Will This 1925 Studebaker Firetruck Finally RUN AND DRIVE?

[@jeffdarlington3194]

The shot of Derek and your son bouncing around is perfect. A boy and his dad, a wonderful sight.

[@gregjohnson8188]

for real smile!

[@died4us590]

I loved the smile on his boy's face, and my grandpa had me do a lot of sketchy thing's, but I loved every minute of it.

[@MAGAMAN]

His kid looked somewhere between excitement and terror. I couldn't stop laughing.

[@falconphilips2420]

The suspense was like real TV, is the thing gonna go? When it was trying to roll, Am I the only one that saw the spare tire and wondered why he wouldn't try or mention that?

[@sapshootervt]

@@falconphilips2420 I thought the same LOL... ?

[@_BAD_MERC_]

I am literally crying here! I am 52 and I miss my dad. He knew how to make anything run and I remember those days of riding with dad in sketchy stuff that you knew would have you walking home. These are the BEST of memories!

[@cynthiablake6208]

🥰

[@countryboy44555]

26… same here, Derek working with his kids gets me choked up a bit sometimes

[@bernardmalone1462]

Those are memories worth having and cherrishing❤

[@baconfarts3211]

Same here dude, I'm 61 and absolutely miss the days of learning from my dad and his brother, (midwestern Wisconsinites), with a desire to melt tires with their creations, and they did! Tears and love for the memories! Derek and his family certainly showcase the old ways of thinking, and I certainly support all of their efforts.😘😘😂😂💞

[@davidbutkos214]

Keep up the great work! Each of your videos brings me back to the countless number of days I spent chasing down some "old clunker" with my Pops. He never once complained about the car being too far away, too far gone, nor interfering with his plans. All he required was a beer or two for the 'trouble' I once found a 1966 Cadillac limo; after asking "what the hell do you want that for?", we drove to see the beast. I lost my superhero/enabler to Alzheimer's in 2013. Not a day passes that I dont think of him, and tears start. Rest in Peace, Pops.

[@bradyrassbach3224]

He bought this from my dad, so cool actually seeing it run!

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Man that truck wanna go further in future it will be impossible to see another one working along with all full electric BEV's, would be nice to see them fix it little by little, a fresh set of tires are a must and latter some other issues (oil leaks..) from the steering or engine oil pan (maybe some fresh oil) until it will need a fresh wood roof, some cool foam seats and refurbish the rear wood platform (maybe then paint it or leave it rusty) and get it to car parades or any cars & coffee, classic hot rod / rat-rods show would gather a crowd next to it for sure !

[@MARSC11]

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[@davelee3725]

That's so cool nice truck sir

[@mattmcdewell2414]

had to ruin it for people that havent seen this yet didnt ya smh

[@jacksmith5692]

Awesome!

[@markmiller3145]

I love the fact that Derek is creating all of these great memories with his son.....way to go Dad!!!!!!👍

[@Maxxarcade]

One of my favorite things about this channel is that Derek actually cares about the history and soul of the cars he works on. It makes every project that much more rewarding.

[@southernautorestorationllc743]

My favorite thing is when I get to bleep bloop something 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@radiotubes]

No doubt. Just like me,I try to rescue things that need a little love and sparkalators

[@elcompamartinez2647]

@@radiotubes and a little fuel make it happener

[@turdfurgison8942]

Derek, when that rig fired right up, I jumped up with a fist in the air yelling "YES!". I can honestly say, I've never been this excited/happy for some one else's project before. I sure do love the videos, man. They NEVER fail to bring an upwards bend to this old feller's smile-make-it-happener. God Bless.

[@NotProFishing]

I loudly said oh bullshit there is no way it is that easy. But I guess that's the way she goes with old rigs like the studi

[@suef3428]

My boyfriend and I were watching and said No Way!! same time Derek did. So amazing to watch the journey begin

[@SportyRider]

I had to believe it, I'm looking right at it 😂

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you!

[@clayreal]

I started laughing and woke up my wife. Is Dat mean she "woke"?

[@chrisblais2016]

The caring reverence you show for this almost century old truck combined with child-like giddiness when it started up makes this project so fun to watch. Can’t wait to see more.

[@chrisblais2016]

@@kruleworld You gotta do what you gotta do to make that beauty do what it do. 👍🏻

[@markk4042]

What Chris Blais said!!! TOTAL COMPLETE DITTO!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@stephenauslender481]

Just where do you get off with your " ...child--like giddiness..."? Feelings of extreme elation are normal for creative people when they create and/or perform some miracle of restoration or creation. As a sculptor I have been fortunate to have reached that pinnacle of extasy on occasion through my my art and also in reviving an elderly vehicle. Too bad you never have reached that peak.

[@chrisblais2016]

@@stephenauslender481 I meant it in a positive way that was quite enjoyable to watch. It’s great to see people take something and, instead of throw it away, breath some life back into it for others to experience. Derek is truly a master of that.

[@chrisblais2016]

Also, I’m a kindergarten teacher so “child-like giddiness” is quite a wonderful thing to me.

[@maggs131]

25:19 he just barely bumped the engine over and it caught and ran, not spit and sputtering but smooth as silk. Ive never seen anything more amazing before or since. Its a testament to the Studebaker brand. Those were extremely well made cars and trucks and this is all the proof anyone needs.

[@inibrius5380]

That was the most genuine look of befuddlement and happiness when it started. This is why you're the man Derek. Also 'Jessica I need a new toothbrush' had me rolling.

[@Roughneck90210]

😂

[@ianmcleod8898]

you could've told me the brakes actually worked and I would have believed a fella!

[@gsp911]

First time ever I have seen him speechless. 😂

[@jeffdorrity5609]

Get her back to ‘trustable’ then get her all dolled up for parades. After that take her on the road hittin’ county fairs, parades and such. Love this channel. I am sure every fan of yours were just about as excited as you were when she fired back to life. Your speechless facial expression reverberated with us all … Priceless!

[@chadbrand5126]

The way they looked at each other when that standing wheel hop kicked in was priceless. Lol What an awesome dad!

[@mikedarby3058]

Really cool! Very entertaining Mike darby from so. Calif.keep it up.

[@TalkieToaster.]

A guy wonders if he'll adopt me and be my new Daddy.

[@timmobley5969]

Your reaction when that rig fired right up was priceless. I watched that part 4 times. Keep doing what you do!

[@shawnfellows5306]

I think the most important thing you are doing is spending time with your child and teaching him several things at once. What a wonderful project! Thank you for this!

[@mrubiquity8090]

For being vehicle almost 100 years old and who knows how long it’s been since it last ran before you, that engine, once idled down, purrs like a big ole kitten. Awesome job! Love the passion you have for these old vehicles and helping keep their memory alive.

[@fordguy728]

Hey Derek! That water line that connects to the water pump and went to the rear was plumbed off of the separate fire pump. This was used to inject cold water from the fire pump into the engine to keep it cool when it was pumping water hard on a hot day. Modern fire trucks still have a system that is very similar to keep them cool.

[@ProjectsWithPat]

Question on this. Is there a return loop that sends said hot water into the water tank?

[@fordguy728]

@@ProjectsWithPat from what I’ve seen on these old fire trucks no there isn’t a return. Cold water was plumbed from the pump to the engine to keep it cool. The extra water would just run out of the overflow of the radiator onto the ground. That’s cooling systems weren’t pressurized either.

[@awkwarddude]

@@ProjectsWithPat was thinking the same thing as in bitter cold weather to inject hot water into the pumping water tank. Just a thought.

[@re_tired_fire_man]

Not sure about this particular truck (would have to see the actual pump and how it as mounted on) but modern apparatus have a separate water line plumbed through the radiator to empty into the discharge side of the pump. If it was piped to the water pump then it would seem John Ruckman has the right idea.

[@fordguy728]

@@re_tired_fire_man modern trucks use a heat exchanger now, the coolant and pump water stay separate and don’t mix anymore.

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

THANK YOU…. I’m 75 and a life long ford nut. These two episodes reminded me so much of my son and I trying to get old model A Fords running. He was about the same age as your son. PLEASE keep this project going and market some merchandise to help fund it.

[@marvdevries5304]

The water line from the radiator to the valve went to the big water pump that pumped the water to the fire hose the purpose of that was to keep the pump from freezing in the winter. The theory was that once you engaged the pump the pressure of the pump would push water back into the radiator. Plus if the engine got to hot while fighting the fire you simply cracked the valve and you cool the engine. Did it work? I don't know. LOL!

[@Jim.Thunda]

You an l are the same age and l love AA Ford trucks. I'm a frustrated Aussie because there are none here for sale. Want a immigrant with a passion for AAFords ?

[@mickburns5546]

Man. When it started to drive, the expression on both of their faces was the same. You never grow out of that sort of stuff. Father and son taking a dinosaur for a a spin. Priceless 😃

[@randoboomer2345]

When that engine fired up and idled ... I had to smile. Derek, you're either the best mechanic I've ever seen or the luckiest. Either way, thanks for puttin' a smile on a lonely old man's face.

[@gispel7058]

No such thing as "luck" in mechanics". Luck is when PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY. I was asked by someone recently if I was having any "luck"? Doesn't matter what I do or what I was working on. Knowing this guy for a long time I felt comfortable whipping around with finger pointed and exclaimed ......I use skill, teecnique, and experience. Add the God given talent on loan from God and that's my "secret". LUCK has nothing to do with it.

[@michaellorah9051]

@@gispel7058 If you're like me and just startin out with no idea what your doin, luck definitely applies to mechanics.

[@gispel7058]

@@michaellorah9051 Good Luck!

[@whammond511]

@@michaellorah9051 Where’s your family from? My wife is a Lorah from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

[@michaellorah9051]

@@whammond511 I got family from all over. My dad's family is from Buffalo but he has family down in PA. I'll ask him if any of em are from down by Lancaster.

[@NateWhitelock]

Loved the look on your face when it just barked right off and started idling LOL… the old girl was like, yeah alright it’s a good day, let’s live!

[@michaelorrison5198]

The water line coming off of the radiator was used to back feed the radiator from the fire water supply to keep the radiator supplied with constant cool water while the engine ran the PTO fire pump for fire ground operation.

[@Larsx22]

That's awesome

[@barrywinters7450]

Yes... the old fire engines had auxiliary coolers for that purpose.

[@timothyhoster4951]

​@@barrywinters7450they still do today. There is an engine temp gauge on the panel and a valve control to run tank water and pump supply water through the cooling system.

[@Beer-can_full_of_toes]

Also kept the water in the tank from freezing. It might only have over 7k miles but you’ll never know the amount of hours running the thing has.

[@michaelorrison5198]

@@timothyhoster4951 tank to pump

[@sweetkellymay]

When Derrick couldn't even say "Well I'll be dipped" when it first started, you know he's genuinely excited..

[@darryn5960]

I was thinking the very same thing !

[@danielventura8073]

I've found myself saying that once or twice

[@xploration1437]

Who is Derrick?

[@johnhpalmer6098]

@@xploration1437 First off, it's Derick, only spelled with 1 R in his name, and he's the guy that made this video.

[@chasingsol]

@@johnhpalmer6098 It's spelled Derek.

[@philgriswold2133]

That has to be one of the coolest old vehicle start up videos I have ever seen. The fact that it fired up is a testament to old school engineering and build quality.

[@MrPaige222]

You're absolutely right. Let's see something built in the last 10 years sit for 80 in a field and start up.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

@@MrPaige222 Actually, we don't know where or for how long it sat before Derek bought it as it was bought while sitting inside a garage, however, I doubt it'd been driven in quite a long time though.

[@paigehunt3387]

@@johnhpalmer6098 Point is, I doubt any modern vehicle could stand up to that and run in 80 years

[@johnhpalmer6098]

@@paigehunt3387 Point taken, and agree, but not being out in a field in the rain and weather helps a great deal too. Scott whom runs Coldwarmotors here on YT and lives in the Canadian province of Alberta, so the Canadian version of the rust belt and most of what he works with are post war vehicles, some of them old straight 8's and as long as no water gets in the motors, are often times, not needing much to get running again, as long as rust is not an issue.and takes out the frames. This old Studebaker was largely kept indoors so the wooden parts of the truck have remained largely intact and the rust is minimal and likely some work at one point had it so Derick needn't need to do a lot of work. Back to Scott, 2 years or so ago, he did a challenge, that became known as the straight 8 challenge, two get two early 50's relics and get them to move under their own power, even if only in his driveway. One of them, I think it was the '53 Merc had water infiltrate the engine and at least one cylinder and probably while it sat outside for decades and was seized. They had to do a lot of work, just to unstuck the motor, including sourcing a fresh piston and I think some valves as that's I think how the water got inside. Despite this handicap, the old Merc I think came to life first. The other was I believe a 50 Studebaker that didn't need nearly that extensive of a job, just to get it to run. Spoiler alert, both cars (and teams) got both running by end of summer, even if just a "race" in Scott's driveway. He lives on a good size piece of property out in the country so had room to do this, and keep several cars all neatly lined up. Some too far gone to restore, but others he plans on getting running, including a 1960 Plymouth Fury 2 door that is a Frankencar as it's a graft of the original 60 Fury body and interior etc that he found in a horse pasture, badly rusted with 3 donor cars, one being a fully running, but not completely restored 60 Dodge Dart pillared 4 door sedan, so kept the drive train and chassis, and grafted the Fury's body from the A pillar back plus most of the Fury's front clip onto it as they used the same chassis. The Fury, BTW is a 2 door hardtop. 2 other Furies were donor cars for replacement panels and were likely taken off the road due to extensive rust in the frames but he was able to salvage panels that were not badly rusted out and were straight as the Fury had some old body damage repair that needed replacing, along with the rust. At any rate, water and other weather related issues were not what this truck had so Derek was not needing to do much, other than replace the down draft carburetor to get it to run.

[@whammond511]

Derek mentioned near the end that it hadn't been run in 20 years.

[@benjismith593]

Derek just took gold in the battery shot put contest. This is just amazing how he got this going. What a legend!

[@juanhigareda3810]

And it landed right side up I was impressed

[@NateWhitelock]

I’ve literally watched every video and loved every minute, but, this is one I come back to a lot! “What?!… No Way!!!” Is my favorite moment for the channel. Not often do you see Derek actually shocked and speechless. You can see how much he loves this truck and I really want to see more of it!

[@druidericking9502]

Watching you and your son jolting along in that old rattletrap was downright heartwarming. That'll be a precious memory for y'all one day.

[@markreed5506]

I'd love to see that truck in a parade, so the whole town can see you and the wife in the cab, with all the boys in the back, tossing goodies to the crowd. Good times will be had by all.

[@Shadowstrife86]

It was awesome hearing the old girl come back to life

[@SomethinStupidProds]

Derek, I’ve been in bed with Covid for the past week when I discovered your channel. Haven’t stopped watching since. Your knowledge and passion are truly inspiring. Thank you for keeping this art alive, watching you troubleshoot your way through countless long-dead engines with good humour and ingenuity is awe-inspiring. Thanks again, you’ve earned a lifelong fan.

[@tylerterrell8907]

You know what they say.. old automobiles don’t have a computer telling them they can’t run.. and thanks Derek I’ve been trying to decide if I wanted to go Paramedic or mechanic after my military career and due to you I have found what the career field I feel most passionate about. Big fan.

[@animestein]

Thank you for your service, and good luck with the new career!

[@paulmartin8212]

thank you for your service Tyler. My son is a master tech and loves his job. Make really good money too.

[@missingnola3823]

I've always thought there were a lot of similarities between doctors and mechanics in terms of what they do.

[@pookysdad4884]

Good luck in your Paramedic career! 🤣

[@pookysdad4884]

@@missingnola3823 Doctors bury their mistakes, mechanics deny em, and chefs eat 'em 🤣

[@charlenasutherland]

Speechless 😶. That’s what I am. Oh my gosh! These old vehicles were made to run! I love it so much! Just do everything!!

[@hunterpaulsen6843]

Hey Derek! Just started watching you about a week ago and man I can’t stop watching!! Your entertainment value is through the roof!

[@quentinpaulson7626]

cool last name

[@hunterpaulsen6843]

@@quentinpaulson7626 -sen gang for life

[@andrewtaylor5493]

So, what have you been doing with all of your time before vgg? Ha now you have no spare time playing catch-up

[@robertwells6454]

This is the best channel on the You tube. At least it's My favorite one for sure. 👌

[@Patrick_Cooper]

You will find that once you have watched all his old stuff a few times you will long for more, and it will be like a crack addict coming down after a weekend long binge. It will hurt like hell for a few months, but then you get numb to the pain, and just stare at the KZbins, hour after hour until he posts again. Then all is well. Well at least for a few hours. It has been declared a nation emergency. Its called the Derek Flu. No vaccine, not pain killer, just the thought of emptiness, and loss of feeling in your left hand.

[@franciszawalich6821]

I love seeing you bring these vehicles back to life, but what I love more is seeing you do what you do with your family!! Keep on keeping on!!!

[@TheBibliofilus]

This is the most anticipated project yet on the channel and there's still 3 years to get it into good going to town shape for it's centennial birthday!

[@thineownentity]

Great comment and point, you're right on the mark for a service rig as one mascot of your chosen VGG vehicles. Derek, you could possibly find a town that wants to help recreate their firehall history, wanting to hire this rigs appearance with their towns name and they'd contribute to your rebuild here. I'd like to see a duty look to it's restore.but functioning only for the character of this parade piece. motor ought to be low hours at her age.

[@Beniled]

When it started right up first go, I about broke out in tears. It was truly awesome.

[@grabthar1944]

I literally applauded sitting at my kitchen table. Lucky the wife wasn't around I would be committed.

[@Avetho]

These old cars just need a bit of TLC and they just get right back to workin' and workin' hard just like the old days. Truly cars and trucks of those days were built to keep working even a century down the line, they were thinking of their great grandchildren when they built these :D

[@SadPuppySoup]

This is one vehicle I am very interested in seeing and hearing more about. City and county vehicles were repurposed to keep cost down, something you don't see much of these days. You're doing us old timers proud, God bless you're whole family.

[@hughstephenson2957]

I grew up in small town Wyoming. Most of our town crew vehicles were ex Forest Service or State roads outfits. I remember they started leasing new cop cars in the late 80s.. before that they bought used cars...

[@whiteknight19641]

Please restore it back to its full glory. Not many of them old trucks still around. Thank you for the GREAT videos and please keep them coming!!!!

[@geremywinters8186]

Hey Derek, that plumbing was possibly to cool the engine when pumping - No air flow over the rad. It's something we do on high horsepower sewer flushing vacuum trucks, free cold water!

[@trentmarullo5893]

I was thinking that too would make sense

[@skyc0m3t]

Exactly what I was thinking. It's got to be for spit swapping between the rad and a water tank. Because if the water pumps for the truck were run off of a PTO, they would have to leave the old girl idling for long periods of time. Which anyone who has been around the older stuff knows they run hot even in the best conditions

[@micahwfmh]

That’s part of a modern fire truck also. Uses the water to cool the engine. Only issue is if you have antifreeze in your rad. You lose that an it goes on the fire 🔥 so that’s only a last minute thing to do. Which is hardly ever done.

[@mattcrooke8321]

It’s got to be an engine refresh. The old girl deserves to sing once more! Fantastic video as always 👍🏻

[@paulking6404]

GREAT effort on the tire repair Bentley!! A chip off the Ol' Block LOL the scene with a Feller and his little Feller sitting in the cab of that old truck should be a picture to hang on your wall. Absolutely LOVE it!

[@CountryAndClassics]

This was so cool to see this run after all these Years. Certainly worth full restoration!

[@ajfeltr]

That’s the biggest smile I’ve had in a long time. Great going. As the owner of 3 Studebakers I love seeing this.

[@A100-y2c]

Hey Adam, I'm a South Bend native. Welcome if / when you visit here...!

[@stephcooper5998]

Derek when the Fire Engine started right up was THE Oprah moment on VGG! Refurbish the wooden roof and bring back the original like running boards and interior floor. Engine and brakes would be good. I see it in your local 4th of July Parade. Thank you for another rescue of automotive history.

[@lisagravells802]

I agree! A full tear down and rebuild on the engine and restore the deck and roof with new wood and stain and of course new shoes to match! Oh and lanterns gotta find them somewhere …even if they’re knock offs … better yet would be a family road trip to a glass blower and get them custom blown for the channel! This truck is meant to be in shows and parades that’s for sure, just needs a little luv!

[@falconphilips2420]

I was saying parade car too, and flagship for the brand, just because it's the oldest with a story of the history and how they didn't just throw vehicles or money away.

[@prestonjacobi9225]

That valve next to the steering column, going to the back was used as a pump cooling/heating line to a heat exchanger on the pump to keep it from cooking the pump shaft packing glands and also to prevent the pump from freezing up in the winter.

[@gracegarage5264]

Beat me to it!👍

[@kb9suy]

Second that. Was coming here to say the same thing.

[@rarecars8464]

I'll be dipped you must be correct our 29 Chevy fire engine has the same system

[@travissmith249]

Dang it a guy beat me to it

[@davidcampbell8556]

If it worked like the 30's Seagraves engines, it circulated water from the water tank so that when idling or pumping for extended periods would cool the engine. Retired firefighter.

[@GPW289]

Absolutely loved your reaction when it actually fired right up. True emotion. Thanks for all you do! Looking forward to the next chapter on this rig!

[@wesleywhitworth2424]

This was too perfect. Just my opinion, but this seems to represent everything you've ever said you wanted your channel to be about- Family, history and saving on em one at a time. Take it a far as you want, but I could see this truck, your dad's Buick, and independence as VGG mascots for a very long time!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thank you Wesley

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

I totally agree… totally enjoying the Rusty Acres Truck segments. Perhaps even shirts other making ??

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

Tires??? I’d bet a nickel Coker Tires has what you need.

[@wackaircaftmechanic2312]

I am in awe. The fact this thing started without cranking for about a minute.. it's mind blowing. That thing still wants to go!

[@maggs131]

It's a testament to how well these old timers were made. Go to the junkyard and find a car from the 90s that's been sitting a few years, good luck getting it going and if you do its still a worthless pile of sh*t. 20s Studebaker... totally worth it

[@galerae947]

Oh happy day. I shed a few tears of joy when my ex-husband, our son, and I got my 1926 Model TT to fire up for the first time. I LOVE the old ones!

[@porschetech72901]

hands down the best part of your channel sir is your inclusion of your family in each and every episode to date... if not in person then you always say something about them before its done to include them or thank them for thier part in your venture.... our country needs more examples like this for our confused younger generation to draw from

[@daniegouws5374]

I can't agree more Grady! Regards from Cape Town, South Africa.

[@porschetech72901]

@@daniegouws5374 WOW!!!! South Africa..... soooo far away and a totally different life experience.... welcome friend your experience and wisdom is valuable respected

[@ronaldhartsr.4441]

Good show

[@jeffpowers2916]

Pretty cool Derek, 96 years old just sitting there idling like a new car. Congrats on getting her running again.

[@radmeon]

Just got done watching this for a second time with my son. Outside of working on his '62 T-bird and his '82 Suburban with him - this was right up there!!! There might be something I caught from that old Studebaker - my eyes are leaking water kinda like that engine... Outstanding Derek!!! We're sooooooooo happy for you guys!

[@wildancrazy159]

Really happy it started right up, and felt that in my boots. Do the tires then give that old beast a refresh on the ole engine. Glad to have you around man..

[@chrisatty]

Do everything you can to get her ship shape, great to see it moving, well done.

[@Letthisyearbebetter]

The genuine excitement you expressed when it fired up was priceless! Would love to see it restored to its former glory. It definitely deserves it!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Was no expecting that at all based on the last time I tried to get it running!

[@anthonysmith7714]

Pretty awesome to see the old rig fire up and move under its own power. Was even more awesome to see a dad and son team getting it tackled. Get some round rubber put on it and make it stop parts on it and road test it. Appreciate you taking us along, thanks.

[@99goat99]

Derek, your joy at seeing the old Studebaker bark back to life once more (and idle, at that!) was palpable. I love that you were able to share that moment with us.

[@somebodywatchin]

Modern fellas bring antique back to life! Pretty happy for you!

[@donovanleitch1149]

Derek, I think we were all just as excited as you when it fired up like it had just been parked yesterday, absolutely unbelievable!!!

[@hollowpoint357sw4]

Seeing you and Bentley in that truck was awesome. A memory I’m sure Bentley will never forget. “ I remember when me and dad got this old Studebaker running and was tooling around in the yard, awesome.”

[@synthtanks]

I'd really like to see this completely restored. Cleaned and dare I say it... Sparkly. I think it would be awesome to see the firetruck or even hearse back to looking new.

[@cptslow5374]

Would love to see this rig come all the way back around, but to start I'd say some round tires, brakes and whatever is going on with that coolant leak would be awesome. Can't wait for all the new shop content!

[@pamelagreen8543]

Yes!

[@sethcarlson7616]

All of it! Bring all her the way back around, tires first👍🇺🇸

[@arnaldofettuccine5227]

When a vintage 6-volt vehicle starts that easily, that's a miracle in my book. 👍😁

[@manicmasterofmetal2620]

That old rig deserves a full resto. I would love to see it back as a hearse again. It was great to see the smile on your face and on your sons face too when it got moving.A great moment for you both. Thanks again for bringing this great content to us all. VGG is my absolute favourite channel.

[@johnwardale6010]

I actually think it would be more cooler to see it restored as a fire truck! Fire trucks are great in parades! Also an external (or parade resto) is a bit less work. I also love red!

[@brianbruin7492]

couldnt have said it better myself.Im like a kid waiting for another week to go by so i can watch another episode.

[@clydeusa6596]

A great memory for your son when he gets older. Bouncing around while driving truck, made me have a flash back to my youth. Awesome vid, As always.

[@noneyabiznas3590]

Seems like going through this one completely, may be worth it. Start with a powertrain rebuild, that'll get the views for sure!

[@scottgm321]

Seeing the two of you bouncing around in that cab has to be one of the most beautiful and priceless memories known to man. Thanks for the video.

[@Derpingtonshere]

I laughed so hard when they were bouncing. They both looked at each other at the same time like "This is gonna be rough".

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Scott

[@brodieruehter6219]

As a new father it makes me smile seeing you enjoying moments like these with your boy!

[@wtaylorg]

This is my favorite restore that you’ve done. I grew up in South Bend post Studebaker. I get really excited when I see those old cars and trucks. I hope you fully restore it and keep as an heirloom.

[@reignfree7837]

Bestest episode ever. Bought a tear to the eye, and I had a smile from ear to ear at the end. Please preserve and protect on that beautiful old truck.

[@alexenns3203]

That is so amazing, them old things never die. You should keep it original as possible and just get new tires and fix the oil leak and clean up the fuel system. Get her going down the road again

[@andyrbush]

That was the most surprising engine start up I have ever seen. Truly amazing. Having your kids with you driving adds a million times more fun to everything too.

[@maggs131]

That was a truly awesome start. He just bumped it and it took off which is a testament to the engineering that went into these old relics that are 100% worth saving each and every last one of them. I feel sorry for people that dont understand how gratifying that start was

[@marktracy458]

You should start with the wheels and put new tires on.. then work the body and refresh the engine… this would be a great restoration project.. I love those old trucks!

[@pilsplease7561]

@@maggs131 Meanwhile if my 2017 challenger with the Pentastar sits for a while it has issues starting up and have to press the button like 3x sometimes for it to catch. Also modern fuel is crap and goes bad so fast, had to let the car sit during first year of pandemic and ran 20 miles off a tank of fuel in 1 year and had to pump the tank to get it to turn over. Then proceeded to drive it like 200 miles the second year and then this year I put 3600 miles on it going to and from Texas which is the longest drive its ever been on and it ran well and loosened up and car drives better now that its just barely broken in lol.

[@maggs131]

@@pilsplease7561 it's so discouraging that cars are designed to have a really short shelf life anymore. At some point in the 80s I think, manufacturers got together and decided that selling quality cars that last basically forever if maintained was less favorable than disposable cars

[@pilsplease7561]

@@maggs131 The light bulb was so good when invented they almost went bankrupt so they created planned obsolescence so they could keep going otherwise if a light bulb never went bad then how would they sell more.

[@ThyDEMARCK]

It deserves a full,complete,correc,historical and respectful restoration. Bravo son and dad!

[@awesomeguy8392]

What a great ole rig. She wants to live!! I'd love to see tires and brakes done so you can put around. Maybe a parade "reveal" for her 100th birthday? Nothing outlandish, just in good repair?

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

i gotta be honest . i ve watched a few.. but this was like gettin a 49' IEL power saw runnin' freakin' loved it .

[@tristanabell2117]

Fancy seeing you here!

[@JaySmith-kk6lh]

Hey there buckin

[@matthewwallace2981]

What's up buckin

[@firesurfer]

Nice to see ya here!

[@dquinn8755]

Hey buckin'! Love your channel too!

[@anaz6706]

I love seeing this old stuff run. And the way they used to do stuff is super interesting. I'd say you gotta go through the engine and get some tires on it. Make it a driver and then fix up the wood.

[@roygilmore2968]

This truck is so old and classic, it’s begging to be redone all the way. Thanks so much for your work. I am not a mechanic and never will be, but I love watching these videos of you caring for these long ignored and forgotten cars

[@wingedhorsegarage473]

Derek, I’m glad to see you get excited about getting your truck running. 305’s and 350’s are so easy for you that I’m sure it’s fun to work on something that challenges you! Thanks for putting your hardwork out there for the rest of us ! 👍

[@rantsandreviews]

I've been waiting for this one! I really hope you at least mechanically restore it. It would be awesome meeting that old beast on a Tennessee highway. I'm in Western Ky and am down your way fairly often.

[@willrobb9520]

Tires and coolant. I really want to see this rig drive! Keep it up. This is by far the coolest channel on you tube. I've already read several comments that appreciate what you do, but thank you for posting this content and for genuinely caring about keeping these old vehicles around.

[@keithhughes2936]

It definitely needs to be parked indoors to save the wood framing and keep it from rusting down

[@tiffanykooper6989]

It needs to go to scrap.

[@randomgamer8543]

​@tiffanykooper6989 what a nice comment.Too bad the antique matters more.Find a hobby that YOU like,and leave the ones that respectfully share to fellow enthusiasts to themselves..👌

[@tiffanykooper6989]

@@randomgamer8543 That hunk of rust doesn't matter at all.

[@russelladams6432]

My jaw dropped when she fired so easy. So cool. I say a refresh on the engine and while that's out get the stopilaters stopping. Newish tires would be a plus. Make her pretty after you know she's reliable. Love the content and love that the young Fellers and your Fellette are involved. Look forward to more. Take care.

[@richarddutton8291]

I like that dericks boy is loving life he really does enjoy working with dad memories he will have for a lifetime...It would be great to see this thing come back to life one step at a time 👍

[@mrfordman9999]

My god. A feller got GOOSEBUMPS when that tower of power fired right off! Just OUTSTANDING work!

[@RAYSORENSEN]

You are the real thing, Eric. So excited to see it run. Tires and brakes should make it reliable.

[@markjones7741]

Gotta say, my eyes got a little moist when she fired up first go. Awesome to see her run again. So happy for you Derek.👍

[@christopherboody5915]

That was really exciting... love those "surprise" starts, happens to me from time to time as well. The old girl has lived this long, I say keep her originalish... A parade truck... Doesn't have to be perfect, just turn heads and get smiles with that open windshield. I would hate to see it get rat rodded.

[@MirroringTruth]

17:00 Since it's a nice flat unobstructed surface: dip your finger in oil, put a light film around the carburetor mounting surface, put the gasket material on it, then press firmly. The oil makes a carbon copy including all holes. Clean with a shot of brake clean, wipe, and cut your perfect gasket.

[@kwalkerphoto]

Really enjoy seeing the oldies brought back to life. As a Studebaker fan, I hope to see more of this one!

[@Isosceles87]

That was amazing. I love how it just about rattled the brains out of your head when you were driving around LOL

[@dpurser]

One of my favorites videos you've done yet. When you and your son simultaneously looked at each other when that thing started moving, I freaking loved it. Then as you bounced it across the field and you're both bouncing, I was laughing like a kid. I can't tell you how many adventures I had with old cars as a kid and this makes me relive them. Thank you Derek!!!!!!!!

[@alale923]

Would love to see tires and “brakes” and then seeing how you resolve the leaks. Awesome video!

[@bobbob-fg5wy]

Yep, all the steps to getting it back on the road in good safe condition.

[@pistolgrips]

Who needs brakes, Al Ale? Not Derek. Never has!

[@mikesmith-sv1hg]

Engine, drive train, Brakes and get her driven to downtown.

[@alale923]

@@pistolgrips 😆thats why i had the quotation marks haha

[@abrahambreban2793]

How about tires , lights , gas tank , fan belt " and then a oak bed & rear lights . To start dude , then you take it from there ??? Beautiful find your little human will have beautiful memory's of you and him taking that ride " God bless you's all family !!! Thank you for the adventures "ooh rah" !!!

[@Mogipbob]

Let's take a moment to salute the souls who saved lives using this firetruck when it was in service. Awesome video!

[@ralphfolk18]

Who'ra! Bring it back as far as you can. Or donate it to a group that can. She should be Saved!

[@josef5319]

probably not even one considering building materials, fire code, water supply was non existant and there wasn't really an ambulance service back then to safely take "survivors" for treatment. Nice truck though.

[@billjohnson9343]

That valve next to the steering shaft is an engine cooler. It takes cool water from the pump and circulates it through a heat exchanger in the radiator. Those engines work hard when moving a lot of water and there’s only so much air the fan move for cooling.

[@pauledbrooke7914]

Love the history Derek. Fire trucks I have worked on that were built even in the 1970’s in Australia had a water line from the firefighting water pump to the engine in order to recirculate water in the pump housing and stop it overheating when the pump was engaged but no water was flowing. The valve you show is to be isolated so that the pump can be primed when drafting water from a static water source like a creek.

[@12345jtodd1]

If you add just a thin coat of grease or oil to the gasket surface it will transfer to the material you want to make the gasket out of. That way you can use a simple pair of scissors or exacto blade to make a better quality gasket.

[@christianhalstead6063]

My new favourite vice grip video , From your reaction to her bringing the thunder on the first turn of the key to the real Father son moment with your tiny human companion . Thanks for sharing Derek 👍

[@robertdibussolo3355]

Derek, she's a keeper. I'd love to see you make her a long term project (complete resto) and then used in shows and parades. I know she old and parts are hard to come by and most likely you'll end up making parts but I think this one is the one.

[@bloc0102]

Love seeing your excitement when this one popped off. Thanks for sharing Derek!

[@Raven-rl7gj]

Watching you two bump around in that thing made me grin from ear to ear! This isn’t a build I’m interested in but you two made it worth watching. Thank you.

[@robert.89]

The POV shot of you going around the yard is epic. It looks like you are doing some intense off roading at top speed with your son holding on for dear life and you getting bounced around like a marble in a beer can.... love the cut away to you just puttering around at 5mph lol. Massive accomplishment getting that old power house running again