Forgotten 1925 Studebaker HEARSE / FIRE TRUCK! - Will it RUN AND DRIVE after 17 years?

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  • Опубліковано 24 чер 2021
  • To change things up - I wanted a challenge. Something out of my wheelhouse. So I bought this 1925 Studebaker, that I believe was originally a Hearse based on documents and the way that it is. It was later converted to a fire truck! Think this sleeping giant will run again? #oreillypowered
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  • @deanhoward4128
    @deanhoward4128 2 роки тому +317

    The switch on the passenger floor board is for an old motorized siren, from the fire truck days; the 2 clamp things as you called them are old hard suction hose clamps; the " spigot " is for an engine cooler, piped from water tank,when it was equipped as a fire truck, to aid in engine cooling, when it is in high idle, when pumping water for firefighting; the "lever" inside on the floor is the parking brake; the door grab handles are also from the fire days as well; the old 6volt systems, only needed 2 wires & it didn't matter which was positive or negative; be careful around old 6 volt systems, some of them had magneto & the " amperes, is also known as Amps; & was necessary to know how much the generator was producing ; alternators like cars have now,didn't come around until the 1940's when 12volt systems became the standard. Sounds like the timing is a little slow. and yes I have experience as a retired firefighter.

    • @cruiser6260
      @cruiser6260 2 роки тому +22

      Sounds like this truck should be yours

    • @castirondude
      @castirondude 2 роки тому +10

      Some of the old trucks are positive ground. Yes the starter, ignition, lights would likely not care about polarity. A fixed magnet motor would run backwards but since most starter motors are series wound, the magnetic field would also reverse so they would still run the right rotation. But what about the generator, wouldn't the generator take issue with reverse polarity?

    • @byerboys2607
      @byerboys2607 2 роки тому +4

      @pinned by vice grip garage give it up bro iam to damn smart for you shit I’ve emailed Derek already showed him

    • @annalorree
      @annalorree 2 роки тому +10

      I was going to post several of the items you did, then saw your post. No point in posting them again when I can just agree with you. I had 23 years in the fire service, myself.

    • @michaelbaka4777
      @michaelbaka4777 2 роки тому +6

      I agree, sounds like she needs just a bit of timing advance. But solve the fuel delivery issue first. Does no good to get her started if you can't meter the fuel!

  • @bluesfanman1
    @bluesfanman1 2 роки тому +469

    This channel is more entertaining than anything on tv I’ve seen in the last decade. 👍🏻

    • @1997cr80r
      @1997cr80r 2 роки тому +26

      I hope Derek never gets too crazy. I used to watch road kill on UA-cam when it first came out I was with them since the first episode they dropped a new episode every 3rd or 4th friday IIRC and I'd wait to watch every single one. They did lots of cool revivals and similar stuff but they got popular and now you gotta pay for a motor trend subscription and I lost interest.

    • @MrDavidelliottjr
      @MrDavidelliottjr 2 роки тому +4

      Agreed

    • @BBMetalKing
      @BBMetalKing 2 роки тому +8

      I am absolutely fascinated with this truck. Amazing! This truck is almost a hundred years old. Just bad ass!

    • @chrishastings2665
      @chrishastings2665 2 роки тому +3

      Agreed. You should check out Cold War Motors as well.

    • @grizzlyaddams3606
      @grizzlyaddams3606 2 роки тому +4

      The new Red Green.

  • @KowboyUSA
    @KowboyUSA 2 роки тому +32

    Those brackets would be very small for the vast majority of 1925-1940s fire extinguishers. They're also much fancier than any extinguisher mounting bracket, that I've ever seen at least, from the era. It's seems more likely they came from a hearse and were carriers for flowers, or feathers that were involved in the funerary business.

    • @johnashep109
      @johnashep109 4 місяці тому +1

      Yes you are correct it was also a delivery truck and when he needed to pick up a body he just threw on those brackets and it was a funeral wagon people didn't die everyday so it had to wear two hats so to speak,that's my theory anyway lol

  • @dreamlandwhitenoise
    @dreamlandwhitenoise Рік тому +7

    It's so nice to see gentlemen like him reviving these pieces of automotive history.

  • @engine22emt
    @engine22emt 2 роки тому +163

    The nickel pieces you thought were for flowers were for stack tip nozzles which were very very popular in the 20’s for forefighting
    The button on the passenger side was for a Q siren
    The spicket was for a heater
    The carb on the firewall
    Is for cold start eyther injection

    • @lessharratt8719
      @lessharratt8719 2 роки тому +4

      Cool.

    • @tedbundy3775
      @tedbundy3775 2 роки тому

      Nice to know that info do you have or have had one? Just curious you know a fair bit unless you just looked on google

    • @engine22emt
      @engine22emt 2 роки тому +24

      @@tedbundy3775 35 years as a fire fighter
      And 20’years restoring antique fire engines
      It’s been my passion since I was old
      Enough to walk

    • @rantonio
      @rantonio 2 роки тому +4

      I figured the gate valve was fer the heater. I had no idea about the old weather carb! Fascinating!

    • @safetyfirstintexas
      @safetyfirstintexas 2 роки тому

      All the old stacked tip playpipes ive evever seen have the 3 jaw hockey puck holder with the bottom lever.

  • @kerrylewis2581
    @kerrylewis2581 2 роки тому +238

    My mind blew up when I saw "1925 Studebaker". The content coming from this channel is getting better all the time.

    • @charliefrisbie3764
      @charliefrisbie3764 2 роки тому +6

      I'm hoping for a Full Series on this Awesome Truck

    • @kerrylewis2581
      @kerrylewis2581 2 роки тому +4

      @@charliefrisbie3764 Imagine how nice this truck could be if he has the time to get back on the road with new shoes and screws.

    • @charliefrisbie3764
      @charliefrisbie3764 2 роки тому +1

      I did imagine it from the pic in the news feed. I'm seeing a Tow Truck with all new wood , looking stock with the Petina on the steel, Rebuild the engine & make an R code of it. A little chrome on the engine. No cutting on ,or removing of the hood. If they want to see that Paxton Supercharger ,open the hood. Either Side Pipes ,or even Stacks like the Lil Red Express. As for wheels, Polished billet aluminum in a Big Rig style. And maybe just a little chrome hardware on the boom & row bars + accessories. Top it off by having a buddy letter the doors for Sweetz'SpeedShop

  • @aaronlutton1617
    @aaronlutton1617 2 роки тому +2

    I really enjoyed watching you on this episode. Your actual joy when this vehicle started enlightened me. I liked watching your raw, real feelings in this episode. Can't wait to watch the next one...

  • @duffdoesstuff
    @duffdoesstuff 2 роки тому +3

    To be straight forward...I mainly listen when I'm working alone in my garage or on other things. Listening to a guy gives me the feeling of workin on things with a good ol' pal....testin on stuff, checkin spark-a-lators and such.
    You're doin good work! I appreciate you!

  • @angelrivera-ty3fu
    @angelrivera-ty3fu 2 роки тому +416

    We need to bring this guy up to a million subscribers, best UA-camr ever, keep up the good work Derek.

    • @igotfiveonit8562
      @igotfiveonit8562 2 роки тому +6

      him and cleeter kill it

    • @aspalovin
      @aspalovin 2 роки тому +12

      I was hoping months ago that we would get him there for the 4th of July but I think we're gonna come up short. He'll definitely be there by the end of the year.

    • @jtfisrtbuild947
      @jtfisrtbuild947 2 роки тому +7

      I've been try brothers a fella been trying wish I could sub million time just for him he rocks

    • @ivanthemisunderstood6940
      @ivanthemisunderstood6940 2 роки тому +13

      Agreed. I smash the like button every time I get a notice...then watch the vid. I've never once been disappointed.

    • @timrussellguitar1516
      @timrussellguitar1516 2 роки тому +4

      Amen brother

  • @mjmcomputers
    @mjmcomputers 2 роки тому +164

    O’Reilly’s has had those spark plugs sitting on the shelf since 1929 just waiting for a feller to stop in.

    • @kriscarver-seaboyer9204
      @kriscarver-seaboyer9204 2 роки тому +13

      More than likely they cross reference as tractor parts. Lots if old, common tractors use 1920s automotive technology.

    • @allangibson2408
      @allangibson2408 2 роки тому +5

      Spark plugs haven’t changed much since WW1 in basic mechanical design - internal resistors and precious metal being the biggest detail changes (except for aircraft plugs that got bigger threads and shielding in WW2).

    • @willb3018
      @willb3018 2 роки тому +1

      I too was amazed. I am sure other stuff uses them, but still, 1925?

    • @2H80vids
      @2H80vids 2 роки тому +1

      Bet the 1929 price ticket is gone though. I wonder what they would have cost?

    • @SgtBergin
      @SgtBergin 2 роки тому +1

      I see a sponsor!

  • @pneumatic00
    @pneumatic00 2 роки тому +9

    Unquestionably the coolest vehicle I've ever seen you work on! You really have something completely unique there.

  • @eddyblackburn8092
    @eddyblackburn8092 2 роки тому +2

    One heck of a great Channel! I just can’t get enough of it ! I rather watch this than anything ! Turn on news and it’s our country and leadership and world problems . This just makes me feel good and positive ! Thanks fellers !

  • @HankJr.
    @HankJr. 2 роки тому +354

    Man even a classic would say that’s a classic. That truck was 52 years old when Smokey and the Bandit came out

    • @bigthunder2860
      @bigthunder2860 2 роки тому +13

      That would make it a antique

    • @GoonieLord
      @GoonieLord 2 роки тому +30

      So old you could even skip the smog check in California!

    • @warrenny
      @warrenny 2 роки тому +10

      lol. right! It's a classic's classic!

    • @1980bwc
      @1980bwc 2 роки тому +5

      Unfathomable! Lol

    • @1980bwc
      @1980bwc 2 роки тому +6

      The bed floor is petrified.

  • @bgtpeifer444
    @bgtpeifer444 2 роки тому +685

    Keep the "will it run and drive home" videos coming man!

    • @warrenny
      @warrenny 2 роки тому +32

      I second that! Just reading the notification on my screen brought a smile to my face.

    • @upnorth5465
      @upnorth5465 2 роки тому +39

      It's these videos that made me subscribe. That old white cadillac in the field was the one that made me say "Ok this guy is awesome" haha

    • @warrenny
      @warrenny 2 роки тому +13

      @@upnorth5465 Same here.

    • @mcdudley
      @mcdudley 2 роки тому +7

      Yep I’ve been living for them throughout lockdown!

    • @neverbeenoutside
      @neverbeenoutside 2 роки тому +5

      @@lastofthebest5102 I would hope not, he is the "Red Green" of cars and if he does it right he can stay real and make his money.

  • @arnoldvandenham3254
    @arnoldvandenham3254 2 роки тому +9

    Dear Derek, @41:06 you can see (and hear) sparks jump from the main coil wire to the mechanical--timing-adjuster-cable. My bet would be that it will start with new lightning wires. Thanks fo all your wonderful videos!

  • @jOlds792
    @jOlds792 5 місяців тому +1

    Derek, THANK YOU for all the smiles and Laughs you’ve given all us folks! WE APPRECIATE YOU!

  • @MurphyTheBandChild
    @MurphyTheBandChild 2 роки тому +54

    Can we all take a moment to bask in the majesty that is that stuffed tiger in the background?

  • @thrillbilly9785
    @thrillbilly9785 2 роки тому +337

    “She’s more stuck than a Ford Ranger in a field.” MAN that one hit home for me. 😂

    • @not_yet_nifter-6423
      @not_yet_nifter-6423 2 роки тому +3

      Pow.. Right in the kisser for me too.

    • @unclelarryboy1608
      @unclelarryboy1608 2 роки тому +7

      Me too. I inherited a Ranger from my father in law. It almost got stuck on a paved street in a rain puddle in a Midwest June. I had to spin it out.

    • @lsxbird7874
      @lsxbird7874 2 роки тому +1

      Nice firebird

    • @joshrepik
      @joshrepik 2 роки тому

      Bro my homies gearshift from 2007 felt this hard in the synchros

    • @godsinbox
      @godsinbox 2 роки тому

      Ouch. My Ranger is 2x4 so...yeah

  • @patrickchubey3127
    @patrickchubey3127 2 роки тому +11

    I think what you're doing is fantastic and I really hope that you get this wonderful piece of rolling history back on the road again.

  • @user-mp9xu9of8k
    @user-mp9xu9of8k 2 роки тому +11

    Such an awesome rig, insane to think this is almost 100 years old and ready to live again

  • @DieselCreek
    @DieselCreek 2 роки тому +1562

    A guy is really diggin on this ol' gal... really wondering where a fella is gonna find some new dancing shoes for her! Let alone a new carb!

    • @davidgray7907
      @davidgray7907 2 роки тому +48

      Loveeeee your channel dude!!!!!!

    • @johnsurovik3693
      @johnsurovik3693 2 роки тому +68

      Coker Tire should have the tires in stock!

    • @oldhouseredux7733
      @oldhouseredux7733 2 роки тому +16

      This one definitely seems right up your alley, Matt!

    • @jeremyhanna3852
      @jeremyhanna3852 2 роки тому +52

      Coker will have them tires stock just need 2nd mortgage on the house to get them

    • @Doogie_Causey
      @Doogie_Causey 2 роки тому +17

      @Diesel Creek J C Whitney Might Have A Carb Or Carb Kit

  • @mathewm7136
    @mathewm7136 2 роки тому +163

    The lever in the cab was to dump the casket out. People were tougher back in the day.

    • @robertmcbee4671
      @robertmcbee4671 2 роки тому +2

      Ya sure it's not a passenger ejection seat lever???

    • @Pholsius
      @Pholsius 2 роки тому +1

      @@robertmcbee4671 isn’t that where the casket should go?

    • @AndrewH9999
      @AndrewH9999 2 роки тому +4

      Ejecto seato

    • @charliefrisbie3764
      @charliefrisbie3764 2 роки тому

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @Fpockets
      @Fpockets 2 роки тому +2

      The casket dump-in-nator 😎

  • @marioobermaier6911
    @marioobermaier6911 6 місяців тому +2

    This Truck is not only an Car, it has History on it and it is an Piece of Art from the old Times too. Love it !!

  • @andrewsupernova
    @andrewsupernova 2 роки тому +2

    I absolutely love your channel, very much my new favourite thing to watch. You are such a great watch. Love this old girl is nearly 100 years old! It's absolutely awesome to see such amazing old engineering working today. Thank you so much for all of your effort!

  • @CCWP0251
    @CCWP0251 2 роки тому +191

    The pedal on the passenger side in the floor was likely for a mechanical siren when the truck was used in the fire service. It is standard to this day for the passenger to operate the “Q” with a foot pedal. Also I believe those are old fire extinguisher mounts.
    Also, once she starts running, advance the spark about half way using the lever in the cab, then slowly ease your throttle down as it warms up. You’ll be able to hear her smooth out as you advance the spark.

    • @kriscarver-seaboyer9204
      @kriscarver-seaboyer9204 2 роки тому +27

      Yeah, he didnt do anything with the spark advance, it's probably either full advanced or retarded which is why he's having trouble getting it to stay running. Of course nearly a hundred years of carb fuckery isnt helping either, but he could likely find a usable carb off an old tractor.

    • @martinhill6749
      @martinhill6749 2 роки тому +4

      Was going to say same thing

    • @dukeofearl6256
      @dukeofearl6256 2 роки тому +8

      I don't know about the carb, but I am certain you are correct on the siren. I am also certain you have more gray hair than me....

    • @jerryw6577
      @jerryw6577 2 роки тому +4

      Probably got more hair than some of us.

  • @spazmonkey3815
    @spazmonkey3815 2 роки тому +371

    Ya know, every time I see this guy I cannot believe how effortlessly he makes a connection with his audience.I feel very comfortable watching him like I'm watching a dear friend.

    • @Rylanhere
      @Rylanhere 2 роки тому +6

      He’s got wholesome feel like something you watch after watching a horror movie and being scared shitless

    • @chriswinkler8231
      @chriswinkler8231 2 роки тому +6

      He’s the only UA-cam channel whose merch I bought, literally just felt compelled to.

    • @krisdoan2256
      @krisdoan2256 2 роки тому +3

      He's like watching my brothers when I was a child the era of the cars fit and he's a blast to watch!!!!

    • @dude28405
      @dude28405 2 роки тому +1

      I know he reminds me of a friend of mine that just passed away this year he was the same way that Midwestern accent Was pretty much the same

    • @tomzandmicky8239
      @tomzandmicky8239 2 роки тому +3

      Kinda like Andy of Mayberry. Like if Andy and Helen had a kid…Opie’s half brother…

  • @johanbrand8601
    @johanbrand8601 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Derek for what you are doing. A favorite channel!
    Almost a million subscribers!

  • @rockobeam2706
    @rockobeam2706 2 роки тому +4

    This project is awesome! I actually live in a 1925 boat. Still running on the west coast Canada. I bet J Lenno has a carb on the shelf... hope to see you driving this beast home. Freaking awesome 👌

  • @noahlabrie7452
    @noahlabrie7452 2 роки тому +823

    I dont mean to sound weird but this mans voice is so smooth. Hes like a bob ross for fixing cars and things

    • @The_One_Over_There
      @The_One_Over_There 2 роки тому +43

      that's probably the best description i've read so far.
      i'm just waiting on a line like * i found this happy little accident in the trunk* or something along those lines

    • @whatatool
      @whatatool 2 роки тому +35

      Lol. He makes happy little clouds with the tires.

    • @money_hands
      @money_hands 2 роки тому +9

      I agree

    • @chrisackerley1842
      @chrisackerley1842 2 роки тому +16

      Yes! I am an Attorney. I write appeals and PCR petitions in capital cases. I rarely go to court. I spend many, many hours on the computer every day, reading and writing. I have a computer with two 27" 4K monitors. After a couple hours sitting at the computer, it gets just too damned quiet! I have found it helps me concentrate to bring up a playlist of videos from one of my favorite UA-cam channels and just let it play, in the background. The problem is most UA-cam creators have voices that grate on my nervers. A very few have voices that are soothing.Darren is one of those. He has the voice of an old-time radio commentator. Others who have soothing voices are Justin at TVR Exploration, Gly at Abandoned and Forgotten Places, and the young couple who produce Pin in the Atlas. Listening to these people in the background keeps me productive!

    • @357bullfrog9
      @357bullfrog9 2 роки тому +30

      Reminds me of Red Green

  • @4961Studebaker
    @4961Studebaker 2 роки тому +65

    Parts - Studebaker International on the inner webs can get you hooked up with big 6 248ci parts and yes your missing the fuel vacuum canister

    • @krampp24
      @krampp24 2 роки тому +2

      @vicegrip garage

    • @denniswobbe3157
      @denniswobbe3157 2 роки тому

      @vicegripgarage

    • @bmh67wa
      @bmh67wa 2 роки тому +2

      Isn't the Big Six a 354?
      It was also a sedan model during those years so it's confusing trying to figure it out.

  • @richardwarfield7386
    @richardwarfield7386 2 роки тому +1

    Keeping the faith Derek - I know you will get it running and driving.

  • @bhoyet91
    @bhoyet91 2 роки тому +15

    I am still waiting for the next episode. Hope it's soon. Love you man. Stay safe and keep digging. I love what you do and ive been learning a lot about cars most of all old school cars I've got one myself.

    • @GT380man
      @GT380man 2 роки тому

      I’ve noticed there is a second part! What an old truck.

  • @1millsr
    @1millsr 2 роки тому +169

    Who else was sitting there while he was trying to start yelling at the screen "come on ole girl, you can do it!"

    • @davidregan9872
      @davidregan9872 2 роки тому +7

      ME, MYSELF, and I! Damn it! She wanted to fire!

    • @jhpfmj
      @jhpfmj 2 роки тому +3

      i was actually yellin.. laughin gas!!!! but i dunno if the ole girl wouldve enjoyed that

    • @ZekeGraal
      @ZekeGraal 2 роки тому +2

      This was me yelling at the 13 year old motorcycle I bought last Friday that hadn't been run in a year and a half. Took 4 tanks of Berrymans and a whole lotta fuel-makeit-happener rejuvenater spray to clean out the gummed up idle jets!

    • @cgsoutdoors_professor3883
      @cgsoutdoors_professor3883 2 роки тому +5

      Bring the thunder!

    • @Jim_M_75
      @Jim_M_75 2 роки тому +3

      "Bring the thunder !!" personally.

  • @Hammar89
    @Hammar89 2 роки тому +67

    I cried a little when that 6 fired up, because it probably would have never run again and continue to tell stories at car shows or just gas stations. Great video as always Derek 💪

  • @robertfournier3549
    @robertfournier3549 2 роки тому +4

    After a lifetime of working on basically junk,I still get that happy feeling when something actually fires up. I SHARED YOUR JOY.

  • @lock6
    @lock6 2 роки тому

    YOU ARE AWESOME! i was cheering when she fired up..love it

  • @pedrole7036
    @pedrole7036 2 роки тому +58

    the content is crazy the last cuple of months ... thank you to Jessica and Dereck for the hard work behind the scene

  • @JASONEAVIS
    @JASONEAVIS 2 роки тому +89

    I'm sure there's some irony in there somewhere, a fella bringing a hearse back to life an all.
    Can't wait to see the old gal cruising down the road again. Would love to see a restoration series on this beautiful machine.
    Keep up the great work Derek!!

  • @frankgeimer5952
    @frankgeimer5952 2 роки тому +2

    Those sidebars by the doors makes it a Hearse. Like you, I believe it is a fantastic find and really deserves to be brought back into the light and appreciated.

  • @coryheckler2354
    @coryheckler2354 2 роки тому +3

    What a cool find! I hope you can can get it rolling again, Dereck! Waiting to see your next vid on this project.

  • @jammerz63
    @jammerz63 2 роки тому +52

    If you have ever heard of the iola car show and swap meet, they should have a good majority of what you need there. Its in iola wisconsin. Runs july 9-11. Also, bring a wagon to haul stuff in.

  • @bucknaked9095
    @bucknaked9095 2 роки тому +83

    First time he opened a door and didn’t reel back from the smell.

    • @derekski88
      @derekski88 2 роки тому +1

      Ain't that the truth!!!

    • @That_AMC_Guy
      @That_AMC_Guy 2 роки тому +2

      @@derekski88 Nothing in there to rot! It's just steel, wood, leather and glass.

    • @MrRichardbryan
      @MrRichardbryan 2 роки тому +5

      Well, it's kinda like an older lady who leaks urine in her depends. You can smell a little urine but outta respect you kinda ignore it.

    • @rickn8or
      @rickn8or 2 роки тому +2

      @@That_AMC_Guy, and plenty of ventilation.

    • @That_AMC_Guy
      @That_AMC_Guy 2 роки тому +1

      @@rickn8or LOL. Yeah, ain't that the truth. Door and Window seals being invented the next Summer.

  • @shellymorrison6796
    @shellymorrison6796 2 роки тому +2

    Wow I rebuilt one of those back in 06 at my engine machine shop. Brings back a lot of memories especially the chain driven starter

  • @timorcutt2184
    @timorcutt2184 2 роки тому

    I like old cars and actually have a 63 falcon that hasn’t run since 1980. The more I watch you the more it makes me want to get my old gal running and use it every day. Your channel is the bomb and I enjoy it very much. Your lingo is very unique and makes this channel one of the best.

  • @charlesjones6475
    @charlesjones6475 2 роки тому +45

    19 years old fella here! Thanks to you I got my old 86 c10 unit running and driving with the help of your videos! Every time I watch I learn more and more ! Thank you so much for putting out such educational and humble content!

  • @johnnylochs6704
    @johnnylochs6704 2 роки тому +81

    “You little devil, I was gonna take you for ice cream”

    • @TheMeta6
      @TheMeta6 2 роки тому +8

      @@lastofthebest5102 you're not very good at this whole trolling thing are you!?

    • @oldscout80
      @oldscout80 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheMeta6 Does (Last of the Best) tell us something?

  • @raminadeo1
    @raminadeo1 Рік тому

    Snaps to you Derrick! Those of us who love cars and appreciate how they made our lives great and helped for our country watch your videos and we envy a guy who is doing what he really loves. To look at the vehicles as they were in their prime and think about how their owners loved them when they were new and shiny is something not every guy can do. Keep

  • @trevorhooten375
    @trevorhooten375 2 роки тому

    Been busy for about a week and haven't got to watch your videos. Makes me feel happy right now! Right back at home. Never stop.

  • @sumofme1
    @sumofme1 2 роки тому +67

    Cool, hey my dad told me my great aunt had her driver's license renewed at age 100yrs old, she drove an old studabaker she could only drive around town. She was 106 when she passed in Nebraska

    • @markrundquist3348
      @markrundquist3348 2 роки тому +4

      Lemme guess, car accident?

    • @bigbadbear6004
      @bigbadbear6004 2 роки тому +3

      Are you done playing on the track?
      These videos are way more informative!!

    • @cdnroofer
      @cdnroofer 2 роки тому +1

      Did someone’s feelings get hurt and my comment was deleted? Good, maybe you got the point.

    • @sumofme1
      @sumofme1 2 роки тому +5

      @@markrundquist3348 if you are referring to my great aunt she passed away from old age, no car accident

    • @lessharratt8719
      @lessharratt8719 2 роки тому

      @Sappho Nymph I know eh.

  • @Brady.John87
    @Brady.John87 2 роки тому +8

    2am and I’m scrolling through my UA-cam before I crash for the night and a new VGG video comes across my feed. Time to refill the drink and light another smoke cuz we’re watching, it’s our duty as fellow Americans to like,comment and watch all his videos. I sure do hope you bring this ole gal bag to her glory days. Would make an awesome full restoration build

  • @ashes2ashes863
    @ashes2ashes863 2 роки тому +1

    I love that all these old cars you find always want to run for you no matter how long they were left for dead. Don't tell me machines don't have a spirit. They know your the closest thing to love and understanding they have maybe ever had.

  • @michaelcsiti3476
    @michaelcsiti3476 2 роки тому +4

    i live in elkhart, indiana, grew up in mishawaka, and my grandfather worked at studebaker after ww2 until they went belly up. He told all kinds of stories about the factory in south bend. After they closed there were pallets of unused new old stock studebaker engines that got auctioned off. Ive got an original studebaker clock with neon around the edge of the clock that hung on the wall of the production floor

  • @kosfactor
    @kosfactor 2 роки тому +127

    I'll be dipped. You can resurrect the dead, a holy man.

  • @KP-ir8ih
    @KP-ir8ih 2 роки тому +57

    May God bless you with the necessary resources to make that piece of history live again! Thank you for the great entertainment Derek!

  • @glennholmes9587
    @glennholmes9587 2 роки тому +1

    You do remarkable things, a true mechanic.

  • @blakeleystrapping2860
    @blakeleystrapping2860 8 місяців тому +2

    Im slowly going through and watching all your videos. Love them man and everything your doing.

  • @elonmask50
    @elonmask50 2 роки тому +51

    Great purchase Derrick, it still thinks it’s a Hearse, that’s why the engine is Coffin..

    • @michaeltablet8577
      @michaeltablet8577 2 роки тому +2

      That's too funny!

    • @asn413
      @asn413 2 роки тому +1

      PFFFT HA HA HA XD

    • @macf4426
      @macf4426 2 роки тому +8

      You cadaver career in comedy with jokes like that 👍

    • @danl981
      @danl981 2 роки тому +5

      Read that to my wife and she dang near vapor locked!

  • @rshutterbug47
    @rshutterbug47 2 роки тому +40

    I Can't Even Believe You Got Your Hands On That Truck, How Cool is That

    • @conrad463
      @conrad463 2 роки тому

      @@lastofthebest5102 That's What She Said....

  • @codemonkey2k5
    @codemonkey2k5 2 роки тому

    Please don't give up on this truck. I'm lovin on this old thing!

  • @michaeljerome554
    @michaeljerome554 2 роки тому

    I love rooting for this guy and find myself excited to see them run.

  • @spyderMN
    @spyderMN 2 роки тому +73

    If you struggle to find some of those needle parts, take a couple of good pictures with a ruler for scale - I'd be happy to 3d print you a new one out of nylon... Looks totally doable.

    • @Timothy-NH
      @Timothy-NH 2 роки тому +6

      I was wondering if such a thing was possible, I guess so.

    • @hrsey71
      @hrsey71 2 роки тому +4

      ya! or a metal 3d printer could make it

    • @PMDc-OneCarGarage
      @PMDc-OneCarGarage 2 роки тому

      The nylon would be temporary. The engine heat would destroy it over time.

    • @crazytrain7114
      @crazytrain7114 2 роки тому

      @@PMDc-OneCarGarage but the fuel would be a coolant for the needle at any rate

    • @PMDc-OneCarGarage
      @PMDc-OneCarGarage 2 роки тому

      @@crazytrain7114 I would agree with engineered nylon. I just don't think the printed grade would be as resistant. Worth a try though if no other options.

  • @AuzPete
    @AuzPete 2 роки тому +168

    Great to see you finally looking at a car more of the age I’m into. FYI the spark advance/retard and throttle should be controlled with those steering wheel levers. The lever and cable arrangement definitely a later adjustment with spark system update. For your carb, I would get a Massey Ferguson TE20 off the evil bay. Stacks of new ones and spares and will be much simpler to work with. I use them on veteran overlands, studebakers all the time. If you want originality, I’m sure the local studebaker club will sort you out. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have as well, my dad restores these cars for a living.

    • @jonathans3971
      @jonathans3971 2 роки тому +3

      Heya, I'm not the man himself but I'm a sucker for knowledge I'm probably never going to have any use for and un-asked questions rarely gets answered
      I'm seeing a lever with a spring up front, also looking at pictures there seems to be missing linkage going to the carb, I'm guessing it's a guvernor?
      While cranking it sounds like escaping spark (to me), is it just starter chain rattle, valve train or is there something else that is supposed to be "a little clicky"?
      If you happen to be knowledgeable about TEA-20's or have a greybeard on hand I've also got a question about noises from a '52 i haven't found the answer for

    • @AuzPete
      @AuzPete 2 роки тому +1

      @@jonathans3971 by up font do you mean on outside near radiator? If so could be a lever that pulls the choke/throttle for when you crank start.
      Clicking noises are often hard to find use a stethoscope or a long rod held against your ear and touch different parts of the engine to find source.
      I have an old te20 that I used as a kid, slashing, digging gardens etc, but I’m not an expert on them sorry.

    • @ClickClack_Bam
      @ClickClack_Bam 2 роки тому +2

      Does pops have a channel?
      If not he should!

  • @CountryDick
    @CountryDick 2 роки тому

    I don’t l know a thing about cars, but I really enjoy the deadpan and clever phrasing of Derek. And, we just need the calmness and caring of this gentle soul…

  • @ergbudster3333
    @ergbudster3333 2 роки тому

    The git-er-done Kid flies again! I can never watch VGG without a bunch of laffs and some solid mechanical enjoyment. The kid reminds me of my late brother: always up for an adventure! I'm gonna love seeing this old Stud' fixed up nice.

  • @CarlosMartinez-sh3ef
    @CarlosMartinez-sh3ef 2 роки тому +191

    This guy can get a 1925 year old truck going while others can't even think to plug a vacuum line or open the choke. The level of experience makes a huge difference in the enjoyability of watching him work. You actually learn something in his videos.

    • @I.Live4oldcars.prospecting
      @I.Live4oldcars.prospecting 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah i agree. Guys these days cant even work the mrs vacuum cleaner .

    • @danlevesque5437
      @danlevesque5437 2 роки тому +7

      I'm 35 and I'm a survivor so a tiny few of us still appreciate carburetors, drum brakes and 3 on the tree transmissions 😊

    • @RagnarokCo
      @RagnarokCo 2 роки тому +1

      Well a guys been doing this over 20 years...

    • @iroh1048
      @iroh1048 2 роки тому

      @@danlevesque5437 I recently had the privilege to drive my brother in-law's 68 Corvette. All manual. Everything. 327 with 4 speed. Manual steering and brakes. Not easy to drive but was a lot of fun.

    • @82cj8
      @82cj8 2 роки тому +1

      @Temmie Flakes That's why they're still used on ALL 18 wheelers, right??

  • @marks8603
    @marks8603 2 роки тому +135

    What did the old GUM TIRE say to Derrick?? "I'll be DIPPED"

  • @daveblevins3322
    @daveblevins3322 2 роки тому

    I am overjoyed to have found this channel 👍 Thanks Derek 👌

  • @mmarciniak
    @mmarciniak 2 роки тому +1

    He’s humble about his wealth of knowledge, and his sarcasm adds so much to his sense of humor!!!

  • @isaactrockman4417
    @isaactrockman4417 2 роки тому +28

    this one deserves a full series. it could be a really nice wood sided pickup

  • @w829l5
    @w829l5 2 роки тому +48

    Oh man, you need to make a series on this one, rebuild that engine.

  • @jimmiller7971
    @jimmiller7971 2 роки тому

    My dad had.a 1926 2door sedan till around 2010. It was called the “whiskey six” because of which you said it was loved by bootleggers.
    Inside underneath the back seat,you lift up the so-called floor board, was a metal box built right in between the frame for hauling booze!
    Quietest smoothest running engineer I’ve heard in my 63 years all you could hear was the tick tick tick of the staples holding the fan belt together! Speedometer went up to 75, the dome light still worked. The wind up clock on the dash still kept perfect time.
    The single rear taillight/stop light actually said “Studabaker stop”
    Wish I could find it and get it back!!

  • @nathanielalexander3248
    @nathanielalexander3248 2 роки тому

    Reminds me so much of my grandfather way you talk haha im sick with covid and watching all the episodes thanks for making this dark time better for me hope you see this man thank you for doing this God bless

  • @dooley9621
    @dooley9621 2 роки тому +24

    Please do this one right Derek, it will be amazing to follow the series and see her restored. What a gem you have. Thanks mate

    • @Karmy.
      @Karmy. 2 роки тому +3

      Agreed, it's begging for a legit restoration

    • @klindoug
      @klindoug 2 роки тому +3

      Yes, please!

  • @nodak81
    @nodak81 2 роки тому +171

    In 1925 an ambulance and hearse were generally the same thing...

    • @HappyHarryHardon
      @HappyHarryHardon 2 роки тому +4

      Also a full body car. No “cab”. It’s really interesting.

    • @briantruck2284
      @briantruck2284 2 роки тому +1

      Yup

    • @danr1920
      @danr1920 2 роки тому

      😮😂

    • @TKing2724
      @TKing2724 2 роки тому +13

      Ambulances before the mid-seventies were just used to bring your pieces to the hospital.

    • @mjcleveland4787
      @mjcleveland4787 2 роки тому +3

      In small town America & into the 70's, hearses often did double duty as ambulances. I reckon that's why we were nicer to the local undertakers?

  • @LS1LE
    @LS1LE 2 роки тому

    Great video, thank you. You got it to fire, that is so awesome. Considering the age of the soft parts, that was a miracle!!! I can’t wait to see part 2!

  • @chuckstewart9102
    @chuckstewart9102 2 роки тому +1

    Derek….please don’t let this project die….really want to see this one run again! You can do it…with the help of a new carb! Or, use the carb off your lawn tractor! 😁

  • @ZipKickGo
    @ZipKickGo 2 роки тому +32

    I liked seeing the old man in the door window run by when he heard it running. He probably got a kick out of it.

  • @Greasemonkey05
    @Greasemonkey05 2 роки тому +71

    This truck is the exact definition of "They don't make 'em like they used to"

  • @fire58372001
    @fire58372001 2 роки тому +1

    The hearse was an ambulance way back in the day. As for the fire truck, our 1st tanker was an old beer truck that we modified. The passenger button was probably used for the siren. Nice vid. Thx for sharing.

  • @Tim-57
    @Tim-57 2 роки тому +3

    What an amazing truck, love it.
    You are the American Red Green;
    "Keep your stick on the ice."

  • @adamsenig5281
    @adamsenig5281 2 роки тому +29

    The button on passenger floor is more than likely to run the siren when it was a fire truck.

    • @jaymac2184
      @jaymac2184 2 роки тому +1

      Had exactly the same thought

    • @joshuaprince898
      @joshuaprince898 2 роки тому +1

      I agree.

    • @tremolo34
      @tremolo34 2 роки тому +2

      @@JohnZ0805 it would be the Q-siren sound that starts with a high pitch then slowly drops pitch until the LT or CPT steps on it again.

  • @anthonysagendorf9133
    @anthonysagendorf9133 2 роки тому +132

    “You can get it in any color you want as long as it’s black.” - Henry Ford

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 2 роки тому +8

      You can get black too if you pay extra

    • @byerboys2607
      @byerboys2607 2 роки тому +2

      You can get flat black to as long as it’s a Ford

    • @drivewaystar6485
      @drivewaystar6485 2 роки тому +10

      "You can get it in any black you want as long as it's Ford." - Henry Color

    • @byerboys2607
      @byerboys2607 2 роки тому +1

      @pinned by vice grip garage ok bro why are ya make n a knock off vice grip channel @vice grip garage can a fell kick the the wanna be vgg in what’s left of his none existing 3rd leg sir 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

    • @byerboys2607
      @byerboys2607 2 роки тому +1

      @pinned by vice grip garage would you rather have a drink with hank Williams jr or the Marlboro man 🤔

  • @countk1
    @countk1 2 роки тому

    Love your vocabularisation, dude. Love watching this.

  • @kylemccourt663
    @kylemccourt663 2 роки тому

    You made the first commercial that I have EVER watched in it entirety on youtube!!!! You rule!!!

  • @danwhite4157
    @danwhite4157 2 роки тому +57

    There is a Penberthy carb injector co one on eBay. “Ball and Ball penberthy” those were lantern hangers for a old brass Dietz lanterns as well. You actually got it to fire. holy…

    • @MK-yx3xk
      @MK-yx3xk 2 роки тому

      I think they also sell re-build kits. Found one link here. But it didnt list SV-34A, only SV-30, SV-40 and a few others. www.thecarburetorshop.com/Kstudebaker.htm

  • @Mike_B_724
    @Mike_B_724 2 роки тому +31

    Kind of a "Christine" moment when those dash lights came on 😆

  • @tobiwonkanogy2975
    @tobiwonkanogy2975 2 роки тому +5

    it is also likely the oldest truck you may ever see in person. Amazing piece of modified history with some wicked potential for weight reduction

  • @jamesmulanax1424
    @jamesmulanax1424 2 роки тому

    The small end of that funky clamp goes into the small opening of a fire nozzle. The "horseshoe" end goes around the big end of the fire nozzle. I think it mounted to a vertical surface with the small end down. Great truck!!

  • @Skuggan84
    @Skuggan84 2 роки тому +58

    "Stuck more then a Ford Ranger in a field" lmao....

    • @mk-jf1ux
      @mk-jf1ux 2 роки тому

      field of 30 at the freedom factory aug 14th 2021.

    • @majcrash
      @majcrash 2 роки тому

      @@mk-jf1ux Sounds like a field of dreams...

  • @Rhino-mt1rf
    @Rhino-mt1rf 2 роки тому +68

    As it's turning over, I swear I hear spark where spark shouldn't be.

    • @RobertFay
      @RobertFay 2 роки тому +2

      *- You have better ears than I do, that is for sure. And if you are right, the firing order is wrong.*

    • @bmh67wa
      @bmh67wa 2 роки тому +4

      The timing on those can be a bit finicky with worn out parts and we don't know where he has it set at when he's trying to start it since it's cable controlled by a knob on the dash that he's probably moving.

    • @andy1056
      @andy1056 2 роки тому +7

      Yeah, I heard a spark “click....click” as it was turning over, too

    • @erikj.2066
      @erikj.2066 2 роки тому +4

      Wondering if that might be the old stitched belt flopping, or maybe the chain drive for the starter/generator flopping as it’s hitting on compression.
      Suppose it could also be a broken plug lead arcing too.

    • @rickn8or
      @rickn8or 2 роки тому +3

      @@andy1056, you think those lightning hoses might be a little leaky?

  • @marcuscoquer5958
    @marcuscoquer5958 7 місяців тому +1

    I decided to watch every video of you have done a while back.
    I have been looking forward to this one so much!!
    Amazing old vehicle.

  • @martinkennard1669
    @martinkennard1669 2 роки тому

    Fantastic videos in this one. I just about jumped out of my chair when she popped off. I'd like to see it restored, but leave the finish. Put a nice wood sided box on it. Again...fantastic startup. Keep them coming.

  • @4EyedFox
    @4EyedFox 2 роки тому +48

    Those handles were most likely from the firetruck days as the firemen rode the running boards.

    • @uzi1951
      @uzi1951 2 роки тому +2

      I think it was a pickup truck turned firetruck.

    • @daveswinfield
      @daveswinfield 2 роки тому +2

      I was just about to say the same thing! Glad I read the comments first to make sure a guy wasn't repeatin' on anything

    • @lazyhoundracing9621
      @lazyhoundracing9621 2 роки тому +6

      Maybe for Pallbears to ride on the running boards with them. Not enough room in the cab for everyone.

    • @4EyedFox
      @4EyedFox 2 роки тому +3

      @@lazyhoundracing9621 could be but a google search of 1925 Studebaker ambulance and hearse look nothing like that. It was like a car or small school bus not like a truck so there would have been more seats.

    • @4EyedFox
      @4EyedFox 2 роки тому +1

      @@lastofthebest5102 I was a firefighter sir so I believe I have some knowledge on the subject. You are the one that looks ridiculous.

  • @bigdunloaded4014
    @bigdunloaded4014 2 роки тому +32

    This is more what we want to see…Revivals! Good luck on finding the carb and parts. I look forward to watching the rest of this video and other revival videos!!👍🏻

  • @TimeToBeKind
    @TimeToBeKind 2 роки тому +1

    I can watch your videos all day. Educational and comedy in one, exactly what I enjoy.

  • @johnkrebs2781
    @johnkrebs2781 2 роки тому

    Always fun watching your videos.

  • @viiriix6525
    @viiriix6525 2 роки тому +47

    "Amperes, I don't know what that is..something with altitude maybe." I spit my fucking drink out LOL

  • @SoCalCycling
    @SoCalCycling 2 роки тому +65

    I have watched so many of these im startin to talk-el-ator like him

    • @aman4peace
      @aman4peace 2 роки тому +3

      I like him i never have a bad night ,istening to him

    • @samjoentess9168
      @samjoentess9168 2 роки тому +2

      I am 97.5% the same

    • @ursinusvombatidae1989
      @ursinusvombatidae1989 2 роки тому +3

      A feller might want to watch what habits get stuck in the ol' think-ilator, but mine's not being used anyway, so that's fine. Ought to go work on the oil leak in my offspring's Ranger, but since the truck is older then they are, I'm going to do the right thing and watch a guy wrench on another barn find instead.

    • @spicysnowman8886
      @spicysnowman8886 2 роки тому

      Half of the things in my life have become something-el-ator

  • @donotwantahandle1111
    @donotwantahandle1111 2 роки тому

    I love these old engines. Almost everything is easy to get at. You can even see the cylinders from the outside!

  • @thenicknameaccumulator7642
    @thenicknameaccumulator7642 2 роки тому +2

    My husband watched your channel on my account and now your videos are showing up. I'm not even mad.