Restoring a 1978 Square Body: Fixing Brakes and Leaks

TLDRIn this episode of Junkyard Digs, Angus and the team work on restoring a 1978 Square Body truck. They start by fixing the brakes and addressing leaks in the power steering box. The truck is brought up to speed and ready for the next phase of the restoration process.

Key insights

💪Angus is officially an employee of Junkyard Digs, allowing for more content creation and faster progress on projects.

🔧The team focuses on cleaning up the yard and finishing projects that have been on hold for the past 6 years.

🛠️They start by addressing a 1978 Square Body truck that has been sitting in the backyard and needs various repairs, including fixing the brakes.

⚙️The team also tackles leaks in the power steering box, replacing seals and addressing other issues.

🔥After completing the necessary repairs, the truck is tested and runs well, setting the stage for the next phase of the restoration process.

Q&A

What is the first project the team works on?

The team starts by cleaning up the yard and finishing projects that have been on hold for the past 6 years.

What is the main focus of this episode?

The main focus is on restoring a 1978 Square Body truck by fixing the brakes and addressing leaks in the power steering box.

What issues did they encounter with the truck?

The truck had brake problems and leaks in the power steering box.

Did they successfully fix the issues?

Yes, they were able to fix the brakes and address the leaks in the power steering box, and the truck ran well after the repairs.

What is the next step after the repairs?

The next step is to continue with the restoration process, moving on to other projects and improvements on the truck.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Angus is now an employee of Junkyard Digs, allowing for more content creation and faster progress on projects.

03:32The team starts by working on a 1978 Square Body truck that has been sitting in the backyard and needs various repairs, including fixing the brakes.

06:08They also address leaks in the power steering box by replacing seals and fixing other issues.

08:00After completing the necessary repairs, the truck is tested and runs well.

10:56The team plans to continue with the restoration process, focusing on other projects and improvements for the truck.