@@justindougherty976 I agree, he should use it for what he needs, but the reason I said what I said was that it had a hydraulic bed, I thought that was pretty cool.
I think the truck should be kept intact and all original. Definitely need to flush out the cooling system and check the ignition timing. With some hard work she will be a solid runner. That old Flathead sounds great. Hard to believe those old trucks actually run and drive. Makes me want to buy an old car and wrench on it. Keep making these interesting videos.
I have a 52 GMC 1 1/2 ton flatbed for sale if you are serious about getting an old truck to wrench on. It even comes with the stuck engine package to make it more challenging.
lmao good luck thats the problem with everyone these days they have a old vehicle that's been sitting around and no longer in the condition that even warrants being worth that price 2500 or usually whatever absurd price people are wanting and so it just sits there longer and longer rusting and falling apart more meanwhile anytime someone does ask to try and buy it they never come off that stupid absurd price that they had set when it even somewhat was in decent shape but still 25 years+ later is practically a hunk of rust on wheels they don't lower the price so it sits and rots. People are dumb and it's such a shame all of the cool old vehicles that potentially could be saved and give someone else joy and pleasure restoring to formerish glory and making use out of will never likely happen for that reason.@@jerrybrooks870
I'm 70, and one of my earliest memories was that my Father owned a 48 Ford Flatbed almost identical to this one. It was grey with a stake-side flatbed that he used to haul products around on in the Newburgh, New York area, including large boxes packed with dry ice to haul Ice cream to some of the Summer Camps in the Adirondack Mountains north of New York City. I'd love to find another one like it...
This is the best thing on You Tube, these days. No politics, no international news. I love that you have revived these great old vehicles. Carry on and thanks!
I was born in 1955 and grew up with a dad and an uncle that worked on old vehicles like this all the time. Your videos bring back great memories for me. I used to stick my hands in the oil and grease just so I could use a hand cleaner to clean them. At that time the hand cleaner was yellow and in a tall can like a tennis ball can. Thanks buddy.
I used to use that PB blaster, acetone, ATF mix on Geo Metros and Corollas to free stuck piston rings, works well. I always added a little B12 Berryman's to the mix and that would free those rings right up
Even if you pull this trucks flathead, you should fix this truck up or sell it to someone who will, It seems like a pretty rust free, pretty straight truck for its age, with obviously a lot of life and potential still there.
Man , you are a magician. That was fantastic. Something that close to being healthy again needs to be given its chance. Still you're the boss. thanks again.
We are sticking with you!!! You are doing it right. Taking the right steps. Very impressive: skill, knowledge, patience, and the love of a running engine. Really want to see more!
I’m not a ford guy at all but I absolutely love seeing old trucks and tractors and combines come to life again after many years. Its so great seeing our past come to life doesn’t matter what brand or breed you like, this is cool.
I’m addicted to your mastery of these old engines. My grandfather was a master diesel mechanic who retired from International. He never taught my dad anything and wouldn’t let him work on anything. Alas, I have very limited knowledge of this stuff but it fascinates me! Wish I knew half of what you know. I learn with every vid. Thanks for the lessons. Keep up the good work
Always looking forward to these uploads, not missing any one of em ! This Flathead V8 sounds like heaven, didnt take much to put it back on track . Great content as always
This is the only channel I have notifications turned on for, I always look forward to new videos! Glad the Will-It-Runs are up and running again haha. Great content, and glad we all encourage you! We appreciate you man
Brit here - so glad,to hear that wonderful accent….im no mechanic but love the sound of your voice and thats why I have been a subscriber for a year, just relaxin listening to ya. Cheers
HI BUDDY MY SON MAX 8 YR.S OLD LOVES YOUR VIDEOS AND YOUR FIXING UP THE TRUCKS AND GETTING THEM GOING .. YA!!P-- BLASTER BATH ,,DUST.. YOUR THE BEST... I AGREE WITH WITH MAX...
Please don't part it out!!! I have a 1952 Chevrolet 6400 dump that was in full commercial service with my company J&T Services Junk Removal until a few years ago when the dump bed quit working. Seeing that dump bed still working on your is a beautiful thing to see. That truck needs put back to work. We still have ours at our shop but too many projects ahead of it in line.
When i started driving in the mid 90s you could usually find me at a local junkyard looking for parts and they had a ford wrecker like this that theyd give me rides in to the top of the hill. Good ol days lol
I really enjoyed this one. I am building a 49 F1 from scrap parts for my kid to drive to school. I know most will hate this but it's being built on a 2002 S10 ZR2 Frame maintaining the airbags, ABS and other modern stuff. Keeping the kid safe while looking cool.
I definitely fix it up and use it! Its a gem!! Check carefully for cracked block its been frozen im sure or at least old engine was looking at swelled up rad upper tank. Great video!
Thanks for doing this, watched most of your videos. It's so satisfying to hear them come back to life. Learned alot about engines and what's possible too.
I would agree with some of the other posters. Leave the engine in and fix up the truck. My Dad had a '49 Ford pick-up when I was boy and I used to drive it around the fields. Seeing the front of your truck reminded me of those days and for that I thank you.
I always enjoy when old vehicles run with their original equipment. I drive a 1923 model T Ford as my daily driver with all original equipment and 6 volt system. It is remarkable how reliable an old car can be if you go through everything carefully. Your southern accent is great. We yankees are always amazed to hear a real drawl.
Man when that flat head spun over and burst into life and then steadily worked its way up to tick over, could not stop smiling or hearing ace ventura scream ''its alive!!!!'' haha, love your content :D
Looking forward to the weekly videos. Your will it run videos are the only ones I watch because there is no BS in the videos. It's straight to the point. Everyone else who does these will it run videos makes them 2 hours long and they talk waaaay too much.
My Grandaddy had this same truck! It did not have the dump bed and the bed looked a little narrower than this one! I’m going to find his truck one day I hope to rebuild and to keep!
Loving the truck videos! If you are taking a break from Cuda content, I would love to see one of those 47-54 Gm trucks that you have, like that Chevy or GMC in the background of this video, put on either a short box frame, or custom running gear. Those trucks are my favorite! I have a 53 in the shop that I need to get working on. Love your content, keep it up!
The clutch would have to be sorted no matter what vehicle you put the motor in, so my vote has to go with Jerry Brooks. She's a solid vehide - even the hydraulics work, so keep her intact, and restore her into a going concern.
I am a purist and love these trucks left in their “work clothes”. That said, I think this might be a candidate for a 572. It needs to be a work truck, and in today’s arena it should be a badass. Let that thing ROAR!!!!!
That pink concoction you made is close to Ed's Red, a home-made gun cleaner that works real well. It's equal parts of each ATF, Acetone, Kerosene, Mineral Spirits and optional lanolin. You only really need the acetone if you're cleaning shotgun wad fouling.
My family has owned mostly Ford's. We had a model A farm truck, then a '38 flatbed V-8, and a '52 F6 with a flat head six. Late '40S early 50s were the golden years of Ford trucks!
WOW!! I envy you! Your vintage truck collection is growing! I don't have the room to collect them, I probably could find a spot for one if the right deal came along, I'm looking for a 1940's-1950's WC2264 White...I've seen one near me but the cab was rusted pretty bad, it may be good for parts...
We've got an old jailbar with the same engine in it out behind the shop. We tried getting it to run a couple years back but no luck. While not seized the engine still takes alot of effort to spin over. Your video is really starting to inspire me to try again
If it’s not hard to turn by hand but the starter is having a hard time turning it it’s probably a starter problem a lot of times the bearings the starter go out and it makes them short out and spin very slowly
Thinking back I'm pretty sure the hand crank was super stiff even with the starter. We did fill the cylinders with oil then put the spark plugs in before leaving it again so I think I'll give it another go this week. If it's still stiff I guess I'll have to give rebuilding the starter a go, we never did do that. Thanks for the inspiration
Quick update, I went out there this morning and worked on it a while. It was still really stiff until I decided to spin it backwards before going in. It clunked a few times and actually freed up! Cleaned the points and now I'm waiting for my dad to show up with a coil. All that's left is the oil and the carb and just maybe I'll get to hear that flathead come to life
@@NoName5589 the starter is your problem the starter Bendix was stuck pull the starter and clean it up check the bearings and the brushes and you should be good to go
We worked on the starter and had it whirling under its own power at the end of the day, thanks for that. He didn't have a coil on hand but amazingly the old 6V coil is still outputting a strong spark. If the license plate is anything to go by it's been sitting since 75 Battery died just after we got her to hit a few times at sundown. It's on charge now and tomorrow is a new day
My vote is for leaving it intact and fixing it up. A flatbed truck with a dump bed is much more useful than a little old pick-up.
agreed!
I think it would be nice to that truck fixed up
I also agree!
Nope. He needs the motor. Get over it.
@@justindougherty976 I agree, he should use it for what he needs, but the reason I said what I said was that it had a hydraulic bed, I thought that was pretty cool.
I think the truck should be kept intact and all original. Definitely need to flush out the cooling system and check the ignition timing. With some hard work she will be a solid runner. That old Flathead sounds great. Hard to believe those old trucks actually run and drive. Makes me want to buy an old car and wrench on it. Keep making these interesting videos.
I have a 52 GMC 1 1/2 ton flatbed for sale if you are serious about getting an old truck to wrench on. It even comes with the stuck engine package to make it more challenging.
@@jerrybrooks870where are you located and how much are you asking?
To be fair, he said the engine has already been rebuilt. It is no longer original.
@Legionary-Assassin , 30 miles West of Fort Worth ,Texas. I'm asking $2500, and I have title in my name.
lmao good luck thats the problem with everyone these days they have a old vehicle that's been sitting around and no longer in the condition that even warrants being worth that price 2500 or usually whatever absurd price people are wanting and so it just sits there longer and longer rusting and falling apart more meanwhile anytime someone does ask to try and buy it they never come off that stupid absurd price that they had set when it even somewhat was in decent shape but still 25 years+ later is practically a hunk of rust on wheels they don't lower the price so it sits and rots. People are dumb and it's such a shame all of the cool old vehicles that potentially could be saved and give someone else joy and pleasure restoring to formerish glory and making use out of will never likely happen for that reason.@@jerrybrooks870
Hey brother she is a survivor please don’t part her out she wants to live ❤❤❤
I don't see YOU volunteering to spend the money on buying it and keeping it like that
Dude, don't yank the motor out. She needs to live and she's showing you her potential. Love how you get these old ones running and driving again.
Nope. Going to get yanked
@@justindougherty976nope.
👍👍@@justindougherty976
That F6 is worth keeping its flathead, truly amazing how everything in it still works just fine after 40 years of sitting
Well it is a ford
They don’t make them like that anymore!
I'm 70, and one of my earliest memories was that my Father owned a 48 Ford Flatbed almost identical to this one. It was grey with a stake-side flatbed that he used to haul products around on in the Newburgh, New York area, including large boxes packed with dry ice to haul Ice cream to some of the Summer Camps in the Adirondack Mountains north of New York City.
I'd love to find another one like it...
This is the best thing on You Tube, these days. No politics, no international news. I love that you have revived these great old vehicles. Carry on and thanks!
I was born in 1955 and grew up with a dad and an uncle that worked on old vehicles like this all the time. Your videos bring back great memories for me. I used to stick my hands in the oil and grease just so I could use a hand cleaner to clean them. At that time the hand cleaner was yellow and in a tall can like a tennis ball can. Thanks buddy.
This truck is worth keeping the motor in. She's loyal! You'll come across another motor in your line of work
I love watching you resurrect the dead, I turned my father in law onto your videos and he’s an old truck guy 🇺🇸
I used to use that PB blaster, acetone, ATF mix on Geo Metros and Corollas to free stuck piston rings, works well. I always added a little B12 Berryman's to the mix and that would free those rings right up
I.love.looking.at.you.working.on.those.old.trucks..and.getting.them.going.again...it.gives.me.great.peace.thank.you
Seeing that truck driving after 40+ years is something special.
She deserves to live! Give her some love
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The V8 engine really has a nice sound, it's great that it's running again.
Even if you pull this trucks flathead, you should fix this truck up or sell it to someone who will, It seems like a pretty rust free, pretty straight truck for its age, with obviously a lot of life and potential still there.
That good old Ford definitely deserves some love. That Flathead sounds mean
You've got some of the best videos on the interwebs. Love watching you bring these old rigs back to life.
Man , you are a magician. That was fantastic. Something that close to being healthy again needs to be given its chance. Still you're the boss. thanks again.
We are sticking with you!!! You are doing it right. Taking the right steps. Very impressive: skill, knowledge, patience, and the love of a running engine. Really want to see more!
Absolutely outstanding!
Love to hear those old engines come back to life!
You are an artist! Don’t ever stop.
Keep the motor in it! What a nice old girl...
Dude that thing is awesome i wouldnt take the motor out of it.
I’m not a ford guy at all but I absolutely love seeing old trucks and tractors and combines come to life again after many years. Its so great seeing our past come to life doesn’t matter what brand or breed you like, this is cool.
Cars do not need to be used; they need to be driven and operated.
I can’t believe the hydraulics work. Great job man
I wouldn't take the engine, its too good a truck. Great video!
Awesome to see that old girl running and driving!! 👍 Great work!! I love these will it runs!
It is alive! Great job! From Brasil, São Paulo state, Ribeirão Preto city.
I’m addicted to your mastery of these old engines. My grandfather was a master diesel mechanic who retired from International. He never taught my dad anything and wouldn’t let him work on anything. Alas, I have very limited knowledge of this stuff but it fascinates me! Wish I knew half of what you know. I learn with every vid. Thanks for the lessons. Keep up the good work
Seems like this truck wants to live
You always make the impossible, possible. Keep doing what you do, brother.
Always looking forward to these uploads, not missing any one of em !
This Flathead V8 sounds like heaven, didnt take much to put it back on track .
Great content as always
thank you for finding them old gems and getting them running
This is the only channel I have notifications turned on for, I always look forward to new videos! Glad the Will-It-Runs are up and running again haha. Great content, and glad we all encourage you! We appreciate you man
Brit here - so glad,to hear that wonderful accent….im no mechanic but love the sound of your voice and thats why I have been a subscriber for a year, just relaxin listening to ya. Cheers
HI BUDDY MY SON MAX 8 YR.S OLD LOVES YOUR VIDEOS AND YOUR FIXING UP THE TRUCKS AND GETTING THEM GOING .. YA!!P-- BLASTER BATH ,,DUST.. YOUR THE BEST... I AGREE WITH WITH MAX...
Please don't part it out!!! I have a 1952 Chevrolet 6400 dump that was in full commercial service with my company J&T Services Junk Removal until a few years ago when the dump bed quit working. Seeing that dump bed still working on your is a beautiful thing to see. That truck needs put back to work. We still have ours at our shop but too many projects ahead of it in line.
Nice job! Nothing like a flathead. Sounds great!
Too nice... motor has to stay in it.
Keep it as it is and take it to truck and car shows after it get it running better.
Master Jennings would love to shout you a beer one day - love your stuff
When i started driving in the mid 90s you could usually find me at a local junkyard looking for parts and they had a ford wrecker like this that theyd give me rides in to the top of the hill. Good ol days lol
Amazing, I agree with other posts. Keep this one intact and make her live again. Enjoy your channel very much. Keep up the good work. 😊
I really enjoyed this one. I am building a 49 F1 from scrap parts for my kid to drive to school. I know most will hate this but it's being built on a 2002 S10 ZR2 Frame maintaining the airbags, ABS and other modern stuff. Keeping the kid safe while looking cool.
I definitely fix it up and use it! Its a gem!! Check carefully for cracked block its been frozen im sure or at least old engine was looking at swelled up rad upper tank. Great video!
That old truck is too nice to take the motor out of, I can imagine it painted gloss black and driven to the hamburger shop for a feed
😮 I'd love to put it to actual work
You're the KING!! Other "Will it run" videos are quite lame in comparison to yours.
Thanks for doing this, watched most of your videos. It's so satisfying to hear them come back to life.
Learned alot about engines and what's possible too.
Love your work on these old timers
Your work is a joy to watch. It’s easy to learn from and be inspired by. Add content as much as you can!
I would agree with some of the other posters. Leave the engine in and fix up the truck. My Dad had a '49 Ford pick-up when I was boy and I used to drive it around the fields. Seeing the front of your truck reminded me of those days and for that I thank you.
I always enjoy when old vehicles run with their original equipment. I drive a 1923 model T Ford as my daily driver with all original equipment and 6 volt system. It is remarkable how reliable an old car can be if you go through everything carefully. Your southern accent is great. We yankees are always amazed to hear a real drawl.
Glad to see you back!!!
Id daily drive that !
Love that sound. Like my 1951 3/4 ton Ford. Such a great soundtrack.
I don't know much about cars/trucks and engines bur it's interesting to watch
That is a cool truck, keep it complete and restore it. That V8 engine runs very nice.
Man when that flat head spun over and burst into life and then steadily worked its way up to tick over, could not stop smiling or hearing ace ventura scream ''its alive!!!!'' haha, love your content :D
cant wait!
@T-elegram-JenningsMotorSports
I love seeing you being these trucks back to life
Good to see a new video from Jennings motor sports.
you should get it running even better, I think it would be sick to see that f-6 on the road again
Looking forward to the weekly videos. Your will it run videos are the only ones I watch because there is no BS in the videos. It's straight to the point. Everyone else who does these will it run videos makes them 2 hours long and they talk waaaay too much.
15:23 sounds like that famous classical music song. Flight of the Bumblebee.
Another grate vid love seeing old engine & vehicles brought back to life 😊
My Grandaddy had this same truck! It did not have the dump bed and the bed looked a little narrower than this one! I’m going to find his truck one day I hope to rebuild and to keep!
Awesome will it run video, very nice old truck, sounds great 👍👍
always a pleasure 😃, thats a pure man thing, starting old trucks. Greetings from Australia
Loving the truck videos! If you are taking a break from Cuda content, I would love to see one of those 47-54 Gm trucks that you have, like that Chevy or GMC in the background of this video, put on either a short box frame, or custom running gear. Those trucks are my favorite! I have a 53 in the shop that I need to get working on. Love your content, keep it up!
That's absolutely amazing the ol dump bed still works they don't build stuff like they use to!!! Nice old truck
I love this channel so much! ❤️
“She’s been sittin’ 75 years and locked up…. We’re gonna pour some oil on her, kick it, and get her runnin!”
The clutch would have to be sorted no matter what vehicle you put the motor in, so my vote has to go with Jerry Brooks. She's a solid vehide - even the hydraulics work, so keep her intact, and restore her into a going concern.
I am a purist and love these trucks left in their “work clothes”. That said, I think this might be a candidate for a 572. It needs to be a work truck, and in today’s arena it should be a badass. Let that thing ROAR!!!!!
Definitely keep that engine in that truck. She sounds good.
That pink concoction you made is close to Ed's Red, a home-made gun cleaner that works real well. It's equal parts of each ATF, Acetone, Kerosene, Mineral Spirits and optional lanolin. You only really need the acetone if you're cleaning shotgun wad fouling.
Keep it intact and fix the truck up. Gotta love the old Ford trucks with the dump beds on them. Very handy and useful.
That’s a cool truck. I would hate to part it out but you know your needs better than us.
I'd say keep the engine in this truck. Keep up the good work, loving the videos👍
Awsome sound in the engine. This may be a good candidate for full restoration.
How cool is this, Harry?😊
My favorite videos to watch anytime of the day. Job well done sir.
That is such a nice old truck. Please don't pull it apart.
This guy makes me feel like anything is possible if you know what you’re doing.
ABOUT TIME!! can we get more videos plz, 6 weeks between videos is just too much
My family has owned mostly Ford's. We had a model A farm truck, then a '38 flatbed V-8, and a '52 F6 with a flat head six. Late '40S early 50s were the golden years of Ford trucks!
WOW!! I envy you! Your vintage truck collection is growing! I don't have the room to collect them, I probably could find a spot for one if the right deal came along, I'm looking for a 1940's-1950's WC2264 White...I've seen one near me but the cab was rusted pretty bad, it may be good for parts...
I'd pull a few dents, clear coat it as is, and an exhaust that allows us to hear that flathead idle. Fix clutch etc. I love it.
Why haven't you done any videos recently on the 1970 Cuda?
1:33 Lets trying to find the ool stick. Man thats the best American accent
So cool to see the vehicles you find!! Really enjoy the will it run episode keep it coming my man!!
You sir are a magician. Great work.
The sound Flathead V8 8BA is fantastic!!
i agree. that flathead sounds good! Thanks for sharing.
This is so cool, this would be an awesome project to get her road worthy again
I envy your job working on the old vehicles that what I like doing, been working on cars since I was ten
I wish I could hear one run w an intact exh sys again.. Those old trucks sounded like POWER to me when I was a kid...
We've got an old jailbar with the same engine in it out behind the shop. We tried getting it to run a couple years back but no luck. While not seized the engine still takes alot of effort to spin over. Your video is really starting to inspire me to try again
If it’s not hard to turn by hand but the starter is having a hard time turning it it’s probably a starter problem a lot of times the bearings the starter go out and it makes them short out and spin very slowly
Thinking back I'm pretty sure the hand crank was super stiff even with the starter. We did fill the cylinders with oil then put the spark plugs in before leaving it again so I think I'll give it another go this week.
If it's still stiff I guess I'll have to give rebuilding the starter a go, we never did do that. Thanks for the inspiration
Quick update, I went out there this morning and worked on it a while. It was still really stiff until I decided to spin it backwards before going in. It clunked a few times and actually freed up! Cleaned the points and now I'm waiting for my dad to show up with a coil. All that's left is the oil and the carb and just maybe I'll get to hear that flathead come to life
@@NoName5589 the starter is your problem the starter Bendix was stuck pull the starter and clean it up check the bearings and the brushes and you should be good to go
We worked on the starter and had it whirling under its own power at the end of the day, thanks for that. He didn't have a coil on hand but amazingly the old 6V coil is still outputting a strong spark. If the license plate is anything to go by it's been sitting since 75
Battery died just after we got her to hit a few times at sundown. It's on charge now and tomorrow is a new day
Love the truck. Keep it intact.
Heckfire, Jennings! You didn't even hafta pull the heads and apply the ol' 2×4 and hammer technology to the ol' girl! 👍
That thing sounds awesome. Love these will it run videos.
Always worth the wait. I had a 40 business coupe 27,000 original miles. Garage kept for 60 years