Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
The whole family rolls up their sleeves to get our 1966 Ford Falcon—lovingly known as Wonky—ready to hit the road before our son leaves for the United States Military Academy at West Point. With a tight deadline and emotions running high, we tackle key mechanical tasks, and try to turn this classic into a drivable machine.
From turning wrenches to sharing laughs, this video captures the spirit of teamwork, love for vintage Fords, and the drive to finish what we started. Whether you're into classic car restoration, family vlogs, or just enjoy a heartfelt DIY journey—this one's for you.
Highlights in this episode:
Everyone pitches in—including Mom and siblings
Fixing up crucial systems to get Wonky road-ready
One step closer to a rolling sendoff for our cadet
👉 Don’t miss Part 1 if you haven’t seen it!
📅 New episodes dropping soon—subscribe and follow along as we race the clock!
#ClassicCarRestoration #1966Falcon #FamilyProject #WestPointBound #FordFalconBuild #WorkWeekend #MilitaryFamily #DIYCarBuild #FalconFriday #ProjectWonky #VintageFord
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Working On a Ford Falcon to Get it Drivable
youtu.be/FuUPpKmvKeM
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Episode 294 Manic Mechainc
Parts:
Auto Krafters
Brake Lines - Front Non-Power Drums 1967 Fairlane OEM Steel: DKT6701
Brake Line - Front Drum To Rear 1967 Ford Fairlane Original Steel: DIN6701
Transmission Cooler Lines 1967-69 Ford Fairlane Small-Block C4 OE Steel: DTC6702
Fuel Sender
Fuel Sending Unit 66-70 Ford Falcon Tank Sender With Gasket And Sock Filter: C6DZ-9275A
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The whole family rolls up their sleeves to get our 1966 Ford Falcon—lovingly known as Wonky—ready to hit the road before our son leaves for the United States Military Academy at West Point. With a tight deadline and emotions running high, we tackle key mechanical tasks, and try to turn this classic into a drivable machine.
From turning wrenches to sharing laughs, this video captures the spirit of teamwork, love for vintage Fords, and the drive to finish what we started. Whether you're into classic car restoration, family vlogs, or just enjoy a heartfelt DIY journey—this one's for you.
Highlights in this episode:
Everyone pitches in—including Mom and siblings
Fixing up crucial systems to get Wonky road-ready
One step closer to a rolling sendoff for our cadet
👉 Don’t miss Part 1 if you haven’t seen it!
📅 New episodes dropping soon—subscribe and follow along as we race the clock!
#ClassicCarRestoration #1966Falcon #FamilyProject #WestPointBound #FordFalconBuild #WorkWeekend #MilitaryFamily #DIYCarBuild #FalconFriday #ProjectWonky #VintageFord
👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more classic car vlogs, restorations, and tutorials!
Working On a Ford Falcon to Get it Drivable
youtu.be/FuUPpKmvKeM
#ClassicCarRestoration #1966Falcon #WorkVlog #RearAxleSwap #BrakeJob #GasTankFix #DIYCarRepair #FordFalcon #OldCarProblems #VintageCarBuild #GarageVlog #Autorestomod
Episode 294 Manic Mechainc
Parts:
Auto Krafters
Brake Lines - Front Non-Power Drums 1967 Fairlane OEM Steel: DKT6701
Brake Line - Front Drum To Rear 1967 Ford Fairlane Original Steel: DIN6701
Transmission Cooler Lines 1967-69 Ford Fairlane Small-Block C4 OE Steel: DTC6702
Fuel Sender
Fuel Sending Unit 66-70 Ford Falcon Tank Sender With Gasket And Sock Filter: C6DZ-9275A
autokrafters.com/transmission-cooler-lines-1967-69-ford-fairlane-torino-ranchero-small-block-c4-oe-steel-dtc6702/?searchid=0&search_query=transmission+line
Sponsors:
autokrafters.com
Jford@autorestomod.com
Insta: @autorestomod
patreon.com/gasolinemedia





![Swap meets, Are They Still Cool?
Ever wondered what a swap meet actually is — and whether its still worth your time to find classic car parts? Jeff Ford walks through it live from the Fairlane Nationals 2026 in Springfield, Missouri, talking with longtime collectors, digging through pickup truck beds full of FE parts, and breaking down exactly how to work a swap meet the right way.
In this episode:
• What a swap meet is and why its still a legitimate way to source parts for your classic Ford
• A real deal in progress: a 1969 Fairlane horn pad and ring, and why certain trim pieces (like the 69 steering wheel pad shared with the Boss 302) carry a premium
• Why timing matters — early birds get the rare stuff, but late arrivals can score deals as sellers pack up
• The case for making a parts list before you go, so you dont get distracted chasing parts you dont actually need
• How to avoid bad information from sellers who know cars in general but not your specific model
• Why traveling for parts at a national meet needs to be factored into real costs, not just the price tag
• The single best reason to go: networking with the parts hounds who can track down what you need long after the show ends
Its not a problem, its a project.
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Autorestomod Episode: 748
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![Jaguar 2024 Commercial
By now you might have seen the new ad for Jaguar. I knew something was up when my 15 year old asked me if Id seen it.
As a former art director and graphic designer I knew this thing was a rocket.
Most of my friends that are into cars and about 3/4 of the car community shows on you tube have been buzzing about it because its such a hot topic. Im hearing people talk about woke agendas, insularity advertising, wheres the effing car, you name it.
By common advertising standards the commercial is weird. And not because of the 9 o’clock hair cut, jarring red and yellow color pallet or lack of any sign of a car. They smack you with create exuberant. And, where IS the effing car. If you are a car company you sell cars.
In 1922 the car company wasnt even a car company it was actually a company that made sidecars for motorcycles and was called Swallow Sidecar. In 1945 Jaguar finally became Jaguar. Starting in the late 1940s, the company focused its production on luxury performance vehicles—a market that was not being tapped. Some of the earliest actual Jaguar vehicles included the Jaguar XK120, XK140, and the classic Jaguar E-TYPE. In the late 50s and 1960s Jaguar became a Top Line Executive Car in Britain. And for a very long time in Britannia the car you drove said a lot about what your status was in the business community in the UK—Jaguar was part of that legacy.
So, what was Gerry McGovern, Chief Creative Officer, thinking with the recent Copy Nothing ad? And believe me, this was thought out and planned. Gerry is a smart man with letters after his name (a big deal in the UK). Was it Jaguars marketing teams intent to just cause a stir? To knock the aging market off its comfy chair and seat an edgy upstart in it’s place? The running wag is that any press is good press and, boy howdy is there press right now. Enough that a 15 year old feels the need to ask me if I had seen the ad. In that sense the ad is working. Weve seen you Jaguar, in a way we havent noticed you in the last 40 years. The problem is, is it effective? Does a person in a bright pink outfit and another in a nine o’clock haircut scream upper tier executive in Britain? More importantly, does Jaguar care about it’s narrowing and aging market?
I dont think so. I think that Gerry etal are swinging for the fences. But why? Batteries.
According to the Guardian, in February of this year:
The Indian conglomerate Tata has confirmed Bridgwater in Somerset [UK] as the site of its new £4bn [5 billion US dollars] battery factory, which will bring about 4,000 jobs to the region. Tatas battery business, Agratas, said it had bought land at the Gravity Smart campus off the M5, just outside the town.
I feel the change in direction for Jaguar, who will be all EV by 2025, has more to do with the parent company moving a battery plant to the UK than anything else. It give Tata a brand to hang the EV hat on. And why bother keeping the old fans around if all you are going to do is abandon gasoline power? Jaguar is just big enough and storied enough that it makes a big splash to do a weird ad and then release a wicked looking EV car a few weeks later.
This is a bold move. But is it smart? Toyota is pushing hydrogen, Tesla is leaking money, and many manufacturers are backing off of EV due to sluggish demand. And that boils down to ease of use: You can’t fill up a battery as quick as a load of gasoline or diesel.
What does that mean for Jaguar? I think it means Tata has a brand new battery plant on the way in Bridgewater, Somerset.
With new cars harder to work on Advance is attepting to get in front of dropping sales with slashing stores and distribution centers.
#Jaguar #Jaguar ad 2024 #Jag
Episode 5 The Rumble
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