The $2 Jeep, Is it Roadworthy? Things Went Wrong...
2024 ж. 15 Мам.
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In a previous video, I bought this 1964 Jeep Wagoneer for $2, and got it running for under $6. At the end of that video, I set of the goal of making it roadworthy for $200. It did not go as planned...
I did a typo on the graphic for the Napa fuel pump number. The correct number is FUP B0116P for the fuel pump that worked. Sorry for any confusion!
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 👻
:) "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 🤷
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???
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
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
Best comedy on KZhead. Love this guys sense of humor
Snarky and homoirous 😅😅
Sarcasm, just one of his many tools
@@matiasmena7518 knoww chett
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.
Ok, cutting the hole out of the center of the chrome hub cab, just might have been the coolest thing I've seen from someone working on a vehicle.
It certainly was!! Although I laughed out loud, I couldn't help but think how brilliant it was. He's one of a kind!!
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 glad you’re still working on this project. This jeep was the reason I found your channel.
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
That's my next hour sorted :)
This has become one of my favorite channels. Good work, brother.
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.
One of the best channels on KZhead. I laugh out loud way too much!
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😂😂😂
Your explanation at 6:30 about air flow is so simple yet id never have thought of it like that. Really smart
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!
The hub cap cutting was brilliant!
The hub cap hole cutting setup is one of THE best things I've ever seen on car youtube. Bravo sir.
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 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).
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.
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
@@user-ht1xu4gv2u 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.
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
One of the best channels on KZhead.
If my dad was still alive he'd have absolutely loved this channel. Such creativity and improvisation. Thanks for posting.
Just found this channel and been working my way through older videos. Reasons I love it all, especially compared with the crappy car shows we're offered on TV: 1. No meaningless false deadlines 2. No artificial conflict, fake haggling or scripted banter between presenters 3. No voice-over commentary for the brain dead, reminding what you watched five minutes ago 4. No mention of value or of making a profit from any of this 5. No one cries 6. I learn something every time
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!
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 👍
EASILY my favorite youtube channel. love how u solve problems so methodically
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"?
@@ralf7817 351M
@@ralf7817 It's a Chevy 350 masquerading as a 351 modified.
@@ralf7817 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")
Your skill set and creativity is astonishing.
This is wayyyy more fun than buying some restored Princess. Can't wait to see the next episode!
I don't know a dang thing about working on cars but I am fascinated and love watching the videos on this old jeep
I could sit and watch this type of video all day. Thanks for sharing the old school ingenuity.
Yessss finally we got Part 2
No need for the expletive, sir.
@@JeffKopis you are right, i changed my comment
one of the better KZhead shows out there!
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.
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
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
Hey, had a lot of fun watching another very entertaining video. Many thanks from UK.
Thank god for this channel. The amount of lessons you teach is comparable to college, but for a price I like, free.
Watching from Australia ---- If you ever come down to Oz - you'll fall in love with the bush - not just for it's beauty - - but for all the abandoned vintage cars - trucks & utes etc that you could easily pick up for a nada. 😎
Woo Hoo !! You hit 100K , that means you get the solid silver youtube plaque !!
Yeah... "solid" silver-plated... *pot-metal.* Gee, what a prize!!!
Really enjoying these Wagoneer build videos. I have a 68 Wagoneer and working on upgrading the wiring harness at the moment
Make sure that the oil you're putting in a transmission is GL4! a lot of people will tell you that there's no difference between GL4 and GL5 but being the owner of over 4 jeeps and 2 wagoneers in the past 50 years it does make a difference in older vehicles. I got over 786,000 miles out of my 1969 wagoneer..your trans noise could be a trashed input shaft bearing.
This is now my favourite KZhead channel! Thanks for entertaining me!
Brilliant, love the videos thank you!!
Your videos are awesome 👍
Thank you for bringing us along!! Love your videos!
I’m blown away! You must be the smartest person in the world! Thank you for showing us all these tricks.
Your ability to adapt and repurpose auto parts is unbelievable..
Love all your shows. Keep them rolling. Reminds me a lot of myself. Never throw anything away. Women just don't understand.
i live in germany, and i have no clue about how cars work. but you get me hooked every time thanks to your amazing personality and superb knowledge about cars. reminds me a tad about the long gone good days of roadkill. anyways, thanks for the entertainment.
" It's a Jeep thing. You wouldn't understand." Nice progress on this old lady. Please keep going.
That thing is turning into a money pit! Hopefully, you are able to house, feed, and clothe you and your family.
This is my favorite kind of video. Back in 87', my Plymouth took 600 bucks. I hear these ultra cheap cars are getting hard to find. I think you just need a little vision. You have a jeepfull my friend.
Very cool. I love these old Wagoneers, well worth the effort to rescue it from the brink.
Thanks for sharing. i was rooting for this Wagoneer and you did not disappoint (as usual). Please keep up the good work.
I've watched this episode like 9 times. And it never gets old.
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.
That was fun thanks for taking us along on this adventure
This makes me happy. Thank you for sharing your time and experience sir.
A couple of hundred dollars of parts, thousands of dollars of sweat equity! Love the ingenuity involved!
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.
Awesome and outstanding content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
That interior Blue is a great colour! That accelerator bracket is a work of art...
Great content....love your "work-arounds" to bring your plan to fruition.
I like your no nonsense approach. You just get on with the job and each problem as it arises, no fuss, drama or heroics with lots of creative practical solutions. My way of doing things too. Great stuff, thanks
You get more done in a single video than most car mechanic channels get done in an entire series.
*Always admire your resourcefulness James.* Enjoyed the video and happy wrenching 🔧🔩
love these videos - we don't get to see stuff like this over the pond - keep up the good work sir.
To say that I am enjoying your video is an understatement. I appreciate your sense of humor. Thank you for sharing!
So thankful I found this channel a few months ago, this guy brings smiles and laughter every single time I watch. Will take shortcuts working on his projects but sure won't when it comes to production. One of the most intelligent people I have seen with his ingenuity. Wish nothing but the best for this gentleman.
I can watch your videos over and over, and I do. Such good content and amusing commentary. can't wait for next update.
Utilizing the choke cable housing as a pipe snake was a stroke of genius, definitely using that bit of knowledge in the future.
i really enjoyed this video , ive been looking forward to you posting another one, i love the way you work Thank you.
The angle grinder clamped to the jack! Dying over here! What an absolute win. And a great looking vehicle, once it gets purdied up.
I love that you don't half-@$$ the repairs and pay attention to the small details.... I'm subscribed 👍🏽
Great sense of humour and ingenuity. One of my favourite channels. 👍🏻
What a resourceful, knowledgeable guy and I enjoyed the commentary.
I just love this down to earth style of video's. Creative, good content, fun & a well put together. Thx for your effort 👍
I love this build. Fun, Funny and a cool old Jeep. It doesn't get any better 👍👍
Ingenuity at it's finest my gramps would've been amazed by your workmanship. Keep up the good work you inspire me to do more with what I got.
Great video. My second viewing. Your style of narration makes everything easy to understand for the less experienced. I'm really glad to have discovered your channel. Thank you!! 👍
Congrats on 100K! Absolutely love this Jeep wagon series and looking forward to see her running cherry again! Thanks for the updates!
Used that hole cutting trick before on heavy steel cylinder end, up a piece of all-thread in the vise making sure it was level and plumb, then put a 10' wheel on there, put a piece of garden hose to mash the bearing, secured with vise grips, this restricted the amount of spin, the the momentum of the grinder turnd the work piece the right amount to cut slowly and turn at the same time. worked great.
Absolutely love your channel. Genius. You need to upload more! 👍👍👍👍
The creative real world ingenuity and crafted repairs are the best parts of these videos 👌
This has been a very kewl build, and I am very glad to have found you on KZhead.!.!.! Keep' em coming, good sir.!.!.!.!
Man, as a recently new subscriber...and watching a handful of your videos... I realized how ridiculously underrated your channel is. Your explanations plus humor making the videos enjoyable. Cheers!
Love how the jeep looks, it kinda brings nostalgia to me, glad you are working on it!
loved the way you fit that radiator in
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,
Super impressed with the progress in a single video. Would love to see/hear the previous owner's reaction to the changes made. This man is a true artist!
I really enjoy seeing you just make things happen, and explaining everything as you go (especially what you should really do a different way)
Man, I really love your unorthodox and creative approach to making "Low-buck" repairs !!.. Keep up the super cool and informative content. Subscribed ! 🍻
3 videos in a week with bad NEW jeep fuel pumps. You, 4xfred, budget buildz. All jade the same issue. Great content! Keep it coming please!
Great project! Can't wait for the next episode.