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Ford vs Chevy for 1931 @KlepsGarage [EP 90]
Let's address and answer the age-old question. Which is better, Ford or Chevy. Well, we will attempt to answer that. Watch as we challenge the cars to 4 different tests to see how well they compare.
Bruce may even have an answer.
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CORNFIELD TOUR AND FORD T PICKUP REVIEW @KlepsGarage [EP 89]
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Reviewing my 1911 Ford Model T pickup built from scratch and going for a day tour with my friends.
Tribute to Harley and Veterans @KlepsGarage [EP 88]
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A smalltown hero is returned after 80 years. Harley Alexander was in the US Navy patrolling the English Channel when his ship hit a land mind. Divers recovered his remains and recently through DNA he was identified to his family. Kleps Garage pays tribute his return home and provided a needed welcome as our hometown let's say wasn't too enthusiastic. Helping today is Austin, his youtube channel...
1964 Nova,1957 Chevy,1959 Plymouth and maybe a Hemi: Auction Time [EP-87] @KlepsGarage
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Let's see what barn finds are selling this week and how much they are worth. Then its off to a car show high lighting some vehicles I liked. There maybe a real 426 Hemi at end.
Hot Rod Power Tour, day 4 @KlepsGarage [EP 86]
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Motor Trend's 30 years of the Hot Rod Power Tour was in Hebron Ohio, at the National Trail Raceway (Drag Strip) on 6-13-2024 Kleps Garage was on hand to find out what all the fuss is about. Ride alone with Bruce and check out this tour/car show/drag race.
Barn Find 1967 and 69 Camaro Auction @KlepsGarage [EP 85] 4-27-2024
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Its Auction Time again. This time 3 and1/2 Camaro's are up for grabs. Let's see what these ragged out beauties bring. This is the same auction house that sold the SuperBird for $203,000 Ep 64 @Klepsgarage ua-cam.com/video/F5WrDOZeTgU/v-deo.html
First wash in 40 years and Historic Find 1971 Dodge Challenger [EP-84] @KlepsGarage
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A Barn find is good, but a barn find with Provenance is better. Let's wash off the dirt and find out how this car started life as a track car for the world -famous Indy 500 in 1971. Watch the full 1971 Race here. ua-cam.com/video/Vlcma7pj8aQ/v-deo.html
BARN FIND! MOPAR, 1971 Dodge Challenger Conv. @KlepsGarage [EP 83]
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A barn find is a Barn Find! come watch us save an abandoned Dodge Challenger.
Year One Square Body: Old Plow Truck @KlepsGarage [EP 82]
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Bought a snowplow to chase away the snow. Sorta worked, lets look at a year one square body Chevy 4 x 4, 3/4 ton truck. Send a card to Barb @ Klepsgarage (having back surgery) Barb PO Box 627 Greenville OH 45331 Sincere Thanks to all who have watched the channel.
1927 T, Ford, Chuck Wagon Top Build [EP 81] @KlepsGarage
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Started building this 1927 Ford T Model in 2008 from all NOS parts. Life gets in the way, decided it was time to try and finish the build. In this episode I address the top build.
Baby It's Cold Outside [EP 80] @KlepsGarage Will It Start?
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Going after some good junk (I mean valuable inventory) which I don't really need, especially on a cold and windy day. This was all Nash's idea, but he didn't get going till the trailer was half ways hooked up. Watch our winter follies unfold. Let's see what kind of trouble the team gets into today.
Twas the night before Christmas [EP 79] @KlepsGarage Style
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You have all heard the story of the night before Christmas, now lets hear Kleps Garage Style. No Vehicles were damaged in the making of this video Kleps Garage T Shirts are now available Med to XL @ $20. plus shipping email Klepsgarage@gmail.com
1931 FORD Tappet and Cam Install. [EP 78] @KlepsGarage. Will it Run?
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Well it's been six months, time to finish a project. Lets see if this Model A will run again after breaking a Valve lifter (tappet) Doing an inframe repair.
Brake Time @KlepsGarage [EP 77] Pt4 1959 Chrysler 3rd time
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Well let's try this again. 3rd time to upload as youtube keeps copyrighting me. Time to change a rubber brake hose on the rear axle and of course one thing leads to another. Kinda like this video, took longer to get video out than it did to repair the car. EP 6 ua-cam.com/video/Ko6XxQSCH8A/v-deo.html EP 12 ua-cam.com/video/ZRzcXVa3DRQ/v-deo.html EP 40 ua-cam.com/video/yEJkhBoIbd8/v-deo.html
1957 MACK LADDER TRUCK RESCUE [EP 76] @KlepsGarage
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Time to dust off the Mack and make sure the ladder still works. We might need to save someone, and today it will be Bruce. Featuring Rick Knife: Fire Truck Guru Extraordinaire! EP 53 ua-cam.com/video/vKOW4PFht3g/v-deo.html EP 45 ua-cam.com/video/kqfRoYDPG6o/v-deo.html
2023 Wagon Fest Reunion of Clamshell Station Wagons [EP75] @KlepsGarage
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2023 Wagon Fest Reunion of Clamshell Station Wagons [EP75] @KlepsGarage
Ford T Model Stick or Automatic? Thats the Question [74] @KlepsGarage
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Ford T Model Stick or Automatic? Thats the Question [74] @KlepsGarage
2023 OLD CAR FESTIVAL @The Henry Ford [EP 73] @KlepsGarage showing a 1923 Lincoln
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2023 OLD CAR FESTIVAL @The Henry Ford [EP 73] @KlepsGarage showing a 1923 Lincoln
100 Year old Veteran riding in a car like his very first Model A. [EP 72] @KlepsGarage
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100 Year old Veteran riding in a car like his very first Model A. [EP 72] @KlepsGarage
100 year old Veteran and a 100 year old car. @KlepsGarage [EP 71]
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100 year old Veteran and a 100 year old car. @KlepsGarage [EP 71]
Stock 1913 T Ford Quarter Mile Drag. [EP 70] @KlepsGarage
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Stock 1913 T Ford Quarter Mile Drag. [EP 70] @KlepsGarage
1910 Hupmobile and the Origin of @KlepsGarage [EP 69]
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1910 Hupmobile and the Origin of @KlepsGarage [EP 69]
Drag Racing 100 Year Old Cars VS The Quarter Mile @Klepsgarage [EP 68]
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Drag Racing 100 Year Old Cars VS The Quarter Mile @Klepsgarage [EP 68]
Mystery Trailer @ Kleps Garage [EP 67] What's in the trailer, Will It Run?
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Mystery Trailer @ Kleps Garage [EP 67] What's in the trailer, Will It Run?
Henry Ford's Alphabet Cars From 1903 to 1909. @Kleps Garage [EP 66] Brought to you by the Letter A
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Henry Ford's Alphabet Cars From 1903 to 1909. @Kleps Garage [EP 66] Brought to you by the Letter A
RESTO BLOG @Kleps Garage [EP 65] Let's see what's in the Shop
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RESTO BLOG @Kleps Garage [EP 65] Let's see what's in the Shop
Plymouth Superbird Auction Day @KlepsGarage [EP 64]
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Plymouth Superbird Auction Day @KlepsGarage [EP 64]
Dayton Buckeye Model A Club, 8mm Bank Robbery film. Sponsored by Kleps Garage [EP 63]
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Dayton Buckeye Model A Club, 8mm Bank Robbery film. Sponsored by Kleps Garage [EP 63]
1901 Olds: Will it Start and Run @KlepsGarage [EP 62]
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1901 Olds: Will it Start and Run @KlepsGarage [EP 62]
1901 Oldsmobile Clincher Tube Change @KlepsGarage [EP-61]
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1901 Oldsmobile Clincher Tube Change @KlepsGarage [EP-61]

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  • @alkennedy1124
    @alkennedy1124 9 годин тому

    I’m interested in your oem powered plant that come from this Jeep, !!!?? Do you still have it , thanks BigAl California just subscribed to see some more Jeep things, thanks BigAl California.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 7 годин тому

      No engine. Thx for watching

  • @michaellawrence5492
    @michaellawrence5492 16 годин тому

    I think the Chevy if one is going for distance wanting to carry stuff plus that motor may have a oil pump. Ford for simplicity and short distance just has scoop and splash oiling. Thanks for the presentation !

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage Годину тому

      Does have more storage. Think engine is pressure to mains. But dip rods. Could be wrong being awhile since I had one apart. Thx for watching

  • @MartinSBrown-tp9ji
    @MartinSBrown-tp9ji День тому

    Chevy out sold Ford but they were not very well built and did not run or last as long. Be hard pressed to find many 30's Chevy's now days.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 17 годин тому

      Think they only made 1200 Chevy Landau. So yes rare to see a Chevy. Thx for watching

  • @igorslocks
    @igorslocks 2 дні тому

    Igor says Hello to Erick the mascot!!!

  • @w3072
    @w3072 2 дні тому

    no wood in ford id take the ford

  • @inexconst
    @inexconst 3 дні тому

    I have a 31 Ford Slant Window Sedan, daily drive her gets 16MPG city, have installed the 3:54 rear Mitchel Overdrive, cast iron drums, 35 Fiord Wheel 16" radial tires and front and rear panard bars, plus high 5.6 head, runs absolutely great i rebuild entire car plus restored about 5 Model As, I do like the Chevys but too much wood, my 31 is all steel except the roof and that is the reason for all the Model As still around the old Chevys just rotted away 😂

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 2 дні тому

      Great driver setup you have there I have a roadster with similar set up thanks for watching

  • @rondressler4510
    @rondressler4510 3 дні тому

    My understanding is that one of the basic differences between the Chevy and Ford was that Ford built the A with a steel body while Chevy used wood with steel strips. The Chevy’s were prone to rot out while the Fords were more durable. You may want to explore these car’s construction and body’s.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 3 дні тому

      You are correct and the Ford proved to be more durable over the last hundred years than the Chevy.

  • @rayrussell6258
    @rayrussell6258 3 дні тому

    Interesting that the Ford 4-cylinder was faster than the Chevy 6.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 3 дні тому

      Thought the same. But the A is faster. thx 4 watching

  • @DonKin-om7yr
    @DonKin-om7yr 4 дні тому

    Was the Chevy a wooden frame body ?

  • @KlepsGarage
    @KlepsGarage 4 дні тому

    Agreed thanks for watching.

  • @MB-hv3ic
    @MB-hv3ic 4 дні тому

    siempre autos de chasis corto se ven mejor en 2 puertas

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 3 дні тому

      Agreed thank you for watching.

  • @brantleycoile
    @brantleycoile 4 дні тому

    Yep. The Lincoln. Thanks for the videos! Always enjoy seeing the real America.

  • @dalebashore5629
    @dalebashore5629 4 дні тому

    Speaking of drilling a hole in the dash of the A. Reminds me of a fella drilling a hole in the trunk of a limo to drain the condensate water from the rear ac.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 4 дні тому

      Now who. Would do a thing like that. 😂😂😂😎. Me.

  • @jameskearney3789
    @jameskearney3789 4 дні тому

    What a beautiful ride! Ford needs to go back to make fun affordable cars and cool they should call you to save the company.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 4 дні тому

      @@jameskearney3789 yeah what he said. I could do it.

  • @dougedwards2880
    @dougedwards2880 4 дні тому

    Great video, not many Chevy's survived, rotten wood, doors fell off, etc

  • @jeffboyles3611
    @jeffboyles3611 4 дні тому

    Got a childhood soft spot for late '30s and 40's Chevrolet trucks - but nothing beats a Model A. Brass T's are pretty good too though.

  • @michaelmullen8373
    @michaelmullen8373 4 дні тому

    Great program per usual! So Bruce, which one do you like better?

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 4 дні тому

      The Lincoln. Really don’t have a favorite whatever I’m driving is my favorite. Thx.

  • @jameskearney3789
    @jameskearney3789 4 дні тому

    35:43 wonderful cars as always, I love them both the Chevy has the style award. I am a Ford fan . All is fine in the wilderness, looking forward to next video be well.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 4 дні тому

      Hey Jim. Where you been. Love your comments. I like all cars that’s why I have so many 😂😂🤔 cheers.

  • @shedbythetracks
    @shedbythetracks 4 дні тому

    Keep up the good work Bruce! Cheers

  • @MrTomjolly
    @MrTomjolly 4 дні тому

    What's the speed in Honda high, Jeep high and high range? What's top speed in four wheel drive? If you don't blow it up.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 4 дні тому

      70 mph. flat out.

    • @MrTomjolly
      @MrTomjolly 4 дні тому

      @@KlepsGarage Is the Jeep transmission holding it back. Of course you have more torque than you'll ever need.

    • @MrTomjolly
      @MrTomjolly 4 дні тому

      With the Jeep transmission, Isn't torque the only thing added? Added at the cost of rpms?

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 4 дні тому

      No gear ratio. 5:38 to 1 final drive. That’s why Honda. Jeep 4000 redline. Honda 8k redline. Could go up Mt. Everest

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 4 дні тому

      Would say rpm’s make it run faster than stock. Tach is 4800 at 55mph.

  • @grandwaha
    @grandwaha 5 днів тому

    I hate how Crotch Rockets and Fart Cars sound, but it sounds almost like the original Jeep at low RPM except like you're giving it HELL! Is it still a death trap above 50mph on the highway? I love it!

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 5 днів тому

      Ooh yeah drive like hell you’ll get there. Runs comfortable at 55. I don’t go over 60. But is very stable. It’s still a Jeep made for off road. Thx 4 watching.

  • @franzkoviakalak6981
    @franzkoviakalak6981 5 днів тому

    Amazing build! Sounds so darn good.

  • @mikeb1039
    @mikeb1039 5 днів тому

    Too flipping cool!! Just outstanding. How did you end up with the Goldwing idea? Envious of your fab skills to make that work. Wow!

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 5 днів тому

      In the video I said. I had a Jeep when I was 16 or so and it was too damn slow. Couldn’t chg gear ratio. So thought higher rpm motor. Going down interstate one day at 70 mph. Got passed by a goldwing with two heavy duty peeps a side car and a trailer. Voilà goldwing engine in a Jeep. Finished the project in 1991 have over 10k miles on build with no issues. Thx 4 watching.

  • @topher174
    @topher174 5 днів тому

    *EPIC* I would love to see that transferbox setup. Difficult?

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 5 днів тому

      At 1:24. Shows a pic of the case split open. Used Jeep transfer case gears and pro adaptors. Did scratch build case and vectored the gears. Was not a novice type build

    • @michaelthomas7898
      @michaelthomas7898 4 дні тому

      @@KlepsGarage Would have been nice to see how the two were mated together. Watched a different video on this jeep and they didn't even have that two second pic.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 4 дні тому

      I. Need to do a new vid on setup thx.

    • @michaelthomas7898
      @michaelthomas7898 4 дні тому

      @@KlepsGarage Good looking and it sounds like a beast. I've got a 1200 out of a 84 I was thinking about building a locost, but reverse would be nice.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 4 дні тому

      Yes. See 1:24 pic of inside of case.

  • @CountCraigula
    @CountCraigula 6 днів тому

    Put the flat 6 1500 in one.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 6 днів тому

      I thought about putting that in a two wheel drive car to get good gas mileage

  • @Nza420
    @Nza420 6 днів тому

    Damn, makes me wish I had kept my Goldwing and my Cj-2a

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 6 днів тому

      make something out of nothing. Thanks for watching

  • @jeffreyschupbach5845
    @jeffreyschupbach5845 6 днів тому

    That is not a 75 limousine. The limousine had a partition between the front and back compartments. Cadillac referred to it as the series 75 nine passenger sedan

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 6 днів тому

      I believed I called it a nine passenger family car, but I converted it to a limousine to haul weddings. Thx for watching.

  • @brianbloom1799
    @brianbloom1799 6 днів тому

    I have to say I never thought the Gold wing Motor would have so much Power , You did a Great restore. God Bless

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 6 днів тому

      Thank you 🙏🏻. And thx for watching

    • @ShaunHensley
      @ShaunHensley 5 днів тому

      He’s geared the heck out of this thing. I think I heard 33 forward gears😮

    • @MrTomjolly
      @MrTomjolly 2 дні тому

      @@ShaunHensley That's because of the two transactions

    • @ShaunHensley
      @ShaunHensley 2 дні тому

      @@MrTomjolly yes

  • @johnwayne3904
    @johnwayne3904 7 днів тому

    Buddy, that thing is wicked awesome 👌 Y'all did a good job on all of it!!

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 7 днів тому

      Thank you 🙏🏻. It is a lot of fun. Thx for watching

    • @johnwayne3904
      @johnwayne3904 7 днів тому

      @@KlepsGarage Yessir, you're welcome. I bet it is! Now you've got me thinking of what I can build with a Goldwing engine! 😂

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 7 днів тому

      Good luck and have fun doing it.

  • @BWalker-yg9en
    @BWalker-yg9en 7 днів тому

    Looks great and sounds awesome.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 7 днів тому

      Thank you. 😎 thx for watching!

  • @coreyellisart6877
    @coreyellisart6877 9 днів тому

    Considering this was built during the brass era and there's nothing brass on it it's a shame it's missing so many pieces

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 9 днів тому

      I show a pic of the car together with brass lights horn carbide tank. All was taken off to race.

  • @JohnSmith-pl2bk
    @JohnSmith-pl2bk 9 днів тому

    You'll probably enjoy a 1500 6 cylinder Honda Goldwing with the gearbox lopped off, a new sump made and then mated to a Subaru Leone FWD transaxle mounted in the rear of a Hillman Imp in New Zealand..... with a Porsche sound and a blog showing the whole process.. and custom fuel injection fitted as well..

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 9 днів тому

      Think I’ve seen that vid. Cool mod.

  • @andykirkendall8285
    @andykirkendall8285 10 днів тому

    Do you have drum brakes or discs

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 10 днів тому

      Drum. Original. Keep Jeep stock except for motor.

    • @andykirkendall8285
      @andykirkendall8285 10 днів тому

      @@KlepsGarage that’s super cool 😎 that sounds awesome 😎

  • @caddyman7725
    @caddyman7725 11 днів тому

    I'm going to be different and confuse things. It's neither. It's a hybrid. It is built like, and functions like an automatic, but it still needs to manually controlled to go between the two forward gears. That being said, I wish I had a beautiful, calm, peaceful old road to drive mine on like you do! :)

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 11 днів тому

      Yes an automatic that requires involvement. Thx for watching. I am blessed with roads less traveled.

  • @toptaz15
    @toptaz15 14 днів тому

    Thank fuk for subtitles,,, That way I can watch the video, know what's going on, without having to listen to his immature sounding Septic Tank Voice. IMO. Kleps Garage??? What about Craps Garage. FFS

  • @flivverchannel
    @flivverchannel 14 днів тому

    "Any clearance is enough clearance." Nice parking job! Cheers Bruce. 🍺

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 14 днів тому

      Thx man. People always ask how I park them. So. I showed them.

  • @talldrummer1
    @talldrummer1 15 днів тому

    The BIG question is, how easily does the clutch slip. Guessing it'll be fine OTR, but no good for climbing.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 14 днів тому

      No slipping. Have logged over 10,000 miles and some serious off roading. Thx

  • @talldrummer1
    @talldrummer1 15 днів тому

    Put the 4 brush conversion starter in it. Makes it turn over like it has no compression

  • @hook86
    @hook86 17 днів тому

    You have a model T that has been parked for 15 years?!?!?! Sell it to me! I'll give it some honest to God use!

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 17 днів тому

      There are plenty out there for you to drive 😎

  • @Casterton-Vintage
    @Casterton-Vintage 17 днів тому

    Good video. Looks like you were having fun. Driving in England is a bit more of a challenge. There is traffic everywhere and they are not very accommodating when you drive an old car. Sunday mornings work best 😊😊

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 17 днів тому

      @@Casterton-Vintage thx for watching. We have a lot of back roads. Easy to get away from traffic.

  • @Aztec73
    @Aztec73 18 днів тому

    I have an old lamp that I had thought was from an early model T But I was told that it may be from an 1892 Panhard.,,,🤔

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 18 днів тому

      Send a pic. To klepsgarage@gmail.com. I’ll see if I can guess.

    • @Aztec73
      @Aztec73 18 днів тому

      @@KlepsGarage ok 🙂

    • @Aztec73
      @Aztec73 18 днів тому

      Did you? Get the email

  • @GeorgiaRidgerunner
    @GeorgiaRidgerunner 18 днів тому

    0:52 why is the buick wearing shoes 😃😅😂🤣

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 18 днів тому

      Knee protectors if you have ever walked by a car with frame horns sticking out and whacked you knee you will put something over them to.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 18 днів тому

      It’s a runner 😂😂😂😂

    • @GeorgiaRidgerunner
      @GeorgiaRidgerunner 18 днів тому

      @@KlepsGarage Thats a good idea

  • @shedbythetracks
    @shedbythetracks 18 днів тому

    Great show Bruce! Sorry your corn didn't get very tall this year... 😁

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 18 днів тому

      Thx for watching. I’m not a farmer so it doesn’t affect me directly.

    • @shedbythetracks
      @shedbythetracks 18 днів тому

      @@KlepsGarage Fortunately I'm not afflicted with farming either.

  • @farmhandhank153
    @farmhandhank153 18 днів тому

    Great video and it was a great time!

  • @KN004701546
    @KN004701546 19 днів тому

    thx, great cars, love them all !

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 19 днів тому

      Glad you liked it thx for watching

  • @roynapora7683
    @roynapora7683 21 день тому

    Wow thanks for that!!!!

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 21 день тому

      Thank you for watching glad you liked it. 😎

  • @BitterDemo
    @BitterDemo 26 днів тому

    Why don't you drive it? Although mine is a reproduction built in 1952, My car has several thousands of miles on it from driving it all over northern California to a Trip from redding Ca. to Branson, Missouri and all over around the small towns there as well as in the St. Joseph, Missouri area and towns along the tour all along the trip.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 26 днів тому

      @@BitterDemo I do drive it. But not like you do. Mine is more of a museum piece and is believed to be a very early one. I don’t want crash or break something that is Irreplaceable. 😎 today’s traffic is not like 100 years ago wouldn’t you agree. Thx. 😊

  • @Napier363
    @Napier363 28 днів тому

    Correction: the 1976 Buick Estate Wagon did have optional auto climate control as an option. My uncle had a ‘76 with every option including auto a/c.

  • @clivewilliams3661
    @clivewilliams3661 29 днів тому

    My father, back in 1970's worked for USAF on R&M Activity (surplus) and they had instructions not to sell WW2 and later M38 jeeps to civilians because they had a notorious reputation for tipping over and the Air Force didn't want the litigation.

    • @KlepsGarage
      @KlepsGarage 29 днів тому

      @@clivewilliams3661 yep. This one snuck through. It is a legit M38. Made to goto Korea. 1950 to 1952. I bought it as a parts Jeep. As most parts were missing. Ergo the decision to do the motorcycle swap.

  • @yossarian6799
    @yossarian6799 Місяць тому

    Tears were shed that cold morning in late 1977 when Dad backed "Big Blue Brenda" out of the garage for the last time. She was a 1972 Pontiac Grand Safari, Cumberland blue with blue interior and 455 4-barrel under the hood. With papoose #5 on the way (and two more to follow over the next five years), the time came to trade in Mom's beloved '66 Mercury Monterey hardtop coupe. Mom had here eye on the Mercury Colony Park (Dad was a "Mercury Man" at the time) but when they visited the Pontiac dealer, Brenda caught their eye. She was ordered for a customer with rally wheels and without the woodgrain siding but for reasons untold the customer did not take delivery. Between the sporty styling and attractive offer by the dealer, they couldn't resist and took Brenda home that afternoon. I still remember being in the yard when she first pulled into our driveway. We spent the first day amazed by the tailgate and I remember my older brothers climbing under the car to see where the tailgate went. It came in handy when loading up the week's groceries at the Pantry Pride and we kids thought we were such hot stuff at school dropoff because we had such a nice car. She hauled us from our family home in Easton PA to visit friends and family in West Virginia, New Hampshire and Long Island, to our regular weekends in Rehoboth Beach and the Jersey Shore, and family vacations out west, up to Canada and down to bayou country to visit our relatives in Louisiana. He vast interior could swallow whatever project Dad was working on and in one particular emergency situation, we squeezed in 13 cub scouts and two nerve-rattled den mothers. My permanent perch was the back "rumble seat" and I loved being able to see what everybody else in the car was doing. But the time came for a new car and Dad stuck with General Motors, replacing Brenda with an Olds Custom Cruiser. It was a very nice car, more luxurious with its velour seating, and easier for Mom to park, but it didn't have Brenda's personality and we never bothered to give it a name. As the older kids went off to college, I graduated to the middle seat and left little brothers Scotty and Nick to the back row. For some time I looked for Brenda in traffic but she was never seen again.