Will it run? Abandoned 76 Granada in the middle of nowhere!
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2022
- The new owner of the property told me there was a car on his property that had been there when he purchased the land. He did not know what the car was. To him, it was junk.To me it was an adventure! Will it start?
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I loved the Ford Granadas. That's what i love so much about this channel is that they seem to rescue cars that are not the typical ones to save. I hate seeing older cars like this go to waste rotting away for no good reason. Awesome video.
Thanks for the feedback! I missed out on buying this Granada. It would have been a fun project.
maybe consider getting it out
of the woods? The engine
sounds pretty good.
I agree, I would like to see this old girl move under its own power. As long as the brakes ain't locked up but that can easily be remedied. I'd like to see how it cleans up and get put back on the road!!!
My aunt had a 1978 Granada that she bought new. She drove that car forever, seems like. She finally sold it in the late 90s. Had the same hubcaps as this one. They were nice cars in their day. As a matter of fact, Ford made comparisons between the Granada and Mercedes sedans of the era and claimed it was their competition. Another fact: The Granada was the last car green lighted for production by Lee Iooccaa before he was fired from Ford to become head of Chrysler. Amazing this car runs!!! Congratulations!!! 🙂🙂👍 Thanks for sharing!
That is some interesting info David. Glad you liked the video. This one was stressful, but super fun in the end.
Mom n law had same 1976 Red,2 door hard top white vinyl top mucho power rest her sole..😌
You are the epitome of patience, know how, and logic. A true mechanic.
Great job. I'm impressed
That is a very nice compliment Daniel. Thank you.
You and Christina need to get the 76 Grenada out of the corn feld
I had a '75 Granada with in-line 6 and it had to have a new starter at 18K miles. Then various electrical problems began to surface. The larger plug on top of the ignition switch on the steering column had multiple wires crimped over insulation in the mating plug. Several wires had gotten hot and almost started a fire. The car had carburetor issues that the dealer did not solve and I got rid of the car at about 25K miles and never looked back. These cars were known for lots of intermittent problems, especially with electrical circuitry.
It would seem this one follows that trend of electrical issues.
I had a 77granada, with a six cylinder, best car I ever had,I miss that old car☮️☕
I can't believe it fired without a carb! Awesome work, you should be excited with this one
I am. This one really got me pumped up.
Nice job! I always liked the Granadas, you brought it back to life!
Thank you!
You my friend are a MAGICIAN...Wow! I love your videos. Great job again bringing another classic back from the dead.
You are welcome. Thank you for the support.
Those Granada's we're good running cars with the 302. Take care of them,and they will run.
If that Granada has the 9 inch rear end...it sure makes the value go up for sure. Fits right in those old Mustangs. Great video man.
Thanks very much!
Nice one! That Granada sounds pretty healthy!!! I'd love to see a part 2 and see if you can get it too move under it's own power. there might be someone out there who would want to buy it.
If I could get it out of there I am sure it will sell. It is a solid car with a V8. Lots to like.
That make and model of car is the same that I took my behind-the-wheel class in 1977! That car was the cat's meow for the year that we had to drive!
When I was a teenager working at Jack in the Box, back in 79 , one of my coworkers drove their fathers Granada . It was super cool ,it was a two door with manual floor shift. She let me drive it once during break, It really performed well .
I'd like to have one with a manual trans. That would be fun to drive, and quite rare.
Wow! That was amazing. I love your energy when those old engines fire up. Thanks for your videos, super fun and great to learn from.
Thank you, glad you liked it. This Granada was very exciting for me, because the first time I saw it I thought there was no way I would even try to get it running.
At first, I was afraid that you might have bitten off more than you could chew. But you did a great job with it! Now the next hurdle, getting it out of that cornfield, might be a bigger challenge to your manliness. But it has to be done. I mean, you can’t just leave it there!
I have been thinking about that. With 4 tires it would start up and go, but I am not sure how I would get it out of there. There isn't even a footpath near it. Something to think about in a couple of months when the vegetation dies down.
@@whattherust during the winter time when the corn dies you can try to drive it through the cornfield maybe wait until it's cold enough that the dirt freezes so you don't have to worry about sinking in ice or if you live in the south which I don't remember at the moment when there's no corn in the field I know it does get a little dry in the month of December
@@nojopro908 Exactly what I was thinking. I don't know what is on the other side of that corn field, but if the ground is solid perhaps it could be used as a road in the winter.
Get a tractor with a front blade to make a path.Get it out f there.Great work guy
I nearly fell out of my chair when it started without the carb! That's wild!
I was carrying groceries out to these cars when they were just a couple years old, and one customer had one that was a four on the floor. I had no idea that these came with a V8. With few performance parts, a car like this could be a sleeper hot rod pretty easily. Great job!
It definitely could. These cars are light, and with better heads and a cam it would move!
I see a Carborater on it🤔🤔
I realize I am really getting on in years when a '76 car doesn't seem old...at first...then I do the math...another great show!
Thanks! I feel the same way.
Talk about feeling old... I was 21 in 76! lol
@@hippydippy You got me beat there.
So was I!
@@hippydippy I was 30 ... a drill Sgt at Ft Jackson SC ... seems like another life
My Dad had a 77 Red Granada 4 dr. I drove it to high school. it had 250cu 6 cyl it ran good. the steering was just feather light. the ride was smooth. really nice car.
The old girl should be ready the drive home now!!💪
I agree with you, it's crazy to think how did this car end up where it is.
Maybe the farm kids were racing it around the cornfield, that would explain only having front brakes.
This is the type of car SleeperDude Loves
I had not thought of that, but you might be right. If some kids used it on the property, it could have ended up anywhere.
And I love his Movies aso.
This one certainly wants to live again if possible- it'd be amazing to see it drive around your property or maybe with new tires, even drive from its grave should you be able to purchase her. Well done both of you.
Lots of people are saying the same. It could be done. 4 tires, a master cylinder, figure out the light switch, ad it would be good to go. A trail would need to be cut for sure.
@@whattherust oh man you definitely gotta go back for er! and drive er out of there!
@@csm4344 Lots of people agree with you!
So what’s the word on the Granada? So how do you do things? Who pays for the parts etc? Do you buy most of some of the cars like this abandoned one you got money in it now what? Just wondering I’m a car but I just wonder how you do things?
When will you take the 76 Grenada out of the corn field
Wow what a video!
Interesting tidbit,.Is that a Frigidaire GM A6 compressor in a Ford?
Yes. More common in the Lincolns.
In the 70s, Ford did realize putting a 22 lb clutch on a York compressor still couldn't smooth it out. Therefore they did use the Harrison AC Delco AC compressors on many models.
Yes I am an auto AC specialist.
Rebuilt 1000s of them.
And motorhead and love what your doing.
Keep them great videos coming Richard!
I love this channel! Great revival. Great tips and tricks!👍👍
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I am happy you liked it Erica. More to come.
That's great you really got her going and you just can't beat the nice classic good throaty sound of a carbureted 302 V8😎👍
Right on.
wow did that just fire was priceless, i said the same thing that was wild.i was traveling in the early 90s, some little town in illiinois my car had blew up i parked it left on foot found a 75 or 76 granada asked got the thing for 100 bucks it had sat 12 years or so put the battery from my old car in it fired up as if it had ran the day before went to my car loaded my stuff junked old car new brakes of course on granada and drove it back to ga.ty for another entertaining show
That is a fantastic story! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you got it running! But I loved the sound of the cranking too! Love old Fords cranking!
Thanks!
You need to tell the farmer that there are only a few hundred guys in your comment section that would give this Red Lady a loving home. Your enthusiasm is incredible and infectious.
Thank you Matt.
If I had space for a project, this would be a contender.
Space is always a problem for car people, myself included.
You're one Hell of a good Mechanic , Nice Video .
That is a nice comment. Thank you!
Amazing. Simply amazing. That was so great to see that car come back to life. What’s the future for this ol girl?
Thanks! I am not sure. Lots of people are saying drive it out of there, so maybe that is in the cards.
That would be great to see! Did you buy the car? Definitely would be neat to see her roll out of that jungle on her own. But maybe get her into a clearing so it’s easier to work on. 😀
@@glentucker4250 If there is a way to get it out I might buy it. It will be a few months though.
@@whattherust would it really be worth doing though? Can you recoup the money involved to get it road ready? Your time and money would be on line. Sure it may just be worth it after seeing what all it needs. Like is the Frame rusted out past repair? It's not a well wanted car like a chevelle or something. It had a low reputation.
It makes me smile to see how real your enjoyment is for this process. It is a gift from you to us.
I appreciate that very much. This Ford was super satisfying because I never thought I would even try to get it running, let alone be successful.
I had a Granada one of my first cars! Love this episode. Thanks!!!🌞
Glad to hear it David! This was one of my favorite to do.
GREAT JOB NO ONE WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO FIRE UP A CAR THATS BEEN SITTING LEFT FOR DEAD UNLESS YOU LOVE WORKING ON CARS GREAT JOB MATE
Thank you very much!
Hello to you Mr. Prague,
Another beauty will it start. Bless you in that old field. You have brought back old memories for sure. I had the twin sister to that back in the day, 1975 Mercury Monarch (6) Cylinder (2) door white with a red 1/2 roof top. Red interior. Omg 😱
Be well
Thanks Kevin! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Amazing that first firing !!!
Air it up and drive it home 👍😄
Right, incredible! That engine wanted to run.
My Grandfather had a 1974 Mercury Monarch green 4 door. My Aunt bought a 2 door 1977 Mercury Monarch silver and black with red crushed velvet interior. Bringing back early childhood memories.
Glad the video brought back good memories. Thanks for watching.
I loved watching this video . I was sitting here just willing it to start , and it did. Love the gear shift T shirt in part one ! What a great old car. I have the European Ford Granada V6 . Had it 27 years . Runs like a dream . I live in the UK . Brilliant channel . Well done to you ...
Thanks very much!
I am really glad it runs. It's alive. And it lives. I really wish I had a car like that. Great job.
Thanks David. I like this one too. It just wants to go.
A really fine job, Prague! Thanks for the video!
Thank you! It was a lot of fun.
This was a fun video to watch, especially when it started and you inhale the fumes. I was laughing with you great job getting it started.
Thanks Jose!
Awesome video brother well done it would be such a shame to leave it there just to rot away,anyway hope u both stay safe out there and see u in your next video.
Thanks very much for the support.
I would really love to see this old girl pulled out of the woods and rescued she wants to live !!! Someone needs to take care of her
I agree. I will see what I can do in a couple of months when the vegetation dies down.
I found a 1989 Volvo 740 in a barn. He was in there for 10 years. New ignition cables and 5 liters of petrol, a new battery and turned the key once. The car started straight away. I am currently restoring this car. Greetings from Landshut/Bavaria Germany
I like watching your videos. It's interesting to see what you're trying to do.
Thanks for watching Mario and good luck with the Volvo!
My mom had a 76 two door 4 speed Grenada I miss that car
Great video! Makes me wonder why it was dragged there.
I'd like to know as well. It doesn't make much sense, since it must have been a running car, and why abandon it in the middle of nowhere?
Great job getting the Granada running! You worked your magic again! Cheers!😁👍🛠️
Thanks Billy!
Great vid never new they had a Ford Granada in the USA a very popular model over here in the UK . Looks very different to the US model . You need to go back and drag it out , thanks for sharing 👍
You are welcome!
You crack me up. You get so excited and that a good thing. Your the best....Good Luck!
Thank you Jim. This type of stuff is pretty exciting for me.
You made me grin when I heard the exhaust from the back of the car. WOW!
Yes! It must have a performance muffler on it. I didn't expect it to sound so good.
Field Of Dreams Moment’ And You Are Welcome,Another Great Video;Great Automobile!Your Oregon Friend ☮️
Awesome! Glad you got it running! I had à 77 Ford Granda 4Dr Ghia with 302-2V in 1993 i bought from original owner. It was à good running car with good power and power disc brakes and steering and air conditioning. I sold it to buy à 1968 Ford mustang with 289-2V, automatic, power steering! Wish i had both cars today! Take care.
Thank you Mark. I was never a Granada fan, but this car converted me.
Nice one. Ready to get back on the road. Except there is no road... Doh! 👍
So true!
Listen to that kitten purr. Man, I love those old 302's!
Oh yea!
@@whattherust Do you have a second video of this car driving on the road again, or no?
@@joshuabrooks4907 Not yet. Maybe in the fall it will be more evident how to get the car out of there.
Looking forward for the video to be continued on the road...Great job done...
Thanks!
👌🇺🇸👌🇺🇸👌 excellent my friend!! Enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing......
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
I've been watching you for a while definitely deserve the subscription for you doing this one you guys are great I like it that you do it together now such a nice couple God bless you guys
Thank you for the support Joe. Much appreciated!
I had a 1975 bought it in 1989,her life was almost over. She had a 302,it was potent,some I believe came with a 351. Your car here would be /75 to 1977,happy Wednesday from 🇨🇦
Thanks Vernon!
Reminds me alot of my 76 Lincoln. And you'd be shocked. Sometimes cars are parked simply cuz a tire goes flat or something and they just completely forget about it. More than likely the person that owned that had another car at that time and just plain old forgot about that one. I mean......that one tire looks like it's been flat as long as that cars been sitting there. Ya never know. That's really similar to how I found my 75 Plymouth Fury. Couldn't find a dang thing wrong with it except it didn't run. Sat 21 years.......new battery, fresh fuel......started right up. Have absolutely no clue why she was parked that long. Just forgotten. Now she's my every day driver. And last time I've seen a car run without a carburetor was in my dream and it was attacking me like in the movie Christine 😄
another bang up job mate sounds ok content awesome cannot wait for next videogreat job keep them comming
Thanks Paul. The mic problems will be fixes for future videos.
Great job!! Excellent content!!
Thanks for the support. More videos coming soon.
That was one for the books. Great job!
Thanks. It was one of my favorites. It had such a small chance of success when I first saw it.
Your enthusiasm is contagious. When it popped off even before the carb was installed had me excited too. I haven’t not enjoyed any of your videos . You now have a new subscriber. Thanks for your expertise and for sharing it with us all.👍🇨🇦
Thanks for the support Dan. Much appreciated.
@@whattherust what was the name of your channel previously?
@@danobrien3109 Prague Life. Originally came up with it when I was living there.
Amazing after so many years. These type of videos is my favorite. I can see you like it your self to😁
Thank you. Yes, I like them too!
Awesome! Very nice job. I have a fun time to.
Glad you liked it!
I think you need to get a wide angle lense for your camera. That big happy grin you had when it fired up only just fit on my wide screen TV. Loved it and thank you both
Thank you for the support Brian.
I had a 76 Granada in the 80's it was very dependable until it was hot by a drunk driver. I repaired it and kept driving it but it had many problems after being hit.
There was a bit of knowledge that probably everyone already knows except me; that is to say I never noticed that the wire strip/crimp tool has matching color coded dots to give you the optimum grip upon crimp.
i like this one . my parents had a silver 76 back in the day. eerie how isolated it is. great video. would love to know how it ended up there.
Thanks Edward! It was very creepy there.
That's so nice! Congrats, Mr.! 👏👏👏👏
Thanks! This Granada wants to see the road again.
@@whattherust oh yeah! Hope it does! 🙏🙏🙏
Great job guys ❤LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless y'all and your critters
great video. is there another video of y ou getting it out of the woods. driving it perhaps. i used to have a 79 granada straight 6 engine. great engine but had a lousy one barrel carburetor which is why i got rid of it at 33 k miles. i still remember. lol. it was midnight blue with gray interior. loved the color. this was a long time ago. got rid of it in 1982 when i bought the 82 s-10 pickup. god bless
Can’t believe how well it ran. That’s amazing
I had a hard time believing it too. This car wants to live.
GREAT job!!
Thanks Mike!
Maybe the children of the corn left it there lol 👍
good job congratulations to both greetings from mexico and God bless you.
Gracias. Greetings from Nashville.
Y'all are a great team and do a great job 👌
Thanks for the support James!
Fun fact about Granadas and their Mercury cousins. These platforms were the Genesis of what would become the Fox body. Yes, as in the likes of Mustang 5.0's, Mercury Bobcats, too (which lived as a Pinto/Pony once upon a time). This would also influence the "pre 5.0/LX" era, years earlier, Fairmonts, Futuras, and what few LTD's left to assemble. Quite an unusual genealogy, of course.
I really liked watching you get those old cars going I love those old cars and I love that 59 Ford truck that you have to
Thanks Jimmie. Glad you like the channel!
Great job!
Thanks!
The Grenada has proved itself wanting to live. The whole way!! It is an awesome car!!
Agreed. I am so impressed with it.
Excellent video Parque :) my one Cousin Terry he had bought 1980 Ford Granda car 4 door in same colors body also interior with (Big Six 250 6 cylinder motor 2 barrel carb with 4 speed Automatic transmission with Overdrive, not sure rear end ratio was of hand ! He bought of neighbor of his for win bingo game $175.00 and 24 case beer Lol ! In 1995 put a 1978 Ford pick up truck 302 V8 motor 4 barrel carb with daul exhaust hook to same transmission, also drive shaft plus axle! He had car till 2000 to and in 1993 got him take me home from job at and car was comfortable ride to I say ! Myself did try find those cars but came close found a 1978 Mercury Monarch 2 door but sold fast as could get try owner sell it in 1994 all need was carb for 250 6 cylinder repair on but was to bad was in great shape to past up and sold quickly!
That is a great story!
Great job !!!
Thanks! This one was a lot of fun. The first time I saw it I never expected it to run.
I REALLY ENJOY ALL YOUR VIDEOS
Thank you for the support Brent!
Heck ya
Good lord what a FORD!!!!
You are the man. You are inspire me into doing Will it runs in different locations. So are you keeping it. You got money and time invested in it.
It will be very tough to get it out of where it is, but perhaps in the winter.
@@whattherust I see you be around the Tennessee area a lot I guess I am in Memphis
@@RpmAuto Yes, right in Nashville, but I get all around Tennessee and neighboring states.
@@whattherust I got to find you something so you can come my way 🤣 we could work together.
@@RpmAuto That sounds great. Just let me know. Same here too.
You did good. My brother had that exact model of car, same color, in 1976 and it wouldnt run then, ha ha.
Thanks Michael.
That's crazy that it fired so soon. Those 302 engines are good engines.
Right, I was shocked. Very impressive.
You give me a vibe of being a really nice person
Thanks Christopher. I appreciate the support.
Hi from Scotland,…. We’ll another lost cause is saved from the great junk yard in the sky.
You ( & Christina ) worked hard for that one, so give yourselves a round of applause.
Reading some of the other comments, a lot of folks are encouraging you to drag it out, but with your upcoming road trip it might be prudent to wait and see what else comes along, that may be easier to get home.
I notice you didn’t cut away the undergrowth? It would have made it easier for you to move about, and given a good view of the complete car..
Anyway, another great video, with an interesting vehicle. Well done old boy…& looking forward to the next one.
Adios….
Thank you John. I will go back once autumn arrives. The vegetation will die off, and I'll be able to get a closer look at the possibilities of getting the car out of where it is.
My uncle owned a 1977 Granada. His was also a V8 with PS, PB's and A/C.
I use to have two of those things one was a 1977 Grenada 2 door with a 302 and the other one was a 1980 Mercury Monarch 4 door with a 250 straight 6 I got them both off a guy I did some work for on his car I ended up driving the 1977 for a while and sold the other
Your after my heart my first car was a 52 chev deluxe and I need another one I watch u ever day all day
Thank you for the support!
Awesome to watch your fighting spirit
Thank you. The first time I saw this car I thought no way am I taking this on. I am glad I did.
I am beginning to get oldish my self,and visiting old sites i rememberd as a child,they are not longer recognicable. 30 years of trees and vegitation totaly changes them. And sometimes cars get grown in
My mother had a 76 with a 6 cyl engine 250 cid. it was a half decent car for the money she paid, ($4,500 new) drove it 8 years. Sure was not a quick car, no real passing power, but you could get it up to 85 mph if you kept it floored for a few minutes! She was with me once when I had it going 85 and she said, i didn't think this car could go that fast!
Nice job getting it running
Thanks!
I'm old enough to remember when these cars were on the road! Had great air conditioners!
I used to work with two brothers at a Chemical Recycling station. They both had these cars and I always got a kick out of that. One night, the wife of one stopped by and she had a Fairmont. Haha. This was 30 years ago, or so.
I remember when these were everywhere on the road.