1964 Jeep CJ-5 Sitting in a Barn 30 years, Engine Stuck, Will it Run?!?

[@Wulferious]

That mushroomed driver is for driving metal line "U" fence posts.

[@kapekodbob]

Right, those green ones used for 2X4 wire fence

[@thewoodymakeit]

T post

[@timothymyers6827]

Yep - was gonna say the same thing.

[@TheWolfiet]

Exactly! We have something similar we use as a paperweight back at where I work even down here in strailia.

[@stevejette2329]

@@thewoodymakeit Doesn't look like a T post. That might look more like a T.

[@WatchWesWork]

"I've got too many projects" *Brings home another project. Never change man!

[@mobiousenigma]

hey wes he at least goes out and gets his projects lol yours arrive in the driveway ;] i think your system is more efficient

[@JoeRocket-sf6qs]

@@mobiousenigma ok

[@Alsintheshop]

Yeah, a shop you can walk-through is only wasted space😉

[@zaptor1514]

Just watched your show Wes!

[@raudpats0]

@Juha Tuomala yes he is. Wes eaven visited matt not very long time ago.

[@yadaroni]

I love to see Eva jump in and help. It makes me smile every time.

[@Eeropolvasti]

Seems like a nice, meant to be-couple=), not every girl dirty their hands, AND let the husband buy all the "junk";o) Bravo, Eva!

[@FordFanatic337]

You have a winner... And I'm not talking about the Jeep!

[@robertkerby2581]

Matt & Eva, you both did a bang up job on getting the old Jeep running! I cannot wait to see the Jeep steam cleaned, and all of the services completed! Well done, Matt and Wife!

[@gwpsr58]

Gotta give props to Miss Eva. She was enthusiastic (even heard a "Whee!"), and got right in there, laying on her back in the gravel and wrenching! Way to go!

[@marcryvon]

Yep, she's definitely a Keeper ! My late wife would'nt have done nothing of that sort ! Not even help me bleed the brakes on HER car ! 🙄

[@paulsilva3346]

Although she needs SAFETY GLASSES...

[@DarkFlamage]

@@paulsilva3346 Yes Miss Eva, Please don't get a permanently scratched cornea, like I have. Safety glasses are a must!

[@edwardmckenna527]

I’m going on \ ]

[@paullambert2668]

Looked familiar to my situation. Help is nice. But help is often slower than doing it yourself (watching Miss Eva ratchet that bolt super slow). But when you take over then it's all "well, if you don't need my help".....

[@patriciabrogdon7281]

There is a head bolt under the carb. It is inside the intake manifold. Dad broke the block not knowing about the bolt. The engine is an F head. Intake valves in the head with the exhaust valves in the block. Good luck.

[@rward1904]

Drag the jeep around in gear, the Army way!

[@ericcorse]

I didn't know that weren't they called a Hurricane?

[@rward1904]

Use a match book to set the points.

[@williamfoster4268]

@@rward1904 That stopped being the Army way once they ditched manual transmissions over 30 years ago. Now the only things with a manual are ceremonial Jeeps.

[@dreadrechsler8278]

@@ericcorse It has what looks like a 'Hurricane 4' logo sticker on front of the valve cover....

[@jeflarremore7170]

You're never getting that Jeep back from Eva.

[@mrdiv8418]

My thoughts exactly 😁

[@AndyMarsh]

Yep, we all know that this will not be a running around and fetching parts car.... It'll be wife's cruisin' car.

[@m2ger8]

@@AndyMarsh She can get the parts, best of both :P

[@alexmartin9177]

this.

[@devacreek4852]

Got that right!!!

[@tonydeleo3642]

the odd metal thing is probably a driver head for U type fence posts. By the way Matt, you are very fortunate to have such a lovely assistant willing to dive in and help!!! Congratulations!!!

[@U_ever]

Matt: Eva found a "Tee-Post Topper. It fits on top of a Tee post/fence post so you can drive it in without actually damaging the top of the fence post. whilst bashing it into the ground with a sledge hammer. Great new find !

[@turnbullfl4114]

Yes, except that it is for road sign posts, not T fence posts.

[@T-gear]

Obvious not tpost it is for fence post

[@T-gear]

Called u channel post for signs or fence

[@davemiller3027]

It's for the older style metal posts, they were not the T style we have today. We had several hundred of them on our place in Arkansas.

[@kencramer1697]

@@davemiller3027 Yep, we still have millions of those old posts here in Texas.

[@zorrbock]

I love how Matt talks to the camera like we're standing there. Its like Dora the explorer for car guys. Plus, I don't know how anyone feels but that excitement is contagious. When you're watching a KZbin vid and are just as excited as the dude making the video.. that's good entertainment!

[@tacticalretreat8594]

I agree its fun to hear his thought process and I do feel I am along for the ride when the motor turned for the 1st time I felt Like I was there holding the camera... seeing the fan move was a fun moment. She faught him for a bit she is starting to show some interest in getting a 2nd life

[@nrs91]

deffo love his presentation style

[@steverayrapp]

When he got it to turn over I yelled "YEAH!" My wife was like who were you talking to? lol

[@beakittelscherz5419]

That's why I also watch RRC Restoration and Musti1 😎

[@jamescriswell1505]

We need a jeep and leaf blower update. I understand that you are probably busy with the new shop build, but I can't wait to see how that is coming along. I like to see your wife help. Your videos are very informative and entertaining. I have never worked on a diesel engine, but from watching you, I think I would have a pretty good chance at getting 1 to run.

[@kevinlwiltfong7941]

It is nice to see your wife taking an interest in your projects.

[@robertmoran9886]

That was terrific! Eva's toy...great to have her involved in the restoration!

[@harveystephens6115]

Well I think this might be an “Eva Mobile”!!!! You be lucky if you get to drive it😃😃

[@chaddesantis4191]

Matt's definitely gonna have to grab parts in a different buggy.

[@garymoore8711]

Impressed with Eva. Not too many wives get under the old beast and turn a wrench.

[@ramblingman8992]

In 6 months time there will be a video on Matt servicing Eva's CJ5

[@harveystephens6115]

Never seen her excited until now. Very nice. And glad it runs. Sounded ok last start I might have heard a tap. But another nice find

[@Bret4207]

There's the name for it- "Little Eva"!!!

[@kb9oak749]

Matt: "I have too many projects...." Also Matt: "Meet my new project Jeep!"

[@xtender5]

Yes, but I'm not complaining. :)

[@riverflyswatter]

Lol

[@charlesmckinley29]

You means Eva’s cute jeep project. Happy wife happy life

[@CTRLyurself]

That first item sits on top of a corrugated fence/sign post and you can hammer it without damaging the top of the post. Likely for fence posts as you mention the rest of the stuff in use is for fences in that jeep!

[@bret5676]

Yep, for driving T-posts

[@LawdyLawd]

I have driven in many a fence post with such a contraption as ya found! ;-)

[@ChileExpatFamily]

That 8-N here in Chile in the condition you found it would sell for $7,000. Tractors here are crazy expensive. Nice Jeep find. Jim in Chile

[@rsprockets7846]

that jeep running with good tires brakes clutch is at least 10k

[@dwitcraft]

Even on west coast of US that tractor was $1500, more if you parted it.

[@alan3082]

My first vehicle was a 68 jeep. Interesting note: a Freightliner key would start it.

[@vote4carp]

As you suspected, that block thing you found in the Jeep was a u-post driver cap. Lets you hit it with a sledge or use it with a driver. You can still buy them today. Sweet ride, yo!

[@j81851]

You are a blessed guy. Eva is a doll. You are very fortunate to have her. She is a jewel of great value.

[@jennyoreilly7553]

From an obsessive restorer, how lucky you are to have found an 'original' intact vehicle. I would have removed each part, cleaned, repaired and painted and put aside ready for rebuild. When it comes to the motor, same applies. I get a lot of pleasure out of full resto, (not necessarily to showroom) Will be watching from Australia with great interest.

[@craftsoda]

NO, this one s a survivor, leave it as is as much as possible.

[@michaelcarron3418]

Clean off one of the brake light lens caps, should say a year of Jeep. Pull the engine. Bench test the starter. Pull the seats and give it a good cleaning, power wash it. Test the radiator.

[@rsprockets7846]

jeep used the same tailights from55 to 66 think they were grote

[@paulsilva3346]

Mike, he stated he tested the starter...

[@jakealter5504]

Get a roof

[@09FLTRMM77]

I think the phrase “ yes, that’s my wife’s blue Jeep “ is something you will be saying VERY often!! Start practicing now! LOL!!

[@devacreek4852]

I think you’re right😜

[@paulsilva3346]

I agree, Me 3...

[@hicksalpha]

@@paulsilva3346 Deffo the wifes!

[@terryfromsouthcarolina4601]

You better let the wife have it. That will get many project credits in your happy wife account. All you will have to do when you drag home Christine's older cousin in the future is look over and say... " Boy that sure is a pretty blue jeep". You have to know there is something in it for them. That works. Sometimes. LOL! Terry from South Carolina

[@tommystone7327]

You could see it on her face. The wife’s new.

[@Arachnikadia]

I find it amazing how you always manage to bring old engines back to life like that. Even got a gas one that was rusted somewhat to run. Youre a master tech. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@scpvrr]

You have a keeper there. Best part to me: you captioned “Tensions are running high…” and five seconds later Eva’s yelling out “Whee!”

[@jeromebreeding3302]

What a find ! Be sure to change oil an filter(acid my have leaked down to pan),then hook up to boat tank, add coolant,run it for a while, etc. Boatloads of fun ahead !

[@debbiemorgan-thompson5369]

Don’t ever feel a video is too long cause we love watching them! For me, I like the abandoned Church and all the non running things you get running! Good to see your wife helping you too!

[@frevele1656]

Nice find same age as me, I am a little rough around the edges these day too

[@hoytjones9126]

Understand what it means to have "so many irons in the fire", but this is a cool vehicle. look forward to you getting back to it. Great channel, thanks for you hard work

[@paulsilva3346]

I 2nd that EMOTION

[@CJ_Caster]

You should've gotten the 8N. Never hurts to have more tractors

[@thomasheer825]

Yep the 8N with a loader is worth more than the Jeep in that condition.

[@gliderp]

The 8N was the very first tractor I drove. I was 13 at the time. When I turned 16 and got my license, I got to mow the sides of the roads in my part of town with the sickle bar. Learned how to replace broken cutting teeth with the tools and parts I carried. Had so much fun I would have done it for free. How did I survive the 60's / 70's? Especially considering I rode on hay wagons, back of pickup trucks, and drank water from a garden hose. YIKES!

[@ypop417]

I agree

[@thomasheer825]

@@gliderp Been there and got the T shirt, right now I have 2 old Fords, a 2N and a Jubilee. Also have a Jeep, and had a old Flat Fender for years until a guy with more brains than money took her.

[@ypop417]

@@gliderp We that servied all that still wonder. Oh and being held by our moms in the front seat with no seatbelts.

[@JoE_Songs]

7:40 - what a cool jeep! - Yes, make it functional, leave patina, maybe linseed-oil it, give it to Eva... it fit's her perfectly. God bless. love ya

[@barbfrank917]

YES

[@jakealter5504]

It could probably use a roof too

[@micheal4487]

Man, all you guys that live in these areas with old barns are lucky. There’s NOTHING around me in the city. That Jeep is sweet!! Your wife is funny haha and did a great job.

[@darkerbinding6933]

On using the impact for the spark plugs... it's an iron head. As long as you don't go crazy, it's fine. If it was an aluminum head, you'd have to be pretty careful.

[@nbea1580]

About 10 years ago I was in that same barn walking around that exact jeep.

[@abzdeman92]

Why didn't you grab it

[@Ijokealot]

@@abzdeman92 to be fair as a normal person looking at that Jeep I don’t think many people would want to take on that mess.

[@abzdeman92]

@@Ijokealot I would've if I saw it, it looks so cool & I'm a chef in a restaurant

[@mikescudder4621]

Its a small world.

[@MerleH43]

That looks like a post driver. I've usually seen posts like that used with in panel fences or with wide boards to simulate a wooden post.

[@carlsjr7975]

Looks like to me it goes on top of those channel iron fence posts to drive them in.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

It's for U posts. There are two types of steel fence posts. T posts and U posts which are named for their cross section looking at the end of the posts.

[@superhobo666]

This makes the most sense, and they did say the jeep was used on a cattle farm. looks exactly like the right shape for those wire fence posts.

[@bluegrallis]

I have a couple OLD U posts from way back. That would fit right on them. They may pre-date the T post of today.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

@@bluegrallis They still sell both style of posts today. I recall seeing both styles on my grandparent's farm in the 1950s.

[@brentellender8651]

Great video. Glad you're getting her back on the road. I'm in he middle of a restoration on a '59 Willys CJ5 that my grandfather bought new in the fall of '58. Only has 4,575 miles on the odometer! My mom drove it in high school and I learned to drive a standard in it when I was kid. They're great little run about!! Looking forward to future videos.

[@ramflash1]

My Dad ordered and bought a 1964 Kaiser/Willys CJ5 same color as this one. I was six years old. I bought it from him in 1977 for $400. Over the years that we owned it, the F Head, Hurricane 4 was rebuilt three times that I can remember. That Jeep could climb like a goat. AWESOME memories...

[@ihasaspeedboat]

If this video was 12 hours long I’d watch every minute of it.

[@petero2693]

He is very watchable...

[@garymarshall220]

Can I get the 8n. Love to work them on our farm when I was.a teenager, Bett than those 2 mules we had

[@joedirte716]

Must be a biden voter with no job

[@robertburns3014]

Matt: When you get the little Jeep running well and road worthy, please install a roll bar! I don't want nuthin to happen to you or Miss Eva in the event of a roll over. And yes, I'd like to see you try to knock out the dents as best you can. Congrats on your latest acquisition!

[@jamesjines3996]

Love your videos. Watch every one as soon as the notification pops up. I’m 29y/o and disabled, I love watching videos like yours. Just good clean fun with old iron. I have a 75 Chevy c20 outside in the weeds, it dies of a rod knock. It’s my dream to one day have it back on the road with a diesel motor backed by a manual trans.

[@captainfancypants4933]

Good choice brother, I hope you can make it happen because that sounds like it would be a fun as hell truck

[@BFG65]

Rewatched this after your latest video where it even gets a hand wash. The jeep has come a long way. Thanks for saving it!

[@eltigreandthewalrus]

This is a great barn find, I’m really jealous. My grandpa had a 70s Scout on our farm I used to take off road and drove around. So this little jeep is really nostalgic to me.

[@justat1149]

That’s awesome! The IH Scouts are really the forgotten trucks of the 60’s and 70’s. It’s always an occasion when I see one, especially since my grandfather worked for IH and eventually CIH for almost 40 years. Have a lot of backstory with those good ol’ trucks.

[@terryisaac8195]

CJ-5 with four-wheel drive and a Smokie in my tail!!!😃👍👽

[@eliotsell7483]

It was killin' me waiting for the vacuum to come out.

[@oldguy4833]

impressed your wife likes this project looks like she is a good helper - commented in a previous video of her helping remove the truck cab - please get her safety equipment gloves glasses etc for her when she is helping you - made me cringe when she was under the jeep helping you with the starter without any safety glasses!!!!!!!!

[@captainkirk1745]

I drove many days as a young boy on the farm. My uncle let me drive it, unattended, and it too was blue. It was about a 19600 m0del with canvas top and doors. I loved that thing! I hope this one works out for you. Nothing like an old, stock jeep. New ones suck, by comparison.

[@scotsman94]

Love it! The patina is great. I suggest using some rust neutralizer where needed, give it a light polishing and put a clear coat on it.

[@geion54]

She's really lovely Matt go all the way and bring her back and shinning..

[@1bcordell]

I agree. Don't half ass. She deserves to run the roads with pride.

[@kencrouch668]

I like it that Eva was a good sport. Even got on the ground and helped take the starter off. That is a Classic Jeep - I've owned 3 - I wish I would have kept my 1978 CJ7 Golden Eagle! You should keep that Jeep - it would be a good parts grabber!

[@thirzapeevey2395]

My late next door neighbor's son has one just like it that my neighbor bought him for his first car a half century ago. He just got done overhauling it. As his sister inherited the house when mom and dad died, and now lives next door, he's up here with that old jeep all the time. He absolutely loves that thing. One taillight, no turn signals (never did have), rattles and clanks and bangs, but he is having a blast with it. I think I'd have to turn a leaf blower on that thing first, and get all the mouse mess out of it.

[@ptrs.7367]

Matt, I’m watching this with an eye infection from rust falling while I was under a tractor. Please give Eva some safety glasses when she’s helping you. Great find, I’m envious.

[@bassmechanic237]

Great advice. Sorry to hear you ended up with an infection, and godspeed to you.

[@edwardhalpin7503]

Great advise, great habit

[@steinjonah660]

I lost sight in my left eye (long story but suffice to say I live in a scary part of Africa). It is not nice. Now after 20 years the good eye is showing age and is deteriorating fast, so please safety glasses are worth far more than the few $$$ it cost Spend a few extra $ and buy quality I follow many shows similar to this scary how bad the eye protection is all round

[@777poco]

that's what i thought too

[@sheepdoglogic]

Was thinking the same thing when I decided to read your post. Absolutely good advice. HOOAH!!!

[@Arty1631]

I love how she went "Whee" when behind the wheel.

[@connieeberle5862]

I'm an almost 80 year old female and I'm hooked on watching you!

[@tedc3895]

Connie ,, I'm 78 male and hooked on watching too..

[@edwardhalpin7503]

You either got the "bug" or don't. Age Doesn't matter

[@tompayne8863]

A little late on watching this but I can identify (sort of). In 1978 I bought a running 1951 M38A1. That's the military version of the CJ5 (way before the CJ5). I brought it home and pulled the 4 cylinder engine. I bought a running Buick V6 and put in it. Then, I painted it, bought a new top, and ran the heck out of it for years. I loved that Jeep! Good luck with yours. I'd put that diesel in it!

[@montyhinton1613]

Love the Jeep. I hate to see that old 8n get scrapped though

[@ericcorse]

I agree and it had a loader too

[@haphazard1342]

Somebody call Marty T

[@rebelyank6361]

Grew up with an 8N with the same Wagner downpressure loader, moved a lot of snow with it. Dad found some Canadian half tracks for it and now my brother has it and added a Sherman splitter transmission to make it 8 speeds forward and 2 reverse.

[@jakealter5504]

@@rebelyank6361 my dad has an 8N that belonged to my grandfather, it’s a 50’s model and still runs

[@MrFoamheart]

Its for pounding fence posts. Those Metal ones.

[@WingKing-xl7iw]

Agreed, fence post drive. You fit it over the top and then hit it with a sledge hammer.

[@michaelroselius9848]

Also known as tee posts.

[@jimthode]

@@michaelroselius9848 Not T-posts but U-posts. U-posts can be used on fences and sign posts.

[@leonanderson4727]

Matt congratulations in finding such a treasure. As a viewer, I share your enthusiasm, and excitement as you were attempting to turn it over. Moreover, you actually have a new 70's Jeep with that unbelievable low mileage. When it finally turned over and briefly fired, it seemed all tight and ran like a new engine.

[@markbehr88]

Love the Jeep. Your truck has plenty of cool patina too. A sympathetic resto is the way to go. Great to see your wife helping out too.

[@harrisonhunter7512]

Dennis Collins would pay top dollar for this he just loves these thing's.

[@MrChassmith]

Send the Ford to MartyT...he has about 5 of them all spiffed up!

[@bruceleealmighty]

Gonna have to do a Go Fund Me page just for shipping to New Zealand.

[@NenadKralj]

@@bruceleealmighty True 😎🤣🤣

[@selectgaming9832]

@@bruceleealmighty Nhaa just turn the key and drive her over to us haha

[@Deek6923]

I have a 1972 CJ5 with an AMC 304, have not rebuilt the engine and it runs like a top. I had to replace the tub because the Iowa winters beat it up, but luckily i found a guy that had a 1973 tub that came from Colorado with only a couple holes to patch. There is a Guy in Pella Iowa that literally has any Jeep part you will ever need, Dougs 4 wheelers.

[@Deeg4570]

I have a 60s CJ5 I got recently, I got a bit more lucky that you, mine wasnt stuck but had been sitting for about 6 years. same flat tires , same old gas and crud everywhere. I got it running the 2nd day I had it home. needed a replacement coil. New front wheel bearings, wheel cylinders, shoes, brake hoses and lockouts and a new Master cylinder and now it stops, pedal is high and hard but it will slow it down. it is still a project but like you. I have to say I love the lil CJ!! I drive it around the farm and close neighborhood

[@saulzain1957]

It's a great jeep. You can keep the patina intact at the same time just bang out the dents. You're also able to find the floor pans online. Rock auto has a lot of the aftermarket parts too!

[@Oo-IIII-oO]

Half the comments here: "That's a fence post driver."

[@devilwarriors5164]

Never seen or used one in my life yet I knew instantly what it was lol

[@JamesJones-cl5tq]

Bang the dents out, clean it up good and clear coat it!

[@delmorejr1950]

Your excitement at getting those old engines going is contagious, still chuckling...

[@Nf6xNet]

I loved seeing the two of you working on that cool old Jeep together. I’m looking forward to seeing more of this project.

[@robt2151]

Agreed, but she really should have worn some glasses when working under the vehicle - a bit of oily grit dropping into your eyes is going to spoil the rest of the day.

[@IsMise]

That girl has happy memories of cruising in an old jeep

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Or a guy with a jeep. 🤭😉

[@IsMise]

@@kathyusa-iowa5137 Now Now don't dampen the lady;s spitit

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

@@IsMise 🤭🤣

[@IsMise]

@@kathyusa-iowa5137 Im thinking you once knew a guy with a jeep|||

[@vitodebenedictis4932]

Please tell your wife, there is almost nothing as beautiful as taking something old, broken, used, unloved and forgotten and then to take that and fix it and give it life again. Thats why we all come here, and im glad she can be part of that with you.

[@Ekatjam]

Are you talking humans or machinery?

[@vitodebenedictis4932]

@@Ekatjam why not both?

[@keithspillman]

Civilian cousin to the 1955 M38A1 military Jeep that's been in our family since 1969. I recently restored her so a few of your issues were very familiar!! Enjoy your channel!!

[@olgriz485]

I'm crying over that old barn. The fantastic wood that is inside and outside need preservered and saved. Here in West Texas there isn't anything available like that. So old soooo old .......

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

The secret of any success is , Do your best , and what makes you happy . others that enjoy in your triumph will always like what you do !.

[@bryansmith5980]

I hope you know this is now the number one project on your hands. Since the Wife likes it! Remember happy wife in the old jeep. Is a way happier life for you?

[@ramsportrestore2632]

Diesel Creek, that tool you have is a barbwire fence post driver tool, you put it on the top of the metal post and drive it down into the ground with a 2 1/2 lb sledge hammer. you can still use it today, the posts it fits are still used and you can get them at most any farming store

[@astutenomad2879]

"Too many projects" means: "I need a few more projects!" - Most Gearheads

[@Alsintheshop]

Too many projects means you need a bigger shop.

[@Parents_of_Twins]

@@Alsintheshop I say that all the time and then find deals that are too good to pass up. Earlier this year I found a IH backhoe for $300. How do you pass that up? We did finally get a shop built however I do wish I had decided to go bigger.

[@roadbossgarage7599]

The first step is knowing you have a problem. Then promptly ignoring that rationale

[@derpydog1008]

@@roadbossgarage7599 yes

[@Parents_of_Twins]

@@roadbossgarage7599 Good then I'm well on my way to filling my yard with projects.

[@evacalm39]

Dam this makes me smile to see that Jeep come back to life

[@mattwiedenman3268]

I'm really looking forward to seeing more vids about this CJ5

[@IndianaGraphics]

I agree

[@franciscochiconellocoiadoc5322]

@@IndianaGraphics 1111

[@andyvitz]

Yeah I need to stop messing around with them they all seem to work pretty good when you first get them and you mess around and then they start acting like this one day

[@theodorepeters5566]

Ted

[@theodorepeters5566]

Mat you do,more with,less than,anyone,on,this Chas

[@chrisackerley1842]

Matt - I looked through the comments, but I didn't see that anyone had an explanation for the item you asked about at 25:06 - It's a device for pounding steel fence posts into the ground! The underside [not the part that's mushroomed] fits over the top of a steel fence post, then you hammer it into the ground using an 8 Lb. sledge hammer. A very useful find! I've never seen one like it. If you ever find it necessary to put in a barbed wire fence, you will be glad to have this little gem!

[@kennyronful]

I enjoyed the WTF look on Eva face when you picked up the Jeep's ass end with the skid-steer bucket and moved it over.

[@johnlanham9057]

25:10 goes on top of a metal fence post, then apply sledge hammer…..👊🏻💪🏻

[@daved7024]

I was so sorry you couldn't save that Ford 8n we had one on our farm 60 years ago.

[@DeadInsideButStillSmiling]

I seriously doubt it will ever make it to the crusher. Got people around here that cruise around the scrapyards looking for old tractors to buy.

[@steverayrapp]

That era of Tractor has a cult following and parts are cheap and easy to get! I had one a few years back, awesome machine!

[@tileman17]

@@DeadInsideButStillSmiling lets hope that would be such waste

[@pbegich4235]

The object you found (the steel hockey puck) is for driving steel fence posts into the ground. It fits over the post top and then you slip a fencepost driver pipe over the top for extra weight. Its purpose is to protect the top of the post from mushing up and distorting when pounding the post in. Without its use, the post top can get so mushed up (upon re-use) that a post pounder will not slip over the post top any more. Pete from Prescott

[@Jimbo54]

That wife of yours is a real keeper. You did very good to find her.

[@rsprockets7846]

Better than the jeep

[@SpiritualGiftsPodcast]

Nothing better for a man than when his wife comes along to help. Great look with the Florida Gator shirt!

[@JohnSmith-gr8kh]

It’s a keeper for sure…can’t wait to see the end result.

[@kapekodbob]

That was the end. He goter runnin. Now just rebuild carb, brakes , fuel line.

[@iansaddington6057]

Hey there Matt. Still enjoying your channel. It is good to see Miss Eva getting into your projects with you. Lots of love to you both.

[@MikeHarris1984]

25:23 that is a sign post pounder... or fence post. the metal fence posts that you hang barbed wire on, that is the shape of the pole you drive into the ground.

[@johnypitman2368]

Dont mess with the 4 wheel drive decal for sure

[@freddyrosenberg9288]

That was not a decal. It is actual paint, they used a stencil to apply it.

[@johnypitman2368]

@@freddyrosenberg9288 makes sense Thanks

[@chickensfloat7427]

Use champion plugs. We have tryed pretty much everything and they seem to work best on our 66 with the same hurricane moter

[@danmackintosh6325]

25:17 looks like a driver for pressed steel fencing posts.

[@paulsilva3346]

Also for the short white mile marker posts.?

[@pamike4873]

Yep. It's a T-post driver.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The fact that wofey is Excited To work on this jeep Is awesome she has a beautiful smile By the Way Matt love the Gators Shirt 13:20 @Diesel Creek

[@TwinTurboToyota]

We need a diesel creek and vice grip garage collaboration

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

A guy can only imagine...

[@rikbitter]

I'd hook my peepers into that.

[@skeetmandoo]

A feller would love that

[@davidcolesr.8628]

I’ll Be Dipped, I’ve Thought To Myself…… Self, That Could Be An Interesting Vidja.

[@Bill-xc8le]

not

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

"The Big Kapoosh". Mustie1 would say: "Still no spark!"

[@genebrewer1422]

I'm so looking forward to This jeep build love seeing your wife helping out.. that is one special lady you have there I'm lucky to even try to get mine to ride in my jeep with the doors off

[@dustyweasel41]

Someone years ago gave me a 1968 j3000. Hadn’t been run in about 10 years. I dumped atf down each plug hole and came back a week later. Started within less than one revolution. Every mosquito within mikes were dead. Ran great

[@agw5425]

I like it when you do projects the missus likes to, she is one of a kind be good to her.

[@jeromebreeding3302]

I hear that. My ex hated my old car hobby so much, she even sabotaged a couple.If the misses is engaged enough to help out, you are truly blessed.

[@joshuaolsen8844]

Idk who has the better “post-first-start” laugh. Matt or Mustie1! Hahaga

[@sureshkumarc.k6534]

bothoffem

[@GoatsGarage]

Both have that gleeful giggle down pat. Lol

[@gstealer11]

Mustie just keeps going

[@stagman4611]

Twin stick garage has a good chuckle as well 😁😁

[@jamesfackenthal]

That object with the mushroomed head is definitely for driving fence fence posts into the ground. They're usually green and they have Metal tabs that are punched into the face of the fence post which is why the kind of V-shaped Is with the broad face

[@sunshinerose51]

I have been watching so many of your videos...love your excitement, loved seeing Evas participation! Question...when are you going to do more with this jeep? Want to see more of it.

[@GARDENER42]

Marty T would have that tractor hauling logs inside a day or two. 😜 ETA I'll wager on a blown head gasket on the Jeep.

[@edwardmulder3777]

Yep that tractor looked real nice , be a shame if they had dumped it, and yes ,Marty T would have fer sure had it running real sweet. Seems that's the outcome of a lotta farm gear, my friend very rarely keeps his gear maintained, evrn personal transport, and then gets agro when he hasta fork out big bucks to repair worn out equipment

[@robertvannicolo4435]

@@edwardmulder3777 I’m sure the scrap yard sold it not cut up for scrap especially where Matt lives worth more around there then the scrap metal price

[@MegaPaulCooper]

Gotta be

[@jacksak]

That thing you hit looks like a steel "U" post driver.

[@endermwatts]

I’ve pounded in plenty of posts putting up fence on the farm but never used anything like that. As soon as he turned it over though and I saw the shape I knew that’s what it had to be.

[@ram_diesel_power6039]

@@endermwatts exactly. That’s to stop the post from mushrooming over.

[@kameljoe21]

You are right its an old school post driver. They were used in combination with a sledge hammer and the tool. The U shape metal post were very popular for use with barbwire and sheep fence due to its wave function that allowed you do adjust in small increments. Matter of fact I have a handful of those posts that I use from time to time. I did one of my old houses entire yard with those types of posts. They are far better than the new stuff and will be around far longer. I have pulled 10s of thousands of them and replaced with wood or new t posts.

[@endermwatts]

@@kameljoe21 as long as I’ve been around we’ve always used the T shape and a driver that is basically a metal tube with a top and two handles welded on the sides. Slide her over the top and away you go. That and we always put a wooden post in concrete every tenth post.

[@kameljoe21]

@@endermwatts U post are still made today. They are mostly used in road work. You will find them used on signs and reflectors along the road side. I have built 100s of miles of fence many being t post and wood. Though I never use a hand driver unless I have to. T post are so easy to drive in with a bucket from a tractor or like equipment. A light weight pipe cut to length can be slid over the T post and then bucket applied downward to the length of said pipe. Giving you exact height every time. We almost never did wood post in a t post line. Though on a few jobs we have though never in concrete. For as long as I have been doing this concrete on wood posts do more harm than good. A proper brace is more than enough to support the line. Spacing really depends on your soil conditions and most places you can get away with a rod spacing. This makes for everything being pretty well spaced regardless as to how you build your fence.

[@philgrimsey3637]

Reminds me of working on an old rover with a pal. We dragged it to his house with a stick motor. Ended up having to soak the bores and stick it in 4th gear, pushing it back and to, to free it off.

[@Whipple1]

We’ve successfully done the same thing on a few ok’d tractors and trucks that were stuck. Used a mix of kerosene, transmission fluid and acetone. Filled up the cylinders and let them soak for a week to ten days. Forth gear and rocked them free with another tractor chained to them.

[@benbrown8147]

First time I've ever seen someone actually clean the trash and debris out of one of these revivals instead of just working around and in it until the end. That makes me crazy and you didn't. Thanks!