A Flock of Ford Hot Rods Found in Fairbanks, AK | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 52

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Tom finds himself in North Pole, Alaska, where he meets John, an eclectic car guy with all sorts of fun stuff. You’d never guess a stash like this- that includes several Ford hot rods and some very interesting Studebakers-could exist in a remote town in Alaska. But after many years of collecting these vehicles, John seems more than ready to part with most of them... for the right price, of course.
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@billnalder1017 5 лет назад

I have never seen a place like that where EVERY car starts and runs!!!...amazing!

@massivefins2597 5 лет назад

you need to watch Cold War Motors...

@d.j.9961 5 лет назад

Especially in such a cold climate, Who are we kidding, In a polar region! He must either remove the batteries & store them indoors where it is warm & keep them tended... Even in the North East/Ohio Valley, Keeping one's battery warm is an issue!!! That is my kind of person!!!

@GETUPANDGO 5 лет назад

Yeah, that's pretty impressive

@scottbrown7415 2 года назад

Well sure most of them run! He doesn't have a wife or girlfriend who distract him from working on the things he most enjoys!

@user-sp4nx4ho1i 5 лет назад

This guy was on another level. “Why not?”

@MarkWladika 5 лет назад

This guy is a real car guy, his cars actually run, as opposed to some of the hoarders you've shown who just let their cars rot.

@robertemmers5221 4 года назад

Pornhubb

@willcampbell8829 4 года назад

This guy's operating on a different level. He works on these cars, drives them, enjoys them and sells them! So satisfying to see.

@billammann9807 4 года назад

Gotta love a guy like John. He is keeping it alive and running, way up in Alaska.

@boltonky 5 лет назад

Agree with most, this guy is on another level a real old school hot rodder. What really blows my mind is that most of these cars start better than anything i've ever owned

@frozenbits48 5 лет назад

when i lived in Fairbanks in the early 1990's i got to know John, and eventually found out what a great mechanic he is. I bought a mild custom 1964 Chevy half ton trom a young man, and come to find out, John had built the truck. it had a 292 inline six out of a GMC truck that had a warmer cam, twin carbs and headers. I drove that truck for five years, even driving it down to Kentucky and back to Alaska. Gas mileage sucked as he had put a rear end under it out of a three quarter ton truck with rather steep (4:10) gears. Custom interior out of a 1970 Montecarlo. I still regret selling that truck. It currently lives, and drives, in Wasilla, Alaska.

@TheBenjammin 5 лет назад

Whatever...i lived in Fairbanks and have known John personally for a long time...hes never heard of you.

@johnnada586 4 года назад

TheBenjammin5150 could you please move farther away , you seem like a real jerk. Thanks

@asyouratty13 4 года назад

@@TheBenjammin thanks for sharing the hate, clown

@robertnauss4815 3 года назад

This guy is a class act ..legend ...he does aewsome work...

@jakespeed63 5 лет назад

What a character! Cool cars too. Who ever thought Alaska would be filled with vintage tin. Thanks for sharing. 😎👍🇺🇸

@williamstrous4434 5 лет назад

jakespeed63 No salt, no rust, just dents. Lot’s of old yards up here with vintage cars all over!

@sparkynm156 4 года назад

@@williamstrous4434 Not as many anymore, They've crushed most and Fairbanks is about the only place that didnt use salt for decades

@williamstrous4434 4 года назад

sparkynm156 That’s for sure. Things getting picked thru pretty good. I’m in Homer.

@sparkynm156 4 года назад

@@williamstrous4434 Reply, maybe I can post my info later and then after you read it I can delete it. I've been hunting cars up here along time. We can go hunt sometime or help each other with parts or builds or...

@petedube9367 4 года назад

This man is amazing . All of his cars started ,no problem .

@danelobe2524 4 года назад

Wow I could spend time in his shop just working on his old cars and trucks, imagine what he knows about them.... best episode ever !!

@kentuckykuntreekiddkustoms8590 5 лет назад

This runs well?? you just herd it!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤙🤙🤙

@LegendsWorkshop 4 года назад

Like the Johnny Knoxville/Popcorn Sutton interview: Did you buy that coffin used? -No it's not used... it'd still be in the f'n ground!

@shadowbanned69 4 года назад

This is a beautiful collection...all great condition and drivers none the less... This is a true barn finders paradise...

@rickysrigid 5 лет назад

Love this episode this ol guy knows his stuff. Enjoyed it

@Hagerty 5 лет назад

Ricky - Thanks for watching!

@FalconXE302 5 лет назад

Now this guy really knows his stuff... and by the sound of those sweet running engines, he also knows how to build an engine and keep it tuned nicely. One of the best episodes yet... wish this guy was my Uncle...!

@branon6565 5 лет назад

That dude is a legend, I mean damn near everything he owns runs, how cool is that?! I really liked the Ranchero and the '50 Ford hot rod.....

@jamesonpace726 5 лет назад

Yeah, dryer sheets. Tom, you are truly a kind soul.

@vida22aj 5 лет назад

That man knows his stuff, WHY NOT! LOVE IT.

@markw5805 5 лет назад

That was amazing to see that many cars actually start. They were all just ready to drive...blew me away

@RCJ0089 5 лет назад

Have this guy on again he and his collection is fantastic!

@jerryrounds8586 5 лет назад

I watched an old NASCAR video with Tom as a contributor. Many years ago when we were all much younger. Keep up the Barn Hunter videos. Great series.

@pappabob29 5 лет назад

Obviously, that guy knows how to set up a flathead. Inline or V8. They all start in less than one revolution !! "KOOL" !!! That four banger with the overhead conversion purred !! 👍👍👍

@silvergtotwinturbo9984 4 года назад

This came up in my recommended, and I am glad it did. From the UK, once the bug is in your system it'll never leave, even tho I have a modern motor now, still love Hot Rods.

@roystoys3099 5 лет назад

It Speaks Volumes About The Man That Everything Starts & Runs!! He Is A Funny Old Man Too!!

@kellysrestorations.7397 5 лет назад

My favorite episode so far, but then again, I have a '33 Ford truck with a '51 Mercury flathead in it. That guy is such a character, wish I lived down the road from him.

@goodboyringo9716 5 лет назад

I like this guy , everything starts right up. He works on his cars and doesn't let them rust away. How much for the red and white 32?

@RobertJones-ql4oj 5 лет назад

I'm gonna guess 18k haha.

@goodboyringo9716 4 года назад

@@RobertJones-ql4oj .... GGG right !

@wolves1901 5 лет назад

“I haven’t started it all summer”. Vroom !!!!!!! Lol. Great Mechanic! Thanks for another great lazy-Boy adventure for me!

@daveb5016 5 лет назад

Sweet, love to see old guys still so enthusiastic about their cars.

@billybones58 5 лет назад

Best episode yet. This fella is just the greatest tinkerer ever.

@BobDingleful 4 года назад

Very impressed with John that he had so much stuff working. He deserves to have every one of those cars and will leave a legacy of great vehicles behind. Very knowledgeable and capable. I have no doubt he doesn't take on a project he won't finish, and he ish't afraid to drive his stuff. Such a neat collection of restomod, full restoration and sympathetic restoration too. It makes me sad when you see a yard of cars that will rot and die on false hopes from a horder that could go elsewhere and have something done with them.

@bjrndammen8431 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for these videos. Father and son in Norway, Europe watching it.

@lasseellingsen4779 5 лет назад

Skål!

@jburritt426 4 года назад

How fun. I used to drive some of those old cars. Love them. Thanks for sharing.

@anthonybaiocchi3028 5 лет назад

Love people like this dude! Doing his thing, living his life enjoying his passion and just getting on with it. Respek!

@redcanoe2637 5 лет назад

Wow, great seeing classics I never knew existed, thank goodness for passionate people who keep these alive.

@davidfriesen7748 5 лет назад

Wow! What a nice collection !

@big55trucking51 5 лет назад

Great episode....this is one of the only episodes i seen where the owner starts the cars up and they fire right up.....Sweet

@thyslop1737 5 лет назад

That Power Wagon ambulance is the BOMB

@wyattfamily8997 5 лет назад

From Australia, what a knowledgeable guy, great cars and all driveable, amazing.

@danielcarter1149 5 лет назад

he was one of my favorite people that you have ever visited all drivers all start made better (alternators) without ruining them and this is my favorite youtube channel now

@Mercmad 5 лет назад

50 years ago in New Zealand ,one of the guys i delivered News papers too had a 37' Stude coupe .His had no front fenders, just guards made from a 36" Ford spare wheel cover and a GMC 302 Six engine. They are one stylish car.

@rogerwilco4736 5 лет назад

About 55 years ago in new Zealand I had a 1936 ford V8 cabriolet convertible, a Friend had a 37 Nash coupe convertible

@DominusOminous 5 лет назад

You get a flathead! You get a flathead! You get a flathead! Flathead HEAVEN! The Stude coupe was the queen of the ball here for me. Rare beauty. $18K? worth every single penny. It was all great, though. He has legit toys with soul. If I hit Powerball I'll hit him up and get a few tractor-trailers loaded up. .

@actthree34 5 лет назад

Kinda restores my faith in America. Thanks Tom and Hagerty.

@ftby59mikeD 5 лет назад

Thanks again to Haggerty & Tom, this guy John...only in Alaska does a guy with a Rat Fink t-shirt not know about dryer sheets BUT does know how to keep vintage iron running! Btw..the Studebaker looks better with the original bed then the later Dodge swept style that was on their 1/2 tons.

@johnnada586 4 года назад

FTBY59 Mike D he never said he did not know about dryer sheets, he just added a option. He is from the slow , low key a School of attitude don’t let that fool you . Kinda like “schuks I am just a good old country boy “ .

@CycolacFan 5 лет назад

Would have loved to have heard a word about the green wood sided hearse / ambulance you kept walking past.

@gasolinescream3588 5 лет назад

For a collector he was so chilled and up for selling stuff👍 You know he’s cool, got a dog called Banjo!

@SOM080 4 года назад

The person is so cool and has so much knowledge of his inventory, he has given all details asked and is a real car person who is never bored about talking of his car, awesome.

@ClintGrantham 4 года назад

The cars are amazing but the real find is the old man. He's an absolute treasure. His knowledge is amazing!

@idrivearttabletennis 5 лет назад

Great collection and great to know he keeps them running (and not just sitting). Thanks!

@greybullit 5 лет назад

Great series, amazing these cars are still out there!

@chrisblore9635 5 лет назад

Amazing collection!! And they run and drive.. this man appreciates his cars.

@garybrinker4522 4 года назад

I was expecting alot of sad old rusty cars, but all of his are in nice shape !

@gasparini76 5 лет назад

The best RU-vid videos on earth! Tom you are a legend!

@cavscout62 4 года назад

1950 Business Coup with a 351C! Oh man!!!😵

@barfass 5 лет назад

Need to see more of John! Especially that COE!

@ScatPackRob 5 лет назад

I saw more cars in the background that looked interesting as well. Hope you get to visit John again.

@dngendron 5 лет назад

Orange business Coupe might be my favorite

@robertnauss4815 3 года назад

One of the best guys I've seen on your show....gets all his fleet running and driving...Im stiil in awe...

@bobchatfield7570 5 лет назад

Love the series, always wish the shows would never end, they always put me in such a great place.

@merrillschannel 5 лет назад

Wow that 1933 ford truck is amazing.

@terrymofmich 5 лет назад

Loved it. John is awesome.

@johnpirie2583 5 лет назад

Awesome video it’s nice to see and hear them run and for sale someone just found there dream ride Keep the great videos coming

@Hagerty 5 лет назад

John - Thank you for watching!

@since-jx1ix 5 лет назад

Even in the UK I'm a huge fan of this format and series.

@eliotgower2906 5 лет назад

badboy Same man

@Paddyboro 5 лет назад

Same here. Does anyone know of a UK RU-vidr that does similar? Would be good to see old BL/Vauxhall stuff in a similar vein.

@eliotgower2906 5 лет назад

Stephen Brady I wouldn’t know really, I watch a few channels about petrol heads but they’re are smaller and about motorbikes and small projects

@Paddyboro 5 лет назад

I suppose there's not many Chevettes and P5s about that haven't given in to rust, would be a pretty short show of someone with a dustpan and a sad expression.

@MalcOfLincoln 5 лет назад

Try Hub Nut lads. Closest we've got to an interesting motoring channel.

@JerryJrsGarage 4 года назад

My Dads been using dry sheets since the 90s but just the right amount of moth balls added will keep the classics smelling classic every time you pull them out for the season 😁

@ChristopherHayniedd980 5 лет назад

My favorite video so far. Such a nice honest driver collection.

@Hagerty 5 лет назад

Thank you for watching!

@volcwatcher7563 5 лет назад

What a great guy....you could yak with him all day, and enjoy everything he says.....he's had a great life with his cars....thanks Hag

@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER 5 лет назад

I have been watching these Alaskan videos and LOVIN' them . I never would have thought there would be so many old car folks up there .Really enjoyed seeing John's collection of very unique automobiles , cool guy .

@70sstreetracergal61 4 года назад

OMG! Such awesome old rides and Thank you sir for taking care of them!!!

@richardmckrell4899 4 года назад

Great episode, John is the real deal.

@bartjanmusic 5 лет назад

I am a usa classic car lover . I really enjoy watching your youtube channel. greetings from spain!!

@Hagerty 5 лет назад

Greetings! Thank you for watching.

@bildillamagasin 5 лет назад

Impressive collection and tasteful upgrades !!! A pleasure to see this and several of the other great videos in here!

@mowler8042 5 лет назад

I would buy from this collection you can tell he knows how to keep cars running.

@ratedload4411 5 лет назад

Love old car's 👍👍👍👍

@siaripop7 5 лет назад

This is one talented dude!

@CTmoog 5 лет назад

Great video guys! Wow he has some great cars!

@Hagerty 5 лет назад

Thank you for the support!

@thesaltysergeant4103 Год назад

By far my best Barn find hunter episode. Im a mustang guy, but to see all of these running!!! Amazing!!!

@bjkausler9872 5 лет назад

I cant get enough of this series Thanks Tom and crew

@kellygingras2170 5 лет назад

John is my hero what a great guy!

@johnnytank944 5 лет назад

One of the best BFH episodes I've seen so far.

@TooBrokeToWheel 5 лет назад

Just recently stumbled on this channel and by far this is the best episode. That guy is amazing and everything runs/drives. Well done.

@furlockfurli2719 5 лет назад

This guy is a gem of a guy.

@arnoldanderson1501 5 лет назад

What an amazing guy and cars.

@dandahermitseals5582 5 лет назад

Wow!!! Dream yard!!

@anthonybaiocchi3028 5 лет назад

Hands down, one of the best episodes ever. Love the rare Ferraris and Cobras but this dudes collection and he himself rock!

@Hagerty 5 лет назад

Thank you for the support Anthony!

@josebaca715 3 года назад

So happy to see this culture car gentleman, the Studebaker Dictator 37 is unreal, how well runs and all of them, Congratulations and thank you, just made my day👌

@mroutdoorsy 5 лет назад

really loved this episode. love the factual content

@jrcautomotive4319 4 года назад

That last shot before he said happy hunting with the Mustang on an empty road was serene

@Kyle-sv2zu 3 года назад

Every car started - That is testament to his craftsmanship!

@meganspecv 5 лет назад

what a legend, awesome collection and love that they're all running and all hotrodded. if he was my neighbor i'd never leave

@steveanderson5888 5 лет назад

Another great video from you that was awesome I love to see old cars and they even start he had awesome prices keep up the good work thank you Hagerty

@chuckthebull 5 лет назад

Amazing how well all his engines run. like they are tuned to perfection. I'm trying to get at that level with my 62 sunbeam.

@WildflowerNJ1 4 года назад

I sure love watching these! Thank you so much!!

@Johnnywhamo 4 года назад

Stunning no doubt but I just watch the ''Greatest barn find collection known to man | Barn Find Hunter '' episode and it imho will never be matched , simply mind blowing.

@Sn0w1981 5 лет назад

Great job keeping them in running condition!

@blakerichardson470 5 лет назад

Nice range of cars, all seemed in good shape and looked after. Nice one!

@sirmugman 5 лет назад

yep that's a nice place, also i love how he has a bucket list and says it changes every week oh and ebay buyer but the kind that likes the car no buys it as its one he collects

@lancethelocal 5 лет назад

Guess imma have to start searching in Alaska on Craigslist

@tkania8888 5 лет назад

Absolutely love the stories. Thank you.

@DEBOSSGARAGE 5 лет назад

I see we use the same soundtrack supplier!

@schumannresonanceswithverte 5 лет назад

...yeah, that green Power Wagon, most definitely!!

@ElijahSr 5 лет назад

We need a part 2

@johnmoser2689 5 лет назад

That was a blast really liked this episode Very cool guy ....John tells it straight

@glennstraughan1851 5 лет назад

Love these guys. And tom’s commentary is awesome - jeeesh that’s a beauty. Love it. I’m still after the swag boys.... I’d buy a dozen hats and Ts if you guys sold them.