1969 Roadrunner FINALLY DRIVES and It's FOR SALE?!

In what is likely the last video on this beat-up old classic '69 Roadrunner, my son JD and I craft and cobble together a mount for the alternator, driveshaft, transmission cooler, pan, filter, and lines. I mean, really, this car hates me! The cumulative effect of all the hassles of rebuilding and reviving this old muscle car has pushed me to the point where I am selling the car - YES, this Classic Muscle Car is FOR SALE for the low, low price of $4,000 - contact me if interested. Proceeds to fund the Holey Goat performance engine rebuild. No matter my frustration with the car, I am calling this MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! We pulled this abandoned car out of a junkyard and gave it a second gasp at life after sitting, left for dead, for some 25 or so years.
UPDATE 12/28/2022: The Roadrunner has SOLD!
The 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner project car was sourced from Nobody Else's Auto in Great Bend, Kansas. Find Project Cars For Sale here: rdkll.co/Proje... or visit ‪@NobodysShow‬ on KZbin: / @nobodysshow
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[@raystevens1458]

I've seen many back yard mechanics, but you take the cake. If you're going to teach your son how to do things, then for gods sake. please teach right, safety, the proper use of hand tools. I couldn't even make 5 minutes, good luck and I sincerely hope you don't injure or kill someone.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Phsh 😂😂😂😂 adios

[@allgasnobrakes4979]

Man stfu and load the wagon and don’t worry about the mule he teaching his boy how to do something just because it’s not your way or by the book doesn’t mean it won’t hold to that young man’s heart

[@rodneyclark1990]

Lol 😆

[@BilgePump]

Ray, your pills….

[@ChuckPackwood]

For Gods Sake, don’t spend time with your Son doing things you Enjoy. Ray Don’t approve.. .

[@DadGrooves]

On the 12th day of Christmas Pole barn gave to me… 12 self tappers 11 quarts of oil 10 to 1 compression 9 rebuilt engines 8 packs of smokes 7 lbs of toxic sludge 6 mouthfuls of gas 5 mopar matching numbers 4 feet of brake hose 3 broken driveshafts 2 bullet holes And 1 Cactus in the backseat!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

That's impressive my man!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Best sales pitch ever! Lol. Somebody's totally going to buy that thing for 4K. I hope another KZbinr picks it up so we can see more on this

[@RattleTrapGarage]

Yes

[@jasonpetrich4141]

Dillan mccool is that you!!! I hear a Mopar calling

[@bobadam7021]

Hey, you're another KZbinr...With a bigger channel...

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

@@bobadam7021 I already have too many junky vehicles

[@bobadam7021]

@@sonsofthunder915 that’s not what he said at all. He just doesn’t want it cut up for parts or use the vin and title. If you want to put 50k in it for a numbers matching trailer queen he’ll probably be happy to sell it to you.

[@e.s.bryant765]

I can clearly see I am getting the 99 cents a month of quality viewing pleasure I expect from this high dollar channel.....lol.

[@1961Bullet]

That’s 98 cents per hour. 💰If you don’t believe me, check yourI bill. Are you related to T. S. Elliot? Asking for my sister. Hourly.😂

[@michellesheedy3199]

I love watching Dalton show JD how to do real world things that will be a benefit for his future. The lesson of how to work with his own two hands is a better education than JD could ever learn anywhere else. The love between this father and son is priceless!! I love this channel!

[@marksman444]

Just found your channel a few days ago. Been binge watching your videos every night. Absolutely love them man great job Keep it up.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks!

[@rickrice3221]

Dalton, I have three things to say: 1. I’m sorry I threw shade on your plan to use the GM alternator a couple videos back. As soon as I saw the all-thread pivot rod going back to the head I knew you were on the right track; that was my fix many years ago on my 318 ‘68 Dart sedan (AKA the best $250 I ever spent). I should never have doubted you - won’t happen again. 2. As a life long MoPar guy, I can say with confidence the Plymouth doesn’t hate you; it smells fear. 3. Again, as a MoPar guy, I have to say you’ve got it backwards: Sell the Goat to finance the ‘Runner (I know you would never concede to that) Another great video!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

SELL THE GOAT??????!!!!!

[@rickrice3221]

@@PoleBarnGarage Ah, Grasshopper, I know it sounds extreme, but I had hoped working on the sacred Road Runner would show you the way to the Truth and the Light. Alas, it did not, therefore you must remove all temptation to backslide.

[@Project_Low_Expectations]

@@PoleBarnGarage he wants you to sell the goat… can you put him in pre-member status?

[@justbuilditsh0p896]

Your stunned the goat has to stay It be like Derek selling independence it would just be wrong take your Mopar and start your own channel c how u do

[@justbuilditsh0p896]

@@PoleBarnGarage no fucking way do not sell the goat

[@davebrown4438]

Gonna miss seeing the bird. But looking forward to what you have in the future. I can see your channel about to take off, so stick with it brother and I hope you make it

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Slow and steady my friend.

[@quicksilver8180]

Dalton,I see JD having a bright future with you on the channel and likely eventually his own channel later in the future. It's cool to me how much he catches on and plays out your sarcasm the way he does. Honestly most young men his age wouldn't be quite as savvy as he is to your crude style humor. Love the style, great content and really enjoy seeing you two interact in the shop together. Keep up the good work and great job with the camera JD. Wish I didn't live all the way over and up in NY so far away from all my favorite meta friends!

[@dianaverhulst3407]

I'm so glad I went back and watched the entire series. Made so much sense. What I'm wondering is exactly how and when the transmission decided to actually give you first (and park) ... b/c the vid went from "no gears) to first/park and wild ride around the yard. Your son will remember these moments forever and will be retelling these stories to his grandchildren a half a century from now. Way to go Dalton. :)

[@kirkshorter4392]

I love watching you rescue these cars that otherwise would be rotting away.also love the farther an son building together that's so awesome you guys are a great team

[@terryeustice5399]

Congratulations on the movement of the 69 Roadrunner. It does run pretty well. And it may make a nice builder. Thank you for sharing! Sometimes it’s better to cut bait. And so right needs a transmission. And JD is honest.

[@blevins6584mopar]

Thank you sir for all your efforts. I very happy to see her come back to life 😊

[@Freedomquest08]

I've had cars that hated me, so I understand the feeling. One was a '77 Firebird. That car thought having a good time meant to stall and not restart for 45 minutes in the worst places possible. Really though, that car's problem was mostly the brand new design spread bore Holley 2 that I fought and fought and fought with, replacing a blown power valve with almost every tank of gas. There is a reason those carbs were only made for a very short time, then the Holley 2 name was moved to the remanned OE carbs to save face. The other one was an '86 IROC Z/28. That one thought I was it's sugar daddy. The first 3 months I owned that POS I replaced the radiator, the engine and the cat (smog testing where I lived). Never had any problems like you're having with Mopars, but it could happen. Back in the time when cars had personality, it does seem that they almost all had their own spirit. Some were not so nice.

[@wingdwolf56]

For years and years I would lay awake at night and dream of one day owning my very own ‘69 Roadrunner. That dream is now and forever over. Thank you! I can sleep again.😴😴😴🥱😴

[@chrisheckle7404]

It’s great to see it moving under it’s own power. Nice work!

[@ProjectRescues]

Dylan McCool may want that car. Contact him and see if he wants it. He's a mopar guy on youtube located in TN. This car is right up his alley. Its a shame you didn't get it on the road again though.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Been talking to him

[@dynomitegliatti7811]

was hoping to see more on this car roadrunner is my favorite mopar but as someone that has limited funds and patiance i understand.. wish i could afford to buy it i would get it running and safe to drive for a daily wtg Dalton you got it running and driving

[@fgialcgorge7392]

I know this is old but I'm gonna say it anyway, if you don't wanna deal with cables and are capable of making a few 45° to 180° brackets(just cut em out of something, doesn't really matter, I use an old truck frame), draw out what you think you need, use some decent all thread, cut it to length, put some cheap o-rings on it about every two-three inches, slide a piece of aluminum tubing over the all thread with the o-rings on it and cap it off with a properly sized heim. Make sure your bolts going through the heim are snug and you're good. You're brackets to get your angles just bolt anywhere that's open and make sure they have good, free range of motion. Usually only take 1-3 brackets depending on what you're doing, it feels way better, and you don't have to worry about cables.

[@TomasaurusREKT]

Your son is gonna have these memories forever dude.

[@earlparsons9653]

Thanks for getting back to me that means a lot to me love your videos God bless 🙏

[@seanfritz1355]

One thing About a mopar transmission. They make a wonderful amount of clutch butter.

[@goodtimefishing1005]

Well it looks good with the white letters out on the tires. I enjoy your channel. You are a super genius.

[@Washedintheblood1988]

I gotta tell ya bud. I started watching KZbin car videos years ago when Puddins Fab Shop and VGG were small and watched them explode and get sponsored etc. But I miss the ingenuity of just getting it done however with some comedic relief not just throwing money at the problem but making do. Your channels great and I'm cheap but I may buy a hat

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I appreciate that bud

[@WingmanJohnny]

Heck yeah. You and the boy are doing fantastic. Keep up the great work and I will keep on watching

[@natedillard7353]

Oh I see the starter solenoid power Wires appear reversed .. like the lightening show as well . I’ve done that a few times lol… Love the channel bud !

[@KiwiStag74]

That Roadrunner reminds me of an old joke: A Texan visiting a watering hole (aka: a pub) somewhere in NZ: "You know, I've been looking at the size of the land around your houses here and I gotta say that back home I can get in my truck, fire it up and drive all day without getting from one side of my land to the other." A young Maori bloke (listening to the Texan): "Yeah, I had a car like that once too, eh....." You got it to move, declared a victory and moving on.....and fair enough too, mate. Like you said, for some reason the Rolled Runner just doesn't seem to like you and fights you with every erg of its being. Some builds are like that......and some you win, some you lose.....but they all teach us something......like "maybe it wasn't such a good idea to begin with". I've had a few of those revelations myself.....and it hasn't helped a bit when it came to the next time I saw a project that I thought I could do something with! On to the White Vantastic!

[@Project_Low_Expectations]

The car was rolled and presumed dead. Then, what ever life it had left was burned, and never taken to the burn ward. It was enjoying its dirt nap. Then you come along throwing parts and self tappers at it. It’s not cursed, it wants to go back to sleep. Put this one on market place, and let’s get some van shenanigans going!

[@michiganporter]

My favorite is when my cigarette ash falls in to what I'm working on...like when I paint stuff. It adds to the surface strength of things.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Indeed

[@Cascadian_Atomic_Auto]

So glas i found this channel. Been binge watching all the videos.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Awesome!

[@keithhill7098]

Lol I had a 66 Plymouth Satellite that has a 273/904 that that happened to the trans as well, it also had gunk in the pan which was clutch pack material. Basically the clutch packs fell apart and basically heat welded themselves to where it was stuck in first gear, you could shift through all of the gears but it was always 1st, going in reverse would bind the trans up like you were holding the makes in gear. Good to see the rolledrunner get to move at least before you sell it though!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

That's definitely what happened!

[@jasonandamanda1977]

I love watching you're channel I watched the rolled runner all weekend

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Awesome thank you!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That foaming super clean is my favorite works amazing on 1/4 inch thick caked on engine oil Party issues Lmfao ya know the frame protection leaks Dalton @Pole Barn Garage

[@davidmcginnis2075]

I love this channel''" forget the negative naysayers;;, you doing something different by slapping something that came out of hell to going back on the road again! God Bless.....

[@robbrcnstuff4220]

I've been watching the videos for this car and it's been really interesting, I've been watching some of the eagle stuff too. That's a lot of work, good job. 😎👍👍

[@jakebullet8990]

"Kind of a professional"? Keep them coming Dale. 😆

[@pcbullets8726]

The Turdrunner lives! Amazing that thing even goes at all. If there was a car that need to be shot and put out of its misery, it's this one hahaha! That being said, thanks Dalton for the videos on this one. Can't wait to see the van and the Eagle next!

[@blodhemn413]

Bummer about the Rolled Runner. She still looks badass. I wanted to see her tearing up the back roads. Still looking forward to the van and Eagle though. Good stuff as always.

[@markkorhin5510]

Another great video Dalton

[@paulmullins4439]

Great video enjoy watching keep up the great work

[@street2612]

You can see on the roadrunner passenger side the wheel is fully up and out of the wheel wheel as the driver side is covering half the firewall

[@street2612]

Wheel sidewall, probably the airshocks iirc

[@ArmouryMan]

keyboard mechanic here, forgot the back off X amount of turns step while doing a band adjustment on my C6 and had the same problem. but it's a MoPar product so that automatically means it's going to be difficult and convoluted.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

You got that right

[@PoleBarnGarage]

C6 adjustment is a piece of cake

[@fdholley]

That "kind of" was picture perfect timing 😂🤣

[@butcher390]

Monday nights 🌙 means , PBG !!!!! Absolutely 💯 loved ❤ the opening scenes 😁😆🙆‍♂️🏁 PPE ( aka sunglasses 👓 🕶 ) 😆 What was in that transmission pan ..... seaweed ?? Microbial bacteria from some , toxic waste dump ?? That transmission access/inspection hole 🕳 is actually pure genius 👌 Schlitz cans , pan ..... LMAO 🤣 I've got too say , in all seriousness You should give yourselves genuine accolades 👏 🙌 That car was flat and burnt , You both brought it back , From the mechanically undead

[@NicolasWyane]

Hey you did us mopar guy’s a solid and got it running and driving after 30 years. Too me that’s impressive.

[@christopherbaxendale276]

J.D. is on the way to be a media star.

[@ctwolfgang433]

I'll give 2 cacti for the Rolled Runner. Good work guys. Keep it up

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I'll consider it, and I'm not kidding

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

Them ol' Duke boys are at it again!

[@heavensmopars]

I’d love to buy it!, but my timing is off! 😳🤨 It’s either buy the “Rolled Runner” or a Super Bird conversion kit that I have saved up years for… 🤔

[@kejscustoms]

Dude! Like your content and vids cuts… you are a funny guy. Great things will be Happen to you and your son! Better than Vice grips Garage, for sure! „Lets Spray it, its gone! 😂. You Made my day!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks!

[@jimstaszko1675]

Yeah, I had a 02 Saab convertible that just didn't want to live. Sold it for parts to a friend who needed a donor car.

[@jonnyrocket]

Another epic Episode... this is true entertainment..

[@D.Guitar]

Honestly. This long strange trip has been VERY Entertaining. Rolled Runner.... Mopar mark of Excellence. I really liked this series... Because of the challenge.. And. No. I don't wish another of the same type upon You and JD ... Just saying

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Yeah we've really churched the place up with that van 😅

[@abrdds]

I love you and your son... he has your sarcasm. ❤

[@benhoke6330]

Now we need vice grip garage to drive it home.lol. good job you two !

[@barrywgoodwin3923]

I am not really up on the names of certain parts within a transmission, so sorry if it doesn't sound right. Your transmission is shot, I am sure you know this, lol, but why is there first, no reverse? I think you will find first is actually 2nd, and you could manually shift to 3rd, not automatic shift The first gear to go in them is reverse. I had an old Chevy truck I run almost dry of transmission fluid, it did fill it, but too late damage had already been done, although she did drive for a few days, I went to put her in reverse and a big smash and reverse was gone, and 1st was gone, but 2nd and third worked and I drove that beast the rest of the summer like that. Sun yoke, if I remember the name right is what let's go. I still would love to see you put a junkyard transmission in that thing and make another holy goat, a brother to holy goat, lol Great job always enjoy your vids, still LMAO.

[@billa9298]

Every automatic transmission I've ever seen has had a magnet in it so it can collect all the shavings .

[@michaelstone8882]

Hell yeah someone is going to buy it.. I would if I had the extra money...

[@jrsgarage7623]

Oh btw. Do not use rtv silicone on transmission pans. That shit will get in trans fluid and wreck it supposedly from my experience.. Hammer pan flat and torque bolts appropriately and will never leak. Rtv won't seal a pan where bolt holes are bent in from overtightening pan bolts. Just dropping a tip.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks for that!

[@ShadowsOnTheScreen]

You were so excited about this car when you got it…. so sad to see it relegated to “I hate it so much” mode.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

It happens. I could've bs'd my way through it, but that's not reality. Everybody who builds cars has been there

[@todddunn5912]

JD chunks of trans. fluid no one ever said!!! GREAT.

[@wheelhorseaddict884]

That transmission takes Type mud Transmission fluid lol

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Type-S, for shit

[@DomsRusticGarageMore]

Great channel, I was was wondering what kind of rims are on it

[@jimstaszko1675]

Sleeperdude88 had the same problem with a solenoid sticking.

[@fredmaxwell9619]

The reason the car is fighting you is because you are the square body guy. :)

[@donaldlawton7384]

Mabe it's got the James Dean curse 🤔😁. It runs good.👍👍

[@harrycarpenter1727]

While this old guy always wanted a 69 Road Runner I just don't want it to be that one.... 😂

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I don't blame you...

[@goodtimefishing1005]

Absolute genius mmyes.

[@02f4irider]

Im wondering if there is a ball in the valve body stuck from either rust or mud not letting it go into the other gears.. 🤔

[@MrBReal-xc7qm]

does the horn work? I could use that on my golf cart. $$

[@hightower6546]

🏃🔥 It's gonna be alright in the long run...

[@RattyFlyer]

Set the axle up on stands while you are testing.

[@PaulRhodes420]

A mechanic in a can, works every time! What could go wrong!?

[@ajw6715]

Go back 54 years and they made pretty good parts. Been going down hill ever sense.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Ain't that the truth! Thanks for watching!

[@kevinmatthews9207]

Mopar blood in that trans pan. From the owner of the car that was in it when it was rolled!!

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

That tranny pan was interesting. When I dropped mine (a 727), it had even less fluid in it. It was never out of the car/van. Explain how it can drain even lower than the lowest seam. In my case, that would be the top of the pan. A new filter and some fluid and it works fine. I'm baffled. On the bright side I discovered (I'm not a Mopar guy) that most of the bolts are through holes so the ones you break, just drill out, use a longer bolt and a nut.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Gm trans are the same way

[@reesebullard2353]

Really wish I had the money would love to buy it

[@NotAGarage]

Best content on KZbin!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Technically 58th

[@allenm00]

Did you drill into the transmission while installing the seats? I ask because I once drilled into my new plastic gas tank while installing bucket seats with custom brackets that I made. I wasn't a happy camper. My dad helped me fix it with a large pipe tap and a pipe plug.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I have actually done this before but not this time 😂

[@matthew-lh3zx]

New Beginnings..

[@swatson0061]

Another awesome video. N

[@brianwolf692009]

I think you had to much fluid in the transmission. That's what it acted like. I had one do the same thing to me long ago.

[@moparmuscle74]

The rolled runner would make a good replacement burnout car for vice grip garage

[@PoleBarnGarage]

He might disagree

[@dougjones9698]

When you filled the gas tank you approximately doubled the value of that car. Deal this thing to Dylan McCool's home for unloved Mopars. Maybe he has something interesting around for a trade

[@stevecr8934]

snickering: You dont find this stuff on Discovery Channel. Lord have mercy. Hey some Roadrunners have 3 legs and only 1 wing. Discover That. Chrysler parts have always been expensive.

[@brandonisbell8844]

Sounds to me like you need to contact Dylan McCool an let him add it to his stock yard

[@PoleBarnGarage]

He's thinking about it, go tell him he needs it

[@RCindustry]

What is that cranberry sauce in that transmission pan

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Possibly

[@Tech_481]

Can't wait to see what's next! Gonna miss this car though 😂

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I... Won't lol

[@laruegeigerjr1368]

If it's cursed, it must be Christine's little Brother Christian. Lol

[@dave4803]

Having a tab while filling the rad, classic. I make my own brackets as well, sometimes you have to.

[@peterbogdan9176]

I think if you did a transmission adjustment it will move again 🤔

[@PoleBarnGarage]

No doubt, but for how long?

[@peterbogdan9176]

@@PoleBarnGarage i boiled the fluid out of my transmission not sure why lol but idid the thing and got another year out of it.

[@armandopatane5343]

At least buuff helped lol

[@RattyFlyer]

Ground the wrong part 🤦‍♂️... Yep i done that before🤭

[@D.Guitar]

That is one gorgeous Muscle Car..... I know you are so acting like you don't want it. Because then you'll Get top Dollar.

[@DanzigDemento]

Be a nice daily.😁

[@smashupdriver]

I'd love to buy it from you. But you see, here in the great white north we have something called "vehicle safeties" so if I were to drive this thing on our roads, we'd get arrested and thrown in jail some where on mars or Pluto...you know that planet that they say isn't a planet! *eye roll*

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

Well there it is, she ran and drove 😂

[@davidflanagin7298]

love it

[@stevenvalentine9810]

Coming from a Road Runner fanatic I'm glad to see this one get a second chance at life. I have a huge appreciation for the work you and your son put into the Road Runner as well as the other vehicles and videos. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the van and Eagle. One more thing, if the Road Runner is "cursed," it couldn't have anything to do with being a Plymouth could it? you know, like that possessed '58 Plymouth Fury known as Christine.

[@sodsqad8089]

I like how on every project you check when filling to see if its pouring on the ground. I've been guilty of my tractor oil changes losing a quart or 2 because of the non existent drain plug.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Even a dumbass like me learns eventually