Will It Run? 454 Big Block Chevy Square Body Tow Truck/Wrecker

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  • @phogdoodoo
    @phogdoodoo Рік тому +3

    "That's the loudest thing on earth!" Greatest comment ever

  • @kadehanchett8042
    @kadehanchett8042 3 роки тому +6

    I road around in that tow truck when I was a kid that’s awesome you guys brought that back to life

  • @edwinbonnelljr1587
    @edwinbonnelljr1587 2 роки тому +3

    They all get mad until they say hey baby give me a ride then that's when you look amazing maybe

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому +2

      lol she puts up with a lot of my crap when it comes to buying junk vehicles.

  • @rick3090
    @rick3090 2 роки тому +2

    that truck could sit here in southern Colorado and have very little rust, but tires and hyd hoses are sketchy from the sun bake, good find hopefully it will serve it purpose for you .

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому

      Some of my family lives in Colorado I could definitely see the sun being a problem out there in the summer months, up here its just the rust belt lol nothing we can do about it, Its awesome in the spring summer and fall but terrible in the winter thank you for the comment.

  • @SammyVista1972
    @SammyVista1972 2 роки тому +3

    Now that is a prize catch! Big block and all, in a Square Body! Hope to see a lot more involving the adventures of this very handy vehicle even if it lives on by donating parts. Edit! Your wife is a very patient and caring soul. She witnessed a pretty scary drive home. We'll, thanks to the front drive axle and the dualies, you somehow made it home!

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому +3

      Unfortunately the big block was the only prize catch the square body tow truck was way to far rotted to fix but the 454 lives on thank you for your comment.

    • @susanstuckey4329
      @susanstuckey4329 2 роки тому +3

      Thank you for the comment. He keeps me on my toes. Lol

    • @SammyVista1972
      @SammyVista1972 2 роки тому +1

      @@susanstuckey4329 you are so welcome. A very supportive spouse really helps and makes the hobby three-dimensional!

    • @susanstuckey4329
      @susanstuckey4329 2 роки тому +2

      I mostly enjoy helping him with these vehicles, I just worry a lot. We really like having viewers like you on our channel. Thank you!

    • @justinraystyles3537
      @justinraystyles3537 Рік тому +1

      @@FranklinsteinsGarage sad hope the parts went on to save another truck

  • @brooksquiz6303
    @brooksquiz6303 2 роки тому +2

    Your onto something. With trailer park boys. Lol. Rebuild that wrecker would be cool.

  • @DependableAutoTruck
    @DependableAutoTruck 2 роки тому +3

    i bought a 1966 d500 dodge with a holmes 500 on back that sit for 20 years runs great

  • @brewmaster0507
    @brewmaster0507 Рік тому +2

    Nice truck. Lol. I woulda drove it home too. How bout an update on it.

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  Рік тому +1

      It was actually very rusty and got parted out but a lot of the parts ended up on my stepside square body check out some of those videos if you like. Thank you for your comment.

  • @williamwhite9321
    @williamwhite9321 Рік тому +2

    Wow

  • @Agent_M18
    @Agent_M18 Рік тому +2

    I want the lightbar.....old aerotwin

  • @davidfirth9342
    @davidfirth9342 2 роки тому +2

    I picked up one last week sitting for 10 years with a fresh crate motor had it running a weekend later mine came with a wheel lift tho thankfully

  • @michaellafferty3890
    @michaellafferty3890 Рік тому +2

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣it kinda looks like to me that old Chevy truck is just losing parts left and right here lol I think I seen the exhaust come or fell off of that truck 🤣🤣😁👍

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  Рік тому +1

      It was actually one of the leaf spring packs leaving lol. And probably the exhaust.

  • @danaalexander9714
    @danaalexander9714 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely more revivals!

  • @edwinbonnelljr1587
    @edwinbonnelljr1587 2 роки тому +1

    Fix the record you're going to need it it is going to be a great addition to your cars you don't have to pay somebody to bring them home fix the wrecker have a great day dog

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому

      New video coming out today showing what we did to the wrecker bed I think you will like it unfortunately the cab and frame of this one was way to rusted up or I would have definitely loved to have it in my fleet thank you for the comment.

  • @scottcroney1703
    @scottcroney1703 Рік тому +2

    I lost it at "how drunk are you?" LOL 😂

  • @bigdaddydellnunya5830
    @bigdaddydellnunya5830 2 роки тому +2

    Mossy Oak Edition? What a beauty love the old square bodies Nice Rig bro

  • @edwardakin7243
    @edwardakin7243 2 роки тому +3

    That is an amazing wife you have great record

  • @josephhead8345
    @josephhead8345 2 роки тому +3

    I like how you do things. And you mentioned my favorite UA-cam fella. I am going to subscribe. And may I share on Facebook, so my friends can check out your channel?

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      Absolutely you can and thank you for the comment there will definitely be more videos like this.

    • @timothygeiger8271
      @timothygeiger8271 2 роки тому +1

      @@FranklinsteinsGarage just curious, did Derek give you any royalties for mentioning his name🤣🤣 lol
      Just joking, I'm a fan of Vice Grip Garage😆
      BTW, i did subscribe😊

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому

      @@timothygeiger8271 lol no he didn't but thats ok I would just like to have a cold snack with him some day that would be awesome lol and thank you for subscribing there will be more.

  • @automotiveaddiction428
    @automotiveaddiction428 2 роки тому +2

    I'm trying to buy 2 old ford wreckers..but I have ro wait till the snow melts

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому

      I have lots of vehicles that I have to go get but can't because of the snow lol I understand.

  • @lincolnjones1483
    @lincolnjones1483 2 роки тому +2

    Y’all crazy as hell and I like it I don’t know where you’re from but I loved the scenery God bless

  • @Scrapy-ih7ob
    @Scrapy-ih7ob 2 роки тому +2

    Old School Sling wrecker trucks got mostly put out use, when the 90's plastic front end cars came about, those hyd lift Kits where too expensive to convert over too. but still there use full. love have one scoot around in, bring back great memories of teen years with late farther picking up scrap cars on weekend.

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      You are probably right about why they aren't really used anymore I thought the same thing the plastic bumpers would break on new cars thank you for the comment.

    • @thecollectoronthecorner7061
      @thecollectoronthecorner7061 2 роки тому +1

      Yep a sling wrecker is pretty much obselete. Ours is now a yard dog with a set of gin poles. We now use a tilt top trailer with a electric winch. Insures cheaper than a wrecker. and can be pulled by any truck. For a time I pulled it with a 66 chevy 1/2 ton with a 283 and three on the tree no problems.

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому

      @@thecollectoronthecorner7061 Nice

  • @quicksilver462
    @quicksilver462 2 роки тому +2

    Discovers its a duly when he get home and sees the two inner tires blown out because he didn't fill them with air!

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому +2

      Oh I filled them they were just dry rotted lol

    • @susanstuckey4329
      @susanstuckey4329 2 роки тому +3

      He knew it was a duly, he just couldn't hear the tires blow over the loud-a$$ motor! Lol

  • @tmoetownjackson6992
    @tmoetownjackson6992 2 роки тому +2

    hey just watch that awesome will it start vid what ever happen to that square body tow truck

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому

      I sold the bed to a good friend of mine for his project and there will be a video of us installing it soon, I still have the 454 out of it trying to sell it and other parts the body and frame of the truck was way to far gone to try and save unfortunately but we are making good use out of the parts that we can thank you for the comment.

  • @oregonfordguy9812
    @oregonfordguy9812 Рік тому +1

    the longer wheelbase wreckers arent common anymore. ive got 2 old ford units both the shorter versions a 220 on a supercab and a 440 onna f350

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  Рік тому +1

      The guy I got this one from stretched the frame. Thank you for your comment.

  • @gregdiaz5788
    @gregdiaz5788 2 роки тому +4

    That was a cool video looking forward to seeing more

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому

      Glad you like it there will be lots more thank you for the comment.

  • @redneckbryon
    @redneckbryon 2 роки тому +1

    Good old Chevy 454, it will get you home.

  • @matthewrushmore1440
    @matthewrushmore1440 2 роки тому +2

    Love the video. Where abouts in pa are you ? I live in new York right near potter county pa.

  • @patriciabaker4597
    @patriciabaker4597 Рік тому

    Cool truck still have the 66 Impala

  • @michaellafferty3890
    @michaellafferty3890 Рік тому +2

    I think this guy was better off have his tow truck towed to Joaquin next destination there my friends just saying the way it kinda looking here 🤣🤣🤣

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  Рік тому +1

      We made good use of its parts lol. Thank you for your comment.

    • @michaellafferty3890
      @michaellafferty3890 Рік тому +2

      @@FranklinsteinsGarage great videos I enjoy them see you in the next one my friend thanks for sharing 😁👍

  • @uski59
    @uski59 2 роки тому +1

    Ohhh yeah,...thats a Keeper,...454 square body & a wrecker.....Im new to your channel, so have no idea what yer plans are for this beast....
    Hope you don't part it......ughhhh got vertigo from the camera please.....steady shots....

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому +2

      We are investing in tripods and go pros soon and/or Steven Spielberg lessons if they are still available lol glad you liked the video.

    • @uski59
      @uski59 2 роки тому +1

      Wonders what plans you have for that 454 ?....hmmmm be nice in that 66 Ragtop

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому

      @@uski59 The 454 is actually sold lol

  • @michaelbottomley2520
    @michaelbottomley2520 2 роки тому +2

    Don’t strip it repair it use it pull a trailer behind it

  • @briangoudreau5793
    @briangoudreau5793 2 роки тому +1

    I own two a 89 gmc and just got a 71 Ford F-250 wrecker

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому

      Nice!! they are cool wish this one wasn't so rotted out or I would have fixed it up thank you for the comment.

  • @waltpoole7239
    @waltpoole7239 3 роки тому +2

    petty cool need more vidios

  • @chasauto2932
    @chasauto2932 3 роки тому +2

    Bad ass truck man

  • @edwinbonnelljr1587
    @edwinbonnelljr1587 2 роки тому +2

    You don't want that when you're done with it you don't want that record when you're done with it then bring it to me I'll pay you for that wrecker and I'll put it back together again have a great day

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому +2

      I sold the wrecker bed to a good friend to put on his project thank you for your comment

    • @edwinbonnelljr1587
      @edwinbonnelljr1587 2 роки тому +2

      That's okay I have a 78 Ford F-350 wrecker that I bought and I've made a lot of money with the puppy already just bringing cars home rather they run or not and I didn't have to pay other people to bring it to me but you enjoy the big black

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому +2

      @@edwinbonnelljr1587 Nice!!! thank you

    • @edwinbonnelljr1587
      @edwinbonnelljr1587 2 роки тому +2

      Yep I'm just waiting for the right car and then keep it you enjoy yourself and have some fun

  • @harveydent7147
    @harveydent7147 3 роки тому +2

    Boss man

  • @MichaelBrown-um8qc
    @MichaelBrown-um8qc 2 роки тому +2

    Lol , I hope it was almost free! Ah mayby , 5 pounds of acorns.lol

  • @markamcampbell6340
    @markamcampbell6340 2 роки тому +2

    The neighbors are going to get pissed with him hauling another piece of chev home.

  • @christophertripp9898
    @christophertripp9898 2 роки тому +2

    He should let his wife b the boss on this job

  • @MrFreon223
    @MrFreon223 3 роки тому +2

    You're not gonna wreck this one are ya?

  • @JohnSmith-ip8kp
    @JohnSmith-ip8kp Рік тому +2

    Can I buy it?

  • @michaelperez8946
    @michaelperez8946 Рік тому +1

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😇😇🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯😊😊😊😊

  • @joyzinn3295
    @joyzinn3295 2 роки тому +1

    Foolhardy

  • @leograppin8962
    @leograppin8962 2 роки тому +1

    Put a dodge engine in it

  • @jedk9523
    @jedk9523 2 роки тому +1

    neet

  • @alkennedy1124
    @alkennedy1124 2 роки тому +3

    Why did you do any of this like this, there was a tractor on site, I don’t think there is any steering this thing is the biggest peace of junk , and now you know why no one like Square bodies, this truck was parked because the guy you got it from knows it is a peace of junk, f you had to pay for it , that was to much, they should of payed you to take off there hands, what a joke of someone taking you to the cleaners, the clutch is bad the drive winds bad and the floors are rusted the front end fell apart the tire rods broke it’s a giant piece of junk, lolololll but it made a good bench mark of how not to make a vlog, nice, all that will be usable is maybe the The winch and gears for the winch, the ready of it is junk yard bound, oh yeah m thanks BigAl California. Praise Jesus grace Christ amen 🙏.

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      lol ok then thank you

    • @susanstuckey4329
      @susanstuckey4329 2 роки тому +1

      I love the English language, granted I'm no pro, but it's actually important to know the basics. Kinda like knowing the basics of a vehicle, sometimes it's shit and sometimes it just smells like it.

  • @ronbunker5778
    @ronbunker5778 2 роки тому +1

    Video is making me dizzy.

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому

      Sorry we are new it will get better

    • @ronbunker5778
      @ronbunker5778 2 роки тому +2

      @@FranklinsteinsGarage I like the content and I'm sure your videos are going to be really good.

    • @FranklinsteinsGarage
      @FranklinsteinsGarage  2 роки тому

      @@ronbunker5778 thank you there will definitely be more.