Not What I Had Planned

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  • Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
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    Well, I didn't plan on getting stuck. Note that this is also my first time being stuck in the mud, so I don’t really know what I’m doing. I guess I learned my lesson to be more prepared. Last video I built the winch bumper, but being low on time, I went out to get some footage in the mud instead of testing my winch first. I thought I’d just drive through a few puddles and look cool but then I got giddy and forgot that some puddles may be too deep for an open-diff 4x4 with bald tires. Thankfully I had some friends to help me out. And now, I've got a working winch, so I can go try and get stuck again.
    00:00 - Stuck in the mud
    07:16 - Testing the winch
    09:17 - Warn Winch rebuild
    20:59 - There's the problem (bad solenoids)
    23:56 - Cleaning out the mud
    35:08 - Finding/replacing some bad wheel bearings
    52:47 - Some painting
    58:20 - Outro
    59:12 - cat
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  • @johnm.5848
    @johnm.5848 2 дні тому +63

    This is what I like. A guy who works on his own vehicles in his own driveway and let's his skills and work do all of the talking.

  • @jtreg
    @jtreg День тому +18

    What makes a fantastic channel for me: 1. No stupid music of any kind, filed real-time recordings 2. No chit-chat, however 'amusing' it is supposed to be... 3. Unpretentious, practical and honest restoration 4. Long format .ie. more than 90 minutes 5. Straightforward simple edits, leave the camera looking at what is happening, no special cuts or tricky edits And I love the subtitles, yes we can read! We are literate. This is a real pleasure to watch, thank you.

    • @justdontstop
      @justdontstop День тому +1

      You a right. But sometimes true music give you more immersion into the plot. Its just a diiferent format

  • @nickgiard8553
    @nickgiard8553 2 дні тому +13

    This is quickly becoming my favorite channel. Works on real world cars with real world tools at home with out all the BS talking.

  • @captmaverickable
    @captmaverickable 2 дні тому +25

    These videos are like free therapy.

  • @FilipMilenkovic01
    @FilipMilenkovic01 2 дні тому +34

    I stumbled onto this channel about a month ago, and I swear it is one of my favorite car tinkering channels out of the many I frequently watch. Keep it up man.

  • @johnmchardy1229
    @johnmchardy1229 День тому +4

    Nice of those men to help you. In live in Australia. My car chucked a rod thru the block. A farmer stopped in his Toyota 4WD. He hitched me up as he was going to my hometown.
    He towed me to my mechanic and I said to him can I help pay your diesel costs. Took all day from 9 in the morning stopped for lunch and arrived at 4.30 in the afternoon.
    He said to me you can do something like that for another person and drove off. Was a good 250 to 300 km's. Amazing those people who live way out west. Never forget it.

  • @ch1ckenphat514
    @ch1ckenphat514 2 дні тому +7

    Corduroy bell bottoms! Nice. My 1970' s woodgrain digital alarm clock with the red light up numbers approves.

  • @charlesclark2629
    @charlesclark2629 2 дні тому +8

    Bro I just got home from work and was so tired, then I saw you posted, dude you're the highlight of my day thank you for being you

  • @tmhurley27
    @tmhurley27 2 дні тому +4

    These videos are so well done, and the mechanic work being shown demonstrates an outstanding maintenance aesthetic that strikes the balance of repair, restore, replace-no easy accomplishment! The meticulous diagnostic work and strategic incremental improvement is truly inspiring. This man will go far.

  • @victor7r312
    @victor7r312 2 дні тому +8

    I hope you keep working on this truck, it's very soothing to observe. All the choices--painting, restoration, repair, filming, very aesthetic.

  • @Oscar.Gonzalez89
    @Oscar.Gonzalez89 2 дні тому +2

    Your like the king of Minnesota, this is my new favorite channel, I'm just finish my technical career and this is like the most important feedback for the basics for every mechanic, thanks for sharing

  • @user-zk4sm9vt8t
    @user-zk4sm9vt8t 2 дні тому +2

    Another great video! You put the biggest smile on my face when you broke out the little whisk broom, that was standard equipment when I used to help my Dad clean his car every Saturday morning when I was a kid in the 60’s to early 70’s😃 I haven’t used one of those In decades, you made my day!!!! God bless you!

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  День тому +1

      Thank you. Yea, a friends dad gave me that brush and I've been waiting for the right opportunity to use it.

    • @nolanballard2778
      @nolanballard2778 День тому

      I agree! I got good feelings of my late Dad when I saw the same hand broom and still have and use today!

  • @KrishnaDraws
    @KrishnaDraws День тому

    Love this channel. It's the total opposite of the "We've gotta save the shop" angle other channels seem to push.

  • @single-handed3673
    @single-handed3673 2 дні тому +8

    Built Ford Tough , Built Simon Fordman Tough !

  • @user-qe2ur1ih5o
    @user-qe2ur1ih5o 2 дні тому +3

    Simon, keep them coming. You reminded me the joy and healing of working with my hands!

  • @jlons1104
    @jlons1104 2 дні тому +6

    Nothing more frustrating than having one wheel spin on an axle when you’re stuck. Think of putting in a LSD dif. in the front and back, or even better, a LSD front and an air or mechanical locker back. You’ll be able to get through almost any poor traction situation be it snow or mud.

    • @dadgarage7966
      @dadgarage7966 2 дні тому

      I love the Eaton Truetrac. Quiet, maintenance free, and works excellent for all but the hardest wheeling. It's expensive and involved to install compared to a Lock Right but it's really worth the money and effort.

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  День тому +3

      I was thinking of a lunchbox style locker for the front and an LSD in the back, though I need something with a smooth engagement for driving on snow/ice in winter.

    • @dadgarage7966
      @dadgarage7966 День тому +1

      @@SimonFordman Helical/torsen LSDs are more analogue hence smoother whereas automatic lockers are binary on/off/on/off etc. A locker up front is excellent for getting unstuck but challenging on snowy/icy roads. Unpredictable understeer and wide turns.

    • @jlons1104
      @jlons1104 День тому +1

      @@dadgarage7966 I have a one wheel drive 96 Ranger. Was so frustrating driving it in the winter even with studded tires. Best investment I made was putting in a Eaton Truetrac,

  • @kyleburney6059
    @kyleburney6059 2 дні тому +1

    Hey Simon just thought I’d throw a little helpful hint at you here buddy…. when you’re holding a chisel or a Screwdriver beating A bearing race or anything else for that matter.… try to use a pair of channel locks or pair of pliers to hold your chisel with so you don’t hit your hand there buddy…. really enjoy your channel keep up the good work man you do a good job!

  • @richardherbst8081
    @richardherbst8081 День тому

    No matter what task you tackle you make it look so easy . You have a tremendous can do attitude and that is an inspiration . Great job as always!

  • @williamdertinger4434
    @williamdertinger4434 15 годин тому

    I have an 85 Chevy truck that I plow with and I’ve got to say I’ve learned a TON from your channel ! Seriously great stuff on here

  • @hosseinpaydar5850
    @hosseinpaydar5850 День тому +1

    Hello I am Iranian
    You are amazing in your work and have a lot of patience
    I watch all your videos carefully

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc4591 2 дні тому +2

    What fun was had by all. Getting those carpets dry is the biggest challenge ! I like the way you do things, keep it up,

  • @scottpalmer3156
    @scottpalmer3156 День тому

    Simon here is a tip, off-roading keep a pair of rubber boots with u, up side down between truck bed and cab, extra heavy duty socks, maybe a waterproof seat cover, or blanket, always wash out brakes after, keeps pads good!

  • @rey_at_rsquared
    @rey_at_rsquared День тому

    When I saw you sanding down the wheels I said to myself "yeah! It's happening! Finally!!"

  • @ezekielmoorejr3145
    @ezekielmoorejr3145 2 дні тому +4

    The truck is looking good my young friend!

  • @GuildOfCalamity
    @GuildOfCalamity 2 дні тому +6

    Well, at least the bumper and winch look great

  • @wills5482
    @wills5482 2 дні тому +1

    You are a very patient man. This thing would've become smashed scrap first thing in the morning after failing to do it's job when I needed.

  • @karimkalache712
    @karimkalache712 2 дні тому +2

    What a transformation so far, keep it going she worth the effort!

  • @Benzene3686
    @Benzene3686 День тому

    Somebody get this man a shop vac!
    Awesome vid, love your stuff brother.

  • @palmersteven0
    @palmersteven0 2 дні тому +6

    Just disassembling the winch with confidence like it’s no big deal. No need to take pics to remember how it goes together 😂

    • @The_Real_Jammy
      @The_Real_Jammy 2 дні тому +2

      he has the video footage though, that's better than photos.

    • @palmersteven0
      @palmersteven0 День тому

      @@The_Real_Jammy true. But I was saying it as a compliment

  • @mikewinters8325
    @mikewinters8325 2 дні тому +2

    Dude, this channel is awesome. Keep it up Simon.

  • @nunyabuziness8421
    @nunyabuziness8421 2 дні тому +2

    Duck tape fixes everything. Exactly how I would have fixed the seat😂gorilla tape is the best. Is there ever a day that doesn't rain there?

    • @farerse
      @farerse 2 дні тому +1

      there is red "duck" tape if you want the cherry on top of that red seat

  • @PaulinesPastimes
    @PaulinesPastimes 2 дні тому

    Lots of caked on mud, the downside of off road driving 😊 The good thing is that it exposed the bad bearings but what a big job. The new paint looks excellent. Gradually picking away at all the jobs that need to be done. Very enjoyable video.

  • @mavision6525
    @mavision6525 2 дні тому +2

    Another great vireo. Wheels turned out great. Always looking forward to the next one.

  • @PaodeCasa
    @PaodeCasa 2 дні тому +1

    I was waiting for the video sequence, regards from Brazil!!!

  • @texascottonfarmer
    @texascottonfarmer 2 дні тому +1

    👌👌👍👍 Like I always say, four wheel drive will just get you stuck deeper in the woods.

  • @DuncanLiban5849
    @DuncanLiban5849 День тому

    Help ! He's stuck.What an epic adventure you got into.Pal.
    Haha

  • @Herzankerkreuz67
    @Herzankerkreuz67 2 дні тому +1

    I wonder what your job is. Man, I am envying the amount of time you have to do stuff like this. No criticism, don't get me wrong. I am also not into cars, but I enjoyed your Honda video.
    But any mechanical fixing video is something one can learn from.
    Quite some quality entertainment you're putting out.
    Thanks

  • @Itmedics
    @Itmedics 6 годин тому

    2wd truck one wheel in the front one in the back. Gotta love open diffs😂

  • @johnny30127
    @johnny30127 День тому

    Mr Fordman, Total admiration for you sir, I am 70 and looking for a F150 or 250, bullnose, longbed, 4.9, 4X4 with A/C. I am in West GA, and they are very hard to find. You have inspired me more than I am able to speak. Thank You.

    • @johnny30127
      @johnny30127 День тому

      I forgot the 4 speed manual trans. I did find one in Rome, GA but motor is locked up, still considering it.

  • @christianb.3403
    @christianb.3403 2 дні тому +2

    Everything is easier with the right tool!

  • @markderoller7645
    @markderoller7645 День тому

    I'm glad I found this channel.

  • @johnpartridge7623
    @johnpartridge7623 8 годин тому

    Good job Simon 👍

  • @051biohaz
    @051biohaz 2 дні тому

    Hell yeah dude, thanks for the upload..:)

  • @dcmphoto7437
    @dcmphoto7437 2 дні тому +1

    Happy to see your subscriber count going up. 👍

  • @mrDonkish
    @mrDonkish 2 дні тому

    That's a lot of work man, respect

  • @jeremiahnewell
    @jeremiahnewell 2 дні тому

    Much anticipated part II!

  • @979gator
    @979gator 2 дні тому +3

    Find a old axel shaft and grind the end of it to a point. Then you can hammer it in to the ground for a pulling point.

  • @carni6319
    @carni6319 2 дні тому +1

    Great stuff! I love your work.

  • @kyleburney6059
    @kyleburney6059 2 дні тому

    One more thing Bud I really like That old 65 galaxy you got fixed up that’s a cool old car man!

  • @rfreitas3298
    @rfreitas3298 2 дні тому

    Nice work man!

  • @jonleonard-pr6zy
    @jonleonard-pr6zy День тому

    Great Job!!!!

  • @eddierush6776
    @eddierush6776 2 дні тому

    I rilly enjoy your videos .

  • @user-pf7gs8dd8t
    @user-pf7gs8dd8t 2 години тому

    6,000 lb winch is probably about half of what you need for that truck. Good rule of thumb is get double the weight capacity of your rig to avoid problems.

  • @enachegosa6163
    @enachegosa6163 2 дні тому

    Nice clip! Keep going!

  • @Masya-play-w4s
    @Masya-play-w4s День тому

    продолжай! спасибо. парень, ты-отличный мастер, хоть и часто падает из рук инструмент)

  • @samuelandrade9246
    @samuelandrade9246 2 дні тому +1

    Nice video! Keep them coming. 😊

  • @teejayhoward
    @teejayhoward 2 дні тому

    Best video yet!

  • @dadgarage7966
    @dadgarage7966 2 дні тому

    Rule No. 1 is never go off-roading alone (on purpose). Also, if it's an option, back out from being stuck. It's also worth noting winches are usually rated with the minimum number of wraps and pulling power drops off as the cable packs on the spool.

  • @enachegosa6163
    @enachegosa6163 2 дні тому

    Keep going!

  • @TurboDog73TX
    @TurboDog73TX День тому

    Looking forward to whatever that was the cat drug in @ the end.. Good stuff man.

  • @woodsontr
    @woodsontr День тому

    Cool truck! 😎👍

  • @claudioandersonribeiro6763
    @claudioandersonribeiro6763 2 дні тому

    Ótimo trabalho, a máquina só vai melhorando!!!

  • @you_are_cleared_hot6950
    @you_are_cleared_hot6950 2 дні тому

    Dude! I didn't think you could rebuild the winch like that- -WTF! I salute you, Sir!

  • @madvelila
    @madvelila 2 дні тому

    Good video!

  • @brunolaflamme5202
    @brunolaflamme5202 2 дні тому

    you`re right once again ! I can tell must or the troubles I've been through with winches was bad connections, defective solenoid of poor/ insufficient or defective ground wire.

  • @Punny1234
    @Punny1234 День тому

    You have a really nice channel and I enjoy watching your videos. Looks like you also have a talent for making films as well.

  • @eric_seguin
    @eric_seguin 2 дні тому +1

    Carter Auto Restyling. He's crazy and talks too much but you might get a laugh outa Alan and Poe. His cats. I have watched him with captions I think. Don't remember. I don't think you live far from him but he's in Canada. He works on some cool old stuff but his specialty is body work. Good channel to watch if you're snowed in maybe. lol

  • @henriquelopes933
    @henriquelopes933 2 дні тому

    Very good!

  • @user-iv3vm1ds4h
    @user-iv3vm1ds4h 2 дні тому +1

    Как же эти машины похоже на российский автопром, у меня ваз 2101 год выпуска 1974 , и они конструктивно очень похожи с теме машинами которые ты делаешь. Видео очень хорошие, и атмосферные, посмотрел все что были на канале. С любовью из России❤

  • @user-surly
    @user-surly День тому

    Without the mud incident you may not have discovered your winch issue. That rebuild was interesting itself.

  • @michaelmoncur7678
    @michaelmoncur7678 2 дні тому

    “Nothing works like a Chevy truck!” Glad he got you unstuck dude. That looked like a mess to clean up afterwards

  • @RobertWuenstel
    @RobertWuenstel 2 дні тому

    Truck is coming along. I like the winch.

  • @user-Bartos
    @user-Bartos 13 годин тому

    Отличные видео!
    Много интересного, спасибо👍

  • @RobertSmith-jl4yw
    @RobertSmith-jl4yw 2 дні тому

    You need to carry an old, galvanised boat anchor (plough, spade or fisherman's) with you. I see it rains a lot where you are.

  • @ptp79
    @ptp79 2 дні тому

    Simon, I love these Diesel Washes !!!!

  • @user-fz7zu7no9o
    @user-fz7zu7no9o 2 дні тому

    well thats a good demonstration of how to get your truck bogged

  • @jollyroger4494
    @jollyroger4494 2 дні тому

    Support ist kein Mord. Grüße aus dem Saarland.

  • @ColvinAvianBreadline
    @ColvinAvianBreadline День тому

    Sandals and socks! My type of video!!!

  • @theprisonernumbersix996
    @theprisonernumbersix996 23 години тому

    Superbe video tres agreable à regarder , merci pour les chats egalement .😘

  • @gforcekaras
    @gforcekaras День тому

    God forbid Simon gets a brand new car lol!

  • @Kbrusky15
    @Kbrusky15 День тому

    I’m here for the Simonstuckinthemudman arc.

  • @joeclark9042
    @joeclark9042 2 дні тому

    Lol that's right get it all cleaned up for me brother 😂

  • @user-xi6ye1vt4t
    @user-xi6ye1vt4t День тому

    For any tough stains in that carpet grab some blue magic stain remover from Walmart. It comes in a spray can stuff is amazing.

  • @loudfast1261
    @loudfast1261 2 дні тому

    👏👏👏nice

  • @user-gv4tn9nb7f
    @user-gv4tn9nb7f 2 дні тому

    Of course you had to power wash the car inside out bottom etc.. yet I'm afraid in time and if you do not protect the whole car, water will destroy its body! Do you have something in mind to fully restore it?! Good luck! And stay safe! ❤

  • @agee8322
    @agee8322 День тому

    We live in times with products and vehicles with predesigned inbuilt obsolesence which fits with a throwaway society. People need to keep fixing and using the old stuff that was designed to be fixed ...... people are loosing the skill and desire to do anything other than throw it away or depend on a dealer to plug in to a diagnostic machine.
    Check your diff/axle oil for going mayo ...... think about raised axle breathers.
    Thanks for another great film.

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  День тому +1

      Thanks for watching. I did check the diffs, the fluids looked clean, surprisingly.

    • @agee8322
      @agee8322 День тому

      Lucky with the oil! Saved a job.​@@SimonFordman

  • @juanpabloromero1784
    @juanpabloromero1784 15 годин тому

    Rusty? is ok, Old? yes np, not shiny-yeah love it, damaged ok yes, Dirty NEVER. I love the channel, My saturday plan: Coffe, sofa and Simon video hahahahaha

  • @emmersonsimeao
    @emmersonsimeao День тому

    Nice video, bro, i really liked it as liked the others videos too. That's is a nice painting job on the rims and bumper(based in my inexperienced vision, lol) and a beautiful color. Do you intend to paint the car too? Maybe Restore the painting?

  • @K_Shea
    @K_Shea 2 дні тому

    Excellent all around, that wasn't your first rodeo was it.😁

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  День тому

      It was, I've only ever been stuck in the snow before.

  • @ptp79
    @ptp79 2 дні тому +2

    Hi Simon, I was really waiting for your video... Now my weekend starts !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love & Respect from Pakistan

  • @chrishouse5753
    @chrishouse5753 2 дні тому +1

    Is it irony, poetic, or just truth? A Chevy towing a Ford? .😂

  • @ET74019
    @ET74019 2 дні тому +1

    Winch installed just in time 😂😂😂

  • @markderoller7645
    @markderoller7645 День тому

    Probably smells a lot better in that cab.

  • @enachegosa6163
    @enachegosa6163 2 дні тому

    54:39 don't worry, look fine!

  • @enachegosa6163
    @enachegosa6163 2 дні тому

    👏👏👏

  • @Flight--tz5nf
    @Flight--tz5nf 18 годин тому

    Going offroad with bald tires.......Did the same thing with my Uncles Chevy Vega Wagon.

  • @omerpower6021
    @omerpower6021 2 дні тому

    The same situation happened to me ❤

  • @piter4179
    @piter4179 2 дні тому +1

    👍👍👍

  • @ahmetmuderrisoglu3150
    @ahmetmuderrisoglu3150 День тому

    👏👏👏👏

  • @walkertongdee
    @walkertongdee 2 дні тому

    I've patched rist holes with fiberglass , done right it lasts as long as metal.