Hey Hampton, I just got blessed with coming across a clean 88 here in California for a very reasonable price. Rust free and straight body. I grew up in one of these my Grandpa has. I am a travel ICU nurse so when this COVID-19 insanity is over, my overtime pay is going towards this project. Stay safe Doc, and maybe I'll even get to reach out to some of the companies you used after I get her back home to Arkansas.
I just happened to look through wagoneers and I found this video I'm like the other comments about you being an inspiration oh my God you got a good life and then when you said life caught up to you with having a baby and stuff that is beautiful you look like you're going to be a good dad looking forward to looking at all your videos thank you for putting videos out there preciate it one thing about these videos you can get a person off the couch and back on their projects thank you
Hey Doc: Just wanted to say, " I followed all of your 4-Part RUclips Restoration Videos" from start to finish. Congratulations on both your JEEP as well the miracle and single greatest blessing of all these videos,...the birth your healthy son to you & your wife. Given all the miracles and blessings you've probably witnessed and been a part of as a Doctor & Surgeon, it's important to keep everything in perspective. You did a first class restoration job on your JEEP and she looks absolutely GORGEOUS‼️ I had a 1988 JEEP Grand Wagoneer, and at 57-years old, I still miss that JEEP more than just about any other of past vehicles...except my 1970 Oldsmobile 442-W30 Hurst Edition High Performance Car. The JEEP G.W. is just a MANLY SUV in our politically correct society. Yours turned exceptionally great and I'd be curious as to how the insulating additions and steps you took over & above "Stock" performed? Is there a noticeable difference in sound or lack of sound when driving? Lastly, what kind of surgeon are you? Your specialty? I suffered 4-near death accidents, but in the first I broke my neck in 3-places, a C6, C7, T1 Anterior Burst Fracture in February 1978. I was completely paralyzed from the neck down w/no motor or sensory nerve function. FOOTBALL & BASKETBALL CAREERS??? Over with. I had a 12-hour surgery and 3 bone grafts from right iliac crest to rebuild 3-levels of my spine from T1-C6 and then a full body cast/halo. All my surgeons & specialists said I had absolutely no chance of regaining any function given all the visible damage & numerous splinters removed from what they referred to as a torn and mangled up and cut spinal cord over 3+ inches. They said if I survived the the next month or two then I'd have some serious adaptions to make in what was my previous life..( SPORTS, HUNTING, FISHING, BACKPACKING, and rinse & repeat the previous 4 😃), as was non-stop active all my life until then. After surviving 2-years and in their words ( a recovery unlike anything they'd ever seen or heard or read about in all their years of practice). I went on to hunt, fish, and be as physically active as my physical condition would allow...and then some‼️ Over the next 2 years and 3500+ hours of therapy, I got back some function and spent 6 months in the hospital. I got bladder control after 7-months, and could just stand up at 9-months. Long story short, at 1 and a half years 1 could just stand and walk short distances with with a awkward gait & severe limp on both sides, hip hike, and drop foot. Fortunate that I got 95% arm and hand function back too. Sorry so long. There's more I'd share but RUclips isn't the place. Much more I'd like to know about JEEP and how's it's all gone to date⁉️ How did one how is that fuel injection upgrade performing compared to stock carburetor? Thanks very much for your time now & producing the 4-part restoration series. It is a wealth of knowledge‼️ In closing, continued best wishes and good fortune in the future to you, your wife and new baby as well as your other children & family. In addition, continued success with all your extended business ventures and TV shows your working on‼️ Time is probably your most valuable commodity at this point in your life⁉️‼️⁉️ Respectively, William Sturman ~
I inherited my dad’s 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. A year before he passed away from brain cancer, he spent over $15k restoring his Jeep. In the year and 10 months the evil wicked step monster distorted some of the interior, carpet mess up, armrest broken off. Probate court was a nightmare and if the state of TX has just honor my dad’s wishes and gave me his Wagoneer as he Will said, it would be in mint condition. I finally got to pick it up yesterday and boy was I pissed. The evil wicked step monster had better be grateful that I’m a kind hearted woman, and not trail trash because I would be sitting in jail right now. Now to hunt down all the distorted parts I need. Great video by the way.
I'm with everyone else in this comment section... Welcome back! We have definitely missed your videos. Man, I'd watch anything you'd make. Your videos are inspiring and push everything, creatively, to the next level. I'm glad you had a chance to recharge. It's gotta be tough to put out videos of this caliber. All the best!
Well done on not skipping any important steps.. things like DynaMat-ing the interior are things that most wouldn't take the time doing but the end result offers such an improvement when it comes to road noise etc. The only thing that I would have done differently was to have those cloth seat inserts dyed black to make the seats a 2 tone color scheme to somewhat match the outside. Oh, and a set of wide 22" chrome rims on low profile tires for the summer. People would be getting whiplash with how hard it'd turn heads. Another thing about rebuilding it is not only do you have a piece of your past to re-live some good times in but the total value of a clean Wagoneer these days is out of this world. I bet that it'd sell at auction for between $35k-$40k. And to think that a decade ago we had one which we used as a yard truck to plow our 100 yard driveway when the snow flew here in the mountains of Vermont. It'd take about a half hour to plow after a good 2 foot snowfall and during that half hour it'd use at least $10 of gas... We used to say that it got $20 per hour to run it. The total distance driven was about a half mile so we were looking at getting about 8 gallons per mile when it came to plowing. haha. They surely aren't eco friendly when it comes to gas mileage.
very nice! I am restoring an 87 and a 91 wagoneer as a his and hers for my wife and I. she has always wanted one and when we got married I promised her that one day I would get her one, it took 21 years but not only got one for her but also found one for myself because I enjoyed hers so much. I am doing a full driveline upgrade on one which is a complete new frame, axles, tranny & transfer case and yes, that will be a hemi under the hood of that wagoneer. it will be awesome to finally have more than 170hp! but congrats on yours again! you did a beautiful job! ps, I have ordered from team grand wagoneer before and I have had really good luck from them and when they knew I was in dire need of some parts they overnighted the parts to me and I had them the next day so hopefully they get the bugs worked out cause I've had decent service from them in the past, good luck buddy!
Unfortunately subs come with production of a volume of content on a regular basis, not just top quality content alone. There has to be regularity to keep and draw in new subs. I'm DEFINITELY NOT knocking any aspect of this channel. I LOVE it! Just explaining how subs are garnered.
DrewT I think you're spot on about volume of content. I just hate putting out videos that aren't high quality, and it just takes a lot of time. Thanks for your support!
The GW looks amazing! Rumor has it that the Grand Wagoneer will return to Jeep's lineup in the next few years; you oughta share your story, and some pics of the Jeep, with the Chrysler folks. If the Grand Wagoneer nameplate is really coming back, I think that pics of your carefully restored example are sales brochure worthy!
Wow! That turned out awesome. It's good to see another video from you. I'm inspired by your projects, and I think all the things you do will always be a big part of your kids' lives. They will have so many memories and that will inspire them to pursue dreams of their own someday. Thanks for sharing. Andy
Awesome build & video quality, and congratulations on your family! I look forward to all the things you have in motion!!! Thank you for providing top-quality entertainment for all of us.
You are correct about Team Grand wagoneer I used them 15 years ago no one ever answers phone..... BJs off Road is good to deal with. You have around 35 thousand in it not counting labor it looks great.
Great to see a new video, and a awesome project completed. hope the near future will give you the time to make some more of your amazing stop motion short films. i know they are super time consuming.
what an amazing job 👍 my folks have owned three of them, my brother now has and still drives it and wants to restore it so glad I found this video just subscribed
Dude!!! So true about t.g.w! Still waiting on my parts, 3 months for replacement parts! But man they got everything i need for my 75 waggy. Hey by the way, great video! Love that everything starwars bro! Oh and A-plus reppin for us Dads out here!
I'd rather have one of these over a new SUV for sure. You did a great job. I like to upgrade and revive the mechanical, I don't care so much about paint and interior.
Glad to find your videos! They are very well made and the info is great. Also, I called Winn Trim and spoke with Raymond... solid dude. You still happy with their work? Questions: 1) which carpet did you use? Cut or Essex... mass backing? 2) What engine did you put in it? 3) Anything you'd do different?
Purchased a 1982 Wagoneer from the owner 15 years ago. Rain leaks ruined the interior door panels and locks. It's unbelievably difficult to find any local mechanics and body shops in metro Atlanta, that will do any restorations and repairs. I found one shop and they kept the Jeep for four months working, they say, replacing the front door seals. Locks don't work, the driver's rear door will not open and the door hatch window does not work. Mechanics seem reluctant to spend time troubleshooting problems or searching for parts. Any suggestions?
Congrats on the birth!!! Nice to see you back on the channel... Does anyone know what brand of drone this is or have a recommendation? Looking for something closer to entry level but would spend a little more for a bump in quality... Thanks and keep making video!
I've been watching your restoration many time...Nice...help me with something.. how did you polish the bumpers? It is a delicate material, tried but not getting results
Jack Snodgrass I didn't really keep track. On purpose. I figured it would cost what it would cost. I think a fairly accurate estimate would be about 30k. Still a good bit cheaper than a new one from Wagonmaster
Hampton Rutland Oh ok. Thx for the reply. I have 2 and am almost done with the first one rebuilding it just as a daily driver for me. My fog lights and back window don't work and am actually having those rewired today!
Great Job, just found these on RUclips. Full size jeep have been one of my things forever since my grandfather. I am one of the few that purchased a new 87 Grandwagoneer and drove it for over 200k miles. Would still have it today but lost it in a flood. Other part sources www.bjsoffroad.com they are much better at customer service and www. ifsja.org forums for everything about full sized jeeps. Still owning, driving, loving Fullsize jeeps today. Thanks again.
As a 3rd generation AMC factory worker thank you for keeping our work alive
Michael Anderson awesome man! Thanks
Hey Hampton, I just got blessed with coming across a clean 88 here in California for a very reasonable price. Rust free and straight body. I grew up in one of these my Grandpa has. I am a travel ICU nurse so when this COVID-19 insanity is over, my overtime pay is going towards this project. Stay safe Doc, and maybe I'll even get to reach out to some of the companies you used after I get her back home to Arkansas.
Cameron Rocco sounds good brother! Stay safe
I'm 21 with a absolutely wasted away all wear no tear 89 wagonner and this is so inspiring man thank you
I just happened to look through wagoneers and I found this video I'm like the other comments about you being an inspiration oh my God you got a good life and then when you said life caught up to you with having a baby and stuff that is beautiful you look like you're going to be a good dad looking forward to looking at all your videos thank you for putting videos out there preciate it one thing about these videos you can get a person off the couch and back on their projects thank you
Hey Doc: Just wanted to say, " I followed all of your 4-Part RUclips Restoration Videos" from start to finish. Congratulations on both your JEEP as well the miracle and single greatest blessing of all these videos,...the birth your healthy son to you & your wife. Given all the miracles and blessings you've probably witnessed and been a part of as a Doctor & Surgeon, it's important to keep everything in perspective. You did a first class restoration job on your JEEP and she looks absolutely GORGEOUS‼️ I had a 1988 JEEP Grand Wagoneer, and at 57-years old, I still miss that JEEP more than just about any other of past vehicles...except my 1970 Oldsmobile 442-W30 Hurst Edition High Performance Car. The JEEP G.W. is just a MANLY SUV in our politically correct society. Yours turned exceptionally great and I'd be curious as to how the insulating additions and steps you took over & above "Stock" performed? Is there a noticeable difference in sound or lack of sound when driving? Lastly, what kind of surgeon are you? Your specialty? I suffered 4-near death accidents, but in the first I broke my neck in 3-places, a C6, C7, T1 Anterior Burst Fracture in February 1978. I was completely paralyzed from the neck down w/no motor or sensory nerve function. FOOTBALL & BASKETBALL CAREERS??? Over with. I had a 12-hour surgery and 3 bone grafts from right iliac crest to rebuild 3-levels of my spine from T1-C6 and then a full body cast/halo. All my surgeons & specialists said I had absolutely no chance of regaining any function given all the visible damage & numerous splinters removed from what they referred to as a torn and mangled up and cut spinal cord over 3+ inches. They said if I survived the the next month or two then I'd have some serious adaptions to make in what was my previous life..( SPORTS, HUNTING, FISHING, BACKPACKING, and rinse & repeat the previous 4 😃), as was non-stop active all my life until then. After surviving 2-years and in their words ( a recovery unlike anything they'd ever seen or heard or read about in all their years of practice). I went on to hunt, fish, and be as physically active as my physical condition would allow...and then some‼️ Over the next 2 years and 3500+ hours of therapy, I got back some function and spent 6 months in the hospital. I got bladder control after 7-months, and could just stand up at 9-months. Long story short, at 1 and a half years 1 could just stand and walk short distances with with a awkward gait & severe limp on both sides, hip hike, and drop foot. Fortunate that I got 95% arm and hand function back too. Sorry so long. There's more I'd share but RUclips isn't the place. Much more I'd like to know about JEEP and how's it's all gone to date⁉️ How did one how is that fuel injection upgrade performing compared to stock carburetor? Thanks very much for your time now & producing the 4-part restoration series. It is a wealth of knowledge‼️ In closing, continued best wishes and good fortune in the future to you, your wife and new baby as well as your other children & family. In addition, continued success with all your extended business ventures and TV shows your working on‼️ Time is probably your most valuable commodity at this point in your life⁉️‼️⁉️
Respectively,
William Sturman ~
I inherited my dad’s 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. A year before he passed away from brain cancer, he spent over $15k restoring his Jeep. In the year and 10 months the evil wicked step monster distorted some of the interior, carpet mess up, armrest broken off. Probate court was a nightmare and if the state of TX has just honor my dad’s wishes and gave me his Wagoneer as he Will said, it would be in mint condition. I finally got to pick it up yesterday and boy was I pissed. The evil wicked step monster had better be grateful that I’m a kind hearted woman, and not trail trash because I would be sitting in jail right now. Now to hunt down all the distorted parts I need. Great video by the way.
I'm sad that this series ends and the vids aren't longer. love the production
I'm with everyone else in this comment section... Welcome back! We have definitely missed your videos. Man, I'd watch anything you'd make. Your videos are inspiring and push everything, creatively, to the next level. I'm glad you had a chance to recharge. It's gotta be tough to put out videos of this caliber. All the best!
Well done on not skipping any important steps.. things like DynaMat-ing the interior are things that most wouldn't take the time doing but the end result offers such an improvement when it comes to road noise etc. The only thing that I would have done differently was to have those cloth seat inserts dyed black to make the seats a 2 tone color scheme to somewhat match the outside. Oh, and a set of wide 22" chrome rims on low profile tires for the summer. People would be getting whiplash with how hard it'd turn heads. Another thing about rebuilding it is not only do you have a piece of your past to re-live some good times in but the total value of a clean Wagoneer these days is out of this world. I bet that it'd sell at auction for between $35k-$40k. And to think that a decade ago we had one which we used as a yard truck to plow our 100 yard driveway when the snow flew here in the mountains of Vermont. It'd take about a half hour to plow after a good 2 foot snowfall and during that half hour it'd use at least $10 of gas... We used to say that it got $20 per hour to run it. The total distance driven was about a half mile so we were looking at getting about 8 gallons per mile when it came to plowing. haha. They surely aren't eco friendly when it comes to gas mileage.
very nice! I am restoring an 87 and a 91 wagoneer as a his and hers for my wife and I. she has always wanted one and when we got married I promised her that one day I would get her one, it took 21 years but not only got one for her but also found one for myself because I enjoyed hers so much. I am doing a full driveline upgrade on one which is a complete new frame, axles, tranny & transfer case and yes, that will be a hemi under the hood of that wagoneer. it will be awesome to finally have more than 170hp!
but congrats on yours again! you did a beautiful job!
ps, I have ordered from team grand wagoneer before and I have had really good luck from them and when they knew I was in dire need of some parts they overnighted the parts to me and I had them the next day so hopefully they get the bugs worked out cause I've had decent service from them in the past, good luck buddy!
turned out great..
i still dont understand why you havent hit 100k subs yet, channel is great and the videos are top notch.
I've been wondering the same thing. He needs some click-bait or something, but should definitely have more views.
Unfortunately subs come with production of a volume of content on a regular basis, not just top quality content alone. There has to be regularity to keep and draw in new subs. I'm DEFINITELY NOT knocking any aspect of this channel. I LOVE it! Just explaining how subs are garnered.
DrewT I think you're spot on about volume of content. I just hate putting out videos that aren't high quality, and it just takes a lot of time. Thanks for your support!
'd watch more , but you are more style than substance. You actually only show the smallest snippet of a process.
You all rock, very cool and I'm happy another Wagoner got saved. Do me one favor, tell Henry he is one rocking little man! Very cool!
The GW looks amazing! Rumor has it that the Grand Wagoneer will return to Jeep's lineup in the next few years; you oughta share your story, and some pics of the Jeep, with the Chrysler folks. If the Grand Wagoneer nameplate is really coming back, I think that pics of your carefully restored example are sales brochure worthy!
Just passed what I believe was your Wagoneer on I10 heading. About an hour west of Louisiana boarder. Looks just as good as the video shows.
Heading east.
Wow - terrific ride! And congratulations on your newborn son!
Best regards from Germany
Schlemihl Goldblüm thank you very much!
Fantastic video, Hampton! I really like how the Jeep turned out. So cool that Marshall knew so much and could do all of that.
Wow! That turned out awesome. It's good to see another video from you. I'm inspired by your projects, and I think all the things you do will always be a big part of your kids' lives. They will have so many memories and that will inspire them to pursue dreams of their own someday. Thanks for sharing.
Andy
What a fantastic build !!!!! Love those old wagons 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome build & video quality, and congratulations on your family! I look forward to all the things you have in motion!!! Thank you for providing top-quality entertainment for all of us.
Awesome! From the start with the garage build to the end installment, I loved every minute! I also restore Jeeps. Old Souls Retros. Fantastic work!
Outstanding job to all involved, that wagoneer is worth all the sweat that went into it!
That Jeep is literally the most beautiful vehicle I’ve ever seen! Before I die I need to at least drive one.
Sweet garage!!
Nicest Grand Wagoneer I've seen. Well done, it's a great restoration job.
I thoroughly enjoyed this Wagoneer build!! Excellent videos!
Jeep красавчик и руки у тебя золотые
Great content brother. Keep it up.
cant believe it took this long to find your channel! love your content, thanks so much!!
loved this series. you killed it brother
Nice looking jeep, love the family involvement, thats the best part of these projects
You are correct about Team Grand wagoneer I used them 15 years ago no one ever answers phone..... BJs off Road is good to deal with. You have around 35 thousand in it not counting labor it looks great.
I absolutely love the way you do videos man. Could watch any show you put out there. Appreciate it.
I've been looking forward to this for ages! Congrats on such a fantastic set of events, and great job Marshall!
Thanks. Just watched all 4 on the Wagoneer. Good stuff.
Thanks for the nice things you said about Marshal. I completely agree! It looks great.
Great job
Great to see a new video, and a awesome project completed.
hope the near future will give you the time to make some more of your amazing stop motion short films.
i know they are super time consuming.
Great to see that you are back! Really been missing your videos! Greetings from Sweden!
Erik Ström great to be back. Had to take a month off to refresh the creative juices.
what an amazing job 👍 my folks have owned three of them, my brother now has and still drives it and wants to restore it so glad I found this video just subscribed
I absolutely love this! That being said, put the fog lights back! LOL
That's a beauty! Love your content as always, keep up the stellar work. Oh and the island... that turned out sick!
Wow! A completely hand rebuild . Saving maybe 30grand over price of a new wagon .
Love that Wagoneer............
Dude!!! So true about t.g.w! Still waiting on my parts, 3 months for replacement parts! But man they got everything i need for my 75 waggy. Hey by the way, great video! Love that everything starwars bro! Oh and A-plus reppin for us Dads out here!
Well done guys. Beautiful work, I'm just about to start my J10 interior and paint job.
Please do other videos of the Grand Wagoneer :)
Great video as ever!!
Beautiful!
Beautiful! My grandad always had Wagoneers. I'd love to restore one like that. When I win the lottery$$ lol
I'd rather have one of these over a new SUV for sure. You did a great job. I like to upgrade and revive the mechanical, I don't care so much about paint and interior.
Very nice...!
Awesome
Hey send Marshall to my house ! Have a j20 need held with ! Lol great to know a guy like that ! Few and far between in this world today!
I need Marshall!
Definite step up from your cut down VW pickup in high school :-)
Wow that pole barn awesome ! Do you have a full vid on just a tour!?
David G yes, check out my video called “reclaimed wood shop”
Помошник у тебя хороший
thanks for the entertainment
very nice, congratulations
Rúnar Sævarsson thank you.
Glad to find your videos! They are very well made and the info is great. Also, I called Winn Trim and spoke with Raymond... solid dude. You still happy with their work?
Questions:
1) which carpet did you use? Cut or Essex... mass backing?
2) What engine did you put in it?
3) Anything you'd do different?
Awesome!
Purchased a 1982 Wagoneer from the owner 15 years ago. Rain leaks ruined the interior door panels and locks. It's unbelievably difficult to find any local mechanics and body shops in metro Atlanta, that will do any restorations and repairs. I found one shop and they kept the Jeep for four months working, they say, replacing the front door seals. Locks don't work, the driver's rear door will not open and the door hatch window does not work. Mechanics seem reluctant to spend time troubleshooting problems or searching for parts. Any suggestions?
how much dynamat would it take to completly soundproof a wagoneer?
Congrats on the birth!!! Nice to see you back on the channel... Does anyone know what brand of drone this is or have a recommendation? Looking for something closer to entry level but would spend a little more for a bump in quality... Thanks and keep making video!
Troy Arthur DJI spark is this one. All in was 600, great entry level drone. I use the DJI Mavic pro most at 900
How bout some off road videos ? Any thing new so far with tha wag?
It would be nice if he acually added the stuff he used in the description
I've been watching your restoration many time...Nice...help me with something.. how did you polish the bumpers?
It is a delicate material, tried but not getting results
Gt65 J the metal bumper or the black plastic part?
How much did this cost?
So just how much have you got tied up in the restoration INCLUDING the Wagoneer itself??
Jack Snodgrass I didn't really keep track. On purpose. I figured it would cost what it would cost. I think a fairly accurate estimate would be about 30k. Still a good bit cheaper than a new one from Wagonmaster
hampton hi broo, i need your help, where to buy decals stickers dynamite thanks!!!!
coco neon teamgrandwagoneer.com unfortunately. Only place I could find it.
where did you get the shirt?
George Namie my wife made it at a T-shirt shop out of vinyl decal from the internet
Why did you take off the fog lights?
Seth Paramore this one didn’t have fog lights when I bought it.
Hampton Rutland Oh ok. Thx for the reply. I have 2 and am almost done with the first one rebuilding it just as a daily driver for me. My fog lights and back window don't work and am actually having those rewired today!
How many boxes of Dynamat did you use
Jayce Smith 3 or 4 I believe
I had the same exact truck but sold it I regret every day
Great Job, just found these on RUclips. Full size jeep have been one of my things forever since my grandfather. I am one of the few that purchased a new 87 Grandwagoneer and drove it for over 200k miles. Would still have it today but lost it in a flood. Other part sources www.bjsoffroad.com they are much better at customer service and www. ifsja.org forums for everything about full sized jeeps. Still owning, driving, loving Fullsize jeeps today. Thanks again.
Thanks for the links! Found some parts I didn't think existed.
Grand Wagoneer > Range Rover
Car seat fool