13 Year Old Buys a Truck! Rats Ate the Wiring!

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  • @Bradydog-in7ut
    @Bradydog-in7ut 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    How can you not love a boy who loves trucks, active hunts them down in ads, works to save money, talks dad into drive 1 hour away to “deliverance “ country”,buys it and helps get it running with dads help. Just goes to show the more time you spend doing things with your kids the better childhood they will have and a jump start to adulthood. Having a strong faith based system (belief in God) also helps.
    Thank you Josh and Marge for letting us watch you beautiful children grow up before our eyes.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Thank you for watching

    • @bigheadedmartian
      @bigheadedmartian หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Sleeperdude Do you sell ssome of your veihicals?

    • @trentdawg2832
      @trentdawg2832 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@bigheadedmartian no i dont think he does……we have a thing called ADDICTION……but we dont do the 12 steps😂😂😂

    • @trentdawg2832
      @trentdawg2832 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They didnt build that big ol shop for the animals thas for sure!!!

  • @donschneider7252
    @donschneider7252 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    I had to replace the harmonic balancer on my F-150 it spun internally so you could not use a timing light. Wasn't too bad a job once I used the right puller 😁 Thanks U-ALL for all you do makes our lives better after watching!!

    • @skulledmonte84
      @skulledmonte84 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Think you hit the nail on the head

    • @garysimonson9593
      @garysimonson9593 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      happened to me too, '71 351C. The outer ring separated completely.

  • @terrytye6497
    @terrytye6497 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    I really love how your kids share things. He actually wanted Wa to get in on the fun driving. Sir you have the greatest kids I know you got to be proud of them . Much Love to your family.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thank you I am blessed

  • @Nomah1979
    @Nomah1979 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    That old dude talking about that truck saying "It ain't got no dents in it" definitely gave me some Slingblade "It ain't got no gas in it" vibes

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Yes!!

    • @MrXdaltonxp
      @MrXdaltonxp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      The rats eat all the wires and he got put in jail, SOLD!!!

  • @JrSamples-g4v
    @JrSamples-g4v 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Man y'all are bringing back the memories. Looks like Ralphie has stepped up from Rangers to F150s. I had a '91 that looked exactly like that inside and out that I bought from the company I worked for that was an old delivery truck. It had the 300 six with auto and it had the heavy duty suspension option which was a 2 leaf overload spring and sway bar on the rear. I was going to suggest that you can sometimes find the rear swaybars in the salvage yards on Ralphie's other F150. I paid $1500 for mine and drove it 100k miles and only had to put an alternator and u-joints on it plus regular maintenance. Y'all really bring back the memories of my dad getting my to help him work on vehicles when I was young.

  • @rajcam80
    @rajcam80 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    $500 ! What a nice truck. You guys are lucky to have virtually rust free vehicle's. Unlike us here in the Detroit area.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Yes 🙌 very good deal for sure

    • @rajcam80
      @rajcam80 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @Sleeperdude
      With some more minor changes, it will be a great truck for yrs to come. Definitely not a parts truck!

    • @RobertDickens2002
      @RobertDickens2002 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know a guy that only drives these 80s and 90s ford trucks.​@rajcam80

    • @waynerohde1036
      @waynerohde1036 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I'm from Wisconsin and all I know is if you wash all that salt off any chance you can in winter your vehicle don't rust as fast. Last I knew my grandpa's last brand new F150 he bought in 92 was still on the road and not rusted out. Has that good old 300

  • @Lisa-vq3ow
    @Lisa-vq3ow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Its nice to see a 13 year old save his money to buy something useful. I wish more kids did that. You guys have taught your kids values. Squeezie needs a vehicle now. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. ❤

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Yeah maybe she will decide on what she likes🤣so far we haven’t found that

    • @BCole-d9y
      @BCole-d9y 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I bet she would like a mystery machine.

    • @gerry-p9x
      @gerry-p9x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah could be timing chain jumped and loghtid. Worthless. Or plastic center of harmonic. Balancer rotted and. Slid outer ring of balancer. BTW. Balancers are balance specific. To motor they are externally balanced to. 302

  • @rockhoundingeasternwashing5308
    @rockhoundingeasternwashing5308 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Being that I'm a backyard mechanic, this is my favorite educational channel on TH-cam. You guys rock😊what a fun family gig you have going...

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you

  • @gotham61
    @gotham61 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    "My son was going to put a wiring harness on it, but he got put in jail." Always an encouraging sign.
    I had a friend who lived across the mountain from you guys near Andrews NC, and he had an old F150 just for hailing trash to the dump.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Exactly

    • @brucestener8476
      @brucestener8476 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I live in Murphy NC..😊

    • @prevost8686
      @prevost8686 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Andrews is the end of the highway in N.C. 😂 I took a group of kids up there for camp one week .

    • @gotham61
      @gotham61 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@prevost8686You can continue on to Murphy, then across into Tennessee and through Ducktown and the Ocoee Gorge to near where Sleeperdude is. I have driven that way dozens of times. Sadly my friend passed away a few years back.

    • @prevost8686
      @prevost8686 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@gotham61 I’ve lived in NC my whole life but that’s the first time I was in Andrews. I’m from Asheboro so it’s a pretty good ride to there and back.

  • @rharrell777
    @rharrell777 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    Mice have incisors that never stop growing, so they need to chew on hard materials to keep their teeth filed down and aligned. If their teeth grew too long, they wouldn't be able to eat. The insulation on wires is often made from plant-based materials like soy, peanut oil, or rice husks. Therefore in some instances they are eating the wiring because it's plant-based material and they have the added benefit of chewing their incisors down as their teeth never stop growing. This is the guy in the yellow shirt, y'all have a blessed evening.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Ok thank you

    • @jodygates3735
      @jodygates3735 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Yes, I am a Land Surveyor and we often find how the mice chew at the plastic caps on the property corner pins in the woods. They constantly chew on things to keep their teeth from growing too long is what I was told.

    • @vigt548
      @vigt548 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Interesting thing that I didn't know.

    • @clasicradiolover
      @clasicradiolover 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I did know that, but didn't put the two together.

    • @johnrussell3869
      @johnrussell3869 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes they seem to "needed" to chew everything I have

  • @joannecanetti7481
    @joannecanetti7481 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    “Shirley” you had an amazing Thanksgiving. Love you all so much

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Yes for sure

  • @rickblanchette
    @rickblanchette 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    When the story includes " Then he went to jail " you know you in country.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      For sure

    • @edsyphan3425
      @edsyphan3425 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I almost did a spit take on that one.

    • @ummstuff123
      @ummstuff123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Same thing in the hood lol

    • @ErOpt-d2o
      @ErOpt-d2o 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      At least he's going to be fed.

  • @mikecooney3379
    @mikecooney3379 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Good call, Ralphie! Another rescue..and of course the Sleepercrew is up to the job!
    Hope you all have a great Holiday Season!
    And Josh said it all..."Family"!

  • @michaelzeinert2074
    @michaelzeinert2074 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    That camera angle with ralphy driving the truck was hilarious 😂 love you guys and all the time you put into these videos !

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I’m glad you like it

  • @robertpimpo4698
    @robertpimpo4698 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Your a good man helping ralphy out like that I didn't have a dad like that hope he appreciates you to the fullest

    • @kennycritcher2979
      @kennycritcher2979 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      He loves the crap out his dad and idolize him u can tell😮😊

    • @kennycritcher2979
      @kennycritcher2979 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      My dad isn't like this either but he my dad perfectly imperfect

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you

  • @terrytye6497
    @terrytye6497 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Has the harmonic pulley jumped the key slot that look on his face when he starts driving is absolutely priceless

    • @junkyardsearcher6407
      @junkyardsearcher6407 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m wondering if the balancer slipped, that happened on mine and when I finally got it to run you couldn’t even see the numbers. New balancer and she timed up right and sounded better than she had in quite a while.

  • @1deckape
    @1deckape 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Surprised the battery tray was still intact. Look at Squeezy throwing dirt, go girl go.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I know right

  • @ProtoType99468
    @ProtoType99468 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    back in 79 or 80 i bought a solid 65 mustang coupe for a hundred cos the wiring was FUBAR, at a old timey salvage yard they sold me an entire wiring harness for 125, after that it was just plug & play for this 6 cyl 3 spd - - I wish you guys the best, your channel reminds me of a short lived series called Apple's Way

  • @bmw19877
    @bmw19877 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +189

    Some boys collect toys. Ralphie collects real cars and trucks.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

      You got that right!

    • @AndySwede58
      @AndySwede58 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      For Ralphie, thats about the same thing... 😄🚗🛻👍

    • @gerry-p9x
      @gerry-p9x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Throw a grand into repairs flip next spring for. 2. K

    • @MarkSchieman
      @MarkSchieman 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Distbutor is a tooth or two off from where it needs to be ? 😮

    • @snoopysrc
      @snoopysrc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@Sleeperdude ralphie has his own truck now that's really nice

  • @larryd.214
    @larryd.214 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thanks for taking us along on this one Sleeperdude family! That ol' Ford is gonna be a runner! Always great to see the animals, too!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Our pleasure!

  • @lindastabell6598
    @lindastabell6598 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Woohoo! Been waiting all morning for the Sleeperdude family! Good luck Ralphie and family! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @marcjenkins1520
    @marcjenkins1520 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    The classic car hobby needs more kids like Ralphy.

  • @TNridgerunner42
    @TNridgerunner42 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Hello fellow Tennessean my grandfather had a 95 Dakota that the squirrels had chewed the plug and electrical wires up on it after his friend fixed it he drove it for a long time nice find and good dill on the truck God bless everyone

  • @DerryXZ
    @DerryXZ หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My son has a F-150 1990 ranger lol, the fact that Ralphie and my son did the same thing iaa hilarious. Ralphie and my son can be good buds. Love the vids

  • @j.walker3498
    @j.walker3498 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    I'm not a ford man but my dad was, he got the last laugh and left me 3 fords. 93 f150, 96 mustang, 98 ranger.

  • @billroberts3864
    @billroberts3864 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You are the best parents encouraging your kids to work on the F150 then driving in the field. Seeing all of the smiles is precious. Wa, don't let them tease you about cross-threading the valve cover bolts. Blessings to you all.

  • @pamthomas2934
    @pamthomas2934 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Nice buy Ralphie 👏👏 Another interesting project to play with for Ralphie 😂 good video really enjoyed it. So now we wait for the next one😊 Sending y’all a great week with many Blessings.🤗🤗🤗

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you

  • @vigt548
    @vigt548 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great video. Getting rid of all the '80's extraneous vacuum lines, wires, solenoids and sensors etc. and going w/a carb and aluminum intake is always the go to for me. Occams Razor : less is more.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ok thanks

  • @hanknipper3921
    @hanknipper3921 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Ralphie gets another truck? Great job young man!

  • @fluffy444crib6
    @fluffy444crib6 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Got the same truck buddy, mines a 1991 XLT lariat 302, bought it when I was 17 for 500 bucks I’ve had it 2 years now and if you put the time in, it’ll do wonders, enjoy it bud

  • @The_Sound_Doctor1957
    @The_Sound_Doctor1957 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Every young boy living in the country needs an old truck to roam around the property. I had a 57 Apache and started driving it when I was 11. Good old 327 with a three on the tree but a great starter vehicle. It's great watching your whole family get involved. Well... except Squeezy who I think for the time being is more interested in her art but you encourage that too so it's all good. Hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving and hope your holiday season is full of love and family.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yes!! Happy thanksgiving

    • @waynerohde1036
      @waynerohde1036 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Even tho she isn't into cars, Squeeze got included in the shop with her art corner!

    • @The_Sound_Doctor1957
      @The_Sound_Doctor1957 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@waynerohde1036 exactly what I said.

  • @larryswearingen8129
    @larryswearingen8129 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Wawa jumped right up in there with Ralphie. They sure love to wrench on the cars with their dad

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      For sure

    • @walterrobbins4470
      @walterrobbins4470 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      If I had a choice between wrenching with my dad so he could be home all the time or having him working for someone else, the choice would’ve been easy.

  • @rhondasweeney7271
    @rhondasweeney7271 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Awesome, Ralphie is in heaven. But without teamwork, it wouldn't happen. Family is the key. Thanks for sharing! 😊

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      So true!

  • @budyfixit
    @budyfixit หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Mighty fine find Ralphie. Good luck on your resto!

  • @LindaDyer-b9u
    @LindaDyer-b9u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Well, another great video on how to repair a truck. But most importantly teaching your 3 children how to be great humans. To say I love your family and your talents is an understatement. You , without a shadow of doubt have the best You tube videos. May God continue to bless you all. And ( you ) is you Marge and Josh

  • @internetperson8146
    @internetperson8146 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Fixing up that carb spacer sounds like a perfect job for a guy I know about who's kid just got some fancy machining setup. If it works, it works. If it doesn't, $5.

  • @JoelSpike
    @JoelSpike 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Happy For Ralphie. Hopefully you get all the bugs worked out!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I hope so too

  • @BricknoseBandit
    @BricknoseBandit หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh man this video hit me right in the feels, I did much the same thing to a brick when I wasn't much older than ralphie... Always good to see one saved

  • @4DTransform
    @4DTransform 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Something bigtime to be said for a boy who buys a truck with his own money and lets his sisters drive! What a fun video! Great job Sleeperdude fam!

  • @grayeagleswolves
    @grayeagleswolves 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This made me so Happy to see the kids work on a truck the old way and Ralph was a champion

  • @lancemorris6629
    @lancemorris6629 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I’m with Ralphie. “24 volts will fix anything!”

  • @brucevallee5623
    @brucevallee5623 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ralphie and WA will be ASE mechanics by the time they get half way through high school. So refreshing to see your youngsters intrested in working the projects.

  • @rockinghorseexplorationand5504
    @rockinghorseexplorationand5504 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Hello Josh and family from the cold frozen tundra of Wisconsin it's a whole 6 degrees today, luv da vids, God bless y'all and take care Ray here!!

  • @seanday68
    @seanday68 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    The timing chain is probably wiped out.

    • @sabledriver
      @sabledriver 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That was my thought, too.

    • @Amen.22
      @Amen.22 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good point.

    • @tonyg3573
      @tonyg3573 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Exactly.

    • @donjackson4883
      @donjackson4883 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The dieseling out the carb was a clue.

    • @RickWayne-mn5mu
      @RickWayne-mn5mu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That was my first thought too..

  • @dennysauls2117
    @dennysauls2117 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Keep doing what you are doing God bless you and semper Fi

  • @wesleysellers5774
    @wesleysellers5774 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You've done a great job of teaching your kids about cars, I wish I knew that much about cars when I was Ralphy's age!!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks, it’s good to pass on the knowledge!

  • @edgarpryor3233
    @edgarpryor3233 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    That's the nicest one lane road I've seen.

    • @davidturk6170
      @davidturk6170 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Welcome to Tennessee. A lot of the rural counties do a good job on keeping their roads up.

    • @edgarpryor3233
      @edgarpryor3233 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@davidturk6170I've lived in Tennessee for most of my life, nearly all my family lives on one lane roads.

  • @LifeWithSkemu
    @LifeWithSkemu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looking forward to seeing y’all fix this old truck up and give it a good wash and buff!

  • @toddjohnston4788
    @toddjohnston4788 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for making my weekend a little brighter 😊..that truck is going to clean up nice! Good job Ralphie! And wawa and Dad..oh heck everyone!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!!

  • @adriabolen7898
    @adriabolen7898 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Congrats Ralphie on another epic find. Every week I look forward to your wholesome educational and funny content. It warms my heart to see your kids getting their hands dirty right by your side. Can’t wait till the next video. ❤

  • @Flower3394
    @Flower3394 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    @sleeperdude when you guys get a vehicle running. You light up like a christmas tree. The truck has an attitude. Kind of like my 1927 singer. Love it. Watching you guys put old classic cars on the road is the best. Animals also makes the video too. Definitely a ripper.

  • @VicSwanby
    @VicSwanby 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It sure is nice seeing kids jumping in and learning about cars. That is definitely something they're going to be dealing with for the rest of their lives and they are getting a life's worth of lessons working on these old clunkers bringing them back around to the point they are good going to town rigs. Valuable life lessons that will boost their confidence to know and ultimately identify issues that would leave their peers scratching their heads and giving up. You are instilling priceless worthwhile knowledge. Great job y'all I enjoy seeing the entire family tackling all your projects keeping them off of devices is the best way to step up their game for a brighter future. Love your channel and all the great content. Keep up the amazing work sleeperdude family. Looking forward to next week's video already.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah for sure

  • @RichardCarter-wf1ee
    @RichardCarter-wf1ee 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Such a great family need more like yours

  • @timmccarthy66
    @timmccarthy66 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I could see squeeze being an artist that people would pay to have her paint on their VW micro busses or maybe even just becoming a professional! I hope she continues her love with the art

  • @johncarella1836
    @johncarella1836 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love this Channel so much! Life has been pretty tough and when we get to Saturday it kinda goes away because of the Wholesome content! God Bless you guys God bless America!🇺🇸

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you

  • @midwestlee-iw8nl
    @midwestlee-iw8nl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    good deal for 500 bucks , I would check the timing chain for wear .

  • @Ayrheadracer
    @Ayrheadracer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    302 will run with either firing order. The wrong one only fires 4 plugs at the right time

    • @Demonetized1776
      @Demonetized1776 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I said the same thing but my wife said they cant hear you threw the tv

  • @richardjones9422
    @richardjones9422 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love your truck Ralphie,enjoyed watching your family working together on it.

  • @Rob-lv7wo
    @Rob-lv7wo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    My goodness, Ralphie grew 6 inches in 6 months. Great find guys.

  • @garysoykin2783
    @garysoykin2783 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    If these kids keep doing what they're doing I'll tell you they could have their own TV show when they get older on how to build hot rods and all that kind of stuff they're learning so much makes me happy😊

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome thanks

  • @michaelhayden5264
    @michaelhayden5264 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Its a few months since I watch Sleeperdude - I can't believe how much the children have grown. Another great adventure awaits!!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching

  • @larryalexander4833
    @larryalexander4833 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hay guys thanks for the video as always . Ralphie is following in your footsteps .Like the New pup . I adopted a new Yorkie terrier at my local humane society today . Get to bring home Monday.

  • @WilburGlick
    @WilburGlick 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Ralph good job pick that great truck

  • @fatshady5714
    @fatshady5714 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Not sure if you'll see this Sleeperdude, but there's a product that I've been seeing other mechanics use here on TH-cam that I'd suggest checking out since you do a lot of engine work. It's called Boltster. It's a Silicone product that's kind of like a honeycomb that you holds your bolts in whatever arrangement you've removed them from off of whatever project you're working on. It's really cool and looks really helpful.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ok thanks

    • @fatshady5714
      @fatshady5714 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Sleeperdude Really happy to help! I have nothing to do with the company, I just thought it would be helpful since I've seen you struggle with losing hardware on a few videos and wind up either wasting time or money having to search for a replacement or heading into town to buy what you need. Oh, one more item that you might wanna check out is called the Super Scraper. A fellow TH-cam mechanic came up with em and he now them carries on his website. Just search mortske super scraper and you'll find em. Apparently they're a far superior scraper that's great for removing old gaskets and stuff. Hope all this helps ya since your time is obviously precious. God bless!

  • @johntatum1951
    @johntatum1951 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Congrats to Ralphie for having a Ford 150 classic, and congrats to Squeeze for some driving time...unusual....love the vlogs...keep em coming...this truck would look great in a bright yellow or orange...eh?

  • @old.ret.guy.
    @old.ret.guy. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It's those Australian plug wires. The electricity swirls through the wires in the opposite direction....Love the content...y'all rock..!! 🇨🇦

    • @donopp5850
      @donopp5850 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not sure how many people will understand your joke, but I LOL 🤣

    • @old.ret.guy.
      @old.ret.guy. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @donopp5850 lol...thanks, I like the subtle approach 👌

  • @waynemiracle8928
    @waynemiracle8928 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I was very pleased to see Sleeperdude and Tosh’s picture in the closing credits on the Arizona Ghostrider’s channel. It won’t be long and you all will be in a western movie!

  • @mikahakkinen5651
    @mikahakkinen5651 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    great video.at least you are having warm weather over there.a did replace headgasket timing belt and water pump in my old opel in snowstorm and it was -10celsius.aim still freezing😀

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Fantastic Saturdays here. Thanks SD family. 2x👍

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you!!!

  • @DennisBurger-hc3ie
    @DennisBurger-hc3ie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Those old fords were really tough, that sensor that you pulled out on the passenger side in the back is the knock sensor 😉

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil2255 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Ralphie, denim dungarees, pick up truck and southern accent
    Yeeeeee haw and all that 😂😂
    Awesome video guys 👏🏼

  • @junkyardsearcher6407
    @junkyardsearcher6407 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I read somewhere that wire is wrapped in a vegetable oil treated material before it’s coated in rubber. That is so the wire can be routed easily without catching on the rubber insulation.
    Varmints can smell the vegetable oil and chew for it, thinking it’s food.
    I love the episode so far!
    Between two trucks Ralphie should be able to have one great truck in the end.

    • @BCole-d9y
      @BCole-d9y 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @junkyardsearcher6407 the wire coating is made from soy beans mice love the stuff

    • @junkyardsearcher6407
      @junkyardsearcher6407 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BCole-d9y thanks for the clarification.

    • @BCole-d9y
      @BCole-d9y 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @junkyardsearcher6407 There is an article here on the internet called the incredible edible car, mice like some cars more than others

  • @stevenrosenberry8059
    @stevenrosenberry8059 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I believe you should make Ralphie the buyer for the channels projects

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      He has a good eye

  • @rustyaxelrod
    @rustyaxelrod 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve heard some wire insulation uses peanut oil in the manufacturing. I don’t think they like the copper, it just gets chewed in the process. Triple check that firing order, the timing chain could be toast or a huge vacuum leak. Maybe a couple valves hanging up, are those valve covers tall enough for those rockers?
    Great score on the truck! Ralphie got a good eye for a bargain👍

  • @davidcolesr.8628
    @davidcolesr.8628 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    It’s mighty good to see you Folk’s, I hope y’all ad a Great Thanksgiving

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving

  • @enwri
    @enwri 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Try moving all the plug wires one place clockwise on the cap

  • @davewallace8219
    @davewallace8219 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This truck is worth the time and effort...when you get done and get it running should be worth at least 9k people still want these!

  • @charlesroberts6965
    @charlesroberts6965 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome score with a diamond in the rough...great job getting it running a few more parts and she's a great runner. Awesome content as always and appreciate you sharing your adventure with us.😎👨‍🔧🧰🛠️🇺🇲🛻⛽

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks 👍

  • @mikeg9140
    @mikeg9140 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    They ain't no $500 trucks round here, less it was stolen. Great buy Ralphie! The whole distributer thing really doesn't say much about the quality of aftermarket parts. Pretty sad when a distributer made in the 1960's will outperform one made recently.

  • @dm1123751
    @dm1123751 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That truck probably needs a timing chain. It's had a ton of dry starts with being used as a trash truck and sitting too long in between starts. Having the same issue with one of my fords. I'm just too lazy to replace the chain. That's a heck of a truck at a great price. Thank you for sharing the voyage with us.

  • @juanpabloarena2724
    @juanpabloarena2724 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    There are many people who believe that cars 'feel'...that's why I think this truck should be grateful 👍

  • @bobbyholmes3985
    @bobbyholmes3985 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I do think you may have a vacuum leak or a crack in something. Run a wire for the positive side of the battery to the coil. Also ck for good grounds .

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ok thanks

  • @johnwayne3904
    @johnwayne3904 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I tell ya what, Ralphie's my hero. It's easy to respect his drive and work ethic 💪

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you

    • @johnwayne3904
      @johnwayne3904 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're more than welcome! 😁

  • @vs-ww7cb
    @vs-ww7cb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I thought maybe vacuum but wasn't lean popping, maybe like others said, chain stretch, carb issue, maybe a little vacuum issue . Super fantastic video . Hey , having fun with you family is worth every penny of that . 😅✌👍

  • @russmurphy7062
    @russmurphy7062 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    From experience, you didn't verify no.1 at TDC. The proper no1 plug wire is supposed to be at the 1 o'clock spot. Depending on the cam cut, verify the firing order. The timing chain is probably gone bro. Change the set and set the distributor to time where Ford says it has to be. All of the issues will dry up when you've done the factory settings.

  • @leewalker3514
    @leewalker3514 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You people are the best. I love all of you guys. It’s so wonderful to see you do this.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you I am blessed

  • @williamclaytor697
    @williamclaytor697 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Ralphie upstairs going through daddy’s goodies, goodies, goodies goodies, too funny

  • @clairmorrill8660
    @clairmorrill8660 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    one of my brothers has an older souped up truck, a while back after he had bought a matching distributor for the engine from O'Reilly's, it just wasn't running quite right. A friend suggested that he get the distributor checked out, they said that the vacuum advance was coming on too soon and the internal flyweights were coming on too late. Now after they tuned the distributor his truck runs great!

  • @davidrice313
    @davidrice313 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    The water cooler Monday morning.
    My coworker, “did Arkansas win on Saturday?”
    Me. “I don’t know, but Sleeperdude and family got an F-150 running.”

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome!

    • @pdrphil8159
      @pdrphil8159 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Arkansas who ??
      The real game was A & M vs Tx...

  • @SamSkeans-rt7tm
    @SamSkeans-rt7tm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing Video,, I’m planning on changing my 89 to carb and HEI dis .. 👍👍😄 You’re a Awesome Family 👍👍 God Bless You’ll And Keep You Safe And Healthy 🙏🙏

  • @18wheeler77
    @18wheeler77 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    9:06 His face. Nice finger control, Ralphie! That’s my man!!!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      👍👍👍👍

    • @mwatkins2464
      @mwatkins2464 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That was funny watching his face so close up😂😂😂

    • @LavenaBaker
      @LavenaBaker 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a truck you might want

  • @jaysonburns8512
    @jaysonburns8512 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That engine looks like it has very low milage..no slide or carbon build up..I'm amazed

  • @ladonnaghareeb4609
    @ladonnaghareeb4609 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great buy Ralphie! You did well son.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks 👍

  • @tigard375
    @tigard375 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's crazy how little you had to do to get that old pickup running again. Too bad it isn't like you hoped it would be. But she's still a runner! Btw...I LOVE the Ralphie Cam!

  • @johnny22single99
    @johnny22single99 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    ABSOLUTELY------> OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

  • @Ron_Presley
    @Ron_Presley 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such awesome kids. Work hard and have a ton of knowledge for their young years. Fantastic parenting😊

  • @DaveSquibbSr
    @DaveSquibbSr 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It would help tremendously if you would re gap the spark plugs on that truck because you had them set for electronic ignition which is ten thousandths wider then points will jump fire across properly It should be gapped around 35-40 thousandths plus too much gap on the spark plugs will wear your points out fast.
    Also too much gap in your spark plugs on points will cause you not to be able to read the timing.

  • @VPS4570
    @VPS4570 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I got my grandpas old 89 F150. It has a 302 with E4OD, has 449,000 miles on it (he was driving 200+ miles a day). Engine or tranny has never been rebuilt just had basic maintenance. They're great trucks from back when Ford was still Ford Tough.

  • @guyina4x499
    @guyina4x499 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ralphie is definitely winning in life. As are all the SD family.

  • @leesbassment6393
    @leesbassment6393 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice truck!! I have a 1990 with the same 302/AOD. Also carb swapped it. Just used an Amazon HEI dizzy. One place a spent a few bucks was an aeromotive dual stage fuel pressure regulator. That was after the EFI pump overwhelmed the cheap Holley return regulator, flooded the intake and caught the truck on fire. That was an exciting experience.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok thanks