Off-Road Hot Rod!

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

This is a project buggy that I started a while back, and I already have three videos about it. In this video, I make it a functional car. It's a blast to drive!
The body is a 1951 Ford (Upside-down), rear axle is 1942-1957 Pontiac (maybe), front axle is a 1942-1947 Ford 1/2 ton pickup (probably), controls are 1957-1960 Ford truck (maybe Econoline), steering box is 60's Mustang (I think), engine is a Mopar 5.9 (360) Magnum V-8, transmission is 1994 Dodge Dakota 4x4 NV3500.
Here's the links to the earlier videos:
First inspection: • Mystery Water Pumper D...
Assembly and first drive: • Mopar Powered '51 Ford...
Transmission problem: • Transmission Swap Fias...
I spent a bit of money finishing it up, but I tried to keep the costs reasonable. Prices mentioned in the video are the actual price I paid at the time I bought the parts. Wheel cylinders and lines came from rockauto, voltage regulator from Summit, and most everything else I bought on ebay.
Also, here's a link to the Vevor bead breaker: s.vevor.com/bfP4L7

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  • @jdmfishinglures8398
    @jdmfishinglures83989 ай бұрын

    I’ve been watching you for awhile now. My dad passed away when I was 16, I’m 25 now. He was an encyclopedia of knowledge just like you. It’s been tough learning how to work on different things because I always thought my dad was gunna be there to help and explain anything I didn’t understand. He was a lot like you and watching your videos brings me back and helps me out a lot on learning information I didn’t know. I just want say thank you and keep making videos because you’re helping people in more ways than you think.

  • @LowBuckGarage

    @LowBuckGarage

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I'm glad to be able to do this! I'll keep going as long as people want to watch, I've got years' worth of projects already lined up...

  • @nilo9456

    @nilo9456

    Ай бұрын

    At 69 ys & 345 days you are still showing me things I didn't know, glad to learn, sad be far less able to do!

  • @xozindustries7451
    @xozindustries745110 ай бұрын

    The good news is that it rides as well as a Jeep, but the bad news is that it rides as well as a Jeep

  • @davearthur514
    @davearthur51410 ай бұрын

    That camera tracking gadget is a brilliant idea.

  • @DeanofMachines
    @DeanofMachines10 ай бұрын

    Love your humor and your weird old machines! Cheers!

  • @stevenmccrickard1401
    @stevenmccrickard14019 ай бұрын

    At 21: 26, I had that sound once in a 1968 Toyota Corona. After much difficulty diagnosing the problem, It turned out to be the chipmunks trying to escape. Thanks, love your channel.

  • @rockcrusher4636
    @rockcrusher463610 ай бұрын

    You need a flag so others can see when climbing those hills. Motor looks mighty loose. Great stuff. Cheers.

  • @Thomas-fo9zu
    @Thomas-fo9zu10 ай бұрын

    Throw some road tires at that bad boy, let that motor sing! That is a cool build! You have a great imagination!

  • @lloydprunier4415
    @lloydprunier44159 ай бұрын

    Just the sound is worth watching the video! Hope you can find some softer tires for the rear. Those get good traction but that ride is spine crushing! I used to spend day and night doing this kind of thing, but just can't anymore. It's good to still be able to watch even though I can't do as much as I used to 50+ years ago. Hope you keep posting for a long time!

  • @robertandjodijackola4901
    @robertandjodijackola490110 ай бұрын

    Appreciate your efforts, and work you do with these videos. Very entertaining, and informative

  • @durrelljohnson4726
    @durrelljohnson472610 ай бұрын

    So I love this video. It was driving me bonkers looking at the body right-side upside down....so I figured out it was a 51 Ford! And that Mopar sounds like a monster! 👍👍👍

  • @BeamerTheFox
    @BeamerTheFox10 ай бұрын

    has anybody told you how dangerously smart you are, this is one of the neatest things ive ever seen, i tripped out when you flipped the camara upside down an i saw the rear of an old plymouth, thats crazy they did that, what a good idea.

  • @mbflower
    @mbflower9 ай бұрын

    A piece of cardboard in between the bead breaker and the rim will save the paint. I've been using that same breaker for many years and it's been a great tool.

  • @daveneil3963
    @daveneil39639 ай бұрын

    Damn that lope at idle sounds Healthy! It also sounds great when you get on it! In the late 50's I drove a dune buggy similar to that one in the sand hills out of Yuma, Az. It had straight pipes with a small Ford flathead V8. It was pretty exciting for a teenager like me back then. Thanks for sharing, I'll be watching more so I can hear that exhaust more!

  • @RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY
    @RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY10 ай бұрын

    That engine sounds beastly

  • @RobertFay
    @RobertFay10 ай бұрын

    *- This is a fun video, James.* *- Fun to watch. Fun to listen to the motor.*

  • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
    @Dancing_Alone_wRentals10 ай бұрын

    I can't wait for the first annual Low Buck Garage Pit Crew Picnic & Party. Another great video with a good looking car!

  • @the_lost_navigator
    @the_lost_navigator10 ай бұрын

    For all the fabricating and fun - thanks for the (online) ride, man...

  • @philjafo2
    @philjafo210 ай бұрын

    As soon as you said it was an upside down car body I recognized it as 51 ford shoebox rear fenders

  • @69Dartman

    @69Dartman

    9 ай бұрын

    I was going to say 50 but right on and I don't have to post it. My Boss had a 50 convertible all restored for years.

  • @leostgeorge2080
    @leostgeorge20809 ай бұрын

    The ticking sound was the engine cooling down. The metal was contracting. When you took out the plug and installed the temp sensor you had pressure so must have been an air pocket. The air pocket was causing the metal to tick. After your ride in the sand pit it most likely got the air out. Might want to install an overflow for the radiator. It will allow the air pocket to escape and the coolant to be sucked back in after the air pocket is expelled. Nice seat of the pants build. but i agree overpowered for what is there. Cam, Highrise intake and headers will make a bit of HP. Mufflers will cut off a bit of the HP but open headers sound so nice 🙂 I would rather spend some time on the suspension then lower the HP. HP is so much fun lol

  • @Chr.U.Cas2216
    @Chr.U.Cas22169 ай бұрын

    👍👌👏 The robot camera is awesome! Congratulations 🎉 for purchasing it. Also for being able to repair the device.

  • @randymack2222
    @randymack222210 ай бұрын

    I like the scatter shield over the drive line, I'm sure it's not NHRA approved...😂

  • @STOK5OH
    @STOK5OH9 ай бұрын

    That's a real steamy pile you've crudely assembled. I dig it.

  • @Roger-hq1yt
    @Roger-hq1yt10 ай бұрын

    The upside down rear floor for the body is Genius!

  • @immrnoidall
    @immrnoidall9 ай бұрын

    The way you fabricated out that center floor panel out of what you had laying around, was pure talent. pure talent.

  • @danpags7023
    @danpags70239 ай бұрын

    Love it! I'm glad you went back at it. Gonna have to send apology cards to the neighbors. That thing sounds awesome. I especially like the tire crack gage letting you know they're taking air. 😂👍Like the new camera!!

  • @jeepindave5464
    @jeepindave546410 ай бұрын

    Awesome james. Glad to see your videos are paying some money to give back to us viewers. Hope to see you hit 100k

  • @infocpctrainer
    @infocpctrainer3 ай бұрын

    this amount of work you're putting into this job is going beyond 'good enough'! but hey, it looks great

  • @jStrikesMechanical
    @jStrikesMechanical10 ай бұрын

    Awesome project. Also neat idea with the following camera.

  • @M.TTT.
    @M.TTT.3 ай бұрын

    Wish I had my own property to have a few big projects like this, but I should be grateful for the small engine ones I can do. The midwest does seem like a lot more fun though with the desert type trails you have.

  • @plowboybill8283
    @plowboybill828310 ай бұрын

    FUN, FUN, FUN Love watching you improvise!

  • @jeffhunter2553
    @jeffhunter255310 ай бұрын

    After 40 years in the tire business I found the best bead sealer is good old bearing Grease.

  • @MrChristianbass2170
    @MrChristianbass217010 ай бұрын

    You do yourself and your back a great service putting in some real suspension

  • @alainaubut654
    @alainaubut65410 ай бұрын

    great video again why we don t see you more i miss you i love your video and your attitude on working project

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock554010 ай бұрын

    Congrats Low-Buck Garage, on finally getting ur Black Buggy running great. Yea! needs shocks. great if u wanted to make a milk shack..

  • @WrenchRepairsAndProspecting
    @WrenchRepairsAndProspecting10 ай бұрын

    Definitely need some paddle tires for that. And maybe take a leaf out of that rear spring pack to help some

  • @TheOtherBill
    @TheOtherBill10 ай бұрын

    This was fun so I must be watching it right.

  • @ericlee7385
    @ericlee73859 ай бұрын

    Well, it'd be a dream come true to have the kind of fun you are having. Maybe later in life. For now, you might want to improve your rear suspension a little back. That bumpy ride is holding back that beast of an engine...

  • @stevenweikart2567
    @stevenweikart25679 ай бұрын

    Quality Low-Buck entertainment! Love it

  • @Perri138
    @Perri1389 ай бұрын

    I almost forgot about this beauty

  • @mikeconner5119
    @mikeconner511910 ай бұрын

    i wish that i had one like that when i retire im gonna build one and ill watch some of your vids for pointers and tips every time i learn something by watching your channel thanks

  • @natesmemes1794
    @natesmemes17949 ай бұрын

    This thing is RAD! Looks like a ton of fun!

  • @ericeidsness2210
    @ericeidsness22109 ай бұрын

    😮 that new camera works great..... I've been watching you for years now.... And your voice reminds me of the guy that used to work on PBS, MotorWeek I think it was.... So I really enjoy your KZread content.... I've contemplated coming out and trying to help you on projects but I live in West Virginia...lol.. I'm a welder fabricator/ mechanic... DIY handyman/maintenance man..... Lol...

  • @ridethroughlifertl
    @ridethroughlifertl10 ай бұрын

    I found your channel about halfway through that latest old 4bt bus. You must have so much fun on a daily basis. What a life.

  • @davidburke1794
    @davidburke179410 ай бұрын

    Like the Dirt-Bucket! That air filter must be full.

  • @jordanoneill82
    @jordanoneill8210 ай бұрын

    i wanna build one of these..! didn't realize the body was made from the rear end of some 50's car flipped upside down, now i can't unsee it. would be kinda fun building a 'dirt rod' out of an old SUV, could be an advantage having AWD or 4WD. stick some frankenstein weirdo body on it, some fox shocks and good springs, spice up the motor, agricultural tyres on banded steelies, damn... sounds like a good time. i think once i buy some land to use it on, i'll build a low buck garage inspired dirt rod.

  • @noamz1740
    @noamz174010 ай бұрын

    Hey buddy. It took too long to get another great video, at last. Great as always ! 👍👍 Noam.

  • @rohnaldgordon8673
    @rohnaldgordon867310 ай бұрын

    That robot camera works surprisingly well. Perhaps play with the location of the sensor to catch the initial lag of the speeding forward. Pretty good though lol.

  • @tda2806
    @tda280610 ай бұрын

    I can assure you that you are doing things right, because that was fun!

  • @mikemaki7192
    @mikemaki71929 ай бұрын

    Well that was fun to watch, so i guess watching it was the right thing to do.

  • @johnanderson1818
    @johnanderson18189 ай бұрын

    All I had to do was, watch half of your intro! Then I subscribed! Just my kind of stuff! 💯

  • @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE
    @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE10 ай бұрын

    Such a cool buggy James! 😁👍 Sounds great too! I like the idea of having the sensor so the camera follows you around. Take care and happy wrenching 🔧🔩

  • @chrissmith7655
    @chrissmith765510 ай бұрын

    Hi, looks and sounds AWESOME!! Many thanks from tiny UK.

  • @martinbreuer2442
    @martinbreuer24422 ай бұрын

    Your humor is great I get a kick out of it

  • @mikehunt1418
    @mikehunt141810 ай бұрын

    Love your channel Bud ! one of the best out there.Jim from Ont

  • @kennethsonier1766
    @kennethsonier176610 ай бұрын

    You really have some talent and some interesting toys. You're right that looks like a blast. Keep up the good work and the cool videos ✌️🇺🇲

  • @jeffrykopis5468
    @jeffrykopis54689 ай бұрын

    That rig deserves a grille shell to give it more character. And protect the radiator. A grille from an old Peterbilt 379 or KW W900 would look cool.

  • @thqp
    @thqp10 ай бұрын

    Man that thing looks and sounds so cool! Looking at the way you were bouncing around some suspension work might be needed, along with the softer tires! :D

  • @murmur3966
    @murmur39669 ай бұрын

    Hello Hello From Canada!!! That looked like too much fun, but you need a big desert to hit, just to see how scary it really is at full throttle. HAHAHA!! I am new to your channel so I can see from your main page that I am going to be sitting in front of my computer laughing a lot. I love your projects and the "funny as hell" commentary as you go along so I can't wait to see what comes next. Keep up the awesome content and I hope you don't get too big to chat back with your fans. Stay happy and healthy. 🤘😁👍

  • @bobbyhartfelt5855
    @bobbyhartfelt585510 ай бұрын

    Great video as always. Appreciate your constant reinvestment into your content creation as well. Keep up the quality work good sir.

  • @michaelmoore292
    @michaelmoore2929 ай бұрын

    Glad to have ya back love your show great content....thanks

  • @Tigeristiger
    @Tigeristiger9 ай бұрын

    This is one of the coolest builds I have ever seen. But the inside shots, my back hurts just watching. But amazing work.

  • @Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga
    @Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga10 ай бұрын

    The suspension might need some love.

  • @charlescastle5566
    @charlescastle55669 ай бұрын

    The buggy turned out really cool. Might want to put some kind of springs on the seats or something, noticed while you were driving it that your head got jerked around a lot and noticed your head is really close to the roll bar. Might want to wear a helmet or fix the seats to absorb some of the shock or you might crack your scull on the roll bar. Love the content on your channel been watching for as long as I can remember, keep up the good work and as always make it fun...

  • @noahingram8052
    @noahingram805210 ай бұрын

    I'd love to see a grille and a hood made that would be cool

  • @tonydowd8566
    @tonydowd856610 ай бұрын

    So much fun to watch. Really cool 😎

  • @PullStartStables
    @PullStartStables9 ай бұрын

    Pretty sweet ride! Watching the launches, I’d suggest an engine limiting strap of some sort! 👍

  • @drunkbillygoat
    @drunkbillygoat9 ай бұрын

    That thing looks so much fun to drive.

  • @wmsification
    @wmsification9 ай бұрын

    Big step up in production values. Nice work! Try taping the transmitter to your hat.

  • @billhansen6855
    @billhansen685510 ай бұрын

    As always - exceptional content and editing. Missed you last week - knowing the next video would be exceptional. No surprise - not relased early - Thank You. Made for a great start for the morning. Keep being you.

  • @Vickwick58
    @Vickwick5810 ай бұрын

    in a hydraulic pressure system, when pressurized fluid enters a chamber of two different volumes the higher pressure will be in the smaller area.

  • @edwinjstephens4958
    @edwinjstephens49589 ай бұрын

    Hello there cowboy here again this thing is so awesome what a unique idea flip a body over that way is inspiring looks like an old bucket roadster and I love the way you finished it up the flooring dash and all the rest of the bits just what is that body from any idea love the tail lights so perfect for the whole build I'd love to build something like it if only I was a little younger in in a bit better health lol just love the quirky ways you make things just work even when they shouldn't keep doing what you're doing I'll keep watching 🤠👍

  • @RANDALLOLOGY
    @RANDALLOLOGY10 ай бұрын

    Cool rig. It's really neat taking a old body and turning it upsidedown. That could open doors for different designs 👍👍

  • @davidredfearn664
    @davidredfearn6649 ай бұрын

    That's a very good sounding hot rod.

  • 5 ай бұрын

    Absolutely, it sounds beautiful!

  • @pilgrimsgarage
    @pilgrimsgarage9 ай бұрын

    Dude, I’m not sure how KZread recommended your channel but I’m glad they did. Being a creator myself I know the effort it takes to change views to keep the viewer interested in the content. I’m looking forward to more of your videos…subscribed!!

  • @daviddamico4288
    @daviddamico428810 ай бұрын

    Love how you built stuff….. awesome job..

  • @richardabernathy6242
    @richardabernathy62429 ай бұрын

    I just like hearing that motor run

  • @QQQ-os9dj
    @QQQ-os9dj10 ай бұрын

    You rule dude, I like your style.

  • @michaelwilbur7959
    @michaelwilbur795910 ай бұрын

    I LOVE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR. BEEN WATCHING FOR QUITE AWHILE AND STILL ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS.

  • @cmac956
    @cmac9569 ай бұрын

    Hi, I really like your upside down 50,ish Ford hot rod , it has a lot of carickter (sp) .the Morter sounds really great . good job ,that camera is really something ,

  • @joshprice6954
    @joshprice69549 ай бұрын

    That ticking sound is the lifters leaking down.

  • @Ashley_Schaeffer
    @Ashley_Schaeffer10 ай бұрын

    Love your channel! Has inspired me to pick back up on some of my projects I have been putting off. God Bless 🇺🇸🙏

  • @henningklaveness7082
    @henningklaveness708210 ай бұрын

    I love it! A car that instantly tells you that going flat out is a bad idea...

  • @matthewcox1122
    @matthewcox11229 ай бұрын

    A few more accessories and title I'd be swinging it down the local hang spot 👀👌

  • @darrellperkinson7038
    @darrellperkinson70389 ай бұрын

    Man I just love this thing

  • @asarand
    @asarand10 ай бұрын

    The camera was a great investment. Now you can have a camera that follows your movements. I wondered what was up with that body. It never occurred to me that it might be part of a body mounted upside down. Great content as usual. I look forward to your next video.

  • @forestlawrencegrading9154
    @forestlawrencegrading915410 ай бұрын

    After a nice relaxing ride in the dunes a visit to the chiropractor the next day⛽️🇺🇸

  • @SchneiderClassics
    @SchneiderClassics10 ай бұрын

    love it mate, looks awesome like the movment camera

  • @robertbdees9913
    @robertbdees991310 ай бұрын

    This car is really cool man . Looks like poor man's t bucket / water pumper dune buggy.

  • @gerrywood5325
    @gerrywood53259 ай бұрын

    Back in the day, you would have been known as a shade tree mechanic/fabricator. Personally, I like what you do.

  • @nunya7065
    @nunya70659 ай бұрын

    HAHAHAHA, That is flippin' genius flipping the fender upside-down to make it the car body. I would never have known had you not told us that. lol. Really cool bro. Thanks.

  • @scrotiemcboogerballs1981
    @scrotiemcboogerballs198110 ай бұрын

    Great video that ride is awesome sounds good thanks for sharing having the grating on the floor board will that let dust and debris come up in your face when cruising down a dirt road

  • @zlindauer5315
    @zlindauer531510 ай бұрын

    love your easy goin nature! might wanna ratchet strap that motor down for the longevity. love your videos man, for real!

  • @rebuildrcs538
    @rebuildrcs5389 ай бұрын

    love this guy lol, from Kenosha Wisconsin keep them vids coming.

  • @SPW812
    @SPW81210 ай бұрын

    Hey, you're not sweating, must be A/C going strong.

  • @AllSortsOfStuff58
    @AllSortsOfStuff5810 ай бұрын

    Good to hear from you. I was a little concerned there was something wrong when you didn't post anything after your usual interval. I love your projects...

  • @dadiusmaximus
    @dadiusmaximus10 ай бұрын

    This channel is just so cool!

  • @AndrewHCann
    @AndrewHCann10 ай бұрын

    Excellent video Glenn :) also so cool 😎 👌 👍 👏 😀 this vechile is and for fuel tank gauge think could try Oil Furance tank or Ride Lawn Mower has float on fuel cap or 1930 Ford Model A type on cap or gauge to dash ! Hope lots fun with this vechile too so cool watch!

  • @deepbludude4697
    @deepbludude469710 ай бұрын

    Well done! Ive said it before and Ill say it again... I wish you were my neighbor!

  • @claytoncoolidge992
    @claytoncoolidge99210 ай бұрын

    Never too much engine just means you need different roads lol

  • @robsidgor
    @robsidgor10 ай бұрын

    It doesn't have to be practical when it looks that darn good