Basket Case Wagon Gets BIG BLOCK-Torn Apart 20 Years!

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We picked up this 1960 Ford Country Sedan Wagon to build for an epic road trip to Galveston Texas, the catch is, this car needs EVERYTHING after being disassembled and abandoned for over 20 years.
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[@brandondrumb2560]

"I should have done that outside" while your looking at a puddle on your floor is becoming one of your catch phrases

[@eddiearena132]

Loving the slot mags..please keep 'em on it. Small block 4 speed..it'd be sweet.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@HappyDeliveryGuy]

Need to put a picture with a car and a puddle under it on a t shirt with the "I should have done that outside" quote on there.

[@blakethompson-cj2qc]

Good merch idea

[@xirisAB]

@polebarngarage this should be merch.

[@wdjones4735]

I prefer the longer videos and I think the 2 episodes of rehab and a fun road trip is brilliant! Thank you for sharing and have a great weekend to come👍🏻🙂

[@michaelastumian9519]

Agreed

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@9wire9]

Yup

[@Itsontothenext1980]

Agreed

[@PatandDoopypoopy]

💯

[@mkultra4542]

Please dont stop making videos . . . it feels like i am there hanging out with you while watching your videos . . .dont change a thing.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Never will

[@murry001]

@@PoleBarnGarage spray paint some of the cars, even if it's a quick job ;)

[@WilliamKiene-yg7rq]

Every V8 car needs front disc brakes, eventually. This car should be pretty fast.

[@adamzan7]

@@WilliamKiene-yg7rq It's still a smogger engine though so wonder how much power it really makes?

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for the shout out sir! Enjoy your Super Scrapers!

[@pancakesrule7541]

"I rebuilt the carburetor with a stick" That's the best line I've heard all week. I'm a stickler for funny quotes...

[@BuffsGarage]

That was as legit as it got. And it worked too

[@pancakesrule7541]

@@BuffsGarage I support it

[@allenbibbee8926]

I still laugh at the video from a couple weeks back when he said “we have 14 cans of chrome spray paint…let’s make something beautiful” 😂😂

[@schrodingersmechanic7622]

That's up there with Jeremy Clarkson holding a hammer yelling, "I've mended something!"

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@schrodingersmechanic7622]

As a self-taught shade tree mechanic of over 20 years, you are quite possibly the most relatable creator I have ever seen.

[@shaunolinger964]

Absolutely yes!!!!

[@halforcbarbarian]

Dalton, Jess, and JD on road trips in cars they build together sounds amazing!

[@edwardskoda2409]

I take it they are husband wife, and child? I'm new here.

[@GeorgeMcNally]

I love you guys. This channel is an example of "content is king" . PBG doesn't need fancy cars, glossy garage floors and fresh brand new sponsored parts. Ya'll get it done like the rest of us that wrench on our own cars in our driveways.

[@WilliamKiene-yg7rq]

He has a good voice for narrating these videos.

[@danielweith1075]

I love wagons, and how honest you are with attempting to spend as little as possible. The longer videos are great and the editor is truly a master at picking great content with audio levels everyone can understand. You do not pretend to be Chip Foose or Boyd Coddington you are a family man just trying to make in this world, and try to have a ton of fun along the way. When your whole family gets involved, and pitches in to make something always unique and fun together that makes these vehicles even better and more fun to watch. It takes a lot of guts to do this full time and bet on yourself; I am damn proud of you and support you as I can. You always are able to adapt to any situation, improvise a solution when necessary, and overcome any obstacle in your path. Great video, I am looking forward to the series. Thanks!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

As the editor, I appreciate it 😂

[@garylamb4777]

😂

[@jcritter9295]

He will continue to keep me as a sub if he keeps it real for the majority of the people out there.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lustfulvengance]

Don't feel bad about the way you paint engines, That's the exact same way Cummins paints engines when you spend upwards of $45,000 for one! I swear they assemble it and then dunk the whole thing in a vat of paint or something 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BrokeFaceBeats]

The “use what you got” motto of your channel makes it one of my favorites to watch. Every time you don’t buy something and instead use a close-enough equivalent (i.e. leftover tractor paint, trunk lid for floors, etc) it is so satisfying to watch. Poverty genius is what makes us humans so great!😂 🤘🏻

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Yep!

[@bruceallen8514]

I love these 2-3 parters. You get to see the finished product and your plans for the vehicle. Instead of the “What ever happened to that car?” Really enjoyed the current wagon revival. Keep up the good work!

[@walterrobbins4470]

Buff is a good friend. Anyone who shows up and just jumps into the project is the right kind of guy

[@mad-mason0319]

22:11 "these gloves aren't fire proof" Man i just about came out of my chair at work. I just got done setting my shirt on fire (and i mean fire fire not smoldering) last Saturday while using an angle grinder because i thought it was a cotton shirt. It wasn't. I went up like i was soaked in gas. I had a welding helmet on so vision was limited. I was like. Hmmm. Why am i suddenly warm? Saw a flame coming up at my face. Somehow i only lost some hair. No burns. Thank God.

[@JimmyCandFriends]

Longer builds is why I'm here! I found your channel when you dragged out a 1960 Pontiac that we never got to see again. But than you did the Holy Goat and that had to be 20 videos.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Jay-in4fg]

Some channels start a project and we don't see it again for 3 months or find out later they sold it or cut it up for scrap 🙄

[@JimmyCandFriends]

@@Jay-in4fg Ya I'd bet he sold it.

[@markwerner540]

You're a hoot as well as a genius. So, here's a fun way to keep the oil filter oil from filling up your armpit. Find something sharp and maybe threaded and shove it in the bottom of the filter. Then drain the oil. When you get back to the filter it will be drained. Keep up the restore multi episodes or don't. Either way I'll keep watching.

[@CS-oe8og]

I think your idea for a series culminating in an awesome road trip with the family is a great idea! It would be cool to get to meet you when you come to Galveston.

[@ridgid859]

I don't go out of my way to like any new KZbinrs, but after seeing a bunch of junkyard digs episodes featuring you, and getting a kick out of your style I decided to give your channel a shot. I've only seen the one other video, that GTO one, and that was worth the watch. I'll make sure to watch a few more episodes but so far it's entertaining. I never thought I'd watch an hour plus long KZbin videos but I find myself watching more and more of them.

[@justinwise6950]

It was the Junkyard Digs video with the school bus at the NASCAR race that sold me on Dalton. I have been hooked ever since.

[@is0p0d]

Dalton's legacy will be these amazing videos, his beautiful restorations, and the EPA Superfund Site that coincidentally surrounds his shop.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Sounds like good money for me

[@BuffsGarage]

😂😂

[@gregorytoddsmith9744]

A nice country ecological disaster. Perfect 💪🔧🪛🔨⚙️⛓️

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@alexhofmann8958]

Thunderbolt hood would look good on that

[@AsherLimaPapa]

I absolutely love the longer videos, especially with multiple parts. The process of going from a hunk to something actually usable is an absolute delight.

[@matthewaper3716]

I love the multi-part builds you do. This looks like a really cool car and not a model you see every channel working on too. This should be a great road trip car.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jimrky6062]

Nice longer video - well worth the Low-Buck Club admission! TIP: Soaking bucket for smokers - use kerosene with your cleaner. You'll use less cleaner, you won't go 'BOOM', and you can use it practically forever (let it setle, salvage kerosene by coffee filters, add more cleaner, top off with more kerosene and off ya go).

[@nutgone100]

What sort of cleaner would you add to kerosene? I was buying some kerosene based stuff for my parts cleaner but the price has gone ridiculous so I’d like to mix my own.

[@jimrky6062]

@@nutgone100 Sam stuff he’s using, just the liquid form. We used to use Gunk BITD which really was just a high detergent degreaser.

[@glenns5627]

"Word", like the cool kids said in the '90's... I've got kerosene over 30 years old. Smells a little off - gawd knows what stuff it's collected over the years - but still cleans parts. Diesel is my favorite cleaner now though; impossible to flash off (in my experience), available everywhere, fairly cheap (even after FJB) and leaves a nice kinda WD40-like coating on your metal stuffs to protect from rust.

[@jimrky6062]

@@glenns5627 - Or 'Wicked nizzah!' as the cool kids around Boston would say in the late 60's and 70's 😎 (My kero's grodier than your kero ... lol) The coating is the one reason I don't like diesel - aside from the "perfume", but everyone has their likes. I still use motor oil and Assembly lube - more motor oil really (especially seating pistons down - how do these guys do that dry?) but not doing so much anymore but bikes and small engines so, who cares?

[@simsjef]

It was priceless when Jess pulled you from the newer more expensive car - she adds so much to the channel. Another great episode. Love the longer the buildouts with cars with character like you are building on now.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

It was a Jaaaaaaaag sir

[@kejscustoms]

Love the wagon build with a 460! Be careful,with the rear glass/ window - one year only. Will follow you to Part 2. 👍

[@danielyork8988]

That’s a drive in movie wagon. You lay in the “way back “ and watch a western. Perfection on that pick.

[@jimnuding4011]

I like the longer format, also like your honesty. I love how you’re teaching your son skills that will last him a lifetime.

[@williamyoder2033]

Road trip EVERYTHING! Love your humorous idgaf attitude. Not out to impress, just address the necessities, and enjoy! keep it coming

[@bigads78]

One of my favorite things to have on in the background while working. The road trip adventures are awesome, thanks for all you do!

[@MDBenson]

When you said you were critically low on Self-Tappers I immediately yelled "We're gonna lose the shop!" This is gonna be a great build. I love the styling of these old cars. Incidentally, I also said "That's an AC Delco, that ain't gonna fit a Ford" when you got the Master Cylinder... I don't like to gloat but... I was right.

[@countswing284]

Several episodes of a big block wagon build with a road trip would be a most enjoyable watch. Keep it coming! Cheers! 😎👍🚙🏁🏁

[@WilliamKiene-yg7rq]

I just found this KZbin channel and had to subscribe because I love this build. Big American wagons are getting pretty hot now. Our job here is to subscribe to help these guys keep this all going.

[@oif3vetk9]

I don't know who needs to hear this but concerning heater cores, CLR works great for clearing them. My XJ's was plugged solid. Took it to the local shop and they tried some kind of acid and it didn't work. Me being cheap didn't want to pay $900 for them to install a core. Me, also trying to get out of ripping the dash apart, thought hey, this stuff works on all sorts of things, worse that happens is it doesn't work. Disconnected the heater hoses at the core, attached clear hoses, started filling to upper hose until it wouldn't take anymore. I angled the other hose upwards so I wouldn't lose any CLR if it started breaking the clog. 3 beers later I saw stuff seeping into the other hose. (About an hour) I let it cook for another 2 beers then put the lower hose into a bucket. I blew into the upper hose with a air nozzle (set at about 5 psi) and a big glob of junk came out then the CLR flowed. Rinsed system with hot water, put more CLR in, let it cook overnight. (I was 10 beers in by this point so it was sandwich time) Flushed more crap out the next day, rinsed with hot water, done. Had heat again. So yeah, maybe give Calcium Lime Rust remover a try. Save some $. (I really think adult beverages are key in the process.)

[@BuffsGarage]

Man, that was fun, but I will be back to terrorize the back roads in this family wagon soon… might as well test it before it goes on a long haul road trip

[@adamperry2147]

Love the longer videos with the road trip format. It's always great to see these machines doing what they were meant to do. I'm looking forward to the next one!

[@remko1238]

I totally love this channel -- not slapping loads of 💸 on projects but make it happen with ingenuity and consistency 🤛🏽 ( and a great family)

[@jamesrogers9801]

Absolutely brilliant videos, you make real people believe that too can fix, repair or build their own car from the comfort of their own garage with basic every day tools. Your a real guy who smokes and swears and loves to include your family, to me your genuine. Please keep making videos

[@teigjames8076]

I love longer builds. They let you get really invested in it. I've watched 30 part builds from Halfass customs and loved them.

[@dougeaton2446]

Now that's an upgrade!!!!!1960 car with 1978 floors perfect!!!!!

[@plinthley]

@ 39:24: "Just 'cause I know how to do it right doesn't mean I'm going to." -- Priceless. :)

[@ericcardinal4788]

I absolutely love this longer format. I can not wait to see how this project turns out. I think the the blue/teal/aqua seats will look killer in that wagon.

[@tonyforrest6564]

Oh yes you all will love Galveston! A couple of tips get an air b and b and take the red light district tour! Super fun and that wagon is gonna be the kicker to the trip!!

[@baileytillman7144]

I'm an absolute sucker for wagons and vans and I'm looking forward to this one

[@normanroberts6680]

Ford has helped shadetree mechanics with using the same parts on multiple cars over many years. Gotta love it. Love the channel and the characters. ❤

[@IanMathiasen]

This is my Saturday morning. Youngest is watching tv. I make coffee and relax in the good chair, watching PBG.

[@WilliamKiene-yg7rq]

I watch SleeperDude, Vice Grip Garage, and Morskis so this is my 4th family car channel

[@Jesselovespinball]

Every week I look forward to Daltons wonderful antics. And what I really enjoy is that he is actually very knowledgeable about cars but doesn’t let that stop him from having fun !!!!

[@donmunro9425]

Who needs network tv or premium cable channels when we can watch the real world fun and drama of Pole Barn Garage( and your pals at Junkyard Digs) you guys keep me laughing the whole show . Keep cranking both the videos and the cars up and out

[@tom-ehill2713]

You make mechanic work look so easy-- I know theres lots and lots of time consuming work involved- Thanks yall! Heres to a funtastic summer...Buffs garage next stop!😁

[@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo]

I really like the longer build format; esp on cars like this one! It DID take me 3 sessions to watch the whole thing, but I really enjoyed it.... Makes me feel more invested in the process! Excited to see it running, and excited for the Galveston trip..... Makes for a great video series! Great vid, brother! All A+++++

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks as always buddy! Hopefully we can swing in and check out that new pickup

[@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo]

@@PoleBarnGarage Sounds great!!!

[@viralvideoman]

The ocean is a good reason for another build. Looking good so far!

[@mjollnir613]

I like the longer builds but what I really enjoy are the road trips. That trip you and Kevin did in the van was so good I've watched it like 3 or 4 times.

[@peterlobb6456]

This project really is the sweet spot of caring enough to make it a good car but also getting it done on a budget and in good time! Can't wait for the next episode! It's great to see an abandoned car getting its soul back :)

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Mortske is a Hella Good Guy, I enjoy His Content Equally as Your Channel. Both you Fella’s have a Sense of Humor that Keeps me Coming Back

[@luckyr3675]

I have allways preferred the multi episode builds, it was actually the silver dollar Chevy that brought me to your channel

[@williambehles7704]

Thank You Dalton for some excellent Thursday Eve entertainment! Saw a bit of the Live wher you and Buff were cleaning the 460. I've ALWAYS appreciated your " What is the commitment level, what it the cost level" thinking. THAT is what people with no sponsors, and limited to no money DO! I have this and this, I can make this work, because I need this to work and get to work tomorrow. We will go from there. I just put a man door on the back of my garage, two opposite side door hinge jambs and a header , swing it how it needs to be, and make it work! Amazing what can be done when you NEED to do it!

[@davidcoleman232]

I like the multi video format it gives us even more of the "it's ok for me" and the "I've done it before" keep it up that's exactly how we do at home

[@77cuti]

Build, road trip🤔 Yess! This is an excellent idea! Maybe you could add a few meet n greets along the way. Maybe a surprise visit to some lesser know garages like mine in Oklahoma lol. Thanks for your dedication to the craft my friend.

[@cochip__5897]

Dalton, if one had a line on a damn straight '74 Torino with a title for 2k and you were interested, how would they best get the details to you?

[@PoleBarnGarage]

[e-mail] If it's a 2 door

[@cochip__5897]

It is. If he hasn't sold it, Iwill get you some photos and details sooner than later. As I understand he hasn't listed it and all interest has been word of mouth.

[@cochip__5897]

@PoleBarnGarage It got sold that day I messaged you. I thought I had moved fast enough. Next time I guess

[@That_brokeG35]

Ik of a 72 gran torino for $3500 been sitting for 26 years but motor spins by hand

[@calid6960]

Definitely do more build and drive content. Love your content because you show that anyone can build a car on a budget. Keep the content coming.

[@MyGraKat2]

I love the idea of a complete build over a few series and road tripping it. After watching you work on the floors, I don't feel so intimidated to try it myself.

[@yateshall5707]

Please do! The longer format is always more fun! Progress is always interesting to watch!

[@FNRifleman]

I absolutely love the longer build vids and I really relate to your emphasis on doing things on a realistic budget. I was typically only in to Japanese/foreign cars until I started watching you and JYD, now I need me a big ol' American V8 in my life. Great content as always!

[@dragon2knight]

This is AMAZING!! I cant wait for this beast to be finished up, it's gonna be a killer build ❤❤

[@harmonyfanboi]

Damn it would be also cool to see wagon painted, and then buffed out by Dalton and Kevins dad. Epic collab.

[@lawrenceedwards6327]

I’d love the format you’re talking about!! Two to three episode build and then roadtrip! Sign me up! . I just love watching you work. You’ve got a great sense of humor, good timing, and you’re a regular guy. I appreciate that! I’ll be here watching no matter what direction you take.

[@rexkean]

Wow.... I'm loving this build! Most budget-est KZbinr on KZbin!

[@aidengraves2623]

ive been waiting for this video cant wait to watch, dalton my dad and i are putting a bbc and th400 in a dj5 hopefully it might turn into a drag and drive car, that wagon is badass btw

[@brianr101010]

I love this kind of video where you build something you plan on having your family in. Some shortcuts that are funny but still making it relatively safe.

[@theturianguy4542]

I can't wait to see more of this, i love when you do more than 1 video on your builds. You and VGG are my favorite channels to just sit and relax to after work.

[@roadieman209]

Dude, I think people really enjoy the longer and even multi part episodes. I know I do. things are really coming together for ya. Your channel is growing fast, which is awesome. you are a good dude, a great father and you have a real gem there with Jess!! Keep on keepin' on man. mattman

[@EugeneFields-im2ep]

Bro, your videos are gold.

[@stumeyer-uo2lv]

Dalton, keep up the multi-video builds. Its nice to see all the work that goes into the build.

[@SteveMelissaMcAdams]

Jess is such a trooper and a great addition to the channel love seeing her on. I've sent countless people to her etsy store to help support her and you

[@Foxcanfixit]

Best part about Thursdays is waking up and finding that there is a new super secret special video featuring a total POS cool car just for me (I’m sure other subscribers can see it too, but I pretend they can’t until after I have viewed it)

[@robertlacob8831]

It looks like doing wagon restos are high right now! That 60 Ford looks like my friends from we hung around from 1968-1972. He drove a '60 2 Dr Galaxie w/292 and Ford-o-Matic auto. A slug mobile we called it. I like the longer videos on auto rebuilding and then a trip to see how much falls apart, if any! Dalton, you and your brother are very good at what you choose to do, that's what makes life interesting to watch. Dalton, you are one of a kind, meant in the good sense.

[@Vaino_Hotti]

Oh man that bit with the Jag got an audible chuckle out of me. Comedy gold!

[@MastaT_150]

For the record I prefer longer format videos! I’m not a fan of the short format culture that’s being pushed so hard these days, I feel like it’s giving everyone ADHD. 🙃🐿️ I love the wagon, it gonna be sick! You also scored big time with the parts car, what a deal!

[@ChaosShadowZero89]

Love watching you build these cars, Youre very creative with how to fix stuff on them. I dont see myself ever unsubscribing from this channel

[@garrettijerina2109]

So happy you picked up a camera and a drive just to see the ocean is the perfect reason your videos got me to get off my ass and really start doing

[@MichelleSheedy-dp6gt]

I would love to see more of these long form projects. The more there is for me to watch the better. Keep up the good work!

[@garethhurn3069]

I watch you all the way from New Zealand love the longer videos can't wait to see this cool tank back on the road again. Bring on the beach.

[@nathanatkisson312]

Ill take longer videos and more of the same car over and over showing us all the ways of fixing things over quick flips and flyby content any day. Im a car nut and love watching and learning. Ive just picked up a '48 Chrysler Windsor and watching your videos has given me hope on one day driving it cheaply till i can afford more tools to restore it

[@patrickryan9037]

The "full resto" builds are the best! Surprisingly learn quite a bit

[@busterturner8702]

Im really looking forward to watching you build this car. I like the idea of a "series" type format. You dont have to do it all the time but sometimes is alright.

[@randychadwick3673]

You build it we will watch. Absolutely you are on my bucket list. Spending a day or two working on one of those treasures. I really need to learn the art of the self tapper.

[@amilan409]

I wish I seen your way of working on cars a few years back.. I found an adorable vintage Jeep Commando for sale at a local junkyard .. I wanted it ! ... my loveone insisted it would be too expensive and too much work to restore.. metal was a lil dented and a lil rusted, but no significant damage or rot.. and as you show, we could have grabbed metal off of many things .. hell, our old old washing machine had heavy metal sides..lol Sure it may not be highend restoration, but it's keeping these vehicles around.. and drivable ! ... and it would have given us something else cute to drive. I really appreciate seeing how you fix up these cars, trucks and vans !

[@JoE_Songs]

0:35 oooohh what a beauty!!! Loove that design. back end is so cool. great find

[@robertmcdonald5857]

Thank you for showing the correct way to remove the upper shock mount studs. I would scream at my monitor every time someone was fighting that mount with vice grips or channel locks. And I personally enjoy the longer format of videos.

[@paulj9587]

Jess admonishing Dalton eyeing the jag is incredible

[@garyinman5400]

Loving the wagon The idea of build the car and then road trip sounds like a winner. Jess Needs to se the beach , every one should. Looking forward to the trip.

[@davidturner7855]

Another great video, the 2+ video builds, and then road tripping em are a great idea. It keeps us coming back for more each week

[@ronnieadams2079]

Fabrication of what you got to make things work is what it's all about. Do the videos how you want is my opinion, I'm still going to watch them.

[@thegrandpumbaa]

Yes to the 3week build with the road trip finale!

[@cap1206]

In 1972 I had one of those wagons with the 6 banger and three on the tree. It was so cheap to operate. I loved it!

[@Precisionreelworks]

Dalton, I really appreciate your commitment to restoring the wagon using factory Ford sheet metal

[@AREALCARENTHUSIAST]

another pole barn banger also couldnt help but notice the 15 junkyard digs stickers in your shop nice to see friends supporting each other

[@randyschafer4135]

I really enjoy your grass roots way of getting these old cars back on the road . Most others would've grabbed what good parts there was and sent them to the crusher . I've been watching most of your videos since the first Holey Goat video . Great job on all of them .

[@tyrvidar]

I like that format idea! 2-3 videos for a random build - ROAD TRIP~!

[@colinl9018]

The fact that you do the majority of your work on your own without a hoist is a credit to you Dalton, thank you for your inspiration and videos! 🍺🍺🔧🚬

[@paulweigle6872]

I absolutely love your style. People seem to forget that the two cars were both junk. But the will make a functional automobile when combined. Just take ingenuity and sweat.

[@beltrackthunder]

The work on the car then road trip videos are the right way to go. The for the entertainment 😜