Yeah put out what you want to if you're happy with the view numbers being whatever amount of people are interested in it. If however you need views for income to live it's probably best to stick with what the audience wants. I get this car, it'll be cool when done but people aren't watching the videos.
Amen Generally people who talk shit just have not a shred of knowledge on the subject so they criticize out of idiocy. The classic I can't understand a lick of what you are saying so I'll just say "your project is stupid" and continue to be a dick. People like that are morons but in the end there is no easy fix for stupidity.
Thanks for the videos, you have inspired me to build my 99 ranger into a tribute and sleeper. It is in honor of my wife's grandmother who into her nineties drove like the "little old lady for Pasadena". Keep it up and just remember its all about having fun.
Eric, you do what you like to do. If you're having fun doing a project, that will only add to the experience of watching. Your production quality alone is almost enough to keep me glued to the screen. Stay dirty!
Been following this build since day 1. Loved watching every step of it. Many of us home mechanic DIY'ers have or think about doing projects just like this all the time. And for all of us with projects that never got off the ground or made it to the finish line, we're cheering you on. Awesome work and can't wait til you get everything buttoned up.
I love how you did this car. I did not even know what a fairmont was until you started this build and I appreciate the effort you have to go through to make this series on of the most detailed builds on yt. cant wait till we see the finish test drive
Hey Eric! First, the Fairmont is a great idea. Secondly, if one would put their thinking cap on. They would see that this build applies to ANY CAR! All the work done to this vehicle could be executed across multiple car lines. Folks have issues with thinking outside of the box. The interesting part is you are not even the trailblazer for this exact project. Oh well some like things all neat a tydy never venturing out of their own world. Keep it up Eric!
Thats exactly why I can't figure out why people are so pissed off about this build. Any of this applies to other builds. And in some ways more then some may think, for example the rear suspension he's installed and is taking us through how to set up is exactly the type of rear suspension that a 3rd gen F-body has stock.
Personally I like the fairmont idea, the concept of a sleeper so I'm all for it. Honestly watching the fairmont videos has helped me so much with regards to learning about cars and working on them, etc. I cant really express my gratitude in words for your work and really do justice toward the help I got from your work
Hell Eric, *I'M* excited about your car. You are doing what my various illnesses prevent me from doing. And most of the things are the same parts as I was tinkering with, so it's extra special.
Wow, glad I found you, sir! I'm about to buy an '81 Fairmont wagon, marginal interior but straight body with good chrome, running well and at a bargain price, but know little about them. This one has the Thriftpower Six and C3, factory stock and running well. It's an old man's car for sure, but then I'm 74 so it's appropriate. However, I don't like to leave a car alone. I want to swap to a Ford Big Six 240/300, for which I have lots of good bits, mated to a floor-shift overdrive manual trans that is gathering dust. I've been wondering where I'd find the manual-shift pedals and stuff to do this, and now here you are telling me that Fox-body Mustang parts will likely interchange. Great news, thanks again, Eric!! --Smitty
Eric, I appreciate what you're doing. Keep going. I'm not a Ford guy but I love this build. You aren't going to lose me as a follower no matter what path you take with your videos.
Eric, I agree with most of the comments here. You are building what you want and bring along anyone who wants to watch, learn or build along at home. I know I made the comment about the toolbox video that may have annoyed you but as I said in my second comment on the toolbox video I didn't mean to upset you. I really do support your work and enjoy almost every video you make. I don't want to be wrapped into the "troll" label. Build your sleeper. Build your dream. You have the support of many of your subs and myself. I won't stop watching. I am a Mopar guy and I own one of those near 500hp SRTs. Keep up the great work. Stay dirty!
It is cool to see this build happen. Don't feel bad. People are used to seeing a car built in a 20 minute montage on TV and just don't get that that isn't how life actually works. You obviously have a passion for this. Pursue it without apology! It is cool.
Eric please post what you want to do and love to do. If you don't at that point it just becomes a job. The audience that tends to favor the repair videos will either adapt or leave but just remember that you will pull in a new audience with your awesome build. This is your first car build and once it's built it will be amazing! That in itself will bring your channel to a new level. Can't wait to see more build videos.
Lt. Eric! You ain't got no doors! On a serious note, I, for one, LOVE the modifying videos! Modifying things is what got me into repair work and your videos. I love the long Fairmont videos and can't wait for more! Keep it up Eric, do you!
I totally get the desire for a sleeper and this thing is going to be sick when it's finished. I don't care too much for the build videos like many, but I'm no hater, you do you Eric and have fun! I'll continue to watch the videos you make that interest me.
I am nowhere near a guy who would build that car, but I have always said it would be the perfect drag platform. They were stupid light for their size, so.., lotsa room up front but light and cheap. Great Sleeper.
I wrote you a few years ago telling you that while I'm not much of a mechanic, I watch you religiously because of your obvious passion and love of what you do. I still see that same level of excitement. As you mentioned, this Fairmont project moves you. Just do it and the viewership will come. This is just a transition period for your channel. Viewers who want repair videos will migrate elsewhere and those who love builds will find you and subscribe. The only way to fail is to try to make everyone happy. Just be true to yourself.
The Fairmont project is awesome. I actually passed a fairmont on a trailer that had a supercharger sticking up through the hood. Keep up the good work. Haters are gonna hate.
Build what you want and because you want to. The vast majority are here and like the Fairmont build. The series is good, it shows the trials, tribulations, changes, choices and obstacles that are encountered during a real world build. The ones bitchin are the ones that want free specific step-by-step how-to videos which they can get if they search your channel or pay a small fee to access your website members section.
Eric keep it up. I love seeing the whole process of building a car from the bottom up and seeing what could go wrong and how you resolve those issues. As for pleasing the subscribers that purely want repair videos, maybe make a poll for them to vote on your website so they can request a specific type of repair video. That being said you have put out hundreds of hours worth of repair videos so you arent going to please everyone. stay dirty
I am so glad you did this episode I love the fact that you are building a Fermont everyone has a Mustang I am also doing a build but mine is the Cougar with IRS and let me tell you even with factory size tires "It Corners like a champ" keep up the good work my friend
I used to drive a 1978 Ford Fairmont in the 1980s, it had a stock 302CID in it. 4 door in the same color as the one you have there. It was nice to have a good sleeper back then. Keep up the good work.
Eric, don't listen to the people who are hating on your project. You do you. It is very enjoyable and I love watching the videos about your project. This is you. Have fun with it. Dont let people get you down. This stuff is so cool. I cannot wait until it is on the road. Stay dirty my friend.
I had a 78 wagon Fairmont and fitted à 302bos off à mustang, boy did I get kick out of it! Cheater yup, Luve your philosophy building a sleeper out of that type of car, cheer's to you 👍
bought myself an 87 ford mustang LX notchback last year, really enjoy the FOXBODY series especially the rear end build, this is what im currently working on and seeing you do it proved that im going to have no problem doing it myself
My answer would be "Because I feel like it and I can". I personally don't mind at all to all the build videos. What's killing me is the wait! I can't wait till it's finished.
I like when someone sees a car, has a vision, and then works hard to make the car fit their vision. If a Ford Fairmont, Chevrolet Corvette, or Honda Civic strikes your fancy, then all the power to you. I wish all you car builders the best! (My car is a 1985 Ford Mustang GT, and yes, I have big plans for it.)
Eric, people either get it or they don't. I put a Dodge Omni GLH Turbo Engine and suspension from a Showroom stock racer that had been rolled and totaled into a Plymouth Horizon. Gee I loved that car. When I was finished I had worked on every nut, bolt and system of that car. It was faster than a V-8 Mustang. Build your car, your way. It will give you pleasure for many years. There is always another repair to do, to be forgotten next week. Thank you for sharing this process with us.
Doing customs builds on cars is pretty cool. It's nice to see an in depth process of this as opposed to someone saying they're going to install x part on their car, and cut down a 2 hour project to 5 mins of video.Thanks for doing this Fairmont project.
I've really enjoyed watching all the Fairmont videos. Am really more interested in cars like your Integra, but with everything you've talked about with the learning process and concept behind this project, I support you all the way! You really don't need to justify your interest in this project; your interest itself is the justification for the project and the video series. Good luck with finishing up.
Dude, sorry you have to explain yourself. I love the channel and have for many years. It's single handedly given me the confidence to work on cars and now that is one of my favorite hobbies and I have saved tons of money. I was super excited when you introduced the idea of doing the Fairmont way back when. I still like watching the Fairmont videos because they still have TONS of great info, because they are similar to the repair vids except you have WAY LESS rust to deal with. Keep up the great work Eric. I really appreciate your efforts and I hope that you can continue to produce content. By the way, I can't wait to see what you do to "hide" that huge intercooler, OMG!
Eric .....keep doing what you do. .......not only do you give good advice. ....but you're a good guy and myself. .......when I get my Cadillac im shipping it to you!
I like Eric's videos while the commercial is playing in the beginning. I'm excited to see the rest of the Fairmont Project. Maybe when that first set of tires is almost shot you do a day on the drag strip or a track day. Cant wait to see all that power put down!
I'm not much of a Ford guy but man I firmly believe you should do what you want and not worry about what other people think. It's not their car to build so screw em.
Sleepers rule! A friend in high school had a mid seventies Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser station wagon. The ultimate grandpa-mobile. Thing was; it came with a 455 rocket V8 as an option for the "tow package".
True car people will get the Fairmont. My dad was skeptical when I started doing an RB20det swap in a 240. He said it was crazy, but he gets it. spoken like a true car guy
Eric, I for one LOVE these Fairmont videos. I'm fascinated with the performance parts that you're putting on this car, and the details you are filming about their installation. To me, having a discussion about what you are doing while you are doing it is awesome. I loved the episodes at Kelvinator Engines; it's obvious that Kevin knows what he is doing and has a teacher's ability to explain things very clearly. Keep up the good work. I appreciate your efforts.
The most popular RU-vid channels are usually build projects as well as street or drag racing channels. Even on build projects there is stuff to learn if you pay enough attention. Good job Eric!!
Love the Fairmont, while this has been a long run of videos its refreshing to see someone build a car proper and with that takes time. Keep them coming will be sad once the videos are back to repairs
I've been excited about this project since you introduced it. In fact, at the time you revealed it I had an 84 LTD with a 85 Mustang (carbed) 302 and a T5. I can't wait to where this ends up.
Hey Eric, it's your channel , your car, and your money. Due to illness and accidents I am no longer able to crawl on and under cars let alone afford it. By watching you I can still dream. Thank you for that. Ignore the children that troll on you!
I'm so excited Eric, I cant wait to see more Fairmont vids, I love every second! Definitely excited for the possibility of more builds in the future, but I really hope the Fairmont is your forever car :)
Greetings from the UK, and if today's your wedding anniversary, my sympathies. Thank you for explaining the logic behind this build. I'll be honest and admit that as a Brit subscriber I have only watched a couple or so episodes with only mild interest. Now that I understand the mission I will watch all future postings. I am a huge fan of 'a wolf in sheep's clothing', the long-winded way of saying 'sleeper' over here. I have had several over 50 years of motoring. My current daily drive is a well maintained below average mileage 2003 Lexus IS 300. It looks like what it is - a 14 year old small saloon, but put the pedal to the metal and it chews up boy racers and brings a smile to my face every time. The thing is almost nobody recognises what they are up against. My special drive is a 1990's Bentley 6.75 litre. A luxury grandpa cruiser, driven by this old wrinkley. But watch the faces of the Audi, BMW and WV Golf drivers when they try it on! Fantastic fun - but that right foot does get expensive. I look forward to the next episode.
I hear ya buddy, I did the same thing about 10 years ago. I transferred everything from a totaled 92 Cobra and built a Fairmont but did mine in a NASCAR theme with numbers on the side, decals, removable aluminum covers over the front and rear lights. I won numerous awards at car shows with it and drove the hell out of it. I really miss that car.
Cool choice Eric! Yep, did a 390 in a Gremlin, 327 in a Vega and a hopped up 302 in a Granada. The Granada was a nice looking "family sedan". Vinal top and a hood ornament! The others were just a banged up POS, but sure were fun! Didn't know you were doing this, looking forward to checking it out!
I have been watching you for a few years Eric and I love your passion for this car. Your Eric the car guy, not Eric the repair guy so I don't know why you get a lot of bad rep for your awesome videos. We all have hobbies. Keep up the great work 👍👍
For me personally, being in the UK, as you are aware these vehicles never made it over here so its nice to see someone working on something that is slightly left field even for the U.S. A lot of channels/ tv shows concentrate on the same models again and again.
Interesting project! You brought back some pleasant memories. We bought a "new" 1978 Fairmont Wagon in that same pale yellow with the Squire woody trim. New in quotes because it was a demonstrator, from back in the day when one of the perks of working for a dealership was always having a fresh new car to drive. Ours had been assigned to the service manager, so I figured it would be good as new even with 8,000 on the clock. Yeah, I know they were ho-hum "old man" cars, but it was the fanciest thing I had ever owned after having two VW's and two Pinto wagons. Family car for a family guy.
I'm not a Ford guy, but I do enjoy the Fairmont videos, any enthusiast no matter what the make, can enjoy these. Eric you're doing a fantastic job! keep pumping out the content! then the Integra!!
I can't wait to see this Fairmont on the road! :) I've always wanted to do a sleeper build with this car. I had two of these cars in my youth with straight six's. (needed more power) Thanks for the video :)
Eric, I completely understand ! I'll be 70 on June 20th, and I drive a '81 C-10, with a twin turbo 383 small block, ( 673 HP, 21 lbs of boost, all forged internals ) , original paint and dents, that I drive on a daily basis, to just kick the stuffing out of so called "supercars". Like you, full aftermarket suspension, reinforced chassis, brakes, etc. It's a natural gas ! It's really pissed a few people off to get beaten by a white-haired old man in a beat up pickup truck. I did all my own work, over a couple of years, and that just makes it more fun to run ! I hope you enjoy your 'sleeper' as much as I do mine !
I came across your fairmont build when I was doing research on possibly buying a foxboy mustang to use in NASA AI. I ended up getting a SN95 96' Cobra, but a ton of the same parts and stuff applies to the SN95 and I really appreciate you doing the work and showing all of us.
I really get what you are going for. I've spent the last 10 years building a 1966 Chrysler Newport 4 door into a mild sleeper. I can attest to how hard it is to find parts and the astronomical price once you find them. I love the look on someone's face when a car that big passes them when their trying to race me thinking I'm slow.
eric you'll never please anyone but YOURSELF! you only live once, if building a beastly faremont is what you want then do it and do it right!!! I don't care, repairs, long faremont videos, I like it all and learn from it all. keep it up man!
Hi from Australia I'm with you Eric, love your honesty and being so generous to us all. I started watching for info on drive shafts and I'm still here probably because of your level of detail, genuine sense of humour and also the Fairmount project. one thing I would say is that I think we all want to see you enjoying it a lot!!! I like Mighty car Mods approach to really giving the audience a feast of a video once a project is finished. so if you go to the drag strip. record as many angles as possible especially the view from your angle and yoir reaction. the car launching from the outside etc. I would wait an extra month to see more footage :) I hope yoir high production value means that you may earn residual income from these videos for years to come you have earnt it!
full support on the Fairmont Eric! a dream car is worth the wait.. I hope your other subscribers will be patient & understand the financial aspects this car is putting on you..
I watch your videos for educational and humour dont apologize its your channel do what you want to keep up the great work and awesome humour from Sydney Australia
Keep up the good work! Just ignore the people that keep complaining about it, you can't please everyone. I'm currently building a franken v8 volksrod/rat rod kind of thing and almost everyone thinks I'm crazy but it's what I like. Point being follow your passion and don't let anyone get in your way!
These videos have made me want a Fairmont. Was interested in getting a fox body mustang, thats how i came across this channel, but now i think it would be much cooler getting a Fairmont.
The late, great actor Paul Newman (who was no stranger to cars!!) was known to say that for the street he favored a VW Rabitt with a V8 stuffed under the hood. Why? Because he liked seeing the expression of wealthy Ferrari and Porsche drivers in his neighborhood when he blew their doors off with a boxy little VW economy car. Newman won four SCAA national championships (79-86) driving Datsun sedans. In 1979 he placed second in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, and later teamed with Carl Haas to form Newman/Haas Racing which enjoyed a long and successful run in Indy car racing, including a CART championship in 1984 with Mario Andretti behind the wheel, and another in 1991 with Michael Andretti driving. Eric, you and Paul would have hit it off big time! You both understand how great 'sleepers' are to drive around town! You both enjoy working in front of a camera! You and Paul love to drive! And i think Newman even enjoyed turning a wrench now and again. Who knows what the future holds for Eric The Car Guy! Keep wrenching and turning out the best instructional auto build and repair videos on the web!
