Will This 1972 LTD Run and Drive after 21 Years? Goes Full Convertible!

We dig into the second of my two road barge Fords in this video, will this 1972 Ford LTD revive and come to life in its new form as a convertible? More importantly, can i bring myself to tear it up in a 1970's car chase?
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[@PatTheCarNut]

I think you need to rename the channel to “Vice gRipoff Garage”

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Legitimately hilarious, even if you meant that as an insult

[@rat-rav]

​@@PoleBarnGarage sir that response is why I love you. Keep at it brother

[@thomas6656]

Your videos are hilarious. They do remind me of some of the things I have seen on vice grip garage.😂

[@Falney]

You know right... Not only is Derek not the first to use, the format, thats use, not make, he won't be the last either, and this might be a shocker to you, he won't be hurt. That guy can't hate anyone.

[@darthgator639]

Nah, Derek would never use brakeclean to start the engine!

[@toddhendley67]

You should actually gut the trunk and ditch the lid, put in a plywood floor and make it a semi-Ranchero. Could name it the "LTarDo"

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Excellent idea

[@legin3753]

😂😂

[@jeremiahhaugh7974]

As a physically retarded humanite I second that notion!

[@79huddy]

​@@PoleBarnGarageDriving all these old yachts you need you a pair of aviators a porn stash and a leisure suite to really look the part while driving your luxury automobiles around

[@patrickancona1193]

We had one a them back in 84, little “wigglely”

[@jamesspeck4151]

I do not believe that I have EVER seen ANY car, ANYWHERE, with a roof that rusted out! Too funny. Still runs good, and parts of it look quite good - go figure!

[@trickyricky12147]

Yep, vinyl-top cars will do that! I like the way vinyl top looks when it's mint, but the moisture and the rot they cause make me look more for a fake vinyl look. That's the way to do it; getting a real two-tone paint job instead of a vinyl that holds moisture. Imo.

[@rvman3359]

THIS was truly my favorite episode to date. The bowling ball attempt through the back window had me in stitches. Between you and Junkyard Digs today made my night complete. Thanks guys.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JamesDuncil-nb7vt]

Your dedication to safety protocols should be the gold standard for dealerships nationwide. Keep up the good work. Make sure you don't die. It's hard to find content of your caliber.

[@danadribnenki8774]

What caliber is that? .22?

[@dirtpounder]

@@danadribnenki8774 .17 hmr

[@narkit7849]

@@danadribnenki8774 nah man thats .50 BMG

[@coreyforshey3812]

I’ve gotten quite a few guys at work watching PBG, and we all crack up! Dalton is on a roll! Funny, but bad ass rides! 👍

[@PoleBarnGarage]

That's what I like to hear! Spread the word the old fashioned way

[@tarheel4wd]

Yeah he's got a great sense of humor!

[@kennethdahlgren-dt4kk]

The bowling ball was hilarious. If you could find another roof you could make a removable hard top. Your awesome dude.

[@alanmoore78]

Dude now that's an idea, but it needs to be something amazing, like a boattail Riviera roof and trunk lid.

[@keithroute8906]

You guys are hilarious. Loved when the whole roof caved in with the hammer blow and when the bowling ball hit the window and bounced down the hole in the roof.

[@juztyn00]

No one ever will mistake you for a pillar of society while driving that beast. Love it.

[@glennfreriks4442]

Best automotive content on KZbin hands down..... I don't use the word hero alot, but this guy. Keep being you buddy!!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks man

[@tomperry1048]

Actually, there are 2 'best' ... PBG & NNKH. Conversely, there are several that genuinely suck.

[@wingdwolf56]

That beauty looks factory as it drives by! And what a color? Shit brown! How appropriate! Love this video Dalton!

[@spartan92296]

I love that I come home and you and Kevin both upload an hour long video to binge in one go.

[@1leggeddog]

So fun to watch your channel grow, it just gets better every week :)

[@itsdinger]

24:00 the most beautiful arrival anywhere I have ever seen and the expression on your face made it 100x times better. Great video really enjoyed it. 😀

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks man!

[@itsdinger]

@@PoleBarnGarage Best 99c I've ever spent becoming a member of this channel 🤣

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I appreciate ya

[@arcticenterprises2337]

Great start now weld some sheet to cap the sail panel sharp edges as crude or a nice as you want to and get some better shape seats , new carpet , quick paint job and you got a good summer cruiser Dalton 👍

[@alanmoore78]

Seeing as this is OBVIOUSLY this person's first visit to the channel, may I interest you in some pool noodles and duct tape?

[@midnightrunner684]

We had a 1976 Ford LTD back in the early 1980's ..A Northeast Ohio car ..we were taking a trip to the Cleveland Zoo .Cruising west on I-90 our bumper fell off the car .My Dad Bungy corded it back on and we continued our journey 😊

[@Trenton-om9qs]

Great video as usual. That poor LTD has seen way better days. I have never seen a roof of a car get that bad. But it looks like it still has plenty of life left in it and it does looks pretty neat as a convertible

[@blodhemn413]

Pure luxury. PBG style. Love it.

[@MeShowMechanics]

Nice that there is trim to act as guide lines for cutting off the roof. Almost like it wants to be removed.... Well is was starting to self remove already

[@PoleBarnGarage]

It wanted to be removed

[@stanleyflory6702]

I had a 71 LTD two door, the car would not die! Bought it with 75,000 mi.'s and sold it with 225,000 miles on it, A/C still worked, the lady that bought it, drove it for another 100,000 miles, and sold it, with 325,000 on it! I lost track of it after that! Had the 351 Windsor, 2 bbl. and it got 24 MPG on the highway! Great car!

[@KayBeee]

Love the pallet flatbed on that ford 👌

[@jeffpowers2916]

Don't forget a make shift trunk floor! I though I saw a spare square body hood sitting around!!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Read my mind!

[@LokiAvenger]

Great video, thanks for dropping it before work!

[@mr7badass]

Ahh the good Ole upside down air cleaner lid trick. I've done that too!

[@gerritdice315]

Ok I’ve watched since the Holey Goat, and when you said sketchy even by my standards all I could picture was you having the Holey Goat at its first car show. You sir a constant source of laughter

[@ianallen2]

Your brother and you have a laugh together. This was a very enjoyable video to watch. Well done.

[@TempleofAmon666]

Your brother is funny. Please have him on more videos…….or you may lose the shop!!

[@merrillschaps2325]

Now I miss my '71 LTD fire engine red convertible. It too had the 400 engine which was the smoothest engine and best running engine I had ever driven. I wouldn't mind having another one. Great cars!

[@mitchf1508]

I had a 71 LTD 2dr and it had the 400 in it. Mine was only 8 years old when I had it, so not in that bad of shape! That thing was a hauler for sure!

[@willasrock1]

Man, I love this channel. It gives me validation to work on my ideas that everyone else around me have been advising to not act upon due to the inherently danger involved.

[@TXH1138]

I can't believe you sawed thru the sun visor. That thing was mint!!

[@guerrillaradio9953]

You, sir, have gone full Uncle Buck. Achievement Unlocked. Well done.

[@justbuggin67]

Pretty crazy those hubcaps are worth more than the entire car. Awesome video as usual Dalton.

[@spencer1096]

Honestly if the frame is good on that car I feel like it’s worth fixing it would be a fun summertime cruiser

[@danf4616]

Chip Foose called, he's a little jealous of the quality of customization on display here! 👌👌

[@TheOtherVespaGuy]

I'd love to see a "Self-Tap it and Forget it!" t-shirt or hat in your shop. Great video as always!

[@DoItMyselfGarage]

Another quality destructional video from PBG! Those vinyl tops caused so many rusted out roofs, but that one was next level.

[@michigandogman3060]

I love that you take the time to mess with absolute gems 💎 of the previously loved automotive world. The funny part is I have no interest in the car but just love watching a couple of knuckleheads do what they do 😂. We have gems like that everywhere here in Michigan 😮 keep the antics coming, I’ll be watching.

[@lawrenceengel3330]

Love watching the chaos here at Pole Barn Garage 😂

[@jamesschultz7550]

I had a 1972 Ford Galaxy 2 door. In gold with a black roof. That car reminds of it so much. I will always have a thing for 70's Ford's, especially the, 2 door's. That LTD came out looking, really good for a non convertible / convertible.

[@markreisen7038]

Back in the day they were known as Roadsters or Cabreiolet.. Non Convertible not.

[@markreisen7038]

It's spelt Galaxie..

[@jamesschultz7550]

@@markreisen7038 you're correct. I am wrong, I should have known that.

[@rmdd9538]

Saw on eBay that the Ray Smith emblem on the trunk is being sold for $40. Great video Dalton!!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Really? That's a keeper then

[@rmdd9538]

@@PoleBarnGarage meant say it’s on eBay

[@lonnymay3997]

I love it! Finding a way to have fun with any car, no matter how rotted it is!

[@user-mm7xr8if1u]

Cody swingin the sledge through the roof...I laughed my ass off--totally EPIC!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The fact that the new caliper functioned is a bonus

[@Scrapy-ih7ob]

Love the convertible look.

[@JMassengill]

This is the most scariest thing I’ve seen you do but also one of the most impressive. The editing was a bit jumpy at first but the repair section was great. I’m not sure to call the paramedics or stand up and clap for this.

[@kurtiss9431]

"I'm a hazzard to society" 🤣😂😆 Is my new mottO!!!

[@dreamboards1056]

This brought back memories. Earlly 90s i needed a temporary ride while my truck was in the shop. I bought a 77 Lincoln town car sedan with a vandalized roof. Made it into a permanently dedicated convertible and drove it all summer even after my truck was fixed it was so much fun.

[@MDMcVay11462]

I kinda want to know more about the new farm truck, and also I agree on ford brakes, I have gone to get calipers for a 79 F250 and just for the fronts I had more clips that I had no clue what they where for

[@rentcda]

Kevin, you are a legend! The episodes just keep getting better and better!

[@swamp-yankee]

Kevin’s the other guy

[@TheFurriestOne]

She's car-chase ready and will look good doing it!

[@Price1861]

KZbin likes us to comment… apparently. 😂😂 Stumbled across your content a couple months ago and can safely say that I am not disappointed. Crazy thing is I only live about an hour and a half from your neck of the woods. Anywho keep up the good work.

[@jestingravely2922]

Your state cannot possibly have inspection stickers 😂. I love your videos. You remind me of some vice grip and junk yard digs. I love it

[@PoleBarnGarage]

No insurance, no tags, who cares

[@rogergoodman8665]

​@Pole Barn Garage : Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane here. Me and Flash are in hot pursuit of a Sawzalled to perfection brown 1972 Ford LTD coorrrn-vertible luxury machine weaving and swerving down county road 42. I'm gonna attempt to pull this reckless malcontent over so I can ask him if he wants the pieces of his car back that fell off and to get his autograph....He's one of those you tuber stars ya know.... Great video!

[@brucenaylor2043]

It really looks good as a convertible.

[@sswoody60]

I had the 4-door version 400 engine. 1972 was repainted late 70's. Made it to less than 100,000 miles, the engine was good, but the body rusted so fast. The doors had no bottoms, and the trunk had no tail. Loved the car. I drove it for a couple of years, then the brakes went, and that was all they wrote. It had a white vinyl roof that was solid and hard no cushion. Cleaned it with. Comet cleaner with bleach $4.500.00 Dad bought it new. I remember how much fun it was to boot it into overdrive. Sadly sat on the porch watching it be towed away.

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

My grandfather had this exact same car in the 73 flavor and it was also the metallic green. I remember the very 1st day of kindergarten my mother who died 2 weeks ago drove me to school and asked if she wanted me to go up to school with her and I told her no I can do it by myself. Well I went up to the front of the school and got scared and another kid ran to where my mom was which was about a 1/4 mile away and went and got her And she came backup to comfort me. You made my evening on this date, and I thank you Dalton.

[@bigblockstang9368]

My 74 Ltd sat for 40 yrs . Only had 39000 on it. Just finished it up. She is sweeeeet now.

[@mikestoms4015]

Awesome video as always. Thanks for being a source of laughs for my family

[@PoleBarnGarage]

You bet, thanks for watching

[@danowens7145]

I think that car needs to be saved. It's totally awesome and a few bucks to get it reliable-ish have a fun care free car.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

At least it'll get to live awhile longer!

[@lawrenceedwards6327]

Man that was fun!! They actually made a convertible version of that car. They look great topless! I had a ‘71 with the 400. Had low oil pressure for thousands of miles. Put a piece of electrical tape over the light and forget about it.

[@TheDamnGarage]

Not to nitpick but I believe your car is now a Spyder, a car with no roof. A significant aesthetic improvement by far! As far as your "problem" goes, i think its a good problem to have. At least you make them live again.

[@andrewmcewan8081]

just reinforce the frame a bit so it doesn't sag and its the perfect summer cruiser

[@PoleBarnGarage]

It won't, body on frame, it'll hold together no issue

[@richhaytonNZ]

Made for a cool looking car :)

[@patrickancona1193]

Love it, this was my youth in the 80’s

[@mcnamarasgarage]

I'm not sure when I laughed harder; the sledge through the roof or the bowling ball NOT going through the window. You guys are great

[@RustyZipper]

But twice the ball went through the opening in the roof!

[@barbqpope1970]

God dammit, Dalton, i love your vids!...I'm so sad when they're over!...Keep them coming, my man, you are fucking hilarious.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Glad you like it!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Definitely looks way better without the roof 😂

[@erikrunas226]

Irish Outlaw Garage posted earlier and now another awesome Pole Barn Garage video...F@#$ YEAH!!!

[@jeffrg8293]

That roof was ridiculous. I luv it 😂

[@mhr944]

Nice trick with bleeding the wrong side caliper. I have been in that situation before.

[@thor1911.]

Nice like them old land boats lol

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Me too

[@robertmalinowski6804]

This car is the new Pole Barn Classic! Digging the vintage 70's brown color!!!

[@captainjerk]

Cool topless bucket buddy! 26:43 I had an idea for the sharp top of that panel. Cut ya piece of the chainlink pipe (or some pipe that fits) cut it down the length and weld it on! If ya got one of those toppers, cut it in half and weld it on the end of the pipe next to the door so it looks smooth. LOL I love simple mods and hacks like this! That's most of why I stick around this channel! Too bad you didn't have a crazy roached-out Corvette carcass to work with! LOL Thanx for a great vid!

[@libertysgarage8411]

Awesome vid Dalton! I always liked the front end on the 72. Man, that ol Ford lit right off!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I'm on a roll with the Ford's lately

[@TheUkeloser]

I don't know why you took that roof off, it was mint

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Swiss cheese edition

[@michaelb.42112]

This is so classic Dalton and family. I love it. That car is held together by rust.

[@Gerk8]

Watching those burnouts made me think of the 1973 Burt Reynolds movie “White Lightning”. Don’t try jumping it onto a barge!

[@shadetreemechanicracing22]

Why do your best videos always involve the use of a sledgehammer?

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Isn't that all of them?

[@BuffsGarage]

Gator McClusky would still be proud to drive that magnificent beast… Also, to anyone who thinks Dalton exaggerates this for video, I can assure you it’s actually WORSE in real life… hanging with Dalton means taking your life, well….. in his hands….. so just lower your expectations of safety and enjoy life!

[@jimb.4062]

The wifi roof was a factory option 😂😂😂 I cant stop laughing 😂

[@bivany]

Keep it coming like this, love to see the second lease on life with something that most would crush! Great Channel!!

[@gerritsikkema5776]

Looks better as a convertible than a coupe imo

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Most definitely

[@MaximusGaming]

Another classic given a second chance! Glad I found your channel last week. I’m about 2/3 way through the holy goat series 👍

[@danmonaghan6227]

Great stuff. Badass ride! Thanks for posting.

[@HangmanSwingset]

That’s a roof that’ll make the Holey Goat blush

[@joshuafinney3222]

Ok ok I wasn't going to comment but does this episode remind anyone else of the move planes, trains, and automobiles? The way the car is going I can't help but remember that 😅 good job guys. Love the content

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Sweet ride! Love it man!

[@AndreMarek64]

I watched the first 5 minutes and fell asleep. Woke up, went to bed... got up this morning and rewatched the episode. Love it, definitely get the brake fixed, some round tires, and don't forget to put some hose over those exposed cuts of metal.. keep the tetanus at bay..

[@jdfmfb03]

That bowling ball scene is tops for 2023 👍🤣🤣

[@Retrocatone]

Thank you sir for this moment! This convertible is such a unit, surely a keeper!

[@davidlarson4164]

Love the channel and and as a mid Missourian love seeing a fellow show me stater making it big on YT.

[@johnheimbrock4397]

Dalton, that is a SHOW CAR..you have to keep it I love the way it looks.. you look like a villain from Starsky/Hutch or Charlies angles or somethin'..Keep the entertainment commin'...love it ...and by the way your brake bottle was bubblin'.

[@jeffsr8300]

You and your brother are having enough fun to get arrested. Please keep it up.👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jamesmiddleton8128]

I'm so jelly. Spending quality time with ur kid and learning him at the same time. GG my good sir GG!

[@bobshope9035]

I had fun watching this and you had me rolling many times! Especially the roof and the bowling for glass ricochet!

[@captainjerk]

30:04 The GOOOO!🤤

[@Northernstar9370]

I gotta say, the bowling ball part alone had me rolling! Awesome video! That car is gonna be a blast in the summer. Can't wait to see more! Cheers bud!

[@jameskolb9145]

I had a 67 Mercury Cougar with a vinyl top that had exactly the same issue! Instant moon roof. You guys are great together, keep them vids coming!

[@ChristopherTrimble]

I had the 4 door version of this car back in the 1990's, same color too. I bought it off some old lady for like $800.00, it was a boat but so much fun to drive.

[@3081bruno]

you guys are great, loved this episode! best 1 yet!