4x4 1.5 Ton Chevy Double Dually Mutt Truck, I Shouldn't Be Working On This!
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- I'm supposed to hold off on this project. I'm not supposed to work on this truck until I get the parts truck. It makes no sense to work on this truck. But I can't help myself! Its just so cool, I had to tear into this double dually. I found out that it is made of a bunch of different trucks, a G-506 bomb service truck, a 1940 or '41 civilian cab, two different '55 stovebolt chevy engines, and a bunch of hackery. No wonder I like this truck!
This truck looks hopeless. This is why you definitely work on it for the next 3 or 5 episodes more. I love it.
That truck is on decent shape. Not that rusty tho.
@@ronniewilliz153 Like zero rust hole. Is he in Arizona or something?
My mustang looked hopeless when I got it, been working on it 5 years now, this guy gives me inspiration to keep going with my projects
By the size of that cab heater, I would be willing to bet that this truck was originally meant to work on the construction of the Alaska Highway, during WWII. I have a couple of books on the construction of the highway, and there are a lot of pictures of 4x4 trucks with the civilian cabs. The highway was s super high priority build, so maybe the trucks were supplied with the civilian cabs because there wasn't time to wait for the military style cab. There were many abandoned camps along the highway, where the trucks, and all the other equipment, was just lined up, the axles were pulled, and the trees were left to do the rest. An older friend of mine, (I'm 79), worked up there in the late 50s, and he and his buddies, salvaged all manner of parts and equipment from the abandoned camps.
I have worked on a lot of those PITA belhousings, (I still have a 55 Chev truck, but it now has a 454 under the hood). The 235/6, was a great engine. Too bad it is toast. Even the 216, with the splash lubrication, was a good, reliable, engine. It was just not meant to rev to high, but we revved them anyway, and they took it most of the time.
Can you give me a book recommendation? Seems like a interesting subject.
@@jonlee2553 I posted an answer that I guess didn't go through because it included a link.
The books I have are all out of print, but if you do a search on google or amazon, using the search term "building the Alaska Highway" you should find books that are still available. Sometimes, it is possible to find old titles using the search term "used books". If you don't have any luck, and think the titles I have will be of help, just reply again, and I will find the titles I have ( My books date back to the 60s-70s, and they are boxed right now. It will take a little time to find them and dig them out).
thanks for the comment dude this made my day!
Your reaction to the oil pan goodies: Priceless.
That front end uses a felt wipe inside that knuckle. If you pump it full of bearing grease , drive it , it will sling the grease to the outer edge, then put your oil in. Old vet that worked on military trucks showed me that
Thanks for the tip!
The guy who built this truck must have been your twin spirit brother
I never would have guessed 'Primordial Soup' coming out of the oil pan
Absolutely the best oil drain ever!
That was so disgusting...lol!
If the low-buck thing doesn't work out, you could always go into stand-up comedy :)
draining the oil pan was hilarious. I was immensely disappointed the block was junk. I was curious how it would have run with the amount of rust inside it.
Backyard Alaskan would love that heater I say!
"Pretty close, I'm sure I can make it fit." Almost positive there isn't much ye cannea make fit! Take care & keep havin fun!
Truly my favorite channel on UA-cam
Happy Weekend James!! Thanks for the shout out, I am always happy to help when it comes to the Chevrolet G-506 series trucks... Low Buck Garage is one of my favorite channels these days. Your truck IS DEFINITELY a Bomb Service Truck. Between the Trans. and the Master Brake Cyl., there is a round "Can". THAT is the electric brake control to help stop the truck when pulling several Bomb Carts in a train configuration.
Well you got me hooked. I have to see this build through!
Absolutely love the “Dad” humor. You never fail to provide an entertaining and informative video on really cool stuff 😊
I'm pretty sure most vehicle thieves would be utterly stumped after opening the door anyway, seems 90% can't use a clutch anyway, let alone a crash gearbox!
When they see 4 pedals and 2 sticks they’ll give up
That round plate on the front makes a lot more sense now. we'll probably never know for sure exactly what it originally held, but we know it was welded on to hold something. I like your door handle ratchets too, probably one of the better uses for those old Craftsman ratchets
Nice ol’ Chevrolet G506 you found there. Produced 1940-1945. Common to find them with a million modifications after their military-use. I’ve got three of these trucks up here in Alaska. I rescued one from the woods that was absolutely gutted and brought it back to life last year. Took me three years to find enough parts to do so. I ended up swapping a GMC 270 into it. Easy with some simple mods. The stovebolt sixes are some of the best motors I’ve played with. Hard to beat them. Glad you’re sticking with one. Curious to see your radiator adapting, as the stock G506 radiator is unique to these trucks only, not even a GMC CCKW rad will bolt in. If you need any reference photos, videos, or information feel free to check out some of my videos or hit me up. I’d be happy to help.
Good to hear from you, I've had a lot of people recommend your channel regarding this truck. I waited to reply until I had useful information. The radiator I'm trying is for a '48-54 Chevy pick-up. The description claimed it was a 5-row, its not. It does have two rows of tubes that are really wide, so I think it has plenty for cooling capacity.
I just test fit it yesterday, and it looks good for my application. It is very close to fitting inside the radiator support, but I'm going to use a 1" spacer holding it sightly behind. This leaves about 2" between the water pump pulley and radiator.
I've heard that the GMC 270 is slightly longer, so that would probably be too tight of clearance for yours. However, with fairly minor cutting and welding the radiator would fit inside the support, which would move it an inch or so forward.
I had so much fun watching this! 😃😀
Oh my lol "we need something stronger... perfect!" Hilarious, but so relatable! Great video! Blessings and respect!
You probably already know about this. I just discovered an induction heater to help remove rusty bolts and nuts.
Amazon search induction heater. I think mine is worth 10x what I paid for it. I used it to replace the cab bushing bolts and I would have paid 1k to have known about this tool to complete a cab bushing replacement on my 2014 F-350.
I love this channel!!!
Great video with great tips! But then, I am a guy who took 76 1/4" bolts, nuts and washers through my Suzuki 80 rear tire and went like crazy on the frozen lake and snowmobile trails as a teenager!:) Job Done!! And that's a reasonable description of my antics!:) Lots of fun!. And yes, the bolts in tire is a true story. Works great!
My early 1/2 ton 41 power wagon pickup had a 56 Plymouth 230 in it. It originally had a 218 flathead. The blocks are pretty much the same size physically so dropping in a later civilian car engine was done to many of these military trucks to keep them running cheap. It also gave my truck around 30 more horses and the same 9mpg.
As everyone says a car 235, possibly bigger, should bolt right in for cheap with luck. I used to pull both door handles on my truck when it was going to sit a while 😎.
I see every video post by you. Amazing! I admire you for many reasons! And thanks for sharing with us your work.
I love the way you explain stuff and the way you direct your videos lol I rolled laughing when you said I did seven minutes of research online lol thanks for sharing
Great build and truck, thanks for sharing 👍
This mutt is awesome..like all the oddball rigs ..defiantly interesting...
I’d love to learn more about your first gen CR-V there! I have a ‘99 EX awd 5 speed manual that’s my daily driver, absolutely love it
Keep up the good work, I love this old heavy duty stuff!
You sure make it interesting. Never want to miss one of your videos. Love those military trucks.
I love the name for this, the Mutt Truck! Sounds like my weekend though, I'd much rather work on my fun truck than get all of the other stuff done!
You're the man James. I wish we were neighbors
I'm super excited about this lol. Making old stuff run gets me way more excited than resto mods or whatever
i like the way you prioritize, a man after my own heart. love this project though!
Can't wait to see this awesome rig running!!!!
I think that block could be sleeved, but yeesh that is a bad'n. I normally say people cut off of trying to revive an engine way too early but that one's truly at a point where there's no point in trying to revive it. I'd still say save the block rather than scrap it; someone'll want to buy it who has the desire and resources to fix it and they aren't making them anymore.
Blue Flame Six is probably what you already had anyway. It was a common upgrade for Chevrolets of that era even back in the day because of the full pressure lube. My next daily is going to be a car from those years and if I end up with a Chevrolet I will be highly interested in a Blue Flame swap for that very reason; I want to be able to use the interstate and pinging an old Stovebolt off the far end of the tach for an hour a day 5 days a week is a sure-fire way to pop it while the Blue Flame will sit there happily for decades without a care in the world.
I have been able to exchange my broken Craftsman tools and my local Lowes. I go to the tool section, locate the tool and take it to the service desk for the exchange. I've replaced a 3/8" and 1/4" ratchet and a phillips screwdriver in the past year with no problem.
You come up with some great ideas , I like it that you are leaving the 6 cyl. in your truck great motors .nice idea to knotch the tires should be better . that trans. looks smaller than a T-90 jeep trans. keep having fun .I'll keep watching .
So much fun to watch. Looking forward to the adventure!
This truck needs a good BATH in PB BLASTER awesome video thank you. God Bless
Thanks, and you're right. I wish I had a vat of penetrating oil big enough to dip the whole truck in for a few weeks!
Posting for the YT Hive Mind.
So happy to have found this channel.
The King of entertainingly fascinating UA-cam scrapyard projects. Brilliant 👍🏻
Great video as always. The Mutt is going to be pretty sweet when it’s up and running.
Watching the taco bell surprise coming out of the oil pan and the look on your face had me dying hahahahahhah keep up the awesome videos!
You effing Mo you think like me I love it I'm laughing all the way through and you do what I do or used to now I'm just too old man you hit the spot in my my world you make me happy thank you thank you thank you bless you
I come to this channel for science and discovery (The motorboat in the above ground pool for example).
I've always been learned, But today I'm appalled that we just had to sit through a truck going to the restroom.
Has this channel gone Hollywood? What next...Bikinis? Soon resorting to more classless cheap thrills next?
Sure hope so! I'm pressing the LIKE button immediately !
I had to subscribe when you broke out that chainsaw. Lmao
That rig is rougher than a month in jail, lol, but I can't wait too see it climb a hill,👍, great video, and thanks for sharing.
That round plate is a satellite dish!!
Your ingenuity is genius you have so mush patience your shop is Impeccable I can relate to all your experiences I am now a new subscriber
Thank you and welcome aboard!
“Looks close to the right size, I’m sure I can make it fit.” That is literally that truck’s motto :D *definitely a mobile plant truck, I can tell by the brazed floor. With oxy-acetaline on board it is faster than using bolts.
That tread pattern was used on the Thorneycroft Antar, which was a 1950-70's UK Tank Transporter. If That round plate was vertical I would have said it is a bridging plate, so this vehicle served in - or was built to serve in, the European theatre. (It would have had it's bridge class weight painted in black on a yellow/white background.). But if it lays flat, maybe (being a bomb truck chassis) it held a fire extinguisher. What am I thinking...lets get out the 'Bible'. Historic Military Vehicles by Bart Vanderveen. OK the Bomb Service truck 1 and a half ton M6 did not have that round thing, neither did it have a bridging plate like that in that position. It had a hand crank lug on top of the bumper......but it didn't have those two strange lugs that seem to be welded to the front of the bumper.
Oh, BTW, you are correct about the door mechanism also being a lock. In the down direction, it opened the door, and in the other direction, it locked the outer handle from being able to open the door. Those doors sometimes opened when you didn't want them to, and one one occasion, my butt was hanging out over the pavement, when my buddy made a right turn and the door popped open. it was a good thing, that I had my elbow on the door sil.
Another good video filled with adventurers and shortcuts and a stay tuned 🇺🇸😎👍
Man, that was a fun and enlightening video! That was a LOT of water in the oilpan. I have a '47 Fleetmaster with a similar engine, so I was right at home seeing you delve into that one. What I didn't know is that the later ones didn't use splash oiling on the conrod bearings! I wonder if I can drill my crank to get pressurized oil to them......... And the ant-theft door handles! Amazing and ingenious! I can't wait for the next video....
Dang now this truck looks to be lots of fun !
Awesome video brother! Love these old military trucks! Sweet door handles! Sad about the motor though 😕
You can get replacements at LOWES, just take the damaged one to them and you’ll get their same size replacement. All Craftsman tools.
I'd love to have a old Chevy like this. I'd put a atlas i6 from a trailblazer in it. Hella strong motor. Along with some 3500 newer parts. Man. Looks good thank you for the great video
The "holder" on the front would make a real good bumper dumper, even if it is only for amusement.
Use a 50:50 mixture of acetone and ATF to loosen nuts and bolts, spray on and let it set for a while. Works on any rusted and corroded metals.
This quickly becomes one of my favorite channels! Cheers!
Glad you enjoy it!
👍👌👏 Very well done! That was really fine procrastination and some pretty good diversion from more important work that should be done. By the way: Exactly what I would've done too, sigh. 😁 ;-)
2) There are devices existing for recutting tire tread. Those work with heat and heated cutting blades in different shapes and depths. We once owned one for our tank trucks (22.000 litre).
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health.
Can’t wait for part two!
Your level of patience and determination when it comes to these machines is unparalleled. 😂 I would’ve thrown in the towel long ago…haha
Brilliant very humorous and educational love the channel.
Learned to drive a crash box that looked suspiciously like that one, I really liked the reverse lock out. It was in a 1950 Bedford. You should be working on that truck....
Love your videos Buck! Ive got a 52 chevy coe thats right near the line of undoable! Your videos give me the encouragement to keep going! Thank God i got my tenaus shot!
Nice door handle! you put alot more thought into it then I did on my Dodge Raider that I got for free several years ago. Door linkage solidly rusted so I just hooked a 50# fishing leader to the spring. Of course i missed the first two holes i drilled so I covered them up with aluminum foil tape. Cant wait too see how you power her up!
Dude you have the patience of a saint
That will be a very cool truck when you have it running . Like the old military style trucks. Put a lot of miles on the m35a1 21/2 tons
Finally, a good use for a Crapsman ratchet! 🤣🤣🤣
Owned a '56 international dumptruck that this reminds me of. good truck even with the mid '70s school bus engine in it. it was a glorious beast of an I6. But I snapped the crank in half and it was cheaper to buy a 'new' used '84 mac 10 yard truck. the '56 ended up as a yard ornament until I had to sell the ranch after dad died.
great videos,............
This show is to be a classic!
Maybe find some tire chains for it. Or even make some.
That's a sweet Enduro I'll have one one day hope to see you one day on the road trip God bless you and family
Wonderful job with the video James!
😁👍 It's a shame the engine is *toast* but I'm glad you may have found a replacement. Dave is a great guy as well. Very knowledgeable on these ole trucks. I like the ratchet handles too. Keep at it and happy wrenching 🔧🔩
Thank you! Got home late last night with the replacement engine on a trailer.
"Are you full of oil, water, solids or something else?"
Oil Pan: "Yes."
Back in the day there were coach builders and that is where your truck was sent for a particular build, so that would cover the gauge pkg., grill guard, dual wheels etc.
A Chevy 235 should bolt right in. That engine is shot. Like mentioned, Backyard Alaskan might be of help sourcing parts
427 tall deck chevy 3052 5 speed transmission , detroit lockers front and rear and 9 x 19.5 SUPER SWAMPER I ROCKS
"I'm all upset I have to remove it" Refering to the throttle linkage. I want your attitude.
To add to the credibility of this truck, my dad rolled one when the edge of a bomb crater gave way. He was with the 4th Armored Division in France during WW2. It seems that the army gave them the trucks even though tanks don't carry bombs.
Perfect.
Anyhow they pulled it upright with a Sherman tank and drove it away. He said it cured the sticky door. I watched you and laughed. He was your kind of guy.
Sad about the motor. Could be fixed but too danged expensive. I've sleeved worse.
Cheers
Terry
I already like this video just from the preview!
I love what you're not working on and love what you are working on either way I have a great time you always have something really cool to be playing with and working on I truly have a lot of fun watching your Channel. I learned some stuff I laugh I mean how much better can I get you have become one of my top UA-camrs that I watch you know I watched a whole lot of people but I Faithfully watch just a handful of people no matter what the video is about just because the content is good even if something I don't really know anything about or really don't care about I end up getting sucked in and having fun watching so thank you congratulations to all the hard work your channel is going to keep growing and growing and growing and you're going to do better and better and better don't change nothing keep it just how it is it's working for you see so many UA-camrs make that mistake of trying to do whatever else is doing you know everybody's doing revivals it's cool and all of it it gets boring unless it's something really like weird and rare or something like that then it's a lot of fun to watch otherwise I grew up working in my uncle's junkyard let me see old s*** box cars running all the time just to rip them around the parking lot and then the back trails and trash them. Now we only had recorded all that stuff back in the day
Thank you, glad you like it!
So many "Number 2" references for how that oil pan drained...
Darn sure gotta hand it to the guy(s) that put this mess together. Now those were Professional !
If I remember right, there are six bolts that hold the entire front clip on. Would make motor swapping a might easier....it did for me.😀
I think I will take a crack at removing some of the front. One reason I didn't try that at first is that the person who swapped the cab over actually welded the fenders to it. This one will be a little trickier than normal.
You should have a lot more than 20K subscribers. Great channel!
I like these smaller channels they're not shilling things or selling out.
The oil pan answer: D: ALL OF THE ABOVE!
Love this channel. 🤙🐿
I really wanted to do a comment on the oil pan drain but couldn’t think of something that would still keep your show on the road - lol 😂
If there is no water in it that oil is going to be pretty much like tar sands
New sub, I really enjoyed the project and especially enjoyed your dry humor. My wife sitting near by doing her own thing unable to see the vid was laughing at every joke, even the electric tread cutting tool, and she couldn't see that it was a chainsaw. Thanks for the very entertaining content, I look forward to seeing more.
Thank you very much, glad you both enjoyed it!
I can’t wait to see the basket case engineering that the parts truck has
I am oxygen deprived, from laughing so hard! If I had to write an essay on mechanical engineering, this. The variety of oddball things you collect and work on says alot about your abilities. I have a seldom used RR track, down a steep 40' slope next to my house. I am legally blind, like 20/600. If I find a 300 like yours, adventures will follow.
Edit. That was THE nastiest oil drain ever! I did not throw up in my mouth, at all!
Lowes carries craftsman now.
Plate on the front bumper is for a fire extinguisher tank.
Looks like a "Backyard Alaskan" truck job. Thanks.
Thanks for making videos
Glad you like them!