As a Senior Citizen and former wrench puller, I’m really pleased to see good old vehicles like this old girl being brought back to life! We don’t need to keep discarding equip that is still usable! That’s one of the things that’s wrong with this country now- we’ve become a “throw-away” culture! Good job, young man!
being a part of new generation from some different corner of globe i still find this old stuff awesome, you just can repair it with wrenches and some simple tricks, in worst case machinist shop, and look on all this new crap - if computer decides its end then you have no options other than long and painfull process of getting over computer that usually fails, and.. we know how looks electronics after 15-30 years sitting in bushes - no go... and here its other world, just some fresh consumables and its as good and as bad as new, just made to do the job
You're spot on with your comment mister! It's antiques while you wait, as well. Everyone wants it now! Fast food, fast cars, and fast girls, not necessarily in that order. 😁
Charles ball: AMEN ON THAT!! I too am a FELLOW GREASE MONKEY OF LIFELONG EXPERIENCE MYSELF. And if your comment were any more true; YOU WOULD FIND EVERY LETTER OF EVERY WORD YOU SAID IN THE BIBLE! All AMERICA wants to do is; "SCRAP OR TRASH THE OLD (even if it still runs like a champ like this OLD LEGEND) JUST BECAUSE IT'S OLD AND FOR SOMETHING NEWER! And every time I hear that CRAP "IT MAKES ME WANNA PUKE IN MY CAFFEINE!! (COFFEE) What (MOST) of the NEWER GENERATION TODAY calls "TRASH" (unlike this smart young man), PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND ME CALL; GOLD! I wish more of AMERICA were like YOU, ME, and this YOUNG MAN able to appreciate "LEGENDS OF YESTERYEAR"!!
Yesterday is gone so has this old junk truk my friend we will be going too soon so let s to morrow be for the new generation I am 73 years old and diabetic like the old truk good bye god bless
@@victorbonello7132 Like "BIG ENOS" on the legendary movie "SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT #1" famously said to "LITTLE ENOS": "SEE SON, OLD LEGENDS NEVER DIE THEY JUST LOSE WEIGHT".
Go for it Matt, as an old English trucker I love watching the way you get your hands dirty, you might be young but it's great to see you buying up old machinery and giving it a second chance to shine
I’m that 80 year old coot that’s your oldest cheering section, I’m the one that drove one of these in a truck junk yard, anyway doesn’t it make you feel like your on the top of world. Congratulations.
When you first started... Under no compression, I was smiles from ear to ear. Then you gave her a little go juice, I was going ya! So happy for ya. So very cool!
I drove a truck over the road for close to 20 years. I really enjoy seeing you work on these old trucks. Specially Auto cars. They are a legend on the road. Keep up the good work love your videos…..Tiny Houston MS
As an old man who has brought many different pieces of equipment back to life, seeing the old truck fire up brought a big smile to my face. Good job getting her running 👍.. I'm currently working on a 1969 International Loadstar.
I used to haul logs with a 56 auto car. 262 Cummins, 5X4, Jake brake. At 95,000 lbs I would pull a 6% grade at 6 mph. I also had a first year (69) white western star with that same cab.
Blade Runner It was an 18 wheeler western style log dolly. We commonly ran 90-100k back then. It did have a Jake but they weren’t real effective till the 855 CID Cummins came out. I drove it in some very steep country. I don’t remember the lack of power steering being too bad but I was young!
@@Bill-NBfarming i was driver truck in the mids 80's .. and i was drive a KW 76 with 350 BC 14spd ... and loads about 60 to 70 tns of zinc mineral in full trailer's .. and is why i trust in Cummins .. i remember a coworker and he's truck was a KW69 . 335 Cummins and 13 spd .. God ..hes very faster in the hill with 35/40 tns the steel wire .. or steel plate .. greetings from Mexico ..
Hi Matt.It is really a pleasure to watch people like you getting the hands dirty restoring old trucks and mashinery.Beying an Toyota mechanic myself for over 35 years brings an sense of satisfaction when one of these proyects comes to an end and the thing starts and works properly.Thanks for posting those videos and congratullations for a job well done.
I don't think there are many more exciting moments than when Old Engines crack back into life and finally, you can start working through deciding if they are worth continuing on because I like to answer that question first before I sink a lot of time and money into projects. We all are at the mercy of previous owners and many sold these things on because they simply did not have the skills or want to work on them which is far enough, but sometimes we buy things on Trust and they were far further along in decay than we were told or they suffered Massive mechanical failure that you cannot see, But if we buy them at the right price for only what we can see then its all good if it works or Does not work out, But Man the Adventure is what it's all about isn't it? Cheers Matey From Australia and Love your work.
I cannot tell you how happy I was to see someone smile over an achievement. I dont care whether its your kids first step, their first goal in a soccer game, or the first start of a seemingly dead engine. Its the pride and happiness in knowing that even more is achievable...
It's missing on at least 1 cylinder, but it does sound very good, I'm more and more tempted to go looking for a ride that has a Diesel engine (an older Diesel without all the computerized nonsense).
Funny thing in all these videos, when the engine first pops off and Matt gets all excited, so do I!!! That feeling is the same as the ones I get when resurrecting old dirtbikes and snowmobiles. "There goes a mouse, the bastard!"......I used to think mice were cute, until I started working on old machinery.
Thanks DC. Found this channel today. The Cummins 180 is indeed a claimed 180 horsepower unit, but they were often throttled back a bit by mechanics for longer endurance.. The same engine was used in British ERF trucks, among other things, and some were still in daily use in the 1980's. The vehicles were not particularly fast, topping out in the mid-40’s mph. But the engines were reliable enough, though not as reliable as Gardner 180 or Rolls Royce engines of similar power.
Lovely truck cab looks modern for 1957 much like an early scania 110 super but the Autocar looks better in my opinion. Great to see it running. This truck will be well worth restoring. Glad i came across your channel.
It's CHRISTMAS TIME AGAIN! Dadgum exciting, she runs "purddy". Looking forward to "More Adventures". Happy for you, you had a grin as wide as the Mississippi.
LOL. The A-Car diesel was the first truck I ever drove! It was back in my Navy days in 1976 and it was probably a 1959 just like this one but only in drab olive green. It was cool right down to the 5 speed main and 4 speed brownie transmission. Oh what fun taching out at 1500 to 2000 "R's" and grabbing two sticks to tame the fearless beast (that's what she said! LOL). I always loved the looks of the A-Car and will always remember her for the awesome truck she was! Though I never drove trucks for a living after Navy life, I did get to experience other great trucks too, but the A-Car holds a place in my heart and always will! Thanks for taking me down memory lane! -CW
I was 6 years old when I first got to sit in the driver's seat of a truck just like this and it was even the same color green. It had just been delivered to the trucking company and was brand new. All the best with your restoration! I will enjoy following along as you progress.
I watch so many shows on TV where they take old cars and recondition them ,if vehicles were made like prior to 1954 they would be still in use today . But most everything since then is built with faults in them to insure parts break,wear out ,or just fail . This is how they sell parts and make a killing selling new vehicles.
Those roll off containers work great to hang finished painted parts in. Use strictly for that. Store waiting parts in different area. One key one lock one entrant, you.!
My two cents, there are always going to be know-it-alls who just want to hear themselves bark. I todays world lets think positive and do what best for you. Forget the negative comments unless you wan to run up your numbers. Good luck, I enjoy your world!
Well done with the either. I can always tell when people use too much by the way it starts up. You want just enough to get it to start. The more you use the more damage you do. Well done!
Over 40 years ago I hauled logs with an old International that had that same engine. The speedo only went to 50 mph. I don't think I ever had it over 40. On cold days, pull the compression relief, get her to spinning over and build some oil pressure, then release the relief. It hauled big heavy loads, just did it slowly. MB BAR RANCH
Hey there. Been following you for almost a year now. I am a 70 year old truck driver and have enjoyed all of your videos. Keep up the good work and thank you for keeping us all involved
One of the first tractors I ever drove was a 1979 auto car. It had been in wyomings oilfields since she was new and as far as I know its still running out here.
That 1979 auto i use to drive was a 100 barrel vac truck. The first stick shift was a 4 speed u pattern and the second was a 5 speed h pattern. The only issue I ever had with it was from time to time the shift linkage would hang up on the second trans so I'd have to pull over and pop it back into place. That tractor didn't seem to care if she was empty or loaded and would always keep up with traffic really well. I'd love to some day own it or one like it.
I just fell in love with that 189 cummins engine, again. Used to drive an old White Mustang, If you've ever seen one of those. Old road tractor turned BIG crane truck. It also had air steering. Not good in tight places, fur shur. Would love to see you get the trans. fixed and everything back together. I have enjoyed watching your channel for a while, so whatever you're doing today, you have a great one.
Hey, that is cool. My Dad used to drive these for the Australian Air Force when they were brand spanking new. He spoke highly of them as the best truck of the day. A lot of my viewers watch your channel so I thought that I had better have a look and subscribe. Cheers from the Land Down Under.
my memory of laminar flow is flow in say,pipes.The viscous drag causes the fluid at the pipe wall to flow slower than at the center and this difference creates 'lamination' tiny incremental flow-rate differences in layers.Don't know how much diesel flowing thru air would be affected much more than in a vacuum but i'd guess hardly at all and hence--no laminar flow.
its gonna happen in time, they didnt build rome in a day! ill be putting tons of rock down as soon as the weather brakes! too wet right now to get back there! thanks for watching!
My Dad had a 65 Diamond Reo with a 220 Cummins, a 910 Rockwell transmission and a 3 speed auxiliary with tandem reaks and 8.38 rears top speed 57 MPH but will pull loads that most other truckers will refuse!!! Love to see your truck restored!!!
Old trucks never die. My buddy has a 70s Ford with a 671 detroit that's been sitting forever, it only needs a can of ether to get it running in the summer but it always starts. Its worn the hell out lol
The Autocar reminds me of the one that was used in Maximum Overdrive, expect it was a dual axle instead of a single axle truck. But anyway, amazing vid.👍
Thanks for sharing that with us! It’s nice to see old equipment brought back to life. That’s the kind of equipment that I cut my teeth on as a young mechanic just out of high school over forty years ago. The first Diesel engine that I worked on was a old 8V71 318 Detroit in a old International cab over and a old White truck with a 250 Cummins.
@Amy taylor I’m from a small town in Northeast Arkansas. Tyronza, Arkansas. It’s a small farming community in Poinsett County with a population of about 500 people. It’s a very quiet place with a low crime rate and a lot of really good people.
@Amy taylor Very hot and dry. There are farms all around my house. There’s a cotton field right behind my backyard and we are experiencing a drought situation in all of Arkansas. All of the farmers are having to run their irrigation systems so they won’t lose their crops and having to do that cost a lot of money so they have to get the maximum price for the crops to make a profit.
@Amy taylor No not really, my wife and I usually go get something to eat and then watch TV the rest of the night. We go to bed early and get up early to so we can stay on the same schedule as we do during the week.
I stumbled upon the first video of this old truck when trying to dig up some info about AutoCar. As I sometimes play on a trucking game and I saw an AutoCar mod, so I was curious if this was a real beast or someone's imagination. Sure enough I find part one of the old truck and proved that the truck was real and a really old company too. Along with Scot trucks, though those were Nova Scotia so maybe Zip Ties has one hiding somewhere.
Hi Matt I am late to the party, but loving the video of the Auto Car. Your skills and knowledge continue to amaze me. Don't let the negative comments from the arm chair mechanics get you down. I will be wearing my new Diesel Creek T shirt for the next video haha
The Quartermaster• Great video. Back in the good old days Autocar was king. Glad to see guys like you who appreciate these old dinosaurs and are willing to use your knowledge and expertise to bring back to life!
I'm selling truck spares for nearly 30 yerars now and I LOVE those old US trucks. They're so much different from those here in Germany... my smile was BIG too, when your truck came to life. I'll follow this project - hope you get her on the road in all her beautiness! All thumbs up!!
This is my first time watching your channel. And oh my goodness how happy I was seeing this thing start up. Young part of your comment section! God bless ya!
I don't want to sound pretentious but I really like that lighting contrast between the HD video from the outside and and moody phone video from inside the cab. It's like the difference between being awake and in some sort of dream. It suits the old machine. Love the video!
Loved seeing those leaves blow and mice fly out of that Autocar. Congrats on the start up and here to watch updates. P.S. You need some crushed limestone in your work bay.
As a Senior Citizen and former wrench puller, I’m really pleased to see good old vehicles like this old girl being brought back to life! We don’t need to keep discarding equip that is still usable! That’s one of the things that’s wrong with this country now- we’ve become a “throw-away” culture! Good job, young man!
being a part of new generation from some different corner of globe i still find this old stuff awesome, you just can repair it with wrenches and some simple tricks, in worst case machinist shop, and look on all this new crap - if computer decides its end then you have no options other than long and painfull process of getting over computer that usually fails, and.. we know how looks electronics after 15-30 years sitting in bushes - no go... and here its other world, just some fresh consumables and its as good and as bad as new, just made to do the job
You're spot on with your comment mister! It's antiques while you wait, as well. Everyone wants it now! Fast food, fast cars, and fast girls, not necessarily in that order. 😁
Charles ball:
AMEN ON THAT!!
I too am a FELLOW GREASE MONKEY
OF LIFELONG EXPERIENCE MYSELF.
And if your comment were any more true;
YOU WOULD FIND EVERY LETTER OF EVERY WORD YOU SAID IN THE BIBLE!
All AMERICA wants to do is;
"SCRAP OR TRASH THE OLD (even if it still runs like a champ like this
OLD LEGEND) JUST BECAUSE IT'S OLD AND FOR SOMETHING NEWER!
And every time I hear that CRAP
"IT MAKES ME WANNA PUKE IN MY
CAFFEINE!! (COFFEE)
What (MOST) of the NEWER GENERATION TODAY calls "TRASH"
(unlike this smart young man),
PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND ME CALL;
GOLD!
I wish more of AMERICA were like
YOU, ME, and this YOUNG MAN able to appreciate
"LEGENDS OF YESTERYEAR"!!
Yesterday is gone so has this old junk truk my friend we will be going too soon so let s to morrow be for the new generation I am 73 years old and diabetic like the old truk good bye god bless
@@victorbonello7132
Like "BIG ENOS" on the
legendary movie
"SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT #1"
famously said to "LITTLE ENOS":
"SEE SON, OLD LEGENDS NEVER DIE THEY JUST LOSE WEIGHT".
Go for it Matt, as an old English trucker I love watching the way you get your hands dirty, you might be young but it's great to see you buying up old machinery and giving it a second chance to shine
The old ones are always the best ! Not a computer in sight ! Heaven
I’m that 80 year old coot that’s your oldest cheering section, I’m the one that drove one of these in a truck junk yard, anyway doesn’t it make you feel like your on the top of world. Congratulations.
sure does! thanks for watching!
Ah Heck, I got You Bet by 7 years......Dag-Nab-it❕ I was born back in 1933 under 0l' Herbert Hoover....Dang it, that shore was along time ago.
@@DannyWalker1949 Yeah nearly 100 years ago. 6 years before the start of ol WWII
@Matthew Zawada Thank You too. But, You don't have to c call me Sir....I'm to old to be in the Army, now-a-day's. he-he.
Legal
I’m not sure your smile was any bigger than mine when she started up, great way to start off the new year
glad to hear it! thanks for watching!
@@DieselCreek Same here... big smile after willing that diesel to start...
When you first started... Under no compression, I was smiles from ear to ear. Then you gave her a little go juice, I was going ya! So happy for ya. So very cool!
@@DieselCreek At 16.38 when you start the truck a mouse from inside awake running out from the front wheel in search for a new home..
Not sure why, but it IS satisfying to see an old diesel brought back to life!
I drove a truck over the road for close to 20 years. I really enjoy seeing you work on these old trucks. Specially Auto cars. They are a legend on the road. Keep up the good work love your videos…..Tiny Houston MS
That linear flow when you drained the tank is 👌
Very cool!
*Laminar flow
@@johnawrey5582 I couldn't remember if it was linear or laminar
@@justinlambert8778 Lol me neither, I got curious and had to look it up!
Are we smarter every day? Lol
16:18 looked like you were so excited to start it up left the can leaking sideways.
Seeing that thing start up again really makes my day.
As an old man who has brought many different pieces of equipment back to life, seeing the old truck fire up brought a big smile to my face. Good job getting her running 👍.. I'm currently working on a 1969 International Loadstar.
I am a 70 yr old that drove one of these as a yard tractor...how sweet it is!!! Woohoo...nice running...you gotta get this thing on the road again!!
I used to haul logs with a 56 auto car. 262 Cummins, 5X4, Jake brake. At 95,000 lbs I would pull a 6% grade at 6 mph. I also had a first year (69) white western star with that same cab.
6 miles an hour and probably sounded like the gates to hell were opening behind you!! thanks for watching!
Whew 95,000 thousand!- one hefty load of sticks. Stopping that heavy load required advance planning huh. With a six wheeler to boot!!
Blade Runner It was an 18 wheeler western style log dolly. We commonly ran 90-100k back then. It did have a Jake but they weren’t real effective till the 855 CID Cummins came out. I drove it in some very steep country. I don’t remember the lack of power steering being too bad but I was young!
@@Bill-NBfarming i was driver truck in the mids 80's .. and i was drive a KW 76 with 350 BC 14spd ... and loads about 60 to 70 tns of zinc mineral in full trailer's .. and is why i trust in Cummins .. i remember a coworker and he's truck was a KW69 . 335 Cummins and 13 spd .. God ..hes very faster in the hill with 35/40 tns the steel wire .. or steel plate .. greetings from Mexico ..
@@Bill-NBfarming awesome. I like hearing about this stuff from those that have lived it. Interesting information.Thank you Cranepilot. Cool name !
Love these older videos of your Matt This 50s Autocar rig is so cool love the Color also 15:10 @Diesel Creek
16:37 - The poor little mouse who had been peacefully living in the front wheel was like "I'M OUTTA HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Thanks for watching!!
Hahahaha.....indeed!!
Purr kitten , purr. The mice better find a new home.
17:53
ha ha ... I did not notice the little mouse take off, thank you for the observation
I was cheering when it barked to life. old girl was ready to wake up :)
I was yeehawing lol thanks for watching!
I adore your videos mat, keep them coming, I also love your exhaust shots and your heavy equipment!!!
Hi Matt.It is really a pleasure to watch people like you getting the hands dirty restoring old trucks and mashinery.Beying an Toyota mechanic myself for over 35 years brings an sense of satisfaction when one of these proyects comes to an end and the thing starts and works properly.Thanks for posting those videos and congratullations for a job well done.
Back in the days, things were meant to last. So they do. I love to hear that kitten pur
It ain’t about speed it’s about style
I don't think there are many more exciting moments than when Old Engines crack back into life and finally, you can start working through deciding if they are worth continuing on because I like to answer that question first before I sink a lot of time and money into projects.
We all are at the mercy of previous owners and many sold these things on because they simply did not have the skills or want to work on them which is far enough, but sometimes we buy things on Trust and they were far further along in decay than we were told or they suffered Massive mechanical failure that you cannot see, But if we buy them at the right price for only what we can see then its all good if it works or Does not work out, But Man the Adventure is what it's all about isn't it?
Cheers Matey From Australia and Love your work.
I can smell everything in this video; the old diesel fuel, the musty cab smell... it's like smell-o-vision
its glorious isnt it! Thanks for watching!
Always loved the big Autocar Trucks!
They were classy!! Thanks for watching!
That look on your face when it first started. We should all wish to feel that good!
I am 37 years old, and I love watching these old beasts being brought back to life :)
I cannot tell you how happy I was to see someone smile over an achievement. I dont care whether its your kids first step, their first goal in a soccer game, or the first start of a seemingly dead engine. Its the pride and happiness in knowing that even more is achievable...
it brings me a lot of joy! Thanks for watching!!!
Heck yeah she Running Sounds pretty good Lots of bluish smoke nice Matt 16:41 @Diesel Creek
16:43 proof that old Cummins is still running even after all the years.
Hats off to you mate for making it running again
Thanks for watching!!!
That engine sounds good for sitting for 15 years !!!!
thats what i thought! thanks for watching!
They sound the same if sitting since the 50s haha. When things were made to last, and everything could be rebuilt.now we just throw stuff away
It's missing on at least 1 cylinder, but it does sound very good, I'm more and more tempted to go looking for a ride that has a Diesel engine (an older Diesel without all the computerized nonsense).
Sounds like a V twin
@@andrewbartleman9169 except for predicta televisions. Those things loved to blow up
Funny thing in all these videos, when the engine first pops off and Matt gets all excited, so do I!!! That feeling is the same as the ones I get when resurrecting old dirtbikes and snowmobiles. "There goes a mouse, the bastard!"......I used to think mice were cute, until I started working on old machinery.
Thanks DC. Found this channel today.
The Cummins 180 is indeed a claimed 180 horsepower unit, but they were often throttled back a bit by mechanics for longer endurance.. The same engine was used in British ERF trucks, among other things, and some were still in daily use in the 1980's. The vehicles were not particularly fast, topping out in the mid-40’s mph. But the engines were reliable enough, though not as reliable as Gardner 180 or Rolls Royce engines of similar power.
good info thanks for watching!
Not too often I hear old Slave Lake being referred to in a positive way.
lmfao. its a testament to good engines! thanks for watching!!!
Should send couple jugs up to ole peg be the cleanest nuclear horse piss old slave lake would be graced with haha
Andrew Thornbury if I thought for even one minute customs would let it through I would gladly send it lmao but we all know that dog ain’t gonna hunt!
Yea lol the canuckustan or however he says it government wouldn't like that one much.
@@andrewthornbury6058 g-dale cops won't let that happen lol
Great video as always matt 30:20 @Diesel Creek
The mouse leaving the house is pure gold !
18:20 haha "She's come alive!!" Immediately Young Frankenstein pops in my brain-----
"ITS ALIVE!!!!" Fantastic.
I am 563 years old and I remember getting this for my 1st birthday thank you for the nostalgia
Great job! It brought a smile to my face as it did to your's, when it finally started up.
The GRIN on your face when she fired up was Priceless!!! CONGRATS
Thanks Matt; your enthusiasm is infectious!
This little autocar is sweet can't wait to see more videos on it just found your channel
awesome! thanks for watching!!!
As an OLD mechanic, this is exciting; hearing this old engine run. Love it !
Glad I can get your gears turning!
Driver side rear is still locked. Right in picture turns and takes the pressure off the other wheel. Good luck and good start.
Great job! Love seeing old equipment restored!
Brings a tear to my eye. You, sir, just got a new subscriber.
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
You are very kind to show explain so much to us folk
17:01 I know that grin! I absolutely know that feeling =D Congrats!!
I was excited! Thanks for watching!!!
Lovely truck cab looks modern for 1957 much like an early scania 110 super but the Autocar looks better in my opinion. Great to see it running. This truck will be well worth restoring. Glad i came across your channel.
thanks for watching!!!
I loved the Mouse running out of the front right wheel at 16:39.... LoL...
It's CHRISTMAS TIME AGAIN! Dadgum exciting, she runs "purddy". Looking forward to "More Adventures".
Happy for you, you had a grin as wide as the Mississippi.
few thing in life bring me more joy!
I just found your channel today, what a great start watching that lovely old truck start up!
LOL. The A-Car diesel was the first truck I ever drove! It was back in my Navy days in 1976 and it was probably a 1959 just like this one but only in drab olive green. It was cool right down to the 5 speed main and 4 speed brownie transmission. Oh what fun taching out at 1500 to 2000 "R's" and grabbing two sticks to tame the fearless beast (that's what she said! LOL).
I always loved the looks of the A-Car and will always remember her for the awesome truck she was!
Though I never drove trucks for a living after Navy life, I did get to experience other great trucks too, but the A-Car holds a place in my heart and always will!
Thanks for taking me down memory lane!
-CW
Stick around I’m planning on restoring the old girl! Thanks for watching!!
@@DieselCreek I can't wait!
Boys!😳 What about us girls? It reminds me of my dad to watch you work.
Them fellers are quick to forget about the fillies. 🤷
Sorry girls but in this day and age to see you interested in such things is a rarity like that Autocar
I was 6 years old when I first got to sit in the driver's seat of a truck just like this and it was even the same color green.
It had just been delivered to the trucking company and was brand new.
All the best with your restoration! I will enjoy following along as you progress.
I watch so many shows on TV where they take old cars and recondition them ,if vehicles were made like prior to 1954 they would be still in use today . But most everything since then is built with faults in them to insure parts break,wear out ,or just fail . This is how they sell parts and make a killing selling new vehicles.
Yes, what a way to start 2020 than with the first start of the Autocar! I've been waiting for this one...
me too! thanks for watching!
Just love your enthusiasm, well done, sounds great if a little smoky, possibly that will clear, will look forward to more videos of the restoration!
more coming in time, i need to fix my shop up a bit first!
Those roll off containers work great to hang finished painted parts in. Use strictly for that. Store waiting parts in different area. One key one lock one entrant, you.!
My two cents, there are always going to be know-it-alls who just want to hear themselves bark. I todays world lets think positive and do what best for you. Forget the negative comments unless you wan to run up your numbers. Good luck, I enjoy your world!
Great job! It brought a smile to my face when it finally started up.
Well done with the either. I can always tell when people use too much by the way it starts up. You want just enough to get it to start. The more you use the more damage you do. Well done!
just a wiff! Thanks for watching!
Man that old Cummins sure sounds good when it revs up.
This is one of the most genuine videos ever on UA-cam. Thanks man, wish you were my next door neighbor here in Jamaica.
thank you! and thanks for watching!!!
@@DieselCreek Thanks too for taking the time to upload.
Over 40 years ago I hauled logs with an old International that had that same engine. The speedo only went to 50 mph. I don't think I ever had it over 40. On cold days, pull the compression relief, get her to spinning over and build some oil pressure, then release the relief. It hauled big heavy loads, just did it slowly.
MB BAR RANCH
Built for style not for speed lol thanks for watching!!!
Hey there. Been following you for almost a year now. I am a 70 year old truck driver and have enjoyed all of your videos. Keep up the good work and thank you for keeping us all involved
One of the first tractors I ever drove was a 1979 auto car. It had been in wyomings oilfields since she was new and as far as I know its still running out here.
That 1979 auto i use to drive was a 100 barrel vac truck. The first stick shift was a 4 speed u pattern and the second was a 5 speed h pattern. The only issue I ever had with it was from time to time the shift linkage would hang up on the second trans so I'd have to pull over and pop it back into place. That tractor didn't seem to care if she was empty or loaded and would always keep up with traffic really well. I'd love to some day own it or one like it.
Woohoo! Nothing like firing up old metal for the first time in a longtime! Congrats!
thanks for watching!
I just fell in love with that 189 cummins engine, again. Used to drive an old White Mustang, If you've ever seen one of those. Old road tractor turned BIG crane truck. It also had air steering. Not good in tight places, fur shur. Would love to see you get the trans. fixed and everything back together. I have enjoyed watching your channel for a while, so whatever you're doing today, you have a great one.
That cummins sounds great! 😀 finally woke it from its slumber. 😂 cant wait to see its first drive.
that will be coming soon i hope!
Fantastic job love the truck, I got chills when she started great work
Thanks for watching!!
Hey, that is cool. My Dad used to drive these for the Australian Air Force when they were brand spanking new. He spoke highly of them as the best truck of the day. A lot of my viewers watch your channel so I thought that I had better have a look and subscribe. Cheers from the Land Down Under.
16:38 that mouse was like, IM OUTTA HERE!
Thanks for watching!
Mighty Mouse !!! )
16:35 You can see a mouse jump out of the truck through the rim, and desert ship when you are about to start it!
Im a old country boy from Kentucky, love this kind of stuff
the laminar flow of the fuel is beautiful.
my memory of laminar flow is flow in say,pipes.The viscous drag causes the fluid at the pipe wall to flow slower than at the center and this difference creates 'lamination' tiny incremental flow-rate differences in layers.Don't know how much diesel flowing thru air would be affected much more than in a vacuum but i'd guess hardly at all and hence--no laminar flow.
Stone would make a nice improvement there! Get out of the muck! Thats going to make a nice project truck.
its gonna happen in time, they didnt build rome in a day! ill be putting tons of rock down as soon as the weather brakes! too wet right now to get back there! thanks for watching!
My Dad had a 65 Diamond Reo with a 220 Cummins, a 910 Rockwell transmission and a 3 speed auxiliary with tandem reaks and 8.38 rears top speed 57 MPH but will pull loads that most other truckers will refuse!!! Love to see your truck restored!!!
That’s the goal! Thanks for watching!!
Excellent job man! Old school diesels are like a symphony to me... 👍
sounds pretty good to me too, they dont make em like this anymore! thanks for watching!
I'm new to the channel and I havent come across a sweeter sound as that truck in a long long time congratulations.
Thanks a lot!! And thanks for watching!!!
Old trucks never die. My buddy has a 70s Ford with a 671 detroit that's been sitting forever, it only needs a can of ether to get it running in the summer but it always starts. Its worn the hell out lol
Those Detroit’s get addicted to ether terribly bad. Thanks for watching!!
That was some sweet laminar flow diesel coming out of that tank!
Really? That's what you find intriguing about this video?
The Autocar reminds me of the one that was used in Maximum Overdrive, expect it was a dual axle instead of a single axle truck. But anyway, amazing vid.👍
Thanks for sharing that with us! It’s nice to see old equipment brought back to life. That’s the kind of equipment that I cut my teeth on as a young mechanic just out of high school over forty years ago. The first Diesel engine that I worked on was a old 8V71 318 Detroit in a old International cab over and a old White truck with a 250 Cummins.
@Amy taylor Thank you. Having a good day so far.
@Amy taylor I’m from a small town in Northeast Arkansas. Tyronza, Arkansas. It’s a small farming community in Poinsett County with a population of about 500 people. It’s a very quiet place with a low crime rate and a lot of really good people.
@Amy taylor Very hot and dry. There are farms all around my house. There’s a cotton field right behind my backyard and we are experiencing a drought situation in all of Arkansas. All of the farmers are having to run their irrigation systems so they won’t lose their crops and having to do that cost a lot of money so they have to get the maximum price for the crops to make a profit.
@Amy taylor No not really, my wife and I usually go get something to eat and then watch TV the rest of the night. We go to bed early and get up early to so we can stay on the same schedule as we do during the week.
@Amy taylor that would probably be a good idea and I don’t mind
“Well I’ll be dipped!”
-Vice Grip Garage
I stumbled upon the first video of this old truck when trying to dig up some info about AutoCar. As I sometimes play on a trucking game and I saw an AutoCar mod, so I was curious if this was a real beast or someone's imagination. Sure enough I find part one of the old truck and proved that the truck was real and a really old company too. Along with Scot trucks, though those were Nova Scotia so maybe Zip Ties has one hiding somewhere.
old peg probably has one sitting out back in the snow bank Thanks for watching!!!
Always loved the old Auto Car trucks. Nice looking lines! Good luck bringing that beauty back to life!
Thank you! Stick around to see the progress!
Hi Matt I am late to the party, but loving the video of the Auto Car. Your skills and knowledge continue to amaze me. Don't let the negative comments from the arm chair mechanics get you down. I will be wearing my new Diesel Creek T shirt for the next video haha
Yes I'm pull for ya happy New year and in a prosperous one for all
same to you and thanks for watching!
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Great video. Back in the good old days Autocar was king. Glad to see guys like you who appreciate these old dinosaurs and are willing to use your knowledge and expertise to bring back to life!
@Amy taylor
Thanks Amy, I appreciate the good thought and wish you the same!
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@Amy taylor
I'm retired and live in Vero Beach, Florida. It is nice to get a kind response. I'll follow you on utube!
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I actually giggled like a kid when she finally fired up... Lol!
Good for you!
i was in the cab giving a good yeehaw! Thanks for watching!!!
That's an awesome, rugged-looking truck!
thats why i love it! thanks for watching!!!
I'm selling truck spares for nearly 30 yerars now and I LOVE those old US trucks. They're so much different from those here in Germany... my smile was BIG too, when your truck came to life. I'll follow this project - hope you get her on the road in all her beautiness! All thumbs up!!
Thanks for watching!!
I was smiling from ear to ear when it fired up! I love videos like this!!
Me too! thanks for watching!!!
Me too! thanks for watching!!!
THAT KNOB AND SWITCH IS THE WIPER SWITCH, AIR WIPERS !!!!
I’ve messed around with old cars and trucks most of my life (all gas burners), but I’m recently amazed at how resilient old diesel motors are.
When you restore it I would change to an alternator. They have some that look like generators. To keep the period correct look. God bless
good to know ive never seen that! know any brand names?? thanks for watching!
@@DieselCreek wouldn't know for that truck. However I know they are out there.
Just go to a 1 wire Chevrolet alternator may have to fab a mounting bracket. We do them on ford tractors all the time going from a generator
I have an Allis-Chalmers that I converted to an alternator in restoration.
@@hendersonlandworks6158 unfortunately that wouldn't put out enough current. Remember 1000 cca. Great idea though
This is my first time watching your channel. And oh my goodness how happy I was seeing this thing start up. Young part of your comment section! God bless ya!
Thank u for watching!
She's an old twin sticker. I couldn't see for sure but with a 180 she probably a 5 speed main and 3 speed brownie
I don't want to sound pretentious but I really like that lighting contrast between the HD video from the outside and and moody phone video from inside the cab. It's like the difference between being awake and in some sort of dream. It suits the old machine. Love the video!
Good man we crank old mack a like after siting for ten years the sound is music for my ears
Thanks for watching!!
Loved seeing those leaves blow and mice fly out of that Autocar. Congrats on the start up and here to watch updates. P.S. You need some crushed limestone in your work bay.
Thanks for watching!!! stone as soon as the weather breaks!
Love that old stuff, ran one of those in my younger days, brings back good memories.
beautiful, and the face of happiness when the monster starts !!!!!!!
That Go Go juice is called "Bill Cosby in a can".
Colton Courter the go go juice woke this girl up, some Bill Cosby would have put er to sleep.
@@stinkmeaner3016 Ether way it's the same lol.......I love play on words
Colton Courter zip bop bibbity bob daaaaww!!!! Lol
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bibbity bop pudding pop
Nice to see the excitement of it starting it,you'll enjoy this now matter what your starting, never gets old,loved the video.
Thanks for watching!!!
My friend......."DON'T YA JUST LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER!"
sure do!Thanks for watching!!!