REVIVING A '77 Ford LTD Into A TAXI After 28 Years

This 1977 Ford LTD was sitting for nearly 3 decades before I got it with the intent of filming a short 1970s car chase film with it. Before we can do that, we have to make it run and drive again and paint it DIY-style to look like a real taxicab.
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[@1vmxracer]

You are like the patron saint for all of us out here that belong to the "I don't give a fuck" club....thanks for being who you are and doing what you do.

[@sippigrrrl]

I have a feeling that he will find this to be the ultimate compliment. And you’re correct! ❤

[@millguygarage4875]

That’s a tshirt 😅

[@Vile-Flesh]

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[@1vmxracer]

@@millguygarage4875 It should be, that's for damn sure.

[@wes11bravo]

That's about the only club I would ever proudly join!

[@rocktoonzz]

The fact that Jess not only tolerates your shenanigans but actively participates is amazing, she's a total keeper! Merry Christmas!

[@williamsalter9654]

Keep teaching Happy New year 2024

[@dave.harmon]

It's great when you find someone who's crazy is compatible with yours.

[@Jesselovespinball]

I’m married to my “crazy” equal .

[@warhog5554]

Definitely!

[@pollyg562]

i agree

[@yamahjett]

I love how he just took his own gate out for this production...Can't get any more genuine and dedicated than that!

[@Minneapolismoline77]

He rips the emblem off of the headlight “oh shit” proceeds to just shove it back on 😂🤣🤣🤠

[@tomrowe7534]

Your accent is incredible. At the end you went from a Soprano, to the Terminator, to Huggie Bear in rapid succession, a true gift. I can’t wait for the feature. Happy New Year Dalton Gang

[@afleticwork]

Man it took hitting the gate way better than i expected

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Cars a tank man lol

[@braddocksgarage]

On a separate but related note, poor poor gate....

[@jaggederest]

@@braddocksgarage It's now banana shaped which is perfectly fitting to the theme.

[@tclott316]

It’s an LTD. They’re great derby cars. I’m sure it didn’t give a damn about that gate

[@861LJ]

Teacher: Class, what did you do for Christmas vacation? JD? JD: Where do I start? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KyleSevenoaks]

I'm a film director and think it'd be fun as all hell to come film some crazy taxi chases with you guys. Can't wait to see the results!

[@HANDBANANNA]

That is an ULTRA highly spec'd ol' LTD. Good on you for saving her. Sorta...

[@steveharper3559]

Without a doubt you are the most entertaining and informative you tuber in the will it run world! Hopefully you’ll get into a better pole barn that doesn’t leak this year and just maybe get a lift! Just please don’t get so successful that you stop showing us how to do stuff cheap! I know it’d be real easy to get all sponsored up with free new parts.

[@diggah]

Man JD is so tall now. Reaching into the air cleaner is now no problem. Happy Christmas to you and your clan good sir.

[@bennyhelgeson401]

Lettering by Jess very well done. Spacing ,size, uniformity is spot on.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Absolutely perfect

[@aricp9173]

Merry Christmas to you and, Jess, and JD. I admit, this had to be one of the funnier ones you've done. People should watch these because this is serious gold. You're not a restorer so much as a "see if I can make it run until it dies" kind of guy. I think the paint was worth more than the car! Keep it up and I'll still watch your videos. Multiple times.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I like my restorations, but most of this stuff isn't worth it lol

[@aricp9173]

@@PoleBarnGarage You're going for more of the affordable range of cars that would most likely have been scrapped anyway. Might as well have a little fun with them before they are turned into 20 Kia cars! Plus you have engines that you can use for other cars. (Sgt Stubbs needs some serious suspension work and probably a new engine. It might make a good truck to bring more parts cars to build your ultimate monster!

[@eas3rd1963]

OMG, this has got to be the best episode I’ve seen yet! 😂😂😂

[@AltTechFan]

My dad had a '72 T-Bird with a 460. When something in the ignition switch would no longer trigger the starter, he rigged up a wall switch that was conveniently in his toolbox (and probably scavanged for free). Flip on, flip off. Now that's budget.

[@bradcrossman5068]

I love JD's nervous smile during the test ride. Part of him is having a good time while the other half isn't sure what's going to happen next.

[@jaredfarney675]

Man, almost lost the shop on that oil change. I can't believe it was running on 4 with all the vacuum leaks. The Jaaaag tank really brought the class and prestige I expect from this channel to the LTD. the movie is gonna be good 👌🏻🤘🏻

[@Hbzprojects]

One time I messaged a guy about a 77 cutlass, thing was sweet, really clean. I gave him $1,100 because the key cylinder spun free. I showed up with a pair of needle nose pliers, reached up and grabbed the rod, pulled and fired it up, handed him the cash and bid him a good day. The look on his face was priceless.

[@Martin.Wilson]

"I need a cab please". "You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? Then who the hell else are you talking... you talking to me? Well I'm the only one here."

[@wlf1673]

I gotta say you nailed it with with that taxi scene! I still kinda remember the 70's, and that's what those films were like. The NY/NJ accents (because it's a cab), the quick one liners and two liners - "my begonias!" "My wipers are on the fritz!" "They said you were a 5 star drivah!......"I was. At the demolition duby!" That was fun, can't wait to see the movie!

[@wes11bravo]

Dalton - It's great to see you teaching JD this and that, lessons he gets not for the sake of making content but as bonus of it, Knowing how to do rudimentary troubleshooting will help him excel in any career.

[@claztube]

Jess was hilarious as a passenger back there, she really got into character. Not sure here, just spit balling now, but you must have the most chill Sheriff anywhere that looks the other way and leaves you to your own de-vices. I must say the antics are pure fun behind the wheel like we all recall when we look back at our irresponsible youth. Damn we had fun back then. '1vmxracer here said it best Dalton and clan, thanks for starting and letting us join the 'I don't give a flying ef club' 🖕it, just ef it all, have a merry new year and happy christmas.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

You think the sheriff has any idea what I'm up 😂

[@RustyZipper]

ohh they def know! usually they know after about 5 years of service that when you see something so bad that by far the best thing to do is absolutely ignore it. The only trouble is when a passerby calls in a complaint, then they are somewhat forced to address it. That’s why in the Amish communities they handle things themselves because they don’t have phones to call the cops…😂

[@tomperry1048]

Looks like PBG has another car ready for Barrett-Jackson.

[@chasebh89]

Merry Christmas to you guys!! The cab company is bound to make dollars with that kind of driving 👌👌

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Tens of them!

[@morrismckinnon6047]

Love the old yellow cabs. I still use traditional Taxis over Uber any day. No bullsh*t, cash in hand, everyone's happy.

[@JakeMC2227]

Man has something for LTDs, and I love it!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Hate them, but they keep spawning 😂

[@josephpaul7217]

You guys are seriously on another level for comedy. This is the best authentic wholesome car content out there right now hands down. Out of the 100 plus channels i subscribe to this is by far my favourite. Can’t get enough of this stuff

[@garyschiffli1043]

The addition of JD and Jessie to the channel has brought it up along way. Hearing their comments and opinions of the professional work done on these classics makes the videos. Great video keep them coming.

[@gtametro]

paints LTD to look half decent from 20ft, IMMEDIATELY crashes through a gate 🤣🤣 Don't ever change Dalton

[@97TJDP]

I'm not normally a fan of "long" youtube videos, but I really appreciate videos where a project begins/ends in the same video. You always do a great job with editing and storytelling to make a longer video move along at good clip. I don't have the attention span or patience for long drawn out multi video projects. Keep up the good work man!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Some cars need multiple videos, some don't. This one definitely didn't lol

[@terjetytland884]

Paint on front fender is art! The cab sure got an hard ass first trip😂😂😂

[@reidster87]

When the cab plowed through the gate, you had me in stitches 🤣

[@jeremylittle1581]

Jess adds so much to the channel! This was epic.

[@BillBatdorf]

This is an instant classic. It just gets better and better! Love it!

[@NotAGarage]

I was not expecting him to plow that Taxi through the gate!!😆 The rough New York accent is a bonus😆

[@upfactoryracing4148]

That accent was hilarious like Brooklyn meets Schwarzenneger! Party on Wayne! Party on Dalton!

[@BRTowe]

Jess is really good at free handing those letters!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Hell yeah she is

[@SC2TiMeLorD]

Ya'll are hilarious! 😆

[@elesjuan]

😂😂😂😂 I’m dying over here Dalton. Seeing you yeet that gate like 50 feet almost killed me!!!

[@ElmoIsBold]

Having your main kid know what you even mean by "throttle stuck wide open" and "unhook the fuel line" is a win for both of you. I didn't help my Dad enough and we were both the worse off for it.

[@ElmoIsBold]

And you got the beginnings of a fine 70's porn-stache there, by the way. Cultivate it properly!

[@ElmoIsBold]

Had me both a '72 AND a '73 LTD. Absolutely wonderful (like a battleship on the high seas) ride.

[@mjollnir613]

JD is gonna have so many more practical skills than any other kid his age

[@matthewmcmaster2731]

Alright, that is it. I'm now convinced that you have an LTD garden hidden somewhere out in those woods. And apparently winter is harvest season.

[@michaelrichter1465]

World's first telescoping ignition switch! It's a cavalcade of innovation!

[@doublea4820]

Your car chase movie is easily the most anticipated movie of 2024 in my house, keep up the good work

[@jasonbose3507]

WOW 😲 POLE BARN, I was laughing sooo hard when you showed us the spark plug wires just dangling in the air. As a former mechanic, this humor really Brightened my day! I was shocked into being speechless 😶, so very funny 🤣. Man, you and J.D. are the coolest people! Anyway, thanks for the video 📸.

[@trainman05matthewb.65]

daltons voice will never recover from the cabbie bit

[@lanedavis5811]

Man I could watch your videos every single day love the relationship you and your son have

[@blodhemn413]

PBG hilarity high score. I can't wait to see the movie. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Dalton.

[@atombombsgarage]

Man, this was great. When you just blasted that gate I was rolling. And the wire nuts on the wiring. 😂 guess the car wasn’t worth using solder sticks

[@rickylaporte6750]

Absolutely awesome. Your camera man JD did a great job. And Jess you couldn’t have found a better partner to be part of your shenanigans. I smell a box hit comedy 🎭 coming soon to PBG. Thank y’all.

[@RevansMinion]

The mini video at the end was so much fun to watch! Thanks for all the entertainment

[@schmulgelfisch]

Col., I had a '76 LTD with the 'Cat delete option 20 years ago. Brings back a lot of good memories. 'Old Windsors never die, they just fade away...'

[@Cascadian_Atomic_Auto]

Let's see, go to bed early before Christmas? Nah! New PBG video just dropped

[@codystanley7303]

You and Kevin are my all time favorite KZbin channels! Please don't ever stop making videos!

[@bigbill709]

You couldn't beat that repair job with a stick 😊

[@dima-ho6cx]

49:37 the change of concern when the upshift hit lmao

[@TazR6]

OMFG!!! It is a rare thing that I can be on my own and laugh. I mean proper tears in my eyes, six-pack creating laughter. From the LTD/gate interface onwards, I was in bits. Full-on proper laughing. This was my favorite Xmas gift. Come to think about it, it was also my only Xmas gift. Thank you so much for making Christmas Day somewhat tolerable, guys. You are the gift that keeps on giving, Xmas or no Xmas. A very Merry Christmas to you, Dalton, and to Jesse and JD. I hope you have a magical day full of love and laughter and that Santa was good to you. I know of at least one gift that he sent to you. Liked and Thumbed-up, Dalton. Neil :-)

[@Vile-Flesh]

I know what you mean. Dalton is one of the few that can make me have a really good laugh when I am by myself and having a bad day. Some of his videos are pure gold.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks Neil, have a happy Christmas

[@quincyspielberger4366]

Check out vice grip garage. the guy is much better.

[@TazR6]

@@quincyspielberger4366 Better? No. Not at all. I'm an avid Derek fan, watching all his uploads etc, but he is not better. His channel is different. You are doing both Derek and Dalton a disservice by saying that. They would both say they enjoyed the other. Neither would say their content is better, or worse than the other. It's called respect. If you don't like what Dalton does, not the f on. If you do like start Dalton does, don't suggest other channels as being better. They're different is all. KZbin would not exist if all channels were the same.

[@quincyspielberger4366]

I agree @@TazR6

[@trolleybarn2614]

Love seeing you using gloves and mask while cleaning out the crud. Thank you! And thanks for the great video. 💖

[@jamesmacdonald3090]

I bought a 77 LTD in Tampa just after getting off the plane from the UK in 1987, paid $900 and drove it to Mexico where it was totalled and then sold to the local Mayor as a garden ornament. Must say I love PBG as you are reviving all the cars I used to work on and rent out when I moved to San Diego. I worked for a business called "rent a car cheep" and yes the logo was a chick. Rented out all the stuff you have shown on here, even square bodies... if they came back from across the border, great! Didn't matter if they didn't as most only cost a few hundred bucks from the breakers and auctions on the border. Thanks to my time in the US I only drive large motors in the UK, yes I do have a Jaaaaag and several full fat Range Rovers topped off by a 300c touring... estate in the UK, don't think you had them in US? My neighbour has a Dodge charger and an AC Cobra and my cus runs around in a GMC truck so we do have old US metal over here.

[@alexthemorgan]

I've been a fan for a long time, we had some discussions early on about how what we come here is to watch you have fun...I'm not sure how I missed this one, but you're completely unhinged and I love it. This delivers 💯

[@rich_edwards79]

Ah, the LTD - the Crown Vic of its day and probably my favourite malaise-era boat. I don't share the hate that many car guys seem to have for four-door sedans - they're practical if nothing else - but this one does look too far gone to be worth putting back on the road. Now she looks mildy presentable from, oh, 50 feet away - definitely good enough to trade some tractor paint with the cop car in a 70s-style chase sequence! Can't wait for that video 😂

[@alanmoore78]

7:24 organic radiator support shims, absolutely approved, and if you need an odd size, the big orange and big blue lumberyards have custom fitments available for twisted or dented core supports

[@ProblemChild-xk7ix]

Recycled and biodegradable too!

[@RomainParis81]

that was sooo fun and a good moment with you all! Thanks!

[@PsychoticBedroomRecordings]

The taxi scene is one of the most hilarious things Ive ever seen, love the taxi driver accent lol. Need more short ‘movie’ style clips like that, you do em great

[@dragon2knight]

Merry Christmas to all of you fine folks! 🎅🏼🤶🏼❄🎄 Now enjoy making your Crazy Taxi Dalton, JD and Jess 😊

[@crowsparrow7169]

you and ford ltds are like peanutbutter and jam man. i could watch you revive and drive them every week

[@richieh6840]

You gotta make a pimp mobile next, all you need to do is paint everything gold like the bumpers, wheels and grill, then all you need is some greasy 70’s car chase music 😂

[@jpagrelius]

Dag nabbit.....I love this channel..I just can't get enough...I look forward to pbg every week...JD is really coming along ..I've enjoyed Jess as a part time addition and Dalton..I mean where else are u gonna see a double barrel shotgun used as a cheater/breaker bar...it's always a good time!!

[@mrhipbone]

Merry Christmas Dalton, JD, Jess & the whole PBG community.

[@ShenanigansWrenchRepeat]

Jess gets a gold Patrick star for her cab fare performance 😂 You guys are killer. Thanks as always for the awesome content and inspiration! 🤘🤘🤘

[@douglasboyle6544]

Pulling off the masking tape on the headlight cover and the trim coming with it...Chef's Kiss

[@mikemullay5622]

I love those big old barges. I had a '78 LTD Brougham. Paid $100 bucks for it. Sold it a year later for $500. Had a 460 with a cracked piston in it.

[@billbong156]

Merry Christmas to you all. Have really appreciated all the laughs and entertaining builds.

[@lauperleo]

Love your collection of LTDS!!

[@ItsProbablyFine]

Really the only thing better than the paint job was the cabby's accent. 100% nailed both of them.

[@mrhubada]

I got to say it, PBG has got to be the funnest do car stuff channel ever!

[@TurboDog73TX]

This is literally the best "car content" on YT. I appreciate the fun or die motif.

[@kennethsonier1766]

All right, not only did you do Auto restorations you do comedy routines 😂 exceptionally great video guys 👍 I wish you all the best in this coming Year 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@keithwendl8328]

That LTD ate the front gate like a Champ!😂

[@Dan-ud8ob]

Epic.. Looking forward to "The PBG CAB CO 2 " '

[@RedEyedPatriot]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours PBG. Enjoyed the humor you brought this year. Keep Grindin Man. 😎🇺🇸

[@kevinshields8278]

Definitely looking forward to the movie! Pretty awesome piece by piece your getting movie cars ready! I hope you all are having a great holiday, yet being skilled trades for an automotive manufacturing plant I'm sure you had to work most of a shut down.

[@teamdrivealot8441]

It got the feels of an 70s movie! So i give it 10 out of 10 🎉🎉🎉

[@rexkean]

Craziest thing I've seen in a long time! Dalton, Jess, JD, ya'll are already movie stars in my book! Can't wait for the MOVIE!

[@danowens7145]

Another awesome video. It's always fun to watch and something I can always relate to.

[@TnCountryBoy]

Another great time. Tell Jess she has Awesome lettering capabilities. So much fun

[@grumpyguygarage]

It’s great to watch a machanic that shows his mistakes and has a laugh about them your fun to watch so please don’t change

[@ryanwalker1593]

2 things: That carb repair is 100% the way I did my 302. I love the fake out on the extrrme oil change. Solid laugh here. Keep up yhe good work PBG

[@joshsamuelson1793]

460 cubic inches, maybe 200 hp. Gotta love the 70s land yachts.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Probably not even lol

[@jadesded]

The gate shot was so fucking funny & the LTD took it like a champ, also whoever was filming outside nailed the shot/angles, thank you for blessing us with this amazing content, can't wait for the car chase!

[@puddleduckist]

Another land yacht revived!!! Awesome stuff!!! All the best in 24'!!!

[@socialmediadelinquent5781]

Omg Jess is such a great sport! She’s a keeper! She’s like you’re very own Mook😂

[@craigbowley6783]

I bet sleeperdude would be salivating at those Fairmont wheel covers 😅

[@wrenchesinmotion3282]

As soon as Dalton said Fairmont, that was my first thought.

[@benmayer5932]

I love your LTD videos. My first car was a '74 with a 400 in it. It was a light, custard yellow with a green interior. Bullitproof... until my brother borrowed it and ran it out of oil. At that point it developed a knock. Later, the automatic choke failed and it filled the crankcase with gas, and it developed a second knock. Dad noticed gas coming out of the dipstick tube. He just deleted the auto choke and changed the oil. Then the brother borrowed it again and was driving in reverse with the door open and went into the ditch, placing the driver's door on the hood. Got a junkyard door, which was a different yellow. My dad owned a service station, so I could pull it in after hours to fix whatever. And gas was cheap. I put lots of miles on it, and it was fast! The placement of the AC piping made changing the alternator near impossible. But that AC... you could hang meat in there! It would frost the vents on a hot day. The temp difference one hot day made the rear driver's window blow out!

[@diesellivesmatter]

Dalton built a perfectly clean taxi but it wasn't complete without minor front end damage so running into the gate was necessary.

[@tjccam]

😂😂😂that was so awesome all actors in this film are award winners I felt like I was in the cab too. Thanks for the entertainment you are all so great.

[@nickshipway8199]

I love the fuel dripping out the carb while the cigarette rests on the radiator...

[@Onehamp]

“I’m just kind of dumb.” Love it! Thank you for the comedic car content!

[@mikebrown8065]

Merry Christmas Polebarn Garage family!!! Thanks for the early Christmas 🎄 present 🎁!!!

[@connormacdonald7890]

Dude you need more subscribers. Your videos are awesome. Not enough people show this side of car building. Everything you do is awesome, I swear I’ve watched every single video of yours and every time I see a new one pop up I get so excited. Love your videos man!