2400 Miles in TIME CAPSULE Ford LTD - PBG Family Vacation!

We drive our super low mileage 1978 Ford LTD to Wyoming to visit family, then into Yellowstone National Park to take in the beauty of nature!

[@brianandrews7099]

I can’t afford a summer vacation this year. Thank GOD you graciously invited me to join you on yours!

[@One-Crazy-Cat]

Biden economics got me too.

[@salty-9]

Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?

[@roadwarrior8213]

Unfortunately I'm going on the 1st of July to bury a family member. If I had to choose between that and staying home I'd probably choose the latter. But still stinks a lot of people can't get away from the grind whether they can't afford it or in my case run a small business and therefore can never leave lol

[@dookiemane]

@@One-Crazy-Cat man i hate em all but this is the one year in 14 years I CAN afford to....and still dont want to because i know its gonna get worse so im saving smh

[@chrise.2495]

You Vote for him. You decide wrong. Easy as that

[@nicolasstanley1392]

The reflection of the LTD in the mirror finish of that fuel tanker was magnificent

[@RobertDickens2002]

Looks like some kind of chopped top lead sled.

[@Ghost63123]

Absolutely!!!

[@vintagetintrader1062]

Every time I see a stainless tanker on TV I think of the Movie ‘Cars’ and the soundtrack that went with it ‘ Life on the Highway, all night long’ lol

[@David_Blong]

I wish we had more of these beautiful American cars in Australia you guys are lucky love this channel and pole barn garage

[@baconmcbacon62]

100% pure American majesty

[@Lane-jq3ed]

The LTD is freaking glorious....she belongs amongst the beauty of Yellowstone🙌

[@William-r6w]

Cars like this LTD is what made America GREAT

[@P00katube]

Oh, to long for a large four dor sedan made in the good Old U.S. AND A!!!!! It's NO Wonder Why America Has Gone Downhill😢💔

[@danielestrada1850]

Yeah I agree, the golden era of American automobiles was undoubtedly the 50s, 60s and part.of the 70s. When the USA was the automotive standard of the world.

[@rustyrobinson8027]

JD is the best sidekick on you tube 👍🇺🇸

[@colinl9018]

Jess ain't to bad either.

[@JacobRoach-hb9gx]

You can tell he's being raised good

[@th3n1ck]

@@colinl9018 Agreed. Her giggles with the tunnel horn honking were the best!

[@jamesf4405]

I sure wish they still made cars like that one. We didn't realize how good we had it. God bless you and your family! 🙏✝️

[@Sir4everKcRoyal]

I literally clicked on this as a random thumbnail because I recognized the car. My grandparents (who passed in 2011 and 2017) had a gold LTD just like this one when I was a kid. They sold it in 1995 to buy a brand new Grand Marquis which ultimately was their last car. So many amazing memories of riding around in that car. I still remember the smell of that interior and the clock that rolled the time like an odometer. Thanks for bringing up some warm memories

[@dankreoger611]

JD using a actual map, most kids today couldn't open one.

[@jwrockets]

I'll bet he could fold it, too.

[@jakebrake5776]

​@@jwrocketsi struggle to do that😂

[@corydriver7634]

You’d have thought he’d have known Nebraska city is in Nebraska not Iowa.

[@Rfk1966]

@@corydriver7634The bigger Kansas City is in Missouri, so I can see how it might be confusing…

[@TheTulerie]

I had my phone stolen when I was in the middle of a 3k mile road trip. drove to the nearest truck stop, picked up a map & kept on going. That last half of the trip was SO nice

[@FNRifleman]

Petition to call that old girl the "Golden Bullet LTD". What an absolute cruiser.

[@RustyZipper]

8:22

[@JeffKopis]

I like "Goldhammer".

[@PeterGriswald]

NO!! "Goldmember"!!

[@andrewmeadows2596]

Petition to stop people giving cars names.

[@FNRifleman]

@@andrewmeadows2596 Nicknames are fine, but giving cars "real people" names is dumb. I call my white van "The Marshmallow".

[@juztyn00]

honestly probably the most comfortable road trip vehicle.

[@JeffKopis]

I can vouch for that. Had a 76 LTD wagon, in "Bigfoot blue", a silver 76 Grand Marquis, fully loaded, and a triple black 77 Mk V. The last two had 460s. 80 mph road pillows (back when the speed limit was 55 🤣).

[@zoomanx9661]

It’s a LOVE BOAT

[@1aikane]

Those were great cars. Solidly built

[@rickmunson8317]

Never, never apologize for being with your family, Sir! Life is too fast not to enjoy.

[@AltTechFan]

Air con and cruise?! What? Heck yeah! Low buck doesn't have to mean suffering. Love that old boat!

[@ohiostate9156]

Reminds me of family vacations in the old plymouth valiant. Minus the cigarette smoke, fighting parents, and the occasional roadside whoopin lol. Ah the 70s what a time to grow up in.

[@martinkenyon9604]

Yep, if I have to stop this car!

[@frankdenardo8684]

My late dad was a fan of those big Ford cars LTD, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Continental Town Car. They are very comfortable and smooth riding. I remember watching the commercials when a diamond cutter from Tiffany's cut a $50,000 diamond in the back seat.

[@pony053]

I ALSO remember Father Guido Sarduchi on Saturday Night Live with Dan Ackroid cutting something in the back seat (posing as a Rabbi) It looked like a Mercury Montego (which they called the Royal Deluxe

[@RamonPreciadoDuenas]

❤😂 wow, listening to Chalino Sanchez in golden 1978 LTD land yacht..... that was beautiful man.

[@rev.randall2292]

These kind of cars were meant to be highway cruisers. The best kinds for long trips. Lots of room , comfy , better AC than todays , dont wear you out driving , do good in adverse weather conditions , hold plenty of luggage and a few road trip tools , and actualy not to bad on fuel. Honestly compare some of the recent vehicle mileage to them and once you see through the Bull , you might just be sshocked. Im jealous you found a New Car basicly. I found found one my Jr. Year in Highschool , low mile 68 4dr Chrysler with 440 , auto everything worked great. Bought cheap , sat low so bought rear spring hangers and raised it a notch or two. That summer did regular maintenance and tune up , plug wires and all that stuff , changed trans filter and fluid . Picked up a friends Mom to take her from Kansas to South of Ft.Worth Dallas area , and stayed a week then they came back to NW Kansas with me. Never missed a lick , drove and ran great , didnt break me buying fuel. Love em All.

[@Martin.Wilson]

I absolutely LOVE that car. It's like the Holy Grail of barn finds.

[@pizzapieyea]

I just finished watching the last vid, Now I get to watch another one, thanks Dalton.

[@williamsinger4124]

Is the pizza factree closed?

[@hkk3656]

My boss had a LTD. He said it cost him a lot with all the extras. He'd call it his "Last Thin Dime"

[@paulnelson351]

Paul here calling from London, UK. Thank you for the joy of allowing me to accompany you with your family on the journey in that fantastic LTD! I love America!

[@ericcardinal4788]

That car brings back so many memories. My folks had a Ford LTD in the 70's/early 80's. It was brown on brown. Almost the color of milk chocolate. During the summer my mom would take all the kids in our neighborhood to the pool. That car had a huge back seat.

[@jesusuranga8857]

Mexican singer Chalino Sanchez playing in the radio was awesome, he was very popular in the early 80's till 1992 when he was killed by the cartels, hearing that music in those cars back in the day was really something, people now days drive fancy suv's and pick up trucks, people back in the days drove big cars and trucks wefe more for work. Super nice car!!!

[@micahpaul20]

JD has it made in that comfy back seat. Plenty of room.

[@treesnmoguls]

I grew up with my Dad owning a 1975 LTD, silver with blue interior and matching blue vinyl roof with a 400/2 barell, more plain than yours (no hidden headlights). VERY SMOOTH, quiet, comfortable, with ZERO road feel. Pot holes, NO PROBLEM! Thank you for sharing this!

[@AcmeRacing]

This took me back. I owned a similar car in the 1980s, and my mother had the station wagon version. Both of them were 1974s with 400/2V engines, so they were running _leaded_ regular. One of my fondest memories was road tripping that barge from Portland Maine to Washington DC. It took forever with the 55 MPH speed limit, because you couldn't reliably get away with going faster than 60-64, especially in CT.

[@PeterGriswald]

Yea buddy! The State boys in CT were the Hitler Youth back in the day! I remember very well getting several "driver awards" while trucking through that toilet!

[@AcmeRacing]

@@PeterGriswald CT is the insurance capitol of the world, and that leads to _over-zealous_ enforcement of speed limits.

[@AcmeRacing]

@@michaelchevreaux7780 Leaded regular was still available and cheaper than unleaded while I had my LTD. Shortly after that it wasn’t sold for automotive use.

[@michaelchevreaux7780]

@@AcmeRacing I NEVER Said Leaded ⛽ Gasoline Wasn't Available! I Said All New Cars Engines Had To Be Able To Run On Unleaded Fuel.

[@CarsofMetal77]

The 1970s were the best decade ever.

[@PassivePortfolios]

The 60s for cars. The 70s cars sucked and it got worse in the 80s.

[@devengudinas1649]

Yeah emissions really did anything after the early 70s cars in.

[@PassivePortfolios]

@@devengudinas1649 The EPA killed performance.

[@keith3970]

I lived through all three of those decades and cars were always fun.

[@cindys1819]

You guys didn't live through the REAL high water mark of the American civilization.. The FIFTIES....and very early 60's. Before JFK/Dallas and MLK/RFK/VietNam/etc.....

[@cwp1alpha]

That old car is truely the great Americana vehicle that our highways and byways are missing these days. Reminds me of many mile on the road in the back seat of one of these glorious cars. I'd gladly drive even today, versus my minivan that lacks excitement and style.

[@nicklutz61]

Possibly one of the best PBG videos yet. Bravo! 🥰

[@gregjohnson8188]

Great Fun! laughter and horns in tunnels is priceless

[@careysavage]

I'm not able to go on vacation this year so I'm glad you decided to take us. Alone while you and your family injoy yours God bless y'all and pray that you all have a wonderful and safe trip .❤❤

[@pathvalleyrailroad9277]

And while in Yellowstone, remember two things; the fluffy cows do not like hugs, and cute little bear cubs have mommies.

[@craigneubert7722]

I've caught myself binge watching your channel lately. You do what most of us do, make it work. Also, not be too sappy, my dad passed when I was 6. I never got to wrench with him. I really enjoy watching you and JD work together.

[@Wiltshire_watcher]

Fabulous Iconic car, I can’t see why the lady at Yellowstone wanted to photograph it ❤

[@michaelchevreaux7780]

Should Be Obvious Why.

[@butcher390]

I just relived my childhood 💙 Certainly remember going on family road trips , in similar vehicles , when they were late model new cars 🚗 Thanks for taking me along , Dalton

[@robertwhall]

Yeah, I remember family road trips as a kid in. The 70s in Grand Marquis then Continentals. Spacious and comfortable.

[@bentonbreshears1173]

Thankful you got home safe!

[@robertvitrano3757]

Those formations are called buttes. That LTD brins back fond memories. We had when I was younger, the small block seized up and my Pops pulled a 390 out of a T bird to replace it. Afterwards that car made three trips from New Jersey to South Dakota and several long trips in between. What a great car. I'm glad you guys had fun👍👍👍

[@michaelchevreaux7780]

The 302 Was Far Too Small a Engine For a Pre 1982 LTD.

[@darthbader6506]

Stunning scenery and your LTD was right at home, thanks for sharing

[@pnwvibes_]

This video makes me happy.

[@Stucifer]

Me too

[@georgeponnay447]

The old LTD is King of the Road!

[@Icebuntrucker]

Living the dream Dalton , Making memories with Jd AND Jess .

[@mudia107]

I knew there was a good reason to stay up till 12

[@nicolasstanley1392]

Amen

[@ZakPeirce]

Liked before the end. Love some PBG!

[@AaronCarterHD13]

😍 An extra PBG video!?! THANK YOU!?! omg ...😀 Something good to watch!!! YES!?!

[@MichaelDavis-si9bv]

My grandma had one almost identical. It was yellow though. She gifted it to her house cleaner after a couple years. What a legend.

[@Terriball25]

OMG!!! One of my first cars! I drove one for years! It was basically totaled. Someone had ripped up the side of it running into a tree prior my dad buying it for me. I sat on a telephone book and then changed to a Pillow! I so miss that car! It was a beast! Plus it was fast!

[@haroldwerley3620]

Thanks for taking us along. Reflection of the LTD in the tanker was great!

[@troykruse5161]

Awesome views. Thanks for taking us along 👍🏻

[@diggah]

Man alive that takes me back. In 2000 I was part of some exchange programme and I lived in West Yellowstone for 3 months (I’m from the midlands U.K.) and it was quite an experience. Thanks for the memory jogger.

[@MS-wb5mf]

My first car was a 74 Coupe with 42k miles in 1980 , loved it.

[@TheBucklessYooper]

I just gotta say, you have quickly become one of my favorite channels to watch! I love how you get the whole family involved in your content, and you do stuff a regular old guy with a garage and some tools can do. Keep up the amazing content!!

[@JasonSmith-vd1sz]

What a fun road trip. Thankfully, the LTD held together and seems like it was a good trip.

[@chasebh89]

A classic car doing exactly what it was designed to do 👍👍

[@djackman4229]

We had a 400cid LTD here in Australia in the 70s. I loved it.

[@Artoconnell]

You guys all packed into that living room on wheels seeing the west is the most American Thing I ever saw. WELL DONE

[@rogeraldrich2533]

I used to own a '72 LTD convertible and I loved that car. Thanks for the memories.

[@josephwirth4391]

Ford LTD,just like a Lincoln

[@TravelFilming]

Clark, she’s a beaut 👍. Car looks like it was build to last a lifetime.

[@goodpplz123]

My family of 7 drove from MS to the very top of Iowa in one of these . It was a round trip of 1990 miles. Those were the days. No seatbelts, and no room in a floater tank. We drove all the way across Missouri from St. Louis to KC . Went to the awesome Science museum in St. Louis . There’s nothing like a long trip with your family.

[@seandayma]

Great old car, that LTD!

[@thepoormanschannel5203]

My dad's friend had one with over 600000 miles..He loved the comfort and great ride..

[@jimmiebrown5014]

That is a really nice car you have there that is a real car you don't see those cars anymore All we have now is stupid cars All the good ones are about gone thank you for taking care of that one it is so beautiful

[@wmalden]

My dad had a 1978 LTD Landau Sedan in cream with brown vinyl top and interior. Your LTD brings back memories of that car…

[@rexkean]

JD is quite handy with the camera.

[@SlwRpr]

In 1977 I bought a new '77 Ford pickup truck, traded my car in the deal. The dealership couldn't get my new Truck ready before they closed shop for the day. So they loaned me a new 1977 Ford LTD brougham. Man, I was thinking now i don't want no pickup truck! Ha It was a nice driver and smooth ride!

[@thomasl6405]

Hell ya! Hope you enjoyed Wyoming brother and we treated you right

[@kravin74]

My grandpa had a very early 70's model. Green on green. I remember riding in it in the later 70's and 80's and it was a very nice car. I can still hear the click sounds the doors made when opening them. When he died in 2001 I bet it didn't have 30,000 miles on it. Ford Love Tool Daddy

[@kevinvazquez1785]

The part where they listen to alma enamorada❤🇲🇽🕊

[@jflopez18]

Nieves de enero👍

[@steveconnell184]

On your way home, as soon as you cross back into Nebraska on I80, stop at the little town on the border. It’s north side of the interstate. On the NW corner of town is an old gas station loaded with antique automobilia. It would make great content. It’s called Pine Bluffs I think

[@user-KrackerJack]

Thanks for the memories Dalton. Although maybe I should have skipped this . I so miss my summers at the cabin outside the east gate we use to drive from CT to Laramie for a few days then on to Cody and up to the cabin . Did that for nearly 20 years. I spent one summer working as a wrangler at Pahaska Tee Pee taking tourist on trial rides in the mountains. Probably the best summer of my life , maybe because I had the cabin to stay at and not the room at the back corral with the horses . But either way it's something I'll never forget 😢. We would make up all kinds of stories to tell on the rides . I'm in hundreds of tourists family photos. Oh and I beat up some Amish kid who thought he was a tough guy. Almost forgot about that

[@garymcmullin2292]

Ice formation on the return refrigerant line is a result of low suction pressure, the low fan setting can do that, a slightly LOW refrigerant charge can also do it. High refrigerant charge will not lead to that condition because if anything it will keep the evaporator pressure higher, as designed to operate. However , icing is pretty common on those older systems with thermal expansion valves, they tend to starve the evaporator much of the cycle time. That problem is fixed with the pilot operated absolute valves of that era that were seen on GM products, they had a pilot valve in the evaporator feed control assembly that did not let the evaporator pressures go too low, which promoted icing. Don't sweat the gas mileage, a land yacht, fully loaded, running AC and pushing high speeds with a vintage push rod smog era engine....ya all be doin' good! Just have fun.

[@dh2360]

Enjoy seeing videos of this car out and about driving and taken care of.

[@11696Ron]

Another day of living vicariously through your videos.

[@helmetguygaming428]

Always a rollercoaster with you, love the content.

[@Indy69vette]

25 years ago, I had a 1977 LTD 2-Door, yellow with a brown landau top. Old girl had a 400ci motor with a 3 speed and the best part - she had a working 8 track player. I too had an underhood fire from a bad fuel line. Bought the car for $300. Sold it, 3 years later for $500....win, win.

[@dacop2005]

I hope you enjoyed all that construction on I-80... We were through there earlier this month.

[@outsidethebarn]

Nightmare on the way home

[@1954shadow]

Three weeks ago, I was too, egad!

[@EarlieP]

Road sofas like the LTD made road tripping fun and comfortable. Thanks for sharing!

[@claztube]

It's 2am and here in Arkanzez the damn chiggers and cukayduz are in full glorified pain in the ear'skin... But thank goodness here I can sit trying to not notice the itch and drown out the mating call so loud out my window open... Great road trip... I so need to do this before I can't any longer actually use my big toe on the right side pedal under the steering wheel😮😂

[@my1vice]

In 1978 we moved across the country in a Country Squire Wagon. Mom, Dad, and us 4 kids. I can't imagine how we made it.

[@jdslyman1720]

Mom, dad, and 4 kids in a Country Squire Wagon. Why do I want to sing "Holiday Road" so much? Ok, Clark only had 2 kids, but he had that wagon, and thru hell or high water, he was determined to make it to Walley World😁

[@pdrphil8159]

I bought a new 95 4x4 Tahoe two door one day & left for Yellowstone the next . (Still the most favorite vehicle I've ever owned) . It was early June & we stayed in Cody Wyo... For 5 days we climbed the Shoshoni mtns into the park and as luck would have it , they had ripped out 10 miles of pavement on top of the mtn where it rained or snowed every day we crossed into the park... My new navy blue tahoe was covered in brown mud to the point you could'nt guess the color... Twice I pulled cars out that were stuck in the mud ... When we got back to Cody , usually long after dark , I would take my brand new Tahoe to the car wash & wash the days mud off.. One night as I was wiping her a down , I looked up & there stood a massive Mule Deer... It walked slowly into the car wash as I snapped photo's with my disposable camera's. I had half a loaf of bread left over from our lunch & I hand fed this massive deer that was starting a new rack , still in velvet.. On our last day driving into the park it turned very cold as we climbed the mtns .. Soon it was snowing so hard you could scarcely see 5 ft ahead... We pulled over & took photo's , threw snowballs , and laughed at this blizzard in June... By the time we pulled into the lodge , there was still 6" of snow on my Tahoe .. Ppl were snapping pictures & asking where we had been to have snow that deep on our vehicle .. I told them & soon learned that entrance was now closed... By the time we left it had reopened , but a foot of snow still lay on the ground... Half way down the mtn there was a restaurant & gift shop where we stopped , ate , and spent $200 on hooded sweat shirts for the 4 of us... I can honestly say it is a treasured memory for me & my family .. My girls are grown & last summer , I loaded my 3 grandsons into a brand new Dodge truck I bought the day before & headed to Yellowstone . I picked them up at DFW airport after their flight from Tenn & off we went .. We stopped along the way & took pics in the same spots we had taken pics with my girls 28 yrs earlier ... Not much had changed really... The Badlands & Mt Rushmore were inspiring as was the Big Horn mtns... Old faithful still spews her steam about every 45 minutes & Old Faithful lodge is still majestic as ever... We saw a grizzly & a pack of wolves in the north of the park & of course many buffalo . Although the sign say stay away from the shaggy's , a young woman decided to "pet" one while her friend took a video.. It charged her , which set the crowd to screaming, as she ran , stumbled & fell.. The pissed buffalo bull , with its tail straight in the air , got to her & luckily stopped.. It gave her a good sniff as she laid in the fetal position , circled her twice , then walked away... My 16 yr old grandson told her it was the dumbest thing he had ever seen & asked if she could read , pointing to a sign that warned of approaching these massive animals (he is a jr bull rider ) to which she said , " yes , I can read & I agree, that was dumb. I've never been so scared".. Ahhh...memories !

[@briantruck2284]

Chalino Sánchez. Was name of the Mexican song artist While he sang his last concert on stage he received death threat letter , for making a song for the enemy of the cartel gang

[@outsidethebarn]

I actually knew this!

[@CDG925x]

@@outsidethebarn🤯🤯🤯 my favorite KZbinr is educated on Chalino

[@MarcBchannel]

​@@outsidethebarnNo way🤣

[@therealuncleroadkill]

Seeing your dog (Feesh?) on the road trip reminded me of taking road trips with my Mary Jane, a Black Lab mix who I rescued from a shelter. She LOVED going for rides, and she liked to have the window down to catch the fresh air. Oddly, she never stuck her head out of the car, she just leaned against the door and put her head next to the window. I do miss her so much. She even let me put the seatbelt on her. She was very smart, too. She understood English and sign language. I have deaf friends and so we taught her some basic signs. Anyway, Dalton, if you're ever in NC, if you want to you can get a hold of me and maybe we can meet up and have a few beers and shoot the breeze about cars. You seem like a cool guy.

[@TimberTheWolf]

I hope yall make it glad your ok after the semi truck accident

[@steveimhoff5646]

This video reminds me of our childhood car. Our family had a 1973 LTD station wagon that looked just like your LTD in the interior and that long hood. Brought back great memories. Unbelievable that old car made that trip without one issue. I realize it’s a low mileage car… but 45 year old parts are old and just fail. No failures whatsoever !!!

[@danscott3880]

I have an UNCLE Bob he just turned 76...my hero. 2 tours with U. S.ARMY VIETNAM 1966 TO 1968.

[@paulcowie1363]

Thanks for taking us along! I am loving discovering the USA in the process! So glad the LTD got to lift her skirts and stretch her knees!! Greetings from Cape Town 😊

[@Gimpstrength]

Best channels on the whole tube!

[@dentech4710]

Thanks to JD for showing us a map…wish there was more of that on KZbin road trips.

[@joseesparza2364]

6:25 I didn't know you guys were fans of Chalino Sanchez lol.

[@zoomanx9661]

Now THAT’S COOL 😎. I always wanted to drive a big sedan like that from coast to coast 👍

[@hspawn8895]

Hope you are doing well friends

[@nogarage_garage]

Awesome car. Glad to see it getting used rather than being stored away.

[@s1135274]

The most environmentally friendly car is the one that already exists. Making this beast last another 20 years does less damage than buying something new, especially if it comes loaded with rare earth elements that'll need to be replaced two or three times.

[@CDG925x]

That Mexican music you played around 6:26 is Chalino Sanchez, legendary Mexican artist😂 one of the best to ever do it

[@Tuxedorunner]

Straight up the best legend 😂 cartels music

[@dustinhudy998]

30 seconds lets go!

[@dragon2knight]

It's the simple things ya know? I LOVE that LTD, such a true classic for the regular guy 🥰

[@allenthompson4714]

Hellz yeah.

[@hooken11]

Man, I lived in Wyoming during my late teens into my mid twenties, nice trip down memory lane, thank you

[@josephknowlton7246]

Liked, shared and commented 🤴🏻🍻🗽 24:22

[@outsidethebarn]

Thanks man

[@MikeF-op4gs]

Had a 2 door 78 ford LTD back in the early eighties!! The shocks and springs were already shot and it was like being in a boat!! Family joked about it being the uncle buck car after that movie came out!! Big boats back then!! And not great on gas either!!