A Flock of Ford Hot Rods Found in Fairbanks, AK | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 52

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Published 2019-03-20

Tom finds himself in North Pole, Alaska, where he meets John, an eclectic car guy with all sorts of fun stuff. You’d never guess a stash like this– that includes several Ford hot rods and some very interesting Studebakers–could exist in a remote town in Alaska. But after many years of collecting these vehicles, John seems more than ready to part with most of them... for the right price, of course.

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All Comments (21)

@willcampbell8829 4 years ago

This guy's operating on a different level. He works on these cars, drives them, enjoys them and sells them! So satisfying to see.
@billnalder1017 5 years ago

I have never seen a place like that where EVERY car starts and runs!!!...amazing!
@billammann9807 4 years ago

Gotta love a guy like John. He is keeping it alive and running, way up in Alaska.
@MarkWladika 5 years ago

This guy is a real car guy, his cars actually run, as opposed to some of the hoarders you've shown who just let their cars rot.
@user-sp4nx4ho1i 5 years ago

This guy was on another level. “Why not?”
@boltonky 5 years ago

Agree with most, this guy is on another level a real old school hot rodder. What really blows my mind is that most of these cars start better than anything i've ever owned
@petedube9367 4 years ago

This man is amazing . All of his cars started ,no problem .
@danelobe2524 4 years ago

Wow I could spend time in his shop just working on his old cars and trucks, imagine what he knows about them.... best episode ever !!
@rickysrigid 5 years ago

Love this episode this ol guy knows his stuff. Enjoyed it
@FalconXE302 5 years ago

Now this guy really knows his stuff... and by the sound of those sweet running engines, he also knows how to build an engine and keep it tuned nicely. One of the best episodes yet... wish this guy was my Uncle...!
@shadowbanned69 4 years ago

This is a beautiful collection...all great condition and drivers none the less... This is a true barn finders paradise...
@frozenbits48 5 years ago

when i lived in Fairbanks in the early 1990's i got to know John, and eventually found out what a great mechanic he is. I bought a mild custom 1964 Chevy half ton trom a young man, and come to find out, John had built the truck. it had a 292 inline six out of a GMC truck that had a warmer cam, twin carbs and headers. I drove that truck for five years, even driving it down to Kentucky and back to Alaska. Gas mileage sucked as he had put a rear end under it out of a three quarter ton truck with rather steep (4:10) gears. Custom interior out of a 1970 Montecarlo. I still regret selling that truck. It currently lives, and drives, in Wasilla, Alaska.
@jakespeed63 5 years ago

What a character! Cool cars too. Who ever thought Alaska would be filled with vintage tin. Thanks for sharing. 😎👍🇺🇸
@branon6565 5 years ago

That dude is a legend, I mean damn near everything he owns runs, how cool is that?! I really liked the Ranchero and the '50 Ford hot rod.....
@jamesonpace726 5 years ago

Yeah, dryer sheets. Tom, you are truly a kind soul.
@vida22aj 5 years ago

That man knows his stuff, WHY NOT! LOVE IT.
@roystoys3099 5 years ago

It Speaks Volumes About The Man That Everything Starts & Runs!! He Is A Funny Old Man Too!!
@kentuckykuntreekiddkustoms8590 5 years ago

This runs well?? you just herd it!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤙🤙🤙
@RCJ0089 5 years ago

Have this guy on again he and his collection is fantastic!
@jerryrounds8586 5 years ago

I watched an old NASCAR video with Tom as a contributor. Many years ago when we were all much younger. Keep up the Barn Hunter videos. Great series.