Will it run after 50 plus years 1916 federal motors truck

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  • @coinslotsandjoysticks2572
    @coinslotsandjoysticks2572 Рік тому +624

    My grandad collected them in the 60 and 70's and I still have several in my barn along with many extra pieces and parts, numerous engines and cabs and I have worked on them my entire life and have two that I totally restored and drive occasionally. If you not help or parts let me know. Im always glad to help someone get another one goin again. Idk where you are but I can toss some parts in my truck and come help you get it going, i actually made a unit that runs off of a 5 ho lawnmower engine and i use it to turn the engine over to start it, takes ten minutes to hook to the engine. Start the mower engine and engage the clutch and the engine spins

    • @alanjarvis8777
      @alanjarvis8777 Рік тому +43

      Genius starting idea!!

    • @jenningsmotorsports7554
      @jenningsmotorsports7554  Рік тому +175

      What all parts do you have I need the rear axles and a front wheel and front fender I am located in Arkansas

    • @lapoose325
      @lapoose325 Рік тому +72

      i love when random people work together

    • @coinslotsandjoysticks2572
      @coinslotsandjoysticks2572 Рік тому +83

      @@jenningsmotorsports7554 i have it. Im in ky

    • @leebaker914
      @leebaker914 Рік тому +28

      Old truck's never die, because they was the grafters of this world like the horse's where 😅

  • @knowel7138
    @knowel7138 Рік тому +172

    Sir, in my books, you are the official WILL IT RUN king.

    • @thomatyessir9123
      @thomatyessir9123 Рік тому +5

      VGG is.

    • @SM64BLJ
      @SM64BLJ Рік тому +16

      @@thomatyessir9123 I love vgg but this dude can literally make anything run if it simply resembles an engine

    • @glennsepelak5113
      @glennsepelak5113 Рік тому

      @@thomatyessir9123 I love vice grip garage, but this guy is awesome.

    • @xzysyndrome
      @xzysyndrome 10 місяців тому

      @@thomatyessir9123 Amen. He didn't even drive it 600 miles home...

    • @mrwow1667
      @mrwow1667 9 місяців тому

      @@thomatyessir9123vgg is good, but this guy can do anything

  • @herrakaarme
    @herrakaarme Рік тому +228

    It's pretty funny to think that during the WW2 this truck was already quite old-fashioned, although still a perfectly usable workhorse.

    • @RuralTowner
      @RuralTowner Рік тому +14

      Probably working a family farm by that point to "feed their son(s)...wherever they may be" too.

    • @stevecurtiss46
      @stevecurtiss46 Рік тому +10

      my neighbor had a 26 or8 Graham Bros truck he hauled boxes of fruit to the cannery until 1959. Jes been gone 40 yrs now but was a hell of a guy. He also hung a ford T axel for weight carry ability. It was held in by heavy wire and was an idler.

    • @iconofsin5886
      @iconofsin5886 9 місяців тому +2

      People in the 40s looked at themselves how we look at ourselves today. Modern.

  • @stime6472
    @stime6472 Рік тому +238

    It is absolutely amazing that she still runs after 107 years! It is amazing after all ever single person that anything to do with her is has now past. From her engineers who designed her to her machinist that made her parts to the men who assemble her and the person or persons one who purchased her.

    • @heyoldman2003
      @heyoldman2003 Рік тому +21

      And the brave Souls that drove this old girl .. with a full load of lumber 😲

    • @wintersbattleofbands1144
      @wintersbattleofbands1144 Рік тому +6

      Passed. The passed away in the past.

    • @ronnie8252
      @ronnie8252 Рік тому +8

      And will crank up still easily. I love old engines . All this computer control is nice but not as dependable like these new cars

    • @ForestForestGump
      @ForestForestGump Рік тому +5

      You just wanted to say her as many times as you could

    • @genestuder
      @genestuder Рік тому +2

      🎉😂❤

  • @greenmountainman9160
    @greenmountainman9160 Рік тому +228

    Man your videos never fail to impress. It's fascinating watching these old machines come back to life. Hope to see lots more!

  • @ironcladranchandforge7292
    @ironcladranchandforge7292 Рік тому +64

    Nothing better than seeing (and hearing) a 107 year old engine come back to life!! Fun video, thanks!!

  • @arthurhudgens8213
    @arthurhudgens8213 Рік тому +11

    My grand father drove a federal truck back in the 1920s .this vedio made me smile and think about him.he was a character sure miss him.he had some good stories.great job man.

  • @Mr49Studebaker
    @Mr49Studebaker Рік тому +76

    You always manage to find the coolest old gems. This thing is super cool.

  • @georgelowe11
    @georgelowe11 Місяць тому +46

    Is anybody here from the half finnished reel on FB 😂

  • @privateer0561
    @privateer0561 Рік тому +12

    The excitement of starting an old motor that hasn't run in decades never gets old! I restored a 1954 Johnson 10 hp outboard that hadn't been started since 1968 (needed new coils, points, plugs, carb rebuild, and water pump) and it fired off after two pulls. I ran around like an idiot yelling "Johnson! Johnson!" to no one for a minute. Ran like a champion thereafter!

  • @joebufford2972
    @joebufford2972 Рік тому +14

    I love seeing this old stuff. I'm 60 and my daddy born and raised in Arkansas. Dropped out of school first grade but he could fix anything. Mechanical and own numerous gas stations and did the mechanic work! He could go from Arkansas to Oregon leaving with 65 cents coming back with a truck. It was only a year old just on barter and work ! Kudos to old school mechanics. God rests their souls

  • @nozoto
    @nozoto Рік тому +70

    I am always impressed, seeing all the Antique vehicles you stumble upon for your engine ressurection challenges! Hopefully, some of them you feature will get full restoration. At this stage, these pieces of collection belong to a museum...
    Good luck on your Cuda's reconstruction, as well =)

  • @jimcraig8754
    @jimcraig8754 Рік тому +15

    I can’t help but smile when I see you get one of these old vehicles running after so many years of neglect. Your attitude and sense of humor make your videos worth watching even when they don’t run.

  • @stevenbest6408
    @stevenbest6408 Рік тому +10

    Amazing, man! Just incredible to see this 107 year old engine turn over and come to life. You're right, "she wants to live", and I'm sure that she will now. Cheers from Texas.

  • @67Stang
    @67Stang Рік тому +230

    Look forward to seeing more on this one. Would be interesting to seeing her done up as a WWI army truck.

  • @tomlin7863
    @tomlin7863 Рік тому +8

    Really enjoy your video, especailly with old trucks and cars, I am into Antique and seeing them coming back to life, for a 107 years old sounds good. thank you again for bring and antique back to life.

  • @michaelweeks6022
    @michaelweeks6022 Рік тому +8

    It sure is fun watching you get these old timers going again.Keep on wrenchen buddy and a big shout out from Tennessee !

  • @stevenlatham4397
    @stevenlatham4397 Рік тому +17

    I think you’re the only person that has successfully got a 100 year old vehicle to revive successfully on UA-cam. I was cheering you on when you did the Cadillac, but this was so much more accomplishing. It even ran good. You’ve battled more with 40 year old cars that only sat for 10 years.

  • @IronArmPanda
    @IronArmPanda Рік тому +19

    My pops had a mid 1930's Federal truck. There wasn't much leftover after years sitting in Ohio, he was just all about the history and stories that came with the trucks.

  • @N-Scale
    @N-Scale Рік тому +27

    Theses Federal trucks were used in New Mexico to chase Pancho Villa into Mexico.

  • @LS1LE
    @LS1LE Рік тому +6

    Seriously, your channel is pretty damn awesome. I’ve seen you delete two cylinders and make a motor run. BOSS!!! You are a bad ass!

  • @gravedigr12
    @gravedigr12 Рік тому +5

    what a treat I love watching you bring back these brass era cars no one else focuses on these like you do.

  • @fester73666
    @fester73666 Рік тому +9

    That is one AWESOME old truck you've got there, it would be great to see her driving around once you get the parts for her 👍

  • @joegiusep
    @joegiusep Рік тому +55

    You are the only channel I know of that does revivals on stuff this old. It's so cool to see something that has been around for so many generations fire back to life as if it was only sleeping. I hope there's more of this in the works, I love seeing it!

  • @thelightswerelow
    @thelightswerelow Рік тому +6

    This guy is a genius…..better than most mainstream motor stuff on TV

  • @johnellick7362
    @johnellick7362 Рік тому +8

    Your videos never get old. I love to see you bring those old motors back to life. Great stuff!!!

  • @gabrielv.4358
    @gabrielv.4358 Рік тому +11

    That's SO awesome. I've never thought these antiques machines could last that long! And still be in one piece! Simple is more! Great content! And wow, it seems these antique machines are hidden everywhere, just waiting a new chance! Wow!

  • @LoneWrencher
    @LoneWrencher Рік тому +20

    when it comes to will it run men,you are at the top.great videos.

  • @alexgranillo758
    @alexgranillo758 Рік тому +6

    Would love to see more on this ol gal she's a runner, I loved when she fired I actually got excited that she wants to live. You definitely brought her back to life. Rig a carburetor for her I know you can do it. Also build a seat or cab get er going!! Great job bub hopefully seeing a new episode on ER soon

  • @TheBigBrassGuy
    @TheBigBrassGuy 6 місяців тому +2

    Glad this video shows the absolute sturdiness of these old Federals! As several ads said, back in the mid 1920s 2/3 of all sales were *repeat* orders for a reason!

  • @916commons
    @916commons Рік тому +1

    With those Elvis looks, trademark jeans and white t, you got the potential for sure. Glad to see you bring these old relics back to life. I’m sure they thank you too. Great job!

  • @dunkirchen1940
    @dunkirchen1940 Рік тому +2

    I wish my Grandpa was around to see these videos... He'd love them! I know I sure do. Keep up the amazing work, brother!

  • @reoengineering5844
    @reoengineering5844 Рік тому +7

    Absolutely inspirational work. It would be incredible to get an old motor running with little cost, just encyclopedic knowledge and effort.

  • @maxwelld3753
    @maxwelld3753 Рік тому +16

    I love this channel so much. What most people would simply write off as nothing more than scrap metal, you actually make the effort to bring back to life. Good stuff man, keep up the good work

  • @DatBlueHusky
    @DatBlueHusky Рік тому +60

    man its crazy how well stuff was built back then.

    • @FYMASMD
      @FYMASMD Рік тому +12

      It’s the technology that makes it. Simple engineering.

    • @bacilluscereus1299
      @bacilluscereus1299 Рік тому +11

      🤔 perhaps their grasp of metallurgy and materials science in general didn't allow them to make stuff any other way❓
      Or the crappier stuff didn't make it to the present day.

    • @DatBlueHusky
      @DatBlueHusky Рік тому +13

      Things back then was built to last. Till around the 80's then they started to make things to break or fail after warranty also cut corners and use cheaper materials

    • @MrCarGuy
      @MrCarGuy Рік тому +10

      They didn't really know how to cut costs, didn't have too many long-term studies on durability, and left a ton of headroom with strength and toughness. It was so competitive at the time and couldn't afford to make a mistake anyway

  • @kevinroddy7065
    @kevinroddy7065 Рік тому +12

    What a damn good mechanic 👨‍🔧

  • @Robert-ni6ut
    @Robert-ni6ut Рік тому +5

    Just never gets old seeing these old machines run 👍😁

  • @FunWithCars716
    @FunWithCars716 Рік тому +50

    Saving these old cars and trucks is the best feeling in the world! ❤🏆

  • @chadmccolm6544
    @chadmccolm6544 Рік тому +7

    Cool video. Good to see old stuff still able to run. They made good engines back in the day

  • @swhod2190
    @swhod2190 Рік тому +3

    Love to see this! It would be great to preserve this piece of American automotive history. Great video!

  • @stevecurtiss46
    @stevecurtiss46 6 місяців тому +1

    I sure do like your channel and rhe way you get things running. I am not nearly so able. Thanks for getting this ole girl running.

  • @laurasinclair8712
    @laurasinclair8712 5 місяців тому +3

    When he first got it running you could tell he was feeling it - emotional almost. The passion you bring to getting these old beauties running is palpable. They're a joy to watch.

  • @enriquefajardo5982
    @enriquefajardo5982 Рік тому +11

    At 14:47 ,no way! She cranked over. I was as stunned as you. That's crazy.

  • @wayneandrus240
    @wayneandrus240 Рік тому +2

    This man is a very good mechanic and knows engines!!!!

  • @laserbeam002
    @laserbeam002 Рік тому +3

    I always look forward to a new post from you. Loved this one. Thank you.

  • @Dragracer64
    @Dragracer64 Рік тому +2

    Always enjoy your videos. After a hot day of working on the roof on my house. I was glad to see you put a new video out to watch while I cool myself down.

  • @fauscsk_9099
    @fauscsk_9099 Рік тому +5

    I pulled my 85 z from a eureka springs car graveyard 2 years ago after it was abandoned for 17 years, less rust than I ever expected 😁

  • @garyfeltus9801
    @garyfeltus9801 Рік тому +6

    Wow that was perty cool . Them old motors were built to run . Twice as heavy of any modern motor.

  • @Forbesbm124
    @Forbesbm124 Рік тому +10

    I can’t believe how well she runs after all this time !

  • @LANTHENS
    @LANTHENS Рік тому +3

    These ole motors were tough. Good job again.

  • @johnclauser7392
    @johnclauser7392 10 місяців тому +1

    That's so awesome that you got that 1916 Federal motors truck running!.....

  • @kevio6868
    @kevio6868 Рік тому +1

    I love this channel and every episode. He is living his dream. So talented and very entertaining channel

  • @stevedittrich4411
    @stevedittrich4411 Рік тому +2

    A very interesting old truck, and a great video! Makes you appreciate the guy who invented the self-starter!!!

  • @Cozmo2k4
    @Cozmo2k4 Рік тому +1

    Okay I subscribed, you've got some fun stuff going on. Reminds me of me and my gramps working on all his old model t's and A's. He broke his arm when I was very young turning over one. That hand crank is no joke.

  • @Verault
    @Verault Рік тому +2

    Definitely show more of this old truck! Great video!

  • @Mercmad
    @Mercmad Рік тому +16

    Magnetos will lose magnetism after sitting for a long time. Remagnetising them was a common thing once. It sounded like the mag starting impulse was clicking just fine too.

  • @m.searay4629
    @m.searay4629 Рік тому +3

    Cool find. You made it look easy! Look forward to see this one and the Cuda. 😃

  • @DejanKeepingitReal
    @DejanKeepingitReal 8 місяців тому +2

    Back when cars and practically everything was meant to last for generations and generations unlike the crap today! That truck is older than just about everyone alive today bar a handful of very old people and it still runs! Phenomenal!

  • @Imagezone61
    @Imagezone61 Рік тому

    One of my favorites so far. Modern technology eat your heart out! Amazinggetting these cool old pieces of history running. Great job!

  • @johnboydTx
    @johnboydTx Рік тому +2

    Outstanding Save 👏👏👏👏
    Definitely worth the effort and a coat of paint ........👍
    Can't wait to see the Finish ☺️✌️

  • @jamessellards7157
    @jamessellards7157 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for helping to preserve, automotive history!
    Love the video!

  • @hilham89
    @hilham89 Рік тому

    This is why i keep coming back to this channel. The will it srart on these ol vintage beauty's. I can't wait to see more on this one.

  • @stevesalvage1089
    @stevesalvage1089 Рік тому +2

    Well another brilliant start thanks for sharing !

  • @bor3549
    @bor3549 Рік тому +1

    omg!! Change the oil BEFORE heavy cranking/starting = I love that, and I bet so does that old truck. Thank you so much for that!!

  • @jeffryblackmon4846
    @jeffryblackmon4846 6 місяців тому

    You are one very talented old vehicle mechanic. I enjoy each video I see. Many thanks once more.

  • @wintermute5127
    @wintermute5127 Рік тому +1

    Excellent work. good to see her running again. Hello from New Zeland :)

  • @CoolGames012
    @CoolGames012 Рік тому +1

    I love your excitement when you got the truck started!

  • @denislipp790
    @denislipp790 4 дні тому

    I remember when my Grandfather would sit me on the seat of his John Deere Model A tractor. The fly wheel was on the left side . It had the same compression release / prime cups just like the Federal you're trying to start . He'd turn it over until he knew it was on the compression stroke , then give it a big spin , and it'd start ❤ I sure Loved that Big man!

  • @davidcoudriet8439
    @davidcoudriet8439 Рік тому +1

    Nice to see a young guy take an interest in the old truck!

  • @moschettiflavio3635
    @moschettiflavio3635 Рік тому +1

    Man you did a great job, Im glad to see someone who still cares for those old things.

  • @robj2704
    @robj2704 Рік тому +5

    Son, that old motor runs pretty darned good. It would be good to take steps to preserve it.

  • @nmarkose
    @nmarkose Рік тому +2

    Love watching these old engines come back to life.

  • @andrewbridges8270
    @andrewbridges8270 Рік тому +4

    That was awesome looking forward to part 2

  • @mohammadikhsanarif
    @mohammadikhsanarif 6 місяців тому

    My passion is auto mechanic, but i am an accountant, that is why i love your channel....

  • @beakittelscherz5419
    @beakittelscherz5419 3 місяці тому

    I was NOT expecting this thing to unlock and even fire up👀👀👀
    This channel is surprisingly entertaining and fun to watch. Happy to check out all the content... I like this guy show&tell and never ever giving up before he tried everything..
    🤠👍💪

  • @brianbloom1799
    @brianbloom1799 Рік тому +1

    Everyone is amazed that these old Machines run, That is when everything, Was made to last, Steel was 10 times stronger than today, Its a fact, everything old is Better, Like Jennings in the past Ive started old dozer's that haven't run in 100 years, My Ford 8 end had a 30 inch tree grow around it took 3 days to get it free, Parked for 65 years, It was running end of day, Restored looked brand new when done, You have to remember these engines are really know different than a lawn mower, If jenning's wanted he could make that run with a 4 cylinder distributor HEI, Jennings your definitely a go getter .Keep them Comming

  • @francisgarza7274
    @francisgarza7274 11 місяців тому

    As a mechanic for 25 years.. sir you are a Badass!!!!

  • @SidneyAgee
    @SidneyAgee 3 місяці тому

    Great video.I love to watch you guys get old autos running.

  • @philnfla
    @philnfla Рік тому +18

    Back when engines were made to last and easy to troubleshoot. Fuel, air, spark.. now you almost need a computer science degree to get near these newer vehicles.

    • @143DREWID
      @143DREWID Рік тому

      @unvaxxeddoomerlife6788 That is the money generating scam on the masses... parts and labor nightmare.

  • @dougalexander7204
    @dougalexander7204 Рік тому +1

    Look forward to more about this truck. Good stuff. Much respect.

  • @DanielCochranSC
    @DanielCochranSC 29 днів тому

    How nice to see something built right working again after a bit of a pause. *wink*
    God bless and Merry Christmas 2024

  • @michaelguinn5736
    @michaelguinn5736 Рік тому

    Good morning to one of my favorite you tube videos to watch! That PB blaster is the best stuff around! When she fired off, I couldn't believe it! Very cool!! That being a Federal Truck, it's fairly rare, hopefully someone puts this truck back together!!

  • @CannonMusic05
    @CannonMusic05 9 місяців тому

    The cow was about as excited to hear that old thing run as I was! I love these videos man keep it up it’s so cool to see these old machines bark back to life after so long

  • @greggsvintageworkshop8974
    @greggsvintageworkshop8974 Рік тому +2

    Wow, pretty amazing it runs as good as it does. Never really even smoked that much! Great job getting it running!

  • @sharonsaunders1393
    @sharonsaunders1393 Рік тому

    Love watching & how excited you get when get the old vehicles to fire up! Great Work! 👏❤

  • @robleary3353
    @robleary3353 Рік тому

    Love seeing old bits of kit bought back to life!. Nice one! Nuff said!. 🙂

  • @richardpickell8062
    @richardpickell8062 5 місяців тому +1

    Federal Motor Trucks were manufactured in Lincoln, Nebraska. If you want to see a complete model of one of these trucks? Stop into the Shoemsker truckstop just west of Lincoln south of I-80.

  • @user-ko4ms9ug5x
    @user-ko4ms9ug5x Рік тому +6

    Sounds good for the age. Very nice.

  • @franchescopye6551
    @franchescopye6551 Рік тому +1

    thanks for the upload, i always enjoy watching your videos, and I'm excited to see the cuda again.

  • @joeintheus.3438
    @joeintheus.3438 Рік тому +3

    Just goes to show that she wasn't ready to die. Great job on getting her going.

  • @georgesharman9891
    @georgesharman9891 Рік тому +5

    Your videos get more amazing, really excellent

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 Рік тому +1

    Dude! I’m impressed!! Amazing you got her running! As always, great job man! They sure don’t make them like they used to! She sounds pretty good!👌😎👍👏👏👏👏

  • @jimhickey2276
    @jimhickey2276 Рік тому +1

    Many would have just scrapped it. Most will run. I'm glad you grabbed it. Nice work.

  • @gsdfan8455
    @gsdfan8455 Рік тому +1

    It’s funny, I was just thinking that I haven’t seen one of your videos in a while, and here you are.

  • @andrewmacdonald4833
    @andrewmacdonald4833 Рік тому

    Mind blowing when you consider how old this truck is..good work and thank you.

  • @soulcontractor1641
    @soulcontractor1641 Рік тому +1

    You the Man pretty Cool and everything comes Full Circle! Dean ( Soul)

  • @jorgeperezdeprado8941
    @jorgeperezdeprado8941 Рік тому +2

    If you paint all the engine and parts with osflo rust reverse liquid it spots the rust on the spot. And it turns it like gun blue black color and it looks cool. Keep up the great work. That's stuff is sold at ace hardware.

  • @SeanKerns
    @SeanKerns Рік тому +1

    What a cool old motor! I always learn something when I watch these. I've never seen those little compression valves before.

  • @andyroo3022
    @andyroo3022 Рік тому +1

    I could see how much you enjoyed getting that engine running. A job well done. I would love to see that old truck turning it's wheels.

  • @02RL_3.5L
    @02RL_3.5L Рік тому +36

    I’m starting to think that everyone that does these will it run videos spend more on the spray lubricants then the cars 😂

    • @jenningsmotorsports7554
      @jenningsmotorsports7554  Рік тому +32

      A can of pb blaster is like 8 bucks I normally use 1-3 cans just depends on how stuck a motor is

    • @speedfreak8200
      @speedfreak8200 Рік тому +5

      I'm pretty Low Rent .... Marvel Mystery Oil 🛢 or Diesel ⛽️ I do use PB Blaster for other things

    • @mikeeru
      @mikeeru Рік тому

      Not gonna lie, spraying a WD40 on a rusty iron (even if those parts aren't supposed to move) is oddly satisfying.

    • @misfit7024
      @misfit7024 5 місяців тому +1

      It doesn't matter because getting it to run gives me the best feeling. Hey, maybe someone might buy it.

    • @turbodiesel4709
      @turbodiesel4709 7 днів тому

      @02RL_3.5L : Not surprising at all considering that literally EVERYTHING is outrageously overpriced nowadays.