I replaced the hood liner on my car too. The large round clips to hold it in place, I got the universal Hood pad off of eBay, trimmed it to fit it was easy.
That’s a nice 74 LTD. You are right about gravel roads, dust and squeaks! But the cars is a nice piece and will just take some effort to bring it back to pristine. And yes those cars just scream white walls. Thanks for the video!
Thank you! Yeah, I don't hate the Cragars at all because they're so period correct, and it even has the Cragar booklet copywrited 1974 in the glove box. I hate blackwalls!
LTD is looking good. The paint is fantastic and looks good. The top is also great. I would put white walls on the car, with right wheel covers. I want to see any video you do on the wagon and the LTD.
The paint has a nice sparkle to it, whatever was repainted, was done very well many years ago I would guess, really nearly impossible to tell if there’s been any paint work
I imagine the original owner (who has been gone for 20 years) would probably be glad to know that you ended up with that car, because it’s in good hands, and being well cared for, and respected/appreciated, he purchased the car new and kept the rest of his life, so it must’ve meant something to him or he probably would’ve sold it at some point
Wheels look great.....I used to own a 74 LTD Brougham....coupe...dark green with the dark green cloth interior...that was in 1980-84....mom borrowed it and ran into a deer.
Thanks, Mike! I've wanted another one that color for a long time. Believe me, the top will look better tan and without those awful Landau bars. Some people like them. 🤢
Wow You just don't see one of these this clean anymore. Full sized Ford's are My favorite car's. This is right before they started making everything look the same. 🤘😎
Craigers and blackwall tires and exhaust tips gotta goooooooooo!!!!! Beautiful car otherwise and I love the Landau bars! Love that steering wheel with the horn and cruise buttons AND tilt wheel! God I love it! Wish I could find one like this around NE North Carolina where I live. Not many older good shape cars around here. My dream car is a 1972-74 Lincoln Mark IV!!
Thanks for the video, Tony. Yes, please, video whatever you can. I would happily watch a video of you exchanging wheel covers! Maybe you should make like Michaelangelo and lie down under the car with a few bottles of touch up paint and take care of those rock chips. It should not take more than a few weeks. 😮😅
I looked at the 75 Merc Marquis Coupe same color as the 74 LTD, velour interior to match top, but out of my budget. Stunning car. I tended to love yachts. Lol
I’m so glad you ended up with that car, someone else could’ve gotten it, let it sit outside for 15 years, and not give it the attention that it needs at this point in its life, seems like you got more of a car than most people would have realized, you got a car that does not require a rotisserie restoration, or a complete paint job, or an engine/transmission replacement, I believe you got a lot of car for the money?
Thanks, Dave! Yeah, this car is one that is only gonna take some time, but not a lot of money. It's already turning heads. I hope they don't see the inside yet! 🤣
Thank you! This is the third 74 I've had in this color, and I plan on keeping this one. I didn't think I'd ever find another one. Especially one this loaded.
Thank you! I've always liked brown vehicles. When I was looking for a Super Duty, I wouldn't buy one until I found one in what they called "Dark Stone." It was very nice looking, too.
I have a 76 ltd, bought it on a whim because of a low price and no rust. I did some custom work with my car, the LED tail light panel on the trunk lid. I qualified as a hood ornament dealer if there's one you ever need I have all of them many extras. That vinyl top needs to be peeled off wire brushed and put bed liner. You can get bedliner in different colors. Black is the lowest cost and easy to touch up down the road if you need to put a new coat on it. It looks great feels great. A set of sensor Matic shocks would be a good thing for that car. I like to put mirror window tint on these old cars with the chrome trim they have on them blocks out the heat nicely and it's easy to see through. Even 5% mirror that's what I put on my 4 LTD. I even did a bumper tuck on my car that really improves the looks. On that car you could tuck the front bumper.
Very nice! I know you didn't care for them on that beauty of a wagon, but whitewalls with those turbine covers on this would look great... my opinion. Love your cars!
Mr.Tony - another great video. Wow that car look terrific!!!! With all the new cars on the road we have forgotten how nice those cars were back in the day. We would be interested in your paint detail tips for interior and exterior. Also we would be interested in how you troubleshoot the turn signal electrical issue as we have a number of those fixes on our cars too. Thanks for all you do. Roseann & Dan
Thanks, D & R! I started to do a video on that turn signal, and as soon as I started testing wires, it came on! So, I guess it was a connection. I will talk about it, though. The wagon was accepted to Motor Muster, so fingers crossed!
Looks beautiful. Shined up beautiful. I have an all original ‘74 F350, Super Camper Special Ranger XLT w/44K original miles and the big 460. Has the factory two tone with metallic brown paint and Wimbledon white. People always asks me when it was repainted…I tell them it’s original and they can’t believe it. I’ve sound proofed it, bushings, new steering box, and it steers, rides, drives like a Marquis and quiet. It’s a bummer when you find out that there was some paint work when you didn’t expect that but they did a great job. It sounds awesome. Here’s my 2 cents, put the appropriate white walls on it along with factory rims….ok, you’re probably,not going to like,this but…..take the deluxe wheel covers off the wagon, since you don’t like them and put them on the LTD…..it’ll look factory correct and amazing, just like the brochures. Ok, go head and tell me, no way! 😂
I have a 73 country squire, same color with wood like side trim. Yes it has the 400 too. Love it Really like your LTD or Ford La tee Dah as we like to say
Thank you! Yeah, it's very loaded for a base 74 LTD. I'd never seen a base 74 2 door with power windows until now. Here's a video that shows all the options here. 👇czcams.com/video/KL53skb78Co/video.htmlsi=XiXWa2XNCGLKgVM_
The crager wheels with white walls would look pretty sweet. I agree with you on the landau bars….would look much better without. I just cannot understand why someone watching your video thinks they need to tell YOU what to do with YOUR parts car. I love all of your cars and how you change the features to achieve the exact car that you want to have.
Thank you! I still haven't touched the inside. I figured I'll wait until I'm ready to grease and repair the windows since all the interior panels have to come out anyway.
I had one exactly like this one but the engine block cracked in the summer full of coolant the 400 Ford engine had a lot to be desired. The the C6 transmission and 9 rear were built well.
Looking good Tony - you can put the deluxe wheel covers that you take off the wagon on the '74! That glamour paint is looking great. I am interested to see what the top looks like dyed tan....
If the Class 3 trailer towing equipment was ordered you got the big 460/ w dual exhaust and a lot of other goodies but it was not cheap there was H/D cooling for motor and trans and you went from a C-4 trans to a C-6 the steering gear was heavier with a different ratio there was other tweaks to the Chassis you larger tires with more ply the electrical system was amped up bigger alternator the ignition timing was unique to the application the differential was more truck like with a lower gear ratio the springs & shocks were unique with higher ratings in all if you chose this expensive option package you had a very capable & reliable car or station wagon to handle your trailer towing needs but you are more equal now with a F/150 p.u. Say good by to that LTD luxury boulevard ride
You did a great job and it cleaned up nicely. You found a diamond in the rough. As per the small engine, my Dad had a 77 Ranchero with a 351 snd that car ran so strong and effortlessly. Look down and you'd be doing 75mph. I had a 74 Mark IV with the 460. Of course it is a larger car but did not run that strong. I agree with you 100% on the landau bars. Lol
That's a beautiful car indeed. Don't worry about the rear quarter imperfections, no one will notice. The important thing is that the repairs have not created any rust issues. I HATE exhaust clunking/noises/leaks as well. You just gotta chuckle that the shop would let the job go out with the tailpipe rubbing on the gas tank! The 400 isn't gonna win any races, nor would we expect it to. The important thing is that it provides plenty of torque at higher RPMs, which it sure seems to. I remember my 73 Caprice 400 2bbl, she kinda ran out of steam at any RPM above 3500.
Thank you! Yeah, I can't believe the owner accepted that exhaust and didn't return it to the shop and make them fix it. For sure, that 400 doesn't bother me. I've had a bunch of them.
Lookin' GREAT after the detail. With the tires, I'd go white letter 60 series in front & 50 series (if they'll fit) in the rear. Don't like the landau bar either but it came that way. Don't like it on the '64 T-Bird either but I would not remove it because it came that way brother...👍🏁
I think I need to put new shocks all the way around and see how it sits before I decide on tires. I will definitely be losing the Landau bars. One guy said he may stop watching my videos if I do. Thank you!
I always like your videos there is a couple of options you may or may not be aware of I seen it years ago in the 1975 LTD owners guide the New York City horn volume control and from 71 thru 74 the tailgate window washer feature on full-size LTD wagons and in LTDs the optional Thunderbird Soft touch dash pad all rare options that Ford did not properly promote well and in LTDs & Country Sqired soft touch acoustical head liners again very rare & seldom ordered 😊
It was a hidden system concealed in the tailgate you had to lower the glass for whatever process took place in side the door there was a little flip up door on the top right side of the tailgate with a small fluid port to add windshield washer solution the whole process was invisible and took place inside the tailgate
@@georgewilson1184 Really? Wow i have NEVER heard of that option existing. So if you come across a car with this option, you have to look for a flip up door on the top of the tailgate to fill with washer fluid?? This option has totally eluded me all these years.
400 is perfectly adequate in one of these. I had a '79 Mark V Cartier with the 400, and it had more than enough snort to move the car along at a respectable pace. You're not drag-racing anybody in one of these. Not saying the 460 isn't a great motor, and it's certainly more desirable (generally at least), but the 400 is excellent in one of these. It's torquey, smooth, and reliable mechanically. Only real problem area is the nylon-covered timing gear. I've seen Ford trucks with the 400 that got 200k miles.
Neat car. I always did like those and I like the color of yours. That area you live in is sure beautiful. Being an apartment dwelling city person I would love to have that kind of space and peace and privacy. If I ever win the lottery I am there. Can't wait to see the car when you are finished. Still removing the landau bars?
Thank you! I could never give up this peaceful area. I like to visit the city but it's always nice to be back home. Yes! I can not handle those Landau bars. I've been to two funerals since we discussed the Landau bars, and there was a hearse sitting out there with them at both of them. One guy said if I remove them, it's enough to make him stop watching my videos! 🙄
The paint looks great! And no, the Cragars are not bad - they are period correct. It IS a '74? I have always thought the bent spoke steering wheel was introduced on the '74 models. More info? Yes, that exhaust work is a sad commentary on the one who did the work. As if you did not have enough tasks on the car it appears the shift indicator could use a little adjustment. Thank yo for sharing.
Thank you! Yes, it's definitely a 74. This was the last year for that steering wheel and rimblow horn. The wheel changed in 75. Yes, I'll address the shift indicator when I address the left turn signal.
Great Video Tony. You did a super job on the paint restoration. Do you have any recommendations re. Today’s water based paints used on cars to buff out.
Thank you! Yes, the Landau bars are factory, and I hate them! I plan to take them off, but you wouldn't believe the people attacking me for removing them. Here is the video where I explained the option they came with. 👇 czcams.com/video/KL53skb78Co/video.htmlsi=juRrSZ8SzD1v_tmB
I love these old Fords. This LTD is very a nice example of beautiful design. Are those emblems on the sail panels stock or aftermarket? You mentioned Dearborn, are you going up there?
Thank you! I'll be in Dearborn for Motor Muster at The Henry Ford Father's Day weekend. The Landau bars are explained in this video here 👇 I hate them! czcams.com/video/KL53skb78Co/video.htmlsi=juRrSZ8SzD1v_tmB
Tony, I'll listen to anything you got. What's up with those hood ornaments? Would be interesting to see what you've got in store. Love those old cars. Reminds me of my youth. Regards.
Hi Tony, it was fun to take a ride in your LTD, it feels like i am sitting in the drivers seat and drive your car. I hav a question about the silos you hav on your ground, are they silos for grain or something like this, i hav seen them for a long time, what are they for? And you ar wright the car needs white walls.👍👍
The 1974 LTD model year is probably the most unique as far as one model year only items. It's even more rare to see it in 2 door form. Looks amazing. But i do have 2 questions if i may? What did the glamour paint option give you that the other metallic paints didn't? I mean there were standard metallic color paints so when you opted for the extra cost "Glamour Paint" what made it so special? And second, on the 2 door model, was that spiral metal ornament on the quarter panels standard or was that an option?? Not sure what it's called. Maybe a Landau metal trim piece??? I've only seen them on some 1973 and 1974 LTD coupes. Any information on that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks! There were several extra cost colors, and yes, I believe metallic was the main ingredient. Here's a video explaining the bars. It was 74 only and available on LTDs, 2 and 4 door. 👇 czcams.com/video/KL53skb78Co/video.htmlsi=SnnGSOr6PcDmgKv-
I have one,black with gold interior.If anyone knows where I can find exterior gravel guard molding clips,please let me know.My gravel guard has a dent in it that I would like to smooth out.These cars are a joy to drive.
Did they have a factory aluminum wheel for that year or just the hub caps? I think the high end factory wheels/caps from that style LTD with white walls would look nice.
The aluminum wheel didn't come out until 75. I don't like any factory 74 wheel cover. I'll think of something. There will be guys who don't like my choice, but they can use their choice when they get one. Some guys are downright rude about it. Thank you for watching and commenting. Much appreciated!
@@tonyscarcare5657 The Craiger's look good, I'm just such an original person. I hunted forever for wheels for my "83 Mustang GLX Convertible. It came with those wire wheel covers back then. I finally found nice aluminum? wheels that came on those. Not the TRX, the others with the square holes around the outside of the wheel. I'm sure it will look great no matter what you do. I would say if you kept the Craiger's, raised letters would look great.
I want the Landau bars gone, and they will be! However, I've been told by one viewer that he will stop watching my videos if I do. I do not like any original 74 wheel covers.
The Cragars remind me of a guy wearing combat boots with a suit. Dealer brochures from that year would show white walls and appropriate wheel covers, so you wouldn't have to guess about your final look. To me, raised white letters belong on a sports model, like a Mustang. I had a 73 Mach 1 with slotted mags and raised letter Goodyears, but I'm biased. Still, no one ever said mags and white walls looked good together. What are your intentions? Flip it, keep it or show it?
I'll be keeping the car. I do not like any of the original 74 wheel covers. I prefer a wire wheel with whitet walls because I had one in the 80s, and I wish I'd never gotten rid of it. I've decided that I can only do what I want and not worry about what anyone else thinks. However, if I'd seen one of these in the 80s with Cragars when I was in my teens, I'm sure I would have thought it was the coolest thing ever! Way more people say they like the Cragars than ones who say they don't. And I would like the white walls with the Cragars much better than any black wall.
I get these comments all the time. It shows me the view duration is down, and then I get these. It's a good thing they don't have to take a test at the end of it. 302 wasn't even an option.
@@tonyscarcare5657 I've got Uniroyal Tiger Paw AWP on my 88 crown vic daily and cooper on my 67 XL, the Cooper's have been discontinued since Goodyear bought them out for some reason Goodyear won't market a white wall tire as a grandson and a former Goodyear employee myself it saddens me that i can't run the tire that made the city i live in because they don't make what i want.
Craigers look alright on it but I don't think of those wheels on that type of car. Some original caps or wires would be better. My 18 Taurus has keyless entry and I never use it
Never was a fan of Ford styling after 72! They just look like rolling bricks to me. That being said, I do think Ford had the best quality build of the domestics in the 70's! Mopar was hit and miss, and GM was definitely in a downhill spiral quality wise! Always enjoy your vids Tony!
Thank you! I grew up in these cars and have always loved them. GM and Chrysler body build quality was a joke compared to Ford. All you have to do is open and close the doors to see that. My uncle used to always say, "Don't slam the door. It's not a Chrysler! " The GM windows would fall in three inches when you opened the door. I'd love to find someone locally with some of those other cars to do a comparison video.
Barnaby was clever in a unique country gentlemen way he would prefer sit on the dock with you & fish and drink a cold tall glass of milk instead of a Scotch & soda Now the cocktail was more of what Frank Cannon would have done with you and his ways were like a Cop because he was ex - cop always remember a mug shot And police line up now we come to the inapt untidy clumsy pestering luitenant Columbo shabby devious little man always bending rules insists on driving his own old beater instead of an appropriate city vehicle no service revolver no handcuffs no ink pen no manors actually contaminates crime scene with that stinking Cigar dropping ashes all over but if you have a bottle of vintage Cabertnet Sauvignon he is your drinking buddy while still trying to trip you up on your alibi he would not notice hole in the wall big enough to drive a truck threw but would notice the way you button your coat or pour a drink
Looks Like Our Family Ford Galaxy 500 in the Mid 1970s, My Father Love That Car. I Miss You, Poppa. R.I.P.
I replaced the hood liner on my car too. The large round clips to hold it in place, I got the universal Hood pad off of eBay, trimmed it to fit it was easy.
Man that is a beautiful now classic American car!
Thank you. I love it. Please check out the latest videos about the car.
LTD is looking good after the polish!
Thanks, Big M! It took a long time!
That’s a nice 74 LTD. You are right about gravel roads, dust and squeaks! But the cars is a nice piece and will just take some effort to bring it back to pristine. And yes those cars just scream white walls. Thanks for the video!
Thank you! Yeah, I don't hate the Cragars at all because they're so period correct, and it even has the Cragar booklet copywrited 1974 in the glove box. I hate blackwalls!
@@tonyscarcare5657 So i wonder if those Cragers were a dealer installed option if the booklet is still with the car???
That was my favorite color offered in 1974, the year that I graduated from high school.
Mine, too!
LTD is looking good. The paint is fantastic and looks good. The top is also great. I would put white walls on the car, with right wheel covers. I want to see any video you do on the wagon and the LTD.
Thank you, Robert!
The paint has a nice sparkle to it, whatever was repainted, was done very well many years ago I would guess, really nearly impossible to tell if there’s been any paint work
Yeah, I don't think anyone could match it that well now with today's paint.
I imagine the original owner (who has been gone for 20 years) would probably be glad to know that you ended up with that car, because it’s in good hands, and being well cared for, and respected/appreciated, he purchased the car new and kept the rest of his life, so it must’ve meant something to him or he probably would’ve sold it at some point
Well, they told me he was the original owner, but the original owners card says different! 😕
@@tonyscarcare5657 Tony, What is the original owners card?? I've never seen one of those.
I don't know why anyone would think a 400 CID engine is not sufficient. My dad had a huge motorhome with a 392 CID engine that did just fine.
I don't get it either, but they sure do.
Wheels look great.....I used to own a 74 LTD Brougham....coupe...dark green with the dark green cloth interior...that was in 1980-84....mom borrowed it and ran into a deer.
Oh dang! Those dang dear! I don't mind the wheels at all, but I sure do get attacked about them. Thank you!
Your comment made me laugh. Almost like, she borrowed your car to go hunting !! 😄😁
Looks good Tony. Nothing beats the old FoMoCo glamour finishes. I like the idea of dying the top tan also. Mike.
Thanks, Mike! I've wanted another one that color for a long time. Believe me, the top will look better tan and without those awful Landau bars. Some people like them. 🤢
Wow You just don't see one of these this clean anymore. Full sized Ford's are My favorite car's. This is right before they started making everything look the same. 🤘😎
Thank you! I agree. This was the last year for being the most unique and being able to know what year it was just by looking.
Nice '74. Like the color.
Thank you! That color was the main selling point for me because I had two that color when I was younger.
Craigers and blackwall tires and exhaust tips gotta goooooooooo!!!!! Beautiful car otherwise and I love the Landau bars! Love that steering wheel with the horn and cruise buttons AND tilt wheel! God I love it! Wish I could find one like this around NE North Carolina where I live. Not many older good shape cars around here. My dream car is a 1972-74 Lincoln Mark IV!!
I never dreamed I'd find a base 74 with that many options. It's the only base 2 door I've seen with power windows. I will be adding power doorlocks.
Thanks for the video, Tony. Yes, please, video whatever you can. I would happily watch a video of you exchanging wheel covers!
Maybe you should make like Michaelangelo and lie down under the car with a few bottles of touch up paint and take care of those rock chips. It should not take more than a few weeks. 😮😅
Lol! It definitely needs re-sprayed from the lower body line down!
I bought a 75 LTD Broughm Coupe brand new. White, Dark Red top and interior. 460 V8. BEAUTIFUL machine.
I was 22 at the time.
Awesome! They were all great until 79.
I looked at the 75 Merc Marquis Coupe same color as the 74 LTD, velour interior to match top, but out of my budget. Stunning car. I tended to love yachts. Lol
Wow!
To y, I agree with you.
I’m so glad you ended up with that car, someone else could’ve gotten it, let it sit outside for 15 years, and not give it the attention that it needs at this point in its life, seems like you got more of a car than most people would have realized, you got a car that does not require a rotisserie restoration, or a complete paint job, or an engine/transmission replacement, I believe you got a lot of car for the money?
Thanks, Dave! Yeah, this car is one that is only gonna take some time, but not a lot of money. It's already turning heads. I hope they don't see the inside yet! 🤣
Had the same car with the 400 and same paint was a great car still miss it.
Thank you! This is the third 74 I've had in this color, and I plan on keeping this one. I didn't think I'd ever find another one. Especially one this loaded.
What a great looking cruiser, I had a 73 cougar in the same color. She cleaned up wonderfully.
Thank you! I've always liked brown vehicles. When I was looking for a Super Duty, I wouldn't buy one until I found one in what they called "Dark Stone." It was very nice looking, too.
❤ Great job on the paint buffing. It a huge difference. I had the 71 ltd with the 400. It was sufficient.
Thank you! Yeah, I don't understand the hate for the 400.
I have a 76 ltd, bought it on a whim because of a low price and no rust. I did some custom work with my car, the LED tail light panel on the trunk lid. I qualified as a hood ornament dealer if there's one you ever need I have all of them many extras. That vinyl top needs to be peeled off wire brushed and put bed liner. You can get bedliner in different colors. Black is the lowest cost and easy to touch up down the road if you need to put a new coat on it. It looks great feels great. A set of sensor Matic shocks would be a good thing for that car. I like to put mirror window tint on these old cars with the chrome trim they have on them blocks out the heat nicely and it's easy to see through. Even 5% mirror that's what I put on my 4 LTD. I even did a bumper tuck on my car that really improves the looks. On that car you could tuck the front bumper.
Very nice! I know you didn't care for them on that beauty of a wagon, but whitewalls with those turbine covers on this would look great... my opinion. Love your cars!
Thank you! I would really like to find wire spoke wheels for it.
I love it Tony. Especially the chocolate brown colour. It really goes well with the chrome. 👍
Thanks, Mark! It really is a great car, well, it will be! I love the color, too.
@@tonyscarcare5657 Hopefully, I will come to see you again next year. 👍
I hope so!
Mr.Tony - another great video. Wow that car look terrific!!!! With all the new cars on the road we have forgotten how nice those cars were back in the day. We would be interested in your paint detail tips for interior and exterior. Also we would be interested in how you troubleshoot the turn signal electrical issue as we have a number of those fixes on our cars too. Thanks for all you do. Roseann & Dan
Thanks, D & R! I started to do a video on that turn signal, and as soon as I started testing wires, it came on! So, I guess it was a connection. I will talk about it, though. The wagon was accepted to Motor Muster, so fingers crossed!
a friend of the family had a brown 73 coupe with the light tan/parchment top and highback cloth interior. It was a nice car.
I plan to dye this top tan.
Looks beautiful. Shined up beautiful. I have an all original ‘74 F350, Super Camper Special Ranger XLT w/44K original miles and the big 460. Has the factory two tone with metallic brown paint and Wimbledon white. People always asks me when it was repainted…I tell them it’s original and they can’t believe it. I’ve sound proofed it, bushings, new steering box, and it steers, rides, drives like a Marquis and quiet. It’s a bummer when you find out that there was some paint work when you didn’t expect that but they did a great job. It sounds awesome. Here’s my 2 cents, put the appropriate white walls on it along with factory rims….ok, you’re probably,not going to like,this but…..take the deluxe wheel covers off the wagon, since you don’t like them and put them on the LTD…..it’ll look factory correct and amazing, just like the brochures. Ok, go head and tell me, no way! 😂
Lol. That sounds like a great truck you have. And, yes, Sir, I will not be putting those deluxe wheel covers on it. That is for sure. I'm sorry 😞.
Wow it really shined up good! And gets on it good too! Looks like it gets on it way better than my 79 TownCar.
Thank you! Oh yes, it's stronger than the 79 Town Cars. I've had a couple of those, too. Actually, I still have one I need to sell.
I have a 73 country squire, same color with wood like side trim. Yes it has the 400 too. Love it Really like your LTD or Ford La tee Dah as we like to say
Man, I like that car always liked brown cars everyone I have had have been better than any other. One of my favorite models.
Thanks! I love the color, too.
That is a nice car. Nicely optioned
Thank you! Yeah, it's very loaded for a base 74 LTD. I'd never seen a base 74 2 door with power windows until now. Here's a video that shows all the options here. 👇czcams.com/video/KL53skb78Co/video.htmlsi=XiXWa2XNCGLKgVM_
The crager wheels with white walls would look pretty sweet. I agree with you on the landau bars….would look much better without. I just cannot understand why someone watching your video thinks they need to tell YOU what to do with YOUR parts car. I love all of your cars and how you change the features to achieve the exact car that you want to have.
Thank you very much! That's what I need to hear. The drama queens are way thicker than I thought!
Nice work, Tony, it looks a lot better
Thank you! I still haven't touched the inside. I figured I'll wait until I'm ready to grease and repair the windows since all the interior panels have to come out anyway.
Makes sense not to tear into things more than need be@@tonyscarcare5657
I had one exactly like this one but the engine block cracked in the summer full of coolant the 400 Ford engine had a lot to be desired.
The the C6 transmission and 9 rear were built well.
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Looking good Tony - you can put the deluxe wheel covers that you take off the wagon on the '74! That glamour paint is looking great. I am interested to see what the top looks like dyed tan....
Thank you! I am really not a fan of the deluxe wheel covers at all, plus one of them is badly damaged.
It's difficult to find a good 73-74 with a 460. It's easy for people to tell others to get the 460, but difficult to achieve.
Yep! Some of the comments blow my mind.
If the Class 3 trailer towing equipment was ordered you got the big 460/ w dual exhaust and a lot of other goodies but it was not cheap there was H/D cooling for motor and trans and you went from a C-4 trans to a C-6 the steering gear was heavier with a different ratio there was other tweaks to the Chassis you larger tires with more ply the electrical system was amped up bigger alternator the ignition timing was unique to the application the differential was more truck like with a lower gear ratio the springs & shocks were unique with higher ratings in all if you chose this expensive option package you had a very capable & reliable car or station wagon to handle your trailer towing needs but you are more equal now with a F/150 p.u. Say good by to that LTD luxury boulevard ride
@georgewilson1184 This car has the C6 transmission with the 400.
Yes Sir I would like to see 👀 that !
These seem like they’d be great daily drivers.
They would be in Southern California, but I don't live in an area to be able to keep it nice.
Great car! Congrats!
Thank you! Much appreciated!
You did a great job and it cleaned up nicely. You found a diamond in the rough. As per the small engine, my Dad had a 77 Ranchero with a 351 snd that car ran so strong and effortlessly. Look down and you'd be doing 75mph. I had a 74 Mark IV with the 460. Of course it is a larger car but did not run that strong. I agree with you 100% on the landau bars. Lol
Thank you! One guy said that me removing those bars would be enough for him to stop watching my channel. 🙄
That car is super clean now glad you didn’t see any tornadoes I know that was more sw of you buy just the same
Yeah, it sure made a difference, huh? I'll be glad to get started on the inside. Thank God, no severe weather here yet.
That's a beautiful car indeed. Don't worry about the rear quarter imperfections, no one will notice. The important thing is that the repairs have not created any rust issues. I HATE exhaust clunking/noises/leaks as well. You just gotta chuckle that the shop would let the job go out with the tailpipe rubbing on the gas tank! The 400 isn't gonna win any races, nor would we expect it to. The important thing is that it provides plenty of torque at higher RPMs, which it sure seems to. I remember my 73 Caprice 400 2bbl, she kinda ran out of steam at any RPM above 3500.
Thank you! Yeah, I can't believe the owner accepted that exhaust and didn't return it to the shop and make them fix it. For sure, that 400 doesn't bother me. I've had a bunch of them.
Tony, 👍👍😁
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Lookin' GREAT after the detail.
With the tires, I'd go white letter 60 series in front & 50 series (if they'll fit) in the rear.
Don't like the landau bar either but it came that way.
Don't like it on the '64 T-Bird either but I would not remove it because it came that way brother...👍🏁
I think I need to put new shocks all the way around and see how it sits before I decide on tires. I will definitely be losing the Landau bars. One guy said he may stop watching my videos if I do. Thank you!
I like that, what a clean and at least where im from rare car 🚗...
Thanks! I think it's awesome.
My 71 LTD 2 dr htp has white letter BF Goodrich Radial T/A tyres; they look good to me, but it's only my opinion.
I wouldn't mind those tires at all and very well could wind up with them. However, I can tell you that we will be attacked for it!
OMG keyless entry? You’re that guy who does the keypads! I’d love one on my 1988 Cougar LS 5.0 liter.
Yes, Sir! I am known as the keyless entry guy. Lol. The Cougar should be simple since those are the cars I get that stuff out of for the OBS trucks.
@@tonyscarcare5657 I loved the keypad on my 1997 Continental! Once you’ve had one you can’t imagine a car without one!
That's so true.
WOW I have always wanted to own a '74 LTD as that was the year I was born. If you were to ever consider selling it I would LOVE to chat with you.
Thank you! I did buy this one to keep, though. I'm sorry. Keep your eyes open. I didn't think I'd ever find one either.
I guess I should have watched the whole video because you said the same exact thing. Lol you have great taste also
Thank you!
Absolutely my favorite color and a sweet car at that. Too bad it only has those black wall tires. White letters would be the best or thin white walls
Thank you! I'll definitely get to the tires eventually.
I always like your videos there is a couple of options you may or may not be aware of I seen it years ago in the 1975 LTD owners guide the New York City horn volume control and from 71 thru 74 the tailgate window washer feature on full-size LTD wagons and in LTDs the optional Thunderbird Soft touch dash pad all rare options that Ford did not properly promote well and in LTDs & Country Sqired soft touch acoustical head liners again very rare & seldom ordered 😊
Thank you! I knew about the rear window washer, but I can't say I've heard of those other options.
@@tonyscarcare5657 What was the rear tailgate window washer option?? I've NEVER seen any LTD wagon from 1973-1978 with a rear wiper?
I don't remember if it had a wiper. I don't think so. It sprayed washer fluid up on the rear window to wash off the dust.
It was a hidden system concealed in the tailgate you had to lower the glass for whatever process took place in side the door there was a little flip up door on the top right side of the tailgate with a small fluid port to add windshield washer solution the whole process was invisible and took place inside the tailgate
@@georgewilson1184 Really? Wow i have NEVER heard of that option existing. So if you come across a car with this option, you have to look for a flip up door on the top of the tailgate to fill with washer fluid?? This option has totally eluded me all these years.
Looks great. Did you try that AeroCosmetics stuff on the top?
I did not. I just haven't had time to do anything.
MINE RAN AWAY NEVER TO BE FOUND.
She looks good!!
Thank you, Sir!
looks like barnaby jones car. i especially like country squire wagon.
Thanks! I get that a lot.
400 is perfectly adequate in one of these.
I had a '79 Mark V Cartier with the 400, and it had more than enough snort to move the car along at a respectable pace. You're not drag-racing anybody in one of these.
Not saying the 460 isn't a great motor, and it's certainly more desirable (generally at least), but the 400 is excellent in one of these. It's torquey, smooth, and reliable mechanically. Only real problem area is the nylon-covered timing gear.
I've seen Ford trucks with the 400 that got 200k miles.
I agree with you 100%!
Neat car. I always did like those and I like the color of yours. That area you live in is sure beautiful. Being an apartment dwelling city person I would love to have that kind of space and peace and privacy. If I ever win the lottery I am there. Can't wait to see the car when you are finished. Still removing the landau bars?
Thank you! I could never give up this peaceful area. I like to visit the city but it's always nice to be back home. Yes! I can not handle those Landau bars. I've been to two funerals since we discussed the Landau bars, and there was a hearse sitting out there with them at both of them. One guy said if I remove them, it's enough to make him stop watching my videos! 🙄
The paint looks great! And no, the Cragars are not bad - they are period correct. It IS a '74? I have always thought the bent spoke steering wheel was introduced on the '74 models. More info? Yes, that exhaust work is a sad commentary on the one who did the work. As if you did not have enough tasks on the car it appears the shift indicator could use a little adjustment. Thank yo for sharing.
Thank you! Yes, it's definitely a 74. This was the last year for that steering wheel and rimblow horn. The wheel changed in 75. Yes, I'll address the shift indicator when I address the left turn signal.
Great Video Tony. You did a super job on the paint restoration. Do you have any recommendations re. Today’s water based paints used on cars to buff out.
Thank you! I just use products from a local supplier, and whatever he tells me to use, I trust him, and it usually works out.
What a beautiful and substantial car! I love the color, but the landau bar not so much. I guess the landau bar is factory?
Thank you! Yes, the Landau bars are factory, and I hate them! I plan to take them off, but you wouldn't believe the people attacking me for removing them. Here is the video where I explained the option they came with. 👇
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Ok 400. Those based on 351m...nice motor. Durable.
I think so.
I love these old Fords. This LTD is very a nice example of beautiful design. Are those
emblems on the sail panels stock or aftermarket? You mentioned Dearborn, are you
going up there?
Thank you! I'll be in Dearborn for Motor Muster at The Henry Ford Father's Day weekend. The Landau bars are explained in this video here 👇 I hate them!
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Tony, I'll listen to anything you got. What's up with those hood ornaments? Would be interesting to see what you've got in store. Love those old cars. Reminds me of my youth. Regards.
Thank you! I have NOS (brand new original) hood ornaments for both this car and the 77 Country Squire.
400 has plenty of get up and go. Anybody who says different has certainly never owned one or maybe even driven one
Right!
I would redo the vinyl top and remove the landau bars. But that’s just me.
That is my plan.
Hi Tony, it was fun to take a ride in your LTD, it feels like i am sitting in the drivers seat and drive your car. I hav a question about the silos you hav on your ground, are they silos for grain or something like this, i hav seen them for a long time, what are they for? And you ar wright the car needs white walls.👍👍
Thanks, buddy! Yes, those are grain bins, and they are full of corn right now.
The 1974 LTD model year is probably the most unique as far as one model year only items. It's even more rare to see it in 2 door form. Looks amazing. But i do have 2 questions if i may?
What did the glamour paint option give you that the other metallic paints didn't? I mean there were standard metallic color paints so when you opted for the extra cost "Glamour Paint" what made it so special?
And second, on the 2 door model, was that spiral metal ornament on the quarter panels standard or was that an option?? Not sure what it's called. Maybe a Landau metal trim piece??? I've only seen them on some 1973 and 1974 LTD coupes. Any information on that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks! There were several extra cost colors, and yes, I believe metallic was the main ingredient. Here's a video explaining the bars. It was 74 only and available on LTDs, 2 and 4 door. 👇
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Real nice and solid Survivor!!!! What do the letters "LTD" represent or stand for?
Thanks! You will get numerous answers to that question.
@@tonyscarcare5657 I have heard 2 different answers, 1. Lincoln Trim Decor 2. Luxury Trim Decor....... Who knows......
I've heard limited, too. 🤣
Wonder if the tank is the problem, looks like a pretty big dent in the bottom. Although the exhaust looks newer than the dent.
Yeah, I think the exhaust is newer myself.
I have one,black with gold interior.If anyone knows where I can find exterior gravel guard molding clips,please let me know.My gravel guard has a dent in it that I would like to smooth out.These cars are a joy to drive.
Did they have a factory aluminum wheel for that year or just the hub caps? I think the high end factory wheels/caps from that style LTD with white walls would look nice.
The aluminum wheel didn't come out until 75. I don't like any factory 74 wheel cover. I'll think of something. There will be guys who don't like my choice, but they can use their choice when they get one. Some guys are downright rude about it. Thank you for watching and commenting. Much appreciated!
@@tonyscarcare5657 The Craiger's look good, I'm just such an original person. I hunted forever for wheels for my "83 Mustang GLX Convertible. It came with those wire wheel covers back then. I finally found nice aluminum? wheels that came on those. Not the TRX, the others with the square holes around the outside of the wheel. I'm sure it will look great no matter what you do. I would say if you kept the Craiger's, raised letters would look great.
That's what I'm leaning towards.
Next years entry at Greenfield Village
Lol! Probably not!
Tony - are you still going to paint the quarter panels on this 1974 LTD ?
I only want to paint below the lower body line to the rockers behind the front wheels and back.
If you remove the landau bar (tacky), original wheel covers would look great.
I want the Landau bars gone, and they will be! However, I've been told by one viewer that he will stop watching my videos if I do. I do not like any original 74 wheel covers.
The Cragars remind me of a guy wearing combat boots with a suit. Dealer brochures from that year would show white walls and appropriate wheel covers, so you wouldn't have to guess about your final look. To me, raised white letters belong on a sports model, like a Mustang. I had a 73 Mach 1 with slotted mags and raised letter Goodyears, but I'm biased. Still, no one ever said mags and white walls looked good together. What are your intentions? Flip it, keep it or show it?
I'll be keeping the car. I do not like any of the original 74 wheel covers. I prefer a wire wheel with whitet walls because I had one in the 80s, and I wish I'd never gotten rid of it. I've decided that I can only do what I want and not worry about what anyone else thinks. However, if I'd seen one of these in the 80s with Cragars when I was in my teens, I'm sure I would have thought it was the coolest thing ever! Way more people say they like the Cragars than ones who say they don't. And I would like the white walls with the Cragars much better than any black wall.
@@tonyscarcare5657 Wire wheels and white walls. 👌👌
I think white letter tires?
Probably so.
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What motor? 351 w? Or 302?
He speaks quite a bit, in the video, about it having a 400.
So you didn't watch the video.
I get these comments all the time. It shows me the view duration is down, and then I get these. It's a good thing they don't have to take a test at the end of it. 302 wasn't even an option.
I commented prior to watching...just guessing but I seem to recall 302 in 1971&1972?
I don't believe the 302 was available in those years either. I believe the base engine was the 351.
Keep the Cragars, i hate black tires but white walls/letters are getting hard to find.
There's a lot of them on eBay.
@@tonyscarcare5657 I've got Uniroyal Tiger Paw AWP on my 88 crown vic daily and cooper on my 67 XL, the Cooper's have been discontinued since Goodyear bought them out for some reason Goodyear won't market a white wall tire as a grandson and a former Goodyear employee myself it saddens me that i can't run the tire that made the city i live in because they don't make what i want.
It is ridiculous that most companies have stopped making so many of these tires.
hey Tony is there an email or a way to contact you? I have some questions about my 1988 Lincoln town car
My email is listed in all my channel information.
Craigers look alright on it but I don't think of those wheels on that type of car. Some original caps or wires would be better. My 18 Taurus has keyless entry and I never use it
I bet you used the key fob, and those are what I make and sell for trucks and Broncos and Econoline vans.
Barnaby Jones's
I hear that a lot! 🤣
Never was a fan of Ford styling after 72! They just look like rolling bricks to me. That being said, I do think Ford had the best quality build of the domestics in the 70's! Mopar was hit and miss, and GM was definitely in a downhill spiral quality wise! Always enjoy your vids Tony!
Thank you! I grew up in these cars and have always loved them. GM and Chrysler body build quality was a joke compared to Ford. All you have to do is open and close the doors to see that. My uncle used to always say, "Don't slam the door. It's not a Chrysler! " The GM windows would fall in three inches when you opened the door. I'd love to find someone locally with some of those other cars to do a comparison video.
@@tonyscarcare5657 You are definitely right! Just wish I liked Ford's styling from that era!
Someone did because they sold hundreds of thousands of them. The 73 LTD got Motor Trends sedan of the year award.
@@tonyscarcare5657 Yep! I didn't mean to sound like I was slamming Ford, just stating my personal preference style-wise.
Those shows always had a gimmick...Barnaby was too old to be a detective, Cannon was too fat, Columbo too polite, etc., etc...
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Barnaby was clever in a unique country gentlemen way he would prefer sit on the dock with you & fish and drink a cold tall glass of milk instead of a Scotch & soda Now the cocktail was more of what Frank Cannon would have done with you and his ways were like a Cop because he was ex - cop always remember a mug shot And police line up now we come to the inapt untidy clumsy pestering luitenant Columbo shabby devious little man always bending rules insists on driving his own old beater instead of an appropriate city vehicle no service revolver no handcuffs no ink pen no manors actually contaminates crime scene with that stinking Cigar dropping ashes all over but if you have a bottle of vintage Cabertnet Sauvignon he is your drinking buddy while still trying to trip you up on your alibi he would not notice hole in the wall big enough to drive a truck threw but would notice the way you button your coat or pour a drink
Who buys a brown car?
I've always loved brown cars, and apparently, a lot of other people do, too!
@@tonyscarcare5657 yes, but normally those people are being hunted down by semi truck drivers in the desert.
Not hardly!!!