I BUY CLASSIC CAR FOR PRICE OF CHEAP TYRE!

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  • čas přidán 6. 11. 2021
  • I buy a classic car without even seeing it first. And I didnt even want it... #fordzephyr #classiccar #ratrodsforafrica
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Komentáře • 79

  • @johnbrink2269
    @johnbrink2269 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Div you are going to have to give a lot of love to this Zephyr of yours.
    Was my first family car and could accommodate our 2 daughters comfortably in their sleeping cots.

  • @talltom1129
    @talltom1129 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Nice acquisition! Pull the suspensions for future small car projects and make a gasser out of the Zephyr!

  • @johnbrink2269
    @johnbrink2269 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love the Zephyr. You really have to give it a lot of love.
    Did many trips Durban to Cape Town with wife and 2 daughters sleeping in their cots on the backseat
    The boot is enormous and once we loaded all the meat from a cow somewhere in the Karoo in a large cooler box where I’ve had to frequently replace the ice layer.

  • @paulsheehan8185
    @paulsheehan8185 Před rokem +1

    Nice looking car, no rust.

  • @rockypergin2216
    @rockypergin2216 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Crazy car. Looks like the one piece of crop hose to the front of the hood!

  • @davehamlyn3097
    @davehamlyn3097 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I used to work on these. In South Africa we had the 2.5 and 3.0 Essex V6 models. We sold the last ones in 1970.

  • @croccustom
    @croccustom Před rokem +1

    Eminds me of the ford Cortina. Unusual to have an independent disc brake rear.

  • @crazywickedcustoms7272
    @crazywickedcustoms7272 Před rokem +1

    Wow, that car sure is different, but I like it

  • @christophermedaris2804
    @christophermedaris2804 Před rokem +1

    I like your neighbors thay are colorful

  • @alm7707
    @alm7707 Před rokem +1

    Kind of a neat old car. From info available it could be a 1966 as in: "The Zephyr engine included both straight-4 and straight-6 OHV engines. Production began in 1951 and lasted through to 1966, when it was replaced by Ford's Essex V4 and Essex V6 engines".

  • @Chr.U.Cas1622
    @Chr.U.Cas1622 Před rokem +1

    👍👌👏 Obviously a great purchase. The aluminium rims are absolutely fantastic.
    Best regards luck and health to all involved people.

  • @loskop100
    @loskop100 Před 9 měsíci

    They were cool cars in the day. I had one in 1973 and put a 390 W block Ford into it and the 4 speed and diff lasted for three years until I crashed it. Over steer was a problem on winding NZ roads and it caught up to me one too many times. Very popular V8 swap in NZ in the day.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 9 měsíci

      I think it would make a cool sleeper, but doubt I will ever get to it...

  • @basiltitus6363
    @basiltitus6363 Před rokem +1

    my dad had a zephyr zodiac executive.it had double headlights.long bonnet,short boot car.thats how i remember it.

    • @basiltitus6363
      @basiltitus6363 Před rokem +1

      damn!! this brings back memories.seeing that big gap infront of the radiator,i remember my dad using that hidey hole to smokel booze out of the docks here in cape town.i did not ask him what he smuggled in ...

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem

      Haha, good space for some smuggling!

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Před rokem +1

    Lol !!!! I think you will have no problem coming up with a plan for this car lol !!! You're an artist lol !!! The perfect plan will come to you lol !!!! Hope yall have an awesome day 🌄

  • @lioneltaylor9573
    @lioneltaylor9573 Před rokem +1

    I agree with other comments, it looks like a good body, needs a V6 and some TLC.

  • @nzsaltflatsracer8054
    @nzsaltflatsracer8054 Před rokem +2

    I haven't seen a Mk4 Zedcar in years but there probably wasn't anybody dumb enough to bring one to the US. I used a 4-speed trans from one in a street rod back in the 70's on a SBC, they were stout! It's so rare & oddball today it's probably worth fixing in some form!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem +1

      I guess you right! Got some pretty bad rust, but it aint going anywhere. Maybe one day we do something with it😅

  • @erneststevenson3872
    @erneststevenson3872 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Geduldig wag ek vir die voltooing van die Groot Reo. Lank Laas het ons hom gesien.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 3 měsíci

      Ja, lanklaas aan hom gewerk... te veel dinge, maar die tyd sal weer kom

  • @docsoleguyrodshop3756
    @docsoleguyrodshop3756 Před 2 lety +2

    I kinda dig that Zephyr! But in a rat rod with a v6 or smaller engine, that suspension would be cool! Thanks!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety +1

      There is something about it... So, we wont kill it yet! 😂Let's see what happens...

  • @alanpaulick7815
    @alanpaulick7815 Před rokem +1

    Yo Duff. I used to off road race a Zephyr in East London many years ago. The guys were able to put V8 motors in to them. Was golden years. Great buy and you should keep the car and make it you Sunday church car. Thanks for sharing your video peace in the forest.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem

      Thanks Alan. Those golden years are gone...

    • @claywithers523
      @claywithers523 Před rokem

      @@ratrodsafrica
      I originated from North London. My dad had one of these cars when I was about 9yrs old. The front suspension collapsed after a few years. That was over 50yrs ago, same colour. I think it had a V4 engine.
      Well that brought back memories.

  • @joesask857
    @joesask857 Před rokem +1

    thanks man

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Před rokem +1

    Watching again lol !!!! Had to look alittle closer lol !!! Would have enjoyed seeing that zephyr turned into a chopped top with another v6 riding low !!! Lol !!! Not a big fan of lorries but I think it would have been a neat conversation piece Not a big fan of ford's either but like the body style !!! Hope yall have a lekka day say hi to everyone

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem +1

      I dont think the Zephyr will get any love from me for a long time... If ever! Too many other more exciting projects!

    • @robertstevison1448
      @robertstevison1448 Před rokem +1

      @@ratrodsafrica lol for sure !!!! Waiting to see the diamond reo project lol !!! I understand only one project at a time !!! Hope yall have a lekka day brother

  • @shotsrodder
    @shotsrodder Před rokem +1

    I like the rims 👍

  • @lesjohnson4683
    @lesjohnson4683 Před rokem +1

    just found your zephyr video that would make a excellent sleeper a ford 289 or 302 would drop straight in the suspension on these cars are excellent and on of the best driving cars of their days the police used them allot in the uk

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem

      Yes, I was quite amazed to see the rear suspension set-up. And disc brakes too!

  • @davidwood1923
    @davidwood1923 Před rokem +1

    I would Love to see you put this Car Back on the Road... The Body is in Really Good Shape. I Guess We Will See

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem

      Unfortunately the floors and door sills are in bad shape. A lot of work...

  • @tattooeddude72
    @tattooeddude72 Před 2 lety +1

    I think you got a good deal . I love to see what you do with it

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety

      Thanks mate. Too many projects, not enough time! 😅

  • @highwatercircutrider
    @highwatercircutrider Před 2 lety +1

    I think I see 1964-65 American Ford Falcon parts. I have a restored 1964 Ford Falcon ‘Ranchero’ pickup truck. Gary in the U.S.A. (new subscriber here).

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety

      Hey Gary, interesting info! Welcome and thanks for the sub! 👍

  • @lethargicmotorsport2025
    @lethargicmotorsport2025 Před 2 lety +1

    That could be awesome, we don’t have cars like that in the U S .

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety +1

      Ja. apparently the Ford Zephyrs were only built in the UK. Got some pretty bad door pillar rust, but who knows, maybe I live long enough to build something with it! 😂 So many cars, so little time...

  • @user-fc8sw8sq5c
    @user-fc8sw8sq5c Před 3 měsíci +1

    HI DIFF I HAD THE HOLE COLLECTION OF THE ZODIAC AND THE ZEPHERS FROM MARK 1 TO MARK4 SOME OF MYNE HAD V8 AND STRYGHT SIX IN THEM

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 3 měsíci

      Wow, don't think many can say that!

    • @user-fc8sw8sq5c
      @user-fc8sw8sq5c Před 3 měsíci +1

      Ek gaan nou met jou praat in ons taal ek het nou vir my n anglia 105e gekoop wat ek n 2lt pinto gaan in sit weet nie of ek dit Street legal of net gaan bou vir oval track nie ek hou baie van dit wat jy. Does met die ou Karre groete William

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 3 měsíci

      @@user-fc8sw8sq5c dankie William. Lekker speel met daai Anglia🙂

  • @ishsiriram8286
    @ishsiriram8286 Před 2 lety +3

    I like that body shape. WILL LOOK COOL WITH A SOME BIG WHEELS AND V6 IN IT. Was meant to be a hot rod.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety +1

      Might have to keep it then! 😂 Let's see what happens...

    • @ishsiriram8286
      @ishsiriram8286 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ratrodsafrica will be good to see what you come up with...will make some cool videos.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety +1

      @@ishsiriram8286 it will have to be WAY down the line. Other more exciting projects waiting for me...

    • @ishsiriram8286
      @ishsiriram8286 Před 2 lety

      @@ratrodsafrica For Sure Boet.

  • @russelblackwell6041
    @russelblackwell6041 Před 9 měsíci

    Just found this the broken rear vision mirror Diff can use when he combs his hair to avoid an accident hole in the floor to lubricate the muffler front seat shagged out a lot of moonlighting under the stars and an anti theft bonnet maybe more squeaks than a honey mooners water bed i wonder what happened to it laka laka

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 9 měsíci

      🤣 It's "resting" under the trees...😂

  • @maniestrijdom7271
    @maniestrijdom7271 Před 2 lety +1

    I see spares for a next project👍

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety

      Thats what I see too! But some okes feel we should build the car...

  • @nolsvanwyk833
    @nolsvanwyk833 Před rokem +1

    Gelukkig gaan hy darem nog loop my oom

  • @lioneltaylor9573
    @lioneltaylor9573 Před rokem +1

    OK after seeing the floor I retract my previous comments lol

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem

      😂 Unfortunately some pretty bad rust. Can be repaired, but personally I sometimes feel its not worth all the work for this car...

  • @philiperasmus714
    @philiperasmus714 Před 2 lety +1

    Lekker Wane,o!

  • @jgsworkshop9795
    @jgsworkshop9795 Před 2 lety +1

    Like to see that reo running

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety

      I'm also very keen to get it going! Next project, once Crackpot is done

    • @haroldthornhil5545
      @haroldthornhil5545 Před 2 lety +1

      The meaning of the name Zephyr goes well with the sale. As an old sailor I thought you would have mentioned it

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety

      Harold Thornhill, not quite sure that it is "a light gentle breeze"! 😂😂

  • @allenharris6926
    @allenharris6926 Před 2 lety +1

    Why would you kill a zephyr you could turn it into a decent sleeper would be a nice unassuming vehicle for that .

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety

      It ain't dead yet! Standing in the queue to become something... if I live long enough 😅

  • @retrorusticsRSA
    @retrorusticsRSA Před 2 lety +1

    Whats your plan with the Zephyr.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před 2 lety

      No plans... Are you interested? Would love if someone could build it.

  • @petem6226
    @petem6226 Před rokem +1

    They built some 4x4 versions of these.

  • @brycechessum4684
    @brycechessum4684 Před rokem

    Terrible cars the engines had oil soluble distributor drives a V8 swap works well but doesnt cure the handling issues, I have a 40/40 weber from one of those in my junk collection

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem

      Yes, they where known for their handling issues🙂

  • @Roger-hq1yt
    @Roger-hq1yt Před rokem +2

    Lovely old car, well worth putting an engine back in it, would have been a 2.5 v6 I think.

  • @djscrews
    @djscrews Před 10 měsíci +1

    I've bought worse! LOL