Will This FORGOTTEN GMC Run and Return to the Trails??
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Today we bring an abandoned 1977 Jimmy back to life!
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Show Pheonix some support and help him get his channel up and running! 🤘🇺🇲
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KITTEH! Nice score man!
I love the Jimmy but I also wanted to let you know that with the Turbo 400 you swap a 454 in Intuit
Yep Sub 100% Love that guy.
Need a new Mook vid, Im missing the booger scope!
The hood has a weak spot if you don't already know. The hinges bend the hood in the middle. Hinge support that bolts to the hood is right under a crumple zone. There's a reinforcement that extends the hinge further so it's not located directly under the weakest spot of the hood. The hinge is designed to be pushed towards the windshield before you pull down.
I'm seeing sum hate at the bottom about revivals and I can honestly say I'm not tired of your revivals I love any content junkyard digs/mook put out you guys personalities are the best makes my day always keep a smile on my face keep it coming guys!
Just discovered this channel a few weeks ago and it's the revivals that got me hooked lol.
I can see where some long time subs are coming from though. Kevin's capable of anything , so seeing him staying in one lane may be frustrating. I dunno, i'm not there yet lol.
Nice supportive comment though. If I was a creator, that's what I'd like to read.
Subbed since his very first vid. Getting tired of all these 'revival' and (can we make it run) video .. got old quite quickly seeing it from over a dozen other people doing the same exact videos on other cars a week
Its the tutorials that are getting old. Watching him get junk running with free new parts from companies then just shoving them back in the trees to finish rotting with the new free parts is a bit unsettling but better then selling them for 10x their worth just cause he's a tuber like Morske. At least Mook brings a bit of fun and entertainment when she pops in. If you see him in the wild DON'T say hi he gets pissed!
Who the hell hates revivals? Prolly rich snobs that also hate patina and rust lol
@@jordanwiley4582 love patina and rust here, and definitely not rich by no means. I restore old motorcycles and have restored many Model T's .
My Dad had one of these with the fully removable roof and the 400 back in the 80s, had the whole thing redone, painted and pinstriped to match the boat he bought it to tow. Unfortunately, the engine rebuild wasnt exactly great and a pinhole in the oil pan caused it to lock up on the highway. Dropped a 350 under the hood and trucked on until it was replaced with a Sierra not long before the boat was sold.
Sounds like a cool combo to see on the road. I appreciate details like that lol, it looks sharp.
That stinks that your 400 blew up!
That Eagle has been a rock for you in these recent revivals.
I love these old steel bodies. It's the profile, the motors, the interiors. Like if GM just remade the same body with newer materials, put the base 5.3L in it I think they would sell faster then Mavericks or Wranglers
with an upgraded 8 gear tranny. otherwise it's 55 mph @2000rpm
@@dr.floridaman4805 And a reinforced hood so it doesn't fold in half when you try to close it.
@@thenonoman It wasn't a problem with the hoods. People wouldn't keep the hinges greased up so theyd seize, eventually causing the hoods to kink when they went to push them back down
@@dr.floridaman4805 Hell, just a built O/D automatic or 5-speed shift it yerself would do. You can get by with 3.73 gears in a truck like this, with a locking rear end it would be great.
Facts. Look at the new Full-size Bronco. 7 speed manual. Enough said.
Keep up the revivals, you guys do a great job. I'm a mechanic by trade and I watch your stuff after my kids go to bed while I have my nightly smoke.
I had one of those. Mine was a 1977 and full time four wheel drive. Loved that thing. Bought it at 17 for hunting season for $700. Sold it two years later to move to Denver and got $700 for it. It was awesome!!! I love those rigs! My mom worked at a car lot and I had like 4 or 5 cars by 19 😂 Those were the days.
Not trying to be negative or talk crap because I love your channel and look forward to new videos each week, but as veteran mud rider I would like to give a piece of advice, never take your truck into black mud because it is soft and floats so you can never really tell how deep it is. Can’t wait for the next video!
Does the black color mean it’s super saturated?
@@mercury0214 yeah
The frame cracks where the steering box bolts to the frame on those blazers and jimmies and there is a weld in fix for it that will make it very stout and back to normal.
You guys here and junkyard Mook always put me in a good mood because you 2 and your friends are funny af and you work on cars which I love to watch vids on cars alot and it helps me learn about car stuff especially older ones
I’ve never seen a vehicle stop that quickly without actually hitting anything. That was beautiful.
Great as always. Hope yall weren't effected by those nasty storms and tornados.
The barn find farm truck video (2 episodes ago) was the EXACT tech that I needed. The swedge locks holding the axle shaft in place are notorious for rusting in place or simply not wanting to come out. However a small sledge hit right in the center does the trick but for the most stuckest ones hit another sledge together on the center and itll treat you right. Thanks for all the tech you show 👍👍
Keep the REVIVALS COMING!!! LOVE ALL The Videos, but the REVIVALS Are Great!!! 🔧🇺🇸🔧🇺🇸🔧🏁🏁
Love these revivals! Don't know why but there's just something about these vids of bringing a classic car back to life when the previous owner decided it was too far gone. It just fills me with joy somehow, even when sometimes the cars really are way beyond saving (yes I know this one was in great shape but it was still kinda left for dead).
whenever phoenix and Kevin get together you know its gonna be a good vid! all love from FL!
Perfect timing. Need something to take my mind off my shed that blew away. Well into the trees. 50 mph winds are a biotch
I love the old amc eagle. My grandma had a wagon like that, then later my dad had the sedan back in the early 90s.
It is always a good day when Junkyard Digs or Mook uploads a new video. it is nice to see Kevin still driving the Eagle. I haven't seen a Squarebody GMC Jimmy or Chevy Blazer in awhile. I'm confused though because it has a GMC grill but a Chevy back.
Tailgate was replaced at one point with a square body truck/Blazer one
@@rawr51919 Yeah. Friend's dad has a '79 GMC C20 that had the same thing done to it. Also recently saw a Suburban that had a GMC left barn door and a Chevy right barn door on it.
helllo Trenton thats a NICE F150 you hav on your profile sir
@@john242ti lol
@@jacksonstephens9772 Yeah, one confused 'burb...
Yeah my dad had one of these in the late 70s. I remember their were no seats in back, he stripped out everything but the two front seats for hauling back deer when he went hunting and he put ropes running down both sides in back so we kids had something to hold onto when he took us 4-wheeling! Man I'm surprised none of us flew out when the top was off!! Awesome memories, thanks for bringing them back!!
all the joking and laughter on your 'test drive' made the work worth it- sounds like you both had a great time making this video
My dad has a 78 K5 blazer Cheyenne and it has the same exact interior! I love the plaid fabric
I absolutely love to see that your still rocking the old amc eagle
I've been wanting one of this with the 6.2L diesel. Gorgeous truck!
Don't. I mean, really don't.
Thats a pos engine
My 6.2 is great considering I never once had to use 4wd in snow or mud and the pulling power is decent especially since the fuel economy is great on the other hand It leaks more fluids than Id like it to
6.2 diesel was a workhorse that got 22 mpg. Some were good some were not. More were good than were not!
I’d be weary of them. Its a mixed bag when it comes to the 6.2’s some say good some say bad. From what I understand the 6.2 and 6.5’s were the eco diesels of their day and not really meant to pull so if you get one thats been took care of they can be good. Flip side you get one thats pulled and pulled I’d avoid at all cost. Like I said just be weary on buying them. Have a good day.
Good one! A couple summers ago I fixed up an ‘86 Blazer with my son, we later traded it off for another project.
a Father and Son project you should have kept it
@@fieldinglover Traded for a ‘47 International, we are both a lot more excited about that.
@@CarswithNash Nice ! My son and I am working on a 68' Chevelle for him , Keep up the good work !
I've been meaning to comment this for a while but I just LOVE your laughter!
I have a 1997 GMC Jimmy with no rust. Jimmy’s are great vehicles. Have a great day everyone!
Loving the 4x4 and tractor content 🙌
I've wanted one of these for years and considering the year it really doesn't look all that bad. Someday I will get one hopefully
Ironically where you ended this video is exactly where you started it, with the Jimmy stuck in the ground, so basically this is a "How We Got This Truck Stuck In The First Place" type of content or "What NOT To Do With A Truck We Still Haven't Got All The Bugs Worked Out Of!" always entertaining!
Man, that looks like a rig a buddy of mine had ! We got that thing stuck everywhere ! I love it. Time for the upgrades !
I've heard of RUN DMC, but this is RUN GMC!
Had a K5 with a BB conversion it was a beast! Love these square bodies. Had a Trail Duster too with the unstoppable 318 and this video reminded me of my best days thrashing through the hills of VA with my best friend. Your vids are awesome... My best friend passed away 20 years ago but these memories remain....
I really enjoy yours and mooks channels. I dig the revivals. I'm glad to see you working on 4x4s. Love to see more content like this, with transfer case and rear end work.
To the tune of Primus: "Well, Phoenix got himself a big brown Jimmy and he showed it off to all his friends, One day you know 'ol Phoenix went a muddin' and he sunk it to the frame full send!"
Wish Mook had been there to see it get stuck at the end, you just know she would have found it hilarious 🤣🤣🤣
Damn the knowledge you give while doing stuff is great. I'm learning how rear ends and 4x4 transfer cases work
I think it’s a great idea to make the carb settings part it’s own video. What you should do is go back and make all the other things for example timing, and other tec talks their own videos and then make a playlist out of them because I use your videos a lot when working on my vehicles and that would be very helpful
I had a 73 K10 when I was a kid, and seeing the in car over the hood footage and just even the sound of it starting up brought back a lot of memories. Man I really need to get another square body in my life.
Figures - the driver's side door opens when it gets stuck in the mud 🤣
Thanks for the fun ... but, WHERE'S MOOK ????
Well kids there ya go JYD proves beyond a shodow of a doubt you can't push mud with your front axle! Just kidding Kevin, great job can't wait to see the rest of it.
Awesome ! I have a 78' GMC jimmy 4x4 in my driveway I bought it last year with a bad trans for 400.00 and it is not a rust bucket , I am going to build it and keep this one !
Hell yeah can't wait to see the carb vid. You talked carb tuning in one video and made it make sense. It was the best explanation I've heard and now I can't find it again lol
Keep these revivals coming, we love them!
I've got a mint tailgate band for a Gmc Jimmy. Saw some sweet rides down at the RodRuns this weekend in pigeon forge Tennessee.
You should pull out that GMC from the mud with your AMC Eagle.
Hi my name is Tim I'm from Canada I just want to tell you that I really enjoyed watching your programs and I love watching you guys joke around it's really fun
Another awesome video Kevin thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the channel
Thanks Kevin and introducing Pheonix and his channel. Not sure when you worked on his Jimmy. But a video that will stick with you. 😀
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You never fail to make old junk run😂 keep it up
It's awesome to see that demon carburetor. I use to live next door to and work at Barry Grant fuel systems several years ago putting them together.
Hey a mechanics stethoscope just saved me from pulling the trans in my mustang for the second time this month, it might have saved yall from pulling that transfer case. They are underrated. Get you one lol
Spot on fellers! Nice Jimmy! Have a blast with that big ol turd. Looks like fun. 👍👍
Can’t wait to see the property as it progresses y’all. Say hey to Mook.
That’s a famous Chevy diff issue. Pins fly out and sometimes everything breaks. Y’all were lucky
LOL that transmission noise, that hurts so much lol It sounds like someone stirring a metal pot full of ice cubes
The good thing is is that engine might need a little bit of tuning and upgrades but that small block will Outlast most of everything on the road obviously the steering components and suspension and a new set of tires you'll have a great vehicle good job on bringing an old Chevy back to life
I love the revivals. Seeing these old girls out on the street always makes my day.
another tip. when you put the new trans in let it run in neutral a while so the fluid gets to running around
I would bet, that diff pin was worn out like that because somebody was doing a ton of one tire fire burnouts. That is how the hot dog will look. Especially after the differential gets really hot because it softens and wears even faster
Love when i see a junkyard vid posted😎
"I figure we can get at least one run..."
*4 feet later*
"Shit..."
🤣🤣🤣
notification squad, happy easter!🔥🔥🔥
Back in Massachusetts in the 70s we used to go 4 wheeling on 50 year old fire roads that snaked through the literally 30 square miles of wilderness. Now it's all houses, apartment buildings, shopping centers and a highway runs right through what used to be a state forest now owned by MassDOT. That extension of Mass Route 44 had been planned since 1960. My hometown is gone.
I had a 75 gmc puckup and it was awesome. Most of the body was rotten due to living in the pnw but man was she strong and dependable
I think I have that truck, lol
If its white and you live in whatcom county Washington then its a good chance you do.
OMG perfect timing for the video! I just got my first JYD LeMans shirt in the mail today. And the stickers are bad ass too. I love it!! ♥️
I love your revivals, keep em coming.
The PERFECT candidate for half-doors! Weld those suckers up boy!
That is some vintage interior the plad goes well with the Brown but it is vintage
When I saw the notification pop up I thought this was a full top Blazer 73-75. I have had my share of squarebody Chevys. I still have a 75 k20 and a 86 C10. That chalet was an amazing find I would definitely bing that back to life!
perfect timing. Hi from Belgium
That was a tight squeeze through them trees at the end wow nice work Phoenix @Junkyard Digs
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer wheel on the rear driver's side might be a clue about your mismatched tire theory on the rear end explosion.
Thats actually my wagoneer wheel. When they were filming this he let me borrow his wheel and tire since the bolt patterns are the same and the tires were pretty much the same size.
@@RustyCarCorral We need Wagoneer content then!
@@michaelgent6024 lol I've talked to him about it. Theres not much left i have to do. Maybe a paint and wood vinyl!
ive been waiting for this video thumbnail to pop up for 3 years! love it
my dad had a 79 bronco that color and that thing went through hell and had only 2 body mounts ever holding it down since it was super rotten, he would hit a mudhole going 60 and the body would come 2ft off the frame lmfao
Sure glad to not see another old Ford. These trucks are gold. Ya they're rusty but amazingly hard to break. The 400 is becoming so rare it is a serious find. It takes a bit of tweaking but a good set of Vortec heads on an old 400 is a very cheap 400 ish HP.
44:03 Actually, having the back window open is a very dangerous idea --- it sucks exhaust fumes right up into the interior, like with a station wagon or minivan! :O :S
God dam my favorite truck. Any K5 Blazers or Jimmy's just hit in a special way!!!
Best part of the video is watching the Jimmy drive/sink right into the ground.
You don't see those full size Blazers and Jimmys around anymore I hope he doesn't totally destroy it but I get shes in rough shape and maybe relegated to just a weekend 4 wheeling toy and thats cool, loved the video keep em coming.
FINALLY. A GM VEHICLE
Love the JIMMY! Same color as my 84 Blazer that "disappeared" while on a friend's property. Still hurts to think about it.
I own a squarebody, has a 350, 5 speed transmission with overdrive, and only gets 4 mpg
Just one thing I learned about those demon carbs, if you take out the air cleaner stud, there is an air bleed adjustment under it. So you can set the butterfly in the transfer slot, and adjust the idle with the air bleed. It took me forever to learn that, just sharing.
that was a dam good video, and funny too, you two guys are really great working together
The second I saw the thumbnail I fell in love
My god what an exquisite vehicle
awesome new camera!,I'm confused,the tailgate says Chevrolet,but the grill says gmc?
Snap on, Snap off, while you're using it. Send you to the hospital. Kevin: Tell Mook she needs to feed you better..LOL
What did we learn? Don't go mudding with banana peel tires!
Old enough to remember when that truck was new. One of the things we liked about the converted full time transfer case with a hub kit on it was being able to use what was "2lo", (4lo with the hubs left unlocked) to pull boats out of steep ramps, back stuff uphill slowly, etc. Nowadays I have a 07 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 dually 5.9 6-speed, and I put a Yukon gear free spin kit on it for the same benefits, (and a bit of mpg). I use the 2lo to back our 5th wheel up the driveway, it is a wonderful thing.
I still run 5 full times on the farm like you say you can run it in Lo and Hi on hard roads just not lock settings. Lo is really helpful backing up trailers and pulling out of fields
Next time you gotta bring the rotted bronco with Phoenixs jimm wheelin
42:35 from Wisconsin can confirm, that is a big hill.
Man im glad I live somewhere that doesnt destroy rocker panels like that...
Then you don't live anywhere in the upper Midwest🙄 It's just a fact of life that your nice car or truck will melt before your eyes if you drive it in the winter. It sucks.
@@seththomas9105 nope southern here... just have the whole thing rust eventully
Man oh man I’ve been starving for a revival, I love Fridays
Front says GMC, back says Chevrolet. I’m confused
wow 1977 !! gosh she looks really GOOD for being 45 YEARS old ! bravo to getting her back
You still daily driving the AMC Eagle?
I’ve got an 85 F250 HD 4x4 with a 460 in it just setting in my back yard. I used to drive it but the electric fuel pump went out so it’s sat for about 6 or 7 years now. I keep planning to fix the pump and get it running to go play off-road but other stuff always comes up. Videos like this really kick me in the ass and make me want to do it though. I miss playing in the mud.
Too many one wheel peels will do that to a rear end. Judging by the paint, this screams young adult hooliganism.
14:24 "this looks like 62,000 miles of uh oh"
*The rich sees an economic crisis as a garage sale also the rich stays rich by investing and diversifying their portfolio with stocks, Crypto currency and Forex trading which is the wisest thing every individual needs to do and it's real profiting.*
You're right, that's why I invested into assets like cryptocurrency and some stocks
Stocks are good to invest on, but crypto is more profitable
Crypto is the new Gold
I wanted to trade crypto but got discouraged by the fluctuations in price
@@ambitiousadventure1791 You have to get more experience first, work with a professional like Mr Dave Jevans on crypto to guide you step-by-step.
Making a separate carb video will be awesome! Have like a tech talk section on your channel for things like breaks, tuning carbs ect.. I would personally reference it consistently. Also thanks for the raycon recommendation, been using mine for about 7 months now and love them more each time! Keep on keepin on Diggs 🤙🤘