1978 Ford Bronco Tailgate Repair. Time to Restore it. Ep. 4

[@PaperBeatsRock]

I'm testing how I edit things around guys. People have been asking that I talk less and work more so I did that in this video. Let me know if you think I removed too much narrative or if this is good.

[@sps-vf4qq]

I enjoyed seeing more work being done. Keep up the great videos PBR! Also, check out Fullsizebronco.com for the bronco forum and tons of info on your 78!

[@hunters_garage]

Your doing good mate! I don't mind the talking you keep us all informed with what's going on.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

@@hunters_garage Thanks, man. I think just a bit more tweaking and ill have it down.

[@b_a_n_s_h_e_e9054]

I think it's just fine as is, as long as I get to see how things are coming along, I'm golden

[@PaperBeatsRock]

@@b_a_n_s_h_e_e9054 thanks man.

[@b_a_n_s_h_e_e9054]

I'm surprised it didn't give you any more grief than it did, being a 42 year old component. You're doing good work and I seriously want to give my truck more love. You're inspiring and again, I love your enthusiasm for this project. Thank you, Adam!

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Dude thank you. Your comments are truly motivating and like I said before, make me want to work harder.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I love watching your energy over the most 'mundaine' things, like a back window working, I know why you would, but still, the energy is so cool. Keep up the GREAT work brother!

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much Wrecker, I wish I was recording super amazing stuff all the time but these tasks got to get done as well. I'm glad that I can make them at least a little enjoyable to watch.

[@seanmahoney90]

OUT FLIPPING STANDING!!!!! I have never seen an oil bath like that. Pretty cool! MONEY HELPS

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Hell yes bud, It's coming together well. Thanks for watching it.

[@schoolfriendsteve663]

Amazing to stumble upon your channel. I bought the exact same Bronco off a guy from WA last year, same color, everything ‘cept it has the 351M in it. Getting started on my restoration this summer... will be tuning in. thx!

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Dude, Steve, That is badass. I love hearing that. Have you checked what production number it was yet? It will be the last 4-5 numbers on the vin. A guy posted here a few days ago saying he had a 78 bronco with #0,005 and he was about to restore it. I checked mine yesterday and its #4,034. Not that it means much unless you're ultra-low but still cool to check. Thank you for checking out the channel bud.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

ENERGY! Love your attitude and enthusiasm. Keep up the great work.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much. Just got to keep on keeping on.

[@yeehawtrades6499]

I'm taking apart my 79s tail gate this weekend to replace it with a brand new one. This will definitely help me.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

My biggest advice is to not over tighten the bolts that hold the glass in. once before I went for 1/8 turn more to get them tight and that spiderwebbed the glass. GL bro and let me know how it goes.

[@oleroy4749]

Great video Sir👏👏👏 Some good motivation for me to rewire the doors on my XJ

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Hell yes Roy, I love hearing that it give you some motivation. I can tell you that inturn you commenting me makes me want to head out to the shop and work more. Thank you so much bud.

[@michaelschneiderman7212]

Love the Bronco and the videos brother, I have a 77 F-150 4x4 that I've had since high school and now here I am in my 40s and still have it, looking forward to watching you fix the Bronco up, keep up the great videos

[@worthlessdays8365]

Sweet video! I just got my dads 79 Ford bronco. Hes owned it 30+ years I plan on restoring it as well!

[@PaperBeatsRock]

hell yes bud. Keep at it and you will learn a ton of great stuff. Love the motivation.

[@worthlessdays8365]

@@PaperBeatsRock thanks! Hell ive learned alot from you! Thanks for sharing

[@birdman9227]

I have had my bronco for 17yrs. ive had to replace the latch a few times because it kept causing the window to not work, then i just bypassed the latch safety. one up side is it makes it easy to put the tail gate down, scroll the window out a bit and lube everything up once in a while. Dig the build man, im restoring a 76 f150 at the moment.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Oh yeah, birdman we did the bypass and it's so much better. I would love to see pictures of the 76 and where your at on your restore.

[@birdman9227]

@@PaperBeatsRock i dont do videos, no body wants to see this guys LOL, check out my Instagram one_ton_bronco

[@Iamthathillbilly]

Not too shabby! I gotta take mine apart again cuz the regulator decides when it feels like working as of right now 😬 loving this build. And the more work video is good with me. I don’t mind talking but it shouldn’t be the whole video

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much bud letting me know what you think about the video, I keep tightening it up. Good luck with that regulator.

[@jasonbrown1237]

Hell yeah man, I see a video pop up and it’s like some rang the dinner bell lol

[@PaperBeatsRock]

hell yes bud. Glad you liked it.

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Awesome video buddy I loved it for sure!! Keep them videos rolling buddy!!

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much J.J.

[@blairreece6609]

Just caught a rumor that you would be getting a little “care package” from mud maker by design and I can’t wait to see it you are the first to have it, that is the first production run after the prototype... “haha I know what’s in the box”.. lol can’t wait for the videos.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

O.o DUDE...... DUDE... I was already hyped big time about the box. You just turn the dial up to 1000. The guys and I were in the shop today looking at the picture for the box size and kicking around the weight and trying to think what it could be. We could be way off base now. lol. So pumped for this and it will definitely be on video so everyone can see it. No more hints. I want to be shocked.

[@slothgaming4076]

Loving the series man. Your energy is awesome and I could listen to you talk all day, so the talking videos and working videos are both good with me! Can’t wait to see the finished product! Keep wrenching brother 🙌🏻

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much brother, Love the motivation. I will keep working strong on it and keep cranking out the videos.

[@robertrusso5592]

I broke the glass with in my Bronco and didn’t have the patience to replace it so I eventually bought a soft top and it solved the problem lol lightened it up some too

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Dude, I have broken 3 of the rear glasses so far :( I know your pain. and hell yes soft top. The stock fiberglass one weighs a ton.

[@edbailey6236]

good job

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much, Ed.

[@Maximus43968]

Loving it brother piece by piece its going to awespme

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Heck yeah. She is coming back to life day by day. Loving it.

[@brianmaynard7320]

Looking good!! Rear windows are always a bitch!!! Glad you got it running!!

[@tuckerjl]

Great job!! Like the inside the tailgate shot!! On a personal note might be time to change the fluid in your parts washer😂😂

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much, Tucker and hahaha yes I was thinking the same thing when I flipped it on. I'll let Stu know you said so. We all love busting each other's balls in the shop.

[@mudmowercentral1999]

Nice work!!! She will soon come together and be a beautiful truck still looks good but I was able to see where it needed work such as the bumpers and all of that That must have been quite a bit of work to get out of that tailgate but i gotta admit if the truck could talk it would say thanks man

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thanks, Ed. Yes, the rear quarters are bashed in a bit and that bumper is as well. Slid back off a few nasty climbs back in the day and the impact pushed them in. nothing a little cut, weld, and buff can't fix.

[@mudmowercentral1999]

That's right

[@jeschreindl]

Currently reassembling my dads 78 tailgate now 👍🏻

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Hell yes, bud. Oh, a word to the wise. If you have to replace the motor don't use the universal one. It doesn't line up. Good luck with it bud and don't over tighten them bolts that hold the glass in that's a costly mistake.

[@JessicaKensingerii]

Very nice.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much. I loved making that opening sequence

[@isaaccurtis3317]

Love it

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much, Isaac. It means a lot hearing that right out of the gate.

[@isaaccurtis3317]

@@PaperBeatsRock I have always loved the old fords for some reason I don't know why I have always loved them

[@PaperBeatsRock]

@@isaaccurtis3317 They just got that great look. kinda like the chevy square body they just draw people in. I need to own a few more of them

[@isaaccurtis3317]

@@PaperBeatsRock yes you do I have 8 70's fords

[@PaperBeatsRock]

@@isaaccurtis3317 Fleet dreams.

[@xsadapz4308]

Nice i still need to get my windows working

[@PaperBeatsRock]

was not to bad. Just make sure you don't lose any hardware. I lost one bolt and it was an oddball one. pain to track it down.

[@xsadapz4308]

Ok thanks for the tip

[@sps-vf4qq]

did you guys check the window motor bushings? in my experience thats usually what goes wrong with the ford motors, there is the metal center gear(which you see moving),and an inner plastic gear with torque pins(the bushings). I have had them work on the bench,but when pressure is put on the plastic inner gear,the torque pins bind up,not letting the motor move. Just a thought! I use wd40 dry lube ptfe spray on the regulators,grease tends to get too cold,attracts dirt from dusty roads,making the motor work harder and window move slower.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Sorry, I didn't show it on camera but yes we did check it. The motor looked surprisingly good. Just cleaned it up a bit, put new grease in it and let it rip tater chip.

[@sps-vf4qq]

@@PaperBeatsRock awesome! one thing down. Your bronco is super cool,glad to see it getting love!

[@zragevii4705]

We all felt that, " why do it once, when you can do it 3 times.."

[@PaperBeatsRock]

haha, yup. ugg it hurts the pride but I can say that I will not make the same mistake now.

[@grendelthewise1971]

One thing I hate doing is removing window regulators from car doors and tail gates

[@PaperBeatsRock]

way more time consuming and pain then it needs to be.

[@crod279]

I’ve fixed mine so many times. At the moment mine isn’t working. The key doesn’t work up or down. I’m guessing it’s the wiring thingy where the key goes. Lol

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Damn, that sucks man. yeah, we bypassed the lock switch that makes it only roll up or down if the tailgate is up. When I do a full tear down later I'll end up fixing it the proper way.

[@rvbzero7]

What would you say is the torque rating when tightening up the 4 7/16" bolts that hold the window (without it breaking)? Thx.

[@TwistedEngines]

Wake up . New video ! It's going to be a good day Tatter If you haven't tried it already. Grab a can is seafoam deep creep penetrating oil . Will be your new best friend

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Oh, it's coming. The next video is going to be the fuel system.

[@brandonpayne7309]

Very good video love the intro and you did good with having the music in only the time laps, but personally I think you should have more talking or just other things to keep someone interested too much working and time laps will get boring just keep testing it you’ll get it

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thanks for the input, Brandon. I was feeling the same way when I was putting it together and I know that the videos are not going to please everyone. Also did have a problem that a radio was on for the most of this video and I had to cut all that out because the music would demonetize the video. Corrections will be made there.

[@brandonpayne7309]

Paper Beats Rock amazing video tho

[@jonsgarage4230]

Doing great on your channel, I'm just getting started with mine, what would you suggest for a camera

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Honestly just using your phone camera most of the time is good enough. If your looking to add a 2nd angle grab a GoPro 5 or newer at your local pawn shop for around $100 or so. They are great tools and a good place to start.

[@jbhorton1650]

Perhaps you can tell me where I can get a piece of glass for my tailgate then I’ll be all set.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

JB the last time I bought a piece of glass for the back was 18-17 years ago. I would hit up a junkyard and I'm pretty sure that 3rd gen broncos 80s style have the same glass but don't quote me on that. I would say check out www.fullsizebronco.com they have a huge wealth of knowledge over there.

[@Flyeaglesfly1997]

How do you think the new generation of bronco will be?

[@PaperBeatsRock]

I'm not sure but very curious about them myself. I was talking to the guys about seeing if we can pick up a wrecked one up off Copart and do a rebuild on it once they come out. I really would like to see how they hold up.

[@NoCantFant]

🔥🔥

[@PaperBeatsRock]

hell yes bud. thank you much.

[@bizkit81]

Give me back my Red Bull! Lol!

[@PaperBeatsRock]

haha. Mine

[@mudmakerbydesign5424]

Looks like butter. White board eraser is going to be doing work. My vote is talk more, I know fords. I DONT KNOW YOU, and your son. Thank you.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

Thank you so much bud. I will bring the commentary back up some. I also did have to cut out more than I wanted because of a radio that was on in the background. KZbin will demonetize the video over the music. Also, I do need to get a whiteboard or even a piece of cardboard and make a list.

[@mudmakerbydesign5424]

@@PaperBeatsRock I understand, looking at it from this side, it's hard to know how your doing with fixing things, if I cant here the questions your asking yourself..lol I have asked my self many of them.. seems like if I was to see your face.. I could almost answer them with the looks on your face.. no volume .lol. All looks and sounds good. You keep going. Doing fine. Thank you

[@PaperBeatsRock]

@@mudmakerbydesign5424 thanks man.

[@mudmakerbydesign5424]

@@PaperBeatsRock I was speacking with my wife about some things we want to accomplish this year. That being after we complete things here, to allow us to change our lives, and start a new adventure. With that being said, she had asked if I had thought of what you had mentioned. Witch was Are we to start a vlog of sorts, or even a youtube channel. I told her I would ask around around for some thiughts on that. Thought I'd ask you , since you know a little more about me now. Thank you.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

@@mudmakerbydesign5424 I can tell you with me doing videos its been really fun. At first its very very overwhelming and also if you don't have many views that makes a lot of people quit. but don't let stuff like that beat you down. You don't need much equipment. Most phones with the camera are good enough, you will also need some kind of laptop or desktop to be able to do some basic editing on. Other than that just get out there and shoot and learn what makes you feel good. Treat it as you and your wife just doing higher-end recordings to document what you're doing. There are so many tutorials on youtube on how to set up stuff, proper ways to shoot film and whatnot. It's just like anything else. pick it up and run with it. Good luck with it and I would love to see some.

[@billyfreeman6262]

Thanks for the show of how too I needed to know that ! When you get a chance check out my before and after video of my 96 bronco @Billy freeman

[@PaperBeatsRock]

No problem Billy. Thank you so much for watching the video and I will make sure to check out your video of your 96 bronco.

[@oregonfordguy9812]

Wouldnt really call that broken. Not working maybe.

[@PaperBeatsRock]

I hear you bud. Titles and thumbnails are what drive people to your videos. I'm trying to not be to clickbaity but some liberties have to be taken.

[@slothgaming4076]

Loving the series man. Your energy is awesome and I could listen to you talk all day, so the talking videos and working videos are both good with me! Can’t wait to see the finished product! Keep wrenching brother 🙌🏻