The Jeep Gladiator gets some much needed parts from the kindness of strangers

[@bigbill709]

Nice to see there are good people still in this world

[@flatbrokegarage]

You got that right! I was blown away

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Hey Bill, I hope you're doing OK. I haven't seen anything for a little, just hoping you're ok brother 🙏❤️👍😎 Have a great weekend coming👊 Cheers 🍻🍻🍻KC 🇦🇺 🤝 🇺🇲🙂😎👍

[@flatbrokegarage]

Thanks! Honestly, my back went out, and it's a bit hard to move around. I'll have a new video up this weekend I appreciate you checking in!

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@flatbrokegarage my pleasure Bill, I was more concerned about you than a video bro, and back problems sux, I've got a 3 inch steel pin in mine, so I totally understand, take it easy, I'll catch the video when it happens no stress 😊👌🍻🍻🍻🇦🇺🤝🇺🇲🙂😎👍

[@timb3925]

I use a paint strainer when I put antifreeze back in, it fits in the funnel and does a good job filtering the antifreeze.

[@flatbrokegarage]

Yep, probably next time 😆

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Helps restore humanity 😊 awesome stuff and very nice of them❤, awesome now get to fitting it 😂 Still watching 👀🍺🍻🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸😎✌👍

[@flatbrokegarage]

Thanks for watching KC! Glad you enjoyed it

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@flatbrokegarage my pleasure Bill anytime, all the best Cheers 🇦🇺 🤝 🇺🇲 😎 😊 👍

[@jamesashabranner2426]

Love that Mercury comet behind you 😁♥️

[@flatbrokegarage]

Thanks! It's our 64 Cyclone. There are a few videos of it on the channel. I ran hot rod power tour in it last year and had a blast.

[@brianbaker6196]

that carb and radiator is too shiny for that cool old bone!!!

[@flatbrokegarage]

😆

[@brianbaker6196]

the grill and front is so cool!!!

[@flatbrokegarage]

Yeah, think that's why I like the darned thing. Kinda fugly

[@ericwinegardner4324]

BEEP BEEP goes the jeep, let’s get this fella some BRAKES!!

[@flatbrokegarage]

You bet! I just wanted to be sure I didn't have a head gasket issue. It's coming

[@bigbill709]

You can't go wrong with a jeep.😊

[@jamesoliver896]

You do good work and your channel it's great. You deserve the free stuff.

[@flatbrokegarage]

Thank you, and thanks for watching. If it wasn't for all of you I never would have gotten this far.

[@clarkdennis5429]

Billy,, I enjoy your videos and I think you are doing a great job keep up the good work!!! Also my first Oldsmobile was a ‘77 cutlass brougham white with blue vinyl top and that plush blue interior!!! Love it. I wish I still had it!!!

[@flatbrokegarage]

Thank you, I also had a 77 cutlass. Mine was red with that lazyboy velour seats 😆 I loved that thing. Unfortunately I lived in the Midwest and everything rusts away. Thanks for watching!

[@phillipsrundripbubblecompa9232]

Free stuff is the best you can buy.

[@flatbrokegarage]

Every time

[@bigbill709]

The ole jeep fires right up awesome

[@flatbrokegarage]

Battery was a bit weak, but still kicked off

[@tyhogue8316]

Coolness! Hopefully everything is working in the drivetrain, brakes etc! Safety first. Lol😊

[@flatbrokegarage]

That's my next major project, brakes. Probably next month. I'm just going to keep picking at it.

[@phillipbouchard4197]

I have a 1964 Chevy Bel-Air radiator in my 1966 Jeep J - 2000 with the 232 six engine. It fit the core support beautifully, however I had to provide a different lower radiator hose due to the inlet being on the wrong side. I had the radiator re - cored about 30 years ago and is still tight and cools the engine well. Good luck with your Jeep project and thanks for the video.

[@flatbrokegarage]

Thanks! I'm kinda new to the J3000 or jeep truck world, but I'm really starting to love these things. Mine still needs a ton more work, but I'll keep picking at it.

[@stephenparrott3377]

Despite all the troubles in the world it is really comforting to know NICE people still exist. Great job buddy. LOL

[@flatbrokegarage]

I was totally blown away by the generosity. It is nice to know.

[@williamwhite9321]

That’s awesome glad you shared the video

[@flatbrokegarage]

Thanks!

[@easternhotrodder]

Glad to see you got some good luck parts for that Jeep. That thing is such a cool project.

[@bigbill709]

If you put a new thermostat in I would add a housing to.

[@flatbrokegarage]

For sure

[@bigbill709]

Cool you were able to find the correct hoses.

[@flatbrokegarage]

Big save for me

[@kdog7617]

Yeah great Jeep running good and parts donated for it fix it awesome

[@flatbrokegarage]

Thanks! I was blown away by there kindness

[@brianandrews7099]

That’s such a cool ole Jeep truck! I was never a fan of the beds they used on them, so I would be soo tempted to find a good ‘60s or ‘70s Chevy or Ford step side bed and “retrofit” onto it!

[@flatbrokegarage]

That's what I'm looking for. Old step side bed

[@markeyre6916]

That radiator looks cool its gotta kinda old school look with its shape, thanks to kindness of strangers helping keeping you working on old cars

[@flatbrokegarage]

It definitely solved my problem. Thanks for watching!

[@tturtle1659]

Well I'm happy to hear this was not as bad as you thought, the engine sounds sweet!

[@flatbrokegarage]

Thanks! Yeah, I'm pretty happy as well. Now I have a little more enthusiasm to move forward with it.

[@attemptedauto]

Glad to see the Jeep got another second, second chance! That rig is pretty cool!

[@flatbrokegarage]

I'm just going to keep nipping on it.

[@randyriggs5463]

Nice work. You might want to install a new thermostat with a new housing. Sounds like you might have a exhaust leak. Cannot wait to see more on this Jeep. Nice work

[@flatbrokegarage]

Yep, definitely plan's for the future. Both exhaust donuts are completely blown out. Thanks for watching

[@ID10TGARAGE]

haha heck yeah, big steps in the right direction

[@flatbrokegarage]

Baby steps

[@j.danielroller5728]

Waiting for next video! 2 weeks is a long time.

[@flatbrokegarage]

Should be this weekend. I blew my back out. Hang in there

[@junkmannythewitch7295]

Nice save! I used one of their radiators on my 74 Satellite ( very happy). How about a mud bog video this spring?? Great channel

[@flatbrokegarage]

Good to know, I'm going to use one of there's on my Torino build too

[@tannerlawson1721]

Yayyy buddy that's sweet it's all about paying it forward keep up the good work u got to live our junk we have hahahah good to see u at it buddy

[@flatbrokegarage]

Thanks! I was totally blown away by the generosity of people. More coming.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

The carb and radiator look great in person. Now you need some brakes!

[@flatbrokegarage]

Coming up soon

[@bigbill709]

My brother put some k seal in his 08 jeep liberty with a cracked head its holding up so far been about a month or so.

[@flatbrokegarage]

I'm sure it works great, I now know it wasn't my problem. Thank God the new Rad fixed it

[@RustyDreamsGarage]

That radiator looks great. I'll have to look them up

[@flatbrokegarage]

For sure! 9% off with the code. Should help a bit.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

So you're a nice guy. Couple of nice people help you out parts that's good to see actually. You don't run across enough good people anymore. I'm not saying they're not out there just don't run across them often enough. Nice episode. That Jeep pickup brings back fair amount of memories

[@flatbrokegarage]

They definitely are unique trucks, I'm really starting to enjoy this thing. In time, I'll get her back on the road.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

@@flatbrokegarage I'm glad nice things are happening to you on your channel. Look forward to seeing more on the Jeep.

[@flatbrokegarage]

@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525 brakes are next. Not sure how soon, but more things are happening

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

@@flatbrokegarage I think a lot of people like a variety instead of doing one day after day until it's done

[@bigbill709]

Later Dude

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Nice video. Good job

[@flatbrokegarage]

Thank you! I'm glad it was just a radiator not a head gasket

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Amazing you got those parts for free.

[@flatbrokegarage]

Yep, crazy. I was shocked. So cool of them.

[@bigbill709]

What size engine in the jeep?

[@flatbrokegarage]

327

[@metalmadness285]

That truck would be a good running to town rig. But truth be told I keep imagining a dump bed on the ol jeep. Just think it would look good

[@flatbrokegarage]

It definitely is a cool truck, I'm guessing it probably doesn't like going more than 50 mph, but that's cool. A dump bed or dump flatbed would be super useful around here, so ya never know 😆

[@bigbill709]

Do you sell any merchandise?

[@flatbrokegarage]

I do, I have t-shirts and stickers, out of stickers at the moment. You can contact me [e-mail]

[@bigbill709]

No clue like you say lets find out

[@maryshasteen9897]

It will fix it

[@flatbrokegarage]

It did seem to make a difference. Thanks for watching!

[@blackbartbartholomew7122]

Looks like one of the plug wires on the dcap isn’t pushed completely on?

[@flatbrokegarage]

That is actually a "spark tester" wire I forgot to take off. Good eye though. Thanks for watching!

[@mikemorris7776]

Love the channel. Keep the content coming 👍👍

[@flatbrokegarage]

Thans! I truly appreciate it