Dump Truck Restoration, Improvements, & Spreading Stone in 2 Tracks. 1988 GMC C7000

Lots more work to get this truck back in action. This is a 1988 GMC C7000. In this video I repair the air system, more brakes, show how spring brakes work, braze a leaking fluid reservoir, add a bed camera, and build a diverter plate for spreading stone in 2 tracks.
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[@WatchWesWork]

Good to see the old "fuel pincher" giving it all she's got!

[@FarmCraft101]

Howdy Wes! Love your channel!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Nice to meet you here! Best regards, luck and health.

[@srenlund-hansen6883]

you are the man wes

[@rockcrusher4636]

Are you in here learning farm hand tricks? Cheers.

[@wheelieking71]

Soon as His caption said "Wes", I knew you would be in the comments somewhere, LOL. "Hey Wes!"

[@pwr2al4]

I love how he just casually makes a threaded pipe adapter out of brass he poured himself. That. Is. Awesome.

[@smedoz]

Was so cool. Shows how lazy the rest of us are

[@unkn0wn_kgb]

Irony of self efficiency and knowledge

[@Wibb14]

When the big one hits, I'm going to his house. He could rebuild civilization!

[@PapaRug.58]

In my opinion if one air bag is shot might as well change it as you had it out And yeah those governors are cheap Good job repairing the p/s leak somebody prolly didn’t get all the oil out of the crack before welding

[@waynedunne4507]

Use a caging bolt to take pressure off maxi side( parking brake) side. Change diaphragm the replace booster. Simples!

[@jeffh4505]

I will never own a dump truck, yet here I am, mesmerized by watching you work on it. Well done.

[@bigdogcountrymusic7146]

I had one on my Farm and I would not be without it.

[@manolisgledsodakis873]

That was really impressive, especially the lathe work!

[@chillylizerd]

Next thing you know... "why do I have a dump truck? What am I doing with my life?".

[@goodboyringo9716]

A trailer cost more than a dump truck .

[@dbasiliere]

You are very skilled and I enjoy your videos. You have a very nice property.

[@watcherofwatchers]

Using the jack to support the socket was inspired. I will definitely keep that idea in my toolbox. Also, I, too, enjoy Watching Wes Work.

[@MichaelMantion]

Right. Never thought about it

[@paulthompson3877]

thats an old trick , pretty good

[@twalsh29]

Haha! Yes. I agree on both. Was just telling my wife I love this kind of work when I can just watch someone ELSE struggle while I lay in bed being clean, dry, and comfortable.

[@lorenzo6045]

“I’m a big fan of hard work, I could watch it all day!”

[@robertmccully2792]

Another I need to know how it works guy. That's how money is saved and a good hobby.

[@richardmetz2061]

I worked in a machine shop for 43 years. Its crazy to think about all the little scraps of metal from different projects that you are glad you saved. I enjoy watching the channel. .

[@lydialas8759]

@Hello Richard how are you doing

[@ronaldbarron6712]

if u are going spread stone a lot put a air cylinder on tail gate latches. Or hauling dirt

[@jessesmith3026]

Man I could watch this series all day

[@theldun1]

There is something so calming about watching your work on this truck. Lets me forget how crappy the world is for a while.

[@Pest789]

36:15 I love to see a piece of ratty reject material turned into a useful part

[@Angel_the_Bunny]

Nothing is more permanent than a temporary fix.

[@daveanderson2865]

That stone spreader worked pretty slick.

[@roseblite6449]

@@mayshack Taking bets that the next time you have to lay gravel over that drive you will have a splitter on the dump truck (well, you will if it is your truck).

[@edwardcurtis2709]

An accomplished general mechanic with the ability to see simple solutions to problems and has a very well-equipped workshop. Having the tools to do different jobs makes work much easier. I like your solution to the air regulator control, very nice. A few tips from 40 years of adjusting and replacing HD truck brakes, a little lube on the s-cam and the pins will give them longer and trouble-free life. Place sealant on the axle flange, easier than working around studs. 1" on the slack-adjuster and the way you checked them was fine. Good Work.

[@macelius]

"It's only temporary unless it works" LOL 3/4" is a good rule for rear slacks, spec is under 1". Nice of the truck to give you a refreshing shower after all that love you gave it! Nice aim, looks like it worked perfectly.

[@wesofalltrades]

I want a lathe and mill for this very reason, making parts that I can't find or don't want to pay for. And the drone shots were spectacular. I'm a bit envious of that land.

[@RamblerMan68]

Oh yes, once you have a mill and lathe you'll wonder how you lived without them. A friend asked what kind of drill press to get and I answered, a milling machine. 👍🤓

[@roberthodge2771]

Me as well about a bit of soil under my feet; where I live is going to be sold to developers sooner or later. God is all I have to rely on about this trouble. Semper Fi Lord.

[@glenpaul3606]

Yes, a really nice property he has...

[@TomYoureDoingItWrong]

DA BEAR!!! You are my new Hero. The armchair mechanic/machinist in me loves watching this stuff.

[@davidwatsonii9469]

I'M GLAD I STUMBLED BACK ONTO YOUR CHANNEL, I REMEMBER WHAT I BELIEVE WAS THE FIRST SERIES YOU DID, POURIN AND MACHINING A LIL SUMPIM , THAT WAS NICE, BUT I WONT MENTION IT

[@georgecrawford3051]

It's called a spring brake. The spring pressure is 6500 lbs... good idea to NOT take apart without caging it. Gravel spreading not perfect you say? I think it is as close as anyone would get. I'm an old truck and equipment operator of 50+ years. That diverter was a good idea, it saves you climbing into the dump box to set a lose diverter object. The receiver hitch was an ingenious idea for a temporary attachment mount... easy on-easy off. Great video... Thanks.

[@John_rwc]

Nice little shout out for Watch Wes Work. Wes is one of my favorites.

[@dev-debug]

I always cringe when I see people using pipe to extend breaker bars because they never support the end of the socket. Was glad to see you do what I do, keeping it aligned makes a huge difference in how the torque is applied and doesn't screw up the nut. Nice dump truck, hopefully pays for itself. Oddly I feel like I just watched a Watch Wes Work video lol

[@steveskouson9620]

When I was in the Army, and drove a Deuce and a Half, they all had a support for the "tire iron." Just a jack stand looking device, with slots on the side. Put the socket on the lugnut, and find the right slot. Kept the wrench close to parallel with the ground. I now (still) do the same thing with a normal jack stand. steve

[@stuevans7013]

i couldnt agree more ... real wizard ......

[@jeffroberts532]

I think this is the first time I’ve ever witnessed brake cleaner being used to clean brakes!

[@gregdiaz5788]

I Love dump truck that was a cool video you explain very well thanks

[@graysongettys7252]

Although I probably won't ever own a dump truck, these last two videos have been awesome just watching you fix it up and use it.

[@marcialavine1272]

I wish you were my neighbor! I grew up across the street from a decent sized diary farm (Earl and Theresa Zachman, St. Michael, MN), and watching your videos brings me right back, but I think you're a better teacher than even Earl was. But even so, I wish I had spent more time there like my younger brother- he worked for Earl when he was still in single digits and still does now, even though Earl is in his 90s now and quit farming 20 years ago (my brother is a welder/machinist, doing install and service on commercial automatic doors these days). I may never actually NEED to know how to do all these things, but I still love learning, even at the age of 57! Besides, I've always had a thing for large machinery- the only ones that still scare me are the hay elevator and manure spreader- knew too many people who lost limb or life from those. It also might have something to do with having one grandfather who was an electrical engineer who designed and built generators but was a Ham radio operator and did metal and wood working as a hobby, and the other who was a Master carpenter who collected pretty much everything, and restored small engines, old tractors, and pocket watches as his hobbies. I've still got a few videos left to watch to catch up, and I look forward to all future videos, too. Thank you!

[@petenelson8136]

If the zombie apocalypse ever happens, I want you on my team :-) you can fix anything!!! Love, love, love your video's. They teach me so much about so many things.

[@tomrausch7014]

Him, Wes from Watch Wes Work, Musti 1 and of course Andrew Camarata for his container castle shop.

[@jefferyyoung6521]

Those drums are still very good..as long as you don't have several cracks leave them be and drive it..yep

[@berhorst59]

Old dumptrucker tip-a piece of old railroad tie, cut to whatever length you desire, placed in bed before you load is an ideal tailgate block. Some even use emptyu 30 gallon oil barrels.

[@briananderson7497]

When purchasing a car, once upon a time, we were inside working out details and the salesman freaked out from a bug. I took care of the bug, which prompted the salesman to proclaim, "You're my hero" I was amused and embarrassed that I was a hero of a grown man for something as silly as getting rid of a spider (or bee, or whatever it was) Now I find myself feeling like that pathetic man, because watching you fix this truck. You are my hero. Your knowledge, skills, and wisdom are inspirational. If I could spend a summer learning from you, I'd be 10 Xs more capable then I was after completing my 4 yr degree.

[@robertyateman9225]

Enjoy your shows and see a greater intelligence that extends beyond what I see.👍

[@mabmachine]

Spreader works great, The quick trick for spreading stone in the tracks is to put a large block of wood in front of the tailgate before loading.

[@centermid7mb]

Skills - you have them, I don't have any. That truck is now worth a lot more than you paid for it as well.

[@hellandharvester]

When you install dayton style truck rims you need to spin the wheal and tighten the lug bolts acordingly to align the wheels so they run true. Then use a large punch and hammer on each side of the lug wedge and then retighten the nuts evenly. and spin the tires again to make sure they run true .

[@jamesmtrainor8294]

All I can say is you are an incredibly clever guy. just enjoy watching all your projects.

[@Dysiode]

12:45 Yep, looks good! Lifted the axel no problem!

[@beboboymann3823]

Watch Wes Work………very knowledgeable and resourceful guy.

[@lightmechanic2370]

Excellent vid. Great Air brake description.

[@actmgr9786]

Nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution.

[@derrillowens1431]

Putting a chunk of firewood in the center of the bed just before getting loaded is an easy ,effective and cheaper. Yes it does work . We did it several times .

[@scorpio0281]

Watching this made me feel like I was testing for my CDL again combined with a crash coarse of diesel mechanics 101. I love it

[@manuallabor7193]

The channel is watch Wes work. One of my favorites.

[@MyMartinL]

Lemongrass picker has a similar saying.

[@jethrobodine9617]

Unless you have heat stress cracks or cracks in the Drum, surface deviations aren't a big deal as long as there's more than the maximum diameter for the truck... Your good. Not supposed to turn any class 7/8 Drum brake anyway. For the slack adjustment... The ol skool (like me) drivers used to use a Penny on top and bottom surfaces between shoe and Drum, then tighten the slack adjuster with the brakes applied... That way when you push the spring/parking release valve... The measurement is always correct. The Penny's just fall out the first time you drive. PS.... Love the gravel diverter attachment.. That's awesome.

[@UptownMovies]

Those jeans look like mine. They are a badge of honor. A man who works with his hands. Wear them with pride. - bart

[@milliethedonut7880]

Your park brake springs are. Ten thousand p s I 47:30

[@AncientApparatus]

I applaud & truly appreciate your fabrication abilities, great job!

[@jasond.606]

I've got a 2004 Ford F550 Longhorn Hauler crewcab dually with a hauler bed on it and it has 2 load leveling air bags under the rear . In 2009 one of mine developed a leak in it and instead of changing just one , I changed them both . Same thing with the fuel injectors , when 2 of them went bad , I changed out all 8 . I figured with the age of everything , if one of something started to go bad , the rest weren't going to be far behind . The load leveling air bags worked like a charm . Whenever I would hook up to something that was really heavy and the rear end would squat down , all would do is hit a button on the dash until the rear end got back to level - hense the term " load leveling air bags lol " .

[@string-bag]

The rear facing camera view brought back memories of viewing the world from the back of a deuce and a half.

[@pitbullgamer8116]

I work on semis for a living and I love every minute of it I done my fair share of brakes

[@GunnyNinja]

If I had known you were going to explain spring brakes in this video, I wouldn't have bothered in the last one. Good job. Just one thing. It's called a brake chamber instead of canister.

[@tomsommer54]

You are a bad ass! Great work.

[@lydialas8759]

@Hello Tom how are you doing

[@tomsommer54]

@@lydialas8759 real good thank you.

[@lydialas8759]

@@tomsommer54 welcome How is your day going and I hope we can get to know each other can talk off here if you dont mind

[@mattbalik2585]

Your qoute was spoken by Watch Wes Work, a very talented mechanic and diagnostician from the Land of Lincoln!

[@charlesmoore456]

Best content on KZbin. It's like a brain massage, and now I can treat myself to some pie.

[@dale5898]

It’s good to see the beer holder. Bottoms up. Remember,bribery isn’t illegal unless the cop says no.

[@jameskim62]

VERY NICE FIXES and NICE WORKING DUMP TRUCK !!!!!! IMPRESSED ... !!!!!!~~~~~~~~~

[@iainhetherington4608]

I’ve been doing it for 20 years I think you did a great job first time Cheers from Aus

[@WalterBurton]

Upgraded with a backup camera. Love it! 👍👍👍

[@ironwoodworkman4917]

I am a truck driver/ logger/farmer. I enjoyed watching you work threw this. You learned a great deal about air brakes and that makes you a better driver. ( If I would have been their with you I could have saved you a lot of time) 😁 BTW The break drums are fine. Do not worry about it. Getting the grease and slack adjusters working right was the key.

[@chasiu75]

I am enjoying the hell out of this. It's like candy for my mind.

[@1961fireguy]

Start leaving the dump bed up slightly so rain water doesn't stay in the bed!

[@CaptainEverythingHumorandMore]

I like how you figure stuff out and fix the problem and some humor to go along with it. I also like how you explain how some stuff works for morons like me. Finally you and Andrew C. are my main go to KZbin guys. When I get time to watch. Good stuff as always, Thanks 🍺👍

[@rockcrusher4636]

Keep the bed partially lifted when parked , then you won't have all that water in there. Great stuff, thank you. Cheers.

[@robertclark2714]

My hat is off to you. I gave a lady $200.00 for a 1967 Ford F600 that was abandoned and I brought the truck back to life for use on my farm. It is so good to see you working on your dumper and explaining things step by step. You are an inspiration and your skill is unsurpassed. Thank You

[@chillylizerd]

This is a great example of the phrase "nothing to it but to do it".

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

I like that deflector 👍👍

[@matthewbeals342]

To every problem there is an elegant solution. Milling your own custom parts from scraps is elegance personified. Fun to watch.

[@jackanderson1418]

The old GMC sure found a good home great vidio.

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

While watching your big lift video I fell asleep. 75 anno here. I dreamed I had rented a backpack jet lift. It wasn't a chemical rocket but a nitrogen gas flying backpack. It had a run time of 30 minutes and I was flying it during some kind of event that was happening. It was an awesome dream if only it worked as well as in my dream. Those hydrogen peroxide flying belts are awesome but flight time seems less than a minute and you DO NOT want to run out of fuel up 100 ft. When I returned to your video you were talking about the pogo action when dropping straight down and how you tilted the lift for a smooth let down. We had 60ft scissor lifts at work and if you moved it out in the open and lifted it full height the pucker factor went up appreciatively. I cannot speculate on someone brave enough to move it when full up. German named people at work had particular resistance to climbing over 50 ft even on ladders. I have helped many down from gentle climbs. American Indians seem to not be bothered even thousands of feet removed on steel.

[@martymart3681]

I guess that making a knive out of a brake spring can be bad, if it break on you!🤣🤣 I thought you'd love that one🤣🤣

[@evanpenny348]

About the diverter cone: a simpler way of doing this is just to put an old oil drum against the center of the tailgate before metal is loaded into the truck at the quarry. This will divert the load from falling along the center of the roadway when spreading. Cheers from NZ.

[@swamp-yankee]

I’ve seen a block of wood used also

[@stephenhowland4326]

Holy cow, you did a great job….I just bought a 2000 C8200 for $5000 USD (I’m Canadian)……only needed tires, Wow 🤩 I got a deal, everything works. We’re excited to play with it like you are! 👍

[@ericpeterson336]

Your solution for the missing nut deserves some applause!

[@kevinmulherin5932]

That diverter is super slick

[@melmckenzie1176]

A suggestion from an old trucker When spreading, dump your lift axle shortly after starting the dump to add weight to the front axle

[@hannable3871]

Wow just looking at the country side as you were heading to get stone looks like a beautiful place.

[@michaelbedell6523]

I meant to mention in a previous video that when dealing with plastic cracks, try welding with a zip tie held against a soldering iron, then smooth out the weld. Always great videos subjects that if repair skills are never used, still learning from them

[@kingtut5923]

WOW thats a hell of a great idea.

[@gumbomudderx7503]

Excellent video. I love seeing someone make or repair parts instead of just buying a new. Some times it can’t be avoided, and like you said, some times it’s worth just buying the new part because it’s cheaper than the time spent to make one. There’s been several times though that I’ve went ahead and made a new one because the OEM part was junk and a poor design anyway, and I knew I could make one way beefyer. It’s great to see others do that as well.

[@nekkiddan]

I have got to ask you this question which I'm sure others would love to know, "who are you?" I know you say you're a farmer but there's more to that claim then you're letting on. I was born and raised on a farm and never have I seen or do I know anyone who can do what you do! I absolutely love these videos but I know you aren't a farmer. Yes, you may own a farm and you have a few head of cattle so technically that makes you a farmer but who were you prior to buying a farm? Your ability to make just about anything is incredible. I am humbled by your skill, your knowledge and abilities!

[@navaho5430]

Stuff memoires we use to re rivet the shoes, now that's going back early 80,s cheers.

[@GunnyNinja]

I now want a dump truck. Drove big rigs for 20 years, and have had my share of slack adjusters, but I want to live where I need a dump truck. Don't know for what, but I want it. No split rims though.

[@jimbuckwalter7372]

That old truck has a very nice tilt hood, grill, and front bumper. Hard to find one that is not all tore up. Looks good!

[@timfify]

When I started my apprenticeship with Boilermakers I working with a guy and we were to remove a stuck bolt and he pulled out a cutting torch and started heating The bolt looked at me and said "Heat is our friend" It has been in my head 25,30 years now.

[@proberts34]

Nicely done, Jon. I like that diverter. Thanks for sharing. Edit: Oh, and I liked that brazing fix on the power steering reservoir. Well done. 👍

[@jason0870]

I'm not much into leaving comments but, this vid was a big level up for you. Thanks

[@johnblood3731]

i worked at a GMC truck shop. we sold several pairs of large brake pads each week. never sold any drums. a mechanic i knew dissapeared for about a year. one day he walked into the shop but he looked a little different. he said he was working on a dragline and took off the wrong nut on something and a large spring threw the nut into his face shattering several bones. there are more than one way to skin a cat or work on brakes. you did a good job. take care

[@michaelwpaulin4876]

I own a small dump truck and mostly haul gravel. I was trying to figure out how to just spread gravel just in the ruts and had ideas about some sort of apparatus that would slide in and out inside the bed, ! Your idea about the Diverter bracket is very ingenious. The simplest ideas always seem to be the best. Your Channel is Great. Thank You..

[@willlothridge3197]

That diverter plate excellent idea

[@williamfreeh1198]

i drove a 318 Detroit with a fuller road ranger 13 speed tranny tri axle ford louisville 9000 for about 15 years. it had plenty of power and you could hear it coming from a mile away.that engine has a nickname of the road oiler. i know about brake adjustments due to my hauling a bit over the limit lol.

[@ryanohayre2809]

Tremendous skill set this guy has

[@seamustierney5020]

Mighty job fair play to you.

[@Lucas12v]

That diverter worked perfectly. Nice job.

[@toolshed3216]

Your time editing is perfectly done Sir. Makes for very sustained viewing pleasure.

[@samueleclarke7736]

A skilled practitioner of the sacred art of improvisation.

[@evandrewmartinez1]

When you are doing those truck brakes, I recommend greasing those pins where they go into the sleeves, and a thin layer on the s-cams. Also when you are adjusting the brakes, my rule of thumb is to tighten the adjuster all the way until the shoes just start to catch the drum. Then back off the adjuster 1/4 turn on the drive and trailer axles, 1/2 turn on the steer axle. There's plenty of ways to skin a cat though, good work 👍

[@bobbennett3153]

You are a man of many talents job well done

[@StephanePlaisance]

Thanks for giving us such a good break. Cheers from Belgium

[@AntManBee19]

I don’t know 95% of what you show but I find it really interesting and you explain it well - so thanks.

[@danielbaxtrom3001]

we learned to make our own bearing nut wrench by cutting & slotting a piece of the right sized exhaust pipe and weld a socket on the end with a plate. It doesn't have to be stupid tight as a retainer will prevent the nut from backing off. Looked suspiciously like you cut the pushrod then threaded the nut on. Threading the nut on first allows you to chase the starting threads easier. luv your channel

[@johnawesome3191]

I use a vise or a press to release the pressure along with the cage bolt that comes with the brake because my buddy told me about a spring that was broke inside the chamber. In other words, the cage bolt lied, and in his words, "it put a bull-monkey knot on his head when he opened it." Good job. Love your vids

[@duaneross9271]

I'm to lazy for brazing,J B WELD. I remember this guy that worked for the city of this small town I'm from. 1st day on the job he went to dump a load but he forgot to open tail gate on the truck,I guess that's what it's called. Talked about popping a wheelie,his truck was straight up and down. It was his last day as well.

[@vinces8974]

You are a man of many talents, great video thank you

[@bf760]

great work. the truck turned out nice.

[@tn65s]

A 50:50 mixture of ATF and acetone to spray on nuts and bolts, works wonders to remove rusted parts.