Off-Road Hot Rod, Done!

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

UPDATE: The ebay auction has ended, and this buggy should be going to a new home soon.
Last time I took this buggy out I realized that the high RPM engine and old, stiff tires did not work. In this video I change out the tires and the engine. I also add a hood over the engine, so it doesn't get filled with water when it rains. Now its works almost like a normal vehicle!
That brings up the problem. This was built as a water pumper buggy at least 50 years ago, so it's a bit of automotive history. So far I've just added to what was there to make it work. Now I'm having thoughts of long travel suspension and other major modifications. I don't think that changing history is right, so I can't own this anymore because I won't be able to leave it alone. It needs a new home!

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  • @donaldcampbell5277
    @donaldcampbell52779 ай бұрын

    Years ago, a stranded motorist stopped in front of my house late at night with an overheating problem. I made a thermostat gasket out of an old paper milk carton, used 2 layers, and worked fine, and they made it back to Ohio.

  • @kingfunk9336

    @kingfunk9336

    9 ай бұрын

    Milk carton gaskets work really well. Trinidad Co. To ABQ. N.M. no leaks on water pump of old Oldsmobile

  • @Goomer
    @Goomer9 ай бұрын

    I would have been rooting for Low-Buck Garage over Finnegan. This thing is cool.

  • @remko1238

    @remko1238

    9 ай бұрын

    This dude is the best

  • @rosscullen531

    @rosscullen531

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@remko1238Definitely! Editing his own videos, filming and taking care of his KZread channel, juggling 12 projects at once, and being about 10 yrs older than me inspires me a bit to get off my lazy ass and finish something.

  • @lalnablehector1285

    @lalnablehector1285

    8 ай бұрын

    Thing is Finnegan is a nice guy and has always been a fan of people that do this sorta thing, it's really the race commentator that was being a real dick but i wouldn't blame Finnegan for that.

  • @IDunno655
    @IDunno6559 ай бұрын

    I'd LOVE to make this street legal. Looks like a fun little summer driver.

  • @duaneayers6117
    @duaneayers61179 ай бұрын

    The makers of the spray paint. Should be 1 of your sponsors. Because you do use a lot of rattle cans. lol Great Videos to watch.

  • @DillonHFM
    @DillonHFM9 ай бұрын

    I'm glad someone else also uses the term "Precision Eye-crometer"

  • @staninjapan07

    @staninjapan07

    14 күн бұрын

    I missed that. It's a good one!

  • @LittleMikeStarCraft
    @LittleMikeStarCraft3 ай бұрын

    How hasn't this channel popped off to a million subs yet? It's coming. Once you hit somebody's feed any they shout you out-- you're gunna be huger than huge. Best videos.

  • @staninjapan07

    @staninjapan07

    14 күн бұрын

    Yeah, it fast became one of my top 5 on YT.

  • @thedude2278
    @thedude22789 ай бұрын

    Low-Buck Garage is literally a mixture of Vice Grip Garage and Mustie1. Keep up the good work Low-Buck

  • @thegusk520

    @thegusk520

    20 күн бұрын

    Don't insult James by comparing him to that juvenile, annoying clown at Vice Grip Garage.

  • @tda2806
    @tda28069 ай бұрын

    You must be having fun, because I had fun watching, thank you.😁

  • @monkeybarmonkeyman
    @monkeybarmonkeyman9 ай бұрын

    Probably one of the best Ebay sale listings ever. All the best with the sale!

  • @TheOtherBill

    @TheOtherBill

    9 ай бұрын

    The only thing it's missing is a Low-Buck Garage sticker on the back, like real dealers use so that the paint gets ruined when you remove it.

  • @ProctorSilex

    @ProctorSilex

    6 ай бұрын

    @@TheOtherBill The paint was ruined when he sprayed it :)

  • @gabeteuton

    @gabeteuton

    2 ай бұрын

    @@TheOtherBill loled pretty hard at this, until i saw the next comment :B

  • @torquealleygarage
    @torquealleygarage9 ай бұрын

    This series has given me all sorts of ideas. Bad for my wallet. Good for my entertainment. Nice work!

  • @Hard_Right
    @Hard_Right9 ай бұрын

    running engine goes outside under an old sign and a ripped up rag, blown up engine goes in the shed 😂😂😂 i love your style! NEVER CHANGE

  • @stringlarson1247
    @stringlarson12479 ай бұрын

    I love everything about this, save for the fact that I can't buy it. Just found your channel. Love your obvious skills and ability to 'just make it work' attitude. It's a great combination.

  • @andrewdoran4572
    @andrewdoran457218 күн бұрын

    Great video......its nice to see I'm not the only one who has to look over the rim of my glasses to see stuff close up ;)

  • @david929190
    @david9291909 ай бұрын

    You make things like cleaning up the engine, dressing it with an intake, carb and pan and headers seem quick. Having done it I know it's a lot of hours of fun.

  • @jarm7726
    @jarm77269 ай бұрын

    Cool perfect timing

  • @davidpawson7393

    @davidpawson7393

    9 ай бұрын

    I see what you did there although it took me a while as I'm a little retarded.

  • @FrisellFan01
    @FrisellFan016 ай бұрын

    This hot rod is sooooooooooo cool... the exhaust note is great!

  • @stebishopnomad1838
    @stebishopnomad18389 ай бұрын

    You put other you tube channels to shame.absolutley brilliant Chanel

  • @gene_takovic57
    @gene_takovic57Ай бұрын

    Homemade gaskets are where it's at! Great job!

  • @tonydowd8566
    @tonydowd85669 ай бұрын

    Congratulations, this is quickly becoming my favorite KZread video channel.

  • @GarethPierce69
    @GarethPierce699 ай бұрын

    Damn, if I wasn’t in the UK, I’d buy it. Looks a whole lot of fun to throw around a quarry.

  • @nicksnextproject535
    @nicksnextproject5359 ай бұрын

    The humor in this video is spot on.

  • @wesgraham9588
    @wesgraham95889 ай бұрын

    No wonder it took you 13 days since your last video , good job this Has got to be one of your best videos ! thx 👍👍 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @dirk4926
    @dirk49269 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you're moving on in life and selling this one

  • @paulmurphy5964
    @paulmurphy59649 ай бұрын

    I liked your tire and wheel engineering with parts on hand. Really like your style. Nice work. Cheers from Schuylklll County PA

  • @thdevilmancometh

    @thdevilmancometh

    Ай бұрын

    Howdy neighbor...from lackawanna lol

  • @billhooper85
    @billhooper859 ай бұрын

    I love it, new old sensor going in 😂

  • @noahingram8052
    @noahingram80529 ай бұрын

    Please don't stop teaching me things haha

  • @Freedbird
    @Freedbird9 ай бұрын

    That's a great hotrod ! I hope whoever buys it stays in touch with any updates. Me, I'd just send it !

  • @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE
    @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE9 ай бұрын

    *Eye-crometer!* 🤣 I got a good laugh from that James! That pickup screen was pretty clogged for sure! 😦 Glad you removed the oil pan. Enjoyed the video very much 🙂👍 Hopefully you can find a buyer soon. Take care, be safe and happy wrenching 🔧🔩

  • @walterbrown8694
    @walterbrown86949 ай бұрын

    This has become my favorite UTube channel Reminds me of some of the stuff I used to do in the mid 50s when I had more time than money. Had an uncle who had his own garage and built and modified farm equipment, old trucks and autos - was my "hero" growing up. Keep having fun !

  • @jonathantatler
    @jonathantatler9 ай бұрын

    Awesome as always 👍👍👍

  • @MrClickbang357
    @MrClickbang3572 ай бұрын

    When I first started wathing you build the hood, I was skeptical. However that hood came out,dare I say, perfect for this ride!!! This was a really nice build for what you started with! And like you said, the whole thing is a 50+ year design! Real cool buggy to get out there and have fun wtih!!!! KUDOS!

  • @jamesblinzler7421
    @jamesblinzler74219 ай бұрын

    Love the build, have no money to buy. So…cool for whoever ends up with it. Keep building guys that’s half the fun.

  • @jjock3239
    @jjock32399 ай бұрын

    I am 80, and that was how I reversed rims in the late 50s and early 60s. I never bothered to reverse the fill valves, but that was only a minor inconvenience. They looked good enough, that two of them were stolen out of the box of my pickup. I call that good enough. Fun video.

  • @scrotiemcboogerballs1981
    @scrotiemcboogerballs19819 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @cheekymonkey444
    @cheekymonkey4449 ай бұрын

    In the early '70s, I bought a 1956 Willys CJ-5. At that time, larger, wider wheels weren't available. The next best thing was to do exactly as you did. Punch out the rivets and find a wider car wheel to weld it to. Later, farm implement wheels were made with the Jeep bolt pattern. Unfortunately, the tire selection was kind of slim. You could get wide tires, but the tread was only 8" wide. They looked funny. A big fat sidewall and skinny tread design.

  • @aaronmcconnell7358
    @aaronmcconnell73589 ай бұрын

    It sure looks like a lot of fun even if it rattles a few teeth loose

  • @beakittelscherz5419
    @beakittelscherz54194 ай бұрын

    "Still RPM'ing"...😎 That's my next T-shirt text!

  • @frieza1679
    @frieza16799 ай бұрын

    That thing is cool lol

  • @staninjapan07
    @staninjapan0714 күн бұрын

    Yet another top-shelf video from Low Buck Garage!

  • @alangordon3283
    @alangordon32839 ай бұрын

    Love your understated brilliance in providing solutions and bringing things to life.

  • @BREAKOVERPARK
    @BREAKOVERPARK9 ай бұрын

    Big fan of your channel. The world is going to find you soon and then Heavy D will be calling you for a collaboration.

  • @davidpawson7393
    @davidpawson73939 ай бұрын

    Yes haww, claiming my spot so I can come back when my brain wakes up. Good luck with that.

  • @Skarpeggnr1
    @Skarpeggnr19 ай бұрын

    A new old sensor is going in. Love your style.

  • @tomash9116
    @tomash91169 ай бұрын

    This is like listening to Hank Hill, and he even has the character pat down. Been hooked since the stuck-wheel-camper-bus episode. Great videos!

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock55409 ай бұрын

    Thanks Low-Buck Garage, for taken-us for a ride in ur Off-Rode Buggy. I would love to buy the Buggy, butt like most people, short on money.

  • @mw7615
    @mw76159 ай бұрын

    Really like your channel. Great humor, creativity and git-er-doneness in all your videos and website. Sadly, no Low-Buck Buggy stickers or merch to be found...

  • @dougdavidson175
    @dougdavidson1759 ай бұрын

    You deserve wayyyy more subs! Thanks for posting. Take care, stay safe and have FUN!

  • @marklelohe3754
    @marklelohe375429 күн бұрын

    Great video as usual. I like your thinking and care over the important issues. Lesson 1: always have gasket paper. Lesson 2: always check your oil pick up screen, pump, level & pressure when doing stuff like this. Lesson 3: if your oil pan gets a dent check that it is not cracked or blocking your pick up.

  • @edryan2926
    @edryan29269 ай бұрын

    That's a hell-uv-a nice buggy now! So much good work dun to her, you rock!

  • @considertheravens7100
    @considertheravens71009 ай бұрын

    Cool hood, nice work

  • @FYMASMD
    @FYMASMD5 ай бұрын

    Wow!! You’ve got a LOT of “stuff”…😎. Cool stuff.

  • @RegularGuyLures
    @RegularGuyLures9 ай бұрын

    I just enjoy your entire channel's philosophy. That's the same principles I endorse on my channel. Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @rileymedina544
    @rileymedina5442 ай бұрын

    Love it reminds me of the old water pumper buggies rocking around imperial sand dunes in the 60 70s

  • @PINGA44444
    @PINGA444449 ай бұрын

    I Love this guy

  • @nelsonmattoon150
    @nelsonmattoon1509 ай бұрын

    That's how I make my gaskets

  • @fanievorster
    @fanievorster9 ай бұрын

    That buggy looks like loads of fun, with a classic touch, nice job!!

  • @scroungasworkshop4663
    @scroungasworkshop46639 ай бұрын

    This would have to be one of your best videos. That was a lot of work you got through but also a hell of a lot of fun and I learnt a few things along the way. Thanks heaps. Cheers, Stuart 🇦🇺

  • @normhowes2975
    @normhowes29759 ай бұрын

    Amazing what can be done with enough spare "stuff"!

  • @htownblue11
    @htownblue119 ай бұрын

    Alex, I’ll take things I’d never think I’d see Low Buck doing for 1000 please. “Low Buck plays with sheet metal to add to aesthetics of a vehicle…” “What is Body Work Alex!”😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Thomas-fo9zu
    @Thomas-fo9zu9 ай бұрын

    Wow, that was such a fun video, tks for taking us along!

  • @jonbeels8969
    @jonbeels89699 ай бұрын

    Fantastic stormy back drop

  • @beakittelscherz5419
    @beakittelscherz54194 ай бұрын

    That thing is bonkers... And I love it!🤘😎

  • @ridethroughlifertl
    @ridethroughlifertl9 ай бұрын

    I've used the same yellow tote lid as a parts cleaning tray for almost 2 years. Has a lot of scrapes and scratches, but no holes or cracks. Might be worth keeping!

  • @theodoredugranrut8201
    @theodoredugranrut82019 ай бұрын

    This channel is so much fun. Central California watching

  • @timothywilliams2021
    @timothywilliams20212 ай бұрын

    Most old cars that had the left hand thread studs have had them replaced by now. A lot of people don't know or have forgotten about them. My Dad bought a 67 imperial. The driver side studs are left hand thread's. He was trying to remove the front wheel and was struggling with it. I told him they where probably still left hand. Checked and it was. He's been talking about replacing them since but hasn't found a real reason to yet.

  • @ihatedietcola7920
    @ihatedietcola79209 ай бұрын

    That's awesome! And yeah, I'm picking up trash every time I head out in the woods here.

  • @jackiecollins9611
    @jackiecollins96119 ай бұрын

    This little buggy made Barn Finds today! Way to go

  • @ivanolsen8596
    @ivanolsen85969 ай бұрын

    A use for rattle cans other than graffiti, who would have thought? Great informative, entertaining and instructional vid again James, cant wait for your next!

  • @markc5593
    @markc55939 ай бұрын

    The more I watch your channel the more I like it, thanks.

  • @rusty6666
    @rusty66669 ай бұрын

    Nice job on the sand buggy she really has some good torque now with better tires and the new engine that thing looks great...

  • @alangordon3283
    @alangordon32839 ай бұрын

    Excellent

  • @user-xt4gs1ev2n
    @user-xt4gs1ev2n4 ай бұрын

    Would like to have the Jeep! It is very nice! I think about all the different years and models pieces that you have put in there. I enjoy watching!

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound9 ай бұрын

    That is why I love Harbor Freight tools. If you get an electric tool for $12 that does five jobs and then craps out, you still got your money's worth. Of course not practical for a business shop. I have an angle grinder that I have used here and there, over 25 years! Cost me $12 and it still works. I bought it at one of those "Rent the Hall" tool sales. I also bought a can opener for $6. I opened my tuna can for lunch with it, this past week.

  • @trevorpom
    @trevorpom9 ай бұрын

    Good thing those lug nuts came with instructions.

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound9 ай бұрын

    The Red Pinstriping? 👍👍 It POPS!! 💥 Reminds me of pinstriped tires for cars _and_ bicycles from the late 60's / early 70's.

  • @user-xl5np5dp8n
    @user-xl5np5dp8n5 ай бұрын

    that exhaust setup is rad.

  • @walterrobbins4470
    @walterrobbins4470Ай бұрын

    Your tire guy definitely doesn’t have to answer to a corporate manager

  • @andylewis7360
    @andylewis73609 ай бұрын

    First time viewer here. Really enjoyed this content, especially the deadpan ironic delivery. “Good enough garage” seems like a more appropriate channel name but you got yourself a new sub nevertheless. Looking forward to watching future vids and browsing your past posts. Best regards from 🇬🇧

  • @mattewiegand9896
    @mattewiegand98969 ай бұрын

    This thing is my favorite thing on the Internet.

  • @user-bv1mv9vn9n
    @user-bv1mv9vn9nАй бұрын

    Your videos are so entertaining- thank you!

  • @jakelords24
    @jakelords249 ай бұрын

    Love your approach to KZread. Great projects and great adventure!

  • @BionMTG
    @BionMTG9 ай бұрын

    I have a 69 RHD DJ5 postal Jeep that I was planning on building similarly. I have a chevy 400 and a turbo 350 trans in the garage for the build. I wanna just cut the top off and get going, but the body is in great shape, so Ive been looking for someone looking for a clean body in a trade, so I dont feel bad cutting something so cool. haha

  • @3rdpig
    @3rdpig9 ай бұрын

    Some young guy will have a lot of fun with that and you've given them a really good start, low buck or not. Great work!

  • @dmindi1773
    @dmindi17739 ай бұрын

    You do a lot better job than you give yourself credit for and your a great troubleshooter! Looking forward to your next project.

  • @FJB8885
    @FJB88859 ай бұрын

    I like how you fabrafit to make things work. 👍

  • @hammerdownpowersports
    @hammerdownpowersports9 ай бұрын

    Your good enough is almost good enough for me, I'm in az,I'll come get it.

  • @hammerdownpowersports

    @hammerdownpowersports

    9 ай бұрын

    KZread never puts my id

  • @flir67man84
    @flir67man849 ай бұрын

    Great video build!

  • @craigbowley6783
    @craigbowley67839 ай бұрын

    That is one sick buggy! Looks great a blast to drive!👌🇺🇸

  • @wildbenny11
    @wildbenny119 ай бұрын

    I like that buck nice

  • @RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY
    @RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY9 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed seeing this come together! Love your videos

  • @richardphelan8414
    @richardphelan84149 ай бұрын

    Is the rear open ,or a posi ? Your version of good enough is pretty damn awesome your Builds are way cool ,your commentary as your working makes me laugh my butt off

  • @LowBuckGarage

    @LowBuckGarage

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks! The rear is open, but the weight is far enough back that it doesn't really matter a whole lot. If you get crossed up a front tire just comes off the ground, and both rears still have traction.

  • @screwthecabal6453
    @screwthecabal64532 ай бұрын

    I like the way you work! You're my kinda guy.

  • @Gmcworrior1
    @Gmcworrior19 ай бұрын

    Damn good starting price. If i had it, i would definitely try for it

  • @beerkegbob6952
    @beerkegbob69529 ай бұрын

    Nice improvements

  • @spikebebop9070
    @spikebebop90709 ай бұрын

    Great video. Like the way you get things done. Not great, maybe not even good but good enough. That's the way my dad did it and if it was good enough for him, it's good enough for me. New subscriber. Good luck finding a buyer.

  • @davidlagle7000
    @davidlagle70009 ай бұрын

    Good show

  • @daviddamico4288
    @daviddamico42889 ай бұрын

    Nice work,sounds great..

  • @danmcelroy6584
    @danmcelroy65849 ай бұрын

    Looks like a lot of fun!

  • @chrissmith7655
    @chrissmith76559 ай бұрын

    Hi, awesome love it. Many thanks from UK.

  • @deepbludude4697
    @deepbludude46979 ай бұрын

    Nice build James!

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