1950s Euclid Off Road Truck, Sitting 10+ Years, Will it Start and Drive??

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[@paullankes2471]

As a retired Euclid executive, I am so proud of what this company contributed to the US construction and mining industries. Seeing this old truck run after all these years is a testament to the quality that was built into these products.

[@brantfurr986]

As someone who has worked underground, I recognize what this truck was used for immediately... This would have been the powder rig. Commonly called a "powder monkey." As a blaster, this is what we used to load shots underground, to advance the mine... I've never seen one mounted on a Euc like this, ours was on an old Gettman... But I'm 99% sure that's what this was used for. That air tank on the side was likely used for the pneumatic loading of ANFO.

[@bryanphillips1432]

I love that

[@MostlyInteresting]

Likely you are right. Like for blasting power dam tunnels.

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

What did you mine, if you don’t mind me asking?

[@George-dy3pt]

Literally says it in the video

[@garysprandel1817]

Boom truck literally

[@jocko_]

Machines that built this country. Thank you for keeping them alive.

[@markhinindy1]

"Hold on this tree is in the fan" my favorite quote. too good Matt

[@drunkdunc8738]

To work out the last time it ran you just need to count the rings of the tree growing through it Matt 😂🍻

[@jblob5764]

😂 now youre thinkin

[@jefffinley6569]

Best answer ever 👍🏻🤣🍀

[@freetolook3727]

But it might have been a few years before seeds took root so that would be a minimum!

[@csnelling4]

Thanks Matt 👌👍🍺

[@captnsquid8151]

Last time I took a bath I simply count the rings around the tub,

[@Adrian_Ruiz508]

Machines like this are national treasures 😲

[@paulmorrow5905]

@@floatpool8307 because we live in the usa and have an opinion

[@mintyman1968]

I agree. It would be a very unique piece restored.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Yes for sure

[@BobbyDGamer]

@@floatpool8307 just wish the truck got a fully restoration dawg and move along .

[@larrybe2900]

Why do you watch this type of content if you don't have any appreciation for what goes into it?

[@joewalters2259]

When the following three phrases are said while getting a vehicle or machine running, you know the dedication to the cause is 100%: “Gonna use all the ether” “Something’s on fire, no like real fire!!” “Let me wedge the machete in right here.” Great video and great job getting the Euclid running!!

[@ronaldbrown5745]

Just when I thought you were to smart to hang out with me this happened.

[@williamswenson5315]

The resilience of diesel equipment continues to amaze me. I can see myself becoming a convert.

[@martymartin2894]

Wanna do it fast before there banned. Disgraceful the way things are going.

[@philgrimsey3637]

There's just something about your videos that I love. I think it's the no nonsense, logical approach you take and there's as much of you in the videos as there is the machines.

[@ljprep6250]

The no nonsense, logical leaving of all the trees so they have to fight just to see or get into the truck? ROTFLSHIAPMP. My logic: First, clear the brush so you can at least see what you're working on.

[@FishFind3000]

@@ljprep6250 agreed, not a whole lot of logic in that.

[@larrybolhuis1049]

@@FishFind3000 I recall Matt saying 'for now' as they were clearing the area. I would expect it will be pulled out once the space is leveled and put on proper display.

[@garyoliver9987]

Thanks for keeping history alive Matt.

[@stephenmcallister7740]

I never get tired of seeing these videos. I wish these machines could talk so I can hear the history of them helping to forge this country. They are beautiful in my eyes. Great job again Matt.

[@johnmccormick175]

Amazing how those old machines fire up after so many years..thanks for sharing Matt and stay safe.

[@daddybob6096]

As a 10yo boy in Westport NZ, in 1950, our house was nearby the NZ Govt. Public Works Department workshops. Often times on the weekends there were Euclid and Dart dump trucks parked opposite the shops awaiting maintenance. My siblings and friends and i would go and sit in the cabs of these monsters where our imaginations would run wild. Personally i preferred playing in the Darts which had a much nicer dash layout than the Euclid. These vehicles were used at the opencast coal mines at Millerton and Stockton for hauling coal. Bob. New Zealand.

[@craigrichardson7087]

My wife is a Westport girl. Living in Oz now.

[@bellezayverdad]

That means you're 83 already. I love old folks sharing their memories on the internet. God bless you.

[@daddybob6096]

@@bellezayverdad Thank you Gines. I'm 83 tomorrow, the third eldest of 6 son's and one daughter. All still living except for one of the twins, Graham, now deceased. ❤

[@Chopper650]

Thank u for sharing... from new plymouth , nz

[@daddybob6096]

@@Chopper650 Thank you for acknowledging, my dear wife and i are at Lower Hutt. Bob.

[@benjaminh958]

Awesome, nothing better than a Diesel Creek video.

[@austinhughes1924]

There needs to be a museum.That preserves and restores history like these machines!

[@WhiskyCardinalWes]

I had this weird little song going through my head while you all were getting the truck started, "Come with me, and you'll see, a world of OSHA violations!"

[@bleakyfinder2692]

Hi Matt, makes my day complete watching your content.

[@taurota1554]

Your work ethic is exceptional.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@billroberts3864]

Matt, the Euclid is a treasure so it is good to see you driving it around the grounds. It was nice to see you operating the drag shovel. Blessing to you.

[@shanerountree3623]

Matt, absolutely love watching your videos and learn something every time. I do haave to say though that this has to be the funniest episode from you I have seen yet! "Something son fire!.. No, something's REALLY on fire! OK it's out, won't catch fire again... it's burnt out" Reminded me so much of me and my friend's antics growing up when doing similar stuff! Obviously glad nobody got hurt, and looking forward to your next episode!

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats Matt and crew on finally getting the 50's Euclid off road truck started and running. cool old truck..

[@REDBIRD-95]

Comes complete with the only tool you'll ever need: A ball peen hammer😁 Have a great weekend Matt👍

[@davidjones8680]

Matt, in 50 years from now when you're old and all busted up like me, you'll get the real buzz again like i just did watching this old Euclid bust back into life. Many thanks for what you do, and even greater thanks for sharing it all with us. David in the UK.

[@wijim1948]

It ALWAYS amazes me how you can get all these old beasts to fire up! I have more fun watching this channel than I do watching anything on TV.

[@michaelguinn5736]

Afternoon Matt!! VERY COOL!! I've always had a soft spot for these vintage trucks, growing up in Michigan, in a town that once was considered the gravel capital of the world (encyclopedia Britannica), as a kid I loved going through the gravel pit junk yards, these vintage Euclids we're part of those junkyards, I remember one sand/gravel pit used vintage WC2264 Whites used as pit trucks, the coolest dump truck I found was a 1930's Bull Dog Mack which was sunk up to the Axles in the mud...most of the pits are gone, new subdivisions we're built in there place.

[@Fabulouxbazzwrld]

👆👆📩✉️

[@delmorejr1950]

Always enjoy watching you work your Magic on the equipment that has not breathed for years and bringing them back to LIFE. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@philstreeter9703]

It was great to hear the old euclid running. She sounded pretty good. Great video Matt. Thanks for sharing.

[@nacho-79]

I love these "will it start and drive" videos, i just cant stop watching these :). Also you're really good saving vehicles, and really nice to watch and listen. Keep up the good work

[@ThePostApocalypticInventor]

Hehe. That moment when I come home, looking for a video to watch, realizing that you have just published a new one, only two minutes ago!

[@johnlydon533]

Great video Matt. Nice to see the old machines start up. Enjoyed watching

[@karlk6860]

This si the first one of your old engine start videos I have seen and it was GREAT! I have worked on a lot of old engines getting them running again and there is truly no better sound when she fires off for the first time after heaven only knows how long its been sitting. Great vid I will be watching many more Thanks!

[@Edward1312]

Love the new opening panning shot using a drone. Sam and you work well together Matt approaching the problem with a good sense of humour rather than irritation.

[@mosaclipz6549]

Euclids have always been such beautiful machines. Such a great find mate

[@kirdot2011]

Euclid sounds like a name of a disease...a rare one... and this brand is really rare

[@martymartin2894]

​@@kirdot2011more like a flower or a plant to me.

[@kirdot2011]

@@martymartin2894 actually now that I think about it... You're right

[@miker8915]

Wow great video Matt. It's nice to see you got the Euclid up and running again. Such a great machine. Thank you for sharing 😀

[@Easterndmondbk]

My buddies dad taught me about a crank rods when I was 15, I'm 51. He was a Dr. of Diesel from Wilson Tech. He was good. When I watch these videos it's my buddy and I down in Apex off Bob Horton Rd. again. Thank you for making these and letting us tag along.

[@jblob5764]

I love the look of those old boxy trucks

[@kylem.4000]

Love seeing a diesel creek notification, The Best!

[@raymondphillips8677]

It's awesome to see you reviving these old cable machines, it's cool to get to see them run and operate again

[@hollywd269]

I really enjoyed the show, can't believe I drove by that place for almost a year hauling cement to the route 43 road job and never realized what it was. And it was awesome to meet you Matt, maybe see ya again next spring and thanks for taking a minute to shake my hand and chat for a few! Awesome video as always

[@dalemoehnke4526]

I'm amazed how you guys bring life into these old machines.

[@manganvbg90]

We just got my wifes grandpas old Massey mf35 made in 1957 started that had stood still outside for 25 years. Its amazing how sturdy stuff were made back then

[@dieseldude8657]

Great content Matt. I always like to watch younger guys working vintage Machines. 👍

[@stuartkynoch7289]

My Dad drove an old Euclid dump like that in a coal mine in Northeast England.

[@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156]

I know absolutely nothing about those trucks and machines you guys bring back to life, but man do I ever love watching you do it - and learning new stuff along the way. Cheers.

[@gilnorton1]

Thanks Matt and team for sharing this adventure with us. Love your channel and all the super cool old equipment. Peace

[@peteschiavoni]

Really enjoy seeing you and Sam collaborating on the projects. I hope to one day make it to the steam show

[@David-cv6ih]

Some pretty cool old pieces! The video blacks out for about 20 seconds at 20:15 but comes back. Thanks for sharing!

[@DieselCreek]

Sorry 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@jarroddraper5140]

Was just long enough to catch attention but not Long enough to get checked out

[@NotJRB]

I love Brownsville, Pa. And SWPa. My parents grew up in West Brownsville and Blainssurg. I have a ton of great memories as i sit here in Chesterfield County, Va. I miss SWPa, my home.

[@oldshad65]

I subscribe to about 20 channels on equipment, construction and boat building. If there's a new DC vid, it always goes first. Thanks Matt.

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks so much Peter!

[@damonabets3779]

I love your videos Matt! The production quality is so good! 😃

[@jamesclausen7840]

You Matt, get the best professional video award. 100% content, presentation, interesting and we look forward to everyone of your uploads. Love your work.🏆

[@walter9724]

Last time I saw a Euclid was on at a cane sugar farm in north Queensland Australia. It was what looked like a flat bet truck but it also was supporting the local wild life. It had been sitting there for decades according to a local 👍

[@IamTheOnlyCHILIDOG]

Just thought you might want to know, I don’t speak for others, but do for some! WE look forward to your videos, weekly, and even sooner ( as you post them). I ALWAYS click on the “up vote” on EVERY video of yours. I’m sure these videos take a ton of time to get together, but I hope you are getting enough to compensate for your time. Either way, thank you for EVERYTHING you do.

[@SPLASHMEWITHMUSIC]

Keep up the good work Matt!

[@clifffoltz651]

Lot of old cool equipment there , reminds me of antique engine and power show that's coming up in july in Kirtland, Ohio at the Farmpark . Should be a big show . Thanks for sharing !

[@JamesJohnson-ro2jq]

I admire your ability to see what is wrong and jump in and make it work. Like your since of humor, I know that probably many folks don’t get it.

[@OcotilloTom]

Great video Matt. I love any machine as long ass it's old. As a young kid in the early 50's I'd stop by Delta Crop Dusting service in Monroe, Louisiana on my way home from school. They were the precursors of Delta Airlines. They built their own aircraft for crop dusting and it was like watching a big model kit being put together. I was no trouble so they would sit me on a stool, give me a 5 cent Coke and let me watch. They would answer any questions I had if it wasn't too many. I got my love of airplanes and flying then. Still today, I think REAL airplanes have two wings and round propeller engines. El Mirage, Arizona

[@Fabulouxbazzwrld]

❤☝️☝️📩✉️

[@beakittelscherz5419]

"Someties I think you are too smart to hang out with me... than Things like this happens" 😂😂😂 Awesome stuff!

[@danielpullum1907]

I am amazed at your ability/intuition to start these old diesels. Kudos to you and your buddies. My thoughts border on disbelief and yet you keep finding more and more crazy ole diesels. Mr. Diesel and the other guy are probably laughing their heads off that these engines can be fired up. I've seen a few old simple gas engines that proved much harder to start/run. Thanks for the entertainment Mathew.

[@phrixos2826]

I love this video, old abandoned trucks being revived is amazing to me! I am genuinly astounded in some cases, this is one!

[@jshawbitter]

Just found this channel and love it well done

[@Maximus43968]

I started to get worried no video today. Then Matt pops in with this gem. What a great time. Before we start it we have to chainsaw this tree out of the way lol

[@WingmanJohnny]

Super cool. Keep getting the old things running. Doing great work. Keep up the good work

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The flames coming out the exhaust 😂 great video as always 26:10 @Diesel Creek

[@chriswareham]

What a beautiful machine (and no, I'm not being sarcastic). Starts up after all that time, steers and even seems to have brakes.

[@lolatmyage]

The brakes are a surprise yeah, thought for sure that there were too many air leaks

[@jamarie1972]

Afternoon Matt Was that a rats nest that exited the Exhaust 9:15 Great video lovely see all these old vehicles actually working

[@juhajuntunen7866]

Maybe bird nest

[@tomriggs3926]

Or a "Mouse House"

[@garymurt9112]

Eviction notice was served

[@joshuac.walkner5419]

I think it was a baby opossum

[@brandonscheetz5409]

We were at the steam show on Sunday, but did not get a chance to talk to you this year. It is always a good time there watching all the old and antique equipment run and operate. We did see you cruising around in the ole Jeep a couple times tho. It is great they have the room there to preserve all of this history!

[@may121953]

Love watching and hearing the old iron run. Thank you.

[@chipmonkey7100]

Didn't even need a case (ether)! ... I feel my chainsaw skills improved watching this one. Great Video(s) Matt. Thank you for all this excellent content.

[@apexedmedia]

Y’all have to work together more often that was an absolute riot to watch

[@JacksonEngineering]

Man! That old B61 on the passenger side of the Euclid is a beauty. That’s something to fix up and restore for sure!

[@CharlesManch]

This is by far the funniest video you've made to date. 😂😂😂😂😂 The cans of..... Everything but ether, the birdnest that shot out, mechette throttling, fires and battery welding. OMG, I needed a laugh. Thank you!

[@huskordtitherington9169]

Good video, love seeing old stuff come back to life. So gutted that we don't have such cool trucks in England. I guess you may be on a time limit, but there are checks i would do before connecting batteries e.t.c. Wouldn't want to damage the engine or its components. Keep up the good work.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

The concrete deck on the back for weight. A little different deck for a truck. Don't have to worry about rust 😄

[@vonyinzer]

So glad for this video, I love the National Pike steamshow, Sadly I couldnt make it this year for the spring show. Would love to see you do a series on the Steamshow and how it all works, interviews with some of the operators, and the machines. Most of all love what you do!

[@peteradely885]

Matt. Just saw Celebrity Facts on KZbin. So little of your personal life and a BIG Congrads on your Marriage. Love your Content. Love your abilities. I live in a Residential Area in No Jersey and not much room. I'm 81 and very mechanically inclined. Watch every Video and always review all new Videos. Remember our Veterans.

[@IgorBastos20]

Gostei do vídeo meu amigo 👏

[@F-aroundandfindout76]

I use to drive one at a mine in Indiana back in 2000 but was a dump truck. Slow but a beast.

[@mariobozzola973]

Matt I never stop getting amazed about your videos, all the skills and knowledge you display. Keep it up

[@a.r.o7697]

I've been up close to one of those old Euclids at a truck show years back. It looked like it was in the same condition as this one but did run. They're just big old dinosaurs!

[@jeffclark2725]

Great video, thanks for bringing us along

[@HackeryX]

You know it's gonna be a good day when Matt posts a video

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks Stan!

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@DieselCreek who owns that old Mack dump and is it for sale?

[@DieselCreek]

@@clevelandmaker386 I forget the name but I doubt they would sell it

[@mcdunk9097]

love waking up on a Sunday morning to watch your vids with my first morning coffee dude. keep up the great work 👍

[@daleanderson3811]

There are not too many UTUBERS that I look forward to watching, but I can say that you are one of the top! When I see you up loaded a new video I watch it right away, never disappointed! My wife would never let me do what you get away with!!!!! I hope you know you are lucky!!!! You must make a shit ton of money, or she would not go along with this!!!!!!

[@josephcormier5974]

Thanks Matt she didn't give too much of a fight and you could tell she was ready to get out of the spot she sat in for twenty years. Six stars brother

[@noonehere1793]

Thanks for starting that thing. My father worked for Euclid as a trouble shooter field repair hot shot. I loved those big honkin things when i was a kid!👍👍

[@bryancooper2699]

Great video. Steam show very interesting. Glad ball the old stuff has been preserved and kept in operating condition

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man that was awesome! I love watching those old workhorse’s starting and running, after being sitting in the same place for years! Great job!👌😎👍 my favorites are those old caterpillars! D8, D2, D9s..

[@GARDENER42]

This has to be one of your bestest ever videos - kept me smiling all the way through.

[@sethcawthern3278]

Only a few channels worth having notifications for and this is one of em

[@marvwatkins7029]

I like the fact that a picnic table is so conveniently close: what a beautiful backdrop or view while eating.

[@korhing1066]

Thank You Matt Love to see the old and Forgotten brought back to life

[@normanbuchanan9710]

don't think I've ever rooted for or been more proud of a machine as I was for that old Euclid, real old soldier.

[@gambit1001]

Omg! Been checking so many times a day waiting for the next video upload! Woooohooo!

[@butchmetzger7023]

The trees really add to the ambience! Love it! Maybe I'm weird, but the videos when you are fighting trees and mud and nature in general are my favorites.

[@dennishyde2637]

Matt, you no longer surprise me. I do believe you can analyze and fix everything from a flat tire and the space shuttle. Your analytical mind may be best utilized in the aerospace industry. Love all your videos. Keep on keeping’ on.

[@richardsloane7983]

Reminds me of my small construction company dozer scarper payloader etc in backyard when I was 8 years old all Tonka equipment you guys are living the dream thanks

[@landonwheeler7108]

Thing is you got me hooked really good bait is real thanks for the commitment to sharing these beauties

[@v65dreamer]

LOVE the SOUND of the Cummins in that Euclid !

[@stanley-rn7xo]

I love watching old things get fired back up. Great channel matt