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1976 Jeep Revival (USPS Mail) - Will it Run? (NOT What I Expected!) 

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What a unique little rig - Will this crusty old jeep run and drive?

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@ThunderHead289
@ThunderHead289 2 года назад
It’s always fun following the bread crumbs on abandoned cars - what do you all think I should do with this thing?
@ThunderHead289
@ThunderHead289 2 года назад
@Jonas Meli same, like the supercharged 65 galaxie which needs to get done.
@LambchopsChopShop
@LambchopsChopShop 2 года назад
You could always keep it for putting around the property. Cheaper than a side by side.
@fighterguy4561
@fighterguy4561 2 года назад
Honestly I think you should getting running enough so you could take it to work and see all the surprised faces wondering why.
@davidweidner1675
@davidweidner1675 2 года назад
Maverick to the rescue
@MichaelMcFearin
@MichaelMcFearin 2 года назад
Lift kit and 32" new ruber ^_^
@garageofscrap
@garageofscrap 2 года назад
I have to say that Luke truly deserves our respect. He works hard at his job and for his channel. He really has gotten what is owed to him with the property etc. I hope it only gets better for him
@ThunderHead289
@ThunderHead289 2 года назад
That comment means a lot. I was up till 3am last night putting this together, and I just walked in the door at work here now at 8:30am.
@garageofscrap
@garageofscrap 2 года назад
You sir restore my faith in humanity. The fact you sacrifice your sleep for little more than other people’s entertainment and knowledge makes you one of the best people I know of
@johnsnow1355
@johnsnow1355 2 года назад
Unless you quit your day job most hobby RU-vid channels never grow big.
@MrClarkisgod
@MrClarkisgod 2 года назад
@@ThunderHead289 Old man advice. Sleep, nutrition, and family/recreation should be your top priorities. Working yourself ragged and never getting enough sleep is very American thing and not something to be proud of.
@wannaseethevid
@wannaseethevid 2 года назад
Yeah .......here here on that, I don't know what went down with the Junk Yard Crew but it seemed like a bit of a split at some stage that is getting sown back up for they mention Thunder more often these days, they did great vids together for sure. with a lil' more happy demenour I think our 289 could rock like Puddin' does, granted in a different way because our Puddin' is nuts! haha .......p.s. love these crazy guys. ...oh and p p s .......your all crazy 2 hehe!
@robj2704
@robj2704 2 года назад
As a retired city letter carrier, I remember back in the mid-eighties, these AMC 6 cylinder engines never had much oil pressure, maybe about 10 psi, and would run for years that way. And, the coolant overflow tank would run dry and the mechanics wouldn't bother to keep them filled because of that. As long as you could see coolant in the radiator they were fine. Also, the transmission linkages were really sloppy and wouldn't put the transmission all the way into park position. If you left the engine running and trans in park, pressure would build up in the trans and it would try to move the vehicle in reverse. Make sure the parking brake is in very good condition and always use it if you're running the engine while you're not in the driver's seat. Don't know what your plans are for this DJ but likely it's pretty well used up, lots of worn parts.
@d.r.ledbetter2286
@d.r.ledbetter2286 2 года назад
Drop the oil and see how much glitter is in it that should give you a clue as to the condition of the internals. Look forward to the next installment of this series
@sethbarnes7608
@sethbarnes7608 2 года назад
Yup, if it looks like a strippers cleavage, then you've got problems!😂
@dans_Learning_Curve
@dans_Learning_Curve 2 года назад
Yep, totally agree! It's either the oil pump, or bearings. Might be the pressure relief valve stuck open.... Like you stated. You do a great job recording and editing your videos!
@jeremypike9153
@jeremypike9153 2 года назад
@@dans_Learning_Curve definitely one of those 3. I'd start by draining the oil and looking for bearing material. Maybe even cut the filter open.
@MrNamegame
@MrNamegame 2 года назад
I agree. If she's sparkly go find a crunchy rig to snag an engine from and slam dunk it in there. If she ain't try a oilpump search first.
@sethbarnes7608
@sethbarnes7608 2 года назад
@@MrNamegame or just toss dollar bills at 'er till her oil pan comes off!😉😉😂😂
@billpar
@billpar 2 года назад
so glad you are producing content you are one of my favorites
@ThunderHead289
@ThunderHead289 2 года назад
Thanks, that means a lot - it’s a tall order for me to put out content, so I’m glad it’s appreciated
@davelewandoski4292
@davelewandoski4292 2 года назад
@@ThunderHead289 Best videos out there, thanks Luke!
@donm8856
@donm8856 2 года назад
Sounds like time for an engine overhaul lesson series. Makes for good viewing :o) Would love to see the old jeep fixed up.
@harrison4ever125
@harrison4ever125 2 года назад
Man you are surprisingly knowledgeable about older vehicle mechanics and very good at articulating that knowledge in such a way that I always learn something. Great entertainment!👍🏻
@braxtonnelson7422
@braxtonnelson7422 2 года назад
I watch your channel (along with Derek, Kevin, Mook, Dillan, and the rest), and I appreciate the knowledge and thought that goes into your restoration work! I also appreciate the fact that you do your filming, editing, and mechanic work AS WELL AS working a full-time job and being a relative newlywed, to boot! Thank you for everything you do to keep us entertained (and informed)... you are a treasure!
@mikes.4136
@mikes.4136 2 года назад
Thank you for spending your time to work on this Jeep. It’s an incredible project.
@rantonio
@rantonio 2 года назад
Sounds like every mail jeep that used to roam my neighborhood. :-) Thanks Luke!
@ThunderHead289
@ThunderHead289 2 года назад
I remember when I was real young I’d see a few, and they always sounded exactly like that - always kinda loud with in-line 6 noises
@terryfromsouthcarolina4601
@terryfromsouthcarolina4601 2 года назад
@@ThunderHead289 the only way to get rid of the racket was to replace the towers that held the rocker arms. High wear item. I had a Jeep dealer in St. Pete. Fla. that catered to everything DJ related. Of course this was in the 79 to 81 time range. I bought new steering spindles and axle cheaper than getting king pins installed and bushed. Go figure. It's been too many years but I think a lot of Ford parts interchanged with them. AM General made them to be easy to make, get parts for and work on. Beware it is one of the coldest little SOBs in the winter I ever drove. That includes a Triumph Spitfire convertable! Terry from South Carolina
@timothyballinger6280
@timothyballinger6280 2 года назад
Man Luke you went from trailer park to an awesome piece of land! Proud of uncle Luke! You deserve it bro. I'm really happy for you
@ThunderHead289
@ThunderHead289 2 года назад
Thanks so much! My deliverance was becoming an electromechanical fab/automation programmer guy - many nights up till 2am learning that stuff
@gmoney9588
@gmoney9588 2 года назад
@@ThunderHead289 That sounds waaaay too technically advanced to try and figure out what that means but I sure hope it’s paying !
@FeralPreacher
@FeralPreacher 2 года назад
Luke, you're a wonderful wealth of knowledge and willing to share with others. You bring up tricks I had forgotten about from my youth. Thanks for sharing.
@tylercutshaw9945
@tylercutshaw9945 2 года назад
I watch a ton of your videos and you have taught me tricks for for what to look for on old worn out motors. Thank you.
@bennyhelgeson401
@bennyhelgeson401 2 года назад
Great tip with hoses on vice grip to pinch lines. That really helps me. Thanks a bunch.
@TDSG34
@TDSG34 2 года назад
Thanks for so much detail - I I have been trying to figure out what the steps should be to start a 302 that has been sitting since 89. - your videos (all of them) are so clear and helpful. Thanks so much. Blessings to you!
@astravanmk2
@astravanmk2 2 года назад
Thanks Uncle Luke for another excellent video. I’d be interested to see the contents of the sump! Look forward to seeing the next instalment. :)
@jonathanryan2915
@jonathanryan2915 2 года назад
So glad you're working on the mail Jeep! Would make a great farm/yard truck
@ebikeliverystable
@ebikeliverystable 2 года назад
And a perfect candidate for an electric drive heart transplant. Solar roof topper an inverter of a minimal of 3000w AC output. Perfect for rolling hunting blind.
@alecjahn
@alecjahn 2 года назад
​@@ebikeliverystable Even a solar panel that size out in the middle of a cleared field would be a little weak. But could at least provide enough power to keep you from getting bored. I'm thinking a nice little coffee machine in there would be perfect, haha
@ebikeliverystable
@ebikeliverystable 2 года назад
@@alecjahn whats a 12v TV run wattage wise? A solar golf charging unit applied to an e-Go 3000w inverter may be all one needs to become self contained if thought out properly. For something that small an electric coffee maker should have no issues whipping up a pot. I think I'd shut it off after the pot fills. Hell put a small 1600 microwave for that matter heat it up later ad needed. Have y'all looked in to that e-Go battery platform yet? They've got a great 56v28ah backpack battery that certainly should be looked in to a little closer to those in the e-bike industry.
@gigasipke
@gigasipke 2 года назад
@@ebikeliverystable In 1976 they made an electric version DJ-5E (1976): Electruck Electric. They only made 352 which makes them rare but this is the correct year anyway to make a clone, but with modern electrics anyway.
@ebikeliverystable
@ebikeliverystable 2 года назад
@@gigasipke this or the smaller van they used would easily be setup e-drive and used as a second vehicle. Grocery getter or orchard picker & tote to market. All kinds of use
@macthammer
@macthammer 2 года назад
"Hard tellin" love it. My grandmother used to say "None tellin" great video. Love the channel ❤
@Coopdog-dp5eq
@Coopdog-dp5eq 2 года назад
That was awesome. Very much like real life and at the same time easy to watch. Keep up the good work. A lot of folks grew up with those mail wagon jeeps visiting their neighborhood every day and have a soft place in their hearts for those things.
@thomasbunch8476
@thomasbunch8476 2 года назад
When you're towing, run your chain through a pipe to keep from being hit from behind. Thanks for another great video.
@kwilliamson1096
@kwilliamson1096 2 года назад
I was thinking the same thing. I said to myself, I sure hope that chain don't break at the bumper. Although I never heard of the pipe trick.
@TheCarnager
@TheCarnager 2 года назад
Such a simple but good idea.
@robertmckay694
@robertmckay694 2 года назад
Gonna remember that one
@oldhillbillybuckkowalski
@oldhillbillybuckkowalski 2 года назад
That's how my dad taught me and my little brother to tow, had us steering the dead vehicle when we were about 12 years old (51 now)
@KevinMn1
@KevinMn1 2 года назад
Been watching a long time and I really enjoy the problem solving process you put into all your videos.
@jesterr7133
@jesterr7133 2 года назад
Thank you so much for the way you run your channel. I am completely self taught when it comes to engines (both large and small), so I really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and explain why you are doing the things that you are doing. I have learned a lot of things that i did not understand before. There is only so much that i can teach myself without knowing what I am doing, and why I am doing it.
@brianfloyd5510
@brianfloyd5510 2 года назад
Luke does such a great job with his videos/revivals. Tech is always on point and he is not afraid to follow up with any corrections in a later video should he find himself mistaken or incorrect about something. Humble guy, down to earth... This channel is a perfect example of quality. Thank for all that you share with us Luke! You are appreciated. (Nevermind the 7 people who, at the time of my comment, have indictated that they are clearly lacking something or having feelings of substantial inadequacies and have no recourse aside from hitting the thumbs down button.)
@ThunderHead289
@ThunderHead289 2 года назад
Hey brain, I appreciate that comment a lot. Thank you
@bettingru
@bettingru 2 года назад
Of all the "will it start" videos I have watched the last two years, your recent ones seem to be the most successful. Your vids are good examples of how how to implement lessons learned to try to get it right the first time with the least amount of first start damage.
@slyrider5271
@slyrider5271 2 года назад
I’ve been watching your vids for about a year now, Holley carbs stuff, engine timing stuff and I need to express that I came across a lot of car revival stupidity on youtube but the way you approach an abandoned vehicle with so much respect and intelligence makes your vids really nice to watch and learn from. Keep them coming, I will sure keep watching.
@ThunderHead289
@ThunderHead289 2 года назад
Thanks, that comment means a lot!
@slyrider5271
@slyrider5271 2 года назад
@@ThunderHead289 Also: really nice what you did with the 64 Big Galaxie. My cousin has a 63 sitting in a barn for the last 30 years. That car was my father’s car when I was born and my cousin doesn’t want to sell it back to me, the sun of a…
@auteurfiddler8706
@auteurfiddler8706 2 года назад
I was thinking the same thing.
@brianhdueck3372
@brianhdueck3372 2 года назад
Congrats to you Luke on obtaining a really fine piece of property! Love your informative videos. You and and Dan from DD’s speed shop are about the hardest working pair I know of! Good content
@richglassBA55
@richglassBA55 2 года назад
I like this concept of a very low/no budget revival. You're just excellent at diagnosing engine issues and make it look easy and entertaining :)
@marksieber4626
@marksieber4626 2 года назад
Didn’t know they came with AC. Killing me!
@garageofscrap
@garageofscrap 2 года назад
I thought everything in Iowa came with the floorboard AC. That seems to be a theme with Kevin and Luke
@billevans2312
@billevans2312 2 года назад
I like this vehicle and series. Probably because I remember them on the road. I like how you explain everything in detail that most would skip over. “Professor Luke” seems fitting to me.
@alecjahn
@alecjahn 2 года назад
This is a fun series. Something out of the ordinary. I dig it!
@saleen3933
@saleen3933 2 года назад
Great job. I love learning new stuff thx. Happy you worked on the jeep great video. 👍
@jasonbennett9995
@jasonbennett9995 2 года назад
You could do so many things with that cool Rigg I look forward to seeing what you do God bless from Canada
@TheHord
@TheHord 2 года назад
Thanks for the video, very informative as usual, appreciate your hard work sharing this. Maybe fix it up some and sell or swap in your favorite engine/trans combo, preferably a manual trans, lol and make your own rig for fun. Take Care.
@anthonysantiago1999
@anthonysantiago1999 2 года назад
Really enjoy your Revivals.Another great video.
@truck93
@truck93 2 года назад
Keep up the great work on it. I"m always down for some old Jeep content. I daily drive my 77 CJ7 that I restored. They are a blast!
@lukeFugate
@lukeFugate 2 года назад
Great video. I always learn something from your videos. Plugged oil filter maybe? Possibly worn bearings? Looking forward to the next one. A little advice to you and whoever reads this though. Don't check spark by laying a spark plug directly on a battery terminal. Yes, it is an excellent ground of course and it will spark if you have ignition. The problem is a battery produces flammable gasses while being charged or discharged. While cranking the engine it was producing gas and there is a possibility of an explosion. My uncle almost lost his eyesight from an exploding car battery. He had been cranking it and it had ran down. He disconnected the battery terminal and the key was still on so there was a spark. The spark ignited the gas and the top of the battery was blown off and acid blew all over him including some in his eyes. They took him to the hospital and flushed his eyes with water on the way there. The doctor said if he wasn't wearing his glasses he would have been blinded. That is why they say to connect the last jumper cable to a ground source away from the battery. 99.9% of the time nothing happens, but there is a chance it could.
@study650
@study650 2 года назад
Good video. You really didn't need to worry about that tractor pulling it out. I worked with those tractors back in the early to mid 50's when that one would have been about 10 years old. They will pull the earth off it's axis. LOL. I love it.
@roberthemphill8588
@roberthemphill8588 2 года назад
Emily and your place sure looks nice. Enjoy your work on the old vehicles. I have a 1982 John Deere 4040 and it is my favorite vehicle. I love old tractors. Your old Ford tractor is great.
@RetiredTony
@RetiredTony 2 года назад
Great video Master Luke!
@bryanyoung2963
@bryanyoung2963 2 года назад
Great job enjoy the videos.Looking forward to seeing your next one.
@DScaglione.
@DScaglione. 2 года назад
Uncle Luke, or Saint Luke … thanks for the hard work and dedication you put into every video! Top work Sir! Keep On … Jeepin’? God Bless 😎
@bigalsmallengines
@bigalsmallengines Месяц назад
I've often thought I'd like to have one of these. Great video Luke!!! Thanks for sharing your finds and knowledge. Make it mechanically reliable and drive it around every now and then. Be an eye catcher certainly. I think they are cool vehicals. Cheers!!! 🍻
@gerrysmail8891
@gerrysmail8891 2 года назад
Hey there dont give that ole Jeep a rough time. It was haulin the Mail way before you were around! That ole Ferd was redone at least once in its life maybe more! Anywho,keep up the hard work and thanks for the entertainment! 🍻😎
@hueychief
@hueychief 2 года назад
I, like the rest of the commenters, am so glad to see you making content. You’re material is so much more instructive as opposed to just “ entertainment.” I look forward to the next video on the Jeep.
@schwanzmunster2503
@schwanzmunster2503 2 года назад
Awesome video as always. I really enjoy your channel.
@edryan2926
@edryan2926 2 года назад
I say definitely keep this jeep alive. Throw an oil pump into it and check for metal shavings when you change the oil. Great videos Uncle Luke!
@shanejackson162
@shanejackson162 2 года назад
About dang time ☺️ iv been waiting for you to make the video about the mail truck lol I was starting to believe there wasn't going to be a follow up video
@craigmiller7063
@craigmiller7063 2 года назад
Awesome. I'm getting ready to drive my dj5 to work. I love these things and I think everyone should drive a right hand drive vehicle at least once in their life.Also the little yellow and black tag on the dash has the Vin number and year and date it was made
@timgarner6768
@timgarner6768 2 года назад
Definitely looking forward to the next vid in this series. Get it running and road-worthy!
@djentyman4002
@djentyman4002 2 года назад
We need another ThunderHead and Junkyard Digs collaboration! You two worked so efficiently together!
@ThunderHead289
@ThunderHead289 2 года назад
Seems like those days have passed us by
@djentyman4002
@djentyman4002 2 года назад
@@ThunderHead289 that’s to bad. Always loved seeing you guys do revivals together
@tommyhall8301
@tommyhall8301 2 года назад
Good to see you again buddy good luck with jeep
@AndrewHCann
@AndrewHCann 2 года назад
Excellent video Luke :) also gears on oil pump plus disrubtor need replacement too also check PCV Valve should change also fresh oil change plus filter! Oil Pressure line flare connector on gauge maybe done up also dirty seen that happen on farm tractor happen before! But those old Mail trucks fun to drive and fix up for sure !
@tonyryma1219
@tonyryma1219 2 года назад
Great job Luke. Love your videos.
@harleyguyinmilw
@harleyguyinmilw 2 года назад
lets keep going on this one Luke!!! You can always drop a 351 and a 9inch rear in it and have some REAL fun!!
@mountainmangarage7572
@mountainmangarage7572 2 года назад
Now that was a great video my friend! Love the Jeep. Subscribed!
@urbanlumberjack
@urbanlumberjack 2 года назад
Love these videos. You put them up I will watch! May also buy a shirt or hat. Your hat game is always on point
@gregedwards1921
@gregedwards1921 2 года назад
Your videos just get me I was originally a Ford guy 67 F-100 with a 243 speed I loved it in the 70s I lived in my living room and in the 70s we had a cheap like that delivered our mail
@lawrencetaylor5481
@lawrencetaylor5481 2 года назад
I did not see the first video but, this popped up in my suggestions and had to watch. I owned one of these and, gotta say, they run reliably. Drove the crap outta mine until the body got to bad to repair. Well, I didn't have the means or know how to repair it so, to the scrap yard it went. Oddly, someone stole it from the scrapyard and put it in the drink back home. Anyways, love these old Jeeps and I miss mine a lot. Wish I still had it.
@devisionhun
@devisionhun 2 года назад
I’d be interested enough to at least check under the valvecover and the oilpan and decide based on that to scrap it or what. I still feel like this would be a sweet farm allrounder, with just a riveted floorpan and whatever engine that you can get running in there the cheapest.
@misforyoutube8452
@misforyoutube8452 2 года назад
The USPS mystery truck plot thickens 😀 thanks uncle Luke for fiddling with this thingy
@frankkirby5763
@frankkirby5763 2 года назад
Thank for bringing this back for us.
@ray8427
@ray8427 2 года назад
At the beginning of your video when you are attempting to pull the mail jeep out of the spot it is sitting - ME (sitting on the edge of my seat, mouth a bit open like a dumb fish). Luke!... DUDE!! IT IS MOVING - 'cause you know, in the video you can hear me. *bangs my head on the desk*. Ya I am invested in your videos, great job!
@MrLotrecht
@MrLotrecht 2 года назад
You wont be a bad teacher- nice structured explaining!
@brentstewart59
@brentstewart59 2 года назад
You're the man Luke. Jeez I'd love to buy you a cold beer for all your hard work and sacrifice
@HFG
@HFG 2 года назад
Great progress on the ole Moldy Mail truck!!
@sneaks01
@sneaks01 2 года назад
Would love to see ya take the thing to the next level!
@honorrolls5415
@honorrolls5415 2 года назад
Luke your so unfull of your self. Love your video so funny. And always learn something thanks again n remember the mail must go through Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana
@jamesbergeron8356
@jamesbergeron8356 2 года назад
Thanks Luke, great content!
@MakinEndsMeet69
@MakinEndsMeet69 2 года назад
Well Uncle Luke you could always give it to me. Since I've already had one in the scalp version that used to be in Old mail truck why not another? Don't worry about having to worry about content for your videos I watch them all no matter what. Anyhow Luke many blessings to you and your wife.
@charlesking1244
@charlesking1244 2 года назад
Great Revival On The Mail Jeep Luke, That Brings Back Memories, I Remember Those Being Around As A Kid.. The F-250 Woods Revival & Satellite Revival You & Kevin Did Where Buried Worse, Before You Guys Dug Them Out Of It’s Graves..
@jamesjustin5095
@jamesjustin5095 2 года назад
Hi Luke! You really helped me out 4 years ago on my 84 Ford E-150 Conversion Van 302 AOD tranny with 117,000 miles now and I'm 60 years young.
@jamesjustin5095
@jamesjustin5095 2 года назад
Thanks and the best to you and family, friends.
@GarageItYourself
@GarageItYourself 2 года назад
Another fun video man 😀 For the oil pressure you gotta factor in that being a mail truck it woulda sat idling for an extra 1/4 to 1/3 of the time within that 155,000 miles. So the engines actual run hours will be a fair bit greater than the odometers reading. Hence that oil pump probably needs replacing and fingers crossed the bearings aren't fubar.
@2StallGarage
@2StallGarage 2 года назад
Another good video T289. 👍
@Captgreatvalue
@Captgreatvalue 2 года назад
Thanks uncle luke it was you and Kevin that got me into revival videos
@nealpurdy1202
@nealpurdy1202 2 года назад
Umm really thick oil and any other fun you want to do with it! Thank you for creating content and all the hard work you do! There is just something nice about a good running old tractor!
@ronschmitt2495
@ronschmitt2495 2 года назад
Awesome video keep the great content coming 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Stay Safe
@radracer2033
@radracer2033 2 года назад
Man, that postal Jeep is really clean! I say even if it needs an engine it's definitely worth fixing
@user-po1pf8hs5y
@user-po1pf8hs5y 2 года назад
I'm so glad you are still on here not gonna lie
@heatherkohlwey8379
@heatherkohlwey8379 2 года назад
That is such a rare and sweet find! Those things were so used and abused and used up that there are very few that exist. That would be a great restoration. Please save it!
@terryfromsouthcarolina4601
@terryfromsouthcarolina4601 2 года назад
I put over a hundred thou on a 75 DJ5. I towed a 14 foot wooden boat and trailer with it along with many different utility trailers. The posi rear end and short wheelbase made it pretty good off road. The posi did eat tires though. I dated my wife in that jeep and I hope wherever it is now it doesn't talk. LOL! Terry from South Carolina
@tommyboy8524
@tommyboy8524 2 года назад
Great video thanks uncle luke
@frankloree2462
@frankloree2462 2 года назад
Did a swap on one years ago. A and M General model with 151 gm 4 cyl . Body dropped on a cj3a with no problem. Floor on postal Jeep even had removable plate for 4wheel drive levers. Even swapped in Cj dash. Body mounts all lined up also.
@ronniemaluginSweetwaterfarm
@ronniemaluginSweetwaterfarm 2 года назад
I like the OLD SMOKEY MTS shirt you had on in this episode. I live in East Tennessee. About 45 minutes from the Smoky Mts. Beautiful in the fall of the year. And I think you call it on the old mail jeep. Has a lot of miles and it was a mail truck.
@ThunderHead289
@ThunderHead289 2 года назад
My wife and I went there in 2015 in our rusty camper van we used to have. We used to go all over the place in that rig, we love the Smokey mountains and the Rockies.
@robinhadley
@robinhadley 2 года назад
This would make an awesome rig to take to revival's. Plenty room for tools and even has a small workbench for rebuilding carbs 😀
@b.d.l119
@b.d.l119 2 года назад
My dad was a mail carrier and drove one of these back in the 70’s and early 80’s. They were usually driven a block or two at a time so there was a lot of stopping and re starting which was hard on these engines. Seemed there was always one of their trucks in the shop and they always had a lot of valve / lifter noise. These engines were quite tough but it was a wonder they lasted as long as they did.
@eddiewillers1
@eddiewillers1 2 года назад
Back in '93, I picked up a '78 DJ5F from Van Nuys USPS for just $800 - easy to work on, cheap parts, and fun.
@dshaeable
@dshaeable 2 года назад
Between you and Mustie1 i'm not sure who has the calmer demenaor haha. Definitely guys i'd have a beer with. Thanks for still producing content ontop of a job! If I were closer I'd offer to give ya a hand
@eileenmurphy5718
@eileenmurphy5718 2 года назад
Your tractor is living history
@BillyTpower
@BillyTpower 11 месяцев назад
Luke cheers from western Canada, that truck would make a cool little farm vehicle. Jeep actually marketed them to farmers after the war. you wouldn't believe the farm implements the they made for it after the put a rear pto in it.
@dustinshadle732
@dustinshadle732 2 года назад
Hey Luke! Swap out your distributor cap and rotor to add 2 piece ford unit, with a ford stock coil. It's a much better coil and it's a better design. You can also put an adapter plate and a ford carb set up for a 289, as I did mine, and it makes the engine much better. Those carbs are really disappointing, even for being an early emissions unit. Hardest part is rigging the kickdown on automatic transmission. There may be custom throttle plates out there since I haven't looked in 15 years. Basic jeep i6 upgrades that will help gain the hidden power out of that motor without breaking the bank or hurting the engine. The old jeeps saw a lot of idling and little maintenance. My own was pretty simple to do a bearings and pump replacement on while in the vehicle.
@lannystout2769
@lannystout2769 2 года назад
Always been careful when using a chain to pull with an open tractor. Many have been killed when the chain breaks and recoils into the tractor operator. Love your content. Be safe!
@ThunderHead289
@ThunderHead289 2 года назад
I feel that - I was waiting to have the back of my head cracked open by a flying chain the whole time. Glad it didn’t happen
@robertpimpo4698
@robertpimpo4698 2 года назад
Nice place luke congrats
@vollickplaysgames
@vollickplaysgames 2 года назад
I loved my little jeep CJ5 underpowered for sure, but it felt like adventure every trip.
@pi1797
@pi1797 2 года назад
Nice mail truck Jeep. Those 256 6 in Jeep’s are a tough little motor. Definitely pull the pan or a basic oil change to see if any metal. Others have said and I agree. It would make a great tool truck for your tours.
@Rebel9668
@Rebel9668 2 года назад
I used to have an old '78 Jeep CJ-5 with the 258 straight six and it had plenty of oil pressure but always clattered like that when it was running but it wasn't valves, it was the heat riser. :)
@berndm9743
@berndm9743 2 года назад
Good job. When you have to tow a vehicle by yourself, you can run your chain through a 10 foot length of steel pipe to keep the vehicles separated.
@ronaldcooper7609
@ronaldcooper7609 2 года назад
We had a 72 Dodge that had a large amount of play in the upper distributor bushing. Installed a Petronix setup and it worked with the play.
@VSigma725
@VSigma725 2 года назад
In Pennsylvania those mail Jeeps are all half-rotten, even one locally that's been stored on a rollback for a while is rusty! Nice to see one that's not quite as rotten!
@raymondmumford6255
@raymondmumford6255 2 года назад
Everytime I watch Luke it ends in a massive man crush 😃 Respect, Respect, Respect.
@garrywatson9521
@garrywatson9521 2 года назад
After hearing it a few times, I searched and found the song you use in the background at times. Those are interesting lyrics performed by the SteelDrivers.
@kwilliamson1096
@kwilliamson1096 2 года назад
Song=Good Corn Liquor by The SteelDrivers. Held my cell phone to the speaker on my tablet and pressed the "search for song" tab at the bottom of the Google search page. The song and artist popped up within 3 seconds. I've used that feature many times to get the name of a song I hear.
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