Will it run after 65 years 1939 ford 1.5 ton flathead v8 truck

Will this 1939 ford try run after being parked over 65 years ago due to a bad head gasket and being left half tore apart with a oil pan half full of water for the past 65 plus years
Will it run
Will it run after 30 year
Will it run after 53 years
Will it run after 81 year

[@rayj1943]

I like all your will it run videos. I am 80 years old and you got my blood up to save a 1953 Dodge 2 ton truck that sat outside for 53 years in the Arkansas weather. I would like to meet you someday. Keep them coming. Best

[@704406bbl]

You never cease to amaze. Absolutely incredible how you breathe life back into these old machines. Love the videos. All the best to you!

[@Riga_Style]

Because it’s just a bucket of bolts, even a schoolboy or a pennier who doesn’t understand this, the beast is coming, I did this when I was 12 years old, we bought different old cars and repaired them

[@Riga_Style]

We repaired them, remade cars with bugs in different countries, and so on. And we just rode on useful roads and then rented them back for twice as much as we bought them and the repairs cost 😁😁😁👍👍👍

[@steve644]

The badge in the grill is definitely from Borchers Ford in Dayton Ohio and was made by the Thompson Mfg Co also of Dayton. Borchers was one of the earliest dealers having started in 1903.

[@ryanbarker5217]

very cool. i'm in a dayton suburb, so this is interesting to know.

[@gerry-p9x]

​@@ryanbarker5217yeah I did some building archeology in town and dug up an old Ford dealer from the teens. Had a roof storage areas for Ts and when they tore down part of wall the ramp ghost paint was on wall and outline of old parts dept in closets

[@Jason1975ism]

Will it run? Of course it will! Because you're the guy working on it! Best automotive KZbin channel around!!

[@QuantumTime-pc9ts]

Unbelievable that after that many years it still wants to run. That’s a cool looking truck that maybe worth some future restoration.

[@spiderbrandt4066]

You can buy mine ? 😄👍

[@richardthomas1743]

It sounds pretty darn good after sitting with a head half off for many years! 👍

[@johnellick7778]

I'm a big fan of your channel. You never cease to amaze me how you bring those old rust buckets back to life. A true inspiration for all the backyard mechanics out there. Great stuff 👏

[@fester73666]

Great to hear that old ford running again after so long, a very unique sound, always brings a smile to your face 😀👍👍

[@gamleole9568]

When I hear these old engines running, they keep reminding me when we got things right.

[@Urabewe65]

Gotta love the ol' dirt dobber performance package. Makes it much more collectible.

[@davida.p.9911]

That's why the speedometer goes up to 100. 😂😂

[@Urabewe65]

@@davida.p.9911 Out of everything he has done. I think setting the engine bay on fire and commenting "Yeah, she's running a little hot. We'll just crank over a few more times to put the flames out." is probably my favorite "Jenningsism".

[@davida.p.9911]

@@Urabewe65 That dripping gas just a few inches away from the sparking battery had my clinching my teeth just a little bit. 😄😬

[@nonamesplease6288]

The old dirt dauber motel. 😁

[@nigelpocock4940]

Don't know

[@blurglide]

I really like how calm you are solving these SERIOUS car problems.

[@nev12345678910]

Fr this shit would have me throwing my entire toolbox lol

[@blurglide]

@@nev12345678910 Hashtag me too. Any children in the vicinity would be advised to wear earplugs

[@Jason1975ism]

My father would have it set on fire lol.

[@-Barracuda-426]

​@@Jason1975ism99% of fathers

[@Jason1975ism]

@@-Barracuda-426 definitely. But it's different when it's the only family car and Dad has to work in the morning than just doing a will it run for fun.

[@conarc-d1037]

Imagine 80 years from now trying this with any modern vehicle with all the unnecessary computer crap. It won't happen.

[@CooperDrums]

Exactly lol

[@JohnnyWednesday]

Apparently while the 1996 F-150 truck does have electronic ignition etc the engine it has originally had a distributor and a carburetor. So you could retrofit those parts onto a relatively new engine. The F-150 (and any other suitable modernized classic engine) will probably be the most modern, running, petrol cars one day!

[@nev12345678910]

Just because we don’t have the skills or tools. These things will be more ubiquitous as the future generations get into cars and they will learn their way around these systems/tools will be developed to simplify it. To this day my dad still laments about the loss of carburetors and hates fuel injection. This feeling ain’t new at all

[@copyrightclaim3541]

Year: 2050 "Can't quite get the 2023 Kia Sorento running, on board computer keeps saying: Ignition error, Bluetooth device error, fatal exception: Start stop is not working, 5 of the 175 airbags is not working properly, lane departure assist is not working STOP ENGINE. Apple car play is down, etc."

[@barath4545]

@@nev12345678910 Yup. I am clueless on carbs, except i can replace jets or whatever and flush it etc, but f tuning it. FI to me is just plugging it in and getting a computer box on it and then laptop for the rest (I am an IT Pro so doubt much could confuse me at that point). As for most of the cars today, the worst is the infotainment systems, but those can be dumped for new aftermarket ones, even in 2050+. And i reckon in 2050 most hybrid cars will just be dumped powertrain wise and get a crate electric motor with crate bats and done w that ... or maybe a SBC 350 if allowed.

[@apimpnamedslickback2748]

You're almost like a southern Vice Grip Garage. I love all the little funny saying for stuff you've got, your sense of humor is great! Not to mention the fact that you seem like an absolute genius when it comes to these old engines and how to make them go! Keep up the great work, man. I'm genuinely excited every time I see a post from your channel!

[@-Barracuda-426]

Bravo, ben detto!👍🏻

[@DavidByrski]

I agree! That would be an excellent video

[@jberg8159]

Genius is the perfect word for this man

[@miktyl92]

The feeling of happiness when I see your video at the top of my feed is hard to beat.

[@rdbrnr86gt]

Regarding the logo on the grill, apparently there was a Borchers Ford dealership in Dayton Ohio that opened in 1903 and closed in 1978. When searching I did find one image of another Ford with that logo on the grill.

[@jenningsmotorsports7554]

Thank you for the info crazy to think some farmer bought this truck new and drove from Ohio to southern Missouri back in 1939

[@bretluyet1896]

its amazing how you never cuss at these ole stubborn ones,youre very patient,i believe you can make just about anything run,after decades of not running,enjoy watching you make these ole pieces of history hit a lick again,theyre a testament to american know how and engineering that built our country with man and machine

[@Karolilalu]

You are the man! I love the dripping fuel, sparks and back-fires at minute 20. Keep living on the edge hero. I love it.

[@2003garyb]

My favorite "Will it run?" channel!

[@jenningsmotorsports7554]

Thank you

[@skippmclovan1135]

Those flatheads always made great music . . !

[@georgegarton8736]

Bring more videos please, you are my number one go to for old restorations.

[@JoaquinLucero22420]

Me too my friend. He has dozens and dozens of will it start videos that you can check out if you haven’t already watched all of em twice😂I know I have

[@JeffKopis]

"Restorations" ain't really the right word...but he does resuscitate them!

[@kennethsonier1766]

You always bring the dead back to life. It's amazing that truck runs as good as it does considering how long it sat. Keep up the great work and the cool videos 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@rvenden]

Your ability to get these old vehicles running and driving is amazing!

[@JohnnyWednesday]

The amount of miracles you perform will doubtlessly see you named a saint one day.

[@joshqunismayilov1996]

Hello from Azerbaijan. Oldtimer cars have soul and they are alive, just little cleaning and maintaniance and they ready to run.

[@loverOfClassicsCar]

Я все жду когда он какую нибудь жигу востановит 😂😂 во ржач будет

[@richmelillo9637]

Fun stuff buddy! Thanks for the shows. Cheers! Rich

[@commonsense1907]

Great videos! Amazed you're able to start these engines that have been off for decades! Drove to my dad's house in Connecticut and took him out for Father's Day today. On my way to my dad's house I drive by a house with a truck from probably the 1930s or 1940's in the front yard. It has been sitting there at least since 1994. I bet you would be able to start it. When I watch your videos I think of: "Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance" A letter by Abigail Adams to John Adams dated November 27, 1775. Greetings from Massachusetts.

[@gavinkeller183]

Would love to know your story. Glad to see someone getting these old engines running and saving them

[@williesweetjr8713]

Don't know what it is about these metal creations that makes me want to see folks make these machines live again. My first two cars were locked up messes from someones backyard so this is so gratifying to watch!

[@davidknight1612]

Awesome, dude I like your videos this is how me and my dad rolled in the 70's and iou 0's on old vehicles!!👍👍👍👍👍🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@LJWalter78]

These “will it run“ videos are all fine and dandy, and bringing in some well-deserved views. Some of them in the millions! Personally, I believe jellyfish launchers and putting 35s on a Smart Car = the REAL gold

[@johnsmith7676]

I really hope you're only about ten years old. Otherwise, something is very, very wrong.

[@markk3652]

I went through a lot of the same things with my 1940 pickup truck to get it running. Dump some of that acetone/atf into the transmission, put it in neutral, put the top on and let the flathead spin the cluster gear a while to get the gear changer working again. That frozen rear drum will be a challenge to get loose. Be sure to film it!

[@Riga_Style]

Based on its properties, you can fill it with anything you want; in the fifties we just poured aviation kerosene because acetone was too generous and expensive

[@donnienicholson6062]

That crankcase draining would be a good start for a Stephen King movie

[@gavmansworkshop5624]

For me, an Aussie, to catch this only 4 hours after uploading is pretty good 👍

[@Hawaiiborn1539]

Thanks!

[@jenningsmotorsports7554]

Thank you so much

[@CaptainOverwatch]

Once again you amaze me. Love your fantastic talent. Definitely the very best channel anywhere.

[@joegrennon]

Best videos on KZbin....never change, bro.

[@nobbybennett575]

Boy i wish i lived in the USA, i love these old trucks.

[@johnsmith7676]

You wouldn't if you actually lived here.

[@01taran]

I love watching you work on these old beauties.

[@jackempson3044]

I'm just now starting to watch and am at the oil draining part. If you get that thing running you're the best mechanic in the world..................You're the best mechanic in the world. I'm a believer. You got that old piece of rust running while sitting outside. I subscribed

[@garymccord4277]

I did not think it would start, those valves being stuck, and it still started !!!! You never give up and I enjoy your pain, BUT enjoy seeing your hard work at the end.

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Hello and thumbs UP!!

[@jimp4037]

The way you were rockin her I thought she was gonna free up! Great video. Thanks.

[@Iyutdgts]

I have a picture of my grand parents, dad and sister in the bed of this same truck. If it could be a driver I like to buy if possible. I already know you will get it running.

[@chrismclain8587]

Hey bud your videos are the best. I love these classic vehicles. Keep it up! Yes diesel will definitely clean those motors. An old timer did that with all his classics.

[@stevesalvage1089]

Amazing stuff. , great flat head motor there , what a find ,

[@georgedavidson1221]

You are amazing. Good entertainment

[@jasonmorales1846]

I just love the grille on that truck!

[@lennoxramberran1459]

Great video, back in our days my parents used to called these type of vehicle a jitnee,, viewer from trinidad

[@jamesdavis-vc9ww]

I was surprised it turned over that easy

[@jenningsmotorsports7554]

I was to not sure if it was from the oil pan of diesel or them atf and acetone or the starter i rebuilt I will just say It was luck

[@simonbarnwell7787]

Old school mechanic with honours .

[@SteveRoberson-t1x]

Brother you're doing mankind a great service getting these great classics percolating once again !

[@beaverc2884]

Jiggle stick? Never heard it called that before but I like it. 🙂🙂😁😄😄

[@disgrutledhobo6204]

Dude, I love the **** outta this channel! TY

[@TheGrumpyChuckChannel]

Yeah these engines are always so die hard. They seem to be the easiest ones to get running again. Nice work on it and I hope to see another one soon.

[@jdretiree2433]

Even though I really enjoy watching you getting those old classics running again, I really would like to see what you do with them once you get them running.

[@RogerWarren-ec2ql]

Might.be.leaking.on.core .plugs.on.the.bottom.of The.block.into.sump.australia😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@tedwpx123]

That was fun and cool... one wheel spinning,; classic

[@RutherfordRyan1]

Great effort getting that motor and truck running….

[@snakeryanmaster]

Nice find, wish I could find an old truck like that to play with. Great video, love it.

[@baronburgamot243]

Spluttered to life and sounded great!

[@ReaperRestorations]

im rebuilding a 251 straight 8 from my '37 Studebaker President and it is NASTY. the inside is full of old parafin oil. looks just like the goo coming out of this engine. you cant get it off your hands either

[@rhdforsale]

Gotta love that old flathead sound

[@JimStockbauer]

I'm shocked how good the valves are on these engines for the age. Notorious on modern engines for blowing

[@garyharrall4002]

This is why 50 years from now nobody will be excited about a electric car barn find

[@whatsthatnoise954]

Your videos are really entertaining. It's your comments that really make them great, tho. Keep up the terrific work.

[@stevenbartley6088]

I had a 1938 version of this when I was 14. Drove it through high school I WANT another one before I die.

[@tony8074]

It’s alive it’s alive, Jennings has succeeded again.

[@jamesb.9155]

Another really beautiful old vehicle brought back to life and on the road to a speedy recovery !

[@EricsUnfinishedProjects]

Cool truck and I always enjoy your videos. Great job!

[@patmadix172]

Always loved the grill and body style

[@EJBert]

Listening to these videos is like ASMR for mechanics!

[@garyfeltus9801]

You just have to love those flat head Ford's one of my all time old engines. Like to see that one get restored. If I was younger I would try and make offer on that old girl. Thanks for all the videos that you put out.

[@erwinchautin4582]

Haven't seen that much water in an engine since I drained the 351C in my old Mustang after hurricane Katrina!

[@chrisg2739]

The old Quaker state sludge we all knew and loved

[@Greg-wn8fz]

PB blaster needs to sponsor this ol’ boy

[@dwaynecurfman555]

Amazing as always! I love watching your videos getting them Historical vehicles back running.

[@arncital7694]

I am 75 and I learned to drive a '38 just like this one. Starter is mechanical button on the floor to the left. Clutch is mechanical linkage. Crashbox 4-speed. 2-speed rear end with dual tires. I was 15 and drove it pulling sage and manzanita brush. There is a support by the throttle that I could move to the left to rest my foot on. Some brush was so tough to pull out that I could get the front tires off the ground while the rear tires with chains chewed up the ground.

[@NoName5589]

You're definitely not kidding about reaching those points, kicked my butt he first time around. I hope you can get that drum unstuck so you can take it for a spin sometime!

[@wayoutwest4944]

Read in a WW2 fun facts article about a mechanized unit in the US Army had more vehicles when the European war ended than they started with. They had a bunch of good mechanics that keep everything they had that wasn't blown up running, and fixed every abandoned vehicle they found. Jennings, some of your ancestors must have been in that bunch.

[@MaxwellsSilverHammer-]

Love these vids..totally kick ass👍

[@Nickelplate1]

Borchers Ford was a dealership in the Dayton, Ohio area for decades. I think they were around since the 1920's.

[@raymondsprengelmeyer1278]

Another flatbread runs again! Thank you for sharing!

[@BelloBelvedere]

Hallo master! I will enjoy your work.

[@lazarus82]

Thank you for taking the time to get her running.IMO, she is a real beauty....also, it's always a plus when you can work on the inside of the tranny while sitting inside the cab!

[@markstopkey4085]

I saw 4 stuck valves when you were spinning it over

[@jenningsmotorsports7554]

You are correct I didn’t notice until later but a few hits with a hammer fixed them

[@benjamincresswell3713]

Pretty good stuff. Always fun to watch you put on a performance Jennings. Thank you for the video. ben/ michigan

[@ocpd182]

Using a hammer to shift is taking manual transmission to a new level.

[@jerryvelders4457]

Great to see life come back to that old engine.

[@dodgeplow]

You need to fix that fuel leak, especially with that sparking from the battery, before you get a flash burn.

[@jwoody8815]

I love classic trucks and cars, especially the Fords, Good thing these old flathead V8s were simple and pretty reliable, she could be revived for sure. Thanks to Mr Henry Ford and his vandium steel, there no serious rust or rust holes on this old beast. "Dont buildem like they usta" The old V8 flatheads sound amazing, a unique sound.

[@BJSCOOT2]

He lives not too far from me. Stopped by one day and saw the trucks he "hoarded" as he said. He's good people.

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

Notification SQUAD!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@Jeremiah344]

Yessir

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

​@@Jeremiah344Awesome, keep it up!👍🏼

[@Jeremiah344]

@@Aleks_Mechanicsthank ya sir you too!

[@drmodestoesq]

Mechanic? More like Magician.

[@MikeyMack303]

It'll be moving next video! I have faith in you!

[@parkerfiskar3589]

It’s been great watching you grow as a creator!

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

love the sound of these old trucks

[@mhector89]

Awesome videos I love the old Frankenstein Vehicles bring back to life its alive..lol

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G, day from Sydney Australia. That was an exemplary effort to fire up that old flat 8. And the gearbox that's another story. 🌏🇭🇲

[@kalinagoedge2777]

Real nice work

[@dancollins4372]

4-12 business days. LOL

[@kcscarecrow]

You hung in the pretty well to get it even running, I like your stick to it attitude. That 39 is quite a find. Hang in there.