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[@joshsatterlee2078]

I think you should clean it up, get a Diesel Creek wrap, and it can become your “Event Truck”. Anytime you’re at an event, it can be the rally point to grab DC merch, meet Matt, maybe even you could have a cooler onboard and hand a guy a beer when we meet up. It certainly would be easy to find, and those drawers could certainly hold lots of shirts and hats…..

[@iroll]

Yeah, if keeping it, this would be the only reason. However - I think that putting that effort into one of the Autocars would be better; they're also instantly recognizable and could pull a box trailer with branding. Plus, they're the channel favorites and we're all champing at the bit to see more of them (at least I am!) I'd probably pull the engine to sell and scrap the rest to be honest. Get my $3 grand back and some lunch money. Probably a good amount of lunch money.

[@AZVIDS]

Yes, kinda like golfer John Daly used to do. He would drive this big RV diesel pusher to tournaments and when not golfing he would sit around smoke, drink beer and sell t-shirts, hats and signed merch from his chair. Totally cool!

[@georgeroberts442]

I like the event truck idea!

[@Spookieham]

Matt really, REALLY needs a battery sponsor!

[@atvsandmore3376]

They have to have the go Handel though

[@johnbize5736]

@@atvsandmore3376 A guy sees what you did there.

[@chrisgriffin2587]

@@atvsandmore3376 a Feller thinks your right!

[@mickjohnston4999]

I think he could kill any battery the way he operates

[@steveperyer4850]

Usually the batteries are always dead for years!

[@techwolflupindo]

A tip for all: When just starting a motor like that after sitting a long time and when it come to checking out the transmission, run it though ALL gears in the selector a few time at idle for a few seconds per gear before moving at all. This will work all the valves and help to un-stick any of them before driving off.

[@davidbgraham461]

Camper wagon??

[@1973GLH]

The sound your truck makes towing is awesome

[@jamesfurlong8727]

After watching this episode for the second time, I would like to suggest that you keep this truck stocked with a second set of tools and supplies as a mobile work shop so you can do your repairs in a warm place next to derelict machines in freezing weather or for a shelter against the Summer sun. Besides, you have so much joy just driving it around, just as I would if I were your age!

[@kennethpwhritenour2701]

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[@genemurphy8994]

Has anyone been scammed by Diesel Creek? Told me he gifted me a truck connected me with Delivery Merchandise who quoted me a price for delivery and doubled that number after money was transferred.

[@norman7179]

@@jamesfurlong8727 I'd love to have a tool truck like that but I wouldn't have a place to keep it. City living sucks in many ways.

[@planespeaking]

This is worth keeping as a service truck to carry your tools etc until your workshop is built. Then give her an overhaul and sell her, once that's complete. If you do keep your tools in there, hang some big silica gel packs inside to keep moisture level down. Keep the tool chest for your workshop.

[@rsprockets7846]

HECK ANY TRUCK TODAY IS A STEAL

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

I'd permanently mount a battery tender inside. Plug it in keep the battery up so it starts when you need it.

[@ThorMccammon]

It also works great when the weather 'rain and snow' is not nice enough to go out in your flatbed service truck. Add roof top A/C to the back section and you got the days it's too hot covered also.

[@planespeaking]

@@12345NoNamesLeft Those big batteries hold their charge pretty well, once fully charged. Matt could do with an inspection pit for safely getting under heavier vehicles.

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

@@planespeaking You see how some things sit for a long time, when you need the service truck, you need it to run.

[@lawnmowerdude]

You definitely need this service truck when you go out hunting for new equipment.

[@BLAZE13011]

Yeah I agree that would make a really really good auction service truck

[@Jason-zp4ly]

Throw some tools etc. in, clean it up, and use it to charge people at auctions to get none starters, started. Or just use it as your service van.

[@Frank-Thoresen]

Yes but the downside is that he don't need a lead sled but a 4x4 service truck. I am not sure how easy it is to convert this truck into a 4x4.

[@ralgith]

This is definitely the correct answer. You can have some extra batteries aboard and basic tools to help you check out stuff at the auctions. As someone else mentioned, could also charge a small fee to help someone else do auction starting testing.

[@SuperBrainAK]

agreed keep filters, carb kits, and batteries! with the onboard fuel pump it should be able to get anything going without having to go anywhere!

[@franklafferty3520]

As a former Firefighter now LEO, I'd recommend you find a volunteer Fire Service that could buy it from you at a next to paid price and convert it, (with minimal effort obviously) into a Rescue vehicle. You would sleep a lot sounder knowing you helped those who help others, and I for one would commend you for that.

[@axkoula7851]

I am from Europe but I got my higher education in the US. Always keen on anything with an engine, even though I was riding the bus as a student. I still remember the first time I heard a Dodge truck with a Cummins and an open exhaust. I was like WTF is that?! Nowadays back in the old country I am driving a diesel pickup, albeit with a 1.9 liter engine. I can't help but think, how much better would it be with a 5.9 in it?

[@creativecraving]

❤ 'Merica! 😂 After all the hate I've heard from some Europeans who condemn America's car culture, I can't help but to draw a comparison to an Amish young adult leaving their community to join the sinful, modern world. I hope that's not offensive to you; and most of all, I hope driving brings you pleasure!

[@jstring]

With a 5.9? It would sound like freedom my friend. I have a newer Ram with a deleted 6.7 and a 5 inch dual exhaust. Every time I accelerate it’s like a Bald Eagle cawing 😅🇺🇸

[@pebear]

Mitigate all the rust in the rear end. Go over the breaks and then Flip it for cash that you can use on your service truck dream build.

[@MikeCurrysHorsepowerChannel]

What Paul said.

[@MrPhillipHBrown]

Do it

[@every-istand-ophobe6320]

Thank goodness he has you here in the comments section. I guarantee he would have had No idea what to do with it without you around!! You want his bank info too? Maybe you can do his retirement planning too!

[@jimbo88]

I vote for this

[@pauldiesel4582]

Matt’s last auction on eBay for the tractor was pretty successful! He took a gamble on a dead truck and lucked out. Get it road worthy and sell it! There are I’m sure ready buyers!

[@MayaPosch]

As a mobile workshop truck it's pretty much a dream, with piles of storage space, a good workbench, the compressor and fuel pump & tank. It'd be a real shame to take it apart when it could make someone really happy. Thinking of someone who is getting started in a business where such a truck would be essential. Patch it up, sell it for a tidy profit, make you and someone else happy? :)

[@jblob5764]

Agreed, it is a pretty nice truck. Its seen better days but that is a very nice setup. Has been neglected for a few years for sure

[@geraldmiller5260]

I drove my 1990 GMC Value Van P3500 bookmobile with a 6.2 L diesel last August from Indiana to New Mexico. Went 45 mph the whole way, got 9 mph and stopped in about every city along the way. Diesel was as low as $2.99 a gallon and surprisingly cheaper than gasoline. Good thing I drove it last August instead of today. Plus solid oak shelves and over 1000 books.

[@annabelkatherine6441]

*"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the next best time is now"* I consider this to be best motivational quote I've heard in a very long time. But motivational quotes are useless if you don't practice what you preach*

[@ripstephenhawking8787]

Keep this Matt. If you want to stay serious into big Iron and rescuing and flipping auction "junk," you'll appreciate this truck more than you might think you do now. Give her some love no matter what you do. Fix that rust and weld a new floor into the compartment in back. Etc. It'll get you some good return money if you sell.

[@sithus1966]

I say keep it and use it for mobile repair and recovery. No harm in having a truck with fuel and air available as well as a enclosed work area should the weather become an issue. Plus all the cool flashy lights.

[@grimreaper5521]

Agreed 👍

[@macelius]

And it's name shall be "Gus" :)

[@alpharomeo15]

When you first showed that step van... the first thing that I thought of was an RV or like an Amateur Radio Service van (which would nicer if it had front wheel drive)! ☺️ UR mechanical intuition and ability to finger things out is what makes your channel so interesting! And KEEP dragging that old iron onto your channel... seems I am not the only one who loves seeing same! 👏🏽 👍🏼☺️

[@dontetenon8796]

Hay, Matt thank you for telling us that story, It takes a real man to tell everyone one of the roughest days and, disastrous days, was the start of something wonderful. I enjoy your content most of the time. I hope you get to read this. You put enough heat into my heart, so It doesn't ( get cold or) freeze over.

[@morg52]

For a time, I was doing volunteer work for a transportation museum here in MN. The site was a former Northern Pacific roundhouse and turntable. The old timers used to tell a story about when they switched from steam powered to diesel powered. The fuel tanks took quite a long time to fill. The practice was to put the fuel nozzle in the tank, turn on the flow and go have a cup of coffee in the shack. When they noticed diesel fuel running down the ditch they would walk out and shut it off. That is kind of what I imagine when I see the words, "Diesel Creek".

[@codylapoint]

I worked for a mining company in your area years ago, and the fuel pump we would top off the dozens and loaders etc was a older model. It basically had a 2,500 gallon tank under ground and a old slap handle to turn the pump on and off. One of the guys on night shift was topping off the 988 for the one day off we got a week, and shaped the handle down after putting the pump in the 55gallon drip barrel that it would sit in. Well if you slapped it a little to hard it would bounce back up into the on position. He took off and parked the loader then went home for the weekend with the fuel pump still running. At some point the nozel popped out of the hose and the tank pumped itself dry. It was luckily contained in a sight runoff sump nearby, but several hundred truckloads of dirt had to be incinerated. All of a sudden a new fuel pumping station didn't seem so expensive.

[@Porty1119]

A mine near me had two incidents involving overfilled fuel trucks that your story reminded me of. One of them wasn't too bad, the truck didn't have a gauge or sight glass and the auto shutoff was inoperable. Spilled a few hundred gallons. The other incident, fuel overflowed onto hot exhaust components and burned the truck and part of the fuel station to the ground.

[@jefferyrightmire9520]

That will come in handy when you make it your own service / rescue truck. With the Air Comp, tool storage and lights, what a deal.

[@Maximus43968]

I had a furnace repair man come do the fall service on my oil furnace. While.changing the filters he snapped the bolt that held the bowl on not knowing he did it the bowl stayed and nut didnt fall off. Week later l had my tanks filled. I worked 24 hours shifts on an ambulance at the time. Well when the fuel hit the filter the bowl dropped and 600 gallons of the 750 that was delivered made out my floor drained into a creek by my house. Greatful for 2 things. One the furnace guy and insurance battled the cost of clean up. Two the guy next door that seen in the creek build a damn and dug a holding area in the area that kept it in a creek that was 3 feet wide.

[@xFlow150]

I would say fix everything that is broken, i.e. the lights, do some preventative maintenance, oil change and filters, and check if everything else works in terms of the external fuel tank's fuel pump and the compressor. Then, sell it for a nice profit.

[@trickster8764]

I second this!!

[@ccpanel]

sell it to me

[@DogDude4all]

That truck seems perfect for all of your little projects of getting "new" machines going again. You can put a diesel heater in there and work out of the rain and cold in the winter.

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

Truck that's also a garage, lol

[@normanbuchanan9710]

that's exactly what I was thinking

[@1980bwc]

Great idea

[@malcolmcavalier7849]

I finally got a chance to watch this video this morning and started laughing to myself, as soon as you got it up on the trailer, I saw the remains of the weavertown decals. I would see this truck all the time a few years back and knew right away that you were going to haul it back to it's original home , almost. After you told the "Diesel Creek" story , I figure you have paid for a substantial portion of this truck a long time ago. (ouch!)

[@rdeanbenson2214]

My Dad had two of these work vans over his lifetime- they were invaluable around the farm/ranch and priceless when he went into custom farming! He had a welder/generator- oxy/acet, propane and a good work bench down one side😊

[@exaltedsawgunner]

Just when I was thinking "I hope Matt doesn't fill up his property with too much stuff from the auction," you got that truck fired-up and I immediately changed my mind lol. Man, you could probably make a ton of money just buying stuff from the auction, fix it then sell it lol. Great job Matt!

[@FarmCraft101]

Man you got a steal on that one. You can’t buy that engine for what you paid. Amazing that it sat so long as inoperable with relatively simple problems.

[@djamelhamdia134]

Nice to see you here!

[@RRaucina]

What did he pay? I don't see it here...

[@bradwilmot5066]

@@RRaucina $2750 (about 45 seconds in)

[@michaelmustermann6527]

@@RRaucina 3.1k after tax

[@lvpartsandservice2973]

You can but you gotta look hard. I bought a 99 Dodge Ram with 24v Cummins for under $2400 last year.

[@user-ft8wr6le8d]

Howdyyawl from the land down under. What a gem. MayB it could Bcome a service or mechanical handyman unit. You should not have any trouble off loadong this unit. All it needs now is a fidge & microwave units & be a work away van. Well picked😊

[@clinthowe7629]

this so cool, I love seeing the smile on your face as you test out your new toy, your life looks like so much fun, reminds me of my childhood, we did placer mining in the summers in Alaska, and had a home and a shop in Arizona to work on things during the rest of the year, we did backhoe and dump truck work during the winter.

[@cranberrysmoothie1]

I think you should keep it, that's a big mobile toolbox that gets you out of the rain and cold in the winter. If you're worried about it getting stuck put a winch on it.

[@DannebergAcres]

He's building a big SHOP!

[@nodaklojack]

Exactly. You think you are fine working off a flatbed until that one day when the weather is miserable. It gets you out of the elements with a nice workbench and vice.

[@tommyeugene]

I love how Matt gets so EXCITED when his new Auction buys turn out to be great deals! It's like watching him pull the lever on a slot machine and coming up all '7's! I GET EXCITED RIGHT ALONG WITH HIM! Thanks for the videos Matt! Good luck with the new shop truck!

[@manfredfritz6068]

Love this thing and there is respect and valor that goes into a vehicle that assisted so many vehicles in a time of need on the side of the road!!

[@Tb0n3]

It was a tool to make money. They didn't do it for charity.

[@alanpecherer5705]

I liked how you touched on the (money, I assume) risks folks were commenting on. The short answer is, you know your values. Somewhere in another of your videos, you bought a Takeuchi tracked loader for $28K and I was thinking "wow, that's a big risk". I did what you are doing back in the 80's & 90's with high end video production gear---tape machines and cameras. I knew my values and I knew how to fix some of it (not as much as you) and/or knew people who could fix the stuff reasonably. But again, you know your values, this is the key for anyone engaged in used gear buy-sell. With this truck and the Lincoln welder, sure, you could get stung for a few grand but that comes back when you're immersed in the continuous process of flipping stuff for a few grand profit all the time. I first came upon your channel when you were trying to refurb that old church and I thought "this nutball is asking for serious trouble if he thinks there's a short-term end to this project". Especially when you got into the foundation issues. I'm glad you jettisoned that project. You do much better if whatever you're working on drinks diesel! Love your spirit!

[@55metalmonkey]

Clean it up (power wash/ wipe down the interior), fix all the small annoyances and broken things, get rid of as many small squeaks and rattles then sell it outright to someone who needs a set-up like that for a profit to fund your other projects. No point in tearing down a perfectly functional work van.

[@matthewmuellner]

Watching you at work while I'm at work makes my crap job enjoyable, thank you!

[@iranmihanemast7032]

You must be working in a government agency to have time to watch.

[@denniscouturier378]

the sound of that turbo at 8:20. A beautiful thing.

[@eaglefree160]

Keep it!! What a great extension of your soon to be new workshop for all your heavy equipment. Air, fuel, workbench you could remove that ladder box and put your welder in there for a total package whether working at the church or any other off-site projects.

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

I'm gonna vote option C on this one--fix it up and keep the old girl for future auctions or other "I never knew I'd need an entire mobile workshop for this" jobs--life is full of curveballs, after all. You never know when the old girl might come in handy. Maybe I'm just jealous that you got so much van for just 3 thousand freedombux and I want to see it in more videos, idk. :)

[@1997cr80r]

This is exactly what I forsee. Also put massive diesel creek logos on the side of the truck

[@jackspringer9283]

I agree with massive Diesel Creek logos, and in some manner Subscribe with ringing 🔔 (seeing as how the subscribe is nearly gone from the dozer blade) Have some fun cruising the dead row at future auctions..She was waiting there for you to rescue her,The girl wants back in the game!!!

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

@@1997cr80r Yes man, exactly--she's a great big DIESEL CREEK billboard if I ever seen one. Also, it's well-known that the siren's-song of a 5.9 Cummins can draw dieselheads from at least three valleys over.

[@1997cr80r]

@@HANKTHEDANKEST forsure and it would be a amazing rig for the revivals of old equipment away from home and at home heck a guy could even do mobile equipment repair out of that truck and make a killing I'm not sure what he does for work but that truck is set up

[@norman7179]

@@jackspringer9283 I'm sure a lot of potential buyers just walked on by thinking the engine was trash and the equipment on board was used up. This was a real "sleeper" !

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

That smirky smile you had driving the van says it all. Matt’s a happy camper!

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

The van should be turned into Matt's Camper Van.. then he would be a happy Camper.

[@11696Ron]

If I were you, I'd clear out the back, work on all the rust, sand/clean/spray paint everything, and check that all the wiring and hoses are ok. You can probably sell it for a decent price, definitely a good score for $3K.

[@delwhylie4748]

Thats a lot of mobile service truck for 3k. I really like that in-line 6 cylinder doesn't seem lacking for power. I set up a 1-ton Service truck a 4 wheel drive Chev dually with a 4 speed trans with all the best tools & equipment in the 1980s. It was for a welding/ machine shop where I worked. I would go out to the local farmers and do repairs setting in the field or farm yard. The only problem was that thing was loaded with 2 welders a huge air compressor even a plasma cutter a aluminum gun that plugged in to the Miller Matic. Drill press a huge vice that folded down from the rear it had every tool but; a lathe and a milling machine. Yes, he had them back at the shop=If you went off road after a rain and you were stuck even had a huge winch on the front. Them farmers were impressed when they looked inside, man I really appreciated and enjoyed doing jobs with that truck, it was pretty damned impressive. That truck of yours already has a lot of potential from the get go. If you get that truck setup well you won't be disappointed. I am sure it's most likely for mostly your own personal use. With the price fuel, commercial license and every thing has sky rocketed in price. You need a minimum job of $500 to even consider doing a job any way nice project hope to see you working with it in the future you have a good start. By the way there is no such thing as to many lights.

[@ozorone]

It is always a pleasure to watch Matt's video ... humorous ... skills ...,suspens ... and at the end IT WORKS ... well done Matt ...

[@WaterTimeLapse]

25:32 Loving the stuff flying out of your exhaust when you started it!

[@coxyofnewp]

Yeah I think it was a mouse followed by its nest ;)

[@Kaelinsdad1]

That would make a great tow vehicle for a small race team. Able to tow haul trailer plus work space for repairs!

[@peri4940]

Congratulations! Love this truck ! After a clean up, will be perfect you for any rescue for vintage mechanics. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing new adventures with this equipment. 🤟😎

[@MarkMcKee1963]

Love the smile on your face while you’re driving this thing. It says it all! Great channel man! You’re one of those guys that everyone wants to be friends with.

[@wolfc7280]

What I appreciate about people like you, is that you resurrect equipment others have discarded and make it useful again

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Sweet Nice to See You backto pick up this Freightliner Van Matt 2:54 @Diesel Creek

[@artstudio9673]

Just finished that Vajayo (most the time they get a like as soon as they start, I never knew how important the likes were to a good KZbin channel thank you for another thing you educated me on for all the great content providers like you!!!!! A great Hack for fixing bent tubing is take an open end wrench the same size as the OD of the tubing and you use it as a die (spinning it around the bent tubing and using it like a reverse pipe bender). Regarding what to do with the truck ( I followed ebay auction for the tractor you just sold) I never sell anything but sell that truck and use the money from that to buy a really big expensive basket case project! I love that you often tell what things cost. care to give a ball park number what that clean up cost you? Ironically probably not going to be enough profit breaking even selling that truck to even come close to ......

[@johnminto7723]

Eviction notice served to the tail pipe residents! (25:33)😂 The videos are cutting into work time!

[@erikj.2066]

Diesel Creek story reminds me of something that happened to a friend of a friends family. Pretty common in this area to heat with oil. Family called for a delivery of oil, and the driver they sent was unfamiliar with the delivery location. They had an abandoned oil fill for a tank that had been removed, that I believe had been somehow disabled, but the driver was able to connect to it somehow, and start pumping. On the other side of the fill was nothing but ground. If the driver was paying attention, he would have not heard the indicator whistle going that you normally hear when an oil tank is being filled. I believe he pumped somewhere in the neighborhood of 350 gallons before he realized his folly. Everyone showed up for the recovery. EPA, local DEP, cleanup companies. To make it even more interesting it happened a couple hundred yards from the ocean, surrounded by million dollar homes. The house was on top of a ledge embankment, behind them. Project took the good part of a year. They were able to calculate how much was recovered, and all said were 150 gallons short of the final tally of what the pump on the truck said.

[@bowtiedude]

That is almost exactly what happened to us. The spill was contained to basement and we are a significant distance from the ocean.

[@wantsanewvehicle]

Oh somebody got fired that day..

[@bowtiedude]

@@wantsanewvehicle actually driver was fired on the spot wasn't even allowed to drive the truck from the scene.

[@Jason-iz6ob]

Where I work they used to have one of these. It wasn’t part of my section but they’d park it in the bay and sometimes we’d have to move it out to do something. Which was always me because I was the only one who could figure out how to crank it. Ya gotta put it in neutral….. Sure was fun to drive though.

[@baconsuzy]

I love it! I can't even get my bobcat skid loader to start consistently and you just wiggle the shifter and BOOM, success!

[@elrobo3568]

I'm an old master mechanic and I would get everything working and use it as a work truck for when you have to go and get something running. I had a folding crane that would possibly fit in the back for lifting tires . For what you have in it should work for you. As you use it you can offer it for sale for a good price and if someone comes to buy it use the money for your 4wd service truck. Good work! and good luck.

[@royceabbottsexcavation3709]

That right there will work. Did y’all see the crap coming out of the exhaust pipe!😂😂😂

[@catthecommentbothunter6890]

Yeah lol

[@dennis2376]

Glad he told us what it was. :)

[@jimb7922]

Totally Awesome ! You gotta love the good ole Cummins ! What a great find. It will make a great vehicle for what ever you decide to use it for !

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

31:44 wow all the front lights work the light Bar and all the bak flashing lights what a gem she just ready to Go Fix Trucks runs and drives just needs some brake work not bad at all Or the old girl 😮 31:44 @Diesel Creek

[@glm777]

Hi Matt, I had an aluminum Snap-On tool van back in the day when I owned a construction company. Was a great tool van I could park on a job site and use as mobile command post/tool storage/etc. Since you did so well on it - I'd sell it to a small home builder if I could. Worked great for me!

[@jasonstarnes3838]

Looks like a good drivetrain swap for the loadstar for sure. Cummims and an allison doesnt get much better. Jmo, great work.

[@grandtheftautotune7715]

That doesnt make any sense.. He can totally put this to good use as is. That Loadstar is trash..

[@jasonstarnes3838]

Thats just your opinion your intitled to.

[@patrickneiswinger8288]

This truck would be an epic truck for the irrigation company I work for. I'd have a complete workshop as well as a built in compressor to blow out systems in the winter. I'd totally go for it, perfect set-up.

[@bradybell7409]

was anybody else loving the sound of the 6.0 when he pulled out of the auction

[@DogsInFremont]

Hey Matt, Having had a handyman business in my past, I believe this may be a great truck for your work on the abandoned church. It is an easy way to bring tools to the work site and bring them back. It would allow you to have a mobile work shop focused more on home restoration instead of vehicle service truck.

[@alan6832]

I agree. he can put a small hoist on the corner of the rear bumper if he says he needs a crane, once the rear bumper is reinforced; and if such a corner hoist isn't big enough, then he can use the crane truck. As for wanting 4wd, just get super mudder rear tires, carry chains, and load down the rear end with heavy gear, dwarfing the engine weight in the nose, and posi. I think the worst option is tearing off the body to use the drivetrain. It's better to clean it up and flip it than to do that, but he could cut off a bit of the body in order to fit a crane like he wants, and have an open compartment into which he can lower heavy objects with a crane, such as engines, though he could also pull a trailer with both crane and open bed. It might only be worthwhile to cut off the body if he is sure the used market in utility trucks is far higher than the used market in step vans, so they are like school buses.

[@alan6832]

Maybe weld an extension onto the back of the frame on which to mount a crane and a small, open bed so that the crane has somewhere to put stuff, all while adding hugely to percentage of weight on the drive wheels, and with it, traction.

[@alan6832]

The diesel spill doesn't sound very negligent to me. It sounds to like the kind of mistake that would take an above average level of foresight to prevent. The environment is about contraception anyway, so all the regs are just a distraction.

[@brentbennett5401]

That won't help now

[@DogsInFremont]

Yup. That ship has sailed

[@legrandebadger]

I really, really like this truck. It just has something about it that's equal parts charming and useful. I vote for giving it a good treatment and use it as it is intended to. Might also be a great vehicle when chasing for other old iron since it has pretty much everything you'd need including air and a workbench. All in all, I want to see more of it! I really like it!

[@joshbrown779]

Definitely would be a good truck to take on will it run attempts.

[@NUTTER8291]

AGREED

[@jexsmx6608]

suspect corrosion was major reason it remained unsold. you got a great deal on it. treat it as an investment. fix the things you can - generator drive, rust damage, etc, then throw a quick quick generic paint job on it. keep for use while you're doing mobile work on church, contact repair support veh. for your heavy equipment jobs, etc. keep the insurance at a minimum. if things get tight, you can always sell it at a tidy profit. pa d.e.r. was death on us with skid tanks on the farm. everything got at least a containment pool.

[@swan433]

ODOMETER is on the right side of the round temp gauges to the bottom of the indicator lights. @ 12:13 you wiped the section where the odometer is. If you took the shifter and put it in the lowest gear it's to the left of the shifter and right of the temp gauge.

[@timkelley6616]

Loving the Ford turbo sounds this morning!

[@Vault57]

37:19 Since you asked... I would keep that vehicle for myself if I was in your position. I would clean it up, fix the naggy things like the missing vise handle, redo the interior/exterior lighting, clean up the fuel tank and compressor systems, redo the rear bumper, etc. I'd restock it with tools, parts and supplies for vehicles I use on off site jobs. I'd integrate the truck into my new shop, providing an interior bay (because of your weather conditions) where it can be kept ready for use, hooked up to shore power and a trickle charger like they do fire trucks (keeps them batteries up). This is a good recovery vehicle for equipment breakdown when bringing things back to your shop is notan option. Do you repair diesels for hire outside of your KZbin channel, I don't know? It seems you do some jobs for hire like lot cleaning and demolition. Lastly I would put a big Diesel Creek logo on the side and call it a tax write off for business purposes! Think of all the renovation videos that are waiting with this one truck! I will love seeing what you do with this jewel, fantastic auction find, I am green with envy Matt! OK, obviously I stopped too soon to comment. If it doesn't work as a service truck for you...pull off whatever you want or need from it. Sell the truck, basically get your money back at a minimum, parts you can use for future projects and some video content of stripping it down. Sorry for the tough lesson on your diesel spill. I worked in the environmental industry, many cleanups like you mentioned are the result of two things, accidental discharge or malicious negligence. That you were willing to relate the story tells me you were the victim of the School of Hard Knocks. Most of us have attended a class or two there and if we paid attention we graduated without having to repeat a grade! Keep using your catchpans and watch your fluid disposal. I remember when people poured their old engine oil along the bottom of the fence lines to kill the grass and make it easier to trim. People in towns still keep pouring it into the storm drains for disposal because "...it ain't that much oil, only five quarts or so...!" But it all ends up back at some form of reservoir, usually the same one they get their drinking water from!

[@Casey-ry7vc]

Great comment

[@joelveilleux98]

Hell yeah. Don't forget adding a coffee maker and microwave!

[@mikelcisneros5799]

@@joelveilleux98 ^^This, so much this

[@timgoodliffe]

big tax write off

[@danielbostwick5601]

What a find!!! Best episode yet.!! Knowing how to check over before you bid seems to be the greatest advantage.

[@georgeenriquez612]

I can’t get enough of that beautiful sounding 24V. Matt thank you sharing the story about how the name diesel creek came about. I always wondered that but I would’ve never guessed that. I figured it had something to do with you liking Diesel engines but that’s a unfortunate but neat story at the same time you got

[@ianhughes7805]

I think that will be a great buy. Enables you to do things out of the weather when out in the field. I like it

[@davemetcalfe3388]

One of the things I like most about your videos is your honest little kid's glee when an engine starts. Especially when it starts easy or if you win after busting yer butt. I've been watching long enough that I've seen your accumulation of equipment has exploded. FANTASTIC! Keep it up Matt. And yeah, a battery sponsor would look great on this channel.

[@fredlovitt3561]

Matt thanks for a great video. Especially liked the story of Diesel Creek. Because I could relate to it. The oil company that had my property leased had a crude oil spill that got into the river that is close by. It was winter and the ground was soft. The EPA, water quality, the insurance company and of course the clean up people were here. A big big mess to say the least.

[@PatsPurposefulPutzing]

The creek that runs behind our property was definitely diesel creek 20 years ago due to run-off from rail yard nearby. They cleaned up their end of the situation but it took several years for the fuel to come back out of the soil after a rain. Today there is no smell (no fuel) and creek is full of aquatic life (including invasive Asian clam unfortunately). happy ending

[@SilverAlert1]

Accidents happen. My friend had just quit his job to start his business. He had fuel oil delivered to his house. The old fill was disabled and marked but this guy hooked to it anyway. After about 100 gallons, the driver shut it down and called my friend. Yup…100+ gallons directly into his basement. Funny thing is, the delivery driver had a map on the order as to where the correct fill was. DEQ and everyone else responded. They ended up paying him about 100,000 plus clean up. When I say clean up, I mean they removed my friends home and then a ton of dirt around and under it. Capped the well and septic.

[@gordbolton27]

Matt you need to get a long stick with a mirror on the end for looking underneath the vehicles at auction!

[@MGower4465]

Not nearly enough stuff to break in a mirror-on-stick. Its gotta at least have a pull-start.

[@johnbize5736]

Perhaps. But if he'd seen the crumbling back end, he might have passed on this gem.

[@gordbolton27]

@@johnbize5736 I am not saying that Matt didn't steal that van. But it is important to know exactly what you are bidding on. I used to attend auctions mainly to buy cars. I recall one day one of my frustrated rivals jumped in with a pre-emptive bid near market value (for the auction). His bid was met with total silence & a few snickers. He looked around at everyone & then went up to the vehicle & opened the hood to discover the missing engine, tranny, accessories & wiring harness! He started howling a screaming like he was being attacked by a lumberjack with an axe!

[@johnbize5736]

@@gordbolton27 I agree of course. I'm just suggesting that in this case, it might have been lucky ignorance. He's already looking at a truck in the "not working" aisle and doesn't know what's wrong with it. If he'd seen the frame damage in back, he might have decided against taking the risk. I think it was lucky that he did.

[@McBuggs.]

Once fired up, it sounded like it'd ran the day before, good drive-train = great investment/buy! ($3100 with tax & fees) So you have two choices: Custom build platform for yourself or as you mentioned, fix the rear bumper (supports) along with a service/maintenance and sell for extra $$$$ on other projects. (Some decisions, congrats & cheers mate!) 😎✌

[@brianmorrow9815]

I'd keep that drivetrain for another project. Good buy.

[@homemaintenancebyclive153]

Was enjoying listening to the pipes. When you turned onto the road. Then the music kicked in. Gees dude

[@idadho]

5600 hours sounds good. My 2006 pick-up with 265k has 3500 hours on gas. That engine is worth the auction price. It's a yard truck for your builds and repairs until you build your mobile service truck. You have a lot of yard repairs to complete.

[@isaacfink7001]

Man I love the sound of that 6.0 towing! The turbo whistle and exhaust has always been unmatched other than a straight piped Cummins

[@SqueakyTron]

i was so sad when the music started i love the sound of a 6.0

[@Sjanzo]

It sounded like a 350 pound woman farting.

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

@Diesel Creek Ever since you put out the video of your appellation trailer about a year ago you said you were going to use your international 10 ton truck to hual your equipment around because there was no point to put strain on your F-350. That F-350 might be capable of hauling that van but it will wear out quicker. The international dump truck would have taken less strain. The dump truck has less miles on it than the F-350 + You said you want to hold on to the F-350 for as long as possible. Giving it light duty work will let it live longer. The dump truck is made for hauling heavy loads like that van. Your videos are always great I was just trying to remind you. Pls work on the grader so that you can let it help you grade your shop. :)

[@jarvislarson6864]

You'd hafta be nuts to have a V8 diesel that isn't a 6.6 Duramax!

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

@@jarvislarson6864 the f 350 is a V8 gas not diesel

[@SeanHodgins]

Mobile chill video editing studio. But for real, if its not going to get used. Fix the broken stuff and get a few videos out of it and sell it. Would be great to see something like this get fixed up. It does seem like it would be a cool mobile workshop when you're trying to get some new piece of machinery running. Could put a giant "Diesel Creek" logo on the side of it.

[@mattcritchlow]

I'd say strip it to the chassis and build from there what you want as a service truck Matt Also your f350 sounds so good especially under load the turbo whistle etc need more of that just a video of it pulling stuff around will do 🤣

[@user-hm1pd2xi2l]

Ya, alll that rust on the back end frame is too far gone I think. Best to strip it and keep that Cummins. It has a lot of work it in yet.

[@highlandrab19]

Looking forward to seeing the humvee. You could do a four wheel drive conversion on that truck and still use it for a service machine

[@Independencepw]

After your shop is built, that power plant would be a great transplant for another project

[@hiall430]

Transplant🙂

[@peteschiavoni]

Interesting story on the name. Thanks for sharing. I’d hold onto the truck until the shop is built. It makes out of the weather storage and “you can never have too many closets” as the old saying goes. It’ll also give you time to think about your options which leads to no regrets. It’s a nice running truck so there’s great value there.

[@daviddoyle3246]

That's why I watch you. Not every body can go out and buy new equipment. It's the thrill of going thru what you bought so go for it Matt

[@bruceleealmighty]

Your willingness to make something work for you and simply be of value otherwise it's off to the sales block is absolutely commendable. Your mentality is probably one of the biggest reasons I keep coming back here. I need to pick up on this line of thought. Hording is a thing. Maybe not always a sickness but it can weigh down progress for the future. You give me hope. Love your tenacity. I've heard your comments about DC (Diesel Creek) in the past but each time get a different feeling on the episode of life. Thanks for the life lesson.

[@calvincheney7405]

Matt, you bring it up to DOT inspection, road worthy & some heavy equipment contractor will jump on this. You make a tidy profit to roll into the barn. This step van has a pretty narrow spectrum of applications The person that buys, equips, staffs, puts on plates & insures this will be spending money they need to~

[@c.w.hughey2728]

THATS A GOOG IDEA

[@brod100]

Writing from Australia, what would a tidied up truck like that be worth in the States? Especially with used truck/car inflation?

[@calvincheney7405]

@@brod100 my guess would be 7-10,000 easy I suppose. But perhaps far more if the specifics met their needs perfectly. As with any sale it's whatever two people can agree on / whatever the market will bear. New I could see that unit being 60-100K.

[@rhenderson9234]

Just discovered your channel a month or so ago. I have spent a lot of time watching your videos from the last 3 years or so. I like your perseverance in getting things going again, some of the things look like a lost cause (the gas powered jack hammer) but you hang in there until you get them going. In this throw away age you are just about unique! Like your remarks about people trying to put your methods down!! Thanks for the entertainment!

[@tkskagen]

My brain is going crazy with the multitude of things that this FREIGHTER could be used for! Mobile Mechanic, Camper, Storage, ATV carrier, Party Bus, Etcetera...

[@dave4803]

Nice and you got it running for nothing too. Myself I would either use it as a mobile workshop or gut the back ready to turn into a stealth camper.

[@DavidSuttoninSpain]

I often wondered how the name came about Matt, now I watched to the end and found out, you were very lucky to have been let off so lightly, lesson learned, and the title kinda fits your outfit, love the truck and I would tidy it up a little and then sell it on for a profit, anyhoo good luck with whatever you do with it.

[@Lau-zon180]

I would definitely be keeping this jem , my opinion a little cleaning and organizing add a welder , it would be the perfect service vehicle

[@stevem6711]

Love the turbo whistle of the diesel when you were backing your trailer. Reminds me of my Army days driving a Duce and a half which had the same sound.

[@roterakaten636]

Matt, It's a mobile work shop truck. When its cold outside. Just fire that up and do your work in it. It has air for tools. Get the generator going. And you have 100% cheap truck. Also you should contact ernest the mobile mechanic if your wanting to sell it see if it would fit his bill or if he interested in it.

[@SpawnofChaos]

26:07 "Can you hear the ol' Cummins just a-purrin'?" Nope. I hear it snarling happily, awaiting a challenge so it can roar. 😁👍 Edit: 38:33 I vote that _for now_ you use it as your service truck. The onboard compressor, generator, _and_ fuel pump make it perfect for that. In the long run, maybe having it as a mobile workshop and backup service truck would be good.

[@trinagonzakez2832]

Sell it like it is, you should make a profit. If you clean it up, you can make some real cash. Good luck! Also, I want you to know that your videos make my day. You are not only great in fixing things but you are entertaining. You make me laugh when you make things work, you are a true entertainer. Never stop filming.

[@TBPollock]

Does anybody besides me think of the old cartoon "Katzenjammer Kids" while watching Matt and his antics?

[@trinagonzakez2832]

@@TBPollock Yes!

[@rawr51919]

Arguably keep it, remote service rigs like this are super handy in a hurry!

[@kosams]

Plus he did OK with the old tractor on eBay. Not enough hours in the day to play with all the toys...as most of us know.

[@ravenof1985]

This would make an awesome toy hauler, set up the front half of the van as living area, the back bit as a workshop, i assume it can tow a decent trailer+load

[@carolinadirtworkz7650]

@Dieselcreek sell it brother and put the money towards a service truck for your needs. I run a excavation company and in the market for a work truck with a crane as well. I've Been a follower since the beginning love your projects and content! God bless! 🇺🇸

[@johngersna3263]

Matt, I couldn't help but notice that as you were telling the story of Diesel Creek you seemed a little bit emotional about it. You care and you're a good man Matt and to kinda answer your question about how you lucked out again, good things come to good people. 👍👍😊

[@chaddesantis4191]

As a former employee who's familiar with the size of the bills that company wrote, I can make a pretty good guess at why he's so emotional.

[@garysprandel1817]

Hit the jackpot on that one. I'd say Keep it for now, go over it and make sure it's roadworthy and use it as an on-site work shop that you can still fire up and drive as needed. Possibly fix some of the rust issues if not too complicated. Might find you have a use for it but if not once your shop is built turn around and sell it. Of course being a complete and total geek my inner nerd is screaming letter the sides Emmitt L. Brown 24 hour scientific services.

[@markvittorini5497]

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[@nodaklojack]

Ha ha

[@stco2426]

Brilliant! Saw that Cocoa Beach Surf Company sticker and had to comment. I went to their Florida shop in ~2004 and bought some stuff and one of those stickers. Great to see it. Brought back great memories! Oh and a nice van!

[@zekefleming9204]

Keep that truck man! It’ll be a real money marker for you, fix the bumper and hitch and take a trailer you got everything you need to go get or fix anything you’d run into.