I Ripped my Fuel Tank out of my 1978 Ford Bronco. Time to Restore it. Ep. 5

[@littlerey2000]

This restoration makes me want to buy a Bronco more and more so me and my buddy can go cruising

[@just-a83-ranger68]

I love that your restoring one of these good old Broncos most people would scrap them

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Hell yes bud, She is a beast and worth saving. It's so sad that people do scrap them and a lot of other amazing cars and trucks.

[@HaventHeard307]

I dont know eneybody scraping one of those.

[@miguel.salazar.c]

Great job, regards from Chile, South America.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Welcome Miguel, I love that you found the channel and are enjoying the videos. I'm sure you all have some badass trucks down in Chile.

[@seanmahoney90]

That’s why I love your vids brother!!! It’s the real stuff. Not just all the good and easy work that some channels show! Facebook group is SO FLIPPIN AWESOME!!!! Big shout out to Conner Allen and especially Daniel Martin from the Facebook group!!! You guys have been amazing helping me get this Weekend Budget Bronco Build going!!!

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Dude Conner and Daniel are a wealth of knowledge, and your bronco is coming along nicely. I love the videos you did bud. Thank you so much for being a part of it all.

[@jasonbrown1237]

Dinner time 🔔 🔔, come and get it. Lol another great video🇺🇸

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much, bro. Pumps me up reading this. Thank you.

[@mudmakerbydesign5424]

Oh also, Thank You. "MOTIVATION". You and your son's videos has helped me get back to my unfinished (by alot) 1987 Ford 11 window school bus, (full length). it has been heavily modified by many friends, and family members thru the years. Sleeps 6, big bathroom, huge kitchen and living room, How big is the kitchen, and living room? I added a 11'x4'' electric slide out. To the left side of the bus. Starting at the back of the driver's seat, going back almost all the way to the rear wheels. We was building it for our family then, thinking of family we have now. (It was going to be awsome!!!! HOWEVER, things we didn't plan for, and could have NEVER, EVER thought of.. A massive hit to our family by death. Next thing you know-- we lost my grandfather, 2 grandmothers, father in law, sister in law, nephew at 27, my mother my father, and many other family and freinds. Just an unthinkable run at life. SO.. The slide out turns the front 3/4 of the bus (kitchen and living room) into a now 11'x10' area. I'm working on it for a bit now. I'd like to finish it for this years bow hunting trip. We shall see. It has been sitting for damn neer 4 years. It's good though. Thanks Adam.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Bud, I'm sorry Death is the hardest thing to deal with. I have yet to deal with the pain of losing a parent or sibling, But I have had more Brothers die in my arms then I care for. I have a hard time now not being selfish and not wanting to go to anyone's funeral because it just floods me with memories and emotions of my deployments. Sorry not trying to compare but just saying I understand how it can beat you down hard. It's part of the reason why I started the channel. I need to get my ass up and out of my slump. The bus sounds sick as hell man and the fact that your building it yourself is amazing. That's a huge undertaking building a normal one. Throw a monster slider on top of that..... Wow. I tip of the hat, sir. Thank you so much. Your words do move me and Motivate me.

[@mudmakerbydesign5424]

@@PaperBeatsRock Im sure your time there was horrible, even if there was to be not one sound of a gun. The brain power it takes to stay focused on such a task? Well let's just say I dont possess that. if I get the bus done, I'll drive it over to you. You, your son, and crew can make some mods to it, while the ladys go shopping...lol The item(s) in that package are very special to OUR FAMILY. It is the very first one(s) out. NUMBER XXXX1E. After 20+ years of work and belief, along with some pretty aggressive, and astonishing disbelief, A MADE IN THE U.S.A. PRODUCT BY MY FAMILY. I hope it helps you and your family, also what you can do with it, just may help out another person or two. if you choose to go forward with anything more.. I have a couple options that will accommodate that. THANKS, CANT WAIT. MMBD

[@mudmakerbydesign5424]

Sorry, didnt get to see your video until this morning, but worth the wait.. always nice to see how progress of a normal monday had showed up on the weekend. I said in my head "if that would have been me.. the pull sting would FAIL". Lol. turns out we have more in common then I had thought. so HEAD UP!!! & SMILE!!! Monday is already over for you. lol great job. Care package should be there today. I cant wait to see you and your sons expression. I hope you guys enjoy it. I'm sure you will find a use for it.. THANK YOU.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Dude, lol, That pull string.... ugg. I didn't end up recording it, I should of but this was over 2 days. after I dumped that tank of nasty gas I had the worst headache from the fumes of it. Went home and it came back the next day as soon as I got in the shop working on the tank. The shop smelled so bad. At least the repair for the pressure washer was outdoors. hahaha. I can't wait to see the care package. super pumped to see what it is. Thank you again.

[@mudmakerbydesign5424]

@@PaperBeatsRock OH MY, with a shop as big as that.. you would be layed out if you was in a normal sized garage.. The package is only a little thing to help you and your family. I have a chance to help you, I'm not going to let it get by me. Please understand I want nothing (except one thing) but for you to make some content for your channel, (good or bad) There are lessons in everything.. however if you document it?? Then the are CORRECT ANSWERS for SOMEONE BEHIND YOU. If that happens, well then its worth 10 folds to me then your use (or dollar value) of the item(s) them selves. Please put a camera on everyone's face when they first see it, that will tell me how I'm doing in my life. PLEASE ACCEPT THIS GIFT from US. THANK YOU.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

@@mudmakerbydesign5424 Oh I know bud, I am overjoyed with it and will put together a badass recording and video for you. Also, you're going to get a monster shout out. It's the very least I could do. I can't wait.

[@mudmakerbydesign5424]

@@PaperBeatsRock speaking of "CANT WAIT".. i just got an update.. says package is in someones hands.... lol

[@PaperBeatsRock]

@@mudmakerbydesign5424 Dude it's so badass and very very clean set up. I like them a lot.

[@danielvgaming1979]

i jus noticed your jamming to mama im coming home

[@harryashultzjr3113]

I have a 78 Bronco & I have to do the same thing to mine it has been sitting for a couple years I have been working on it slowly I put a new Carb on it & I noticed it running rough must have some bad gas in it so I want to drop my tank so I can clean out bad gas be for I Run it any more I will be back working on it again soon warm weather is coming soon can't wait wish i had a garage lol But I have to do what has to be done outside So I wanna thank you for the tips of getting it out cutting the hoses off & just to replace them with New will make it more easier to put it back up in

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Absolutely Harry, The hose is not that bad to replace and if you look on amazon for a fuel tank F8B you can find them for around $100 bran new. I think I'm going to do that as soon as I get this Expedition sold but for now, I'll finish up the fuel tank I got and show people the steps to clean it out.

[@harryashultzjr3113]

@@PaperBeatsRock I appreciate the info. I bought mine in 2002. Paid 500 bucks for it. I drove it till 2006 then i parked it in my yard. & that's where it sets for the 4 years I drove it. the speedometer & fuel gauge didn't work. so that why i decided to park it.I have been doing body work here & there on it. I put a Hooker duel exhaust system on it. I did a full quarter panel on rear driver side, & front driver fender. i sanded the whole Bronco down to bare metal to find all the rust spot that needed attention. I still need to do a full rear quarter panel & door on passengers side then the body will be finished. then on to some oil leeks that need fixed not sure if its oil pan gasket or rear main seal i know it need valve cover gaskets i'm just hopping that the oil leeks are gonna be easy fixes. then off to the easy thing like replace all light lens marker lenses tail light lenses even new head lights nothing fancy just factory parts i also need to replace my windshield it has a couple bb holes in it. I did do a 3 inch body lift on it while sitting in the yard. I painted the Bronco with a Safety Yellow with the white cap. mine don't have the tire rack or the race track trim on it. So I am gonna look forward to watching your video's to see how your Bronco turns out .I am glad to see some Bronco owners are doing the work to there Bronco's to keep the 78-79 Bronco's alive Keep up the good work have fun & good vibes & appreciate the out come of a proud job you did your self & not have a garage do the work for you . Good Luck on your Bronco I love what your doing. Ps I missed Driven my Bronco so i went out & bought a 78-79 Traxxas Bronco Ranger XLT Trail Crawler to play with to keep me inspired to get my full size one finished so i can drive it again I'm not building my Bronco to be a trailer queen I want to drive it every day . thanks again for the feed back .

[@PaperBeatsRock]

I love it Harry, Builds like yours are badass. You set your mind to the task at hand and just dive in. With a lot of people that would be overwhelming but just look at one tasker at a time and she will get done in no time. lol, I hear you about the Traxxas. I was eyeballing the hell out of that thing. They are pretty nice RC's. Keep on Keeping on brother and keep me posted.

[@harryashultzjr3113]

@@PaperBeatsRock Yes Sir I will do that. I will be watching the work you do with yours. I am glad i came across your video . you did a great job with your video's.

[@brentambo6555]

I just saw this Bronco in a Ford commercial !

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Brent hell yes you did :) I will have a video coming out soon on the whole process and how it went down.

[@zragevii4705]

My friend was working with someone and they were dropping a gas tank from a car. They used a cordless drill to do it... and cordless drill caught the vapors on fire... burnt the car, the trailer it was on, and my friends truck... then again.... I don't think that guy knew what he was doing... anyway, love the bronco, love your work.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much bud and its a great tip and something to keep in mind when working around fuel.

[@calebedwards4056]

I’m buying a 1978 Bronco and you’re videos have made me so excited to drive and enjoy such a beautiful truck

[@gjonesjr1]

Tip on the pressure washer for an easy start hold down the handle to release the water pressure it will fire up every time

[@vernchila3589]

It helps to hold the trigger while u pull start that pressure washer .

[@PaperBeatsRock]

yeah lol also helps to turn it on as well hahaha

[@birdman9227]

just started watching your build. I dont like messing with old tanks, i put a plastic tank in mine that way i dont have to worry about rust. but i live in the canada where we put salt on our roads :(

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Yeah, I'm going to just order a new tank off amazon. they got them for around $90. just waiting on payday. I agree that there is to much risk messing around with old tanks.

[@isaacgothberg3906]

I love watching you rebuild your bronco. It makes want me to do a vehicle restoration

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Dude I would highly recommend just going out and getting something and spinning some wrenches on it. The great feeling I get while working on the project is so great.

[@Zaneagee11]

Just requested to join the fb page too!

[@PaperBeatsRock]

sweet. Thank you so much.

[@Scrapy-ih7ob]

Found out today I had little leak in my filler Neck.. So google the you tube see if any one has done this, I just tore apart complete rusted out Bronco so i have Parts and tore one out., Just need see if I might of missed any thing. I just got done installing front rear Axles complete brake lines, brakes, whole drive line pretty much from one Bronco to another, First Bronco was "rusted away" too far gone. the spare Parts "Bronco" that I bought was in better shape. So robbed axles from it... some time you got to know when to say it's too far gone. good news is I have plenty of Spare parts NOW... Great video , going watch now .

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much for checking out the video. Yeah, it's hard to make that decision when a rig goes from restorable to parts only. Like you said the good side is that now you have more than enough parts for the other one. Good luck bud and keep rocking it.

[@shawnwelch4692]

Love this old Ford you are fixing up. I like your videos showing the real struggle with rusted old parts. Keep up the fight. Persistence always wins.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Hell yes Shawn, Thank you so much for watching the videos.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

The single thing I love about this channel is your energy...& the content. O.K.' the two things I love about this channel are your energy & the content...& the editing. O.K.; the three things I love about this channel are your energy, the content, the editing...& you have so many ways to talk to viewers...DAMNIT! keep up the GREAT work man.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

That is so Awesome Man. I love it. Stuff like this is what's driving me, brother. Super motivating man. Thank you so much and I'll keep at it.

[@colingrippi2435]

My bronco is so close to running again it will be back on the road hopefully this week

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Oh, snap. Hell yes, brother. That has to be a great feeling.

[@Iamthathillbilly]

I dropped the tank out of my bronco cuz the seal was all wrong and it leaked.. but I had the luxury of running it down to empty first lol. I had to get a prybar in there and pry it out because it’s such a tight fit in the chassis

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Yeah, bud the video doesn't show it but this was over 2 days. There were around 10-15 gallons of 17 year old gas in the tank and it smelled so bad. Gave me a monster headache. Everyone in the shop had to leave and let it air out overnight.

[@TwistedEngines]

You are lucky to have such little rust . here in the frozen tundra if it's not protected its rotten in a year

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Yeah, bud I can't imagine that at all. It really sucks that you all have to deal with that.

[@jasonbrown1237]

Man I just wish I had half the energy you have. Can you pit it in a bottle and sell me some of that energy you have? Lol man not only do I get pumped up by watching these videos I’m also learning about these older broncos.

[@alexrothman1004]

I love the year of the bronco I always wanted one of that year love watching these videos of you restoring it ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much Alex. I agree this year's of Fords look amazing. I'm a real big fan of the dentsides. Keep your eyes open on backcountry roads and you may find yourself a good 78 or 79 to take home.

[@alexrothman1004]

Thanks I will what do you think about a 78 ford ranger and a 1994 Chevy stepside truck let me know what you think of those two kinds of trucks

[@oleroy4749]

dam pressure washer wasn't having it🤣 Tools can be such a pain some days. But I did enjoy the video, and it definitely motivates me to working on my project. Thank you for sharing brother👍

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Yeah Roy that pull cord just was not feeling it. Thank you for enjoying the video and I love that it gave you some motivation bud.

[@xsadapz4308]

Going far

[@brianmaynard7320]

Already replaced my gas tank.... I know your pain!! Lol. And when that pull cord snapped? Dude... I fell of my couch laughing my ass off!!! ROFL!!! Keep at it my friend!! I'm counting on ya!!

[@PaperBeatsRock]

hahaha Brian I was cracking up watching myself when I was editing it together. Thanks for watching brother.

[@michaelcorrin1]

Gotta fix 5 things to fix one thing. I know the feeling! Lol

[@PaperBeatsRock]

@@michaelcorrin1 Dude that is how I'm feeling right now. I start taking one thing apart and its leading to 5 more problems I have to fix.

[@mudmowercentral1999]

I love this truck great work I honestly would have done PB first being the fact on how dusty and sandy it was under there since your location it is more of probably dried up mud than snow salt sand ford was smart in putting a skid plate for the gas tank knowing it would have been offroad and used for work great video!!! Just a joke 6:04 MY EYES

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Eddy, Thank you so much for watching. Yeah, bud I honestly wish we hard a rack when we could pull it up and I could pressure wash the underside or would have thought ahead and done that when we had it on the flatbed tow truck. oh well, hindsight is 20/20. Also safety glasses would of been really smart. That dirt tasted terrible.

[@b_a_n_s_h_e_e9054]

I got my project from a close friend who just let it sit for about 10 years, it's a 99 Ranger xlt with all the bells and whistles. Which isn't much haha. It's been lifted way up for a small truck, and the 4x4 doesn't work. I'm pretty sure it's going to need a couple of belt pulleys, a new alternator, probably a new valve body gasket for the transmission, new u joints for the front driveshaft, list goes on haha. I'm just debating on doing a solid axle swap since most of the front suspension system is barely hanging on. I loved that money shot of dirt from the tank, and I laughed out loud when that pull cord came off in your hands. Been there, man. Handled it like a champ though. Making good progress and I can't wait to see the finished project! Sorry for the long comment, but also I shot the Facebook group a request to join so I can look around the other projects going on in there and get some help with mine.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

That is badass Banshee, Them Rangers are pretty good rigs. I hear you on thinking about doing the front straight axle swap seeing that you're going to need to spend around the same amount of money and time to just fix the IFS that it has. I agree that you will have a better investment for effort with the straight axle. Don't worry about the long comments bud and I just pushed all the FB request through. Thank so much for watching man.

[@paytonnickerson6625]

Looking forward to seeing more videos 👍

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you So much, Payton. I will keep cranking them out bud.

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Awesome video buddy!! It’s always a little bit at a time & it seams like it’s for ever to get a project done!!! I’ve been working on mine for a little over 20 years & it’s still not done!! I’m now working on the motor but the rest of the running gear is done & everything has been gone threw or replaced!! But I think I’ll be happy when ever the time comes for it to hit the trails again!! I love watching your videos buddy!! Keep them rolling!!

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Hell yes J.J. Thank you so much for watching the video and commenting. It will be amazing when you get your project on the road. I can't wait to dig deeper into this thing and move forward with it.

[@wheelanddeal5632]

Awesome build , love this truck when I was younger my buddy tommy owned a blue and white one and we took that bronco everywhere wow the memories this brings back . I look forward to every new video . 👍

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much bud. Yeah, your memories sound pretty much in line with mine and my buddies. Working on this thing constantly takes me back to the good old days.

[@AdamNDJ]

But, but, but all my projects are in the front yard... LoL. Oh man, when that pull cord snapped, I almost laughed myself outa my chair. 🤣

[@PaperBeatsRock]

haha yeah, I was a little bent and need to try hard and real it in.

[@lucasthompson9257]

Have you thought about putting Holley Sniper EFI or something on the Bronco? I'm putting it on my 1990 f-series soon enough, hopefully as soon as the weather here in Kentucky settles down and stays one temperature

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Yeah, we definitely have talked about what system we are going to end up with. More so than the HP gains It would make the quality of life so much better. In the shop Friday we were just talking about the ease of the wiring system for them as well.

[@McHighler]

So ah, when it's fixed, are you taking it off road?

[@AlexLarsen-K]

Mike Hiler he’s making it into a gambler vehicle

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Yes, Right now we are doing the fixes that are needed to run the Gambler 500 and do a few river trips this summer, The it's going back into the shop and getting blown fully apart. I mean off the frame and everything. At that time we are going to clean everything, fix damage spots, bodywork, paint, new running gear, and power supply.

[@mudmowercentral1999]

@@PaperBeatsRock I'm excited for that my grandfather did that with his 1956 ford f100 eventually it was just a frame on his garage floor just didnt do any events with it he just brought it into his garage and ripped it apart and put it back together it's a beautiful truck it runs on a 291 v8 if I remember right

[@PaperBeatsRock]

@@mudmowercentral1999 damn bud, Yeah I can't wait to do a full strip-down and go at it and bring it back up.

[@waynemorgan5017]

Brother, if you are going to be working on, around or under cars Please get yourself some safety glasses. Loving your channel, keep up the good work.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Wayne Good looking out and I hear you. I knew better crawling under it. I did go and get myself some new ones for the job. Thank you so much.

[@jeschreindl]

You’re doing great keep up the good work! :)

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much, Josh.

[@Zaneagee11]

Me and a buddy did a fuel tank in his 89 bronco god I don’t wanna ever do it again 😂 ..

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Zane I'm starting to feel your pain lol.

[@tarickcarver6598]

Are you in Metro Detroit?

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Sorry nope. I'm out of Southern Oregon.

[@tarickcarver6598]

Right on.

[@AlexLarsen-K]

This makes me want money for my squarebody, I really need to get a job this summer

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Bud its very doable flipping stuff. Most of the budget for my bronco comes from the stuff I sell. Granted right now I'm waiting on our house to finish being in escrow and dump money from that into the bronco, but that's only because I took so much of my car flip money and invest it in the house. But I even have this 2014 expedition that I'm going to flip and take part of the profits and dump them into the bronco as well. A summer job will be good but use part of that money to buy stuff off auctions or where ever and resell it for big profits.

[@AlexLarsen-K]

Paper Beats Rock thanks a lot for that man, really insightful, also, thanks for responding to your comments, not a lot of people do that.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

@@AlexLarsen-K I'm a big-time people person and love talking, also I feel if you took the time out of your day to comment on the video I very well can take the time out of my day to write back. If the channel is monster big though I may have to hire someone to do proper responses to every comment lol.

[@AlexLarsen-K]

@@PaperBeatsRock well, content creators like you are always the best for reasons like that, it's highly appreciated.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

@@AlexLarsen-K Thank you so much.

[@grendelthewise1971]

Old navy saying. "If you can't get it loose, use a hammer."

[@PaperBeatsRock]

hahaha Hell yes.

[@dougssemi-retiredlife9690]

Just get another gas tank that thing's probably got too much rust in it

[@PaperBeatsRock]

yeah I ended up finding one on amazon for around $90 with free shipping. pretty good deal.

[@jaceski5806]

Save your time and effort and buy a new tank. Time for a new one.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Yeah, I put one in the shopping cart off amazon. I was amazed that for under $90 you can get a new one with free shipping. Just got to wait on that payday

Good video! Keep it up! Would you like to be KZbin friends? :)

[@evanmartinez191]

what's up man love the bronco build keep up the hard work, my name is Evan and I am 16 I recently got a 1993 ford bronco its lifted on 35s and I cant wait to make memories in it check it out on my Instagram @evanmartinez305 keep up the good content I'm loving these videos

[@xsadapz4308]

You are goi no to go far I can tell

[@mikemoravec760]

Bud hit me up on Facebook at Mike j moravec look for a picture or a p.o.s brown truck with a hell of a wench and bumper