The $2 Jeep, Is it Roadworthy? Things Went Wrong... 

The concept of "passenger side taillight lenses are still manufactured but driver side ones are discontinued" is one of the most baffling things I've heard in my entire life

That whole contraption to cut that cap was hilarious and very creative!

:) "Everybody knows I should clean this tank before even thinking about using it, so I'm going to use it as is anyway" :)

99% of people saw a bunch of rusted metal. The fact that you take this as a challenge is one of the reasons I enjoy your videos.

You're one heck of a good mechanic, the way you think outside the box and solve problems is really something.

The four kinds of Low Buck Garage comments: 1) “I used to work on these in ‘84…” 2) “How does this channel have so few subscribers?” 3) “Here’s what that thing does, you can try it this way…” 4) “I wish you were my dad.”

Ok, cutting the hole out of the center of the chrome hub cab, just might have been the coolest thing I've seen from someone working on a vehicle.

Best comedy on RU-vid. Love this guys sense of humor

It takes me back to my first car. It was a 48’ Willys Jeepster. Paid $5 for it in 63 or 64. Had no tires, totally trashed four banger, etc. I spent a total of $300 for used six cylinder, a JC Whitney ragtop, etc. Also many hours of life lessons. I love your channel! Thanks from this 76 year old

We all have favorite channels and certain things always happen in mine. *This channel has all those things:* - I learn or see something(s) new I never knew before - I laugh out loud at least once, or I find myself grinning a lot - I look closer at something I've paused, or I stop to re-watch something again

I’m glad you’re still working on this project. This jeep was the reason I found your channel.

License plate is on a hinge so it can be flipped down when driving with the tailgate down for hauling long items. IH Scout II has the same feature.

That's my next hour sorted :)

I bet the parts store just loves this guy when he goes in and starts naming different vehicles and different years and parts that don't even fit certain vehicles and then he asks for four-wheel drive windshield wipers😂😂😂

This has become one of my favorite channels. Good work, brother.

You REALLY NEED to remove the engine oil pan and clean it out also. if a big chunk of sludge gets sucked into the oil pump strainer, it will clog, and the engine will NOT get any oil. then it will spin bearings, possible ruin the crankshaft, connecting rod(s) and or the engine block. I LOVE that old Jeep! it reminds me of my dads way back in the day. oh, one of the things i remember about that Jeep is 2nd gear would only last about 25,000 miles before it would go bad. we replaced 4 of them! they must have had a batch that did not get heat treated correctly. that, or there was an engineering problem. I know my dad knew how to drive manual transmissions, because in the 1930's when he learned how to drive, that is all there was. plus he drove large trucks for a living for about 10 years. I wish you the best with it. and I'm glad to see someone else that is not just a "parts replacer. you have a good set of skills!

One of the best channels on RU-vid. I laugh out loud way too much!

The hub cap hole cutting setup is one of THE best things I've ever seen on car youtube. Bravo sir.

50 minutes flew by like 5. I really like these episodes. I have 12 more videos left to watch, I'd like to see them all!

The hub cap cutting was brilliant!

I always love your projects. (You can tell, I am over 80, because I have time to write all this stuff) You have elegant, simple solutions for problems that would stop a lot of people. At first, I thought the transmission problem, was the main shaft, but after you shifted into 3rd (direct drive) the noise level dropped, so maybe something wrong with the countershaft? If you aren't going to remove a tank with old fuel and scale in it, a good trick to help keep the fuel tank inlet from clogging, is to attach one or two patches of magnetized sheet (used for removable signage) to the bottom of the tank, somewhere near the pickup. It will help catch all the rust scale, and prevent clogging. (Don't ask me how I know this works).

If my dad was still alive he'd have absolutely loved this channel. Such creativity and improvisation. Thanks for posting.

Your explanation at 6:30 about air flow is so simple yet id never have thought of it like that. Really smart

Those pancake flipper looking electrical connectors are not "spade" connectors (which have two fork tines) they are "fast-on" connectors. When your engine dies as you are coming in for a landing, don't use your electrical starter, just drop down one gear and release your clutch and your forward momentum will relight the fire. Ron W4BIN

One of the best channels on RU-vid.

Man... I'm so glad I came across this guys channel. Reminds me a lot of my step dad and neighbor. One an engineer and the other a mechanic with 40+ years experience. When I was a kid they would always have project cars they were wrenching on and often included me to teach me things. When I bought my first car they both taught me everything I needed to know to fix and maintain it. Then when I bought my OBS Bronco we tricked it out, lifted, engine and trans swap, front and rear dif.... Anyway, this guy reminds me of both of them and makes me miss them dearly. Thank you for the content and for the trip down memory lane.

Your creativity is second to none. You get the job done. My question is if the distributor shaft is wobbling what about replacing the bearing if not the whole distributor? I'm still watching the episode but did not want to get that question. Also the speed table cleaner and the housing you made for the air filter plus the math that you used is commendable. I believe that to be off of a 3/4 ton Chevy from a box body

Find a gallon of paint at a garage sale for a dollar you'll be ready for the car show ❤

Maybe jeeps are different, but the brake shoe with less material on it, usually, goes towards the front of the vehicle. Big guys to the back of the line, little guys to the front of the line. Great videos, keep up the great work 👍

This is wayyyy more fun than buying some restored Princess. Can't wait to see the next episode!

push bike brake wire on a drill with penetrating oil/spray and insert push bike wire into hard fuel line and use drill with wire(ONLY ONE WAY) in it and it WILL unclog the most built up blocked hard lines, then use compressed air to blow it out

EASILY my favorite youtube channel. love how u solve problems so methodically

Your skill set and creativity is astonishing.

Hey mate really enjoyed the video. Your presentation is absolutely spot on, and enjoy the technical formatting at times :) Certainly gotten me a bit more interested in older American vehicles, and liking this Jeep! Cheers from an Australian aeronautical student

I don't know a dang thing about working on cars but I am fascinated and love watching the videos on this old jeep

I could sit and watch this type of video all day. Thanks for sharing the old school ingenuity.

I have a 78 f-150 with a 350m and this project has really motivated me to keep working on it. Thanks for sharing!

Hey, had a lot of fun watching another very entertaining video. Many thanks from UK.

I don't even know what to say... What an incredible video, what an incredible project. Questionable choices, unbelievable knowledge and wonderful humor... Thank you very much once again James

Woo Hoo !! You hit 100K , that means you get the solid silver youtube plaque !!

one of the better RU-vid shows out there!

A couple of hundred dollars of parts, thousands of dollars of sweat equity! Love the ingenuity involved!

This is now my favourite RU-vid channel! Thanks for entertaining me!

Yessss finally we got Part 2

Your ability to adapt and repurpose auto parts is unbelievable..

i live in germany, and i have no clue about how cars work. but you get me hooked every time thanks to your amazing personality and superb knowledge about cars. reminds me a tad about the long gone good days of roadkill. anyways, thanks for the entertainment.

This is my favorite kind of video. Back in 87', my Plymouth took 600 bucks. I hear these ultra cheap cars are getting hard to find. I think you just need a little vision. You have a jeepfull my friend.

Brilliant, love the videos thank you!!

Really enjoying these Wagoneer build videos. I have a 68 Wagoneer and working on upgrading the wiring harness at the moment

Man you are my fav automotive channel on YT, thanks for sharing all these cool adventures for us to enjoy along with you, I've been watching you for a couple of years now. I appreciate you don't put a bunch of drama and crap and blabbing, you get right to what the video is about and include alot of helpful info. BTW I love how you made your own air filter housing, smart and cost effective man, use what you have. I wish you were my neighbor.

Make sure that the oil you're putting in a transmission is GL4! a lot of people will tell you that there's no difference between GL4 and GL5 but being the owner of over 4 jeeps and 2 wagoneers in the past 50 years it does make a difference in older vehicles. I got over 786,000 miles out of my 1969 wagoneer..your trans noise could be a trashed input shaft bearing.

This is the first time I've ever seen a hydraulic press beung used for something that resembles its actual purpose.

Your videos are awesome 👍

Used that hole cutting trick before on heavy steel cylinder end, up a piece of all-thread in the vise making sure it was level and plumb, then put a 10' wheel on there, put a piece of garden hose to mash the bearing, secured with vise grips, this restricted the amount of spin, the the momentum of the grinder turnd the work piece the right amount to cut slowly and turn at the same time. worked great.

Thank god for this channel. The amount of lessons you teach is comparable to college, but for a price I like, free.

Love all your shows. Keep them rolling. Reminds me a lot of myself. Never throw anything away. Women just don't understand.

That thing is turning into a money pit! Hopefully, you are able to house, feed, and clothe you and your family.

I am always amazed to see your old vehicles that are not completely destroyed by rust as they would be up here where I live. "Soaking a fastener in penetrating oil" here is mostly a waste of penetrating oil! Your fixes are creative and your determination on getting back on the road with a vehicle that many viewers see as a one way ticket to the junk yard is enlightening!

I'm considering buying something old and bring it back to life, but to be honest, given my lack of tools after immigrating, my not enjoying working in 38-42 degree heat, and trying to explain to people who don't speak English what I want, I'm thinking I'll have more fun watching your videos than trying to replicate what you do.

Just came across your channel recently and I have to say you're a man after my own heart with how you make things work...even if not "technically correct" And your piles of brake parts, radiator hoses, containers of fittings etc are just like my garage and shop.

Nicest guy ever… with a lot of knowledge, thank you. A lot of fun watching your video. Greetings from Austria

This is my favorite car channel. It's real, and it's fun to watch how he improvises fixes as he goes. He is true too, not fabricated bs.

I enjoy your videos very much. Anybody with a little bit of mechanical work can do what you do now you’re experience comes in and helps a lot but it’s cool.

I just love your videos…the most I’ve ever done is change a flat tire but watching these videos I feel I can rebuild a car 😊

" It's a Jeep thing. You wouldn't understand." Nice progress on this old lady. Please keep going.

I’m blown away! You must be the smartest person in the world! Thank you for showing us all these tricks.

Absolutely love your channel. Genius. You need to upload more! 👍👍👍👍

I'd love to see this boy street legal! Absolutely loving your channel :D

To say that I am enjoying your video is an understatement. I appreciate your sense of humor. Thank you for sharing!

Super impressed with the progress in a single video. Would love to see/hear the previous owner's reaction to the changes made. This man is a true artist!

I like your no nonsense approach. You just get on with the job and each problem as it arises, no fuss, drama or heroics with lots of creative practical solutions. My way of doing things too. Great stuff, thanks

I was Lmo when you went to work on that fuel sender, then stared in disbelief when you got it to work. I've gone to great lengths at times myself to get a car running but my hats off to you sir. I think i'll watch more of your stuff, its great for laughs.

I just love this down to earth style of video's. Creative, good content, fun & a well put together. Thx for your effort 👍

I realized while watching this how much it reminds me of my dad's antics. A certain farm mechanic type behaviour. It's been 20 years since he passed. I sure enjoyed spending time here,

Thank you for bringing us along!! Love your videos!

Thanks for sharing. i was rooting for this Wagoneer and you did not disappoint (as usual). Please keep up the good work.

Love how you shoot and edit with clear and concise clips. Well done. And fun too!

“When you’re driving it is important to see where you’re going, particularly in front of you” Yes… lmao sense of humor is dope 😂

I love watching restore/repair vids. BUT....I have not been so absorbed in watching one as much as this for a long time. I am absolutely loving it. Excellent work.....keep it up.

I swear, this is the best YT auto channel since Roadkill...

i really enjoyed this video , ive been looking forward to you posting another one, i love the way you work Thank you.

Excellent, love how resourceful you are, can’t wait for the next episode. Greetings from Australia.

This makes me happy. Thank you for sharing your time and experience sir.

Congrats on 100K! Absolutely love this Jeep wagon series and looking forward to see her running cherry again! Thanks for the updates!

So thankful I found this channel a few months ago, this guy brings smiles and laughter every single time I watch. Will take shortcuts working on his projects but sure won't when it comes to production. One of the most intelligent people I have seen with his ingenuity. Wish nothing but the best for this gentleman.

I love that you don't half-@$$ the repairs and pay attention to the small details.... I'm subscribed 👍🏽

I've watched this episode like 9 times. And it never gets old.

Great video. My second viewing. Your style of narration makes everything easy to understand for the less experienced. I'm really glad to have discovered your channel. Thank you!! 👍

Congrats on hitting 100k subs.. I love this channel and your dry humor. Thanks for the Vids

I love this build. Fun, Funny and a cool old Jeep. It doesn't get any better 👍👍

*Always admire your resourcefulness James.* Enjoyed the video and happy wrenching 🔧🔩

Man, I really love your unorthodox and creative approach to making "Low-buck" repairs !!.. Keep up the super cool and informative content. Subscribed ! 🍻

I wish I was creative as you. You are way resourceful.

Glad you made the choice to sink a bit more money into this one than you originally intended. It's easy to see what a blast you had doing the work, and it was super fun to watch. Keep on keeping on!

What a resourceful, knowledgeable guy and I enjoyed the commentary.

Awesome and outstanding content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

I've been driving FSJs since 1980. I had a '67 J2000 with a Buick 350 when I was 16 and it was the fastest truck in town from 0-40 mph. Now I have and LLC making parts and suspensions for the old FSJs. I love your videos but I do favor the Jeep stuff. Keep it going and like the other said " you are and excellent mechanic and problem solver.

you're a damn good mechanic who doesn't compromise and a cool car I like when car factories did something about details it's unfortunately an honor that's over ..

O-oh you painted the wheels, now your going to get the TURBO can. 🎨

This has been a very kewl build, and I am very glad to have found you on RU-vid.!.!.! Keep' em coming, good sir.!.!.!.!