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It has a big dent in the door.... When my dad was doing survivor duty after the Vietnam war, he was pretty upset at one point and punched a big dent in the door of his Plymouth Satellite. I'm sure his hand wasn't feeling great after that. So watching this video is making me think about my Dad.... Rest in peace Dad.

Kevin - the call you made to the original owner of the Satellite is one of those events that effortlessly renews my faith in humanity. Despite the efforts made by some to convince us to the contrary, the number of complete strangers out there who are genuinely decent, engaging, and willing to help us, or accept help from us, vastly overwhelm the small percentage of people who could not be bothered. Plus, it's always great to get the backstory on a cool car you and Mook wrench on - all the best from Wes in Pittsburgh!

Finding the original owner and being able to connect with them is the most awesome thing I've seen in a LONG time. Almost brings a tear to my eye. 👍🏻

It was great listening to Jeff explain the history of this car. I'm looking forward to seeing more episode's on this Satellite.

Really cool that you were able to speak with the original owner. Jeff seems like a super nice guy, would love to see him reunited with his old car.

the fact the man winter stored it explains why it is in such good condition. That 318 is still pretty healthy too.

I love story’s like this. I tracked my dads RRC down 20 years after he sold it, it needed an entire restoration of course, many parts of which I roped him in to help with. Along the way he would make so many comments like “I remember making that bracket” “I never liked the way it did that” “I always wanted to do to it what you have done”

I got goosebumps listening to Jeff explain the history of the car, freaking awesome!

Yo yall remember the limo lol

Kevin's face when the car drove was priceless. The fact that there was no seat and he looked like the 10 year old that stole his daddy's keys for a joyride made the whole thing hilarious!

That's one hell of a cool looking car, definitely a candidate for a full on engine and body restoration. Keep up the great work Kevin and JYD team. Would love to see a Harley revival just to mix things up a little.

There is something about those old MOPARs that just oozes cool.

You tracking the previous owners down makes me want to do that with my '79 F100. The previous owner said she bought it off her neighbor in the 90s, and beyond that, it's a mystery to me. Sanding it down for fresh paint revealed that it had white pinstriping all over the original paint, with "Bud H." written in script below the driver door window. This video might just motivate me to track Bud down

Hey there Kevin & Mook from Queensland Australia, First of all I have never left comments before so bare with me. I ve been mechanic for about 38 years and in the last couple of years I started to lose my passion for the trade, I found your channel about 12 months ago and have watched almost all of your videos from the beginning, your knowledge and compassion for old vehicles and machinery is fantastic, your in depth explanations are second to none, in saying that I want to thank you because watching you work, brought back many fond memories and I have finally got my passion back for the trade, I have been looking for old machinery and vehicles and have been enjoying myself working on them unfortunatey not all were in good enough condition but the passion is the journey. We dont have the variety of cars here that you guys have but its still fun. So enough of that, listening to your conversation with the original owner just shows how awesome you are and the respect you have for people, keep up the wonderful work and I look forward to watching more from you and Mook, I would love to get over ther one day and meet you in person. NOT AT ANY OF YOUR PRIVATE LOCATIONS 🤣🤣🤣😉 cheers.

You my man are the tip of the spear with your knowledge and skill to show the younger generation that it’s pretty easy to work on your own stuff keep up the good work

You have a beautiful family, you're a blessed man! Don't forget to give your family a hug a day,.. life is short and there's no promises for what comes tomorrow!

I think that the 440 from the boat should go into this boat. More bigger is almost always more better.

I always think finding out info about these old cars from past owners is really cool, and makes a lot of things about the car add up. Good video as always kevin!

Hey Digs, Small story. I recently purchased a 2000 Chevy E1500 limited edition by Starcraft Van. Been sitting in a yard for 10 years cuz it needed a fuel pump. I thought i was in for a hellava treat cuz i dont even have a lift. But this little voice inside said “check the relays” and sure enough the fuel pump relay had a black spot a prong looked blue and purple like itd been overheated. $20 and a trip to O’Reilys later, it shot back to life. I added a whole bottle of octane booster cuz it said it had half a tank of fuel in it and some new good gas and she runs like a dream. This stuff is awesome!

My favorite part had to be the “not the numbers matching rust!”

71 is my favorite year of the 3rd gen Plymouth B-bodies. And of course it will run, you cannot kill a 318, just like a Ford 300. It may not be very fast, though... also like a Ford 300😛 And that "twa- twang!" from the hood springs when Mook opened it really took my back to all the years and miles (over 400k) I put on my 73 Satellite from 1980 to the late 1990s.

I love how you work through the toughest of ‘will it runs’ but still have to respect the body shop guys abilities. And the back story of the car is excellent! What are the chances of that? 👏

I love satellites.........AS a young lad who watched the original Dukes of hazards as they Originally aired.......That is where my love of that era Satellite was started!!!!!!

Absolutely loving the mopars on the channel! 4 barrel carb with 4 barrel intake with 727 Tranmission and 3.55 posi rear-end should do that Beautiful car really good! Can't wait to see part 2!

Hard labor, taking a break, Kevin uploads, very happy. 🤘

My classmate back in NE Nebraska told me about the channel. Was thrilled to find this episode. In '79, when I was 16, purchased a tawny gold metallic '72 Roadrunner for $1200. On my 17th birthday, the 340 threw a rod doing 95mph at midnight. Dropped in a 360 then a 400 with the top end from a 440 magnum. Parked it in the family barn in '87, got it running in '98 and drove it to a friends barn where it has sat since. They finally began to appreciate in early '90's. I have yet to see that body style at a car show. Cannot afford to tow it 500 miles and begin restoration. Maybe someday...

love and respect from Australia,this is the very best auto channel on You Tube and 2nd place is a long way back ,down to earth people not pretending to be anything else than what you see ,no funny names for engine parts and from what ive seen so far your delivery is still the same from 1st video to the latest ,the way you and Mook work together is OUTSTANDING ,new subscriber glad to be here

The fact that you found the original owner is just amazing. This is great.

I just got home from the hospital getting my appendix removed and what do I find to make me feel better, a Junkyard digs video. You and Mook always brighten my day. Your so fun to watch. Keep putting out the videos and I'll keep watching.

I'm leaving this, as a critique, this has been your best video hands down in a very long time you didn't jump into just getting it running doing brakes and then sending it on its way you took your time you broke it down to like getting everything cleaned out. I really think that this takes you back to your roots. I've been watching you since you started and I rarely comment I really think you need to be doing more multi-part series for cars. I think you're missing out on a lot of views and content by rushing through your videos. I look forward to watching more 😎

Satellite’s are awesome car’s....even better u found the original owner. That was 1 of the coolest parts of the video’s! And you looked pretty stoked about it also. 👍🏻 Shout out from southern Ontario 🇨🇦

Yes! New video from Kevin and Mook. Friday night saved.

Love being able to see these classics move under there own weight after so long. Keep doing what you do man!

This video is something I really needed to watch. I just lost my grandfather after he fought for 45 days to stay alive (passed away last night around 11 PM, 3-31-23), and it's been tough coming to terms with the fact he's actually gone now. He had a love and respect for MOPARs that was only rivaled by one of his brothers who we lost in 2018, so seeing an old Plymouth get brought back to life for a second chance on the road is a good reminder of one of the things he loved most about cars: the simple joy of fixing them and driving them. When we found out he had been given a limited frame of time left to live (20 days at most), I switched plans from buying a Pontiac Fiero to restore (my dream car) and brought home a $400 1988 Nissan Sentra sedan that's receiving a ground-up rebuild. Kevin, your videos have helped me stay in the mindset of getting that Sentra on the road so that it can live a new life that it never got to have before. I don't think a simple "Thank you" could cover how much I appreciate your content and everything you do for the cars you save.

I love when the history of the car comes to life. And never doubted the reliability of the old 3-1-8. They are the great engines

Man it would be epic to see you and Mook do a drag and drive. Even if you're not in one of the fast categories would still be great content. Stroke this thing to a 348 with a cam heads would be a hoot. Or drop a truck V10 in er 🤪 Edit: the Old Milwaukee can is definitely early 90s so that fits with the oil jug

Make sure to send Jeff the link to your channel so he can follow these videos and see you bring his car to its former glory!

That’s so sweet that you found the original owner- I found my dads old tractor I hadn’t seen I was 9 a Case ih 1594, here in uk it was still getting registered for road use but I knew the licence plate number and I found it again 2 weeks ago 245 miles away from where it originally worked was an awesome feeling to see it again and finally drive it - aged 40 - 31 years later it was the one responsible for me restoring my own of the same model- can’t wait to see the road trip you’ve made the 1st owners day

28:30 lol as he said “Holy crap!!”, a sweet 80s El Camino drove by my house, and it had Iowa plates (I live in Minnesota)

Returning this car to its original owner will be the best video on your channel, guaranteed. That is one hell of a story.

Great video Kevin! Those old Mopars don't like to die... The best part about this video is that car was able to tell some of the story of it's life by supplying that partial registration of the 1st owner & and your persistence to dig into the story. Ironically, the name of your channel has always tweaked me in the same way when I'm at the salvage yard and see an interesting car and wondered what stories it would tell if it could.

Just found/watched your video and being a happy Mopar guy with a 71 Sat/RR tribute I enjoyed this more than you know..I know, another weird Mopar nut. My 318 a/t is gone and replaced with a 1970 warmed over 383 and pistol grip next to my bench seat. White over black ( no I’m not racist) I’m signed up now so keep it coming..

I have a long time subscriber Kevin and this one brought a lump to my throat. Seeing what you have plans to do with this car making a road trip to see the OG owner is just the greatest thing ever. I can't wait to see what happens next, in this series and the look on the OG owners face when he dees what you done with it. Great job!!

How JYD doesn’t have an enormous global following is beyond me but content like this is why I love Kevin and his channel. I don’t think I would have the confidence to work on my 2000 Dakota R/T without Kev!

That's so rad that you got a hold of the original owner. Thanks for sharing that part with us👍

Love this video. It's great you tracked the original owner. In 1979 I bought my first car a '71 Satellite Sebring. Emerald green with half a vinyl top, two tone interior. 318ci 2 barrel. Trunk was real rusty. Needed a tranny after 2 mos. Wish I still had the car. Bought a second one after a fender bender for parts. pd $150 for that one. Keep up with the project!

If someone you've never met is that nice when you call them up and they're a car person and willing to chat, those are the ones to become friends with!

Iowa is having tornadoes right now. I hope you two are safe.

This was a joy to see & you're doing a super admirable thing for the OG owner!! Random but i noticed at the very end, the rad cap was just foaming with that green coolant, doing it's absolute best lol. Stoked to see part 2!

I love all of your videos,, but, I gotta say, the best part of this video is the phone conversation. Great job, getting it running and driving. Stoked to watch the follow up videos.

where I live hear in Atlantic Canada, old iron like this just isnt seen anymore. The salt from the roads and oceans rotted this stuff out years ago. To find any 60s to 90s cars that isnt rotted in a field is rare

Cool video! It's amazing that you found the original owner (who was a really nice guy) and changed your plans on the fly... Looking forward to future videos featuring continued improvements to this blast from the past!

It's awesome that you found the original owner. Can't wait to see how it turns out when completed and seeing the original owners smile

I know this a revival channel and I love yalls content. But I'd really live to see you actually do something to one of your ford trucks. So many build options and you definitely have the audience.

I can't wait to see it buffed out it's going to look fantastic. That was awesome the way you tracked the original owner down, sounded like a really cool guy. Good stuff you rock Kevin.

This is gonna be a great series to follow, love it when old mopars get to live and be enjoyed as they should be.

Wow that paint is buffing out super nice even with it being oxidized and chalky impressive @Junkyard Digs

Loved that phone call. I would be so happy if i got a random call one day from some one owning one of my junks i owned years ago. I do own a 93 s10 i bought like 20 years ago, its a dedicated trail rig so all rusty and smashed up. I never transferred over the title to my name. Part of me always wanted to contact the guy who owned it and ask if he wants it back lol

I am a MOPAR guy and love this resurrection I hope you get ti home Good luck!

It's always a great day when you guys upload. This Satellite will fit the Ramp truck perfectly

Definitely would love to see a build on this car...My older brother had one with the 383 HO, it ran quite well. Would really love to see a gen III hemi swap...lol

Getting ahold of the owner and knowing the backstory on that car just makes it so much better and such an awesome addition to your channel as a video

The grill and the body lines on this era Mopars. It warms my nethers.

Too heckin' cool that you got in touch with the original owner, this car deserves to be saved.

I had one of these in that dark olive green you see on a lot of Mopars of this era (also had a '69 Charger SE same color), with a 318 and column auto, back in the late '80s when I was collecting clunkers and getting 'em (more or less) roadworthy. It would definitely be cool to have one again, love the body style. Thanks for the entertaining. :-)

do a video like quick complete car inventory as of now and what will go and what will stay or smth. i'd love it if fans can vote for a vehicle they wanna see most. showing nature and old cars is such a pretty combination, also there was that video that you started every car you have and it was real cool

I like watching the smoke coming out of the window slots of the rear-side opera windows during your burnout. 😂😂😂 I really love that color, it looks like either “HEMI Orange” or “Vitamin C” orange. If I had that car, I would search for a Road Runner hood, a 440 with larger K-Member, and a stripe package - after the bodywork, of course.

Very cool that this car came from your hometown and that you found the original owner. It really is in remarkably good condition being a Mopar. I'm not a fan but I do have a 97 Dodge with a 360 Magnum four-by-four pick up with 200,000 miles still going strong. I love your videos and the work that you do. Keep it up and be safe 👍✌️🇺🇲

I absolutely loved that whole phone call you had with the original owner. I love the idea of doing a road trip with the car to visit the original owner. Keep up the awesome content Kev!!!

1:43 Haha, Mook knows the "Friends way of flipping the bird" - woman of culture :D

I can never go a day without watching you guys. You guys are awesome. 🔥 🎆

I love this body style! I had a 71 GTX it was a great car

Working on these wonderful cars must be so therapeutic especially when you bring them back to life? Great work guys as always

Always love the way the 318 sounds. Grew up in a 70 Satellite with a 318 and eventually had it as a teen for a while. Sold it for $500 around 86 as a fully running car with the typical Chrysler electrical anomalies.

I absolutely love the story behind this car and can't wait to see more restoration work done to it!

Absolute dime of a car! Glad to see it move again, I've always had a soft spot for Plymouths

This car definitely needs the triangle shaped mopar stickers down the side of it.I agree with you on modifications though,a 4B Intake,600CFM Carb,set of headers,and a mild cam would do wonders

I had a 70 duster 340 same colour out in California! No rust just dust!🤗 Mopar baby!❤👍🏼

Sweet! This is shaping up to be another awesome mini-series!

Эх, красота. Да, Кевин, тебя и в России смотрят, я уверен, я не один такой. Очень вдохновляет то, что ты делаешь с автомобилями, спасибо!

Really enjoy these videos, especially when you take the time to explain some of the technical aspects like you did with the starter and amperage and heat soak etc… it’s appreciated and shows not just your knowledge but willingness to help and teach others! Thanks

The craziness of the story behind it being in your hometown and now it's chance to be reunited with its original owner is a movie script if I ever heard one

Always enjoy seeing a new video notification from Junkyard Digs.

Being a survivor in such solid condition it is so ripe for a quality restoration!

I literally found the og owner to a 300zx I had bought, was able to get him to sign the paperwork I needed, dude was an absolute LEGEND!

Got a 84 d150 with a 318 I pulled from a field a couple months ago and since I live in Arkansas with little salt use it is super clean and I am loving the mopar content.

Yesssss now you've for sure got our attention on this one! This doesn't look nearly as sketchy or disgusting as we're used to seeing you work on! ;) Power Tour car for this year?! :)

What an amazing story! nice job diggin' Kevin!

Love seeing old paint come around almost as much as i love seeing a burnout

Very cool revival video! Thanks to you & Mook both!

Watching your channel Kevin (and Mook) is always the highlight of my Friday evening! Love the channel!

That paint buffed out nice. Can't wait to see how this comes along 💜

Love how it has four different types of steelies on it

Frame off resto. Black chrome both bumpers. Deep purple tiny metal flake with matching powder coated steelies. And go ham on the interior. If you got the time and money. Could turn out a real sweetheart

This is easily one of the best looking cars ever made and I can’t wait to see its progress.

Today you're doing Mopar and Dylan is doing Chevy... did I somehow get sucked into the Multiverse?!? Next thing we know Luke will be doing a review of the 2023 Toyota Prius 🤯😂

You just can't kill those old 318's. Had one that sat up for over 20 years and no lie, fired up (just for a second) first time I hit the key. Made me a Mopar man for sure. Fix her up, drive it a while, and see where the road takes you. Great vid Kevin and Mook.

As a hillbilly from VA living in Brisbane Aus, it's super cool to see the "Sick Puppy" decal on your toolbox in background😂👍🍻🇺🇸🤪😎

I hope you're doing well after the Tornado. Stay safe.