Can we Make a PARKED Ranchero Reliable in a WEEKEND?

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Today we bring an abandoned Ford Ranchero back to life!

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[MegaMobass]

We all know PBG is going to salivate over this unit. What a treat.

[philipwilkins]

I’m an old school guy. Made it to 60 so far. I love that when your dealing with drum brakes you use pliers and a screw driver instead of a brake tool that’s made for it.
I have a couple of the brake tools. Ones from my pop. He always used them in the day! He even used the adjuster tool to adjust them!
Thank you for making me think of those memories! Miss my pop. If yours is still here with us make sure you show him that you care every chance you get.

[brettdubbeld]

Late sunday night, junkyard digs upload? Best way to finish off a weekend

[bruwin]

Little tip for pouring from those cans, or from 5 gallon buckets. Pour with the spout at the TOP instead of the bottom. This gives a path for air to get in that isn't pushing past fluid, causing the inconsistent "blup blup" flow of liquid.

[Canthus]

I kinda dig Professor Angus. Not that I didn't know how a rheostat works, but he does a good job explaining it simply.

[traviscue]

Kevin up to the point where you purged the line to your manifold gauges, you were golden. Next time, with the AC off open up your high side & dump as much refrigerant in as it will take. Then fire up the AC & finish charging slowly through the suction side. Like any compressor, they aren't designed to pump liquid. I watch the show religiously, love it. Hope this helps.

[dhag]

Duuude. My high school shop teacher (army field mechanic) had one, blue, that he actually let us high school kids work on. Something to put some pride in. That thing looked new by the time we were done. What a ca-truck!

[holmboy]

13:49 my coworker and I got stuck behind a parade of antique tractors in southern Iowa one time; I still say that racing our armored bank truck down gravel side roads between cornfields to try and outrun a parade of antique tractors is just about the most Iowa experience I've had whenever anyone asks me what Iowa's like

[keithdosik]

A junk yard digs post makes having to go to work tomorrow a bit better

[JoE_Songs]

0:58 This Ranchero looks so cool and seems to be in unbelievable condition. great 70s graphics. f***ing awesome find

[xirisAB]

Angus' full time addition to the channel has been seamless and excellent!

[PhartGod]

Watching Angus keep the bowls full while you drove out shows either his bravery, trust in you, stupidity, or a combination of the three. Either way I thoroughly enjoy you two working together!

[fijiwater]

It’s always the best when junkyard digs posts

[Kylethelegendary]

Man this episode takes me back to the days when Roadkill was awesome.. Rancheros are awesome

[AxionSmurf]

This is the best mechanic channel I've seen. It's the most perfect mix of technical and comedy. Keep up the good work, guys.

[lanniehodges]

I’m not really a ford fan, but I had a 1977 thunderbird in the late 90s own by an old farmer, with only 33k mouse crap thick on motor, interior like new, even smelled like new. 8 track and loaded. Rode like a dream. Sold it to a neighbor, and bought a 41 Mercury convertible with a 327/auto. Bothe were great cars!

[stregori]

Hey Kevin. On the AC, pull your vacuum, charge as much as you can on the high side without the car running. Close your high side valve, start the car with the AC on full and finish charging on the low side. But, I'm sure you either know that or have already been told 1000 times.

[Trenton-omqs]

It is officially a great night since JYD uploaded a video. That Ranchero looks gorgeous

[grantottaviano]

Literally when you first lifted the hood, the words “Holy smokes!!!” uttered from my mouth. That thing is

[Martin.Wilson]

Oh man, I'd love to see more of that Riviera....what a beauty. Definitely one of my favourite classic cars.