🚗Reviving a vintage car after years of neglect
🔧Performing necessary repairs and maintenance on the cooling system and fuel system
🔌Replacing the radiator and fuel pump to ensure proper functioning
🔩Dealing with challenges such as rust, moss, and mildew
🚥Testing the car's performance and driving it for the first time in 38 years
How long has the car been sitting in the Georgia Woods?
—The car has been sitting in the Georgia Woods since 1985, a total of 38 years.
What repairs were necessary to get the car running again?
—We had to clean out the cooling system, replace the radiator and fuel pump, and perform other necessary repairs.
Did you encounter any challenges during the rescue mission?
—Yes, we had to deal with rust, moss, and mildew, but we overcame these challenges and got the car running again.
What modifications did you make to the car?
—We replaced the original carburetor with a remanufactured auto light 1100 carburetor.
Is the car drivable now?
—Yes, after the necessary repairs and maintenance, we were able to drive the car for the first time in 38 years.
00:00Introduction to the Ford Falcon wagon rescue mission
00:08Revealing the car's condition after years of neglect
00:23Getting the car's engine running again after sitting for 38 years
02:02Cleaning the exterior of the car and discovering its original paint color
03:43Preparing the car for new wheels and tires
05:56Removing the cooling system components for cleaning and inspection
07:43Examining the condition of the radiator and replacing it with a new one
10:28Replacing the worn-out fuel pump
12:13Cleaning and inspecting the water pump and other components
17:43Installing a new carburetor for improved performance
20:56Testing the car's drivability and making final adjustments
