Will it START & DRIVE out to the ROAD? 50yr OLD 6X6 International Army Truck!

In this video, I give the old 6X6 International Acco Army military Truck one final look over and see if it will start to drive out to the main road to be loaded onto a truck to make its way to its new home. This truck has been retro fitted with the ultra reliable 6-354 Perkins diesel engine. We know it is going to a good home where we hear parts of it may be re used to keep another army truck alive, or the truck may be completely rebuilt using this as a base.

[@bruceinaus]

Do you prefer straight working videos or do you also like to see interaction with others like with Brian at the end (where possible)? Let me know, Bruce

[@johndowe7003]

We'll watch you make a sandwich and eat it, if ya film it. Keep em coming, whatever you like filming. I prefer the mechanic part and driving /operating videos

[@paulmurphy5964]

Interviews with blokes that get things done are good.

[@XelaSnikliw-fg8wu]

I enjoy watching you get the old crusty rigs goin. I've done allot of similar things in Montana. Those old ford 300 inline six gasser engines have amazed me many times. They just start right up after sitting for years. No fuss.

[@XelaSnikliw-fg8wu]

Interaction is good too

[@atnit86]

Great video

[@noelwarner1235]

Bruce,the best dressed mechanic on you tube.

[@robertandsharon9428]

Love that shirt!!

[@retrofitter]

The interview at the end was excellent

[@drsnapid]

Whoever bought that is quite an enthusiast... Great work mate

[@dickdaley9059]

Engine is still healthy and can be transplanted into something more appropriate?

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@dickdaley9059 Well that's a sad answer, but whatever.

[@drsnapid]

@@dickdaley9059 possibly... But some old vehicle enthusiasts are very... Enthusiastic! They will sometimes try and sometimes succeed to restore things you wouldn't believe could be restored. I kinda hope that's what's going on here, maybe Bruce will fill us in

[@ezipezy]

@@drsnapid info from new owner from 22:00

[@roberthevern6169]

The beginnings of a 'sun roof'! Fuel stabilizer! You're a very wise man! An old outboard fuel primer bulb, sweet! And smart! Love the Suzuki yard dog! We used to call Internationals 'Cornbinders', as they were very popular on the farm! That is one Heavy Duty roll back! And Bruce gives thought to the 'other' driver!!

[@pangaute]

When I joined the army in 87 we still had these in my regiment, amazing off road trucks

[@stevesalvage1089]

Great to see more history being saved or to help other historical vehicles being saved, priceless ,

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, as we heard, it’s going to a good home to do exactly that!

[@allanhugh2044]

That brought back some memories. The ignition switch hole above the driver and above the windscreen was still there, a bit loose and rusty; I was waiting for you to reach up and turn the ignition on. Interchangeability was a big thing with the original 4x4 version, the propeller shafts were interchangeable, from memory the transfer case and gearbox had interchangeable bearings, both differentials were identical and so on. The 6x6 F1 was quite the vehicle in it's day, slowish with a top cruising speed or about 41-43 mph (pre metric days) but it could climb like nothing else if the tyres were running low pressure, steering was as heavy as anything and the air brakes were either on or off. If you missed a gear and really overrevved it, it was not uncommon to drop a valve, and sometimes put a dent into a piston; did it once myself. RAEME to the rescue.... The mid mounted winch had approximately 250' of steel cable which allowed recovery from the rear or via a steel pulley from the front. The whine from the straight cut gears in the 6x6 was unbelievable, but you soon got used to it; probably why I'm half deaf these days.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much for this comment and info, and for your service to our great country, all the best, Bruce

[@TM-nc9hi]

That must be an Australian built vehicle. The look on your face as you took off in that thing was priceless. Thanks to all that helped bring this content to us. The talk with the new owner was genuine and informative to those that want to know.

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, yes purpose built for the Australian military these ACCO 6x6 trucks

[@Browndogdiesel]

Not sure if there is any truth to this but someone once told me that ACCO stood for Australian constructed cab over

[@TM-nc9hi]

@@Browndogdiesel Sounds logical. I am a fool for old COE trucks.

[@jonod85533]

​@@BrowndogdieselAustralian c type cab over is what acco is short for

[@bruceinaus]

Hi guys, if you go to a Channel called Steve’s place down under, he does a bit of a talk on the ACCO names

[@markclifton14]

Glad to see she’s gone to a good home . Well done Bruce .

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Mark

[@Al-vb6js]

@@bruceinaus - It literally brought a smile to my face to see the truck head off to a new home - great stuff!

[@moondogdieselworks3883]

Good morning from across the pond

[@pure_awareness]

Where's that

[@BEEFUS2000]

Bruce, I hope you consider interviewing more people, Im young and I learned a lot from that brief interview. I don't exactly have anyone like you two gents to teach me! More people are living in cities than ever and the tradies are in short supply where I live!

[@tonepilot]

Brian seemed like a good chap. Knows his stuff.

[@benwinter2420]

Always good to see folks on rural properties having a disposable income to spend on reconditioning old relics & interests , can be tough at times various sectors out bush

[@makeitwork583]

Thanks Bruce, great videos from a great bloke. Be well.

[@freddking4389]

You mentioned that you think about what the next person in the chain of events and set up for them. That is wisdom. My Daddy taught me that as you are helping someone do something, like working on an old truck is always try to see the next tool that will be needed even before it is asked for. I loved that he said that. Great job on moving that machine. That is a monster!

[@MartsGarage]

Hi Bruce. I enjoyed the video especially the chat at the end. I was impressed with his recovery vehicle. It didn't even flinch when loading the old Acco. All the best, Mart in England.

[@LarryBBW]

Thank you Bruce excellent knowledge and skill set I love your videos

[@truckcaretv8649]

Amazing working and starting & running good sound

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Glad it all worked out! CHEERS!

[@pure_awareness]

Afternoon from uk

[@brienmurray5510]

Good evening Bruce from Ipswich, love watching your videos, as they say in here in Oz you're a bloody bewty, keep the videos coming Bruce.

[@alekjuskevice]

Your knowledge is incredible

[@tommyhijmensen6257]

Yessssssss, another Bruce video ! Go Bruce, go !💪🏻🔧🧙‍♂️ Greetings from Holland 🇦🇺❤️💪🏻🔧

[@MegaRetr]

Glad to see she’s gone to a good home! Brian seemed like a good chap!

[@FranciscoPerez74]

What a crazy design. The motor is INSIDE the cabin 😮!

[@davecurry8300]

Yeah, but it had an engine cover in it's day.

[@kaplunk1548]

these videos are recorded in better quality than 99% of all other videos on youtube

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for that, we are trying our best with what we have

[@drnerd]

Goodday Bruce! Love the content, keep it coming! 👍👍👍

[@wazza33racer]

the 6-354 Perkins had a very good reputation in trucks and tractors etc. Very long production run, and lots of upgrades came along with later iterations.......turbo's, 4 valve cylinder heads etc. Being 6x6, the old butterbox would, after a full restoration would make a decent desert explorer RV.

[@bryanmaxwell7332]

I’d fly to Australia just to have a beer with this man…God bless him from Northern California…🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@markbehr88]

Very cool Bruce. 👍

[@thewrenchreviews9986]

Another excellent video. Thanks Bruce!

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much

[@geoffcavanagh9906]

I forgot to mention, I also liked the interaction with the truck driver.

[@SkillMasters-vy2lo]

Amazing video the interview at the end was excellent ❤❤

[@jackflak]

Great old beast it is .. nice video

[@daddybob6096]

Thanks Bruce, i enjoyed the discussion at the end, very interesting. Bob.

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you Bob

[@stephensimpson5283]

Nice one. Love to see you do a visit with Brian and talk about his stuff.

[@robleary3353]

Nice one!. Nuff said. 🙂

[@stendecstretcher5678]

This video was superb. What a nice guy Brian is .

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for that, I couldn’t agree more

[@jeetime9436]

Bruce I enjoy your videos tremendously. All the way up here in Alaska. We work on forklifts but I can appreciate the equipment you work on and it always makes me smile when you fire one up. Keep going Sir and God Bless you and yours!

[@badasssamurai4954]

Hi Bruce West Michigan here. My bloke's and I have a bunch of the Suzuki samurais. Mine is a rock crawler. It runs on propane, has Toyota axles (was sick of snapping them!) has a full exo-skeloton. Very capable rig!

[@ridhobaihaqi144]

Nice! A video before sleep! 😊😊😊

[@zonie70]

Bruce , great to see the Acco go to good home. Brian will either fix it up or use it for spares to keep others going . Thanks for introducing us to Brian . Always good to meet another bloke that feels the way you and I feel about old machines . Cheers mate . Scott 🌵

[@bruceinaus]

Morning Scott, hope things over your way are well. Yes Brian is a great bloke and very knowledgeable with all kinds of trucks, particularly military trucks. He is also an avid collector. Bruce

[@robertjospeh1097]

Interaction was great. Good video Bruce.

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you

[@Lex-Hawthorn]

It was fun testing the brakes on these, at the back of RAEME in Mascot.. late 70s, early 80s.

[@donaldhalls2189]

Nice sounding rig,to bad te cab is so rotten, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@StevenMilne-sm4fk]

Appreciates his gear that young fella, the SCANIA will go forever😉

[@riccodelestaque7720]

I admire your energy as well as your work (Ricco from France) Interactions with other people are welcome and interesting.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Ricco, appreciate the feedback

[@riccodelestaque7720]

@@bruceinaus Je vous en prie, Bruce. J'aime beaucoup l'Australie, si je pouvais je viendrais y vivre.

[@MrBeboopman]

Hello from Tipperary Ireland 🇮🇪 😊 love the videos.

[@m.brillon8808]

Yep! I enjoyed that chat you had with Brian. You could really tell that Brian is truly passionate about his vehicles. Also it seems he's got a wealth of knowledge about vehicles too. Maybe you two guys could make a video together sometime. I just find it all so interesting you guys have some really neat vehicles over there. So yeah either or is fine to watch. Take care from Canada eh!

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much, maybe at some stage in the future we will be able to tee that up

[@Azureecosse]

Lovely location the bird song in the background was nice. Still cold here in Northern Europe

[@geoffcavanagh9906]

I know absolutely nothing about trucks but I loved watching this show and Bruce. Bruce is just like the blokes I grew up with in the sixties and seventies. Well done, I look forward to further episodes.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Geoff, really appreciate it

[@roryheggie7633]

Great fun to watch bruce well done

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Rory

[@gordonagent7037]

Awesome Bruce, great that you got the old girl to fire up and run a bit. Good to get Brian’s input at the end as it’s nice to see what the next fella intends, he sure knew his stuff so whether used for parts or as the base for a rebuild it’s going to be well used. Interactions like this only embellish the scope of your channel Bruce so I’m for anything that keeps the channel interesting. Great video as always

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for the feedback Gordon, and yes, Brian is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to trucks

[@sdjnwhyNZ]

Field mechanic master class

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you

[@kevinburrows735]

Cracking video Bruce all of us for the future mate 🇦🇺🇬🇧

[@arnorheeder7699]

Hi Bruce thank you for true honest pure old school mechanic videos, love it and keep it up Sir, Arno from South Africa

[@bruceinaus]

Appreciate the comment Arno

[@arnorheeder7699]

Good day Sir, you can do videos whatever you prefer, I will support all, for i love this kind of stuff, I grew up with big machines, my dad used to work with all plant hire machines, thanx Sir, Arno

[@jeantillie1332]

Main breakcilinder above the exhaustpipe. Clever. I Saw them often in freezing winters in eastern Europe making fire underneath the cilinder to release brakes in the morning. With this system they could start engine en take their Coffee for 20 minutes to heat the system. 👍👍

[@MrJeep75]

Cool truck

[@dieseldavetrains8988]

Your attention to detail wins my respect Bruce, the good old Polly Perkins are one of the best motors made from that era, run forever.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Dave

[@dieseldavetrains8988]

@@bruceinaus I posted a walk about of an International R-190 on my site if you want to look at a classic old Aussie truck...Hope you have a video walk of Brian's yard as I love Blitz and ACCO's.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Dave I’ll do that now I’ve just given you a sub

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear Mr. Bruce 👍👌👏 2) You asked so here's my answer: Not always but usually I prefer straight working videos. For a German guy it's anyway a bit tricky to understand Aussie English like yours. For instance: you pronounce wire like woia and water like woda. 😁 ;-) Best regards, luck and especially health to all involved people.

[@thatswhatusdovesdo]

In canada and loving that machine

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much

[@matrix54190]

Thanks for the video, Bruce from down under👍👍. Bonjour👋from🥖🇫🇷 Peter

[@bruceinaus]

Good morning Peter, hope your well

[@Uriahheep1975]

That's a nice polo shirt. It look like a Benneton brand.😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@bobcharles2683]

The gd old Perkins 6-354, versatile reliable. vehicles, boats or stationary all within it's scope. like most Perkins always sounded like a bag of spanners when cold but smoothed out after a minute or two.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Good job you opened them gates for him Bruce he might have run them down otherwise He was in a hurry Good to see him making good use of the old truck 👍👍

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks David, I try to value others time so if there’s anything I can do to help make things easier and I have the time, I try to do it

[@ned900]

Great episode

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Ned

[@AD-pt2ft]

Hello from NY . Great content. Love watching your knowledge at work. Also love hearing the birds singing in the background. Makes me wonder what kind of bird is that. Anyway thanks for the videos.

[@bruceinaus]

Hello, thank you for your support, there are lots of different birds around the place here, sometimes I comment on the type, Bruce

[@graeme9679]

That beautiful bird was a Butcherbird

[@JohnHaddock-su3kp]

Dip the battery leads in hot water. cleans them instantly!

[@anthony851]

It was interesting to here the talk about the Blitz trucks. The first view of the ACCO made me wonder if the cab was designed using the same ruler as was used for the Blitz! Hi from NZ, Anthony

[@williamdodd5113]

That's a nice Rolex Bruce

[@mischef18]

Nice one Bruce this made for great viewing bro. Safe travels. Ken.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks Ken for your ongoing support

[@Mick-sq4lr]

Hi Bruce & Folks, These perkins engines are indestructible, Good job Bruce! What's next?

[@bruceinaus]

Gday Mick, numerous options but just waiting for the ground to dry out a bit then I will go from there, all the best, Bruce

[@GMCGUY-]

GREAT NEW VIDEO BRUCE ITS 10:15 AM ON THE 28TH OF APRIL 2024 IN Boston Massachusetts USA I love drinking my Red Bull and watching your channel in the mornings. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@isaacclark6749]

Watching from Massachusetts as well

[@GMCGUY-]

@isaacclark6749 what part Boston?

[@isaacclark6749]

@@GMCGUY- Western Mass, the edge of the Berkshires

[@GMCGUY-]

@@isaacclark6749 I know it well

[@GMCGUY-]

@@isaacclark6749 Ever heard of Shelburn falls Massachusetts? The bridge of flowers

[@michaelsimpson9779]

Whats your thoughts on Aerostart and the like Bruce? I've heard one or two people say that it's hard on piston top lands.

[@johngibson3837]

Hey up Bruce nice job on the acco thinking about the next person again, whever deliberate or not you've shown people the importance of a clean fuel cap vent

[@nicholasbrowett6806]

I love anything with UK engines mate 💥

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you, few more Perkins powered things on the horizon

[@mostlypostie1]

I love the Suzuki! Go the mighty Zook!

[@bruceinaus]

The zook earns its keep, it’s probably almost run in by now, there’s a lot of earlier videos of it getting a rebuild, thanks very much for watching

[@OldGeezerstoolbox]

Brake cleaner works great on wasp nests--and gives basically instant knock down. It's generally cheaper than the fancy "made for wasps" sprays and can get them from far enough away that they usually can't immediately chase you.

[@bruceinaus]

I’ll take that onboard, normally I carry round a can of Mortien or similar but didn’t have one here

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Quick comment. Personally, I always tighten the positive battery cable first before I put the ground cable on the battery. I then tighten the ground. That way, if I happen to touch the wrench to metal when tightening the positive clamp nothing happens because the battery is not grounded. Over the course of my 65 years of work life, I have had two batteries blow up in my face for that very reason.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for this, I’ll take that onboard, I had one blow up when I was a kid, straight to the dam to wash my eyes

[@paulw3182]

Great Video. Using WD40 on the battery terminals - is a great idea. And your correct, since we have side-posts on batteries - I forget the differences between the size of the positive terminal and ground. The chat at the end was great. You know, if you close the fuel bleed screw after the engine is shut down, maybe the fuel would stay in the lines?

[@bruceinaus]

Yes it’s easily enough done, and I’ve never really thought about that regarding the fuel! This one had a couple of leaks around the pump throttle and govner shafts so air after sitting has always been a bit of an issue

[@Brad_The_Truckie]

At least it sounds like it’s going to a good home and not the scrap

[@marioncobaretti2280]

That truck should be in the 1st mad max movie

[@bruceinaus]

lol others have said the same

[@Damaev-Alex]

В Африке были бы рады такому автомобилю. У них они в таком состоянии и работают

[@mcjdubpower]

G'day Bruce from uk 😊

[@ThisFinalHandle]

No better feeling than figuring out it's operator error rather than catastrophic failure before a sale.

[@bruceinaus]

Your not wrong there, thanks for the comment

[@yuenkentsang9446]

It's got me thinking of terminator

[@richardphelan8414]

Mucking about in the summer with old machinery wasp spray is a necessity I hate getting stung

[@bruceinaus]

I usually have a can in the bag but didn’t realise until we got out the front, I hate getting stung too

[@jimclarke1108]

6X6 is great, just need new cab, something at the back and maybe a newer engine👌

[@jamesmusisca7547]

no worry's

[@54mgtf22]

Hi Bruce. I prefer the straight getting it running video. But when did my humble opinion ever matter? Great job as always. EDIT: The discussion with the new owner was interesting so you’ve converted me.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much, really appreciate the feedback

[@garyc205]

brass cable ends and lead battery posts, nothing is going to corrode

[@justsendit3217]

Bruce keeps his barber in business always short back and sides not long between cuts i would say

[@bruceinaus]

It’s funny you should say this, I only booked in yesterday!

[@huwporter8151]

You need to find an older model 9640rx tractor and put that international engine in it twice to horsepower and almost triple the torque

[@gambeerSagr-ow2lj]

Is it Leyland truck nice sound

[@Hjerte_Verke]

1:32 I don't want to argue with Bruce, but WD-40 is so thin it has no staying power. For *Long Term* battery terminal corrosion protection, I love something called NOCO Ncp2 spray or similar product. It's a thick, greasy red or yellow dyed lube with tremendous longevity. Lots of auto shops use it, like if you had a new battery installed.

[@bruceinaus]

I agree with you here, wd40 is very thin and I probably should have used the terminal spray but I was in a bit of a hurry and I didn’t have any in the Suzuki. I will chuck a tin in next time. Really appreciate your comments

[@liqnorop7999]

Hey mate I’m sure plenty of people including myself would love to see you work on your patrol

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks for that, I had planned to do it in one go with some of the body work but need it on the road for the moment

[@liqnorop7999]

@@bruceinaus excited for anything you put out mate thanks for content

[@bruceinaus]

No worries, appreciate the kind words

[@albertolopez7897]

You have more knowledge than the other Bruce 🤨👍

[@dopeman420]

You already had it running before the video 😂😂😂 COME ON

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

How do you stay so CLEAN?!! I swear there's not a speck of grease on that shirt Bruce!!

[@bruceinaus]

I think it’s more good luck than good management lol

[@bullfrommull]

Superb video. Will you get that old Kenworth started.

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much, there’s a couple of videos on the blue truck on here - it’s a running truck now