Can we get this farm auction 1966 CJ5 ready for the road? Project J-REX

[@rgbigdog]

Richard never get under a vehicle without jack stands holding up the vehicle.

[@jamierushing]

Hi yall from west Alabama

[@brettjones5041]

Getting There Mates Great Content

[@whattherust]

Thank you, Brett. More to come.

[@wisjeepmanjim8450]

Old Pontiacs had left hand thread lugs on the driver side too

[@Tsripper69]

Nice Job... Nice People 😉💪🏻👍🏻

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job cool Jeep Nice show 👍👍👏👏👏

[@BobbyFranco]

You're a better man than I, Gunga Din. I would have NEVER taken on this project and I've been wrenching for over 50 years. Too much rust and too many things wrong.. Have to give you mad credit for doing so!!

[@ron7447]

Gotta love good old American ingenuity. Don't have the tool,make one.

[@brianhayes7618]

I always enjoy watching the 2 of you in your videos. You are both genuinely good people with! awesome personalities. Keep up the good work and good luck getting the Jeep on the road.

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great team work, thanks for sharing, roll on Pt 3 👍💨💨

[@christinarust6957]

Thanks Darren!

[@douggrove762]

I like that Jeep.

[@lazlosfj40garage58]

I bought two JF40 (2F motors) off amazon and it works better than the stock...

[@royhaught9516]

That's a good idea to use a cupcake tin to store items, just don't forget to clean it out before making cupcakes!

[@paulmartin4971]

Hi Cristina and Richard am loving this project. It's - 2 at the moment in the south east of England. Keep warm guys cheers 🥂

[@christinarust6957]

Thanks Paul! If you're having trouble sleeping I suggest 8 hrs working on a vehicle in cold temperatures or hot temperatures. You'll sleep well after😄 appreciate you watching. Take care.

[@allenzinn5474]

Amazing progress! You're almost there! 👍

[@whattherust]

Thanks! We are close.

[@reedb9039]

Ty for the sealant in the fridge tip,I never knew that one.

[@curto9664]

this jeep reminds me of when we moved on the farm here and in early 1973 the power lines came through and the logging company had a old mid 1947-1953 1 ton logging truck the doors had a chain through both doors it had to be push started. there was a army jeep cj-2 flathead 134 wich ran really good 3 speed we packed 5 of us in it went through a foot and a half of mud got stuck but somehow we got out the clutch was pretty worn we all had been soaked with swamp mud water everything! talk about 4 wheelin in the feid at the farm.that was all of our experience in that army jeep.when i think of four wheeling it always comes back to that little mountain goat of a 4wd.a lot of those army jeeps came with 5.56 rear gears.my dad wanted to hide it and keep it but didnt. the logging equipment looked like it came from a salvage yard. keep on wrenching all of your revivals are awesome.just thought i would tell you all about this one when i was really young.

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍩🍩☕️☕️👀😎👍. Morning guys ! In my career the fun driving the Jeep was the most ! The army Jeep was hairy but fun . Best of luck with your toy !😎👍😎👍

[@Kleine_Lisa_1]

Hey Richard, you never fail to delight with your knowledge and skills!

[@kevinfiebelkorn4715]

As always, another informative and entertaining video. And thank you for recommending Florida Rustic Repairs. Watching both you and your brother convinces me that repairing old stuff can be genetic (it runs in my family too). We're on our fifth generation of wrenchers that I know of.

[@allstylinone5122]

I loved my CJ for removing snow, It could get in the tightest driveways and even turn around. 👍😅

[@christinarust6957]

I can completely see that.

[@dieselapegarage]

Nice keep it coming big motivation I'm sure u can do anything u put ur mind to nice keep watching an learning 👀🍿💪 don't stop the magic

[@christinarust6957]

So true Diesel! We can all do what we set our minds to doing. Thanks so much!

[@dieselapegarage]

@@christinarust6957 keep it coming 👀 🍿 enjoy the content learning alot

[@tannerlawson1721]

Right on u two kicking butt on that jeep I bet u r that jeep was the shorter word for what they used to call those GP and some some sayvits was named after Eugene from The Popeye character what my grandma told me ❤thank u for your loving time u two always spend with us we all really appreciate u twos wild adventures and good smiles and laughs god bliss u two I hope u guys have a awesome weekend

[@christinarust6957]

Stay tuned about to get wilder!

[@mattbrown5511]

This Jeep lover salutes for saving that little beauty. I'd hate to see that CJ going to the crusher. God bless you two for all the hard work and dedication you give to projects others wouldn't try to save.

[@christinarust6957]

Thanks Matt!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Christina :) , Richard :) glad that find simple problems on this Jeep to fix to like brakes ,brakes lines , clutch pump also rods and starter even fluids too ! Looking forward more videos too soon watch on too and be safe too!

[@whattherust]

Thank you Andrew. I'll be getting back to the Jeep this week, so more of it is on the way.

[@AndrewHCann]

@@whattherust excellent to hear that!

[@juliangasca6640]

That is why your the Master Mechanic my Brother.

[@timothykelly5588]

getting my dad's 67 CJ5 going again so these videos are gold; sat for~10yrs

[@whattherust]

Awesome! Good luck with it. The next video will have an interesting fix for the starter.

[@ceedell]

Death, taxes and rust! I like that one Christina!

[@treasuresofthepast3208]

Awesome

[@floydleach7976]

Very entertaining, thanks Richard. FYI left front shoe looked like the lining was separating also. Oh and there is an adjust on those shoes. There is a cam bolt adjust that you can adjust from the back side of the backing plate.

[@whattherust]

That is good to know Floyd. I was unaware of the adjusting cam. Thank for the tip!

[@darksideharleygirl3691]

Love Jeeps master cylinder in the face not so much. Keep the vids a coming.

[@carlbernard4197]

Yes that is not a enjoyable French kiss 😊

[@richardgabel33]

Response to your comment of needing a better place to work. I agree. A warm weather tight facility needs to be built, bought, or rented. Working in the elements when getting a car to start is one thing but extended work needs to be inside. Take care and stay safe. Have fun.

[@Countryboy9129]

Good thing you checks those front brakes. I’ve had those shoes come unglued from sitting and then the loose pad spins around and sticks under the good one and locks the wheel up solid and very fast. Makes for an interesting trip. Luckily mine was rear and not a front one. Great video, love watching them. Keep em coming!!!

[@whattherust]

More on the way! Thanks for watching.

[@michaelbesler7469]

After using that muffin pan you know it’s greased and ready for a fresh batch of muffins 🤣 nice work you two.

[@JanitBianic]

I can’t believe how mesmerized I am by your sharing the details of this JEEP job. Must be having 5 older brothers tinkering. Watched 30 min. Gotta go outside but will be back.

[@jonathanmiddleton1141]

I think I remember watching a video, where, Chad, on This and That Garage, actually rebuilt a wheel cylinder, just a thought, if you ever get in a pinch, where that needs to be an option. Hope this information helps. You two are so awesome!!! Keep bringing these old vehicles on here, and, giving them a new lease on life!!!😊

[@ronaldvanhorn9558]

Yeah, What the Rust is back on the tube! Great to see you again. Quite a project you took on. The old Jeep is will be a challenge to work on, for sure. But you are a very capable team. I remember driving the Sargent around in a jeep like that in Viet Nam.

[@vayabroder729]

Thank you for your service, sir!

[@philliplucaroni7806]

your such a good repair guy love watching you and beautiful christina repair old trucks and cars

[@JohnSmith-w8u]

Very enjoyable video, thank you. It was like a friendly visit with great friends. Without the cold weather for me. Till next time!

[@whattherust]

That is a great comment, and is what we are striving for with the channel. Thank you for the feedback.

[@Alexander001ist]

Rich and Christine-another good showing-brakes and the cold-but if I could get motivated just for mine-onto the next!!

[@dannyanderson3359]

You guys as a couple are great

[@Lisa-k1e3j]

Love your videos!! From 2 veterans in COLD Nebraska

[@GrandBB50]

When you yelled "Something's burning!!" I immediately thought of the song: Something's burning Something's burning Something's burning And I think it's love

[@dirtyoldfarmhand3]

Awesome. Thanks for the video

[@robertlacob8831]

What an old beast of a Jeep! I started working for AMC/Jeep/Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge/ Renault dealer in Sept 1979. I used to install the Jeep CJ convertible tops after hours for cash on the side. Those 2.5 Audi engines ran ok, not a lot of power though.

[@billyfoster3223]

Great video and work, you two!! Thanks for posting this mechanical adventure!! Cheers!!😁🤟👍🛠️🔧

[@christinarust6957]

Thanks Billy!

[@billyfoster3223]

@@christinarust6957 You're welcome!

[@TheDavidcrockett]

Surely its running rich, hope to see you test driving it on a warm sunny day next episode👍

[@smarthome2660]

The passenger side brake lining came off due to rust jacking. If you look at 30:00 you will see the drivers side is rust jacking as well and due to fail soon.

[@adventureswithedna]

I had a 71 Cj5 with a stuck engine we got free by putting it in 4 wheel drive and popping the clutch while pulling it with truck and tow strap. It's definitely cold out there. We froze in our last few videos. Poor Chance

[@christinarust6957]

I bet you guys did freeze! I'd love to meet your little man! He's a sweetheart! Maybe we'll be at the same car show this year? Take care 🙂

[@adventureswithedna]

@@christinarust6957 he's hilarious. It's possible. We're not super far from you guys. Upstate SC. Close to NC

[@jimmiebrown5014]

That's going to be a nice little Jeep when you get it done I love taking stuff like that and getting it running and making it roadworthy again

[@GrandBB50]

wow do I miss my 53 willys wagon I had for a while in the mid 70s. soooo much fun. it was a recovery from a junk yard. It had a Lhead6 and would take me all over the woods of SE Portland Or. I'm very envious of you both. what a great couple!

[@GrandBB50]

wow that was a great tip on replacing the brake bolt. thanks

[@stevesalvage1089]

Not quite there , but , I'm sure you'll sort it. Thanks for sharing great fun !

[@davida.p.9911]

Great work on the master cylinder install and brakes, Richard. I hope you're healing well from it having fell on you...ouch!! I can only imagine what that felt like. 🤕 And she sounds great when she wants to run, hopefully that can be solved too. Pretty soon, she'll be back on the road!! 👍😎 The sign.....it's a Aamco Transmissions sign. 10 to 1 odds. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Richard and Christina! I can't wait for the next video!

[@dalehartley-vd9qo]

I say its coming right along you guys got a lot done for one video thanks to you both for sharing about the Jeep

[@tommydalton936]

I loved the interview with the lady you bought the jeep from

[@whattherust]

We are happy to hear that. She really wanted that Jeep brought back to life. It holds a lot of memories for her.

[@axel3588]

Just an other great video. keep healthy.

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

That was a lot of great progress, both of you. It is such a great project ride. Really looking forward to seeing all your hard work pay off with that first drive. Have a glorious weekend, both of you. It is -38 outside right now, not including the wind chill, so it's brutal up here right now. So stay warm, you two, and be safe.

[@whattherust]

Thanks guys. You as well!

[@adamantvermont]

Imagine how cold you would be back in New England? Count the blessings?

[@terryeustice5399]

Thanks!

[@bernielowe3709]

If you heat the washers up until they glow red and then let them cool down, you can reuse them as they will compress correctly again. ❤😊

[@garywilson12]

good job rchard on the jeep cant wait to see it on the road

[@whattherust]

Thanks Gary. It should be very soon.

[@richardbates2367]

This spring is why drum brake spring pliers are invented lol and I would say the same thing for the vise grips locking adjustment pliers

[@heidiayers2124]

❤ the channel

[@Oldschooljake1979]

In the future, if you have a Cooper washer, and have to reuse it. Take a pair of pliers and hold it loosely. Heat it with a lighter unit it's red hot, and drop it in a cap of water. This will fatin it back up, and will not leak. Just an idea for the future.

[@kencoleman3861]

That’s the original hub on the passenger side

[@christinarust6957]

Really? Nice to know...very cool. Thanks Ken!

[@kencoleman3861]

Been around them my whole life rebuilt a 75 had it 22 years wish I hadn’t sold it

[@kencoleman3861]

By the way I really enjoy your videos on this old forgotten stuff

[@alanwhite4456]

Hi guys, just found your channel! Nice job! Hey, got a few pointers for ya as an old Jeeper and current owner of ‘57 and ‘61 CJ5’s that I’m restoring for my Grandchildren. Okay, here goes: the wood you found in video one was placed there by the factory. The floor braces, called hat channels (due to there looking like an inverted hat shape) were stiffened with wood inserts. Next: Early Willys engineers were concerned the lug nuts would loosen (with counterclockwise rotation) on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Accordingly, they made both front and rear driver’s side wheel studs and lugs nuts left hand thread. If you look closely, you’ll find an “L” stamped in the end of those wheel studs. Third: You mentioned no adjusters when doing the brakes, there actually are eccentric studs that are held in position by a locking nut that push the shoes outward to adjust them. Aren’t jeeps fun? 🙄🤣 Thanks for sharing your adventures❣️

[@whattherust]

Fantastic info Alan, particularly about the wood in the floor. I would have never guessed that! The left hand studs don't surprise me too much, but I was not aware they were in use on a 66. I had no idea about the cam on the brakes either. You are a wealth of information. Thank you!

[@robertvance1873]

Richard that's how I did everything on my 89 Dodge Ramcharger when I took the bearings out that way everything goes back in order.

[@majicmancoo]

she's alive yooohooo

[@Carlos-bz2pe]

Great job guys. Always enjoy your videos. Stay warm! Happy New Year!

[@whattherust]

Thank you Carlos. Happy New Year!

[@blainerudy2255]

I have to agree with your comment about the simplicity of the Jeep.I think they made them easy to repair for soldiers in the field of duty. Few tools and parts available while in the heat of war .After all, that was the main reason for their production at first .

[@woody77788]

Great work, you'll get there, I know you will. Keep warm 🙂

[@tectalabyss]

Awesome video as always. I don't use Facebook. There was a There was an awful thing that happened to a Man and his Wife due to it, here in our county. As always I liked and shared. all my very best.

[@9988jason]

You need a nice size barn! With heat in it to make your life easier and a hoist in there so you don’t need to crawl under stuff. I love your videos and can’t believe how good your at getting stuff running. Keep up the great videos and Thank you for all you do with these old cars

[@whattherust]

We are working on the garage problem, and should have an update soon! Thanks for watching.

[@9988jason]

@@whattherust you make great videos and I enjoy them! Pray your able to get a shop that will help you be able to work on more stuff warm and dry and not having to lay on the ground!

[@jimmiebrown5014]

I watch your brother's channel a lot too since you told me about it

[@ronbunker5778]

I have never seen an MC that bad! I remember laying under vehicles in the winter, even in the snow and it isn't fun. Hopefully, you can get a place for this kind of stuff. That muffin pan is a great idea for keeping your parts separated!

[@PhilipFinn-t8w]

Dont feel bad about that master cylinder blow to the face a couple weeks ago i was working on my car trying to reinstall the y pipe with the cats made on and it slipped and an o2 sensor hit just below my eyebrow. The black eye is nearly faded. We car guys are warriors.

[@christinarust6957]

So true! Car guys are warriors! 100% agree! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@jerryhurley1068]

I fully agree, quit rollin in the driveway and find yourself a little shop! Felt the pain in MY fingers while you're out there in the rain and cold! Otherwise, great episode and cant wait for the next 1.

[@christinarust6957]

We agree! Maybe soon:-)

[@jerryhurley1068]

@christinarust6957 that would be awesome! 🤞l sure hope you can work something out.

[@johnmontague4245]

Hello Richard & Christina, I actually watched the video a couple of days ago, but I haven’t had time to leave a comment. Let me tell you that this video reminded me of the times that I would help my dad with maintenance of our family car. We stayed in an apartment style home, and didn’t have our own garage, or land to carry out any work. Consequently it was all done on the road outside our apartment building. What really resonated with me was the weather conditions. I’ve lost count of how many times I was outside with him and it was pouring with rain and bitterly cold, and here we were fitting new brake shoes or changing oil, filters, and spark plugs etc. We even changed a rear subframe from an old original 1960’s Mini. Your motivation for doing these tasks in crappy weather deserves praise. I think you need to build or buy yourself another garage, where you can do these jobs in relative comfort….and warmth. Anyway good video again folks…and I’m sure the old Jeep will run, and give you both lots of fun. We are ‘ allegedly’ going to get some potentially serious snow here in Scotland this coming week. It will certainly be very cold with daytime temperatures in the negatives. It makes me happy that I’m not outside lying underneath some old vehicle scraping my already frozen knuckles 👍😂. Anyway thanks for posting another excellent video, and take care. John.

[@christinarust6957]

John I love reading your comments. All I can say is you're awesome and thank you. Stay safe 🙏

[@brendangriffin1791]

I hope your using jackstands

[@christopherohara9421]

I was wondering who you love more Christina or Creole oil

[@richardbates2367]

Offset box end wrenches and hammers prefer my mini sledge usually is a good idea for stuff like that master cylinder bolt on lid but I am glad you got it loose, and it is also needed in front end suspension work as well..

[@joerosier6059]

Richard, if you don't already have a pair, you need to go out and buy a good set of insulated coveralls. Those clothes you were wearing in this video are way too thin to be out in the cold working. I have a pair of insulated overalls. I prefer them to coveralls because I can wear them with a huge thick coat, a smaller coat, or no coat at all with a long sleeve shirt. Gives you more range of motion with your arms I think as well. Just a thought. Look forward to more videos on this Jeep!!!

[@Fred-ou2mn]

Ecoflow. I have 4 Kwatts at my home. Very good !!

[@fraserobrien3828]

wow hope you get it driving down the road . Richard.

[@whattherust]

Hopefully very soon Fraser.

[@adamantvermont]

I moved to NC from Vermont and it's funny how quickly we become wimps to the new "cold".

[@terryeustice5399]

Good to see you again Richard and Christina. Glad to see the Clutch pedal Loosen up. Just knocking out these problems one at a time. Not surprised about the Brake lines. Sitting so long. Yes, need to have a place inside to work on this old Iron. But since this was a Christmas gift. Understand why you want to get this Jeep going. May be able to replace the starter bendix. And solve the grinding problem. Great way to start the New Year. Thanks for sharing as always! 💯👍👊 PS is the engine a 4 cylinder British Leland

[@davidgriffin6724]

Man you need a pole barn for a shop.

[@johnmcdowell9059]

hello richard and christina what a great job on the jeep as you were turning the jeep over i could hear the camotion between the starter and the flywheel my first guess was the flywheel , as far as the idle that could be a combination of issues ,vacume line the carb it self or timing please let me know what you find great video

[@christinarust6957]

You called it John! Need a part-time job😉

[@davidmcadams5542]

Before I got a shop I bought a big tarp and put it over what I was working on and made a frame out of PVC pipe and stuck a heater under it and it was a hole lot more bearable to work outside get you a good propane heater and you can work at night no problem

[@whattherust]

That is an excellent idea! Thanks for the tip.

[@vayabroder729]

I bet the more you run it the better it gets as it gets rid of all the cobwebs. I bet it needs the exhaust and muffler serviced. Also don’t forget the rear differential. Looks like a fun project.

[@DeEva1]

Hope your health is good. Good video

[@whattherust]

I am good. Thank you!

[@krekautofunilaria8730]

Boa tarde bom trabalho é nós Brasil 😮😮

[@johnwsimpson3153]

Wow, a lot of work done under adverse conditions... You need a camping windbreak.

[@adamantvermont]

Dad's old trick was to take it apart and put it back together. Most times it could find and fix the problem.

[@garyruark9506]

I think it would be a good investment to have an outside lift. I have a friend with one and it is a time and back saver. If I was your neighbor you would have to beat me with a stick to keep me away when you work on cars. I love it.

[@whattherust]

We are working on a solution to the garage space issue we have. Stay tuned for an update soon!

[@76SRX440_]

Nice job, but always throw a set of jack stands under there.

[@stevevogelman3360]

Looks like a champion spark plug sign to me.

[@whattherust]

That would be cool!

[@allstylinone5122]

Slide a lengthy pipe over your 1/2" Ratchet for all the power you'll ever need. 👍

[@conorcuomo4283]

Find tightest rubber bands and tired staw to can or bottle find use party tent that easy to put make temporary site building

[@danielwillover]

That's a perfect name for that project lol