Not What I Had Planned

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Well, I didn't plan on getting stuck. Note that this is also my first time being stuck in the mud, so I don’t really know what I’m doing. I guess I learned my lesson to be more prepared. Last video I built the winch bumper, but being low on time, I went out to get some footage in the mud instead of testing my winch first. I thought I’d just drive through a few puddles and look cool but then I got giddy and forgot that some puddles may be too deep for an open-diff 4x4 with bald tires. Thankfully I had some friends to help me out. And now, I've got a working winch, so I can go try and get stuck again.
00:00 - Stuck in the mud
07:16 - Testing the winch
09:17 - Warn Winch rebuild
20:59 - There's the problem (bad solenoids)
23:56 - Cleaning out the mud
35:08 - Finding/replacing some bad wheel bearings
52:47 - Some painting
58:20 - Outro
59:12 - cat

[@johnm.5848]

This is what I like. A guy who works on his own vehicles in his own driveway and let's his skills and work do all of the talking.

[@jtreg]

What makes a fantastic channel for me: 1. No stupid music of any kind, filed real-time recordings 2. No chit-chat, however 'amusing' it is supposed to be... 3. Unpretentious, practical and honest restoration 4. Long format .ie. more than 90 minutes 5. Straightforward simple edits, leave the camera looking at what is happening, no special cuts or tricky edits And I love the subtitles, yes we can read! We are literate. This is a real pleasure to watch, thank you.

[@justdontstop]

You a right. But sometimes true music give you more immersion into the plot. Its just a diiferent format

[@nickgiard8553]

This is quickly becoming my favorite channel. Works on real world cars with real world tools at home with out all the BS talking.

[@captmaverickable]

These videos are like free therapy.

[@FilipMilenkovic01]

I stumbled onto this channel about a month ago, and I swear it is one of my favorite car tinkering channels out of the many I frequently watch. Keep it up man.

[@johnmchardy1229]

Nice of those men to help you. In live in Australia. My car chucked a rod thru the block. A farmer stopped in his Toyota 4WD. He hitched me up as he was going to my hometown. He towed me to my mechanic and I said to him can I help pay your diesel costs. Took all day from 9 in the morning stopped for lunch and arrived at 4.30 in the afternoon. He said to me you can do something like that for another person and drove off. Was a good 250 to 300 km's. Amazing those people who live way out west. Never forget it.

[@ch1ckenphat514]

Corduroy bell bottoms! Nice. My 1970' s woodgrain digital alarm clock with the red light up numbers approves.

[@charlesclark2629]

Bro I just got home from work and was so tired, then I saw you posted, dude you're the highlight of my day thank you for being you

[@tmhurley27]

These videos are so well done, and the mechanic work being shown demonstrates an outstanding maintenance aesthetic that strikes the balance of repair, restore, replace-no easy accomplishment! The meticulous diagnostic work and strategic incremental improvement is truly inspiring. This man will go far.

[@victor7r312]

I hope you keep working on this truck, it's very soothing to observe. All the choices--painting, restoration, repair, filming, very aesthetic.

[@Oscar.Gonzalez89]

Your like the king of Minnesota, this is my new favorite channel, I'm just finish my technical career and this is like the most important feedback for the basics for every mechanic, thanks for sharing

[@user-zk4sm9vt8t]

Another great video! You put the biggest smile on my face when you broke out the little whisk broom, that was standard equipment when I used to help my Dad clean his car every Saturday morning when I was a kid in the 60’s to early 70’s😃 I haven’t used one of those In decades, you made my day!!!! God bless you!

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you. Yea, a friends dad gave me that brush and I've been waiting for the right opportunity to use it.

[@nolanballard2778]

I agree! I got good feelings of my late Dad when I saw the same hand broom and still have and use today!

[@KrishnaDraws]

Love this channel. It's the total opposite of the "We've gotta save the shop" angle other channels seem to push.

[@single-handed3673]

Built Ford Tough , Built Simon Fordman Tough !

[@user-qe2ur1ih5o]

Simon, keep them coming. You reminded me the joy and healing of working with my hands!

[@jlons1104]

Nothing more frustrating than having one wheel spin on an axle when you’re stuck. Think of putting in a LSD dif. in the front and back, or even better, a LSD front and an air or mechanical locker back. You’ll be able to get through almost any poor traction situation be it snow or mud.

[@dadgarage7966]

I love the Eaton Truetrac. Quiet, maintenance free, and works excellent for all but the hardest wheeling. It's expensive and involved to install compared to a Lock Right but it's really worth the money and effort.

[@SimonFordman]

I was thinking of a lunchbox style locker for the front and an LSD in the back, though I need something with a smooth engagement for driving on snow/ice in winter.

[@dadgarage7966]

@@SimonFordman Helical/torsen LSDs are more analogue hence smoother whereas automatic lockers are binary on/off/on/off etc. A locker up front is excellent for getting unstuck but challenging on snowy/icy roads. Unpredictable understeer and wide turns.

[@jlons1104]

@@dadgarage7966 I have a one wheel drive 96 Ranger. Was so frustrating driving it in the winter even with studded tires. Best investment I made was putting in a Eaton Truetrac,

[@kyleburney6059]

Hey Simon just thought I’d throw a little helpful hint at you here buddy…. when you’re holding a chisel or a Screwdriver beating A bearing race or anything else for that matter.… try to use a pair of channel locks or pair of pliers to hold your chisel with so you don’t hit your hand there buddy…. really enjoy your channel keep up the good work man you do a good job!

[@richardherbst8081]

No matter what task you tackle you make it look so easy . You have a tremendous can do attitude and that is an inspiration . Great job as always!

[@williamdertinger4434]

I have an 85 Chevy truck that I plow with and I’ve got to say I’ve learned a TON from your channel ! Seriously great stuff on here

[@hosseinpaydar5850]

Hello I am Iranian You are amazing in your work and have a lot of patience I watch all your videos carefully

[@mfc4591]

What fun was had by all. Getting those carpets dry is the biggest challenge ! I like the way you do things, keep it up,

[@scottpalmer3156]

Simon here is a tip, off-roading keep a pair of rubber boots with u, up side down between truck bed and cab, extra heavy duty socks, maybe a waterproof seat cover, or blanket, always wash out brakes after, keeps pads good!

[@rey_at_rsquared]

When I saw you sanding down the wheels I said to myself "yeah! It's happening! Finally!!"

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

The truck is looking good my young friend!

[@GuildOfCalamity]

Well, at least the bumper and winch look great

[@SimonFordman]

Haha, right

[@wills5482]

You are a very patient man. This thing would've become smashed scrap first thing in the morning after failing to do it's job when I needed.

[@karimkalache712]

What a transformation so far, keep it going she worth the effort!

[@Benzene3686]

Somebody get this man a shop vac! Awesome vid, love your stuff brother.

[@palmersteven0]

Just disassembling the winch with confidence like it’s no big deal. No need to take pics to remember how it goes together 😂

[@The_Real_Jammy]

he has the video footage though, that's better than photos.

[@palmersteven0]

@@The_Real_Jammy true. But I was saying it as a compliment

[@mikewinters8325]

Dude, this channel is awesome. Keep it up Simon.

[@nunyabuziness8421]

Duck tape fixes everything. Exactly how I would have fixed the seat😂gorilla tape is the best. Is there ever a day that doesn't rain there?

[@farerse]

there is red "duck" tape if you want the cherry on top of that red seat

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Lots of caked on mud, the downside of off road driving 😊 The good thing is that it exposed the bad bearings but what a big job. The new paint looks excellent. Gradually picking away at all the jobs that need to be done. Very enjoyable video.

[@mavision6525]

Another great vireo. Wheels turned out great. Always looking forward to the next one.

[@PaodeCasa]

I was waiting for the video sequence, regards from Brazil!!!

[@texascottonfarmer]

👌👌👍👍 Like I always say, four wheel drive will just get you stuck deeper in the woods.

[@DuncanLiban5849]

Help ! He's stuck.What an epic adventure you got into.Pal. Haha

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

I wonder what your job is. Man, I am envying the amount of time you have to do stuff like this. No criticism, don't get me wrong. I am also not into cars, but I enjoyed your Honda video. But any mechanical fixing video is something one can learn from. Quite some quality entertainment you're putting out. Thanks

[@Itmedics]

2wd truck one wheel in the front one in the back. Gotta love open diffs😂

[@johnny30127]

Mr Fordman, Total admiration for you sir, I am 70 and looking for a F150 or 250, bullnose, longbed, 4.9, 4X4 with A/C. I am in West GA, and they are very hard to find. You have inspired me more than I am able to speak. Thank You.

[@johnny30127]

I forgot the 4 speed manual trans. I did find one in Rome, GA but motor is locked up, still considering it.

[@christianb.3403]

Everything is easier with the right tool!

[@markderoller7645]

I'm glad I found this channel.

[@johnpartridge7623]

Good job Simon 👍

[@051biohaz]

Hell yeah dude, thanks for the upload..:)

[@dcmphoto7437]

Happy to see your subscriber count going up. 👍

[@mrDonkish]

That's a lot of work man, respect

[@jeremiahnewell]

Much anticipated part II!

[@979gator]

Find a old axel shaft and grind the end of it to a point. Then you can hammer it in to the ground for a pulling point.

[@SimonFordman]

Good idea

[@carni6319]

Great stuff! I love your work.

[@kyleburney6059]

One more thing Bud I really like That old 65 galaxy you got fixed up that’s a cool old car man!

[@rfreitas3298]

Nice work man!

[@jonleonard-pr6zy]

Great Job!!!!

[@eddierush6776]

I rilly enjoy your videos .

[@user-pf7gs8dd8t]

6,000 lb winch is probably about half of what you need for that truck. Good rule of thumb is get double the weight capacity of your rig to avoid problems.

[@enachegosa6163]

Nice clip! Keep going!

[@Masya-play-w4s]

продолжай! спасибо. парень, ты-отличный мастер, хоть и часто падает из рук инструмент)

[@samuelandrade9246]

Nice video! Keep them coming. 😊

[@teejayhoward]

Best video yet!

[@dadgarage7966]

Rule No. 1 is never go off-roading alone (on purpose). Also, if it's an option, back out from being stuck. It's also worth noting winches are usually rated with the minimum number of wraps and pulling power drops off as the cable packs on the spool.

[@enachegosa6163]

Keep going!

[@TurboDog73TX]

Looking forward to whatever that was the cat drug in @ the end.. Good stuff man.

[@woodsontr]

Cool truck! 😎👍

[@claudioandersonribeiro6763]

Ótimo trabalho, a máquina só vai melhorando!!!

[@you_are_cleared_hot6950]

Dude! I didn't think you could rebuild the winch like that- -WTF! I salute you, Sir!

[@madvelila]

Good video!

[@brunolaflamme5202]

you`re right once again ! I can tell must or the troubles I've been through with winches was bad connections, defective solenoid of poor/ insufficient or defective ground wire.

[@Punny1234]

You have a really nice channel and I enjoy watching your videos. Looks like you also have a talent for making films as well.

[@eric_seguin]

Carter Auto Restyling. He's crazy and talks too much but you might get a laugh outa Alan and Poe. His cats. I have watched him with captions I think. Don't remember. I don't think you live far from him but he's in Canada. He works on some cool old stuff but his specialty is body work. Good channel to watch if you're snowed in maybe. lol

[@henriquelopes933]

Very good!

[@user-iv3vm1ds4h]

Как же эти машины похоже на российский автопром, у меня ваз 2101 год выпуска 1974 , и они конструктивно очень похожи с теме машинами которые ты делаешь. Видео очень хорошие, и атмосферные, посмотрел все что были на канале. С любовью из России❤

[@user-rq7et2jq2l]

Такая же фигня.

[@user-surly]

Without the mud incident you may not have discovered your winch issue. That rebuild was interesting itself.

[@michaelmoncur7678]

“Nothing works like a Chevy truck!” Glad he got you unstuck dude. That looked like a mess to clean up afterwards

[@RobertWuenstel]

Truck is coming along. I like the winch.

[@user-Bartos]

Отличные видео! Много интересного, спасибо👍

[@RobertSmith-jl4yw]

You need to carry an old, galvanised boat anchor (plough, spade or fisherman's) with you. I see it rains a lot where you are.

[@ptp79]

Simon, I love these Diesel Washes !!!!

[@user-fz7zu7no9o]

well thats a good demonstration of how to get your truck bogged

[@jollyroger4494]

Support ist kein Mord. Grüße aus dem Saarland.

[@ColvinAvianBreadline]

Sandals and socks! My type of video!!!

[@theprisonernumbersix996]

Superbe video tres agreable à regarder , merci pour les chats egalement .😘

[@gforcekaras]

God forbid Simon gets a brand new car lol!

[@Kbrusky15]

I’m here for the Simonstuckinthemudman arc.

[@joeclark9042]

Lol that's right get it all cleaned up for me brother 😂

[@user-xi6ye1vt4t]

For any tough stains in that carpet grab some blue magic stain remover from Walmart. It comes in a spray can stuff is amazing.

[@loudfast1261]

👏👏👏nice

[@user-gv4tn9nb7f]

Of course you had to power wash the car inside out bottom etc.. yet I'm afraid in time and if you do not protect the whole car, water will destroy its body! Do you have something in mind to fully restore it?! Good luck! And stay safe! ❤

[@agee8322]

We live in times with products and vehicles with predesigned inbuilt obsolesence which fits with a throwaway society. People need to keep fixing and using the old stuff that was designed to be fixed ...... people are loosing the skill and desire to do anything other than throw it away or depend on a dealer to plug in to a diagnostic machine. Check your diff/axle oil for going mayo ...... think about raised axle breathers. Thanks for another great film.

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks for watching. I did check the diffs, the fluids looked clean, surprisingly.

[@agee8322]

Lucky with the oil! Saved a job.​@@SimonFordman

[@juanpabloromero1784]

Rusty? is ok, Old? yes np, not shiny-yeah love it, damaged ok yes, Dirty NEVER. I love the channel, My saturday plan: Coffe, sofa and Simon video hahahahaha

[@emmersonsimeao]

Nice video, bro, i really liked it as liked the others videos too. That's is a nice painting job on the rims and bumper(based in my inexperienced vision, lol) and a beautiful color. Do you intend to paint the car too? Maybe Restore the painting?

[@K_Shea]

Excellent all around, that wasn't your first rodeo was it.😁

[@SimonFordman]

It was, I've only ever been stuck in the snow before.

[@ptp79]

Hi Simon, I was really waiting for your video... Now my weekend starts !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love & Respect from Pakistan

[@chrishouse5753]

Is it irony, poetic, or just truth? A Chevy towing a Ford? .😂

[@ET74019]

Winch installed just in time 😂😂😂

[@markderoller7645]

Probably smells a lot better in that cab.

[@enachegosa6163]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="3279">54:39</a> don't worry, look fine!

[@enachegosa6163]

👏👏👏

[@Flight--tz5nf]

Going offroad with bald tires.......Did the same thing with my Uncles Chevy Vega Wagon.

[@omerpower6021]

The same situation happened to me ❤

[@piter4179]

👍👍👍

[@ahmetmuderrisoglu3150]

👏👏👏👏

[@walkertongdee]

I've patched rist holes with fiberglass , done right it lasts as long as metal.