1969 Roadrunner FINALLY DRIVES and It's FOR SALE?!

In what is likely the last video on this beat-up old classic '69 Roadrunner, my son JD and I craft and cobble together a mount for the alternator, driveshaft, transmission cooler, pan, filter, and lines. I mean, really, this car hates me! The cumulative effect of all the hassles of rebuilding and reviving this old muscle car has pushed me to the point where I am selling the car - YES, this Classic Muscle Car is FOR SALE for the low, low price of $4,000 - contact me if interested. Proceeds to fund the Holey Goat performance engine rebuild. No matter my frustration with the car, I am calling this MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! We pulled this abandoned car out of a junkyard and gave it a second gasp at life after sitting, left for dead, for some 25 or so years.
UPDATE 12/28/2022: The Roadrunner has SOLD!
The 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner project car was sourced from Nobody Else's Auto in Great Bend, Kansas. Find Project Cars For Sale here: rdkll.co/ProjectsParts or visit ‪@NobodysShow‬ on KZbin: / @nobodysshow
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[@raystevens1458]

I've seen many back yard mechanics, but you take the cake. If you're going to teach your son how to do things, then for gods sake. please teach right, safety, the proper use of hand tools. I couldn't even make 5 minutes, good luck and I sincerely hope you don't injure or kill someone.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Phsh 😂😂😂😂 adios

[@allgasnobrakes4979]

Man stfu and load the wagon and don’t worry about the mule he teaching his boy how to do something just because it’s not your way or by the book doesn’t mean it won’t hold to that young man’s heart

[@rodneyclark1990]

Lol 😆

[@BilgePump]

Ray, your pills….

[@ChuckPackwood]

For Gods Sake, don’t spend time with your Son doing things you Enjoy. Ray Don’t approve.. .

[@DadGrooves]

On the 12th day of Christmas Pole barn gave to me… 12 self tappers 11 quarts of oil 10 to 1 compression 9 rebuilt engines 8 packs of smokes 7 lbs of toxic sludge 6 mouthfuls of gas 5 mopar matching numbers 4 feet of brake hose 3 broken driveshafts 2 bullet holes And 1 Cactus in the backseat!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

That's impressive my man!

[@e.s.bryant765]

I can clearly see I am getting the 99 cents a month of quality viewing pleasure I expect from this high dollar channel.....lol.

[@1961Bullet]

That’s 98 cents per hour. 💰If you don’t believe me, check yourI bill. Are you related to T. S. Elliot? Asking for my sister. Hourly.😂

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Best sales pitch ever! Lol. Somebody's totally going to buy that thing for 4K. I hope another KZbinr picks it up so we can see more on this

[@RattleTrapGarage]

Yes

[@jasonpetrich4141]

Dillan mccool is that you!!! I hear a Mopar calling

[@bobadam7021]

Hey, you're another KZbinr...With a bigger channel...

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

@@bobadam7021 I already have too many junky vehicles

[@bobadam7021]

@@sonsofthunder915 that’s not what he said at all. He just doesn’t want it cut up for parts or use the vin and title. If you want to put 50k in it for a numbers matching trailer queen he’ll probably be happy to sell it to you.

[@marksman444]

Just found your channel a few days ago. Been binge watching your videos every night. Absolutely love them man great job Keep it up.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks!

[@michellesheedy3199]

I love watching Dalton show JD how to do real world things that will be a benefit for his future. The lesson of how to work with his own two hands is a better education than JD could ever learn anywhere else. The love between this father and son is priceless!! I love this channel!

[@stevenvalentine9810]

Coming from a Road Runner fanatic I'm glad to see this one get a second chance at life. I have a huge appreciation for the work you and your son put into the Road Runner as well as the other vehicles and videos. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the van and Eagle. One more thing, if the Road Runner is "cursed," it couldn't have anything to do with being a Plymouth could it? you know, like that possessed '58 Plymouth Fury known as Christine.

[@claztube]

There is little left to say, seriously Dal'un, you said it all several times over. '...I'm not keeping this.' '...it's for sale!' Been one hella ride though, thanks for the cold weather indoor entertainment.

[@jamesausmusiii3386]

Those brackets looked way too nice for the car anyways. The jumper wire catching on fire was hilarious, you always got me LMAO.

[@texastimleister]

Man I love watching you and your son work on old cars it takes me about to a time when I worked on junk with my pop the only difference is my dad would get mad and curse the builders of the car.

[@lancemcswain214]

Dude you're killin me! The part where you were putting the new filter on the trans and said oh shit!! Where did it go? 😂😂 You are all of us!

[@sodsqad8089]

I like how on every project you check when filling to see if its pouring on the ground. I've been guilty of my tractor oil changes losing a quart or 2 because of the non existent drain plug.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Even a dumbass like me learns eventually

[@TomasaurusREKT]

Your son is gonna have these memories forever dude.

[@davebrown4438]

Gonna miss seeing the bird. But looking forward to what you have in the future. I can see your channel about to take off, so stick with it brother and I hope you make it

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Slow and steady my friend.

[@blevins6584mopar]

Thank you sir for all your efforts. I very happy to see her come back to life 😊

[@kirkshorter4392]

I love watching you rescue these cars that otherwise would be rotting away.also love the farther an son building together that's so awesome you guys are a great team

[@rickrice3221]

Dalton, I have three things to say: 1. I’m sorry I threw shade on your plan to use the GM alternator a couple videos back. As soon as I saw the all-thread pivot rod going back to the head I knew you were on the right track; that was my fix many years ago on my 318 ‘68 Dart sedan (AKA the best $250 I ever spent). I should never have doubted you - won’t happen again. 2. As a life long MoPar guy, I can say with confidence the Plymouth doesn’t hate you; it smells fear. 3. Again, as a MoPar guy, I have to say you’ve got it backwards: Sell the Goat to finance the ‘Runner (I know you would never concede to that) Another great video!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

SELL THE GOAT??????!!!!!

[@rickrice3221]

@@PoleBarnGarage Ah, Grasshopper, I know it sounds extreme, but I had hoped working on the sacred Road Runner would show you the way to the Truth and the Light. Alas, it did not, therefore you must remove all temptation to backslide.

[@Project_Low_Expectations]

@@PoleBarnGarage he wants you to sell the goat… can you put him in pre-member status?

[@justbuilditsh0p896]

Your stunned the goat has to stay It be like Derek selling independence it would just be wrong take your Mopar and start your own channel c how u do

[@justbuilditsh0p896]

@@PoleBarnGarage no fucking way do not sell the goat

[@wingdwolf56]

For years and years I would lay awake at night and dream of one day owning my very own ‘69 Roadrunner. That dream is now and forever over. Thank you! I can sleep again.😴😴😴🥱😴

[@chrisheckle7404]

It’s great to see it moving under it’s own power. Nice work!

[@quicksilver8180]

Dalton,I see JD having a bright future with you on the channel and likely eventually his own channel later in the future. It's cool to me how much he catches on and plays out your sarcasm the way he does. Honestly most young men his age wouldn't be quite as savvy as he is to your crude style humor. Love the style, great content and really enjoy seeing you two interact in the shop together. Keep up the good work and great job with the camera JD. Wish I didn't live all the way over and up in NY so far away from all my favorite meta friends!

[@WingmanJohnny]

Heck yeah. You and the boy are doing fantastic. Keep up the great work and I will keep on watching

[@jasonbose3507]

Thanks for bringing this iconic car back on the road! Perfect project for a cool tough Mad Max cars that scare children when it drives by because it's so scary tough and loud, perfect.

[@rajcam80]

Totally worth the effort! Congrats!!!!

[@kirkbrown8389]

Excellent budget build and a awesome father and son project. Keep up the good work. Sell it as soon as you can.......

[@Shanetheplumber]

Glad I found this channel, reminds me of first garage I worked on my stuff in, didn't need floor dry because what I drove daily had enough dirt and rust falling off it to use for clean up and I think they used a 2x4 to finish concrete floor and I used whatever gently used (junk) parts I could find because I was broke and had to get to work in the morning

[@632Harrison]

Don't feel bad my friend I couldn't roll a 7 even if I had loaded dice My garage is a tarp over what I'm working on and at current time I am putting new valve stem seals on my 03 ram 1500 4x4 with a 5.7 hemi ( she's fighting me all the way and I have 2 bad knees, legs swelled twice as big as they should be a major lower back issue You and JD keep up the good work I have a lot of respect for you both

[@paul96zj]

This one made me laugh multiple times! Can't wait for the van!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Great!

[@terryeustice5399]

Congratulations on the movement of the 69 Roadrunner. It does run pretty well. And it may make a nice builder. Thank you for sharing! Sometimes it’s better to cut bait. And so right needs a transmission. And JD is honest.

[@mdc32073]

I've just started watching this channel and am really enjoying it. Just pressed play on this video while taking a quick sip of my drink and needless to say the drink didn't stay in my mouth. This is probably the best intro/start to a video I've ever seen.....LOL

[@dantiegen5622]

You are correct, some projects tell you if they want to be saved or they are perfectly happy rotting to death, this one gave you all the signs of which way it wanted to go!

[@dianaverhulst3407]

I'm so glad I went back and watched the entire series. Made so much sense. What I'm wondering is exactly how and when the transmission decided to actually give you first (and park) ... b/c the vid went from "no gears) to first/park and wild ride around the yard. Your son will remember these moments forever and will be retelling these stories to his grandchildren a half a century from now. Way to go Dalton. :)

[@duckscustomgarage9239]

It is really good to see that PBG always ware the proper PPE when he grinds on things LOL .

[@TheRnorman33]

Looking forward to the van and Eagle projects! Good job on that wreck I hope it lives on

[@rickylaporte6750]

It was awesome seeing you and your Son get the curst of a Mopar runner lay a cross on it maybe that will fix everything. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@brcron007]

You my friend have become a proven seasoned putter back on the roader amazingly talented modest artist. I really, really look forward to you building that bad ass "70's Vibe Cool Van" It should and I bet will be an all out Hum Dinger ! 👍👍👍💥

[@skipsdarkhollowgarage8695]

Let that one go, you did what you said, it rolls under it's own power, time to get on to a project that gets "YOUR" excitement flowing, that in turn gets us in it with you, and maybe a "lightning strikes twice" series of a build for you to draw in more folks and have a blast doing it 😎

[@kadend8980]

Excited to see more of the van!

[@danadribnenki8774]

Drilling out the u-joint yoke!?!?!?! You really are a genius and I ain’t just saying that! I don’t think I ever would have thought of that!😮😊

[@billbong156]

Ready for the van content. That thing is awesome!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Enjoyed great vid!!

[@sarahkramps4574]

I about spit my whiskey out at the end when JD said “yeah uhh NO!” 😂😂😂

[@dynomitegliatti7811]

was hoping to see more on this car roadrunner is my favorite mopar but as someone that has limited funds and patiance i understand.. wish i could afford to buy it i would get it running and safe to drive for a daily wtg Dalton you got it running and driving

[@earlparsons9653]

Thanks for getting back to me that means a lot to me love your videos God bless 🙏

[@alanh1406]

As someone who has worked on antique clocks, I can totally understand were you are with this car. Sometimes those stupid things will not work no matter what I do! It gets to a point we’re I throw them back in the case and send them down the road to the next guy.

[@aussiejake4647]

Watching you choke on those fuel lines really put a smile on my face... thankyou😂😂

[@chancepatrick6260]

Awesome video..

[@chrissmith5354]

Cool that you got it to move. Hopefully it goes to Dylan McCool or someone who will make work enough to drive in "as is shape" and not someone crazy enough to fully restore it. Looking forward to the van build.

[@markkorhin5510]

Another great video Dalton

[@enigmareach1129]

Love your channel friend! Reminds me of me and my buddies doing budget work back in the old days. Complete with half drunk bottles of RC cola lying around. Approved!

[@jeremyTallen1]

Can't wait to see the 4×4 van!

[@russbilzing5348]

I enjoy the fact that your cat keeps doing cameo appearances. I love the car, it's my kind of crazy and it was popular (and new) the year I graduated, but it would bankrupt me to drive it around the block, much less purchase it. Best of luck.

[@Freedomquest08]

I've had cars that hated me, so I understand the feeling. One was a '77 Firebird. That car thought having a good time meant to stall and not restart for 45 minutes in the worst places possible. Really though, that car's problem was mostly the brand new design spread bore Holley 2 that I fought and fought and fought with, replacing a blown power valve with almost every tank of gas. There is a reason those carbs were only made for a very short time, then the Holley 2 name was moved to the remanned OE carbs to save face. The other one was an '86 IROC Z/28. That one thought I was it's sugar daddy. The first 3 months I owned that POS I replaced the radiator, the engine and the cat (smog testing where I lived). Never had any problems like you're having with Mopars, but it could happen. Back in the time when cars had personality, it does seem that they almost all had their own spirit. Some were not so nice.

[@goodtimefishing1005]

Well it looks good with the white letters out on the tires. I enjoy your channel. You are a super genius.

[@paulmullins4439]

Great video enjoy watching keep up the great work

[@chasebh89]

replace that banana shaped tensioner bracket with a hardware store eyelet turnbuckle and you got yourself a fancy schmancy "OEM Improved" adjustable alternator. done that swap a handful of times on tractors and it works just great

[@jameswoolston1415]

Great content. An haveing your son. Being part of your content. Keep up the great vidios!!!!

[@michaelmissett3583]

Hey, I used one of those kick down cables on The 1980 F100 I built. It works great.

[@memphisreigns4663]

It's all about the memories. Good bad right or wrong this boy is going to have great memories and stories to tell about working on cars with his ol man. Bravo you MASTER of the butching. 😂

[@Project_Low_Expectations]

The car was rolled and presumed dead. Then, what ever life it had left was burned, and never taken to the burn ward. It was enjoying its dirt nap. Then you come along throwing parts and self tappers at it. It’s not cursed, it wants to go back to sleep. Put this one on market place, and let’s get some van shenanigans going!

[@mikebrown8065]

Total respect for you getting it running again for the first time in 30 years!!! If I just had the cash. Seriously. But unfortunately I need to complete another project that's been plaguing me since 2012, lol. I just have to see it through. 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator that I saved from the Crusher!! Can't wait to see the Vansformation!!!

[@auteurfiddler8706]

I'd like to see that Cougar myself!

[@mikebrown8065]

@Auteur Fiddler , unfortunately it's not even a good parts car. But the "story" behind it is the ONLY reason I want to see it through. It is rotted out horrible, but the original owner purchased it 05/25/70 and had it only a short time before being drafted into Vietnam; according to the second owner's brother and his best friend. The brother also said that every year he and his family around the holidays would go up to their grandparents house and see it sitting under a pine tree next to the garage. Every year, they would knock on the door and ask if they would sell it. The old couple would say no it was their son's car and they wouldn't sell it. Fast forward to November of 1982, same thing, but the old lady said to them, my husband recently passed away, so give me your name, address, and number and I'll leave it with the title. I am not well, and I'll leave a note with it. ". Once again this is what I was told. Anyway, the beginning of May, 1983 "John" was notified by mail from an attorney that he could buy it from the estate. John took a loan from the bank ($2,146.40) and purchased it 05/25/1983. He put a lot of work into it (they said about 1.5 years until he could drive it) repainted it, wrecked it, repainted it again, and wrecked it again. Unfortunately as he was repairing it for the second time, he passed away suddenly. I don't know when exactly. I purchased it 05/23/2012. It was stripped of all the "Eliminator" specific parts and it had a '69 nose bugger welded on it. I found another 70 Cougar parts car and transferred the parts to make it run: until my buddy and I were just about to go for a ride, something wasn't quite right with the steering. The frame rail was rotted out horrible where the power steering mounted. THE FRAME RAIL WAS COVERED BY METAL TAPE AND SPRAYED OVER WITH UNDERCOATING 😳😱☠️☠️☠️ So out of respect to the first owner who I was told is considered to be MIA/POW of the Vietnam War, I felt that the vehicle deserved to be redone as a respect for our veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. My way of saying thank you for your service. God bless.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

@@mikebrown8065 Cougars of that era are sometimes available in the So cal desert area. I think there was a rust free one in the High desert that the guy wanted 2000 for. Not a hi po car, just a basic one.

[@jasonandamanda1977]

I love watching you're channel I watched the rolled runner all weekend

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Awesome thank you!

[@nelnova]

A+ on this project !

[@fgialcgorge7392]

I know this is old but I'm gonna say it anyway, if you don't wanna deal with cables and are capable of making a few 45° to 180° brackets(just cut em out of something, doesn't really matter, I use an old truck frame), draw out what you think you need, use some decent all thread, cut it to length, put some cheap o-rings on it about every two-three inches, slide a piece of aluminum tubing over the all thread with the o-rings on it and cap it off with a properly sized heim. Make sure your bolts going through the heim are snug and you're good. You're brackets to get your angles just bolt anywhere that's open and make sure they have good, free range of motion. Usually only take 1-3 brackets depending on what you're doing, it feels way better, and you don't have to worry about cables.

[@BilgePump]

God Bless the person that takes on this project and don’t forget.. “That shit’ll buff out.”

[@MyNewYorkCity.]

Sad to see it go,bigger and better👌🏽🤞🏽things

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Vanner things

[@jasonpetrich4141]

Function over form big guy!!! If it's works it's fine. And looks like sweet baby rays bbq sauce in the trans pan!!! Thanks for the fun ride with it , and some yard cookies. On to the next magical endeavor. And the magnet is factory in the pan. It's for picking up fine metals most trans have em

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Never seen a gm trans with one, they must've been a little more confident lol

[@jasonpetrich4141]

@@PoleBarnGarage my 700r4 had one. They are flat though not round like spearker magnets

[@Pushrod_Criff]

IT’S ALIVE!!!!

[@MikeJBlues]

Well done 👏 ✔️

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks ✌️

[@Cascadian_Atomic_Auto]

So glas i found this channel. Been binge watching all the videos.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Awesome!

[@miller7759]

Nice...Im currently starting a 68 Roadrunner can't wait to get her done. PPE sounds like you learned that at Vioc....

[@jonnyrocket]

Another epic Episode... this is true entertainment..

[@rickfrederickson8005]

I can't wait to see the van

[@sourshoes6768]

Get rid of the curse, ready for that van!!

[@That70sChannel]

Sounds MOPAR good. Bo and Luke would approve of spinnin' those tires in a field.

[@valleywoodstudio7345]

Hilarious - the car equivalent of Electroboom! Hope you also get a shop heater with the proceeds.

[@pcbullets8726]

The Turdrunner lives! Amazing that thing even goes at all. If there was a car that need to be shot and put out of its misery, it's this one hahaha! That being said, thanks Dalton for the videos on this one. Can't wait to see the van and the Eagle next!

[@ProjectRescues]

Dylan McCool may want that car. Contact him and see if he wants it. He's a mopar guy on youtube located in TN. This car is right up his alley. Its a shame you didn't get it on the road again though.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Been talking to him

[@david929190]

FYI you can make a vacuum pump out of an old fridge compressor using nothing but the compressor, a cord end, some hose and an empty glass bottle possible sourced from your liquor cabinet. Then you'd never have to get a mouthful of gas again. Also you can measure crankshaft endplay with feeler gauges.

[@jakebullet8990]

"Kind of a professional"? Keep them coming Dale. 😆

[@DS-Turbo]

First time watching your channel. Highly entertaining. I'm subscribed so I'll be watching slot of your videos to catch up to present. Love the longer video's

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks man!

[@ianlegrand3450]

🤜💥🖐️🤘them maypops looked good spinning out in the grass

[@abrdds]

I love you and your son... he has your sarcasm. ❤

[@onceashadetree8833]

Since Im a new subscriber and watched every Holy Goat and Rolled Runner video (and the 59 ford compilation) Ive gotta say Ill miss the Runner. I'm mostly a GM guy but I like Mopars as well. I liked what you did to that Ford by the way.

[@ChristisGOD1611]

I gotta tell ya bud. I started watching KZbin car videos years ago when Puddins Fab Shop and VGG were small and watched them explode and get sponsored etc. But I miss the ingenuity of just getting it done however with some comedic relief not just throwing money at the problem but making do. Your channels great and I'm cheap but I may buy a hat

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I appreciate that bud

[@kentuckyfriedjoe7370]

Nice! I always liked Roadrunners! Sharp cars. 😜

[@jonathanmoore7472]

1st I love watching the channel to detox from work 2nd if I ever have a chance to buy one of your cars remind me I don’t want to have the next owner problems

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I would definitely advise you to do that

[@seanfritz1355]

One thing About a mopar transmission. They make a wonderful amount of clutch butter.

[@Ghandisgarage]

i'm excited for the van build

[@hughlannon61]

LOVED the GYC parody. It was great.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That vice grip Gas pedal would make Derek Proud @Vice Grip Garage nice work Dalton @Pole Barn Garage

[@blodhemn413]

Bummer about the Rolled Runner. She still looks badass. I wanted to see her tearing up the back roads. Still looking forward to the van and Eagle though. Good stuff as always.

[@tjvee2625]

Dude. You’re gonna get the nickname lefty with all the free hand grinding.

[@michaelstone8882]

That's a car you buy and it makes you become a KZbinr!!!!! And start showing your own work on cars that you've been putting off for ever!!!

[@lietus4192]

This is ganna be someones fun car thats for sure

[@ctwolfgang433]

I'll give 2 cacti for the Rolled Runner. Good work guys. Keep it up

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I'll consider it, and I'm not kidding

[@michaelstone8882]

Awesome video guys. Can't wait for more cool shit..

[@TazR6]

48:41. Just for that one look, this whole thing was worth it. You got your money's worth out of it. It is literally written on your face. I have really enjoyed this series. Each episode was funny, well edited and incredibly entertaining. Neil :-)

[@natedillard7353]

Oh I see the starter solenoid power Wires appear reversed .. like the lightening show as well . I’ve done that a few times lol… Love the channel bud !

[@benhoke6330]

Now we need vice grip garage to drive it home.lol. good job you two !

[@dirtpounder]

That wonderful country "YEE-HAW" was a perfect example of the fun had by just winging it. Used to love doing this sketchy crap with my dad and uncle.