Davin offers some life advice as he works on our 1950 Chevy truck | Redline Update #40

As Davin likes to say, you can only eat an elephant one bite at a time and this week's episode proves no different. Davin takes it one bite at a time as he tackles an assortment of little projects to get our 1950 Chevy pickup closer to the road.
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[@BruceBoschek]

I am always aware of and thankful for the civilized language you use and the manners you have. Together with the sensible and no-nonsense work you do it is really a pleasure to watch your videos. Kudos to your camera man/helper, too.

[@thefixerofbrokenstuff]

Here here! No need to filth and foul like the demoniac of Gadara.

[@eloymarquez4783]

I agree

[@kevinlane6639]

Seeing this makes motivates me to keep at it in my project, even if its bit by bit still worth all the time in the end

[@speedyboi4623]

Can agree with that. I have a 1996 ford ranger that’s got pieces torn out here and there but seeing him so chill and just doing it as he goes is nice👍

[@TheyCallMeMisterCool]

Same here. I’ve got a 2000 Land Rover Discovery 2 that has so many little things wrong with it, but I’ll go with the mindset that it’s the little things making the project

[@johnschutt9187]

This is a GREAT series. THANK YOU for showing us ALL that it takes to remodel a vehicle.

[@theCHANCE387]

Funny I've been watching this series at the same time as I resurrect my 1947 GMC. Almost int the same stages, buttoning up all the little things and details. Love seeing this. Cheers

[@thefixerofbrokenstuff]

I do appreciate you all taking the time to show the "boring" stuff. Unless a body has actually done the level of rebuild that you're doing they just dont get it. Stuff like spring shackle pins and fast idle cables are time consuming exercises in frustration. Thank God for the internet! In the good old days, it was weeks of phone calls, waiting for catalogs, more phone calls, and dead ends.

[@sonyhk3824]

The most important thing to be patient. Cheers Davin 👍

[@thewerxshop0486]

Very cool getting some of the small details done! Davin you got a sweet gig there! Always good to see a Redline Rebuild, thanks guys!!

[@ericruiz2174]

Same as we did with our rescued 54 chev. One bite at a time. Just enjoy the journey and every small victory. Thanks for sharing so important info and images!

[@space-pop3527]

I enjoy watching you work on this truck. I had a 1950 GMC after High School in 1966.

[@paulsilva3346]

2:40 my first thought was that you were going to put that floor pan in for the column shift and use it to lay on while you did your wiring... 3:00, WOW, I thought that could be hindsight really nice.!

[@Bun_Can_Do_It]

I was doing the wiring on a '52 Chevy dash by myself, when my shoulders got stuck under the brake and clutch pedals (kinda like having football shoulder pads on). Being that the seat was in, I couldn't hoist myself up and out. I had to sit there for 3 hours until somebody came, it was a fun time!

[@woof3598]

having just bought a 52 3100 last month I am learning a lot just from watching, many thanks

[@BWGPEI]

If it is worth doing, it is worth the time to get it right. Your project reminds me of some of my own over the years, so you really make me smile with happy memories - may yours be as good.

[@patricksnow1700]

I enjoy seeing it come together what I most like is you keeping the truck as original as possible it honestly tells a story of what trucks were like

[@ftby59mikeD]

"biting the elephant"!....thx Davin & Hagerty.

[@bsheedy7639]

Nice job Davin. Big fan of Redline since it started & keeping me motivated. Loving the gas bottle movement shot. From Sydney Australia. Keep well mate.

[@james5274]

Can't wait to see Davin drive this truck and actually use it for what it was made for once again. This is such a cool project!

[@garthhowe297]

Another enjoyable episode. I was never a fan of those pressure gauges which had you run an oil line to them. If the line/fitting ever fails, you end up with a lubricated interior.

[@chevesAC]

This is pure Art.

[@toddfehlhaber7522]

Just found your series on the 50 Chevy truck, I have really enjoyed watching it, I picked a 51 Chevy truck up last year and l am doing basically the same thing, a preservation! However, due to a non heated Ohio shop I have to pause during the winter months! Who knows maybe we’ll end up at the same car show some day!

[@vastcosmos2051]

I love this project and all of Davins work!

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

My project is my daily, 1991 C1500 Silverado long bed with 300000 miles and idle issues that`s drivin me nuts. replaced fuel filter and iac valve(plunger sticking), rebuilt tbi and fuel regulator, new cap,rotor wires and plugs and icm. still no joy. Only thing left to replace is pickup coil(ordered). All parts are AC DELCO. Found plastic broken on coil when the icm was replaced today. smh. Love the rebuild Davin, looking forward to the completion of the truck. Stay safe, God Bless.

[@chevybel6287]

It’s really cool to watch your videos! Patient , respectful, and man you know your stuff. I am rebuilding my 53 bel air. Without much knowledge, I am learning as I go!!! Guys like you inspire me man. Thanks

[@justinshultz120]

This build is really inspiring me to start on my 1949 GMC pickup. Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@BlueRidgeJ79]

It's the little things that are the most fun.

[@tonylavinder1403]

I have learned a lot more watching him then what my brother tried countless times. Hay could you do a Q & A can't wait

[@williamhumberhawk8187]

Great project, I discovered it a few days ago and I have been working on watching all of the videos for this truck as nd enjoying them greatly. I have a project myself, a 1961 Humber Hawk Series II. And I am following a similar path of keeping its age. I would be happy to share some pictures of it with Davin

[@Hagerty]

Thanks for following along. Our entire series can be watched right here: www.hagerty.com/media/series/redline-rebuild/

[@heavylead1961]

thanks for sharing! your knowledge of the automobile is remarkable!!

[@lowreedman]

I am really enjoying this project. Love it!

[@N-Scale]

Thanks so much Davin and love the progress !!!

[@isalmankhan1]

Thanks for sharing Davin👍 Wish if this video was a longer, am really enjoying this series😉 Stay safe❤

[@chuckhaynes6458]

I enjoy this kind of driver resto project much more than a money, money, money project that will likely be a trailer Queen. I've only been working on my Willys Panel Delivery project for a short tine... 44 years. I might finally get to drive it this year.

[@poleznoedelo]

Great youtube channel! I watch every issue, great work!)))

[@aussiechique798]

I love your work been through this road with all of that stuff on a 52 GMC 9600 as you said patience is the key to these projects mine took me 5 years

[@ericruiz2174]

Good to see that all we did was necesary to get it going... Anyway im keeping all this 1950 rebuilt as a master reference from the master rebuilder!

[@ron5118]

This truck is going to run like new, but with cool patina. Thanks

[@no1555llo]

Nice work Davin

[@gregschultz2029]

As Always ,Good Job ,Enjoy Your Channel !!!

[@reinouddelporte911]

I love these videos. Davin is one of my favorite KZbin mechanics. But in all fairness these old American trucks are relatively "easy" to work on. With Davin's skills I would like to see him tackle some more "complex" European classics. A Porsche or maybe an Alfa Romeo, or why not go all the way and tackle a Citroën DS. I'm pretty sure it would be very interesting and challenging and I think Davin is more than capable.

[@mohammedomrani5846]

i wish you move the rust on the body first by sand blast so we can really enjoy the the whole project , thank you

[@TrancerGTR]

It would be nice to make today's cars as easy as those from your movie. As always, great material. Greetings from Poland.

[@paullemay3218]

Thank you for sharing. 🇨🇦😎

[@joedominick7517]

Nice Job! Love the truck.

[@Pgcmoore]

epic build/update

[@tasmaniandevil7610]

Im amazed you can even get those parts especially the floor pan . kudos to you on installing

[@chrismatterne]

I swear I was looking for three little elephants as he said that.

[@shortybigfella]

Love your work Davin. Your videos (as much as I like watching them) also help me to get my son enthused about the mechanical life 👍 ps: why don’t you take the heating torch to that shift lever and put a dogleg in it. It might save some knuckle skin on that dash grill🤔👍

[@user-ep7fq7xk6m]

Good day. Nice project. I will wait continue. Like!!!!

[@jlletaw1954]

New floor looks good 👍

[@horaciopliego8354]

Beautiful Chevy truck excellent project, congratulations ! 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@keithpomeraning9784]

If you're still in quarantine, remember to thank your videographer (daughter). She's earned the credit...

[@andrewstoffel1170]

Still not sure about the mix of new and old but love the content.👍

[@kenbrashear210]

Thanks.

[@chriswenkle2635]

As usual - brilliant video! This truck is going to be the coolest thing on the road. Except maybe that Buick straight 8 when it gets running.

[@milanjob3533]

Dude upload the next episode asap can't wait for it . It's probably one of the coolest episode ever.

[@j.p.madsen6693]

Can not wait

[@wrongwayfeldman2849]

After you install propeller shaft, you have to remove the speedo gear and fill the tail housing with gear lube. To lubricate u-joint and the rear yoke bushing.

[@MrFaliu]

Good, great from Uruguay

[@Wrenchen-with-Darren]

Love the details. Anyone can bolt a fender on. Take your time, I don't want it done...fix more and show us. 👍

[@brycechristensen2296]

There is a Chevy truck from about 1962 peeking out of an old barn near me. Part of the grill is just visible from the road when you go by. I never noticed it until I went by on foot one day. I doubt it has moved in over 20 years. I don't know the owner, but we have some common acquaintances. These videos are encouraging me to go make an offer...

[@erich6150]

It's worth a try man!

[@morgansword]

Its a long way it seems to get to the finish line but as far as easy to work on, I would be hard pressed to find any thing easier. Good job

[@marcryvon]

I only hope that you'll stop rust to keep on it's devastation. Inside out. Mustie1, the rusted vehicles King is using chainsaw oil on the undersides and the doors inside. On the outside panels, he uses toilet wax ring with kerosene to seal the rust. It work great and gives a nice patina to it all. Get a look at his channel, Great guy and mechanic !

[@redneckwithajeep5001]

Something to note for anyone watching this. If you have a 47 you've got something a little different for a transmission cover and it's hard to find. The parking brake in 47 mounted to the transmission and was hand operated instead of with the foot.

[@hamish2202]

if u think of everything that needs doing at once it can get overwhelming

[@SzwarcuKX5]

Luv ya Davin

[@waynesmith7487]

Say, isn't Tom from Barn Finds looking for a bugeye hood like you have on the wall?

[@glenpetree5660]

Doing a great job loved old Chevrolet trucks had 1950 wished I would have kept it

[@williepelzer384]

I have my dad's he bought it new. 1950 1/2 ton, restored it about 30 years ago. Drove it on the 4th, yesterday.

[@curtisvonepp4335]

Something to consider is remove the fuel tank to a Safer location .👍🔥

[@mlsargent51]

I've always hated having 1 or 2 people looking over my shoulder while I work.. Can't imagine 1.26 mil :)

[@Cartier_specialist]

That's a gorgeous dark green original paint color. Any chance you're going to repaint the truck?

[@hubertdylan6654]

The music is cool

[@rcairforceone]

I can use that column floor pan! Can I get it from you guys for my 3100 project??

[@Hagerty]

Send us an email: [e-mail]. I'll send it along to Davin and we'll see what we can do!

[@thefixerofbrokenstuff]

Like a cow eating cabbage baby, one leaf at a time.

[@BIGGOTOR1046]

Wish I had the resources and money to do projects like this. I can barely afford to work on what I have to. This would be a dream job come true for me.

[@freelyfarmexploits8854]

I just did my dome light and light switch yesterday in my 57. Pretty tight job to pull the new wires through and the switch just needed some adjustments on the copper earthing contact. Works great now, I'm pleased .

[@kevinhorvath6705]

Nice!

[@mitchelpinion1852]

Would be nice to see more detail about how things are done along with some explanation rather than just little bits of the process hear and there with no explanation. Would have loved to see more on instrument installation.

[@marcryvon]

Geeez, Mitchell, how much more details do you need !?? It's all there !

[@mitchelpinion1852]

@@marcryvon No, its not. I have a 1952 chevy truck, and there is a LOT more to revamping and installing the instrument cluster than was shown. Watching the video gives you next to no information on how to do it yourself. I still enjoy the video, but it just skims over the actual work. I realize others preference may differ, but I enjoy seeing the actual work with tips and explanation of difficulties encountered.

[@jimclarke1108]

Im watching, Davin)) oi oi oi

[@kentuckyfriedjoe7370]

Hey it’s looking good! Have you nicknamed it yet?

[@Hotwheelbill1]

Time for me to breakdown that CB750 motor!

[@aricp9173]

Davin, is a Cleveland motor, a Porsche, or even an older diesel Mercedes engine on the wish list of rebuilds?

[@mikebaldwin9972]

Are those clutch head floor pan screws?

[@CS-rx2gx]

I wish you would give a bit more detail. It’s nice to see the project move forward, but hard to learn much. For example I need to change my glove box latch, but have no idea how to get it out?

[@WhippperSnaperater]

R-E-L-A-T-I-V-E

[@digranni128]

Devagar se vai ao longe , tomara que dê tudo certo

[@axeandrewandrew6965]

👍👍👍

[@Horizons278]

Класс! Мне нравятся твои выпуски, интересно смотреть! Продолжай

[@yepblaze9977]

When adding bananas as a quieting gearlube conditioner are peels included or removed?

[@darthrevan2063]

Yep Blaze can’t tell if joking or serious. 🤔🤔🧐🧐

[@Guardducks]

Davin , what do you get when you cross an Elephant and a Rhino?

[@torystauffer8502]

Davin, I am not a professional even close to your abilities, but maybe you could consider some safety glasses when you are working under the dash. Something could fall or flip into your eyes.

[@flyonbyya]

Devils in the details...for sure !

[@giannirocco9099]

Been doing the same basic things to my '51 F1,it's taking longer because of the time/money.The devil's always in the details and one thing I've learned is there's plenty of details!

[@keikun6969original]

I have no problems with the build, but I ask myself "what's so cool about leaving things rusty?". It's just a styling choice I don't get, but then again it's not my build. Very interesting though.

[@alekosalekos1502]

can we see more redline ??

[@balcorn9211]

Why does this playlist go backwards??

[@MrEyad1990]

uses a towel for rusty bolts and rusty parts cleaner than the one i use to wipe my face with .

[@mauriceclemens3286]

I just don’t understand restoring a car and leaving it all rusty. New paint and bodywork makes the car look so much better and will give the car a longer life.🤔🤔🤔

[@Hagerty]

It's also very, very expensive.

[@biglightball]

@@Hagerty I was just scrolling through the comments, looking for an answer to my question of why leave everything so rusty. Ok, I can understand that getting the bodywork rust free may be expensive. But as little as removing rust from places that'll be almost constantly wet would make sense. For example that glued gasket under the cabin air intake. Or maybe that car won't ever see rain again? I dunno. I just would like to know more. :) Nevertheless, video is great, as your job.

[@dwest4297]

Many of use appreciate the history of these old rigs and want to preserve it as is... as they all say “they are only original once”.

[@brucebello9892]

Shush a tranquil segment, thanks Davin

[@dickritchie2596]

👍

[@bernardbouchard3212]

Mécanicien et une bonne personne