Will it run after 66 years 1948 diamond t 201 pickup truck

[@dalehammond1704]

I'm an old timer and what people don't know today is years ago cars/trucks didn't last nearly as long as they do today. I purchased a brand new Chevy Camaro in 68 and by 72 it was junk. I paid just under $3,000 for it and sold it for $750. And no, I didn't hot rod it. In the 50's it was common knowledge that a U.S. made car or pickup was a junker when they hit 100,000 miles. Today some folks don't buy a car or truck until it has 100,000 on it! Technology today is light-years ahead of those old rides. But I sure do miss the styling and atmosphere that was America! Life used to be exciting and the future had endless possibilities. I feel sorry for kids today.

[@shaunolinger964]

I drive a 2005 Dodge Neon SXT. I bought it three years ago with 253k on it, and it just turned 306k last month. I did a bottom end overhaul the same time I did a head gasket, but that's it. Bearings, brakes, suspension, etc... normal maintenance. I paid $500 for it, and it is hands-down the best little 4-banger I've ever owned. Good maintenance, full-synthetic fluids, drive it like an adult, and it'll last a good long time.

[@Gopherdave1]

Yup, I agree! Sometimes I wonder about some of these restoration videos thinking they were junk to start with. The styling was cool and I liked the Euro stuff best.

[@jessestout8646]

​@@Gopherdave1> Is it junk if they still start up and run after 25, 30, or 35 years in a junkyard? It's crazy that people take cars to the junkyard that still run and drive! ☹️

[@somenamelessdude8095]

​@@jessestout8646 cars were also getting better yr after yr then, and a 5 yr old car was behind the times

[@jeffruebens8355]

​@@somenamelessdude8095 This truck likely had a top speed of about 50 mph, the brakes were weak, the suspension was like a rock, and you ground a pound when shifting. This was before severe inflation dropped your salary to the poorhouse like now, so it made sense to get a much better, newer either new or used truck. I would spend the time to drop a newer V8 in this, or even better start with a newer rolling frame and engine and add this very stylish and antique cab onto it, for a better driver.

[@JoeV-nq9ez]

Man, I stumbled across this channel and can't stop watching. This guy can get anything running.

[@williamarmstrong842]

Same

[@pipandcol]

Not this one dude!

[@TJRobinson-lq9mj]

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[@TJRobinson-lq9mj]

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[@terenceokane]

He's like the Bob Ross of "Will It Run?" videos and I love it.

[@Magic-Wrench]

That is probably a rare truck and a thing of beauty. The chrome still looks great.

[@todddenio3200]

I have had great success with an unusual method of freeing stuck engines, rings and valves. Instead of the usual use of MMO, Blaster and such, I have been using regular old white vinegar and it has worked every time. I pour it in and fill the cylinders then let it sit for a day or 2, topping off the cylinders as it soaks through. Vinegar actually eats the rust but doesn't damage the rest of the iron/steel. Once the engine breaks free oil the cylinders and change the oil in the crank case and turn it over to lubricate everything then do the normal compression test, get it to have spark and a working fuel system and it should be fairly easy to get it to fire.

[@ennengb2010]

first I have heard of the vinegar trick, sounds like a great idea !

[@todddenio3200]

@@ennengb2010 have you ever used vinegar to remove rust from anything? If not, find yourself something rusty, whether it's a few bolts and nuts, old rusted wrenches, rust seized needle nose pliers, crescent wrenches, etc and put them in a bowl of vinegar and let them sit in it overnight, then take them out of the now nasty rusty brine, wipe with a good rag then rinse with water. Repeat if necessary but that's only in really severe cases. You MAY want to wear good rubber gloves though because it can be extremely difficult to wash off your hands. It's truly amazing at removing rust and is non toxic and non corrosive. If you try it let me know what you think of it

[@jrsgarage7623]

Cool! I'll definitely try it. Bet thats the active ingredient in the rust disolver I've been buying .

[@sunnyray7819]

Vinegar works great on rust, so I believe it....

[@LeftiusMaximus]

So does 88cent Wal-Mart soda

[@chuckkottke]

Our old 34' Diamond T had a red seal Continental engine in it, which my dad said was one of the best engines made in those days. Built to last, the truck had 335,000 miles on it before being sold to the Hansen's who then removed the engine and ran their sawmill with it for many years. Diamond T manufactured some of the best trucks in the country. 💎

[@danieljoseph4458]

You always do a great job on you videos even if the vehicle fails to run . Thanks

[@ronaldnickell6110]

Love the Diamond T trucks. Back in the 80's at Roswell NM on the hill west of town, there was a wrecking yard. In this yard out back, was a couple of Diamond T trucks, one of which was formaly owned by the auther Earl Stanley Gardener. It had a bed that was set up for living quarters with a place for him to write his stories while he was in the outback country. If he described a canyoun or some part of the country in the wild it was because he was there. The truck was very spacious inside and in great shape. I often wonder what became of the truck.

[@chrisackerley1842]

ESG was really into exploring Baja California. He was a great fisherman, and fishing in the Sea of Cortez back then was world class!

[@timdixon3391]

I love to hear stories and local history like this

[@stylinstylist2005]

Probably at Area 51 now...

[@nicholasholden8139]

probably got scraped

[@keithhack777]

im from down by roswell i know there is a junkyard outside town i believe it is a private place iv been told u have to catch the guy there but there is a treasure trove of old classic cars truck buses you name it that truck may be there

[@S.JerseyJim]

Your relaxed attitude made this so enjoyable.

[@Alan-h1m]

I caught this one 2yrs on. With all the aged and decrepit motors you've handled, there's bound to be one that just says "NO!" Great effort there, Mr. Jennings.👍

[@ronaldmiller2740]

JEN.. YOUR THE GREATEST!!! YOU CAN GET ANY CAR AND TRUCK GOING!!! THIS IS A POOP TRUCK MY SON MAX SAYS ,, HA!!!

[@amerritt261]

Wouldn’t it be nice if the makers of marvel mystery oil and wd 40 would sponsor you with some products?

[@gregledbetter5942]

Makes a lot of sense after watching a few of these videos

[@AnCapDog144]

What does the mystery oil do

[@gregledbetter5942]

@@AnCapDog144 are you kidding... it's a modified hyperactive form of blinker fluid, it has been rumored if you thoroughly massage it into a whiskey dent allowing it not just to penetrate the paint and rust, but deep into the molecular structure of the steel, you'll be a feminine hair closer to the secret of life... but in my perspective seafoam is just hyped up snake oil.. don't think of me is a charlatan ;)

[@amerritt261]

@@AnCapDog144 it a very good oil that has multiple uses. It has a unique way of working it's way into seized parts yet also can be used in fuel systems and other mechanical things to treat them. No One knows why it works. Hence the mystery.

[@AnCapDog144]

@@gregledbetter5942 hahahaha

[@arthilliker3721]

I know a guy in CT that collects and restores Diamond T trucks ... ALL kinds !! Fire trucks, tanker trucks, flat beds, you name it !! He does some BEAUTIFUL work !! Makes them better than brand new !! Good luck with this ole girl !!

[@williamdeegan7840]

What a sweet, cool truck. Love the toughness in it's styling. Pretty rare truck 2. Needs to restored, and not a Half Ass old truck on a new chassis restored either. This truck deserves better.

[@johnfair62]

I agree with you.

[@vayabroder729]

Agree 100%; too many chassis swaps with small block or LS Chevys, etc etc

[@motorteeth]

I wish these videos were around when I was a kid... my grandpa had a 1949 international and a 58 chev (both absolutely complete with good glass and interiors you could actually sit in) parked out by the old farm dump. After grandpa passed on when I was 15, my uncle thought it was a good idea to doze a big hole and push everything into it. There's two old trucks in there that will never run again. Needless to say, some of the family was pretty pissed off that he did it without telling anyone lol especially me because grandpa was going to let me have one of them once I decided what to do with it.

[@GTORazor]

Damn, that's sad for you and a complete dick move by your uncle!!

[@RoninDosho]

This is one of my favorite episodes so far! I’m listening on earbuds and the mocking bird in the background is loud and clear in stereo!

[@gordonjohnson405]

The ballast resistor should be hooked up in series with the resistor. The ignition wire needs to go to the resistor, then from the resistor to the coil. I am guessing that truck was originally only a 6 volt. The resistor is to lower the power going to the coil. It will prolong the life of the coil and keep the points from arcing and burning up. A set of points made for 6 volt will burn up quickly when converted to 12 volts.

[@christinebettencourt4163]

Sir, you know your business my brother and I loved playing with those old girls.

[@jrsgarage7623]

Never knew the points burn faster but it makes sense cause ive noticed that

[@jeffdorrity5609]

I converted a 55 Willys Jeep inline 6 from a 6 volt to an 8 volt system. Headlights and such kept blowing fuses so just replaced with whatever screw was on hand and and not rattle out. Never did have problems with it burning up points. Got the idea from a hay farmer, said it would start better with a little more juice. Said 12 volt would be a little much on the system.I didn’t know it til then but a lot of tractors had 8 volt systems back then.

[@C.V._McCullar]

Thank you. I was looking for this so I didn't have to.

[@petemack1917]

I thought modern coils did not need the resistor

[@indiosveritas]

One of the most optimistic men on KZbin. Without optimism there is nothing. Optimism is the gift America gave to the world.

[@ericgriffin397]

Don't give up on it!!! That's a beautiful truck!!

[@joesteed8316]

I ve only found your channel today and I m hooked! I laughed my arse off from when you nearly bbqd yourself. Bostin’ entertainment!

[@da_SpiffR]

Same here and I agree. Our man must have balls the size of Texas to wrastle with this old girl and still come out smiling. Respect.

[@needsaride15126]

My goodness I bet that was a beautiful truck back in the day. Those vehicles had so much style and character.

[@darrenmartin5898]

💩

[@daved7024]

Diamond T REO that's one way cool truck well worth restoration. They were built like tanks. Nice video. 👍😊

[@ellisevilsizor4525]

You know, it doesn't matter to me if you get them running or not, i just enjoy watching you work on them, and the passion you have for it

[@jandabrowski5749]

It's so over the top! So talented person! Way to go!👍

[@terryrose6208]

Private sector manufacturing did not readily keep up with war time technology. And I'm of the opinion that it was intentional. However, I grew up in the fifties and had access to a lot of older vehicles. Those old cars and trucks were so easy to work on, and reliable if serviced appropriately.

[@kent8342]

That was a worthy effort my friend. I love seeing old engines come back to life and further my engine knowledge and the same time. Thank you sir and better luck next time.

[@joejakubec9708]

One of my favorite truck off all time. It's a crime to have had it sitting all these decades. It needs to be out there driven daily.

[@edwardfreist8992]

When I was young...even today, we got longer bolts without heads to screw into the block and hide the head down in line, 2 headless bolts long enough to stick up past the head was all you needed..perfect guides to set the head in place

[@edwardfreist8992]

Maybe you should have worked on the stuck exhaust valve before you put the head back on.

[@nancyannirvin4507]

Growing up in the 1960's my dad owned an old Diamond T flatbed and a Diamond T Boom truck with a workers cab behind the driver. Loved those trucks. They remained in the family until the late 80's and never stopped running.

[@somerandomguy3868]

I'm sure you've heard it by now, MMO is good stuff for sure, it's absolute magic for sticking lifters, but for rusty pistons and rings white vinegar is the stuff, hey great channel

[@gagehouston4214]

If you’re a dad; you would be an excellent father. The way you talk and how calm you are when working on a car, my daddy use to smack his hand and flip shit but those were some of my best memories

[@zakman9244]

I've been wrenching sense watching my dad over a half century ago . If you want to free up the piston rings and valves , pour automatic transmission fluid down the spark plugs holes and fill up each cylinder , then let it sit for a few days to a week . Without the spark plugs in it , crank it over gently until the cylinders are empty . Then put it back together and try to crank it up . That automatic transmission fluid is an old mechanic's trick I learned from my dad and it still works today !! Just check the oil level in the engine crank case as it sits the tranny fluid will go down into the engine crank case . It not only Free's up pistons & rings but also the valves and lifters .

[@1985cjjeeper]

This is true. ATF is the mystery behind Marvel Mystery Oil.

[@malbers35]

I use a mix of ATF and diesel.

[@twangyyy18888]

These videos are super relaxing to just spark up a joint and watch

[@uncled39]

Wow, drugs, you are soo hard!

[@billbye2427]

Oh boy, driving a steel ingot a coming, iron butts get ready, quite a old truck with a certain style never forgotten.

[@dannyanderson3359]

Like the fact that you show the failures as well as the triumphs

[@thub9737]

What a great truck. I can't believe how small the engine compartment is.

[@stevemcraemanager7119]

Have to appreciate a guy that will work on the old ass rusty truck with a white T-shirt.

[@francisjaniewski5990]

A friend of my Dads when I was in high school, drove one just like it early 70s. Cool to the nines.

[@willpilkington2679]

Will Like some of the previous comments I am amazed at what he can get run. It is a some great talent.

[@vayabroder729]

That is such a cool and rare truck. Would be great to restore to original condition.

[@iiPrr]

I feel like you could see a pile of rust and still say "It ain't too bad could be worse" you always have a positive attitude about everything.

[@jacobbreitha2693]

major respect to him for working on this with a crisp white tee on

[@spideybrent]

Hello from Moosomin ,Saskatchewan, Canada Great videos thanks for sharing.

[@mattdillon4398]

My neighbor has a 48 completely restored. It's a sight to behold. That hammer mechanic stuff is really hard to watch. These trucks are really rare and a transmisson case just got totally ruined.

[@tonebonebgky2]

it's just a machine chill.

[@mattdillon4398]

@@tonebonebgky2 A rare machine. Besides, randomly banging on cast iron with hammers is really dumb. Any mechanic knows this.

[@feydespiel.]

​@@mattdillon4398I'm sure he has a few spares that actually work...that one doesn't work

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

I'm impressed by a couple of things....turning a driveshaft with a plumber's wrench....your abiding patience....and your resistance to cussing! That beauty is worth saving.

[@faerieSAALE]

Saw one of these trucks on eBay - sat in Arizona or New Mexico for many decades. It was rough looking. REAL rough. The seller sent me more additional photos - It was WAY MORE than I cared or dared to get involved with. Eventually, someone bought it for a cheap price. I'm thinking that maybe it is this Diamond T Reo truck. Good luck with this Diamond T - you're gonna need it!

[@steverives3060]

If its still a positive ground system, connect your hot wire from the battery to the negative side of the coil.

[@secretdaisy6484]

Hey man-don’t give it up. It’s an awesome truck 🛻 with possibilities ‼️👍☮️🌟

[@boonesrockoutdoors6710]

I have just ran across your videos tonight, and I'm obsessed. I hope Marvel Mystery Oil decides to sponsor you soon!

[@stefanovepi]

I haven't watched all your videos, usually just the ones that pop up on my feed. While it's really interesting what you do to get these engines working, it stays with me just what happens to these particular machines. Yeah, I know this video is 3 years old, but maybe you read these messages still.

[@petertuohy2886]

Thanks!

[@beakittelscherz5419]

This Magpie is giving you her opinion loud & clear😂👍 Nice job, mate. Thanks for show&tell 😎

[@randallsmerna384]

The bird sounds are awesome!

[@jamreport6981]

Everytime you skip to the most rewatched parts of the video its just him setting himself on fire

[@timothyroatenberry1274]

My dad and I free the motor on a 1940 Chevy truck that been setting for years ! Took out the plugs, poured kerosene in let it set a day or two it freed up , and gotter running ! 👍

[@rossmacmillan3415]

That’s a lovely looking truck. Real character

[@tyhogue8316]

I love the old flatheads! Looks like fun.👍

[@impact9310]

i like seeing you get beat by one and post the video anyway! I expect many of the people that enjoy your channel have also been beaten by a stubborn engines more than a few times. Very relatable, great video!

[@odiloncadag6568]

para kang si Jesus muling binubuhay ang matagal ng patay pero bilib ako sa t'yaga at sa iyong determinasyon na muli mong mapagana ang ganyang uri ng sasakyan,. keep up the good work, more power and Godbless,.

[@Larsgman]

Someone please sponsor this guy for the love of god because the videos that are missing a part 2 where he actually successfully gets it to start is absolutely murdering me

[@shammi8133]

The accents and grill can they bring some of that back please. It's art now.

[@ega9831]

Oh man, that TD gave you a good run for your money. You got pinched, burn, shocked, slipped and who knows what else. Good times.

[@o61000]

They all can't be home runs, I'm still inspired to go out to the shop and fiddle with the truck

[@martycarter3306]

It's nice to see old vichles come back to life...just like the day it was on the dealership....can't wait to see it restored..

[@paulodasilvaandre7808]

Our real museums, old trucks built to last and can still run the bodywork is a tough durable bone nowadays to make durable cars..🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

[@bjmartin637]

Boyi sure do like that old pickup . Good luck with it .

[@terenceokane]

Ive watched like 15+ vids so far and this is the first "failure" I've seen. Sometimes you cant fix what time has done. This dude does win most of these battles pretty easily. Hes a wizard with a can of PV Blaster instead of a staff.

[@caseyj.1332]

They made some great chrome in those days.

[@paulroybal3430]

I am learning alot by watching you this is very educational!

[@Boyracer2983]

Watching from the UK, Love your videos 👍❤

[@lindsaylittle6535]

Knew an old timer from S.D. that had a Diamond T. tractor with a Mercury sleeper and pulled a flatbed. We would overload him with RR ties and that old Cummins would snort. Sure was a tough old truck. Even resembled the front of your pickup. Just subscribed.

[@Bergstaller01]

Bores are close to immaculate...That's a 1 in a million find.

[@tractordave9300]

Listen to those birds singing in the background makes me look forward spring time!

[@6B8RX]

Running or not, that is a seriously cool old truck.

[@garysmith5781]

Never seen a diamond T pick up, only the big ones. Really cool..

[@TF856]

I think you should do whatever it needs to make it run, including a full restoration of the whole truck. If not then you're going to bed without your supper!

[@Lmbored123]

Hella expensive to do a full restoration i dont think its worth it

[@Lmbored123]

@@bb-ballistics1706 if it starts after a couple tries and barely money invested, then its worth salvaging. Otherwise you’re beating a dead horse. Do you know how much restoration costs in any vehicle? You missed my point the first time, I hope you can grasp it this time.

[@collomps]

Ï used to work on a 1947 model with that engine, it was a workhorse,very well kept, i saw that truck 15 years ago las time, still working, hauling stuf all day long, all in the original drivetrain and etc. That engine has nice torque and just purrs like a kitten.

[@spesinfracta]

If you don't want the cast iron to crack DONT HIT IT WITH A FREEKING HAMMER!!!

[@constantincosmin1743]

You can hit it with a hammer if you don t use the car, it is just for experiment

[@scottcupp8129]

Love to see em break free like that. That's a great start :)

[@adamenstrom]

Love these videos. Glad I found this channel. 🤘 Still getting used to oil and coil 🤣

[@jdauph039]

dang, you made a 1929 run but not a 1948. What a shame. Hey, Keep doing these videos! We love them!

[@tday99music]

Thanks for making these vids, you asked about the head if you did anything wrong, i don't think so. Couple things that could have made life easier, a pine 2x4 to lever the head in place, and picks to clear all the crap away and help align the gasket. I believe there is a specific pattern to torque head bolts as well

[@justicelut]

Get a small block of hardwood, place it on the top of a piston and hit the top of the timber with a sledgehammer one by one. This should crack any rust and free up what’s locking. Good luck.

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL. I WAS LOOKING FOR A 85 TOYOTA BOX TRUCK 22R USED BE A UHAUL AND THIS DIAMOND T TRUCK CAME UP. I MIGHT CHANGE MY MIND AND SEE IF I CAN GET ONES OF THESE. LIKE THE LOOK. GOOD WORK.

[@richardcline1337]

I wouldn't give up on this old truck. Let the MMO sit in it for a bit so the rings might possibly free up enough to give you better compression then bring out a starter jumper switch so you don't have to keep leaning over that lightning builder. Those old flatheads will run when many of the newer ones won't even turn over. That body style is so unique it'd be worth the effort to try to restore it at least to street use.

[@jenningsmotorsports7554]

Yes and it has mmo in it now it took about 5 weeks to do this video I let it set for a good 3 plus weeks before it even started to build any compression I believe the timing chain or gear drive is slipping on top of it losing compression

[@gordonjohnson405]

@@jenningsmotorsports7554 When an engine has been sitting a long time sometimes the gap in the rings rotates to where they are all in a line. Running the engine will often get them to rotate back to the right position.

[@gordonjohnson405]

@Cambron Gabaree Myths are what others tell you, not what you see with your own eyes. Ring and cylinder wear is more common in frequently used engines. But it is not uncommon to buy rings for an engine, take it apart, and discover they've simply rotated. Do yourself a favor and run an engine for 15-20 hours and then re-measure the compression before you buy rings.

[@gordonjohnson405]

@Cambron Gabaree Rings naturally rotate while the engine runs. As an engine gets older the cylinders tend to become oval in shape. The most relaxed position for the rings is naturally at the ends of the oval. So they tend to all settle in a line there. The shorter each iteration of running the engine, the less likely they are to rotate out of alignment. Ovaling of the cylinders is and issue that should be addressed on engine rebuilding by over-boring the cylinders, if enough wall thickness remains, after which you can get a 'like-new' performance from the engine. However, the performance and compression of the cylinder can still increase in an ovaled cylinder by running the engine long enough for the rings to rotate out of line. Notably, if you tend to do only short trips or idle an engine excessively, rings in an ovaled cylinder will just rotate and settle back in line. It is the shape of the cylinder modified by wear that causes it. Not sure who told you it was 'debunked'. Visit your local engine machine shop. They can tell you all about it.

[@gordonjohnson405]

@Cambron Gabaree Only in your mind, my friend. Only in your mind.

[@garrettwrightsman5201]

Love watching these videos! Makes me want to go do something.

[@Oceanwifi]

This guy is great, funnier than shit. "new part comes with constructions". Dad Gummit. And "new part has shiny a label". That must go on the car.! Holy crap, we're getting "lightning" now. It's going to start now! Whoaaa..."Hopefully I got that on camera" "lost my eyelashes, I think"...The coup de gra... "Don't touch the coil spark plug wires". "Tasted like 45 Thousand Volts"

[@ericellquist7007]

"Dad gum Cletus cut down mah dad gum shadetree, dadgummit."

[@Subreon]

@@ericellquist7007 sounds like a prime candidate for r/treelaw. don't fuck with someone else's trees lol

[@samok6594]

Love the descriptive he uses kills me !

[@kent8342]

I could listen to him talk all day. I bet he’s fun to hang with and maybe have a few cold ones too.

[@number7oneone]

Ummm ok..

[@waynebowman2315]

Amazing how that simple stuff from back then is almost always fixable

[@ancientheart2532]

Is that a mocking bird I hear in the background? Wonderful.

[@GorillaCookies]

I have a old Diamond T Pickup on my property. It was there when I bought the land . It's actually pretty clean and appears to be complete. License plate says it was last registered in 1964. I might have to go mess with it and see what happens

[@kevinb9327]

👍 the shade tree mechanic. No guts, no glory!

[@psotos]

You are a mechanical Wizard! That is for sure. Your channel would be way more rewarding though, if you would completely restore one of these old beauties! Go for it!!

[@kennethsonier1766]

That is one awesome truck, too bad didn't get it the start, reading some of the other comments I assume we all know why at this point considering this is 6 months ago when this video was made. Finally started watching your content two days ago and I love it 👍☮️

[@MontsFamilyHomestead]

Don't you just love it when fire covers you up and there is a not start. I hate it when that happens.

[@kevsbuild2807]

Love the home made rebar cam mount.

[@billsartelle353]

I loved those old diamond ts when I was a young teenager.

[@DoctorBerb]

Awesome videos, have enjoyed them. Be careful with those coils, don’t want to see you hurt yourself!

[@rdeanbenson2214]

Just found your channel, keep it original!

[@vicfeb3]

I work for a railroad outfit and we trizoil a lot. Good penetrating properties and lubrication.

[@LGarm82]

2 of cans WD-40: $20 1 gallon Mavel Mystery Oil: $30 Watching a classic come back to life: Priceless!

[@familytrieserichiltz940]

BTW your videos are therapeutic and educational! Love them!!