Big Block Bro-Ham! Ant Infested Unsellable Luxury Car! Will It Run and Drive Home?

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We are trying something in this video that we have never shown on the channel before although we have done in several times before we ever started videoing the process. We bought a 1977 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham with a 440 RB big block in it that has been parked for the last 19 years. We are going to try to get it running in the field it has been parked in and try to drive it home. Can we make it?
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[@georgekluge6541]

I worked at PEPBOYS when they had those 4 for $99 we sold soooo many 235/75/15 casings.......

[@peterbogdan9176]

You need that desiel heater for the camper from them best deal in town

[@davidwellman7080]

I got a 750 Elderbrock you need to put on that hog leg!! Lol

[@jonlennon3348]

It sounds like the inspection cover on the tranny is hitting the flywheel or there is a big nest in it.

[@stanbritton7982]

Appreciate it but I've got a good 150 year old anvil that weight more than earth 😌

[@stevemacdaddy9909]

Ralphie puts a high percentage on these car running because he has faith in his dad and has seen them run time after time. Josh is a really good trouble shooter and mechanic. This is the best hour and a half of the day. Boy that car is going to clean up nice. Nice job family

[@ThatBlackS197]

cc c. t b. t bbt t

[@adriennedull332]

Its fun to watch your whole family working on project cars that you save from the crusher. Cant wait to see this cleaned up.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you coming soon

[@Stephen8601]

I would love to see you doing a complete series of this car being totally restored to its former glory. Now, that would be something.

[@user-np1lx6pl6h]

When I was 19 I had a 54k original mile 78 New Yorker Brougham. She was black with the red leather, 4 door, and was pinstriped in red. Absolutely beautiful. I was forced to sell her due to money issues, and I always said I’d have another one. But, now I’m disabled and can’t afford to buy one. I still love working on my own stuff, even though I’m limited I still do it at my own pace. I sure wish that old girl was mine, I’d be 19 again, loving that old girl floating down the road. I really hope she gets restored! Too many have given up their power trains or been used in demo derbies. Good luck with her!

[@todddenio3200]

I have always loved these old barges. I have always wanted to get another one after I sold my 74 Newport, but like you, I am now disabled and can't afford to buy one, even though something like this one is literally what I actually NEED to get because of the ride quality due to having very severe back trouble. With how my back is, I literally can't ride in most cars and I can't go very far in most cars because of the stiff ride and newer cars are the worst.

[@lorrainebarden6384]

Those seats look so comfy! Great job as always. I loved when you offered to do something for Wawa and she said"no I need to help". You and Tosh are raising them right!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@rhondasweeney7271]

That car is a jewel. Can hardly wait until it runs and functions properly. Most of all when it's all cleaned up and ant 🐜 free! Awesome video!! 👌

[@joegiusep]

Great video as always from the sleepers. These old land yachts coming back to life is so satisfying, like raising a sunken cruise ship. They have such a sense of old world luxury that you never see anymore. I can't wait to see her get clean!

[@deanriley1284]

Great to see some channels still doing proper revivals without whining about how much they cost! Also the variety you offer on the channel is above a lot of the others! Respect ✊

[@ryancooper2826]

My favorite KZbin channel. From your time-lapse music to the vehicles you work on, there couldn't be more wholesome content. Love the land yacht!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much

[@ryancooper2826]

@@Sleeperdude you are most welcome. This platform needs more content like yours.

[@johnoster6091]

Can't wait to see the clean up.

[@bcole4726]

And the Rocky footage

[@wayoutwest4944]

I am from Blount County. Noticed at the beginning someone called a wasper a wasper. It must be an Appalachian thing. I have been told the wasper is actually a wasp. I still call them waspers. It is refreshing to watch a video where the people in it talk like I do.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yep it’s a local thing

[@JamesCouch777]

A lot of people here in AR call them waspers.

[@michaelharris3296]

@@JamesCouch777 , having been raised in AR, I can attest to this.

[@robwilhite1688]

I'm in Scott Co Oneida TN, I would daily that car!!

[@ronburnett9421]

Call em waspers over in northeastern Oklahoma too 😄

[@mikeball9715]

The two most things amazing things about this. The fact, this car ran and drove out of that field so easily and relatively trouble free. That's Mopar reliability right there! And has 2004 really been 19 years?! I was in grade 4 or 5 at that time. Man how the time flies! Great job and that's one of my dream cars!

[@artichoke60045]

That must be earlier than 2004. By 1996 already the New Yorkers were front wheel drive mid-sized cars shaped like a soap bar.

[@rickblanchette]

It ain't easy being squeezy! She is at the age now that a lot of stuff and peer issues are going on. Just be patient and guide and support her in the things that she finds interesting and challenging. Thank you for sharing your vids and life with us!

[@matthewdavies2057]

For a moment I thought you meant the goat.

[@rickblanchette]

@@matthewdavies2057 😂

[@66kprdwd]

Another wild adventure with a seemingly hopeless and long neglected car. Wawa and Ralphie once again rise to the occasion. Can’t wait to see how it looks all cleaned up.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you!! Clean up coming soon

[@dakotavasey66]

I absolutely love the videos I love watching your family grow and I love that you guys are genuine and caring people. Keep up the incredible work

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you we appreciate it. We try our best

[@frances4309]

I love so much seeing WaWa being proud of her Dad. You all rib each other so much and have a great time while you work together, that's how it should be! Watching this proves the point of you doing everything possible to problem solve even after a roadblock with one system or another. When Josh, WaWa, and Ralphie were driving the car home, I was looking at that the cleanliness of the windshield. I wonder if you swabbed it and let that grow in a Petri dish how it would compare to swabbing "Grinch feet" and growing that in another dish. Which one would grow more bacteria. LOL! I can't believe Squeezie had her shoes off even over in the "bush" around the car. One of my sisters is still like that, she can't stand shoes. I can't wait until Squeezie is tall enough to reach the pedals, I think her opinions and ratings of the cleaned up and running cars will change. Once bitten, she'll be smitten! :) Thanks for the great video. We were out of town when this one dropped and I couldn't wait to get back home to watch! It was well worth the wait! Blessings!

[@jesterr7133]

I love the old land yachts. That one ran really well, and I think it will clean up really well. You can definitely get a good first wash video out of this one.

[@stevenwhiting5321]

Always enjoyable, Josh, great content. And nice car! Great to see you bring Rocky, he’s quite a special critter. The kids are AMAZING…. all are intelligent, poised, and have a terrific sense of humor. A bunch of winners!

[@burnermaster5375]

Oh nice! We had one of these back in 85. Baby blue with the white Landau vinyl roof with dark blue Corinthian Pleather. Brings back lots of memories.

[@Sleeperdude]

Nice

[@michaelhayes6332]

Mine was baby blue with a blue top and sun roof... I wish I had kept it.

[@lucyfan1976]

Watching you with the whole family is priceless. You can not put a price tag on that!! God Bless brother!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@randybourdon2791]

Looks to be fairly rust free, this should clean up nicely. Gotta love these old battle ships😊

[@charlesroberts6965]

Awesome to see the big girl back on the road...she fought ya a little but in the end you got her home..looking forward to the clean up and next chapter on this adventure. As always truly appreciate you sharing your day with us. 😄😇

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@charlesmlane32]

Nothing like a big old Chrysler boat to bring back to life. I owned a Fifth Avenue for a very long time that car may have been smaller than this one but It still floated down the road. I enjoyed watching your family working together to bring this beauty back to life. We need to see more of this car.

[@phillipbouchard4197]

I had an elderly gentleman stop by my house about two weeks ago driving a late eighties Fifth Avenue trying to buy my 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 50th Anniversary Edition sedan. It turns out he already owns one and likes to collect large American cars. Needless to say my Mercury is not for sale. Then he saw my two Ford Crown Victoria wagons ( 1987 and 1991 ) and really flipped out.

[@Earcandy73]

Loved this video! I can’t wait for the cleanup. As much as I am disappointed in Chrysler’s current state, I think they meant well with lean burn. GM learned from them with the computer command control system. Great family!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you. That’s true

[@That_AMC_Guy]

Gotta admit, "Wawa" is awesome. She wants to get in there and learn and drive and do it all. She's amazing. I raise my glass to you, sir for raising some great kids!

[@johnroof2663]

That old chrysler has a lot of life left in it. Granted, you'll have to go a couple miles to get turned around, but it was fun watching you guys work on that beast!

[@fillg]

Wawa putting the smackdown on Fairmonts with the absolutely brutal observation at the end 😂😂You go girl!

[@Sleeperdude]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@glentucker4250]

Great job guys. You guys are awesome. That car is definitely a diamond in the rough. Can’t wait to see the clean up. Thank you and God bless!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@EFTProf]

Absolutely fantastic! Just what I remembered of big Ol' Yanks as we called those bedsteads back in the 50s and 60s, here in England! Can't wait for the cleaning of the inside and out... Love you all! 🤓

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much

[@OsbornTramain]

Man, that interior is really going to clean up nice.....even the head liner is in good shape, not sagging like can happen on these.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes couldn’t believe it

[@richcxx]

You never fail to impress with your automotive acumen. Awesome car, can't wait for the cleanup video. Love me some Rocky cam!

[@suburban404]

Never fail to disappoint = always disappoint

[@richcxx]

@@suburban404 haha oh no, my bad!!!

[@RexenPrime]

This car is a real trooper! If you ever need to use a jack in the dirt, try putting some cardboard under the jack first. The wheels may go through but the carboard will help keep the jack from sinking completely in to the dirt.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes!!

[@rustyrobinson8027]

the first 2 minutes of your videos are pure gold

[@Sleeperdude]

Glad you like them

[@Silent-Lucidity]

My wife and I really enjoy watching your show! We especially love that the entire family participates (including the aminals!!)

[@apere003]

watching your videos remind me of my youth....my dad always taking us to remote places to buy cars

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome I grew up that way to

[@teslamx4lifeunedited887]

That car is awesome. Can't wait to see it cleaned up. And watching all you guys working on these cars as a family is so amazing. I really enjoy watching you guys.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it. I am blessed

[@daveycarling9299]

Brilliant content!! I always watch them all as soon as it’s out lol love how the family is involved in everything 👌🏼 can’t wait for the clean up on this!! Don’t leave us waiting too long lol

[@Sleeperdude]

Coming soon!!

[@billclay832]

Great save on the New Yorker! Bet it’ll clean up nice and get the “bugs” out! Love watching your videos! I like the way your whole family is involved. I couldn’t get the TV remote out of my sons hand!

[@lisadoran8622]

I have to admit...... when ya said "it's wet" I gagged a lil bit 🤣 Josh, your chuckling while you were drubbing Big Bertha back to your house was AWESOME! Then the rats nests blowing outta the tailpipe was to funny - I drove a 78' Dodge Crestwood wagon big ole 8 w/4BC - 6 mpg good times! This episode brought back some real fun memories - thank you!! Looking forward to seeing this old gal cleaned up

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great glad you enjoyed it

[@pieceworkstudios]

Wawa is such a boss. Jumps right in it despite the smell to help Dad get it started and then drives it around with the ant colony dropping its members on her. Your family rocks Josh 👍

[@j2kinflarc768]

I love those huge land yachts! I had a few back in the 80’s and early 90’s.

[@Sleeperdude]

Character for sure

[@mikebasler8420]

Awesome video as always! Can’t wait to see the clean up!

[@Sleeperdude]

Coming soon

[@JamesCouch777]

That car is the epitome of luxury of those days. What a great find, she'll clean up just fine 😁

[@andydanko7074]

This is great, usually families watch TV together or go to the movies or go to the beach. This family finds an old car and fixes it up and drives it home, and the kids love it😊

[@kraigmize1610]

Awesome rescue !! I’m definitely looking forward to see this beast come back to life !

[@SuburbanK2500]

The drive it home revival was cool. What a find! Can't wait to see how this one cleans up. I hope it cleans up good and becomes a luxury cruiser for you guys.

[@Docmiller4425]

You all are the best KZbin family and car channel around! I loved when WaWa was talking about abandoned houses and she said, "we're not going to talk about that!" LOL. Yeah, Wawa, how many abandoned houses have you been in...LOL. I really enjoy the fun and banter that your family all takes part in. And I loved the Rocky Cam! It was fun to see life from Rocky's perspective. And Ralphie's "Jesus Take the Wheel!" was awesome! Have a very blessed weekend Sleeperdude Family!

[@RussellBrosGarage]

I was amazed at how many ways an anvil can be used, definitely worth learning all about it!

[@raysummers4284]

The moment when the Wasper buzzed by WaWa`s head and she leaped of off the fender and started running waving her hands in the air, i call that, THE WAWA DANCE. i laughed so hard when she did that.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny I will tell her

[@dirtroadsailing6418]

Greetings from Blount County. My parents bought a 1976 version of this New Yorker brand new. The seats were the most comfortable ones I ever sat on back in the day. In typical Chrysler fashion, the car was riddled with problems, and the final straw for my dad was when something broke in the right front suspension and the tire and wheel just laid down on it's side. Plus one for the chainsaw display with shorts and flip flops!

[@Sleeperdude]

What a cool story. Thank you

[@johnbodiam9584]

Big fan here up in Canada eh! : ) love this show and the family. Happy to view it all till the cows come home..and then some. : ) educational and absolutely entertaining. Keep em comin eh! : )

[@danielknepper6884]

Take off eh😂

[@edwardpreston9129]

Great video love the old parade floats I've had a few over the last 50 years keep up the great work and mostly Spend as much time as you can with those beautiful children . I have a 35 yr old son and our best memories are fixing old cars and trucks . Blessings

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome thank you

[@charleswalker3836]

My dad had a 72 Newport Royal in 76. Busted his butt getting it done by the end of August for our wedding so we could drive it on our honeymoon. It was a 2 door. He even tubbed out the wheel wells to get the big tires in. Air shocks and all. Needless to say, we had a great time driving it.

[@mikdundee8470]

Best content creator out there! Every episode is like getting to know y’all a little more. Awesome stuff every time. Keep on keeping on!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much

[@chezsnailez]

Brougham!!!! Brawwwwwwwmmmmmm! Road Sofa! Wait, what... lichen?!? Happy Snail!

[@Sleeperdude]

Exactly

[@williamsimmons8927]

southern tenacity, knowledge, and a love for a mechanical challenge make you folks worth the watch every time.

[@Sook4.20]

Thanks Man ! The comments from the public were a Crack Up . Total respect for the old Daytona ! Shows age but looks & drives like the sleeper it is .

[@Jeremy123-y3q]

Can't wait to see how this one cleans up, especially that interior

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome thanks

[@OsbornTramain]

totally can't wait to watch this, I own two of these! Green and Silver! Great Cars!

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome thanks

[@dwensinger]

A Sleeperdude car with brake lights! Great job Josh and Fam, Rocky too!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes can you believe it

[@ohcrapwhatsnext]

I have seen many, "will it run" videos, but i have to say, you are the Master of them all. I just keep smiling many times during the video... I am so happy i found your channel..Complete fun...

[@byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330]

A mopar will never disappoint :)❤

[@justinsanders2705]

That my friend is a land yacht! Great stuff family. 👏

[@Sleeperdude]

For sure

[@joekirby8215]

You're fine. Love watching you take something from nothing and turning it into a custom driver myself. Being a custom builder, I know first hand the work and endless hours that go into what you're doing working till you drop, can't see straight, and add recording to the mix. God bless you

[@stevenrichardson6793]

Great Kids...Great Parents...nice to see a family working and playing together! A true american family thank you for sharing with the rest of us!

[@jonsmith6496]

Thank you for the vid, it couldn’t have come at a better time. I really need some happiness in my life right now.

[@Sleeperdude]

I’m glad we could help. Hope you have a good weekend

[@danobrien3109]

Thanks Tosh and Josh for your entertaining, fun loving videos. I’m happy you guys get to live this life, you seem well deserving of it. Your kids are going to benefit greatly from spending time with you and will learn to be more self reliant. Kids need to learn real life skills and yours seem to get that and more from you guys. Thanks for sharing with us.👍👍🇨🇦

[@chipprice1174]

Josh, I run T-4 in all big blocks. NEVER had an internal issue. If older, I do add more zink.I can't wait for the clean up video!

[@RCindustry]

That lean burn systems going to need the vacuum stuff for it to work correctly or you won't have any vacuum advance. Best way to defeat that is to ditch that distributor and buy a 1-wire HEI distributor and do away with the lean burn

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you for the info

[@DeeFreeman-td5hv]

This car hits close to home. Grandpa had a 76 and loved it. Took really good care of it. And we went everywhere in it.

[@brandonp6132]

Another awesome video! What a great family! You have so much knowledge with all you do and you passing that down to your kids, A+ Brad!!! Thanks again Sleeperdude!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@scottwilson7835]

What a gem! If I could I'd have something like this beauty for a goin' ta town car.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes!!!

[@Thereal_micah]

Can’t wait to watch another amazing video!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you for your support

[@fordfandiecast]

Now that is one big boat! Yeah didnt expect it to drive home.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes it is thank you

[@paularndt6111]

Rocky was loving those young maple tree leaves. Nothing like the sound of a Mopar engine turning over. One of a kind sound.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yea for sure

[@hayneshvac2]

My recommendations, be easy on it until you change the timing chain, it may very well have the nylon tooth gears still, replace the lean burn system with something more stable like the GM ignition system, or even the older Chrysler ignition system ( There is a wiring diagram on the internet to switch them over, I did mine) You will find an improvement in response and power, you also have to replace the distributor with one that has the vacuum advance. Note: never open the 4 barrel on a free rev, Chrysler cams are soft, and can round off the cam lobes. Most of these had the high performance model 440's in them, they were labeled 440 Super Commando, which wasn't highly impressive since these were smog era cars. Most all still had catalytic converters even with the lean burn system. The Thermoquad you have there should be specific to the 440, they had larger secondaries than the standard Thermoquad.

[@rustyrobinson8027]

I just love the goats they're so cute ❤

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@michaeltutty1540]

Magnificent car! Looks in pretty good shape. That noise is the PCV breather/oil separator. Needs the piece and a new vacuum line. That will solve a lot of problems. 440 was standard in New Yorker as well as Newport's with the Trailer Towing Package. The steering wheel is not just tilt. It telescopes as well. With the wheel pointed straight forward the black slider in the collar will allow the wheel to move in and out. You have a real gem there.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks for the info

[@paralyse78]

Mopar starters and Thermoquads. Sounds like every other 70s Mopar I grew up with, but they always started up. Always love watching you & your family wrenching, great way to relax after stressful work days.

[@williamhelms9942]

What my dad used to say about Chryslers: "I'll drive what the cops drive if I'm not driving a Cadillac."

[@Sleeperdude]

There ya go

[@denniseldridge2936]

So I just got started on the video, and I can see this one's going to be a lot of fun to watch. I have to say, despite the pong, the interior looks remarkably good, with very few tears on the "furniture" so to speak lol. In fact I'm almost shocked that it lasted this long without some of God's critters making it a hotel and partying like rock stars haha. To that end, I really hope you guys will give it a really good restoration as she is a grand old lady that deserves a loving revival.

[@neildawson8576]

LOVED TOSHES REACTION WHEN THE ANTS DISCOVERED HER!!!

[@jameslamb7300]

I crash tested this car, a 2 Door, in 1986 when a SemiTruck came across the highway and hit me head on. I walked away. It put the Battery on the Dashboard! The Seat came out of the floor and slammed into the dash. UniBody! Thanks Chrysler.

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s crazy

[@sandwichbar8226]

England 🇬🇧 checking in

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome thank you

[@sonnyjenkins9202]

Wawa you and your mom got me laughing running from 🐜 ants!! Josh those 440 in early days 70 are hog legs. Everyone y'all did great job getting it running . Josh on spark plugs I still use rubber hose trick.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@itsmephil2255]

On an overcast Sunday afternoon....that was 90 minutes of awesome content That Brougham is absolutely fantastic Can you imagine driving that thing for 100s of miles Wish we could have cars like that here in the UK 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@terryeustice5399]

Great start on the old Chrysler. Had lots of support! They were behind you all the way. Thanks for sharing! 💯👊👍

[@danhard8440]

your supposed to tap a hammer on the top of the anvil to check the tune of it and it will also tell you if there is cracks or rust

[@Sleeperdude]

Exactly

[@fan1701]

Sweet ride. I'm suprised it has so little rust!

[@Dapper422]

We need a boat race between you & @vicegripgarage. These old cars are the best.

[@Sleeperdude]

That would be funny

[@mikeymopar1171]

In 1977 I was 17 My dad Was working for chrysler at the time He had a two door new yorker I love cruising that Car around Town Good time good memories in that car

[@spacecat7247]

Goat action! Side note: I was told it's not always easy when you're the best, is this true?

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@spacecat7247]

So, that's a yes?

[@jont0315]

👏🏾👏🏾 WOOOOOOOO!!!

[@justintime5411]

Back in 99 I bought a 78, 2 door New Yorker from an old man. Always garage kept, charcoal grey, and grey leather. Omg it was so comfortable. I was working at a blockbuster video, and got off after midnight. I would sometimes get home, and fall asleep in the car because it was so dang comfortable. One day my dad had borrowed it, someone ran a stop sign and he t-boned them. Pushed the whole front end to the ground. I was so bummed. He was ok, but man I loved that car

[@noampitlik2332]

As a daily driver of a similar Buick 'Land Yacht,' I approve of this video.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@bensymington5550]

Love your videos awesome Content

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@silvercents9718]

Woohoo I love this channel

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you we appreciate it

[@clintonperkins2740]

I'm seeing this on Thursday today. To make my day. Love seeing revivals,and hope to one day purchase my own revival project.

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome thank you

[@HVASEA]

Yep... Those New Yorkers were HUGE land yachts.... Rode like a dream.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes they are

[@juniorcobb5162]

Mom dad I'm here

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you. You were the first comment

[@AniFromNYC]

Ya beat me to it! Lol

[@ruwithlee1970]

Or moral of that story is Fords are crap😂😅

[@juniorcobb5162]

​@Ani Ani, I guess I got lucky dear friend 😂