Texas Barn Find Survivor 1953 Chevy Truck 40+ Years!

Meet "Dottie" the original 1953 Chevrolet 5-Window Pickup Truck found in a Texas barn after 40 plus year storage and brought to light. We take this old girl for a spin.
classic truck, car, barn find, antique, vintage, samspace81

[@ArthurPeters-h8g]

That truck was built in the same year I was born, !😮, love this truck! 😊 Wow. Wonderful, Wonderful, WORD! 😅

[@donborgal975]

The sound made when the doors are slammed closed... oh sooo nice!!!

[@samspace81]

Don Borgal Thanks Don! Glad you enjoy my original video. I like to leave all the old sounds in and none of that crappy music people put over car videos.

[@dannyo1966]

+Don Borgal Yea, that's real metal in the doors. We have a 54 4400 grain truck and the doors sound exactly the same.

[@haroldpruitt8207]

Some kind of cool!’ Love it!

[@samspace81]

👍

[@TheBoweryScum]

'Dottie' is a sweet gem - unpolished, but still shining! I just love that old metal. So glad you just did the mechanical necessities, and left the fantastic patina! I'd love to own ol' Dottie. Thanks for the upload.

[@johnwade5747]

I love the old cloth covered wiring with no cracks.A sign it hasnt been screwed with.What a find!

[@samspace81]

Me too! Don't see that often

[@geipelstoys9923]

the stuff of dreams right here, to have a barn find that clean, that runs and drives that well. love it! wish I could afford it!

[@lalvarado63]

I would keep her just as she is! Awesome!

[@johntapp1650]

I remember when there were at least two of these ol' stovebolt sixes around every corner. I could hear about four warming up for the day as I walked to school on weekday mornings.

[@samspace81]

I can picture that in my head, thanks John. I'm 37 and missed that era. Appreciate you following Samspace81

[@waltercook3197]

MY DAD BOUGHT A 1953 CHEVY JUST LIKE THIS ONE IT WAS BLUE LOVED DRIVING IT BUILT LIKE A TANK

[@samspace81]

Love that

[@MarcSchaefermeyer]

This thing is in great shape! I love the '53! This is my favorite year!

[@lickymywicky6289]

The pin stripping arcross the cow doors and cab are just amazing.

[@maclac48]

What an awesome truck, what an awesome piece of history. 👍🏿

[@samspace81]

Alright, glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for following Samspace81

[@dnovello]

Love your truck! Perfect interior to match the beautiful Patina!!

[@samspace81]

Appreciate you watching, Paul

[@bobgauthier1569]

Nice I had a 1948 one ton thrift master. Restore it looked pretty much the same except it had wooden stakes and a wooden bed great truck pendant dark green

[@samspace81]

Awesome, I'd like to see it. Appreciate you watching, Bob

[@bobgauthier1569]

I sold way back along time ago after I left Utah. It was originally from Nebraska a neighbor down the street used it to haul honey back-and-forth was getting a good price for honey in Nebraska. When it dried up he just parked it in his backyard for years had surface rust but that was it steel so thick on that sucker.

[@dylanolsen2629]

This truck is amazing I wish I had one like that.

[@samspace81]

+Dylan Olsen Nothing fake or phony about this patina

[@terryschenck6810]

Perfect! I have one that's restored, but they deleted the Parking Brake in the process. Here, I got a great look at the correct mechanism. Great Truck and video Thanks.

[@rodneymartin6154]

That's a pretty darn amazing find! For sure a Texas truck - NO HEATER! :) I love that original blue on the engine, surprising that it doesn't have a bypass oil filter on it. The sound of the horn ROCKS!

[@carlisle1926]

Rodney Martin the Chevrolet truck engines were gray until the late 1950s. Someone has painted this engine.

[@tootsie5052]

My '53 also came from Texas. Had it shipped to West Virginia about 3 years ago, very little rust on it , but it was dented all over except the right door. I just love the styling of these trucks, '47-'55 that is, and I call my truck "Toots".

[@samspace81]

Cool! Thanks for watching Samspace81, Tootsie. Love these old trucks.

[@mlez7197]

LIKE A ROCK...awesome truck

[@samspace81]

Really is, appreciate you watching

[@richardvelazquez8115]

I owned a 1950 when I was a kid in Whittier CA, this was in 1993, i was only 15 years old paid $400 for her, it was too much for me at the time to getting running and lagged the support from my friends and family so I had to get rid of her, I miss that baby and vowed one day to get one back one day! Great video buddy!

[@richardvelazquez8115]

thank you, where do you live?

[@richardvelazquez8115]

jim smith dc or state?

[@garybrown7044]

the western & southern states are good places to buy these old "bones" fenders, floorboards & cab corners dont rust out like they do in ohio, where i live. the doors have a distinctive metallic sound when closing. prehaps thats why i've been hooked on them for the last 50 years. i currently own 2-52's, 1-48 & 1-34. love them all!

[@samspace81]

You know it Gary!

[@soldtobediers]

Priceless Patina. Got one, and it gets a coat of rust brown primer every election year, and have never voted in my life. It's interesting to hear what people say they would do with it if they owned one. i tell them that on the highway, it is always lookin for another gear to shift into. Best remark iv'e ever heard used by the owner of and old vehicle like these is... Just one more payment and it's all mine. Each time my 7 yr. old grandson visits , or i pick him from school i remind him that this is his truck, and i'm just using it until the day that he says i can't. By that time it may well be true. Thank's for bringing out into the light for all to view. -gilpin 3-26-16

[@IronClad292]

This truck is excellent !!! I wouldn't change a thing.......Perhaps some new bed wood and a tail gate. Other than that, I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for sharing :)

[@samspace81]

IronClad292 I agree! Thank you for the great comment. I love old trucks. Check out the 1950 Chevy truck I just posted. - Sam

[@RichardFortney15040]

see someone added seatbelts

[@samspace81]

Richard Fortney yes sir, otherwise not much has changed. Thanks for checking it out.

[@oliverpetroski4205]

A beauty. I wish I had one of these. Its got everything: A patina, split window, clear working electronics, good strong engine. I never liked those super low rider style customizations with ventilator shaped wheels. Original is always the best. Plus you can never be out of job with a pick up truck. With the patina it looks great. New paint only if it is apsolutely needed.

[@samspace81]

You'd look good in an old truck

[@oliverpetroski4205]

@@samspace81 Yeah, but unfortunately these trucks were never available in my country.

[@samspace81]

Bummer no old work trucks?

[@oliverpetroski4205]

@@samspace81 Nope. They were never imported, so there's no barn finds.

[@samspace81]

Well bummer, what kind of trucks were used?

[@edgargomez8662]

All original ....very nice

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Nice truck.

[@richardjimenez7394]

Reminds me of my old trucks I used to have

[@samspace81]

Great truck

[@bimmjim]

This video is perfect. ... I'm going to link it to some of those people who screw up their videos by putting music on them. .. My Brother had a 1953 1 ton Chevy panel truck that was identical to this in most was.

[@samspace81]

What a great truck it was and thanks for sharing the link - Samspace81

[@Trs209]

Beautiful truck!!

[@redradiodog]

Don't ever paint the old girl, it's perfect the way it is.

[@samspace81]

I agree! Thanks for checking it out. Enjoy the channel.

[@jeffdowler9130]

God what a beauty!

[@thomasjefferson5727]

Those 90s dad shoes are really something.

[@samspace81]

Thanks President Jefferson. I hope you are well and thank you so much for following Samspace81, what an honor.

[@jeffscott8323]

Fresh oil change. And new Tires good to go

[@samspace81]

real talk

[@dwebster50]

I remember riding in a 53 when I was 5 or 6 , my Grandfather had one ...Not in this good condition , LO , His previous truck was a red 1937 ... I would love to have one and they are the height of cool ,

[@usmanyaqoob1748]

Beautiful truck man I love to own one one of this

[@jeromebreeding3302]

Keep the stovebolt, two carbs, split exhaust, add a T-10 5spd.,then rub it down with some linseed oil, and just enjoy !

[@elflaco658]

That's just effing A cool!

[@samspace81]

Was and is a great old truck! Appreciate you commenting and watching

[@omalley16]

They're still out there boys!

[@cliffordholland2233]

Had one like it when I was 17 years old

[@samspace81]

Awesome. Ive always wanted an old truck. Appreciate you watching Samspace81

[@jeffstone7912]

Sweet!

[@connerwilson2357]

beautiful truck

[@quevoy6611]

Looks very good for a 60 plus vehicle. Needs to check those tail lights though. The stop lights aren't working.

[@samspace81]

Yikes, thanks

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

Nice to see one that's not a hot rod all original don't even bother painting it

[@wendelm.a4245]

Nossa toda original extraordinária 👏👏👏👏👏

[@samspace81]

Appreciate you watching 👀

[@GiveMeYourNachosButthead]

😍 I’m in love!

[@samspace81]

She's a beaut Clark

[@canitogalicia]

Don’t live life with regrets,,,,,,, don’t sell your grandpas , fathers , trucks , cars,,, tools etc etc..... ps) great find and yes I kept my grandfathers 56 Chevy bel air convertible....

[@samspace81]

Yes for sure ❤️

[@benhudman7911]

This truck only needs an oil change and a bath to be perfect.

[@TheThirdWheel618]

My grandad past away and he had 2 of them only bad thing he left them outside for maybe 25/30 years it had stainless eblems and trim that never rusted I posted them up for sale and my phone ran off the hook untill they we're sold very popular well built truck nothing too it pure simplicity

[@samspace81]

Love these old trucks, sorry about your grandad

[@aldozea286]

Wooooowwwww!!!!!!

[@samspace81]

Thanks for watching, Aldo

[@7viewerlogic670]

Nice!

[@samspace81]

+mike anderson She's special. Thanks for checking it out MIke!

[@coolezum]

235 straight 6 ? Great Truck! Love the year, born same as me😜

[@samspace81]

Thanks for watching & your comment, appreciate you

[@TheFarmerfitz]

Nice find man!!!.... Even the speedo works....

[@hectorcesarcruzsanchez9145]

Me gusto un chingo very very nice 😍🙋😻

[@samspace81]

Thanks for checking it out

[@soldtobediers]

Kudos to the Videographer. Lets me know in detail bout how things should appear on the areas which were left original. Have a daily driver with a '54 truck engine in it. Gonna have to visit Y'all one day.

[@samspace81]

Thank you very much, kudos to you for watching my channel

[@expatconn7242]

please keep all stock

[@overlycreative1]

This is an amazingly important example of a working original without modification. No repair manual could give this vehicle more lasting tribute than this video does. This is a window into the past with modern eyes for us that wished to see how this vehicle ran, sounded and felt down to the blowing of the horn, slamming shut of doors, lifting of hood, views from all angles.Seeing the complete under the hood wiring, including spark plug order and other linkages is wonderful. Pulling the brake lever, pressing the starter switch on the floor all add to this originals place in history. How does it affect me? It allows me to see what my 1954 GMC 3100 sitting in my garage is just waiting to be when restored to running order. Thanks for posting this video I'll post mine soon.

[@richardjimenez7394]

Awesome shape

[@samspace81]

Yes sir still same today I hear

[@Greg-Ski]

thank you for sharing this video, what an amazing truck - do yout think guys 50 years from now are going to do this with our Silverados, I doubt it, LOL

[@samspace81]

+gReG sKi no way, these new cars will be garbage, wiring rotted out, won't run. The old originals like this will never be again. It was a special time in automobiles.

[@michaelnaisbitt1639]

She,s beautiful. I am a little green with envy. Ha ha 👍👍👍🚘🚚😃😃

[@samspace81]

Nice!! Hey enjoy the channel Michael, I'm throwing on a bunch of cool trucks.

[@giovanniaugustofabbri]

is very beautiful

[@samspace81]

Yes for sure

[@ansunefilmydialogue7737]

Nice video

[@samspace81]

Thank you very much

[@Clorox__Bleach.]

it actually looks good like that

[@manoelluiz2697]

Fantastico, aqui no Brasil, ainda tem algumas, eu possuo uma destas, nas mesmas condicoes, etc., e um grande carro, uma maravilha. maneco - Porto Alegre-RS - Brasil.

[@rebelsoul7117]

That is nice

[@samspace81]

Appreciate you watching 👀 great old truck for sure

[@davshaw5]

Amazing as to how little rust there was.....

[@stevekirksey9293]

Patina perfect wouldn’t change a thang

[@samspace81]

You and me both Steve

[@oieugeniosilva3827]

Que coisa rara, toda original...

[@samspace81]

Love them original too. Much love from Texas, thanks for watching the Samspace81 channel sir

[@pheenix42]

If you can keep it running, drive it. That's what it was meant to do.

[@gregorymeyer9564]

only thing id change , would be the oil!

[@samspace81]

Truth it's still rolling around

[@jeffscott8323]

Maybe new wheel cylinders and brakes dry rot is common after sitting all them years

[@samspace81]

Yes it had them replaced

[@christopherdw7994]

NICE!

[@samspace81]

Thanks!

[@doedecaheedron]

They are only original once(NO PAINT,JUST maintenance )

[@samspace81]

Agree great old trucks

[@andrsnavarro8860]

Está precioso el pikup soñado.

[@samspace81]

Thanks for checking out the truck

[@atirador434fsantos]

Hello, knowing any vídeo of the Nash truck?

[@samspace81]

I'll check

[@atirador434fsantos]

@@samspace81 Okay, I have a 1947 Nash truck!

[@brianhill8096]

I was very surprised to see the dealer name, I was raised in pearland and my dad bought car's, and trucks from person's in alvin ps dad had a 1953 pickup !!

[@samspace81]

That's very cool

[@michaelparsons9833]

Is this for sale? If not, put it under a tarp and put back in the barn!! Gawd what a find! If it is indeed for sale please contact me.

[@jairocar62]

Original parabéns.

[@samspace81]

Yes 100

[@kirkbeebe4169]

It's actually linkage to. Engage the starter

[@samspace81]

Thanks Kris ✌️

[@bwwb3798]

Wow, wish it was mine

[@samspace81]

+BWWB Me too! Dottie is the real deal barn find. I bet she looks exactly the same still. It would be a crime to restore her. Thanks for following my channel.

[@bwwb3798]

No problem keep up the cool videos

[@melbea03]

My uncle had one only it was a 52

[@samspace81]

Great trucks

[@pdude95]

is it sad that the speedometer on that truck is higher then a 94 chevy silverado?

[@samspace81]

+pdude95 Yes haha

[@evapicazo685]

Muy bonito auto

[@samspace81]

Thanks for checking it out

[@1ivannthegreat]

If I was you I would keep that remarkable truck that you have. lol

[@samspace81]

Thanks for checking it out Ivan! Enjoy the channel, be sure and subscribe if you haven't. I'm posting great rides about daily now.

[@marceloluiz7452]

São somente três marchas ? 🤔

[@charliethornton2891]

Sam is this yours?? Just seeing this brother

[@samspace81]

One of my many marketing videos i use to put together

[@jesuschrysler]

two nuts on the valve cover is 216. 235 came out in 1954 first year. jc

[@samspace81]

Thanks

[@brenthill3241]

That is so fine.

[@samspace81]

Thanks Brent for watching

[@Bull53]

Old 216 six.

[@samspace81]

Yessir

[@kevinkirk4285]

54,427 on the odo... Is it safe to assume that is the actual mileage, given the overall solid condition...?

[@huckster64]

Its perfect, just the way that she sits

[@samspace81]

I agree 100

[@gpowerdragon9852]

nice engine a lot of mechanic workspace I wonder how hard spare parts are to get pretty silent to freaking stove pipe

[@bobgauthier1569]

Had to start it in second gear because it was geared down so low.

[@samspace81]

Granny gear, not much need unless stump pullin' :)

[@Darrell1019]

3 on a tree!

[@samspace81]

Yes sir! Thanks Darrell for watching

[@pneumatic00]

Always liked them. IN 1974 I got a '53 3/4 ton 5 window/4 speed in exchange for a day's labor. Totally vandalized, had to replace all the glass & rebuild the engine. Let's just say that in 2015/2016, with all the rebuild & resurrect shows, they have a bit more charm than they had 40 years ago. Back then it was just a ratted out rustbucket and I didn't have enough $$ to fix much on it. The 235 from '54 on was a much better engine. Was a great experience though.

[@christianchadwick7185]

God, that's so fucking cool. How much would a truck like this sell for? I love the patina, the character it holds. I wouldn't do a damn thing to it besides throw my dog in the bed and cruise.

[@slpss2002]

And 28 thumbs down? Must be Prius drivers.

[@samspace81]

I love haters

[@larrywoodruff7530]

Problem is, these old putt putts can only be driven on vacant streets, back roads or parking lots in2022.

[@samspace81]

You aren't wrong, or a nice country town

[@ArthurPeters-h8g]

Wow what a whopper of a working wonder. Trying to think of more "w" words, WORDS! 😅

[@gerardcousineau3200]

I want it

[@samspace81]

Loved that trucm

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

wonderful, wonderful truck, are you gonna put it in the weeds, jk, LOL

[@samspace81]

LOL Never again haha enjoy the channel, I just love old cars.

[@darrellnesler1883]

Is it for sale

[@samspace81]

No sir unfortunately

[@thisoldchevy2371]

check your left front tire.. seemed a bit low on pressure

[@samspace81]

I'll make sure the owner is aware. Thanks for checking it out.

[@thisoldchevy2371]

samspace81 You're welcome. Ive seen too many semi truck tires come flying past our vehicle when we are on the interstate... I cant imagine what its like when the tire on your vehicle blows...

[@thisoldchevy2371]

Hm... it seems only low when its being walked around.... maybe they ran over something while filming...