The concept of "passenger side taillight lenses are still manufactured but driver side ones are discontinued" is one of the most baffling things I've heard in my entire life
I bet the parts store just loves this guy when he goes in and starts naming different vehicles and different years and parts that don't even fit certain vehicles and then he asks for four-wheel drive windshield wipers😂😂😂
Same reason for me, we had a 1968 donated we tried running for many years in East Java, at one point my dad being a missionary on limited resources filled the tank with water about 500 km away and got home , it rattled some and they redid the engine. Also repainted it at one point .
@@TheAtstubethird time rewatching this build and get a warm fuzzy feeling he's saving the jeep with the crudest of tools and methods...imagine what he could do with right tools and parts...😅😅
once you realize what you truly need to make a wheel roll and then roll down the road you realize whats just fluff. start with the basics think post apoc what would i need to just drive forward with the least investment. then add more as you go???
@@gerry-p9x Granted the new jeeps are basically luxury vehicles/family cars. This is an actual work truck. You won't be taking your kids (or grandkids) camping in this one.
You REALLY NEED to remove the engine oil pan and clean it out also. if a big chunk of sludge gets sucked into the oil pump strainer, it will clog, and the engine will NOT get any oil. then it will spin bearings, possible ruin the crankshaft, connecting rod(s) and or the engine block. I LOVE that old Jeep! it reminds me of my dads way back in the day. oh, one of the things i remember about that Jeep is 2nd gear would only last about 25,000 miles before it would go bad. we replaced 4 of them! they must have had a batch that did not get heat treated correctly. that, or there was an engineering problem. I know my dad knew how to drive manual transmissions, because in the 1930's when he learned how to drive, that is all there was. plus he drove large trucks for a living for about 10 years. I wish you the best with it. and I'm glad to see someone else that is not just a "parts replacer. you have a good set of skills!
@@rogerwilco2 or kerosene ATF. And risolone...add the day before let sit weekend drain oil. Then add 10...40. Oil a few times and you got squeaky clean we did it to many SBC s
The four kinds of Low Buck Garage comments: 1) “I used to work on these in ‘84…” 2) “How does this channel have so few subscribers?” 3) “Here’s what that thing does, you can try it this way…” 4) “I wish you were my dad.”
I wish he was my Dad. Mine passed in 2012 when I was 13. He LOVED rebuilding cars from the ground up. He was a master body work and painting Guy. All wiring was rats nest but it worked!
Man... I'm so glad I came across this guys channel. Reminds me a lot of my step dad and neighbor. One an engineer and the other a mechanic with 40+ years experience. When I was a kid they would always have project cars they were wrenching on and often included me to teach me things. When I bought my first car they both taught me everything I needed to know to fix and maintain it. Then when I bought my OBS Bronco we tricked it out, lifted, engine and trans swap, front and rear dif.... Anyway, this guy reminds me of both of them and makes me miss them dearly. Thank you for the content and for the trip down memory lane.
I always love your projects. (You can tell, I am over 80, because I have time to write all this stuff) You have elegant, simple solutions for problems that would stop a lot of people. At first, I thought the transmission problem, was the main shaft, but after you shifted into 3rd (direct drive) the noise level dropped, so maybe something wrong with the countershaft? If you aren't going to remove a tank with old fuel and scale in it, a good trick to help keep the fuel tank inlet from clogging, is to attach one or two patches of magnetized sheet (used for removable signage) to the bottom of the tank, somewhere near the pickup. It will help catch all the rust scale, and prevent clogging. (Don't ask me how I know this works).
It takes me back to my first car. It was a 48’ Willys Jeepster. Paid $5 for it in 63 or 64. Had no tires, totally trashed four banger, etc. I spent a total of $300 for used six cylinder, a JC Whitney ragtop, etc. Also many hours of life lessons. I love your channel! Thanks from this 76 year old
Snarky comically comments reminds me of first car 10yr old 57 Chevy barely ran for 50. Bucks spent 200 bucks on it got it running with used tires batt exhaust sold for 600 bucks and still. Made $$$$$$$$
Reminds me of my first car as well, a 78 J10 that had been rusting in our yard for at least a decade. Convinced my dad that I could not only get it running but also teach myself how to drive a manual transmission if he could help me out with parts a little. My dad bought me a Chilton manual for it and let me loose! Loved that Jeep but 16 year old me could not afford the gas so I traded it for a mini truck😢
The two videos I've seen of the $2 Jeep earned you a new subscriber - love the dry humor and it's always a pleasure watching someone work who knows what they're doing.
We all have favorite channels and certain things always happen in mine. *This channel has all those things:* - I learn or see something(s) new I never knew before - I laugh out loud at least once, or I find myself grinning a lot - I look closer at something I've paused, or I stop to re-watch something again
Air filter housing is a work of art! 👍 I also can’t remember the last time I saw someone hone a wheel cylinder, I still have a hone too but I haven’t used it since 1990. Hopefully the trans can be fixed with a peacock feather and an Ella Fitzgerald album! 😁
Love how you conserve parts to use for future projects and SUDDENLY they’re under need ! Been doing that for years and now I know I’m certainly not alone 😉
Your creativity is second to none. You get the job done. My question is if the distributor shaft is wobbling what about replacing the bearing if not the whole distributor? I'm still watching the episode but did not want to get that question. Also the speed table cleaner and the housing you made for the air filter plus the math that you used is commendable. I believe that to be off of a 3/4 ton Chevy from a box body
@@gerry-p9x play that sounds interesting 🤔. Thank you. I have two of these JEEPS. What is a four-wheel drive with a tornado overhead cam engine. And the distributor has always liked to jump time. Pop up and go 180 out and sit back down. Back in the day I had a number of chances of buying these things. After a while I got smart and said give me 20 bucks and I'll probably get it running for you pretty quick. Now show me what I did tell me what happened again. That jeep has been around the family for 40 years now
So the reason that the distributor cap was wobbling, he was trying to get the vehicle running without spending a lot of money and only used what he had available to him at the time, so he installed a Chevrolet rotor which turns out was to big for the radius of the distributor cap thus the wobbling, once he purchased and installed the proper rotor there was no more wobbling. He just used what he had to get it running, then once it was running he bought the proper rotor.
Those pancake flipper looking electrical connectors are not "spade" connectors (which have two fork tines) they are "fast-on" connectors. When your engine dies as you are coming in for a landing, don't use your electrical starter, just drop down one gear and release your clutch and your forward momentum will relight the fire. Ron W4BIN
"I know how to fix that. I've got a saw..." In Poland, we have an adage - "bez młota, to nie robota" - which means no job with the necessary tools. love your job!
I can't wait to see more of this jeep! Also this man is so skilled that he could probably build a working car with the rocks sticks and dirt in his driveway if he had to.
Just noticed,Dude you scored an all time high with the first part of this series (:1 million views in 5 months) this part two should be that high in views,,Low Buck,,you're a great narrator,,you know your field
Now that's some post-apocalyptic works. I admire the work and the knowledge. Reminds me of my travel times when I've found myself in Cameroon fixin' old XJ made in 1992. The machine was standing there for a few years covered in finger-thick layer of dust. And it started right away and even AC was able to do its job. But working with clutch was a crapshow due to someone put there mineral oil while it was clearly stated on the lid that it has to be dot3 braking fluid. And then it was put into garage for rest. Oh, there were times.
I don't even know what to say... What an incredible video, what an incredible project. Questionable choices, unbelievable knowledge and wonderful humor... Thank you very much once again James
Here I am in England enjoying every step of this truck. I had a later right hand drive V8 version back in the day and I absolutely loved it... It's one of those motors which I wished I never sold.
When BaT was actually fun & interesting it always seemed like the most creative and quirky vehicles came out of New Mexico. Whether that was a bunch of bored Los Alamos PhDs or just something in the air I don't know but it was a great combination of creativity & frugal engineering. You sir are keeping that great tradition alive - a hubcap air cleaner & Pi = pure genius!
@@ralf00001 351m (yes, 351 not 350) is basically a cleveland-but a truck version (theres more to it than that but that gets the point across). There was 351 windsors, 351 clevelands, and 351modifieds...ie "m")
I gotta agree with all the other comments, love your approach to problem solving! Your shuttle humor and your innovative approach to problem solving can be nothing less than admired! I look forward to future episodes!
push bike brake wire on a drill with penetrating oil/spray and insert push bike wire into hard fuel line and use drill with wire(ONLY ONE WAY) in it and it WILL unclog the most built up blocked hard lines, then use compressed air to blow it out
I'm a little surprised he didn't add some fuel octane booster and stabilizer along with some fuel engine cleaner (though there's admittedly a risk of disturbing the delicate eco system that's formed of gunk and rust to allow it to run despite the old crap inside). But it would've given the engine more to work with when dealing with extremely old varnish-y fuel and definitely dissolved or broken down some of the problematic stuff in the fuel while allowing the engine to spark the fuel and run easier. Did that with an old 60's pickup we were trying to get back up and running, and it worked pretty well. We did use three fuel filters in line with the fuel line system like he did, which was a life saver for sure and definitely would've been an issue if we hadn't. We used $10 bigger ones to get more time out of each one and reduce how often we'd need to swap them, but with the fuel cleaner, octane booster, and stabilizer the filters only had to be swapped once after a few days of use and a refill.
That hinged license plate mount allows you to pivot the plate 90° so that when hauling with the tailgate down, the plate is visible. Some Scout II's had the same.
Maybe jeeps are different, but the brake shoe with less material on it, usually, goes towards the front of the vehicle. Big guys to the back of the line, little guys to the front of the line. Great videos, keep up the great work 👍
Those modded rims are now lug centric instead of hub centric. Remember to tell tire shops that when getting them balanced. You probably wouldn't notice a difference until interstate speeds and faster, but it is something to consider, and remember with wheels.
Hey mate really enjoyed the video. Your presentation is absolutely spot on, and enjoy the technical formatting at times :) Certainly gotten me a bit more interested in older American vehicles, and liking this Jeep! Cheers from an Australian aeronautical student
Another great video! The way you can think up ways to do and repair things is one of the many reasons I keep watching. The painted steelies and baby moons really made the Jeep!
Yeah, I have this need (probably not James' need!) to see that old Jeep painted. But, sorting out all the mechanical and safety stuff is definitely a priority.
@@TheoriginalSpaceboy A bit of advice, son: Real humans don't use the word "patina"... Especially with regards to old, rusty, run-down vehicles. I drive these types of vehicles every day, incidentally -- as they are far, far superior to ANY vehicle being manufactured today -- but you will NEVER hear that ridiculous term roll off my lips. You mock yourself every time you use it. Please abstain from doing so, any more , in the future... The world will thank you; and so will I.
@@johnsmith7676 A little bit of advice for you in return Father. Opinions are like anuses, we all have one and they spout shit!! Now that little fact is out of the way I too have only ever driven old cars since passing my test in 1991 and made a living for a decade restoring them or keeping the patina, even going as far to fauxtina'ing the solid metal welded back into them. There is space in the car scene for fully restored concours cars and survivors. Not everybody can afford (or wants) to own a shiny garage ornament. I have owned both types and found the patina cars much more fun as you don't get too precious about actually using them. Please try and stop being so triggered as at your age it cannot be good for your health and as your 'Son' I do worry.
@@johnsmith7676 I understand what you are trying to say, but they are not superior in my opinion. Don't get me wrong I love older cars. But they are nowhere near as safe. Sure your older car might be fine after the crash, but will you? No matter how much we like cars, we should first evaluate/consider the possible dangers of driving an older car. Have a good day.
I really like the way you narrate your videos and the way you think and the way you put things together and the way you dig around in the junk box to find parts to put your stuff back together . That's the only way to work in my opinion!
All I gotta say is that you are indeed a fantastic mechanic. Oh, and very fun to watch. My thinking is that that size tire/wheel combo and the suspension level a are spot on. Perfect look!
I'm considering buying something old and bring it back to life, but to be honest, given my lack of tools after immigrating, my not enjoying working in 38-42 degree heat, and trying to explain to people who don't speak English what I want, I'm thinking I'll have more fun watching your videos than trying to replicate what you do.
@@lauralake7430 I think you've misunderstood, I'm English, I immigrated to Thailand, the problem is explaining to Thai's when I'm after anything that isn't on display, or what I want to do and if they can help.
SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY FIXES STUFF THANK YOU my god these “old part out new part in” types of stuff really gets me pissed, we used to fix fuel pumps by cutting a diaphragm out of inner tire, or press new pads on the old pad metal, bunch of old handyman fixes. Thank you for keeping it alive and well
I'm hoping you disassemble the transmission, I love to watch the way your mind works. Can't get enough of your video's , you could make a 5 hour video and I'd watch it start to finish no matter how late into the night I had to watch it. ✌
I have a 1973 jeepster commando and fought with that Delphi fuel pump for days and put on other Napa one like you did and it works great thank you for the help!i appreciate your channel and knowledge
I am always amazed to see your old vehicles that are not completely destroyed by rust as they would be up here where I live. "Soaking a fastener in penetrating oil" here is mostly a waste of penetrating oil! Your fixes are creative and your determination on getting back on the road with a vehicle that many viewers see as a one way ticket to the junk yard is enlightening!
I love watching restore/repair vids. BUT....I have not been so absorbed in watching one as much as this for a long time. I am absolutely loving it. Excellent work.....keep it up.
Your craftmanship is simple and effective, I like that... One can learn a lot, thank you! By the way, nice touch that additional math for air inlet calculations :)
I would say it’s the center bearing between the input and output shaft, being as the noise stops when in third. The shafts are locked together in third, so that bearing wouldn’t turn.
@@16driver16 ok, the center bearing is basically a pilot bearing between the input and output shafts. If one is turning faster than the other, the bearing is going to turn as well. If if both shafts are turning at the same speed (such as 3rd gear) the bearing doesn’t turn.
Congratulations on making it live. My own "$2" project (1972 D100) has moved around my yard under its own power. Thought about you as I was rigging up a replacement for the rusted metal fuel line by repurposing one from a 1983 RX-7 I parted out. Now I'm waiting for my brake booster to get rebuilt at Cardone.
I'm well familiar with hand cranked car windows, but I've never seen one that was cranked from the outside. These videos on the $2 Jeep are some of the best cartube videos I've ever seen. Very amusing. It does sound like a dumbbell in a laundry dryer going down the road. Excited for you to figure out what's going on there.
I'm not exactly a fan of vehicles of this era, but I'm enjoying your sense of humor and approach to repair. Also, I too am a cheapskate, so our content creator-viewer relationship might have a future.
I realized while watching this how much it reminds me of my dad's antics. A certain farm mechanic type behaviour. It's been 20 years since he passed. I sure enjoyed spending time here,
Really like what you do here. You are like a New Zealand ' er. Many of us grew up on farms and we had to learn to fix things with whatever we had lying about. There's a saying here " kiwis can fix anything with a length of number 8 fencing wire " I like your attitude of not just loading up the parts cannon
Definitely learned something on this one. I also enjoy using what I have to create something useful . I call that making something out of nothing. Love that spring trick/ work, too! Tks. so much for sharing your talents and knowledge with us all.
this gentleman is one of the most impressive and resourceful mechanics on TH-cam and I watch a LOT of videos..amazing ability to improvise and think outside the box….kudos good sir!
Man you are my fav automotive channel on YT, thanks for sharing all these cool adventures for us to enjoy along with you, I've been watching you for a couple of years now. I appreciate you don't put a bunch of drama and crap and blabbing, you get right to what the video is about and include alot of helpful info. BTW I love how you made your own air filter housing, smart and cost effective man, use what you have. I wish you were my neighbor.
Might be my new favorite video of yours, even if $200 didn't pan out seeing you try to keep it as low as possible was fun. The hub cap cutting contraption was awesome.
this is the automotive content ive been craving since roadkill sold out. super excited to see where this project goes and not helping my need for a fullsize jeep lol
This is reaching the point where you might well be able to build your own car entirely from scratch. And you're a good narrator, too. That's a lot of skill in one package. Thank you for sharing this video with us.
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The concept of "passenger side taillight lenses are still manufactured but driver side ones are discontinued" is one of the most baffling things I've heard in my entire life
You kidding me? That makes PERFECT SENSE in the nutso world we live in today
Passenger side blind backing up hence it gets totally hit more...driver side more visable
Maybe they are interchangeable? Worth a try
@@Perfectflight-i3f nope by taper and holes l and r different
@@gerry-p9x Well that sucks, why did they discontinue one side then?
I bet the parts store just loves this guy when he goes in and starts naming different vehicles and different years and parts that don't even fit certain vehicles and then he asks for four-wheel drive windshield wipers😂😂😂
As a parts store employee, absolutely some of my favorite customers, and it’s super satisfying when I’m actually able to work something out for them.
all to often 4 x 4 does make a difference .
That whole contraption to cut that cap was hilarious and very creative!
And a lot more fun than a hole saw!
lol
"If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong" 👍
And the method to cut ,on cap was very rube Goldberg. Excellent😅😅
Its what this channel is about 👻
I’m glad you’re still working on this project. This jeep was the reason I found your channel.
Same reason for me, we had a 1968 donated we tried running for many years in East Java, at one point my dad being a missionary on limited resources filled the tank with water about 500 km away and got home , it rattled some and they redid the engine. Also repainted it at one point .
@@TheAtstubethird time rewatching this build and get a warm fuzzy feeling he's saving the jeep with the crudest of tools and methods...imagine what he could do with right tools and parts...😅😅
99% of people saw a bunch of rusted metal. The fact that you take this as a challenge is one of the reasons I enjoy your videos.
once you realize what you truly need to make a wheel roll and then roll down the road you realize whats just fluff. start with the basics think post apoc what would i need to just drive forward with the least investment. then add more as you go???
Ever price a new jeep lately? This rehab makes economic common. Sense
I guessed that it would cost $50k to make this a cherry, but a $1200 outlay to get it partially running is impressive, even with a bad trXnny.
@@gerry-p9x Granted the new jeeps are basically luxury vehicles/family cars. This is an actual work truck. You won't be taking your kids (or grandkids) camping in this one.
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017part too he gets the end gate fixed a good heater and a tranny fix is gonna be an off road beater cheeeter😮😮
You REALLY NEED to remove the engine oil pan and clean it out also. if a big chunk of sludge gets sucked into the oil pump strainer, it will clog, and the engine will NOT get any oil. then it will spin bearings, possible ruin the crankshaft, connecting rod(s) and or the engine block. I LOVE that old Jeep! it reminds me of my dads way back in the day. oh, one of the things i remember about that Jeep is 2nd gear would only last about 25,000 miles before it would go bad. we replaced 4 of them! they must have had a batch that did not get heat treated correctly. that, or there was an engineering problem. I know my dad knew how to drive manual transmissions, because in the 1930's when he learned how to drive, that is all there was. plus he drove large trucks for a living for about 10 years. I wish you the best with it. and I'm glad to see someone else that is not just a "parts replacer. you have a good set of skills!
I agree! Its a crappy job but it must be done because it can get a whole lot crappier
Or at least the old school ATF trick.. flush out the gunk.
@@Torquemonster440 Indeed.
@@rogerwilco2 or kerosene ATF. And risolone...add the day before let sit weekend drain oil. Then add 10...40. Oil a few times and you got squeaky clean we did it to many SBC s
You're one heck of a good mechanic, the way you think outside the box and solve problems is really something.
Went to college to be an engineer I’m betting. Most engineers are just like him. They can take stuff and make it work where it shouldn’t have
@@Robrt32 amen to that 🙏🏻
This dude would thrive even in Cuba or Africa with his reuse ideas lmao
@@i64fanatic we could all do well to take a leaf out of his book with the way the world is going now
He thinks outside of the box and even the box is from a previous project
The hub cap hole cutting setup is one of THE best things I've ever seen on car youtube. Bravo sir.
:) "Everybody knows I should clean this tank before even thinking about using it, so I'm going to use it as is anyway" :)
Got em
It's going to cost him many fuel filters 😄 He will wish he emptied the tank and cleaned it.
I'm glad he acknowledged the right way to do it before choosing the easy way - I can respect that 😁
oil pan would be worse
@@neilvetter662 I told him through the screen to drop the oil pan but he decided to just have the drain plug unplugged over night 🤷
If my dad was still alive he'd have absolutely loved this channel. Such creativity and improvisation. Thanks for posting.
The four kinds of Low Buck Garage comments:
1) “I used to work on these in ‘84…”
2) “How does this channel have so few subscribers?”
3) “Here’s what that thing does, you can try it this way…”
4) “I wish you were my dad.”
The last one is the best
@@chrisbenson3374this ep deserves a link on the 4 wheeler mag Facebook Twitter others net pages....make it go viral!!!😮😅😅
Well if that's the range then he's got a good cross section of generations there.
I wish he was my Dad. Mine passed in 2012 when I was 13. He LOVED rebuilding cars from the ground up. He was a master body work and painting Guy. All wiring was rats nest but it worked!
I'll trade dad's any day
Man... I'm so glad I came across this guys channel. Reminds me a lot of my step dad and neighbor. One an engineer and the other a mechanic with 40+ years experience. When I was a kid they would always have project cars they were wrenching on and often included me to teach me things. When I bought my first car they both taught me everything I needed to know to fix and maintain it. Then when I bought my OBS Bronco we tricked it out, lifted, engine and trans swap, front and rear dif.... Anyway, this guy reminds me of both of them and makes me miss them dearly. Thank you for the content and for the trip down memory lane.
We had ol timers in 60s. That were around when model T. WERE HOT RODDED...FUNNY AS HECK BUT KNEW THEIR STUFF...CALLED VEGAS. MAYTAGS
Best comedy on TH-cam. Love this guys sense of humor
Snarky and homoirous 😅😅
Sarcasm, just one of his many tools
@@matiasmena7518 knoww chett
@@matiasmena7518third time watching this ep hem😊😊
I always love your projects. (You can tell, I am over 80, because I have time to write all this stuff)
You have elegant, simple solutions for problems that would stop a lot of people. At first, I thought the transmission problem, was the main shaft, but after you shifted into 3rd (direct drive) the noise level dropped, so maybe something wrong with the countershaft?
If you aren't going to remove a tank with old fuel and scale in it, a good trick to help keep the fuel tank inlet from clogging, is to attach one or two patches of magnetized sheet (used for removable signage) to the bottom of the tank, somewhere near the pickup. It will help catch all the rust scale, and prevent clogging. (Don't ask me how I know this works).
It takes me back to my first car. It was a 48’ Willys Jeepster. Paid $5 for it in 63 or 64. Had no tires, totally trashed four banger, etc. I spent a total of $300 for used six cylinder, a JC Whitney ragtop, etc. Also many hours of life lessons.
I love your channel! Thanks from this 76 year old
Snarky comically comments reminds me of first car 10yr old 57 Chevy barely ran for 50. Bucks spent 200 bucks on it got it running with used tires batt exhaust sold for 600 bucks and still. Made $$$$$$$$
Reminds me of my first car as well, a 78 J10 that had been rusting in our yard for at least a decade. Convinced my dad that I could not only get it running but also teach myself how to drive a manual transmission if he could help me out with parts a little. My dad bought me a Chilton manual for it and let me loose! Loved that Jeep but 16 year old me could not afford the gas so I traded it for a mini truck😢
cool jeep.
Forty-eight feet long, eh? Must have been a pain in the a$$ to park!
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The two videos I've seen of the $2 Jeep earned you a new subscriber - love the dry humor and it's always a pleasure watching someone work who knows what they're doing.
We all have favorite channels and certain things always happen in mine. *This channel has all those things:*
- I learn or see something(s) new I never knew before
- I laugh out loud at least once, or I find myself grinning a lot
- I look closer at something I've paused, or I stop to re-watch something again
Yap on all those
I'm not even a car person but I watched both the 2$ jeep videos and was entertained the whole time. 👍
License plate is on a hinge so it can be flipped down when driving with the tailgate down for hauling long items. IH Scout II has the same feature.
If it was on a IH Scout the license plate frame would have rusted off before you left the dealer's parking lot. Ask me how I know...
@@n1r0lhow do you know???;
@@n1r0l How do you know???
Same as the original Austin Mini
Like Subaru
Air filter housing is a work of art! 👍 I also can’t remember the last time I saw someone hone a wheel cylinder, I still have a hone too but I haven’t used it since 1990. Hopefully the trans can be fixed with a peacock feather and an Ella Fitzgerald album! 😁
Ol timers in garages used to hone them didn't want to pay 12 bucks for a new cyl when 3.95. Wood buy a repair kit
This has become one of my favorite channels. Good work, brother.
Love how you conserve parts to use for future projects and SUDDENLY they’re under need ! Been doing that for years and now I know I’m certainly not alone 😉
50 minutes flew by like 5. I really like these episodes. I have 12 more videos left to watch, I'd like to see them all!
We need part four tailgate fix window crank repairs and rear tire carrier and front Safari bar for dome VINTAGE. KC. HI LITERS
A couple of hundred dollars of parts, thousands of dollars of sweat equity! Love the ingenuity involved!
Your creativity is second to none. You get the job done. My question is if the distributor shaft is wobbling what about replacing the bearing if not the whole distributor? I'm still watching the episode but did not want to get that question. Also the speed table cleaner and the housing you made for the air filter plus the math that you used is commendable. I believe that to be off of a 3/4 ton Chevy from a box body
Get a electronic dizzy from mid 80s motor see if it fits convert to no points
@@gerry-p9x play that sounds interesting 🤔. Thank you. I have two of these JEEPS. What is a four-wheel drive with a tornado overhead cam engine. And the distributor has always liked to jump time. Pop up and go 180 out and sit back down. Back in the day I had a number of chances of buying these things. After a while I got smart and said give me 20 bucks and I'll probably get it running for you pretty quick. Now show me what I did tell me what happened again. That jeep has been around the family for 40 years now
Great content
@@josephlarkin131 impressive. Fabrication of that sir cleaner but sometimes I snatch a few cleaners for stock esp the Chevy 2 and4. Nbarrels
So the reason that the distributor cap was wobbling, he was trying to get the vehicle running without spending a lot of money and only used what he had available to him at the time, so he installed a Chevrolet rotor which turns out was to big for the radius of the distributor cap thus the wobbling, once he purchased and installed the proper rotor there was no more wobbling. He just used what he had to get it running, then once it was running he bought the proper rotor.
Your explanation at 6:30 about air flow is so simple yet id never have thought of it like that. Really smart
Engineering is fun
I don't know a dang thing about working on cars but I am fascinated and love watching the videos on this old jeep
Need update. Part four
The hub cap cutting was brilliant!
The process for cutting the hole in the hub cap was absolute engineering genius! It is such a joy to watch these videos!
Those pancake flipper looking electrical connectors are not "spade" connectors (which have two fork tines) they are "fast-on" connectors. When your engine dies as you are coming in for a landing, don't use your electrical starter, just drop down one gear and release your clutch and your forward momentum will relight the fire. Ron W4BIN
"I know how to fix that. I've got a saw..." In Poland, we have an adage - "bez młota, to nie robota" - which means no job with the necessary tools. love your job!
The Hank Hill of Automotive restoration. I love it!
I can't wait to see more of this jeep! Also this man is so skilled that he could probably build a working car with the rocks sticks and dirt in his driveway if he had to.
EASILY my favorite youtube channel. love how u solve problems so methodically
Looks like things went pretty damn right compared to most people’s Projects!
I could sit and watch this type of video all day. Thanks for sharing the old school ingenuity.
I am glad you're not taking any short cuts on the brakes. Being able to stop is far more important than being able to go.
That's my next hour sorted :)
Just noticed,Dude you scored an all time high with the first part of this series (:1 million views in 5 months) this part two should be that high in views,,Low Buck,,you're a great narrator,,you know your field
One of the best channels on TH-cam. I laugh out loud way too much!
Now that's some post-apocalyptic works. I admire the work and the knowledge. Reminds me of my travel times when I've found myself in Cameroon fixin' old XJ made in 1992. The machine was standing there for a few years covered in finger-thick layer of dust. And it started right away and even AC was able to do its job. But working with clutch was a crapshow due to someone put there mineral oil while it was clearly stated on the lid that it has to be dot3 braking fluid. And then it was put into garage for rest. Oh, there were times.
love the home made air cleaner assembly. you also reminded me of math I told the teacher I'd never use 30 years ago.
Nicest guy ever… with a lot of knowledge, thank you. A lot of fun watching your video. Greetings from Austria
I don't even know what to say... What an incredible video, what an incredible project. Questionable choices, unbelievable knowledge and wonderful humor... Thank you very much once again James
Here I am in England enjoying every step of this truck. I had a later right hand drive V8 version back in the day and I absolutely loved it... It's one of those motors which I wished I never sold.
One of the best channels on TH-cam.
When BaT was actually fun & interesting it always seemed like the most creative and quirky vehicles came out of New Mexico. Whether that was a bunch of bored Los Alamos PhDs or just something in the air I don't know but it was a great combination of creativity & frugal engineering. You sir are keeping that great tradition alive - a hubcap air cleaner & Pi = pure genius!
I have a 78 f-150 with a 350m and this project has really motivated me to keep working on it. Thanks for sharing!
I had a 79 f-150, just wondering what is the "350m"?
@@ralf00001 351M
@@ralf00001 It's a Chevy 350 masquerading as a 351 modified.
@@ralf00001 351m (yes, 351 not 350) is basically a cleveland-but a truck version (theres more to it than that but that gets the point across). There was 351 windsors, 351 clevelands, and 351modifieds...ie "m")
I gotta agree with all the other comments, love your approach to problem solving! Your shuttle humor and your innovative approach to problem solving can be nothing less than admired! I look forward to future episodes!
push bike brake wire on a drill with penetrating oil/spray and insert push bike wire into hard fuel line and use drill with wire(ONLY ONE WAY) in it and it WILL unclog the most built up blocked hard lines, then use compressed air to blow it out
I should save a set of guitar strings next time I change them!
I'm a little surprised he didn't add some fuel octane booster and stabilizer along with some fuel engine cleaner (though there's admittedly a risk of disturbing the delicate eco system that's formed of gunk and rust to allow it to run despite the old crap inside). But it would've given the engine more to work with when dealing with extremely old varnish-y fuel and definitely dissolved or broken down some of the problematic stuff in the fuel while allowing the engine to spark the fuel and run easier. Did that with an old 60's pickup we were trying to get back up and running, and it worked pretty well. We did use three fuel filters in line with the fuel line system like he did, which was a life saver for sure and definitely would've been an issue if we hadn't. We used $10 bigger ones to get more time out of each one and reduce how often we'd need to swap them, but with the fuel cleaner, octane booster, and stabilizer the filters only had to be swapped once after a few days of use and a refill.
“When you’re driving it is important to see where you’re going, particularly in front of you”
Yes… lmao sense of humor is dope 😂
This is now my favourite TH-cam channel! Thanks for entertaining me!
That hinged license plate mount allows you to pivot the plate 90° so that when hauling with the tailgate down, the plate is visible. Some Scout II's had the same.
Maybe jeeps are different, but the brake shoe with less material on it, usually, goes towards the front of the vehicle. Big guys to the back of the line, little guys to the front of the line. Great videos, keep up the great work 👍
Those modded rims are now lug centric instead of hub centric. Remember to tell tire shops that when getting them balanced. You probably wouldn't notice a difference until interstate speeds and faster, but it is something to consider, and remember with wheels.
Hey mate really enjoyed the video. Your presentation is absolutely spot on, and enjoy the technical formatting at times :) Certainly gotten me a bit more interested in older American vehicles, and liking this Jeep!
Cheers from an Australian aeronautical student
Another great video! The way you can think up ways to do and repair things is one of the many reasons I keep watching. The painted steelies and baby moons really made the Jeep!
Find a gallon of paint at a garage sale for a dollar you'll be ready for the car show ❤
Yeah, I have this need (probably not James' need!) to see that old Jeep painted. But, sorting out all the mechanical and safety stuff is definitely a priority.
Hell no!!! that patina is stunning
@@TheoriginalSpaceboy A bit of advice, son: Real humans don't use the word "patina"... Especially with regards to old, rusty, run-down vehicles. I drive these types of vehicles every day, incidentally -- as they are far, far superior to ANY vehicle being manufactured today -- but you will NEVER hear that ridiculous term roll off my lips.
You mock yourself every time you use it. Please abstain from doing so, any more , in the future... The world will thank you; and so will I.
@@johnsmith7676 A little bit of advice for you in return Father. Opinions are like anuses, we all have one and they spout shit!! Now that little fact is out of the way I too have only ever driven old cars since passing my test in 1991 and made a living for a decade restoring them or keeping the patina, even going as far to fauxtina'ing the solid metal welded back into them. There is space in the car scene for fully restored concours cars and survivors. Not everybody can afford (or wants) to own a shiny garage ornament. I have owned both types and found the patina cars much more fun as you don't get too precious about actually using them. Please try and stop being so triggered as at your age it cannot be good for your health and as your 'Son' I do worry.
@@johnsmith7676 I understand what you are trying to say, but they are not superior in my opinion. Don't get me wrong I love older cars. But they are nowhere near as safe. Sure your older car might be fine after the crash, but will you? No matter how much we like cars, we should first evaluate/consider the possible dangers of driving an older car.
Have a good day.
I really like the way you narrate your videos and the way you think and the way you put things together and the way you dig around in the junk box to find parts to put your stuff back together . That's the only way to work in my opinion!
I thought Derek Bieri was funny but you are a riot. Dry humor rocks and your skills are top notch.
All I gotta say is that you are indeed a fantastic mechanic. Oh, and very fun to watch. My thinking is that that size tire/wheel combo and the suspension level a are spot on. Perfect look!
I'm considering buying something old and bring it back to life, but to be honest, given my lack of tools after immigrating, my not enjoying working in 38-42 degree heat, and trying to explain to people who don't speak English what I want, I'm thinking I'll have more fun watching your videos than trying to replicate what you do.
Find some friends who speak a little more English than you and build your community!
@@lauralake7430 I think you've misunderstood, I'm English, I immigrated to Thailand, the problem is explaining to Thai's when I'm after anything that isn't on display, or what I want to do and if they can help.
I really enjoyed the dry humor and your ability to adapt parts and your deductions. Neet old Jeep. Looking forward to more video on the project Jeep.
This is the first time I've ever seen a hydraulic press beung used for something that resembles its actual purpose.
SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY FIXES STUFF THANK YOU
my god these “old part out new part in” types of stuff really gets me pissed, we used to fix fuel pumps by cutting a diaphragm out of inner tire, or press new pads on the old pad metal, bunch of old handyman fixes. Thank you for keeping it alive and well
Your skill set and creativity is astonishing.
I'm hoping you disassemble the transmission, I love to watch the way your mind works. Can't get enough of your video's , you could make a 5 hour video and I'd watch it start to finish no matter how late into the night I had to watch it. ✌
48:58 That windmill u have the background with the half cut barrels is pretty cool
I have a 1973 jeepster commando and fought with that Delphi fuel pump for days and put on other Napa one like you did and it works great thank you for the help!i appreciate your channel and knowledge
Hey, had a lot of fun watching another very entertaining video. Many thanks from UK.
I am always amazed to see your old vehicles that are not completely destroyed by rust as they would be up here where I live. "Soaking a fastener in penetrating oil" here is mostly a waste of penetrating oil!
Your fixes are creative and your determination on getting back on the road with a vehicle that many viewers see as a one way ticket to the junk yard is enlightening!
This is wayyyy more fun than buying some restored Princess. Can't wait to see the next episode!
Yeah ICON AND OTHERS GET 100K FOR LATE 80S. GRAND WAGONEERS..😊😊
I love watching restore/repair vids. BUT....I have not been so absorbed in watching one as much as this for a long time. I am absolutely loving it. Excellent work.....keep it up.
one of the better TH-cam shows out there!
Your craftmanship is simple and effective, I like that... One can learn a lot, thank you! By the way, nice touch that additional math for air inlet calculations :)
That transmission noise is ABSOLUTELY input shaft bearing... sounds just like my toyota pickup
I would say it’s the center bearing between the input and output shaft, being as the noise stops when in third. The shafts are locked together in third, so that bearing wouldn’t turn.
@@glengallwas6283 but it makes noise when not in gear and not moving... does the center bearing spin when not driving?
@@16driver16 yep, output shaft is at a dead stop and the input shaft is turning the same speed as the engine.
@@glengallwas6283 so it's the input shaft bearing like I said??? You said it was the center bearing?
@@16driver16 ok, the center bearing is basically a pilot bearing between the input and output shafts. If one is turning faster than the other, the bearing is going to turn as well. If if both shafts are turning at the same speed (such as 3rd gear) the bearing doesn’t turn.
Congratulations on making it live. My own "$2" project (1972 D100) has moved around my yard under its own power. Thought about you as I was rigging up a replacement for the rusted metal fuel line by repurposing one from a 1983 RX-7 I parted out. Now I'm waiting for my brake booster to get rebuilt at Cardone.
Woo Hoo !! You hit 100K , that means you get the solid silver youtube plaque !!
Yeah... "solid" silver-plated... *pot-metal.*
Gee, what a prize!!!
He should turn it into a hub cap
I'm well familiar with hand cranked car windows, but I've never seen one that was cranked from the outside. These videos on the $2 Jeep are some of the best cartube videos I've ever seen. Very amusing. It does sound like a dumbbell in a laundry dryer going down the road. Excited for you to figure out what's going on there.
Your ability to adapt and repurpose auto parts is unbelievable..
You're one heck of a good mechanic,....really enjoyed your video Sir..❤
Brilliant, love the videos thank you!!
That was some true Rube Goldberg work to get the center of that hubcap cut out to accommodate your front locker. Awesome!!!
Yessss finally we got Part 2
No need for the expletive, sir.
@@JeffKopis you are right, i changed my comment
Need part three tailgate. Windows. Front rear tire carrier and safari. Bar
I love that you don't half-@$$ the repairs and pay attention to the small details.... I'm subscribed 👍🏽
That thing is turning into a money pit! Hopefully, you are able to house, feed, and clothe you and your family.
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I'm not exactly a fan of vehicles of this era, but I'm enjoying your sense of humor and approach to repair. Also, I too am a cheapskate, so our content creator-viewer relationship might have a future.
I realized while watching this how much it reminds me of my dad's antics. A certain farm mechanic type behaviour. It's been 20 years since he passed. I sure enjoyed spending time here,
Really like what you do here.
You are like a New Zealand ' er.
Many of us grew up on farms and we had to learn to fix things with whatever we had lying about.
There's a saying here " kiwis can fix anything with a length of number 8 fencing wire "
I like your attitude of not just loading up the parts cannon
Definitely learned something on this one. I also enjoy using what I have to create something useful . I call that making something out of nothing. Love that spring trick/ work, too! Tks. so much for sharing your talents and knowledge with us all.
I love the blue color on the wheels. I would love to try and drive this car. It looks amazing
this gentleman is one of the most impressive and resourceful mechanics on TH-cam and I watch a LOT of videos..amazing ability to improvise and think outside the box….kudos good sir!
Man you are my fav automotive channel on YT, thanks for sharing all these cool adventures for us to enjoy along with you, I've been watching you for a couple of years now. I appreciate you don't put a bunch of drama and crap and blabbing, you get right to what the video is about and include alot of helpful info.
BTW I love how you made your own air filter housing, smart and cost effective man, use what you have. I wish you were my neighbor.
Might be my new favorite video of yours, even if $200 didn't pan out seeing you try to keep it as low as possible was fun. The hub cap cutting contraption was awesome.
I Freaking love the way this guy, explains his intentions and his mechanical science!!!!!!!!!
this is the automotive content ive been craving since roadkill sold out. super excited to see where this project goes and not helping my need for a fullsize jeep lol
The air cleaner genius and cutting the centre of the hubcap brilliant I really like what you do
This is reaching the point where you might well be able to build your own car entirely from scratch. And you're a good narrator, too. That's a lot of skill in one package. Thank you for sharing this video with us.
It is very good and happy to see the rebirth of a strong vintage car .