1942 G-7107 Chevy Cargo Truck. Oakland Plant, Calif.

I began to put this truck together for someone back in 2008. I rebuilt the Brakes, Wheel Cylinders, Transmission and Transfer Case. I installed new tires, 8.25 X 20's, on modern Accuride Safety Wheels. Burbank Speed and Machine rebuilt the engine, Burbank Radiator rebuilt the Rad. by hand. I found this bed and rebuilt it with new wood. There is still some work to be finished and this year will be very productive. Here is a link to the restoration process from purchase to present; forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php.... Thanks for watching.

[@richardcline1337]

I have not seen one of those heaters since I left Alaska bound for Korea in the early 70's. Brings back some strong memories of my younger days during the Vietnam era.

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Thanks Rich. I hope those strong memories weren't of the painful type...

[@richardcline1337]

@@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698, some good, some bad, but we all (veterans) have them.

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

@@richardcline1337 Yes Sir, I reckon "WE" do indeed.

[@carlosmerlin8727]

Excellent truck. True steel horse. This engine is one of GM's biggest successes. I really like WW2 military vehicles. Greetings from Brazil.

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Thanks Carlos for your compliment. There is a guy somewhere in Your country who restored one of these trucks. Believe it or not, the Brazilian Army had some of these trucks in use during W.W. 2. Your National Symbol, Circle with Stars, was painted on the doors. Really cool.

[@carlosmerlin8727]

Yes. Our armed forces have always used North American equipment. Here we have many clubs and military vehicle collectors that keep them in good condition. I had a 1953 Reo M-34 6x6 truck.

[@johntiquet4778]

Beautiful!!! 😍

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Thanks John.

[@leop9021]

She is a dream boat. Great job you have done.

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Thanks very much Leo. I found out that my wire harness was shipped just yesterday. Stay tuned for some videos of that installation.

[@vm722]

I always keep my firewood right next to my wood heater. That way if it catches on fire 🔥 The whole thing will burn down and I have nothing to worry about anymore. Worry free😫

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Right!! Actually, this wood was so wet it was steaming as it heated up and this was the last time burning wood before I switched over to LIQUID DINOSAURS.

[@pwalpar]

My friend your work on the old truck sure shows you care about it Good Job and great restoration Excellent video. The stove is awesome as well

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Hey PWalPar!! How you doing You Ole Car-Man?? Thanks for the compliment Sir!! I love the machines I work on, They're my friends so I gotta give the best I have. That's why I contacted you when I found your compressor video. You really need to get yours to make smoke, they are fantastic little work horses! I've been watching your videos and am happy to know that you're still kickin'. How's "J-Gnome" doin', have you guys been out Rail-Fannin' lately?

[@pwalpar]

@@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698 You can email me at [e-mail] No recent rail fanning and I plan to get back on the compressor this year

[@simich6212]

She sounds good!

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Thanks Chris, I hope your family is doing well.

[@simich6212]

Give me a call tomorrow if you’re not too busy. My number is the same

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

@@simich6212 Roger Wilco...

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

Just found your channel today. I just watched the video of the two trucks bought at auction. In the name of science I wanted to research when you were first bitten by the bug. Looks like it started here with this truck! I know doctors really don't have a cure for your type of collecting, but don't worry. Many people continue to lead good lives....even if they have two....or three trucks.

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Dancing Alone wRentals, THANK YOU SOO VERY MUCH FOR YOUR COMMENT, I HAD A GOOD SPIRIT LIFTING LAUGH OF REASSURANCE. It all started back in Dec. 1995 when I purchased my very 1st. Chevy. Since then I have restored/repaired more than 14 W.W. 2 trucks. The director at Fort MacArthur Museum once told me that I "was made for working on these rusting hulks". I volunteered/worked there for about 8 years. Just imagine having a disorder that MAKES you have THE NEED to clean rust, remove Waspspsesess nests, and make things as new again. IT'S AWFUL because there just isn't enough time in the day!!! AAUUGH!!!

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

@@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698 Very cool Without volunteers the world would lose its own history along with all the lessons.

[@seansysig]

She is a beauty. Runs smooth as silk.. Nice restoration. Where do you find water pumps, generators, and carburetor.

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Thanks Sean, I appreciated you saying so. Do you have one of these trucks? I'd be happy to help in any way I can. Go to my home page of my channel, you'll find my Gmail address there. You may contact me via that route and I'll do what I can. Dave.

[@johngault8659]

NICE!

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Thanks John. I didn't click on your channel until now, I apologize. IT TAKES ME DIRECTLY TO GENTRY'S GARAGE. Thad and I know each other from a few years ago, I hope that the Gentry Family is doing well and that "The Garage" gets some videos up soon...

[@carlosmerlin8727]

I wonder what kind of tank this is. thanks.

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Not a Tank, Carlos. M-29 Weasel, also W.W. 2. Look it up on Wikipedia, You'll find all the info there plus lots of photos.

[@carlosmerlin8727]

OK. I had already seen about it. I had not identified the model in the video. Thanks for the information.

[@265hemi7]

💕🇺🇸

[@raginroadrunner]

302?

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

WW 2, 1st. series six cylinder 270.

[@johnswick4593]

Please invest in a gimble if you are going to continue making videos. Nice truck

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Working on it, I know that the fumble-jumble isn't fun to watch. Thanks for your compliment and patience.

[@raginroadrunner]

Please don"t tell me that GM put those junk ass babbit rod 216 engines in those trucks?

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

R.R.R. Thanks for watching my video first off. Now for the big news, You can rest easy knowing that GMC used insert bearing and was fitted with an oil pump that supplied pressure to the crank, cam and all points in between and developed a max pressure of 58 lbs. per square inch. HOWEVER, the engine that came in these trucks originally was a 235 c.i.d. engine with the Babbit bearings.

[@jjtt7408]

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SELL IT ?

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

NO, it is not for sale. If you are serious, you may consider this one; forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=324110.

[@richardcline1337]

@@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698, oh, if only I were much younger (76)! I love those old WWii era trucks. They saved a lot of lives during the war and were used all over the world by the Allies. Sadly, so many were just abandoned and left to rot. Now a fully restored one can cost you a fortune!

[@fghjhfdfcsfgfdgh5326]

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[@bigalphadog5209]

Nice truck so is it a show or go?,

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Both. Take a look through the videos in my channel. I have done much more work since I recorded this video.