Cummins Cold Start! - 1955 Oshkosh W712 6x6

[@cle_roknn3742]

Old stuff like this is bulletproof, the new tech would never last that long.

[@TheAndre8900]

Never. The overall quality of material deteriorated fast, loaders, excavators with 1000 hours looking like junk, rust everywhere, crappy component the list goes on and on. Newer stuff is brittle too.

[@cle_roknn3742]

@TheAndre8900 I'll add emissions controls and computers have added complexity and more chances to break down. I'm not saying that those things don't have other benefits, but they definitely provide a bunch of failure points. Personally, diesels have become much to complex and thus their reliability has greatly suffered.

[@michaelmcgillivray1624]

If equipment lasts 50 years (or more) instead of 10, that's 4 less sales for the manufacturer.

[@johnnorman7708]

I had a late model Bluebird Cummins diesel ⛽ powered school bus quit me cold in the middle of a dirt road on morning school route once. Had too little electrical power to keep the computer running. Corroded battery posts and cable clamps. How pathetic is that? A running diesel engine shut off by a stupid power starved computer 2 miles from the school with a load of kids in the winter.

[@eddieweigel9490]

The 1950s through the 1980s that’s when trucks where beasts the plastic computer shit there building today wish they would last as long I plowed snow in the blizzard of 1996 here in New Jersey with a 1964 Mack b81 tandem dump only used for plowing a box full of dirt with trees growing out of it a 12 plow that old BullDog Mack kept going for 3 days straight no problems at all can’t beat the old iron

[@raywest3834]

Old, heavy trucks are wonderful and must be preserved.

[@remodelassets6523]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. The front nose needs some nice covers and interior cab should be restored insulated and with a radio and I’m not sure if it has a heater core. Beautiful truck Nice sound! 💯👍👊🇺🇸🚚

[@chuckdavidson5483]

I totally agree

[@cpw2k217]

That thing can pull planet earth out of orbit. Great truck.

[@jimmycokeanhour5196]

I salute you for keeping all this old iron out of the scrap yard 👍 youre doing a service to the machines and to us for letting us experience them through our screens 🙏

[@Awsom47Merc]

I went to Oxford High School in Michigan. Yes that one ... Back in the early seventies. There was a small brick company in town. They had 4 of those lined up out front to haul brick & cinderblock to construction sites. It was the only time I'd ever seen an Oshkosh. Coolest Beasts I'd Ever Seen. I saw a loaded one once. They had the tray loaded solid 8 ' high and that beast sounded like it couldn't care less ! 👊😎👍 p.s. Correction ; Those were FWDs not Oshkoshs. Sorry 😞

[@phillipgarrow2297]

I'm from Northern Michigan I live in Cadillac I dread seeing winter come

[@Awsom47Merc]

@phillipgarrow2297 I'm in Clarkston. The winters been mild latety which I'm ok with. I remember the 60s when the winters were a lot worse. I love Austin's fledgling channel. His buddy Brian at Dirt Road Derelicts is fun too. These young guys know an awful lot about old American iron. I'm new to the truck hobby. Had Muscle Cars & Hot Rods for forever but I just got a 55 Dodge H3C five years back so I started watching truck stuff. Cheers Buddy 🍺🤛😎👍

[@djmcconnell4848]

I live in Romeo and I looked at those trucks all the time, hoping to maybe buy one. They disappeared and I wonder where they went to. Hopefully they were not scrapped.

[@Awsom47Merc]

@djmcconnell4848 Well the Block Company went under. Don't know what happened to the Oshkoshs. Romeo, I'm from Lakeville. My dad was an engineer at Ford. In the summers he'd take me out to the Romeo Proving Grounds to " Blow The Carbon Out Of The T Bird. I still remember that hill. We'd hit it at 110mph and at the top it looked like we were blasting off even though the speed would be down to 50mph. We'd still catch some air ! It was a blast for a 10yr old ! Cheers Buddy ! 👊😎👍

[@williamworth2746]

Men in the 50s kicked ass

[@deltavee2]

Love the sound of the old diesel coming to life and settling into that beautiful raw purr. Mechanical as hell, the way real machines should sound.... 👍

[@jbj27406]

Oshkosh, b'gosh. That truck is NO JOKE. What a beauty.

[@ST-xx9rt]

I worked for a county highway department in northern Wisconsin, and about 20 years ago they still had a 50's 4x4 wrecker that had a Vplow on it. It ha 7000 miles on it and screamed in top gear at 45-48 mph. The exhaust stack coming out of the hood would glow orange at night. An incredible vehicle

[@jarvisofarvid]

Was it Rusk County?

[@ST-xx9rt]

@jarvisofarvid Oneida

[@jarvisofarvid]

@@ST-xx9rt oh you meant north north. That's north of the civilization line there.

[@ST-xx9rt]

@@jarvisofarvid yes it's is 😂

[@izom]

👍when all cybertrucks r gone- this monster will still run...🤩

[@robertmuckle2985]

I'm the same age as your truck...glad we're both still kickin!😂👍 I've got the '94 Cummins 5.9 w/12 Valve P-pump also full mechanical...she'll outlive me for sure!

[@BruceHall-h8x]

Got me an 01 Cummins. Starts today like the day I bought it brand new. Og owner. God I love it.

[@benruether8294]

I would trust that truck over any modern emissions diesel. Thats a keeper!

[@mikehannahs]

I’m so glad you let it warm up and you didn’t just jump in there and start revving it up cold like a lot of others do, great job 😎

[@kastelukannumollom5289]

Well that is kind of the idea of a cold start video, to see how the engines like to start in the cold. Of course I agree with you on the fact that it is best for the engines to be gentle on them, but it isnt much of a cold start if you warm the engine up first. I do not understand people revving the engine on cold starts though, just seems like wearing the engine down for nothing.

[@casemodder89]

revving like a maniac is stupid but raising the idle to like 1500 (on car engines) is smart because it raises the oilpressure which in turn not only helps with the cushioning effect but also heats up the oil faster because the oil gets worked more at higher pressure. no revving just step on the pedal a sliiight bit and keep it there. also helps the alternator puting out more amps to recharge the battery fast. this goes for all cold started engines... cars, trucks, heavy equipment etc. even piston airplanes. just avoid excessive RPM and you do the engine a huge favor.

[@mikehannahs]

@@casemodder89 💯 correct, I too raise the idle on our diesel after it has ran for a couple minutes at idle to help warm it up, I usually bring it up to 1,000 rpm and let it warm up for a bit and away I go, we have a 96 ford powerstroke, 265,782 miles on it, got it when it had 65,000 on and it still runs great

[@mikehannahs]

@@kastelukannumollom5289 yes I agree, I love cold start videos but the mechanic in me cringes every time they rev them up like that cold

[@polymetric2614]

the underbelly shot is actually god tier cinematography

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree

[@mojorisin7371]

Back when equipment was built to last and run in any kind of weather conditions especially in places remote and extremely difficult to navigate through. I was a 88 mike in the Army and these M816 6×6's were similiar and absolute beast and I've been in some really risking situations and these vehicles never failed. Simplicity equals longevity ✌🏻🇺🇲 ♥️

[@JohnGamerlTHEROYALBAVARIAN]

I was born in 1955 myself. And yeah those cold mornings are little tough.

[@mikeedwards2621]

Me too!

[@gmangoodtime9505]

Old lady still moving strong. Super cool 😎

[@FeralPreacher]

That big orange beast looks rather majestic on the highway. I just can't imagine why anyone would live in that climate willingly. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikerobbins3334]

Thanks for showing off the Oshkosh. I"ve never seen one in the flesh, but reminds me of old Autocars that I have redone. Awesome.

[@TurboDaveT]

Man, driving over the camera like that was awesome! 👏

[@smittyj23]

Like on Barrett-Jackson and Mecum!

[@1898nc2]

@@smittyj23if they had more stuff like this I would actually watch that

[@smittyj23]

@@1898nc2 I sold a ½ scale vehicle at Mecum. It's actually cool. A lot of neat things go across the stage that aren't seen on tv.

[@gooseknack]

That sounds beautiful and purrs like a kitten. Indeed, it's music to my ears!

[@garyhorton9827]

Use to see these out in the oil patch in Alberta back in the day !! I swear they could go upside down if they could get the traction !! Awesome offroad beasts !!

[@gerryspang5917]

Use to work on these, started my apprenticeship nothing fancy but oh so reliable.

[@roberteshaw9520]

The best looking truck I have ever seen. It looks good from underneath. The Cummins sounds good.

[@rss8400]

10:16 is what really gets me going! Just love looking at all propeller shafts spinning in unison!

[@PeterErikson-rd5tj]

post EMP. she'll still run. No Computer chips - No Relays. She's a Real Beauty.

[@Gr8thxAlot]

The Beast from the East! This thing is awesome!

[@Obra_rukopojatnij]

Эта старая почтенная машина долго служила людям. Она не заслужила участи быть брошенной. Пожалуйста, сделайте с ней что - нибудь хорошее, это не просто ретро грузовик, это и часть истории региона, даже тут в комментариях эта машина заставила людей вспомнить свою молодость. Ты отвёз её домой. А машина через экран отвезла многих старых людей в их светлое прошлое, в их воспоминания. И это не купить ни за какие деньги. Спасибо что спас эту машину от забвения. Я с совсем другого конца планеты но я рад за всех вас

[@robertlydiard8469]

Love it! Brings back old. But good memories ❤❤❤

[@chisbang53]

Suprised to learn that Osh Kosh is still in business and making some pretty rad stuff!

[@danokerr9929]

I live 20 minutes away from all the plants that build them. Love the Oshkosh concrete mixers. Love all their equipment. Running down 41 through Oshkosh you’ll see them on the back of trailers. Another cool thing is pierce the fire truck manufacturer is about 10 minutes away from home too

[@gerry-p9x]

​@@danokerr9929make those airport fire rigs where driver can. Command sprays from cockpit from on board. Water foam supply

[@danokerr9929]

@ that’s awesome. I saw the new pierce electric fire truck at Oshkosh 2 years ago. The ability to fight the fire from in the cab is really smart.

[@gerry-p9x]

@@danokerr9929 modern marvels had them history channel

[@danokerr9929]

@ oh really? Maybe I’ll watch. I’ve seen them built but some of the older stuff would be really cool to see as well!!! Maybe I’ll have to subscribe to history on demand to see it!

[@20_below]

Just rewatched the -55 vid today. Majestic videos, salute from the Kenai.

[@Hobotraveler82]

Love this truck. So cool and rare. So many opportunities for this to be used. 😊

[@robertriggle2246]

Just like clockwork. Never missed a beat. Gotta love am old cummins.

[@Shagnasty]

Always looking forward to your next adventure. You don't surprise me. Keep the old girls running. Stay safe and keep warm.

[@martinparr193]

Back in the 80s, I was a mechanic in the army(MOS 63W) and I got to drive and work on some old Oshkosh trucks, the biggest and baddest was the M911 which is a 22-1/2 ton 8x6 semi-tractor that they used to transport and recover tanks, I loved driving those things around.

[@Connor4x4]

I'm in Alberta and it was -40° Celsius last weekend. Had our usual snow since October. IT'S COLD START SEASON!!

[@truckericksdashcam]

I was trucking in PA one time in early spring when very wet snow started falling . On a steep hill , I almost made it to the top when my rig just stopped going forward and started sliding backwards . I did manage to get stopped . When I called for help , the state police sent a county plow truck to help . It was identical to your Oshkosh . They pulled my truck up to the top of the hill , no problem .

[@TheAndre8900]

It's amazing how better old machinery holds up against time and weather, a new piece of machinery is made to last probably 30 years at best? These trucks worked for years and years every day every night and still work, maybe not 100% functional but it's close to 70 years old i mean. amazing.

[@iamrichrocker]

over 40K subs..did you ever imagine? surely deserve them, and many more..great content does that..plus a great personality...

[@MADmosche]

What a gorgeous truck! Thanks for keeping it original and keeping it running. 👍

[@MrYz250rider]

that is such a sweet truck man i envy you, i would love to have one just like it for the fun of it. sweet video man

[@kevinstone3454]

I love all these old trucks you have. They are so much simpler to work on and if taking care of they will last forever. If the Oshkosh had a windshield and a set of tire chains it would be great in an emergency if you needed to get through some deep snow i used to work for a power company here in Alabama and I had a couple bucket trucks with Marmon Herrington all wheel drive and they got around really well would love to have had an Oshkosh to try in the mud and snow love your videos.

[@chadgreene5961]

I’m impressed the condition of this beast for the yr! Looks better then most late model vehicles underneath. I was expecting it to be rotted out

[@xrsuperduper7660]

Snowrunner 2 has some sick grafics 😎👍 Cool ride.

[@MohammadSadeqBozorgnejad-mv7rr]

She has been like a snowman 😊 I like that truck, she is working like first day. GOOD LUCK.

[@DelBartel0956]

Snow in the interior! Love it!

[@richardlincoln8438]

Oshkosh by Gosh ! It was a treat watching You use it to take a favorite snow drift for a ride. Thanks again Austin and Best Wishes to You, Your Family and Friends.

[@billhooper85]

Would love to see more footage of this old iron working 💪

[@jamesdesylva9723]

Awsome sir. I just love the sound of those old diesel engin

[@glynngraham2931]

That’s one meet truck! I worked at Cummins 45 years but that engine was before me. I liked that truck is 4 wdrive.

[@tjlqk3]

6x6

[@YewtBoot]

Love the sound of a cold diesel!

[@robertwells6454]

That sure is a sassy old Rig. Those were & are some of the best built Tractors ever built. Cool indeed. 🤘😎

[@The1cemanFiles]

Love the writing on the underside of the truck that just says "Other Side ↳"

[@JohnCrombossiery-p7v]

10:12 AHHH! 😱 I wasn't expecting that...felt like I was getting run down.

[@attilazatila]

"if it was really cold out"....I love you man!

[@gerry-p9x]

Man I'm outa there when temp is 42. Degrees farahiet 😊😊

[@Vrangor]

That windshield probably has a serious lifesaving history ;)

[@sdgsuperstar]

The description of the truck hauling an 8-foot-high load of bricks and cinderblocks effortlessly speaks volumes about Oshkosh’s engineering. These trucks were built to handle extreme conditions and heavy loads with ease, making them iconic in construction and industrial circles.

[@ryanjones2576]

This was really cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@stco2426]

Nice one. I think YT served this up as I watched Diesel Creek's 'new' one of these. His has different transmission and is a hauler, but probably similar. Enjoyed the underneath shot. Thanks.

[@Sasquatchflow]

That engine sounds brand new!! What a beast 🤙🏻🇨🇦

[@FunctionalPrintFriday]

Drive-over shot with long boom was chef’s kiss

[@ralphparker9263]

That is a very cool truck, thanks for sharing!!

[@JoeVizethum]

what a great cold start video with this old cummins - lovin' the sound of this beast !

[@Sherlock067]

Such a great looking truck! Just breathes strength, smooth running and I’m sure would handle most anything it’s asked to do! Cool is what that Truck is!

[@tigershark4469]

New snowrunner graphics looking fire

[@tylerjordan6322]

that thing is not only one of the coolest old trucks ive ever seen but its also a pretty serious gin pole truck. like from back in the day when a guy had to actually drive the thing. not sit in the seat taking the power steering and heated interior for granted. LOL

[@mikec538]

Man that’s one tough truck! All that snow reminds me of when I was stationed in Fairbanks back in the 2000’s

[@giggiddy]

Love your videos brother. The longer and the colder, the better! I live in florida and anymore, we get no change of seasons at all. We just have warm, hot, and stupid excruciating hot and humid. So the cold weather stuff appeals to- me anyway. All my best brother. Cheers!

[@mitchellrodes6152]

Thanks for the idea of stove pipe & elbow. That will come in handy 😎

[@chrishow22]

Hey brother- Safelite auto glass will be out in 30 mins to do a patch on your windshield, or it's on us! Cheers!! LOL!!!

[@1898nc2]

It would be cheaper just to cut one yourself these were flat glass.

[@Trueno1600]

Dang, I feel sorry for you about the snow! I'm in Quebec, eastern Canada ans we still haven't got our first snow yet; heck, we still get some days of the week over 59 degrees, wich is unusual, as I've seen a major snowstorm happen on october 31st a dozen of years ago! I'm still hustlin' to get my winter wheels painted to mount my winter tires and fix the governor on my snowblower!!!! One thing I'm hugely jealous of Alaska is how dry the weather seems and everything just surface rusts! Living in the rust belt, it always amazes me to see such cool old trucks looking like they were frozen in time!!!

[@nickmcdonald42]

Well done, sir! Enjoying the snow from the distance of NC!

[@joshalger6059]

That is one fine piece of machinery sir!

[@danswartwood4580]

Thank you for your APPRECIATION to your subscribers 😮

[@richardbrobeck2384]

Great video and I have a retired mechanic friend who at one point life working on a island off of Alaska keep their equipment going a huge mine and talked about the winters there .

[@dilbertbob5420]

What a gorgeous truck. Listen to Cummins perk along.

[@Youtuber-sz3ss]

Nice video you maid. Every second of the video is a surprise

[@Mjr1348]

This channel is so cool !! Thank you for the video.

[@Delbert127]

Awesome !!! Thanks for the preservation!!!

[@selenelacaze9883]

Beautifull truck love the look ad stance ad sound, it must be so a reliable driver and truck to rescue some other vehicules, and drive trought many harsh condition terrains or roads

[@steamsoldier]

Very well done, thank you for sharing! 👍💪👍

[@mr-serj-2137]

Люблю старые грузовики, что из СССР, что из Америки, надёжные, ремонтопригодные трудяги былых времён...

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

Great videos ! 👍

[@bradh6185]

It sounds great.

[@meh-canics9628]

That thing is sweet!

[@10thAveFreezeOut]

We ALL need a backyard Alaskan.

[@davidnazario6646]

Cool machine!😎👍

[@stevelipman1662]

Now that good sir is a TRUCK. Absolutely priceless !

[@jimchevy4134]

That's Kool I'll bet That's fun to drive nice scenery thanks for sharing your videos with us and enjoy your trucks

[@jimbritt2874]

Chains is all it needs 👍👍🇺🇲

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Now that was fun and cool thanks 👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@lesliewood4069]

Beautiful truck ❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@LeslieWood-qb8do]

That was a very nice truck 🇺🇸❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@gerryspang5917]

Looks like a NHRS , an old 220 with a supercharger, used to give it about 1/2 hr with the old stove pipe and tiger torch, works like a charm. That engine sounds sweet, no surging, you can hear the compressor with the air cleaner on it. An old but a goody. Robinson transport used those on the old ice roads north of Yellowknife the did a fantastic job. Cheers.

[@duck85123]

If ever there was a collaboration that needed to be made its this guy and Ziptiesnbiasplies. Can you imagine an intoxicated Albertan coming drunk-stumbling, I mean Peggin-leggin' out of those snow covered trees wielding dual cans of ether?! Flanders from the Simpsons meets the male version of a drunk Newfie Chick, absolute gold.

[@Markus-x5f]

My parents were married in August of 1954. It's kind of hard to imagine they were together a year when this OshKosh was brand new.

[@tylerbuck9347]

Aww

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[@paulthegreat3521]

That engine sounds so sweet.😊

[@Толик-о5т]

Я думал,восстановление будут показывать! Но даже это видео про ток как он заводит этого старого монстра! Заслуживает лайка! И подписки на канал за то что у парня есть интерес к таким машинам! Удачи в задуманных делах! Машин много у тебя! Дел тоже много)))

[@T.Tuxedo]

Wow..this is a really awesome truck!

[@jamiewilliams1410]

I can't explain it but I have an irrational affection for the M1070. This looks like it should have stopped working 50 years ago, very impressive.

[@ÖyvindGustafsson]

Cool truck 🤠👍

[@tobys9444]

Beautiful engineering! 👌❤️