This antique truck mounted backhoe has been sitting in the woods for 20 years and who know the last time it ran or work, if ever. Let see what we can do with it. Don't get your hopes up... Part 2: • Can You Free a Stuck E...
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@hopingforthebest1.93 жыл бұрын
If you put $20,000 into it, you'd have a solid $5,000 truck
@REAP-yt9zh3 жыл бұрын
You could probably get another $50 if you really tried
@MJWance2 жыл бұрын
100% fact.
@2035jim2 жыл бұрын
It’s not worth it though
@MJWance2 жыл бұрын
@@2035jim agreed. That was the point.
@MatthewHolevinski2 жыл бұрын
@@MJWance The real point is it needs more threaded rod! :)
@paulsontag92333 жыл бұрын
These 50s trucks always look so cool even when the earth is reclaiming them.
@staind2883 жыл бұрын
They do have a certain look to them!
@neilmurphy8453 жыл бұрын
@@staind288 ya I wish they'd make stuff look different like they used to
@paulsontag92333 жыл бұрын
@@neilmurphy845 C’mon don’t you like every car looking like a bar of soap?
@neilmurphy8453 жыл бұрын
@@paulsontag9233 no I like styleish cars that are easy to drive and sound good
@hgj20193 жыл бұрын
This thing would make a cool rat rod. Leave the backhoe on it!🤑
@LordMuck3 жыл бұрын
It's not throwing in the towel Wes, it's prioritising what's practical for you and the channel 👍
@killaz1234567891003 жыл бұрын
So... throwing in the towel lol
@daveshepherd53523 жыл бұрын
Totally agree Lord Muck, throwing in the towel means you don't have the ability or skill, I think Wes may be back another day with this one 😉
@matthewbrittain29193 жыл бұрын
It's made my day that muckers is here too. I told Wes to watch you for anti-troll advice! Hopefully he watches you too. Do well👍
@killaz1234567891003 жыл бұрын
@@daveshepherd5352 lol obviously didn't have the ability
@danmackintosh63253 жыл бұрын
ayup mucker, fancy seeing a minty frick like yer good self here... This truck is more of a long-haul project or a cab donor, wouldn't call it towel-chucking myself either as I'm sure it's not the last we'll see of it. My advice for the trolls, by the way, is don't feed or tease them unless you fancy a good laugh at their own obvious ineptitude.
@oldgadget13 жыл бұрын
Wes is a master of understatement
@giggiddy3 жыл бұрын
Brother,I imagine that it becomes difficult to find new interesting material to post. But you do a fantastic job keeping it fresh. I appreciate your efforts!
@WatchWesWork3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@mikeflannery24113 жыл бұрын
Ko op
@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын
Was cool seeing this old truck thanks for bringing us along @Watch Wes Work
@MrShobar3 жыл бұрын
This thing needed attention long before it was parked there.
@texasjetman3 жыл бұрын
AMEN TO THAT MrShobar...
@tomschweikert95373 жыл бұрын
thats why I love to walk through junk yards and guess what disability landed each vehicle in the bone yard
@hemiroyd74313 жыл бұрын
That truck was beat to a pulp when parked,,what a shame,,it still can be saved
@wallysprint3 жыл бұрын
"The interior could use some work..." hahaha! Thanks for the laughs!
@NOOOOOOO0OOOOO3 жыл бұрын
Your channel is by far one of the best on KZbin! Thank you for giving us what we want! There are no good revival channels anymore. Don't ever change Wes, you've got the magic.
@Very_Angry_Citizen3 жыл бұрын
Saturday morning and I couldn't be happier about this video. This is the FUN kind of content. Thanks Wes. Much appreciated. Hello. Mrs.Wes, Jr and Pup.
@walterkucharski47903 жыл бұрын
Another cinematic masterpiece. Thanks Wes. If these 'ol girls could talk! Somebody out there would give her a home.
@Bikesnboots-sl2iu28 күн бұрын
Must of missed this gem of a video in the past few years👍🏻🏴👍🏻
@mr3000gtman3 жыл бұрын
A shame but reasonable decision to walk away. Someone could probably use the cab tho if theu desired. But I'm glad your doing revivals! Its why I started watching you
@williamhouk68802 жыл бұрын
54 GMC, first year one piece curved windshield. On the side of the block down by the distributor there is a number stamped on a machined surface stating the engine displacement (Cubic Inches).
@johnelliott7375 Жыл бұрын
You have yet to fail me yet, I am always honored to be able to get to watch. Great evening to you
@dewaynestephensen46003 жыл бұрын
A great look back in history to see what had to be done in difficult times. Thanks for the insight that you don’t see in a musium. Well done! Thank you.
@texasjetman3 жыл бұрын
OM-G I just cant say enough words regarding your sense of HUMOR, the video is absolutely pure entertainment in multiple avenues, from the "12" volt Spark-GMC-Tronic modification, to the block of wood cab mount repair, the non existent carrier bearing. The backhoe attachment that obviously exceeds the entire gross weight of the truck X3?, the all thread ROD modification for U-Bolts always does the trick no matter if its 1/2 INCH or 5/8, THIS absolutely pure entertainment and Thank you for taking the time to do it, I say offer the cab to a RAT ROD DONER -Builder and send the rest of her to the crusher... ONLY if you have NO Sentimental attachments...!!
@WatchWesWork3 жыл бұрын
Well my humor is not for everyone, but I'm glad you like it.
@joemascioni31013 жыл бұрын
Back in the 50's my uncle purchased a CJ Jeep brand new, came with a half cab and a dual wheeled rear end and a backhoe attachment that is very similar to the one that you have shown in this video. Although not quite as big in size (since it was mounted on a Willy's Jeep) But it looked the same. Ran off a PTO from the t-case, and you stood in the bed of the Jeep to operate.
@RepairRenovateRenew3 жыл бұрын
Here's an old jeep advertising film from 1954 showing all the options they offered including the backhoe/trench digger kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6a8k5aerJpkZrM
@jeepindave54643 жыл бұрын
Those were awesome and rare
@laffilmfest37593 жыл бұрын
U are a brave man doing these projects.......and a very smart guy
@spacemanspiff853 жыл бұрын
You know I'd totally forgotten that I found your channel watching you wrench on rusty junk out there in those woods.
@brianlchase3 жыл бұрын
If Wes doesn't already have some sort of engineering degree, I would gladly give him an honorary one if I could. He has earned it by me. 50 year old EE here. Greatly enjoy watching him debug and improvise on both electrical and mechanical systems.
@JPRD23793 жыл бұрын
I love “eye of newt” formulation for freeing engine I laughed so hard thank you ,it helped
@bascombjames95553 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video, especially all the crazy workarounds the original owners used to keep the old beast running. Reminded me of my Dad's bodgercraft. He never threw away a bolt or a scrap of metal. At times the only thing new parts on the the equipment after a repair was the bailing wire. Also your video provided a reality check for some KZbinrs. Some old equipment just can't be fixed and you have to close the hood, put your hands in your pockets, and walk away. Well done!
@lv_woodturner38993 жыл бұрын
I am amazed how many abandoned engines you and other KZbin creators can get running after many years. This one is just too far gone. It was interesting to see the details of the customizations when it was operating. Thanks. Dave.
@Very_Angry_Citizen3 жыл бұрын
That truck is the perfect project for someone out there. At least you made an effort to save it. I sincerely and genuinely appreciate people that try and preserve our automotive history. That's not a common truck. Again Wes, thank you for your content.
@virtuestreams26163 жыл бұрын
Nice-something to watch while I brew my coffee!
@wildrosegarage42083 жыл бұрын
I use a 50/50 mix of ATF and Acetone. If that wont break it free nothing will. Great video!!!
@Johnmk2RS3 жыл бұрын
"Tighter than a dutch wallet" 😂 greetings from the Netherlands😅🇳🇱
@malanvogt3 жыл бұрын
My favorite chanel and here is why... Wes finds odd ball garbage and then works on it. Your knowledge of all things mechanical is outstanding. I love to listen to your diagnostic thought process and you have a wonderful sarcastic flavor of humor.
@olspanner3 жыл бұрын
"The interior could use some work" You're a master of understatement Wes . LMAO
@pfp2003 жыл бұрын
You make the decisions here. We get to watch for free. Love your videos. You are the finest mechanic I’ve ever seen.
@DapsDiary3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you! Close the hood and walk away. It will probably cost you an arm and a leg to get that beast to ever run again. I love your channel and looking forward to your next project! 👍
@WatchWesWork3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@jimbos15672 жыл бұрын
I'm always amazed at what you will even look at.
@AvalancheMan3 жыл бұрын
Maybe you, Andrew Camarata, JunkYard Digs, Mustie1, and ViceGrip Garage could join forces to do a revival on it. I'd love to see that series.
@roycepruett5862 Жыл бұрын
You left out Puddin's Fab Shop. 🙂
@RavenRidgeRanch2 жыл бұрын
You cracked me up about the ponytails. Thanks for the video
@cousinit18443 жыл бұрын
You didn't try putting it in a swimming pool full of evaporust. I'm so disappointed in you. Lol
@qlimaxbass50223 жыл бұрын
Please take it back to the shop. It deserve another life and be nice project for upcoming videos..... please please please dont leave it for another 20 years....
@bolski-uitlaatstore91303 жыл бұрын
Next week on Mustie1: Forgotten 1950s GMC Truck
@bolski-uitlaatstore91303 жыл бұрын
@@HanstheTraffer "You folks that worship Mustie1"? Get a life, I'm only joking. For me there is no competition between these two and is is not a match.
@TedBishop13 жыл бұрын
Mustie is a master at what he does but this is not in his wheel house ( IMHO ) This is an enormous money pit. Sometimes you have to just walk away.
@TedBishop13 жыл бұрын
Check out MartyT his is more his type of thing
@lf78073 жыл бұрын
Hola, qué
@bolski-uitlaatstore91303 жыл бұрын
@@Bill-xc8le Thanks for sharing your opinion.
@ErskHansen20123 жыл бұрын
dont give up so easy!!! This is a challange, its real cool!!!
@TheChristeepher3 жыл бұрын
Hi Wes, great vlog as usual, a man that knows when to walk away is a great deal smarter than a man that knows it all👍
@Moe_Fogerty3 жыл бұрын
Success or not, its always a good time hangin out with ya! Love the old machines!
@RobertCiampa91123 жыл бұрын
Entertaining all the way through. Even though I kind of knew it was not going to start. Thank You
@liza.andkeithsimpson50813 жыл бұрын
I like you working on the old stuff
@Drewsky8403 жыл бұрын
What a cool old truck!
@garyfeltus98013 жыл бұрын
That was great even if don't get it to run. You've got know your limitations and when to though the towel in. Thanks Wes . I always enjoy your videos no matter what you do.
@ramosel3 жыл бұрын
Oh my... After high school, before I went off to Canoe U., I went with my folks to visit family in Alton, Ill. Then we drove up to Wisconsin to see my dad's brother. Somewhere along the way we stopped at a burger joint/drive in... with car hops and all... I swear I remember seeing this monstrosity sitting in the parking lot with 3 guys sitting on it having lunch. They fired it up and drove it away and you could tell the steering was real light. That would have been the summer of 78??
@langer241063 жыл бұрын
That’s crazy...I wonder if it was the same one
@ramosel3 жыл бұрын
@@langer24106 I couldn’t say positively... I don’t remember the names on the door or even truck type. But it was in that area, the cab was red and the back-hoe just looked so out of place on the back of the truck. How many of these things were made??
@elementalearth50963 жыл бұрын
Hahaha eye of newt! Thx for taking the time to mess around Wes, appreciated
@Darman-in8mt3 жыл бұрын
Would have loved to see the Backhoe working again. Looks like a hybrid worth seeing in action. Great video. Keep 'em coming.
@jimgardner90443 жыл бұрын
It just needs a service, A burial service! so just let the trees reclaim it. you can't win them all we know you have the skills so you haven't let anyone down. I like watching Wes work. Go find the previous owner and have that beer and film that! I would defo watch it. cheers Jim in NZ.
@jimmypopp26953 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wes!! I always enjoy your vids and most of the time wish I could find the cool stuff you Do!!!
@cgoodwin28753 жыл бұрын
I wish I had the same time/reward analyzer - mine is broken. Good to see the old dame and definitely no point in going any further. Thanks for finding it to look at.
@Bret42073 жыл бұрын
I can remember when there were a lot of those rigs around the area I grew up in. They dug everything with those- foundations, cellar holes, shallow wells, septic systems, etc and an awful lot of woods roads were built with something like that and maybe a small crawler. Different times, different expectations.
@tomschweikert95373 жыл бұрын
It was mainly military 6x6 trucks around here
@warrenfromga99453 жыл бұрын
Wes, I remember when I was young and had more energy than was good for me. I don't know why you even considered this truck for a project other than having excess energy to burn off. Like Kenny Rogers said, you got to know when to hold em, know when to fold em, and know when to walk away. I think you made the correct call. I enjoy your videos quite a lot. Thanks.
@318SixPack3 жыл бұрын
Perfect candidate for a Cummins conversion!
@ronalddean48343 жыл бұрын
I remember as a boy seeing these type of trucks. Back in the day people didn't worry as much about doing it by the book. Great video thanks for sharing
@woopimagpie3 жыл бұрын
Eye of newt! Surely that would work. Heh. "Locked up tighter than a Dutch wallet". Man that had me laughing. My son-in-law is from Dutch stock, really fun fella, but brother, I've never seen anyone like it for pinching the pennies.
@bolski-uitlaatstore91303 жыл бұрын
For me as a Dutchman it's an insult. I want to know where his house lives ;-)
@CrimeVid3 жыл бұрын
You have never met a Welsh farmer then !
@woopimagpie3 жыл бұрын
@@CrimeVid No, I can't say I have. Lol.
@rp16453 жыл бұрын
The BACKHOE part is neat, the SWING very different. On a FORD 420 use to run had a chain rap around with Cylinder's system kind of like that. It sure would have been neat to see digging ground in its day. I wish those car rebuild SHOWS on MOTOR TREND would take on a project like one of these, all those TALENTED old time CLASSIC car guys. Watching them rebuild her Thank you for showing this old great piece.
@Daydreaminginmono3 жыл бұрын
Ahh man i love that. Beautiful old truck. I dont see anything coming out nowerdays that makes me feel the way that does.
@tomschweikert95373 жыл бұрын
kinda like the 52 chevy truck with no drivers door my uncle used to drive around in central city, ne.
@JimNichols3 жыл бұрын
That video camera thing just takes all the fun and surprises out of this :) come on, man! pull the plugs, drop a battery in it and short the starter solenoid and see if she spins over lol . I found a 68 international box truck on a loadstar 1600 frame when cleaning a farm up for the new owners, the trees and grass hid it behind the barn. Ask what they were going to do with it and they said "no what are YOU going to do with it, you are getting paid to clean the place up". Well me being me, I had all the tools I needed (have you ever ran a tractor and a skid steer without bringing a tool box of some kind with you?) 6 billion BBQd wasps later, open the hood and had a can of starter fluid and a bic lighter, I am greeted with new plugs, new wires, new cap, new rotor, radiator still had antifreeze in it, oil wasn't black and in the right place on the dipstick, looking closer I see the firing order 18436572 is right but they timed it off #1 not #8 five minutes later, 5 ft of fuel hose, a coke bottle and a pint of gas I started it up and drove it up in the drive way.. now all of a sudden it is worth 5000 dollars to the new farm owners. I got the sheriff to come talk to them and a new truck out of the deal... love the videos sir and know that the time and effort are substantial in their making and I thank you for that!
@adamfisher91353 жыл бұрын
TOOLS EXPLAINED DRILL PRESS : A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to it. WIRE WHEEL : Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere under the workbench with the speed of light. Also removes fingerprints and hard-earned calluses from fingers in about the time it takes you to say, 'Oh sh*t' DROP SAW : A portable cutting tool used to make studs too short. PLIERS : Used to round off bolt heads. Sometimes used in the creation of blood-blisters. BELT SANDER : An electric sanding tool commonly used to convert minor touch-up jobs into major refinishing jobs. HACKSAW : One of a family of cutting tools built on the Ouija board principle... It transforms human energy into a crooked, unpredictable motion, and the more you attempt to influence its course, the more dismal your future becomes. VISE-GRIPS : Generally used after pliers to completely round off bolt heads. If nothing else is available, they can also be used to transfer intense welding heat to the palm of your hand. OXYACETYLENE TORCH : Used almost entirely for lighting on fire various flammable objects in your shop. Also handy for igniting the grease inside the wheel hub out of which you want to remove a bearing race.. TABLE SAW : A large stationary power tool commonly used to launch wood projectiles for testing wall integrity. HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK : Used for lowering an automobile to the ground after you have installed your new brake shoes, trapping the jack handle firmly under the bumper. BAND SAW : A large stationary power saw primarily used by most shops to cut good aluminum sheet into smaller pieces that more easily fit into the trash can after you cut on the inside of the line instead of the outside edge. TWO-TON ENGINE HOIST : A tool for testing the maximum tensile strength of everything you forgot to disconnect. PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER : Normally used to stab the vacuum seals under lids or for opening old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splashing oil on your shirt; but can also be used, as the name implies, to strip out Phillips screw heads. STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER : A tool for opening paint cans. Sometimes used to convert common slotted screws into non-removable screws and butchering your palms. PRY BAR : A tool used to crumple the metal surrounding that clip or bracket you needed to remove in order to replace a 50 cent part. HOSE CUTTER : A tool used to make hoses too short. HAMMER : Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. UTILITY KNIFE : Used to open and slice through the contents of cardboard cartons delivered to your front door; works particularly well on contents such as seats, vinyl records, liquids in plastic bottles, collector magazines, refund checks, and rubber or plastic parts. Especially useful for slicing work clothes, but only while in use. ADJUSTABLE WRENCH: aka "Another hammer", aka "the Swedish Nut Lathe", aka "Crescent Wrench". Commonly used as a one size fits all wrench, usually results in rounding off nut heads before the use of pliers. Will randomly adjust size between bolts, resulting in busted buckles, curse words, and multiple threats to any inanimate objects within the immediate vicinity. Son of a b*tch TOOL : Any handy tool that you grab and throw across the garage while yelling 'Son of a b*tch' at the top of your lungs. It is also, most often, the next tool that you will need.
@theextremeanimator47213 жыл бұрын
Wut
@bjbeardse2 жыл бұрын
Forgot about this list! Thanks for the laugh, I needed it today.
@chuckcompton36223 жыл бұрын
Great video...I always learn something when I watch them. Whether it be mechanical or new vocabulary....”craptackular!” That was the best!!
@swebigmac1003 жыл бұрын
Andrew Camarata would love that truck :-P
@chris471903 жыл бұрын
Lol didn't expect that comment
@jenksify3 жыл бұрын
So would Diesel Creek. He could park it next to the crane truck.
@kentuckycornbread85023 жыл бұрын
Hodge podge dodge garage would like it too
@jenksify3 жыл бұрын
@@kentuckycornbread8502 Good lord what a name for a channel. Trips right of the tongue.
@kentuckycornbread85023 жыл бұрын
@@jenksify it’s a channel worth a look. He’s a really nice guy that works on older heavy equipment.
@christinamoneyhan56883 жыл бұрын
I give you credit for even taking a second look and even considering getting it going again. Pieces ,parts only now.
@SSRsGarage3 жыл бұрын
I always wonder why people never try evaporust in the cylinders? I mean, you’re gonna change the oil anyways. Lol. I still love the content, you’ll get it next time!!!
@thegregdavieschannel3 жыл бұрын
It's been done and there's a video on KZbin, can't remember who did it, but it's out there.
@dylanlewis36663 жыл бұрын
I get very little time to watch these great videos since our twins arrived three weeks ago. Makes watching these even better.
@DieselCreek3 жыл бұрын
Just made my day Wes. I’ve been wanting to see a video on this for quite a while!!
@austinbeimers44403 жыл бұрын
Is this the next project for the channel Matt?
@52Ford3 жыл бұрын
@@austinbeimers4440 Nah, he just needs a clam shell bucket for his boom truck.
@WatchWesWork3 жыл бұрын
I hope you weren't expecting a happy ending!
@DieselCreek3 жыл бұрын
@@WatchWesWork not the first time I’ve heard that.,...
@carmichaelmoritz86623 жыл бұрын
he says the backhoe can not be saved . thats the talk of a wealthy person that has way to much money . i know many many many people that would save that and use it . thats why we have unfairness on this so called earth . gread and uncaring .
@monkeyhands50533 жыл бұрын
Just for fun if you ever re-visit try electrolysis to remove the rust in the cylinders or just fill them with evaporust or simialar and leave it for a week, you never know it might work! Love the channel dude keep up the good work.
@mattj658163 жыл бұрын
The world would be a much cooler place today had the “backhoe all the things” idea caught on. Sad to know that won’t be part of the resurrection.
@thegreatchickenoverlord59763 жыл бұрын
For real. Those track loaders with the backhoe on them are a world of cool all on their own
@mattj658163 жыл бұрын
@@thegreatchickenoverlord5976 rough estimate, anything with a backhoe on it is at least 300% cooler than the same thing without a backhoe on it.
@sixtyfiveford3 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah.
@markopolo9453 жыл бұрын
This GMC 450 restoration will be epic!
@Dudleymiddleton3 жыл бұрын
The lovechild of a breakdown truck and a JCB!
@52Ford3 жыл бұрын
That's a really British comment...
@KeepingitAnalog3 жыл бұрын
You are for sure the right man for the job!
@WatchWesWork3 жыл бұрын
Maybe the scrap man...
@metubewot3 жыл бұрын
Holy smokes Wes, I was expecting to see you digging up the yard back home with that machine by the end. Loved the video.
@tomschweikert95373 жыл бұрын
that truck needs a clam attachment to cut down a few of my neighbors trees.
@RcFlyer493 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this kind of work! Wow, that would be too much of a challenge.
@TheFlyingBusman3 жыл бұрын
My hopes and expectations started out lower than that rear end😂
@bostedtap83993 жыл бұрын
Great news, Wes goes hunting, not if you're expecting food though! LOL. Very interesting vehicle, partial Hybrid, "plant and machine". Love the ballast resistor, no hidden inside a loomed wire jobbe!. Great vlog Wes, thanks for sharing. Regards John.
@mattmopar4403 жыл бұрын
Yes the old field of forgotten things my favorite wes episodes
@jamesschenk19633 жыл бұрын
I like how you revisit the old truck. Who knows what the future holds. The body has potential.
@bennyogden45243 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've turned the channel on you man
@gmoney95883 жыл бұрын
It’s hard not to get passionate when you see a cool looking old truck like this . Especially if your a Chevy guy . I had an advantage when i free’d up the 258 I6 for my CJ5 , it wasn’t sitting 20 years or more . I soaked the cylinders with diesel . It cleaned a lot of corrosion . Extracted the diesel and began the PB blaster , sea foam deep creep , marvel mystery oil , trans fluid etc. to no avail . Researching , I found someone who said install a block heater and fill the cooling system . The expansion of the cylinder walls did help making space between the pistons and walls . But we know our challenge is the frozen rings . After weeks ( into a few months ) of sporadic block heating sessions and soaking each cylinder , I started forcing what penetrant and even diesel trough the rings somewhat by using a compression gauge with a quick disconnect and got it with 90 +psi every chance I got . Not owning a bore scope I used my best cheap pocket flashlight and peered into the cylinders for the 1000th time and said it’s go time . Now , I had the advantage of the engine being out and on a rolling cart strapped down . The stand shift flywheel had two holes bored into it I guess meant for balance weights a few inches apart . Stuck two 5/8” shoulder bolts ( threads cut off ) and deployed the wrecking bar . Used restraint but applied muscle and heard a faint tweak ! Tried the opposite direction and heard the same . I got stoked but not stupid . Kept using the sea foam deep creep and kept at it . Finally , got it to make full revolutions . Yes , I remembered to wet down the valve train with marvel mystery oil but I carefully got it to roll . Suffice to say , I am driving the Jeep with this engine to date . This all predates COVID 19 (2019 ) . This year it’s a runner . Ok , I had and advantage , not stuck too badly and out of the vehicle and the ability to grab the flywheel using the two holes with bolts . But I think what brought success was cleaning the cylinders any way I could , soaking with penetrant , heating the block and forcing the chosen solutions through the pistons and rings with compressed air . Yeah Wes , I know if you were able to drag it home , we all know you could get ‘er done . But practicality speaks . It’s a cool old truck and those 235 / 270 or what engines were used in the WW2 six by’s and such were awesome engines but practicality speaks . Just something to think about . Just a thought . 😳 P.S. - I’m sure the restoration crowd would lick their chops over the fairly intact sheet metal ( cab and front clip ) and the vintage GMC engine . Would it be worth bringing a plasma cutter ( if you promise not to light the woods up ) out there and liberate the cab and nose and engine / trans ? The rest of the truck is up for grabs .
@JoelHershberger3 жыл бұрын
That would be really cool to have as lawn art in my yard.
@tomschweikert95373 жыл бұрын
manure spreaders work best lol
@redstarr38623 жыл бұрын
That cab is probably the only salvageable thing on there. Thanks for trying to bring it back to life Wes!
@banesgarage13363 жыл бұрын
Eye of newt and rendered sunk fat made me laugh🤣
@atrahasis38993 жыл бұрын
When your mechanic uses the phrase, "corroded out from all the mouse pee", it's probably time for a new vehicle.
@davidchang-yen12563 жыл бұрын
I think you went “far enough” 5 mins in... a year ago. That’s what’s called “countryside art”
@keepontruckinoutlawlife12483 жыл бұрын
Awesome peace of history thanks for sharing with us
@michaelb.53453 жыл бұрын
Excellent for lawn art..
@johnz82103 жыл бұрын
That was fun. I'd leave that thing right where it is. Outside museums like that are cool to visit - a little walk through the trees looking at old junk is relaxing.
@wesleyguseman14683 жыл бұрын
Looks like who ever owned it tried to get every plug nickel they could out of it before it went to the field. Just walk away....
@GrandsonofKong3 жыл бұрын
As cool as this truck would be running again, got to be practical on these projects. You've clearly got the skills Wes but there's all the $$$ involved. Give Jay Leno a call..he has the deep pockets to do a full ground up on this!!!
@CarlyG183 жыл бұрын
I know that one is a lost cause, But in a Jay Leno's garage video , the mechanic added Acetone to his witches brew to free up rings. But you gave it a good shot and i like you inspected the whole truck for those who have interest in it.
@williamdavidson90093 жыл бұрын
Jay Leno's garage could get it running because they have unlimited money
@CarlyG183 жыл бұрын
@@williamdavidson9009 I was just saying that might be a try in a better truck, That old Jimmy was toast as soon as it was parked. But I was surprised Leno's mechanic used a wiches brew to free up a motor to save it from a rebuild. Maybe acetone would help out one with less rust.I'm gonna try it..
@williamdavidson90093 жыл бұрын
@@CarlyG18 Yes, it seems like you'd need something that would dissolve the rust so there would actually be space for the piston to move.
@nickpersenaire44433 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Wes, some of the stuff you find is crazy. Now let's do what the last guy did and slowly Walk away.
@Wrenchen-with-Darren3 жыл бұрын
Totally expected to hear you say "there's your problem lady." But where would you start.
@neilcowan5352 жыл бұрын
'Its got hydraulic wedge breaks - they'll never work again. They didn't work when they were new.' Love your droll understated delivery, Wes! :D
@gutsngorrrr3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, another watch wes work in the woods
@robertklein91903 жыл бұрын
Wes, put it up for bid. Rare find, Number 1 of 2 built, 302 Jimmy, original paint, was restored by Chip Foose, and the reserve is off !!! GOOD LUCK.
@1999Valkyrie3 жыл бұрын
There goes the hopes for this being your next daily driver...
@franka25073 жыл бұрын
As a regular fan, I have faith in you, next year you will be back with a plan of action. I can't wait.
@chrisfreemesser57073 жыл бұрын
Nevermind the truck...looks like there's an old VW Rabbit sitting nearby. How about trying to get that to run?
@Kingsoupturbo3 жыл бұрын
Better then this heap of "that'll never run again x 6" RABBIT! for the win, at least it has a chance
@tomschweikert95373 жыл бұрын
Either that or a Renault Dauphine
@peachy19953 жыл бұрын
would be nice to see old girl run again. Maybe with a donated starter and 1 or 2 quarts of your mix strait down the carb with plugs back in for 5 or 6 days and of course at least 2 good strong batterys tied together. even with some valves closed your fluid and diesel mix will drip thru with an old worn engine. maybe something to think about, for down the road? good videos wes, you know more than most for a younger man. and it doesnt even need to run just fire up and run it with can of starting spray so you dont need to mess with carb or fuel line. that should be enough to make most of your viewers happy. happy hollidays.
@darrinmoneer85183 жыл бұрын
Good try CAN NOT WIN THEM ALL Wes
@farmerpete3 жыл бұрын
Back in the late 50s - early 60s my grandfather worked for our local township and they had a Hopto backhoe mounted on a Studebaker truck chassis that they used for installing culvers, etc. The hopto used a 4 cylinder Allis Chalmers gas engine as I recall. Haven't seen one of those for decades!