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

[@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

[@Jason1975ism]

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

[@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

[@LindaLeitsch]

Mr. Jennings, I have admired your channel for a while, but my son of 55 years and a mechanic of almost 40 years speaks volumes of you and your work.

[@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 ? 😄👍

[@Hawaiiborn1539]

Thanks!

[@jenningsmotorsports7554]

Thank you so much

[@miktyl92]

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

[@reedb9039]

You have the magic touch with these old classics.

[@richardthomas1743]

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

[@WendysAnime]

Please make a pateron, This is really the only channel I'd support.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 👏

[@gamleole9568]

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

[@r100scammellpioneer9]

Heroic Effort !! Deserve a medal for this.

[@skn9895]

You are the eternal optimist! No matter how bad it looks, you never give up or have a discouraging word.

[@danhilton2461]

Really enjoy this contest. Years ago I used to work in junk yards and when we employees were bored we would make those junked vehicles live once again. Keep them coming

[@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.

[@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

[@richardhiersch5163]

That grille reminds me of my 1939 Ford School bus with a 1953 flathead engine I bought in the '70's.. Always started, too! Went from CA to Nebraska and back in the winter one year! Installed an Onan generator and several heaters onboard, plus several hot water heater units on rubber hoses to keep warm. 20" tires replaced, and the steering was adjusted by pulling down on the front axle, I recall. Adjusted brakes, changed the fluids, cleaned the windows, replaced the windshield wipers, and we were off! Wild ride coming down through the mountains in Utah in the winter. The gears would sing a beautiful song.

[@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.

[@nightwolf48nm]

He's just so excited about these old girls. Makes my day every time.

[@fester73666]

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

[@rvenden]

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

[@scottnyc6572]

I had to take a break from dinner after the oil plug was let loose.It’s always a treat seeing a dirt dobber special two weeks in a row.

[@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

[@alanrollins907]

Hey there, Mr. Jennings. FYI: up here in NH, we call 'em mud daubers. I know: potato, potaato. We've got a bunch hanging around street drains. Thanks for your great videos.

[@thrinmon]

Another fellow NH'er! We should be so lucky to even find a vehicle this old in this shape. Seems the salt has returned most to the earth they sit on.

[@dispatch444]

@@thrinmonI’ve got a question for you. I live in Texas and obviously down here we don’t get anywhere near the ice y’all get. Our state highway department uses a combination of de-icing chemical and sand. Both seem to do the job. Do you know if anything else is used besides salt?

[@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

[@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 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@2003garyb]

My favorite "Will it run?" channel!

[@jenningsmotorsports7554]

Thank you

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@peterjauch3839]

Ol girl just needed some love after being forgotten for all those years.....hope she gets the restoration she deserves someday ❤

[@gavinkeller183]

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

[@JohnnyWednesday]

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

[@01taran]

I love watching you work on these old beauties.

[@HomeMadeHotRods]

I do enjoy watching you resurrect these old jewels! I can see myself doing just that... I came across a 1941 Lincoln V12 motor and the motor is stuck but complete! It's on FB market place & located in Wadsworth, Ohio! Just passing that along!

[@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!

[@johncaballero8013]

You’re an amazing mechanic! Enjoyed seeing the old girl come back to life.

[@jimp4037]

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

[@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!!👍👍👍👍👍🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@garrynaylor5783]

If anyone can get something to come to life again it's you Dustin luv your content here in Australia

[@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

[@ronaldmiller2740]

WOW!!! GREAT NOSE AND GRILL ON THIS TRUCK.... WOW,, THAT WATER ,,,OIL....DARN OOHH DARN ,, THIS TRUCK IS A BUCKING BRONCO!!!!!!! YOU FIT THIS YEARS OF THESE OLD TRUCKS YOU ARE SO GREAT YOU GOT IT STARTED CONGRADS,.. YOUR LIKE ANOTHER TV WALTON'S JIM BOB WALTON ,, WHO LIKED FIXING OLD TRUCKS... GREAT VIDEO!!!! SEND MORE,,,, MY SON MAX 8 YR.S SAYS....

[@SteveRoberson-t1x]

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

[@skippmclovan1135]

Those flatheads always made great music . . !

[@jimfinlaw4537]

So glad to see you got the old girl running again. The engine doesn't sound half bad considering what its all been through. Great job! Be real interesting to see this old Ford truck back on the road. Love the sound of these old flat heads. Really enjoy your videos. Look forward to seeing more of your videos in the future. Thanks for sharing.

[@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.

[@CaptainOverwatch]

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

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man! I’m amazed how well you work on getting some of them workhorses running again! Amazing! You’re good man!👌😎👍

[@joegrennon]

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

[@SandDsmallenginerepair]

great looking truck. got to love the old trucks of the past

[@stevenbartley6088]

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

[@disgrutledhobo6204]

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

[@laserbeam002]

JMS always has some of the best content on KZbin. Thank you for posting.

[@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.

[@gavmansworkshop5624]

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

[@snakeryanmaster]

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

[@PeterLee-zn3jl]

The flat head ..--hard to kill...allin all QUALITY STUFF... AND A NICE NEAT DESIGN...

[@jamesb.9155]

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

[@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.

[@nobbybennett575]

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

[@johnsmith7676]

You wouldn't if you actually lived here.

[@stevesalvage1089]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@RusThompson]

I could really use you and your knowledge right now with my 68 Impala. You're an amazing guy to be honest with you!

[@richmelillo9637]

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

[@raymondsprengelmeyer1278]

Another flatbread runs again! Thank you for sharing!

[@dwaynecurfman555]

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

[@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.

[@jbarner13]

Reminds me of my first vehicle, a '29 Dodge panel truck that I pulled out of the woods. The back plug on the flathead four-cylinder had rusted through and the piston was seized. I pulled the head, soaked it best I could, then found a piece of log that just fit into the cylinder, towed the car down the street with my brother steering while I whacked the wood with a hand sledge. The back end of the truck was hopping up and down, but when the engine finally let loose, that log went flying up in the air. We finally did get the engine running, though the updraft carb was so rusty I resorted to dribbling gas through the port for the vacuum wipers.

[@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.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

This Channel taught me everyth*ing* 😎 Crobaring, Hammering, dirt-dubbering, valvelating and cranking... (crankidging🤔?) Best AutoMoto entertainment on KZbin.. (Together with Low buck garage) 🤓👍👍👍

[@jasonmorales1846]

I just love the grille on that truck!

[@PortsmouthCherokee]

This man loves 100 percent what he knows and does. Amazing dude. Dam that back right tire wasnt budgi g at all

[@benjamincresswell3713]

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

[@gusgone4527]

It's deputy dawg again! Love the accent.

[@fetus2280]

This truck is awesome! Love it mate.

[@maggs131]

39 Ford pickup is as rare as hens teeth so I hope this gets some kind of restoration. I've only ever seen a handful these days

[@fetus2280]

thats what i would love to see done with this. Full restoration. @@maggs131

[@maggs131]

@@fetus2280 full restoration would be extremely expensive. This would make a great patina truck or even a ratrod. Get that flathead running good, stop the rust. 👌

[@fetus2280]

depends on the type Of restoration. No need to chrome it all up or do all kinds of painting etc. Put it back the way it was, not showroom but with all its features, parts and whatnot. But if you want something bad enough, money means nothing. @@maggs131

[@spankyham9607]

That engine looks like it ate at Taco Bell when you pulled that plug. Dang! That was some nasty chunkiness.

[@ТусовкисМедведьевичем]

Cheers from Southern Ukraine 🖐️😉🤝👍

[@anthonylucido4840]

Peace ✌️ ☮️ Love from Colorado, USA

[@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😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@johnkolodziej1692]

Very interesting how you handle these situations and get these old clunkers you definitely have a talent!

[@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!

[@EricsUnfinishedProjects]

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

[@paulcampling1743]

Be nice to restore all these old vintage cars you get with a nice paint job and the engine in wonderful working order. Costs alot of money i know but u would have a amaxing collection of old cars. Just a thought bless you you do a good job on getting old cars to work. Paul

[@LindaLeitsch]

Son said your 100% accurate on the diesel and the way you work on these. I will say that I know he would love to have a truck like that though😊🤫

[@mikeguthrie5432]

Hope you can get "the ole girl's" trans and rear wheel problems fixed. I'm 82, and I remember these old vehicles well.

[@Vassilika1]

I only watch your videos because of your great slang, I love it! 🤣 .... and the nice trucks and cars... cheers from the eastern townships PQ Canada 👍

[@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. 🌏🇭🇲

[@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.

[@kyliehart3616]

I love the ford flathead V8 I have one in a jail bar 1942 in Australia I love to watch you getting these old trucks going I would like some of the truck's you have 👍

[@bernielowe3709]

Lovely to hear it start and run. I so wish I lived in the USA and could have the pleasure of doing this. 😊❤

[@SidneyAgee]

Love your videos. You have skill.Old school man. Respect to you.

[@thegoodwolf4255]

Spoiler alert, With Jennings Motor Sports it always runs

[@samholdsworth420]

True 😂

[@macinfloydvolk]

1917 Cadillac v8

[@samholdsworth420]

@@macinfloydvolk 👀

[@macinfloydvolk]

@@samholdsworth420 truth is truth lol 😂 doesn’t mean I love this channel any less …

[@JohnnyWednesday]

@@macinfloydvolk - incorrect, beauty is truth and it did run - you just don't have the right kind of ears ;)

[@dennisconnolly1]

I really enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing.

[@maynardcat]

What a fun hobby you have, you're really talented in knowing how to get these old vehicles going. Very entertaining videos, look forward to them. That truck fully restored would be one really cool vehicle.