1946 Chevrolet Hauling American LaFrance V-12 Engine

[@johnhart4872]

This takes me back to my childhood; I could listen to this all day long! Thanks for the video!

[@huntsbychainsaw5986]

Gotta love the comments on these videos. There's a lot of respect for these old trucks. That auxiliary box is gear so well with the 4 speed I kinda want one for my truck now.

[@randalldrake4704]

Man it feels good to ride along w a real truck driver again! Not many can make it that smooth anymore. Takes me back to trips w Dad.

[@billalbion]

Excellent video, good to see a driver who knows how to change gears.

[@42lookc]

Oh man, that was great! I could listen to that sweet music all day!

[@joseeduardodasilveira8087]

Tenho 76 anos. Sou de 1947. Esse lendário caminhão é um ano antes de eu vir. ELE TEM HISTÓRIAS LONGAS E INTERESSANTES. Foi o único caminhão que desbravou o interiorzao de Goiás. Na época só se transportava o BÁSICO. As mercadorias principais era : ferramentas. Cordas. Sal. Kerosene jacaré lata de 20 litros. Tecidos. Bebidas açúcar e algumas coisinhas a mais. Era um caminhão importante. Imponente. Seu chofer 's eram vistos como verdadeiros heróis. Namoravam as mulheres mais bonitas da cidade.

[@davidlocke9949]

Just goes to show you don't need a big block V8 to get the job done. And great to have all those gears to work with. The old stovebolt engines were a workhorse. The 235 on a good day puts out about 90HP by today's standards. I suppose in the heyday of this truck if you got it up to 45 or 50 you were moving right along. 55 is certainly fast enough. And good to have plenty of room. Have you done anything with the engine to increase HP? Have you upgraded anything, such as brakes? Nice truck. And I really like hearing the music in those old gears.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Depends upon the 235. The 235 in my 1960 Chevy pickup puts out about 115 HP. If his engine is stock then its a 216 and about 90 HP.

[@danw1955]

'Wound up to 55 mph.' Yep, that sounds about right! That auxiliary 3 speed Spicer makes it a little easier on the old dipper engine when you get into the taller gears. I had a late '47 (later body style) 1/2 ton with a 216 and a 4 speed. It would run about 60 without over-revving it.😉 Does yours still have the iron pistons or the newer weighted aluminum slugs? Mine had been changed out shortly before I got it, and all the babbit bearings re-poured and clearanced.

[@markjohnson9495]

I have a '43 Chevy 4400 1.5 ton fire truck. Yours sounds good with that aux. transmission. Mine is the original 216 / 4 speed / Eaton 6.17 rear. Thanks!

[@bigmackstruckstop9213]

I love the way that truck sounds,7 sp trans?

[@bigmackstruckstop9213]

@@billconway3225 ok thanks brotha,that truck is awesome kool and sounds great.

[@drainpluggarage]

that's a tough looking rig bud!👍

[@christiansantos5372]

Engine pulling good.

[@kennethnevel3263]

I had a 41 GMC express delivery big pickup for over 30 years , then sold it. I put a wrecker and snow plow on it . I also put a 302 cid six cylinder GM engine with a 4 barrel carb and dual exhaust in it . That had lots of power . I still have the intake/ exhaust manifold with the 4 barrel carb and the cam and lifters yet . Like having V 8 power with a 6 cyl . Wish I would have had a 3 speed aux trans like your truck has . Nice Truck .

[@jeepcj3b436]

That truck sounds great. Looks like you are double clutching - is the transmission non-sync? I've got a 53 but its the SM-420 with syncro. I also see you shifting another gearshift. Is that the way the 2 speed axle worked on the pre 47 chevy trucks?

[@jeepcj3b436]

Just read the comments and think I answered my questions. 4 speed is not the SM-420 and you have a 3 speed auxilary.

[@davidwade7102]

Excellent video, that old engine pulls like a school boy.

[@cisco-man8638]

Where in Texas are you?

[@100texan2]

That lumber yard looks like Mcoys in floresville Texas

[@josephsmith6415]

Are you floating the gears?

[@sthedwig1]

Let's see a video on the v12

[@mrpigisorange8055]

One is on the way...

[@martinsinclair55]

what was the engine out of? what do u recon the 46 value is?

[@sabyasachighosh5604]

How many gears ⚙ 🤔 r there

[@glennyork6800]

WOW!

[@100texan2]

Looks like Texas.

[@patricksterling7389]

Magnificent! 😀

[@TheCramunhao666]

bom

[@cumminsscout]

And that's how you shift a 4 x 3!! Love the sound of that Warner T9 crash box 4 speed. I've spent many happy hours behind the wheel of a "Babbit Banger" and that 4 speed! It's great that you got the close ratio Brownie.