Will It Run After Sitting for Decades? FORGOTTEN Chevy C10 First Start!

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[@DylanMcCoolVideo]

If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is free unless they win. For more information go to ForThePeople.com/MCCOOL

[@Gkitchens1]

I can speak from experience on this one which is kinda crazy, Morgan and Morgan are the BEST.

[@wallbanger1968]

The shifter mechanism isn't too hard to put back in place. Unhook one shift rod from the column, then move the finger that moves between the 2 column arms until it is connected to one of the arms. You should be able to reconnect the rod and shift gears then, at least until it hangs back up in gear.

[@Chatterton21]

Im been looking for a 1969 chevy c10 for a project truck for me and my dad to work on and would love to have one

[@samikhowaja9286]

Bro please try to drive it it's cool truck

[@joshpittman2939]

I just got a 72 gmc long bed in similar condition as this truck

[@geebopbaluba1591]

If you look in a manual it will show you how to adjust the shift rods on the column with a drill bit that fits through both of the rods and a reference hole on the column in neutral position with the adjusters on the transmission levers on the transmission. This is not that complicated and it fixes it almost every time so find that article and there you go.

[@MineZilla123]

Let's get this up voted so he sees this, maybe he'll take a Crack at it

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@chasejansmacdj2029]

My father recently got a 2008 4.6 liter Ford Mustang GT and I’ve been customizing it because of KZbinrs like you. You make not only me but a lot of people love restoring and customizing cars. This is a saying I always go by. Where other people see junk and trash, I see an opportunity to learn and have fun.

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@terryeustice5399]

Those 6 cylinders are almost indestructible. Love you got it running. Got a engine and a tailgate. Bonus! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@pdrphil8159]

My favorite body style . My dad had a 67 & I learned to drive it in the hay fields when I was 12 ...

[@danf4616]

I drove one of those (my Dad's) around 74-75. The column shift would occasionally jam and you'd have to get out and pry on the levers under the hood to get it shifting again.

[@markc5593]

I know that well, my dad had a '66 that did the same thing.

[@Catholic-Perennialist]

I once had to do that in a McDonalds drive through on a 74'.

[@danf4616]

@@markc5593 Yeah it was usually because my teenage self was slamming thru the gears... 😁

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@sirroadkillgtx8833]

When I was a kid, my dad had a 69' C10 lwb Blue on White. It was a rust bucket but that truck held more memories for me than I thought when it was sold.

[@ChuckPackwood]

“Only suing the Insurance Company” is why my commercial insurance cost me $2500 a month..

[@kraventhearcher]

Easily one of the best vehicles I ever had was a really nice original longbed like that. Same powertrain but with factory tach and soft headliner, coil springs, and a really nice two tone paint job. I had the last payment on the dash and was headed to the post office to mail it when my neighbor's hunting dogs ran out in front of me and I hit a soft shoulder on a bank, rolled it, and mangled the cab. I always wanted to build one like that with a Pontiac 4v OHC six and a T5. It's pretty amazing how resilient those old sixes were. Not surprised at all that one cranked up and ran ok.

[@butterknife_mtb_rc]

I love that truck, the patina is perfect in my book, it would make a wonderful donor for a 454 that I know of, getting it out to Arizona would be a problem tho, I hope to see this project through! Thanks Dylan!

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@jeffsr8300]

I all honesty great to see you putting out content on a Saturday and I promise you I'd make one out of two. Great Job 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@jeffsr8300]

OMG, Dylan on a Saturday & a Chevy! Great job 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@VATION3RD]

Just disconnect the second and third gear linkage so you'll have first in reverse without hang up and and disconnect and loop the heater core hoses so you can drive it around the yard

[@scottbenjamine4890]

the mechanisum on the column itself where the rods hook to gets gummed up over time and needs to be lubed up so they both can slide up and down the column freely. those rods and that steering column NEVER WEAR OUT. lube it up well and then work each rod back and forth until the upper arms on the column move back and forth up and down the column. that should solve your problem unless your clutch disc is shot, but even if it is those rods and the mech. will still move as they should. dont give up on it! i drove this same same setup from 1982-1992 and gave it hell! lol,,,

[@thegreensaint9945]

Seen these trucks in an add on facebook I believe. Good to see you taking tare of them

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@3rdworldgarage450]

I think the issue with the trans is that the trans mount broke and bent something when that thing rolled on it's passenger side. Likely, the drivetrain flopped about a bit when it was on it's roof. That also explains the hood dent, roof dent and generally mangled state for the passenger's side fender, and why it was used for parts. It's probably what parked it.

[@rogernatale6953]

Three speed on the column were always a pain in the butt .put a floor shift in if your going to keep it

[@wallbanger1968]

I actually did the opposite on mine. Converted my 74 C10 back to a column shifter 2 years ago, and it's only hung up twice since then.

[@lucasstiles8012]

While I'm dreamin', Dylan is out here living the dream.

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Back in the old days when the carb was mounted on the Exhaust manifold @Dylan McCool

[@connorisuncool]

Love your videos man keep up the great work with these videos they are super fun to watch

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@dave1135]

That knob on the dash to the right of the fuel gauge is your manual choke cable

[@geipelstoys9923]

I have a big soft spot for those trucks! my dad had an orange 72 C10 long bed for 20+ years. I grew up riding around in it, and ended up owning it myself for 5-6 years. I miss it a lot, but it was about as rough as that one. Heres my vote, pull the 250 I6 out, freshen it up, 4-barrel and headers, slap a GM T-5 behind it and slide it in that gorgeous 68! then get some V8/trans combo for that truck, get tires and brakes on it, and just go have some fun! burnouts, dirt road sliding, who knows what lol. Great video man!

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@RaimarLunardi]

my old 74 car has an inline six like that, a GM250... it sounds awesome!!!

[@wallbanger1968]

The finger that moves the shifter arms on your column needs to be moved back into the right position. It may be easier if you unhook the rod to one side so you can get that piece back in alignment.

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@adamwnichols]

Have you checked the linkage at the transmission? Some of the rod bushings are probably gone and causing it to bind. The clutch pressure plate or flywheel may also be broken.

[@terryroths4254]

Yep. I carried a 2x4 just for the clutch pedal and went under the hood to shift it when she got bound up. Adjusting or new bushings. Nice ol 3 speed on the floor is best. Love thos trucks. Frankenstein those girls.

[@nojopro908]

I love the quality and care you put in these videos it feels so sincere I can just tell you love what you do and it helps that either you or your editor is quite good at their job

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@waylandthomas3223]

The 3 speed mr.gasket shifter is usually sold at AutoZone there is nothing wrong with the motor in that truck you have a good body right next to it there was more wrong with the fury but you fixed it.

[@kbakeritsallaboutnobody.5761]

So many things on my mind watching this. 1) I wish it was for sale. 2) I wish I had money in the event it was for sale. 3) IF it was for sale I wish it was closer to Texas. And more... 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔😒🤔🤔🤔 Awesome video! God bless you.

[@cliffsta87337]

Ordered myself a 2023 Ram Rebel. It’ll be my first Dodge. I’m excited!!

[@noneed4me2n7]

I had a 69 Chevy C20. Body rusted away and I sold it over a decade ago now. Sold it running. That thing was the most reliable and easy to work on truck I’ve ever had. Just wish I had gotten it before it had near rusted out. 3 on the tree with a 305. I installed a junkyard manifold for a quadrajet I had lying around and it could do burnouts no problem. Originally had a one barrel if you believe it. Dad always thought it was the motor but I knew better. Loved that truck.

[@LANTHENS]

The older chevy shift rods were bad about crossing up. We used to have to jump out and unbind them all the time. I had a 69 C10 .

[@wallbanger1968]

I got a 74 Chevy stepside and it sometimes hangs up. Luckily, it isn't more than once or twice a year.

[@chrisohrling149]

Dylan I really honestly enjoy all of your videos alot and I've learned alot of things from you that I didn't know was possible to do as I am a back yard mechanic for many years and I must say you are a very good teacher and watching your videos is the most best thing ever and I will continue watching your videos

[@Bhall958]

All the dents and the single miss matched door and all that patina give this truck some character

[@49BigPoppa]

I had a straight 6 in my 65’ C/10 and the sound took me back to better times

[@NoWr2Run]

Pull the Rocker cover off & see if your getting any oil. UNREAL it idles so good, KRAZY.

[@stevenalsobrooks7787]

I’ve got a 69 C10 that same color! (It’s called Maroon Poly, and it’s the rarest color for 69 Chevy trucks). That two-tone isn’t original, though; they didn’t start that two-tone style until 1971 (I actually added the same two-tone to mine when I restored it). That truck looks to have similar options to mine, too: 3-speed manual, deluxe side trim, painted bumpers, heavy duty suspension (that’s why it has the 6-bolt wheels. It’ll also have rear coil springs like a newer Ram). It looks like the only major differences I can see between this one and mine is that mine has a 307 small block instead of a 6, mine has deluxe gauges, and mine has a black interior instead of the red one like this one. I’d love to know if this one has the wood bed floor, too. You’ve got a mighty rare truck there!

[@alecmanke31]

I actually went and looked at these two trucks for parts trucks for my 68 in-line 6 and he was asking to much for that in my opinion lol. Glad to see you got them

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That is one old school Autozone Battery wow don't see them no more @Dylan McCool

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That old straight six got a nice Lope to her Sounds pretty Mean and Peppy @Dylan McCool

[@CaseyGunn-e2k]

Finally got some time to catch up on your videos! Thank you for them.

[@CrazyBoredDude]

That thing looks like Tow Mater from cars thats pretty cool

[@boden_gamerboy6139]

love it. you should fix up that old radio

[@evan__kumar]

I decided to come back to this channel!

[@Redneckofgaming]

Watching your videos makes me wish my 76 f100 was up and running

[@hoosierdude7102]

Thank you, Mr. McCool, for sharing this glorious junk with us. A lot of us, that don’t have the extra time, knowledge, and money,live vicariously through you and a few others. It’s a bonus that you post scripture and are kid-friendly.

[@cynthiashattuck2649]

I love watching your videos, keep up the good work.

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@oldsoulgarage2982]

I swear dylan's acting skills especially in this skit reminds me so much of Steve from blues clues🤣🤣🤣

[@nathanlynn7374]

Dude this is absolutely epic that you’re doing a 69 my 69 was almost exactly like that it had manual in the floor but was converted to automatic mines a long bed as well but the only difference is that mine is an arizona truck with absolutely zero rust love the content Dylan!!!!! Much love from AZ!!!

[@Brimstone667]

has a after 70s hood to, before 70 it was more sloped, gorgeous truck

[@makaylaslater5247]

The floor shifters are still available pretty easily Mr gasket makes one hurst makes one. You used to be able to get one right off the shelf at AutoZone. I think summit has a universal 3sp shifter too.

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

I met Mr. Morgan, was working down in FL, Fort Myers convention center... he was doing a seminar for law and stuff about his son, but he was probably the most honest lawyer I've ever met in person.. what a wonderful man.. he's got a GREAT team working for him.. Trust is with Morgan, I will say that.. I have a picture somewhere

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@SchnelleKat]

Giver the beans!!!! cool lil truck even more bulletproof than a V8, Sounds good.

[@peterbrinkerhoff4344]

Looking forward to more progress on '58 Fury and police car!

[@highwaytyson2913]

👍👍❤

[@ronaldrhoades9783]

i bought my7 fathers 1984 chevy Silverado and that was in 2010 she had the 6.2 litre diesel in her 84 ,000 miles 4x4 we called her Indian Princess because of the paint only chevy i ever loved and that was his second truck his first was a dodge D150 SE and i bought her so he could buy the 84 her name was Tiger Lily because of the paint scheme both were two tone and very beautiful any way that 6cyl still has a lot of life in her pull the engine and sell the rest and another great video oh yes on the MORGAN AND MORGAN haha when i lived in florida every other commercial on the tv was morgan and morgan oh yes whats up with the 58 savoy i saw the hood up

[@mikefoit7351]

Old school all the way, Dylan your videos are awesome, I would love to have that old 69c10 . Dylan you are a amazing guy. Keep up the amazing work you do, your channel is amazing

[@VATION3RD]

One thing is good about the old GM 6 cylinders you can get the spark plugs in easily unlike the Dodge Slant 6

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Engine runs supper smooth after the tranny and clutch are in Neutral Nice 6 cylinder @Dylan McCool

[@mattb4338]

Great video. I always check the description for some extra encouragement. Thank you so much for that as well!

[@somebodyelse5820]

This is the first time I’ve seen a KZbinr have a insurance company advertise

[@natevolkschevy2955]

Merry Christmas Dylan

[@philipolah7279]

Easy Fix ! I had many Trucks with three on the column and the aluminum or pot metal collars break and not hard to replace.

[@lotuseater6741]

Having owned one...that 3 on the tree linkage was always bad. The bushings would go out...take off hard in first, go for second and it would lock between gears. Great motor...great truck..but put a floor shifter in it.

[@jeffreyevens2033]

Pretty cool old truck. Didn't seem like the frame was rusted real bad. She would be a driver.

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Sounds like the Exhaust manifold is broke on how loud the Exhaust is @Dylan McCool

[@scottsmith6846]

Hey Dylan I just wanted to wish you and your whole family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and hopefully many more to come

[@persistentbc6889]

Give her life again. She wants it that’s why she doesn’t want to shut off. Keep up the good work.

[@vicswanby454]

You can get everything to put a floor shift into that from LMC truck. You can order it straight off their website.

[@joshuaneilson]

That 3 on the tree might just need PB blaster and some good elbow grease to get it shifting properly. They tend to cause problems after sitting for so long

[@wallbanger1968]

The biggest problem right now is the gearshift is out of alignment.

[@travisscott2610]

You can get a floor shift kit. I have one installed in my 81 f100 custom. It's difficult to rebuild the column shift.

[@RESTORATIONRESCUE]

They are cool trucks, Im building a 63 right now!

[@jonstapleton76]

I am SO glad you don't taste the oil off of the dip stick like some do lol.

[@angelogiumento7402]

There are supposed to be grommets in the linkage holes. When they wear our or missing, the shifter becomes a mystery shifter. Replace them on both ends.

[@evanwolfe1153]

Do more with this truck please!!!

[@osukacards]

Watching the tires they were spinning. Love the saw blades always liked those. Poor Chevy

[@kongchingpow]

I love straight 6 engines :) i have an '84 c10 with an older 250, like a '74 or '75. It runs like a top.

[@rustytuttle1411]

I had a 71 Chevy three on the tree and 250 in line 6 when I was 17

[@lloyddetta2647]

Great job Dylan.

[@acconboy]

Dylan, we have to talk about the definition of "like a brand new truck" ;-)

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Very cool 👍 yes it was fun thanks 👍 Lee

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

Great job brother, this could be a great opportunity for someone to make a sweet ride 👍.

[@highwaytyson2913]

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[@alfredtrejos5400]

I will want to have the 10 Chevy pickup the yellow one

[@arlie3334]

Since ur a dodge man I'd be interested in the c10

[@khb3892]

You're right, I have a 71 C10 that had the 3 on the tree. I had to put it on the floor.

[@outfitsgarage88]

Cool I just got a 250, 6 cylinder running too . They are some smooth running motors. If I was closer to yo I'd come and buy it for a project on my channel.

[@johncatalano7185]

Hey Dylan: Just goes to show that you can't kill a Chevy... No matter how rough the rig is, if you can work it through, you will eventually start it up... From the home of PB Blaster Silicone spray... Cleveland, Ohio.....

[@michaelstone8882]

Great job. Good to see a Chevrolet

[@tw6085]

I've got a 69 cst-10 short bed 350 red and white. Just rewired this summer. Had it since I was 16. 23 years now. I tell my kids that I love it more than them. Haha.

[@joedeckinflyover]

I had to buy a 3 speed floor shifter and the only company I had any luck with was BandM vav shifter which cost me around 250.00 ! So good luck !

[@KiwiStag74]

If the gold one was column shift originally, then definitely my vote would be to drop the motor and box out the red one and transplant it. Sure she smokes a bit and is running on five, but you've not dug into that side of it yet and she aint knocking or wheezing, so at worse it's a stuck (or badly burnt) valve and at best it's a dead plug or rings that need a few heat cycles to reseat. The smoke will be because of (that very old) oil passing the rings until they bed in again after sitting so long plus the fact it was running on full choke. Seriously, if the gold truck is any better in its body and interior, swapping the donk and box will give someone a good looking and running rig while they save up for the inevitable LS swap.....and put one of them back on the road with little time and effort.

[@rocktoonzz]

I agree, heart transplant to the good body and send it!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years from my family to yours @Dylan McCool

[@johncourtneyscott2757]

At least you got it started

[@rickylaporte6750]

Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Good to see you

[@danscott3880]

MERRY Christmas ❄️☃️🎄to you and your Wife. God bless ya. Love ya vids

[@williamponath4798]

Thanks

[@glennhurst7659]

LMC Truck has every part to restore this old reliable rig...

[@bryanmorgan8940]

Love 67-72 C/10s

[@kerrypierre9494]

McCool vid Dylan, it seems like no matter who the maker is,an old straight six will usually run with little effort. Was wondering, do you have plans to build the Crew cab truck? Love the looks of those old rigs.👍🇺🇸🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥