Will it run after 66 years 1948 diamond t 201 pickup truck

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  • Will this 1948 diamond t pick up run after 66 years last time this truck was on the road was 1955 the truck has been setting for most of its life with just 47k original miles will it run
    This is a cool old truck hopefully it will run when I throw a few 100 bucks worth of parts at it maybe it will run after all these years abandon

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  • @dalehammond1704
    @dalehammond1704 2 роки тому +71

    I'm an old timer and what people don't know today is years ago cars/trucks didn't last nearly as long as they do today. I purchased a brand new Chevy Camaro in 68 and by 72 it was junk. I paid just under $3,000 for it and sold it for $750. And no, I didn't hot rod it. In the 50's it was common knowledge that a U.S. made car or pickup was a junker when they hit 100,000 miles. Today some folks don't buy a car or truck until it has 100,000 on it! Technology today is light-years ahead of those old rides. But I sure do miss the styling and atmosphere that was America! Life used to be exciting and the future had endless possibilities. I feel sorry for kids today.

    • @shaunolinger964
      @shaunolinger964 7 місяців тому +6

      I drive a 2005 Dodge Neon SXT. I bought it three years ago with 253k on it, and it just turned 306k last month. I did a bottom end overhaul the same time I did a head gasket, but that's it. Bearings, brakes, suspension, etc... normal maintenance. I paid $500 for it, and it is hands-down the best little 4-banger I've ever owned.
      Good maintenance, full-synthetic fluids, drive it like an adult, and it'll last a good long time.

    • @Gopherdave1
      @Gopherdave1 6 місяців тому +3

      Yup, I agree! Sometimes I wonder about some of these restoration videos thinking they were junk to start with. The styling was cool and I liked the Euro stuff best.

    • @jessestout8646
      @jessestout8646 6 місяців тому +8

      ​@@Gopherdave1> Is it junk if they still start up and run after 25, 30, or 35 years in a junkyard? It's crazy that people take cars to the junkyard that still run and drive! ☹️

    • @somenamelessdude8095
      @somenamelessdude8095 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@jessestout8646 cars were also getting better yr after yr then, and a 5 yr old car was behind the times

    • @jeffruebens8355
      @jeffruebens8355 5 місяців тому +4

      ​@@somenamelessdude8095 This truck likely had a top speed of about 50 mph, the brakes were weak, the suspension was like a rock, and you ground a pound when shifting. This was before severe inflation dropped your salary to the poorhouse like now, so it made sense to get a much better, newer either new or used truck. I would spend the time to drop a newer V8 in this, or even better start with a newer rolling frame and engine and add this very stylish and antique cab onto it, for a better driver.

  • @todddenio3200
    @todddenio3200 3 роки тому +178

    I have had great success with an unusual method of freeing stuck engines, rings and valves. Instead of the usual use of MMO, Blaster and such, I have been using regular old white vinegar and it has worked every time. I pour it in and fill the cylinders then let it sit for a day or 2, topping off the cylinders as it soaks through. Vinegar actually eats the rust but doesn't damage the rest of the iron/steel. Once the engine breaks free oil the cylinders and change the oil in the crank case and turn it over to lubricate everything then do the normal compression test, get it to have spark and a working fuel system and it should be fairly easy to get it to fire.

    • @ennengb2010
      @ennengb2010 3 роки тому +13

      first I have heard of the vinegar trick, sounds like a great idea !

    • @todddenio3200
      @todddenio3200 3 роки тому +27

      @@ennengb2010 have you ever used vinegar to remove rust from anything? If not, find yourself something rusty, whether it's a few bolts and nuts, old rusted wrenches, rust seized needle nose pliers, crescent wrenches, etc and put them in a bowl of vinegar and let them sit in it overnight, then take them out of the now nasty rusty brine, wipe with a good rag then rinse with water. Repeat if necessary but that's only in really severe cases. You MAY want to wear good rubber gloves though because it can be extremely difficult to wash off your hands. It's truly amazing at removing rust and is non toxic and non corrosive. If you try it let me know what you think of it

    • @jrsgarage7623
      @jrsgarage7623 3 роки тому +5

      Cool! I'll definitely try it. Bet thats the active ingredient in the rust disolver I've been buying .

    • @sunnyray7819
      @sunnyray7819 2 роки тому +4

      Vinegar works great on rust, so I believe it....

    • @LeftiusMaximus
      @LeftiusMaximus 2 роки тому +2

      So does 88cent Wal-Mart soda

  • @JoeV-nq9ez
    @JoeV-nq9ez 2 роки тому +109

    Man, I stumbled across this channel and can't stop watching. This guy can get anything running.

  • @davidburgess9002
    @davidburgess9002 Рік тому +9

    That is probably a rare truck and a thing of beauty. The chrome still looks great.

  • @amerritt261
    @amerritt261 2 роки тому +374

    Wouldn’t it be nice if the makers of marvel mystery oil and wd 40 would sponsor you with some products?

    • @gregledbetter5942
      @gregledbetter5942 2 роки тому +14

      Makes a lot of sense after watching a few of these videos

    • @AnCapDog144
      @AnCapDog144 2 роки тому +3

      What does the mystery oil do

    • @gregledbetter5942
      @gregledbetter5942 2 роки тому +5

      @@AnCapDog144 are you kidding... it's a modified hyperactive form of blinker fluid, it has been rumored if you thoroughly massage it into a whiskey dent allowing it not just to penetrate the paint and rust, but deep into the molecular structure of the steel, you'll be a feminine hair closer to the secret of life... but in my perspective seafoam is just hyped up snake oil.. don't think of me is a charlatan ;)

    • @amerritt261
      @amerritt261 2 роки тому +11

      @@AnCapDog144 it a very good oil that has multiple uses. It has a unique way of working it's way into seized parts yet also can be used in fuel systems and other mechanical things to treat them. No One knows why it works. Hence the mystery.

    • @AnCapDog144
      @AnCapDog144 2 роки тому +5

      @@gregledbetter5942 hahahaha

  • @chuckkottke
    @chuckkottke 2 роки тому +16

    Our old 34' Diamond T had a red seal Continental engine in it, which my dad said was one of the best engines made in those days. Built to last, the truck had 335,000 miles on it before being sold to the Hansen's who then removed the engine and ran their sawmill with it for many years. Diamond T manufactured some of the best trucks in the country. 💎

  • @indiosveritas
    @indiosveritas 2 роки тому +8

    One of the most optimistic men on UA-cam.
    Without optimism there is nothing.
    Optimism is the gift America gave to the world.

  • @ronaldnickell6110
    @ronaldnickell6110 2 роки тому +180

    Love the Diamond T trucks. Back in the 80's at Roswell NM on the hill west of town, there was a wrecking yard. In this yard out back, was a couple of Diamond T trucks, one of which was formaly owned by the auther Earl Stanley Gardener. It had a bed that was set up for living quarters with a place for him to write his stories while he was in the outback country. If he described a canyoun or some part of the country in the wild it was because he was there. The truck was very spacious inside and in great shape. I often wonder what became of the truck.

    • @chrisackerley1842
      @chrisackerley1842 2 роки тому +9

      ESG was really into exploring Baja California. He was a great fisherman, and fishing in the Sea of Cortez back then was world class!

    • @timdixon3391
      @timdixon3391 2 роки тому +8

      I love to hear stories and local history like this

    • @stylinstylist2005
      @stylinstylist2005 2 роки тому +3

      Probably at Area 51 now...

    • @nicholasholden8139
      @nicholasholden8139 2 роки тому +9

      probably got scraped

    • @keithhack777
      @keithhack777 2 роки тому +6

      im from down by roswell i know there is a junkyard outside town i believe it is a private place iv been told u have to catch the guy there but there is a treasure trove of old classic cars truck buses you name it that truck may be there

  • @jerseyjim8365
    @jerseyjim8365 2 роки тому +12

    Your relaxed attitude made this so enjoyable.

  • @twangyyy18888
    @twangyyy18888 2 роки тому +11

    These videos are super relaxing to just spark up a joint and watch

    • @uncled39
      @uncled39 2 місяці тому

      Wow, drugs, you are soo hard!

  • @tractordave9300
    @tractordave9300 Рік тому +2

    Listen to those birds singing in the background makes me look forward spring time!

  • @williamdeegan7840
    @williamdeegan7840 3 роки тому +71

    What a sweet, cool truck. Love the toughness in it's styling. Pretty rare truck 2. Needs to restored, and not a Half Ass old truck on a new chassis restored either. This truck deserves better.

    • @johnfair62
      @johnfair62 2 роки тому +3

      I agree with you.

    • @vayabroder729
      @vayabroder729 2 роки тому +10

      Agree 100%; too many chassis swaps with small block or LS Chevys, etc etc

  • @ericgriffin397
    @ericgriffin397 3 роки тому +14

    Don't give up on it!!! That's a beautiful truck!!

  • @arthilliker3721
    @arthilliker3721 3 роки тому +3

    I know a guy in CT that collects and restores Diamond T trucks ... ALL kinds !! Fire trucks, tanker trucks, flat beds, you name it !! He does some BEAUTIFUL work !! Makes them better than brand new !! Good luck with this ole girl !!

  • @kent8342
    @kent8342 2 роки тому +9

    That was a worthy effort my friend. I love seeing old engines come back to life and further my engine knowledge and the same time. Thank you sir and better luck next time.

  • @motorteeth
    @motorteeth 2 роки тому +9

    I wish these videos were around when I was a kid... my grandpa had a 1949 international and a 58 chev (both absolutely complete with good glass and interiors you could actually sit in) parked out by the old farm dump. After grandpa passed on when I was 15, my uncle thought it was a good idea to doze a big hole and push everything into it. There's two old trucks in there that will never run again. Needless to say, some of the family was pretty pissed off that he did it without telling anyone lol especially me because grandpa was going to let me have one of them once I decided what to do with it.

    • @GTORazor
      @GTORazor 2 роки тому +1

      Damn, that's sad for you and a complete dick move by your uncle!!

  • @joesteed8316
    @joesteed8316 3 роки тому +21

    I ve only found your channel today and I m hooked! I laughed my arse off from when you nearly bbqd yourself. Bostin’ entertainment!

    • @da_SpiffR
      @da_SpiffR 2 роки тому

      Same here and I agree. Our man must have balls the size of Texas to wrastle with this old girl and still come out smiling. Respect.

  • @joejakubec9708
    @joejakubec9708 2 роки тому +16

    One of my favorite truck off all time. It's a crime to have had it sitting all these decades. It needs to be out there driven daily.

  • @danieljoseph4458
    @danieljoseph4458 5 місяців тому +2

    You always do a great job on you videos even if the vehicle fails to run . Thanks

  • @gordonjohnson405
    @gordonjohnson405 2 роки тому +83

    The ballast resistor should be hooked up in series with the resistor. The ignition wire needs to go to the resistor, then from the resistor to the coil. I am guessing that truck was originally only a 6 volt. The resistor is to lower the power going to the coil. It will prolong the life of the coil and keep the points from arcing and burning up. A set of points made for 6 volt will burn up quickly when converted to 12 volts.

    • @christinebettencourt4163
      @christinebettencourt4163 2 роки тому +8

      Sir, you know your business my brother and I loved playing with those old girls.

    • @jrsgarage7623
      @jrsgarage7623 2 роки тому +2

      Never knew the points burn faster but it makes sense cause ive noticed that

    • @jeffdorrity5609
      @jeffdorrity5609 2 роки тому +4

      I converted a 55 Willys Jeep inline 6 from a 6 volt to an 8 volt system. Headlights and such kept blowing fuses so just replaced with whatever screw was on hand and and not rattle out. Never did have problems with it burning up points. Got the idea from a hay farmer, said it would start better with a little more juice. Said 12 volt would be a little much on the system.I didn’t know it til then but a lot of tractors had 8 volt systems back then.

    • @C.V._McCullar
      @C.V._McCullar 2 роки тому

      Thank you. I was looking for this so I didn't have to.

  • @nancyannirvin4507
    @nancyannirvin4507 2 роки тому +10

    Growing up in the 1960's my dad owned an old Diamond T flatbed and a Diamond T Boom truck with a workers cab behind the driver. Loved those trucks. They remained in the family until the late 80's and never stopped running.

  • @tyhogue8316
    @tyhogue8316 3 роки тому +7

    I love the old flatheads! Looks like fun.👍

  • @RoninDosho
    @RoninDosho 2 роки тому +1

    This is one of my favorite episodes so far! I’m listening on earbuds and the mocking bird in the background is loud and clear in stereo!

  • @needsaride15126
    @needsaride15126 2 роки тому +3

    My goodness I bet that was a beautiful truck back in the day. Those vehicles had so much style and character.

  • @thub9737
    @thub9737 2 роки тому +7

    What a great truck. I can't believe how small the engine compartment is.

  • @paulroybal3430
    @paulroybal3430 2 роки тому

    I am learning alot by watching you this is very educational!

  • @jandabrowski5749
    @jandabrowski5749 Рік тому +3

    It's so over the top! So talented person! Way to go!👍

  • @vayabroder729
    @vayabroder729 2 роки тому +13

    That is such a cool and rare truck. Would be great to restore to original condition.

  • @daved7024
    @daved7024 2 роки тому +2

    Diamond T REO that's one way cool truck well worth restoration. They were built like tanks. Nice video. 👍😊

  • @collomps
    @collomps 3 роки тому

    Ï used to work on a 1947 model with that engine, it was a workhorse,very well kept, i saw that truck 15 years ago las time, still working, hauling stuf all day long, all in the original drivetrain and etc. That engine has nice torque and just purrs like a kitten.

  • @randallsmerna384
    @randallsmerna384 2 роки тому +4

    The bird sounds are awesome!

  • @billbye2427
    @billbye2427 2 роки тому +4

    Oh boy, driving a steel ingot a coming, iron butts get ready, quite a old truck with a certain style never forgotten.

  • @familytrieserichiltz940
    @familytrieserichiltz940 2 роки тому

    BTW your videos are therapeutic and educational! Love them!!

  • @scottcupp8129
    @scottcupp8129 2 роки тому

    Love to see em break free like that. That's a great start :)

  • @spesinfracta
    @spesinfracta 3 роки тому +36

    If you don't want the cast iron to crack DONT HIT IT WITH A FREEKING HAMMER!!!

    • @constantincosmin1743
      @constantincosmin1743 Рік тому

      You can hit it with a hammer if you don t use the car, it is just for experiment

  • @Paul-wd7mc
    @Paul-wd7mc 2 місяці тому +1

    Mr Necromancer, as a vet mechanic can I suggest you turn the can on its side before you pour, saves it going everywhere. Fabulous what magic you produce.🤔

  • @billsartelle353
    @billsartelle353 3 роки тому

    I loved those old diamond ts when I was a young teenager.

  • @iiPrr
    @iiPrr 2 роки тому

    I feel like you could see a pile of rust and still say "It ain't too bad could be worse" you always have a positive attitude about everything.

  • @martycarter3306
    @martycarter3306 2 роки тому

    It's nice to see old vichles come back to life...just like the day it was on the dealership....can't wait to see it restored..

  • @showcivicred
    @showcivicred 2 роки тому

    One of my favorite trucks!

  • @faerieSAALE
    @faerieSAALE 2 роки тому

    Saw one of these trucks on eBay - sat in Arizona or New Mexico for many decades. It was rough looking. REAL rough.
    The seller sent me more additional photos - It was WAY MORE than I cared or dared to get involved with. Eventually, someone bought it for a cheap price. I'm thinking that maybe it is this Diamond T Reo truck.
    Good luck with this Diamond T - you're gonna need it!

  • @jacobbreitha2693
    @jacobbreitha2693 2 роки тому +1

    major respect to him for working on this with a crisp white tee on

  • @Larsgman
    @Larsgman Рік тому

    Someone please sponsor this guy for the love of god because the videos that are missing a part 2 where he actually successfully gets it to start is absolutely murdering me

  • @boonesrockoutdoors6710
    @boonesrockoutdoors6710 2 роки тому +3

    I have just ran across your videos tonight, and I'm obsessed. I hope Marvel Mystery Oil decides to sponsor you soon!

  • @rdeanbenson2214
    @rdeanbenson2214 3 роки тому +4

    Just found your channel, keep it original!

  • @garrettwrightsman5201
    @garrettwrightsman5201 2 роки тому

    Love watching these videos! Makes me want to go do something.

  • @rossmacmillan3415
    @rossmacmillan3415 Рік тому

    That’s a lovely looking truck. Real character

  • @dannyanderson3359
    @dannyanderson3359 7 місяців тому +1

    Like the fact that you show the failures as well as the triumphs

  • @victorremick9721
    @victorremick9721 Місяць тому

    Keep them coming. This is great

  • @willpilkington2679
    @willpilkington2679 Рік тому +1

    Will Like some of the previous comments I am amazed at what he can get run. It is a some great talent.

  • @adamenstrom
    @adamenstrom 2 роки тому

    Love these videos. Glad I found this channel. 🤘 Still getting used to oil and coil 🤣

  • @Boyracer2983
    @Boyracer2983 2 роки тому +1

    Watching from the UK, Love your videos 👍❤

  • @dalebrooks4444
    @dalebrooks4444 3 роки тому +3

    I watch probably 10 channels that do these kind of videos and of them you are the only one that goes into the internals of the engine definitely enjoy watching and definitely appreciate the extra work you put in to getting them running

  • @francisjaniewski5990
    @francisjaniewski5990 2 роки тому

    A friend of my Dads when I was in high school, drove one just like it early 70s. Cool to the nines.

  • @rodparker4514
    @rodparker4514 3 роки тому +1

    Love it , more please .

  • @somerandomguy3868
    @somerandomguy3868 2 роки тому +2

    I'm sure you've heard it by now, MMO is good stuff for sure, it's absolute magic for sticking lifters, but for rusty pistons and rings white vinegar is the stuff, hey great channel

  • @Bergstaller01
    @Bergstaller01 2 роки тому +2

    Bores are close to immaculate...That's a 1 in a million find.

  • @caseyj.1332
    @caseyj.1332 7 місяців тому +2

    They made some great chrome in those days.

  • @TF856
    @TF856 2 роки тому +9

    I think you should do whatever it needs to make it run, including a full restoration of the whole truck.
    If not then you're going to bed without your supper!

    • @Lmbored123
      @Lmbored123 2 роки тому

      Hella expensive to do a full restoration i dont think its worth it

    • @Lmbored123
      @Lmbored123 2 роки тому +1

      @@bb-ballistics1706 if it starts after a couple tries and barely money invested, then its worth salvaging. Otherwise you’re beating a dead horse. Do you know how much restoration costs in any vehicle? You missed my point the first time, I hope you can grasp it this time.

  • @Oceanwifi
    @Oceanwifi 2 роки тому +94

    This guy is great, funnier than shit. "new part comes with constructions". Dad Gummit. And "new part has shiny a label". That must go on the car.! Holy crap, we're getting "lightning" now. It's going to start now! Whoaaa..."Hopefully I got that on camera" "lost my eyelashes, I think"...The coup de gra... "Don't touch the coil spark plug wires". "Tasted like 45 Thousand Volts"

    • @ericellquist7007
      @ericellquist7007 2 роки тому +4

      "Dad gum Cletus cut down mah dad gum shadetree, dadgummit."

    • @Subreon
      @Subreon 2 роки тому

      @@ericellquist7007 sounds like a prime candidate for r/treelaw. don't fuck with someone else's trees lol

    • @samok6594
      @samok6594 2 роки тому +1

      Love the descriptive he uses kills me !

    • @kent8342
      @kent8342 2 роки тому +1

      I could listen to him talk all day. I bet he’s fun to hang with and maybe have a few cold ones too.

    • @number7oneone
      @number7oneone 2 роки тому

      Ummm ok..

  • @kennethsonier1766
    @kennethsonier1766 2 роки тому

    That is one awesome truck, too bad didn't get it the start, reading some of the other comments I assume we all know why at this point considering this is 6 months ago when this video was made. Finally started watching your content two days ago and I love it 👍☮️

  • @MrStevesTrains
    @MrStevesTrains 2 місяці тому

    Good video. I like it when you admit it when things go south 😂❤👍🏻

  • @garysmith5781
    @garysmith5781 2 роки тому

    Never seen a diamond T pick up, only the big ones. Really cool..

  • @DoctorBerb
    @DoctorBerb 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome videos, have enjoyed them. Be careful with those coils, don’t want to see you hurt yourself!

  • @secretdaisy6484
    @secretdaisy6484 2 роки тому +1

    Hey man-don’t give it up. It’s an awesome truck 🛻 with possibilities ‼️👍☮️🌟

  • @steverives3060
    @steverives3060 2 роки тому +7

    If its still a positive ground system, connect your hot wire from the battery to the negative side of the coil.

  • @kevsbuild2807
    @kevsbuild2807 2 роки тому

    Love the home made rebar cam mount.

  • @waynebowman2315
    @waynebowman2315 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing how that simple stuff from back then is almost always fixable

  • @ronaldmiller2740
    @ronaldmiller2740 Рік тому +2

    JEN.. YOUR THE GREATEST!!! YOU CAN GET ANY CAR AND TRUCK GOING!!! THIS IS A POOP TRUCK MY SON MAX SAYS ,, HA!!!

  • @stevemcraemanager7119
    @stevemcraemanager7119 2 роки тому

    Have to appreciate a guy that will work on the old ass rusty truck with a white T-shirt.

  • @zakman9244
    @zakman9244 3 роки тому +2

    I've been wrenching sense watching my dad over a half century ago . If you want to free up the piston rings and valves , pour automatic transmission fluid down the spark plugs holes and fill up each cylinder , then let it sit for a few days to a week . Without the spark plugs in it , crank it over gently until the cylinders are empty . Then put it back together and try to crank it up . That automatic transmission fluid is an old mechanic's trick I learned from my dad and it still works today !! Just check the oil level in the engine crank case as it sits the tranny fluid will go down into the engine crank case . It not only Free's up pistons & rings but also the valves and lifters .

    • @1985cjjeeper
      @1985cjjeeper 2 роки тому +1

      This is true. ATF is the mystery behind Marvel Mystery Oil.

    • @malbers35
      @malbers35 2 роки тому

      I use a mix of ATF and diesel.

  • @spideybrent
    @spideybrent 2 роки тому

    Hello from Moosomin ,Saskatchewan, Canada Great videos thanks for sharing.

  • @googleuser3760
    @googleuser3760 Рік тому

    Love this video. 👍👍

  • @bjmartin637
    @bjmartin637 2 роки тому

    Boyi sure do like that old pickup . Good luck with it .

  • @MontsFamilyHomestead
    @MontsFamilyHomestead 2 роки тому

    Don't you just love it when fire covers you up and there is a not start. I hate it when that happens.

  • @impact9310
    @impact9310 2 роки тому

    i like seeing you get beat by one and post the video anyway! I expect many of the people that enjoy your channel have also been beaten by a stubborn engines more than a few times. Very relatable, great video!

  • @timothyroatenberry1274
    @timothyroatenberry1274 Рік тому

    My dad and I free the motor on a 1940 Chevy truck that been setting for years ! Took out the plugs, poured kerosene in let it set a day or two it freed up , and gotter running ! 👍

  • @mattdillon4398
    @mattdillon4398 2 роки тому +7

    My neighbor has a 48 completely restored. It's a sight to behold. That hammer mechanic stuff is really hard to watch. These trucks are really rare and a transmisson case just got totally ruined.

    • @tonebonebgky2
      @tonebonebgky2 2 роки тому

      it's just a machine chill.

    • @mattdillon4398
      @mattdillon4398 2 роки тому

      @@tonebonebgky2 A rare machine. Besides, randomly banging on cast iron with hammers is really dumb. Any mechanic knows this.

  • @odiloncadag6568
    @odiloncadag6568 2 роки тому

    para kang si Jesus muling binubuhay ang matagal ng patay pero bilib ako sa t'yaga at sa iyong determinasyon na muli mong mapagana ang ganyang uri ng sasakyan,. keep up the good work, more power and Godbless,.

  • @edwardfreist8992
    @edwardfreist8992 2 роки тому

    When I was young...even today, we got longer bolts without heads to screw into the block and hide the head down in line, 2 headless bolts long enough to stick up past the head was all you needed..perfect guides to set the head in place

    • @edwardfreist8992
      @edwardfreist8992 2 роки тому

      Maybe you should have worked on the stuck exhaust valve before you put the head back on.

  • @jamreport6981
    @jamreport6981 Рік тому +1

    Everytime you skip to the most rewatched parts of the video its just him setting himself on fire

  • @brianpetersen5730
    @brianpetersen5730 2 місяці тому

    That mocking bird is like, " Oh, you're trying to make a video? Hold my beer" 😆

  • @o61000
    @o61000 11 місяців тому +1

    They all can't be home runs, I'm still inspired to go out to the shop and fiddle with the truck

  • @Bronson1886
    @Bronson1886 3 роки тому

    I Love your collection and channel.

  • @TheCar780
    @TheCar780 2 роки тому

    You are a great American!

  • @gagehouston4214
    @gagehouston4214 Рік тому

    If you’re a dad; you would be an excellent father. The way you talk and how calm you are when working on a car, my daddy use to smack his hand and flip shit but those were some of my best memories

  • @thejudgemeister
    @thejudgemeister 2 роки тому +1

    I really enjoy watching these videos. I'm hoping to learn what to do when I am ready to try starting my '71 Maverick. It hasn't run since '91... and not well then. The gas had everything clogged with varnish. I did have difficulty hearing you on this one when you stepped to the opposite side of the truck from the camera. :)

    • @Sl33pyh3ad.
      @Sl33pyh3ad. 6 місяців тому

      Did you ever get it started?

  • @kevinb9327
    @kevinb9327 3 роки тому

    👍 the shade tree mechanic. No guts, no glory!

  • @bashfullbuzzard
    @bashfullbuzzard 3 роки тому

    Love that truck

  • @johnweide8822
    @johnweide8822 2 роки тому

    Another great video! Wow,looks like they stored fertilizer in that cab!

  • @terryrose6208
    @terryrose6208 Рік тому +1

    Private sector manufacturing did not readily keep up with war time technology. And I'm of the opinion that it was intentional. However, I grew up in the fifties and had access to a lot of older vehicles. Those old cars and trucks were so easy to work on, and reliable if serviced appropriately.

  • @tday99music
    @tday99music Рік тому +1

    Thanks for making these vids, you asked about the head if you did anything wrong, i don't think so. Couple things that could have made life easier, a pine 2x4 to lever the head in place, and picks to clear all the crap away and help align the gasket. I believe there is a specific pattern to torque head bolts as well

  • @theragingcreeper9040
    @theragingcreeper9040 2 роки тому

    That's beautiful

  • @justjerry8476
    @justjerry8476 3 роки тому +6

    Six volt, positive ground systems were always a headache.

  • @davidbush5323
    @davidbush5323 3 роки тому

    Its beautiful

  • @johnnyh409
    @johnnyh409 3 роки тому +1

    I've had engines that were low on compression and got them to start by putting a little oil down the cylinders before starting.

  • @ega9831
    @ega9831 Рік тому

    Oh man, that TD gave you a good run for your money. You got pinched, burn, shocked, slipped and who knows what else. Good times.

  • @paulodasilvaandre7808
    @paulodasilvaandre7808 2 роки тому

    Our real museums, old trucks built to last and can still run the bodywork is a tough durable bone nowadays to make durable cars..🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

  • @PissChrist.999
    @PissChrist.999 6 місяців тому

    I drove one of those 2 school, Hercules QXLD-3 engine, 4 speed, hard to find engine parts even then (1960s), love your channel, its awesome...

    • @PissChrist.999
      @PissChrist.999 4 місяці тому

      love his 'the termites quit holdin hands lol...He should have a morning radio programme...!

  • @Squivey3577
    @Squivey3577 2 роки тому +9

    So do you restore these at some point? Or just sell them to others for them to restore? Would love to see them in a fully restored state either by yourself or another classic enthusiast! Great videos and love your commentary!! Keep at it boss🤙😎