Will This 1972 LTD Run and Drive after 21 Years? Goes Full Convertible!

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Жыл бұрын

We dig into the second of my two road barge Fords in this video, will this 1972 Ford LTD revive and come to life in its new form as a convertible? More importantly, can i bring myself to tear it up in a 1970's car chase?
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@PatTheCarNut Жыл бұрын

I think you need to rename the channel to “Vice gRipoff Garage”

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Legitimately hilarious, even if you meant that as an insult

@rat-rav Жыл бұрын

@@PoleBarnGarage sir that response is why I love you. Keep at it brother

@thomas6656 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are hilarious. They do remind me of some of the things I have seen on vice grip garage.😂

@Falney Жыл бұрын

You know right... Not only is Derek not the first to use, the format, thats use, not make, he won't be the last either, and this might be a shocker to you, he won't be hurt. That guy can't hate anyone.

@darthgator639 Жыл бұрын

Nah, Derek would never use brakeclean to start the engine!

@toddhendley67 Жыл бұрын

You should actually gut the trunk and ditch the lid, put in a plywood floor and make it a semi-Ranchero. Could name it the "LTarDo"

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Excellent idea

@legin3753 Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@jeremiahhaugh7974 Жыл бұрын

As a physically retarded humanite I second that notion!

@79huddy Жыл бұрын

@@PoleBarnGarageDriving all these old yachts you need you a pair of aviators a porn stash and a leisure suite to really look the part while driving your luxury automobiles around

@patrickancona1193 Жыл бұрын

We had one a them back in 84, little “wigglely”

@jamesspeck4151 11 ай бұрын

I do not believe that I have EVER seen ANY car, ANYWHERE, with a roof that rusted out! Too funny. Still runs good, and parts of it look quite good - go figure!

@trickyricky12147 24 күн бұрын

Yep, vinyl-top cars will do that! I like the way vinyl top looks when it's mint, but the moisture and the rot they cause make me look more for a fake vinyl look. That's the way to do it; getting a real two-tone paint job instead of a vinyl that holds moisture. Imo.

@rvman3359 Жыл бұрын

THIS was truly my favorite episode to date. The bowling ball attempt through the back window had me in stitches. Between you and Junkyard Digs today made my night complete. Thanks guys.

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@JamesDuncil-nb7vt Жыл бұрын

Your dedication to safety protocols should be the gold standard for dealerships nationwide. Keep up the good work. Make sure you don't die. It's hard to find content of your caliber.

@danadribnenki8774 Жыл бұрын

What caliber is that? .22?

@dirtpounder Жыл бұрын

@@danadribnenki8774 .17 hmr

@narkit7849 Жыл бұрын

@@danadribnenki8774 nah man thats .50 BMG

@coreyforshey3812 Жыл бұрын

I’ve gotten quite a few guys at work watching PBG, and we all crack up! Dalton is on a roll! Funny, but bad ass rides! 👍

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

That's what I like to hear! Spread the word the old fashioned way

@tarheel4wd Жыл бұрын

Yeah he's got a great sense of humor!

@kennethdahlgren-dt4kk Жыл бұрын

The bowling ball was hilarious. If you could find another roof you could make a removable hard top. Your awesome dude.

@alanmoore78 Жыл бұрын

Dude now that's an idea, but it needs to be something amazing, like a boattail Riviera roof and trunk lid.

@keithroute8906 Жыл бұрын

You guys are hilarious. Loved when the whole roof caved in with the hammer blow and when the bowling ball hit the window and bounced down the hole in the roof.

@glennfreriks4442 Жыл бұрын

Best automotive content on KZfaq hands down..... I don't use the word hero alot, but this guy. Keep being you buddy!!

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@tomperry1048 Жыл бұрын

Actually, there are 2 'best' ... PBG & NNKH. Conversely, there are several that genuinely suck.

@wingdwolf56 Жыл бұрын

That beauty looks factory as it drives by! And what a color? Shit brown! How appropriate! Love this video Dalton!

@juztyn00 Жыл бұрын

No one ever will mistake you for a pillar of society while driving that beast. Love it.

@spartan92296 Жыл бұрын

I love that I come home and you and Kevin both upload an hour long video to binge in one go.

@midnightrunner684 Жыл бұрын

We had a 1976 Ford LTD back in the early 1980's ..A Northeast Ohio car ..we were taking a trip to the Cleveland Zoo .Cruising west on I-90 our bumper fell off the car .My Dad Bungy corded it back on and we continued our journey 😊

@itsdinger Жыл бұрын

24:00 the most beautiful arrival anywhere I have ever seen and the expression on your face made it 100x times better. Great video really enjoyed it. 😀

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@itsdinger Жыл бұрын

@@PoleBarnGarage Best 99c I've ever spent becoming a member of this channel 🤣

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

I appreciate ya

@arcticenterprises2337 Жыл бұрын

Great start now weld some sheet to cap the sail panel sharp edges as crude or a nice as you want to and get some better shape seats , new carpet , quick paint job and you got a good summer cruiser Dalton 👍

@alanmoore78 Жыл бұрын

Seeing as this is OBVIOUSLY this person's first visit to the channel, may I interest you in some pool noodles and duct tape?

@1leggeddog Жыл бұрын

So fun to watch your channel grow, it just gets better every week :)

@stanleyflory6702 10 ай бұрын

I had a 71 LTD two door, the car would not die! Bought it with 75,000 mi.'s and sold it with 225,000 miles on it, A/C still worked, the lady that bought it, drove it for another 100,000 miles, and sold it, with 325,000 on it! I lost track of it after that! Had the 351 Windsor, 2 bbl. and it got 24 MPG on the highway! Great car!

@Trenton-om9qs Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. That poor LTD has seen way better days. I have never seen a roof of a car get that bad. But it looks like it still has plenty of life left in it and it does looks pretty neat as a convertible

@MeShowMechanics Жыл бұрын

Nice that there is trim to act as guide lines for cutting off the roof. Almost like it wants to be removed.... Well is was starting to self remove already

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

It wanted to be removed

@mr7badass Жыл бұрын

Ahh the good Ole upside down air cleaner lid trick. I've done that too!

@gerritdice315 Жыл бұрын

Ok I’ve watched since the Holey Goat, and when you said sketchy even by my standards all I could picture was you having the Holey Goat at its first car show. You sir a constant source of laughter

@jeffpowers2916 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget a make shift trunk floor! I though I saw a spare square body hood sitting around!!

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Read my mind!

@mitchf1508 Жыл бұрын

I had a 71 LTD 2dr and it had the 400 in it. Mine was only 8 years old when I had it, so not in that bad of shape! That thing was a hauler for sure!

@KayBeee Жыл бұрын

Love the pallet flatbed on that ford 👌

@blodhemn413 Жыл бұрын

Pure luxury. PBG style. Love it.

@TempleofAmon666 Жыл бұрын

Your brother is funny. Please have him on more videos…….or you may lose the shop!!

@jamesschultz7550 Жыл бұрын

I had a 1972 Ford Galaxy 2 door. In gold with a black roof. That car reminds of it so much. I will always have a thing for 70's Ford's, especially the, 2 door's. That LTD came out looking, really good for a non convertible / convertible.

@markreisen7038 Жыл бұрын

Back in the day they were known as Roadsters or Cabreiolet.. Non Convertible not.

@markreisen7038 Жыл бұрын

It's spelt Galaxie..

@jamesschultz7550 Жыл бұрын

@@markreisen7038 you're correct. I am wrong, I should have known that.

@rmdd9538 Жыл бұрын

Saw on eBay that the Ray Smith emblem on the trunk is being sold for $40. Great video Dalton!!

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Really? That's a keeper then

@rmdd9538 Жыл бұрын

@@PoleBarnGarage meant say it’s on eBay

@ianallen2 Жыл бұрын

Your brother and you have a laugh together. This was a very enjoyable video to watch. Well done.

@justbuggin67 Жыл бұрын

Pretty crazy those hubcaps are worth more than the entire car. Awesome video as usual Dalton.

@TXH1138 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe you sawed thru the sun visor. That thing was mint!!

@willasrock1 Жыл бұрын

Man, I love this channel. It gives me validation to work on my ideas that everyone else around me have been advising to not act upon due to the inherently danger involved.

@DoItMyselfGarage Жыл бұрын

Another quality destructional video from PBG! Those vinyl tops caused so many rusted out roofs, but that one was next level.

@spencer1096 Жыл бұрын

Honestly if the frame is good on that car I feel like it’s worth fixing it would be a fun summertime cruiser

@merrillschaps2325 4 ай бұрын

Now I miss my '71 LTD fire engine red convertible. It too had the 400 engine which was the smoothest engine and best running engine I had ever driven. I wouldn't mind having another one. Great cars!

@danf4616 9 ай бұрын

Chip Foose called, he's a little jealous of the quality of customization on display here! 👌👌

@LokiAvenger Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for dropping it before work!

@michigandogman3060 Жыл бұрын

I love that you take the time to mess with absolute gems 💎 of the previously loved automotive world. The funny part is I have no interest in the car but just love watching a couple of knuckleheads do what they do 😂. We have gems like that everywhere here in Michigan 😮 keep the antics coming, I’ll be watching.

@guerrillaradio9953 Жыл бұрын

You, sir, have gone full Uncle Buck. Achievement Unlocked. Well done.

@TheOtherVespaGuy 11 ай бұрын

I'd love to see a "Self-Tap it and Forget it!" t-shirt or hat in your shop. Great video as always!

@MDMcVay11462 Жыл бұрын

I kinda want to know more about the new farm truck, and also I agree on ford brakes, I have gone to get calipers for a 79 F250 and just for the fronts I had more clips that I had no clue what they where for

@lonnymay3997 Жыл бұрын

I love it! Finding a way to have fun with any car, no matter how rotted it is!

@lawrenceengel3330 Жыл бұрын

Love watching the chaos here at Pole Barn Garage 😂

@lawrenceedwards6327 Жыл бұрын

Man that was fun!! They actually made a convertible version of that car. They look great topless! I had a ‘71 with the 400. Had low oil pressure for thousands of miles. Put a piece of electrical tape over the light and forget about it.

@andrewmcewan8081 Жыл бұрын

just reinforce the frame a bit so it doesn't sag and its the perfect summer cruiser

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

It won't, body on frame, it'll hold together no issue

@jestingravely2922 Жыл бұрын

Your state cannot possibly have inspection stickers 😂. I love your videos. You remind me of some vice grip and junk yard digs. I love it

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

No insurance, no tags, who cares

@rogergoodman8665 Жыл бұрын

@Pole Barn Garage : Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane here. Me and Flash are in hot pursuit of a Sawzalled to perfection brown 1972 Ford LTD coorrrn-vertible luxury machine weaving and swerving down county road 42. I'm gonna attempt to pull this reckless malcontent over so I can ask him if he wants the pieces of his car back that fell off and to get his autograph....He's one of those you tuber stars ya know.... Great video!

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

The fact that the new caliper functioned is a bonus

@Price1861 Жыл бұрын

KZfaq likes us to comment… apparently. 😂😂 Stumbled across your content a couple months ago and can safely say that I am not disappointed. Crazy thing is I only live about an hour and a half from your neck of the woods. Anywho keep up the good work.

@bigblockstang9368 Жыл бұрын

My 74 Ltd sat for 40 yrs . Only had 39000 on it. Just finished it up. She is sweeeeet now.

@danowens7145 Жыл бұрын

I think that car needs to be saved. It's totally awesome and a few bucks to get it reliable-ish have a fun care free car.

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

At least it'll get to live awhile longer!

@Scrapy-ih7ob Жыл бұрын

Love the convertible look.

@jamesmcdonald5868 Жыл бұрын

My grandfather had this exact same car in the 73 flavor and it was also the metallic green. I remember the very 1st day of kindergarten my mother who died 2 weeks ago drove me to school and asked if she wanted me to go up to school with her and I told her no I can do it by myself. Well I went up to the front of the school and got scared and another kid ran to where my mom was which was about a 1/4 mile away and went and got her And she came backup to comfort me. You made my evening on this date, and I thank you Dalton.

@joshuafinney3222 Жыл бұрын

Ok ok I wasn't going to comment but does this episode remind anyone else of the move planes, trains, and automobiles? The way the car is going I can't help but remember that 😅 good job guys. Love the content

@HangmanSwingset Жыл бұрын

That’s a roof that’ll make the Holey Goat blush

@JMassengill Жыл бұрын

This is the most scariest thing I’ve seen you do but also one of the most impressive. The editing was a bit jumpy at first but the repair section was great. I’m not sure to call the paramedics or stand up and clap for this.

@mcnamarasgarage 10 ай бұрын

I'm not sure when I laughed harder; the sledge through the roof or the bowling ball NOT going through the window. You guys are great

@RustyZipper 10 ай бұрын

But twice the ball went through the opening in the roof!

@dreamboards1056 4 ай бұрын

This brought back memories. Earlly 90s i needed a temporary ride while my truck was in the shop. I bought a 77 Lincoln town car sedan with a vandalized roof. Made it into a permanently dedicated convertible and drove it all summer even after my truck was fixed it was so much fun.

@rentcda Жыл бұрын

Kevin, you are a legend! The episodes just keep getting better and better!

@swamp-yankee Жыл бұрын

Kevin’s the other guy

@brucenaylor2043 Жыл бұрын

It really looks good as a convertible.

@captainjerk Жыл бұрын

Cool topless bucket buddy! 26:43 I had an idea for the sharp top of that panel. Cut ya piece of the chainlink pipe (or some pipe that fits) cut it down the length and weld it on! If ya got one of those toppers, cut it in half and weld it on the end of the pipe next to the door so it looks smooth. LOL I love simple mods and hacks like this! That's most of why I stick around this channel! Too bad you didn't have a crazy roached-out Corvette carcass to work with! LOL Thanx for a great vid!

@79huddy Жыл бұрын

Yep some brown and tan smugglers rugs seat covers would really set the interior off the oil pressure is probably low because the old brittle umbrella seals took a field trip to the oil pump pickup 😁

@mhr944 Жыл бұрын

Nice trick with bleeding the wrong side caliper. I have been in that situation before.

@mikestoms4015 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always. Thanks for being a source of laughs for my family

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

You bet, thanks for watching

@tripleA874 Жыл бұрын

I went through the same trouble on my 69 LTD last week with the rubber hoses up front. Every parts store in the world lists the wrong part. I ended up buying 18" universal brake hoses from Jegs. Found a NOS master cylinder on evil bay for a 67 Mercury that ended up being the same

@TheDamnGarage Жыл бұрын

Not to nitpick but I believe your car is now a Spyder, a car with no roof. A significant aesthetic improvement by far! As far as your "problem" goes, i think its a good problem to have. At least you make them live again.

@barbqpope1970 Жыл бұрын

God dammit, Dalton, i love your vids!...I'm so sad when they're over!...Keep them coming, my man, you are fucking hilarious.

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@thor1911. Жыл бұрын

Nice like them old land boats lol

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Me too

@sswoody60 Жыл бұрын

I had the 4-door version 400 engine. 1972 was repainted late 70's. Made it to less than 100,000 miles, the engine was good, but the body rusted so fast. The doors had no bottoms, and the trunk had no tail. Loved the car. I drove it for a couple of years, then the brakes went, and that was all they wrote. It had a white vinyl roof that was solid and hard no cushion. Cleaned it with. Comet cleaner with bleach $4.500.00 Dad bought it new. I remember how much fun it was to boot it into overdrive. Sadly sat on the porch watching it be towed away.

@TheFurriestOne Жыл бұрын

She's car-chase ready and will look good doing it!

@richhaytonNZ Жыл бұрын

Made for a cool looking car :)

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

Definitely looks way better without the roof 😂

@patrickancona1193 Жыл бұрын

Love it, this was my youth in the 80’s

@user-mm7xr8if1u 5 ай бұрын

Cody swingin the sledge through the roof...I laughed my ass off--totally EPIC!

@TheUkeloser Жыл бұрын

I don't know why you took that roof off, it was mint

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Swiss cheese edition

@shadetreemechanicracing22 Жыл бұрын

Why do your best videos always involve the use of a sledgehammer?

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Isn't that all of them?

@kurtiss9431 Жыл бұрын

"I'm a hazzard to society" 🤣😂😆 Is my new mottO!!!

@kenclark8845 Жыл бұрын

I was given some advise from a NAPA parts man once. To have a chance of getting the right part for your Ford, pack the car or truck into the parts store and set it up on the counter.

@BuffsGarage Жыл бұрын

Gator McClusky would still be proud to drive that magnificent beast… Also, to anyone who thinks Dalton exaggerates this for video, I can assure you it’s actually WORSE in real life… hanging with Dalton means taking your life, well….. in his hands….. so just lower your expectations of safety and enjoy life!

@libertysgarage8411 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid Dalton! I always liked the front end on the 72. Man, that ol Ford lit right off!

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

I'm on a roll with the Ford's lately

@AndreMarek64 Жыл бұрын

I watched the first 5 minutes and fell asleep. Woke up, went to bed... got up this morning and rewatched the episode. Love it, definitely get the brake fixed, some round tires, and don't forget to put some hose over those exposed cuts of metal.. keep the tetanus at bay..

@fixins Жыл бұрын

Was gonna say something about needing some structure for the lost roof but clearly it wasn't doing jack so hey, cool convertible!

@gerritsikkema5776 Жыл бұрын

Looks better as a convertible than a coupe imo

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Most definitely

@jimb.4062 Жыл бұрын

The wifi roof was a factory option 😂😂😂 I cant stop laughing 😂

@Gerk8 Жыл бұрын

Watching those burnouts made me think of the 1973 Burt Reynolds movie “White Lightning”. Don’t try jumping it onto a barge!

@MaximusGaming Жыл бұрын

Another classic given a second chance! Glad I found your channel last week. I’m about 2/3 way through the holy goat series 👍

@bivany Жыл бұрын

Keep it coming like this, love to see the second lease on life with something that most would crush! Great Channel!!

@ChristopherTrimble Жыл бұрын

I had the 4 door version of this car back in the 1990's, same color too. I bought it off some old lady for like $800.00, it was a boat but so much fun to drive.

@stevecr8934 Жыл бұрын

You need to do the Mortske flick on those points to bring back alive. Quite a nice convertible. not many cars rust from the top down. So lets call it 1 of a kind ford.

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Don't know that that is, but sandpaper works well?

@pilgrimsgarage Жыл бұрын

Dalton, I’m fairly positive that your new farm truck is a 67-72. 73-79 is considered a “Dent side” and the 67-72 was considered a “bump side”. That appears to be a bump side.

@Retrocatone Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for this moment! This convertible is such a unit, surely a keeper!

@Northernstar9370 Жыл бұрын

I gotta say, the bowling ball part alone had me rolling! Awesome video! That car is gonna be a blast in the summer. Can't wait to see more! Cheers bud!

@erikrunas226 Жыл бұрын

Irish Outlaw Garage posted earlier and now another awesome Pole Barn Garage video...F@#$ YEAH!!!

@kennysr.1054 4 ай бұрын

This brings back memories ! Bought a 72 Galaxy with 69 grand on it for $50 ! Daily driver for 3 years ! Totalled by a hit and run in front of my house ! Swapped the motor out with a 78 LTD that I bought for $50 on the front lawn with the help of a 50 year old Sycamore tree and a cumalong ! Yeah ,Good Times !