K-Code Mustang, a rat rod bus, and a whole lot more | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 40

That schoolbus is the coolest thing Ive ever seen in the 20 or so years Ive delt with cars

Great episode! And finally someone with good sense that instead of repeating "no, no, that's not for sale" (I just want to watch it rust into oblivion) the man actually uttered the most horrific words that a hoarder can imagine hearing, "everything's for sale". I love this guy!

I could spend a month wandering that yard.

Tom you need to apologize for the videos being too short NOT too long.This video could've been 2 hours long and I would've been riveted for every minute.

I think it would be a great idea to arrange another tour of that guy's yard, I bet there's more gems to uncover.

This has been one of my favorite episodes. So much to see and the owner has such a laid back attitude! His demeanor and your knowledge make this very fun to watch. That rat rod “schoolie” is just killer as well!

please restore that 12 cylinder fire truck,thats heritage and shouldnt keep rotting away!!!!

Sometimes YouTube's related videos algorithm turns up real gems like this series. I raced through all 40 episodes and enjoyed everything. It is brilliant to see your little team exploring America and revealing this history and automotive charm that clings to existence despite all the regulations, real estate development and car crushers. I remember in the late 90's I found a website for an auto wreckers called Gilly's in Placerville, California which had pictures of some of their 800+ stock of cars. It closed down in 2001 and there's only a handful of cars now if any. Not sure if the rest were crushed or moved on. English scrap yards are becoming very rare and access to the remaining ones isn't as relaxed as some you've been to, but I guess that's an issue everywhere when you deal with different people. Your series is a delight to watch and makes me wish I was doing something similar. Cars have been my primary interest in life but I haven't been in the communities and I haven't involved or immersed myself as much as I wanted to. I spend all my spare money on storage for a few rescued classic cars that by most people's standards aren't important, but for me it doesn't have to be the top spec or the lowest production number. I loved almost every car you've shown in your 40 episodes and that includes ones that were just background to the feature cars. I love it if it's wrecked, rotten or mediocre, but I still appreciate a stunner when I see one. Thank you so much for a brilliantly produced series of superb quality and great interest. I am so impressed with Tom's knowledge and ability to talk to almost anyone. The filming, photography, locations and story are fantastic and I am already craving more.

WE WANT LONGER EPISODES! I go to Midland for work from time to time. There are some great finds!

Whoever does your camera work is outstanding. He/She deserves a raise. Seriously great content. Consider me sub'd

That bus look soo mad! 😳

You had me at "K-Code Mus..." :) P.S. I would sit here and watch you spend 10 minutes on EVERY car there.

Just a joy to watch these videos. Every car is a historical marker and Tom's knowledge is encyclopedic. Can't wait for the next one!

American Lafrance Foamite Corp. like many old fire apparatus builders, Ahren Fox, Pirsch, Ward, Buffalo etc. engines had two ignitions. One ran off Battery second was a Magneto that generated power to send spark to cylinders. Required by NFPA then standard for Fire Engines.

Thanx sooo much,Tom !!! What a b-l-a-s-t that was.Totally enjoyed that yard. Mr. Roland was such a pleasure to listen to.

IM 75 YEARS OLD,,WHAT A GREAT PLACE TO GROW UP IN ,,,WORKIN ON THE TRUCKS CARS,,,AND EVERYTHING ELSE,,,AS FAR AS I AM THINKING THIS IS THE LIFE,,,GREAT JOB ON THIS VIDEO...

This is the right length for these videos! My only complaint has always been these episodes need to be more in-depth!! Awesome

"This show would go on for hours." I don't have a problem with that.

My favorite show yet!! So much coolness and personality and the only 4 letter word was CARS. Nice job guys.

The mystery LaFrance truck engine is definitely a V12 (that 60 degree v angle might make it appear to be an inline 6) . It must be one of those early flathead designs where the camshaft and rockers (later flatheads got rid of those and their valves are direct acting) sit in the valley of the engine and the valves basically horizontally. The valves and the top of the piston are at an angle and the combustion chamber is reverse wedge shaped. A good example I can think of is a Lycoming V8 used in Cords.