FORGOTTEN Jeep CJ5! Will it RUN & TRAIL after 16 Years?!

[@grosbeakmc]

It's really heartwarming to see you working with your Dad on every project. My Dad, who is most fortunately still around at 83, was a mechanic in the Canadian Forces for the early part of his 36-year career. I learned a lot from him - firstly, even progressing past the point of how to hold a flashlight and swear! One project we undertook together was replacing the throw out bearing and clutch in my first car, a 1979 Mustang... in his garage... in Canada... in November. It was a real learning experience and I treasure the times we spent together, and still do. Family is clearly very important to all of you and it's wonderful to see.

[@Larry-u1n6y]

Guys look like brothers.

[@MikeWillis-sp6vj]

That’s pretty cool, especially as long as it’s been sitting and it’s not completely rested out

[@donaldparlett7708]

The kids will remember this for years.

[@BudgetBuildz]

I sure hope! ☺️ It’s fun having them enjoy some of this with us! They have their own personal rescue coming along very soon too!

[@MikeWillis-sp6vj]

That really takes me back to my younger years

[@johnmaguire8689]

Theres nothing better than seeing a guy bonding with his family. Memories are being made, good work Daddy

[@cornflakeusa]

Back in 1978 me and my wife flew from California to Dallas to visit her sister and family. Her and her husband knew we didn't have anything to drive while we were in town so he handed me his keys to his 76 CJ 5 Renegade. That thing was so much fun to drive, within a month after getting home we had one in our driveway. It was a blast to drive.

[@aarongrabowski3775]

You and your old man have been killing it lately. Thx for all the video’s. I really like this channel

[@sableann4255]

your kids will always remember this!

[@gregdrmax]

Yes. Just seen it today. Your new fuel pump. If it’s a Delphi take it back. Puts out nearly 17 psi. Needs to be 1/2 of that

[@mikebracey8832]

The Delphi pumps have the wrong spring. Some will pump 30# psi.

[@Burnside1905]

Yeah same thing happened with Low Buck Garage and his $2 Jeep

[@alanwhite4456]

Yep, Delphi fuel pumps are total crap! Waaay too strong springs.

[@jesperdahl1486]

I just saw the 2$ Jeep video like 8 hours ago. LOL

[@claytoncoolidge992]

​@mikebracey8832 it's for the fuel Injection swap for those who don't want to find a way to make provisions for an electric fuel pump 😂

[@Kilnor]

I love that you got your kids involved in cleaning it out! You have a beautiful family! Great video!!!!!

[@TheKeymaster316]

Man, between you and Derik this week with VGG, ya'll are killing me. I had a 91 Wrangler years ago before my girls were born and got rid of it soon after my first born. It was, without a doubt, one of the funnest vehicles I've ever owned. Nothing like taking the top and doors off and just taking a ride.

[@onemannews]

VGG has sold out to the corporations. I don't watch him any more

[@TheKeymaster316]

@@onemannews can't blame the man for taking care of his family. He can't do the same thing over and over but so many times.

[@Boga217]

​@@TheKeymaster316but he's still doing the same thing over and over but just charging for it now. Same lame jokes every couple episodes, childlike behavior that's just excessive..etc etc and some sap up at motortrend decided to milk it so now he'll get his couple years fame, burn out and slow way down like all the rest of the guys that been on it.

[@Joe_V90]

​@@Boga217hmm funny. I still watch his KZbin and I never paid a dime. I don't understand why you all hate on him. Just don't watch it. Don't hate a guy because he makes a comfortable living. He worked hard for what he has.

[@davidbryant5875]

@@onemannewsyes ..

[@amirbadiei1784]

Good lord , Awesome mechanical skills good team work with dad by the end bush busting with family priceless love every minutes of it I feel like that even the Jeep is happy wish you and your families nothing but health and happiness thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@paulmancinelli5911]

My first vehicle I bought when I was 18 was a 72 CJ5. 304 V8, 3speed, headers,4 barrel. It had 12" wide tires on 15" wagon wheel rims. It was an absolute beast! Climbed like a goat! But like all Jeeps the body literally rotted off the frame. I had a lot of good times and great memories with that truck.

[@russwalker3119]

my first jeep was a 73 CJ5 with V8, and it was really good on the trails and sand dunes

[@rustybum2]

Your children are a delight! Value this precious time with them because believe me, in an eye blink, they will be all grown up and leaving home. Thanks for sharing and best regards from Ireland.

[@christianlutes5593]

Been driving Jeeps for 34 years, my first was a CJ5 from a yard sale on Lake Superior.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Entire family is too cute!

[@DJLewProductionsInc]

Excellent, the kids look like they had a blast!

[@gman7669]

I ENJOY ALL YOUR RESCUES!!!! AWESOME JOB, BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!! GREAT JOB DAD!!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Really glad you’re enjoying!!! Thanks so much!! 🤗😊

[@Ros-co]

I had a 1976 CJ5 ❤ I miss you baby😢

[@k708388]

GREAT FAMILY FUN NICE TO SEE THOSE KIDS TURNING WRENCHS

[@bradleybennett6768]

Glad to see the kids helping.

[@applefordguy76]

I haven't finished the vid yet, but @lowbuckgarage had the same fueling issue you had, brand new Delphi pump had way too much fuel pressure. Napa had a non Delphi brand and solved the issue. Had almost 8 lbs at first, when he got the Napa pump it was around 4. Softer spring in the Napa pump got him less pressure. And just got to point where you found the problem lol. Funny, he had the same issue in this week's video!

[@TheoriginalSpaceboy]

You saved me a job Mate!! I was just about to mention this.

[@davidquesnel4685]

I love you pack everyone in and doing some bush busting, that was awesome!

[@mikescudder4621]

Good thing the previous owner installed that passenger hand rail for the wife! Good to see the family enjoying the trail, pretty cool section you have there!!

[@trtcommunity9248]

Loved this one. You all making memories as a family. 👍

[@francoisbouchard602]

Hi Budget Buildz! I like the work that you made on car's, especially to see you working on an old RV. I also particulary like the car who have take fire and that you repair recently. The fact of seeing those 2 one's get back on the road and the works that you made on it is honorable. Beeing a french canadian, English is not my first languages. One of my good friend translated this comment to make sure that you understand it.

[@danf4616]

You and Pole Barn Garage are the best in the "worst, rusted out, and messed up" cars category! You guys really can find some "winners!" 👍👍

[@patrickgrace6325]

The spider crisis was just what I needed today! Thanks!

[@paulog8813]

Last week I asked you to make a series on the Mercedes Pagoda. By coincidence I’ve some cars that you already worked on, like the 1974 VW Rabbit, 1976 Volvo 245 Wagon, 1989 BMW 320, 1978 MGB convertible and last but not least, while studying in California I had a 74 Fiat 124 Spider, like the one in the side of the CJ, that bring me lots of good memories. Kkkk So I waiting on a revival of this one. A real fun little car. Greetings

[@1gatomon]

Sometimes you have to get a pressure regulator and put it in the line between the pump and carb. They are not that expensive. Normally between 3 to 5 pounds are all you need.

[@dereklewis9177]

It’s enjoyable to see the few videos of these jeeps being drug out and brought back.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

What a start to the week - an ol' CJ brought back to life! And you got the Mrs. to ride in it! Cool beans! Now if you get a hand vacuum pumps to check out vacuum advance, you'll be doing alright. 😁👍

[@DemDetroitLions2024]

I enjoy watching your videos and good to see you working with your dad. You’re a great mechanic and been following you for a long time.

[@fanievorster]

Awesome to see the hole family enjoying this treasure 🙂 Here in South Africa, original pre wrangler jeeps are scarce but jeeps in general remain my all-time favorite vehicles.... Love the channel guys!!

[@vintagetintrader1062]

Low Buck Garage had exactly the same issue with the 258 fuel pump on a late 1960s Cherokee, he found eventually that the pump with the ‘two towers’ flows around 7psi. That pump you purchased will be triple that

[@robr4662]

Was about to say the same thing. Certainly some factory got the spring wrong in those mechanical fuel pumps.

[@Takeshi.Nakagawa]

Awesome to see the kids being excited! I remember when my dad took me in his Land Rover Series III off-road and I never forgot that ride. 😊

[@terrytye6497]

Those little Jeeps are awesome fun to hit the mountains in. Shame they’re weren’t more of them around so everyone you can save will be a plus for outdoor fun. Fun video great job

[@scottcarmichael805]

I love old jeep rescues!

[@barfass]

I tell ya Man, don't see your wife too much. What a beauty! What a family! Cheers to you and yours. Beautiful people.

[@zeitgeist57]

SAME ISSUE last year. I had my '75 CJ-5 flooding the engine with a chinaBay Carter YFA carb...turned out that after 3 different new mechanical fuel pumps I couldn't get the fuel pressure down. Ended up with a dead-head fuel pressure regulator and an inline gauge to give it 5-7 psi and it worked great.

[@mikereinhardt4807]

A good vacuum pump comes in real handy for testing vacuum operated stuff. It also keeps you from sucking in mouse poop! LOL!...

[@Kingsoupturbo]

Two blue sweaters, you can't tell who is who! Look forward to see what this will be the donor to!

[@SFHCommish_1]

My goodness I can’t believe how big your kids are getting over the last few years!

[@nigelbullock9039]

You guys are quite amazing. Brilliant skills on show, educating thousands at the same time and not giving up. Your kids will have memories for life in that Jeep.

[@giovanic2381]

Kids still raised the way I was in the 70s. Love to see it.

[@mromatic17]

36:18 i love seeing a family have fun together great video and old cj jeeps have a soft spot in my heart.

[@michaelsnelling2918]

Love to see you and the family having fun! have been following you for a couple of years, really appreciate your spirit and content … from another Michael in London England (Land Rover and Porsche)

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Hi Michael and Guest nice video 📹 and workmanship and the Jeep is nice Buff to a gleaming shine !!!

[@johnnymack8442]

Those AMC I6 are immortal.

[@albatros44444]

Love it!!! I had such one from 1972. It was soo much fun! Would really like to buy one again.

[@nuke19491]

I had a 75 CJ-5. I loved that vehicle, and it was so easy to work on!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent picture Budget Buildz Mike :) , Your Dad :) yes my one Cousin Lorne has 1976 Jeep in black color , he got 33 Mickey Thompsons and use as Plow also bring boats for storage in Winter at all year homestead in Cottage County Of Ontario Canada! He used bring to farm with camping trailer years ago to help my dad and uncle take crops off in feilds in July to October when holidays from fire department in Toronto Ontario he did ! My cousin Nancey she has 1994 Suski Schmarotto 2 door she 4×4 in off road trails with she had done very well keeping in good condition! Had since new in 1994 when got her full G driver license!

[@hayneshvac2]

I know some Chrysler products came with a fuel filter that had a built-in return line to return any excess pressure to the fuel tank, Wix 33054. I know this because My old Dodge St. Regis had one, and I tried to replace it with a standard return line and had the same issue. This issue would arise also if the return line got plugged. Basically, these fuel pumps were higher volume, and helped compensate vapor lock after higher demand such as high RPM, or heavy load I would assume. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@kennethsonier1766]

Good morning from Cape Cod ⚓ 10 years old in 1974, I learned to drive a 1953 Willy's Jeep. Good memories. Yeah the only drawback to owning a Jeep is all the rust, especially here in New England 😂 it was great watching you and your family having a good time. Keep up the great work guys 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@CPOson1]

Fred over on Dirt Daily was having issues with a new NAPA pump on his flat fender project. Lots of new fuel pump issues this week....and lots of good info! Thanks guys!

[@pamelaschilling9464]

Looks like yall had a blast

[@bryanch3549]

I learned to drive a 1965 CJ5 handed down through my family. Ours had shifter on the column with a warn overdrive. I wish I had it to this day but it was handed down to my two younger brothers for them to learn to drive and use. Stayed in the family 55 years but my driving on the beach in Florida just eventually ate the frame up. Thanks for the memories.

[@donalddonovan2220]

And by the way don't pay no attention to haters. I love your content.

[@AeRoSpaceman-1]

I'll tell you what. I learned something so simple that I have never thought about until watching this video. Filling up your oil filter in the box. Yeah, I know most of you know this, but it's a good tip. Saves cleaning!

[@Bigboo218]

I’m having the same problem with my 304. Thank you for finding this

[@bigbill709]

My Dad had a couple old Willy's cj2 Jeep back in the day he used to take us 3 boys plus our mom ridge riding we called it Jeep riding fun times.

[@DanNewcome]

Great video, I have a 76 CJ5. Great watching your family having so much fun.

[@MegaRetr]

You guys are quite amazing. Brilliant skills on show)))

[@brunonapoli9121]

I love your channel, can’t wait for the next one!

[@Rebel9668]

Love it! I had a '78 CJ5 back in the late 80's-early 90's. That 258 straight six is one bulletproof engine. You can put it in 1st gear in 4 low against a tree and step out of it and watch it slowly dig itself into the ground, lol.

[@lindbergfam337]

Great video! I was excited to see the resurrection of the Jeep. Still have one..just slightly better as I have a hard top and doors. Then I saw your Duster. I had a similar as my first car. I think yours is in better shape. Mine bent at the pillar off roading. I was a stupid kid. Then an MG! Another car I got running. We must be long lost family. Keep up the great videos, your family is awsome!

[@fgpriceinc]

From what I've heard about marine applications with mechanical fuel pumps, you need to shim or space out the pump from the block to get the proper pressure. I suspect that is the reason they supply two gaskets now a days. Worth a try.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

👌😂👍Man that was awesome to watch! That jeep is a keeper! You guy’s always having a great time working together! Great to see the whole family having a blast! Something they will never forget!😎👍

[@jondavies450]

Check out Low Buck Garage, in his last video he had the same issue with a new fuel pump and it was on a 6 cylinder Jeep Wagoneer. It turned out to be the make of fuel pump had a way to strong internal spring that was producing about 20 psi. Start watching at 38:40

[@wesselmarais2507]

Check Low Buck Garage explain that fuel pump problem. When you took that pump out the box I just knew what was going to happen

[@tobyz.3452]

Great rescue, great fun with the family!

[@rocketscientist007]

Been seeing in earlier videos what I thought was a 1970's Fiat 124 Spider in the background. This video confirms it. Will be looking forward to what you plan for it. Not many around that survived their rust issues. I had a 1974 as a daily driver for 8 years, wish I still had it today.

[@1966davrojoe]

Hello Mike Chris and family, has anyone mentioned Denis Collins from Texas,he has his own channel on utube. He buys old jeeps , it would be interesting to see if anything comes of it... Great content as usual 👍..

[@heryroman5279]

You have given me a class , my cj 64 is also about 6 or 8 years old without starting, excellent video ❤

[@eleazarmartinezavelar8988]

great work man, my father and I work in our own jeep too. your video give to us motivation to finish the project

[@MegaTapdog]

Thanks, you brought back many fond memories, I used to take my daughter wheeling in my ‘72 cj 304 that i rebuilt from the ground up. She loved it, that was 30 years ago. Fast forward to now, retired and just acquired a ‘74 cj5 304 and am going to do start tearing her down tomorrow. Thanks for the video, and the memories, you have a wonderful family and We will be following you.

[@leobriones2982]

Hopefully you make in next episode the full restoration of your jeep. especially the body and under chasis.

[@davekeehn8388]

Low Buck Garage had the same problem with the fuel pump.

[@ronaldmiller2740]

WHAT A GREAT JEEP ,, WE KNEW YOU COULD BRING IT BACK TO LIFE,, HAVE FUN ALL ,, AND THE KIDS.. CHARLIE IS GETTING BAND UP WHIPPED BY THESE TREES ,DUCK BOY!!! HA!!!! SEE MORE ON THE JEEP,,, MOBIL HOME,, AND THE BLACK BURNT BUICK YA!!!! PEACE AND OUT!!!!!

[@Avanahumpalot]

I just bought a 72 cj5 with the 4.2l. super excited to tear into it. Luckily it has a new carb, and the ignition has all been sorted, runs like a champ.

[@msumcj]

nice little easy revival. Should be a fun project.

[@bonnevillegarage]

At our shop class, we use in our ultrasonic cleaner, "pine-sol" Thank you for the video

[@truck93]

I have a 77 CJ7 that I daily drive. It was a barn find, I slowly restored every system and upgraded evertying I could to make a fun vintage family criuser. Take the top off and cruise around town or in the mountains. Man I love this Jeep. Keep up the good work on your CJ5, I can't wait to see it back on the road permently.

[@59vaughn]

Low budget just had the exact pressure issues with his new carb going on a wagoneer....way much spring causing efi type pressures...!...

[@spicydeath82]

AMCs often used a filter that had a fuel return as the pump puts out more psi than the carb actually needs. so it could be the stock carb was fine, but needed a fuel return filter. older fords used a similar filter as well and that's what i used on my 72 gremlin.

[@spicydeath82]

also those motors had hydraulic lifters, so some of the noise could be from them being dirty and partially collapsed. might be an idea to run lifter cleaner thru the oil and see if they clean up. tranny fluid can work as well.

[@bigbill709]

One of my buddies had a brand new 73 CJ 5 with the 304 engine he would absolutely scare the crap out of us the way he drove that mochine.😊

[@bobcoggeshall945]

i own a 74 cj5 i bought brand new. Transfer case 4H is all the way forward, back one is 2WD, then Neutral, all the way back is 4L.

[@iscariotproject]

perfect car...everythign is flat metal easy to weld,everything exposed easy to get to,easy to work on engine,if i had one i would never sell it

[@rayolson1882]

Many Jeeps in this era utilized a fuel filter with 3 connections. The smaller 1/4 inch line returned fuel to the tank. especially at idle. While under acceleration , I believe that they thought a higher fuel pressure would assure proper fuel delivery. At an idle the higher pressure from the fuel pump will bleed off thru the return line to the tank. If this line was blocked off or not used , the carb would flood when not under load. Many of these return lines were rusted away or plugged. I have found this three line system used by AMC, Jeep, GM and Dodge. I started servicing fuel systems in 1966 and still am in the trade today. I hope this may help. Ray O

[@Friskee62]

I had a very cool blue 1977 CJ5...loved it.

[@raywilson800]

Excellent work❤

[@chancemontgomery157]

Been playing with amcs alot, you need a bypass fuel filter for the stock pump.

[@revivalranch4231]

Idk what it is about CJs, but I drug home a 73 that sat for 14 years. When we got the brakes "working," it would make a left turn if you even breathed on the pedal. It had a 2 barrel weber conversion in it. Made for some good power, but man, was it scary to drive. I really enjoy yalls content. Keep it up.

[@emmettbrander2091]

Very cool! love the content

[@BudgetBuildz]

Really glad you’re enjoying!!! 😊

[@TRS-80Fanclub]

took my bride on our first date, offroading through the woods in my 1948 willys CJ2A, made a path, drove through a pond. Almost flooded it in the water when it got stuck,, she had to crawl out across the hood and jump to dry land so I didnt cover her with mud when I began to really floor it to get out. We are celebrating 22 years together. we still laugh about that old jeep

[@darrenswails]

Nice story 😀

[@MaryCardinal]

Low Buck Garage had the same problem with the fuel pump it the latest episode. The new fuel pump spring was too stiff and replacing with a better more expensive fuel pump fixed the fuel pressure issue.

[@maxeluy]

That was definitely an adventure!!! Living the best life

[@jackempson3044]

I had an old CJ5 I rebuilt to pristine condition. It was a really fun car. I sold it easily for top dollar. Kind wish I would have kept it. That and my Volkswagen bus camper van were my favorite cars.