Will it Start? Hemmings Garage's 1932 Ford Model B pickup hasn't run since the '90s.

This 1932 Ford Model B pickup was parked 25 years ago. We rolled it into the Hemmings Garage to see if we could get a 91-year-old survivor to start. Will it run? We find out in Hemmings Garage presented by POR-15.
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[@musclecarmitch908]

Original 4 banger! That cool old workhorse deserves to live on!

[@danielstoner2843]

Waitaminute, Musclecar Mitch: you saying you don't wanna see us hot rod this thing? I mean, you've got speed in your dang name!

[@musclecarmitch908]

@@danielstoner2843 seems like the older I get the more I'm liking original. 🤣 But I love hotrod's too!

[@danielstoner2843]

@@musclecarmitch908 cast your hot rod vote--do what's right for the nation!

[@musclecarmitch908]

@@danielstoner2843 👍

[@toddathey1235]

Get a new B head and put on it and keep original. You can’t find these everyday so keep as original as possible. Thanks for the video

[@dwest4297]

Hearing the truck fire just made me smile. I did a "will it run" a couple of years ago on a '54 Dodge with a L6 Flatty. Hearing it fire up (finally) was an amazing experience. Thank you.

[@jeremym8264]

I may be a bit biased, but given how she sparked to life after sitting for 30+ years, I think she deserves to stay as original as possible!

[@danielstoner2843]

Jeremy, we'll put you down for a stocker vote. Also, I think the stocker caucus is over there by the Full Classic guys...

[@vayabroder729]

Second that; too many hot rods out there.

[@kevinddawg]

Yes I agree

[@kenstuart4347]

When I was growing (1963) up I had two of these trucks. One of these was a 1933 pickup BB that had no engine as it was pulled and used for a water pump , it was complete with the box and fenders .I paid $ 5.00 Canadian for it. The 2nd truck was a 1934 pickup which had Flathead V8 but had no box , I was 14 years old and took the body from the 33 and put it on the 34 chassis (with help from my Dad . As the V8 smoked badly we rebuilt it putting cord rings on the pistons - as I forgot to deglaze the cylinder walls it ran ok but still smoked. I drove this truck when I went to school and put about 12,000 miles on it , I still have it and I am doing a restoration on it in my shop .

[@hardlyworgen71]

If that original block can be saved, I support doing a warmed over 4-banger.

[@danielstoner2843]

You and Charles are thinking the same thing, Hardly--you two in cahoots??

[@holden94]

That was fantastic! Keep he/she/it stock. Can't wait to see more. Keep it coming! Somewhere...somebody...has a barn full of what you need. I see a great story unfolding that should be told!

[@danielstoner2843]

OK, so that's a vote for bone-stock restoration, Tim? Hey, we're Hemmings: if we can't find it, you don't need it!

[@charlesdalton985]

Original 4 banger, or possibly, vintage hop-up parts. Either way - thank you - looking forward to following this journey. ~ Chuck

[@danielstoner2843]

Vintage hop-up goodies...including an aluminum hot rod head, maybe, Charles?!?!

[@dream_living96]

Original 4 banger! Man that sounded so good.

[@danielstoner2843]

Now, are you saying your vote for the original banger is because of the sound, dream_living? Cuz that only came from no exhaust and a hole in the head! Fully restored, that banger will sound like just like a broken vacuum cleaner, just sayin... ;-)

[@gearhead9943]

Would be amazing to see cold starts of everything you guys have access to (which I know is a ton) from inside showing us the full starting procedure - what you do with the pedals, choke, levers, you name it. I would love to see that and I bet a lot of others would too. Full length, unprepared and totally unedited too..

[@CarburetedCowboy]

I could not agree with this more. Yes!!!

[@fasteddy917]

Heat up the 4 cylinder and 40 ford brakes so it will stop in a reasonable distance. My era of cars and it's fun to watch the discoveries your making. Standard knowledge to we old timers. The truck is 12 years older than me.

[@danielstoner2843]

Ah, 40 Ford juice brakes and a hot banger, Vintage--don't look now, but you're turning into a HOTRODDER!

[@dimitristewart9052]

Keep it original for sure! It sprang back to life, so it deserves stay original.

[@repaircollc]

I would love to see an old school repair on that head and keep her together, and original.

[@79selegnasol]

Warmed up Banger. I have an Original Condition 32 pick up with the original refreshed 4 cyl banger with downdrafted set up and runs like a champ. Gets so much respect everywhere being kept this way. I own a few flathead powered 30s Fords and my truck is probably my favorite time capsule.

[@hemmingsmotornews]

We would love to see it, post it and use #Hemmings so we can see.

[@bbfoto7248]

@79selegnasol I've got an all original '32 B pickup as well with a refreshed 4 (balanced and switched to main bearings). 🙂 Just need an original HORN in decent condition if you know where to find one???? The only thing we converted was to hydraulic brakes, but we left all the original brake hangers/arms and have all the parts to convert it back to original brakes. Original Ford green paint with black fenders. Is there a '32 B Pickup enthusiast group or forum Online anywhere? Cheers from Central California.

[@numeralsix]

Vote for vintage hot rod. That was engaging. Nice job! Sibley shop is a character all in itself.

[@danielstoner2843]

WANNA KNOW WHO I VOTED FOR?

[@numeralsix]

@@danielstoner2843 NO, MA'AM. ENJOY YOUR SEMA.

[@davidr8860]

that truck is beautiful... And it sat as a farm truck.. can you imagine coming across that

[@jackpine7592]

With Dan's track record of decades-long epic builds, ny vote is whatever gets this sucker on the road and reliable in the shortest amount of time possible

[@danielstoner2843]

You know me too damn well, Jack!! But with Junior on the job, they won't let me take the next 20 years to do this one...

[@jjr4363]

Keep it stock, get it running and driving safe and leave it original!

[@danielstoner2843]

Wait till you see Episode 2--and if you change your mind, you can vote again!

[@ModelARickLasCruces]

I vote for restore it to original. Doesn't have to be a blue ribbon restoration - after all, it's a survivor and some of the "charm" are in the original paint, etc.

[@jeffmcdonald1199]

loved this! early hemi full fender street rod .stock body.

[@danielstoner2843]

APPROVED!

[@jeffmcdonald1199]

@@danielstoner2843 you know you'll have to delete those hood side panels !! lol 😉

[@jeffmcdonald1199]

add defiantly relocate that battery.

[@leonardstoner896]

Keep it original. like I want my Henry-J; as well as I want to keep my 1942 2-N Ford-Ferguson tractor original. The guy with the goatee knows what I mean.

[@danielstoner2843]

DAD!!!!

[@lanenoyes9598]

That Junior guy seems to know his stuff!

[@robertshaw4833]

i think a slightly modified original would be nice ,wish I could join you on the restoration looks like fun!

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Absolutely love this channel! I would use the original engine but warmed up.

[@JoeGrippo]

Hot Rod it! Nice little flathead, juice brakes, go through the trans and rear, maybe a 12v system and go! Let Stoner be your guide.

[@danielstoner2843]

Check is in the mail, Joe!

[@jima2570]

A hot 4 banger! Got to do it!

[@danielstoner2843]

OK, Jim--gimme your wishlist of go-a-little-less-slow goodies you'd wanna see on this thing!

[@jaydavis9022]

Gotta love that 90 year old technology! I say keep is near original as possible!

[@maaseyracer]

I worked for guy who had a 32 pickup with a 292 Y block in it. One of the coolest sounding engines when it is hopped up. Juice that thing up stock is boring.

[@danielstoner2843]

YESSSS! Totally agree, Eric--I bet there's even a Y-block for sale somewhere on Hemmings...

[@maaseyracer]

@@danielstoner2843 It will sit in a show room if left stock, JUICE IT UP and put it on the road.

[@ROBIN_SAGE]

Very cool. Would love to see it with some early 'banger speed parts. Enjoying the digital content as well.

[@chrf65]

flathead, 39 box, juice brakes, 16s up front and 18s out back, call up Dennis Lacy for his brake pedal conversion and run it

[@joostderidder]

nice vid. Thanks for the nice "show". My preference goes to "back to original" ... No messing around with "customising".

[@davidkosach3095]

Are you kidding me ! Use a small angle grinder to get rid of the crack. Then clean it out and refill it with JB Weld !! That is not some high tech Indy truck, so JB will work perfectly for this repair. I have seen real old timers use JB on engine blocks and heads on stock cars for oval tracks. If it worked for them until the end of the season, it will work magic on the first pick up truck 👍🏻 Mr. Henry would be proud on the repair as well as how much of his money you just saved him 😊 JB works wonders, been around almost forever too. You have nothing to lose but like $10 for it and the labor to fix it. Now put your big boy pants back on and get it fixed or at least try it, you might find some at:aboy: stickers for it too ! Great show for a great truck with great people taking care of it and everything else too….

[@davidmazza3898]

Keep it up guys. All those vehicles should be be tooling around Bennington and surrounding area’s advertising Hemmings in the best way possible. Wish I could join you In tinkering. I’m down the road in North Adams.

[@patlash8392]

Early post war Hot Rod gets my vote.

[@danielstoner2843]

Pat, you KNOW whassup....

[@V8Deuce]

Don't screw it up by modifying it. Only 3 previous owners, they're only original once. Clean up the 4 banger, get a new head, new tires, adjust the brakes, etc and leave it the way it is.

[@hemmingsmotornews]

Thanks for letting us know Frank! We shall see what happens. 🙂

[@GMCTIM]

Either way u like them, it cool ! My self, mines a 289, auto ! Wouldn't have no other way ! Better taking long trips that way ! .😁👍

[@robertandmaxwell]

Go with Stoner! HotRod that thing and hit the road! 👍👍👍

[@danielstoner2843]

YASSSSSSS, Robbie! Your vote is bought and paid for... (cocktails next time we get together)

[@laurenstephenson9551]

Put a Y block in it 🙂

[@danielstoner2843]

Ooooooooo...now you're speaking my language, Lauren--whaddaya think, 312 or 292?

[@terry3665]

I'm a hardcore hot rodder but this one should be somewhat left alone. Do a quality rebuild on the engine, maybe upgrade to hydraulic brakes. If you really want to drive it more than around town convert it to an open drive and 5 speed. Even the old Model A guys have updated their cars and do cross country trips. If you do a full on hot rod treatment it will just get lost in all the others and not have any personality. I was at Paso Robles the year the Shifters rolled in for the first time and the response was amazing!

[@isaactrujillo5396]

Love the content! ❤

[@67novabro]

Hot rod it out for sure. 50s-60s style! It doesn’t even need paint work, it’s perfect!

[@danielstoner2843]

YESSSS! That's what I'm talkin' bout, bro! Original patina (can't fake that!) and a late-50s hot rod treatment!

[@joshdanison11]

Olds rocket would be sweet

[@jeffboyles3611]

Swap the cracked head. Did they make a Police Head for '32? That old engine has a lot of heart. Don't put her down.

[@danielstoner2843]

Never heard of a "police head" for '32, but then again, there are a few OHV conversions from that era. Even if we do hot rod the little guy, we'll tag-n-bag its original drivetrain...

[@jeffboyles3611]

@@danielstoner2843 For Model A, the police head was same design, only with higher compression. I understand they help some, but have never had one myself. Model B engines may have had something similar.

[@jcriseling5781]

It had the heart to run, even with the windowpane head, so I think it deserves to be fixed and at least driven around the block. Then decide what's next.

[@danielstoner2843]

Done and done!

[@actwithchris]

Hot Rod it!!!

[@danielstoner2843]

Vote tallied, Chris!! Tell Spencer I'm coming for his slot car set...

[@actwithchris]

@@danielstoner2843 it's at his mom's house. OX ❤️

[@kateclabough2008]

Hot rod it, of course!

[@danielstoner2843]

Kate, you hotrodder, you!

[@johnboydTx]

Replace the head and enjoy the factory motor ☺️👍 their only original once ????

[@mikemiller5985]

throw in a warmed over banger and keep the original on the side

[@WILLS55F100]

Hopped up 4 banger 🤙🏻

[@mshelly7775]

Warmed over banger!!!

[@johnseher2289]

Keep 'er stock with a bit of warm up to the 4 banger. OHV conversion?

[@danielstoner2843]

Hmmmm...if we could find one of those RaJo conversions...

[@tommy_suspects_detroit5587]

Period correct hot rod, of course!

[@danielstoner2843]

Add a Yuengling Lager to your vote and it's tallied, Tommy!

[@tommy_suspects_detroit5587]

I can help you source a Gen 1 Hemi. Keep the body as-is. Don’t change a thing. Box the rails and split the bones. Bring it down to a respectable altitude. Go with a Gen 1 Hemi with some vintage speed parts, 4-speed, and a quick change. Make it unlike anything else found in Hemmings’ garage.

[@danielstoner2843]

@@tommy_suspects_detroit5587 we go together like PEAS AND CARROTS! Whatchoo got--331? 354?

[@vayabroder729]

Swap the head and keep it stock.

[@Amidda]

Until I saw the cracked head, I would have said save her and keep her as original as possible. Early v8 and keep the patina. ❤

[@danielstoner2843]

Vote recorded, Amidda!!!

[@djangostudios2592]

Don't hate me Dan, but I would not make that a '50s hot rod. I would leave the Banger with speed parts, or if you must, a 59AB, but not an 8BA. Dropped axle and juice brakes.

[@danielstoner2843]

Hate's a strong word, Chad...I just might curse your name a few times, politely of course, before rebuilding the stupid thing if the votes are there for it!

[@nic_danger]

Hot rod that beauty!

[@danielstoner2843]

YESSSS, Nic!!!

[@eldonmiller2181]

OK, Dan, first of all, nice job holding the gas can! You did good. Since you’re Gem’s relative and I’m married to her (this is Eldon), I have to vote for the ‘50s style hot rod, maybe a Caddy engine or heated up Ford flathead V8. Nothing too modern. Good luck!

[@danielstoner2843]

Eldon, I appreciate that only FAMILY would notice I just held the gas can! 😆 And your vote is tallied--I'll bring a check to the next Christmas get-together...

[@eldonmiller2181]

@@danielstoner2843 I'll be waiting! A fun video to watch.

[@waynegilling6048]

all original would be perfect. anyone with enough money can buy a made over , keep it all intact for parades, etc.

[@hemmingsmotornews]

Love this!

[@DriverGuy23]

My recommendation > Get a new head, convert to 12-volt, restore mechanically, but keep it in as original condition as possible & then drive it.

[@scottthompson5907]

Got to go original.

[@youtube-handle-are-a-joke]

Hoped up 4 banger. Juice brakes.

[@donlindfors1672]

An Olds, Early Caddy, Y-Block - 50's Period HOT ROD!

[@danielstoner2843]

YESSIR, Don! Vote tallied!

[@matzrat5006]

My father in-law has a 32 pickup , and in his honour , I say go with an early flat head V8 , nothing looks better that that engine in a 32.

[@hemmingsmotornews]

Thanks for sharing! How is the truck running now?!

[@matzrat5006]

@@hemmingsmotornews ITs all in pieces, just had all the sheet metal all straightened out . engine is rebuilt and the frame is getting restored. so its in progress .

[@puggsincyberspace]

What ever you do it should be a flat top like the original…

[@danielstoner2843]

What if we just kept the banger in the bed of the truck and put an early Olds V8 in it, up front?

[@larryreyna7690]

If you're going to hop it up, it has to be a flat head V8, otherwise just hop up the 4 banger that's in it.

[@Tikicar]

Stoner is right. Hot rod it with period parts. With more power and better brakes it will get driven way more than stock or even a hopped up 4 banger. Isn't that what it's all about?

[@danielstoner2843]

DOUBLE-LOVE, Scott--and check is in the mail...

[@BassHead2020]

Should’ve deflated the tires to make it work

[@MoparPower426]

Chopped top, Lowered/Bagged, 331 Hemi

[@hemmingsmotornews]

Now thats an idea... 👀

[@NOXStellans]

Make this a hybrid electric with the existing drivetrain. This way the truck can be enjoyed as original while allowing it to safely be driven to car shows-because no car that was trailered to a show is worthy of an award 🙃🌟

[@danielstoner2843]

OK, two rules on this election, Knox: 1) no LS motor and 2) no electric/hybrid. Now, having said that, we're all about safety (not my first go-to, but hey--this isn't MY own project) and making sure it can be driven to any show it goes to! So based on that, can we put you down for a V8 transplant?

[@NOXStellans]

@@danielstoner2843 It's too original for that. 'Just put some good brakes on it. If I just want to go fast, there are plenty of cars at the new dealerships.

[@richardwyatt8979]

Vintage hopped up 4 banger. Dropped axle and nothing more.

[@raydavis168]

302 out of a 76 Mustang 2

[@danielstoner2843]

Hey, we'll take that vote, Ray! Even though that 302 is just as quick as the original banger, we'll take some creative license with your vote and at least put you down for a vintage Ford V8!

[@robstitley1804]

Bone stock

[@danielstoner2843]

C'MON, man... 😛

[@robstitley1804]

@Daniel Stoner c'mon Dickey, you know that thing is a rare piece. Pretty cool the way it is

[@brucebrierly8497]

Keep it stock. It's too rare to rod

[@frankiebuckley328]

Keep it the truck og but put a flathead in it v8 that is

[@kevinddawg]

Please leave it as original as possible

[@davidechols6797]

Flathead V8

[@rondobondo6600]

Put a 50s olds rocket engine in it......😂

[@KrisGT]

V8 flat head!!!

[@timvanlandingham1927]

Restore it to original.

[@josephbruceismay6832]

Do NOT modify it. Keep the old girl original and let her live on as the workhorse she was built to be!

[@JuniorNevison-xv1pp]

Have no fear, we will not be doing any drastic modifications to it. Just used it yesterday to deliver tires to the tire shop, 92yrs old and still a workhorse! Jr.

[@BillClack]

I WOULDN'T EVEN CONSIDER TRYING TO START AND ENGINE THAT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR YEARS. THE BEARING ARE DRY THE CYLINDERS ARE DRY THE OIL PUMP IS DRY....YOU DON'T SPIN AN ENGINE THAT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A LONG TIME...!!

[@eddiereeher7594]

any engine will run if u have suck , bang, blow.😎

[@DavePill]

stock. it's too cool to restomod.

[@hemmingsmotornews]

🌟🌟🌟

[@ryanprice8352]

Original 4 banger - they're only original once! Heads are cheap.

[@robertyoung1777]

This would be better with an informative script. Ditch the white-trash metal “music” noise. Nice vehicle. Poor presentation.

[@waynewalker8603]

[@hemmingsmotornews]

🙌🙌