Will it run after 80 plus years 1926 Mack model AB truck

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  • @justina9137
    @justina9137 6 місяців тому +577

    This makes me smile every time I hear one of these old girls wake up and start living. Makes me feel good to know there's guys like you who can give these old cars and trucks a second chance of living.

    • @markfillingim3686
      @markfillingim3686 6 місяців тому +5

      Love you guys

    • @gispel7058
      @gispel7058 6 місяців тому +10

      Some of them sure put up a fight and seem to have gotten use to being retired.

    • @justina9137
      @justina9137 6 місяців тому +8

      @gispel7058 this one here was trying. I could feel it saying please don't give up on me

    • @gispel7058
      @gispel7058 6 місяців тому +8

      @@justina9137 it's true, these things do seem to have the will to carry on

    • @marc.sellgren
      @marc.sellgren 6 місяців тому +7

      Came here to write just that, agree completely. If things turn out right, I'll get to do this to a 39 Chevy ton and a half in a few months. However it's just been sitting for 35 years, so basically just parked!

  • @Youngin6923
    @Youngin6923 6 місяців тому +623

    Will I ever need this knowledge to start a 1926 truck? No. Did I watch this whole video and enjoy the shit out of it? Hell yes.

    • @MarvsFixitShop
      @MarvsFixitShop 7 днів тому +1

      Same here 👍👍👍

    • @guilhermeboerner5567
      @guilhermeboerner5567 6 годин тому

      E grasas a estas preciosidades que temos evoluído dentro deste princípio

  • @aLovelyAntihero
    @aLovelyAntihero 6 місяців тому +2528

    "This ol' girl's been sitting for about 400 years, the motor's fossillized, and we're gonna her 'er runnin'"

    • @unclesquirrel6951
      @unclesquirrel6951 6 місяців тому +51

      Lmao weeell

    • @LRNLoweRacingNetwork
      @LRNLoweRacingNetwork 6 місяців тому +93

      And he gets it running in less than 30 minutes

    • @gsdfan8455
      @gsdfan8455 6 місяців тому +39

      Best comment ever

    • @mikeyem1562
      @mikeyem1562 6 місяців тому +83

      Little bit of automatic transmission fluid and acetone, diesel, penetrating fluid. Then we set it all on fire, short the starter with a universal key and we're good to go.

    • @gordonmccreadie2008
      @gordonmccreadie2008 6 місяців тому +33

      Could a impact drive be modified to use as a starter,like the drag cars.

  • @glennchristie2316
    @glennchristie2316 3 місяці тому +25

    I’ll be 80 in a couple weeks and I enjoy seeing the past come back to life.. You must be a true Christian because of the great Patience you show.. Great video.. I’m subscribed..

  • @julieanddavidmyers6641
    @julieanddavidmyers6641 Годину тому

    How you can work so long and hard without cursing....is amazing to me! You should win an award for your perseverance.

  • @kamoonrathewolfgod9189
    @kamoonrathewolfgod9189 6 місяців тому +753

    When you hear the sound of an old engine start up for the first time in around 80 plus years, it's about one of the best sound ever.

    • @AutomationDnD
      @AutomationDnD 6 місяців тому +14

      RIGHT??? Yeah, me too. I was actually Smiling for the kid BIG TIME when he got her chugging along like a champ
      ------- Amazing how happy his accomplishment made me. But you could just TELL by looking at the engine / block & the WAY it was moving.... it was in real good shape. Just nice it might be coming to Life again.

    • @ibeetellingya5683
      @ibeetellingya5683 6 місяців тому +6

      Another one is hearing the beer open afterwards.

    • @kurtisschulz3327
      @kurtisschulz3327 6 місяців тому +9

      I don't know much but when he said the engine size I was thinking man that 1920's monster. I got to hear that. Boy that'll sound nice.

    • @HighlanderNorth1
      @HighlanderNorth1 5 місяців тому +2

      [38:01] And you know it's summertime when you start hearing the mating calls of a few male grey tree frogs in the background.

    • @petegregory517
      @petegregory517 4 місяці тому +3

      Having to go back in my geezer memory but I think it sounds like an old Massey-Ferguson tractor.

  • @dandiegidio7729
    @dandiegidio7729 6 місяців тому +1053

    This is one of the best channels on UA-cam.

    • @jenningsmotorsports7554
      @jenningsmotorsports7554  6 місяців тому +160

      Thank you 😊

    • @anthonyanderson1479
      @anthonyanderson1479 6 місяців тому +12

      🤙

    • @ThriceCalderon
      @ThriceCalderon 6 місяців тому +17

      I second that answer

    • @chevy6794
      @chevy6794 6 місяців тому +17

      @@jenningsmotorsports7554 could you make an adapter to use the hand crank and a cordless drill?

    • @jenningsmotorsports7554
      @jenningsmotorsports7554  6 місяців тому +39

      @@chevy6794 I have tried that in the past even the old gear reduction drills don’t have enough power to turn it over the hand crank gives you a ton of leverage

  • @chrisindfw7095
    @chrisindfw7095 6 місяців тому +221

    Probably one of the best channels on UA-cam. No one being loud and obnoxious, just a good, funny dude working on old cars. Thank you for all the great videos. I never miss one!

    • @REGROY1913
      @REGROY1913 6 місяців тому +6

      You nailed it. No script, no B.S. and no drama. Just gearhead heaven.😎😎

    • @bbrewer5
      @bbrewer5 6 місяців тому +5

      100% I like this guy, and Vice Grip Garage. His revivals are super addicting and chill as well. He mostly does 1960s-1980s iron.

    • @tileguyable
      @tileguyable 6 місяців тому +6

      And he’s a young guy with a vast knowledge of your basic knuckle buster stuff!! I love it!

  • @mattjaxdad8693
    @mattjaxdad8693 5 місяців тому +11

    The MAN that walks by an old truck and says, "I'm going to get old girl running or die trying," AND means exactly that is as RARE as this ole truck. There's NO GIVE UP in you and so I tip my hat to you, SUBSCRIBED and HONORED to be here.

  • @thomasmcconnell2898
    @thomasmcconnell2898 6 місяців тому +136

    Your honest hard work and determination makes it a real delight to watch you resurrect these old vehicles. The fact that you don't say stupid silly things, throw batteries, or otherwise act like a clown makes it all the better. This one I particularly enjoyed. Keep up the good work.

    • @markcollins5026
      @markcollins5026 6 місяців тому +10

      Man. nice I love this guy. can't stand the videos where they talk like little kids and act stupid !

    • @realityhitsmehardbro
      @realityhitsmehardbro 6 місяців тому

      And I ain't kiddin' ya.

    • @Enemisses
      @Enemisses 6 місяців тому +2

      Couldn't have said it better myself.

    • @charlesoconnor2953
      @charlesoconnor2953 3 місяці тому

      Outside of the remark about throwing batteries (seems like a reference to a good ol' boy named Dereck out of Vice Grip Garage, who, in my opinion is the best I've come across) I agree with ya.

    • @thomasmcconnell2898
      @thomasmcconnell2898 3 місяці тому

      I can see the need the toss a battery in certain circumstances, but tossing it for humor gets old. Dereck is very good, especially when he focuses on teaching.

  • @homebrewer7
    @homebrewer7 6 місяців тому +174

    I really enjoy your projects. I am 87 and I enjoy the memories you cause for me to recall from my past. Greetings from Indianapolis Indiana

    • @lobstermania4025
      @lobstermania4025 6 місяців тому +17

      Many more years sir!

    • @donwoodard2204
      @donwoodard2204 6 місяців тому +3

      Greetings from Texas !!

    • @XJag9684
      @XJag9684 6 місяців тому +5

      Sir you are a living UA-cam Channel full of content. best wishes

    • @TheRealHungryJoe
      @TheRealHungryJoe 6 місяців тому +3

      Sending all love and prayers to you sir!

    • @susanboylefanable
      @susanboylefanable 5 місяців тому +2

      Fantastic! I'm watching this in Indy, too!

  • @peterjones4621
    @peterjones4621 6 місяців тому +214

    I'd love to see this ol beauty restored and running on the road again, there just aren't many of these great ol trucks left, please save her!

    • @TheTruthKiwi
      @TheTruthKiwi 6 місяців тому +7

      Well, she ain't old enough to retire 😊

    • @maggs131
      @maggs131 5 місяців тому +12

      I'd say do minimal cosmetic work. Make it structurally sound and stabilize the rust with some linseed shine juice. Of course get it mechanically fixed up making it reliable and somewhat safer but it can only ever look this way once. Getting it back to new or show winning perfection is more in the wheelhouse of someone like Jay Leno who has limitless resources

    • @chrisleech333
      @chrisleech333 3 місяці тому +1

      100% agree

    • @WilliamKiene
      @WilliamKiene 3 місяці тому +1

      That old MAC truck was built like a tank. It could be restored now.

    • @Zb-uo2bl
      @Zb-uo2bl Місяць тому +2

      Looking just as it does, makes a powerful statement 👏

  • @rapturebound197
    @rapturebound197 6 місяців тому +41

    How can you not get goosebumps when you hear something that was long left for dead fire up! Fantastic! 👍😄👍

  • @dalesdipstick
    @dalesdipstick 5 місяців тому +7

    A big hello from a subscriber in England. I loved the video not just because you coaxed an ancient beast of a motor back to life, but also how you spoke to it like it was a cantankerous old lady that just needed a little love and attention. It amazes me how we both speak the same language yet our dialects are so vastly different “this’un” really made me smile we never hear that in the U.K. Thanks for all your hard work your videos are great to watch. 👍👍👍

  • @peterjones4621
    @peterjones4621 6 місяців тому +263

    This ol beauty was made the year my mom was born 1926, I miss my mom, I love you mom.

    • @Davidm1956
      @Davidm1956 6 місяців тому +17

      My Dad's sister was born in 1926. She's still with us. Sharp as a tack.

    • @PunaRebel
      @PunaRebel 6 місяців тому +12

      My mom in 1918. Missing her today on Mother's day ❤

    • @biniulutowy6146
      @biniulutowy6146 6 місяців тому +6

      Moja Mama urodzila siie w 1927 roku tez tesknie😊

    • @AutomationDnD
      @AutomationDnD 6 місяців тому +10

      I instantly remarked that MY FATHER was born 10 years *_After_* this truck was made.
      He hasn't passed-on yet, but he's had 3 heart attacks & 7 strokes
      ...... _But I'm pritty sure Satan doesn't _*_WANT_*_ Him down there_ (he'd be competition)

    • @Christophers-Assorted-Stuff
      @Christophers-Assorted-Stuff 6 місяців тому +6

      My mum was born 3 years after this truck. She is still here now with heart failure and cognitive dementia but she hasn't given up.

  • @mike-tl3is
    @mike-tl3is 6 місяців тому +79

    Man im so totally amazed on how you are able to get these dead to the bone vehicles,and you breathe life back into them. It just shows how much passion you have for them keep them going 👍🔧

  • @K2S66
    @K2S66 6 місяців тому +133

    Great job! Actually quite incredible how well built these older vehicles are. I couldn't imagine a 2014 Chevy Impala sitting for 80 years and trying to start it.

    • @jman1989
      @jman1989 6 місяців тому +9

      What impala lol

    • @mikeguthrie5432
      @mikeguthrie5432 6 місяців тому +3

      Uh,....yeah! Wouldn't happen.

    • @Mariano.Bernacki
      @Mariano.Bernacki 6 місяців тому +41

      They also made cheap junk aplenty back then. But all the cheap junk is long gone to a junkyard or landfill. So only the quality stuff reaches us today.

    • @hawkdsl
      @hawkdsl 6 місяців тому +12

      @@Mariano.Bernacki That's a good point.

    • @andrewallen9993
      @andrewallen9993 6 місяців тому +5

      I drove 2 kids to their matric dance\prom last week in a sixty year old car.

  • @chriscorrigan7420
    @chriscorrigan7420 3 місяці тому +3

    I have to congratulate you. You are the very first person who got an old engine going and didn't rev the guts out of it. That's called " respecting old age ". Good on ya mate. So many bloke's start them and rev the guts out of them. I makes you feel good to get the heart pumping again. From Australia.

  • @leftyseth
    @leftyseth 5 місяців тому +62

    Who else is binge-watching these?

  • @michaelhilderbrand3022
    @michaelhilderbrand3022 3 місяці тому +4

    Absolutely love his enthusiasm and dedication. Perseverance and some know how goes a long way with him .

    • @ofbyforpeople1384
      @ofbyforpeople1384 Місяць тому

      I used to worry when it took 30 pulls to start my Honda lawnmower. But that engine w the huge cylinders demanded you eat your Wheaties ! Plus I wonder if he was thinking whether the timing was right and maybe'd never start...

  • @bfarm44
    @bfarm44 6 місяців тому +92

    Puts a huge smile on my face hearing her run like that. What a beauty

    • @neilbarnett3046
      @neilbarnett3046 6 місяців тому +2

      Aw, you gave it away! Still, I'll watch it anyway.

    • @maggs131
      @maggs131 5 місяців тому +2

      I'm glad he had enough Ugga Duggas to turn it over. 32:04 🤣 I love this lad

  • @thatdonutboy4321
    @thatdonutboy4321 6 місяців тому +53

    Will always appreciate a program that takes me away from the chaos of the world & Jennings does it perfect!👌

    • @ry491
      @ry491 6 місяців тому +3

      Same here my friend . Pure escapism. We sure need it these days !

    • @chrisindfw7095
      @chrisindfw7095 6 місяців тому

      Agree 100%. I’ll re-watch them and just forget about the world for a few hours.

  • @Wulfrune
    @Wulfrune 6 місяців тому +102

    I know that a lot of you good Americans like our British accents, and we appreciate the compliment, however, the gentleman working on the Mack has one of the sweetest American accents I've heard, he sounds like Trip Tucker from Star Trek Enterprise. His enthusiastic drawl is both entertaining and compulsive to the listener.
    A very good video,
    Best regards
    Us lot over the pond.

    • @DarkAngel051372
      @DarkAngel051372 5 місяців тому +6

      Thats cuz he's a good ol southern fella. Love the southern accents, georgia, Alabama, texas etc

    • @jasonbentley9968
      @jasonbentley9968 5 місяців тому +3

      This isn't a dating website..

    • @kartingpt
      @kartingpt 5 місяців тому +4

      ​@@jasonbentley9968I dunnow the way he talks to the old girl sure sounds like he wants to date her 😂

    • @Rafal-g1h
      @Rafal-g1h 3 місяці тому

      yes 👍

    • @GaryEtheridge-d5n
      @GaryEtheridge-d5n Місяць тому +1

      Bless all over there across the pond! Much love from the US❤

  • @j.fisher4263
    @j.fisher4263 5 місяців тому +1

    There is nothing more satisfying then getting something running and listening to it. My dad and I spent more time than i can say. He's been gone now for sometime. This had me hearing his voice again.

  • @colinlove5062
    @colinlove5062 2 місяці тому +1

    I was going to start this comment with something like this is one of my favorite videos. Which is true though I don’t want my reaction to be misconstrued. That last segment cranking on the hand crank behind the bumper without any good leverage points was brutal. That said this has the making of one of the coolest revivals ever. A 1920’s Mack truck is something else man I tell you what. If this ends up being a full restoration I will buy a hat that can be properly doffed, make no mistake it sure as hell would be earned.

  • @isaacwatanabe9599
    @isaacwatanabe9599 6 місяців тому +105

    I love this man. He gets literally anything running regardless if it has been sitting for over 50 years or not

    • @BenVanAmburg
      @BenVanAmburg 6 місяців тому +6

      Try like 100 years in some of these videos. Literally impossible stuff where it's just a pile of screws and nothing else and he gets it running

    • @Dumb_Furry_UwU
      @Dumb_Furry_UwU 6 місяців тому +1

      Seein him pressure wash gives me anxiety tho UwU too many opportunities for a direct jet of water to reflect back and rip out your eyes ewe

    • @danwisecarver9907
      @danwisecarver9907 6 місяців тому

      😮😮😮😢😮😮​@@BenVanAmburg

    • @itsonlythatguy
      @itsonlythatguy 6 місяців тому +4

      @@Dumb_Furry_UwUeh, as long as you’re smart and keep your distance he’s good, plus the spray back isn’t spraying at as high of a pressure as what’s coming out of the nozzle.

    • @MEMORIA1991
      @MEMORIA1991 6 місяців тому

      Another furry who watches this type of content?!?!??!?!!??!

  • @JimmyHoffa1975
    @JimmyHoffa1975 6 місяців тому +51

    I wish I had the patience, perseverance, and attitude of this man.

    • @ofbyforpeople1384
      @ofbyforpeople1384 Місяць тому

      "I started it on 'fahr' a little while ago; no big deal".

  • @aaronelliott3019
    @aaronelliott3019 6 місяців тому +152

    This man can get anything to run. When others would of thrown in the towel, he'll get the Ol' girl running. Absolute legend 💪

    • @S0SS0L
      @S0SS0L 6 місяців тому +10

      And he'd soak that towel with acetone, PB Blaster and anything else we can put in there, use it to soak the rust and junk, then for good measure use it again to wipe away the schmoo on the outside of the engine as it's chugging away for the first time since Lewis and Clark drove it across the Continental Divide.

    • @oscarweasley2618
      @oscarweasley2618 6 місяців тому +2

      Sure - with six cans of starter spray

    • @JackDavenport-e3j
      @JackDavenport-e3j 3 місяці тому +1

      @@aaronelliott3019 true, true. I think I'll have a spot of tea.

  • @binderstem31
    @binderstem31 5 місяців тому +4

    I overhauled one of these engines in a 22 Mack three years ago. Great little engines. I love those little AB trucks.

  • @xXxDarkSoulxXx
    @xXxDarkSoulxXx 6 місяців тому +1

    I know nothing about cars, especially old ones. I’m not really interested in cars nor do even pay much attention to cars of any sort or age. But listening to this guy talk about this truck and coax her back from the dead, breathing life into her with his effort and desire, I was mesmerized. This is what I imagine it was like listening to the drivers/mechanics in the early days of NASCAR down south. Then he gives the same line as the used car salesman in the original Road House movie, “She’s a runner!”

  • @stevenlatham4397
    @stevenlatham4397 6 місяців тому +37

    You are the best. You take on the oldest vehicles on UA-cam, and almost never fail. There is just something so satisfying about watching 100 year old vehicles come back to life.

  • @alanrollins907
    @alanrollins907 6 місяців тому +30

    Amazing!! A huge block of steel (iron?), and just 4 cylinders?? PB Blaster by the gallon. Glad you found this gem, Dustin!!

    • @JeffKopis
      @JeffKopis 6 місяців тому +3

      Hey, how do ya know his first name? I aint never heard him say it!

    • @alanrollins907
      @alanrollins907 6 місяців тому +2

      @@JeffKopis I just wanted to know where his place was, so I looked up his YT channel, and there he was!

  • @robertmcspadden1791
    @robertmcspadden1791 6 місяців тому +29

    This one has GOT TO BE one of your very best!! I am so happy that you got that ol'gal woke up from her long slumber!

  • @JimStockbauer
    @JimStockbauer 2 місяці тому +1

    You're the kinda guy with dogged determination that's got us here today. We have a 1930 International Harvester truck on our ranch in Victoria, Texas I now want to tinker with thank you

  • @dagunna33
    @dagunna33 2 місяці тому +4

    Is it just me or when that old girl started you just smiled with pure joy.

  • @christianshannon3943
    @christianshannon3943 6 місяців тому +18

    I can only imagine all the hard work folks put that bad boy through when it was new and the motor still runs . Yes please keep showing us the whole process to get it completely restored.

  • @morrisanderson818
    @morrisanderson818 6 місяців тому +10

    We have a guy here in NZ called Marty, he's exactly like this guy,no BS very, instructional,and never fails,like this guy,a pleasure to watch,

    • @charlienorton2337
      @charlienorton2337 2 місяці тому

      Fellow kiwi here, Marty is one of the best for sure

  • @mikebockey4125
    @mikebockey4125 6 місяців тому +33

    i just do not get tired of watching you bring these old vehicles back to life. in fact, this was one of your best videos yet. we of course get to see the super condensed version of what obviously takes you days and weeks to accomplish but it really is exciting and entertaining and enjoyable. i wish you all the best and please keep up the great work.

    • @92015install
      @92015install 6 місяців тому

      We have new efficient truck in market, why spending time on this old one

  • @hillary4prison691
    @hillary4prison691 6 місяців тому +2

    Best "Back from the grave" video I've ever seen. This is how schools should be.... People with mad skills passing on knowledge to future generations...

  • @deerslayer6419
    @deerslayer6419 2 місяці тому

    I had to watch this one again. I'm surprised he hasn't built a hand held electric starter to crank these old hand crank starting engines. That couldn't be to hard. Of course, he's probably close to have my age, and has the energy to hand crank for hours at a time. I love this stuff. Thanks again!

  • @narrowgaugegreg
    @narrowgaugegreg 6 місяців тому +12

    Dear Mr. Motorsports, Thank you for all of your efforts getting this truck running. You earned every view. That may be the most physical effort I've seen in a "will it run". Good on you!

  • @alanfan8941
    @alanfan8941 6 місяців тому +9

    I love the enthusiasm on here. The down home banter takes me back to the years that I spent in Alabama.

  • @MrGsteele
    @MrGsteele 6 місяців тому +14

    You deserve a medal for yanking that engine back to life. I'll be looking for follow-on videos that show this as a roller. Amazing accomplishment.

    • @gladimmeandnotyou
      @gladimmeandnotyou 6 місяців тому

      Fuel, compression, fire...
      It's not too complicated

    • @MrGsteele
      @MrGsteele 6 місяців тому

      ​@@gladimmeandnotyou Fuel in the proper quantity and mixture with air coming through ancient carb jets with God knows what kind of corrosion and dirt, sufficient compression to drive the crankshaft - therefore rings, valves that open and close and seat, opening and closing in the proper sequence thanks to a camshaft that isn't busted - nor are the valve springs busted nor the guides frozen around the stem, and fire - from a 6 volt battery and coil with enough oomph left, and a primary broken by properly-gapped points that move and a capacitor that still works, no shorts or bad ballast resistors, fired at the right time and the right advance through a rotor contact that isn't corroded, through a cap that isn't cracked, wet, or too overloaded with carbon, at the right spark plug, into plug wires that aren't so oxidized and cracked that the spark climbs over the outside of the wire instead of across the plug gap, across that gap instead of leaking out a cracked plug insulator, and then ignites the mixture. In every cylinder, because the fuel pump, which isn't frozen and isn't leaking through its antique gaskets under pressure, keeps delivering enough gas through a filter and line that aren't hopelessly plugged with gunk, from a gas tank with fuel clean enough to make the trip. Yeah - not too complicated.

  • @BrianMitchan-v7o
    @BrianMitchan-v7o Місяць тому

    I hereby award you the golden tongue wrench award .I love old machinery how simple and tough they were you could rebuild em. On the side of the road. The closer you got to starting her I was cheering for you.if anybody from mack company saw this video send the man $10000. Dollars

  • @thadcarl282
    @thadcarl282 5 місяців тому +10

    Total Respect!! AWESOME MECHANIC!!!

  • @paulriggers1558
    @paulriggers1558 6 місяців тому +37

    another masterclass in automotive resurrection young man, be proud...

  • @andreamills5852
    @andreamills5852 6 місяців тому +61

    Awesome ! 👍 I'm surprised the old girl didn't end up in a metal drive for the 🪖war effort .

    • @jenningsmotorsports7554
      @jenningsmotorsports7554  6 місяців тому +49

      I am too I believe it was in the woods or on a farm a lot of stuff was hid out on farms back in the 40s

    • @commodoresixfour7478
      @commodoresixfour7478 6 місяців тому +1

      Was probably still in use. Are there any gas ration stickers on it? Back then gas was so hard to find that farmers had to convert to wood gas.

  • @FunWithCars716
    @FunWithCars716 6 місяців тому +7

    Love this! I worked at a Mack dealership for 11 years, we had a restored 1928 Mack , this one hits home! ❤❤❤

  • @LGJM83
    @LGJM83 6 місяців тому +11

    thats amazing getting an engine running that last ran before my grandfather was born

  • @JohnnyNowhere
    @JohnnyNowhere 5 місяців тому +1

    Once you finally got it running, you restored my faith in mankind. Kudos Ace.

  • @johnNJ4024
    @johnNJ4024 6 місяців тому +19

    If I had the money to pay him for the restoration... I would absolutely love to have this truck after it's fully restored. But, I'm pretty much a church mouse looking from the outside in, scratching for crumbs. But I still enjoy watching him resurrect these neat vintage vehicles!!!

  • @martinrobinson9651
    @martinrobinson9651 6 місяців тому +18

    You have some tenacity. Never say die. That engine was built to last, and built to keep working, not like the flimsy stuff we have now. Top work young man.

    • @nottelling8129
      @nottelling8129 6 місяців тому +1

      That’s just how older stuff was made, built to last. Nowadays stuff is weaker because companies want to make more money, and what better way to do that then to make customers buy replacements after the previous one breaks?

  • @chriswatson7488
    @chriswatson7488 6 місяців тому +14

    I haven't wanted an engine to live so much since the 1965 film Flight of the Phoenix. Talk about edge of the seat stuff!

  • @richardlong8014
    @richardlong8014 Місяць тому +1

    There's more than a few ghosts of Christmas past setting in that truck waiting for another ride. Great job!

  • @masshultzy6449
    @masshultzy6449 2 місяці тому

    I am not a mechanic nor even a Novice, but these videos not only kinda makes me want to be a Mechanic, but they are some of the most awesome videos to watch! Thanks for the lessons and entertainment!

  • @fester73666
    @fester73666 6 місяців тому +7

    Absolutely AWESOME will it run, you must have been real sore after all that cranking 😵 great to hear the old girl running again after all that time, music to all our ears 😀👍👍

  • @AndrewDAdams
    @AndrewDAdams 6 місяців тому +7

    What some would discard for scrap... I love that you dig in to the lost and forgotten and revive it for another life.. Great job brother

  • @briarconner5765
    @briarconner5765 6 місяців тому +9

    Those side ports in the engine are just awesome. Must make life a lot easier for diagnosing issues

  • @PP-gy8gg
    @PP-gy8gg 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi from Bendigo Australia. We all know Christine the movie. Old cars have a soul. These guys give life to the soul

  • @Spike9803
    @Spike9803 10 днів тому

    Ahhh, this was a cool video. Nice to see a young guy take an interest in history, because that's what you're dealing with here Automotive History! What a great truck. You get it running and back on the jobsite everyone that sees this truck is going to think you are the coolest and you are! Dude you are the MAN! You are doing God's work here; get this old Mack truck running down the road!

  • @RoninDosho
    @RoninDosho 6 місяців тому +10

    Damn, I've been watching for several years now and like you said, this one was the toughest. But that didn't stop you. I don't think anyone else on the planet would have even tried. You're definitely "the engine whisperer".

  • @dadsvespa
    @dadsvespa 6 місяців тому +5

    You worked really hard on this one.... but you did it again!! You're a wizard Mr. Jennings! You have just crank started a 1926 Mack truck !! In two years it will be 100 years old and she sounds smoooooth! Great video! Thank you!

  • @MetalPcAngel
    @MetalPcAngel 6 місяців тому +9

    It always amazes me when I see these vehicles so aged up, dirt and all. But then - when you get to see the interior, the good ol insides of the engine, just specking clean. Just awes me.

  • @michaelhilderbrand3022
    @michaelhilderbrand3022 3 місяці тому +1

    What beautiful sound the old girl makes . Would love to see some sponsors to help him with his supplies. If there was a way to donate i would in a heartbeat

  • @th-pl3nx
    @th-pl3nx 13 днів тому

    It's got to be a good feeling to listen to that engine run after all that time it's been sitting and after all your hard work. Great job!!!

  • @garydonnelly8337
    @garydonnelly8337 6 місяців тому +5

    My uncle would have loved this, he was a big shot at Mack. This is dedication, you were determined to get it running and you have.

  • @DeadInsideButStillSmiling
    @DeadInsideButStillSmiling 6 місяців тому +51

    Old Bulldogs never die. They just look that way.

  • @johnf4828
    @johnf4828 6 місяців тому +7

    Thanks for doing that and sharing it with us!

  • @jackanderson1418
    @jackanderson1418 5 місяців тому

    Unbelievable determination and grit to get the old girl running!!!especially after so many years.That engine struggling to start reminded me of trying to throw off the anesthetic after my bypasses surgery looking foward to more vidio's on this Mac truck. Thanks 😊

  • @Bogman603
    @Bogman603 5 місяців тому +3

    You’re bringing the soul of America back to life Man! 👍

  • @ivyisle
    @ivyisle 6 місяців тому +7

    this is awesome. I love old stuff, hearing that old engine breathe again after who knows how long just puts a smile on my face

  • @alexleon7343
    @alexleon7343 6 місяців тому +25

    I have watched every single video this man has put out

  • @samuelstambaugh5181
    @samuelstambaugh5181 6 місяців тому +8

    Back in the 70s my brother built a model of that very Mack ! Nice to see it run !

  • @doughvictor2893
    @doughvictor2893 5 місяців тому +8

    I love the American 'Can Do " attitude.

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 5 місяців тому +1

    I guess she wanted you to get a work out, lol. She definitely made you work for it. This one was really cool. I could actually hear it as each cylinder came back to life. This one was good save for what has to be a pretty rare truck. I hope you keep your promise and restore this one.

  • @kevinmatthews9469
    @kevinmatthews9469 6 місяців тому +21

    This should have a show and sponsors at this point. Man this makes me smile.

    • @robj2704
      @robj2704 6 місяців тому +13

      PB Blaster should at least send him a couple a cases.

    • @S0SS0L
      @S0SS0L 6 місяців тому +3

      @@robj2704 He uses a case of PB on each engine. Give this man a truckload or three.

  • @robertyork386
    @robertyork386 6 місяців тому +4

    OMG.... It's like Jethro Clampett came to life!! Your perseverance and enthusiasm have been rewarded!!! So many next steps!!❤

  • @BagOfH0lding
    @BagOfH0lding 6 місяців тому +31

    I'm never going to be used to seeing a block of rust open up to reveal almost pristine innards. Crazy yo.

    • @NedkaRokonokova
      @NedkaRokonokova 6 місяців тому +1

      That was crazy cool

    • @nox_luna
      @nox_luna 6 місяців тому +2

      its like cracking geodes, ugly af rock hiding a amethyst structure inside is amazing

    • @overlyattachedbean1050
      @overlyattachedbean1050 6 місяців тому

      It's like that one dude who you think is broke but you find out he has over 6 figures in his savings account

    • @PaulWaterman-hi2eg
      @PaulWaterman-hi2eg 5 місяців тому

      I watch you crank it over and hope you have your thumb up in case it backfires. Very good show!!!

  • @Jamesmoore-mj5ke
    @Jamesmoore-mj5ke 14 днів тому

    Yes the sound of those giant cylenders amazing filled me with joy and a big smile for all your hard won work.

  • @Noctis_B
    @Noctis_B 3 місяці тому

    I've watched a lot of "Will it run" videos on UA-cam and your southern drawl is really nice to listen to, you're also a pretty sharp mechanic who clearly knows what he's doing. Great video!

  • @woozleboy
    @woozleboy 6 місяців тому +7

    The sound of all 4 cylinders chuffing back to life gives hope. Suddenly those horrible running boards are just bent metal that can be fixed, missing parts to be sourced or fabricated... there isn't much to the truck and you get optimistic.
    Well done.

  • @yuukiyoshizawa7007
    @yuukiyoshizawa7007 6 місяців тому +7

    I definely wanna see one day this thing gets restored back to life, would be awesome to see it running again on the road. I'm not a huge car specialist but iwhat I think is that if the engine works fine, the rest will just be as easy to get it back running.

  • @bloodstorm1231
    @bloodstorm1231 6 місяців тому +6

    I love seeing these old relics come back to life!

  • @johnzenkin1344
    @johnzenkin1344 3 місяці тому +1

    I have to say I love this guys accent! is it Tennessee? it's funny, quirky, interesting!
    Nearly forgot...excellent mechanic and a great video too!
    Best wishes from England.

  • @Esteban-mg2cy
    @Esteban-mg2cy 4 місяці тому +1

    Kudos!!!! That was a lot of hard arm and shoulder work. Wow!!! You're awesome, sir!

  • @nzsaltflatsracer8054
    @nzsaltflatsracer8054 6 місяців тому +7

    Thig guy has to be the king perseverance & optimism! 😎👍

  • @austinwagoncompany
    @austinwagoncompany 6 місяців тому +6

    Man, I'm glad you had enough "ugga duggas" to get it started because it sounded great!

  • @michaelfitzgerald3200
    @michaelfitzgerald3200 6 місяців тому +5

    Hats off to this guy what determination. Well done mate from Australia

  • @kevinworrick773
    @kevinworrick773 6 місяців тому +1

    I love how you stay positive it seems no matter what. Thats a hell of a trait ya got there. I would have been cussin the whole time.

  • @deepdiver51
    @deepdiver51 4 місяці тому +6

    And never a swear word to be heard…wonderful.

  • @Enemisses
    @Enemisses 6 місяців тому +10

    Man the best thing about these is the simplicity of these old engines. I love how they are so bare-bones and down to basics compared to modern crap. Makes them a joy to work on in a way.

    • @Robbie-sk6vc
      @Robbie-sk6vc 6 місяців тому +4

      That because the feds weren't in the auto design business back then!

    • @teddyfartypants
      @teddyfartypants 6 місяців тому

      Thank the EPA and stupid pussy safety crap for us not having good trucks anymore

  • @z978ady
    @z978ady 6 місяців тому +9

    Would switch to Dewalt or Makita impact wrench to crank over engine. Amazing it survived the WWII scrap drive.

  • @ki4clz
    @ki4clz 5 місяців тому +2

    We really appreciate you going the extra mile in getting these thing running

  • @Davett53
    @Davett53 3 місяці тому +1

    My friend liked to resurrect old farm equipment,....he'd locate farmer's who'd have ancient motorized tractors, that were sunk deep into a peat bog. He saved and restored a 1920s CASE dozer, and a 1900s portable sawmill, that ran off either a steam engine power train, or a gasoline powered one. He lived down in southern Ohio, was a welder, and could fix just about anything. He wasn't from that area. He grew up in NYC.

  • @universalsaltcompany8846
    @universalsaltcompany8846 2 місяці тому

    boy do I like the way you talk as you work.... great accent.... you dont give up and she is a beauty... i hope to see how you restore the whole truck. great job, very very entertaining..... keep it up! from Italy...

  • @TenmaFN
    @TenmaFN 6 місяців тому +6

    It is great to see these older viehicles coming back to life.

  • @andreamills5852
    @andreamills5852 6 місяців тому +13

    PB Blaster should be a sponsor since you're their biggest customer . You go through more PB Blaster than Joe does diapers .

  • @joethanks3745
    @joethanks3745 6 місяців тому +5

    You need to do a video on where you found and retrieving these gems

  • @adamb7426
    @adamb7426 5 місяців тому +1

    UA-cam doesn't pay you enough for doing this!! Excellent!!

  • @SK69europe
    @SK69europe 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm not sure what's fascinates me more: his hilarious accent or his incredible talent of keeping his fingers clean as a surgeon all the time 😂😂😜 great stuff!!!