🔋The 1960 Falcon had been off the road for 37 years before we attempted to start it.
🚗The car was in surprisingly decent shape despite its long period of inactivity.
⛽️We replaced the spark plugs, changed the oil, and added fresh fuel to get the car running.
🔌We also replaced the points and condenser to ensure a smooth ignition.
🔧After fixing some fuel leaks and replacing the battery cables, we were able to start the car and it ran smoothly.
How long had the 1960 Falcon been off the road?
—The car had been off the road since 1985, making it 37 years.
What did you do to get the car running?
—We cleaned the spark plugs, changed the oil, replaced the points and condenser, added fresh fuel, and fixed some fuel leaks.
Did the car start up easily?
—After some initial issues with the battery cables, we were able to start the car and it ran smoothly.
What condition was the car in after 37 years of sitting?
—Surprisingly, the car was in decent shape despite its long period of inactivity.
What type of fuel did you use?
—We used fresh fuel to ensure proper ignition and smooth running of the engine.
01:06Introducing a 1960 Falcon that has been off the road since 1985.
01:31Moving the car into the shop to start the process of getting it running after 37 years.
03:01Inspecting the engine bay and finding some surprises, including a blue motor instead of black and a 200 instead of a 144.
06:14Checking the condition of the spark plugs and finding rust on some of them.
09:50Changing the oil and fuel filter to ensure the engine has fresh lubrication and clean fuel.
12:14Replacing the battery cables and attempting to start the car for the first time in 37 years.
14:48Successfully starting the car and listening to the smooth running engine.
16:20Noticing some oil leakage and fixing it before starting the car again.
