Pulling A Rare Jeep From The Weeds!

Chris had the opportunity to get his girlfriends family's '85 Jeep J10 Pioneer from them if he could get it going and that is just what we plan to do.
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[@WBatte1]

Some advice from someone who has brought over 100 derelict vehicles back to life in 30 years . I read many a comment here that were less than flattering in reference to your lack of experience . Well it is OK to be less than experienced .Nobody is born with experience it has to be earned and you are earning it now . The good news is that the information you need is far more accessible than it was 30 years ago when I was a kid . The jeep j 10 in this video is a good candidate for a project vehicle for a newer restorer . It is fairly complete and not too far gone . Divide it into smaller projects like engine then suspension and brakes then electrical then paint and body or interior . As you finish each of the smaller projects you get a sense of accomplishment and you'll learn lessons along the way which will help on future projects .

[@lowbuckfabrication]

Solid advice...just take it one piece at a time

[@kickit59]

Good advice!

[@lonewolfsurvival3453]

This guy knows what he's talking about!

[@Chechenzko]

Nice!!!

[@johnnybahama497]

Ya'll keep up the great work and adventure. I've pulled many old vehicles from the weeds and woods and there's no better feeling than getting one that starts without a lot of extra work. You will all remember these days as "Excellent" times. It's so cool to see young people having fun with old trucks and cars.

[@tomstarcevich1147]

Wow California cool old trucks just everywhere no rust nice weather you guys are lucky that truck would be rotted out in the Midwest

[@RazorbackGrasshopper]

Tom Starcevich Dude, totally I have a 1996 ford that's more rotted than his ford from like 84...

[@andrewholsapple407]

Try in Louisiana where the air is so humid

[@lex9244]

Hah! try going to the northeast.

[@culprit4120]

try Nebraska, where it can get 110+ with humidity, whereas winter gets well below freezing and lots of snow. the roads that are asphalt get loaded with salt and sand which will rust any car out as it builds up.

[@mcearl8073]

I know, that's so well preserved it isn't funny. If that was here in PA there wouldn't be much left of it. With just a bit of work that thing would go for decent money. I'm pretty jealous of that score.

[@beau6113]

please don't destroy this truck, there are so few of them left in this condition!

[@JokingAround01]

@@Takedownairsoft1 you're so toxic

[@JokingAround01]

@@Takedownairsoft1 so toxic smh

[@americanmusclemaniac9565]

@@Takedownairsoft1 you toxic

[@americanmusclemaniac9565]

Yeah that makes no sense

[@noahtaylor3148]

I would put money into the Jeep, you don't see a lot of them.

[@aidannina494]

79f150 777 I've only seen 2 and they were rusted

[@bashiera5855]

79f150 777 jeep!

[@RandolphRC]

california has alot of them but up north you dont see them often

[@runninghobo]

yeah tend to see a lot of these around washington oregon idaho area

[@RandolphRC]

there not worth that much unrestored

[@brianmondino4807]

That thing is a beast! I've been in love with old Jeep trucks since I was a kid and I'll be damned if I don't finally get one someday lol. Looks awesome in that blue and black color combo too 👌🏼

[@JBPlaysGames1]

It ran decent on the starting fluid,so you may wanna drain the tank since its probably full of sludge or paint thinner.

[@CorsaGarageJustin]

Fun vid, great personalities, cool old trucks. Great job guys.

[@SquatchHD]

I personally would put the time and money into the Jeep. And I love the longer vids.

[@rickygarrett8695]

Please don’t hurt this poor truck I wish my J10 was that solid

[@jdwelborn]

The J-series trucks were always (1962-1988) available with 4WD 5:25

[@VizzyThicc]

jdwelborn this is the comment I was waiting for I have a j1500 4x4 shortbed rare truck

[@jdwelborn]

yeah, I had a 1971 J4000 4X4...

[@beaurobert4345]

I took it as meaning selectable between full time and part time 4-wheel. I think 83 was the first year for the NP228 in J-trucks, right?

[@beaurobert4345]

Meaning.. the full-time QT was used in the 70s, then they moved to the NP-219, which I believe is also full-time only, and then they used the NP-228, which can be selected between 2wd and full time 4wd, but also has the locked 4-lo.

[@mellowjuice4261]

OMG +thecraig909 thank you so much for this!!! I'm 16 and I have a 71' j4000. My dad and I have been working on it for a few years and it's all up and running now. I just have to redo the brakes and a little bit more on some wiring and then it'll pass inspection. I'm amazed that you guys found this. Please take good care of it!!!

[@mellowjuice4261]

Oh btw. You'll always have a problem with solenoids on these things.

[@RandolphRC]

I have a 79 j10 that we are fixing up right now and we are putting a 5.3 ls motor in it because the guy before had a small block in it, same age too

[@floody79]

Great looking truck! Solid body, straight six, bench seat...make it reliable and get some fresh M/Ts on and you'll have a great driver. Treat the paint by giving the surface rust patches a wash down with CLR and hot water, then hit the lot with the old standby Turtle Wax to slow its progress.

[@rodeo012]

THE JEEP IS NICE , THE STAMP IS UNIC, BEST THAT NEW MODELS, NEW PAINT AND DONE

[@gosportjamie]

I'd put the money into the Jeep, it's a very practical vehicle and I believe pretty rare in decent original condition whereas the Camaro isn't but plenty of people seem to want them so vehicle-specific parts aren't cheap or easy to find and the second half of the '80s seems to have been a very poor period for Camaro build quality and reliability. Plus, a young driver in a car like a Camaro is going to attract a higher level of scrutiny from the police than the same driver in a Jeep pickup so the Jeep would be less hassle in a lot of ways...

[@robertrundegren5268]

gosportjamie o

[@gosportjamie]

+John Doe Any taller vehicle like this or an SUV is much more likely to roll over due to the higher centre of gravity but that doesn't necessarily make them unsafe as the vast majority of them you still need to be exceeding the margins of safe and appropriate driving by quite a margin to get them to roll. But the same thing goes for any vehicle, if you push the envelope too much it'll roll...

[@gordongreninger6109]

John Doe lol jeep roll overs were made notorious by narrow WW2 era mb/cj. whom ever turned u onto that wives tale probably thought indoor plumbing was the devil.

[@kendendenton6775]

John that's more common in other models such as cj,tj,yj, so on and so forth however considering it's a truck with a longer wheelbase it doesn't have a high roll risk such as other jeep products

[@gosportjamie]

+John Doe The problem with the "proper" Jeeps like the short-wheel base is what is sometimes called "grip rolling." Because they're such a short wheelbase it's fairly easy to get them sliding sideways if they're being driven too hard, then, when they've slowed down enough for the tyres to regain traction, they dig in and the high centre of gravity causes them to roll over. This is exactly the issue they had with the original Willys military jeep and was easily sorted by limiting the speed of the vehicle, particularly in off-road driving. The problem with them getting stolen isn't uncommon with proper off-road vehicles which have to be designed and engineered to be able to be fixed in a field far from professional help. As electronic components tend not to like being bounced and jiggled around in serious off-road use it makes sense to limit their use in the vehicles, including modern security systems, as you're royally buggered if an electronic unit goes bad in the middle of the Canadian forests and requires a diagnostic system to find or fix. It also doesn't help that a lot of people that buy these Jeeps go for the soft top option though, to be honest, any vehicle that is designed and built like a proper Jeep is quite likely to be about as secure as a wet paper bag...

[@jfboulianne5926]

Sick Jeep! I enjoyed laughing at all your learning experiences 😂.

[@awspartan4417]

That is a overwhelming find ,I love old jeep trucks.I had 2 Comanche trucks one 2 wd the other 4wd.. Straight six 258 or 232 great engines last Forever ,they could use a 4bbl and headers set up.Dont freakem up with a turbo.

[@Hellsquirrel1]

A girlfriend whose family has an 80s jeep? adorable ... you have my respect ahahah

[@imoldgreg5972]

I'm glad you guys saved the old girl instead of letting it rust away. She has a sexy look to her.

[@derfus227]

I have a 86 comanche 4x4 i'm restoring good luck on getting that one on the road! mine sat in snow for 5 yrs and there isn't an inch that isn't rusted but i'm starting this spring.

[@JamesJones-zg4bv]

Jeep guys everywhere are crying! Scary to think you are more worried about dashboard lights instead of motor and drive train.

[@jeffmayo6002]

pretty funny since the gauges in those old Jeeps barely work anyway.

[@jimv7067]

There's a little tang on the back side of the head light switch knob. Find the slot and depress the tang with a pocket screwdriver. The knob will slide right off.

[@NK-dl2nc]

This Jeep needs a good owner. Rare to find a straight one like that. I am in the UK and have a 74 J20 and 79 Wagoneer. They are tough to find in any kind of condition over here and I have owned many since I was 17. Please don't hack this one up!

[@stuartcrosbie8830]

Everyone was mucking in but I think sunglasses is scared of dirt and hard work. Cool Jeep

[@claudiacerami5886]

Hi. I had a J-10, pretty good vehicle, but smoggy to the hilt, I would change all the vacuum lines, A.M.C is not the best. But you will have fun. Take care. Hawk out!!

[@jeffmayo6002]

Hey Chris the ignition switch is bolted to the base of the steering column. You don't have to take off the steering wheel. Those steering columns are made by GM if that helps to google it.

[@josephthornton110]

I vote jeep because theres already a ton of z28s out there

[@MyTorino]

Definitely agree with that

[@MustangGuy6501]

I like longer videos and i vote jeep that is gonna be fun looks cool as heck

[@gosportjamie]

The ignition switch shouldn't be an expensive part on that truck and if it really is being troublesome and it's not problems with poor engine to body/chassis/frame earth/ground leads it is well worth trying removing the switch from the steering column and soaking it overnight in electrical contact cleaner. Some ignition switches can actually be stripped down if you are very careful doing it (there are lots of very small parts inside) so once they have been cleaned they can be lubricated with dielectric grease (only ever dielectric grease, never ordinary grease which is flammable) and then it should continue to work properly for years. A lot of new reproduction electrical components are not great quality and can be more troublesome than original parts and you don't want to spend money unnecessarily. It is likely that the ignition switch on this truck is a generic part used by a lot of smaller manufacturers being a Jeep from the '80s, and it is unlikely to be a vehicle where the ignition/steering lock and ignition switch are a single assembly as they were largely products of the '90s so it should be perfectly possible to remove the column cowling and then remove the ignition switch from the steering lock. Be careful tracing the wiring back to disconnect it as the connection is often buried deep up behind the dashboard to reduce access for thieves. I've had it before where I've been removing an ignition switch and I've traced the wiring back and not found a connector, so I've clipped the wires and then realised I was tracing the wrong wires and the connector I was actually looking for was close by and easily accessibly. Everything still worked once the job was done but it did make the job much harder than it needed to be having to solder the wires together again. Incidentally, in case people are wondering how I made the mistake, some companies used single use connectors to connect the ignition switch to the wiring loom that can't be released without wrecking the switch and I thought it was one of those...

[@cypressgold]

I got one of these. Been sitting in my grandparents driveway for years... they finally gave it to me... its a 4x4 and its so nice and rusty. lol

[@NomenNesci0]

We had a 79 Wagoneer with Valmet 411 engine (diesel and from a tractor, later with a Holset turbo). About 30 mpg in normal average driving. In case you would swap the engine for a diesel, you should also get stronger driveshafts as they are a bit too weak in that Jeep.

[@ghostcar]

The j10 a tough old bastard. I drove a fully loaded one up to Alaska it had a 168k miles on it. It just wouldn’t die.

[@ecannon649]

That starter solenoid is case grounded by its mounting points on the fender. The fender isn't grounded properly because the body ground is bad or missing form the battery Neg to the body.

[@Phobia2923]

To get the dome light in in your 75. Look to the back left corner in the top of your cab there should be a switch up there. At least that's where it is in my 78

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Cool. I've always been a big fan of FSJ's

[@tootall5559]

obviously yall don't know that old trick of banging on the starter a bit to get it to turn over again. Often works.

[@5c0H]

that only works if the starter is bad..

[@eyesalooking]

toot tall The starter was working because of the whirling sound but you didn't hear a click from the solenoid so if you have a fully charged battery and good ignition switch then I would have guessed bad solenoid. I just went through this on Zero Turn Mower.

[@markconley996]

" He can buy it, or he can have it";.... I would have asked 4 the title right there... gr8 project.

[@polekeezy9379]

That is a NICE ass truck you found there bud... have fun with it dude

[@carolinapanthers98]

Please put the money into the jeep! Those are so hard to come by and one that's not completely rotted out like that is even more rare. It'd be really cool to see this build happen

[@t4n4s3]

Stop! Battery`s Dead. Let s take a break :)))) that was so funny

[@cameronchrestman46]

had a 77 j20 with a 360 and 4 speed also had full time 4wheel drive straightened out a few 5/8ths chains pulling out tree stumps with it lol

[@chriswatkins6222]

Put money and time for the jeep because it's a good find and since it runs that's even better once you get it started and find the bad ground it would be fun to have and ride in

[@gosportjamie]

Engine earth/motor ground leads. If the engine can't earth through the earth lead because it's missing, broken or corroded or the terminals are corroded it will try and earth itself through the electrical components like the starter solenoid which often burns them out...

[@Thecraig909]

gosportjamie yea this is very annoying and according to many people in the comments it's very common with these jeeps..

[@gosportjamie]

+thecraig909 It's not really surprising when you think of it, it's an off-road vehicle so it's probably spent time getting mud, water and junk thoroughly covering the underside in a way that doesn't happen to road vehicles so it's likely to have more corrosion issues in those areas, and it doesn't take a lot of corrosion in the right place to cause earthing issues. A lot of people I know would clean up and remake the earth connections before trying to revive an old 4-wheel drive for precisely that reason...

[@brandonl8552]

Nice! Great vid guys. I'm from out east, and that would've been rust heap. Love to see all those cars that just need a little TCL to be back on the road.

[@just_in_time1776]

There classics mines an 83 wouldn’t trade it for anything once fixed up there almost bulletproof drivetrain wise🤷🏽‍♂️👍🏼great find

[@Unicornguy]

Sick! I love those J10 Jeeps. I've only seen a couple of them in person both of which were in a junkyard. If I found one of these before my K20 I would have picked it up before the K20.

[@daybydayliferebuilding6253]

I say jeep!! Everybody has seen a Camaro done up let's see something different.

[@badger7275]

Those classic J10’s are getting hard to find. Definitely a very worthwhile investment. Please give it some love

[@metalman065]

That's Friggen Awesome! The condition of it is crazy. A wash job and some work and a few new parts, Totally Driveable.. Nice Find, I'm Jealous.. Dude, I would Definitely Trade you my old 95 f150 w/ 300 i-6 for that jeep. I know, I'm crazy. Lol

[@taraspiritwhisperer]

We have a 1980 Jeep J10 they are kick ass that go up in value.

[@brianjahnke2806]

Nice truck, keep it cherish it...I. picking up a j4000 camper special...71. 4x4...1 ton

[@BenSymington]

[@tdfitch]

that thing is sick! I drive a built 98 xj, BDS suspension, full armor..

[@gosportjamie]

LED light won're show up well on a digital camera, it's just one of those things. LEDs will only pass current in one direction, hence why they will only fit one way, unlike incandescent bulbs which will pass current in either direction...

[@orgazmic13]

The best model was the Honcho. Mine was awesome! 👍 Had a 4" lift on it.

[@Stuka87]

As a fellow J10 owner and FSJ Forum owner, fix the J10 up ;)

[@francisliuzzo5805]

even if ur vehicle is undercoated in the Northeast you still gotta wash the underside cuz that salt brine works into everything and rusts from under the undercoat...

[@roberttighe5687]

That's one hell of a find! Beautiful truck!!

[@mikeymcknight9524]

That's funny I had a 1981 j10 and it was 4×4. Hmm interesting. The original engine was locked so we stuffed a 345 from a scout in her.

[@rayota260]

Hey craig, i just wanted to tell you i love your videos, you are in my top 10 youtuber list. Never change man, your content is fine how it is.

[@Thecraig909]

Flaming Mustache thank you a ton man I really do appreciate the support from people like you👍🏼

[@mcearl8073]

Gotta love the KZbin comment critics. I won't lie I'd rather me have that Jeep than them but I'm not going to cry because they aren't expert mechanics getting the jeep out of there. I'd rather see young people out there trying and learning than sitting at home playing video games and doing drugs. Every old guy has a story of an old car they fucked up or wished they still had, these kids are making their stories now. Road salt and rust ruined way more old Jeeps than this kid will.

[@buddy8225]

Awesomesauce video. Love the Jeep Pickup. Had a friend that had a 79 J10.

[@koalakurt9366]

I think that dude at the end burned his clutch 😂. Amazing how so many people don't know to do a burn out

[@buelliganx1]

You need a ground from the battery to the motor and one from the motor to the body or chassis. Just put a couple new ones on.

[@7riverseast217]

I have been looking for a rust free ( less than most ) truck like that for years. Nice find !

[@landenmorton4543]

Those jeep trucks look soooo good

[@zackgray9802]

Dome lights are the same for dent sides and bump sides. Turn to the left and it clicks

[@michaelteeple8704]

Love the jeep trucks, everytime i get free stuff it cost me a fortune. A jeep will fit in that catagory.

[@robsrandomness7824]

I'd restore that to original. Parts may be hard to find, though. Found that out attempting to restore an '88 Grand Wagoneer.

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

I would love to own another one of them or the old International truck. Them are power house trucks and you are very lucky to find one that is very nice.

[@moneymac2864]

A series on this truck would bring you a lot of views....pretty sick find how much was it?

[@lukeglennon3220]

Badass Jeep. I felt lucky when I found my Comanche

[@gabrielzubia3451]

I'd absolutely love to see more of this J10, I enjoy these videos man keep it up

[@davidsferrazzo]

8:50 some people don't understand patina 😂😂😂

[@randomguy93984]

Do the jeep. Not many out there. A guy near me has one and it's insane. Looks sick and it's extremely loud. I'm pretty sure he swapped it with some kind of big block

[@tbckid420]

Definitely like the longer videos better and would love to see the Jeep running and driving

[@Metal4Detecting]

Great video . Thanks for the led link I ordered some for my 75 F 150. That jeep is a sweet looking truck . The longer videos are the ones i prefer . Best wishes .

[@scottb232]

Man, I had one of those trucks back in the 80's. I loved that truck. Mine was a 79.

[@HUNTER27BRO]

i got a 1985 cj10a i cant wait to convert into a badass little truck

[@TheInteligenceOvWar]

Thanks for surprising us about what vehicle your friend bought. Even though it is in the video title, lol! Nice Jeep tho

[@thekingsilverado9004]

A shorted or oil soaked starter will create all the problems you are having. And ya need a fuel pump too...

[@cameronh.8107]

I love the longer vids, you are a authentic car guy, I am more of a chevy guy. I say work on the jeep (camaro looks good enough) and that truck is really rare. Keep up the great vids

[@JFed4]

“Rocket Man” I love it lol

[@robertsmida7481]

Do your thing guys don't worry bout the negative people we were all young once you guys will learn by fucking up just like us older guys plus most kids these guys age are playing video games all day just glad to see young guys interested in old cars and trucks so lay off of them a little shit!

[@bill739123]

I had a Jeep J10 about 35 years ago. It was a lot of fun

[@steveroy6334]

If your going to do more electrical work , buy a meter. It will help you find open grounds!

[@FadelStepzZ]

Love your vids man, got an 80 C10, wanting to make videos like you! Finally found a person on KZbin who does this with older cars👌 keep it up man

[@austinwhiteside8486]

Colby Cowan short bed or long bed and what's the color? I've got two c10s can't stop the square body power.

[@codegame027]

watched all the way to the end... Just get the Jeep running/roadworthy. Don't worry about aesthetics.

[@angelaoakes4972]

Hi, new to you guys chanel I'd like to see the 85' jeep get finished. #keepdoingwhatyoudo

[@stosh562]

Jeep or Camaro...thats an apples-oranges comparison. the J10 would be pretty good to put some cash into for utility or offroad use. dont see many of them on the road and it looks solid. get some factory manuals and chase wire gremlins. Camaros are all over the place so it will always be easy to find parts for whatever you want to do. that Ford reminds me of my old Dodge Powerwagon with the electrical components. still easy to find those parts since they used the same ones for years. keep doing what you are doing and have doing it.

[@KnyghtrycerPrim3]

I’d def do a huge restore and update that jeeps sick

[@officialwolf8101]

you are very good youtuber...and i really love your ford pickup, i im 16 and in about a year im gonna go and buy myself a ford f250 from 71 and it has the 302 engine.....the owner wanted it sold this year but he said he could wait for me

[@skateboarder5070]

Nice. I actually just got my first truck today, glad it wasnt in the same situation as that lol.

[@s10-Mike]

hahah i love ur comment. only 17 and 18 yr olds would get pissed at ppl talking shit.. who cares live ur life dnt worry what ppl say. especially on there computers. I just bought a 90 pioneer

[@danakibby627]

How not to tow a Jeep truck! New title!

[@brandonheath7478]

Idk if your truck has it but on mine there is a switch for the dome light on the drivers side above your head to the left where the seat belt is. If there's a switch there try it

[@edwingallardo5992]

Really doing your BEST that "can fixed that trucks really excellent job "excellent engine "that way running is good "is good technicians mechanic engineer "??is good skills "???

[@kylegauthier7663]

First time watching one of your videos and I vote Jeep I'm 19 my first vehicle was a 1984 Jeep J10 but it had the V8 360 it was a fun truck wish I still had it

[@beaurobert4345]

Would love to see more videos of this truck, I am starting to bring my 82 back to life.

[@shanegarrison9709]

i have a 77 jeep j10 its a good truck the AMC in-line 6 is a good Engine it will last a life time