1938 GMC - LETS DRIVE IT - the V12 BUILD!

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • dismantling the old 38 for the v12 build.

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  • @CRUZER1800
    @CRUZER1800 4 роки тому +2

    As you were backing out I yelled to myself ITS GOING TO HIT!!! ... and then it did. Laughed my ass off when I saw not real damage. You always put on a great show, Ken. Russ

    • @stevek5988
      @stevek5988 4 роки тому

      I was doing the same thing, it's gonna hit.

  • @chazer200
    @chazer200 4 роки тому +12

    Watching you drive that old Girl up the drive was the most beautiful thing I ever have seen! Thank you for ALL your efforts!

  • @matttaylor373
    @matttaylor373 4 роки тому

    As you came up the hill in that thing I though that must be what bee bopping was all about! Love the work keep it up bee safe thanks for bringing us along!!

  • @walterwhitaker1395
    @walterwhitaker1395 4 роки тому

    That ole gal limped up that hill with the true belief that old Ken was going to help her feel the wind in her grill again.Keep em running, keep twisting wrenches, keep the dreams coming alive brother!

  • @bigsleddingmaniaable
    @bigsleddingmaniaable 4 роки тому +1

    Man it's so exciting to see new life given to something old. I'm going this weekend to pick up a 73 Chev and a 38 GMC cab and front clip. Good motivation Waylon. Thanks.

  • @waynegouin939
    @waynegouin939 4 роки тому +12

    Thanks for the update. Amazing that old truck made it up the hill and into the shop under its own power. Tire hop!

  • @Jerrylb
    @Jerrylb 4 роки тому +1

    i really enjoy watching your videos keep doing what you do my friend .and thanks for letting us ride along with you .

  • @genepollard234
    @genepollard234 4 роки тому +7

    My friend back in the early 60's had a late 40's car that was 6 volt and installed a small block chevy in it. He replaced the battery to a 12 volt one. He left all the 6 volt lights, horn and ect. He put a large screw thur the top of the 12 volt battery into the 3rd cell and run a wire to the 6 volt fuse pane.
    It worked over over five years that way. Thanks for your video's and the time that you spend making them. 👍🍺❤

    • @xmo552
      @xmo552 4 роки тому

      That's genius !

  • @timbrady6473
    @timbrady6473 4 роки тому +1

    Anything ever get away from you and roll off the side of the driveway? This is going to be fun watching this project move along. That’s a good omen the way that bucket hooked itself, Mr Clampett .

    • @jeffryblackmon4846
      @jeffryblackmon4846 4 роки тому

      It sure seemed that chassis could have gone backwards down the hill.

  • @zonie1953
    @zonie1953 4 роки тому +3

    Nothin better than sittin inside on a hotter than hell afternoon in Arizona and watching ol Waylon wire and get to see my ol buddy Jimmy Hoffa ! My day is now complete !😊

  • @ronaldhagadorn5512
    @ronaldhagadorn5512 4 роки тому +1

    I saw your comment on DD speed shop. Shows the younger gen wont let this die. You are still king in my book! Love your vids!!!

  • @OffTheJacks
    @OffTheJacks 4 роки тому

    Loved seeing that old truck cruising on those flat side tires! Looked like a cartoon in the making!

  • @TheHavrelandtExperiment
    @TheHavrelandtExperiment 4 роки тому

    New set of tires and she's good as new. One more thing I like about you is hearing Tom's laugh on the radio in the background.

  • @mikepantel6945
    @mikepantel6945 4 роки тому

    OUTSTANDING! Like many of your viewers, I have been anticipating this build. And away we go. Oh, we preciate you too.

  • @rpeek
    @rpeek 4 роки тому

    That's a great shot to see that thing rolling along on a semi flat tire with the bed bodies a floppin'.. Awesome.

  • @gloppie3139
    @gloppie3139 4 роки тому

    I don't care what they say. I love it. I believe what ever you create, it's going to look awesome.

  • @shapeshifter7753
    @shapeshifter7753 4 роки тому

    It’s a good life you’ve built for yourself 🙂 that ol’ truck looked so happy to be taken out again. If it were a cartoon it would be a Disney Sunday special.

  • @bc65925
    @bc65925 4 роки тому

    Back in about 1970 Farmer Tom, the Ag teacher at my high school, built a contraption to haul people and give them a ride at the same time. It was two poles covered with a little padding and handles on a hay wagon frame. Then he put a second hub on the rims so that he could haul folks normal or swich to the offset hubs and it would just jump all over the place. Those flat on one side tires and your ride up that hill reminded me of that.

  • @toyfoxokey
    @toyfoxokey 4 роки тому +43

    That ole truck sure looked smooth, especially with those square wheels.

    • @pattyjenkins6912
      @pattyjenkins6912 4 роки тому +1

      Big Joe,shake rattle and roll

    • @BucksSuperStereoWorld
      @BucksSuperStereoWorld 4 роки тому

      I thought you were joking when I first saw your comment, but now I saw the part where he pulled the truck out of it's home and it looked like it was about to shake apart coming up the hill...lol

    • @kevingrant2326
      @kevingrant2326 4 роки тому +1

      That truck is great . l have one question though . Got brakes ?

    • @gerardcousineau3478
      @gerardcousineau3478 4 роки тому

      That's funny

  • @kellykonoske91
    @kellykonoske91 4 роки тому

    Looks like a lot of fun Ken! Be safe. Todd the retired trucker.

  • @sjp52047
    @sjp52047 4 роки тому

    Proof of the true meaning that a tire should be round, right there. You need to fix everything Waylon, but just do it after you finish your dream. This is going to be fun! Regards, Solomon

  • @keithmray
    @keithmray 4 роки тому +11

    Hey Ken, another thing you might want to consider on that 65 frame is a power steering box off a later model. I had a 63 and it looked like a later model would fit. I was able to take a front end suspension with the steering box from a 91 suburban and use that in my dad's 69 Chevy truck half ton. it bolted up and the front cross member fit well too. I had to drill two holes and make some spacers for the motor mount gussets. Other than that, it just bolted in.

  • @spark23ca
    @spark23ca 4 роки тому

    thats just beautiful ..nice piece of machinery ...and the first ever tire i seen that stayed flat just one one side

  • @pfhreaken
    @pfhreaken 4 роки тому

    I just wanted to say i love to watch you tinkering and work on your cars together with friends and family , best wishes from across the pond :)

  • @danbacon5319
    @danbacon5319 4 роки тому

    Great build idea! Love the V-12 plan. That old GMC has some fantastic character and I can't wait to watch it progress. ALWAYS enjoy your videos. Watching from western Pa.

  • @TheShadeTreeFixitMan
    @TheShadeTreeFixitMan 4 роки тому +3

    WhoooooHooooo! Kinda reminds me of the first time you drove the old 32 Chevy out of the shop. Big teaser...

    • @Hanzyscure
      @Hanzyscure 4 роки тому

      This is going to be an epic build. The old 305 V6 is a great engine. Problem is parts are very scarce. I paid $68 for 1 intake valve 20 years ago. No bearings or rings available at that time. Your doing a fine job on your V12 project. I love how you trigger the Trolls in most of your videos. Hope you stay healthy and well and looking forward to the next video.

  • @jjdriver55
    @jjdriver55 4 роки тому

    Ken , I really enjoyed watching that old feller limp up the drive way and into the shop.

  • @DarrelCarson
    @DarrelCarson 4 роки тому

    It gots a flat tire on the front right and he don't give a care. That's why I like this channel!

  • @keithmray
    @keithmray 4 роки тому +1

    The way that old boy was limping up the hill, it looked like you were running on square tires! LOL Hey, I have a little tip for you that might make starting an old engine easier. One of my friends showed me how to pour gas down the vent of the carb bowl to fill the bowl. That will make your accelerator pump work and gives the fuel pump a better chance of picking up the fuel from the tank. It's also less likely you will have a flame up. :D Some people like that though. :D It sure makes it easier to get an old dry engine going.

  • @JazzStrat781
    @JazzStrat781 4 роки тому +1

    Love your videos, always excited for a new one!

  • @theodoredugranrut8201
    @theodoredugranrut8201 4 роки тому

    Oh yeah Mr. Wire this is going to be. heck already is fun thank you
    Always a pleasure
    Central California watching

  • @38score17
    @38score17 4 роки тому

    What a good old truck keeping on right to the end. Loving this build cant wait for next week.

  • @nh5er237
    @nh5er237 4 роки тому +2

    I can’t wait to see that beast of an engine sitting in that frame

  • @robertpsarudakis3474
    @robertpsarudakis3474 4 роки тому

    You guys are awesome! I own a 1936 Buick Special, 1949 Super and a 1942 Ford 9N, all original. But man, would love to play and fix more of them!

  • @Rebel9668
    @Rebel9668 4 роки тому

    Watching that truck move with those square tires on it reminded me of watching the little rascals riding around on some of their old wagons & buggies with those wallowed out hubs, lol.

  • @mattjenkins7216
    @mattjenkins7216 4 роки тому

    I'm working on building a 37 GMC I've had since 1985. Love seeing this 38.

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 4 роки тому

    It's coming along nicely. Another great video 👍👍🇨🇱

  • @red1966chevelle
    @red1966chevelle 4 роки тому

    I was kinda hoping to see more! 😁👍🏻 Left us hanging a bit by the toes.

  • @donaldfrederick1557
    @donaldfrederick1557 4 роки тому

    Love those old trucks. Had a 34 ford pk up cab and every bolt came out without breaking

  • @crazyryan2689
    @crazyryan2689 4 роки тому

    Driving that truck with no body is the coolest thing I've seen in a very long time.

  • @jiminycricket2230
    @jiminycricket2230 4 роки тому

    Boy she was looking all used up lumbering up the driveway for the last time and into the operating room. I love seeing the old girls reborn into something else and be cherished for years to come.

  • @rpeek
    @rpeek 4 роки тому

    I like it.
    Oh I loved that last bit when you're drivin' it sittin up on the frame rails. My kinda mechanikin' right there.

  • @troytreeguy
    @troytreeguy 4 роки тому

    Man the excitement of a new project ! Be well Ken

  • @bensonsspeedshop1191
    @bensonsspeedshop1191 4 роки тому

    Absolute AWESOMENESS, Brother Waylon!

  • @thegenerousdegenerate9395
    @thegenerousdegenerate9395 4 роки тому

    Waylon... You Sir, are a national treasure.

  • @chadsimmons6347
    @chadsimmons6347 4 роки тому +6

    That welded cracked block was very interesting, these days we scrap one with a pin-hole leak

  • @carllewis3203
    @carllewis3203 4 роки тому

    Gonna be an awesome project.thanks for sharing it with us

  • @glenmiller3783
    @glenmiller3783 4 роки тому

    Love watching your videos Waylon, looking forward to this build.

  • @hensleyshobbies-doug7761
    @hensleyshobbies-doug7761 4 роки тому

    That rascal run’t like a brand new’n! Get er did Waylon, get er did!!

  • @frankhagar4651
    @frankhagar4651 4 роки тому

    You do what Ken wants to do , that’s why most people watch this channel.

  • @jlletaw1954
    @jlletaw1954 4 роки тому

    Watching that old truck make it up the hill to the shop on it's own power - best l seen in a good long while...that is until l caught the end of the video just after you tapped the steering wheel back on...Yes Sir, this truck's right where it needs to be

  • @jbmbanter
    @jbmbanter 4 роки тому

    I believe that the 12 that you removed from the tear down will be close at hand if you need them. I too was an engine skeptic but being an Ole 63 Impala 2dr watcher, I knew you had everything covered. Can't wait to see the Big 12 project come along. I bet it's got a name but being old I've forgotten it if you mentioned it. :)

  • @theluth9046
    @theluth9046 4 роки тому

    Great day what a fun project that thing is going to be so good when you get that old V12 in there and another thing I remember taking a pair of pointy nose pliers and breaking out those fins between the water tubes and them old radiators and heating up the old soldering iron and get in there an Patch him up cuz they was good old brass or copper I guess it was brass but anyway you could solder them things up and they be good to go!

  • @DuddiesAdventure
    @DuddiesAdventure 4 роки тому

    Great video! Can't wait to see more progress on this v12 build!

  • @mrbakerskatz
    @mrbakerskatz 4 роки тому +1

    God Bless young man ,
    I think it’s appropriate to quote junkyard MOOK also ! jmho !

  • @RustyGlovebox
    @RustyGlovebox 4 роки тому

    This is going to be a really cool one of a kind build.

  • @tertessa
    @tertessa 4 роки тому

    Some epic video of you and Brown 👌👌 what a ride up the hill 💪😎

  • @1966scoutcheif
    @1966scoutcheif 4 роки тому +4

    This is going to be a awesome build. I am interested in your ideas🤩.
    I can see it in my Think 😁
    I remember a video that you did like the last clip of the upcoming video on the Rockabilly rat frame 🤔
    😄👍FINS UP 👍😄

  • @mongomay1
    @mongomay1 4 роки тому

    Thanks Ken I really enjoyed this project and your focus...

  • @detroitgarage9430
    @detroitgarage9430 4 роки тому

    Those bias ply tire always had flat spots after sitting.lol Great video.:)

  • @reidbarnes9851
    @reidbarnes9851 4 роки тому

    I love the new intro. Lots of Fire. Lots of gas. The square tires on the old guy must have been a good ride.

  • @mattthescrapwhisperer
    @mattthescrapwhisperer 4 роки тому +12

    Don't you just love those itty bitty steel wheels on engine hoists that NEVER roll when you need them to. You looked just like Jed Clampitt coming up the hill in that old Jimmy.

    • @Hanzyscure
      @Hanzyscure 4 роки тому

      If you air up the tires they move so much easier.

    • @1963impala2drWaylonWire
      @1963impala2drWaylonWire  4 роки тому +2

      @@Hanzyscure yeah if they hold air

    • @clintsinger6893
      @clintsinger6893 4 роки тому

      @@1963impala2drWaylonWire They were holdin on three sides.

  • @stashwaxroller1740
    @stashwaxroller1740 4 роки тому +2

    Dude ! You made my week !!!!!!!! Now be honest , When that ol truck was climbing up the driveway on them flat tires , Now didn't that remind you of a scene from your boy-hood home back in the sho-me state of Misery ? And then that very last clip !The amusement just does not diminish ! Hey don't forget the story about the former owner of the horse hauler.NEED MORE VIDEOS PLEASE !

  • @jameswalton9155
    @jameswalton9155 4 роки тому

    Dad had a 39 like that a flatbed pulley in 1960 I was 10. So cool.

  • @michaelprice3891
    @michaelprice3891 4 роки тому

    Looking forward to coming back all ways entertaining keep it up ! Always be yourself 😁

  • @slick247
    @slick247 4 роки тому

    Awesome I love it!
    Ol trucks just keep on rolling
    Cant wait to see more of the ol Gal!
    Stay safe Brother
    Dar in ol England 👍🏻

  • @ninowhite1643
    @ninowhite1643 4 роки тому

    Just massive amounts of respect for this.

  • @ronmack1767
    @ronmack1767 4 роки тому

    Enjoyed the video Ken. Things are happening now. I was cringing when you flipped the front end off. I just it was good bye to those cool headlights. Thanks for the video and y'all take care and God bless.

  • @solomonlynn7456
    @solomonlynn7456 4 роки тому

    Nothing wrong with 6 volt starters, they worked in the day and still work now. My Grandpa's farm had many implements of destruction. The most called upon (besides me) was 1936 Allice Chalmers. I remember being 10 years old at 4:30 in the morning just giving it to that hand crank 1/4 turn at a time. She belched back fired and almost broke my wrist. I heard Grandpa holler, "Hey, don't be breaking my starter!" To this day I don't know if he was talking to me or her!

  • @deaucey
    @deaucey 4 роки тому +4

    that baby has the liquid cooled carburetor guaranteed to not vapor lock on the hottest of days haha

  • @garyparker2969
    @garyparker2969 4 роки тому +2

    Make Your Videos LONG AS YOU WANT, I'll Keep Watching. Have a Blessed Wknd Brother.

  • @ronringel9132
    @ronringel9132 4 роки тому +1

    WOW!!! This video maybe your BEST VIDEO EVER ?????? Best regards & Stay Safe.

  • @j.harker8311
    @j.harker8311 4 роки тому

    Found your name in a comment on vicegrips upload so glad I checked it out new subscriber for the long haul dude keep up the great work

  • @CaptKirk1701
    @CaptKirk1701 4 роки тому

    You driving that truck up the hill looked like a cartoon with the flat spots in the tires. lol

  • @kbtruck65blair64
    @kbtruck65blair64 4 роки тому

    Thanks Ken, looking forward to the build of the beast.

  • @richardsumner4214
    @richardsumner4214 4 роки тому +10

    GOING TO BE A GREAT ADVENTURE !!! THANKS !

  • @45Deere9500
    @45Deere9500 4 роки тому

    The sound of overalls in the clothes dryer! The buckled on the galluses make a distinct sound as they go round and round.
    L O V E the flat spotted tires, and the ride they give!

  • @jasonholmes6137
    @jasonholmes6137 4 роки тому

    Well dang you got a new fan today sir im not sure what your doin but im damn entertained your doin it

  • @garnetcampbell2898
    @garnetcampbell2898 4 роки тому

    Love the ride of those square tires!

  • @jamessmith7691
    @jamessmith7691 4 роки тому

    Well I see the square tires could be a novelty. I have some old toys myself I need to tend to. I like your videos, keep em coming.

  • @jeffreylevin1266
    @jeffreylevin1266 4 роки тому

    Ken those are the squarest tires, I’ve ever seen. As Vice Grip Garage would say, “ they’ll be fine!”. Heck the engine’s got plenty of go time left 😂. Let’s get started!

  • @DriveShaftDrew
    @DriveShaftDrew 4 роки тому

    you got a plan and your making it happen thumbs up shared thats what its all about

  • @LoneRevD
    @LoneRevD 4 роки тому

    Yesir, thats the way you do a 4500 old school! Real cool.

  • @howardhall67
    @howardhall67 4 роки тому

    Hey Waylon New subscriber here from Cave City Arkansas I’m intrigued by the v12 build. That’s gonna be one wild ride for sure. Keep it going

  • @Tomgmach1
    @Tomgmach1 4 роки тому +1

    When you were driving that 1938 into the shop I finally got to see what the meaning of limping into the shop actually means

  • @melvinthompson4323
    @melvinthompson4323 4 роки тому

    Very cool video and project!!!😎😎👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️

  • @GeeenJ
    @GeeenJ 4 роки тому

    just knew you would drive that old truck hill billy style out of the shed with no cab lmao

  • @xozindustries7451
    @xozindustries7451 4 роки тому

    I always forget those old trucks are 6 volt, so cool

  • @derrillbalshaw1199
    @derrillbalshaw1199 4 роки тому

    It's a wonder those square wheels didn't shake the whole truck to bits. lol That must have been fun driving the old apple truck up your drive.

  • @AndysDogHouse
    @AndysDogHouse 4 роки тому

    Good morning Waylon Wire. You know you have a messy shop when you need a front end loader to clean it out. Ha-Ha. Not often I see a truck drive with a limp. Ha-Ha. Hay, Hay, don't scratch the patena Waylon Wire. Your videos will never get too long Waylon. As long as they stay interesting as they have bee. Thanks for sharing.👍👍

  • @ProjectTimeGarage
    @ProjectTimeGarage 4 роки тому

    The joys of living on a hill, keep yer scotch handy. I too share that struggle!

  • @davidhenley3967
    @davidhenley3967 4 роки тому

    That old 38 will out live all of us.

  • @davidmeyers6884
    @davidmeyers6884 4 роки тому +1

    Cracked me up at the end driving with no cab

  • @michaelbishop488
    @michaelbishop488 4 роки тому

    Looks like a couple of flat spots there Ken,but only on the bottom...lol.looks like it will be a good build. 😀

  • @DesertRatFabrication
    @DesertRatFabrication 4 роки тому

    Hey Waylon, i love the intro im still laughing, what a great way to start the day, my 55 truck is almost road ready, would like to make a road trip up to your place someday, looks to me you are somewhere up by Orondo, great videos

  • @garymccord4277
    @garymccord4277 4 роки тому

    That old truck limping up the hill reminded me of limping going down to my shop to work and after a few more minutes of working I smooth right out. Think you have a great project in the making. with that heavy engine should use power steering box off later square body truck . Just about a bolt straight trade off and worth the effort.

  • @TheCanadianBubba
    @TheCanadianBubba 4 роки тому

    Poor ol' girl was really limping on her way in... looking forward to more Ken !

  • @buckeyejim2989
    @buckeyejim2989 4 роки тому

    Looks good rite there.👍👍 Thanks for sharing.

  • @ronaldhagadorn5512
    @ronaldhagadorn5512 4 роки тому +2

    I love my tractor too! It's my friend when I need help!

  • @richardbailey8475
    @richardbailey8475 4 роки тому

    Love it that ole baby was shackin comin up that hill for sure but it was a cool lookin dance