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

[@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 ❤

[@StonkeyDomp]

Something about a Dad sitting there supervising, catching a heater, while the son changes the fuel pump 18 inches away, that makes me feel like there's hope for the future after all! More grease under your nails, less eye-pads.

[@77cuti]

Thanks for the recommendation man, I just called northern manufacturing the gentleman who answered was super nice and really appreciateth my business considering I'm so far away. He asked how I got his number and was happy to tell him pole barn garage sent me. Thanks again my friend.

[@L_SGarage]

I would be thrilled to see a Roadkill style junkyard revival. Find a car in Bud’s Auto Salvage and you build it there with parts from there warehouse and you road-trip it home. That would be badass

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

He already did that. Remember the AMC 4X4? I'd like to see that come back soon.

[@lovemye36]

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

[@looneyluke797]

I’d buy it. If it’s in the budget

[@wander561444]

Please 🥺

[@inverted311]

Been waiting on a “Self tapper” type shirt for over a year now…😅

[@Eggscelentrides]

I'd be the budget Tshirt instead of $25, 24.99

[@IsaacDalton-bz5be]

@@Eggscelentrides that so needs to happen

[@cutlassdrvr72]

Dalton: I dropped an Olds 455 in my 4 door Cutlass. On the freeway it would get hot. I learned it was because I omitted the spring that belonged in the lower radiator hose. It would result in the pump pulling the lower hose shut at higher rpm. Once I put the spring in it solved that getting hot problem. I'd bet Pontiacs will do the same thing. Your life will be changed. If you don't have one in there I'd bet it solves your cooling problem on the nice motor you pulled out.

[@Stevop79400]

I had the same problem in my 400 Trans Am. Glad you said it.

[@cutlassdrvr72]

@@Stevop79400 I've said it a few times now. No idea if Dalton's heard it or not. Maybe he doesn't want to hear it.

[@texan01]

That’s something I always transfer over to a new hose, learned that trick long ago when I worked auto parts, from an old guy 30 years ago

[@Palarisha77]

The Mer’Chero really stole the show. Dead reliable, and all the scenic rolling shots, I really started to appreciate the lines

[@graydanerasmussen4071]

Yeah, who knew a radiator hose could lose integrity? Ironically, the more efficiently the water pump runs, the worse the problem.

[@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.

[@noonespecial4484]

Dalton, that’s awesome you got the chance to go though our little mountain village, Cloudcroft. The tunnel y’all drove through on 82 is the only tunnel in NM on a state highway too.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I love that area

[@allenthompson4714]

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

[@rsscott5672]

Watching from Scotland. I wish my friends and I went on crazy road trips like this. It's not about the destination it's the comradery on the way. Having an amazing woman like jess and an eager young boy like JD must be so rewarding. The youth of today would be lucky to be brought up with his values

[@gregchristie2763]

Totally agree it's about the journey, not the destination..

[@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.

[@SUMTlNGW0NG]

Cool to see TravisB help you guys out, love him and his dads videos as a somewhat local youtuber. Laid back, informative, and drama llama free is right up my alley. Spotted you at duct tape drags but was scooting toward the exit since I got called into work, hell of an event with a bunch of down to earth real "car paople".

[@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!

[@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

[@jamesoquinn9168]

What's his show called? I'm always looking for new Moto content.

[@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.

[@jayman4095]

I had the same problem with my 89 F150 Lariat, the gentleman that sold me the truck claimed it had a bad head gasket however when I ran it and traced the leak coming through a rotten freeze plug, after replacing the plugs I thought I was home free but 2 overheats later I finally realized about the stop leak. Two flushes and a new radiator later it’s been my daily for the past six years.

[@ra3or]

@@spaceghost8995 ha choo!

[@daveringeisen130]

I enjoy Jim's input and involvement!

[@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

[@tazboy281981]

When will this shirt be available to purchase I just checked your store also when will you have your new hoodies y'all keep it up love your content ​@@PoleBarnGarage

[@Canadian_Icecube]

Travis and Dalton! Two great KZbinrs. Also, I loooove these type of travel videos. The unexpected repairs etc. By far my favourites. Hello from Canada 🇨🇦

[@jefferygillespie5163]

This channel is a bad fluence on me but i love it! Can't get enough of it! No trailer queens or garage ornaments! True budget and no high dollar bullcrap! This real as you get! I rather look at old beaters than those high dollar garbage any day! Keep up the good work!

[@pontiac411]

Factory clutch fan and shroud and a 180 t stat, GM spent millions designing that for a reason. An electric fan in front of the radiator usually just blocks air at highway speed.

[@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.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

A socket?

[@odahithedubious2017]

@@PoleBarnGarageI think he might have meant the buckle.

[@iFixJunk]

They sell those.

[@rickrice3221]

You broke down more on this one trip than I have in 50 years of owning sketchy vehicles (but you are also fearless, and I’m not). And I never thought I’d be writing this: The Mercamino looks good!

[@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 😊

[@adamtereska8734]

Don't sell the Thunderbird short. They can make for a very nice cruiser. I too am building a '79 Thunderbird, 302/C-4 car and it is almost road ready, only needing some small items. They ride great, and hot ridding is as easy as building a '72-'76 Torino, as they are the same chassis. You can build a big block car out of these using the big block '73 Ranchero motor mounts, radiator and C-6 mount on the crossmember. Then repaint it as an older man's car and shock the competition when you jump on it. All the Torino goodies are a direct bolt on affair. You can have fun with that Thunderbird.

[@Stephens_offroad_and]

My dad bought one new in November of '79. He's said he surprised quite a few Corvettes and things in the '80s with the stock 351W/FMX. They aren't that fast by modern standards, but they're good highway cars, and for what they are they aren't bad on gas. A 460 was offered earlier in this generation so the proper mounts should exist even without having to hunt around for Ranchero stuff. And supposedly someone in the '90s or early 2000s made an aluminum 460 block capable of being bored and stroked to something like 869 CI... That would really make that 5,000 pound car into a N/A old man sleeper.

[@Stephens_offroad_and]

My dad put 208k miles on his before parking it in '92 because the gas tank was rusting out and the the freshly rebuilt transmission had a bad leak from a seal the shop forgot to replace. One of these days I'll get around to putting it back on the road... All that seems to have happened in the last 32 years are that the engine and master cylinder both seized up, and there's maybe 3 square inches of body rust in the whole car - predominantly in the pillars where the vinyl top was. The engine did turn by hand one time when it was extremely cold outside while I was there, so with enough soaking of the two rusty cylinders it should come free even in warm weather. He had a dealer replace the engine at 160k and it still has clear crosshatching on the cylinder walls. It also still has the original 1979 dated spark plug wires and valve covers...

[@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 😂

[@TCM_Productions]

It's pretty cool to see someone much much much younger than myself experience the sites scenery and more important trials and efforts it actually used to take to go on a real American road trip. One of the best trips I ever went on was following your same basic route, but back in the '70s with my dad and grandpa, so many car issues along the way, but at least we had actual service stations back then with parts, hoses, tools, etc and didn't have to search for a random chain parts store with questionable at best import parts! No matter where his path leads, JD will never forget these experiences and lessons for life, not to mention be wary of the western oysters!!!!

[@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!

[@spankyham9607]

I have always wanted to own an old gas station and use it as my own shop. I think that would be cool.

[@robertallen1662]

Finally!!! Been waiting for this episode. I don't understand why you don't have a million subscribers. This channel is awesome.

[@TheGamingRestorian]

Dalton, I absolutely love the post production foreshadowing thing you do sometimes. Keep doing it

[@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

[@kjh789az]

Dalton, Jess, JD and Travis - way too enjoyable - oh, and there's the drags. Thanks!

[@mclarenscca]

Your channel is one of my favs! I think it's was Junkyard digs that hooked me onto you! Your channel and theirs are among my favs, as I can relate to everything you do, and you don't pretend anything! Don't ever change! ❤❤❤

[@CShellby]

We also had cooling issues on some of the cars we worked on with my dad, usually when a car is ran on tap water, or topped off using tapwater the lines get dirty and crudy, and when you fill it up with fresh coolant or dump the old water and refill without cleaning it, all the gunk in the cooling system gets released at clogs up everything. We learned the hard way.

[@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

[@mr48chevy1]

I have been watching and enjoying your videos for a couple years now. I really appreciate you taking the back roads and passing through my hometown of Canadian, TX, and giving Aud the Dinosaur some screen time. Looking forward to more of your adventures!

[@anaphylastiks]

The Cavitation theory makes sense to me. Started watching fluid dynamics lectures. Found out it's quite a good thing to study.

[@DragPakMerc]

Bud's is an institution in Northwest Oklahoma. A college buddy and I spent many, many hours in our youth there pulling parts for my '69 Cougar and his '67 GTO. My best recommendation is to go in the winter, when the grass is shorter and the rattlesnakes are dormant.

[@filibertomares2138]

No that makes me so pissed someone vandalized that old gas station in Kenna, NM 😢😢😢 I drove through there 2 weeks ago and it wasn't like that!! My mom remembers it when it was a full service station and cafe and she's as pissed as me. I wish I would have known y'all drove through both coming and going I would have loved to have a chat and got a picture. - Beto from Clovis, NM ❤

[@anika8700]

When I delivered auto parts for Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center, I always wanted to stop at Big Texan. My route ran to Tulia, Canyon, Amarillo, and Dumas. Any time I'd deliver to Potter County Sheriff's Office motor pool, I'd always drive right by it.

[@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

[@jamesmallinger9555]

I'm happy to see Jess,J.D.and Big Jim and Cody ,hope for a great adventure, LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless Y'all and your critters

[@sadiejustin]

I watched your road trip today whilst road tripping my 89 squarebody Chevy dually from KC to Denver hauling 150 sqft of granite. It just felt right!

[@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!

[@user-KrackerJack]

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

[@TheZakimus]

I was already a big fan of Travis, you two hooking up is just icing at this point, good dude.

[@ChipW]

Broke my hip last night, I needed this giggle fest.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Saw that, that sucks man

[@eg1885]

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

[@StickyMaros]

I love waking up to PBG in the morning.

[@revivalranch4231]

It's crazy seeing so much of my home town and stomping grounds in this video. The Mayhill store, the tunnel in High Rolls, White Sands, Alamo! I love this video just because it's home!

[@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.

[@annjacobs7764]

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

[@NoConsent33]

Jess got a Haircut!! Looks Cute!!

[@police428]

This overheating Buick reminds me of an Odyssey that contained a red 1980 Ford Pinto that ran hot all the time from Arizona to Maryland with 3 dudes

[@bradarcher3863]

Honestly one of the best KZbin channels out there ! Always look forward to your videos man thanks!

[@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.

[@nathanatkisson312]

You guys definitely need to stop at russels car museum in New Mexico.

[@GWBergen61]

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

[@2alawabidingcitzen]

New challenge build a car directly from buds only with there parts and drive it home. How much you wanna bet?

[@mxdr65]

Awesome! Love these videos Dalton. Thanks Man!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

My pleasure!

[@tedcorey3054]

Talking about breaking down in the farmers field reminds me when I was stationed in Millington Tn. in 1976. I had a '66 VW bug . One of the wheel bearings went dry while we were driving around the back roads . With no shoulder to pull off to I pulled into a driveway far enough to get off the road . I jacked it up , pulled off the wheel and was trying to get enough grease into the bearing to get back . I turned around because someone was coming to see who was trespassing , it was a black guy riding a 10 speed bike with 2 dobermans , one on each side of him . He asked if we were ok , I said yes and we'll be gone in a few minutes , he said ok and turned and went back to the house . The 2 friends I was with asked if I knew who that was , I said "no" , they said "That's Ben Vereen" , I said "Never heard of him".

[@rogerborgeson8468]

I'm a Az guy born in Tucson. Love watching you guys suffer across the country to have some fun. Couldn't get out this time. But way to hang in and share the fun of the I 10 journey. Rock on D!

[@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.

[@AsswipeGarage]

There does?? Please explain.

[@tc7584]

Yea, I don't know if that's a jealousy thing or what they just never seemed to mesh real well.

[@madmaxmechanic]

I've been trying to find that vid to watch it again. Is it on DeBoss channel???

[@klapaucius77]

@@madmaxmechanic yeah, I just rewatched it after VGG's Pantera vid

[@WarpedHorizon]

I don't think the rift is anything more than "Derek works too much to have friends"

[@zacharypfaff6137]

Had a blast hope to see yall next year thanks for the sweet shot of my rig 1:41:05-6 and to be in the back shot of y’all’s interview to cool man

[@jimmyalamo839]

" you make it out here or you die, and thats the way it outta be " true words dalton, true words

[@albundy8139]

What an adventure Cody! Glad Jim was along, he's the best!

[@nicksimadis2086]

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

[@williamgriffin5818]

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

[@Uzidoesitson]

55:55 I am fucking dead. I am sick as fuck the last few days, and it hurt to laugh. But felt so damn good

[@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

[@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.....

[@chemicaljonez]

Hey fella, thr fans who came to see ya deserve your time! We totally understand. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure!

[@richfletcher4286]

Have t shirts made for Cody that have a diagonal stripe so it looks like he has a seat belt.

[@Palarisha77]

Better yet, get a shirt with an actual piece of seat belt sewn on.

[@richardphelan8414]

I never miss a episode of yours ,it just reminds me of so much of the same stuff I did back in the late 50s thank you for being you ,we know who the millionaires are

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks man

[@Jason_The_Stooge]

The most underrated car channel, S-tier.

[@forsakenace9577]

56:27 I have the exact same tool set. Got it for $160 on sale one time, and have only broken the 3/8th ratchet. Love that set, it’s gotten me through many of shit boxes

[@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

[@J.JMcClure-wc9yh]

Awesome adventure! Thanks for sharing this experience!

[@toddbob55]

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

[@jacksonstephens9772]

Atleast the GTO the 400 came out of survived a fire and made it 200 miles home without a hitch

[@markmurphy3578]

What an adventure. Great to see you guys getting some family time as well. Makes the whole thing worthwhile. Pity about the engine issues that plagued you though out your trip. I always look forward to seeing your content. From London, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@PhilomenaMerritt-e5e]

How come you're not viral yet?!

[@UFPTX]

He has been at least once with the holey goat.

[@No1Bigbear]

Good question indeed

[@AsswipeGarage]

Must have been vaccinated 😏

[@BIN3RY]

He is, but just with his real fans.

[@robertwest3093]

He hasn’t gone viral yet because his channel is similar to a pot of homemade beef stew. You have to let it simmer for a bit before the flavors are fully developed. 😄

[@BrassMtn]

Man I love buds auto salvage! What a diamond in the rough! Amazing find!

[@noostNL]

Don't ever stop doing this. This is so awesome to watch. I envy you. Awesome cars, awesome meetups and don't ever get rid of Jim. He is amazing. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@DanielBrown-vg5gl]

Great video. I had a similar problem with my mustang overheating turned out to be the water pump pulley to crank ratio was way off. Changed the pulley size on the water pump to move more water though the cooling system and it solved the problem . Keep up the good work !

[@kevinrunyon5101]

Try running household CLR. It really works . I use it all the time to keep cooling system clean and it doesnt hurt engine.

[@elijahn.grisham4017]

I love this content because he is self taught and is a normal guy on youtube. I would never buy a car off of this guy tho because ya he gets them running but is always looking for a daily driver because nothing he works on are reliable enough lol.

[@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.

[@bruwin]

You know, I started watching because of the Holey Goat build. I kept watching because of the interactions you have with your family. And I'm excited to keep watching because not only do you keep working on cool cars, your family makes it into more of your videos, and you *drive* these old cars in the grand ol' style of The American Road Trip. You've kept something that feels like it's been lost, and it's pretty great to see.

[@AltTechFan]

Isn't "coolant" not just antifreeze in that it increases the boiling point of the mix given the same pressure? That might have helped. Costs a little but shouldn't hurt.

[@medicocreguitarist4206]

What a great video. I had a crappy day but you and your wonderful family and friends going on this adventure have put a smile on my face. Thank you.

[@thedungeondelver]

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

[@surfer5352]

Dalton, you are a beast when fighting a car that does not play well with others! Thanks for what you do, and for being a great dad!

[@JohnKiniston]

I love seeing Dalton's whole crew on a trip together.

[@skinneyjay5451]

Loved every min of this one. Sat back and enjoyed the ride Thanks man

[@cullenosbourn3304]

I really love this. Y’all hang out and swimming and at the playground It really shows what family values are really like.

[@timmylittle2406]

I like the channel. Started watching about a yr ago. My buddy Paul would say “ its like shit we would do, but the guy is really smart”. You have the right attitude about a lot of things in life.

[@Tyler-ld7bi]

Great episode Dalton, im glad you met up with Travis. Iv recently started watching his content too a few months ago. Good guy!

[@BrianAdam-e2l]

The extra Dalton hindsight really had me rolling on the floor! It's more like 20/ 40 hindsight. The shifter, radiator, fan clutch. All classic PBG GOODNESS

[@tallsamjones1489]

The thought of JD and Bentley being friends really makes me smile.

[@deweycat01]

Needed some of that Clark Griswald Teflon spray for your saucer😅