Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In this fun and fast-paced work vlog, we team up to knock out a bunch of jobs on our 1966 Ford Falcon — lovingly named Wonky. From rusty bolts to unexpected surprises, we dive head-first into classic car challenges and power through them together.
This episode covers:
Gas tank removal drama — stubborn straps and all
Rear axle replacement — from crusty to clean
Brake system upgrade — safer stopping ahead
Lots of laughs, teamwork, and real-world problem solving
Whether you're into vintage Fords, DIY restoration, or just love seeing old metal come back to life, this video is packed with classic car tips, tricks, and camaraderie.
👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more classic car vlogs, restorations, and tutorials!
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Episode 293 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
In this fun and fast-paced work vlog, we team up to knock out a bunch of jobs on our 1966 Ford Falcon — lovingly named Wonky. From rusty bolts to unexpected surprises, we dive head-first into classic car challenges and power through them together.
This episode covers:
Gas tank removal drama — stubborn straps and all
Rear axle replacement — from crusty to clean
Brake system upgrade — safer stopping ahead
Lots of laughs, teamwork, and real-world problem solving
Whether you're into vintage Fords, DIY restoration, or just love seeing old metal come back to life, this video is packed with classic car tips, tricks, and camaraderie.
👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more classic car vlogs, restorations, and tutorials!
#ClassicCarRestoration #1966Falcon #WorkVlog #RearAxleSwap #BrakeJob #GasTankFix #DIYCarRepair #FordFalcon #OldCarProblems #VintageCarBuild #GarageVlog #Autorestomod
Episode 293 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
![Are Tires Really Cheaper Online? Heres What I Actually Paid
When Jeff went hunting for a fresh set of tires for the 64 Falcon — 225/50-16 Falken ZE950s to replace the 225/45s he cant get anymore — the online price looked like a steal. Then he finished the checkout. What started around $380 for the set crept past $450 by the time it landed on his porch, and thats before finding somebody local to mount, balance, and install four bare rubber rings.
In this one, Jeff walks through the real math of online versus local: the backend handling fees that appear only after youve typed in your address, the extras that quietly arent included (road hazard, lifetime balancing, rotation, flat repair), and the one move that actually saved him money — taking the online quote to a national chain and having them match it, road hazard thrown in. All in, he drove out at $527, less than the online route wouldve cost him fully installed.
He also gets into when buying online genuinely makes sense — like the oddball 16 sizes local shops dont stock for a classic — and the comparison mistake almost everybody makes. Bottom line: caveat emptor, and always weigh four tires out-the-door and ready to drive, not the number in red letters on the landing page.
Got a local installer who does it cheap, or your own online-checkout horror story? Drop it in the comments.
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