I am more impressed with every video I watch. As an ASE certified technician with over 20yrs experience with an associates degree in automotive technology to boot, i must say that not only have your skills improved, but your quality of work is fantastic. But what impresses me the most is your God given patience, determination, common sense and willingness to learn. You have a natural mechanical skill and a basic sense of how things do and should work. Keep it up!!!
I love the enthusiasm you put into the work. When I seen you going to put the wire taps in I yelled don’t do it but you didn’t hear me unfortunately. I highly recommend cutting the wires and installing double wall heat shrink and soldering them all back together for a nice waterproof and corrosion resistant connection. Keep up the good work.
I second that! If you have any issues with that circuit the wire taps is the first place to check. It'd be worth going back in now that everything works then solder and heat shrink those connections.
Great job on repair. Be careful using Scott clips or Guillotine clips, the don't always conduct, corroid easy, and more times than not they cut the wire in half over and over while crimping. Use soldering method its long last with better contact. Just slip some heat shrink over wire before soldering. I look forward to more repair videos.
Great job, Meg! That was a little touch and go with getting the new tailgate lock to work, but you did it! In addition to the Ford Truck forums, Haynes Manuals are another good resource. Especially for wiring diagrams.
Thank you! I do enjoy what I do, and it is a great feeling to learn new skills and accomplish goals, but some days can (of course) be harder than others! A beer and some swearing does help from time to time lol!
Awesome job snaking that wire through! That's usually the hardest part with these types of jobs but you obviously had thought it through beforehand. Love it
Thank you!! People online definitely said it was the hardest part so I studied up on different approaches!! That grabby tool was absolutely essential! Thanks for watching!
Excellent job. Be sure wires are protected against chafing wherever it passes through sheet metal. Rubber grommets are ideal, but anything that can protect the wires will do. I almost would bet the key cylinder DOES work, it is just frozen up from lack of use and exposure to the worst place a lock can live..... the BACK of a vehicle! Spray a lubricant that has NO GRAPHITE or TEFLON..... Houdini lubricant is best, Silicone spray or CRC 5-56 will do. Spray liberally into the keyhole.... then take a non-worn-out key, insert and withdraw 3-4 time, try it left and right... and I will be surprised if the lock does not come back to working properly. The kit you put in is very handy, so kudos on getting it installed. You Rock!
Well there you have it! Jack of all trades or should I say Meg of all trades has done it again! I don't think we ever once doubted that you could do it, Meg the Mechanic!!! Once again, I admire the fortitude and willingness to complete the task that you set out to accomplish! Lots of folks would do well to take a page from your playbook and tackle those tasks that seem out of their comfort zone! The end result is a beautiful thing and fantastic feeling of accomplishment! Wonderful and inspiring videos, don't change a thing! Blessings to you for the week ahead!
Thank you so much, Terry, that's so kind! I'm really really grateful that my videos, and my journey of learning through these projects are having such a positive effect on people. I'm honestly so grateful and amazed by this wonderful community that is here along for the ride with me. Means a lot! Hope you have a great week, and see you soon!
Nice work troubleshooting and solving problems. You are amazing. As a suggestion, go back in and eliminate the Scotch Locks since they are prone to fail. Solder is the best way for a permanent splice.
A very Happy Birthday Meg, u did-it! not only did u fix the tailgate to open better, Butt u got the wring right this time. lock/unlock congrats Meg, i thew u could do-it.
Great idea Meg. Extra kudos for working around cold weather Enjoy your videos. Interesting and respect your independence and willingness to learn new things.
@@Meg.August Btw. Taps aren’t the best for sealing. But don’t let criticism bother you. Many simple methods to seal. Google for sealant for such things. I also like to wrap wires with some type of sleeve. And hope you continue to ignore the sad pervs. lol
I love watching this channel and seeing what challenge Meg is going to overcome this week. As per usual you talk yourself through each obstacle taking a step-by-step approach until everything comes together. Although I doubt I will be doing any of the repairs you've shared I will be replicating your common sense approach as it relates to trouble shooting. The patients you demonstrate is nothing short of remarkable. Thanks for sharing and I we will see you next week. Congrats on the tailgate BTW
That's so great to hear, thank you Rob! I'm really grateful to have this opportunity to share what I'm working on, and this community has been so supportive on my journey of learning how to learn. It's really amazing to hear that I'm also able to inspire others while learning it for myself as well! 😊 Have a great week and see you soon!
Well, Meg, this is my first time watching some of your videos. They’re really good I see what you’re going through and that’s gonna be tough living off grid but the way you worked on that Ford should be no problem. Love your videos you go girl.
Hello. You did it! I can easily understand the frustration when dealing with seized, rusty or in other way stuck mechanisms, which are a pain to figure out. Also joining in wire harness is like wire tapping, you need to find the right pair (or more pairs) and establish a good connection. Many times connection is not good enough or gets rattled in time, which adds problems. Since you're some kind of a snooper, you get what you need. 😁 Today I have to say that you fooled us a bit since the victory was not really unintended, as you said, but to my knowledge a very "aimed at" one, which in simple words means well intended! 😏It didn't happen by chance. Am I right? Anyway, excelent job! When you're doing some maintenance on any system, there is always something that wastes your time more than you expected and you better get used to it. Cheers!😉
I'm here to see how many told you to do wire connections with solder and heat shrink or crimp connectors and heat shrink. The Scotch lock connectors are a failure waiting to happen.
I bought a similar kit for my trucks tailgate, still haven't got round to installing it yet though, I hate wiring lol. Thankfully I think I can tie into the wires that feed lock on the fuel filler cap to save trying to run through a wiring harness like you did!!! Would recommend looking for tailgate dampers (like you find on a car trunk / hood), allows you to open the tailgate and it will softly lower on its own. Fairly cheap mod and makes it easier to open.
I also get very intimated by wiring - it's definitely something I've shied away from for a long time! That sounds like a good idea/approach for your tailgate latch, I hope it works out for you! And thanks for the suggestion for tailgate dampers, that's a cool idea!
ok, Ill man up, i started watching because of the outfits. But you are so effing good. I hope theres no guys in the background helping you. Perfect example for those girls that whinge and cry that its too heavy, its too hard. Keep it up Meg.
Another awesome vid meg! As always the best part of saturday morning. Keep em coming! Just a heads up, every wire you probed or cut in there is subject to corrosion now. No biggie, just remember in 3 or 4 years when something stops working to start looking there. Stay awesome and see ya on the next one!
Thank you so much @mrpbright! I'm so happy to hear that! And thanks for the heads up on the wiring probe spots 😊👍 Hope you have an amazing week ahead, see you soon!
I thought this was going to be a really hard job but it seemed easier than it looked, and we didn’t get the trademark Meg exasperated “Nooooo” so things didn’t seem as frustrating as in some other vids. You looked really happy and proud of yourself at the end which was nice to see, ☺️. Roll on next week.
I think just giving the locking mechanism a clean up and grease certainly helped. I'd probably want to go all out and clean every bit of that mech and re-grease. No idea what grease to use, maybe white lithium? One tip I've heard for lubricating areas exposed to the elements is to rub pencil lead over the moving parts, the graphite is meant to be good. Dunno if Wago connectors exist in Canada, but they're becoming popular for electricians in Uk, and I guess Europe, they're kinda push down levers that lock the wires in so some types allow re-use, or just use as a temporary measure. If you're gonna add rust prevention treatment, please fill this. Oh this might be an idea for getting likes, a popular UK YT channel showing fencing, tarmac driveways, resin drives and fairly big lanscaping jobs, near the start of the video, one of the staff will select a like goal like 2,500 likes in 24hrs, and every time they totally smash these goals. That said you're already at 527 as I type!
Thanks for these tips! Yes, you're right, it's definitely worth re-greasing all these components semi-regularly, especially with our road conditions up here. Everything gets so gunked up and rusty! I've never heard of the pencil lead/graphite trick, would be cool if that works (cheap and easy by the sounds of it!)
lol thank you!! The satisfaction of having a project work out that well is quite something!! I'm honestly still that happy every time I open the tailgate haha!!
Get a flush cut cutter for the zip ties (zap strap).Those side cutters will leave a sharp point and a possibility of slicing your arms or hands.I think your Princess Auto (our Harbor Freight) sells them.
All u need now is a Zee Dee or cheapo brand tailgate assist strut so it won't slam down wen opening it grt video I have one of those locking pop thingy but haven't but it on yet so thanks for da how to video ur da best.. ❤
Hi Meg, found you by accident few days ago. I watched every one of your videos so far and looking forward to new ones. I LIKED every one of them. I don't know if I skip to through something. Did you ever find the well? I just finished watching your tailgate repair locking mechanism. I went back to it because I skipped on to something else. Anyway, we've been enjoying your videos so much. Now we're going to go back and finish watching you build the new stairs to your trailer. Have a great week.
Wow! Thank you so much! I'm so glad you've been enjoying the videos, that's awesome! I will have a new one coming out very soon! Hope you have a great week as well!
All of that rust under the truck, YIKES. I guess that is just part of living in Canada and dealing with the harsh winters and salt on the roads. My 2012 Jeep Wrangler still looks great and very little rust but I live in South Carolina where we rarely get snow or a bunch of brine on the roads and as soon as the winter event is over here I take my Jeep to the car wash for a bottom blast to clean it off. My 2022 F150 has never seen winter weather yet.
Thankfully it's just surface rust but yes we do have harsh winters and lots of salt, sand, gravel and brine on our roads which just really takes a toll on our vehicles!
That's so great to hear, and thank you so much David😊 I can also definitely relate to the cold, wet, windy days here too - can't wait for the warmer months ahead!
Congratulations! Consider a tailgate opening shock assist like one made from DeeZee. Helps to take the weight of the tailgate for a smooth effort free opening. Easy install for an unafraid skilled mechanic like you.
1000% !!! Totally did not expect to get a brand new tailgate out of that lol! Still blown away at how well it works every time I open it now. Thanks for watching!
Another Successful Task Completed! Awesome Lock Mechanism, ideas for my Truck Bed! Kudos 2 U for Tackling the Electrical N Mares! Try a Brit Car! It’ll change your Vocabulary! Haha! 1992 Mini Open. Yikes!
A little poem for you Meg: In a world that often seems so vast, Meg August faces each task, no questions asked. With a laugh that dances, light and free, She twirls through challenges so elegantly. Her perseverance, a beacon bright, Guides her through each unknown plight. With humor sharp and a wit so keen, She masters all, unseen, serene. Oh Meg, in grace and poise you trust, No task too strange, no ask unjust. In every step, the earth does sing, Of the courage and joy you always bring. Your overseas fan from NL. Until next time!
its amazing what a little lubricant can do to moving parts huh? Great video again! If you ever want to watch a really good mechanic trace wiring problems, watch Eric O. on his channel south main auto here on youtube.
Unbelievable - truly!! I'll need to re-grease all the joints and moving parts on my truck now with how much of a difference that made lol! Thank you for the suggestion/reference to Eric O - I'll check him out! And thanks for watching!
Sing along kids: 🎵 Meg Meg Meg - what's she fixing this week?🎵 🎵 Meg Meg Meg - what's she gonna do?🎵 🎵 Meg Meg Meg - what project is it this time?🎵 🎵 Meg Meg Meg - she's here to entertain you!🎵 🤣🤣🤣
It's funny because most youtube videos in english are in USA so "cheap" tooling is mostly different but since you are in Canada they are the same classic as some of mine... Mastercraft :D
I am more impressed with every video I watch. As an ASE certified technician with over 20yrs experience with an associates degree in automotive technology to boot, i must say that not only have your skills improved, but your quality of work is fantastic. But what impresses me the most is your God given patience, determination, common sense and willingness to learn. You have a natural mechanical skill and a basic sense of how things do and should work. Keep it up!!!
That's really nice, thank you!! 😊
I love watching Meg work, so much patience and enthusiasm and really enjoying the accomplishments. wow
I love the enthusiasm you put into the work. When I seen you going to put the wire taps in I yelled don’t do it but you didn’t hear me unfortunately. I highly recommend cutting the wires and installing double wall heat shrink and soldering them all back together for a nice waterproof and corrosion resistant connection. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
I second that! If you have any issues with that circuit the wire taps is the first place to check. It'd be worth going back in now that everything works then solder and heat shrink those connections.
Meg, great job
please , please solder and heat shrink
Great job on repair. Be careful using Scott clips or Guillotine clips, the don't always conduct, corroid easy, and more times than not they cut the wire in half over and over while crimping. Use soldering method its long last with better contact. Just slip some heat shrink over wire before soldering.
I look forward to more repair videos.
Thanks for the tips! I'm so glad you're looking forward to more videos, I'll keep them coming! Have a great week!
Great job, Meg! That was a little touch and go with getting the new tailgate lock to work, but you did it! In addition to the Ford Truck forums, Haynes Manuals are another good resource. Especially for wiring diagrams.
Thank you so much! And thanks for the tips!
Your a wonder woman meg i admire your determination to get the wiring sorted and lock working...good on ya m8..
You always look so happy working on these projects. I on the other hand, need a few beers and some creative language to complete my truck work.
Thank you! I do enjoy what I do, and it is a great feeling to learn new skills and accomplish goals, but some days can (of course) be harder than others! A beer and some swearing does help from time to time lol!
It takes a beer to be a shade tree mechanic
That is a huge win. You tackeled what most people would not.
Thank you!
Awesome job snaking that wire through! That's usually the hardest part with these types of jobs but you obviously had thought it through beforehand. Love it
Thank you!! People online definitely said it was the hardest part so I studied up on different approaches!! That grabby tool was absolutely essential! Thanks for watching!
Excellent job. Be sure wires are protected against chafing wherever it passes through sheet metal. Rubber grommets are ideal, but anything that can protect the wires will do.
I almost would bet the key cylinder DOES work, it is just frozen up from lack of use and exposure to the worst place a lock can live..... the BACK of a vehicle! Spray a lubricant that has NO GRAPHITE or TEFLON..... Houdini lubricant is best, Silicone spray or CRC 5-56 will do. Spray liberally into the keyhole.... then take a non-worn-out key, insert and withdraw 3-4 time, try it left and right... and I will be surprised if the lock does not come back to working properly. The kit you put in is very handy, so kudos on getting it installed. You Rock!
Well there you have it! Jack of all trades or should I say Meg of all trades has done it again! I don't think we ever once doubted that you could do it, Meg the Mechanic!!! Once again, I admire the fortitude and willingness to complete the task that you set out to accomplish! Lots of folks would do well to take a page from your playbook and tackle those tasks that seem out of their comfort zone! The end result is a beautiful thing and fantastic feeling of accomplishment! Wonderful and inspiring videos, don't change a thing! Blessings to you for the week ahead!
Thank you so much, Terry, that's so kind! I'm really really grateful that my videos, and my journey of learning through these projects are having such a positive effect on people. I'm honestly so grateful and amazed by this wonderful community that is here along for the ride with me. Means a lot! Hope you have a great week, and see you soon!
Nice work troubleshooting and solving problems. You are amazing. As a suggestion, go back in and eliminate the Scotch Locks since they are prone to fail. Solder is the best way for a permanent splice.
An unintentional massive win! Perfect! Another delightful Meg video - keep 'em coming!!
Thanks so much, Bernard! 😊 Such a great bonus win!! I thought I would get a 10-15% improvement, not a brand new tailgate lol!
These are so good to watch, and super encouraging because of the way you gradually troubleshoot the difficulties.
Thank you so much for the feedback, I'm really glad you're enjoying the videos!
Got it fixed I'm so proud of you. From the old man in south east Kansas
A massive well done Meg. Another awesome video. Have a brilliant week and I can't wait for the next video.
Thanks so much, Anthony! Have a great week as well! See you next time!
A very Happy Birthday Meg, u did-it! not only did u fix the tailgate to open better, Butt u got the wring right this time. lock/unlock congrats Meg, i thew u could do-it.
Great idea Meg. Extra kudos for working around cold weather
Enjoy your videos. Interesting and respect your independence and willingness to learn new things.
Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the videos. And definitely looking forward to warmer weather ahead lol!!
@@Meg.August Btw. Taps aren’t the best for sealing. But don’t let criticism bother you. Many simple methods to seal. Google for sealant for such things. I also like to wrap wires with some type of sleeve. And hope you continue to ignore the sad pervs. lol
@@Knowing487 lol thank you!! 😊
I love watching this channel and seeing what challenge Meg is going to overcome this week. As per usual you talk yourself through each obstacle taking a step-by-step approach until everything comes together. Although I doubt I will be doing any of the repairs you've shared I will be replicating your common sense approach as it relates to trouble shooting. The patients you demonstrate is nothing short of remarkable. Thanks for sharing and I we will see you next week. Congrats on the tailgate BTW
That's so great to hear, thank you Rob! I'm really grateful to have this opportunity to share what I'm working on, and this community has been so supportive on my journey of learning how to learn. It's really amazing to hear that I'm also able to inspire others while learning it for myself as well! 😊 Have a great week and see you soon!
Glad that I found you. Great videos and I love how naturally funny that you are.
Oh thank you!
Well, Meg, this is my first time watching some of your videos. They’re really good I see what you’re going through and that’s gonna be tough living off grid but the way you worked on that Ford should be no problem. Love your videos you go girl.
Thank you so much, Brad! Appreciate that! Thank you for watching!
Hello. You did it! I can easily understand the frustration when dealing with seized, rusty or in other way stuck mechanisms, which are a pain to figure out. Also joining in wire harness is like wire tapping, you need to find the right pair (or more pairs) and establish a good connection. Many times connection is not good enough or gets rattled in time, which adds problems. Since you're some kind of a snooper, you get what you need. 😁 Today I have to say that you fooled us a bit since the victory was not really unintended, as you said, but to my knowledge a very "aimed at" one, which in simple words means well intended! 😏It didn't happen by chance. Am I right? Anyway, excelent job! When you're doing some maintenance on any system, there is always something that wastes your time more than you expected and you better get used to it. Cheers!😉
Honestly, I was hoping to get a little bit of improvement but definitely didn't expect to get that much of an improvement! Thank you for watching!
yet again meg you smashed it that was a fast week cant wait for the next one have a good week catch you next week
Thank you, Craig! I also felt this week went by particularly quickly! Hope you have a great week ahead!
😁🥰Fantastic Job Meg. The enthusiasm joy and wonderful smile you have makes you one of my most favorite youtube content producers. 💗Thanks
Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos!
I had to clean my tailgate latch a couple times in the 15 years I've had my truck, also my hood release needs cleaning.
Great work
I'm here to see how many told you to do wire connections with solder and heat shrink or crimp connectors and heat shrink. The Scotch lock connectors are a failure waiting to happen.
I bought a similar kit for my trucks tailgate, still haven't got round to installing it yet though, I hate wiring lol. Thankfully I think I can tie into the wires that feed lock on the fuel filler cap to save trying to run through a wiring harness like you did!!!
Would recommend looking for tailgate dampers (like you find on a car trunk / hood), allows you to open the tailgate and it will softly lower on its own. Fairly cheap mod and makes it easier to open.
I also get very intimated by wiring - it's definitely something I've shied away from for a long time! That sounds like a good idea/approach for your tailgate latch, I hope it works out for you! And thanks for the suggestion for tailgate dampers, that's a cool idea!
So smooth I can’t believe it’s not butter, gotta love when things work as they should. Have an amazing weekend Meg
Just the best feeling, hey?! Thanks so much, hope you have an amazing weekend too, Abraham!
ok, Ill man up, i started watching because of the outfits. But you are so effing good. I hope theres no guys in the background helping you. Perfect example for those girls that whinge and cry that its too heavy, its too hard. Keep it up Meg.
Good job again, and you see, you get an extra result for fixing your project, well done 🎉🎉🎉😊
Thank you so much!
Another awesome vid meg! As always the best part of saturday morning. Keep em coming! Just a heads up, every wire you probed or cut in there is subject to corrosion now. No biggie, just remember in 3 or 4 years when something stops working to start looking there. Stay awesome and see ya on the next one!
Thank you so much @mrpbright! I'm so happy to hear that! And thanks for the heads up on the wiring probe spots 😊👍 Hope you have an amazing week ahead, see you soon!
I thought this was going to be a really hard job but it seemed easier than it looked, and we didn’t get the trademark Meg exasperated “Nooooo” so things didn’t seem as frustrating as in some other vids. You looked really happy and proud of yourself at the end which was nice to see, ☺️. Roll on next week.
😊 So happy with the result!! Thanks for watching and see you next time!
Yay...the week-end so it means... A fixing by Meg...great background by the way..Have a great Saturday and Sunday.
I think just giving the locking mechanism a clean up and grease certainly helped. I'd probably want to go all out and clean every bit of that mech and re-grease. No idea what grease to use, maybe white lithium? One tip I've heard for lubricating areas exposed to the elements is to rub pencil lead over the moving parts, the graphite is meant to be good. Dunno if Wago connectors exist in Canada, but they're becoming popular for electricians in Uk, and I guess Europe, they're kinda push down levers that lock the wires in so some types allow re-use, or just use as a temporary measure. If you're gonna add rust prevention treatment, please fill this. Oh this might be an idea for getting likes, a popular UK YT channel showing fencing, tarmac driveways, resin drives and fairly big lanscaping jobs, near the start of the video, one of the staff will select a like goal like 2,500 likes in 24hrs, and every time they totally smash these goals. That said you're already at 527 as I type!
Thanks for these tips! Yes, you're right, it's definitely worth re-greasing all these components semi-regularly, especially with our road conditions up here. Everything gets so gunked up and rusty! I've never heard of the pencil lead/graphite trick, would be cool if that works (cheap and easy by the sounds of it!)
Your great mechanicaly super work and tenacity your face when done was priceless great job😊👍
lol thank you!! The satisfaction of having a project work out that well is quite something!! I'm honestly still that happy every time I open the tailgate haha!!
Get a flush cut cutter for the zip ties (zap strap).Those side cutters will leave a sharp point and a possibility of slicing your arms or hands.I think your Princess Auto (our Harbor Freight) sells them.
Great job Meg
Thanks!
I find spraying a little lithium grease on latches helps keep them working better because it acts as water repellant too
All u need now is a Zee Dee or cheapo brand tailgate assist strut so it won't slam down wen opening it grt video I have one of those locking pop thingy but haven't but it on yet so thanks for da how to video ur da best.. ❤
Good suggestion and that's great to hear! Good luck with your install!
Hi Meg, found you by accident few days ago. I watched every one of your videos so far and looking forward to new ones. I LIKED every one of them. I don't know if I skip to through something. Did you ever find the well? I just finished watching your tailgate repair locking mechanism. I went back to it because I skipped on to something else. Anyway, we've been enjoying your videos so much. Now we're going to go back and finish watching you build the new stairs to your trailer. Have a great week.
Wow! Thank you so much! I'm so glad you've been enjoying the videos, that's awesome! I will have a new one coming out very soon! Hope you have a great week as well!
Hey Meg, good job and hope to see more, your fan from next-door in the land of oil
Thank you so much! I'll keep them coming 😊
В автомобиле многие узлы требуют обслуживания. Замки и петли дверей нужно периодически смазывать, например Wurth HHS2000.
Yes, regular maintenance and re-greasing is very important!
All of that rust under the truck, YIKES. I guess that is just part of living in Canada and dealing with the harsh winters and salt on the roads. My 2012 Jeep Wrangler still looks great and very little rust but I live in South Carolina where we rarely get snow or a bunch of brine on the roads and as soon as the winter event is over here I take my Jeep to the car wash for a bottom blast to clean it off. My 2022 F150 has never seen winter weather yet.
Thankfully it's just surface rust but yes we do have harsh winters and lots of salt, sand, gravel and brine on our roads which just really takes a toll on our vehicles!
Hi Meg 👋🏻 Thank you 😊 Always great to hear from you my friend! Awesome job 👏🏻 God Bless 🙏🏻 Appreciate you 🫶🏻 Have an amazing weekend 🙂
Thank you so much! So great to hear from you too! Hope you have a great week ahead and see you soon!
I wonder if a scam car seller sold her a hurricane drenched truck. Rust in places this Iowa man never saw. Thanks for the uplifting talk to Meg.
You’ll be ready to open your mechanic shop in no time!
Lol! I honestly can't wait to have my own big shop and a project vehicle! Hopefully soon!!
MASSIVE SUCCESS!!!!! Great job Meg! You're becoming quite the UA-cam mechanic hehe
Thank you!! Appreciate that 😊
Always creative solutions with a smile ☺
Thanks so much!
Congratulations! MEG! Awesome Job!
Thank you so much!
I hope your tailgate went really well to put back together I like watching your videos
Thank you!! It's working like a brand new tailgate now!
@@Meg.August you’re welcome I like watching your videos I like watching you fix things
nothing better on a cold,wet windy day in North Yorkshire (England ) than watching a Meg video. so glad i found this young lady on youtube
That's so great to hear, and thank you so much David😊 I can also definitely relate to the cold, wet, windy days here too - can't wait for the warmer months ahead!
Great video Meg
Thank you!
It’s a lot easier to tap into the fuel cap locking system, I don’t know why they don’t tell you this. That’s what I did on my truck.
Well That was fun ! Great job and SO worth the effort
Thank you! And yes, 1000% worth it!! I'm still that happy every time I open the tailgate now lol!
Shrink wrap those connectors like others said they'll corrode, if that was just penetrant get some grease or spray lithium grease. Nice job.
If it ever quits working, keep in mind those quick splice connectors are for notorious for corrosion.
Thank you, I'll keep that in mind!
Nice work meg great install of the new lock
Thank you!
Nice fix, and installation of the locking system 👍
Thank you!
Great job hopefully it is still working good for you, and can’t wait for the next one!!👍❤️
It is working like a brand new tailgate!! It's honestly a joy to open now lol! See you next week!
Great video, you are such an inspiration with your diligence. I have to say again that you are a pleasure to watch. Lots of chuckles...😆😆
Thank you so much! I appreciate that. I'm really glad you're enjoying the videos and are having a good laugh 😁
Congratulations! Consider a tailgate opening shock assist like one made from DeeZee. Helps to take the weight of the tailgate for a smooth effort free opening. Easy install for an unafraid skilled mechanic like you.
Watching this just reminded me I need to clean and lube all of the latches on my car.
lol!
Next time you go to CTC grab a can of Rust Check in the red can. It's a really good lubricant for rust
Good to know, thank you!
hi Megan you have become one of my favorite channels 😊
That's so nice to hear!! Thank you so much! 😊
Since my 06 Tacoma did not come with a locking tailgate,and someone can just steal it in 5 minutes, I installed a Pop&Lock a few years ago
Nice work!
good idea ive heard about tailgates getting stolen off trucks.
You go girl, love your content
Thank you!!
BRAVO BEATIFUL LADY 👏
Thank you!
Good work dude🤘
Thank you! 😊
Great Meg again..big win right here 👍👍👍
Thank you so much!
Kind of a killed two birds with one stone deal.Great job!
1000% !!! Totally did not expect to get a brand new tailgate out of that lol! Still blown away at how well it works every time I open it now. Thanks for watching!
Now lube the door and hood mechanisms. Growing up with Fords, that's just part of maintenance.
They definitely get creaky too!
Another Successful Task Completed! Awesome Lock Mechanism, ideas for my Truck Bed! Kudos 2 U for Tackling the Electrical N Mares! Try a Brit Car! It’ll change your Vocabulary! Haha! 1992 Mini Open. Yikes!
Thank you so much!
Great job young lady
A little poem for you Meg:
In a world that often seems so vast,
Meg August faces each task, no questions asked.
With a laugh that dances, light and free,
She twirls through challenges so elegantly.
Her perseverance, a beacon bright,
Guides her through each unknown plight.
With humor sharp and a wit so keen,
She masters all, unseen, serene.
Oh Meg, in grace and poise you trust,
No task too strange, no ask unjust.
In every step, the earth does sing,
Of the courage and joy you always bring.
Your overseas fan from NL. Until next time!
That's so sweet, Roy, thank you!
Well done meg.
Thank you, Vaughan!
It's nice to have a easy win when there have been so many past hard won projects.
Such a great feeling when a project has such a great outcome!!
23:20 put some silicone where you poked a hole for the cable on the cab floor just for safety of water not going in
Well that was a BIG win Meg! Have you guys had any luck finding a property yet?
HUGE win!! It honestly feels like a brand new tailgate!
I will be giving an update on the property hunt next weekend!
Awesome as always👍
Thank you!
as always meg love your videos your rock
Thanks so much!!
Its saturday morning so its MEG time 😀
😊 Hope you enjoyed it!
Beautiful thumbnail!😍
Thank you!
Also maybe add a gas shock just to smoothly open the door 🤷♂️👍
Suggestion: to make it easier to work on the tailgate, unhook the cables holding it up and then let it down. 7:20
It's just hilarious how big those NAmerican cars are 😅
We do have very large vehicles here!
its amazing what a little lubricant can do to moving parts huh? Great video again! If you ever want to watch a really good mechanic trace wiring problems, watch Eric O. on his channel south main auto here on youtube.
Unbelievable - truly!! I'll need to re-grease all the joints and moving parts on my truck now with how much of a difference that made lol!
Thank you for the suggestion/reference to Eric O - I'll check him out! And thanks for watching!
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Lol! Love it 😊
I always press the like button ✅
Thank you so much! It really does help a ton!!
Great job
Thank you!
Nice job!
Thank you!
You can fit the wire unpinned in the connector
You're such a babe!! 🧡
It's funny because most youtube videos in english are in USA so "cheap" tooling is mostly different but since you are in Canada they are the same classic as some of mine... Mastercraft :D
This reminds me of installing my car alarm...
lol wiring is a pain! I can imagine similarly for an alarm system!
Very beautiful…
You could really use a creeper. Not the creepy stalker kind, the kind you lay down on and roll around under your vehicle.
lol! Yes, I definitely need a (roll-around) creeper 100%!
Awesome video!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Yay 🤗
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good one, I would have probably torn the truck apart wiring that up.
Thank you! Lol, it does get tempting to just tear it all apart!
@@Meg.August good jobs. your videos are good because i am the same way. i do shit i have no idea what im doing. lol
@@Pococnosurvival lol that's amazing! best way to learn haha! And glad you're liking the videos, thanks for watching!