1946 Dodge Truck First Start In Decades

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

man there aint NUTHIN' like the thrill when one of them old babies pops off after sitting for 8 million years! I love it!

[@OnlyTheEd]

I was just thinking you'd like to see this video.....Hiya Ken, I mean Waylon....... ^_^

[@johnapel2856]

It never ceases to amaze me when old engines start up. Thanks for showing us neat stuff.

[@whackyjinak4978]

Course it’s gonna run, dodge made a magnificent motor!

[@PatrickBaptist]

They sure use to.

[@scottcupp8129]

That thing is looking great for being 8 million years old :) Always a pleasure to see what you do reviving these old vehicles and engines.

[@Mercmad]

I picked up an old Mercedes which had sat for so long(since 1976 ) the oil had become clear like that.All the dirt had settled to the bottom but it soon turned back to black as soon i tried to start it.... Sounds like your 'helper ' has plenty of good advice too...

[@thephilpott2194]

Yep, exactly what i was going to type. The blackness separates out and sinks, and the clean appearance of the dipstick is misleading.

[@adrianames8590]

Sweet find! Please do a series on this truck. Would love to see you drive it!

[@IronClad292]

They sure did make good engines 8 million years ago, LOL....... It actually sounded really good !! Awesome video Jonathan !!

[@MRrwmac]

Dang those old engines are good! Congratulations on getting her to run! That engine sounds great. Fan bearing, some coolant, a temp gas tank and she’ll be running clean!

[@emilioballi]

that was wonderful the way that little flat head purred it was music to my ears, great job I look forward to more videos of the truck.

[@ronicard]

First start is awesome after all that time but I wanna hear that horn! That thing looks like a beast!

[@seed_drill7135]

They had big horns because the brakes didn't work worth a damn!

[@trinkladd]

I have the same horn came off a 59 ford dump. Two horns. I got em on my jeep and boy are they loud. Got em run to a relay and to horn on steering wheel. Lotta fun!

[@tonyfriend7413]

And Scare The Living Dog Shit out of Some Blabber Mouth on Their phone,Or Texting while driving!! YES VERY FUNNY!! 1/18/19 1.38 pm cst USA

[@tomcline5631]

Had a 52 Dodge truck with that horn. They go "OOOOOOOGH" At about 130 decibels !!!!! Like the oogha horns just no ah at the end. Wish I'd a kept it

[@stevehagen6913]

I always enjoy your videos. I find my leg jumping up and down while you are trying to start that engine. Thank you.

[@ldean-du5im]

I love them flatheads. Great job gettin it started, just amazing. Your the man Johnathon!

[@HowardJrFord]

That old beast runs amazingly smooth ! As a Dodge truck man I loved this video :)

[@65f100352]

absolutely amazing! That poor old truck had everything going against it! 40 years or so of sitting, points ignition, carburetor, and yet it still fires up was very very little effort! Congratulations Jonathan! Another nice save!

[@kainhall]

na man! the points and carb helped it live that long..... they are very simple mechanical systems..... not much to go wrong, and when it does go wrong, its easy to fix with a hammer and a screw driver

[@65f100352]

kain hall they sure are! But today's kids would say "It can 't run! no injection! no points! No DOHC!" LOL! I love the old things. Tried and true. Super reliable!

[@labrd41]

Yah think a Prius would start after sitting that long? ....Hah!

[@kennewton4415]

65f100352 lol ive got a 26 model t. completly in pieses for 30 years no head on it all i did was put it back togeter and add gas and a battery everyone said it cant start even a few mechanic teachers but first pull of the crank

[@billyfoster3223]

@@labrd41 I hear ya! Ha! Ha!😎

[@ervingoertzen7233]

On the the farm we ran 12 volt battery on our 6 volt trucks , we just put a voltage reducer running 6 volts to everything but starter. Crank quick and started easier . As long as you didn't have to crank long , starters could take it.

[@magoodrummer1462]

thanks for sharing. I love watching you guys start these old cars . awesome! !!

[@bobbybensley6459]

Its amazing how fast they turn over on 12 volts, i have a 1948 plymouth with a 218 flathead in it, i cant be too far from you in concord n.c. i think you are awesome. You really impresed me with settin tverything up for doing the 55 for jr. Keep up the great work

[@MrShanghai34]

Thank you for the unintended motivation. I am working on my old service truck and Im going to get it going after it has sat 1 million years.

[@randypurtteman1183]

Incredible! Started just like she'd been on the road just last weekend. You are a genius, sir!

[@OldCarAlley]

Thats awesome... glad your keeping that cool old flathead six in the truck !!!

[@sidwitch1441]

love the first starts

[@jerryjones1253]

love the old trucks

[@Kickinpony66]

That oil is amazingly clean. A 6v keyed coil, very common in the 1940's. I love your Nephew's comments about the flat tires! I bet all that noise was from the waterpump bearing.

[@Kickinpony66]

I made my comment before you removed the belt. :) It sounds great!

[@mickonanisland4281]

The engine may have nondetergent oil, the contaminants will settle to the bottom of the oil leaving it looking clean , the contaminants tend to stay in the pan with oil changes. Changing oil with a hot engine would help but even then stuff would be left.

[@LarryDeSilva64]

That radiator is in real good shape for a 1946 original. That engine sure cranked over pretty good once you got a charged battery in it. Wow now that started up pretty good for an old engine sitting forever> Nice to hear it come to life thanks for sharing

[@jamessullivan7296]

Those old flathead 6 cylinders are so durable! Not a horsepower king but you can pull stumps with them! Can't wait to see more.

[@kurkruk70]

It really awesome to see those old engines fire up after all these years. All of them are a testament to how they made engines to last back then.

[@mjmcomputers]

Sounds good! That spark was jumping real good.

[@LongBowMan89]

Sweet, i love the sounds of the ol inline sixes, i have 226 inline six in my 1948 Ford pickup. I have piles of single barrel carb parts if you need anything.

[@davidrobles6398]

Love your vids takes me back to working with my pops keep up the great work 👏

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏Hooray, the old iron is runnin' again. Very well done again and as always.

[@BHbrewing]

Learned something new again from watching your videos. Thank you!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

I like your videos and narrative about the old pieces you dig up that Worthington tractor is super cool there are lots of possible options to making it useful again other than a fun project to play with

[@josephtaverna1287]

Great video Jonathan hearing that pop put a smile on my face you have a great day buddy take care

[@michaelguinn5268]

Jonathan, the fun you must have bringing these cool vintage vehicles back to life, I'm sure you are saving them from the scrap man, that ole flat head runs pretty good.....

[@57Banjoman]

I had a '36 Dodge years ago-same starter setup-same sounds from the engine-awesome!

[@whitebeardadventures9208]

Jonathan...you probably won't see this comment being that this is a 2 year old video but wanted to say that I love the written title you put on this one first start in 8 million years plus or minus. You should have kept that in the title...lol.....love your videos. Dave

[@jonathanw4942]

Thsnks

[@whitebeardadventures9208]

@@jonathanw4942 Jonathan...I've got a 49 Ford truck with a steering question. Was thinking of posting a short video for your input. Will post today, hopefully you r ok to view and reply. thanks....Dave

[@cdunning6988]

very cool video love the hunt for old stuff then to see you actually do something with it. alot of times ppl collect and neglect! take care hope to see more soon!

[@keithkuckler2551]

I love your channel, but, if my dad an old school guy ever saw me with a cresent wrench or a pair of vice grips, he would give me hell. He always wore coveralls, and, always had a clean up rag in his back pocket to wipe off his tools. He gave me a set of S-K sockets when i first started to do any work, i still have them in their original metal box, i am over seventy. Keep up the good work, i love these old survivors.

[@tenaxxband]

very cool. i just rebuilt the motor in my 1952 M37 and i'm currently rebuilding the same motor for a 1948 Dodge sedan. i'd love to have a dodge truck from this era. I love the body style on them

[@t-n-tdigger5384]

That is a sweet sounding engine. Very cool. These videos are great. Thanks for sharing.

[@stantilton2191]

Always enjoy them Jonathan, especially Dodge.

[@nealelliott]

I love seeing these first start videos! nice job.

[@richroxy41]

awesome job.ya gotta love them old trucks.

[@73F100]

Amazing to see the long blue spark jumping that distance!

[@JustinLaudano]

GREAT video Jonathan! Can't wait to see it today!!

[@davidfree4153]

Awesome. I love these old trucks

[@tombob671]

Bravo I really like these start up videos 👍👍👍👍👍

[@LoneRevD]

Man, Dodge tough, those old flatheads if they aren't stuck, they'll run even after 8 million years. Settles down to a idle you could not even see the engine vibrating. Super find, I know you have to be happy with that one!

[@marcosmaisterra4477]

Awesome, Jonathan! I hope you keep that one and drive it.

[@1966scoutcheif]

Awesome I can't believe how you can do. FINS UP 👍 😆

[@morgansword]

I love any truck or car that is old as me and runs that good

[@randygentry2724]

Way to go, that flat head 6 was a staple of Chrysler Corporation for many decades. In one form or another it powered vehicles up until 1959 (was the choice of Yellow Cab Company for all of the 1559 Plymouth Savoy cabs).. During the war years 1941-45 the engine powered compressors,welders,lighting, generators and many other industrial issues. It was used by the military in dozens of ways. It was easy to service and would just keep on running. Only weak part was the fact that valve seats would come loose but a quick fix with a center punch would put it back in action. Glad to see your example running so quickly and with clean oil. That oil filter was usually an after market addition. Aloha from Maui

[@eugenepolan1750]

...and, when ganged up together, they were powerful enough to be used as a tank engine. oldmachinepress.com/2012/10/05/chrysler-a57-multibank-tank-engine/

[@randygentry2724]

You are so right. That A57 multibank engine filled in in various forms as a 445 horse power tank engine until other forms of power were utilized and new tanks came along. Aloha

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Seems to run ok , after a lot of years of sitting , good stuff !!

[@j.c.smithprojects]

life is good when a 1946 comes back to life with very little effort...man that was some clean oil! you will be towing with it before you know it.

[@jasonbarton766]

that's amazing!!! runs good.......must be an "ANCIENT START"

[@johnwells7931]

That was great ! I really enjoyed the video for sure ! Thanks for sharing !

[@janlabij7302]

Those old Chrysler Corp flat head sixes were amazingly tough.

[@stephenandloriyoung5716]

Did you ever hear them referred to as "Candy cranks"? That was their nickname around here, alleging frequent crankshaft trouble. I have no firsthand knowledge.

[@fuzzwack1]

I really like the first start videos!!

[@stuartw1667]

First starts in decades, one of my favorites to watch!

[@craigwalker4211]

You are the truck whisperer,!

[@edbiggie]

That thing is sparking everywhere

[@nyquisttheorem7741]

Will it run videos are the best!

[@trinkladd]

I put those exact sir horns in my jeep. Still loud and proud. Plus they scare the hell outta people. Lol

[@darylcjackson]

I'm skeptical about the 8 million year claim. Seems more like 1 maybe 2 million to me :-) Great job getting it to run guys!

[@southernfriedhippie]

Can't believe how well it ran. You must be the luckiest guy I've ever seen.

[@donellmuniz590]

"Luck" is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Ya find more stuff if you're always out lookin' for it.

[@nickjh72]

That flat head sounds so sweet johnathan

[@akc5207]

Another great first start video!

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

The Fuel Trims sound a little off- maybe get a new O2 sensor for it, and check if it has any DTC codes in the ECU. You'll probably have to go to the Dealer, and get that Floor Module re flashed, if it won't sync with your Uniden phone mode. Seriously- RockAuto has a water pump, radiator hoses, and a thermostat for it.

[@MidnightMechanic]

Code P1345- crankshaft/camshaft correlation fault. Replace the cam phaser as soon as possible. Remember the OBD NONE days? lol

[@tractors4us]

Cat code hagaga😛

[@deepbludude4697]

Haha that's some funny shit dude... All my cars are pre computer.

[@MidnightMechanic]

OBD1 isn't too bad, it can be diagnosed with a paper clip, and there are very few sensors to go wrong. You can put a fuel injected tunnel ram on an older block no problem, and many aftermarket systems tune themselves. OBD2 is when stuff really gets screwy, as the PCM controls all aspects of driving, right down to the shift points in the transmission!

[@joem1767]

Mechanic humor

[@grandprismatic]

Please keep the original flathead in it, They are becoming rare these days. But flathead’s can sound just as mean. Even a str8 six

[@RODALCO2007]

Great running 6 cylinder engine. Lot better quality then all the new computerized stuff being produced to last maybe 10 years max.

[@vflrockytop]

My most favorite first start to date. Sat 40 years, Fire it up, Button it up, Throw some tires and tag on it and send it down the road.

[@d.j.9961]

Man Jonathan, You find all these nicest, cool, old automobile's! Having a wrecker sure helps! Or just a flatbed w/winch!!!!!!!! I need to get me a flatbed! Heck, even a car dolly attached to a truck would be better then the nothing that I currently have! Maybe I can simply keep searching junk yards for a decent enough truck & then get a big trailor & attach a winch for now until I can afford something nicer?

[@kurkruk70]

That engine sounds so good. its just been waiting for someone to save it.

[@bigjoe420666]

I love you videos I can sit and watch for hours wish I could do something like that just need to start collecting car and in like 2 0 years I can make some

[@mallard5324]

love the old trucks i have a 2000 dodge ram

[@vet-7174]

Good sounding motor

[@pheenix42]

That, sir, is exactly the variety of truck I would love to own and do a mild renovation on it so I could drive it frequently.

[@jebsails2837]

Oils clean as it has set and the dirt particulates in suspension have sunk to the pan. Was explained to me when I resurrected a 39 master deluxe from my local junk yard in 66.

[@DrewToner]

Way to go Johnathan, needed help to plug the coil wire in!! That was the funniest shit house luck I ever saw! Crank, crank crank . . .nothin. Plug in the coil, fires right up!! Wow! just printing money!!

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Good job! The water pump and generator really covered the tappet noise. A couple bungee cords to keep the battery off the road and you're ready for adventure.

[@MidnightMechanic]

2:43 Wow, sounds great, got lots of power!

[@SiCkDiAbLo]

Just amazing how those old motors just start up..

[@leviridge3307]

vines and sticks and she still runs awesome

[@ImTHATguy...]

These videos are the best

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Hey, Jonathan- *@**1:04* you'd make a great Auctioneer!

[@jackbertram5576]

Awesome love the dodge trucks.

[@lifeisarock66]

Our Grandfathers knew how to build things!

[@hoosiernick]

First vehicle In ever drove. It was a previous Indiana Bell Telephone truck. Dad turned me loose in the barn lot with it at age 10 (1955) It had a 3 on the floor and a cowl vent. t had a knob on the dash marked "throttle" adjusting the idle.

[@darkodjukovic6313]

Nice one JW... New video new knowledge lesson.

[@rickmalarky9878]

Dang, thats a long time! sounded good!

[@antoniomao6830]

I just love this videos...

[@jimfellows9001]

I don't know if anybody ever sees posts to old videos. Anyway, a points type ignition coil is actually not polarity sensitive. On all that I've seen (I'm sure there are exceptions), the + terminal goes to the battery, and the - terminal goes to the points, regardless of system polarity.

[@johnnybsbasketcaseprojects3835]

That was a good first start. For the latest rescue.

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

wow the old dodge was just waiting to come back to life

[@cranki6316]

The Hulu ads with Sarah Silverman before your last two videos sure are interesting. I couldn't watch them all the way through for fear of throwing up all over good furniture.

[@deepbludude4697]

I know the ads right, your watching all old car videos and their shooting stupid Buick ads at ya....I own 3 trucks and a jeep the newest is a 89 F250 with an IDI......I have no intention of buying a new car ever.

[@cranki6316]

Naw man, Sarah Silverman did one of the promotions for her show with Al Franken, whose name is popping up all over the news lately if that gives you any idea what I'm talking about.

[@stephenandloriyoung5716]

@@deepbludude4697 Never did, either; never expect to. Saw a sign at the Chev dealer this morning - Final Clearance - $10,000. off 2018 trucks. Off list price, I imagine, which who ever pays anyway? Supposing list price is what, $60,000.? and they expect to sell at what, 10 - 15 % less (I heard 20% years ago, but I've never been close enough to find out), that's $6,000 to $9,000. off anyway, leaving you $4,000 to $7,000. to cover the first year's depreciation; isn't that around 20%, or $12,000? Even if I loved the product - I don't - that offer would leave me unenthusiastic.

[@deepbludude4697]

Not only that hell I paid 49700 for a house (in 2014) the Chevy its still a plastic POS, with too many sensors too much comfort items, would never run as long as say my neighbors 64 C10 with a 232 and three on the tree, still going although he brought it over so I could weld some steel into his floorboards...rust never sleeps!@@stephenandloriyoung5716

[@larsrodbok1285]

Best title slide ever!

[@g.a.c.4470]

Awesome work!

[@scottsmith4320]

Man that sound's good .

[@ednabraden406]

I think johnathan could make a slug run

[@somerandomguy3868]

I always liked that year truck, just something about them, that engine sounds like it's got some life left in it.