1970.5 Ford Falcon finally gets a fresh 250 cid 6 cylinder dropped back in. was it worth it?

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  • @toddmesecar9558
    @toddmesecar9558 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That is one of the most attractive four door car I believe has been made!

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It really is, still has most of the 2 door lines

  • @dhealy3154
    @dhealy3154 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love the body lines on this classic. Thank you for bringing it back to life

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for watching, I appreciate it

  • @daviddavis4444
    @daviddavis4444 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A Senior neighbor had one just like this one along with a 57 Bel Air 4 Door hardtop both were bought new.

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How cool, the original owner guys are fading away. It's nice to get the entire story of it. Hard when it's had 3 to 4 owners. Thanks for watching!

  • @tombob671
    @tombob671 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I am enjoy this everymans fix. And going back near stock for a daily driver. Sick of LS swaps

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I totally get it. Pretty soon a six cylinder will bring more at an auction than an replaced engine. Original is fading away.

    • @tombob671
      @tombob671 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@flatbrokegarage so right, as I cruise the FB marketplace when I find an old six banger I am interested. When it has been swapped out( usually poorly done) I loose interest. When I was a young buckaroo I wanted big power. I now appreciate how well the cheapest entry modest models performed. And they were reliable and good value. My grandparents both were six banger folks. I am now a gimpy 77 and can no longer turn wrenches so I live in your efforts.have a great day

    • @talltom1129
      @talltom1129 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Amen, man. I bought a 1975 Nova to daily. It has a tiny 262 v8,and I have no intention of changing it out. Good mileage, fires off every time, still runs at freeway speeds when needed.

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Simple, easy = happy.

  • @jamespn
    @jamespn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That PVC coupling as a seal driver is genius.

  • @focus82grothm.84
    @focus82grothm.84 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The engine sounds really sweet 💖 The PVC coupling for bypass is nice 😊👍 FlatBroke Garage = Good Vibes 🌟

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! I'm really happy with it

    • @focus82grothm.84
      @focus82grothm.84 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@flatbrokegarage That's awesome 😃👍💖

  • @bigbill709
    @bigbill709 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Sounds like your engine builder knows his stuff she sounds awesome 😎

  • @brianandrews7099
    @brianandrews7099 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good to see you rebuild that little six instead of dropping a 302 into it, like most people would seem to do! Those base model 4 door cars like that were very common when I was a little kid in the 1970s and they were all those little six cylinders just like that. It’s nice to finally hear that little tickety-tap six cylinder sound coming out of one of these base cars instead of the V8 vroom-vroom; just like it came from the factory and just like I remember them! Many of the people who bought the base cars new were often older, retire folks. Unlike retirees today, those people had lived through the Great Depression and were very thrifty with their limited incomes. The didn’t drive far or often, so these cars didn’t rack up tons of miles and often spent most of their lives in garages. By looks of it, your car was probably babied for many years by it’s original owner, before it’s luck ran out when it finally got sold off to less caring second hand owners, used and abused a little until it found it’s way into the yard. It’s good to finally see these cars appreciated for more than parts for sportier models! In my humble opinion, these cheapie models always seem to give less problems than their higher performance or sportier brothers! Maybe because they were never abused or because of their simplicity, but it seems like if you take good care of them, they’ll take good care of you! Nice work!

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I guess I have a soft spot for this underrated little car. I'm am restoring it's big brother a 71 Torino GT. I love it too, however after learning the history of it I had to keep it alive and running just as it came from the factory. I'm the 3rd owner (other than the yard) and plan on keeping it. Thanks for watching!

  • @johnotooledoggames2336
    @johnotooledoggames2336 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    🇮🇪 brilliant video sharing very good it's excellent

  • @jeffdiehl8394
    @jeffdiehl8394 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My first engine rebuild was a Ford 200 6 cyl for a Fairmont. brings back lots of great memories! I learned the 250 used the V8 bellhousing pattern the hard way in bringing one home from the Junkyard in hopes of installing it in place of a 200 in a fox mustang. oh well. good times.

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so right with you. 😆 I just call them learning moments

  • @RudyCortez-b4l
    @RudyCortez-b4l 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    With that new interior must smell like a brand new car inside such a good job but a big challenging task proud of you

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Funny thing about the car interior. It totally smells like 1970 if that makes any sense? It reminds me of my childhood riding to school in my moms car

    • @RudyCortez-b4l
      @RudyCortez-b4l 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@flatbrokegarage
      Wow that’s awesome keeping the memories!!! Keep up the great work!!

  • @xozindustries7451
    @xozindustries7451 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good job, I’m glad it’s back running

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Me too! I missed driving it. Thanks for watching!

  • @bigbill709
    @bigbill709 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The ole Falcon is turning out nice !

  • @johnweeks5614
    @johnweeks5614 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hopefully now you will have a million miles of fun just getting out and driving it now and I'm glad you got parts for the mustang should make another awesome video seeing you and her turning wrenches and just having fun

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm truly looking forward to it. Just fun hanging with my daughter. Even if the car doesn't work out perfectly

  • @tombob671
    @tombob671 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another idea...The hinges put some rust converter on it it turns them black but the paint you didlooks ok

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I tried on one of them, looked kinda weird. Was still better than the paint, wish I didn't do it 😄

  • @Returnofthecomet64
    @Returnofthecomet64 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good job putting a six cylinder in your falcon also I like your Mercury Comet

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! We have owned the Comet over 12 years now. She's not pretty, but she's a runner.

  • @bigbill709
    @bigbill709 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another great use for pvc 😊

  • @randyriggs5463
    @randyriggs5463 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She sounds pretty healthy! I would take that 6 cylinder over an LS any day! Nice car.

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I figured almost everything I own is V8 powered. This thing is so original it had to stay that way. Just a nice dependable daily driver is what I'm looking for.

  • @toddmesecar9558
    @toddmesecar9558 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like your videos, I can relate to how you do things and by the looks of it can learn some from you. Nicely done my friend. That engine sounds great!

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! But it's all smoke and mirrors 😆 I just wing it a lot. I appreciate you watching

  • @bigbill709
    @bigbill709 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Heater core aside she sounds good!!

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Just ordered the core so I should be back on track

  • @jonathanfreedom1st
    @jonathanfreedom1st 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The video editing is pretty darn good for being flat broke. Im not sure why you dont have double the subs 🤔 😂 we just need more video drops each week. Cheers from ohio

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Why thank you. I shoot for one every 2 weeks. Sometimes more, I'm not very good at the editing thing, but still i hate some videos that look rushed, so it takes me a while. We will get there. Thanks so much for your support

  • @junkmannythewitch7295
    @junkmannythewitch7295 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good video, very enjoyable! I'm not at all a Ford guy but you make it interesting. Got a fine daily driver

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you hung in there. I don't know why, I guess I just really like this car. Probably invested more than it's worth, but I'm planning on driving it everywhere. Even back to the dealership that sold it new (St Louis)

  • @RudyCortez-b4l
    @RudyCortez-b4l 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video on the master break drum
    But I was getting stressed to on my side good job you got it in !!!

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Mistakes were made, but it was a learning experience 😆

  • @RustyInventions-wz6ir
    @RustyInventions-wz6ir 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man that engine sounds good. Nice work

  • @Mercmad
    @Mercmad 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Down here in Australia ,Ford made their own engines and they evolved into the turbo Barra engine . But during this cycle they redesigned the head so it has a seperate intake manifold . I knew a guy who made a tidy profit selling those heads to overseas buyers on ebay . There were even after market intakes available 😊

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My engine builder told me about the Ausie 6 cylinder heads and intakes. Great idea, but a little pricey 😆 Check out my buddy's channel hotrod guy garage. He is building a turbo charged 300 6 cylinder. Thanks for watching!

  • @attemptedauto
    @attemptedauto 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So glad you kept that I6! Sounds good! Also, thanks for reminding me to throw a heater core in the Chevy ii! 😂

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She runs well. How is the new ride?

    • @attemptedauto
      @attemptedauto 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@flatbrokegarage slow and smokey! Lol!

  • @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025
    @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One small step for TH-cam viewers.
    One big step for flat broke garage!
    I'm glad with the engine we did not hear that famous phrase. NASA we have a problem....

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      One or 2 mistakes on my end, nothing major. The protronix quit working shortly after I finished filming this, but put the points back and we are ready to roll

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@flatbrokegarage oh I was not pointing out any mistakes. I think the car looks great with the work that you have done. As viewers just come along for the ride. It takes a lot of work on your part to get the car from where it was, to where it now is.

  • @AmericanmadeKustomz
    @AmericanmadeKustomz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I put a new motor in and clutch in an old chevy one day. It went very smooth and quick. As I was cleaning up I found the throw out bearing still in the box......

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😆 🤣 I so know how you feel. A buddy told me I should have edited that out. I'm like "no way, everyone learns from mistakes"

  • @tomcooney1584
    @tomcooney1584 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's a nice car great video bill and I like the hinges. The car came out really nice

    • @barberjeff67
      @barberjeff67 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So happy to see the Falcorino coming to life! I love cars that aren't "normal". I got a good laugh out of "she's gone Valdez on me"! Lol.

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! Can't wait to make it my daily again.

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Your on the right channel, my stuff definitely isn't normal, well... except the mustang. Not my fault 😁

    • @barberjeff67
      @barberjeff67 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@flatbrokegarage lol, no fun being normal!

  • @bigbill709
    @bigbill709 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If it ain't Blue it ain't new.

  • @LarryDeSilva64
    @LarryDeSilva64 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice looking engine now that it has been rebuilt no more freeze plug problems with that. Nice running engine and those pesky heater cores do it to you every time had that happen to me more than once.

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have one on the way. Luckily it's no an AC car 😁

  • @RustyDreamsGarage
    @RustyDreamsGarage 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lookin good! Hope to see it in person

  • @mikemorris7776
    @mikemorris7776 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the car. Great engine

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I totally agree, thanks for watching

  • @kdog7617
    @kdog7617 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Running great good job

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, I'm happy it's back

  • @Jstme303
    @Jstme303 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A job well done.

  • @jamesharris2615
    @jamesharris2615 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good job! 👍🏿

  • @arthurmccarron4379
    @arthurmccarron4379 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Right. On. Good. For. You 😂😂😂

  • @bigbill709
    @bigbill709 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mustang Sally 😊

  • @christophertoscano2026
    @christophertoscano2026 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love it I’m looking for a car like that

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are still out there. I couldn't believe I found this one.

  • @robertvance1873
    @robertvance1873 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ITTTTTT LIVES 👍👍👍👍👍👍 I subscribed to your Daughter on Instagram just patiently waiting for New Videos.

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Mustang is the next video. She works a lot and has a full plate. Should be in about 10 days

    • @robertvance1873
      @robertvance1873 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@flatbrokegarage cool 👍

  • @CanarysHotRodGarage
    @CanarysHotRodGarage 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice job!

  • @tannerlawson1721
    @tannerlawson1721 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Right the heck on buddy super awesome all that work does sure how bill your one guy I look up 2 for courgagement

  • @1776_Garage
    @1776_Garage 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sweet car!

  • @joerusso9990
    @joerusso9990 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The engine looks really cool I know you'll be glad to drive it again don't feel bad about forgetting that shim plate I did the same thing on a ford arrow star after replacing the transmission except I didn't realize it till after the van was all together and I was taking the jack stands out

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Then you understand 😆 glad I cought it kinda early. Thanks for watching!

    • @tombob671
      @tombob671 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I make a punch list because I would forget my head if wasn't attached to my neck.

    • @tturtle1659
      @tturtle1659 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@flatbrokegarage X3 on that mistake lol... Engine sounds very quite and oil pressure is good. Heater core is a bummer, had to do mine too - I hate cars without a heater!

  • @tombob671
    @tombob671 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In these days of super expensive paint jobs, patina makes sense. BTW billet is dead. Killed by high prices.

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, I own the Torino. It will be my one shinny ride

  • @ID10TGARAGE
    @ID10TGARAGE 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome

  • @Returnofthecomet64
    @Returnofthecomet64 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes I knew it was a cyclone I just forgot to say it you know how it is Iona 2-door post for 14 years that I had it fixed up nice 351 Windsor nine inch rear end 4-wheel disc brakes aftermarket Mustang II suspension always wanted a hardtop but hard to find

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've had a few pistons cars. I like them they are different. There is a clean 65 comet shell at my buddy's yard I keep looking at. I havevto say no... 😆

  • @bigbill709
    @bigbill709 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Later dude 😎

  • @chuckandjenbridges721
    @chuckandjenbridges721 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very pretty.. When we rebuilt the 425 in my Wildcat, well, mistakes were made. Sent wrong crankshaft bearings, destroyed the crankshaft. How good is that, not. :( I am not much of a shiny guy either, until I caught myself spray painting the insides of the ashtrays chrome. Oops, I guess I am. ;)

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😁 I so understand your pain. I chalk them up learning moments. Thanks for watching!

  • @joesigafus2192
    @joesigafus2192 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Forgot the plate behind the flywheel

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, practice makes perfect I guess 😆

    • @joesigafus2192
      @joesigafus2192 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ya it's a Ford thing. Good job though 👍

  • @bigbill709
    @bigbill709 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    6 in a row now you're ready to tow ?

  • @bigbill709
    @bigbill709 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So what's next on the agenda?

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nip and tuck the Falcarino and get the mustang moving

  • @phillipsrundripbubblecompa9232
    @phillipsrundripbubblecompa9232 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Leave the hood off!!!

  • @bigjohnson7415
    @bigjohnson7415 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the fact you put the 6 banger back in. Not much love here in TH-cam land for 6 cylinders!

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Exactly why u did it, all my other cars are V8s. This one was so original I just had to keep it that way.

  • @Returnofthecomet64
    @Returnofthecomet64 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good job putting the engine in also nice 64 Comet

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! It's actually a Comet Cyclone

  • @bigbill709
    @bigbill709 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If it ain't broke don't fix it ?

  • @bluecollarrestoration
    @bluecollarrestoration 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Falcorino lives again !!!!

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm so happy, I love this stupid car

  • @Tickytimbo-nl5rq
    @Tickytimbo-nl5rq 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don't think your reverse lights were working

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My shifter linkage wasn't aligned. Saw that in the video myself. 😆

    • @Tickytimbo-nl5rq
      @Tickytimbo-nl5rq 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I really like the car. I'm interested in some of the Volkswagen bugs at the junkyard where you got that car. Also I've been watching for a while now and I'm one of your subscribers. The channel is definitely getting better. Ready to see the torino up and going. Keep up the good work. You'll get there.

    • @flatbrokegarage
      @flatbrokegarage  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Tickytimbo-nl5rq you can come out and view the yard. Email me at flatbrokegaragetn@gmail.com
      Thanks for subscribing! I truly appreciate it!