Can My Son Fix This Old Mercury?

JD takes on the task of getting this 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis running and driving after I abandoned it in the yard for months, and robbed it for parts.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Great video, but REALLY great editing, I mean whoever edited this is truly a genius

[@rexkean]

😂😂😂

[@llaeeZ]

Watch it! Shortly JD will do that too!

[@J-High666]

Gotta love cold blooded boats great vid young man and darn good editing.

[@DeadReckon]

A truely oscar winning performance!

[@BuffsGarage]

JD’s a pretty good camera man so my guess is he’ll be an excellent editor too.

[@RoadkillCustoms]

JD is a total champ and clearly eats from the same humor bowl as Dalton. I love how he just gets "tossed in the pool" - and swims!

[@7HEATHER7]

Its great to see him figuring things out on his own and sharing his Dad's interests!

[@ryanpoortenga4849]

Hell yeah JD, just like the old commercial said "A 460 is a terrible thing to waste".

[@keithbassett4988]

JD has a better 'can do' attitude than most young people his age. And the fact that he doesn't get discouraged easily and let minor inconveniences deter him shows strong character. He will go far in this world. Great job and keep up the good work.

[@stinkydaddy131]

Some of the most professional work I've seen on a pole barn channel!

[@WhiskeyBasket]

Not a single expletive uttered, or tool thrown across the yard out of frustration. Outstanding job, JD!🤣👍

[@nobodyspecial6436]

That’s what editing is for😂😂😂😂😂…. Kidding aside he did a great job…

[@ginozanga2129]

Great job JD, your dad is teaching you well…..

[@thegotchaman4145]

This kids amazing!! Good on you Dalton for giving him a real chance at a independent life!

[@w.s.m9474]

You got this JD, great job buddy! 👍

[@andreasfiska7066]

That is high quality upbringing of the new generation 😊

[@alphamajor0195]

While most 11-12-13 year olds are playing fortnight, JD is doing more and learning on the go, props to him , for real, being able to troubleshoot like that is an important skill to have.

[@That70sChannel]

From experience, I know how difficult it is to get something done, film it, and narrate it. . all at the same time. JD is already much better at it than I am. I have a theory that we are all the sum total of our ancestors and it makes sense that JD the son of an electrician would be completely comfortable with electrical gremlins. I hate them. It's hilarious that you send the boy out to work on a car with a red negative ground cable. It's one of those things though that when you learn it the hard way you actually check for that. This was a really good content, seemingly on the fly.

[@erikschuddeboom3223]

That young man clearly has top shelf parenting. Good work.

[@chadcoffman1870]

The best way to learn is on something you don’t care about totally a cheap education. Him doing it himself will give him more confidence to work on other projects. This young man has a bright future!

[@troykruse5161]

Who else was smiling at 14.44 when the car started? Great job J.D.

[@crystalkarlson5491]

Somebody had been listening to his father....💙 I love this.

[@Mr49Studebaker]

It's nice to see jd practice on your beaters so when he gets to start driving his actual car he knows what to do.

[@infinity3jif]

This young man's determination allowed him to get this car fixed and running despite him being half sick and the cold and rainy weather didn't help either. Good job kiddo.

[@ole5539]

Brings back many fond memories of years gone by...

[@tristanmiller1694]

It’s so cool to see a young boy with the knowledge and willingness to learn this stuff. Definitely something you don’t see much anymore. Keep up the good work.

[@Zyphire]

He is much more qualified than many professional mechanics I have met.

[@larrybreuer4495]

Dalton…I absolutely LOVE the outro… you nailed it. Please let kids be normal kids! 👍👍❤️

[@Niko-RDV]

As somebody that was over-protected and emotionally neglected as a kid, this is awesome, good job dalton

[@dhjorgenson]

Finally a mechanic on this channel with some quality standards and work ethic!

[@TurboDog73TX]

Kool deal. It's nice to see JD just getting out there and handling it. Great attitude, no whining, just gettin' it done.

[@southatlantagaragedoors6515]

That's awesome to see JD getting more comfortable in front of the camera and having more confidence. pretty soon he'll be buying and fixing his own cars on his own channel. Great job JD!

[@sagepone5830]

Man, JD already has the personality down. We seriously need more if him doing these easier revivals. I'd subscribe.

[@trevorlahey3863]

HELL YEAH JD!!!!! kid's already a better mechanic than 88.9 percent of PBG's viewers. keep learning, keep wrenching.

[@jbroadnax65]

Great job JD. Your dad has taught you well.

[@DaveSquibbSr]

I figured JD would get it going, he's a smart young man

[@blodhemn413]

PBG making fathers everywhere proud.

[@dustinfrye6202]

He’s a better wrench turner than I am. Great work. Editing wasn’t bad either.

[@lancemchatton9893]

JD rocks! He is at least 50% of the reason I watch this channel. Maybe even 51% or 83%. Keep it up, JD!

[@averykompelien6616]

another prime example of showing a young man how to set the phone down and learn something. JD is a baller! Love the vids from in and out of the barn Dalton and JD!

[@norcalray7182]

Awesome job on the car young man. Keep it up. Dad is doing a great job raising you.

[@RobertWilliams-mu7qx]

Sounds just like his dad when talking to the camera really cool to see

[@chevrolet402]

This is how I learned how to work on vehicles and equipment myself JD by jumping in and doing the work and learning from my mistakes. Good job.

[@Jomhockman101]

When he got it started, made my day. Good job JD. Keep at it buddy.

[@tedconroy5074]

I love your comment at the end about self confidence. To many parents holding their kids hands so they can't make a mistake, which stops them from learning.

[@Kerb_side_motors]

We’re proud of you JD, good work 👍🏼🇬🇧

[@paulryan388]

I’m actually proud of JD, can only imagine how you feel 👍🏻

[@adamperry2147]

The exasperated sigh when he dropped the nut for the starter solenoid. I have so been there... Great job!

[@rexkean]

I know... I was thinking of some choice words of aggravation! (I'm sure they popped into JD's head!) 😂

[@Rob-lv7wo]

Using the power from the light socket for the fuel pump is very smart. I wouldn't of thought of that myself. Great job JD.

[@daviddpg]

This kid is a national treasure.

[@rickrice3221]

JD’s a good kid - you must be proud!

[@ericbooks8551]

That is great to see kids out there learning how to do that

[@josephrabant7432]

Great job JD! What I took away from this; don't always trust, verify first(red ground wire) and you can always count on your dad for help, No Matter What!!👍

[@JoshEasley]

JD is a natural at this, great job

[@grizzsgarage8360]

Way to go! You didn't give up, but kept on working on it.

[@chasebh89]

JD learns the critical lesson of "red is not always ground"

[@lawrencekedgettjr2364]

Good job JD ,,,,, that’s how my father got me to learn how to work on cars and trucks ,,,,, he sent me out to do it trouble shoot and fix what needed to be fixed ,,,,, and at the age of 55 this month can do a complete suspension , motor ,and transmission work all on my own and save money ,,,,,, grate vid ,,,,,,,,,

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

JD! You have a really good dad there. Who cares a lot about you? And he takes the time to explain things and get a point across on how to do the basics! To have a father like that in your life is an amazing thing. Because there are so many young people in this world who don't have dads who are part of their life! Listen, always listen to Everything and observe. And never be afraid to ask questions because if you don't. You're never gonna find out! Good job and keep up the excellent work!

[@Gkitchens1]

You learned a great lesson early JD always verify the positive is going to the starter solinoid and the negative is going to the block no matter the color. Some people switch them on purpose for security.

[@bungeycord5971]

Thats real dedication to see that through in the cold and dark weather. Great job JD.

[@lawrenceedwards6327]

Ah the smug dad look. I remember it well. When I would do stuff like hooking up two ground cables or putting brake shoes on the wrong side, my dad would always ask me the same question, “well, what have we learned?” He usually wore a similar look to Dalton’s. Learned a lot from the old man.

[@dave.harmon]

JD is definitely your son Dalton, he's like your mini me. Also, we love Jeff, we love Jeff!

[@lonerglide]

Great job JD im sure ur pops is a proud dad👍❤️

[@panikrev175]

Pretty sure every Dad watching this is proud…

[@Orbacron]

The defunct radio comes to life unexpectedly.. alan jackson "mercury blues" starts playing on all the speakers, she's a runner

[@wubber2chc]

I think the “outside the barn” channel now belongs to JD! Great job kid, Keep going!!

[@johnjtrey]

This is incredibly heartwarming. JD, you have a top notch father. I am looking forward to the next video you drop, nothing but smiles and laughs from me JD, keep it up!!!!

[@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo]

GREAT JOB, JD! When I was your age I almost burned my VW up trying to figure out which wire was hot, and which was ground. Now, you'll never make that mistake again! Good job getting the old Merc rolling again! I'm very proud of you! Fun video! A+++++

[@RattleTrapGarage]

JD Is great I remember being his age getting my squarebody put back on the road

[@jeffburnham5231]

JD does a great job! Dalton, you have taught him well! He also has your great sense of humor.

[@rondogwil]

Good job JD. You had a couple hiccups, learned from your mistake, and moved on. Perfect. Keep up the good work. Be safe!

[@trolleybarn2614]

Cold, rainy and half sick - but you kept going. I'm proud of you too. Good video!!

[@bloodreighn]

Little man's doing a bang up job, love that he isnt scared of trying and then asking for help, Good Job

[@Serrath431]

anyone else remember Live Free or Die Hard? When Justin Long's character walls told by Lucy Mclane to grow a pair. He responded "Wow! Its weird hearing that tone come out of a young woman". Obviously I'm paraphrasing a little bit, but its crazy on he sounds exactly how I would picture Dalton as a child. Always love the dynamic between you too.

[@mudia107]

Finally a mature person on this channel was getting tired of all the childish jokes😂

[@bradnewby5695]

Nice job JD, you're doing a good job becoming a wrench.

[@theoldfartsgarage]

It’s awesome to see our young men actually getting their hands dirty and learning how to turn a wrench, instead of a game controller toggle. Great parenting Mom&Dad 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@rexkean]

JD, you're awesome! Way to go. You're learning from the b... uh... well, you're learning! 😂 Good job!

[@marcnews75]

Dalton your lad is a proper little mechanical beast good job on showing him how a man is

[@tinystar3010]

I can only imagine how proud of him you are. He did an awesome job and is blessed to be treated with respect like an adult by his family. Kids can't learn being completely smothered and monitored like prison inmates who can't be trusted. He's got a bright future ahead.

[@BradLowrance]

Good job JD! Proud of you! You can definitely hear your dad in some of your sayings!

[@mancsblue]

Super impressed with JD And man does he have the same character traits has his dad Keep up the great work JD

[@rrnonya5472]

Impressive, when I was that age I washing dishes at a Chinese restaurant, he has more skills at that age than a few grown men I know...

[@CadillacGregg309]

Good job young man. I'm sure your Dad is very proud of you. 😊

[@rubinthomas8586]

This right here is good parenting 👍🏼 I'm really enjoying seeing JD learn. I can see him in about 15 years owning his own shop, being one of the few mechanics still available, and making bank 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@outsidethebarn]

Hope not

[@jeromepetry2018]

Chip off the old block! Great seeing JD on his own.

[@bobbymckenzie3202]

Good job JD...always remember...throttle sticks or breaks go out...neutral, E break, steer 😂

[@terrymcginnis5206]

Great job JD! Awesome to see a young un take interest in these things.

[@Laugh1ngboy]

So next we learn about electrical probes? Congrats JD and don't worry about getting stuck it's after many yeas of getting stuck and unstuck that you learn the basics of driving out of a hole you parked in.

[@bonnieadamic6078]

What a great Job JD . I am at a loss for words be very very proud JD . Your a natural .. Looking forward to more from you .

[@MiniBikeMike]

Love it when he dropped the starter solenoid nut…..and didn’t move an inch, while watching it fall into the darkness. We’ve all been there. 😂😂

[@lifequest7453]

I remember what I was told about working with electricity. If the wire is letting the little electric through, it is good. but if the smokes start to escape the wire, it is bad. you want to keep the wire good so the smoke does not leak out. Great job JD. Just to say, my car has one of those Red Negative wires too. Whoever owned the car before me decided a red wire would look prettier on the negative side... Oh what problems that has caused. But honestly JD, you are developing a great trial and error method to trouble shoot a circuit. You start with this one, and if you can keep the smoke in the wire, move on to the next one. You are learning well. Carry on JD, I am enjoying your vids... THUMBS UP

[@Hbzprojects]

Being a similar age as you, raising my own kids, I love seeing your similar approach with them, I'm always trying to encourage my kids to go fuck something up to figure out how to fix it, how to find their own answers, and not constantly rely on someone else to be there or walk them through things. Let a kid burn themselves on a stove to learn how to make a grilled cheese.

[@Sydthesloth45]

Well done young fella you should be proud of yourself. your old man is raising you right

[@632Harrison]

Great job JD, you are going to be a great mechanic You have a great mindset to figure things out that your dad throws you into Looking forward to seeing more of your work videos

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Great job, JD. It's too bad that car is so crusty because it's actually a nice looking car, and a more solid example would make a cool comfy cruiser.

[@terrallputnam7979]

I knew this was coming. JD is a smart young man who has been watching his dad revive these old cars and trucks. He will be a force to be reckoned with in the future and will probably have his own KZbin channel. You go JD! You are the man! Great job Dalton raising a son that's NOT a snowflake!

[@domecrack]

We're all real proud of you buddy.

[@tbidzzzz]

very cool stuff. luv how JD's problem solving techniques are exactly the same as his dads.

[@Laugh1ngboy]

I'm going to bet yes with out even watching the video. I have faith in the kids ability to use a self tapper when the need arises.

[@MultiSpencerc]

"Well it wasn't my fault that the red was ground." Lol. Great video JD! Wish I had half your confidence on some of this stuff!

[@terrallputnam7979]

Don't worry about making mistakes JD. The steal me box is confusing and I remember having trouble with Ford ignition systems.

[@wickum_4725]

So awesome seeing him out there...He's a natural in front of the camera with the tools..

[@TazR6]

JD, you are a star! Your ingenuity in trapping the battery terminal to enable you to crack it loose shows forward thinking and intelligence. You learned a whole lot just doing this one job. I do not know you, but man, I sure am proud of you. I cannot even imagine how proud of you your Dad must be. You two share an incredible bond. I hope that there will be more JD hosted uploads in the future. Neil :-)

[@rickgaine3476]

Nice job building treasured memories. One thing though, as an electrician, it would be a good idea to show JD the basics on electricity and how to use a multimeter to avoid things like direct shorts.

[@Shadetreehack57]

At this point jd just needs his own channel.

[@bonnieadamic6078]

Totally agree

[@jeremybayles]

You deserve to be proud of yourself JD. Getting your hands dirty, learning hands on. That’s the way!