1966 Buick Convertible Barn Find Rescue, Part 1

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  • čas přidán 26. 05. 2011
  • This is the story of a '66 Buick Special convertible that had been abandoned in Arizona in 1978 by the family of Rick Pewe, editor of 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine. In 2011, the guys from HOT ROD Magazine, in conjunction with Rick, spent four days bringing the car back from the dead with plans to drive it home from Phoenix to Los Angeles. This is part 1, with the hacking fun the guys had rescuing the car. Look for part two, loaded with road-trip hilarity. The story is printed in the September 2011 issue of HOT ROD Magazine.
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Komentáře • 607

  • @DonnDIY
    @DonnDIY Před 3 lety +46

    10 years later who else is here watching this great content?

  • @lolsocks95
    @lolsocks95 Před 9 lety +391

    The first Roadkill episode...before Roadkill!

  • @ZeroBoostBuick
    @ZeroBoostBuick Před 5 lety +3

    In 1976 she got the Plugs, Condenser, points, rotor, cap, radiator hose x2, coolant, timing chain, timing gears (sprockets), oil pan gasket & a timing chain gasket... ALL installed for $ 168.85 !!! My God My eyeballs almost fell out of my skull !!!

  • @hendo337
    @hendo337 Před 10 lety +27

    Even though this isn't technically a Roadkill episode it is one of my favorites. Taking a car that was rotting in Pewe's back yard for 30 years and driving it 500 miles home is awesome. What happened to the Buick, nothing was mentioned in the Roadkill car face off episode last week. I hope we see more appearances from Rick Pewe with the Roadkill guys he is a favorite of mine I have been reading him and Freiburger since I was a teenager in the 90s.

    • @bensedgeman5009
      @bensedgeman5009 Před 9 lety

      They still have it. They took parts off of it for the Plymouth Fury in episode 22 of Roadkill.

  • @Hotlog69
    @Hotlog69 Před 8 lety +54

    You feel that smooth ride and tight handling? That's the "Pleasurizer" working for you!

  • @AutoYoung
    @AutoYoung Před 7 lety +185

    The humble beginnings of Roadkill...

  • @90lxfox3
    @90lxfox3 Před 9 lety +91

    this is like the roadkill before roadkill

  • @photondebuger45
    @photondebuger45 Před 2 lety +9

    Rick got me when he tasted the diff oil I thought he was going to be like OH dude.. it's fine. Even Rick has his limits

  • @carytowncat
    @carytowncat Před 7 lety +2

    This slower pace, lots of hanging out, NO RUSHING, is such a pleasant treat.

  • @IvoPoblete
    @IvoPoblete Před 8 lety +21

    I miss this kinda Roadkill.

  • @noampitlik2332
    @noampitlik2332 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Just here for all that rockin' music, baby!

  • @steamsoldier
    @steamsoldier Před 12 lety +1

    This is better than anything on TV!

  • @TheStig43and199
    @TheStig43and199 Před 7 lety +104

    Anyone watching this after seeing the Barn-Find Buick Roadkill Extra episode?

  • @Fahrvergnugen
    @Fahrvergnugen Před 11 lety +1

    Wow, for a car that sat outside for 32 years, that thing is in amazing condition.
    God loves Arizona. ;)

  • @pearlguy6351
    @pearlguy6351 Před rokem

    I miss these old episodes 😢

  • @garren3498
    @garren3498 Před 7 lety +26

    straight outta the new roadkill extra video!

  • @mathuetax
    @mathuetax Před 7 lety +110

    Weird, how'd this Pre-kill episode show up all of the sudden?

  • @BurkesRepair
    @BurkesRepair Před 5 lety

    This is so much better than Roadkill nowadays, but still love it too

  • @ciscourquidez9254
    @ciscourquidez9254 Před 3 lety

    PreRoadkill?....... Because ROADKILL!! I cant believe it's been 9 years that Ive been BUSTING UP with you friggin guys! Roadkill foreplay...... Nice🤛😎🤜

  • @ugn669
    @ugn669 Před 7 lety +56

    "Dood... that dont taste right" aahahah, now thats a diagnosis!

  • @SoilentGr33n
    @SoilentGr33n Před 12 lety

    that's a great idea for a youtube show. Find an abandonned car, get it running and drive it home. Simple, to the point, instructive, funny.
    I want more.

  • @speedytech7
    @speedytech7 Před 6 lety

    The Delco Pleasurizer has one of the most funny commercial outtakes ever though...

  • @jaimemendiola5512
    @jaimemendiola5512 Před 9 lety +17

    Kinda looks like an episode of ROADKILL!! I been a HOT ROD fan 2 Long

  • @scottpeterson7543
    @scottpeterson7543 Před 10 lety

    Channeling rodders from the 40's, fixing old cars and having fun, cool!

  • @FenderBenz
    @FenderBenz Před 4 lety +14

    Oh thanks CZcams Algorithm for letting me watch this for me unseen pre-roadkill video, because I can't watch new episodes :)

  • @jerrys96lt4
    @jerrys96lt4 Před 13 lety +1

    Dude what a gig Great Buick

  • @TheDavidFreiburger
    @TheDavidFreiburger Před 13 lety +5

    Thanks a lot for all the very kind comments. We like to have fun.

    • @lamardavis9558
      @lamardavis9558 Před 5 lety

      You're the coolest dude in the automotive entertainment, along with Finnegan and Edd China

    • @theangryitalian7922
      @theangryitalian7922 Před 4 lety

      8! Years! Ago!

    • @theangryitalian7922
      @theangryitalian7922 Před 4 lety

      Come back to CZcams

    • @bighunterman77
      @bighunterman77 Před 4 lety

      @@theangryitalian7922 5 dollars a month gets you all the finn and frei you want, plus literally every episode of top gear ever made, and plenty of other things as well

  • @robmanueb.
    @robmanueb. Před 8 lety

    Rust brace. Thanks for that gem of engineering enlightenment.

  • @JRC99
    @JRC99 Před 7 lety +4

    "Would I sell you a smoking car?!" made me laugh.

  • @chipcool6654
    @chipcool6654 Před 5 lety +3

    2:54 I loved their reaction to “Windex”

  • @toohottie001
    @toohottie001 Před 6 lety

    The original Roadkill.They NEED to go back to this kind of stuff.

  • @jbsjunk
    @jbsjunk Před 13 lety

    Ahh, someone heard me. A Hot Rod version of D.E.D. Like to see this when it makes print. One thing is for sure, you guy's are not boring.

  • @liquidleopard4495
    @liquidleopard4495 Před 2 lety

    I'm glad they eventually got the right idea and put the STOP sign under the *brake* pedal. :)

  • @DanTheFordFixer
    @DanTheFordFixer Před 10 lety +20

    I knew they were going to take the hood off after seeing that water pump.

    • @jacobsweat1520
      @jacobsweat1520 Před 5 lety

      i can't think of a car that wasn't driven without the hood except for the monoxide cruiser

  • @ViewThis.
    @ViewThis. Před 7 lety +3

    I just watched this how today, August 11 2016. A week ago, I did exactly the same thing they are doing. I clamped a bunch of angle iron together to make a Brake -- so I could make a spoiler from aluminum I cut from a road sign. It didn't work. Aluminum ruined. Wow. How amazing to see these guys doing this.
    And that exact same angle grinder -- lasted me about 20 minutes. I took it apart to see why. The brushes wore out quick and left the clip holding those brushes to rub against the motor contacts and ruin the motor. Harbor China Frieght not always so good.

  • @ThatOneAudioGuy
    @ThatOneAudioGuy Před 3 lety +1

    I'm glad this stayed when Roadkill left CZcams.

  • @yardtechbrando
    @yardtechbrando Před 12 lety

    AWESOME that you got a car that sat 33 years on the road in 3 days! And its got so much potential! Wish I still had my 64 Galaxie 500 convert!

  • @davidmykyte9025
    @davidmykyte9025 Před rokem

    Best roadkill episode ever.

  • @Jeenyus019
    @Jeenyus019 Před 12 lety

    I'm trying to get a 79 Monte Carlo back on the road after sitting for 22 years. It's nice to see other people doing similar things, especially when it involves cars.

  • @ontdirtydawg2010
    @ontdirtydawg2010 Před 8 lety

    Was grand to see another hood in the back seat roadkill trade mark lmao.. Way to go guys

  • @DizzyMan24
    @DizzyMan24 Před 11 lety

    My uncles got a '79 Pontiac Lemans that's been sitting for more than 10 years. I would love to do this with it.
    Nice vid, too.

  • @viper19735
    @viper19735 Před 10 lety +2

    I spent about 2 days trying to find this again thinking it was on Roadkill...... this really needs to be on Roadkill

  • @jeromechannell1849
    @jeromechannell1849 Před 10 lety

    I had the same car only in a little better condition, it had a top and interior. Great job guys.

  • @leonzhou31
    @leonzhou31 Před 11 lety

    I guess this started Roadkill? Mike and David make this the funniest car show ever!

  • @big500
    @big500 Před 8 lety

    Love the safety flipflops

  • @tomshiba51
    @tomshiba51 Před 10 lety

    Another fine member of the GM family. Nice.

  • @northseacowboy
    @northseacowboy Před 10 lety

    I love you guys! its a great show you do, love the comments you make when youre working together.. nothing gets in your way, u guys run on positive attitude to get you through. keep it up! best show on youtube!!!

  • @hippyharrison
    @hippyharrison Před 11 lety

    That's not what it's about, man. It's just about the fun of getting together and bringing a great car back from the dead. I wish I had their talent.

  • @tunnelportterror
    @tunnelportterror Před 7 lety

    '66 buicks rock !! I had a 66 Riviera....last year for the nailhead, and one year only Qjet/spreadbore intake, the best year made !!

  • @DjJtown
    @DjJtown Před 7 lety

    Damn! I still wish you guys had that car. Would LOVE to own it!

  • @NeedITDeathHeated
    @NeedITDeathHeated Před 5 lety

    Love this production, fantastic material

  • @PhattyMo
    @PhattyMo Před 11 lety

    PB blaster is the shit! I always keep a can of it handy,It's save me many potential headaches!

  • @jasonjasonjason503
    @jasonjasonjason503 Před 12 lety

    Reminds me of my rust bucket 71 lark......Great ride enjoy yours!!!!!!!!!!!PEACE....

  • @ionracer24
    @ionracer24 Před 10 lety

    First, i want to say, i heartily second your product endorsement of pb, that stuff is a life saver!! Second, thanks for all the flashback memories, as i've done at least 98% of the "engineering" you fellas did in the spirit of getting old cars back on the road. I've been a mechanic for almost 25 years and this video made me smile and chuckle a bit saying "Whoa, i've done that too!!" You guys are awesome and keep the videos coming, especially the charger and muscle truck.

  • @rarbona
    @rarbona Před 9 lety

    This was uploaded on My moms birthday and the day i graduated highschool!! woo 2011

  • @jamesblanton9364
    @jamesblanton9364 Před 10 lety +1

    These guys are ACE ! Love you're work boys, keep it comming... Bloody brilliant

  • @gregsgarage1465
    @gregsgarage1465 Před 13 lety

    This is what it is all about! Love that interior!! :)

  • @qj877
    @qj877 Před 10 lety

    Nothing like a well kept American classic.

  • @RgW00D
    @RgW00D Před 8 lety +11

    $168 for all that work? Damn thats a deal. Even considering inflation.

    • @SynchronizorVideos
      @SynchronizorVideos Před 2 lety

      Just for perspective, $168.85 in 1976 is equivalent to about $878 today in 2022. Good price still, but not as cheap as it sounds.

  • @OlympusHeavyCavalry
    @OlympusHeavyCavalry Před 6 lety +7

    The Delco Pleasurizer, but it's not ribbed!!!!!!!!! LMFAO :)

  • @tass.1127
    @tass.1127 Před 4 lety +2

    This should be added to Roadkill as episode zero

  • @bryduhbikeguy
    @bryduhbikeguy Před 4 lety

    Sweet.I had a '65 Skylark and miss it so badly.

  • @brandonp2251
    @brandonp2251 Před 10 lety +10

    Roadkill before it was Roadkill.

  • @fourstar7
    @fourstar7 Před 11 lety

    whoa look at that old school Airport tug! aaaaaaaa that's awesome! (the ones we use at the airport now are late 80's/early 90's tugs, made by Stewart and Stevenson, powered by Ford 300 inline 6 engines.

  • @WarpedHorizon
    @WarpedHorizon Před 13 lety

    It looks so awesome in HD. The videocrew did a great job again!

  • @blackdog-ei9bw
    @blackdog-ei9bw Před 5 lety +1

    Strange how I ended up getting a 1966 special deluxe 2 door hard top with a v8 and it’s pretty mint for being a New York car

  • @mainbreak1780
    @mainbreak1780 Před 11 lety +1

    i so need your job! you guys keep up the great work and I will keep watch and reading.

  • @HMSITH
    @HMSITH Před 13 lety

    so much love for the buick, great work btw

  • @TierodMcslush
    @TierodMcslush Před 12 lety

    I like how he popped the inner wheel bearing out of the hub by leaving the nut on the end of the spindle...thats a really cool trick

  • @fuckingkidsthesedays
    @fuckingkidsthesedays Před 11 lety

    drum breaks never need replacing.

  • @sonoma314
    @sonoma314 Před 8 lety +7

    and you always have the option of pulling the road signs and powering it Flintstones style if you run out of gas. Or want to go extreme eco friendly.

    • @sonoma314
      @sonoma314 Před 8 lety +1

      ... come to think of it the Flintstones were eco friendly way before anyone.

    • @josesaldana9252
      @josesaldana9252 Před 6 lety +2

      sonoma314 They where the modern stone age family

  • @akuio9711
    @akuio9711 Před 4 lety +11

    It's 2019, almost 9 years after this. And now roadkill had left CZcams forever 😣.

  • @DanvonVolksburg
    @DanvonVolksburg Před 13 lety +1

    Hell that's Entertainment !!!

  • @yakacm
    @yakacm Před 10 lety +10

    from floor less to flawless.

  • @glenniz1
    @glenniz1 Před 7 lety +12

    Why is the hood off? Because Roadkill!!!

  • @josev5092011
    @josev5092011 Před 8 lety

    awesome! i just found these!!!

  • @skarekr0w3
    @skarekr0w3 Před 7 lety

    No wonder why I couldn't find this, it's not on Motor Trend. They have a RK set to Private, I thought this was it. This one was got me hooked!

  • @freespace303
    @freespace303 Před 11 lety

    These vids are just amazing. I love how with some elbow grease, yal can fix just about anything, and show us it can actually be done. The stop sign and R/R sign was the icing on the cake.

  • @briscollama2521
    @briscollama2521 Před 10 lety

    PB Blaster definitely works!

  • @youngbuckrestoration3912

    Freiburger says "We could die" not even twenty seconds into the episode. I guess old habits don't die lol

  • @jackrohde4709
    @jackrohde4709 Před 4 lety

    Wow now thats real CAR CRAFT !

  • @TheIrwinf38
    @TheIrwinf38 Před 10 lety

    You two are absolutely entertaining

  • @robdee4051
    @robdee4051 Před 12 lety

    It pretty cool with all the stuff that they edited out for the Roadkill!!!!
    Do rest of them like that.......

  • @atari26003
    @atari26003 Před 11 lety

    Thanks again for another awesome show guys! keep it up!

  • @chainsawmike01
    @chainsawmike01 Před 5 lety +1

    2:29 First time something was "mint" on roadkill.... start of a new era!

  • @ElevatingNoCo
    @ElevatingNoCo Před 9 lety

    Plus it's kinda cool to learn about car parts

  • @invicta62
    @invicta62 Před 11 lety

    The sad thing is, I bet that car was in mint condition when parked. In 1999 I bought a 66 Skylark convertible off the original owner, a 91 year old little old lady. The off-white interior was in mint condition, even the original carpets and floor mats were perfect. The 300 V8 ran perfect as well. These Buicks are very fine road cars. I drove it in 2003 from RI to Michigan for the Buick 100th anniversary car show. It ran flawless..........

  • @ElevatingNoCo
    @ElevatingNoCo Před 9 lety +6

    Though I am visually impaired, I am a huge car buff. Especially old muscle cars. I have a model of a '68 Camaro Z-28. I have been reading your mag since high school, that's why I subscribed to your channel

  • @IommiFan70
    @IommiFan70 Před 11 lety

    Didn't know that one, I'll have to try it next time I'm in need of it, thanks

  • @tbooker9517
    @tbooker9517 Před 7 lety

    yes going to watch every episode

  • @mikestaihr5183
    @mikestaihr5183 Před 11 lety +1

    God, I'm older than I thought..Hand-packing bearings is the only way I know how to do it--LOL

  • @punckasskiller0
    @punckasskiller0 Před 12 lety

    these guys r hella fun to watch

  • @dougbourdo2589
    @dougbourdo2589 Před 7 lety

    Thats actually a pretty damn nice car

  • @jeremytitensor3137
    @jeremytitensor3137 Před 4 lety +2

    *rubs the pleasurizer*
    Nicely done XD

  • @joydipghoshe
    @joydipghoshe Před 6 lety

    You two are awesome 👌👌👌👊

  • @AShaw-bd4fy
    @AShaw-bd4fy Před 9 lety +1

    This is giving me my Roadkill fix.

  • @s10dreamer
    @s10dreamer Před 13 lety

    "The seat is to good for the car." Awesome

  • @jjsmoothist
    @jjsmoothist Před 4 lety +1

    They were so young wow

  • @eamh2002
    @eamh2002 Před 10 lety +5

    LOLL "Pleasurizer" :D

  • @TheRacerx28
    @TheRacerx28 Před 12 lety

    Great video ! thanks for sharing will stay turned!!!!