I Inherited A 1961 GMC Panel Truck!

[@adambrown8009]

I would love to see you do a video about your friend and what he meant to you. Let us know the history and why he had so much stuff and decided to give it to you.

[@stevenbaker673]

That's whut i told um

[@dragonrider9244]

I agree Would love to see the history of him and you.

[@joeychaseable]

You should do a video on your friend that passed away. Would be cool to learn about a guy that collected all of it, how he collected it etc.

[@adamtaylor5591]

Yeah do a tribute to the minty dude

[@hubmasters5174]

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[@Scotts23]

I have got to agree with you there I'd enjoy seeing that unless it would be to personal and upsetting to make

[@sioned70]

That's a cool idea. I've also been curious about him. But it's a very personal thing and it might be hard. You do you 👍

[@HouseOfThe8Strings]

Man this one needs to be fixed up and used to haul around the latest Card and Cameras projects!

[@bendermi]

Exactly what i thought and can be used as temporarily storage if needed .

[@zakbroad9130]

@@bendermi yeah it could be a temporary storage place *turns into decade old storage*

[@bendermi]

@@zakbroad9130 I didn't get that .

[@zakbroad9130]

@@bendermi ah just some cars turn into permanent storage, was just a joke dw : )

[@bendermi]

@@zakbroad9130 Now i got it , that's not only a possibility but also a hazard we all have to be aware of. We all have seen the heaps of goodies they are getting offered and they do the only right thing and that's to buy the whole lot .

[@slebdad]

This has moved to the top of the list as most wanted to see kept running! This has to stay in your fleet!

[@mosconi0359]

Your friend sounds like he was a hell of a guy, my condolences for your loss.

[@johnabts7926]

Bring it back to life and drive it as much as you can. Make it as nice as you want it to be.

[@TennesseeCheeZe]

Them old big v6 are rare as hens teeth at this point.. Keep that one running man..

[@fjcruisefjcruise4527]

That 305 v6 was a heck of a GMC MOTOR . Gas mileage was 7 to 8 miles a gallon .

[@m.c.cooper7182]

Would love to see you turn it to a go cart/ mini bike hauler

[@FoolOfATuque]

+1

[@metalmyke1]

Good idea!

[@TheOwenby11]

Absolutely, that is an awesome idea!

[@mcsstudios101]

Agreed. 👍

[@marioruiz5313]

Let me agree 👏👏👏

[@toddtedder2059]

The new Cars and Cameras shop truck. She’s a beauty. Don’t see those everyday

[@theaudioguy2923]

Dude dont EVER get rid of that truck, restore it, that engine is so awesome,and rare!

[@tjlabbee7856]

Glad the GMC badge is still In The grill. What a gem!

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

That is one dope ass truck. The bores on that thing must be ginormous. 305 in a V6.

[@turbo8454]

4.25"bore by 3.58" stroke. The largest bore was the 478 V6 at 5.125"

[@keiththeakston3125]

“ THE CRYPTIC CAMPER “ ! Well, would make a neat little camping truck 😁

[@rustyrhyne6063]

Great video she ran sweet for an old gal. Keep it blue, it looks sweet.

[@donmears4090]

Nice old truck. Maybe you can set up the back to camp in and use it to tow a trailer for mini-bikes and go karts to events.

[@RichardLWhite]

Definitely a keeper.. Very cool.

[@TurboJunkie1]

Out of all the car content I've watched from the states.. your the first person to lube the bonnet hinges.. well done that man 🤘🤘

[@waynegouin939]

Cold War Motors.

[@tomadkins2866]

@@waynegouin939 Close, Canada. But, yeah, CWM. Fancy seeing you here, Wayne. Cheers, sir.

[@ProudChosa]

In 73 before I was graduating H.S. my friends dad was going to sell me his 61 GMC 305 V6/4 spd 4x4 pick up. Real clean & straight. Then backed out. Fast forward to 93 and my girlfriend bought me a 63 GMC 401 V6/4 spd 2x4 pick up sight unseen but supposed good runner, from northern Az. Got it delivered and it did run good. For a few minutes. Coolant ran straight thru the block into the pan. Made a bunch of calls and those that had even heard of the 401 V6 just said "Good Luck!". 1 old timer service tech at a GMC dealership said he hadn't even seen one in at least 20 years and that I would probably have to get a big loan, have the block welded, machined & cross my fingers. Sad day for me when I ended up selling her to a guy with a custom car shop who had been looking for a project. Glad you have had better luck and keep us updated please.

[@lovett1200]

When it fired up ...I was as excited as Isaac, to hear it run again.

[@gracelifemusicart1681]

A commenter from the late 1700’s! Awesome! Even dead presidents love Issac! 🤣

[@lovett1200]

Yes... lol

[@donellmuniz590]

That could be a cool, nostalgic (and slow 🤣) road trip vehicle or weekend camping rig. Or a shaggin' wagon. Just needs carpeting, a futon or mattress, and privacy curtains for the front and rear.

[@musclecarmaniacs9789]

I saw that sitting in the background of a previous video. What a kool truck...

[@jackhouston357]

used to have a chevy panel truck 66

[@scottinWV]

This brings back memories. When I was a teen my grandpa had a 1960 panel truck. It was brush painted black.

[@FJ80Coop]

"This things pretty far gone" as collectors and aficiondos are going woww that things in great condition and even has the rare side windows and they're intact!! What a find !!. 4speed no less !!

[@ulerhond]

Save it! Fix it up, get it driving, and put that truck back on the road!! An ode to your friend, and putting something classic back on the road!

[@RFKFANTS67]

Very Nice Issac! My Great Grandfather had one similar.Keep that ride man and restore this rare gem.Perfect tribute to a fallen Brother that left you so much

[@ronaldsouth9694]

That is my dream truck I have been looking for one for ever

[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

That's such an awesome truck mate. It deserves to be a daily runner, would make a great camper!

[@DarkFlamage]

Those old GMC V6's want to run! You're right, it does sound great.

[@lawnmowerdude]

I’m really enjoying this “ I inherited” series.

[@willtricks9432]

Nice van, like the cut of your jib sir. Subscribed. Cheers

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

Lol. Thanks

[@davidbeer]

I'm glad you're getting to these precious vehicles of your friend going again. I'm sure it would make him happy knowing they are being brought back from the brink. Ps loved the bus ep last week

[@marksmithson1414]

Runs good for a 60 year old vehicle!! Nice smooth idle. Way to go Isaac!!

[@DIYWilly]

Definitely need to keep this one in the fleet. As others have said use it to haul the mini bikes and carts to the Cars and Camera events. I'm sure it would pull a trailer too, could see it saying "It'll Be Fine" on this side

[@jmug68]

That is a keeper. Need to fix this one up. So rare to find one of these nowadays in any decent shape.

[@bogoney]

One of my favorite. They don’t make them as good anymore.

[@fredbadgett7962]

A small portable plastic boat tank with the pump up bulb is handy running old engines that have been dormant a long time. Beware trying to run the old varnished up fuel,it seizes valves to the guides-clean it out! Those Holley 1 barrel carburetors are golden!

[@baltoravens1]

Keep it!!!, great conversation piece

[@andrewpeter9472]

I really like your truck! Too bad your friend didn’t leave it looking like a fire department truck but I still love it. I was a volunteer firefighter for several years, I’m partial to fire department stuff though. I hope we see more of that truck! Love your channel!

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

Thanks

[@adhd-motors3972]

Would definitely make a badass camper hauler

[@nickmassey9104]

Isaac love the channel. Get rid of all the boats get all the cars to yours .and look at them until you get time to fix them

[@shakyhandpictures2185]

Outstanding overland project! 4X4 conversion man!

[@xbrod7827]

Cool looking van issac. Nice to have that in Australia would be very rare

[@lightwarrior8658]

ISSACH THIS NEEDS TO BE THE NEW ITLL BE FINE CARS AND CAMERAS NEW ADVERTISMENT/TOY HAULER FOR THE ROAD TRIP GET TOGETHER GATHERINGS YALL COULD FIT MANY TOYS IN IT AND STILL PULL A TRAILER... FOR REAL BUB...BAD ASS TRUCK......CONSIDER IT, WOULD BE NICE VIDEO AND PROJECT TOO....THIS TRUCK HAS A DESTINY..........10 BIRDS ONE STONE..IT WOULD BE SOOOO RAD

[@allenirwin698]

You got that right that's a great idea

[@jonhawkins6099]

thats pretty much what i was thinking to make it into a rat rod and putting a 383 in it

[@shakyhandpictures2185]

Scream much, holy! Lock Cap warrior !

[@DeathracerXD]

No

[@fbeaston]

Great truck, fix it up and use as a service truck. Coll as hell!

[@robertwells6454]

Cool. Always liked the panel truck's. 🤘😎🇺🇸

[@alan6832]

I love those little side windows, cool truck!

[@thinkingmanhillbilly]

that has a single master cylinder to the brakes so if you have a bad brake line you have no brakes, the other side on the master cylinder should be for the clutch IIRC edit I posted this before the end of the video. get it ready for the next Power Tour!

[@mikemullay5622]

Those 305 V-6 GMC engines are damn near indestructible. The truck is rough but it is definitely worth saving.

[@Review3d]

Was hoping you'd do a vid on this one soon. My vote would be a rat rod toy hauler.

[@glenbo2464]

And now the hinges smell terrible ! lol Love those old V6's .Very cool and rare indeed. Classic Truck Rescue on you tube may have parts if needed.

[@legorailroader844]

I say make it the official Cars and Cameras toy hauler!

[@JLange642]

Had a 1960 GMC panel truck, but never saw one with those high side windows in the cargo area. Glad she's a runner!

[@SchneiderClassics]

man everything from this yard i want in my yard

[@donellmuniz590]

Including the swamp and the wasps?

[@SchneiderClassics]

@@donellmuniz590 hey man that's how you know you got a good deal

[@c.s.s.1723]

What a score. I have never seen one of those panel trucks with those upper windows on the sides, so cool. Never seen a six with heads and plugs in that configuration either. Too bad the red was painted over, but whatever, that is a clean for the year body all the way.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Falney]

"Inherited from the same friend" Just don't let anyone look in your basement.

[@stevenlong1615]

First off, sorry for your loss. I would love to see the panel truck on the 2022 or 23 power tour. There's a lot of potential in that old girl.

[@ericnorris8704]

I love this truck. If you decide to sell let me know bud I'll make a real offer.

[@79tazman]

I like the Noah's ark themed seat covers those are so cool never seen them before

[@nashguy207]

Good Job. I Love those old panel trucks or vans what ever you call them they look so cool to me.

[@dozzed]

Damn! I was suprised that it ideled too! What an amazing video! You should make it like a maintanace/utility vehicle. What about making the whole side openable? :D Amazing work, keep it up!

[@davolbc]

Absolutely! Not so many trips back and forth for tools, air, batteries and fuel. Great idea.

[@davidcampbell5949]

Hey Isaac I am a fellow wrecker in my 30 years of truning wreches. I use finger nail polish remover. For locked up engines.

[@richardsmith1143]

U cant hardly kill one a those ole jimmy V-6's,,, just as strong as a mule,,,!!

[@robertshaw1270]

That,s a v-6 big block 4.250 bore that will make a good cruiser or rat rod . Still a pretty cool panel truck the way it is to drive like it

[@r1lark]

Isaac, why did you jump back when you opened the hood -- afraid that V6 was going to grab you and chew you up? LOL

[@Fiatmannen1]

Critters.

[@drewdaskievige754]

more bee's wasps sine it been sitting in one place for a long time.

[@larrywilliams3620]

That GMC would make a great cars and cameras transport vehicle🤔

[@bigbiketrip9182]

That’s a beautiful truck. Convert the rear into camper/accommodation for taking out to mini bike and gokart events!!👍🏻

[@jeremyhanna3852]

Those big block v6 were great motors low rpm torque monster

[@frederickgiordiano2105]

That GMC is way too cool to not get restored. Find someone who will fix the rust, put a proper engine in, and make a truly cool resto-mod out of it. That thing is wicked!!

[@bradrichards6107]

What a cool truck, Issac. I would keep it. A 3/4 ton GMC panel truck with a 305 V6 is as rare as hens teeth. Just my opinion though.

[@TreySlayPlay23]

Love older GM everything lol that panel van deserves at least a soft reto mod bring it back too life give that engine some love i think its unique .....

[@paulbennell3313]

I'd seriously be tempted to use this as a daily driver. Do what it needs to make it roadworthy and then tidy it up as you use it. Could be a very handy vehicle, good sized van.

[@mikedavis6566]

Definitely seeing this as a road trip vehicle. Set it up as a cruiser/camper and pull a trailer with your Car and Cameras toys. You may want to put a few modern utilities (power disc brakes, high power alternator for all the on board goodies you can install) on it but the body style would really let it stand apart. It needs the 'It'll Be Fine' logo on the side done conservatively. That should really be a keeper! Keep up the good work, love these videos.

[@kc0lif]

cool panel truck wow. a good daily driver.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Issac :) also I remember those first generation 305 V6 motor plus they in pickup 1961 to 1966 of 1/2 ton, Heavy Duty 1/2 called 5/8 ton , 3/4 and 1 tons trucks with 3 speed Manual transmission on Tree plus Floor shifter 3 also special 4 speeds to , 2 Power Glide transmission to Turbo 3 speed Automatic transmission called 350 and (400 )were special orders plus rear ends gears of 300 to 409 too! What heard 305 V8 called Hercules on pickup because were 2 cylinder minus of V8 of 409 V8 motor plus 305 V6 had amazing hp up to 280 hp with 425 torque too! Also 305 V6 Hercules motor were Orange colors too if like know! I would fix up and use as Work Truck for fix vechiles to!

[@donnie2533]

Great video love the old truck keep them coming thanks.

[@gearbanger57]

Cool ole truck. Put many miles on one just like it delivering beer. Steering was sketchy, top speed of 60 matched the brakes ability. Gas mileage? Never checked it but had to be less that 10mpg. Be a good candidate for a late model suburban frame swap.

[@cronicpain1015]

Your so blessed. I’d love to have vehicles that I could just tinker with. I’m a old mechanic who is retired due to disability so I don’t get to do that kind of stuff anymore. Your friend loved you for sure to leave you all those memories to make. Thanks for sharing with us. Can’t wait to see all the things you bring back running condition. Love the old trucks

[@nathanlovern5283]

When I was in high school I was fixing up one of these but was a Chevy, it was to bad to fix the panel wagon was from PA and the frame was rusted away baddd. My dad n me fixed up a 60 Chevy truck for me instead. The 66 I’m working on now is by some to bad but I’m still going for it. Hope to be on the road by May

[@bumpedhishead636]

My Dad had a 1961 GMC half-ton, short wheelbase pick-up with the 305 V6 that was converted to propane. that was a great truck. He drove it until 1970, and then he gave it to one of our farm workers who drove it for many years after that. That was the first vehicle I drove when I was 8 years old on our farm. I drove the truck slowly along the side of the road, and my Dad & my brother would walk along the side picking-up or putting-down irrigation pipe. I remember the floorboards were covered in a thin rubber, and during the summer the transmission hump (I sat in the middle when I wasn't driving) would get so hot that I couldn't put my bare feet down on it. Good times!

[@fasteddy917]

I was told in the mid 60's that the V6 was made to be either a diesel or a gas engine. That's why the spark plugs are where they are. The hole could also be used for a fuel injector. I don't believe they ever made them as a diesel for whatever reason but they were popular as gas engines. Wonderful old truck and it would be great to see it repaired and used. I had a few of them over the years.

[@turbo8454]

The 351 and 478 versions of the gasoline V6 had a diesel version called the Toro Flow. The 637 V8 also had a diesel version.

[@macgvrs]

I worked with a guy who had a GMC pickup with that same V6 in it. That had such a unique sound to it. You always knew when he arrived at work because nothing else around sounded like it. I seem to recall that V6 had gobs of low end torque. He drove thing thing forever. Funny story. In the early days of synthetic oil he decided to put some in that old V6. It seemed that every place oil could leak from, it did. He got mad and said, this stuff is crap and went back to regular oil. I think the real problem was that old engine needed new gaskets anyway. The synthetic just revealed that fact. Anyway, they seemed be good engines though I seem to recall they weren't real good on gas.

[@shawnbaldwin5159]

Awesome! That panel truck would make a good mobile parts warehouse. Then you could have parts and tools at the ready when you go back and forth to your different properties. It could also be a great way to transport the Go Karts that you and John build.

[@phillipfleming5891]

That's a keeper, fix it and drive it whenever possible.

[@jstephenallington8431]

That Panel Truck is AWESOME! I am so jealous, I love the look of those old GMCs! Good luck with it!

[@danmcelroy6584]

Your one lucky dude! I always wanted something old like this.

[@brianhess4777]

That GMC sounds nice. I think you should restore it and use it as a mobile shop truck. The options are endless. I’m not fond of v6’s but if that doesn’t work out? You could LS swap it 🤷🏻‍♂️ just saying...

[@Farmhousekennels]

Blessing to you man prayers to you and your family for a long good healthy life looking forward to more videos

[@blair79bear38]

Awesome, thats a keeper, not many Big Block GMC V6's around. Those engines have some interesting features. like a camshaft oil bath reservoir to keep the cam lobes well oiled. its in the same family as the GMC V8's and V12's .

[@miniclip886]

Something about these videos is very calming and relaxing

[@donellmuniz590]

It's Ike. He's just a laid back, likable Southern gentleman.

[@oldwolf1928]

Sweet ride! Be a good fixer

[@grymatgreen6708]

Great truck. Must have been a wonderful friend. Sorry you lost him.

[@darrellcoy]

Hell yeah Isaac i wanna see that puppy drive down the road!

[@BIllMcCambridge]

Hell yeah brother. Great job. Maybe have a chest cam and tripod so we can see what ya doing up close. Man I love the ole adventures!!

[@tonycampbell9648]

Hi if you don’t know what to do with it just put it in storage and think about what to do later it’s a great looking van and you probably will not get the chance to get another one good luck

[@montyhutchens4088]

Dude,, that's a rare survivor truck. Hang on to that.👍

[@colinsdiecast164customs]

Great truck, I love it, thanks for sharing it. Well done on getting it running, your right it super brilliant,please keep it and get it going.

[@henryescat1104]

That truck is so cool! Please give it some love! My Boy Blue!

[@thegallahers1887]

perfect for hauling mini bikes Ike ! :-)

[@saltyspirateden]

got one of those, a 62 GMC, panel vans back in the late 70s, the V6 was blown up, so I put in a cheap junkyard small block, ran that for a couple years, then replaced it with a 292-6, that 6 was great, one of the few vehicles I wish I had never got rid of. Back in the 60s my grandad had that 305 v6 in his pickup with the diesel conversion on it. kinda cool, but it was a pig

[@TIBORANGE]

1960/1961/1962 Chevy/GMC Trucks...are my absolute favorite. Thanx Isaac, and greetings from Germany... but this is for testing purposes only. It’ll be FINE,

[@jamesholland5475]

Beautiful old truck and she's deffinitely worth saving