My Father bought one of these new in 1969. The salesman was pushing hard to get him to shell out another couple of grand to get the GTHO, but Dad had a wife and 5 kids on one income and couldn't justify it. I wish he had, it would be worth a fortune now. I passed my drivers licence in Dad's old XW. This brought back wonderful memories for me.
I appreciate this video more than you could imagine…… A cool man with a rad automotive skills and great heart and a genuine passion for fords and life! Legend!
I think he would have liked it... but he actually said once that 'the 351 was 'a stupid size for an engine' He though the 302 was as big as anyone would need. So the engine and the noise it makes he wouldn't have loved, but the rest he would have, cheers.
Thanks Peter. Dad's first car, XW Falcon 500 Grecian Gold, 3.6 Litre Straight Six, Column Shift 3 Speed, Front Bench Seat and NO RADIO !!! Cost around $2300 New in 1971, purchased just as the XY was being released. We went all over Australia in it. He taught me to drive in it. I passed my License test driving it. Such an easy car to service and work on too. Great memories. Great Car.
Currently restoring a xt falcon and I have watched your resto of the xw about 12 times and following step by step the way you restore to complete my build... I keep continuously referring back to your videos as reference guide honestly don't think i had the confidence if i had not come across your channel Thank you
Good one Pete. I remember your Dad well and what a sad time it was for you when he passed. He would be real proud of you, your cars and you family mate. Well done!
Thanks Peter, I was enjoying the commentary about the re-build of the XW and then the last 3 / 4 minutes, ended up with a tear in my eye. Next month I will be 53 and your thoughts of your childhood resonated very strongly with me, I was transported back to the 70's and our HT Premier, trips to Melbourne and holidaying at Port Fairy, life on the farm and pulling old Holdens to pieces.......... ahhh the life and times, still have the memories, though...........inspirational Pete.
I was talking to Mum the other day, she still thinks of him every day - I guess his whole family does, yep... here's to Athol! Interestingly he hated his name and ensured his kids had 'normal' names, hence John, Fay and Peter. Cheers.
Ah talk about memories, now this has taken me back to when I owned a 1970 XW 250 6cyl at the tender age of 18. I still pine for another XW. So enjoyed the restoration and story behind, great job. 👏👏
How many people think about the great cars they had or rode in their past! You started this project and got caught in all the memories of the past. In my case it is not only the car but the memories of vacations, rides with greatgrandmas, grandparents and many other family stories attached to my all times favourite car. In 1965 my dad bought a 63 Belair from a Sowjet diplomat. A simple 4 door sedan, a 6 cylinder with manual 3 on a tree. Me and my dad owned at least a 100 cars. But thank God my dad kept the Belair and handed it to me in 81. I would not sell this car for 150000$! It is not only the car itself, but the stories and memories connected with it. My daughter promised to keep it when I am gone. You really did a great job with this restoration! Congratulations!
Thank you sir. Yes I was the same... there was the car, then all the memories it conjured up particularly the car we replaced the XY with in 1979, an XD Falcon... I still have it to this day and drive it from time to time. I had looked for the original XY for years and made loads of inquiries to various places (including government and official club places) to locate it. If it's still around it will likely be a GT clone, but I'm tipping it's long gone, so building a tribute car was the next best thing, cheers.
@@PeterAndersons Thank you so much for your answer. So many people are just plain dumb and do not unterstand the emotional attatchment to a vehicle. Imagine. this Juli I went for vacation and parked the Belair in large garage beside my 65 Bonneville convertible ( an incredible condition survivor we bought in 75) and a not so exclusive Mercedes 300SE. Two days later an idiot put several cars on fire. My cars were number 2 3 and 4 that survived. Exploding cement and empty radiators showed the terrible heat. I am in the middle of saving the cars from this fire damage. A friends comment: It is a pity they did not burn down completely. That way you could have received a ton of money from the insurance. What a moron!!
Started an apprenticeship in 1982. The following year I purchased my 1st car. A 1970 XW, cost me $1,100. My parents loaned me some of the purchase price. 221ci six. Your video brought back some great memories. Thanks for that and your car is awesome :)
That was great. Good story and top work. You make it look and sound so easy when it isn't. Looks as though you thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. Thanks Peter
I am a Holden bloke so this is hard for me to say but WOW. She really is a beauty. I love that you did the work yourself. Makes it alot more personal. 10/10. Great work
An absolutely beautiful story as to the reason why Peter you done this restoration. Ive watched it from start to finish. I've sent to my father who also has our family Ford Fairmont GXL and sent him your build of yours. My dream before my parents go is to have the Families GXL restored to drive with the whole family in it as we remember it as a family and together. Congratulations on such a beautiful piece of work. Bought tears to my eyes in the final documentation as to why you did it. Many Happy Motoring memories to you and your Family mate.
I had to watch this again as it's just too good 👍A very moving and authentic story. You are a champion Peter. You did a great job on the car.. money and time well spent. Brings back fond memories of my childhood in the 1970s as well in an era when these great car's were part of every day life. Thanks heaps for sharing and keep up the great work. You are keeping the dream alive 👍
Hey Peter, just caught on to your 351 rebuild videos and enjoyed the refreshingly Aussie voice doing something fun and sharing the trials and tribulations of a job well done. Very pleased to hear this tale and the commentry from your family along the way, Ha ha!! Thanks for sharing. Andy
I don’t often comment on videos. But I watched from start to finish and loved it, can’t wait to see the XC when finished the two will look beautiful parked side by side.
Nice work peter loved your commentary and common sense you applied to the resto.I had a xw wagon partially restored but had to sell to do a reno.At least i have the memories of enjoying it for what it was.I must say that the 70’s were a great time to grow up with these cars around.Cheers MM
Great car and great video Peter! The only lie you told was when you said it would have been better if you had dropped it off and paid someone. I can tell you that is not true; the work you did and the attention to detail here is second to none. Great to see the fast-forward of the resto, but I know it's easy to make it look easy once it is all finished! All the best as usual from here...
Thanks Scott, and thanks again for your ideas... I am doing a Sigma one now... I want to call it "From Shit to Strawberry Shortcake" or "From Shitter to Glitter" but that may offend a few, so your 'Banger to Beauty' idea may need to cover a few cars and bikes. Cheers buddy.
@@PeterAndersons I have a 90 Swift 3 cyl that has blown head and tired block, kangaroo damage to driver's door, would you consider this model worth resto ? And also cousin Jim sold me what used to be my Dad's old 81 Toyota Crown, it blows steam on cold start, gets diabolically hot after 100k driving on highway, It has some dings and boot flange is eaten out, slot rust hole below fuel filler (worth resto or junk it ?)
Ah you and Francine do have a life. This is a remarkable job with headliner being tight enough to flip a dime. I enjoyed seeing a american fairlane fixed so well. He did put more money than I would of yet what is money? It won't hug you or fix the hole in your heart. This car is a great tribute car and I hope that it spurs you on with the dodge. I am old and four doors are nice now. I wouldn't be caught dead in one when just a young lad myself, and now wish they made the come back he refereed to. Hope all is well up in Canada as it got winter time over night. Can't wait to see the great eight shoot out!!!
@@manFromPeterborough Just my personal opinion: I would rather invest money and energy in the old Toyota. It has the potential to be a classic. And old Toyotas do not die easily.
A touching tribute to your dad Peter. This is the kind of restoration which has more than just money and labour spent on it, has lots pf love and attention to detail. My dad was also a Falcon aficionado ( had 3 of them ,all XP cars ) until he decided to change to a HR Holden , he was not happy about the Holden.
Peter, first and foremost thankyou for showing your efforts. I too like to make things work and also aesthetically spot on. I truly appreciate your videos and they do reinvigorate me to see results. You are an inspiration. Love a good healthy V8! They have a magnificent response to the right attention. Your Sigi re-build reminded me of many a trip in my dads Chrysler sig. He later bought a 'healthy Cordia T in which I learnt to drive. (I'd love to see you do a p a restoration on one of those!!!) In any case you show and drive me to 'make good as best we can'. That brings joy and pride in achievement. Thankyou Peter.
Fantastic video Peter I am a uk biker and found your channel as I’m currently tidying up an old 1980 xl250 but am loving all of your content and learning heaps, thank you
Peter you can never put a price on a restoration like that.The reasons passion and thought that goes into it is priceless.My father had a P6 Rover V8 back in 1977 when it was 2 years old.Between us we looked after and nurtured that car for 31 years until his death. I have often wondered what happened to it, and this video and your attention to detail and the reasons why, are enough to make me want to find the old girl and try to get her back.Congratulations on being the man every father wishes he had. Great tribute to you both.
And yet some/most people see cars as just hunks of metal. Which of course they are but, some can represent periods in our life where they served us well and helped us experience life. This was beautiful, thank you for a lovely statement on what it means to appreciate vehicles and to look after them as long as you are able to. Your efforts to bring back those early childhood memories have been well worth it and long may you continue to enjoy them.
You're right... I've had this conversation with a lot of people... cars have a way of transporting us back in time. Not merely the look of the car, it's also sounds, smells and tactile feelings. Our minds are receptive to nostalgia and sometimes the smallest detail or quirk can bring about a raft of forgotten experiences and memories. Cheers and thanks for your comments.
My favourite ford the XW 👍 your honesty is amazing throughout the build ! Love the story at the end , you should be so proud of that car it was built not bought ! Thanks for sharing your journey 🙂
That was a really wonderful video Peter. I appreciate your description of the feeling of nostalgia and how things like cars can really take you back to a place and time of our youth or burgeoning adulthood. Just a fantastic watch and I loved being there for part of it! Great Job! Thank You!
Fantastic work as always, Peter. Your dad would be chuffed. I can’t wait to buy another vehicle and give it a “tidy up”, like what you did with the Sigma. I think I’d enjoy it quite a lot.
Well done Peter, great job and an interesting easy to follow restoration video with a well narrated explanation, your Dad will be smiling on you from above. I'm getting on a bit too, (79) and i enjoyed this. Thanks mate, Bob, NZ.
I loved the detailed vids you did. I'm sort of glad I found the channel years later so I could go through this series without having to wait. Guess you could say I binged watched it! I'm on the XC vids now and enjoying them aswell. Learning alot. Its very rare to see such detailed builds and you explain everything in such a contrite, humble tone. Keep up the good work Peter.
Great video you are a superb storyteller. Great video I watched from beginning to end. I am on am offshore supply vessel sitting in the anchorage in Singapore I felt at home in Aussie listening to your voice and enchanted with the story!
Well done Peter, a great job and a great video. You have made me feel a lot better about the time & effort I put into looking after my dad's last car after he passed, when a few significant others didn't understand why. The want to relive memories can drive us to do some amazing and special things. That's what you've done here. Thankyou for allowing us this glimpse into your world. Cheers, Steve from Mount Gambier
Well done ! 👏I thoroughly enjoyed your video and I can remember as a very young boy just living not far from Allan Coffee Ford and sitting on my bike looking at these being detailed before the customer received there new car. You have done an extraordinary job of restoring I think the best looking Ford to come out of Fords factory's.👍🙋♂️
what a lovely looking xw...makes me want to buy one...but the prices are ridiculous....you do top work and you look like a good honest bloke...good on ya buddy
Take pride in anything that you do your best at. I can see that you have been around a bolt or two in your life but most importantly you invested in your family. Anyone with two ounces of sense would happy to own such a fine car. Here in america that is the fairlane and I would of never known about it had google not shown me it. I see that it has garnered some good builders attention, bully for you. I don't think this build will get you to a hundred thousand subscribers but I did my part and hope that this is not your last build with this one going for you. Good time ahead!!
Nice idea to edit together a summary of the XW series. I think I started watching this channel (from a YT recommendation) when you were already well into it then having to back track and watch from the start. Then played catch-up on all the other videos you did since you started. I love a car properly restored, no rat-rods, patina builds or restomods. Though I admire their builder's skills, it's not my preference. Loved all your videos, bikes, mowers, washing machines, though the only disappointment was when you sold that pre-war (Wolseley ?) soon after you started it. That would have been a great series too. The XW's turned out a real beauty and even though she's not built concourse she'd hold a pride of place at any show. Not to mention having had the opportunity to see your workmanship up close and to get a chance to actually sit inside this beautiful car. ( Even though I didn't get a biscuit 😜 ) Oh, and if you don't mind a suggestion. If you ever find yourself getting bored after everything's been done and nothing left to restore, that lava lamp on the table in the garage....just kidding.
Harvey, there will be two packs of biscuits here for you when you next visit... was it the chocolate coated Scotch Finger? Can't remember your second choice, so you need to remind me haha. Thanks as always for your wonderful comments, cheers
I'm obsessed with your video's What actually is your profession 🤔 Lovely Collection of car's Love your extensive repairs Alot further than I could attempt I started panelbeating apprenticeship after school But haven't done anything to the extent you have😮 Well Done M8🤗
I used to be a mechanic, now a school teacher... I couldn't afford the cars I wanted, so bought bad examples and fixed them up. Cheers and thanks so much!
Great video,and quite touching at the end . Brings back the best of memories. My older brother had the same car but in a fairmont with a 289 motor in it.
I had a V8 XW Fairmont with a Windosr when I was in my early twenties. Such a great car and I wish I never sold it... :( Your rendition is absolutely beautiful!
