Swapping Engines and Driving 1500 Miles to Duct Tape Drags 2024!

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It's time for Duct Tape Drags 2024, but we need to swap an engine into our Pontiac powered 1967 Buick Skylark. Can we get it done, and drive it 1500 miles to make it in time?
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[@lovemye36]

“The budget has returned to this build”. T-shirt needed. 😂

[@77cuti]

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[@trevorgideon03]

Dalton you legend, you never fail to teach me something about working on cars and make me laugh with your humor being about as dry as the Sahara desert. I applaud you sir.

[@whispertron]

The presence of the previous alternator's molten remains acts as a motivator for replacement units to work extra hard. Also adds at least 1.63 horsepower by improving cooling performance. It's not a molten blob, it's an artisanal, custom forged heatsink.

[@Gunmetal_Cutlass]

Watching this video reminded me of chasing down an overheating issue on my '64 F-85. We tried a radiator, then a thermostat, then a water pump, then new / better electric fans, then a camshaft... turns out the person who owned it before me decided to dump at least 3 "Coolant Stop Leaks" into the block (because of a leaky core plug), which completely dammed up the coolant passages around the cylinders. Once that was fixed, that engine never ran over 180F, even in hot summer traffic. Keep up the good work, best budget auto channel on KZbin!

[@spaceghost8995]

I don't like Stop Leak at all. I have used a few tablespoons of black pepper in a radiator which actually sealed a pinhole permanently!😂

[@seebeedee]

Exactly! Go torch all that old stopleak out of the coolant tubes. Never ever use engine or radiator stop leak, it kills shit.

[@danieldraper7637]

I absolutely love jess. She is so supportive with everything you do and she's always so happy. You guys are AMAZING. Lots of love from the UK ❤

[@allenthompson4714]

You can't go wrong with a dude like Travis or his Dad. Seeing a "crossover" segment really made my day.

[@annjacobs7764]

This video is so cool! I could watch this all day!

[@Boneheaddiesel1]

Finally I have my membership back and was missing it. The first thing I heard was, The Budget has Returned to This Build, love it. Always the best part of my day when I get to watch you work.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Great to hear!

[@edmartin58em]

Love the Hawaiian PBG shirt. Jess hair looks Great. My Brother Your channel is THE BEST LOW BUDGET OUT THERE. YOU SHOW ALL THE STUFF.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks brother

[@RealSteelAutoWorks]

It was great meeting you all in Independence and hanging out while trying to get the cooling sorted. At least it worked for a little while anyway. Hoping when I get to feeling better I can run those Cragars up to ya! - Jamie

[@AndrewSmith-nr6tx]

Pbg is back! I've been lost without my weekly dose of pbg I was having serious withdrawal now I feel much better and can finally function again 😂

[@bryandraughn9830]

Haywood county North Carolina. Just got some 5G service finally. Gonna enjoy this video!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks and good luck out there

[@bryandraughn9830]

​@@PoleBarnGarage Thanks a bunch man! I was thinking. You could make a little section of a seatbelt extension for Cody with a socket on one end and the regular piece on the other. It should work for any vehicle. Peace brother.

[@user-KrackerJack]

WOW , good thing you stopped there That '58 looked good from what I could see

[@KateMulroy-b5t]

Your videos are not just entertainment, they are a source of inspiration and learning. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!🧢🍫🐩

[@klapaucius77]

This reminded me of Hot Rod Power tour vids from 2019. Deboss Garage building an engine in a hotel room with VGG, JYD Thunderhead 289, Dylan McCool and others. My favorite videos are car guys doing car guy things together. Too bad there seems to be a rift between VGG and JYD now.

[@DubiousNookie]

There does?? Please explain.

[@Castrucksandtractors]

Awesome video Dalton As always VGG is a class act he's a really good guy. Hope the T bird gets you home safely

[@robr4437]

Dalton you continue to inspire me to work on cars again. I learn so much watching you and just need a car to work on. Also...I need that PBG shirt that you are wearing!!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I know right? A guy sent that in, too cool

[@FORCE_PBC]

Awesome trip, glad to got to see all the subs, cool ass A-Team van, Cody couldn’t hold it, made a new ally, and the kids had fun. Travis is a solid dude. Sounds like fun to me. Good luck going home bro.

[@jonathanfreedom1st]

I been subscribed to Travis for a long time. He is very neat and meticulous how he repairs and restores on a budget. Awesome to see some more collabs

[@darksideharleygirl3691]

So nice seeing you all at the Duct Tape Drags thanks for the Shirt and Coozie Dalton JD and Jen. I gave you all a 50 dollar tax free super chat... Boom

[@StickyMaros]

I love waking up to PBG in the morning.

[@keessonnema]

This was a great watch during and after work! Love the roadtrip videos.

[@seangallagher455]

Mr Super Clean! Back at it again. Wow, I missed you guys. I was needing a pole barn video all week. But it came today thank god.

[@aprilhilliard3302]

Y'all are just absolutely the best! The whole gang! Jesse, JD, Jim, Cody (sorry about the death sentence lol), Travis, et al. btw, Jesse is looking sharp...new haircut? Love you all...blessings to everyone!

[@ianmckay1780]

Dalton, you are the reason I got started on YT. you and Kevin in fact. you are such a nice person, as seems obvious from the number of people you said hello to at DTD. If you were one of the "usual,YT crowd", you wouldn't have nearly so many people want to come and meet you, because you are what you are! If I could get travel insurance, could generally travel, I'd be over there to shake you by the hand and give Jess a great big hug, as you two are such lovely people. Thanks and sorry for all your problems going to DTD. Do you not think about taking something that will definitely get you there and back without problems, just enjoy the drive down and back? Hope you got home and to Mook and Kevin's Wedding, which I am guessing is this weekend. Please give the pair of them my love and congratulations and hopes for a happy life together. From UK.

[@MapOfEurasia]

What a great adventure!! You legend! 🔝 I love being a low buck member! Also 1:40:47 a wild E34 Touring appears 🤩

[@videoporfavor]

Dalton: having all these cool cars is awesome! I’m definitely jealous of that, but just hope you truly appreciate how much of a blessing it is to have that pretty lady in your life (don’t get complacent regarding her)…treat her well. She seems really nice & a good partner for ya. Lucky man!

[@nicksimadis2086]

Incredible journey! Better make it to Kevin and Mook's wedding with that T-Bird, lest she strings you up by your toes!

[@isaaccan3155]

Have you ever tried Redline Water Wetter? It’s designed for track cars that aren’t allowed to run coolant. It helps water dissipate heat. It even works with coolant/antifreeze too.

[@jamesbigham9036]

Dalton i always enjoy your videos. They are a variety of working on vehicles plus sharing knowledge like how taking the back roads and enjoying life without a set agenda is a good way to enjoy life. I have a lot of respect for you

[@GWBergen61]

Dalton one of the biggest reasons I love your channel is you’re just so damn authentic. 👊

[@naokithewicker3980]

I first saw bud's auto salvage on Puddin's Fab Shop lots of cool projects!

[@NoConsent33]

Jess got a Haircut!! Looks Cute!!

[@jasonbose3507]

THE FAMILY ROAD TRIP LOOKS SO FUN & MEMORABLE, WAY TO GO COOL FATHER! These road trip videos are AWESOME 👍. The adventures, the people and the sites are amazing 🤩. Keep up the good work! Also, love the collaboration with others too. Thanks for creating this masterpiece of a fun video 📸. Have a good day today 😎 🌞.

[@wingdwolf56]

Heck of a saga! Heck of a good time!! Had to buy a PBG Banner for my rejuvenated shop too help your shop fund!!

[@madengineer9072]

That big empty spot in front of the radiator behind the grille is an excellent spot to dump several bags of ice if you're running warm. Something I've done more than once.

[@allenthompson4714]

Really been looking forward to this one! 🎉

[@ScottKrischak-pz8em]

We had a skylark when we came to CA. In 68. We traded it in for a 68 GTO. Four years later bought a used 68 firebird with the 455 in it. My dad taught me to drive in it when I JD's age. God I miss that car.

[@gtametro]

One day I'll have a big block pontiac. And i'll remember when fault finding to "replace everything at once" 🤣 another excellent video sir.

[@DubiousNookie]

There's no "big block" or "small block" Pontiac. They're all one size, Pontiac size. But there are big displacement vs. small displacement.

[@nelnova]

This is my favorite show on the Tube.. Thank you for the entertainment.

[@Robert-ni6ut]

Around of applause 👏 for those too guys that help a fellow hotroder get back on the road ❤ 👍BTW loved the junk yard content 😊

[@williamgriffin5818]

Bud's salvage yard definitely need to go on a bucket list

[@NDTCave]

Hell, yeah! Been looking forward to this all week.

[@alanprather8399]

I fucking love Jim. he is funny AF. I'll bet he's a great dude to hang out with. His sense of humor kills me.

[@georgeponnay447]

Hey Dalton, give Mook and Kevin our best wishes. Absolutely love your road trip videos! 👍

[@is0p0d]

Hell yeah hell yeah thunderbird!!!

[@thescotlandeffect3454]

Best roadtrip film on KZbin by far, you guys rock.

[@lauperleo]

You absolute legend Dalton!

[@dragon2knight]

New game: Take a shot every time they have to stop to fix the SkyGoat....Wow, that beast fought you every step of the way---but you folks do not quit and that is the way. You almost had a "new" engine when you got there, so at least you have a ton of new parts for the next build....yea.....

[@davidhowell2456]

I’m a trucker and know that particular Flying J quite well, especially the Denny’s. Apparently you and I only live a couple of hours away from each other, so don’t be surprised if I hit you up for a project car for my son. He’s about to turn 30, and could use something besides video games and guns for a hobby. (Nothing wrong with those, BTW) But he’s mentioned wanting to do something besides just going to the conservation range with me. You’re a natural born entertainer! Love your work, so keep it up! 👍

[@Jason_The_Stooge]

The most underrated car channel, S-tier.

[@eg1885]

My favorite kind of PBG video, long family road trip in an overheating old car

[@J-High666]

Through it all IT'S THE SMALL THINGS that are funnest and most memorable congrats on the run 🎉

[@toddjohnston4788]

Looks like you got some sun but had a great time, a little bit of everything 😉....TRAVIS and his Dad have a great channel 👍...hope you made the wedding! Great video

[@JustanOlGuy]

And the Calf Fries at the Big Texan are always good! Every Saturday night after the Roundy Rounds for years.

[@ericvan8137]

You make breaking down FUN!!

[@truckwest4398]

Nothing better to end the birthday with a couple of beers and some PBG :D Much love from Slovenia man keep her going!

[@armandopatane5343]

Absolutely love all the collaboration with others channels

[@tinwhiskerSC]

I think the lesson learned here is that with as many projects that have suffered because of overheating, the protocol for revivals should include fuel, air, spark, and engine flush. Also, Jess is the best.

[@thedungeondelver]

Just the tonic I needed before I do terrible things in a tabletop role playing game session tonight. Thank you, Dalton.

[@trolleybarn2614]

Loved seeing the stops along the way. Fascinating!! This was a great video.

[@jammin-w-joseph.musicvideo9494]

JD is looking to be becoming a hell of a good mechanic in his own right. You've done well raising him up.

[@Wilkwayadventures]

Gotta love every parts store having edelbrocks in stock for when Holley's inevitably fail...

[@ShawnR718]

Starting to think ole dalton may be my spirit animal or whatever they’re called, on the positive side project skygoat is back to “budget” status

[@donmynack]

Low buck club pays off again!

[@Corndogger61]

I’ve been Waiting for this All Week

[@teddysmith457]

I love you guys. You are good people and fun to watch. Thank you for sharing.❤❤

[@JustanOlGuy]

Panhandle Plains, Texas Forever, Man!

[@pamedicineman8898]

Thanks Dalton! It was a great episode and worth the wait.

[@noahingram8052]

8:30-driveshaft yoke

[@joerosier6059]

Wow what an epic video!!!! An hour and 45 minutes of fun!!! I am also a sub to TravisB's channel and have been for a long time. He does really good work and his videos are always entertaining to watch.

[@aaronesplin5843]

Been waiting for this video! Thanks for all you do Dalton!

[@netfun8]

Fun adventure with you and crew, thx.

[@Leylandcars123]

Jim you have made the Mercarino shine, that thing genuinely looks great with the wood paneling

[@williamchapman9614]

I lived in el paso for 25 years drove by the thing a thousand times and you going there reminded me of why we never stopped

[@adamperry2147]

I know this is going to be good! I should be working instead, but... this is far more important! -- updated to say, the look on JD's face when he was trying his "Sack Lunch" was quite priceless! Can't wait to see how the newest acquisition works out for you!

[@zendoargos4988]

That's such a cool event, glad you made it and good on 'ol Vice Grip for giving you the fast pass to get in.

[@sneville44]

Your channel should now perhaps be renamed: “Tenacity Garage”. What an adventure! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@robertmollitor5329]

Dalton, love the video! Next year take a Jag to the duct tape drags.... Just a thought.. Thanks for the great work!

[@gamersgrubs2952]

Come on. Thats one of my favorite T-Birds. Last car my dad owned before he passed in 81. Love that style

[@Mags_]

Dude I love your videos. I'm currently cutting the large amounts of rust out of my shitbox wb ute. Thankyou for doing what you do.

[@ChipW]

Broke my hip last, I needed this giggle fest.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Saw that, that sucks man

[@papercut138]

Guys, sometimes it needs a chin spoiler. That piece of plastic or something that hangs a little lower than the bumper to force air straight up through the radiator. Hang it lined up with the front face of radiator a couple of inches lower than the bumper. Fasten with self tappers!!!!

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I swear this is the best buck anyone on Earth can ever spend per month. If ur not part of the "Low Buck Club" do urself a favor and JOIN!!! NOW!!!

[@papercut138]

You can Do IT!!!👍👍👍

[@ianginger5709]

Love the chanel look forward to it every week and thanks for keeping it real and not sugar coating cant wait till nexst week stay safe to you and your family cheers

[@nicksavage1791]

Love this video man. Maybe someday I can make it somewhere and meet you. You drove right through the town I live in in the holey goat on one of your last trips. I tell you what seeing how far your have come on youtube is absolutely amazing. I remember stumbling across your page when I think you had like 2 thousand subscribers. Keep it up man your content is freaking fantastic!

[@LethallyReptarded]

0:08 about time you unloaded. I'm 5 pints deep in some terrible London pub you saved me

[@renoflames]

You have such a good Family and I am proud of you. Beautiful Wife and Son. Excellent Movie...

[@kb9oak749]

They won't lose the shop on this build.

[@toddbob55]

Ever notice how the FORD on the trip never gave any problems its always the GM PRODUCTS

[@steelchief30]

A nice polebarngarage videos to start the weekend

[@derbydriver]

Seeing you warm up to VGG is the healing this world needs

[@youngcashregister6532]

At 11:05 you can see what looks like spark jumping off the plug wire on the left side of the carb. It's hard to tell exactly what it is but that would be my guess

[@dipstiksubaru3246]

Need a phenolic carb spacer to stop heat soaking the carb from the bottom. Then, use a closed air cleaner and run drier ducting to the grille so it can only pull air from outside of the engine bay. Did this on my f150 and the difference was startling. There a reason the oems don't use open air cleaners. They just suck all the hot air from the engine bay, and it chokes the engine. I put an IAT to check and the intake temps at 65mph cruise with the open element you could watch the temps rise then feel it start to surge. With the snorkels, it would actually drop in temp on the highway and didn't heat soak at idle in traffic. And this is on an f150 with a much larger engine bay than the Skygoat so on yours it would be even more beneficial 😊

[@MC-kd3yb]

Awesome episode, loved it. More like this please!

[@thomaswaldorf9141]

I'm from Belen just north of White sands. I never realized just how cool it was. Know I live in Wisconsin. I little different kinda ,okay alot different. 😅😅

[@burridge911]

You need to make a shirt like that bumper sticker😂😂

[@Ward1706]

This thing will be great when it’s done. It’s already pretty good. QA1 shocks & Wilwood brakes: make it faster than it should be? I reckon $10K should be the budget for it.