1962 FORD C750 CABOVER; MOVING / CLEANING

[@tonyallen241]

I love these trucks. I remember them running all over the place until the early 2000s

[@FlatThunder]

It's addictive..... Now that I have one, I find myself wanting to buy everyone I see 🤣. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@Scott-sb1xi]

As kids we drove our toy trucks back and forth just like you did. Voom,voom,voom!

[@FlatThunder]

It's the little things in life that can really put a smile on my face. 40 plus years old, and still enjoying a good vroom, vroom! Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@davidwhisnant3230]

My dad had a few of those old trucks 62 and 66 with 534 2mile too the gallon pulling a milk tank good trucks for the day. Glad to see restore that one

[@FlatThunder]

The 534 would be able to out-pull old Margaret. Hopefully the little 332 can still tug a trailer around. I'm happy I was able to spark up a good old memory. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@the.porter.productions]

Porter Dude here!🤩 Dude, you are having too much FUN, but Keep It Up! 🥰 I’m watching out of sequence, but that’s ok. Yes, I know who Ann Margaret it!! 🤩 A beauty! 🥰 Mice are not good for anything! Make sure you always talk nicely to her. LOL! 🥰 Yeah, you need a spray bottle or two for all that! That red was a nice color on those little cabovers. Hey, I’m not if I’ve said it or not, but …Cabovers Rule, Others Drool! That’s how I feel about it! 🥰 Your engine and cab can breathe again and even shine a bit of her beauty!!! 🤩🇺🇸✌️

[@FlatThunder]

She even made it out of the driveway in another video! I needed to swap the power feed for the fuel pump from the primary coil wire to a direct battery feed. Every time I mess around with Old Margret it puts a smile on my face! 😁.... Cabovers are awesome! Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@derackertroll453]

Very sympathic! And there's a subscription to save the pile of old iron! Greetings from Germany

[@FlatThunder]

Guten Tag! I'm horrible at the German language, but did pick up a few phrases when I worked with a German company. I will do my best to save this old girl from the shredder. Thanks for watching and subscribing! 👍😁

[@joekugelman4196]

That truck is in really good shape! Good project truck!

[@FlatThunder]

She's a little rough around the edges, but not too hateful for a 62'. The condition of the dash is pretty impressive. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@pookysdad4884]

EZ Off oven cleaner is the best engine degreaser I've found, better than Gunk or anything else. Spray it on, walk away, hose it off the next morning. The stuff even removes some of the paint.

[@FlatThunder]

Only ever used it on stainless steel exhaust pipes to remove tar. I bet it would work good too! Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@pookysdad4884]

I used to have a book, published in 1979, by James K. Wagner, called Ford Trucks Since 1908. And it had pics and tech info and options for every style of every model of every year Ford truck in those years. I wish I still had it. I was surprised to learn that the C Series began way back in '56, and continued largely unchanged thru the '80s.

[@FlatThunder]

I think it's one of the longest running cabover models! Sounds like an interesting book. Thanks for sharing!

[@MaxGiganteum]

A good resource for any collection! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸 - Max Giganteum

[@sherylbeasley4938]

Always liked those cab over ford's,not hard to work on. I worked at a truck shop and two of the companies we had a maintenance agreement with each had a fleet of these,a furniture company and Yellow Freight,most of yellow's tractors had air starters that was fairly load when starting,but deafening when the starter baffle was removed.. I see a nice truck with lots of potential,thanks for sharing.

[@FlatThunder]

Thanks for sharing your experience and memories of old cab overs. They are really cool old trucks! I only ever heard an air starter on video, but I can imagine they would be super loud. I'm really excited to save this piece of history from the scrap yard! Thanks for your kind comments and taking time to watch my video! Cheers, 👍😁

[@danieltaylor4819]

Love those old cabovers. I'd get some Gunk spray, maybe a couple cans. Start the engine, let it warm up a few minutes, then Gunk it, let it soak a few minutes, then pressure wash it again. I bet it would be pretty clean.

[@FlatThunder]

Sounds like a solid plan! This is how I used to clean dirty greasy engines back in the 90's - 2000's. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@moalleboanne]

Ore rent ore buy a steam pressure cleaner .

[@MaxGiganteum]

Dollar store... cheap cans of oven cleaner. Cheaper and more effective than Gunk. Peace & good vibes! 👨🏻‍🔬👍🏻🇺🇸 - Max Giganteum

[@Freddtheoldmechanic]

Cool video.Thanks for sharing.Honest and really a joy too see that old cab overs get some attentions.Greetings a car mechanic from little Norway.Keep up your good work.The style of these cabovers is just timeless cool.

[@FlatThunder]

Hello! Norway the country or Little Norway the historic village? I love the nostalgia this old cabover represents. Hopefully I can make her road worthy and functionally useful again! Thanks for watching and happy wrenching! 👍😁

[@wlogue]

Hey, glad the door tip helped, there's a seller on ebay that has your clutch master cyl. Be real careful with the hydraulic line, they are no longer available. Good luck.

[@FlatThunder]

Thanks for the help and the information! I will check out the master cylinder. Oh boy in might have to get creative if the hose is damaged. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@MaxGiganteum]

There are outfits all over the country that make hydraulic lines, flexible and solid. Many NAPA stores make hydraulic lines in-house up to a certain size. You can also often order a replacement based on nothing more than length, diameter and fitting type on each end. Also, remember that it pays to shop around. Best wishes! 👍🏻🇺🇸👨🏻‍🏭 - Max Giganteum

[@lordFury]

Great stuff keep it up.

[@FlatThunder]

Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@JubileeValence]

Andy we have a source in Az that stocks old parts and it was called Checker but was bought out by O'Reillys. Worth a shot for all bolt on stuff. Nice to see the 2 sp button. Ignore the minor clatter when you shift. It's sequential. Cheers!

[@FlatThunder]

Good to hear! I haven't sourced many parts for this old girl yet. So far I rebuilt the carburetor and purchased a new old stock clutch master cylinder. I'll check them out online for my next parts search. I was a little disappointed at my local Napa stores ability to help 'positively' select three correct engine oil filter. They were doing a Google search ie the same generic tool I have available. Currently I plan to keep the two speed differential. Thanks for watching my friend! Cheers, 👍😁

[@kenneymcdowell9103]

Tune up and some stacks

[@FlatThunder]

It needs some new exhaust pretty badly. The y pipe is blown out.

[@pookysdad4884]

In the introductory video to this truck, you should've said what motor is in it. It looks like a 292 Y block. These things over the years had everything up to the 534 Super Duty gas engine.

[@FlatThunder]

I was not aware of the engine make/model when the intro video was filmed. It's identified in the carb rebuild video as a 332 Y-Block. Thanks for watching and sharing! 👍😁

[@4030dick]

@@FlatThunder it's a Lincoln Y-Block for super duty ford truck's. 1952 to 1963

[@robertwenzell9510]

The distributor is mounted on the rear chanted to the passenger side.

[@alexlara5040]

Preciosa máquina 👌

[@FlatThunder]

Ole 'Margaret' is pretty awesome! Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@michaelgarcia1854]

For those heavy caked on areas a hot water pressure washer should work . Used to use those along with a chemical called red hot to clean the engine bays

[@FlatThunder]

I've used pressure washers with a boiler in the past, but never heard of 'Red Hot'. If I had more space I would own one. They are impressive. Thanks for watching & sharing! 👍😁

[@SchnelleKat]

In my opinion the correct way to clean that eng bay would've been to use a scraper and spend a 5-20 mins to clean up the hugely thick layers and then spray and power wash. But that's just me.

[@FlatThunder]

Good idea! I think mechanically removing the big chunks would be a good way to start. The pressure washer did blast a lot of the buildup off, but she still has a way to go. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@thomashillman1176]

Hi Andy. Thanks for sharing your work on the C-750. I wrenched on a few of those myself years ago. I see it has an Ohio plate on it. Where did you get it if I can ask?

[@FlatThunder]

Hi Thomas! Margaret came from a small town in the Marion area. Thanks for watching. Check out some of the other videos on her if you haven't already. Cheers, 👍😁

[@georgewarren9852]

I love the new project truck, good job. Let us know what your plans are for it. If it were up to me I would have to keep it as some type of dump body truck, do a working restoration with some rust protection, fresh paint as needed and call that good. As for a name I’m thinking the name for your new project truck should be named after a famous redhead from about the same time period as the truck. I believe a famous woman like Lucille Ball could lend a name. She was funny, sexy and a little difficult, as is the Ford C-750. I also think a good playful type nick name for the truck could be Lucy750, written as LUC750. There are other Character and names associated with famous redheaded women like Carol Burnett and others to be sure, but I think from watching I Love Lucy as a kid Lucy fits best. There also are quite a few songs referring to redheads, maybe you could also think about picking a video theme song for the project truck. All most every man loves a beautiful funny sexy redheaded woman or a red vehicle. As well if you didn’t know Nov. 5 is National Love Your Red Hair Day.

[@FlatThunder]

Thanks! I like how you think George! I'm going to mull it over decide on a nickname after a redheaded actress. I'm leaning towards Ann Margret. Great idea! The truck will remain some type of working restoration. I would like to shorten the chassis and convert her into a tractor. We have a long way to go! Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@josetapaia3945]

Quick question! Can you tell me what the shifting pattern is? Thank you!

[@FlatThunder]

On 'Margret': Full Left forward: 1st Full left back: 2nd Full right forward: reverse Full right back: bull dog ( low range) Have yet to locate 3 and 4th, but assume 3rd is middle forward and 4th is middle back. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@josetapaia3945]

@@FlatThunder Great! Thank you very much! I just saw it on another one of your videos! Much appreciated!

[@robertwenzell9510]

This truck has the Lincoln 302/332 V-8

[@FlatThunder]

You are correct! It is Ford's 332 Y-Block it came equipped from the factory with a Holley carburetor. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@lokedog916]

Exhaust manifold gaskets and a bee throttle linkage and you’ll be good to go, thing sounds good for how bad the exhaust is lol

[@FlatThunder]

Hi Nick! I never really checked how much the manifolds leak. I will have to do that after I repair the holes in the y-pipe. It's completely rusted out at the cross over. The sticky throttle linkage made for an interesting ride! Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@lokedog916]

@@FlatThunder ah yea a rusted y pipe will do that too, knock out the easy to find stuff and work your way down the line!

[@shanehurenkamp50]

Instea of using a commercial degreaser like Superclean just goto the gas station and by plain old diesel fuel. Put it in a pump sprayer and coat everything and soak it all. The diesel soaks right into the build up an washes off fine with the pressure washer. I learned this from an old timer years ago.

[@FlatThunder]

Good Idea! I will have to try this sometime. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@tonyallen241]

I want one

[@FlatThunder]

They are for sale frequently..... Life's short just buy one! Thanks for watching and sharing! 👍😁

[@PapaJ5667]

Call it Elvira !!

[@FlatThunder]

Good one! Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas! 👍😁

[@MaxGiganteum]

Wrong color... if only the truck was painted black. And Elvira was hetero! 🤦🏻‍♂️ - Max Giganteum

[@cjbelcher5976]

Ole red

[@FlatThunder]

Good one! Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@robertwenzell9510]

Heavy Duty Y Block V-8

[@alwardsgarage9614]

Where u from bud!

[@FlatThunder]

Midwestern states, but more specifically the great state of Ohio. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@anthonyyoung7344]

You need some purple dragon to get that grease off with.

[@FlatThunder]

I never tried it before. It might do the trick! Thanks for watching and sharing! 👍😁

[@atapir]

you need to use an ozone generator to kill the smells

[@FlatThunder]

Good idea. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@leehemingway2597]

Red rover lol

[@FlatThunder]

That's a good one! I've since settled on a a tribute to a red headed actress from the era. 'Margret' after Ann Margret Olsson. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@ginomattei6548]

Try oven cleaner

[@FlatThunder]

Good idea! Used it in the past to clean exhaust tips. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@PeterBooher]

What's schmue? Oh, not much, what's schmue with you?

[@FlatThunder]

Haha I see what you did there and it is 'Dad joke' approved at my house! 🤣 Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@robertvice6882]

purple power will do better

[@FlatThunder]

I never tried it before as a comparison. Many moons ago Gunk branded engine degreaser in the aerosol cans was my go to. I think it contained heavy solvents. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@garyjohnson4458]

Steam cleaner would work better

[@FlatThunder]

I agree! I currently don't have the funds, but more importantly the space for one. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@anthonyyoung7344]

I'll buy anything to clean with but I will not buy anything from super clean because thay are liers told me that Don't give anyone cleaning products because thay can't afford to just give it away.

[@FlatThunder]

It's probably who you talked to and not so much the corporation as a whole. I am not sponsored by any means, but they did send me a sample for testing. I do think it helped, but I would need a drum of it to remove all the buildup on this old girl. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@MaxGiganteum]

@ Anthony Young I think you may have misinterpreted what that company really meant when you went asking for a freebie or even a sample. For quite a number of years now, a TON of people have been begging for freebies (especially those folks associated with KZbin) from all sorts of companies and quite a number of those companies have gotten not only sick of the beggars but are openly hostile to it! Quite frankly, I cannot blame them either. And it just isn't for one small item that costs little to nothing in cash either, there are so called "KZbinrs" or "social media influencers" that attempt to obtain entire free vacations worth tens of thousands of dollars for nothing more than a mention in one video... which usually isn't even remotely worth the mention. While some advertising people who do that for a living recognize potential value by partnering with a KZbinr because of the number and type of subscribers involved on a channel, the reality is that 99.9% of the time it is NOT worth making a deal. Too many people just beg... and it's pathetic. I myself am completely turned off by channel beggars who blatantly do it in their own videos. Like I said before, it's pathetic. If a company thinks you're worth it, they'll look for your contact info and do it privately. Now I'm not saying that you were necessarily just being a beggar, I am saying that everyone has to put themselves into the shoes of the other guy. If I had my own company, I'd make it clear up front that the company automatically rejects requests for both freebie items or services as well as sponsorship propositions. In other words, don't even ask. The company handles advertising on its own. Anyway, I just had to get that off my chest. Peace & good vibes! ✌🏻👍🏻🇺🇸👨🏻‍🔧 - Max Giganteum

[@alejandradelpilarpizarroar2542]

Cordial greetings from the beautiful city of LA SERENA in Chile 🇨🇱, dear navel - faced friend

[@FlatThunder]

Hello Chile! Thank you for taking time to watch and say hello. Cheers 👍😁

[@alejandradelpilarpizarroar2542]

@@FlatThunder thank you for being a wonderful human being my love 😍