ABANDONED Thunderbird Will It Run After 25 Years?
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First order of business: get those wet pine needles off the '67 Imperial.
I'm an Imperial guy too. I feel ya. I cringed every time that car was visible in a shot.
Agreed…THAT Imperial is the one I’d love to own. A good friend of my father had a ‘63 Imperial Crown that was triple green and I loved that car
and roll that window up before it becomes a pond
It is and we all know he gonna make a video series on it and he like it more than the Thunderbird
That is actually a rare TBird.
Ford had a option package back in 77 called the lipstick edition.
Red on the outside and white leather with red accents on the inside.
My dad bought one of these brand new back in the day.
It was before I showed up but he told me all about it. Lol
You are right about it being a special edition. I was thinking it was a rental car being that is has no tilt wheel.
Please bump this comment! He's right!!! I wouldn't give this one away but if you do, please make it factory correct!!!! It was made before my time but my aunt hat one! This is a gem. Please give it some love 🙏🙏🙏
@@coreyrowe2052 The problem will be it will cost three times what the car is worth to make it the stunning car it was when new. I do remember these driving around with the bright red paint. You know somebody, if they do save it will put a better engine in it.
@@mexicanspec I don't disagree with you brother. But he's restored enough of these cars to make it close to period correct. In fact, the Challenger he restored probably cost him 3-4 times what it would cost for a layman to restore the same vehicle. But since CZcams, you and I fund him I think he could make it work. Just my opinion. I hope it goes well no matter what 😊😊🙏🙏
@@coreyrowe2052 You are probably right, but he is giving this car away to somebody that does not make You Tube money, most likely.
As a kid of the 70s I am so happy to see you giving these cars the love they need and deserve. Heck I need to find one of those big beauties as my teen daughters first car!
Agreed…70s cars are so slept on
I love how the flasher turned on after you shut the door hard, thats some ford engineering right there!
Wasn't expecting to see you here. What a pleasant surprise
The car wanted to work
I had a 74 Ford LTD 4 door that had a small tap to the front. Same dayum shit but, eny door ya close causes the 4 ways to go off. So, when parking, had to pop the hood an disconnect the battery so it don't die because it had already once before. Otherwise it was a great car fer a dog leg gas guzzler V8 351 an a 4 speed that fer sum dayum reason had a granny low. She was free so caint complain much.
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I don't even think he touched the door but by holding the window! That's some crazy stuff that it clicked on once the car closed it's door. Them older elecatramotics...
I love these Thunderbirds. They ride like driving on a cloud. Can never go wrong cruising the roads in a 1977-79 Thunderbird, Cougar, or LTD II.
Bullet proof cars
Ford Elites too 1974-76..
My favorite looking ones would be 75-78 mercury marquis and Lincoln town cars. I absolutely love 70-80 and early 90s American cars :)
My high school buddy in Alberta had one with a 351 and when he booted it you could barely see the horizon.
Then he got one with the 460 and when he booted that all you could see was sky.
My dad had a bunch of these '77-'79 Ford Thunderbird's and I love these cars as well as the Cougar's and the LTD II variations!
“I remain impressed with the Motorcraft 2 bbl carburetors. How is it that they always run after all that time”. 2 reasons: simplicity and no ethanol back then!
It's not the ethanol.
What is it?
@@josephbusby4625 Dirt accumulating in the fuel system from the fuel evaporating out as the car sits, corrosion, and trash getting pulled in from the tank when the car is revived.
Ethanol is not the big demon people make it out to be; sure it can cause some issues with incompatible rubber parts but it's not going to kill your engine and there's no reason to go out of your way to avoid the stuff. And what damage it does cause takes a laughably long time to occur and occurs only in the rare case where imcompatible rubber parts are present in a vehicle seeing 15,000 miles a year type daily commute service.
I run my '85 F150 and all of my small engines off regular 87 octane E-10 gasoline and I have zero carb issues in ANY of them.
Ethanol doesn't kill carbs, especially not in the laughably low amounts that regular gasoline brings forth.
Your biggest concern with old cars and new gas is not the ethanol, it's the lead. Or rather, the lack thereof. A lot of these older engines are designed around tetra-ethyl lead being in the fuel as it helps cool and lubricate the valvetrain as it passes through; without it you have valvetrain damage. Lead substitutes are not hard to come by, however. This point doesn't really apply to the Thunderbird in this video, as it was built after lead's phaseout and is likely compatible with unleaded fuel from the factory, but older stuff that predates the 1972 gas crunch will most likely want lead substitute in their fuel.
@@TestECull ok EPA govt agent. Let ethanol sit in your carbs for a year or 2 and see if they'll run LOL. Gimme a break.
@@M.TTT. I've done that with my F150 a few times over the years and it didn't care. Soon as fresh fuel hit the float bowl it busted off like it'd been running the day prior.
I'm not an EPA agent. I'm just speaking truth. Ethanol isn't what kills your carb.
I remember when my dad bought 1977 Thunderbird like this one except his was Grey and had a half vinyl grey top with red pin stripes. I still remember what the pleather interior smelled like with the cold air conditioning running and Bob Seger playing Night Moves on the 8track stereo. It was pouring down rain at the ball field and my moms softball teams game has gotten rained out . I was about 3 yrs old . It’s crazy what I can remember. I would love to win this car in hopes of getting that memory of a 77 thunderbird back so I can get that 8track working and play some Bob seger on . I’d probably go back to Tennessee to that ball park in Knoxville Tn and wait for it to rain . My mom has been gone since 2013. That would be some great nostalgia
Hope your the winner Chris!!🌈
I hope you get that bird for the memories!
20:24 those vacuum line controlled headlight covers still go down after all that time, amazing!
Never sell those 335 Series Ford engines short, they are very good engines. And the Motorcraft 2 bbl is one of the simplest carbs ever made which makes them very
durable
Right! They were made for cruizin', not for speed!
They can make some serious power, with a bunch of work.
@@bigassfordsd Yes sir, I've done it myself, some engines only require a little bit of tweaking to bring out the beast in it
The only problem they ever have is the DuraJunk. That is the only thing that will ever put them out of commission.
Weak sauce
This was a great watch! Always happy to see someone saving the classics. My Dad had a burnt orange '79 when I was a kid. The back seat felt like my own personal living room.
Given your young age and not living through the malaise era of cars as I have, I profoundly respect you Dylan for your willingness to even look at these cars, let alone fix one up! I had a few models of 70's and 80's era cars myself. A '73 Ford Gran Torino wagon w/ a 302 ci, a '75 351w Granada Ghia sedan, a 225 slant six '79 Volare sedan, a retired state patrol Chrysler Newport w/ the E58 360, and an '82 Cordoba 318 which I swapped the then rusted out '79 Newport's 360/727 powertrain into. Growing up during that time period I had a lot of good times and fond memories of those era of cars.
"A cheerful giver." Yep, that's Dylan McCool...he's going to get the car started, & give it to someone to learn the car & make it their own. I think that's AWESOME. Good luck to everyone that enters!
Still keeping my 2005 Lincoln Town car going and in great running condition. Gotta love these old land yachts and keep them going. Love the video and getting that T-bird going again. What a great project car.
the way he just took a neglected thunderbird and got it runnin great is amazing. i really want to do this one day
You've just got to love the acorn/pecan confetti when they first awaken. It's the best greeting ever lol
I remember that year Thunderbird. True cruising land yacht..Grew up around Fords. My dad had a 61 Merc Monterey 2 door sedan black (390), 63 Merc (390) white with the breezeway window 4 door, 67 Fairlane 500 Wagon white (289), 71 Ford Torino Wagon (302) green, 1977 LTD Country Squire Wagon green (460). I had 85 Bronco II 2.9L V6 blue, 2000 Excursion (6.8L V10) green, 2005 Expedition 5.4L brown, 2011 Expedition 5.4L white limited, 2017 Expedition 3.5L Ecoboost black limited and now a 2018 F150 Lariat green 3.5L Ecoboost. Been a good run.. Thanks for sharing!
You're a good man Dylan:) Also I have to say that this is one of the best cars you've ever pulled out of the trees. It actually has some paint left on it & it's not a total rust bucket...wow I'm impressed how easy it started and ran too!
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I have always wanted to get a old car and lean how it fix it up and it's such a beautiful car
Super cool. Fingers crossed.
i went ahead and signed up even though i like it reminds me of something my family had. my grandma in particular. but if i dont win its fine also ill still watch the videos because even though i think i know it all i still learn from watching videos like this.
Not sure how u sign up any help be great I watch ur videos on my phone
When he first got it to start, I was watching his tools vibrating closer and closer to the edge.
This brings back memories. My mom had an emerald green 78 T-Bird, from 78-84. That car was HUGE. She absolutely loved that car.
Another reason I enjoy your videos Dylan. Humble, down to earth presenter with a wealth of knowledge. I won't be entering as quite simply, I'm in the UK and it would be asking far too much but we're I to have a project like that, I'd use it to instill a love of cars in my two boys by having them help me. Thanks again for the entertainment and learning experience you provide, mate. Top man
Dylan
Great video - thank you!
BTW although that 77 TBird is a classic 'land yacht' is was actually 'downsided' a bit from the 72-76 models. The TBird was then _significantly_ downsized to the Fox platform for 80-82.
Paul (in MA)
I could sit here all day Watching you Dylan bring thease old classics back to life, your a gifted bloke as we would say here in Ireland 🍀👍
As a little kid. We walked a mile and a half to school. That's the car, a friends mom gave me a ride in to school/home in. Cold A/C, Super smooth ride! Brings back memories. Shout-out to Ole J!
Thats is the same kind of car my late uncle would take me out to the back roads and teach me to drive. Awesome video.
We had a 1977 T-Bird at the salvage yard where I worked in Madison, Tn. a few years back. It was clean except for being hit hard in the right door. It was the only one of that body style that I have ever seen that had t-tops.
Fixing and watching people fix old cars really helps my ptsd out a ton! I feel like the cars are getting a new life like I’m helping them out, but really there helping my mind set!
As the world becomes more synthetic every day...
...we all are more and more drawn to the real stuff, right?
She's a beauty. Thanks for reviving her. God bless.
Those were actually downsized 'birds from the 74-76 yachts that preceeded. 77-79 birds really sold well during the second fuel crisis era of late 70's.
Thunderhead drops a video, JYD about to and now Dylan... I'm in England so I'll watch these tomorrow! My Saturday morning is covered 👍
G'day pomy! How's the v4 capris and the Minis going?
same here , australia
Vicegrip garage too today!
@@warrenmichael918 that's a blinding video, too.
@@mrvomit101 rusted and falling to bits 👍
My 1st car was a 79 with the single backup light in the middle of the break lights. Grey with a dark blue vinyl. Got it as a graduation "gift". Gave my dad a hug then he said "Now go get a job and pay for it." Thanks and God Bless you for doing a Mc Cool thing for another.
That’s awesome, man. Spread the love in the car community and get new people involved who may not be able to necessarily jump right in with a project of their own. I absolutely love the idea. Good on ya.
4:44 I'd love to see more vids on Malaise era cars. Those were so common in my childhood and are now almost all gone. I miss them. Also, the 1977 Thunderbird was definitely NOT a pile of junk.
My brother drove the crap outta his and about the only failure he had was the ignition module once in a while. We blamed that on him driving everywhere he went at 75+ miles an hour
@@lawnmowermanlawnmowerman9930 And the speed limit was 55 back then too!
@@bigjohnson7415 Yes it was and he had some heavy connections in Nashville that helped him with those 300+ speeding tickets he got back then too. Thanks to radar detectors and CB radios, non of us drove 55 very much of the time.
@@lawnmowermanlawnmowerman9930 300???? Holy hell!!!! That's definitely a product of a different time indeed. With camera's everywhere, and Social Media, doubt that could ever happen again.
@@bigjohnson7415 If you know the right ones in Nashville , you can get by with much worse than that. And being a high ranking officer in the US Army Reserve unit in Nashville didn't hurt either.
So for real, when I was growing up in Allentown, PA one of my best friend's parents had one of these and I still remember riding in it (when it ran).
This one brought me soul back to the 80s.
I had my first 78 in 86.
Loved that boat.
Went through so many miles it was a beast.
Almost cried when I had to let it go.
You amaze me with these old cars you find! Just makes me happy that you get these cars back on the road! Haven’t seen on of these in quite awhile!
“Messing with old junk Fords”?? What makes them “junk”? It’s all about your preference. I was raised a Ford guy and love seeing someone bring one of these old cars back to life. No matter if it’s an old Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet it’s great to see people get them going. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Fords are junk
@@laurafoisey4121 yeah 👌 pal
@@laurafoisey4121 For me Chevys are the junk, my current 99 F150 XL has 380,000 hard miles on it and it's still going strong and it's a 4.2 v6 5 spd.
Absolutely. I desperately tried to restore a '79 Volare, but was forced to give up due to the fact that there were no new parts available, and there were not enough of them left to find used parts to put on it. Some of these forgotten and unloved cars are going to be lost to history simply because no one cares. There are enough muscle cars in the world. I have more respect for someone who takes on a real challenge, and resurrects a forgotten car.
@@lawnmowermanlawnmowerman9930 for me ford's are junk
If junkyard digs has his thunderbird still yall should do a shoot out with them
I think Digs T-Bird is next Gen a bit smaller if you mean the Gold colored one.
@@jackfisher3906 czcams.com/video/r0IEteSncLQ/video.html this thunderbird is the one i was thinking of when i wrote the comment
@@jackfisher3906 the gold colored one is a Cutlass!!!
@@rogerreynolds3614 he also did a revival on a gold colored 82-83 Tbird.
@@rogerreynolds3614 My Bad was the T-Bird Red?
Dude this is more than generous. You really are a good dude. Your parents gotta be proud of ya. Man teaching people how to do the things you are passionate about is good enough. Then feeling like giving back! Come on man that’s more than cool.
It’s great work to get that running, but I also love the sound of that old Ford starter when you are cranking it over!
Dig the old land yahts, definitely a cruiser!
My brother had this exact same car in Green, that car had over 300,000 hard miles on it when he traded it in and it was still running
When you said "wow did you see that guys out ran!" The shear wonder in your eyes and facial expression. Dylan tinkering on old cars is a passion a love. You either have it or you don't.. For some folks it's a fad or hobby... But when you get bit by the bug out never leaves you. Dude every time I fire up an engine or fix something that wasn't working I feel the same way. I'm glad to see someone else gets as much joy out of it as I do. My grandfather was a mechanic and would tell me stories and teach me things.. I got bit by the bug at a very young age. Thanks for some great content
I was 5 years sitting in east Germany loving those endless swinging cars ever since. Came to US of A in 2018... no more! NO MORE!!! i was so dissapointed... i guess i moved way to late to Los Angeles. Just see dim sum cars everywhere... thats when i celebrate ppl like this guy here saving them even in a bad condition. Thanks dude!
Gonna be a good one, looking forward to it
I hope it goes to someone that appreciates it and needs it (at least as much you can ‘need’ a project car). Hope it’s a young buck that keeps the hobby going, too many youngins anymore don’t seem to care about the old American cars.
Man. What a blast from the past. i dragged my 78 t bird out of my uncle's junkyard 25 years ago right when your car was retired. it was my first car and was waaaay worse than that car. but i fixed everything and got lots of compliments. she's a beauty!
Awesome it amazes me how fast and how little work you had to do to get her running. Looking forward to the next video.
New subscriber here!!! Hi Dylan, love this, to see these vehicles come back to life makes me happy, unfortunately there are less and less, being from the UK, our government are pushing for electric cars which I hate, I love to hear an engine , especially V8 , I will be going back on your other videos too, thanks again and keep up the great work!!
My grandfather had a '79. And my grandfather passed in '16 and I wanted to take it cuz it's a hard to find car (well at least in Texas) but my dad decided to sell it.
Ooof
Big Oof
That’s a tough one. Sorry man.
Memories 💯
My paternal grandparents had a Ford Thunderbird just like that, only blue. Was a great car. Thank you so much for rescuing such a great classic 💯😎
Dylan, you tugging at my heart strings the way you're showing these old cars LOVE .........................
my Dad had one of these years back when I was but just a grasshopper, I had an overheating issue that no even Ford could fix, but man I would love a ride like this, nostalgia being what it is. sadly I don't live in the USA.
Canada?
@@markusantonio4866 South Africa.
I’d be happy to sit in that t-bird and just listen to the rain 🌧
Just fall asleep to rain on some comfy couch style seats
Dylan, you make this look so easy, even if it’s pouring down rain! 20 minutes into the video, and she fires right up 😀 Thanks for sharing this!
Lol!!😆 That pause after the sneeze.
I wonder if you could turn on European cars like Audi or a Mercedes been after 30 years
Dylan you should restore the junkyard Plymouth
This will make an awesome project for someone! These old tbirds are fantastic you can go so many different routes with modifying them. If I didn’t already have my Lemans I would totally enter. I hope someone creates good memories with this big girl. This is awesome Dylan, good job!
I had a 78 T-bird in high school. Drove good, rode good, stood up to wrecks really well. Had the same hubcaps!
i would like to see more of the VW Squareback.
I can see about mailing you some homemade chocolate chip cookies if I get an autographed pic of Rump.
I personally like you shows on here bud you take working on these old cars like we used to back in my day i for sure enjoy
I really appreciated the work you did on the Bird. I'm a retired Vietnam war vet. I worked at the old Ford stamping plant in Detroit before I entered the Air Force in 1966. My wife and I would love to drive such a beautiful car. I only drive Ford's. Tim Neff
"And she'll have FUN FUN FUN till her daddy took the T-Bird away" :D
Ah I see you're a man of culture, you like the beach boys as well!
Man of taste and sophisticated too
Thank you. I appreciate that compliment.
Not exactly a land yacht, They were actually much bigger in the early 70's
They were downsized a lot that year. But, at 17.5 feet long, it isn't a small car. Makes me chuckle that these were classified by the government as sports cars, lol
I love that it already has the CB antenna on it. It's like I was meant to drive it! :D
What a fun pick for a video. Good job picking something different and keeping it interesting. Keep up the good work Dylan!!
Worked on these cars for years in my repair shop. These were great cars good dependable transportation! Hope whoever wins it will enjoy it
Giveaway u say. Any interest in s gentleman's trade for a project in a barn I have? Its not a hemi cuda its probably worthless
My grandfather had a red 68 fairlane. I drove it before he passed away. I wish that I knew more about cars and that my uncle kept it. Don’t let opportunities pass by. I’m glad that you are saving these things and showing people how to do it. I would put a fresh interior in there and definitely would keep driving it.
Thanks Dylan. Just found your channel. Don't need a car, but will continue to keep watching all your videos. Thank you young man for saving the Bird!
Oh, smeg, this is gonna be good - upvote before this even airs...
Dylan's father: Son you need to get rid of some of them cars you got sitting out there
Dylan's McCool CZcams: we're giving away a free car today. That's right, a free car!
Great cars, had a 1979 over here in England. It broke down alot and I remember pushing it down a busy road with my mum steering and a bus full of people behind me! It was Green over gold with Green leather. Loved this video!
my grand father had one of these, it was suppose to be inheritance but my grandmother moved it after he passed. Very cool project!
These late 70s cars just don’t get alot if love
Absolutely amazing. You can't kill old Fords!
the memories watching this video has brought back. that alone was worth it all. thanks for the video!!!
My boy run one just like it in the demo derby a few years ago it didn't even have any dents in it. What a shame. Love to see these old cars come back to life. Good job!
I love the direction you are taking this channel!
I had a 77 Mercury version of this… the Cougar! What a boat! Bought it back in 85 for $50! Put in new module and fuel pump drove it for 2 years and sold it for $800! Only car I ever made money
I've never been into older cars/restoration but the transformation in such little effort is epic.
Old Thunderchicken! My grandparents had a '79 copper with tan interior that they bought brand new. I still remember the day they brought it home. I was 6 years old at the time. It had a 302 engine. That thing sure did ooze down the road. I thought those hidden headlights were really cool back then.
Yep I owned a 1977 LTD 400 engine got over 20 mpg highway. Made many a trip to Michigan from South Carolina. Kids had plenty of room.
Recently bought a 65 Thunderbird, there is a lack of coverage on the series, glad you visited it
The will it run videos are just coming out of the woodwork
So many memories here. My first car was a blue on blue 1978 Thunderbird. Damn I miss that car.
Your a fine young man. Excellent troubleshooting skill set. This video made me smile. Keep up the fine work. Your a blessing
Just got home from work. Been waiting ro watch this 1 all day
One of my neighbours growing up had almost the exact same tbird, same color, with (if I remember) the white vinyl top. She kept that car going into the 90's, even sending to the body shop for rust repair at least once. I don't know what she did with it, but it was a gem for sure.
I missed out on all of this!!! My Mom had a 77 Cougar XR7....same body style. She loved that car.....until...the '83 Olds Nighty eight Regency came out. This 77 was a good car. Glad you fixed er up!!!
I like that this car is all original and unmolested. Good car just needs some love in my eyes.
Man I wish I could have that car! That's one of my favorite eras of t birds, and cars in general. I've got my own land yacht that needs my love though, a '76 Mercury Marquis. I rescued that beast from a junk yard with no drive line in it, but the body is almost perfect.
My dad had one of these 1977 T-Birds new back then. He let me drive it all the time. It was Dove Grey all over. I'm pretty sure it had a 429 in it if not a 400. It was one of the best highway cars I have ever driven! If I could have that back right now I would be in heaven!
So cool, love seeing these old cars being saved. My late grandmother had two of these in the 90s, I remember them as a kid in my early teens when she had them. She had a green one with green interior and a white one with red and white interior like yours here. I hope to someday get my '72 Caprice Estate station wagon restored... not enough time or know-how or friends to help me. Lol.
My Dad bought one of these brand new in 1977 for $5200. I remember driving it to high school in the 80s. Great memories!
When I was 23 yrs old, I had a Thunderbird that looked just like this one! I’ now 70 so a long time ago! However, it was a great car and I’v never forgot how wonderful it was to drive! My young bride loved it as well! And I’m still married to her!! Great video!
Congratulations on your long marriage!
As always Dylan Mccool
Love bringing old cars
And trucks from the Grave
Yard keep up the good work.
Someone from Indiana.
Not looking to enter the contest, just saying, I just sold my 79 TBird I bought for 700 bucks.... Got her derivable and sold it to someone as a project! This is fantastic platform to use. These 77 thru 79 TBirds are simple to work on, and very reliable as 70's cars go. You couldn't pick a better car to try to work with for a winner that's a beginner! I really enjoy the channel!