Will My DREAM CAR Gran Torino Drive 260 Miles Home? Plus Day Two Mods
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- čas přidán 9. 03. 2023
- @JunkyardDigs sold me a car I've been after for 13 years, this 1973 Gran Torino Sport Fastback. Cross it off the bucket list! Can we make it home 260 miles and spruce it up a little?
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This car found its dream owner, so glad to see it getting some attention already!! 🤘🇺🇲
Thanks again buddy! Old Ford definitely found it's forever home
@@PoleBarnGarage Hope Kevin gave you a good deal. 😂
@@PoleBarnGarageMy Mom had the same car when I was kid, it was red & black. Great memories, even when the damn door slammed on my hand broke 3 fingers and trunk got my thumb.
@@ThatGirlinLovelandsound like your fault
@@southernslipping4225 kinda I was 4 when it happened, little kids not always the brightest. lol
I love that Kevin @JunkyardDigs is creating his own barn, full of future barn finds
Very handy
Yes! More of the Torino please.
@@PoleBarnGarage ... Hey Dalton, due to your blessings from the Gods of Speed, I just found the original 1976 pilot episode of Starsky & Hutch, here on good ol' You Tube ... 🤗 ... : - czcams.com/video/Am5q_hRowhs/video.html
You've got a rare one there. Definitely would like to see more.I wish I could have seen it on I-35 heading southbound. I made many trips to KCK in the semi.
Torinos are sweet! Can’t wait to see what u do with it
The best part of this was letting your son drive it something he will never forget
I Totally agree that was an awesome thing to do, Infact i know when i was young id love to drive, though i know some people here on the internet would throw a fuss, im glad everyone here values this type of bonding as much as i do. Good Parenting at its finest.
It’s really nice to see a father and son working on projects together.
100%! No kid yet, and at this rate maybe never BUT I can live vicariously through Dalton & JD kicking ass on projects!
Your reaction and expression is awesome! Every gearhead knows that feeling when the classic car gods touch your shoulder🤘🇺🇲
"You can't do something wrong correctly until you learn how to do it right." - Dalton 2023
I will teach these words to many.
You are a great father; JD's drive at the end is every son's dream. Thanks for sharing your memory with us, just beautiful.
THANK GOD!!! A car guy that admits he hates patina. That shit is nothing but surface rust to me as well!! I'm hooked!
I like rat rods, but not patina, if that makes sense
That's awesome letting J.D drive at the end! Teach them young... I remember when my Dad let me drive for the first time... I just lost my Dad Tuesday so seeing this actually made me smile.
Sorry For your Loss.🙏🏼
Sorry for your loss!
Sorry for your loss! Thanks for watching.
This took me back to when my dad used to let me drive his 66 Ford Galaxie and down the lane ,I could barely see over the steering wheel! Thanks for the memories
Now imagine him at 75, retired, sitting behind the wheel of his dream car in great condition, thinking about all the fun restoring with his son, and all the adventures that he got into over the years.
75, retired, sitting in his Gran torino, with his service rifle.. Wait that's already a thing
@@PoleBarnGarageMr Wasoulski is that you? 😂
In 1996, I found and bought a 1973 Torino with 29,400 original miles. It was like new, garage kept, factory belts and hoses were still on it. Paint code 2B bright red, base model with exceptions of 351W, FMX, sport gauges with tach, power disc brakes, power steering. Interior was base black bench seat. I installed rear sway bar, gas shocks, 15" x 8" wheels with fat radials, dual Flowmaster exhausts, and then drove it daily for the next 20 years without any major problems. Gave it to my son about 5 years ago because he is a better mechanic than I am. He was with me when I found it, age 5, and he grew up riding in it daily. I will always love these cars. Congrats on getting yours.
Its great to hear that someone in their late 20s now early 30s actually wanted an older American car! That made my day, I've never owned anything but American, my last purchase was a used 1997 Mark Vlll in 2002,. Still have it and it has over 350K miles
Showing the odometer roll back to zero was Awesome brand new car never Been driven till now Nice Dalton Going back to 73 @Pole Barn Garage
I just wanted to say that I love the content and the way you involve your son in everything you do he's going to have such good memories of the time you spent together if there is any justice your channel is going to be massive good luck in the future.
One man's barn find...is another man's barn find a few years later because the first guy bought so many cars that he can't fix them all.
The CZcams car community is amazing with the way so many different channels work together on different things. It's cool that Kevin had a car that you really wanted just sitting in his barn and was happy to pass it along to you instead of just keeping it as a long term project for his own channel.
Enjoy.
I love to watch other auto lovers get excited about something others would call junk cuz of the way it looks and/or they dunno what a real car is. I hope you get what you need to get a bigger shop but don't lose the down to earth content man. You literally do it the most affordable way possible.
I don't really need a bigger shop, I can make do like I always have. No need to worry about my head exploding
I've watched a lot of the bigger CZcams content creators sell out over the years, and something tells me when you finally explode like i know you're going to. You're still going to be the same old Dalton.
You and Kevin take me back to the sixties when we would do this stuff to the 40's and 50's cars ,Just wanted to thank both of you guys for keeping it real !! I'm in my mid 70's now and it nice to dream of when !!
JD is always the voice of maturity and reason. Cant believe he hangs out with yall! 🤣🤣🤣
What I appreciate is that you do not just pull a vehicle out of a tree row, make it barely limp to your shop and then park it forever. I want to do this some day and make it reliable. You are great narrator and your boy has a personality which is awesome. So yes, take us along when you make this Torino better and betterer.
Thanks Kindly👍
The guy you are referring to is barn sour, lol that's like when a horse will run towards the barn but won't run the other direction ,
Derek will drive any car home no matter how far the mileage. but have you ever noticed when he leaves his vehicle has to have an LS motor in it and all kinds of upgrades done. I realize those are his cars he can do whatever he wants but in my opinion he's not enjoying most of them. That's why I enjoy. Dalton and his show he is a road warrior ,a lot like me if you build a car you should be able to hop in it and go anywhere any direction as far as you want without worrying about a breakdown, And if something breaks? so what ,fix it and keep going
My dad was selling Ford cars back in the 70s and he got to bring home demos and one stood out was a Starsky and Hutch Torino that he was delivering to a customer so he took it home with him . This was a special model because in this year you were able to order it with a standard transmission and a 460 , It was a great time to be alive ,that thing was crazy fast .
My mother and my uncle drove Gran Torinos and I forgot how much I enjoyed those cars. Smoking the cigarette at the end was just how I remembered living in those cars. Keep the Gran Torino videos coming!
Congratulations on your new ride. There's not a car lover alive who doesn't understand the joy you're experiencing with your bucket list car. When I watch you and your son working together, it makes me smile. You're not just making memories you're strengthening his love for cars. He's doomed to a life of being a gearhead.
I love how this channel epitomizes my thoughts on car ownership. "Cars can be just as cool and loved with scratches, rust, dents, spray paint and Dollar tree cleaners." I have just as much passion and enthusiasm for my beat up, well used cars as the people with trailered in, 200 original miles, time capsules that never truly get to feel the open road and have ketchup stains in the upholstery from getting burgers on a Friday night with your friends. I love this channel and it inspires me to find really beat up versions of my dream cars and get them on the road again.
Ah, the memories. My first car was a '73 Gran Torino Sport that I purchased in 1989, just before I graduated from high school. It had a 351 Cleveland and an FMX transmission. I loved that car and drove it into the ground, before trading it for an '86 Firebird. I miss it to this day. Thanks for sharing!
Also my first car at graduation in 82, but it had a Windsor. It didn't take long for me to swap it with a Cleveland and FMX transmission, and I also miss that car.
My buddy had a 1970 Mercury Cyclone with a 351 Cleveland and a 4 speed. One of the fastest cars I ever rode in.
Look at you grow Dalton. When I found you, there were less than 500 subscribers. I am truly happy for you and you deserve it. I wish you and Mortske would do some episodes together.
Tell him to move south, because I ain't going north
@@PoleBarnGarage The five mile per hour bumper in the rear was not not mandated until 1974. It was only in the front in 1973.
So glad I found this channel. It is so refreshing to see people who can relate to. I also appreciate how involved you are with your son. Truly awesome!
Amen to that
I was going to write that your Gran Torino needs a hood scoop ! and you were way ahead of me , looks soo much better now , and I really appreciate the fact that you have your brother and son along on your adventures , and thanks for taking us along on the ride too !
Gran Torino should have had a factory scooped hood. Not sure why this one didn't.
OK, I checked this out. The GTS scooped hood was standard on those models in 1972, but optional in 1973. Bummer.
Wide tires is a must on this car...that's why it has air shocks.
@@scottwright388 Agreed helps with getting traction to the pavement and when you are behind it in another car it just looks badass
That blue deck lid, then black hood scoop, and hood---I love it! It pops awesome. You've seen Mopars with similar scemes and patterns, but it looks great on that Torino, great combination color-wise. It lets your eye go, "It's blue, but wait, it's black up front, then white stripes on the sides!" Dalton, you're so cool, man.
I’ve also found that Rustoleum is the best spray paint unless you get the expensive custom mixed stuff at a paint store if you’re tryin to color match sumthin. The absolute BEST spray paint for coating a truck frame is the Rustoleum “Professional High Performance Enamel” paint. It’s a little better than regular Rustoleum, and it’s a million times better than any of the rubber undercoating in a can. I’ve used it for years now and it’s the only thing that has survived salty winters. The undercoating in a can is the absolute worst junk I’ve tried, it might work in some situations but salty roads make that crap flake off almost immediately.
The scoop and cleaning that primer off as well as the wheels totally changed this car from grandpa's walmart grocery getter to cruise night in a couple steps. I've never been a huge fan of torinos but I'd drive that with a smile
Congrats on getting one of ur bucket list cars, great find, hope to see you enjoy this car for a long time.. well deserved..
I'll be keeping it forever
IT'S COOL THAT YOU LET THE KID DRIVE. I STARTED DRIVING WHEN I WAS 7. 1968 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER WAS THE FIRST OUT IN THE DESERT. THEN OTHER CARS AS WELL THAT MY PARENTS HAD. 1974 ROLLED AROUND AND MY MOM BOUGHT HER FIRST 1970 BOSS 302 MUSTANG AFTER HER DIVORCE. I WAS 12 AND SHE WOULD LET ME DRIVE IT IN RURAL WADDELL AZ. SHE WOULD TELL ME TO HAMMER IT AS WELL. THE FASTEST I DROVE IT WAS 120. HER SECOND BOSS 302 WAS A STRIPPED MODEL, AS THE FIRST ONE WAS LOADED WITH THE OPTIONS. BUT THE SECOND ONE WAS PROFESSIONALS BUILT AT THE PIT STOP IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ. IT WAS A BEAST. IT WOULD COMPLETELY ANNIHILATE THE FIRST ONE WITH EASE. HER FIRST BOSS 302 SHE HAD SHE TRADED OFF TO HER FRIENDS 72 4X4 SCOUT. SHE SOLD THE SCOUT 2 MONTHS LATER FOR A 45% PROFIT AND WENT OUT AND BOUGHT THE SECOND BOSS 302. WELL HE BLEW UP THE BOSS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE REV LIMITER. BUT HIS LUKE AFB FRIEND BUILT IT BACK UP PRETTY DANG STRONG.
My first car, back in 1979 when I was 16, was a dark green metallic 1973 Gran Torino Sport with a white vinyl roof. It had a factory reflective stripe that went from light green at the front to dark green at the back. It also had the 351 Cleveland and factory chrome mags, a little different style than your magnums. This vid REALLY took me down memory lane! Looking forward to more content on it in the future!!
I’d like to see more. She deserves a fixed up body. And by fixed up, I mean welded in patch panels. You can do it!
It'll get whatever it gets, they don't make patch panels for these
@@PoleBarnGarage Whatdaya mean they don't make patch panels for these anymore??? I saw a roll of patch panel at my local hardware store just yesterday. In fact, they had more of that brake drum rebuilt in a can right next to it. Modern tech, I'm telling ya!
*JB Welded in patch panels***
little body work little bondo with a nice paint job. Look great. I could do a nice paint job job on that car
Love that you found one of your bucket list cars and it's not a bucket of rust. Can't wait to see you restore this baby!
Everyone could see the joy in your face about the car. One of my favorites to keep up the good work Clint Eastwood.
Had a friend that had an orange version of this car it looked pretty awesome. Back in the day, Torinos were everywhere as were their cousins like the LTDII and Cougars. Had a 75 Cougar which was basically the same car. Starsky and Hutch made the Torinos very popular.
So happy for this man! Awesome barn find from yer' bro Kevin! Couldn't get better. Yer' boy behind the wheel was PRICELESS.
Thanks Kindly👍
That car looks so much better now... a true "barn rescue"...
I was 16 when that car came off the assembly line. I always thought it had great lines, except that dumb 5 mph front bumper. But it is in great shape for 50 years!
That is so cool that you got your dream car, I felt your excitement throughout the video. And the fact that Kevin just "happened" to have it hidden away just waiting for you, it was like it was meant to be. That turned out great, as I was watching I wanted to suggest the method I used on my 77 F-250, I used doller store oven cleaner on the spray paint, let it sit a few minutes then hit it with a pressure washer. It worked pretty good and much faster. Then what was left I used the scotch brite pad method like you did. Thankfully I only had to do the cab and front clip, lol as the bed isn't original and not the same color, "yet". Hopefully that tip helps you out on future projects. Keep that smile ear to ear sir and enjoy that new ride. 😁
JD seems like the perfect side kick 👍
He is!!
JD needed to complete the PBG look with those aviators on the dash. I’m proud of you for giving him memories that he will look back on and cherish.
What I like most about this channel is that you and your son work on these car's together that is something he will always remember can't wait to see more videos
So cool to see somebody find that one thing they missed out on and always wanted. Really enjoyed watching your reactions.
So much fun watching how happy you look getting that.
Still happy as hell
I’m 55. When I was young my parents had an LTD with the rim blow. Wow. What a great memory brought back by this video.
Cool channel ,very entertaining. Love seeing the old cars have a second chance in life!
More of the Torino would be awesome ,one of my favourite classics🤘
What a great car. I was like every other teen in the 70's. We watched Starsky & Hutch because of the car. I look forward to seeing what you do with it. If I may, of all the cars I've watched you work on, this is the one I think needs a pole barn restoration.
Oh it will get one, it's near and dear to me
I actually find myself waiting for another upload every week. Your videos are just the best!!!
Thank you!
Best episode I’ve seen so far.
Seeing your reaction when you first receive the car was awesome. Letting your son drive it at the end was perfect.
One day it will be his 😊.
Just to see the happiness on you face brought a tear to this old man's eye. You don't always get to see real reactions of people on you tube. I hope you do that car right and get it back to looking the way it did new
Both Kevin and Dalton won. Kudos!
Another homerun! I got to tell you I like these will it make it home videos. But now you got some projects I want to see completed.
Great Video Dalton, Congratulations on the dream car!! Can't wait to see more of this car on the channel... And great job at the end with J.D... you gotta teach em young!!
JD is the smartest person in these videos, and nobody can argue that!
I had a coworker that has a 73 as well. Helped him with the body off restoration. I had the GT-37 at the place we where working at. It was interesting to see how close in design the two cars are.
Great content as usual, it’s great to see how you involved JD and your brother. Big up for Kevin and his help with your dream car
Dalton, this video is just like all your other ones.....awesome! You put your heart and soul into these cars doing the work like a true garage mechanic. Nothing fancy or showy but darn good entertainment and education. I loved watching JD getting to drive and can fully appreciate his excitement. I remember my first driving experience at age 13 in my brother's 1962 Pontiac Catalina. We were driving down the road one day and suddenly he pulled over and said "your turn to drive"!
Greatly appreciate that. Side note, 62 Catalina is the final dream car I'm on the hunt for!
We had one of the nicest Torinos ever made, it was a two tone car with a Light tan body with a brown vinyl top, it had a 351 Cleveland in it!
The excitement and joy you showed is awesome. Love what you've done with your Torino so far, especially the rims. Can't wait to see more of the Torino.
This video was awesome! It was so cool to see your smile light up when you were first checking out the car. Glad Kevin had this gem for you in his inventory. JD with the save, bringing the gloves was genius! I love these videos. Makes my hopeful to find and work on my own car bucket list someday, and work on what I currently have. You are an inspiration sir!
my first car was a 1976 Torino Brougham fully loaded 4 door lime green outside and dark green interior. I have aways wanted to find one and restore it. They were the best cars and tough as nails. Great show looking forward to see the next episode as you progress with the updates
I am so glad that your channels have come together. You guys work well together. Please keep this up
“You can’t do something wrong correctly until you know how to do it right” makes way more sense than it should!
Great video ! I like the Torino looks good after your mods and clean up ! Take care guys !
Love the collabs with junkyard digs!!!!
Glad to see that I'm not alone in thinking that the 1973 Torino Sport was a fine looking car. There was ONE at my high school in 1989. My grandmother had a regular 1972 Torino but it was cherry and ran great. The burnouts were impressive too!
straight into daily use! love seeing the older cars getting used
Did you see the Ranchero that Chris at NNKH Offered as a special deal to you? Would make a fabulous stable-mate for this Torino in the barn bud!
Good find! Happy for you -- it's a great car
This is great. I had a 1974 Gran Sport! White w/ blue stripes, blue vinyl interior. 351 Cleveland was a beast.
She looks awesome! Congrats on the new ride!
Thanks!
I would LOVE to see more of this car. I've been watching Kevin and Derek for a while, but I just started watching you when you and Kevin worked on that stepside squarebody and I have to say, you're quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. It makes me smile to see you light up about this dream car acquisition!
Man I'm still just happy as hell. Every time I get behind the wheel of it I just grin
@Pole Barn Garage there's nothing quite like that feeling. I can't wait to see what you ultimately end up doing with the car. I know you said the hood paint job is temporary, so I'm sure your gears are already turning on how you'd like to see it once it's all said and done.
Loooove that Torino!! I graduated High Sxhool in 73. I used to go to our small town Ford dealer and drool over the new models in 73. Very cool. Todd Konoske the retired trucker.
Congratulations on finding your all-time favorite car and the fact that you got it all the way home with no problems. It does look better with the black hood and the primer missing off the trunk. Looking forward to what comes next on the Torino 👍✌️🇺🇲
This has fast become my favorite CZcams channel. I will probably get some hate for saying this , bit this is everything Vicegrip Garage used to be ! Really look forward to your videos. Amazing car
Oh you won't get any hate here
VGG isn't worth watching to me. I think Sarcasm is best used in msemblance
Awesome score. Great potential, good bones. I love this era my brother had a red 1973 Charger Rallye with the strip down the side that's my someday car. So glad for you man. ✌️
That's a realistic dream!
After a 11 yr stint selling Fords, my dad moved to GM in 1968 but not before I experienced the Torino GT and I was in love. 1973 is a great year for that car and also the year I graduated from High School. That is one well appointed car! You didn't see many 400s in these rigs and ANY Stereo radio in 73 came as a costly option. CONGRATS...and happy 50th to the Torino. I know you'll treat her well and I PRAY you give her a restore. (hello...Dad????)
And great job with teaching your son! Family is the most important thing/idea/function in the world!
Great car Dalton I’ve always loved the Torinos, I started my own channel in November, inspired greatly by you and the holy goat videos. I know the importance of liking and commenting and try to always do so. I love how much your channel has grown since I first watched it months ago. Keep up the great content, most of us guy’s watch CZcams now more then tv
Right on!
Yet another surprise project. Love it. Looking forward to more work on this one too.
Me too, just need the time!
@@PoleBarnGarage he have more that is sitting to
I bought a 1973 Gran Torino (2-door, with 351 "Cleveland" V-8) after my beloved 1967 Mustang got totaled by a drunk driver. My Torino wasn't the fastback, though. I'm glad you like it, I hope you are happy with it. Mine was really, truly, far & away the WORST car I ever owned (and I once owned a 1974 Vega!). I was about to go back to college, I HAD to have wheels. ANY wheels. Huge on the outside, only so-so interior space. Handled like a barge. Guzzled gas INCREDIBLY. Rusted like crazy. Fragile cloth seats. I was FINALLY able to unload it for $600 a couple of years later. But HEY, "Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln..."
Still, I can tell you're happy, that's what counts. Best wishes!
Welcome to the Torino family. You came to Iowa to find yours, I had to leave Iowa to find mine. And I love that you caught the roll over on video.
Awesome car man! Glad you and Kevin worked something out on this one
Me too
I’m glad you found your dream car. Hoping to see plenty of footage on it 🍺
Glad I found your channel. New favorite to watch. Great videos!
I fully agree with your muscle car description 1973 being the last year... I Just picked up a 1971 Pontiac firebird and I love it
I'm commenting, liking & subscribing just b/c of the intimidating stare u gave us, lol
Thanks!
LoL, burnouts....ENGAGE!
Had a buddy with an old Buick Electra that had that squeeze horn built into the steering wheel.
Really crazy feature.
What's in that Marvel?
Nobody knows, it's a mystery!
Mystery goo!
Wintergreen-scented goo :)
Awesome Bonus footage at the End good work JD Driving that Gran Torino @Pole Barn Garage
Love it. Don't see many of these cars anymore. Can't wait until the snow melts and get my 84 T Bird with 12 thousand miles out again. I could use that motor.
I love that you involve your son in working on your vehicles. I did the same with my son, now he’s in his mid-20s and he’s got the car bug too.
The smile on Dalton face is just priceless @Junkyard Digs @Pole Barn Garage
I do the same with my kids take them out on the ole back roads and let them drive. Love that your boy is involved with your channel
This guy is hilarious when he is out of his element, riding snowmobiles, 3 wheelers, etc..
Junkyard Digs brought me here. Instant subscriber. From your reaction to finally having a great example of your dream car, to that passioned explanation of real muscle cars, to you and your very cool kid talking sh*t - well, to quote a guy from another of my favorite channels, I'll bet I could drink a beer with you. 👍
So happy for you, Always love these cars.
Always liked those. Nice to see you enjoy it!
you have been added to the watch list with junkyard digs and dylan mcool keep up the great content!!! watching your videos help me and inspire me to do my own car!
I had a "72" Gran Torino Sport when I was in HS in 1974. It was a great ride, it had a 351 cleveland with a 4 speed trans and it would haul the mail.