AMERICAN LaFRANCE V-12, ROADSTER PICKUP & T BUCKET

[@jamesmedlin9681]

I had an old friend growing up that had an old junk yard. Mom hated that I hung out down there. But they guy was lonely and knew just about anything I could think to ask him about everything. But Jonathan reminds me of my old friend. And I really appreciate his videos and content. It reminds me so much of my younger self and helping my friend. So thanks Jonathan.

[@thewanderer7705]

Very cool,that sounded very lucky.

[@stevejay8123]

I agree with you on the heat cycles to unstick rings. And with no cooling it will happen much faster. It looks like you are getting results already. Damn that V12 is going to be so cool by the time you are finished. 😊

[@jon-christiankaczor5384]

Well the truth is anyone who disagrees doesn't know much about how thermal expansion works. If done this numerous times on motors to loosen rings up

[@jon-christiankaczor5384]

@Dave Iauco you obviously have never owned a 100 year old engine and had to get the rings unstuck You sound like a typical know it all keyboard warrior troll at best and also that waterpimp is serviceable and has grease fittings and press in bearings and does not need coolant for the pump itself

[@davidingling9791]

@Dave Iauco if you don't like what he is doing quit watching!!!!

[@jon-christiankaczor5384]

@Dave Iauco just as I am speaking from experience I dont need to be schooled or educated on the subject since I have been doing this myself for 30plus years and that is a flat or t head style engine so it isnt 40 or 50 years old its 75 plus years old. Lycoming has not been in business since prior to ww2

[@jon-christiankaczor5384]

@Dave Iauco if you don't like how the man operates than keep the jerkoff no experience internet troll comments to yourself and watch another video because i don't see you posting any videos of getting old motors to run just you ripping off other peoples content and making ignorant senseless and uneducated remarks

[@paulorchard7960]

That big beast has been waiting for someone just like you for a new life! Its super cool and will power an awesome hotrod!

[@veeeight1976]

I'm keen to see fenders on the pickup. It'll give it a touch of class.

[@derrillbalshaw1199]

The Roadster-Pickup will look sweet with running boards and fenders. The stance and proportions of the T Bucket with the V6 looks good. That will make a nice car once you finish it.

[@dwebster50]

Awesome build ahead ...in the USA , you have amazing parts to build ..from. Your ideas are mind blowing..lol thanks for posting Jonathan .

[@RODALCO2007]

Great way to loosen up stuck internal parts by heat cycling what you do. Don't worry about the negative comments. I have been watching your video's for years and you know your engine stuff. Video's are a pleasure to watch and to learn from as well. Cheers !

[@keithperry8098]

Engines sitting on the ground without a platform running is your money shot. I could watch that all day and never get bored. More please.

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

Lived only 20 miles from Lycoming Engine plant where my x father in law was an engineer on there builds. Brilliant gentalman. He helped develope the variable valve train many years ago among other things. Johnathan makes things live again, YEA!

[@jameswieser483]

That V12 is just about the coolest engine I ever seen for a hot rod. Jonathan, when your finished with whatever you do with that engine it will be a show stopper.

[@Puddsbrudda]

Watching those rings settle in was indeed a thing of beauty, beaudacious even!

[@roygunter3244]

I will be the first to admit I have never started an engine outside a car and run it for more than a couple of minutes. I have watched you do it so many times since subscribed to your channel and none of them burned up, threw a rod, seized or seemed to be damaged by doing it. I usually know what I don't know, lots of people don't, I am always amazed at how many you start that I would have thought would never have had a chance. Further proof that I don't know nearly as much as you about that, too bad that more people like me should just stand back and let someone who knows do his stuff. Great work as usual.

[@marygarner5249]

Jonathan you have a Blessed Week Take Care

[@davidcraddock7011]

Coffee and a video from Jonathan. Doesn't get much better than that. Really cool to watch the coordination of his hands, like an artist.

[@frankmiller4167]

Thanks for another great video, the truck will be so cool with those fenders on it, can't wait to see it done.

[@duncanfrere2656]

Those big fenders dress off the Roadster-Pickup nice! New NOS Zeniths? Awesome! The V-6 mockup looks fantastic. The American-LaFrance V-12 is a beast! Can't wait to see it moving something down the road. Nana must be napping in this heat! Thanks for your channel!

[@andrewmantle7627]

The coolness of this engine is borderline unspeakable. Awesome work JW.

[@aldanovaico181]

Thank you for your time in sharing!

[@andrewmantle7627]

I saw the dog jump up like "Geez Dad, you're not going to do that again are you?" Great fun Jonathan.

[@harveypyke4897]

That old V12 is going to make something move right along. Thanks for taking us along for the adventure.

[@lelandrogers1078]

LOVE the fenders. This is going to be an amazing pickup truck.

[@rogerpatrick5216]

Man I'm 57 years old and I have been working on stuff all my life, but I don't hold a candle to you doesn't seem to matter what it is old or new you can fix it and make it run I really enjoy your videos and can't hardly wait until the next one, see ya next time 😎

[@squarewrangler]

Those fenders were meant for the pickup roadster. They looking very fitting under that Swan. Again thank you so much for the ending you use. That little 5 window really does something for me . Knowing what it started as just adds to the admiration. Stay healthy!

[@johnapel2856]

Good update. I think the mock ups are great. The model T frame is neat. It will make an interesting vehicle. It's nice watching the V-12 smoke less and less. A good lesson. As always, thanks and Meow to Ninja Catscan, wherever she may be.

[@John900C]

Tin can blows in. Jonathan: "It's a little split but I can work with that." Creates awesome hotrod.

[@awkwarddude]

🤣🤣😁❤👍👍

[@jlletaw1954]

Got that right 👍

[@solomonlynn7456]

Tune in next week for the one day rat rod build. Three empty Pepsi cans and an old washing machine transformed into an aluminum bodied speedster. Complete with a Hudson straight six he machines from scratch using a rusty piece of bar stock he found! All kidding aside, I have the utmost respect for anyone putting yard art back on the road. Very cool 👍

[@adamharvey9694]

I was born and raised in Auburn, Indiana. It does my heart good to hear that Lycoming engine run! Love the channel.

[@billdysert7109]

Jonathan good stuff always finds a way to your home ,thats a nice frame set up ,really like those fenders on the happy,days truck ,i see you put one of you old chevy V6 engines in that T bucket awesome can,t wait to watch yah work on these builds nice V 12 hope you got a place for that thanks for posting stay safe ...

[@bspoonts7747]

Just wanted to pass this on. It's on the American LaFrance engine you are working on. Hope it will help you. Love your channel and videos. I am amazed at your builds and the rare equipment you are able to find. You are terrific craftsman.

[@stephensaasen8589]

Enjoying all these videos. One thing you can say, with that old V12 smoking, the mosquitos will sure stay away.

[@jtthill5475]

Back in '67 I bought a '40 Ford 5 window for $50. If I got caught at a light I had to shut it off, smoked so bad you couldn't see when the light changed. LOL Could not get the heads off that flathead so I sold it. Sure wish I had it now. Good job on the heat cycle ring repair. Thanks for sharing.

[@PillarToPost77]

Adding the fenders and running boards to the Roadster Pick-Up is really going to make the truck look great. Keep it up Jonathan

[@mikej.2975]

Another great video Johnathan. The fenders are going to look great. The yard art car looks pretty cool too. And the engine has almost stop smoking. The video made my morning.

[@semperfi5861]

Friggin Sweet! I love all your ideas/projects. Thanks for taking the time to video everything you do. Much appreciated. 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[@scottsmith3381]

Gonna be a good Saturday now that Jonathan uploaded a video

[@rustyjeep2469]

Scott Smith Heck yeah! 👍

[@thebackwoodscraftsman7397]

Amen to that!

[@freddiebates5539]

Sho nuff is .

[@joek1960]

A Labor Day treat from a real working man to us all. Thanks Jonathan!

[@bigjohnstud3870]

This video was my breakfast for the morning!!! Got me ready to work on my old 1960 falcon!!! Awesome video!!

[@ironheadgarage9165]

Can't wait to see what you do with this motor really enjoy watching your videos

[@leeroyholloway4277]

Might oughta see about getting that second ignition up and going on the Lycoming.

[@DennisMurphey]

THANK YOU, All good stuff. Yes fenders help make the shape. Understand the V12 was cooled down but it is still weird not to have water cooling. It sounds pretty darn nice. The V6 looks great. I really want to try to do a V6 Hydro into in MiniBlazer body. Lowered. You took that break to do the diesel engine swap and it seemed to reenergize us all. LOVE the engines you do but those Hot Rods are simply BOSS. It gives me the fever to build one. Take care, Dennis in Virginia

[@philpettit145]

Sure do love the "fabbing"! Can't hardly wait to see the pickup "fabbed" up! Good stuff Jonathan! Thanks again for the videos.

[@drjcwardjr]

Good to see and hear the V12 running...can’t wait to see and hear some of your plans for that monster! 😎👍

[@j.c.smithprojects]

love the looks of those big fenders. great choice in my opinion.

[@markhensley1589]

Really cool old engine. Thanks for another interesting video.

[@Dwayne7834]

Another great old engine running again. It’s going to be great seeing what you might put it in. Thanks for sharing

[@Nudnik1]

Awesome project! We had giant 5000 lb 200hp gas Liberty Engines in old boats worth a fortune from 1920s . Salt water ate most up. Now a collectable worth a fortune. Look up "Napier Deltec engine"... Most amazing engine ever made. Used in 1978 NYC Super pumper fire truck and UK Rail road locomotive s. Ps I use Synthetic two stroke oil in crankcase in old Motors...no blue smoke no fouled plugs. Lasted for two years still running. Aircraft engine oil also no blue smoke. Expensive but ok for occasional use.

[@ervingoertzen7233]

That pickup will just get better and better , with fenders and running boards. Thanks for the great video , enjoyed it as always !

[@graymodeler]

I saw another video of this engine. It had the balance tubes on the carbs running to the valley cover? Great job getting it running for us.

[@howardkoster4026]

Jonathan, I've watched so many of your videos by now, I feel like I know you. I know you wouldn't run an engine for long periods of time without coolant. (Unless to state it). I trust you... I'm beginning to believe you can cure a rainy day!! As a matter of fact, YOU HAVE!!!!! On those rainy days, I watch your pre-released videos and I cheer right up! Keep on doing what your doing, STAY HEALTHY!!! (oh, I'm telling you how to live?) You're temperature cycling the engine. Gotcha.

[@rodneybrand8521]

Hey Jonathan..I've done the same thing on old engines .. let them heat up and cool down sometimes it works..my dad showed me this trick many years ago..that 12 cylinder would be nice in a rollback ..plenty of power .. looks your getting things together and having fun .. i appreciate your videos I'm sure everyone else does too..see you on the next one..Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dougscott8161]

Hi Jonathan, sure glad to see an update on the roadster pickup, I love your choice on the front fenders, if you have some rear fenders that come near them, it will really finish off the styling. I think that stretched chassis on the trailer will make a great bed for the American LaFrance V-12. Good Grief, I just saw a thumbnail for a Rat Rod show in Las Vegas that was showing a VW Bug with a front mounted V-8 and thought "how would that look with the LaFrance V-12? I better get outa here before I lose my mind completely.Thanks for sharing, God Bless, stay safe and Meow to Ninja Catscan.

[@JazzStrat781]

Love these projects and loving seeing a new video from Jonathan. Makes my Saturday!

[@scottcupp8129]

That LaFrance sounds really great. No knocks or anything. Mechanically it is a peach!!! Great job Jonathan!!

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Awesome ! Thank you for our Saturday morning video!!

[@davidwildridge8080]

Engine sounds better each time. Jonathan has plenty of creative and mechanical talent. Thanks for sharing.

[@doug8525]

Another great video...I really like that motor! Great work!

[@79tazman]

That V12 is cool but it looks like she is burning some oil she sure is smoky lol!! but it runs like a clock these NOS zenith carbs are awesome too.

[@phillipcortel6330]

Right on Jonathan! V 12 it ounds good ! Excellent score on the carbs!

[@billywhite3020]

Moter sounds great like the old cars keep fixing them and love the videos

[@poohen223]

I am in love with the roadster pickup already. can not wait to see how she turns out! Stay healthy, keep up the good work! Thanks for sharing the fun with us!

[@deemee9000]

Nice to see you back working on your project cars... Thanks

[@elickes]

This I'd my new favorite series. Thank you for being you. This thing is going to be incredible! Keep it coming. Dibs on a ride-along!

[@oldenslo4141]

That big V-12 would look great in a COE (Ford or GMC). On the other new car, that looks to be a Packard Cormorant radiator cap possibly for the '30s. Great show and thanks for posting Jonathan.

[@VinnyMartello]

I love seeing all the random junk you throw together and turn into art.

[@slowpokebr549]

Can't get over how smooth that thing sounds.

[@danmay9728]

Thanks for the video. I completely enjoy watching you build the different prodjects. As alwasys be safe , peace.🇺🇸

[@westsideflyer7559]

Good reasoning on the "no cooling system". You have your reasons. Would be easy to make a radiator stand for the times you want to run an engine for a long time for testing, whatnot. A frame with wheels on the bottom so it won't tip over and an electric fan to blow through it as necessary. And some long hoses so you could move it where you want it. Keep on 'er, Jonathan! Always lots of cool stuff at Jonathan's house!.

[@faerieSAALE]

I LOVE JONATHAN W - he is far more likable - interesting - informative - creative - with his builds than any other old car or motor powered channel. I hate old storytellers and their need to constantly bemuse with their halcyon recollections and having a collection of old duffers hanging around just to be on KZbin or have their channels promoted. They also feel a need to have a rock ` n roll - hillbilly - Plinky twangy banjo music over-riding the videos. Jonathan has an opening soundtrack - and then it ends. All you see and hear is him and voice, as he explains what it is he's doing, and why. There is no puffed-up ego or a setting within a garage, barn museum-like setting chocked full of antiques, signage, petroleum-related collectibles, and six other old cars in the background. Some of you may have issues with how Jonathan does things - too bad. He is his own man and if you don't like what you see, then quit watching. I watch it to LEARN. I LOVE to meet Jonathan one day. NO one else - just him.

[@b.atwater3904]

Well said! I agree with everything you say about JW; he is simply awesome.

[@iivaridark6850]

I quess that is just correct! thanks! We like Jonathan is most likely the best in YT. Another is Paul Henshaw. Both are no-nonsense individuals.

[@salr362]

Think I saw you lurking about Pete C’s cortina city.

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

Yep, don't know a more exciting thing to watch on KZbin. If ya don't smell like 100% CAR after shooting a video -lame.

[@cowfrank]

I know the channels to which you refer. I agree no content just b.s.

[@jomomma8291]

The fenders on the straight eight really make it look "AWESOME"

[@b.atwater3904]

I think he is going for that look of the 1930s. Back then, cars looked like a work of art and had curves and style; just like a Woman...

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent picture and message plus videos Johnathon :) love seen that V12 run and carbs useing to are on fire trucks The Bickle Seagrave my used had 1000CFM Holley carb 2 chokes each on each 4bbl with 2 carbs on V12 and funny how get started when explain on previous video !

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That V12 sounds awesome Jonathan 🙂👍 love seeing you save all this old iron my friend. Keep up the great work. You're a *HUGE* inspiration on here for us gear heads ❤❤

[@aarongrabowski5620]

You are such a talented man. Thx for showing us your amazing creations. Keep em coming, i will continue watching.

[@johnhansen4550]

Love the full fender look on the straight eight and the T set up with the V 6 is cute too! Great progress and fun to watch.

[@michaelnaisbitt7926]

Amazing work on those old cars and engines good on you J W from Australia

[@reddog6429]

That's gonna look really cool ! Can't wait to see it all happen !!! Thanks for the video .....

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Wow ! That is a wild running engine ! It does belong in a Rat Rod for sure !

[@Rebar77_real]

That V12 sounds so smooth! You'd expect something out of an old fire truck to be some unruly brute roaring away chomping at the heels of thunder... But nope, smooth as silk mind a couple sputters that can be tuned out. How cool is that. Fun stuff Mr.W!

[@huck01955]

Love it your a master at almost every thing . To bad no mater what you do some 1 is going to complain . Thanks for so many killer vids

[@fava7753]

This pick up is going to be , the dogs bollocks , cool just ain't the word , want to see it finished right now . . Jonathan your a genius . . Keep em coming .

[@rupe53]

Back in the early 70s I drove an American LaFrance fire truck with the V-12 gas engine. It was a beast to say the least. OTOH, it was a gas engine in a truck that was pushing 28,000 pounds, but we really had nothing else to compare it with in those days. All of our other trucks were gas V-8s so quite a difference.

[@ussdiscovery6912]

That v12 runs nicer and nicer I was a little skeptical at first about it smoking but I understood what you was doing. The fenders are going to look really good on the roadster pick up I really like that idea! As always great videos! I look forward to each one and I always learn something, you sir are an inspiration to me and I love making stuff out of junk and scrap.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Thanks for the update Jonathan. I've said it before I like hood and fenders .we really like what you are doing there. Will be cool. Central California watching

[@JamesAllmond]

Wow, does it sound as good in person as it does on my computer? That is going to be a neat build...and the straight eight too! Please, what could be better? Even that T-Frame with the stuff just tossed in it looks good. Jonathan, you are a metal artist - folks art one could say...that one can drive. Stay well! And you all know he is right about the heat cycling of old engines, for those of you younger than those engines that is how it needs to be done..

[@toddcarpenter3517]

That's awesome Jonathan, I swear you could fix a rainy day

[@marygarner5249]

Jonathan will make something Cool always does love it 😁😁

[@markhensley9378]

I was thinking about the way you was heating it up and cooling it down even before you said you was doing it to try to get the rings unstuck. I've bought plenty of engines from the wrecking yard and had to do that with some of them. Don't know what you paid for all them parts but sometimes you've got to get them when you come across them. Really good video. Might have about a week of good weather so maybe you'll be able to get some more done on your little pickup. Thanks again for your time.

[@virtuestreams2616]

I like it! She sounds sorta like a radial engine to me.

[@thejeepdoctor]

Jonathan, go to “American LeFrance J Series V12 1953” here in KZbin. Watch when he shows area between the intakes. There is a plug in one intake and a tube screwed into the other side. Weather this is correct or not, I don’t know. 🤔

[@BFTEgodswarrio5939]

He knows and has already have put it back on the engine couple of videos back when he started working on it.

[@rustyjeep2469]

Beast from the east Gotta love how great of a resource KZbin is and how helpful people on here! 👍

[@jasonsparshott7208]

Beast from the east I think the comment above you was stating that they didn't have the equalizer tube hooked up like the mtr was before he put the tube back in place ?

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

Love the videos JW ! Thanks for taking the time to show me your adventures! Regards BobLee

[@McFingal]

I like it, I think it’s gonna be cool as hell.

[@OlysGarage]

Yes, full fenders is just what the roadster pickup needs! That will look awesome! The ALF engine isn't running too bad, and great score on the carburetors!

[@shadetreemechanicracing22]

I really love the fenders. 👍

[@barryphillips7327]

Wondering what the V12 will end in?? It would cool in an old truck/hotrod! Think they were used in Fire trucks, not sure. Would a Model T or A frame be man enough for the big beast???? Tend to have my doubts.

[@adamturner2507]

The fenders are cool it makes the truck look way better

[@edwardgoodwin1813]

The LeFrance V12 engine sounds great keep up the good work

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

That sounds better each time you run it. Keep up the great work.👍👍👍

[@rodneyclements6190]

I am diggin the fenders! It just has the right look!! Seems like that engine is clearing up right at the end there Jonathan! I'm excited to see more on these!!

[@jamesb.9155]

So curious to know what became of this giant V-12 dual ignition engine project!

[@jamesb.9155]

Yeah, me too! Lol . . . 4+ YRS LATER.

[@aaron71]

Can I come hang out and learn stuff? Man you're the uncle I never had.

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

Unfortunately if he let us all hang out he'd never get nothing done, be to many of us. He'd just keep bumping into us standing around asking questions and wanting to help. LOL

[@awkwarddude]

@@RustyIronProjectsRIP so true! He'd need crowd control!🤣🤣👍

[@shfr1747]

Love the fenders! V12 is way cool. Great stuff Jonathan. Kiwi Sam

[@edwardmckenzie3402]

Love the fenders on the pickup. A good classic name for your creation would be to call it a Winans!

[@ianhudson2193]

What a glorious piece of kit!!!