1955 Ford Fairlane Restoration From Start to Finish

I didn't watch an auto restoration; I watched a man teach a boy to be a man. Absolutely great video.

That is one lucky kid.he's got a cool car, a cool fam, and skills.

You did an ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL JOB! Continued success with her!

You created memories you both will cherish for the rest of your lives. Well done gentlemen!

Certainly the ones who give thumbs down have absolutely no idea, no class, no taste, and certainly no manners. What a Grandfather-Father-Son Team has done here is commendable; it is a life-experience for all three, and I am certain that young Jake will carry this memory with him forever, and hopefully pass down the experience, and the project with his children and grandchildren. Really, you all did an awesome job in preserving American Automotive History! Congratulations!

Beautiful job!

Fairlane project a few thousand, time with son priceless. Memories neither of you will ever forget, we’ll done.

I moved to America when I was 12 and went to school. I always wanted a pickup truck, but ended up driving a vw Passat for most of the time since my dad felt more comfortable working on the cars he knew from home. When Senior year came around I was driving around town and saw a blue and white 1981 F250 Ford sale. I talked my parents into getting it from the Christmas and birthday money I had saved up for years and bought my first truck. I couldn’t stop grinning when I hoped up on that old bench seat and heard the v8 fire up. It had its fair share of problems rusted out gas tanks, loose timing chain, broken gauges. But over next two month I spend every free minute fixing that car up, sometimes with the help of a few of my buddies and got it to be a great daily driver. I got to make great memories in that truck and drove it to senior prom. You are a great father for allowing your kid to do this. He as undoubtedly learned so much from this and can look back fondly on this forever. There is no feeling that replaces driving a car or truck you have turned every last bolt on and know like the back of your hand. This video made me tear up. Thank you for sharing it.

I love the fact that you have 3 generations working on this car together. I also love the fact that you did it on a budget and that she isn't a Concours level job. Having something like that that you can drive and enjoy is the best part of owning a classic car. What's the use of having a car that is a Concours level restoration when you can't drive it anywhere because your afraid of getting a scratch on it or having anyone near it breathing on it? Bravo for making a car and not another trailer queen!!

Fantastic! Wow. Something to always remember.

A truly professional restoration by a very talented individual.

That was a BIG project! You guys did it all! Rust repair, lots and lots of body work, primer, paint, trim, complete engine rebuild, all new interior, wow! That's something to be proud of! I believe your son will look back on this fondly for the rest of his life, not just because of the awesome results (even though the results really are awesome) but mostly because of the time all of you spent together. I hope he hangs on to the car.

I hope he realizes how wonderful it must be to have parents who actually give a shit. He is a lucky kid.

The moment you began a work with your boy you succeeded. Thanks for sharing the trip.

Awesome, That's America that I know and love. Way to go dad! Way to go young man. We're all proud of you. Be interesting in 50 years what this young man did in life. My dad did the same for me. 1946 Dodge pick up. My brother and I went and pulled it out of a waterway with a 2010 JD and the three point. I was, am blessed. Thank you for the smiles.. Many happy miles. Yes.. 45 years later I still have the 46 in the barn. Awaiting... Me to return to my 14 year old self some year. Soon

Nice. I had a 52 Ford in HS but a few years later had a 55 Fairlane like that. It was all white, manual with over drive and fast. I loved that car. Thanks for saving that one. I hope you keep it always.

The kid learned a lot more than building a car. So many life lessons learned. So what if it’s not perfect..... everything that went into it and the lessons learned, make it more than perfect! This made my day. Semper Fi!

I agree with everyone that has commented. Great job on the restoration and raising your son!

Imagine rolling up to school in that. This is so inspiring, thank you for sharing!

I did the same with my late father. There is nothing better. Great job. well done.

50's music is a cool tool man!

The world needs more dads like you, Jim. Major props to you!

This turned out beautiful. Awesome job. That old girl deserved some love and got it.

Nice to see the lad take interest in our classics.. I watched the entire video, even enjoyed the music.. GREAT JOB!

Two fathers, two sons, two years and one great project with a lifetime of memories for the beneficiary. Well done gents ... Thanks for uploading.

That resto was outstanding.... it looks like you’ve been doing it for a long time. Absolutely great job... all generations involved... it doesn’t get any better than that!!!

Awesome! I was raised in the 50’s and love those cars!👍👍👍

You guys did a nice restoration job on the car. I'm glad you guys made this a father son project.

Great video and loved seeing a father & son project. I'm sure Jake will treasure this memory the rest of his life.

Great job, thanks for sharing

Awesome!!!! Loved watching it! A memory forever!

My first car was a 1955 Ford two-door Victoria (not Crown Victoria). It had a 368 Lincoln Turnpike Cruiser with a push button Merc-o-Matic transmission swapped in. Thank you for bringing back some great memories.

Wow that is amazing how the car went from a beaten up old car to a beautiful piece of moving art. What an experience for a 15 yr. old too! He will never forget the experience. Great work and job!

Great job. Drove a '55 Ford Customline to work everyday in the sixties. Brought back memories.

The finished product looks FABULOUS!

My Dad had a 1956 Mercury Monarch which was A Canadian model and it was a beautiful car with Thunderbird 312 V8 4 barrel. But I loved all 1955 and 1956 Ford and Mercury cars. This was an enormous task you have taken on here and you should be proud of all the work you have done. I myself have been in a long rebuild of a 1971 Boss 351 Mustang that I have owned since 1976, so I have a very good idea of what what you have done because I stipped down this car and did a lot of patching of body parts and some new ones because they are available. I have really appreciated what you have done here by saving this beautiful car for an icon that can be passed on to future generations.

I am 70 yrs old..my friend in High school had one of thses..Had a top end well over 120 mph...You are to be commended on this Wonderful Family Project. It is a project that will last in everyone's memories forever. God Bless you Sir..

Kool Dad, Kool Kid and Awesome father son project. Way to go guys.

When I was 18 years old I did the same thing with a 65 impala .I remember the excitement of every day working on it you should be proud of your self .I'm 60 years old now .watching this video brought back .lots of memories.good luck n be safe and great job

I have a photograph taken in 1965 of a red and white 1957 Ford convertible sitting in front of our apartment building on Ross Ade Drive. I wish I had that car today. You did a beautiful job and Jake will treat that car much better having put all the labor into it that he did. Thanks for sharing.

What a wonderful lesson! Skills that will last your son a lifetime. I am 75yo and so envious as I remember driving those Fords. Well done... Great music BTW...

That is a very nice job!! Jake should be very proud of the work he's done, and i hope he appreciates all the help he had along the way!! I wish him a long life to enjoy the car he now has!!

Great video. I like the idea of you working with the kid. While looking at this video I forgot I am 73 years old. Nice time machine you got. Thumbs up.

Awesome just totally awesome, Older cars that get the love to look as beautiful today as they did back then is just heart warming. These cars give us a history of the love of Americas cars of yesterday. Congrats on your 4 door Ford..shes a beauty.

Jake, it's not just a car, it's a piece of history. You're a lucky young man.

Absolutely fantastic video experience, I am 76 yrs. young and this was my Dad’s car and, the first Ford I drove legally when I turned 18. The restoration was truly a work of LOVE that will eternally unify this family. It’s 4:23 am and this is the best wake up I’ve had in a long time, thanks for making me smile!

Beautiful work! My dad and I did the same thing in 1968. My first car.....'55 Ford, 4 door, 272ci with a 2 bbl carb. with a 3 spd on the column. Though mine was only 13 yo. at that tkme. So, we had a lot less work to get her ready. Replaced the rocker panels, dog legs, and rear quarters. I loved that car. It'd go anywhere. My dad sold it when I went off to the service, two years later. Watching this really brought back memories. Good luck bud....treat her good and you'll remember her forever. Thanks for the video.

Awesome build! Just picked up a 56 Fairlaine for my 12 year old son for his first car. Gonna bring it back to life as well. Such a great bonding experience.

Beautiful , father and son , together. Priceless time never forgotten

239 cubic inches of forever memories. Mine was an 80 hp flathead jake. Tears in my 73 yr old eyes remembering my dad helping me with my 1953 2 door post.

You just don't see many people putting so much love into a car like that.

The past is his future . Nice of you to make this video for the rest of us to appreciate. Every body will wave and smile...enjoy the ride.

This video was so good, I had to watch it twice! They don't teach this in school much anymore. Outstanding job by everyone involved!

From grunge work, to scrubbing, to reassembly to paint to upholstery, the kid learned a lot I'm sure, what a sense of accomplishment he must feel....kudos!!

I was 15 years old when these came out and I believe that car design went downhill ever since. The 55' Ford was the most beautiful car produced. My friend's parents bought a new one that was aqua blue and white. Still remember that like it was yesterday. Great job. Your boys will remember doing this their whole life.

Beautiful work well done and great music as well many thanks for sharing.

Fantastic job guys. You gave life to a sweet car, learned a lot and made some life long memories. Hold on to that sweet car young man. Trust me.

A memory that take on a life of it own! Great job. Thanks for letting us watch.

Supercalifragilisticexbealidosis(spelling?) You get it! I had to comment on this. My Dad bought a 55 back in 1968 to drive back and forth to work. I was 11 years old and went with him when he bought it from an elderly couple, they stood on their front porch, tears in their eyes when we backed out of the driveway. I don't know what he paid for it. It was a beauty, tutone white and tan 4 door 292 automatic with fender skirts and the clear plastic seat covers. Dad taught me to drive in that car and it became my high school car. 1973 started the cruising years for me and my friends in that car. Watching your video brought back some great memories. We sold it to one of my buddys for $250.00 in 1975. If I would have only known then how much it would mean now to still have my first car. Thank You for sharing!

Nice family project well done

Well done guys. Your skills are amazing. The end result was fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Father and son projects are so important.

Absolutely brilliant! You guys could’ve fooled me! Thats the work of professionals! Congrats! 👏👏👏

You raised a young man with great taste!! Awesome father, son project and awesome car, Congratulations

Not only a fantastic restoration, but the video a masterpiece as well . . . ! 😄

Great job both father and son project. I wish my son and I would have done something like that. My problem is I would have parts left over after it was [ thought] complete. Im 67 years old and the music playing brought back wonderful memories. I caught myself Bee Boppin. Today its called jammin. Thank you

Sweet restoration of your Ford. I am Chevrolet car fan, but I love all cars that are returned for purpose. I had fun listening to the music and seeing a car returned to its beauty and use for a younger generation to learn skills and appreciate the car in the family. Good job guys!

Great job. You're a lucky guy to have the opportunity to do this. Now keep her under 65!!!! And be safe.

My Mom had a 1955 Ford Fairlane. I drove it all the time. Both of you have done a very amazing job at this restoration. Best I have seen both the awsum sound of that engine. I currently own a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible. with the same sound. Very nice guys.

Wow! Nice work. My first car also was a 1955 Ford Fairlane back in my Junior and Senior years in High school way back in 1971 and 72. Bought it for $50.00 from a farmer. Of course back then mine didn't need to be restored yet. Instead of the V8, mine had a straight 6 and a manual 3 speed on the tree (column). But seeing yours does bring back a lot of memories. Thanks!

"Well done that man" You are to be congratulated.

nothing more satisfying than shiny new car parts

Thanks for the flashbacks JIM. Awesome job guys, great video and the tracks complete the moment. GOD BLESS THE WHOLE FAMILY ALWAYS😇

My Dad had a 55' Fairlane convertible when he graduated from high school and went to college. My mom hated it because he had "hot rodded" it and it was loud. My mom is gone now and my dad is 80. I miss my parents telling me about when they were kids. Its a beautiful car. Thanks for reminding me of my parents as kids.

Fantastic. Thought the tinted windows was a nice touch. i had never seen door panels rebuilt. VERY enjoyable video, and memories your son will treasure for the rest of his life.

I always liked those Fords, you can't put a price on the happiness and satisfaction that whole job made. What an epic win. :)

Nicely Done...50s Ford cars were the best.

Love it ! In '59, I knocked up my "old Lady" in the back seat of a 4 door 56 almost exactly like this one. Back in the day, this was how we did it. We're still together.

Sure could have fooled me into thinking it was Concours condition.. amazing what you managed in your home garage. Oh how awesome it would have been to be driving a car like that in highschool! lol

I remember when I was a teen-ager, going past Marck Motors Ford, in El Cajon California, looking through the showroom windows and seeing one almost exactly like that. Wow, this certainly does bring back great memories for me. Thank you so very much for this video. And, thanks for doing such a great job resurecting that beautiful old Fairlane!

Gentlemen, very nice work! The music was great!

Great Job. That's a gift your son will remember forever a long time after the cars gone.

You guy's absolutely smashed it, well done..!! Shoulda put a set of headers on though, with a stainless exhaust system. I grew up around these in my teenage years, however in Australia this was known as a 55 Customline, with the steering wheel on the other side of course, (the correct side) hahahahahahah. Again, fabulous..!!. John, Perth, West Australia

THANK YOU FOR SHARING A VERY SPECIAL TIME WITH YOUR SON, I am sure more people wish they too could do the same. Your son and you will have some very fond memories that will last a lifetime. Thankyou for setting the standard as high as you have, I will do my best to at the very least come close.

I was enjoying the music whilst watching the restoration great them work now the grandson will value it even more cause he has equally hard to get the job done. Hats off

What a great idea. The boy and I’m sure the dad, learned a lot of very useful skills from this including the reward of hard work. A cheer for both of you.

Awesome job guys. A lot of love went into that machine and it shows. You now have a beautiful family heirloom and memories for three generations. Thank you for sharing.

IN 1955 MY FATHER BOUGHT A FAIRLANE WAS TWO TONES BEUTIFUL CAR THAT I NEVER FORGET HE LOVE IT. RIP PA

Very impressive build, thanks for showing.

I love this era of car design. You all did a GREAT job. With him having a hand in restoring it with you he got more than just a car, he also got a lifetime of memories to pass to his own children.

Better than concours, family built, individual, loved and most importantly driven. Awesome car and vid well done guy's

Way Cool. Everything about this project was good. Thanks for posting.

GREAT vid and even better project.You sir are a good father !

That is a good looking machine, great job!

Awesome vehicle for a young man's first car. You all did a great job together!

i was in a rush to get out the door this morning started watching your video ended up making another coffie and enjoyed the whole thing,great photos,music had me tapping my toes aswell.i finished a 5yr build 2 years ago and this brought back all the memories ,chris

Beautiful job be proud and thanks for saving an old Ford

Excellent job guys, but never use a concrete block to support a jack stand. They will collapse.

That was wonderful. I cant' remember the last time I saw something so entertaining to watch.

amazing video guys, this is what all father's and sons should be doing out there. teach your children well!!!

This is a great video. In 1984 I bought my first car and spent the first summer restoring it. It was a 1956 Ford 4dr. Red and White. This triggered a lot of memories.