SAVED from SCRAP 1955 Chevy - WILL IT RUN and DRIVE 150 Miles Home after 25 years?

Welcome to our KZbin channel! In today's episode, we are thrilled to take you along on an exciting journey of reviving a forgotten classic: this 1955 Chevy. Join us as we embark on this captivating adventure to rescue this vintage gem from almost going to the scrapyard! Super sketchy getting it down this big hill in Iowa (it actually used to be further up but the new buyers of this house didn't want it there). We fought timing, carb problems, brakes and batteries! But the dump truck made it home 150 miles!
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[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

What ya want to see next?

[@josephhead2748]

I want to see the box on that truck for sure.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

@@josephhead2748 🙌🏻 Will do!

[@zantheman2328]

Yes that new bed would look sweet. Are you going to paint it?

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Uhh get a utility box used for it and makkeit. Your service truck Add electronic ignition pertronix and a disc brake swap

[@user-ks8hs5mb5u]

A fun idea maybe do a sandbox fill for kids. Bet the little ones would love it..

[@sneville44]

Awesome work gents! As a Baby Boomer gear head it warms my heart that young folks like yourselves are interested in old cars and have acquired the mechanical skills to get them up and running. Gives me some hope for the future of our currently f*^ked-up country.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

I'm glad we pleased at least one "boomer" hahah, a lot of em don't like us due to our rowdyness! Thanks for watching! We appreciate the comment a ton!

[@sneville44]

@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps I like rowdy! Me and my gear-head buddies from high school were kind of rowdy ourselves. In 1974 my two best friends and I all owned 1970 Mustang Mach 1’s. Each had a 4-speed mated to a 351 Cleveland. We all modified our cars with hot cams, headers, big Holley carbs, glass pack mufflers…you know that drill. The muscle car scene was in full force in SoCal during the early 70’s and after the movie American Graffiti came out in 1973 (the year we graduated HS) there was a huge resurgence of cruising. In ‘74 we were all under 21 and could not get into bars so cruising E Street in San Bernardino was the place to be. Drinking and driving wasn’t as big a deal back then (penalty-wise) so we did a lot of that when we could figure out how to buy beer. When things were slow on E Street we’d head over the Magnolia Ave in Riverside. Two or three times on our way there, along with our buddy Gerry who had a ‘69 Mach 1, we’d block all four lanes of the freeway by slowing down to about 35 mph. That way we would have enough room for a four way drag race. We were sure lucky the CHP didn’t catch us doing that sort of thing. We all had at least one “exhibition of speed” ticket from the San Bernardino Police Department. Like I said, I don’t mind rowdy at all!

[@SuperchiefApache]

@@sneville44 ahhh….the good old days! We cruised downtown Boise Idaho doing the same thing, then we hit (I moved) downtown central Ave in Phx Az. Good days, fun times, life was good!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

@@sneville44 Those sound like good ol' days! Wish we had that type of experience, now we have stupid take overs and such that we stay away from.

[@johnkelly8525]

You're so right country so fucked up between nutters with gun and politics ,jeezs

[@jimbower9268]

My dad had a 55 Chevy stepside pickup back in the 60s. It had a floor starter and 3 on the tree. I learned how to drive a stick in it. I wish I had it now.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

That sounds like some good memories!

[@BradBradGdieselG]

I’m jealous. That is a cool old Chevy truck! One of my favorite years.

[@N.S.F.C]

Looking forward to seeing the standard bed on the dump frame.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We hope to do this soon, just scratching our heads how to make a whole video out of it or do a tiktok series.

[@shantyshitter3163]

I have two 235 6 bangers still in the crates bought new in 1957 from GM. Completed, ready to drop & drive. Some day I might find a use for them. Just like the day they were made.

[@MilesHolt]

Wax is a old school trick for no seize. I actually just seen a Short on melting crayons on top of seized threads to break it loose. But my grandfather taught me about wax

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Makes sense! Thanks for the explanation

[@austinl.2703]

In 1975 I learned to drive in a 1955 Chevy PU. It had the original bed on it but besides that it looked very much like this truck. Broken window and rusted out floorboards. Vacuum windshield wipers. 3 on the tree, used to get stuck in 1st gear had to move the shift linkage at the firewall. Gas tank leaked behind the seat. I went to senior prom in that truck ! Was a hot mess with sheets covering hole in the seat. **GOOD TIMES !**

[@Brock_Landers]

😂😂😂 That must've been one interesting Prom date afterwards! I drove my uncle's 1989 Pontiac Sunbird GT turbo convertible to my last school dance (I didn't get to graduate because I was diagnosed with cancer when I was 16). I tried to grab a titty that night and my date wasn't about it...but she was definitely top-heavy...😂😂😂 She's still a good friend, but we both married someone else. I took my wife to her Prom when we were bf/gf, but we took my 1992 Acura Integra.

[@elmobklshf]

I find it entertaining watching these young bucks trying to get this truck engine started. I grew up working on these things and find myself telling them what they're doing wrong. I could have had that thing running in no time flat.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad we're at least entertaining haha

[@Baddie_xP]

Hey at least they are trying people of my generation and newer are such pansies and they don't do stuff like this anymore.

[@Rebel9668]

I dunno how well it does in engine revivals, but I know on two-stroke engines that canned fuel is crap. If you got a two stroke that won't start, drain that canned fuel out and put some real fuel in. Nice truck. We had a '65 chevy dump truck about that size when I was a kid. We'd take it to the creek and load it with gravel and then dump it in our driveway to our barn whenever the driveway started to get a wallow or a muddy spot. It spent most of its time parked on a hill in a field too though, lol.

[@bobtucker8875]

Being a fella in my mid 60 I've drove a lot of those ole trucks. Can't beat them very reliable 🤪. You just don't want to be in a hurry to get where you're going 🤠. Thanks 👍 for sharing.🎉on.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks!! Sometimes we gotta slow down a tad haha, we'll keep learning as we go!

[@dannyorand373]

I used to have a 55 Chevy with a wraparound back glass I would love to have another one

[@mw7788]

I'm a gen X, seeing you 2 young guys saving what I call treasures makes me happy.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Haha, we're glad to hear that!!

[@DouglasKiper-wf5ru]

I'll tell you one thing it makes an older man feel pretty damn good to see younger generation doing what you do. Pretty damn awesome guys keep up the good work 💪

[@josephg41]

Awesome save guys. One thing. I think this is actually a 1956. It looks like it has the split emblem on the fender which is '56 only, '55 was a one piece. But that does look like a replaced fender. However the interior is painted grey. 55's had white interiors. They were grey from '56-58 then '59 was a fawn color that would continue on the 60-66 generation. Thanks again for saving this one, I saved a '56 3600 pickup myself so I love to see other ones saved.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We'll have to find out exactly what it is then! Maybe next couple videos you'll see it put to work with a new bed haha

[@josephg41]

@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps I'd love to see it.

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Cek out classic. Truck. Rescue. In Oregon he saves these and got beds and stuff

[@josephg41]

@@user-ht1xu4gv2u Yessir, I'm familiar with him.

[@swade41]

Definitely a 56, the vin will have the year in it and also a quick way to tell a 56 from 55 is the fender emblem is above the fender style line, hood emblem also "points" up on 56 where a 55 points down.

[@Baddie_xP]

I've watched like 6 of your videos from start to finish and you guys are like so outgoing. I love it.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad you like em!

[@mikemadison2747]

Makes me happy to see you young bucks continue the way of the gearhead. Its a sickness, really. Thanks for saving this old girl.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thank you!

[@JDZiemba1773]

When you went over yhe RR track i was screaming...THE BATTERY THE BATTERY!!!.... good stuff guys🇺🇸

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad you like it haha!

[@zombienomad5746]

So fun

[@johnwalton3874]

Wish I had that old truck 😊

[@larryr6462]

Love those Chevy trucks they take a liking and keep on ticking.

[@m.hildanhildan41]

Awesome

[@farcasgarage3559]

Subscribed last video with the crew cab dodge, back for this one. Love the content guys! Keeper Goin! Save them while you can, once they're gone, they're gone!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@RobertDickens2002]

It was charging before you even got it actually started when you were first cranking on it the amp gauge came up. You guys saying you were 20 blew my mind I just turned 40 Saturday and I'm old enough to be your dad which blows my mind to say because it seems like yesterday when I was 20 I bet your dad's are proud of you guys keep doing what you're doing.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Hey thanks!! We're both near mid 20's at least so not quite but almost old enough to be a dad haha. We think they're proud of us 😆. We'll keep at it!

[@RobertDickens2002]

@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps subscribed as well

[@JDZiemba1773]

Wait till ur 50 sumthn......you walk by a mirror n wonder who the crusty old fukn is looking back at you 👍👍

[@jimmiebrown5014]

Those trucks are not Apache 58 and 59 were Apaches the 55 to 57 were task force truck

[@DouglasKiper-wf5ru]

Take care and good luck on your next adventure

[@MAXMUSTERMANN-pv4in]

ABSOLUT TOP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tommyjefferson9525]

You guys did a great job man truck runs good you guys are going to make it fine

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks 👍

[@MilesHolt]

Seriously my new favorite KZbin channel. Hope you guys kill it and start posting regularly and more often.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks, we love hearing that! If we got a lot more views we'd definitely commit to more videos. Both of us are already self employed.

[@DennisMurphey]

I stumbled on to this video and just loved seeing you two guys jumping all over a 55 Chevy Oh Yeah. In Iowa to boot. I grew up in Illinois and think you guys a real hoot. Thanks for sharing. Dennis

[@anythinggoesgarage5943]

great save guys! I miss my 55 chevy truck!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks! Past owned cars always stay in our heart and memories.

[@jimmassey1165]

I'm interested on the ol truck.

[@daviddamico4288]

Nice work.getting it running, and driving home..

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks 👍

[@Michael-B41]

i subed last video but this one was even better its nice to see them get saved

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Appreciate that! Good to hear for sure!

[@tommyjefferson9525]

That frame is an amazing shape too

[@ianwille5780]

Nice truck. She fought but you got her.

[@carlbernard4197]

4609: 46th week of 2009 was the date of manufacture of that particular tire 😊

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Ahah! So we were right about the year at least

[@carlbernard4197]

​@DailyDrivenDeathTraps learned that when I drove commercial truck for years. 😊

[@theLyzhendricks]

Loved the last vid I'm only 5 min in but I'm loving it so far

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Eyy glad you're back! Enjoy!

[@stevecomb180]

Awesome job Boys 🤘🤘i really appreciate your hard work and dedication to saving these oL vehicles. It’s so good to see you young fellas working on these old trucks and cars. Keep up the fantastic work men 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching and commenting! See ya in the next one

[@ilbercgross4736]

It pays to get a good battery. However it costs to get a good battery. If you are gonna get the cheap batts, buy about 3. You can always return the ones you do not use. Or you have spares for the next rig you bring back to life.

[@dispatch444]

Those points were barely even melted. When they start turning cherry red, or you smell something burning that’s how you know they’re good…Mint!

[@SuperchiefApache]

Apache would be the 3100 short bed and 3200 long bed step side series. That might be the Titan/ Spartan series. They all fell under GMs “Blue Chip” models. I “think” those ran from 55-61???

[@davidsmathers5621]

These guys trying to be like vice grip garage they got a lot to learn and alot to learn about vehicles your on the right road good luck

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks! We are trying to have our own style though💪🏻

[@bennym1956]

I still miss my 1959 Chevy Apache stepside that I had a 327 put in it. Biggest regret ever !!!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We all have that one rig we wish we still had

[@jimwilliams5277]

Good job guys. Can’t wait to see the new bed and see it used.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We can't wait either!

[@kirk467]

Great job, thanks for sharing your adventures! Louisiana sending prayers and positive vibes to you and your families! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙋🏼✌🏻✌🏻

[@LeroyJones-vu8tb]

Hey guys glad you had fun at the track. Those old Chevy need a resistor between the ign switch and coil. If you don't have one the points will burn up

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Yup tru dat

[@havredave]

Just a tip for those who haven't driven 'Armstrong' steering vehicles (no power steering), the wheel turns a whole lot easier if you're moving even slightly while turning the wheel. Less load on power steering pumps that way, too. Good job guys!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Good tip!

[@MarshmallowVogt]

I want this truck SO BAD

[@paulhunter9550]

Newbie here, awesome video guys, love to see original bed on it like you said that dumps. Great duo, y’all are killing it. I believe you’re going to have a very successful channel guys, loving the content you’re creating!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

We appreciate that! Will try to keep making killer videos!

[@DouglasKiper-wf5ru]

That is so awesome that the bed works!!! Damn I wish I had that. I can make some serious money with that truck!!! Hope you do too !!!

[@kevinwhaley8217]

Duracell and Interstate batteries have always done me good. I dont buy any other battery. As for parts I never have a issue with oem toyota parts lol but ac delco yes I do

[@dvidgonzales8376]

Good connection at coil etc. Same engine as my 64 el Camino, make feeler size smaller if necessary, static time

[@yourebusted5786]

That glitch while cranking told that the timing was too far advanced.

[@Jimmy-vt8jb]

Definitely. Loosen distributor lock bolt and retard timing till it starts.

[@BoNewberry]

Really Enjoying Your Videos. Keep 'em coming!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks, will do!

[@kencramer1697]

Good job getting it running!! More inspiration to get my old 1985 Dodge D150 up an running!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Get er done!!! 🙌🏻

[@willieboone1386]

lets see more with the truck( paint cans) dump bed rim and tires windows and tint

[@chantalvernier9373]

Please, I would love to see you guys work on an old Ford F750 😅❤

[@roberthatfull3816]

I used to pick up old cars and motorcycles in the 80s /90s for under £100 sometimes free it was an adventure getting them back home sometimes and a real mission getting them running but i loved it great channel and content fellas and a big hiya from the uk 🤘

[@dandunlap8638]

Just found your channel. So far so good, keep it up. I’m a trucker and delivered a load of groceries to the Fareway warehouse last week in Boone.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks! Both Sean and I worked in the Boone fareway store haha, that's mainly where we started talking about cars besides school.

[@tommyjefferson9525]

The smoke is calming down it might clear up it might not use any oil

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

That’s fantastic yard art looks good with the scenery I’d leave it there but most people don’t want it of course

[@Nostalgictweek]

ay nice to see ya drive thro my small town of fraser an the rail tracks next time go to th eother side of road much smother

[@paullalone4718]

Next time, take some brake, clean or carburetor cleaner and put that down into your fuel pump. Brake cleaner will cause the diaphragm to expand. If it’s still good, it’ll make it soften up better than putting fuel down in there.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Good to know!

[@eoinconroy2403]

One of your best videos, great work fellas. Keep it up!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks! Will do!

[@RM-pj9uw]

keep it up guys.🙂

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks!

[@HectorGarcia-eo1lq]

I definitely subscribed. You can't imagine how much I enjoy the videos and the humor they have to do this, which is fun. Thanks for sharing 🎉cool’s vídeos

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Awesome, we appreciate that!! Hope to see you comment on the next!

[@lunchbreakgarage]

Awesome truck!! I think technically the Apache series didn't start until 58?? I think. Either way, that truck has the style. Love the video guys great work!

[@robertbusin9983]

Can't wait The clean up hi from Australia

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Hello there!

[@robertbusin9983]

@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps what did you buy the truck

[@jackochainsaw]

That is a winner! I love the lifting bed as well. Bargain.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

I love it!

[@gregorybarth930]

Most parts for this are available on line. Just need the time for delivery. A beter jump pack would help and jumper cables. While these are fun to watch..I take a trailer, winch them on and do all this at home.

[@paullalone4718]

Good for you you figured it out you were out of timing. I can tell you’re out of timing after your first turnover but I do have over 35 years of turning wrenches to.

[@Leo-DaGreek]

Incredible 🚛

[@EarlwithanE]

We are out here working on a an old truck…..at night!!! Signed Soongebob 😂😂😂

[@jeeptk]

Good watching your videos, I have done the same with old cars and trucks in the past.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad you like em!

[@johncarella1836]

What a cool truck!!!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

It's so cool, can't wait to put a regular bed on it and still have the dump function. We think that'll be cool-er haha

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Nice work fellas!! Keeping them alive, I love it!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

That's the plan!

[@Jimmy-vt8jb]

The wax around the plugs may be parrafin wax. If the plugs that the last guy to touch it had changed were rusty, parrafin can be used like a pentrating lube. You use a torch to heat the bolt or plug up cherry red and then hold a plain wax candle to it and it will suck in the wax. Timing is off probably because they pulled the distributor to use a drill and a tool to prime the oil pump and pump oil through the motor. The new parts tell me that either they were in the distributor replacing clearly bad parts or parts that were robbed for another vehicle. Also youre supposed to retime the ignition timing regularly to compensate for wear and tear and every time you do a tune up. The distributor cap and rotor can be a little different than the parts being replaced because of a different brand or just the manufacturing tolerance allows enough play in it that the timing will be slightly different from part to part. Yes new parts can be junk, but as long as you buy quality parts from a reputable brand you can still find good ones. Most parts house batteries will be low on charge. Put them on a charger before you use them or you will burn them up. A boat fuel tank can be a life saver when it comes to rescues as well. Less work to just hook that up then fiddle with possibly rotted and nasty tanks. Also that carb seems to have accelerator pump issues.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks for the awesome information!

[@larrybailey43]

I’d leave that dump bed on it !

[@lonmcclellan2414]

Great job and the truck is a blast... Lon from Ohio...

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thank you!

[@tackettshoh]

That truck is badass!!!!

[@muscle370]

Like the video. Cool you guys got it up and going. I would recommend an oil change after you warmed it up a bit cuz who knows how old that oil is and if there is sludge in it. Id also recommend a fuel filter before the carburetor. Cool to see you guys drive it 150 miles👍

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks! and for sure will do, we already had the oil, just wanted to get moving to get home quicker haha. Easy task but often overlooked!

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Get a pertronix electronic point kit and ditch the points

[@Uzidoesitson]

Every time I buy an alternator, I fully expect to have to take the same alternator back for another, rinse and repeat until you’re lucky

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Stupid parts these days!

[@DouglasKiper-wf5ru]

It really sucks when you get woken by shivering from the cold !!!

[@bensutherland6871]

This looks so fun I wish I had time to do this just once

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Definitely a bucket list adventure!

[@ClassicIronAddict]

This is definitely my new favourite channel, hope to bump into you guys somewhere on the road! Keep the content coming, and take care! 🤙🏻

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Awesome! Thank you! 🙌🏻

[@Bowdeen1984]

New sub boys! Good job saving these classics and its good to see other people my age that want to do so. Keep up the good work and have fun

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thank you! We'll keep it up for sure! Next ones gonna be sick! Racing after rebuilt

[@stevensmith1278]

Glass bottles went out in the early 90s

[@DC-bm7oz]

Love you guys are bringing the old left for dead ones back to life

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Glad you like it!

[@randallolson8817]

46th week of 2009 is when that tire was made.

[@M.TTT.]

I wish I could find something like that with a dumpbed, would be very useful

[@johnbecay6887]

i enjoyed your hands on approach and your humor. I have a soft spot for '50s pickups. Please don't dump gas on the ground. it kills a lot more than grass. if you dump it on a dirt driveway it still ends up in the ground water. Please dispose of properly. thank you.

[@NastyCustoms5150]

Excellent work!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Appreciate it! 🙌🏻

[@oldschoolcustoms215]

Very cool project 👍

[@naokithewicker3980]

I like this a lot you guys are great.

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Haha, glad you enjoyed it!

[@mappling5]

yeah, the first 2 number is the week and the last 2 numbers is the yr the tires are produced

[@user-hn2tm2wp5y]

When U seen the BEAUTIFUL dear BIGFOOT was on the right

[@ClassicIronAddict]

7:27 I thought my eyes were going wonky and I was having a stroke or something until I realized it was the video hahahaha

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Hahaha!

[@okspeedshop]

Awesome vid. Great content!

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Appreciate it! Glad you like it!

[@arlie3334]

Just found it channel I'm a old school Chevy guy u earned my sub keep saving them

[@DailyDrivenDeathTraps]

Thanks! Will do!!