Off-Road Hot Rod, Done!

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10 ай бұрын

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 10 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 10 ай бұрын

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

@DillonHFM 10 ай бұрын

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

@staninjapan07 Ай бұрын

I missed that. It's a good one!

@Goomer 10 ай бұрын

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

@remko1238 10 ай бұрын

This dude is the best

@rosscullen531 10 ай бұрын

@@remko1238Definitely! Editing his own videos, filming and taking care of his KZfaq 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 10 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 10 ай бұрын

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

@LittleMikeStarCraft 4 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 Ай бұрын

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

@ronjones1077 7 күн бұрын

Here I am going back watching some of your earlier videos. Al I ca say is thank you for being a bit above average in the looks department (we’re tied) because you are WAY smarter than most of us in the “how to” department! You sir are my favorite YT automotive how to channel. I watch dozens of these web sites and you are heads and shoulders better than every other one! I thank you and the others for the ideas you offer. I’m pretty good on the body and paint aspects(won a bunch of car shows and had a few well known people comment and or buy my vehicles, but you are special. Thank you!

@thedude2278 10 ай бұрын

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

@thegusk520 Ай бұрын

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

@monkeybarmonkeyman 10 ай бұрын

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

@TheOtherBill 10 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 8 ай бұрын

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

@gabeteuton 3 ай бұрын

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

@Hard_Right 10 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

@tda2806 10 ай бұрын

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

@duaneayers6117 10 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.

@jarm7726 10 ай бұрын

Cool perfect timing

@davidpawson7393 10 ай бұрын

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

@noahingram8052 10 ай бұрын

Please don't stop teaching me things haha

@stringlarson1247 10 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.

@torquealleygarage 10 ай бұрын

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

@andrewdoran4572 Ай 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 10 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.

@frieza1679 10 ай бұрын

That thing is cool lol

@rileymedina544 3 ай бұрын

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

@markcollins5026 22 күн бұрын

Man. I started going to the imperial sand dune's in the early 80's what a blast !

@nicksnextproject535 10 ай бұрын

The humor in this video is spot on.

@tonydowd8566 10 ай бұрын

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

@stebishopnomad1838 10 ай бұрын

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

@davidpawson7393 10 ай бұрын

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

@scrotiemcboogerballs1981 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@paulmurphy5964 10 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 2 ай бұрын

Howdy neighbor...from lackawanna lol

@GarethPierce69 10 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.

@billhooper85 10 ай бұрын

I love it, new old sensor going in 😂

@nelsonmattoon150 10 ай бұрын

That's how I make my gaskets

@jjock3239 10 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.

@dirk4926 10 ай бұрын

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

@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE 10 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 🔧🔩

@the_lost_navigator Ай бұрын

Don't ever change, 'Buck' - plenty of laughs and entertainment better than anything on TV today. I just wish I was with you... Kudos & Respect from the Great White North, eh!

@cheekymonkey444 10 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 10 ай бұрын

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

@beakittelscherz5419 5 ай бұрын

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

@wesgraham9588 10 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 👍👍 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@FrisellFan01 8 ай бұрын

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

@Freedbird 10 ай бұрын

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

@walterbrown8694 10 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 !

@jamesblinzler7421 10 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.

@jonathantatler 10 ай бұрын

Awesome as always 👍👍👍

@alangordon3283 10 ай бұрын

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

@billyhaddock5540 10 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.

@MrClickbang357 3 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!

@tomash9116 10 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!

@marklelohe3754 2 ай 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.

@mw7615 10 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...

@BREAKOVERPARK 10 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.

@dougdavidson175 10 ай бұрын

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

@htownblue11 10 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!”😂😂😂😂😂😂

@staninjapan07 Ай бұрын

Yet another top-shelf video from Low Buck Garage!

@timothywilliams2021 4 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.

@PINGA44444 10 ай бұрын

I Love this guy

@hammerdownpowersports 10 ай бұрын

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

@hammerdownpowersports 10 ай бұрын

KZfaq never puts my id

@walterrobbins4470 2 ай бұрын

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

@RegularGuyLures 10 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!

@FYMASMD 6 ай бұрын

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

@edryan2926 10 ай бұрын

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

@BionMTG 10 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

@fanievorster 10 ай бұрын

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

@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed seeing this come together! Love your videos

@jonbeels8969 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic stormy back drop

@scroungasworkshop4663 10 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 🇦🇺

@trevorpom 10 ай бұрын

Good thing those lug nuts came with instructions.

@gene_takovic57 2 ай бұрын

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

@jakelords24 10 ай бұрын

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

@urgaynknowit 10 ай бұрын

The engines been outside for a long time, “but It has a piece of metal, and a rag on top, so it should be fine” hahahahaha my man

@considertheravens7100 10 ай бұрын

Cool hood, nice work

@jlucasound 10 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.

@alangordon3283 10 ай бұрын

Excellent

@normhowes2975 10 ай бұрын

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

@craigbowley6783 10 ай бұрын

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

@Thomas-fo9zu 10 ай бұрын

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

@danmcelroy6584 10 ай бұрын

Looks like a lot of fun!

@deepbludude4697 10 ай бұрын

Nice build James!

@TommyTacoColorado 2 ай бұрын

Your videos are so entertaining- thank you!

@flir67man84 10 ай бұрын

Great video build!

@markc5593 10 ай бұрын

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

@JimmyCandFriends 10 ай бұрын

Cool ride Thanks for cleaning up after others.👍

@ridethroughlifertl 10 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 10 ай бұрын

This channel is so much fun. Central California watching

@3rdpig 10 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!

@beakittelscherz5419 5 ай бұрын

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

@rusty6666 10 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...

@ihatedietcola7920 10 ай бұрын

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

@phlashtheband4939 8 ай бұрын

Very cool buggy, love it!

@charlescastle5566 10 ай бұрын

That turned out very good.

@jasonhenderson4975 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the videos please keep them coming

@misterbojangles6205 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely AMAZING!

@dmindi1773 10 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.

@ivanolsen8596 10 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!

@Skarpeggnr1 10 ай бұрын

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

@daviddamico4288 10 ай бұрын

Nice work,sounds great..

@beerkegbob6952 10 ай бұрын

Nice improvements

@darrenhawken9766 10 ай бұрын

Top job , thanks for sharing 👍💨💨

@chrissmith7655 10 ай бұрын

Hi, awesome love it. Many thanks from UK.

@jackiecollins9611 10 ай бұрын

This little buggy made Barn Finds today! Way to go

@spikebebop9070 10 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.