1953 Chevy - Road Sign to Roadworthy (almost)! Plus, budget interior makeover.

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Awesome work! With those lights on top of the fenders it reminds me of Dad's old service truck. Glad to see the dog is doing well.

[@openhighwayproductions]

Great content on this "Ole Wrecker". Looking forward to the sequel...

[@bburgess4634]

Good job staring to look good have a great day

[@kirk467]

I like the old winch truck, I think it would come in handy around your yard moving those vehicles around! Would be so cool!

[@alexsholokhov1976]

Marvelous job done! Truck is looking absolutely different now. Magical change from junkyard beauty to decent patina masterpiece!

[@whattherust]

Thank you Alex!

[@BillBAILEY-gv1no]

I think the truck looks great

[@jesterr7133]

I am so glad you guys have decided to put Mater back on the road! It can be a big part of your channel if you can eventually put it back to work to some degree, at least on close pick ups. It would be cool.

[@whattherust]

I agree. Actually using it would be awesome!

[@glentucker4250]

Glad to see this old tow truck is getting closer to being road worthy. I know everyone is about the patina, but I say sand her down , give her a decent paint job and put “what the rust” on the doors. You guys are awesome. Thank you for saving these trucks.

[@robertvance1873]

Great Job 👍

[@kjellwiberg3655]

Thank you for such a great channel. So positive and warm. Also so interesting and nice to see all these beautiful parts of Tennessee and the surrounding states. Happy new year from Sweden! 🇸🇪💙

[@whattherust]

Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@ELOfanatic]

Good choice in music at the 18:55 mark. I know a few Tubers who use that particular piece, a fellow with the "handle" JonathanW, comes to mind...

[@whattherust]

Thank you. It is nice that KZbin supplies these tracks free of charge lately. I remember JonathanW from way back. Good to hear he is still playing with cars.

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

JonathanW is 1 cluey fella. Not to say you guys aren't too 🎉🎉

[@ELOfanatic]

@@whattherust Cars, steam engines, all kinds of stuff, though his output has slacked as of late.

[@OscarBaker-d2i]

Love how the wrecker has turned out so far. Thanks

[@shawnlondon2140]

Great job it's cool looking

[@JanitBianic]

Great detail on how to put new seats in, such an adventure😊

[@Blgrsslvr]

Very good video on the Chevy Advance Design.One of my favorite body styles for Chevy trucks.I've had two in the paste,a 48 and 52.Keep going on this one.

[@mikeross8486]

You two fantastic in your step by step presentations..... that old wrecker rocks !! MIKE ROSS from Gilmer Texas

[@whattherust]

Thanks Mike. Happy New Year.

[@kevinfiebelkorn4715]

You already have a win with this truck. Other than the essentials (brakes, wiring, etc.) anything else you do to it is just gravy. Blessings to you both (and your "fur babies").

[@ronbunker5778]

You also have a good New Year! That old wrecker is amazing!

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year, Ron!

[@stevelangston2359]

Wow! That’s quite a project with such positive results! Thanks for taking us along.

[@matthrivnak6572]

Love the truck, great patina , runs great!

[@Jstme303]

Fine job cleaning it up Christina.

[@christinarust6957]

❤❤❤thank you! Happy New Years!

[@NileKelly]

A rare thing to see, when it comes to welding on cars: Richard's actually using a stick, old-school style! Looked like a 7014 or 7018 (?). Right on, you just don't really see much of stick welding on most car repair on KZbin. Nice to see Richard "draggin' sticks." What I love about Richard and Christina: those two are soo cool, they could make a snowman out of rain.

[@whattherust]

Thanks! I like stick welding. Growing up, my Dad used stick and gas welding exclusively. I got used to it then, and I still like it for thick materials. The rod I used was an E6013. It is a bit light for the job, but it performed well.

[@Hotrodford]

In my opinion Richard you should’ve used 7018 welding rod because the stud and hub are hardened steel but hopefully the welds don’t break. Anyway love your videos.

[@whattherust]

@@Hotrodford Thank you for the tip. Happy New Year!

[@Opticaldelusion1008]

What a fun project

[@garywilson12]

thats a nice patena job youve done on earl. and your interior work christina looks amazing, neve thought it would turn out that nice when you guys got started cant wait to see more

[@whattherust]

Thank you, Gary. More on this truck coming soon.

[@robertgilbert4278]

I hope you two keep that truck it belongs there with you..

[@christinarust6957]

❤❤❤

[@petermackinnon-ql8or]

❤the buckets look like either 80's Cavalier or possibly 70s Vega...great ole Tow Truck to have around the yard for moving junk around , give her a coat of Penatrol flood and paint the frame and wrecker up stick some Reflective Tape on the bumpers have fun with it...Happy New year from Nova Scotia!

[@whattherust]

Right on. It is a fun vehicle. Thanks for the info on the seats.

[@KeithRutledge-t1w]

Hi Christina and Richard......the old wrecker is looking Fantastic !! I sure hope that those of your viewers that are new to the car hobby are taking note that you don't have to spend thousands of dollars to have a Cool ride that you can be proud of !! Sweat equity , I believe they call it. Wonderful Job ! Every dog I have ever had the privilege to have in my life , have been rescues....and they have all been the best !!!! Thank-you for adopting that cutie ! Bless ya both and Happy New Year !!

[@whattherust]

Thank you for the support Keith, and Happy New Year!

[@tannerlawson1721]

Good job kiddos

[@charlesbrown3199]

Nice job Richard & Christina! Love your work & dig the yard sign !!

[@roberthargis4237]

I just watched this on the TV excellent video ole Mator looking spry great team work ya'll get you a good indoor project ready we here in Tennessee are about to be dealing with some serious weather for a couple weeks starting in a few days God bless and have fun !

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you. You're correct, winter is about to hit. Luckily, we have my Christmas gift, a 71 Torino to play around with❤ Stay warm😊

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

Wow that's cool as hell yeah man that sounds great to me too ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JanitBianic]

Thx you two, I am on a writing retreat on Vancouver Island I feel so blessed to Ride Along with you...reminds me of brothers but quite different

[@bigbill709]

Nice work you all .

[@davidechols6797]

I think it looks awesome good job guys. 👍👍

[@donaldhelgeson6769]

The truck looks great. I hope you can pound out that fender. Can wait for the updates. Hope you had a great Christmas, and Happy New Year. Thanks for rescuing your dog. On behalf of Bonnie the Beagle (rescue) and myself, thanks!!

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year Donald. More on this truck is coming.

[@mattshoemaker207]

Watching from Charleston SC area! I was hoping to get one more of your videos before the end of the year!

[@SandraOrminski]

forgot to say to both of you have a happy new year and that good old relic looks like it has a smile and looks kind of happy.awesome fix.

[@whattherust]

Thank you. Happy New Year!

[@fivegrandkids]

Happy New Year Christina and Richard.

[@christinarust6957]

❤❤❤

[@kirk467]

Looks great Christina and Richard, can’t wait to see more progress on the winch truck! Thanks guys and stay safe, warm and healthy throughout this winter season! Kirk from Louisiana sending prayers and positive energy for yall! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙋🏼✌🏻✌🏻💯💯💯

[@johnogan2386]

Now you've got a portable engine hoist if you're at your house or you can take it with you on a trailer and use it for pulling stuff out of the woods to bring it back to the road

[@daveparnell4044]

Fantastic work there people 👏

[@jeffkelly636]

I love your channel because of the skill and the optimism you bring to these projects. And of course your pleasant personalities as well. Happy New Year from N.B. 🇨🇦

[@gigfy6010]

Happy New Year folks!! Loved the video!!

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you❤

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent Video Christina :) , Richard :) also nice on Chevrolet tow truck to come up to and nice dog 🐕 saved too ! Dark Forest Green nice color for old tow truck cab and black on tow part on back !

[@whattherust]

Right on Andrew. That color combo works!

[@greenmtnman7714]

I'm looking forward to seeing more of the Torino, we had a couple of wagons in the family when I was growing up.

[@whattherust]

Right on. Christina is very excited about it. We just need to dig it out and get it home!

[@terryeustice5399]

Thanks!

[@t-rodzgarage]

Truck is coming along nicely. Nice hub cap collection. I have a collection also but my wife won't let me bring them in the house! 😂😂😂

[@William-v9i]

Way to go Richard and Christiana!!!! Back to what I believe is you guy's most suitable and desirable vehicles. YAY!!!!

[@brandonlisenby6752]

I look forward to seeing the next video on this truck. Merry Christmas and happy new year.

[@whattherust]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@timothymallory4485]

Something different 🎉

[@darrenniles2448]

Great job Richard, when I saw those rear wheels I thought for sure you were just going to remove the entire rear end, I didn’t think you were going to be able to solve the Lugnut issue, looks like a fun project

[@whattherust]

It is a cool Rig, Darren. Happy New Year!

[@darrenniles2448]

@ Happy New Year to you as well

[@dalehartley-vd9qo]

Great job Richard and Christina the truck looks a lot better on outside and the inside really looks nice awesome video guys thanks

[@whattherust]

Thanks Dale, Happy New Year.

[@brucemadden1626]

Nice work by a great team!👍 Looking forward to your final vision for this😁

[@jshukmeister]

What a great project! Along with the water pump and brakes, do you think that carburetor could use an accelerator pump? I cant wait to see the two of you and Rustlyn cruising that neat old Chevy down the by-ways. Great video!!

[@whattherust]

Yes, you have a good ear, that accelerator pump is shot. I'll go through and rebuild the entire carb. Thanks for watching!

[@Jeffrey-y9y]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Christina and Richard.

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year Jeffery!

[@TuftMotherFluffer]

his gloves are always shredded 😆 I don’t know why he bothers lol

[@christinarust6957]

I say that all the time😂 I must confess when I was sanding on the truck I shredded a few pair myself and was so into my work it took a scrap or cut to get my attention. Tunnel vision. Have a great New Years!

[@TuftMotherFluffer]

Yup, been there too 🤣 Happy new year’s to you guys as well! Keep up the great work, you’ve got a viewer for life here 🤝

[@JeffreyColford]

WOW!!! Love it. No offense to the "fresh new paint folks" but I like what you did. It also makes it possible to get more of them back on the road, because most of us are working on a budget as I'm sure you are. Awesome content, see you next time.

[@AlPiche]

Hi Christine hi Richard happy new year looking forward to the next content from Wendover Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year!

[@William-v9i]

I love this type music. Thank You.

[@Alexander001ist]

looks good Richard and Christina-love how you explain what your doing step by step-very good-Happy New Years to you both-see you next video in 2025!!

[@whattherust]

Thank you Alexander. Happy New Year.

[@BillBAILEY-gv1no]

Yea that does look good on that tire neat truck that's good that you have hope you get it driving

[@brandonlisenby6752]

Just a little insight if you take a basketball and deflate it and push it in the front fender and inflate it it’ll push some of the dent out.

[@bigbill709]

Cool another video about a vehicle that was born ssme year as me . ❤

[@arthurspandley4576]

Happy New year from England 👍

[@williamhelms9942]

Good Luck with the Torino video, I can't wait to see it. I love Torinos and '70½ Falcons!

[@locotrucker46]

That engine sounds great 😅

[@whattherust]

It sure does, which we never expected. Happy New Year!

[@locotrucker46]

@whattherust Happy New year to you guys

[@garyalleccia2793]

Tow Mater making progress! Can't wait to see it finished. Happy New Year to you both!

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year Gary!

[@armondoborjas2442]

It looks great. Good save 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎 Happy New Year 🥂

[@rodztorations5869]

A seat from a 88-94 ish Chevy truck fits in those trucks perfectly. Or really close to perfect anyway. 25:20

[@whattherust]

Thank you for the tip!

[@brandonlisenby6752]

Por15 is a perfect top coat for the floors and the frame of your truck you can literally brush it on and it’ll dry to a smooth shiny surface and stop the rust and it’ll dry hard almost like a enamel I’ve used it on all six of the chevelles in my collection and I’m doing my 67 mustang now.

[@whattherust]

Right on. That is good stuff.

[@brandonlisenby6752]

@ I’m enjoying your content and I look forward to seeing many more videos from you two. God bless!

[@RobyHelms]

Merry Christmas and happy new year Jennifer Richard

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year!

[@ronaldvanhorn9558]

Earl is a cool tow truck! It would be interesting to take Earl to a cruise night! Very unusual vehicle, you will never see a tow truck at a cruise night. Do you think you will get a front bumper for Him? That would really finish it off. But he sure is looking great! You have come a long way with it, It's fantastic!! Great job on him, Richard and Christina! Hey Christina, you mentioned finding money in these old vehicles? Well ,I found a $100.00 bill in my 1966 Barracuda that I bought in 2014. I was shocked. Anyway, Great seeing you again, always look forward to seeing you on the tube! Hope you had a great Christmas.

[@kirk467]

Maybe a basketball and a couple blocks will get that big dent in the fender of the winch truck! I’ve seen guys using basketballs and footballs to get dents on cars and trucks! They deflate them and put them in the fender well and inflate them and the dent pushes out! It’s really cool how it works! I bet it will get all of the dent out or most of it Christina and Richard!

[@whattherust]

We will check that out Kirk! Thanks for the tip.

[@swallowinn4410]

Hello Richard & Christina: The project is lookng great. I am not a Pitina look fan, I prefer fresh paint on most refurb projects. On this one it would be shamefully to repaint the doors. They have a .ot of Character. Regarding your rim & tire issue. You can still get 16.5 tires see Tire Rack. If the rims are in reasonable shape regarding ring & hook for the lock ring the old rims should be OK. I have changed many. You just need to find an old country tire shop that still does farm implement repairs. City shops for the most part do not seem to be willing to do the manual work involved with split ring tires. If I lived close enough to assist with the project I would do them for you. Whatever you come up with will be better than it was before. Projects to be satisfying need progress not perfection. Most of us do not have unlimited budgets. Keep up the good work and I hope you can save even more from the crusher in 2025. I will be watching.

[@christinarust6957]

Such a wonder comment, thank you. We appreciate the advice and offer. Have a wonderful New Years!

[@SandraOrminski]

its mater from the cars movie. i think it was a old dodge on the movie but thats animation. that old beast runs like a watch. thats another good old relic you saved. awesome.

[@lotharrenz4621]

so it isn't the wreck it looked like after all. :) the biggest challenge might be cleaning and repairing without destroying the aged look. :) rubbing the paint on is a nifty idea. ^^ looking forward to more! ^^

[@whattherust]

Thanks Lothar. More to come!

[@ricgross5815]

Good job Richard and Christina! I think the front tires need to be taller, maybe 75s, otherwise I'm liking it. I have a 51 5 window I've been working on so I love these trucks. Lots of parts are still available. Most glass shops can do the glass for you although aftermarket has them too. Keep having fun, Richard you look so cute holding the dog. 😂

[@kirklemcke3754]

Happy new year

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year!

[@go4lowcost652]

I really like the finished work that you have done so far on that old tow truck!!! Great job. Happy New Year 2025!!!😅🤣😂😀

[@whattherust]

Thank you. Happy New Year!

[@terryeustice5399]

I did not realize you guys purchased the cafe truck. Looking much better. You both worked hard. Thank you Richard and Christina! Happy New Year’s guys. 💯👊👍💕

[@SteveJohnson-l3v]

Happy New Year’s to you guys

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year Steve.

[@jamierushing]

Hi yall from west Alabama miss u love u

[@christinarust6957]

❤❤❤

[@jamierushing]

@ hi hun how are y’all doing over there

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great teamwork, thanks for sharing and a happy new year 👍💨💨

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year!

[@RonaldSleath]

I like all your movie have a great new year and god bless you I'm from american fork utah

[@whattherust]

Thank you, Ronald. Happy New Year.

[@danobrien3109]

Hi guys, first off Happy New Year. This is turning out great. Nice work on the interior Christina . You need to take this beast to the restaurant that you bought it from once it’s completed. Richard you’re a magician with your skills to get these relics running again. Always fun watching your videos. Thanks guys, looking forward to more What the Rust in 2025.👍👍👍❤️

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year Dan! The restaurant closed, but we plan on taking the truck to a local car show nearby, where the patrons will see it. That should be fun!

[@Propoolman]

Nice 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@scottloughnan1358]

love this truck mine is a 1951 ford f1 wrecker

[@whattherust]

Nice! We shot a video of a 52 F4 wrecker a while back. I love that thing.

[@scottloughnan1358]

@whattherust i remember that video nice rig

[@jamesmallinger9555]

Nice old wrecker ,I hope you guys had a great Christmas and Happy new year to you guys, ❤LOVEJIM J&R MOBILE SERVICE AND GOD BLESS Y'ALL AND YOUR CRITTERS, can't wait to see Cristina's new car

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year, Jim!

[@kirk467]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year you two!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year Kirk!

[@darrelkinney9856]

Merry Christmas to y’all .🎉🎉 cool video.

[@whattherust]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@francoisbouchard602]

Nice job sir Nice truck Nice show sir happy New Year sir 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍😍😄

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year, Francois.

[@bigbill709]

i had a jeep tj with the faded black fender flares I used pentrol on the flares restored to good as new

[@whattherust]

Interesting. That is a use I had not heard of. Thanks for the tip!

[@patbrown-f2y]

Velcro that’s a good idea.

[@KenthGustafsson300]

I have a loose boult on my falcon...got the nut of and after a while(days thinking tog the grinding mashine and did a cut at the end so i can hold it with a sgrewdriver and fix the nut on place with a wrench....so simple solution that it take days think of it.

[@whattherust]

I used that same trick to get the headlight bucket mounting screws out. It worked great.

[@davida.p.9911]

I hope you and Christina had a Merry Christmas, Richard. 🎄🎁😎 And have a great New Year! I'm definitely looking forward to see what 2025 will bring, as I'm sure you guys are too! Earl looks great! Awesome work from you both!! Thank you for sharing!! 😎🔧⚙️

[@whattherust]

Happy New Year David! We too are looking forward to 2025.

[@andrewhill7071]

Rich, hi, and, i guess, happy holidays!!! I put 245/65

[@andrewhill7071]

Not sure what i did wrong! Any way, 245/90-16's fit on my '52 3600. Fills up the fenders nicely! Happy new year, you guys!!!!❤

[@whattherust]

Thanks Andrew. Happy New Year!

[@adellesloan2112]

Happy 2025 from the Little Apple in Kansas, Richard and Christina.

[@williamhelms9942]

Johnathan W uses that track for his video theme music! lol! 🤣

[@Oldschooljake1979]

I'd clean that drum surface good, and tac weld the studs on the back side. Only tac them so if they strip again you can get them off.

[@peternakogee8449]

love you both your wife is pretty she works hard.

[@whattherust]

Right on. She is great.