Can We Drive 1,200 MILES in an ABANDONED Van With NO TITLE? - First Start in 17 Years

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Today we drive an abandoned van across the lower US to deliver its driveline to a disabled veteran, all without a title or registration!
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[@JunkyardDigs]

Honor the van as it lived... which is forever. PRE ORDER your "The Van" T-shirt now for a LIMITED TIME ONLY! www.junkyarddigs.com/shop

[@jsf738]

IOK

[@pineconeoutlaw]

If I wasn't broke I would.

[@Light5413]

CONGRATS ON ONE MILLION SUBS!🎉

[@skeech]

Now we just need a shirt with the giant pliers on it

[@ericstone8812]

You and Mook gotta go back and hit the range. Watching Mook fire a 50. Cal. would be hilarious.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

This series of videos sets the bar for automotive content on KZbin, in my entirely unbiased opinion

[@greaniebeaniez3070]

I think, in my unbiased opinion your 1st place on the bar.

[@TempleofAmon666]

Dalton you ruined it, I already know how it ends, I am a dollar member on your site. (You warned us, just kidding)

[@PoleBarnGarage]

@@TempleofAmon666 Ha! Thanks man

[@TempleofAmon666]

@@PoleBarnGaragewe gotta get you to 100000 subs. You need to be a full time KZbinr.

[@RJenkins6586]

You guys need to definitely do more collab work.

[@rylandreichert2992]

Dalton and Kevin are the best duo hands down😂

[@R.Sole88109]

Kevin and Mook🙌🏻 are the best duo in my opinion.

[@RonSedlock-xr1vp]

You say that until they kill a family on the road way....

[@davekauffman8727]

With all the cops they messed with, it was almost "hands up"! ;-)

[@MustangGuy6501]

​@@R.Sole88109I agree with you But Kevin and Luke are freaking Legends

[@basssq3]

Yeah this is the second best, nothing better than Kevin and Lukes Satellite revival 😂

[@TheFastgeek]

Sleep deprived Kevin & Dalton are hilarious! 😀 Thanks for taking us with you.

[@lettuce984]

“I can’t wait to get to the HETOL and get a REEM”

[@alexgaynor9289]

45:54 is my favorite part. You 2 tring to talk with the E's and O's switched around was hilarious.

[@wifelikecow]

dude that had me laughing harder than it had any right to 😂

[@GetDougDimmadomed]

I love these old vans. I know the drivetrain is going to a veteran, but hopefully they sell the rest instead of scrapping it. Myself, among other Japanese people adore old Ram vans, even racing them in a sport called Dajiban. They use the sheer weight of the van to turn it into a drift king. She's still got really good bones. She's a survivor, and doesn't deserve to go to the crusher. If it wasn't half-way across the country, I'd buy the rest myself. I know you can't save them all, but a rust-free Ram van is a unicorn, this one still has paint on the frame.

[@jbncnow]

Carpet layers would pay 3 grand for that van min.

[@ryanravencaller]

No title

[@rv9990]

​@@ryanravencallerno problem. Someone could body swap it. Scrap the chassis.

[@mikescherrer4923]

@@ryanravencallerIt's easy enough in most states to get a new title.

[@LynxStarAuto]

@@rv9990those vans are unibody. That's what made them unique.

[@brettmillett3851]

One reason I love both Junkyard Digs and Pole barn Garage is because I’m usually laughing my way through their episodes. Kevin and Dalton together are just a double dose of comedy. They only illegal thing about this video that concerns me is the overdose of puns I’m experiencing at this moment (may it never stop 😂)

[@Kroooza]

puns?

[@HighBoi]

yoooooooooo congrats on a 1 million subs dude

[@JunkyardDigs]

Thanks man!!!

[@alexpaumen3937]

46:45 People say so many people have “goose” laughs, but Kevin has a hysterical goose laugh. That was HILARIOUS!

[@robertish4917]

Congrats on 1 million!! Channel deserves another million if you ask me, always some of the most wholesome, educational, informative and funny car content on youtube

[@JunkyardDigs]

Thank you very much! You guys made it happen 🤘🤘

[@raymondproseus6923]

​@@JunkyardDigsTechnically, you did all the heavy lifting. We just giggled at your tomfoolery. So... keep it up.

[@JoshJackson13]

@@JunkyardDigs thank you Kevin

[@JoshJackson13]

@@JunkyardDigs should have just bought the 360 to put back in the van and just drove it back

[@ianrs6310]

Holy crap 1M!

[@richardgamblin6068]

I was so happy to see Cody alive and well and not living feral with the goats.

[@JunkyardDigs]

Oh he was eaten after this

[@PoleBarnGarage]

We lost him. Thankfully I took out a generous life insurance policy on him shortly before these videos, completely unrelated

[@adasterdezaster2865]

@@PoleBarnGarage Please get Cody to start a channel, he is a natural!

[@RockNRoller66]

@@JunkyardDigs Or those rams had their way with him in room 217.

[@wilsondowling7688]

I feel bad that the van is now toast. In the end, it turned out to be the most reliable one. Thanks to you guys and lots of fixes. But, Kevin, you promised a/c, wtf? lol Oh well. Great adventure. I like how you keep the truck stop fashions and convenience store sunglasses industry in business. Drive on, McDuff.

[@TheKampney]

This entire video was a rollercoaster of emotions. Long live the van! (Also, more van revivals when? 😅) Thank you so much for what you do, and here's to another million 🎉 🍻

[@carlphelps4098]

🎉Congrats Kevin & Mook! 1million subscriptions and more coming.💥💯

[@JunkyardDigs]

Thank you!!

[@jaedonhaskins9917]

I got stranded in Lordsburg, New Mexico, last year when the roof of my box truck blew off on the highway. I ate dinner at the same place and stayed in the hotel right across the road. It's crazy how close you guys keep getting to crossing my path. We probably drove past each other in Phoenix a couple times. I recognized every single place you guys stopped at in Phoenix. Maybe next time you're in town, I'll get to say hi.

[@willhall1712]

Love seeing you guys collaborate together. Can't decide if I learned anything or lost some brain cells watching this... but it was perfect.

[@sebastiend.5335]

Epic comment! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@MultiSpencerc]

I’m really glad you guys are still doing these. It’s like the good old days of roadkill.

[@trail-wolf4x4]

I see the Junkyard Digs Start'Er Up U.S tour is kicking off in a grand way! Hats off to you guys for doing something for a deserving person. Next cold beer is in your guys honor

[@tonyc7435]

Please make more of these With Dalton! I watch these while at work and it makes me feel like I am riding along with y'all and makes my day go by so much faster! And yes there is a LOT of accidents where I live! (Tempe AZ) because people drive crazy here!

[@jnb756]

howdy Tempe from N. Phoenix

[@ProfessionalDumbass420]

i used to live there and frequently visit and every time theres like a crash every single day bc nobody can drive in the phx

[@invujerry]

I had 2 Dodge 15 passenger vans, an 85 and a 92. Honestly great vehicles. I miss both of them a lot. More room than my F250 and almost the same towing capacity just slow. Absolutely killer rigs.

[@greenbassboosts8872]

I've got a 1996 Ford e250 super van, panel van. It's huge and very slow with the 300 sixxer in it. Perfect for me, too many speeding tickets otherwise

[@nitroraptor2]

Everybody keeps saying "no title so not worth saving" up here in new hampshire you dont even need a title if its old enough. Anything over 25 years old you can register with nothing but a bill of sale. Then you can transfer that registration to your home state and it will be honored.

[@bryco32]

Man, you two are friggen Hilarious together. This was such a fun episode! The one at Matt's place had my wife and I rolling! 😅 Good times!

[@tbidzzzz]

Thank God. I've been in a dark corner of a room, shaking and sweating for 2 weeks, withdrawing from lack of junkyard digs and polebarn content. Keep up the wrenching guys I luv it.

[@clemscorner909]

just drove from seattle to tucson and back in my 01 impreza. lost a cv axle about 300 miles in but installed a new one in the oriellys parking lot. we were proabably on the road at the same time. love both channels keep it up guys.

[@keepthechangeyafilthyanima4921]

Idk why, but I love that vehicle. Its so old fashioned yet also has an engine that can last a really long time, i wish yall would just restore it

[@eliirvin5576]

This episode deserves to be in an “epic episodes” playlist with the Satellite. I am so glad you and Dalton found one another. ❤. BTW… long time fan. Finally bought a shirt. ❤

[@terryeustice5399]

Kevin you and Dalton are just a hoot together on this trip. And from the Memorial Day at the resort. To Phoenix Arizona. Congratulations! Thanks for the fun and ride along. 💯👊👍

[@turnertruckandtractor]

You passed my street on the way to the Boerne Metro Stop. I find that hilarious and cool. Just proves you all are real deal. Sorry your stay was two stars but safe and fun filled travels. Hope you come back again.

[@mr.iforgot3062]

Jack and Bob are great mechanics. Todd knows what he's doing too.

[@Trueno1600]

Junkyard Digs... Still the most entertaining, un-diluted youtube channel to this day! Please don't sell out!!!

[@JunkyardDigs]

I would never bite the hand that feeds me 🤘

[@portermcsorley]

@@JunkyardDigsgood lord that’s such an Iowan thing to say

[@trr5291]

These Ram vans were the best to take a road trip in back in the day.

[@JunkyardDigs]

We must have all been a lot smaller back in the day 😂

[@trr5291]

​@@JunkyardDigsWe actually had a 1995 but it was a conversion van. It had fancy seats, wood trim, blinds, a bed, lights that ran across the entire roof, 90's tv. The van you drove was church van size.

[@TheRealArtimusKnight]

I love the idea of showing up with nothing and using what’s on site. Part of the adventure

[@epicwarriors]

Thank you guys especially for every KZbinr out there like Chris fix and cars and cameras for teaching me through the past 3 years on KZbin how to work on cars with carbs and any mishmash of part imaginable 2 days ago I just started a revival of a 1980’s ford escort GL squire (unsure of year yet) and got it running after sitting for around 8 to 9years in our front yard so far I’ve gotten it to start and run. soon I will fill the tires and try and get it to move so I can drive/trailer it to my cousins and replace the fluids and find out why it’s not going past 2nd gear. If it weren’t for you guys and your channel I’d never had known how to get a ford with a carb to start or run or any old car for that matter but now it’s saved me money on finding a car for me to drive when I get my liscense this summer as a 17 year old and I cant thank you guys enough for posting your comedic, intriguing, and amazing spectacles to the human eye. I hope you guys continue down this road and keep fixing wonderful cars/trucks/and other mishmash of machines.

[@larrybernard2426]

Been waiting on this one. Congratulations on 1M subscribers Kevin aka Junkyard Digs.

[@JunkyardDigs]

Thank you!!

[@Leon-uj7pc]

Great revival video. i am glad to see that Van donating its parts to help an old Vet get his car back up and running. I have started watching the Pole Barn Garage videos and find Dalton to have a wicked sense of humor that he can mask with a straight face.

[@pontiacrye7318]

I think the perfect formula has been reached. Kevin, dalton and mook. The holy trinity for the new generation of car enthusiasts. Hope there is more to come of these collaborations and cross channel series, dalton can definitely use some attention, and you all benefit in the end.

[@Psiqo]

You guys are the dynamic duo of things one should not do and I love it lol I would pay to watch a new video like this every day

[@markreuter3274]

Congratulations on the 1 million subs. Your videos are always fun to watch and it shows. I’ve been watching for a couple of years now and the content just keeps getting better!

[@MrKozlosPL]

Congrats guys, you've blown through the 1 mil mark, just like you did with the border. In a sketchy, goofy, most entertaining way possible. All for a good cause to help out a folk in need. Keep being awesome.

[@dylanbaird2010]

Great content as always guys, as I live vicariously through your adventures.

[@j2kinflarc768]

Heading over to the Pole Barn Garage video that dropped tonight where this drive train helps out a veteran. Well done gentleman, well done. As AC says, big POB to you all.

[@poditre]

This kind of videos is just so fun to watch! Keep the excellent work! Kudos from Brazil!

[@969thewhip]

I can definitely appreciate this. When I was in scouts in 97, we rented two of these Ram vans and went from Pa to Wyoming and back totaling 5000mi. But back when they were new of course. These were made for the long haul.

[@jmiller1717]

You guys are in my neighborhood. Love that you are helping out a vet! Always remember the van. Nice job guys!

[@chasehigginbotham6745]

I loved this video and I love your channel, I hope you keep making amazing videos like this for the next while!!

[@jolapo7865]

I really appreciate you y'all restoring this van it really means a lot and brought back the good memories am really sorry for the struggles and stress you y'all had while restoring this van I really you enjoyed fixing this old girl keep her alive and keep good care of her...also have some fun with it I really hope who ever has my van now...will take good care of the van and restore it like y'all did they are now using it for hiking etc once again thank you so much you y'all made my day ❤

[@amcpacer1976]

This video really, really, really, represents what the Vermont trails are like, rugged East Coast Wheeling, popping out on Farmer Joe's back 40, giving him a wave, and rolling on into town, it really is the very best the East Coast has to offer! Great stuff, great video!

[@chrisoconnor7110]

Been around since around 300 something k subscribers, like this guy is nuts but he's not dead, now that you are enjoying life, massive Congrats are in order, can't wait to see more entertain from your channel, congrats again Digs, btw nice ring Mook! 🎉

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

Love this video sure wish it was longer. Good job gentlemen

[@anthonyblacker8471]

Awesome video, great series it was a blast watching you at Matt's ranch.. you guys have great chemistry together and I hope you make a shitload more collabs together! Thanks guys really great work!

[@x1181andc1079]

Love the sounds of the 360 when accelerating. In high school I shuttled folks to and from the airport with one like that. It was surprisingly strong for the size of it.

[@Rileygee0224]

Congratulations on 1 million subscribers. You guys absolutely deserve it!

[@JunkyardDigs]

Thank you!!

[@mancsblue]

Excellent video You and Dalton are KZbin gold on your adventures . I hope you two do many more collabs

[@alstewart9915]

Awesome job guys! The work you do is top notch. Always look forward to your videos!

[@atombombsgarage]

You guys are the best duo on KZbin in this genre for sure. Can’t get enough of you guys. Kevin and Dalton collaborations are the best and I hope to see more in the future. The comedy just makes my day when I’m having a shitty day I turn on some junkyard digs or pole barn garage and it always makes me feel better and motivated to do my projects

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

I really enjoyed this. You guys are killing it !!

[@ryanmoore3542]

Kevin needs to do another one of those off-road things where he buys a abandoned 4x4 and takes it straight off-road

[@adamsherm29]

BEAST!!! Hope you all enjoy it. People around here definitely do. I deliver beer, and this has by far been our best seller this year. The peach is pretty good.

[@ther3aper561]

"Welcome to the past, I'm speaking in future tense" "We'll see you yesterday" Fucked me up pretty good lmao Omg 32:10 "we'll know which one is ours" This video is full of gold

[@gaming-nerds1250]

the best of the best when it comes to automotive on youtube, very inspiring

[@TjHurley-rz8gg]

Can we just Appreciate the work kevin puts into the videos keep the great work up

[@BIllMcCambridge]

Incredible adventure thanks for sharing. One of your best collaborations yet!!

[@brohon8788]

Another priceless colab with two of my fav channels. The tired letter swap game was killing me with laughter! THANKS!

[@lindanelson8400]

I love this channel ❤️ First videos I watched was you and Luke doing that revival of the Roadrunner I believe. It's gotten steadily better with Mook in the mix. Always interesting, funny, and even educational. You're really stepping up your game when you help out one of our veterans. Very cool. Keep it up 👏🛺🚔

[@muzicbarber]

Sweet! Been waiting for a new episode 🤘 Rock on fellers 😂

[@TheAceofIron]

i've been waiting for the 1 mil milestone since 21,319 subs. congrats!

[@andrewhickinbottom1051]

Brilliant episode! I love the long road trip ones the most

[@EELIbettenhausen5842]

Love the video's dude. Keep em going

[@robertthorpe2401]

Great sense of humour 👍 These two together there’s never a dull moment 😂😂

[@MidnightPolaris800]

wats humour

[@robertthorpe2401]

@@MidnightPolaris800 what’s Wat

[@mikebrunosgarage5338]

Great job on doing something good for our veterans, and congrats on get 1 mil subscribers 🎉. Keep up the great workand "LONG LIVE THE VAN"

[@curtmorris71]

Another classic from Junkyard Digs. Love it!

[@system6195]

Going to enjoy this eps. You could have made it 90mins long the eps..your a lot of fun to watch on KZbin.

[@Upstages]

I’m a simple man, I see jyd, I click. Even if I’m watching Craig’s video he posted today

[@glitchwolf946.5]

"It'll go vroom." Pole Barn Garage 2023.

[@AeRoSpaceman-1]

This was the most entertaining and hilarious video on this channel. Dalton was such an awesome friend to go on this adventure with you!

[@xavierhulbert5849]

Watching 2 people high on gas fumes and sleep depravation invent a new version of pig Latin while being sleep deprived myself is easily a highlight of my week. Much appreciated gentlemen!

[@StitchJones]

You guys are freaking awesome! So glad this video pop'd up in my feed!

[@bartc1223]

Watched both parts of this video.. HILARIOUS! Thanks... i needed it today

[@Z_732]

17:50 I've had my small block dodges do the exact same thing. All they ever need was a fresh/cleaned body ground. Good vid guys

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Ordered a couple Van Tshirts Thanks Kevin and Dalton @Junkyard Digs @Pole Barn Garage

[@YourGodStalin]

I have a 1997 2500 Ram Van cargo that I got from my Step-Grandmother years ago, they gave it to me when I needed it most, eventually I bought a car and it's now been sitting 10 years or so, and this is really making me want to get it back into good condition.

[@BuffsGarage]

Congrats on 1MILLION!!! Love the Bromance of JYD and PBG... Can't wait to see more..

[@territ1231]

I'm impressed with the knowledge these guys have about any vehicle! Half the motor is sitting inside the van!!!😊

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Junkyard Digs Kevin :) , Pole Barn Garage :Dalton :) and yes those vans amazing even one from 1970's and Ford Mustang GT so cool too!

[@lowrybrock8272]

Really enjoyed this! And congratulations on one million!!!

[@jonbeauchamp156]

I will always smash and like.... Ur helping a Veteran, wish there were more great people like you guys in the world

[@marcdavid5841]

The both of you are hilarious together. I would love to see more videos of you collaborating together. Thank you

[@leifhietala8074]

I used to daily a 15-pass Dodge van of the same generation, also with the 360 providing the motivation. It had assorted problems but NONE of them were the engine - EVER. HVAC went toes-up, the transmission had an occasional issue related to the controls, one time the driveshaft literally fell out...but the engine was unkillable. 100-150 miles per day, every day, for about six years. That mill is solid.,

[@65mrcarguy]

Great episode! I ordered “ The Van T-Shirt” the changing e’s for o’s was hilarious!

[@martinnightingale6033]

You guys together are so funny . Thanks for the entertainment.

[@AlexBrowningPX]

I am 100% picking up The Van shirt. This one is going down as one of my favorites in junkyard digs history

[@78PastorE]

Great video guys! Top shelf content right here.

[@explanger527]

This was a video for the record books! You two together, are funny as all get out y'all. That van was impressive too. AZ is is beautiful, can't wait to go back.Cheers Kevin, see you on Dalton's channel! Definitely getting the van shirt too!!!

[@williamconner9407]

So glad to see 1m+ viewers...well deserved Kevin!

[@rocketbunnyboy]

A couple of years ago me and 2 buddies bought one of these sight unseen (1996 B2500 prime time) and hotshotted it across the country and back. Best van.

[@jimviner642]

Thank you, gentlemen! I laughed I cried. Ok I just mostly laughed. Actually, this was one of the best team ups I’ve seen in a long time.

[@imsmart_yetdumb9278]

@Junkyard Digs When you and Dalton were switching letters around in words, I was very much dying. 🤣🤣

[@Trenton-om9qs]

Great video as always😂. Congrats on 1 million subscribers!!!

[@leifhietala8074]

"I like to be the...responsible one in the group!"

[@Z_threetimes]

Bruh when you guys were switching the E's and O's I literally couldn't breathe by the end I was crying right along with you Kevin 😂