ABANDONED MOPAR Will it RUN After 20+ YEARS!?
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- čas přidán 30. 03. 2023
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Today we bring an abandoned 1971 Satellite back to life!
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Kevin, I would love to see you give this car back to the original owner, I would also like to see you give updates on what he is doing with it. I got rid of a car years ago and regretted it ever since so when I found it again I promptly bought it back.
It’s nice to find the original owners of that car, I actually bought an old Ford pick up, and come to find out my uncle may have owned it years ago.
It has a big dent in the door.... When my dad was doing survivor duty after the Vietnam war, he was pretty upset at one point and punched a big dent in the door of his Plymouth Satellite. I'm sure his hand wasn't feeling great after that. So watching this video is making me think about my Dad.... Rest in peace Dad.
@@big_joe33 nope. That was in Massachusettes.
Thanks to your dad. A hard job for sure. I hope he's at peace with all his brothers.
I mean you have a 440 in a boat that you don’t really use 🫡🫡
@@allmomomosthomebus3895 I'm close to there haha
Rest in peace, I too lost my dad 3yrs ago last Sunday, my condolences to you and your family
Kevin - the call you made to the original owner of the Satellite is one of those events that effortlessly renews my faith in humanity. Despite the efforts made by some to convince us to the contrary, the number of complete strangers out there who are genuinely decent, engaging, and willing to help us, or accept help from us, vastly overwhelm the small percentage of people who could not be bothered. Plus, it's always great to get the backstory on a cool car you and Mook wrench on - all the best from Wes in Pittsburgh!
That’s so true. So many good and decent people out there, and it seems the general media on all sides try to make us think differently.
@@peteshrake Amen to that.
We're all just humans, it's the elites/media/government that wants us divided.
That was my favorite
@@peteshrake
Finding the original owner and being able to connect with them is the most awesome thing I've seen in a LONG time. Almost brings a tear to my eye. 👍🏻
It was great listening to Jeff explain the history of this car.
I'm looking forward to seeing more episode's on this Satellite.
the fact the man winter stored it explains why it is in such good condition. That 318 is still pretty healthy too.
In Iowa that is a 100% must if you want something to last more than 20 years. Ask me how I know. LOL!
Really cool that you were able to speak with the original owner. Jeff seems like a super nice guy, would love to see him reunited with his old car.
Definitely want to see a follow up of him getting his old car back
Yeah that'd be so cool if he gets it all waxed up and shiny and gets the taillights and bumper in the back goes up and visits the original owner it would be really cool.
Kind of like doing genealogy. 😀
Absolutely
I love story’s like this. I tracked my dads RRC down 20 years after he sold it, it needed an entire restoration of course, many parts of which I roped him in to help with. Along the way he would make so many comments like “I remember making that bracket” “I never liked the way it did that” “I always wanted to do to it what you have done”
RRC? range rover classic? How did it not dissolve away?
I got goosebumps listening to Jeff explain the history of the car, freaking awesome!
Kevin's face when the car drove was priceless. The fact that there was no seat and he looked like the 10 year old that stole his daddy's keys for a joyride made the whole thing hilarious!
You tracking the previous owners down makes me want to do that with my '79 F100. The previous owner said she bought it off her neighbor in the 90s, and beyond that, it's a mystery to me. Sanding it down for fresh paint revealed that it had white pinstriping all over the original paint, with "Bud H." written in script below the driver door window. This video might just motivate me to track Bud down
That would be awesome to find out who did that!
That's one hell of a cool looking car, definitely a candidate for a full on engine and body restoration. Keep up the great work Kevin and JYD team. Would love to see a Harley revival just to mix things up a little.
Absolutely loving the mopars on the channel! 4 barrel carb with 4 barrel intake with 727 Tranmission and 3.55 posi rear-end should do that Beautiful car really good! Can't wait to see part 2!
The fact that you found the original owner is just amazing. This is great.
Hard labor, taking a break, Kevin uploads, very happy. 🤘
I bought a 68 Impala with no title from my wife’s uncles little junkyard and i found an old registration in the glove box, looked up the name and called them. They lived like 5 miles from the junkyard! They said give them a few days, then said come on by and grab this title. Real nice folks, that’s Arkansas/Oklahoma people for you.
You my man are the tip of the spear with your knowledge and skill to show the younger generation that it’s pretty easy to work on your own stuff keep up the good work
Thank you! I appreciate this 🤘
@@JunkyardDigs you are the main inspiration for me to purchase a classic car (besides myself lol), and I’m on the brink of doing it. As soon as I do, I’m going to watch your videos for tips. You rock!
(To restore the car)
Hey there Kevin & Mook from Queensland Australia, First of all I have never left comments before so bare with me. I ve been mechanic for about 38 years and in the last couple of years I started to lose my passion for the trade, I found your channel about 12 months ago and have watched almost all of your videos from the beginning, your knowledge and compassion for old vehicles and machinery is fantastic, your in depth explanations are second to none, in saying that I want to thank you because watching you work, brought back many fond memories and I have finally got my passion back for the trade, I have been looking for old machinery and vehicles and have been enjoying myself working on them unfortunatey not all were in good enough condition but the passion is the journey. We dont have the variety of cars here that you guys have but its still fun. So enough of that, listening to your conversation with the original owner just shows how awesome you are and the respect you have for people, keep up the wonderful work and I look forward to watching more from you and Mook, I would love to get over ther one day and meet you in person. NOT AT ANY OF YOUR PRIVATE LOCATIONS 🤣🤣🤣😉 cheers.
I'm glad we could keep you turning wrenches!
@@JunkyardDigs Being an Aussie I call it swinging spanners, but all means the same, keep on wrenching
Your not the only Aussie they have inspired i have been watching for years and i want to become a mechanic
There is something about those old MOPARs that just oozes cool.
My favorite part had to be the “not the numbers matching rust!”
I always think finding out info about these old cars from past owners is really cool, and makes a lot of things about the car add up. Good video as always kevin!
Sometimes the story about the car makes the car even cooler.
I love how you work through the toughest of ‘will it runs’ but still have to respect the body shop guys abilities.
And the back story of the car is excellent!
What are the chances of that?
👏
Oh any idiot can make a car run! Building a fast car, or making one look good, is a whole different deal
Working on these wonderful cars must be so therapeutic especially when you bring them back to life? Great work guys as always
I can't wait to see it buffed out it's going to look fantastic. That was awesome the way you tracked the original owner down, sounded like a really cool guy. Good stuff you rock Kevin.
Yes! New video from Kevin and Mook. Friday night saved.
I think that the 440 from the boat should go into this boat. More bigger is almost always more better.
YES!!
Yup!
pretty good idea, motor mounts, trans mount, exhaust, 727 trans in big blocks and small blocks but not sure of bolt patterns, BTW 727 trans was the last good automatic transmission Chrysler built. all the rest are crap.. been there done that
He probably wants to give the car back with the original engine.
Reverse rotation unfortunately
love and respect from Australia,this is the very best auto channel on You Tube and 2nd place is a long way back ,down to earth people not pretending to be anything else than what you see ,no funny names for engine parts and from what ive seen so far your delivery is still the same from 1st video to the latest ,the way you and Mook work together is OUTSTANDING ,new subscriber glad to be here
Hey Kevin, mist your buffing surface with a little water…your surface was a little too dry and the compound was building up. That’ll disappear and keep buffing once a little water is introduced
Love being able to see these classics move under there own weight after so long. Keep doing what you do man!
@ My Cancer Journey man you really like Windows 95s three random 90 sec videos huh?
71 is my favorite year of the 3rd gen Plymouth B-bodies. And of course it will run, you cannot kill a 318, just like a Ford 300. It may not be very fast, though... also like a Ford 300😛
And that "twa- twang!" from the hood springs when Mook opened it really took my back to all the years and miles (over 400k) I put on my 73 Satellite from 1980 to the late 1990s.
I have a long time subscriber Kevin and this one brought a lump to my throat. Seeing what you have plans to do with this car making a road trip to see the OG owner is just the greatest thing ever. I can't wait to see what happens next, in this series and the look on the OG owners face when he dees what you done with it. Great job!!
The craziness of the story behind it being in your hometown and now it's chance to be reunited with its original owner is a movie script if I ever heard one
I just got home from the hospital getting my appendix removed and what do I find to make me feel better, a Junkyard digs video. You and Mook always brighten my day. Your so fun to watch. Keep putting out the videos and I'll keep watching.
I've been there myself, speedy recovery to ya!
Mook says try not to laugh, words of experience 😂
@@JunkyardDigs Too late, I've already watched your video, but thanks for the thought.
Hope you feel better soon
Great video Kevin! Those old Mopars don't like to die... The best part about this video is that car was able to tell some of the story of it's life by supplying that partial registration of the 1st owner & and your persistence to dig into the story. Ironically, the name of your channel has always tweaked me in the same way when I'm at the salvage yard and see an interesting car and wondered what stories it would tell if it could.
Getting ahold of the owner and knowing the backstory on that car just makes it so much better and such an awesome addition to your channel as a video
Really enjoy these videos, especially when you take the time to explain some of the technical aspects like you did with the starter and amperage and heat soak etc… it’s appreciated and shows not just your knowledge but willingness to help and teach others! Thanks
Yo yall remember the limo lol
Yeah, wonder what is happening with that. Weren't they gonna motor swap it at some point?
They could lift it like the wrencher
I wanted that limo lol
@@joshreyburn988 me to
Yes
That's so rad that you got a hold of the original owner. Thanks for sharing that part with us👍
I love when the history of the car comes to life. And never doubted the reliability of the old 3-1-8. They are the great engines
You have a beautiful family, you're a blessed man! Don't forget to give your family a hug a day,.. life is short and there's no promises for what comes tomorrow!
Returning this car to its original owner will be the best video on your channel, guaranteed. That is one hell of a story.
The most excited I've been about one for a long time!
It's awesome that you found the original owner. Can't wait to see how it turns out when completed and seeing the original owners smile
Very cool revival video! Thanks to you & Mook both!
I literally found the og owner to a 300zx I had bought, was able to get him to sign the paperwork I needed, dude was an absolute LEGEND!
Man it would be epic to see you and Mook do a drag and drive. Even if you're not in one of the fast categories would still be great content. Stroke this thing to a 348 with a cam heads would be a hoot. Or drop a truck V10 in er 🤪
Edit: the Old Milwaukee can is definitely early 90s so that fits with the oil jug
Having stocked many a 12 pack into a cooler with that exact design, can confirm, early to mid 90s on that Old Milwaukee design.
I don’t think putting a V10 and then giving it back to the original owner is in the works.
@@vincedibona4687 yeah I commented that before I finished the video lol
This is gonna be a great series to follow, love it when old mopars get to live and be enjoyed as they should be.
Great video as always Kevin loved the fact that you actually located the owner that easy and everything worked out .Loik forward to the continued story 👍😎
I absolutely loved that whole phone call you had with the original owner. I love the idea of doing a road trip with the car to visit the original owner. Keep up the awesome content Kev!!!
Make sure to send Jeff the link to your channel so he can follow these videos and see you bring his car to its former glory!
in 1990 I bought a 1967 Pontiac GTO, in shitbox Orange, I spent 5 years restoring it, and rebuilding it. It had a big ass knuckle dent in the drivers door, I found the OO, and his story was He caught his GF at the time cheating on him, and punched the door, instead of her. Like Kevin, I sold the Goat back to the OO, for basically what I put into the car.
I bet when he told him in this video that he was gonna send him the link to this video at the end of the week that he would watch his videos.
Cool video! It's amazing that you found the original owner (who was a really nice guy) and changed your plans on the fly... Looking forward to future videos featuring continued improvements to this blast from the past!
Wow, that was epic! And so awesome that you were able to track down the original owner so easily as well; I really can't wait to see that reunion! That was a pretty decent burnout as well, and you didn't even have to anchor Jesse to the car this time to do it!😂
This video is something I really needed to watch. I just lost my grandfather after he fought for 45 days to stay alive (passed away last night around 11 PM, 3-31-23), and it's been tough coming to terms with the fact he's actually gone now.
He had a love and respect for MOPARs that was only rivaled by one of his brothers who we lost in 2018, so seeing an old Plymouth get brought back to life for a second chance on the road is a good reminder of one of the things he loved most about cars: the simple joy of fixing them and driving them.
When we found out he had been given a limited frame of time left to live (20 days at most), I switched plans from buying a Pontiac Fiero to restore (my dream car) and brought home a $400 1988 Nissan Sentra sedan that's receiving a ground-up rebuild. Kevin, your videos have helped me stay in the mindset of getting that Sentra on the road so that it can live a new life that it never got to have before. I don't think a simple "Thank you" could cover how much I appreciate your content and everything you do for the cars you save.
It's always a great day when you guys upload. This Satellite will fit the Ramp truck perfectly
Too heckin' cool that you got in touch with the original owner, this car deserves to be saved.
I love all of your videos,, but, I gotta say, the best part of this video is the phone conversation. Great job, getting it running and driving. Stoked to watch the follow up videos.
do a video like quick complete car inventory as of now and what will go and what will stay or smth. i'd love it if fans can vote for a vehicle they wanna see most. showing nature and old cars is such a pretty combination, also there was that video that you started every car you have and it was real cool
Definitely would love to see a build on this car...My older brother had one with the 383 HO, it ran quite well. Would really love to see a gen III hemi swap...lol
This was a joy to see & you're doing a super admirable thing for the OG owner!! Random but i noticed at the very end, the rad cap was just foaming with that green coolant, doing it's absolute best lol. Stoked to see part 2!
Oh yeah, we have some work to do 😂
Hey Digs, Small story. I recently purchased a 2000 Chevy E1500 limited edition by Starcraft Van. Been sitting in a yard for 10 years cuz it needed a fuel pump. I thought i was in for a hellava treat cuz i dont even have a lift. But this little voice inside said “check the relays” and sure enough the fuel pump relay had a black spot a prong looked blue and purple like itd been overheated. $20 and a trip to O’Reilys later, it shot back to life. I added a whole bottle of octane booster cuz it said it had half a tank of fuel in it and some new good gas and she runs like a dream. This stuff is awesome!
Hell yes!!!! So freaking cool you found the original owner of the car. Looking forward to a mini series on this car, from drag to getting her all buffed out and the original owner seeing it again after almost 30 years
How JYD doesn’t have an enormous global following is beyond me but content like this is why I love Kevin and his channel. I don’t think I would have the confidence to work on my 2000 Dakota R/T without Kev!
Almost a millions subscribers for a small grassroots channel is fantastic. Most who watch these channels don’t subscribe anyways.
Australia isn't global? 😂
Do you not understand that CZcams is global?
LMFAO
@@samholdsworth420 I didn’t attack you. I did not come after you. There is no reason to try to disrespect my comment with a poorly thought out response.
@@carterlee5743 no need to get upset. I was just stating the fact that CZcams is a global platform that anyone can use
Iowa is having tornadoes right now. I hope you two are safe.
This (central) part of the state had some strong thunderstorms but no tornados.
My classmate back in NE Nebraska told me about the channel. Was thrilled to find this episode.
In '79, when I was 16, purchased a tawny gold metallic '72 Roadrunner for $1200. On my 17th birthday, the 340 threw a rod doing 95mph at midnight. Dropped in a 360 then a 400 with the top end from a 440 magnum. Parked it in the family barn in '87, got it running in '98 and drove it to a friends barn where it has sat since.
They finally began to appreciate in early '90's. I have yet to see that body style at a car show. Cannot afford to tow it 500 miles and begin restoration. Maybe someday...
that's really cool! you found the original owner of the car and got some history on it.
Wow that paint is buffing out super nice even with it being oxidized and chalky impressive @Junkyard Digs
Took me a few days to catch it but this kicks so much ass. I dream to have a conversation like that one day when I can snap up an old ride. Such an awesome situation and a sweet ride. Good shit Sir!
Always amazing how well Red and Orange paint comes back to life.
From memory of the ramp truck video, I think it might give you more trouble than the Satellite will...
Very cool that this car came from your hometown and that you found the original owner. It really is in remarkably good condition being a Mopar. I'm not a fan but I do have a 97 Dodge with a 360 Magnum four-by-four pick up with 200,000 miles still going strong. I love your videos and the work that you do. Keep it up and be safe 👍✌️🇺🇲
I absolutely love the story behind this car and can't wait to see more restoration work done to it!
That’s so sweet that you found the original owner- I found my dads old tractor I hadn’t seen I was 9 a Case ih 1594, here in uk it was still getting registered for road use but I knew the licence plate number and I found it again 2 weeks ago 245 miles away from where it originally worked was an awesome feeling to see it again and finally drive it - aged 40 - 31 years later it was the one responsible for me restoring my own of the same model- can’t wait to see the road trip you’ve made the 1st owners day
Super cool story on that car and that you found the original owner. Can't wait to see the progress on it. Keep up the good work Kevin!
I had one of these in that dark olive green you see on a lot of Mopars of this era (also had a '69 Charger SE same color), with a 318 and column auto, back in the late '80s when I was collecting clunkers and getting 'em (more or less) roadworthy. It would definitely be cool to have one again, love the body style. Thanks for the entertaining. :-)
Always enjoy seeing a new video notification from Junkyard Digs.
Kevin. I've been watching you, Luke and the whole gang since almost the begining. Y'all are doing Iowa proud. Keep on keeping on!
where I live hear in Atlantic Canada, old iron like this just isnt seen anymore. The salt from the roads and oceans rotted this stuff out years ago. To find any 60s to 90s cars that isnt rotted in a field is rare
I can never go a day without watching you guys. You guys are awesome. 🔥 🎆
get a job
Being a survivor in such solid condition it is so ripe for a quality restoration!
THOROUGHLY enjoyed this video! I ❤ me an old Mopar and I'm really looking forward to the rest of this saga. Keep 'em comin'!
People who live on the coasts would never believe that telephone conversation could ever happen. Nobody would take a call from an unknown number, let alone pause their day to reminisce about an old car. That's just good fly-over country people right there.
Sweet! This is shaping up to be another awesome mini-series!
Watching your channel Kevin (and Mook) is always the highlight of my Friday evening! Love the channel!
I just wanted to say that I absolutely love watching the stuff that you guys do keep it up and can't wait to see what you do with that car.
Kevins rust analysis key:
"Its like perfect!"
= Rusted to heck but not perforated
"A little rust in the quarter panels"
= Quarter panel is gone
"Frame rails here got a little bit showing"
- Frame rail is about ready to snap in two
Peak comedy. 😂
Absolute dime of a car! Glad to see it move again, I've always had a soft spot for Plymouths
Yesssss now you've for sure got our attention on this one! This doesn't look nearly as sketchy or disgusting as we're used to seeing you work on! ;) Power Tour car for this year?! :)
Almost brought tears to my eyes as this video brought back memories of my 72 Challenger which also had a Mopar 318. Of all the cars I've owned over the years the Challenger was the most fun despite all its shortcomings (Carter carburetors suck and points are a PITA, don't even get me started on the freeze plugs 🙄). You're a trooper for fixing all the peripherals and getting it into shape just to pull out of the shop. That coolant leak is ominous though, it's probably internal as well as external. And the seals are probably shot, not telling you anything you don't already know. Am eager for the next video to see if that engine is still road worthy. Very interesting - great content!
I know this a revival channel and I love yalls content. But I'd really live to see you actually do something to one of your ford trucks. So many build options and you definitely have the audience.
What an amazing story! nice job diggin' Kevin!
I love this body style! I had a 71 GTX it was a great car
This is one of my favorite episodes to date. It’s so cool!
On a side note, every single wheel is different. (I think the front left one is original)
Satellite’s are awesome car’s....even better u found the original owner. That was 1 of the coolest parts of the video’s! And you looked pretty stoked about it also. 👍🏻
Shout out from southern Ontario 🇨🇦
That paint buffed out nice. Can't wait to see how this comes along 💜
Love watching this content I am from the UK and seeing these old American cars come back to life and how different they are to anything we had in the UK is reason to keep watching. If you start shipping merch to the UK i am buying.
I'm leaving this, as a critique, this has been your best video hands down in a very long time you didn't jump into just getting it running doing brakes and then sending it on its way you took your time you broke it down to like getting everything cleaned out. I really think that this takes you back to your roots. I've been watching you since you started and I rarely comment I really think you need to be doing more multi-part series for cars. I think you're missing out on a lot of views and content by rushing through your videos. I look forward to watching more 😎
This is easily one of the best looking cars ever made and I can’t wait to see its progress.
I hope you're doing well after the Tornado. Stay safe.
Love how it has four different types of steelies on it
Standard turn around becomes heart warming mission all because you took a moment to care, super excited to see how this plays out, good on ya
Love it! Y'all inspired me to start fiddlin' with (hopefully fixing) my car :D
This is the best Covid cure ever, love you guys🤙🏼
Covid was three years ago what the hell are you talkin about lol
@@samholdsworth420 I’ve got Covid atm😂 So the video was a pleasant surprise while I get better😂