Will It Run and Drive? 1979 Ranchero GT Sitting For 20 years - NNKH

This 1979 Ford Ranchero GT has been sitting for 20 years. Will it run and drive or what's she gonna need?
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[@joshuaprince898]

I don't know what it is but your "will it run" video's are way more interesting and entertaining to watch than any other channel on KZbin!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I enjoy making them and awesome to hear that you enjoy them as well!

[@Jesselovespinball]

It’s because he’s really good at what he does . He’s a good combination of knowledge and common sense. Rare breed these days !

[@lawnside82]

He uses regular tools, hes not shoving sponsored stuff down our throat, he shows his wins and losses unlike other channels. Hes a wholesome regular dude just like us. That has a passion for making things work. Very relatable.

[@NatCo-Supremacist]

@@lawnside82 He's sponsored by Blaster, but that is a relevant company and fits it perfectly with his videos, so it gets a pass lol

[@matthewlittle6940]

@@NatCo-Supremacist I don't blame him for showing the products either cause honestly they work. I use PB on a daily, great stuff!!

[@christopher4207]

This was my father's car. So cool to see it running again. I'm really glad you got it instead of someone who would part it out. Great job and great video!

[@allisongarofolo6523]

I remembering riding around with you in this when I was little!

[@ricochetey]

It would be cool to know some of the background story and why it was parked!

[@christopher4207]

@@ricochetey My father passed away in 89 and after that my brother and I both periodically used it until it became impractical (early 2000 I believe). Neither of us wanted to rehab it so, it sat until my niece bought it about 5 years ago and then recently sold it to NNKH.

[@cjjohnson3636]

Hope ur Pops rest Ez 🙏🏽

[@oslo4251]

No it wasn't....

[@bizbot1655]

It's always great to see Chris, Jen and Gus. Keep up the good work!

[@jennifersugint]

Thanks bizbot.

[@sicchuckie]

Love the rancheros before you say I’ll be it’s a 351 with 400 heads?

[@sicchuckie]

Just drove my o3 tundra from MO to NC! Great but the gas fill ups @75.00, several times😢I had a 79 FORD wagon great 351. It was given to me from a guy discharged from military

[@Enriquecamu]

It’s just awesome how you get something that would think it’s not working anymore and then you come to rescue and bring them Back to life.

[@fjcormier6223]

That’s the tire machine I was working to pay for my 1972 Ranchero. Started working at 14 and saved every pay check at 2.25 an hour. Paid 1800 for the 72 Ranchero in 1976. 20 years later working for a tow company I learned my Ranchero was submerged in the ocean at high tied. Oh well. It was long gone by then.

[@MicroSoftner]

Like my Dad said: can't have nothing nice lmaooo

[@denniscoughlin7437]

Very cool! Do you know how much it was new?

[@rickwallace5582]

you musta been born aroud 1965 give or take a couple years right?

[@fjcormier6223]

@@rickwallace5582 Born in 1960. Hung around the gas station across the street from my house since 12. They decided I needed to get paid for the trash emptying and broom sweeping I had been doing for free for two years. I got my work permit on my 14th birthday and started work the same day. I LOVED that place.

[@andrewbrubaker1366]

You should keep it! Have Jen do half the work on her channel and the remainder on yours besides the torino needs some company

[@tomkurt-qn6pk]

I remember driving that car in the late 90s I worked for the owner

[@stevenlatham4397]

This brought back some of the earliest memories in my life. My dad had one of these that was tan colored until I was around 8 years old. Even crazier is he had an Elite that was exactly like yours until he deleted the white vinyl top. The Ranchero was totaled in a horrendous accident, the transmission went out of the Elite and as a 6 year old I broke all the windows out of it. 😢

[@markkeller1778]

He has the "Derek Bieri" knowledge, and "Dick Proenneke" work ethic. We should soak up this knowledge like a sponge. Nice work!

[@bloodybones63]

Your mechanical, photography, & editing skills are second to none! Your energy is boundless. You were born for much greater things.

[@edjenkins2852]

You are one crazy dude the way you climb up on stuff obviously not scared of heights man you are something else

[@grayhounddaddy62leake83]

I remember when those Ranchero's were new! Brough back a lot of memories because it has a dashboard that was similar to my old 76 Gran Torino I once had! LOVE the color of it, too! Great Video!

[@alansmollen]

My favorite car rescue channel- no doubt!

[@kimandcraig306heath9]

This Ranchero is awesome! I had a 1972 Ranchero for 4 years. Had an orange stripe down both sides.

[@toddkraus5592]

Awesome revival! You have such a neat personal set up! Your shop, tire machine, pressure washer, chickens! Man you are a real deal mechanic and it’s truly helpful to watch your content! Super rig!

[@quickturn66]

I think the tire machine is at his job

[@1977ranchero]

Hi I just bought a 1977 ranchero watching all videos and getting all information I can before I start working on It thank you for the video

[@richiel3507]

Lots of potential for this truck. Hope we see it in another video. Really satisfying to see how it cleans up from a little pressure washing.

[@brianbook313]

Sweet looking car, 20 yrs from now idk how anyone's going to restore today's plastic SUVs! Keep up the great content!

[@otosere2857]

This guy works his tail off on this content....and maintains the house and everything else on camera. Huge props for his motivation!

[@jennifersugint]

He sure does work hard! Thanks for checking out the videos.

[@bloodybones63]

@@jennifersugint No one can ever call him a lazy man.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

@@jennifersugintyou both are Badasses as far as I’m concerned, it’s got to be tough but I am optimistic it’s going to pay off in the long run

[@acptelford1307]

Props?

[@elispomalesmorales9662]

And very respectful.

[@matthewholzinger1042]

I had a '76 Torino 351M. I changed the timing gears/chain to a '70s pre-emission set. I also changed the vacuum advance to port vacuum on the carb instead of the horrible manifold vacuum set-up. Better HP and MPG.

[@chugaaa]

I love this channel so much, do you think that a weekly episode is too much to ask for? 😂 keep doing what you do, it is just pure genuine entertainment, thanks for sharing.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Sometimes there's just nothing interesting to film. I shoot for 1 to 2 weeks

[@TwoAcreDesigns]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Honestly watching all your old videos, I get entertainment out of some of your simplest projects. I wouldn’t be afraid to post anything that you do, its all great stuff.

[@MicroSoftner]

Yea was really excited when a revival came on Double N KH, Vice Grip Garage is getting light on revival's so i come here. Need one everyday lol

[@alfredtrejos5400]

​@@NoNonsenseKnowHow answers Alfred the first question is the comment

[@ChappoTC]

How cool if you were to find a 1964 Comet Caliente! Good vid and nice to see The Gus and Ms Jen

[@Pushrod_Criff]

Love the color of this thing!!! The most satisfying part was watching you pressure wash the grime off it.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did. Very satisfying

[@MrAluntus]

Chris, hope your neck is ok and another great video. I think I know why I like watching you do this - it's mostly to see what you find in your mechanical archeology expeditions. Plus you just make interesting commentary and I also learn a ton from you. Thanks!

[@thekingsilverado3266]

I hope someone steps on his neck for lying like he is about that car. it was here at my shop over 10 years ago for an estimate and when it was brought here on a roll back the floor pan was full of water. It was a girl I believe by the name of Terry that brought it here on behalf of her father and boyfriend. The thing is all cancered out including the bed. I guess this dude has no shame scamming ppl... Just look at those rear wheel arches a body shop can't fix that without new panels or in this case the bed is also all rotted out underneath and if there is no water in the floors now that means the floors R gone too now. Moss just doesn't start growing on seats unless a huge amount of water and moisture is present. In this case this guy seems to be trolling 4 suckers to buy that thing at some astronomical price. Running an honest business myself I hate to see people using You Tube to do stuff like that. I mean I am body guy and I know even from this video what I am looking at but other may not. It is criminal.

[@JeroenLWD]

Love this episode! i live in the netherlands and drive a ‘79 Ranchero! I love these revival videos, hope to see a lot of them in the future. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@shawnschlichter8548]

Chris, my grandmother was their neighbor! I live 3 minutes from where you picked that up, I have many memories of that car and that company. Love to see you out my way! I have two cars you might be interested in no cost. Please reach out and we can be in touch. FYI limerick power plant was my backyard.

[@freechagosislandjohnpilger]

thats cool,

[@colmart1973]

Amazing job Chris on these old classics, love the way you can bring them back to life with hard work and know how, the world needs more of this👍🇮🇪

[@jimmyz2098]

I mostly do guitar stuff on KZbin.... and a lot of history as well. Some boating and water stuff. But man... this channel sure has become one of my favorites! So much fun watching you guys do your thing! Say hi to Gus, Jen, and Turbo! And.... boat and river vids soon I hope! I'm hoping for some more cool aquatic finds this season!

[@jennifersugint]

Hi Jimmy!

[@farleytrading]

bought a 79 ranchero gt brougham 351 auto out of virginia a few years ago with zero rust for 800.00. been sitting since 1997. got it running and driving in one weekend.

[@toshnee]

Just love your will it runs! No body does it like Chris. Nice looking rig too well worth saving

[@SSO1025RET]

I’ve seen some stuck drums, but this one takes a cake.. always loved the rancheros and the El Caminos. You’ve got a gem here.

[@barfass]

Just love the Pennsylvania area. Visited often as a kid from Ontario, Canada. Williamsport, PA was the stop most of the time. Grey's Run Hunt Club is where we went to hunt. Many great memories of driving through the hills, and old roads, bridges... damn nice State!

[@griffturfcare5061]

I got my Grandfathers 73 Ranchero, drove back and forth to college, had a 351 Cleveland, got tons of complements on it.

[@nicholasfisher2595]

Always enjoy a ranchero video!!🤘🤘

[@petescarport]

Growing up we had an ltd (green with green interior) and a Ford Torino elite (baby blue with baby blue interior) . I know this isn’t an ltd but it’s basically the same lookjng car from the front. Bringing back memories with these rescues

[@kristopherboice197]

For $2000 to get a running driving classic that could easily be fixed into a daily is a damn good deal! That paint scheme and interior is awesome. I don't even like Ford or Ranchero's but that car is a special one of a kind car. I don't see it lasting more than a day or two on the open market.

[@josephwatson2711]

I am a ford man for life and besides all vehicles breakdown no matter what u drive

[@darrinrentruc6614]

@@josephwatson2711 True, But some a lot more than others.

[@martyniner8893]

It’s nice to see that someone as competent as Chris struggling with dang drum brakes!

[@mosconi0359]

You certainly scored finding this beauty, nice job getting it running again. Love watching you work dude.

[@rancherodan5152]

Being an owner of two rancheros (74 and 79) I really enjoyed watching you save this beast! Great job!

[@tropikwolfyt]

U know it’s ganna be a Good Friday night when he posts 💪💪

[@troyblackwell3995]

I bought a 1979 Ranchero in 1979. It was red, with a 351 cubic inch V-8. The only fault I found with it was, a creaking sound in the dash that was all plastic. I sold it to a private buyer 3 years later. Other than the creaking in the dash, I never had a problem with it. It ran flawlessly.

[@thebassclef007]

You don’t need to put a question mark in the title anymore Chris, you’ll get anything running!

[@cseivard]

That Ranchero was my “ dream car”. Room to put my drums inside!

[@scstudios8]

Wow, didn't take much to get that back on the road. Lots to learn in each episode, like how hard it is to get a bad drum brake freed up. Love these episodes, keep it up!!

[@Simonsimon-fy3hq]

Be better when disc brakes are fitted!

[@dpl2617]

I like that you clean everything before digging and and working on it. I cringe watching other channels doing it the other way around.

[@dphoenix1]

The melted potting under the Duraspark box may have been remnants of a failed earlier one - it’s REALLY hard to clean that crap up (the box overheats, the potting melts, and then solidifies on the body after it cools back off). The box that is installed is probably at least the second one. I have a 77 Continental with the same spillage underneath the box it had in it when I bought the car. If you pop it off, I’m pretty sure you’ll find the potting underneath is still there and in good shape. But it never hurts to keep a replacement in the glovebox… they aren’t that expensive, and are identified by the color of the strain relief plastic (or “grommet”) where the wires go into the box. That one is probably a blue grommet duraspark I would guess, that was the most common outside of California.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Good point. That's very plausible

[@trippgreene4639]

Awesome video. I also have a 79 ranchero that used to be my great-grandpa's. I love it and have done so much fixing it up

[@bryanewing5058]

I used the same type of tire machine at the service station I worked at in high school. I just held my hand on the pry bar and if it started to creep up then I would let off the pedal and readjust. Sometimes I’d use a separate pry bar or I would just lean on the pry bar of the machine and help push it through the tough spot. I never had it pop so hard that it hit me when I put my weight into it. I was like 165 lbs at that time.

[@dankrzeminski6370]

Same here I used one a thousand times and agree you described what happens perfect my friend

[@mechanicalcanvas]

Used a similar style in the 90s when I was 16. Can't recall ever having an issue with the bar popping off unless I was in too much of a hurry and didn't get it seated all the way down. If it did pop, its not like your face is ever really anywhere close. He actually probably made it much more likely to get hit by bending down hiding behind the tire. I was 100% more likely to hit myself in the face spinning the bar on my palm to reverse the ends so I could smack the wheel retaining nut off

[@bugme9085]

Wow 😮,man what a great find ,that Ford Ranchero GT nice😀 thanks for sharing .

[@brohon8788]

Great revival, what a sweet old classic. You make it look easy. Great editing too, you keep it rolling and interesting. Tower shot was a little freaky, whoa...😯 Be safe man, we want to see more of your content!

[@qtothebricktotherick]

I always keep a finishing nail that fits nicely into a flared brake line. Blocks it off nicely in a pinch. Love the content, knowledgeable and honest.

[@GHOST0766]

Great video Chris, love the channel. Nice to see an all original vehicle, and it would be nice to see Dalton fix her up for Power tour…she needs a full restore, you don’t see many of them out there.

[@mattlevault5140]

Very satisfying video. I can't believe it fired up on the first crank. I'm not a Ford guy but someone watching will love that truck, uh car, uh truck, uhhh....

[@dankrzeminski6370]

sweet lookin, \I always loved the front end on those. Good job my friend.You always make great content . You are so natural on camera, like your just talking to a friend.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Definitely a unique front end! I think they look pretty cool too. Thanks so much for checking the video out and I appreciate the kind words as well

[@unclekevin5094]

Great video. My biggest compliment I can make to you is on the way you can walk head first into a metal bar snacking your head hard enough to hit the ground and all that came out of your mouth was "oh. My." If that had been me the video would have been censored for the next 20 minutes. Shows what a great character you really are.

[@ghunt81]

Chris I subbed to your channel a few months ago and I love your videos. You are getting to do the stuff I wish I had the space to do at my house! Plus you seem like a guy I could totally be friends with, just a cool dude. I know you work hard for all of these videos and it shows. Major props and keep it up bud!

[@евгенийжирухин-ы1ш]

The guy is well done! You revive such cars, give them a second chance..I'm from Russia, I watch your videos with great pleasure. Although we are on different shores, and yet, I shake your hand.I'm a sailor, I've been to America more than once.You have good people.I wish you new achievements and creative success.Your wife is well done, supports you in everything, respect and respect for her!

[@daneforgeron5483]

An octane additive may have saved that old gas. Nice find , can't wait to see whats next for the old GT

[@bills6093]

As long as you remember that you need 10 "points" to add one octane number.

[@fabieneldridge3414]

I love them beautiful color ! It will look beautiful restored ! I would love to have another one . Beautiful old ride !

[@briancalvey4997]

Always love seeing the before and after with the pressure washer, entertaining video as usual! (Could use less of Gus eating the chicken poop though!)

[@randallsmerna384]

Put up a movable chicken fence that gives the chickens a little bit of space but also keeps fido out of the drop zone.

[@JonFisher-lz3to]

That has to be my favorite project Chris!

[@bigmountain7561]

Hey get some tailings delivered from the asphalt crews. A couple of my friends in Roxborough have done their driveways with the stuff that they don’t recycle. Was back home last week and had a cheesesteak from D’Alessandros. Yes that’s true about that machine, always have your valve stem at six o’clock and keep light hand pressure on the bar. The only tool in a mechanic or machine shop that I can’t run is, quite frankly I forgot!!! Lol!! Great Videos Chris Thank You 🙏!!!

[@rockysanz]

I just stumbled across your channel. I believe it was with the $500 boat purchase and I can’t stop watching your content, you look really really familiar to me,I live in Jersey, anyways you certainly know what you’re doing and keep on keeping on!

[@pdinardo9472]

Love the Ranchero Bud. Those are my favorite Rancheros mid to late 70's

[@dougattridge4877]

Nice to see I am not the only one always wacking my head on stuff. (X)-2 for you in this one alone.

[@andycallow5052]

the railroad light tower was cool. wish i had one in my back yard.

[@RockymountainRobert]

Chris never gave up on that brake drum, hard working man.

[@davidlanciano6613]

I miss my 74 Ranchero. Great vehicles.

[@joelkarch3538]

saved another one!!!! once there gone there gone forever thanks for doin what you do!

[@jamestapscott9400]

I'm watching this video a year later, and it makes me want to get back to work on my 1968 Ranchero with the factory C4 and 289 C code. I always wear a 3M mask when cleaning out a dusty garage, shed, or a vehicle that has been stationary for an extended period.

[@toddbob55]

Love that emerald green interior

[@patbriggsmbr]

Brilliant video, really enjoyed watching that. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BrentJosephSpink]

It's nice watching an older creater. Thank you

[@ayubkhattak4285]

I like your video the most. You start engines that don't seem likely. You are very skilled in your work and work very hard. And the funny thing is that you do everything alone, sometimes your wife gets involved in work.

[@2ndchance431]

That Coates tire machine brings back memories from the 70s/ 80s.

[@firemanjeffgg2440]

Why did it take me sooo long to find a local youtuber? Thanks youtube 🙄. Love the content

[@skipstein744]

A great find of a model not appreciated in the past. Have fun and thanks for your efforts. Onward!

[@markrobinson6055]

I chill every Saturday with a coffee watching your videos. So relaxing. Better than tv Thanks man keep up the good work👍

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks so much man I appreciate that

[@WingmanJohnny]

Holy smokes. Heck yeah. You showed me a few more tricks with working by myself. Thanks brother. I learn something new every time I watch. Keep up the great work

[@jonathondunn9190]

As a lifelong mechanic I can see you love what your doing just by the fact you don't throw away anything useful when it comes to vehicles

[@DeafWizard1]

I love seeing a video made near to me. When you said "Royersford Pennsylvania" , I had a big smile. I grew up in Pottstown. I've always loved the Rancheros but never got one.

[@SierraBravo347]

When I was in HS, the baseball coach had a Ranchero GT that was maroon and gold, And a 351 Cleveland scooting it down the road.

[@cyanide2426]

This is easily my new favourite channel.

[@outlet6989]

Hi, Chris and Jan., I'm a little jealous of all the tools and equipment you have. One item you could use is a sandblaster. Mine comes in so handy when I need to remove rust and other crude from a DIY project.

[@Harry_Dawg.]

I'm sure your neighbors enjoyed the midnight drum serenade! LOL. Another great video sir.

[@ebikeliverystable]

A gallon of Coleman lantern fuel dumped in the tank of a vehicle that had been setting for a long time is how my mentor taught me on reviving an old ride. Any old fuels will get an octane boost or it will act as premium fuel otherwise. Same with a lawnmower that has been sitting around it helps break varnish in carburator or fuel injection.

[@spaceghost8995]

Sitting. Not setting.

[@Robrt32]

Man I wish I had that tire machine. I broke down and remounted 8 tires yesterday with a handy man jack, 2 one way lug wrenches and a shop hammer. I worked my butt off

[@stevelinwood8362]

Enjoying watching you're Channel, Chris.😊

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Awesome to hear that Steve. Thanks for tuning in

[@brianmachan6959]

I got stitches on my face about 35 years ago from one of those tire bars flipping up and hitting me, knocked me right out

[@georgepretnick4460]

In 1984, when Ford put roller hydraulic lifters into the 302, it was renamed the 5.0L.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I thought it was 1985. At least for the mustang

[@jeffcarr5363]

I been gone were you go im around 12 years older . love your work , shop, show

[@BrendaDonn]

when I was young most men worked like you. Now sadly most do not. Keep the good work up.

[@denniscarreno8151]

Job well done...stay safe... greetings from down under Australia 🇦🇺

[@MattC626]

Paragon is a customer of ours. Small world!

[@ctozzi123]

Another well spent hour of my time enjoying high quality content and humor. Keep up the great work.

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

LOVE will it run videos, hard to explain. Nice to see vehicles sitting get a second life even if its only for awhile.

[@geraldharkness8830]

just sensational well done what a lovely ranchero

[@tavitaafamasaga1074]

Love the ol classics

[@jimmyc7540]

Now that's a BFH you definitely have lots of tenacity that's for sure love all of your revivals keep up the great work and best part your a local Pa tuber that's even better.👍👍

[@bengesell]

My very first car was a 1977 Ranchero that was nicknamed "double ugly". What a great video. Brought back so many good memories.

[@kevincostello3856]

Testament to Ford Quality!!! Being a owner of a couple 70s malaise era Ford's, Obviously a Ford guy, loved to hear that. Great to see the family again, thanks guys and please keep'em coming.

[@jimprovax6846]

Good stuff my man. Just started watching your channel a couple of weeks ago. Brings back good memories.