Will it run? Abandoned 76 Granada in the middle of nowhere!

The new owner of the property told me there was a car on his property that had been there when he purchased the land. He did not know what the car was. To him, it was junk.To me it was an adventure! Will it start?

[@artiedeko]

maybe consider getting it out of the woods? The engine sounds pretty good.

[@jasonkowitz4598]

I agree, I would like to see this old girl move under its own power. As long as the brakes ain't locked up but that can easily be remedied. I'd like to see how it cleans up and get put back on the road!!!

[@klwthe3rd]

I loved the Ford Granadas. That's what i love so much about this channel is that they seem to rescue cars that are not the typical ones to save. I hate seeing older cars like this go to waste rotting away for no good reason. Awesome video.

[@whattherust]

Thanks for the feedback! I missed out on buying this Granada. It would have been a fun project.

[@FatSal619]

Mom n law had same 1976 Red,2 door hard top white vinyl top mucho power rest her sole..😌

[@SlyDellian]

At first, I was afraid that you might have bitten off more than you could chew. But you did a great job with it! Now the next hurdle, getting it out of that cornfield, might be a bigger challenge to your manliness. But it has to be done. I mean, you can’t just leave it there!

[@whattherust]

I have been thinking about that. With 4 tires it would start up and go, but I am not sure how I would get it out of there. There isn't even a footpath near it. Something to think about in a couple of months when the vegetation dies down.

[@nojopro908]

@@whattherust during the winter time when the corn dies you can try to drive it through the cornfield maybe wait until it's cold enough that the dirt freezes so you don't have to worry about sinking in ice or if you live in the south which I don't remember at the moment when there's no corn in the field I know it does get a little dry in the month of December

[@whattherust]

@@nojopro908 Exactly what I was thinking. I don't know what is on the other side of that corn field, but if the ground is solid perhaps it could be used as a road in the winter.

[@tahirusman5929]

Get a tractor with a front blade to make a path.Get it out f there.Great work guy

[@SchnelleKat]

Nice one! That Granada sounds pretty healthy!!! I'd love to see a part 2 and see if you can get it too move under it's own power. there might be someone out there who would want to buy it.

[@whattherust]

If I could get it out of there I am sure it will sell. It is a solid car with a V8. Lots to like.

[@jameyshrieves3540]

I had a 77granada, with a six cylinder, best car I ever had,I miss that old car☮️☕

[@davida.p.9911]

My aunt had a 1978 Granada that she bought new. She drove that car forever, seems like. She finally sold it in the late 90s. Had the same hubcaps as this one. They were nice cars in their day. As a matter of fact, Ford made comparisons between the Granada and Mercedes sedans of the era and claimed it was their competition. Another fact: The Granada was the last car green lighted for production by Lee Iooccaa before he was fired from Ford to become head of Chrysler. Amazing this car runs!!! Congratulations!!! 🙂🙂👍 Thanks for sharing!

[@whattherust]

That is some interesting info David. Glad you liked the video. This one was stressful, but super fun in the end.

[@randyriggs5463]

Those Granada's we're good running cars with the 302. Take care of them,and they will run.

[@raymondsprengelmeyer1278]

Nice job! I always liked the Granadas, you brought it back to life!

[@whattherust]

Thank you!

[@joes3485]

I had a '75 Granada with in-line 6 and it had to have a new starter at 18K miles. Then various electrical problems began to surface. The larger plug on top of the ignition switch on the steering column had multiple wires crimped over insulation in the mating plug. Several wires had gotten hot and almost started a fire. The car had carburetor issues that the dealer did not solve and I got rid of the car at about 25K miles and never looked back. These cars were known for lots of intermittent problems, especially with electrical circuitry.

[@whattherust]

It would seem this one follows that trend of electrical issues.

[@johnclements6852]

This one certainly wants to live again if possible- it'd be amazing to see it drive around your property or maybe with new tires, even drive from its grave should you be able to purchase her. Well done both of you.

[@whattherust]

Lots of people are saying the same. It could be done. 4 tires, a master cylinder, figure out the light switch, ad it would be good to go. A trail would need to be cut for sure.

[@csm4344]

@@whattherust oh man you definitely gotta go back for er! and drive er out of there!

[@whattherust]

@@csm4344 Lots of people agree with you!

[@kennethfeist5504]

So what’s the word on the Granada? So how do you do things? Who pays for the parts etc? Do you buy most of some of the cars like this abandoned one you got money in it now what? Just wondering I’m a car but I just wonder how you do things?

[@brianjansen3003]

When will you take the 76 Grenada out of the corn field

[@danieldoherty6475]

You are the epitome of patience, know how, and logic. A true mechanic. Great job. I'm impressed

[@whattherust]

That is a very nice compliment Daniel. Thank you.

[@brianjansen3003]

You and Christina need to get the 76 Grenada out of the corn feld

[@redneckbryon]

I agree with you, it's crazy to think how did this car end up where it is. Maybe the farm kids were racing it around the cornfield, that would explain only having front brakes. This is the type of car SleeperDude Loves

[@whattherust]

I had not thought of that, but you might be right. If some kids used it on the property, it could have ended up anywhere.

[@tonyfriend7413]

And I love his Movies aso.

[@dopeynightlifetv6859]

The old girl should be ready the drive home now!!💪

[@hippydippy]

You my friend are a MAGICIAN...Wow! I love your videos. Great job again bringing another classic back from the dead.

[@whattherust]

You are welcome. Thank you for the support.

[@19522007]

I can't believe it fired without a carb! Awesome work, you should be excited with this one

[@whattherust]

I am. This one really got me pumped up.

[@jimmyfann2174]

If that Granada has the 9 inch rear end...it sure makes the value go up for sure. Fits right in those old Mustangs. Great video man.

[@whattherust]

Thanks very much!

[@garyalleccia2793]

Wow what a video! Interesting tidbit,.Is that a Frigidaire GM A6 compressor in a Ford? Yes. More common in the Lincolns. In the 70s, Ford did realize putting a 22 lb clutch on a York compressor still couldn't smooth it out. Therefore they did use the Harrison AC Delco AC compressors on many models. Yes I am an auto AC specialist. Rebuilt 1000s of them. And motorhead and love what your doing. Keep them great videos coming Richard!

[@wolfwagonc1727]

Maybe the children of the corn left it there lol 👍

[@buxxbannerspov30]

I realize I am really getting on in years when a '76 car doesn't seem old...at first...then I do the math...another great show!

[@whattherust]

Thanks! I feel the same way.

[@hippydippy]

Talk about feeling old... I was 21 in 76! lol

[@whattherust]

@@hippydippy You got me beat there.

[@lovetocrank]

So was I!

[@buxxbannerspov30]

@@hippydippy I was 30 ... a drill Sgt at Ft Jackson SC ... seems like another life

[@Falconurbex]

Awesome video brother well done it would be such a shame to leave it there just to rot away,anyway hope u both stay safe out there and see u in your next video.

[@whattherust]

Thanks very much for the support.

[@chrisadams628]

If I had space for a project, this would be a contender.

[@whattherust]

Space is always a problem for car people, myself included.

[@glentucker4250]

Amazing. Simply amazing. That was so great to see that car come back to life. What’s the future for this ol girl?

[@whattherust]

Thanks! I am not sure. Lots of people are saying drive it out of there, so maybe that is in the cards.

[@glentucker4250]

That would be great to see! Did you buy the car? Definitely would be neat to see her roll out of that jungle on her own. But maybe get her into a clearing so it’s easier to work on. 😀

[@whattherust]

@@glentucker4250 If there is a way to get it out I might buy it. It will be a few months though.

[@bobr2959]

@@whattherust would it really be worth doing though? Can you recoup the money involved to get it road ready? Your time and money would be on line. Sure it may just be worth it after seeing what all it needs. Like is the Frame rusted out past repair? It's not a well wanted car like a chevelle or something. It had a low reputation.

[@Fiftyx60]

I nearly fell out of my chair when it started without the carb! That's wild! I was carrying groceries out to these cars when they were just a couple years old, and one customer had one that was a four on the floor. I had no idea that these came with a V8. With few performance parts, a car like this could be a sleeper hot rod pretty easily. Great job!

[@whattherust]

It definitely could. These cars are light, and with better heads and a cam it would move!

[@timyoung6144]

I see a Carborater on it🤔🤔

[@dynomitegliatti7811]

wow did that just fire was priceless, i said the same thing that was wild.i was traveling in the early 90s, some little town in illiinois my car had blew up i parked it left on foot found a 75 or 76 granada asked got the thing for 100 bucks it had sat 12 years or so put the battery from my old car in it fired up as if it had ran the day before went to my car loaded my stuff junked old car new brakes of course on granada and drove it back to ga.ty for another entertaining show

[@whattherust]

That is a fantastic story! Thanks for sharing.

[@StrangeDuder]

Wow! That was amazing. I love your energy when those old engines fire up. Thanks for your videos, super fun and great to learn from.

[@whattherust]

Thank you, glad you liked it. This Granada was very exciting for me, because the first time I saw it I thought there was no way I would even try to get it running.

[@tikijoe2848]

Great video! Makes me wonder why it was dragged there.

[@whattherust]

I'd like to know as well. It doesn't make much sense, since it must have been a running car, and why abandon it in the middle of nowhere?

[@ericamcmillion2676]

I love this channel! Great revival. Great tips and tricks!👍👍

[@pablovalentin2775]

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[@whattherust]

I am happy you liked it Erica. More to come.

[@jonnyc4898]

When I was a teenager working at Jack in the Box, back in 79 , one of my coworkers drove their fathers Granada . It was super cool ,it was a two door with manual floor shift. She let me drive it once during break, It really performed well .

[@whattherust]

I'd like to have one with a manual trans. That would be fun to drive, and quite rare.

[@73buickman]

My mom had a 76 two door 4 speed Grenada I miss that car

[@jonoffensend7519]

Amazing that first firing !!! Air it up and drive it home 👍😄

[@whattherust]

Right, incredible! That engine wanted to run.

[@jamesswapinski9190]

Those Granada/ Monarchs were much maligned..In truth they were pretty good mid - sized vehicles.They deserve a Renaissance before they all rot away / get scrapped etc and disappear.

[@alanbellkey4592]

Heck ya Good lord what a FORD!!!!

[@brianogram7342]

My Dad had a 77 Red Granada 4 dr. I drove it to high school. it had 250cu 6 cyl it ran good. the steering was just feather light. the ride was smooth. really nice car.

[@chestercribb9075]

Take it out of the woods and put it back on the road it's not a bad looking 1976 Ford Granada it deserves to be fixed love it

[@whattherust]

I agree. It is too nice for a parts car. With a weekend of work it would be useable.

[@jon916]

great video. is there another video of y ou getting it out of the woods. driving it perhaps. i used to have a 79 granada straight 6 engine. great engine but had a lousy one barrel carburetor which is why i got rid of it at 33 k miles. i still remember. lol. it was midnight blue with gray interior. loved the color. this was a long time ago. got rid of it in 1982 when i bought the 82 s-10 pickup. god bless

[@tombob671]

with the current economy and the average transaction of new cars at 44k+, we might be watching the future of poor folks owning cars, drag it out refurb and go. think of it as the Cuba-ization of poor folks cars in the USA

[@79tazman]

I use to have two of those things one was a 1977 Grenada 2 door with a 302 and the other one was a 1980 Mercury Monarch 4 door with a 250 straight 6 I got them both off a guy I did some work for on his car I ended up driving the 1977 for a while and sold the other

[@claztube]

There was a bit of knowledge that probably everyone already knows except me; that is to say I never noticed that the wire strip/crimp tool has matching color coded dots to give you the optimum grip upon crimp.

[@danasixty5402]

You're one Hell of a good Mechanic , Nice Video .

[@whattherust]

That is a nice comment. Thank you!

[@briangarrod8664]

I think you need to get a wide angle lense for your camera. That big happy grin you had when it fired up only just fit on my wide screen TV. Loved it and thank you both

[@whattherust]

Thank you for the support Brian.

[@davejarrell4481]

I had a 76 Granada in the 80's it was very dependable until it was hot by a drunk driver. I repaired it and kept driving it but it had many problems after being hit.

[@lovetocrank]

Glad you got it running! But I loved the sound of the cranking too! Love old Fords cranking!

[@whattherust]

Thanks!

[@fordfairlane662dr]

Granada in a cornfield..oh yes we can!

[@jimrobin98]

That make and model of car is the same that I took my behind-the-wheel class in 1977! That car was the cat's meow for the year that we had to drive!

[@edwardcalcagno4346]

i like this one . my parents had a silver 76 back in the day. eerie how isolated it is. great video. would love to know how it ended up there.

[@whattherust]

Thanks Edward! It was very creepy there.

[@johnmontague4245]

Hi from Scotland,…. We’ll another lost cause is saved from the great junk yard in the sky. You ( & Christina ) worked hard for that one, so give yourselves a round of applause. Reading some of the other comments, a lot of folks are encouraging you to drag it out, but with your upcoming road trip it might be prudent to wait and see what else comes along, that may be easier to get home. I notice you didn’t cut away the undergrowth? It would have made it easier for you to move about, and given a good view of the complete car.. Anyway, another great video, with an interesting vehicle. Well done old boy…& looking forward to the next one. Adios….

[@whattherust]

Thank you John. I will go back once autumn arrives. The vegetation will die off, and I'll be able to get a closer look at the possibilities of getting the car out of where it is.

[@vernonfindlay1314]

I had a 1975 bought it in 1989,her life was almost over. She had a 302,it was potent,some I believe came with a 351. Your car here would be /75 to 1977,happy Wednesday from 🇨🇦

[@whattherust]

Thanks Vernon!

[@paulrodgers5559]

I know how it might look to y'all now , but , - a 'lil body work , some paint , this car could be a reeeeeaaaaal heap of shit someday.

[@michaelolsen2348]

Reminds me alot of my 76 Lincoln. And you'd be shocked. Sometimes cars are parked simply cuz a tire goes flat or something and they just completely forget about it. More than likely the person that owned that had another car at that time and just plain old forgot about that one. I mean......that one tire looks like it's been flat as long as that cars been sitting there. Ya never know. That's really similar to how I found my 75 Plymouth Fury. Couldn't find a dang thing wrong with it except it didn't run. Sat 21 years.......new battery, fresh fuel......started right up. Have absolutely no clue why she was parked that long. Just forgotten. Now she's my every day driver. And last time I've seen a car run without a carburetor was in my dream and it was attacking me like in the movie Christine 😄

[@Twintania]

nice to see a will it run on a granada the only other person I know who has one is bah53 on KZbin, he likes to mess around with it every once in a while

[@craigwalker4211]

Disconnect thick wire from solonoid that runs down to starter & touch it to battery + starter will turn leaving other hand free for throttle.

[@chrislone]

My mom and dad bought a granda Brand New in 76 and I got it 10 years later

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Parque :) my one Cousin Terry he had bought 1980 Ford Granda car 4 door in same colors body also interior with (Big Six 250 6 cylinder motor 2 barrel carb with 4 speed Automatic transmission with Overdrive, not sure rear end ratio was of hand ! He bought of neighbor of his for win bingo game $175.00 and 24 case beer Lol ! In 1995 put a 1978 Ford pick up truck 302 V8 motor 4 barrel carb with daul exhaust hook to same transmission, also drive shaft plus axle! He had car till 2000 to and in 1993 got him take me home from job at and car was comfortable ride to I say ! Myself did try find those cars but came close found a 1978 Mercury Monarch 2 door but sold fast as could get try owner sell it in 1994 all need was carb for 250 6 cylinder repair on but was to bad was in great shape to past up and sold quickly!

[@whattherust]

That is a great story!

[@marvwatkins7029]

Given its weird location, maybe this Granada was stolen and abandoned.

[@michelbarbeau8934]

my friend had one with a straight six and he beat the hell out of it ,but still ran

[@robertvance1873]

So are you doing another video about the Granada? Did you buy it? Are you going to Save it?

[@whattherust]

I am not sure. It would be fun to buy, but I don't have any idea how I would get it out of where it is except by helicopter or chain saw.

[@SheratonParkFarms]

I was wondering the same thing. My wife and I both laughed out loud when it started 🤣🤣🤣. Fun video. Thanks for sharing.

[@whattherust]

@@SheratonParkFarms You are welcome. Glad you both enjoyed it.

[@robertvance1873]

@@whattherust make a video about cutting it out of there I'm sure it would bring plenty of views

[@whattherust]

@@robertvance1873 I think you are right. Lots of people telling me that.

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Hello to you Mr. Prague, Another beauty will it start. Bless you in that old field. You have brought back old memories for sure. I had the twin sister to that back in the day, 1975 Mercury Monarch (6) Cylinder (2) door white with a red 1/2 roof top. Red interior. Omg 😱 Be well

[@whattherust]

Thanks Kevin! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@davidball3081]

I had a Granada one of my first cars! Love this episode. Thanks!!!🌞

[@whattherust]

Glad to hear it David! This was one of my favorite to do.

[@collinpolhill6920]

Hello matey it's nice meeting you on here I'm collin from the UK in Liverpool I love watching your videos but about the car Grenada it's worth saving matey it's a shame to see a perfect car in the woods I reckon matey if you rescued the granada out of the woods you could. Make money it's worth thinking about ??????

[@whattherust]

I agree. That car would not take much to be driveable. The problem is getting it out of where it is. That would be a huge challenge.

[@paulfellows2094]

another bang up job mate sounds ok content awesome cannot wait for next videogreat job keep them comming

[@whattherust]

Thanks Paul. The mic problems will be fixes for future videos.

[@hallmark2511]

👌🇺🇸👌🇺🇸👌 excellent my friend!! Enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing......

[@whattherust]

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

Grenada, Monarch... It's all Ford😅

[@richardvg7670]

That's great you really got her going and you just can't beat the nice classic good throaty sound of a carbureted 302 V8😎👍

[@whattherust]

Right on.

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great vid never new they had a Ford Granada in the USA a very popular model over here in the UK . Looks very different to the US model . You need to go back and drag it out , thanks for sharing 👍

[@whattherust]

You are welcome!

[@marvwatkins7029]

Strange at the end it seemed so quiet inside when the hood was up.

[@glenbo2464]

My friend had a red one just like that .We had to get it out of police impound one time after her husband got into some trouble. All the doors and trunk were taped shut with evidence tape ! lol I cant believe it runs ! Now , how the heck to get it out ?

[@whattherust]

Great story!

[@SuperNedk]

Pull it out of there and take it for a drive! Be great to see it driving again

[@whattherust]

It is tempting, but I think I would need a bulldozer.

[@462ANIMAL]

I’ve never had any dura spark boxes go bad on any of my Lincoln’s in 23 years.

[@whattherust]

I have not either, but there sure are a lot of people talking bad about them. I had one on a Ford truck that was half melted and it still worked fine.

[@williamhelms9942]

Ask if Sleeperdude on KZbin might be interested in it! He lives in Riceville.

[@whattherust]

That is a good idea. I need to reach out to them about an RC Cola machine too.

[@JoseANami]

I’m restoring a Granada 1975 with wiper switch in the dash board.

[@whattherust]

Awesome!

[@gravedigger8]

camera likes the sound of the exhaust lol

[@nayase7303]

GREAT JOB NO ONE WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO FIRE UP A CAR THATS BEEN SITTING LEFT FOR DEAD UNLESS YOU LOVE WORKING ON CARS GREAT JOB MATE

[@whattherust]

Thank you very much!

[@russellhanlin9510]

Now you should buy it and put it on the road 🛣️

[@raywilson800]

Air the tires up and drive it home❤🐘🇺🇸

[@6petrolhead6]

I would really love to see this old girl pulled out of the woods and rescued she wants to live !!! Someone needs to take care of her

[@whattherust]

I agree. I will see what I can do in a couple of months when the vegetation dies down.

[@Jb42996]

My father had one of these it was a nice car.

[@fraserobrien3828]

yes it is a miracle ,that is great , lol are you going to get it out of the corn field .. i hope you can drive this baby ,

[@whattherust]

Time will tell Fraser. Perhaps in the autumn when the vegetation does down.

[@eduardocertain2227]

Very cool video. Now to the carwash

[@josemsantiago7524]

This was a fun video to watch, especially when it started and you inhale the fumes. I was laughing with you great job getting it started.

[@whattherust]

Thanks Jose!

[@wildbenny11]

Wow sleeperdude love to have that car

[@whattherust]

True, he might. I think he is only 3 hours from where it is too.

[@NileKelly]

Fun fact about Granadas and their Mercury cousins. These platforms were the Genesis of what would become the Fox body. Yes, as in the likes of Mustang 5.0's, Mercury Bobcats, too (which lived as a Pinto/Pony once upon a time). This would also influence the "pre 5.0/LX" era, years earlier, Fairmonts, Futuras, and what few LTD's left to assemble. Quite an unusual genealogy, of course.

[@billdyke9745]

Nice one. Ready to get back on the road. Except there is no road... Doh! 👍

[@whattherust]

So true!

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

The Duraspark was also nick named the "never spark". I owned a lot of them and it's not true. Only the first gen was horrible. That was around 71-72, then they were just as good as any. Unfortunately they couldn't shake the bad rep. I see a lot of guys replace solenoids when they don't work, but I have yet to see someone check the ground. They are self grounding, and considering the amount of rust that can build up while sitting,,, I found it frustrating listening to you hammer on the starter when the solenoid didn't even click to send power to the starter. BTW, you don't need power to the rest of the car to run the starter, so that was also a waste of time.If you want to increase the idle, get the screwdriver out of the choke so the high idle can work and your problem is solved. Also, the engine NEEDS choke when it is cold. That's why they put them on ALL cars.

[@tracywalters5606]

It's early 76 302 or 289 my mom had one when I was a kid

[@MauiWauiPineappleExpress]

It's a 302, the 289 was not available for the Granada!

[@williamjones9099]

That’s awesome you da man fine job my friend

[@whattherust]

Thanks very much!

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Listen to that kitten purr. Man, I love those old 302's!

[@whattherust]

Oh yea!

[@joshuabrooks4907]

@@whattherust Do you have a second video of this car driving on the road again, or no?

[@whattherust]

@@joshuabrooks4907 Not yet. Maybe in the fall it will be more evident how to get the car out of there.

[@bigmizzymike]

Fun fact, my first car was a mint green 78 Monarch, which was the sister car to the Granada. The thing was a small tank. Had carb problems though. But it got me from A to B. 😊

[@Barracuda48082]

5/16-24 or 1/4-28 studs..

[@tnheritage6218]

That's crazy that it fired so soon. Those 302 engines are good engines.

[@whattherust]

Right, I was shocked. Very impressive.

Awesome! Very nice job. I have a fun time to.

[@whattherust]

Glad you liked it!

[@mdoverstreet30]

I'm binge-watching your videos. I'm a new subscriber. I watch VGG and This and That Garage. I just ran across your channel and am enjoying it. What ever happened to this car? Was hoping to see you drive it out.

[@davidcampbell1899]

My mother had a 76 with a 6 cyl engine 250 cid. it was a half decent car for the money she paid, ($4,500 new) drove it 8 years. Sure was not a quick car, no real passing power, but you could get it up to 85 mph if you kept it floored for a few minutes! She was with me once when I had it going 85 and she said, i didn't think this car could go that fast!

[@Mike10952]

GREAT job!!

[@whattherust]

Thanks Mike!

[@73buickman]

That thing should run

[@MarkoLaurentOnline]

It’s a Ford. It’ll run.

[@bigbill709]

My grandpa bought a brand new 1976 ford Maverick 250 6 cyl he should have kept the 72 Nova he traded in for the maverick.

[@michaelgiglio1571]

NOTHING LIKE A FORD

[@brentharrison4970]

I REALLY ENJOY ALL YOUR VIDEOS

[@whattherust]

Thank you for the support Brent!

[@charlesw.hopperjr.5236]

Field Of Dreams Moment’ And You Are Welcome,Another Great Video;Great Automobile!Your Oregon Friend ☮️