Hey @Uriahshetler576 Hope you are doing well my friend. Haven't seen you in while. Bless you bro! I hope all is well with you. This was a fun project and a rare one at that. I've been backed up with content and have tons of footage I need to edit and get out over the winter. There's much more to come!
Sure it turns over but how do you know how much rust is on the cylinder walls. You should bore scope the cylinders or put marvel oil in them and let it sit then turn it by hand several times. Engine probably needs rebuilt anyway
That's all great advice @Richceglinski7543. The previous owner told me he drove it into the barn and the car only had 90,000 miles. It was parked because the brakes went out. It sat for close to 20 years. Since it was under covering and the hood wasn't removed, I didn't feel any extra precaution was necessary. There was no evidence of moisture on the engine other than when I power washed it. In addition, the car is going for a full restoration so it'll get bored at the machine shop.
Thanks for watching @RustyDreamGarage. It was an awesome find and completely unexpected. I've seen a few sets of hideaways in this shape sell online for around $2,500 needing restored. I've also had a few Torinos before and a 71 Cobra 351 4 barrel 4 speed bucket seat console car with shaker and louvers. These are fun cars.
I keep most of them for a while until I find something more interesting to me. It's more about the thrill of the case. I don't do this full time so as you can tell, there's only a few long videos on the channel of actual cars I've purchased.
I think the issue at the moment is simply the buttons. I'm sure once the buttons are fixed and I can get power to the motors and they should move. Hopefully. Worse case it gets new motors on the windows.
Interesting, I'll take a look. I worked for Summit Racing Equipment here in Ohio for 9 years. After leaving in 2020 I started chasing classics again. I once had a full restoration shop I owned an operated before working for Summit. I'm currently in the process of closing on our new home which has a shop on the property. Once we move in and I get the shop setup I'll be putting out a lot more video content. In the meantime, I have a ton of shorts I'll be uploading in the coming months from past and present fun finds. I also have a ton of restoration project videos from start to finish that need editing and uploading in the near future.
It's a great car filled with tons of options. I didn't pull a Marti on it. I went to look at another car and ended up with this one which wasn't originally for sale. I knew it needed to be saved but didn't plan on keeping it. It is now in the hands of a Torino collector in Maryland who is going to pull the Marti and do a full restoration. I don't always keep the classics I buy. I enjoy being able to get them to the people who will restore them and keep them alive. This was a fun find and my second Torino Convertible.
What's great is the Frame Rails, Torque Boxes, Shock Towers, and Convertible Braces are all rust free. The only rust is on the Quarter Panels, Rear Wheel Wells, and the front and rear floor pans where you feet sit. It's a very solid car for the year and how long it sat on the dirt barn floor. I would be posting any restoration videos on this one. It's already sold and off to the new owner who collects rare Torinos.
Sometimes I'll do restoration work. I have a lot of old content no longer listed from restoration projects I've completed. I'm just now buying a new home with a shop where I'll be able to do more in the future again. However, I sold this car yesterday and it went to a Torino Collector who is having it completely restored out of state. Stay tuned, I'll have a lot more projects and DIY videos in the future once I have the shop up and running. I'm a certified PPG painted and ran a restoration shop for years. So, there will be a lot of great content in the future.
I appreciate the comment, it causes the video to get more views which causes me to make more money. Honestly, I work hard finding classic cars and drive hours at a time looking stuff as well as searching online marketplaces like Facebook. There's no luck involved, just hard work and God's blessing on my labor.
Thank you for your comment, it tells youtube to show this to more people. Furthermore, no one owns the right to rescue classic cars and put up videos. This channel existed long before Vise Grip existed and I've been posting on youtube since 2010. I celebrate Derek's success and I'm sure he appreciates anyone else who saves these amazing pieces of American History. What's crazy about your comment as well is that you have a fishing channel. It would be rude for me to assume you are copying other fishing channels and shows. Don't you think?
