Will it run after 81 years 1929 gmc truck

[@ptrd4111]

"The termites quit holding hands and it all fell apart" that got a good laugh outta me.

[@LeoA05]

same haha I gotta use that eventually xD

[@John_Marston-]

666 likes

[@chubbycheeto709]

Same here

[@johnsmith6503]

This guy is a fucking comedian lol

[@alifhadisuryo9222]

🎉😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂🎉😂😂😂😮😊😅😊😮😮😮😮​@@John_Marston-

[@kiljosh]

What always blows my mind, is at some point, this truck was someone's brand new prized posession.

[@marioelburro1492]

Still a prized possession if its restored

[@jdng86]

Everything fades.

[@SLAAMIT]

we're all gonna die

[@davesam563]

We're done for.

[@DeeSnutts]

@@SLAAMIT 0 to 100 real quick

[@lordovthorn2747]

My grandfather loves your channel. He loves seeing you fix all the old trucks of the past. He was a mechanic in his day and he worked on most of the vehicles you see on your channel when they were new. You have made a weary old man very happy. Thank you JMS.

[@harukatakahashi8822]

Does your grandfather knows what that guy looks like? Like in this video?

[@some8512]

LordofThornEYEVVouldliketoMeetyourGfather!i

[@PinkiePo]

* GOD GIVE EVERYONE *: _HEALTH AND GOOD MOOD_! 🥺🙏 AND I AM WORKING AND I HAVE 800 P-O-D-P-I-S-W-I-K TO MY GOAL 🥺😣 *I WISH YOUR MOM HEALTH* 🥺❤

[@oforimodla]

fsehrdhrd

[@Seagull077]

@@harukatakahashi8822 Is it a bad thing?

[@terryhorlick9707]

That engine is a large series 1929 Buick engine. That hole is in the heat exchanger, the valves control the carb heat… duct tape will do nothing but melt. Just set the valves to closed until you replace the pipe. The engine will run fine at closed setting. That is a great engine, it even has roller lifters and a harmonic equalizer on the crankshaft. There are insert bearings in the rods and mains. The only weak point is the fiber timing gear… replace that with a cast metal gear and you are good to go. Yours turns easy so it will probably run fine once the ignition is gone through. My 1929 Buick had a small series engine and has set for maybe 50 years… the crankshaft needed a light Emory paper cleanup and new bearings from the local Napa store. Ran great until the fiber gear failed… with an available metal gear all was fine!

[@netherwolf3012]

Kinda crazy that nearly 100 year old engines can work after so long, some of them can be difficult to find information for.

[@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg]

TDC , that's a good start anyway.

[@dionvaletta]

That's cool! Are u sure pistons in this truck in good condition?

[@davel4708]

Non interference valves so losing your timing belt is not so bad.

[@terryhorlick9707]

@@davel4708 no timing belt … or chain. There are timing gears. The factory used fiber cam gears. I learned the hard way, when you have it all apart put in a metal gear! If you didn’t do it it’s not a biggie, you can change it out in the car (without pulling the engine)… but when mine shed it’s teeth I was a mile from home and had to tow it home. I prefer changing the gear at home before it dies over having to do a tow when and where your car decides for you!

[@LiIAxe]

The sound of pistons slowly firing and then increasing is a blessed sound of something you did well on, good job man can’t wait for the full restoration

[@derekennow4528]

Now that's a cold start lolllll

[@rich3316]

I had to watch this video a few times love the sound of that engine after all that time smoke included 😁

[@ProjectRescues]

I doubt he will restore it, as much as I wanna see that happen. He will just skip to another car revival like he usually does.

[@LiIAxe]

@@ProjectRescues I did notice that, and you will probabaly need a full rebuild, most of those parts are junk

[@LiIAxe]

@@rich3316 burning off the old gas

[@diegoknyte]

“The termites quit holding hands and the whole thing fwll apart.” 🤣 new one for me!

[@deadlyoneable]

This is similar to a joke I’ve always told when I saw a shitty looking house. “Hey Eddie, your house looks like a bunch of termites holding hands!”

[@zerobe49]

"chunks are always good. that's just high performance right there" LMAO 😂

[@alexbaker9967]

Will there be a complete restoration process of this truck

[@southplaya5768]

Teamwork makes the dream work

[@jerrypresa3898]

Bro I'm only half way through this..but I believe you dumped almost 4LT's of transmission fluid in the calendars and your not sure what's in the pan? I'm truly hoping I'm going to see you do the filter! And take the valve cover off and run some fresh oil over them 🙏 I seen a few comments you got it running but it won't be for long if you mist these steps! The year of this and the amount it sat for, show it the respect it deserves buddy please! This truck will thank you for saving it properly cheers great find

[@greghayes9118]

It's amazing how resilient the old technology is. If it was any simpler, it would be steam powered.

[@greghayes9118]

@Judy Atierb I didn't mean that kind of steam....😄

[@famy.z1860]

@@greghayes9118 badumtchh

[@SchrodingerDeeps]

Lol it’s amazing. Although I work in a steam engine, damn thing is a modern marvel 😂. But I get your point!

[@beargaming1546]

man now I want a steam powered car

[@greghayes9118]

@@beargaming1546 Too easy. You've now got the battery technology, linked to microwave technology, just need to work out how up it to make Super heated steam. Basically an electric jug on wheels. Don't forget the solar panels!

[@Gabe-g8g]

We had my dad's old farm truck sat on our property for about 40 years. It was a 1952 international, and it sat so long the wheels were buried about 8 inches into the dirt. One day we changed the oil, battery plugs and wires and added some fresh gas. It started right up and drove just like it did before they originally parked it.

[@gavinlightfoot5521]

​@@Mindyourownbusinessyoufooli fucking swear.

[@JesusDiaz-fl8rc]

@@Mindyourownbusinessyoufool i asked

[@comradeurod9805]

Back when engineers had the freedom to design proper machines that'll last

[@ketaminepoptarts]

​@@Mindyourownbusinessyoufool no one, but that doesnt mean they arent allowed to speak

[@CsStoker]

@@comradeurod9805 Nowadays it's not economically profitable to make things that will last forever

[@hokt443]

Amazing how a frame from 1929 is rust free and structurally sound when we have modern pickup trucks with such horrible frame rust issues.

[@m998hmmwv7]

Cheap Chinese steel

[@Lappmogel]

I assume they didn't salt the roads back then

[@lesgrossman4636]

Nowadays everything is made to fall apart. Back in the day manufactures had integrity in mind

[@paulcarter2907]

Yep, it's called 'They'll be back real soon to buy another one...'

[@silbae0008]

Also has to do with safety

[@trevorrowell9451]

Completely addictive. A brilliant demonstration of patience and determination with no fancy tools or glitzy workshop. What an uplifting video when all around the world is so full of trouble and strife. Simple honesty for pure pleasure at little cost. Loved it. Thank you.

[@tehtonym]

lmao is this a copypasta?

[@FRK_WasTaken]

@@tehtonym you can turn it into one

[@SuperKnockaroundguy]

Good words.

[@JordanG90]

Calm down trevor jeez

[@عبداللهعبدالله-ك1ث6ذ]

قخفقث٩غ٨ةا٧فن تخقثتتا

[@bushbasher85]

The fact that you were able to get it to come to life even for a couple minutes is nothing short of amazing. Good job guys.

[@corbanwilson2622]

Dude is 30 with 70 years of experience

[@kopronko]

Amen - with God's Help, Everything Goes !!! ! !!! 🙂 And This Brother Certainly Knows This !!! ! !!! 🙂 Pwy 🙂

[@RuplesBicycle]

​@@corbanwilson2622yeah I'm impressed with some of these young people.

[@frankarchuleta5427]

Very inspirational! Good job! Show us a part 2. ❤❤❤

[@Joshua429]

33:37 how to cause air pollution

[@fleendarthemagnificent7372]

What is also impressive is that when this old truck was made, you had to be "rich" to afford it. To have a motorized vehicle was a symbol of status and wealth. Amazing that you were able to breathe the breath of life back into this old veteran.

[@ThomasSmith-hh8fp]

By 1929- cars were pretty commonplace. Henry Ford took care of that..BUT- seeing a truck that isnt a Modell AA, or any of Fords derivatives,, is a little strange, to say the least !

[@mfdoopy]

our cultute is built around trends and has been since the beginning

[@DoobyShoo]

Does nobody find this wholesome… she’s been out of commission for close to a century… but she’s like “watch me… I can do this” it’s so cool!!!

[@pearlcommodore4772]

@chaosinsurgant121thank you for pointing this out I wouldn't have known🙏

[@TheGreenTaco999]

​@Dr.pepperz06 you saved us

[@v6cole]

@Dr.pepperz06 our savior... noticing it's a fucking car.!

[@SomeUsernameSomeoneElseTookIt]

@Dr.pepperz06no it's a truck

[@makukawakami]

Like a phoenix coming out of the ashes. great testament to the engine

[@vaughngoo255]

"Dad Gum it." "This'n." "The termites quit holdin' hands." You sir are a southern treasure.

[@quadrupleh4226]

“7-8 business days”

[@WingofTech]

The termites quit holding hands had me goin’.

[@SK-tr1wo]

Southern democrat

[@Wayne_HH]

Funniest part it i live in the southern country and everything in this video is super normal to me, the way he talks and 70 to 80 years old plus things are just normal

[@pbase36]

Don't forget "gallons of ool"

[@chasekasperowski8253]

This guy is awesome 😂 He’s just a normal person doing normal person projects in a relatable way. “ I got this oil because it was on sale” it’s just so perfect

[@Mika-ph6ku]

gotta remember too though that way older vehicles like that are not picky and will run on just about anything you put in them. So that’s likely why he just went for what’s cheapest.

[@chasekasperowski8253]

@@Mika-ph6ku I know and it’s amazing because you usually see this shit on tv shows in big fancy garages and they spend hundreds on oil but this Is just a normal guy buying the cheapest most functional parts like a normal person does. And it’s awesome

[@2strokepower803]

Chase Kasperowski same as vice grip garage :)

[@thegreatders344]

@@chasekasperowski8253 if you don't already, watch vice grips garage. He does the same thing as here, only with a fun Midwestern accent instead o southern

[@thedungeondelver]

@@thegreatders344 He's in Tennessee now, wonder if a guy will get a Southern accent. Nope. Probably not.

[@willmartin7293]

Great job! 👍 You got the old gal running again even though she had been parked in a field since your grandparents were just little kids. It's always amazing to see how old engines like this can still come back to life with a little effort, despite decades of neglect.

[@1989DiscGolfer]

Seeing that rusty, ghost-like frame from another lifetime belching smoke and coming briefly to life is truly magical. I'm not remotely a gearhead at all and I can really appreciate your video. Love it, already have walked around the house showing this to people. Well done, sir.

[@PinkiePo]

* GOD GIVE EVERYONE *: _HEALTH AND GOOD MOOD_! 🥺🙏 AND I AM WORKING AND I HAVE 800 P-O-D-P-I-S-W-I-K TO MY GOAL 🥺😣 *I WISH YOUR MOM HEALTH* 🥺❤

[@oforimodla]

grdjtfdgsder

[@classicrestostv1fletch764]

If we could only do this with people hey...

[@CG-iu1nq]

Frames better then most Ohio

[@MrMarinus18]

But it also shows just how much planned obsolescence there is today. If they could make trucks that lasted this long almost a century ago they could do so today. It's just that car makers don't want to do that because they get most of their money from repairs. The reason many cars are difficult to repair these days is actually on purpose. To make sure they can charge you more.

[@nukemdukem1]

At one point in time, this was someone's means to get food onto the table and feed their family and now you're trying to breathe a bit of life back into it. I'm not a car guy at all but this was seriously awesome.

[@KC-bg1th]

I love antiques for this exact reason. Every used, antique item is like a physical book: it has a story behind it in a world different from what I’ve ever known. I collect old firearms from military service, and it always makes you wonder what the story was behind the previous user.

[@xnasuni_4295]

@@KC-bg1th Don't make the lefties see your comment!

[@nukemdukem1]

@@KC-bg1th I collect Military Surplus rifles as well and I think the exact same thing. Some poor kid the same age as me 70+ years ago, clutching the rifle for dear life as his friends die around him. Really makes me appreciate what I have.

[@c.b.3234]

@@xnasuni_4295 The fuck does lefty have to do with it?

[@cjadventures8840]

@@xnasuni_4295 stop making everything political

[@JerryRigEverything]

That was way cool. Good luck!

[@alexrubio7014]

Hello good sir, nice to find you here

[@MascottProductions]

Good luck with the electric hummer JRE!

[@manbuildygtarp2500]

Jerry rigs

[@medenilla12]

That’s great to see you here Jerry :)

[@ryanics2291]

Just randomly finding Jerry on a video?!?? Huh, the world is a small place

[@randomyank7777]

I hope you did a bit more to it . That old truck sounded like it wanted to run . You are right about the fuel cannister being vacuum driven . Those were a float / valve type that would fill then shut off the vacuum until it got low again , then open the vacuum to fill it back up . That one would be worth some money restored . Probably the grandaddy of our modern wreckers today . It would probably clear up if it ran more , unstick the rings .

[@jshicke]

"The termites quit holding hands and she flat just fell apart." I will use that where ever possible. Thanks for teaching me that one.

[@marklammas2465]

When the engine ran, the rest of the termites fell off the truck in shock, and are headed pell-mell for the nearest cover!

[@WesJzo]

From your diction, disposition, to wrenchin', watching this was akin to spending 36 minutes with my great-grandfather as a younger man. He was a mechanic from the late 1920s to 1980s, and I knew him well as a boy. Thank you for this. What an unexpected ride.

[@zewalon]

As a mechanic,i just cant fly by and not say this is amazing. Man they made some good engines back then. Good work on geting her running !

[@leitulaveauele7375]

I love how you talk to all the old engines and bringing them back to life ❤

[@AnesuMahachi-vg1np]

This is so gud

[@dralenvan]

"We're gonna make a big mess with this stuff, but that's okay!" This guy is the Bob Ross of engine repair.

[@agentolshki1690]

Hha I get your comment now after seeing the last bit. Defo Bob ross stylee...

[@dralenvan]

Other classics are "I hope we won't set the whole world on fire" and "You know it's a good spark when it tastes like 40000 volts"

[@yammmit]

he really is i love this dude

[@brendaoneill8052]

I'm sure glad that there's guys like you who are willing to put the time, effort, and money into these old relics to save them from from the scrap pile. Had to laugh when you disappeared into that huge cloud of smoke. Keep up the good work, is very much appreciated.

[@adamvowless3078]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jimking9338]

Keep up the good work it's great to see y'all saving the old history of yesteryear.

[@daanhamer4172]

Ehhh this car is not going anywhere…. Lol

[@californiadreaming9216]

We've cleared the woods of all local mosquitos. Priceless LOL.

[@bastokrepublic]

@AncientFromYT He said it was dead since 1940, so that is 81 years of sitting there. He wasn't counting from 1929.

[@agentolshki1690]

I love people like this, loads of general knowledge about old time motors and practical brains, plus chilled out about the whole thing.... well get there one day.

[@jennifertalwar6099]

I agree!!!

[@FPVMystique]

All technical analysis aside, I find it rather amusing that a mechanic is having what seems to be the same issues with this car as were had 80+ years ago. Thanks for sharing. Great video.

[@StarTrek4Life]

It would be amazing to see a complete restoration of such an old and unique vehicle. We should cherish these old vehicles because they are incredibly rare to find.

[@augusto3045]

Yes make a restoration please !!!

[@johannsebastianbach9003]

My grandpa left me with a 1980 2 door sedan mustang, he told me to preserve it and pass it to my sons because in the future its gonna worth alot

[@Stroke-it-2-Handed]

@@johannsebastianbach9003 All Mustangs were coupes. Sedan means 4-door, coupe means 2-door. I have an '83 I've turned into a weekend dragstrip car. Almost 600 HP with natural aspiration. I could still drive it on the road, but I'd have to put mufflers on it and change the tires to make it street legal again.

[@togowack]

Yes the Old World tech (Tartarian) that we inherited, has been melted down and destroyed deliberately, these cars were modified to run only on gasoline, previous engines ran on any fuel, people need to wake up and we have to track down the original blue prints...

[@GaRciiA805]

@@Stroke-it-2-Handed I think he said sedan because mustangs come in fastback or sedan bodystyles back in the day

[@antaine1916]

I am deeply invested in wanting to see this truck get a full restoration now!! Yes, please! More videos with it!

[@phrixos2826]

me too, i loved it when it came back to life! Rather heart warming

[@slickwilly9654]

Same

[@slickwilly9654]

He made me get very emotionally invested into a truck.

[@Nicksryup]

So the word “invested” y’all about to send him money to get it fixed?

[@DannyDevitoOffical-TrustMeBro]

@@Nicksryup it’s called emotional investment. Not sure if u intended a joke or not, but if u did it was pretty terrible ngl

[@jonoffensend7519]

One of the best “ will it start” ever . The first time it fired off for the first time was so satisfying. And motor that will unstick itself after all this time deserves all the care it can get . Would love to this old veteran driving under it’s own power again. Keep us posted.👍👍🎩

[@elonmust7470]

ever consider that it was never stuck?

[@luxstar4life]

Just means its wore out lol

[@MightyWolfman]

Make that a project car it will run

[@pookysdad4884]

@@MightyWolfman Kind of the RATTIEST of rat rods! This one takes the cheese!

[@dieseldabz7104]

@@elonmust7470 Exactly, it definitely wasn't the motor. If anything it was the accessories (generator, etc) frozen or locked up.

[@LeoA05]

Loved your sense of humor combined with your knowledge and skill. Was a fun one to watch. Thanks!

[@moncorp1]

Unconscious, left for dead, returning back to mother earth. But somewhere deep in her recesses there was still the faint spark of life. She coughs and sputters, then roars after almost a century! Absolutely amazing! Great job. After that I think I'd make her a life's project and restore her completely. What a cool truck to own.

[@tinydancer7426]

Can you imagine rolling up to the Department of Motor Vehicles to get her registered, putt-putting, spewing smoke, with a couple of backfires for good measure ...... and all the old coots spilling out thru the doors to get a look at her. :0D

[@custerranch]

My dad was a cowboy and did not like working on engines. So this is pretty incredible to me how you know these tricks and techniques so easily, and how these old engines will still work. I just see rust and dirt, and assume there's no way. Very very impressive!

[@jessiejames2155]

Define: "Cowboy" ...

[@custerranch]

@@jessiejames2155 Here in America we have men like my dad who bred and trained his own horses, raised three kids in a log cabin, was a professional horseshoer, doctored and raised beef steers on our ranch, taught himself to build spurs and horse bits to supplement our income, was a roper, listened to the Sons of the Pioneers and Bob Wills, rehabbed his right arm severed in a pasture roping accident and reattached, did Western acting and stunts in his younger days, and was the toughest man I've ever known. He thought changing his own oil was a waste of time when Walmart would do it for $20. How do they define cowboy where you're from?

[@Jordyyyyyyy]

@@custerranchTodays feature on, “Things that never happened…”

[@Caligulashorse1453]

My dad grew up in the panhandle of Texas and Oklahoma and hauled hay and killed rattlesnakes now he works on computers but deep down inside he still hates all rattlesnakes

[@ezradennis]

Hes not a cowboy so that makes sense that this guy knows how too

[@Carlos-jp6mg]

I just know from his southern accent, he can fix almost anything

[@domtoretto1804]

Lmao im from good ole nc

[@motog4-75]

At least he's got a good positive attitude to try & restore it back to working order. I would really like to see a follow up.

[@skiiipawbs]

Fr 😂

[@nolanq1536]

Hank Hill fixes 80 oy pickup

[@jessehill9993]

I can hear Corb Lund "He's a gerry riggin' fool he's got the tool for the job!" Or "he's got the fire in his chest to pull them dragons from the ground

[@timesnotsopast]

What a beautiful sound. I hope that we see this truck on the road eventually. In the 50's we would rig anyway we could and get cars running to drive in the woods. That is what this reminds me of immediately.

[@nuancolar7304]

This is impressive when you consider that old truck wasn't left where it was because it was running well. It already conked out on someone which is why it was junked. He had to overcome not just 81 years of time, but the original mechanical issue(s).

[@hulking_presence]

There is a chance for all of us Sometimes you just gotta wait for 80 years.

[@chrsmcfrln]

It might not have been abandoned because of failure. This was abandoned during the Great Depression, so it might have just been parked up and forgotten when the business failed.

[@boywhohasl1vedhascometodie469]

Basically these kinds of videos proves why ICE’s are superior to EV’s

[@classiql]

Nice analysis too!

[@classiql]

@@chrsmcfrln true true

[@sportysmith66]

This was a fantastic video. A real testament to how good American engineering was back then. That a motor could sit for nearly 80 years and still fire over and run.

[@Lee-lb9qh]

Man I'm not being rude but today's vehicles are much more reliable, better alloys have been engineered to last wayyyy longer and tolerate more heat etc. Ya the old ones were tough but the new ones are even tougher

[@bkackmagic555]

@@Lee-lb9qh simplicity I think is what makes them reliable. Like the other guy said. Sensors etc would die. Cars with fuel injection wouldn't be as simple to start after than long. Many cheaply made wires would frat and degrade. If kept inside sure maybe. Outside Like this car? Maybe a toyota truck. Other than that no

[@scout360pyroz]

@@Lee-lb9qh you must be a salesmen or a fool. I can hear the sound of countless mechanics laughing just reading your comment. Cars are built to last 10 years on average at most, as cheaply as they can get away with, with the parts and with maintenence as proprietary as they can make it. THAT is your modern standard.

[@Lee-lb9qh]

@@scout360pyroz ur dumb bro technology gets better not worse u must be an old man shut up

[@Lee-lb9qh]

@@scout360pyroz I got an 08 ford focus 240,000 miles only replaced brakes, shocks and 02 sensor

[@scottscott232]

Wow, this is one of the best ever videos that I've seen on KZbin. I'm not a mechanic, but am a data centre engineer that loves seeing systems working and restored. Absolutely fantasic viewing, and to hear what an engine would have sounded like back then. You worked hard to get this system working. Thank you for this.

[@LesterMoore]

Steve you're absolutely right. Don't have to be a mechanic to appreciate and enjoy this. The last time that engine was heard most all of us weren't around and wouldn't be for decades. It's history in a way mostly guys can like and enjoy.

[@solarismortum383]

As I'm sitting at a datacenter appreciating this as well, haha.

[@Tweaked818]

Interesting even tho i have no interest in vintage cars

[@PanzerAce760]

I worked as a mechanic for 15 years and grew up around my father's auto repair business. It was always funny to me how theses incredibly smart men with college degrees would be at the mercy of a bunch of high school drop outs and burn outs as most had no clue how an internal combustion engine works, nor did they understand the nuances of the assembly of parts known as an automobile.

[@Blighted_Ashes]

The real question is. Was Dennis Nedry wrong?

[@michaelhilderbrand3022]

So refreshing to not hear all the foul language and just good old southern language and great content. You are the only one I like watching.

[@d455ave]

Most of that original smoke was the marvel oil, and other stuff you put in the cylinders.. Reminds me of when I got my 1942 generator started for the first time. First started hitting on one cyl, then 2, and gradually all 6 kicked in, and it smoothed out.

[@matthewnickerson3991]

Ppppp⁰

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

My old landcruiser did the same thing, 8 years of sitting with no air cleaner or anything on it. A little atf and marvel treatment over about a week, and it smoked like that for about 15 minutes 😂

[@yevercase3339]

is it 71 or 81 years, i'm confused??? 🤔

[@diddlebug7241]

@@yevercase3339 71 years since the engine last ran.

[@mick0846]

I felt good getting my nans cheap Chinese lawn mower going after 2 years in a Bush ha

[@BobbyDukeArts]

I want to see it in another video.

[@TheMNrailfan227]

Me too

[@THESLlCK]

bot comment prolly

[@BobbylightRCE]

Bobby!!!

[@Kirkospock]

I want to see him brandnew

[@theosexpertdaymon2774]

I second this notion.

[@Vision-sz9hw]

I’m just a super depressed old lady who was a ballerina back in the day but I enjoyed every second of your video and when the truck started up I had the biggest smile on my face. Thank you🙏🏽

[@nicholasmendizabal2496]

Hey there ballerina, be strong and reach for that second wind, you've got this.

[@grazzmaster]

You're gorgeous lady! We all age, but our beauty remains.

[@Mack_Worlds_Media]

🧢

[@austinbevis4266]

I’ll be your friend🥺

[@lias5188]

Love to hear some fun dancing stories!

[@meadmaker4525]

Amazing to see that engine finally cough to life and run for a bit. Yeah, she was smoking, but that's allowed given all the time she sat on her lonesome. The engine actually sounded pretty good once it got going, too. That truck would make an excellent rat rod. I'll check out the rest of your channel to see what you eventually did with it. Thanks for sharing this!

[@Moku_Nui]

Brother, when you got her spittin’ I was cheering her on….. “Go! Go! Let’s goooooooo!” I’m thrilled to see her take a breath of life in almost 80 years. Congratulations my brother!

[@a.azazagoth5413]

These were built to last a lifetime. At least the engines were. This channel has taught me so much about the value of understanding combustion engines and how almost all men used to have basic knowledge of their cars . New cars now make it impossible to change a lightbulb without screwing up the computer. It’s becoming infuriating.

[@salacommander2674]

More than a lifetime now hahaha

[@Dovahkings]

@Swagmaster-ef5ls Not really a threat to their control/power but to their profits. If they sell something reliable, you'll keep it forever and they won't make profit on anything at ALL. Everything that usually needs to be changed (brakes, oil, tires..) can be found aftermarket for very cheap. Much like everything else in your household, the more recently it is made, the less longer it'll last solely because of that.

[@mical-9066]

@32HUNTER in some countries this isn't possible, where I live there are "emission zones". Inside these zones, it's illegal to drive certain cars (basically all old cars) that output a certain co2 emission, or you have to pay a lot of taxes to the points it's more economical to just buy a brand-new car. There are more and more zones created each year. By around 2035 it will be illegal to buy brand-new non-electrical cars from manufacturers. This prevents most young people from owning cars even if they need them because electric cars are super expensive.

[@smashypeople]

@@mical-9066 wow

[@SissypheanCatboy]

@@mical-9066 Given the horrendous amount of toxic nonsense that gets pumped into the atmosphere by cars, especially older ones, I don't think this is nearly as bad as anyone thinks it is, especially with more and more moves made to reduce car dependency in cities. The association of cars with personal freedom has always been horse-hockey to me, because 90% of the time you have no freedom to just not own a car due to shitty city planning. edit: also, electric cars will only get cheaper with time, and non-luxury ones exist (Nissan Leaf). Preferably you wouldn't need a car at all for basic transit.

[@nevillemander]

You sir, are an absolute gentleman. Most would have walked past thinking it impossible, but you got her going with great persistence and patience. Love that southern US accent - from way down under In South Australia. My brother loved to renovate old cars including a 1948 FX General Motors Holden and you brought back old memories of those times. Well done mate!

[@blakelowrey9620]

I feel like southerners and Australians are a kindred spirit

[@jeffb.2998]

Really good job, sir! Old equipment is like a good dog...no matter how old they get, they're always reliable and willing to please...take care of her because she deserves it.

[@ScottStinchcomb]

I had a 29 Chevy coupe "survivor" that I was able to easily get running. It actually ran with the original ignition coil for a short time, but I later had to replace with a later model (1950's style) 6v coil. Yes, those are vacuum canisters that draw fuel from the gas tank to the carb. I think it was straight 30 weight oil I ran and even though it stayed slightly wet with oil on the outside, it didn't seem to be burning any. I figured cars back then probably leaked about that bad even when new. I'd love to see follow up vids for this old girl.

[@delg1211]

me, me, me, me 🥱

[@ScottStinchcomb]

@@delg1211 YOU, YOU, YOU, YOU ( . Y . )

[@delg1211]

@@ScottStinchcomb Wrong again! Lol, but please, keep trying

[@fravel8702]

drive it.

[@operationd--msday]

@@delg1211 weird comment

[@scottdotson9078]

I’d love to see a series of just this truck! It’d be super cool to see this thing drive and maybe even restored

[@olsmokey]

Just like Binky, but older.

[@Metal00m]

So do I!

[@bt4291]

This was a blast to watch with my girl. We were both laughing the whole time and blown away by that thing running. I restored a 115 year old antique machine today myself and it’s such a rewarding feeling. Stainless was actually.... stainless, brass was everywhere, sad what’s become of the modern quality control

[@xenthia]

you have a keeper if she was interested in this as much as you were

[@videoviewer8818]

@@xenthia they must’ve been stoned 🍃

[@fanatamon]

Yeh stuff is kind of on label only.

[@KickingAssDaily]

Did you get her motor running?

[@marjuspelivani6729]

Did you smashed her? High 5, i like

[@kalgstol]

"Had to shut her off cause she's running a little too good" never have i seen both sides of the same coin at once😂 that was hilarious. Great job brother! I really enjoyed the video

[@NoRRyRaMpaGe]

Great video my old man would've loved this

[@leechylivey4881]

Rip

[@TheChillinCloud]

I love your channel banner lol

[@mangokraken]

I would really like to see more of this truck. Maybe a full restoration? I'd pitch in a few bucks to support the build

[@hackman669]

What does this fella do with these rusted vehicles? Does he restore them, send them to a museum, or leaves em to rust?🤫

[@justanothergermantankie9142]

@@hackman669 restore the if he didnt that what would he do

[@eliasadam2345]

Been waiting a long long time to say hello to the world again. Congrats and happy to see a piece of history come back to life.

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

Makes me think of the men who built these machines. It's amazing that this is almost 100 years old

[@gustavrodriguez910]

It's the reason the internal combustion engine is eternal :) fuck tesla and all the electric comeups. They'll never surpass men's greatest engines.

[@robertclymer6948]

Yep Bill, that is when they made things to last! What a great piece of history we have here.

[@matthewm7540]

@@robertclymer6948 u like that privilege boy huh

[@matthewm7540]

Yup that there whyte privilege

[@isaachayman9231]

@@matthewm7540 how is it white privilege? Is it privilege because white men invented and maintained them? You sound incredibly racist calling random ass cars from the 20’s white privilege

[@dwimarpinnock9799]

I'm impressed that the belt survived after so many years instead of snapping.

[@THESLlCK]

it looks like enough moss grew and died on there to hold everything together lol

[@billcallahan9303]

I had the same thought when I saw that 71 year old belt go 'round Dwimar.

[@TheGuitologist]

This thing is beautiful.

[@danielmconnolly7]

Was.

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

@@danielmconnolly7 still is, ish

[@Paraclycopin]

Hell yea

[@apacheworrier3776]

You’re everywhere!

[@Mary.Lou1978]

Hey Brad!

[@staninjapan07]

Love these videos. What's better than watching a guy getting old stuff running? Wish I had the space to play around like this, oh and the skills. Thanks from Japan. Liked. Subscribed.

[@rodmandealerman3297]

In all the thousands of 'will it run' revivals, I've NEVER been fortunate enough to see something come back with a hand crank. I'm quite astonished! Do what you can, when you can, and please get this back on the road. Yes, subscribed.

[@1953beetle]

A half inch rattle gun would've been more effective i reacon.I could be wrong though.😊

[@billmahan6123]

And he did a great job at cranking it by hand

[@1953beetle]

@@billmahan6123 Yup!!!

[@alex4alexn]

the smile on my face could not get any wider

[@1953beetle]

@@alex4alexn Another piece of automotive history roars back into life.I'm a happy little chappy!!!!

[@sundog7094]

Worth a complete rebuild of the whole truck. Just getting it road worthy would be excellent.

[@davidtharp7767]

If He gets it Runnin' Somebody might throw some Big Bucks at him to let them Cherry It on Out to Perfect !

[@AmstradExin]

I've seen trucks of similar age getting pulled out of the swamp....in Russia. Almost working right away!

[@1515327E]

Great to see Mater finally getting some love and care.

[@OgGuak420]

Tow-mater

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

The sound of cylinders picking up as it smoothed out was a beautiful sound. The smoke was no surprise. You dumped a lot in the cylinders and I don't expect the rings to come back right away. The more it runs, the better it will get...I hope.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

When hand cranking any old iron, pull up on your crank device, not down. If she back fires while pushing down it will break your wrist. If she back fires while pulling up, it will just jerk the crank out of your hand. Good video, thanks for sharing.

[@handyman75657]

Would also help if he turned it in the right direction?

[@rdbrnr86gt]

@@handyman75657 Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that. When he had the starter working, it was turning the opposite direction of most modern engines, same direction he was turning it by hand to test for spark. When using the ratchet on the crank, he's turning it backwards. The fan blades also indicate he's turning it the wrong way with the ratchet too.

[@dennissergent3849]

My grandfather broke his wrist cranking a Model T.

[@janeblogs324]

Did you actually look at his hand crank? How's he gonna bust himself? But you lift up for strength. People can deadlift 800 pounds, but you can only push down your bodyweight

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

@@janeblogs324 Yes. He is pushing down against compression. A backfire will break bones. That's why you always pull up against the compression stroke. Over 50 years experience on this type of old iron.

[@crudboy12]

I loved how you could hear cylinders kicking in one at a time lol. I think the smoke was just from the stuff left over in the cylinders and exhaust, it will probably clear out if it's run for a minute or so.

[@AxlMetcalf]

He literally says that in the video.... pay attention

[@rlikemoney]

I was wondering that too, and alao didnt hear him say that.

[@MrBirdnose]

This video helped me figure out something I own. I have a motorcycle trailer that a guy built in the 1970s. I could tell it was made from the front axle and frame channels of a truck, but I could never figure out what kind. I recognized the axle in your truck as the same one! So my motorcycle trailer is most likely made from a circa 1929 GMC or Chevy.

[@thetman0068]

“I believe she was a runner when she was parked” What, when the stock market crashed? 😂

[@iananderson5050]

Why isn't this comment higher lol It looks like what the Joad family drives off to California in in The Grapes of Wrath lol

[@mrrobot6757]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣☮🇨🇦

[@Klaaism]

Hey Jebediah, bring the truck over yonder, ya hear? Get some of this shine loaded up.

[@mrrobot6757]

@@Klaaism 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣☮🇨🇦

[@iananderson5050]

@SilverJustice Refugees? Lol people are going to where land is valued less and where there's an abundance of jobs. That's the free market for you. Besides, I haven't heard of any Oklahomans screaming at people with Cali plates, have you? Nor people pelting such folks with rocks or running them over with tractors as happened when the Okies went West during the Dust Bowl. To call them (modern day Californians) "refugees" shows a complete lack of understanding of how the American job and housing markets work. Someone who's lower/working class in Cali would equate to upper middle class in the Midwest. It's a no wonder people who aren't well off are moving. It's what happens when you have a bunch of corrupt neo-liberals in charge instead of people either on the left or right who know how to properly allocate money and put a stop to homelessness. You could stick either somebody fiscally Conservative Mitt Romnery or loose like FDR in California and either way it would be run better than the current Dem leadership there is doing. It's more of a hoarding wealth thing in general than "coastal elite Dems" thing.

[@SEATACx]

I love watching stuff like this. Someone looks at a motor like that, covered in rust, dust, pests, etc. and goes “oh yeah I’ll get that to run” confidently because they’re as knowledgeable as they are. Great video man.

[@fastjeffy]

I love videos like this more than anything and this is honestly one of the most impressive “will it start” videos I’ve ever seen. Can’t wait to see more!

[@7MPhonemicEnglish]

I was thinking there was little chance using a hand crank.

[@haroldchase1881]

Hope they restore that old truck

[@cjm2968]

You are fantastic. It is so good to watch a video that only is about it's subject with no other agenda.

[@Bronzebk]

That was impressive!! You're truly knowledgeable about these things. I didn't expect it to start, much less run!

[@MontsFamilyHomestead]

That my friend is what being a mechanic is all about. Bringing back the past and sharing it with everyone. Great video.

[@nicholasr82]

"The termites quit holding hands" ha I'll have to remember that one. Brilliant video.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

The up vote is checked before the video starts. You are blessed with a talent for starting these old vehicles. Thanks for another enjoyable and informative video, although I don't plan on working on ancient vehicles soon.

[@driven01]

I’d love to see a follow up to this video and see what becomes of this project.

[@TDGCmote]

absolutely!

[@ladela7348]

I'd love to see it fixed up and running on the road. Lovely old beast.

[@denniscraven8438]

This was almost cathartic to watch. This is the part of America that I just love. Thank you.

[@brianisaacs5426]

I put my vote in for another video on this vehicle, sir. I understand that you may only want to go so far at restoring this vehicle but would love to see any further effort you put into it. Thanks for shooting this one.

[@untrusting]

It's amazing how you can get these old vehicles to work. Absolutely fantastic videos. I couldn't crank for hours like that. Your patience is admirable. I would have cheated and hooked an impact gun to it. My hat goes off to you

[@thephilawsopher5017]

"we're just going to duck tape that and call it good." I can relate to that - on a spiritual level.

[@icebxrg]

"Fiftain sixtainths"

[@toddperman8265]

Amen.

[@typeters4393]

Please make a part 2. I love the fact that you literally got a truck this old to run. Dude your a legend 💪🏻

[@niv8880]

Definitely like to see a second part!

[@C99631]

After 81 years sleeping she's ready to have another go. What a fricking achievement. Onya mate.

[@Dethikah]

This is awesome dude. I love the tenacity and positive attitude, the persistence and know-how, really great to watch it come back to life 😊

[@ThunderHead289]

You even impressed me with this one. I can’t believe that ran ....

[@rodmandealerman3297]

Luke, I'm willing to bet that you'll find a similar vehicle, hopefully sooner than later. 👍

[@Jan46]

What about that jeep?

[@Gutntagged]

how did he impress you? oh, he made a longer video then you do

[@74nova36]

@@Gutntagged chill bro, you’re special

[@anthonyattaway3437]

Howdy luke!

[@JN-gp4so]

The sound of the engine turning on its own was magic. Great vid! I don't know exactly how far you want to go in restoration, but I'd watch every video!

[@ForceFed]

5 mins in I said "no way he gets this running". 20 mins in I said "this sonuvabitch might do this". 32 mins in I'm subscribed. Amazing job young man. This truck 100% deservers a restoration. I hope you follow through and restore this old gal. She started for you. Now it's time to really show the world how beautiful she can be.

[@استاذدانيال]

He wouldn't have posted the video if he couldn't get it running, and so I knew from the outset that he'd get it started. I just advanced the video to the end and saved the time.

[@shredbacca]

yup same lmfao

[@georgegabriel7766]

@@استاذدانيال he has other vids where they don't start

[@SmashCatRandom]

I've often wondered, what would you restore on something in this state? The whole body is rusted through - you'd only really keep the engine block and transmission at most. The rest is toast. It's not really a restoration when you're replacing almost everything...

[@michaelgoss3874]

I totally agree,

[@alanslade2319]

Great stuff thanks for letting me see this form, over the pond 🇬🇧💯🍻👍

[@walesTOP]

This mans country voice is the whole reason I watch this channel

[@DeTAYL.]

@Secret Mystery Music Producer He sounds like Mr Mackay from South Park to me

[@chasesahc]

Check out The Southern Gentleman (or something like that) on TikTok. A truly great Southern speaking voice.

[@DOLPHINATOR9778]

That said where's that accent from?

[@randomtimes4100]

It reminds me of cod ww2

[@DemonDogAW]

The image of this engine slowly rumbling into action as smoke envelops the frame is equal part awesome and terrifying.

[@NUCLEARDODO]

truck: ive come to far to die now

[@davedeanovic2908]

As a novice mechanic that I am, this sure put a smile on my face. Very entertaining. Thanks 😀

[@zachwiseman6297]

We need more content from you. What you do is just so damn cool.

[@sjsiemka]

This is such an underrated channel. Wow, I have never seen an almost completely dead vehicle being bringed back to life. Technology back then was built to last forever. This is amazing!

[@PinkiePo]

* GOD GIVE EVERYONE *: _HEALTH AND GOOD MOOD_! 🥺🙏 AND I AM WORKING AND I HAVE 800 P-O-D-P-I-S-W-I-K TO MY GOAL 🥺😣 *I WISH YOUR MOM HEALTH* 🥺❤

[@vincentconsiglio106]

Look up Vice grip garage

[@richardbennett5614]

Great video after 80yrs still possible to run the cannister on the fuel system are probably auto vacs which lifted the fuel from the tank and suplied the fuel to the carbs by gravity. Used on diesel engines in uk in good old days. The smoke could've Benn from adites in the cylinders.very interesting.

[@darkninjacorporation]

I think this truck can almost be considered “archeology”. She’s basically returned to Mother Earth as raw iron ore again, and was just waiting to get buried in topsoil. It’s incredible how you got it going. I hope you do something great with her. She needs a little bit of… total rebuilding. Good luck affording enough wood to build a new cab and bed!

[@chuckhollis3604]

Do

[@marleydestmaur622]

YUP Pallet cab

[@kyboy5]

Fuc pallets scrap the damn thing

[@WCM1945]

@@kyboy5 You're in the wrong club here, son.

[@kyboy5]

@@WCM1945 You hicks on here just like putting death traps on the road

[@McHeisenburger]

Oh man listening to that baby start up like that was just pure magic.

[@ryanclements2869]

I just found this channel yesterday. This is awesome! Keep on bringing old engines to life!

[@rupe53]

This may blow some people out of the water but I have actually done a partial rebuild on that motor. There were 2 versions that look about the same externally. One was a Master 6 (4" bore?) and the other was the Standard 6. (3 and 3/4" bore?) I'm going from a 30 year old memory here so you may want to look that up. As I recall, the Master engine works out to about 300 cubes and it's 80 HP. On this engine you can pull the pistons out the bottom after removing the crank, which requires removing the trans and the timing cover. (I never did find a head gasket so that's why I went from below) Rings are available and the rear crank seal is rope, which seems to be a fairly close match to the one used in the Oldsmobile 350 diesel engine. (that's what I used 30 years ago and it's still dry) The bearings are poured so had to find a guy to do those and have the rod ends machined out afterward. Rod caps use castle nuts with cotter pins. This is the first design to also have a full pressure lube system so you may be amazed at how they made up an oiler manifold to go between the main caps and the pump. The main journals are cross drilled to feed the rods and the top side of the rod has a squirt nozzle to spray the bottom of the piston and lube the wrist pin. (yeah, fancy) Oil pressure runs near 30 psi. As I recall, 8 quarts for oil on a change... plus the optional filter if it has one. I'd use straight 30 wt oil or 20w-50. The oiling for the valves is done through a tube that connects to the back of the head and travels to a fitting on the lower flange of the block. The lower fitting has a restrictor that clogs and the oil to the valves will not get where it needs to go. Remove those fittings and blow them clear. Run the engine with the VC off and see if the valves are oiling. If not then remove the rockers and blow everything clear. I set my valves at 0.010" and 0.012" for lack of a better spec. BTW, mine was a 1928 GMC in a fire truck that is still running today. Oh, don't use chassis grease on the water pump. It will clog the radiator. I can probably answer a bunch more questions if you need it. Edit: the counter weights on the crank are bolted on and if you pull the pan you should put a wrench on them because they were known to fall off and break a connecting rod. The one I have had the nuts welded just for that reason. Edit ... it's a Buick engine. GM wasn't making light trucks in that era so both the chassis and the driveline are from a Buick touring car.

[@VaLULrant]

This guy knows what he's talking about ^

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Wow!! Very impressive, I love it. You're a wealth of knowledge. Whenever I'm working on an old engine, I always seek out guys like you. Currently I'm working on an early 30's Fairbanks Morse engine and a 1945 Mall chain saw, LOL. And yep, I've already talked to some knowledgeable people to get advice. My expertise is Blacksmithing so I always return the favor and help out people who need the knowledge or training.

[@juliomcdermott4696]

If only you he could remember where his keys are.

[@rupe53]

@@juliomcdermott4696 ... my keys are in the fridge and the milk is on the counter, right where I left them yesterday!

[@garrettmandujano2996]

I like how a KZbin comment is better than the forums

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

Man, I admire your willingness to work at something as difficult as this to get a desired result. I jumped 3 feet high when she started up!

[@mattp334]

goddamn, spoiler alert!

[@keyboarddancers7751]

@@mattp334 You stole my words, brother!

[@abz124816]

You should train more, maybe you can jump 5 feet :)

[@KaxEdit]

nice!

[@KaxEdit]

now i know it started up

[@LoneWolf-kz5bo]

Saw this on my recommended page and had to click on it. Glad I did. My grandfather went through the process of restoring a 1927 Chevy 1 ton. To this day it still runs an drives. Glad to see another dinosaur running! Definitely subscribing to see this through

[@-WHIP-]

6 more years until the BIG 100 year mark!! awesome!!

[@peteb2]

Once it settled on all 5 & half firing that was just music to my ears.... That's for making this video, made my day!

[@benbecic7401]

love how you just show going through the literal raw process ( I thought the wrench would fit it didnt etc) just the bumps and hiccups running into tackling something of this nature. super cool.

[@michaelmortag3536]

The Real World.

[@agentnuget]

In regards to the plugs being different, try to remember that they didn't have internet back then. Requesting parts would of been done via mail I imagine... So a week or two for a new spark plug to come in, or use what the parts store has in stock. I imagine they didn't want their work truck to be down for a few weeks at a time.

[@cleetismcdougall5425]

Hardware stores, General Stores, Feed stores carried parts same as they do now. The truck was on its last leg and they just put whatever they had or whatever was cheapest in it. Phones, trains and trucks existed. It’s not like they had to rely on the pony express. I mean they put a piece of wood in the ignition system to hold it together…..

[@agentolshki1690]

I'm guessing then, the plugs in there are all the right thread for the block it's just the outer socket part that's different and as you say will have been different manufacturers or bought years even decades apart.

[@kuuryotwo5153]

@@agentolshki1690 Probably. Plugs back then were far simpler. Kinda crazy when you think about it. That truck probably ran well enough with 2 or 3 different plug types that all just had the same thread pattern. Meanwhile, I've had to pull out whole sets of 4 to 8 plugs all of the same type/brand that fit perfectly fine in the pilot holes but had a different level of resistance than OEM design across the plug. That makes for a weak spark, and a misfire on multiple cylinders.