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

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  • Опубліковано 30 бер 2023
  • We dig into the second of my two road barge Fords in this video, will this 1972 Ford LTD revive and come to life in its new form as a convertible? More importantly, can i bring myself to tear it up in a 1970's car chase?
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  • @PatTheCarNut
    @PatTheCarNut Рік тому +34

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

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  Рік тому +94

      Legitimately hilarious, even if you meant that as an insult

    • @rat-rav
      @rat-rav Рік тому +35

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

    • @thomas6656
      @thomas6656 Рік тому +7

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

    • @Falney
      @Falney Рік тому +14

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

    • @darthgator639
      @darthgator639 Рік тому +8

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

  • @toddhendley67
    @toddhendley67 Рік тому +283

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

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  Рік тому +99

      Excellent idea

    • @legin3753
      @legin3753 Рік тому +7

      😂😂

    • @jeremiahhaugh7974
      @jeremiahhaugh7974 Рік тому

      As a physically retarded humanite I second that notion!

    • @79huddy
      @79huddy Рік тому +31

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

    • @patrickancona1193
      @patrickancona1193 Рік тому +8

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

  • @jamesspeck4151
    @jamesspeck4151 10 місяців тому +11

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

    • @trickyricky12147
      @trickyricky12147 8 днів тому

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

  • @rvman3359
    @rvman3359 Рік тому +71

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

  • @JamesDuncil-nb7vt
    @JamesDuncil-nb7vt Рік тому +78

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

  • @coreyforshey3812
    @coreyforshey3812 Рік тому +69

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

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  Рік тому +19

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

    • @tarheel4wd
      @tarheel4wd Рік тому +2

      Yeah he's got a great sense of humor!

  • @keithroute8906
    @keithroute8906 Рік тому +26

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

  • @kennethdahlgren-dt4kk
    @kennethdahlgren-dt4kk Рік тому +20

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

    • @alanmoore78
      @alanmoore78 Рік тому

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

  • @juztyn00
    @juztyn00 Рік тому +11

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

  • @wingdwolf56
    @wingdwolf56 Рік тому +6

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

  • @glennfreriks4442
    @glennfreriks4442 Рік тому +17

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

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  Рік тому +7

      Thanks man

    • @tomperry1048
      @tomperry1048 Рік тому +1

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

  • @spartan92296
    @spartan92296 Рік тому +15

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

  • @1leggeddog
    @1leggeddog Рік тому +24

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

  • @itsdinger
    @itsdinger Рік тому +10

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

  • @arcticenterprises2337
    @arcticenterprises2337 Рік тому +19

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

    • @alanmoore78
      @alanmoore78 Рік тому +1

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

  • @stanleyflory6702
    @stanleyflory6702 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Trenton-om9qs
    @Trenton-om9qs Рік тому +11

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

  • @MeShowMechanics
    @MeShowMechanics Рік тому +3

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

  • @blodhemn413
    @blodhemn413 Рік тому +10

    Pure luxury. PBG style. Love it.

  • @midnightrunner684
    @midnightrunner684 Рік тому +2

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

  • @gerritdice315
    @gerritdice315 Рік тому +2

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

  • @jeffpowers2916
    @jeffpowers2916 Рік тому +3

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

  • @mitchf1508
    @mitchf1508 Рік тому +5

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

  • @merrillschaps2325
    @merrillschaps2325 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @mr7badass
    @mr7badass Рік тому +2

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

  • @TempleofAmon666
    @TempleofAmon666 Рік тому +3

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

  • @justbuggin67
    @justbuggin67 Рік тому +5

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

  • @KayBeee
    @KayBeee Рік тому +2

    Love the pallet flatbed on that ford 👌

  • @ianallen2
    @ianallen2 Рік тому +3

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

  • @willasrock1
    @willasrock1 Рік тому +3

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

  • @danf4616
    @danf4616 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @TheOtherVespaGuy
    @TheOtherVespaGuy 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @DoItMyselfGarage
    @DoItMyselfGarage Рік тому +4

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

  • @spencer1096
    @spencer1096 Рік тому +3

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

  • @TXH1138
    @TXH1138 Рік тому +1

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

  • @user-mm7xr8if1u
    @user-mm7xr8if1u 4 місяці тому

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

  • @LokiAvenger
    @LokiAvenger Рік тому +3

    Great video, thanks for dropping it before work!

  • @michigandogman3060
    @michigandogman3060 Рік тому +3

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

  • @dreamboards1056
    @dreamboards1056 4 місяці тому

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

  • @guerrillaradio9953
    @guerrillaradio9953 Рік тому +2

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

  • @MDMcVay11462
    @MDMcVay11462 Рік тому +3

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

  • @rmdd9538
    @rmdd9538 Рік тому +3

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

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  Рік тому +1

      Really? That's a keeper then

    • @rmdd9538
      @rmdd9538 Рік тому

      @@PoleBarnGarage meant say it’s on eBay

  • @jamesmcdonald5868
    @jamesmcdonald5868 Рік тому

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

  • @captainjerk
    @captainjerk Рік тому +1

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

  • @lonnymay3997
    @lonnymay3997 Рік тому +4

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

  • @JMassengill
    @JMassengill Рік тому +11

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

  • @jamesschultz7550
    @jamesschultz7550 Рік тому +2

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

    • @markreisen7038
      @markreisen7038 Рік тому +1

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

    • @markreisen7038
      @markreisen7038 Рік тому +1

      It's spelt Galaxie..

    • @jamesschultz7550
      @jamesschultz7550 Рік тому +1

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

  • @Price1861
    @Price1861 Рік тому +2

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

  • @rentcda
    @rentcda Рік тому +3

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

  • @Scrapy-ih7ob
    @Scrapy-ih7ob Рік тому +4

    Love the convertible look.

  • @bivany
    @bivany Рік тому +2

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

  • @sswoody60
    @sswoody60 Рік тому

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

  • @mikestoms4015
    @mikestoms4015 Рік тому +3

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

  • @andrewmcewan8081
    @andrewmcewan8081 Рік тому +3

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

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  Рік тому +1

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

  • @bigblockstang9368
    @bigblockstang9368 Рік тому +1

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

  • @danmonaghan6227
    @danmonaghan6227 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff. Badass ride! Thanks for posting.

  • @lawrenceengel3330
    @lawrenceengel3330 Рік тому +1

    Love watching the chaos here at Pole Barn Garage 😂

  • @jestingravely2922
    @jestingravely2922 Рік тому +4

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

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  Рік тому +8

      No insurance, no tags, who cares

    • @rogergoodman8665
      @rogergoodman8665 Рік тому

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

  • @HangmanSwingset
    @HangmanSwingset Рік тому +3

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

  • @Gerk8
    @Gerk8 Рік тому +1

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

  • @lawrenceedwards6327
    @lawrenceedwards6327 Рік тому +1

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

  • @mhr944
    @mhr944 Рік тому +3

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

  • @brucenaylor2043
    @brucenaylor2043 Рік тому +3

    It really looks good as a convertible.

  • @MaximusGaming
    @MaximusGaming Рік тому +1

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

  • @NoNonsenseKnowHow
    @NoNonsenseKnowHow Рік тому +1

    Sweet ride! Love it man!

  • @danowens7145
    @danowens7145 Рік тому +4

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

  • @richhaytonNZ
    @richhaytonNZ Рік тому +4

    Made for a cool looking car :)

  • @Retrocatone
    @Retrocatone Рік тому +1

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

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Рік тому +2

    The fact that the new caliper functioned is a bonus

  • @barbqpope1970
    @barbqpope1970 Рік тому +3

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

  • @TheUkeloser
    @TheUkeloser Рік тому +3

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

  • @kurtiss9431
    @kurtiss9431 Рік тому +1

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

  • @3081bruno
    @3081bruno Рік тому +2

    you guys are great, loved this episode! best 1 yet!

  • @libertysgarage8411
    @libertysgarage8411 Рік тому +4

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

  • @BuffsGarage
    @BuffsGarage Рік тому +6

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

  • @jameskolb9145
    @jameskolb9145 Рік тому +1

    I had a 67 Mercury Cougar with a vinyl top that had exactly the same issue! Instant moon roof. You guys are great together, keep them vids coming!

  • @davidlarson4164
    @davidlarson4164 Рік тому +1

    Love the channel and and as a mid Missourian love seeing a fellow show me stater making it big on YT.

  • @thor1911.
    @thor1911. Рік тому +4

    Nice like them old land boats lol

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Рік тому +3

    Definitely looks way better without the roof 😂

  • @bobshope9035
    @bobshope9035 Рік тому +1

    I had fun watching this and you had me rolling many times! Especially the roof and the bowling for glass ricochet!

  • @tripleA874
    @tripleA874 Рік тому +2

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

  • @shadetreemechanicracing22
    @shadetreemechanicracing22 Рік тому +3

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

  • @gerritsikkema5776
    @gerritsikkema5776 Рік тому +3

    Looks better as a convertible than a coupe imo

  • @stevenvalentine9810
    @stevenvalentine9810 Рік тому +1

    I always look forward to your videos and you never disappoint. Love the work you do making cars run and cool again. Pretty nice homemade convertible you got there. Keep up the great work.

  • @jamesmiddleton8128
    @jamesmiddleton8128 Рік тому

    I'm so jelly. Spending quality time with ur kid and learning him at the same time. GG my good sir GG!

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 3 місяці тому

    This is so classic Dalton and family. I love it. That car is held together by rust.

  • @mcnamarasgarage
    @mcnamarasgarage 9 місяців тому +1

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

    • @RustyZipper
      @RustyZipper 9 місяців тому

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

  • @koolaid53
    @koolaid53 Рік тому +2

    Sketchy fun, always great content!

  • @joshuafinney3222
    @joshuafinney3222 Рік тому +1

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

  • @Northernstar9370
    @Northernstar9370 Рік тому +1

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

  • @caroledunne2667
    @caroledunne2667 Рік тому

    Oh Lord. It’s 2AM, I’m 78 & I should be asleep! But no! I’m glued to this tube!

  • @robertmalinowski6804
    @robertmalinowski6804 Рік тому

    This car is the new Pole Barn Classic! Digging the vintage 70's brown color!!!

  • @ChristopherTrimble
    @ChristopherTrimble Рік тому +2

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

  • @79huddy
    @79huddy Рік тому +2

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

  • @kennysr.1054
    @kennysr.1054 3 місяці тому

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

  • @ninjasupreme5966
    @ninjasupreme5966 Рік тому +1

    Such a cool car! Thing burns tires like a champ! The dents give it character, just gotta love cars like this!

  • @TheDamnGarage
    @TheDamnGarage Рік тому +1

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

  • @erikrunas226
    @erikrunas226 Рік тому +1

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

  • @mackmackallthewayback69
    @mackmackallthewayback69 3 місяці тому

    That's the car I would take into town! Power wash, vacuum and a set of straight pipes! Had to join. Thank you for excellent video!

  • @jeffrg8293
    @jeffrg8293 Рік тому +1

    That roof was ridiculous. I luv it 😂