CAN WE SAVE IT? Learning By Big Block DISASTER - Father/Son 1959 Ford FIRST HOT ROD Project

JD learns a lesson in perseverance in this episode. Can we turn locked up big blocks into lemonade? ► Remember to Like this Video, Subscribe to the Channel and Alerts, and Share with Your Friends!
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[@944Ever]

I really like how he talks TO his son and not AT him, also JD gives back the respect by hanging on every word Dalton says. Great team you two.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

He's an equal not a lesser

[@944Ever]

@@PoleBarnGarage Exactly my point

[@944Ever]

@@PoleBarnGarage There should be more parents like yourself.

[@MikeVonGoon81]

I wish my father had the same patience and way to explain things (ironically he was an English and self made computer science teacher)

[@billmanning3018]

Nothing brings tears to this old mechanics eyes faster than watching a Dad and a lad working together on a car restoration!!!

[@davidjustice5805]

JD is a lucky kid to have a father like you and I hope he never loses his love for old cars and trucks

[@ScottsafriendofGod]

You're giving JD more than knowledge... you're giving him knowledge and memories. Remember there are a lot more people with little money than there are people with tons of money.... we all want our kids to have more than we do... but what if they don't? You're doing right dad

[@mattus1gig]

Yep. It’s a beautiful thing 😊

[@robertwest3093]

Every young boy should have a dad like this. Learning something he will use for his whole life and staying out of trouble at the same time.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I agree, but cars got me into nothing but trouble 😂 speed, girls, police..

[@COOPERS_COACH_WORKS]

lots of guys feel stuck out there if they don't have the money to send it to a machine shop. I like seeing the old fashioned All American shade tree mechanic make it work! plus this way JD will have a role to play in the complete rebuild of his engine.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Yup. Not perfect, might blow up. But lots of us have had to take those chances

[@jesusg607ify]

@@PoleBarnGarage it’s all part of the experience!

[@DoItMyselfGarage]

JD looks like he is enjoying himself and hey, a little dirt never hurt anyone!

[@rickrice3221]

Seeing you and JD work together is a real treat! When I was twelve I helped my dad to do some (sketchy) bodywork on the family's old '60 Valiant, and I have since passed (sketchy) techniques on to my son - the circle of life.......

[@cigaroking]

Love to see Father Son projects being completed. JD will have so many great memories. Keep up the great work.

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

Your boy is so chilled, does the work, doesn't complain, doesn't get discouraged by the setback 🤙🏻. Teaching him to use what you got will help him appreciate when he can spend more on a build one day, good on ya👍🏻

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Exactly.

[@Anders.W.]

JD have a good focus and positive attitude to the work . When kids are like that they learn new skills and can learn hove to solve problems . Very positive to watch this video.

[@jasonbose3507]

I love 💕 it when the Pole Barn Boss treats his son like a real employee that's on the job. Especially when he inserts the comment, "we're going to lose the shop". This is so entertaining and funny 🤣. Anyway, thanks for the video 📸.

[@Jacob.Whitey]

I truly enjoy your videos, not only do these help the slow nights at work go by faster but you also motivate me to work on my own projects soon as I get home. JD is going to be a master at this!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

That's great!

[@jasonbose3507]

J.D. has the coolest Dad ever! He's wise 🦉, fun, and very informative. Plus, he's a good Father that teaches his son HOW to be successful as an adult. A Father teaching his Son how to be an adult is priceless 👍. I loved the, "get in there, workers get messy" talk. This video sure made my day! Thanks.

[@jeffpowers2916]

glad you like the grinder, hopefully you and the boy get years of use out of her.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

We will! Thanks again!

[@jeffpowers2916]

No problem, love the channel. Happy to help

[@rajcam80]

Got that same grinder just waiting to use it!

[@michaelmanning1819]

Ditto to what Mr. Kennedy wrote, our COUNTRY needs more of this, especially the future generations, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK FELLAS!!

[@rexkean]

Loved when JD was on his own, just gettin' in there, and doin' it! And by the way, you are teaching him the right way! My daddy had alot of "tricks" he used, and he was a professional mechanic! Ya'll keep up the awesome work!

[@christopherbaxendale276]

Great to see the camaraderie between you two. Cherish the time together, also love the dry humour.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

My Dad use to do that all the time. Just rings and bearings. They ran good. I know we did that 352cid ford that way. It got me and my brother around until we could get something better. JD is still doing a great job.

[@huntergibsonii4785]

One of your best episodes yet. Reminds me of my Dad and our bond. I get so nostalgic watching your content as you have fun with your boy on these projects.

[@waynebuzzell2483]

You are wise beyond your years young fella. Your dad is giving you 2 gifts. Love most importantly and also engine tear down 101. Sorry, I got a little smoke in my eye, and the wonderful gift if sarcasm. 😂😂😂 He is a master at that and also one of the reasons I tune in.

[@royhaught9516]

Reminds of all the projects I did with my son when he was growing up. Very precious times! Still laughing from the scene of you pulling one truck with your " truck ".

[@indigojewsnap7307]

Hi J.D. do not under estimate how lucky you are. Your dad enjoys spending time with you, he is very knowledgeable and funny at the same time, he is an excellent teacher and you can see he revels in passing this information on to you. Embrace this period of your life, remember it and never forget it. The only thing I did with my dad was argue.

[@dowen1511]

Oh and my kid say's to ya thanks for getting JD involved in working on stuff and his project and doing his thing for their generation. And liking old cars . ( if jd helps even a few dozen kids from going down ricer ally then a good deed has been done here just my words )👍 there's a lot of guys out there that enjoy these vids with their Youngins , you know that bonding time thing for 20 minutes 😂

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Honestly, I'm going with ricers. At least they like cars. 90 percent of kids had no interest whatever

[@e.s.bryant765]

I love the videos with JD. Thanks for the new one.

[@SmackeysGarage]

Love to see the father son project. My first father son car project really changed the trajectory of my life and career in a great way. It’s an experience I wouldn’t trade for all the money in the world.

[@jockmchaggis6797]

Wow! Fair play to your boy for tearing into it himself and figuring out ways around stripped fasteners Memories and skills that'll last him a lifetime 👍

[@jeffbuckleydisciple2013]

Its cool hes getting hands on experience at such a young age

[@PoleBarnGarage]

And he's good at it

[@jonasforsstrom5461]

A Great way to spend qualitytime with the kids!! Greetings from Sweden

[@tracyw8739]

Its awesome that you are teaching your son to work on cars. He is going to love having a vehicle that he helped build. I grew up working around demolition cars with my dad and uncle. My first car was a 69 camaro which I helped build and paint. My dad and uncle have both passed but I will never forget the experience. Great job dad!

[@jdfmfb03]

Excellent job JD listen to your Dad “never give up” and you just completely dis-assembled a big block for the first time 👍😁!!

[@kennethsonier1766]

JD should be proud of himself but diving right in and making a fine video all on his own 👍 it's good to see the pair of you working on this together 👍☮️

[@RCindustry]

Making do with what you got is what I learned at an early age with my grandfather. I think you're teaching the boy right. If you get that thing running and it runs 10,000 miles what a success. Making it just like brand used.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Exactly, moving down the road is better than a forever project

[@minu1764]

Love watching kids learn, to many now a day are stuck in front of computers

[@jeremyramsey5779]

Just great! Your boy will be just fine with the memories and love of motors he'll be able to find himself. Your a good father don't ever stop!!!!

[@Goomer]

JD is a smart kid, mature for his age, I like your approach, it is more interesting to me.

[@alamacher7142]

You are exactly correct on doing what it takes to get her on the road when funds are tight or nonexistent. Many times I swapped out parts from other engines to get one going so I had something to drive. Luckily for me my dad had a lot of spare parts. mini boneyard. Even did the forbidden used cam swap with with used lifters from numerous engines. The mystery 5 gallon bucket full of pushrods and lifters! Got me back on the road and learned a lot doing it myself also. Keep it up, you are doing great on here.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

That's a lost art these days. Or maybe people just don't have the nuts to try something

[@Ewanaska]

Hello from France ! This series with your son is undoubtedly the best on your channel! It reminded me of the time when my father and I repaired cars together. He died a while ago, and seeing you two spending time together for a common passion reminds me of a lot of good times. Thank you ! Make the most of these moments, and I wish you the best. (sorry for my bad English, I'm French... and I don't have a Jaaag! :D)

[@domecrack]

25:50 has to be the most replayed moment in PBG history

[@user-hj5ep1oc2k]

Hi Dalton ! I think the lessons you are teaching him about not giving up , and looking for best options that fit your budget will stay with him forever. A " This is best option " versus " this is what we can do " will stick with him forever. I never had much money , but learned how to be resourceful... I'm now 70...and still weigh my options. Life lessons Sir....Great Job !

[@timhanson2080]

It's a wonderful thing teaching your son about cars. I didn't really have anyone to help me so I did it wrong more than once. Great watching your videos 👍

[@denniscoughlin7437]

Thats one hell of a great kid you got there.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

He sure is

[@meangreen7322]

It good to see JD staying right with it, your teaching that boy right👍 he will have skills that will benefit him in the future. It's good to know how to make stuff work without spending a lot of money on it

[@trevorlahey3863]

watching you run at mach Jesus during an audio fail made my entire day lol

[@shrug53]

It is awesome that you are sharing all this knowledge with your son. No matter what he grows up to be, from a teacher to a doctor, he will always have these skills. When I was just about his age, my uncle started teaching me to fix cars. I am a car guy, bit even if I wasnt, I love knowing how too use tools. So I can doi all my home repairs as well as work on cars!

[@pcbullets8726]

Something to be said about a car that you put together yourself. I am not a mechanic myself, but I can appreciate the hard work that goes into fixing stuff like this. Great skill to teach your son.

[@2koolchris291]

The key to mechanicing for me is to A. never wear something you aren’t worried about throwing away. Dos the right tool for the job doesn’t have to be the “right” tool. Q the manual is a suggestion. 3 you can work in any outfit, 19 burns are a way of life pain is temporary but the car will last at least 42 more minutes.

[@rajcam80]

Great work you your boy are doing. You don't always need to replace, or machine, something since it was taken apart. I have a 2001 Sliverado 2500 HD 6.0L equipped. That engine hydrolocked, bent a rod. I replaced that one rod with a used one. Reused the bearings,pistons,rings. It did get a diggle ball quickie. Three yrs 30 thousand miles later still doing work, and not using oil!

[@rickgaine3476]

Vice grip garage was once about the average guy. He is now doing things far beyond what the average person can do. Your channel is much more realistic and relatable to the average person. I wish you a lot of luck in your future.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

He moved on to bigger (and more profitable) things, can't blame him. I'm happy to fill the vacuum

[@georgemartinez3656]

Yay! Good call no wonder your son loves you so much. To me you win Dad of the month. God bless you sir.

[@zachfender8693]

It's great to see him working on his motor he will appreciate it so much more working on it himself keep up the great work

[@Robrt32]

You doing it the way I would. I don’t care what the professionals say. I do what works. In my younger broke days. I’ve changed one rod bearing with a used one before. I ran that motor 2 more years until I wrecked the truck. The keyboard warriors will swear up down that it won’t run a month but it did and it ran fine.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Exactly

[@michaelb.42112]

I'm sure JD knows how lucky he is to have the kind of childhood all boys hope for, but at the the same time he doesn't know how lucky he is.

[@TrashcanGarage]

Can't wait to find out what was causing it to stick. Nice teamwork. 😎👍

[@jimmason5738]

There are more than one way to do things that work. Do it your way. That's fine. That young man is learning. Dad and son time is a necessity in life. Love your channel.

[@BassGuy03]

I watched this with my kids (9 and 11) and now the 11 year old wants a car.

[@brucehayes7251]

Once again excellent bodgy work,yes it can and will work. I haven't had to go big on a rebuild of this magnitude but did have to literally THROW a cylinder head on a van 2 days before Christmas just so I could get to a far flung job. My mechanic was horrified but honestly I am a little bit proud of the fact that a bodge job lasted another 8 months. Truck certainly wasn't worth a rebuilt head let alone whole motor,and it wasn't the cost but the fact shops were closed for a few days and parts probably not available till silly season ended. Certainly no harm in temporarily permanent repairs

[@davidmiller6726]

I really enjoy your challenging builds! I'm proud for J.D., and you as well, love the great Dad and Son interactions! I'm all for reusing/refurbishing cars and parts for them, if at all possible. Not everyone has vast resources and the cash, to have someone else do the work! I'm very hands on and always have been, when it comes to cars, and trucks. Boys with great Dads like you grow into great young Men, with great memories and useful abilities! I'm anxious to continue following you both, and enjoy every episode!

[@Cucvfreek]

Also excellent video, I didn't have a dad to teach me car stuff and I leaned on my own. Ty for teaching him.

[@JP-vs1ys]

I notice others commenting on what I was thinking...which is you talk to your son like another adult and ask his opinion. It is really fantastic. Sounds like a little thing, but it will build confidence over time.

[@johnnystephens6329]

Tell JD he did an job! Reminds me of working with my son when he was that age.

[@andrewcheff4035]

JC Whitney!!! Loved that catalog! This reminds me of working on a 62 300H with my dad great memories of rebuilding that wedge with him twice! We totally hosed torque specs and the engine came undone. Everything but the paint was done! Happy to watch you and your boy build this cool A$$ car budget style! I pray you and your son can do more cool projects together. Thank you for your content!

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats JD on getting the ford engine tooken-apart with his Dad help. lv ur crazy videos.

[@shug39]

Great job teaching him how to get things done

[@hitman5423]

Love how every fluid was contained in an EPA approved container. You’re a great roll model for your kid.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

All the frogs in my pond have 3 eyes, related?

[@hitman5423]

@@PoleBarnGarage nah that’s standard. If they get 4 then that was caused the the trunk lid of the Holley Goat.

[@davestark2015]

@@PoleBarnGarage lmao

[@NeilIrving1973]

Lovely to see the young fella getting stuck in 😊

[@yancyhebert9937]

Awesome video.pulling towards and wheels going backwards brought back great ole memories

[@Chuck_S]

In my opinion you are doing it exactly right. The real world way. The working man's way. And JD is getting excellent father son time. Making memories and learning useful things. Also getting him outside doing/learning mechanical, useful things instead of sitting in front of a TV screen playing video games all the time. Hat's off to ya my friend!!!

[@MikeVonGoon81]

not only are your videos full of excellent advice (or, as you usually put it, the right way to do things wrong), but they are entertaining as well even when not trying to (I didn't expect the valve springs musical number, it really cracked me up) ;-) muy bueno ... JD is at an excellent car guy school with you

[@tonyheitsman4728]

Totally agree. Of course we would all like to put new everything in it. But I remember how broke I was as a beginner driver.

[@scottmesenbrink93]

I’m really enjoying what you are doing and the video quality is excellent. Keep working with JD and get that next generation doing the analogue stuff we grew up with! Great work!

[@KensStuff]

as far as i'm concerned you're teaching your son right. because some times we just don't have the means to spend a grand on an old engine. keep up the good work. and your comments at the end also.

[@OuterRim47]

Pretty smart kid you got there. Probably knows more than I do 😂

[@farmdog93]

Hahaha " your a car guy now, you need to be disgusting" 😂😂😂 love the content man, keep it up and can't wait till my boy gets old enough to help me

[@72whoosh]

Quality presentation as always😂 Make do and get it done attitude👍🏼

[@zrxer2]

I'm a Ford guy but I like ALL of the older American makes. Have owned a couple Chevy trucks, a '67 long bed and a '71 short bed step side, a '79 Buick Regal and a '74 Plymouth Satellite. I took my drivers license test in a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass S. In fact I've been looking around for another but holee cow the prices have gotten out of hand! But I digress... Love your channel and your humor. Your boy is awesome. You're bringing him up right. Take care.--Bruce

[@brandaneakright6082]

Cool video your son will learn a lot, and be thankful for you helping him with his first car. Them are memories you never forget either, keep up the good work.

[@jakebullet8990]

Dale, you bring up some great points about rebuilds. I think some just go way too far. I drive my Pontiac about 4000 miles a year. If I do a simple rebuild and only get 40000 miles out of it, heck that's ten years of fun. Keep up the great work and tell JD we're rooting for him.

[@ZwiftingWithGranny]

I loved this video. It was a real father and son project, still is. I was so impressed when JD was working on the engine himself and talking to the camera as if he had been doing that for years. What a cool kid he is. How old is he? This video was real good stuff.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

He's 11

[@Vile-Flesh]

Nice work. I loved it when you said the situation has become desperation. I laughed my ass off when the truck rolled off the trailer and headed toward the gate. I've never had to deal with a seized engine yet. I had always heard that the FE intakes weigh a TON.

[@dave1135]

29:04 do like the restored channel, run a single ball hone down the 2 goobered cylinders to clean them up, then use sand paper to get as close to the top of the pistons, then fill with a mix of Marvel mystery oil and atf, let soak a few days, then use a wooden block to beat them loose

[@shawnshabensb]

very cool on the Father & Son moments. makes me think of my old man and me back in the day. You guys are awesome.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks!

[@1vmxracer]

You have a GREAT attitude towards the notion these last 2 generations have that think everything needs to be perfect while at the same time going broke (or putting yourself in terminal debt) making it that way. Same way in the bike biz.....just sand it down, spray some Krylon on it and go for it....

[@petecunnien5368]

Perfectly done with the young man!! When I started rebuilding Diesel engines I was taught by an old timer that you can do just one cylinder!! Or just the minimum and I did for a long time and they ran for a long time after!!

[@bartobuilt2601]

Trying to knock out at least one of your vids a day. There sure is some killer content to get through. Appreciate the effort put in :-)

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Appreciate it!

[@duckman2667]

Just a thought here, have you thought about taking off the rod caps of the stuck pistons and tapping them up from the bottom with a deadblow and a piece of wood? I have had to do that before then the crank will turn. just a thought. Thanks for the great video.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I will, but at that point it's time for full disassembly

[@duckman2667]

@@PoleBarnGarage I just figured since you already loosened all the mains it was not much more work to pop on them. You are far smarter than me. Although I'm better looking.

[@ericborgen7311]

You might be able to use a machineable patching compund like what is used by construction companies on hydraulic cylinder it might work I don't know if it can stand up to the heat of the engine

[@chevelleranch7481]

You should be proud of that kid Dalton. He is definitely a rare breed these days even expressing any interest in anything that's not an app! And by all means after the shit that's happened this week , be sure to tell him you love him....you just never know these days.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

He plays games and stuff like anyone else, he just has balance. It's a good thing. I couldn't be more proud of him. I suppose it's how a dad with kids in sports might feel if theirs hit a home run out scored a TD. Except it's pretty much daily

[@DavidWilliams-ol3vp]

You have the right idea,simply clean the block up and teach him how to build it on a budget..I did the same thing with my son with a tractor engine when he was 13.

[@benscoggins3149]

i agree my dad helped me do this very same thing on a 265 chevy for my high school car i gave that engine hell thru high school i tore up three clutchs behind that engine i did the same thing with my boys now i can afford to do better helping a friends son with a ford v6 now its a dingle special too it runs out good

[@rogernewton8324]

Love the video on 390

[@raylz19]

Teaching JD properly, directions are just another mans opinion.

[@paulrudebeck2147]

Great father and son video old trick I learned to get pilot bushings out find a shaft that fits snug in the bushing fill the bushing with grease wheel bearing grease take the shaft Pound it in the hole and the Pilot bushing should pop out keep up the good videos

[@whibby]

Your kid knows more than I do 😅

[@deankdx]

I wish i had some more help back on My first car to know when to get a crank ground.. My Dad was just a rings and bearings rebuilder.. and my bearings didn't last long at all due to excessivly worn crank, and only removed the bore ridge at the time and i don't even recall honing it so blow by was IMPRESSIVE lol. if i knew what i know now, i'd have probably gone to wreckers and pulled some heads off for a second hand short motor.. but might have been cheap to grind the crank and bore the block at that time also. live and learn, just like you are teaching JD and your followers. (i'm wondering HOW bad pitting/scores would need to be to cause issues also.. surely most of these old engines sitting 10yrs that run never get checked for pitting, she'll be right !)

[@PoleBarnGarage]

My thoughts exactly!

[@chuckeecheese162]

I was having a bad night. Thank you for this. JD’s going to be a good mechanic. Does a heart good. You pulling that rattle trap around the yard had me pissin a lil bit bro. Hahaha awesome video.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Glad to help

[@RoadkillCustoms]

Dalton, you may have missed your calling as a percussionist...

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I've always felt a bit... Tropical

[@Daniel-xs3ih]

Some Illinois dude is proud of the boy…good job junior

[@johnkranz4004]

Excellent job JD Great way to learn

[@swatson0061]

I agree man. Ive rebuilt many engines with a stone hone, ridge reamer, and washing parts in gas. All came out just fine.