I guess a win win for both parties.

@timgreen1835

Жыл бұрын

@@barryscarlett462 - The owner said the engine went with the car, and that it was already built, sitting on a stand in the shop. Would have been no way of loading the engine also, towing the car home.

I don't want to see anyting but what you do Chad !! what makes you happy !! If it's a restoration fine !! If you cut it up and make it seem really cool lowrider that's fine even!! You do you regardless of what the fans want!!! I love the content and I love how you treat your queen !! great content keep it up!!!!

Totally cool of these dudes to help you look at how cool this car is WOW!

After watching you guys for years I’m finally motivated to replace the screw in my 67 Camaro’s sun visor.👍🇨🇦

@TheHsan22

Жыл бұрын

Must be the single point of failure in those FirstGens…same in my ‘67 Firebird. 😅

@oxyfee6486

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHsan22 😂🤣 sun visor and my glove compartment door screws.🤬

@dogsense3773

Жыл бұрын

The screw in my 67 cougar is fine

@TheHsan22

Жыл бұрын

@@oxyfee6486 Ahh Yes! Three times I’ve had to come in from under the dash to release the lid. You’d think I’d put threadlocker on the screws…. nope.

@oxyfee6486

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHsan22 Thread locker? Thanks, I don’t know why I didn’t think of that, much appreciated.👍

Awesome score is probably at least $15,000 worth of labor and parts in this vehicle. This is like the best deal. Congratulations guys is cool for calling you up and telling about it.these cars had a lot of body lines can’t wait to see what you do with car eBay what ever you do with I am it will be amazing 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍this car is money in the bank💰

ALWAYS LOVED THAT THAT CAR. NEVER FOUND ONE FOR THAT KIND OF MONEY. PLUS MUCHO PARTS.WAY TO GO CHAD. MY BUDDIE HAD ONE IN HIGH SCHOOL. TUNED IT UP AND TOOK IT TO TIA JUANA AND HAD THE INTERIOR DONE ONE WEEKEND. SWEET SLED.😊

what a sweet car great shape all apart but mostly there 15 to 20 grand here in California USA. I was raised with them 57Ford Fairlane 500 then a 60 Tbird 64 68 70 my folks owned. I always ♥ loved the 57 but by the time I got one I was to tall. had a 68 myself the one used in the in the Uniroyal Tiger 🐅 paw commercial, loved the 58s too

You definitely Sole this in Broad day light. I would like to see this restored to it,s original glory But do also know that is not your way. Lets see what you do with it. I am hoping not much as you have so many chopped roofs already and not many original. great find and thanks to Jamie for the contact. Great work Guys.

Chad you are not the guy to load and unload cars....it is painful, your the creative mind! really Jolene is the straight forward thinker...I love your work. I watch everyday, I miss working on cars Cheers from Vietnam

For that money I would of come from the states to get that. Nice find. Looking forward to Chad's vision for it.

you might even have access to the seller and he can steer yu on parts, harness so forth whats good whats needed to be replaced.. lot of these had AC power everything, these are so nice going down the road, such a plush ride

Love seeing Mark and Ernie Myles helping out

I sold my favorite 57 Chevy for $3000 in the late 1980s with the passenger compartment and trunk full of extra parts...bumpers, chrome, engine parts, extra fenders and a hood and trunk lid. I was fed up with being more tired Sunday night after working on cars all weekend than I was Friday night after laying brick and blocks all week. Hobby was wearing me out. :)

can't wait to see all the parts spread out on the floor in the new building. Call it a exploded view

Mr! Chad! Do a lil resto chop on your new to you car hauler Deck it in some sheetmetal, some nice fenders, lil paint and on board ramp storage

...... P. S.,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Mr. Chad,,,,,you got a great friend there,,,,,,lots of great parts to get,,they all helped you put !

It has been goin pretty good, and so Chad deserves to reap all the rewards of this friendly price deal. & If Chad hadn’t always been a straight shooter in his past wheelings and dealings with this parts guy from his local car community this deal would have passed him right by, that’s why it always pays dividends to show respect and to treat good people fairly. This fully blown apart paint project 58’ Square Bird is hopefully all there after getting fully disassembled all just to be neglected, life happens but this is still a crazy opportunity to come calling, that was nestled up in Chad’s neck of the woods, it’s a hell of a score and couldn’t go to better home, inhabited just the guy to revive it to its fullest glory…8)

A note for safety .Don't stand in line of the winch cable,I've seen cables break and seriously caused damage to anything in its path.😮

@billcoupe4468

Жыл бұрын

I had that exact same thought!! I've seen too many cable failures!!

Wow! It's already got so much cool going on, seeing the bare body makes me wonder which way you'll go? I can't wait to see this one under construction.

You stole that car it's in great shape 😮😅😊 . Great video work by Jolene as usual and she keeps her head on what needs to be done ✔.

Impressive classic car. Worth a fortune $$$$ in parts alone. Flip it for restoration and put those funds into other cars.....a quality car... and

These old cars were designed perfectly by designers with a great eye for styling, any alterations are nothing but pure butchery, yet seen as perfection in the eyes of the butcherer.

My 2 cents is take it back to show room condition, it looks great as it is in stock form. Also if you put a trailer hitch on the front bumper of your truck it is way easier to stab a trailer into tight spots like that one.

I love this era ('58 - '60 aka "Squarebirds") of T'Birds even though mine is a '63 (aka Bulletbird)! Anxious to see what Chad will do with it! I am sure that whatever he decides, it will be SPECTACULAR!!

@dennisrockwell7834

Жыл бұрын

love the bullets!

My grandfather bought his ( the one that I own) for a dollar a pound in 1959 ,the year he retired. He was 74 at the time. It’s not a hot rod, but when you open up the 4 barrel, it will get you to 70 pretty quick. Soft ride with a floating sensation.

Jamie knew who to call and would do something with the classic FORD. Looks like who ever started on it was headed in the right direction. Time probably interest turn a different way it happens.

love this car the rockets on the doors look cool and the rear lights are super cool space age for its day .thanks as always guys quality content as always ...Fina

just to say i rode in a 1958 thunderbird i ill. when i was 6yrs old, born in 1952 and now im 70. very fond memories. what you do is yours chad.i will support you and joleine .

thanks for taking us along on your adventure

I always like the 55, 56, and 57, but that 58 has some character that I like even more with all the lines!

Convertiblize it, custom tonneau cover, make it a 2 seater, custom headlights, and tail lights, unique engine, maybe mid engine with the tonneau cover as the engine hood, cool paint scheme....

I’m excited to see what you do with the car chad,,what ever you deside to do with I’ll like it,,you an Jolene always make them look great,,you guys be carefull going home,,say hi to fina for me,, luv ya’s,👍👍😀

for 2 grand thats a damb steal!!!! it looks mostly complete and you have all the parts beautiful car' 👌🏼

I’m not a Ford person and don’t like Thunderbirds much either but please restore this back to original condition please, these cars are getting rarer everyday and that looks to be a good one

The blue 450 couple another steal, very valuable car and Chad has a very good eye.

Not to be negative but man buy some straps that are rated for this 😮

@johnmacmillan2766

Жыл бұрын

I’ll agree on this one man! Think he needs to spend a day or two on the trailer and get some straps/chains to tie stuff down.

I'm not really being critical of Chad, but I'm confused why he used the large straps to tie the body together... and used the small straps for actually tying the car to the trailer. That's the total opposite of the way that I would have done it. But then, I was taught to fasten the car chassis to the trailer, using log chains and boomers. Not ratchet straps.😁 I guess it doesn't matter....AS LONG AS CHAD, JOLENE AND FINA MADE IT HOME SAFELY!!!!😎

If Chad is looking for next project, that car trailer could easily use some love ❤️, having to haul tin so car don’t fall through deck and loading ramps in back of suburban has got to be a pain an not very efficient!!! Whilst I’m at it ! Get rid of that damn worthless box on the front of it ,,,, that’s all , I’ll let myself out now 😊

@WestsideCritters

Жыл бұрын

Ps , straps tying car down belong on hood and straps on hood should be the ones tying car down ,, 🤷‍♀️, but what do I know !!!!!!

What a great deal, he must really like you guys. Judging by the comments it doesn’t matter what you do with it, many people will be butthurt. Your money your car 👍have fun. Hey diva Fina❣️nice of you to make an appearance 😍

Restore it as is, or make into a convertible then paint it Pearl White and red interior. Then give it to Jolene. Beautiful car for a Beautiful woman , you would never regret it. I didn't realize they made a unibody in 1958.

If you can't tie a knot, tie a lot. lol Love the T Birds. These are the last of the sporty looking versions I prefer. Going to be interesting to see what you do with it..

You are going to need yet another shop just to lay out all the parts it came with!😂

That's a hell of a buy, old man, that is worth fixing up or doing bad chad custom on. Thanks take care

I won’t make the 10000.00 wager on the glass, but if you chop it, the compound windshield will be a problem. I know that I am biased because I own one , but a “ simple “ resto would look just as nice. These “Square Birds “ have naturally low lines and they are very low to begin with. Put on the included skirts and you are good to go. Good luck and enjoy the project.

@vonbuzz9009

Жыл бұрын

Sink the whole windshield frame down into the cowel a couple inches,, I did that with a 54 ford ,, 2 inch chop stock windshield!

Chad, you could make your version of a “Bat Mobile “ with it , just a thought🤔,anyway it would make a great custom when you get done with it, you the MAN BAD CHAD👍, you & and Jolene take care, love your guys vids👍

I’m on the fence with this one, restoration or customization….. Wait! Customized restoration. Well there you go! Can’t wait to see what you have in mind for it.

I would like to be living close to Chad at the moment, I would gladly spend a couple of weeks repairing and installing the electrics in this car.I would be a shame not to do this. However I live about 15k miles away,retired .Still it his car and if he wishes to chop it up,so be it. I think his phone will run hot as Thunderbird people try to buy it,after all it is not an old Terraplane.

Certainly agree with Larry. Don't know how it could be better. Certainly not cutting roof off or chopping the roof.

Always thought this car lent it self to some customization. Great buy.

Of all cars! I was just looking at buying one yesterday. Can’t wait to see what you’re gonna do with it.

The only thing as a fan that I would request, is please please please please please please please please please please please store her inside 🙏 Chad and Jolene you guys just bought the deal of the year and I pray she gets the love she deserves ❤️

This will be a cool project. I won’t be surprised if the rear fins get taller and the roof gets lower.

@curbmassa

Жыл бұрын

Spend one minute looking at that windshield glass and come up with a way of making that happen.

@redsky7527

Жыл бұрын

@@curbmassa It’s already been done a bunch of times to 58-60 T-Birds.

@richardnelson7548

Жыл бұрын

No one here knows how to to strap a car on a trailer. You only strap the rear axle down then you strap the lowest suspension on the front. The car will rock on the shocks but can't come off. When you strap the body the shocks will go up and down and release you straps.

Chad… Sure you are going to chop something on this T-Bird, as that is your thing. I was thinking, Lower the roof a little, Make the Hood Scoop Taller, and make the back Longer, not shorter! And then Air Suspension so you can take it up and down.

Thats a good looking car style. I'm 73 , I wonder if I had that car if I could get it back together and driving before the graveyard called and said my room was ready,

I don't know if i prefer the videos with Jim or ones that include strapping cars to the trailer....both are highly amusing in different ways..🤔🇬🇧

I know I am a pest about old school I am old please with all your skills restore it but show of your paint job skills we see you weld let’s see you paint a little to what a beauty it could be sorry I say this but you encouraged us to comment but some not me might just like to see a classic shine and drive

Wow,Ford Thunderbird, looking forward to you doing your magic with this one Chad Austin from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Chad should be singing the John Lennon song " and so this is Christmas, for me and Jolene, just look at all these parts, and there's more to be seen." So happy for you two.

Love the square birds ….. style and class

I'd keep roof on that one,maybe chop it would look good with the looks of the body..but honestly chad I like the Nascar looking idea u were talking about...number on doors,cage in it,and some fat deep dish rims n tires! Be awesome looking!!

@paulblacquiere3295

Жыл бұрын

Hi boy style w headers

well ,you sure made out on that one !!!! it woulden"t take to much to ruin it that"s for sure, a total restore would be more like it ! 352 and all , yeah you will find the wireing a nightmare , but it can be done !

I tell ya , That was a find and price an condition perfect. Tear down already done !

Not a problem there are only about 30,000 pieces to put back together. A little harder when you don’t know what goes where. I like the gasser look.

I love how everyone tries to tell Chad and Jolene how to build their cars. Have fun with this Chad and Jolene however YOU want to build it!

I never realized these weren't on a dedicated frame.. always nice to learn something new..

I love that body style , he got a good buy on that . I was born in 1958 !

@doktar.diagnosis6706

Жыл бұрын

me too

It always makes for a better build when you start with a clean slate. Like an artist with a clean canvas and an imagination. Jack.

The world can handle at least one tbird that isn't treated like museum piece. I Can't wait to see where this goes!

@i8ntnuts

Жыл бұрын

Most people fix their cars up and drive them. These videos are made to inspire viewers to customize their cars. Chad doesn’t build cars to drive them. He has told us many times that he doesn’t know anything about mechanical aspects of a car.

See this dude Jamie is also a cool cat to, because he knows not only is he going to free up his space, but Bc, and Jolene will save this beautiful classic car, which is awesome 😎

@homerbolen6826

Жыл бұрын

The person who tore that car apart had no idea what they was getting in too

@roadwarrior4813

Жыл бұрын

Won't be a classic car for long after Chad gets done with it!!!

For anybody that doesn't know and Nova Scotia we call those jackets a tuxedo they are good for and All Occasions weddings funerals graduations or just working on a car

Jamie's a Rock Star! You guys have some cool friends!

Need to find the continental kit for it.

Even better looking Thunderbird now that its out in the daylight. Thanks for the rise along Chad and Jolene.

Love that early 80's FIAT BERTONE X1/9 in the shop . she needs some CARE .

Chad, please look up a song by Marc Cohn, Silver Thunderbird, ‘....man it looked like the Batmobile, with my old man behind the wheel...’ You might be inspired by it...? Lookin forward to the journey!!

Incredible value for money. Love 58/59 Thunderbirds, I have about 10 Corgi toy ones. Real American cars are hard to get in England

Really very beautiful car. 😎👍 It would look good with a less angular and rounded roof, such as e.g. what you had cut away from the Jaguar.

All I can say it's the bargain of the century, well done

Would love to get that hour of my time back

@jamesmcdowell459

Жыл бұрын

Lol!

@willhorting5317

Жыл бұрын

Did someone force you to watch?😂

That car sure takes me back. I had a 59 convertible that was a fun ride.