18yr Old Buys Dad His Dream Car: 1966 Thunderbird
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- My father is my number one inspiration. He has taught me everything I know to this day. From him and I working on cars to landscaping, I don't recall a single time I felt "pressured" to learn from him. His radiating knowledge has shaped me into the young man I am today. Words cannot describe how grateful I am and I only know of one way I will be able to "slightly" repay him for everything he has done.
Roughly 20 years ago, my father had his 1966 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop painted Wimbledon White with a 390cu V8 motor and Black interior that was his precious gem. A few years later he was forced to sell it because of economical hardships the family was going through. To this day, he constantly talks about his love for that car and how he regrets selling it (and always telling people that are debating to sell their cars that they will regret it down the road). When I was about 5 years old, I promised my dad that one day I would buy his car back for him. I perfectly remember the smirk he gave me thinking I'm only a little boy. But, little does he know that to this day I still plan on buying his car and surprising him. I cannot wait for the day I am able to surprise him and catch his reaction on camera, because I know it will be absolutely priceless and breath taking.
My father means the world to me; he has always been there to help me or anyone else in need. Through the years of working on cars with him, I have learned so much that I am able to apply those skills and I am not afraid to stop and ask someone who is having car trouble if they need a jumpstart or maybe a hand replacing a belt on the side of the road. Without my father, I wouldn't be able to help those people and I wouldn't be driven like I am to pursue my education and become a Mechanical Engineer.
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You are awesome and your dad is a very lucky man indeed.
Darren Gray you’re a good son ! Salute
When a Father calls you a dumb ass, you know it's from the heart.
Very true!! :)
I used to call my son a dumbass when he was a little kid until one day he grew up and said that you don't have to call me that no more but he knows that I love him
These southern people have true hearts, and to this son may your son do that for you, your a great kid. Your father must be proud.
You are one heck of a young man. You are unstoppable.
Your Dad is a living legend. It takes a hero caliber man to create such offspring.
Young man, you did good. You fulfilled your dream to give him his car back and you succeeded. It is something he will never forget and remember for the rest of his life. good job...
I am 87 years old and this brings a smile to me and I know the feeling to have a love affair with cars and I now own a 2018 LS Lexus
My '66 T-Bird had diamond blue exterior with a dark greenish blue interior. That was one of the many classics I wish I'd kept. I have had Chargers, Furys, Cadillacs, Satellites, Darts, and I now drive a '68 Ford Mustang with same interior / exterior color combo as my '66 T-Bird. Lucky man, you have a great son and family. Enjoy that car and each other. A good life is a life well spent together. Bless you all.
I could tell that your dad held back him emotions well. He was sooo awed! And loved you for what you did for him! Oh yes! I can read peoples body language! Dude! You are the bomb! Awesome son!
dee dee maynard I can tell as well. He held his emotions together with all of his strength. I can tell by what his son did for him truly made his heart smile.
Growing up in Queens my neighbor brought a T Bird every two years...The '66 was my favorite. When I got stationed down in N.C. a guy I was visiting had one sitting on his Mothers lawn. Green, got it for $200.00 towed it back to Ft. Bragg and spent my paychecks working on it. People Hit the lotto and by $100,000.00 cars. I hit the lotto I'm buying a 1966 T-Bird restored.
They are super cool cars. I love that the 66 was a one year body which makes it even more unique!
Your mon and dad has done an excellent job raising you, young Man. At, 18 years of age, and the first thing that you did was not, for yourself, but to make your Dad's dream come true, restored a little piece of an old dying woman's hope for the next generation.
So thanks to you and your parents for this precious gift. God bless y'all.
What a good son, your dad obviously did a fine job raising you as you said.
Im 32 but this video makes me crying. I love T-birds. I like the way U did for your papa. Wish you well
+Илья Девяткин thank you :)
One of may favorite cars of all time. I bought a brand new 65' T-Bird when I was 8. It was a plastic model I put together with glue and painted it blue.
as a father myself...these videos always brings a tear to my eyes..
it's the love that your children give back let's you know what you mean to them
Those early 1960's T-Birds were a beautiful car and way ahead of their time.
This car is a '66 Thunderbird Town Landau, as I'm sure you know. 1966 was the last year for a TB convertible, to be replaced in '67 with the Continental wannabe suicide door sedan that sold badly. Throughout the 70s the TB became a bloated Continental Mark twin sister. Never could figure that out
Sliding steering wheel, space age controls and rounded back seat. Best interior of any car at that time.
So true. I had 1 just like this. White with black top and interior. Mint condition. Bought for $500 in 1980. Felt like sitting in the future. Only feature it didn't have was withstanding a 55 MPH hit head on with a telephone pole. And just like that, she was gone ;(
Ford started the concept of the "personal luxury car" with the introduction of the "square bird" of 1958-60. This is one of my favorite designs in their "generations" of T-Birds.
Steven Horton I personally have a 1961 t-bird. It’s not perfect but it’s definitely ahead of anything produced in that era.
I love this kid. I bet his Dad taught him by example to keep his word never actually believing his son would keep his word on the car so soon.
Brought tears to my eyes. I was Daddy's girl. I miss him everyday for the last 30 years. Cherish your parents.
Yess.me too...terribly missed my dad everyday , how i wish he was still here...One day i'll see him again up there...😢😢🙏💖💖
Your dad must be pretty cool to have raised a loving son such as you
It seems an ideal father
Your Dad, so wonderful, raised an amazing Son. Son, you are an amazing man! God bless! I'm crying. I miss my Daddy, recently passed. My Dad was a Race Car Driver, taught me well. Daddy's last car was a 1970 'Cuda 340 6-pak. Again, God bless you all. X💖
Great job. You're an inspiration to many. It's nice to see a thankful son. You are rare in today's world, your parents raised you well. Go get that engineering degree.
+Tom Smith thank you very much
"Don't You give me no Buick..."
Chad, you're a great human being.... And Marc Cohn's "Silver Thunderbird" really came in right- ..."the man and his machine would go..." The dash-cam ride such a great idea... And 12:09 "MY KEY"- moment just lovely...
...BUT your mother going on "take it for a spin" and "take it around the block" just made me wondering if this car's the only thing he's ever going to love and have for himself-if even...just say'in...
i still miss my dad's 1969 thunderbird- that car was my earliest cool car memory. never got the chance to get him a really nice one, they're not too too expensive yet but you have to watch for rust- his was dissolved in 9 New England winters lol. The T-Birds were always just something extra cool for on styling and his was loaded with everything electrical long before that was standard. Good on ya for getting your old man his ride back!!
Holy shit this is my step cousin Chad. That's my step uncle Gus that he bought the car for how am I just now discovering this on YT at 5 in the morning.
Gus, you are blessed in many ways to have you son think of you in this way...happy for you.
These things do not happen now a days Love is a great thing you just don't see enough of it. Great sons come from great dads and this was a great video. Thanks for sharing
You're a very special son and human being! This is what life is all about...
Man.....what you did was something very special.....Great moment in time....your dad will never forget this day.......when the song started.....I couldnt help bur tear up......so wonderful what you did......Coming from a dad who will never experience something like this.Cheers and all the best for your family.Roger
That was a nice thing to do for your Dad. I drove my Uncle's '66 T'Bird when it was brand new. I was 16, just had a new licence and went for about a 50 mile run out of town. I thought I was riding a bullet! Fast. Smooth. This video took me back a long way. Thanx.
"THANK YOU, DUMBASS!!" The kind of thing my dad would say, lol Great video and great kid!
one of my most fav cars of all times too although when it first came out i was only 8 yo ...
i always wanted to do similar things for my dad but he passed away somewhat before his time and i never got the chance to do anything good for him although he did a lot for me, more than he could afford really!
miss the man even though if he were alive today he'd be 99 ...
unlikely he'd have made it this far ...
you're one lucky boy, young man!
and so is your dad for having a son like you!
you must be proud, both of you!
You sound like a nice man. You say you never got to do "anything good" for your father before he died. I'm sure that's untrue. (We can't all give our dads cars, I'm pretty sure they loved us just the same.)
Well done young man, one day at the time your son also will repay you one.
This was awesome!!!! What a great surprise, not to mention one of my father's personal favorite cars and the last great year for the Thunderbird. That was really nice that you did that for your dad and that makes it much more special. Reminded me a lot of my father and I as we are very very close and do everything together. Congratulations to both of you!!
That's awesome what you did for your dad. You should be proud of yourself you kept your promise to your best friend.
Nice. When I was growing up in the 70s, my dad had a 65, and a 66. One of them had power windows and power vents. Very cool for being that vintage. I used to drive the 65 to see my first crush. Heavy car, and smooth at the same time. Well done
What a Wonderful and Amazing Son, God Bless you Young Man, and your Dad and Family. So Generous!
This is too cool. I’ve been enamored by Thunderbirds ever since I got to sit in a 1960 one some 7 years ago. Now four years post high school I’ve finally been able to buy one,and while it may not be a ‘57, I did manage to pick up a triple red 2003 model with low mileage that I’ve practically pampered since getting it in February. Taking her out on a good sized road trip in a few days.
Chad...trust me when I say this. The car is absolutely perfect in your dad's eye. A gift from a loving heart has no flaw. BTW I had 66 Thunderbird like this in high school, much worse shape, loved it
If you're kid/kids did this to you, you know you've been a good father and a good human being ❤❤
Heartfelt! Good son from good dad! Enjoy!
Goes to prove there are some good kids in this world !!
I had a 64 T-Bird in white and turquoise interior! Love the car. Your Dad is truly blessed!!!
I once owned a Burgundy 66 T-Bird with a black vinyl landau roof. One of my favorite cars of all time. Simply beautiful. I think I’ll try to inspire my son to find one like it to buy for me. And I promise I’ll be much more excited if it ever happens.
Awwww! Sweet! Great to see good fathers and loving sons treating each other with so much love! Good job!
The design, body lines and attention to detail of the older cars was amazing!
You are so kind being a child of your dad,if only my children be like you maybe then I will be very,very happy.
Awesome job. Nowadays it’s hard to see something this heart wrenching with millennials. My dad died when I was very young and I would’ve love to do something this warm for him.
I too, lost my dad at a young age... I had to look at your comment. I thought I wrote it myself. As much as I'd like to have a gift like this, I'd rather have my dad back.
May the good Lord bless you and your family Chad!!!! Your family and you will definitely get the best in this life and in heaven...congratulations!!!!
how beautiful that car that you gave to your father for so many years of life, God bless you, how nice that the children reconcile it to their parents, so try your best in life
I wish I could do this for my dad. I dont think he likes cars but my uncle gave him a 68 mustang before he passed away this year, I hope I can find a way to fix it up for him and surprise him
I love they way your Dad keeps looking out to see who's watching. He knows he has the coolest car on the block and feels like a kid again. Awesome.
WOW! You brought tears to my eyes with happiness for your Dad. Your truly blessed you finding such a beautiful car that still looks great. God bless you and your family.
Good job dad for raising a wonderful son.
You are a good son to do that for your poppa. God bless you.
Would have loved to have done something like that for my dad before he passed great to see someone doing something special for his father
Damn son you just made me cry. I get it more than most. Im probably about your Dad's age, I just pick up my dream car about three weeks ago, a 1966 white Thunderbird with black interior. I'm heading to a local car show in OKC this morning and watched your video when I was getting ready, tears. Your a great son, and I know your dad is proud. I would love to meet you and your dad. I'll look for you at a car show when I head down from OKC.
Your the man I wish I can bring my dad that much joy one day with something special like that
A beautiful car and a wonderful gesture. To give back to your father a little of what he gave to you. My Dream car “The Grey Ghost” was the 1966 Pontiac GTO. We went down town Sacramento. My Mom and Dad loved Sam Hof Brau 17th & J st. So we went down to have a late Dinner. It just happened to be up the street from Mike Salta Pontiac. 1966 was the first year that the GTO was it’s own designated line (not just a performance package) added to the Tempest or LeMans. We actually set down with the Sales Manager and made out a “Build Sheet” No power window, air conditioning or power steer it was a race car. Anyway, what a nice thing to do for your Dad.
What a wonderful and loving young man you are, Chad Mees, you have a heart of gold!
Thank you for the kind compliment :)
You're welcome, and don't you ever change, you hear! :-)
every father would like to have a son like you . how nice to do this to people you love . you go boy
Wow,the look on your dad's face is priceless.But what more priceless,is the fact he raised a son like you.He knows that,may not say it,but you can see it in his eyes.Now I'm going to cry.
Chad you did great, I only wish I had been so thoughtful with my parents, keep up the good work.
That man raised a good boy right there.
Young man, you are an exceptional person, God Bless You.
Wow, that was a wonderful thing to do for your Dad. He raised you to be a good caring man!
I loved the way ur father was looking at you with pure love n emotions but hey where is the hug haan but still ur work his eyes said everything ... keep loving ur parents
Love from India 🇮🇳
My brother and I just completely restored the 390 ci v-8 for a cherry 65 bird. Painted to match the factory. We love doing the FE ford engines since we cut our teeth with 390's and 427's and my favorite the 428 cobra jet. We do it for a living.
jon lennon that’s awesome! I wish we had someone local that was good with these motors. I think ours needs the carb adjusted. It likes to stall out or hesitate when you first blip the throttle. Check out my most recent video to see what then engine looks like now!
Good, GOOD Boy. If there was only one thing your Dad ever, but ever, did to perfection; to raise up a fine young MAN as yourself would cap it. Well done, you and your crew. So sweet (to heartfelt tears kind)!
Conmovedor vídeo y uno de los autos mas bellos de la historia del automovilismo!
Afortunado papá!
Every Dad’s dream to have a son like you God bless you and your family!!!
omnidentalstudio thanks for the kind comment!!
I remember rebuilding my dad ford mercury cougar 1971 rx7 from scrapyard and after seeing it he just exploded crying he left with it 5 hours later he came back
BE GRATEFUL you were born in that era, as was I. Such memories as yours are almost gone in the 21st. Century. Drive through any neighborhood and you will never see a dad and his kid working on their cars. That seems really sad to me. You'd most likely find them on the couch playing with their stupid phones
I'm really, really feeling this. My first car after returning home from Vietnam in 1970. Black on black in black. I think I would have cried an Olympic size pool if that happened to me. It's nickname was "Thunder Chicken".
I'd give anything to spend one more day with my Dad. Thanks for letting me spend a few minutes with yours.
As much as I love old cars, it always amazes me how many didn't come with a passenger side mirror!
Beautiful! What life is all about! 💞
As my grandaughter will say - GOOD JOB. A beautiful present.
beautiful man! I've always wanted to do this for my pops, he's given up 2 of his dream cars for our family to eat.
Dee Jones damn really?
Yea my dad (step dad who didn't even have to give 2 shits about me and my sister) first gave up is his 1970 torino when I was around 8 because he had lost his over the road trucking job and became a local driver and my mom fell ill and had to stop working so we were dirt floor poor and it was the 1 thing he had that he knew would get us food, lights and heat at the time. Then a few years later after we had recouped financially he bought a 1971 boss 351 to restore on his days off or when he got home from work, my sisters and I helped him pull the entire interior out he taught us about alot of mechanical things, we helped him pull the motor, he showed us everything first hand and we cherished that time with dad, again my mom fell ill and medical bills piled, dad stopped working on it, money got too tight and he sold it. My dad is not an emotional person but the look on his face each time was enough sadness to fill a daughters heart with tears for a million lifetimes :/
Dee Jones what disease did your mom have? 😟
Dee Jones damn, it seems pretty rough over there 😔. Well thank you for sharing 👍😃
Lots of people have it much worse than we could have had it. My dream is to someday get my old man the car he wants, and either restore it together or get one already restored. And no problem :-) any time I get to talk about my dad I'm happy :-D
10:30 neighbors reaction is priceless
Nice to see that it is not a "perfect" car and has some war wounds ... the best you could afford, as a dad I would love a classic like that more than a brand new car.
+Barry R. Brown yes I spent everything i had to get the car for him. And having the few things that are not perfect is great because it guarantees that we can work on it together and make the car perfect to us. He was very happy when I gave it to him.
Well I can see that, good on you. I have a son around your age and I would never ever expect such a surprise but a project car in that condition ...shazam what a great gift.
That is so sweet, I cried. A good son.
Lucky dad to have a son like you.
Wow, awesome man. My parents drove a 63 T bird and in High School in the 80s, my mother gave me her 77 T Bird. You are a great son and your dad did an awesome job raising you.
jeffy john that’s awesome! Thanks for the kind comment
you have no idea what its like not having a father so u have no idea how blessed your life has been and the example your father taught to you so u will emulate to your own family on being a great dad
It takes awesome loving parents to raise a Son as generous & thoughtful as you.
This is awesome, I have a 66 T Bird myself and I love that car. I couldn't help but to be teary eyed.
They are amazing cars! literally nothing else like them! Thanks for your kind comment
Wow! Heartwarming. You're a special son!
Thank you!
my first car was a Red 66 tbird at the age of 18...miss thar car...Lucky Dad you Have ..
Everyone should have a son like you! You are the best!
Nice one man. He'll cherish that forever. Awesome thing to do for your dad.
I'm sure he will. He is an amazing guy and definitely deserved it
I stumbled on this video and am so glad I did. You gave your Dad more than a car but also recaptured those moments and memories from his past. That and such pure unconditional love from his son is priceless. You'll be a great Dad one day as well. God bless.
Thank you very much :)
What a son you are and you LOVE your DADDY! God Bless you for all your work and money! Amen!🛐
Good son .. Great family and friends. AWESOME VIDEO. Praise you and CZcams for letting us have this moment. THANKS.
Thunderbird's are go... i can't help drooling when i see one!
Always wanted to do this for my old man. 63 TBird. Gone awhile now. Brought back some memories
When a parent sacrifices all their wants and dreams so they can raise a child/family they deserve to be shown how much those sacrifices mean to the child/family and I truly hope I can pay back in some way all the amazing things my parents did for me my whole life!.. So kudos to you for showing that love and appreciation to your father. May you both make many memories in that car and I pray he's with you for many years to come!. 🙏🙏
But many marry a domineering spouse where their wishes over ride the others, my daughter in law has complete control over our son, he barley ever comes to see us much less ever waste a nickle on dad or mom, he's about her people and himself, and yes we raised him right, but he married wrong. Be careful who you marry because it affects everyone.
My mother sacrificed her career for me and my brother. Neither of us ever were in trouble, everyone always told my mum we were the perfect kids and she was so proud. As an adult I could see how loving she was with babies in tbe family. She just lit up. I really didnt want any kids and neither did my brother. I was told I couldnt have any due to a medical condition anyway which didnt bother me. That changed when I found out I was pregnant. My mother was sooo happy. I was I'll throughout the pregnancy. Really didnt handle it well and had to go on early maternity leave due to being Ill all tbe time. I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. I have never seen my mother look so happy. She had a new life. She offered to look after him while I was at work. She joined lots of baby groups. Took my son to various family members. She died when my son was 5 years old but she told me before she died that he was the best thing she could have had from me before passing. You see, even an unplanned surprise can make a parent VERY happy. She said nothing matters except my son. He was perfect.
@@debbiepeter112 The older I get the more I want to win the lottery so bad so I can buy my parents everything they ever wanted in life because they really mean that much to me and I appreciate everything they've ever done for me. So I thank great parents like you for what seems like endless love and for always being there for us always. Stay great and I wish you all the best!. 🙏
@@imhappyandyou.4003 Both my parents are dead now and I often wish they were still here and I also won some money to buy them something and more importantly make their lives easier. My dad was 72 when he died and still working. He never asked for anything. Everything went on me and my brother. I am a single parent now. Everything I earn goes on my son. He wants for nothing. I hope I pass this into him and he does the same for his kids one day.
@@debbiepeter112 Well please know that I am praying for you and your family and that you all receive everything you deserve!. Because I personally would be proud to call you all my family!. And no matter how tough life can be at times never lose that amazing spark I see in you now please!. God bless you and yours and I thank you for sharing your journey in life with me. And If I had such great people like you around me always I wouldn't have anything to complain about ever!. So again I thank you for everything you do for me and the world and hope/pray you have a wonderful life!. 🙏🙏
it was a perfect song to say how you felt about your dad...he is a lucky man God bless you
Awesome son and amazing dad, congrats to u both!!
What a wonderful Video of a loving family, Son, Father and the whole family.
Quit cutting onions 😭💔❤
The music combined with the actual thing made me cry 😭
Finally someone that appreciates the song choice! Thank you 😊
Your Welcome. 😃
Chad is not only a wonderful son, but also an intuitive videographer. Great match-up of music; totally fit the events of that day!
Thank you for understanding the value of these songs!
What you did was great. Just shows the love for dad.
Well, son, you did a wonderful thing ! And your Dad has very good tastes in automobiles. Always was/is my favourite T-Bird. An awesome designed car, so classy! As an ol' 65 geeser, I'd really see myself cruising in this car. Jealous? Of course I am! Kudos, son! Well deserved...
+Marc René Yvon thanks!!
Woooow thats a beautiful car your dad is a very lucky man😁