Abandoned Tow Truck, WILL IT START?

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  • @johnbourgeois1414
    @johnbourgeois1414 Год назад +264

    I’m 70 years old and this sure brought back memories of the mid seventies when I actually drove a Wrecker identical to that except it was green and a just a little shorter because the gap between the cab and bed wasn’t as wide and ours had a extra 40,000 # bed winch, thanks for the memories. God Bless and stay safe out there!

    • @jamesbroome1815
      @jamesbroome1815 Год назад +15

      ME TOO, John. 750 on a Mack. Got a thumb that is a little bent from the manual steering. Great old trucks !!

    • @madderanger7838
      @madderanger7838 Год назад +1

      I want a Holmes 750 so bad. Rugged, versatile, and still relevent for recovery work for those mean and tough jobs.

    • @rexjolles
      @rexjolles Год назад

      @@madderanger7838 that you use once a decade

    • @recessional5560
      @recessional5560 Год назад

      Wait so you were alive when this truck was new and you remember that? Wow no way.

    • @rexjolles
      @rexjolles Год назад

      @@recessional5560 the 70's wasn't that long ago

  • @dgal6239
    @dgal6239 Год назад +36

    My uncle Harry was friends with the Gillespies . I remember when I was a kid going to Florida for couple weeks and staying with him and going to that shop. This video brought back a lot of memories.

  • @albinocountry2670
    @albinocountry2670 Год назад +132

    I was there maybe 3 years ago to visit some family and we stopped at this place and I've always wanted to see if those trucks would run. Thank you for the content and glad to see the truck run. Thanks again

    • @brionhannan1204
      @brionhannan1204 Год назад +7

      I know exactly where that is, driven past that yard a bunch over the years. Very cool!

  • @jungleman4921
    @jungleman4921 Год назад +5

    Im 71 and I just love seeing these old Trucks etc brought back to life.They were made like Battle ships.Never ment to die.

  • @dieselwrench3621
    @dieselwrench3621 Год назад +423

    That’s crazy that’s old man Gillespie’s tow truck. I remember seeing that old truck cruising up and down highway 60 over 20 years ago. It was a single axle tractor before they put the tow truck body on and it ran really good 👍

  • @chasebrown9851
    @chasebrown9851 Год назад +46

    As my family’s business revolves around tow trucks this hits me hard

    • @ky.gambler5281
      @ky.gambler5281 Год назад +4

      Same here In Kentucky..I worked for a company that had too many of these trucks, my first job in trucking. Schwerman Trucking company, they're still in business I think

  • @CSTA2024
    @CSTA2024 Месяц назад +2

    I began trucking in January 1976 on Straight Trucks and in January 1977 on Tractor Trailer. It was good to hear that old White Fire up. Thanks..

  • @teverrisbrown6366
    @teverrisbrown6366 Год назад +30

    I'm soooo glad that you got a chance to see both of those trucks.
    I've been passing those trucks for 15 plus years wondering what the history was on the two of them.

  • @Autobotmech
    @Autobotmech Год назад +17

    Nice to see th old girl runnig and moving, hope she gets the restoration she deserves

  • @ScottHolderCrossPoint
    @ScottHolderCrossPoint Год назад +14

    I know you are stepping back from RUclips a bit, but man, it's fun to watch your videos on the "Will It Start?" series. Plant City has a special place in my heart. I had a great uncle who pastored FBC there a long time ago. I've always wanted to go explore there. In any case, keep 'em coming, Bruce - when you can.

  • @marksaunders2500
    @marksaunders2500 Год назад +11

    Hi from uk Bruce👋👍 great will it start there and thanks Mr Gillespie for access too 👌 good old piece of history in fact I bet the whole shop and land got a few tales to tell 👍 love it an thanks for your time and be safe see you soon 👍👋

  • @PhiLoSoPheR_NonSenSe
    @PhiLoSoPheR_NonSenSe Год назад +5

    It's my prayer that you would be safe in your adventures whilst bringing old trucks back to life and refreshing some viewers' memories!
    Thanks so much for making my day as always!

  • @sean26mac
    @sean26mac Год назад +4

    Restoration series of the tow truck would be amazing

  • @netltube
    @netltube Год назад +25

    Love the will it starts, very cool old garage that guy has, love seeing the old places along the back roads.

  • @douglasmayherjr.5733
    @douglasmayherjr.5733 Год назад +30

    Neat old truck and service station. I agree that we need to keep businesses like that going. Those places are usually good to deal with and can get you out of a pinch. Thanks for the videos. Look forward to the old dodge start.

  • @arthurfox1629
    @arthurfox1629 Год назад +5

    Cool video! I love big old wreckers. Back in the early 90's I drove a 1975 White fuel truck with a 3208 Cat, positive ground. Every morning in the winter that truck was hard starting. The heater in the cab might as well been non-existent, however, I did get some heat through the firewall. The two speed rear was air operated the two speed motor would freeze and I had to drive it in low range for about ten miles until the rear warmed up, then it would shift. It had power steering, a hydraulic cylinder that ran the length of the front axle and, I believe, connected to the pitman arm, so basically the steering was all me lol.

  • @wildtraingamer3146
    @wildtraingamer3146 Год назад +6

    Man how come your so good at getting old semi trucks and trains to start after years man you got a awesome gift

  • @anthonyrocha8039
    @anthonyrocha8039 Год назад +13

    Cool rig would love to see it saved

  • @cg41386
    @cg41386 Год назад +3

    Bruce Wilson rockin' the Fruit of the Loom.
    Great video.

  • @samcanell2905
    @samcanell2905 Год назад +6

    It is so cool to see that old truck come back to life!

  • @theogtommygunnxxx8971
    @theogtommygunnxxx8971 Год назад +5

    This is awesome, I grow up with my dads heavy duty tow service with Holmes 750,s and and 850 , I have love for old tow trucks

  • @walterwhitaker1395
    @walterwhitaker1395 Год назад +6

    I love that shop! I can just SMELL the history of this place! I grew up around Diesel shops and Train yards here in the Pacific Northwest Pasco Washington.

  • @genel5103
    @genel5103 Год назад +4

    That old tow truck is awesome. The motor is either a 220 Cummins, a 230 Cummins or a 250 Cummins. Runs good for sitting there as long as it has.

  • @australiantruckspotting8883
    @australiantruckspotting8883 Год назад +7

    That old rig is epic. It would be awesome to see on the road

  • @micahhenry4998
    @micahhenry4998 Год назад +24

    I love to see that truck totally redone those old wreckers will pull what ever you want

  • @ryansoit8262
    @ryansoit8262 Год назад +6

    I'd love to buy both of those classic tow trucks

  • @cadilakisrodcustom
    @cadilakisrodcustom Год назад +13

    This truck is incredible! I'd love to watch it work

  • @MrMicronano
    @MrMicronano Год назад +6

    Luv these there’s something uniquely satisfying bringing an old engine back to life. Like some of these trucks have a soul.

  • @mfcjr1
    @mfcjr1 Год назад +5

    Great work. Cool old truck. Thank you and Mr. Gillespie.

  • @braap802
    @braap802 Год назад +4

    Uggh! I wish there were more old shops and buisnesses around like this one!!! I didnt get to enjoy them when they were around, but the few ive been in make me miss them! Such a cool piece of history. So much knowledge in that building.

  • @tf7274
    @tf7274 6 месяцев назад +1

    Our grain truck was exactly that Dodge...but so mint that we took pictures in it and people thought it was a classic car...my favorite part was the pull up hood scoop for better air flow and the foot pump window washer.

  • @joannaschemel-sq6io
    @joannaschemel-sq6io Год назад +1

    That old wrecker has been there for at least 20yrs. I remember when 60 & Turkey Creek was strawberry fields and the Racetrac was built. Been to many wrecks at that intersection as well. Fun times at Medard Park too!

  • @arz42
    @arz42 Год назад +6

    Yeah buddy a Bruce Wilson upload!!! And it's a will it start Video AWESOME!!! Please don't leave us man screw the haters they only hate what they can never be!!!

  • @tommyhall2703
    @tommyhall2703 Год назад +4

    Bruce hope you an your family have a great 4th an good week end buddy

  • @jamesoquinn9168
    @jamesoquinn9168 Год назад +1

    Yall started and drove that moldy old wreck without check the oil and with the old fuel in the tanks??? That's amazing!

  • @ericperando5694
    @ericperando5694 Год назад +1

    Wish that truck could be restored, good peace of history and it looks fun to drive

  • @ethanmckay5864
    @ethanmckay5864 Год назад +4

    That started better than my 7.3 psd in the winter! Thanks for another fun video in the series!

  • @Darma513
    @Darma513 Год назад +4

    You're great, boss, I thought the truck engine wouldn't work, but it still works great!

  • @tyronejohns9217
    @tyronejohns9217 7 месяцев назад +1

    Congratulations 🎊 👏 Ryan on the new bundle of joy 😊 bro..!!

  • @jamespskowski432
    @jamespskowski432 Год назад +2

    That lacoochee tool kit will get into any vehicle.

  • @doughamm5590
    @doughamm5590 Год назад +4

    That's awesome that that old war beast came back to life. Sounds like you need some Claritin or something like that if u go back out there for another revival. Glad ya found ya camera person

  • @wolfpack809
    @wolfpack809 Год назад +6

    Found this channel on a will it start and have continued watching. Love the videos!

  • @jamesstockwell2822
    @jamesstockwell2822 Год назад +2

    I love seeing the old iron trucks get back on the road and hope it starts up really quick.

  • @justinjelenek4915
    @justinjelenek4915 Год назад +1

    Just goes to show the build quality of trucks back then. Been sitting for close to a decade and all you really need to check is that it has an engine. Yes? Okay, hook some batteries up, spray the intake, and she’ll chooch. Always fun to see.

  • @alkennedy1124
    @alkennedy1124 Год назад +5

    413 is some times what is in those Dodge’s, and most had 361 hemi , I would be interested in both tow rigs , thanks BigAl California.

  • @thecd7kid546
    @thecd7kid546 Год назад +3

    This is so crazy I live 2 mins from that truck and always wondered about it now I have my answers. Super cool

  • @Delta_NWAB747fan
    @Delta_NWAB747fan Год назад +2

    Love seeing these old trucks run. Love the old Dayton Wheels!

  • @canercosan8703
    @canercosan8703 Год назад +1

    It's Exciting To See That Truck Work After Years of Waiting

  • @kidsteach938
    @kidsteach938 Год назад +11

    These will-it-starts are not your main focus of your channel, but you do it as good if not better than anyone! Thanks, great video!

    • @dawarmonky2122
      @dawarmonky2122 Год назад +1

      His channel blew up when he started will it starts couple years back.

    • @kidsteach938
      @kidsteach938 Год назад

      @@dawarmonky2122 Ah ok...no wonder then that he does it so well. I like the background he shares with us about the vehicle, and how he tries so hard to not damage anything. Someone may want to restore these old pieces of iron one day.

  • @johnmurphy9688
    @johnmurphy9688 Год назад +5

    Another awesome start, Bruce. love your videos. very inspiring. 👍🇮🇪🇺🇸

  • @davidsimons6881
    @davidsimons6881 Год назад +2

    That old truck is awesome someone needs to take that home and get it back in shape.

  • @Nephewswiththeswag
    @Nephewswiththeswag Год назад +2

    We miss you notti

  • @richardhoneywell7411
    @richardhoneywell7411 Год назад +5

    Great video Bruce nice old wrecker atleast it moved under it own power. Looking forward to the next video stay safe Bruce.

  • @johnnyo7621
    @johnnyo7621 Год назад +7

    Awesome vids Bruce
    Loving the Will it start vids and all the others.
    Also from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @cassiusdante2216
    @cassiusdante2216 Год назад +2

    The old wrecker is sick. Another Awesome video from

  • @StevenCasper
    @StevenCasper Год назад +2

    Nice job use to run a 750 Holmes split boom with a 1 inch drag line. This thing was mounted on a old Kenworth tandem 71 or 72 can't recall just now the actual year. That old girl could out pull alot of these new rigs. Enjoy the day.

  • @gregbrown4962
    @gregbrown4962 Год назад +15

    The old Dodge tow truck is a C series . Many of them came with either a 361 or 413 big block gas engine. They also had inline 6cyl. two stroke Detroits in some of the twin screw road tractors which took up a lot of the inside of the cab.

    • @shadygingergarage
      @shadygingergarage Год назад

      I was gonna say, probably a 413. Seem to be more common than the 361.

    • @Retired88M
      @Retired88M Год назад +5

      I drove a 1971 C 900 with a 238 Detroit and a 13 speed that was a tractor made into a dump and I can attest to the room being taken up in the cab. It was tight in there and hot inside even in the late fall

    • @tomriggs3926
      @tomriggs3926 11 месяцев назад

      I was thinking that Dodge is an LCF, Low Cab Forward. Near the end of the C series there were International 478 & 549 gas engines installed.

  • @jackmeeker6194
    @jackmeeker6194 Год назад +14

    Great video, Brian. The big question, though is, does that amber beacon work? What a cool truck. Great job.

    • @dougc190
      @dougc190 Год назад

      I hear you I was hoping they were going to try that and turn All the lights on

  • @alkennedy1124
    @alkennedy1124 Год назад +1

    The ones I have been around you pull the compression relief and let the engine spin fast and then let he compression relief go and then it starts, lol nice thanks BigAl California

  • @lucassetlhodi6110
    @lucassetlhodi6110 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wow that's awesome
    I would really like to see you restoring the body

  • @txviking
    @txviking Год назад +3

    I hear a running engine! And I'm impressed, given the conditrion of the truck!

  • @marcuss1479
    @marcuss1479 Год назад +9

    These are the money making vids, we love seeing these old trucks get running again lol

  • @J2498
    @J2498 Год назад +2

    I enjoy watching any of your videos and have so for years keep them coming Bruce!

  • @fernandopdasilva3110
    @fernandopdasilva3110 Год назад +9

    Ótimo vídeo 👏👏👏 parabéns 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @rochellemarsh6075
    @rochellemarsh6075 Год назад +9

    Keep up the good work, massive follower from aus! 🇦🇺

  • @claudecharland5091
    @claudecharland5091 Год назад +1

    great job starting it

  • @bobbysamuel7198
    @bobbysamuel7198 Год назад +2

    Watching your videos puts me in a relaxing mood, especially when they start and run

    • @recessional5560
      @recessional5560 Год назад

      Wow. Thank you Bobby for your amazing input.

  • @mrperkinsthehusky
    @mrperkinsthehusky Год назад +4

    I’ve always wanted to save an old tow truck from the grave keep up the great work love this videos

  • @millionmiler
    @millionmiler Год назад +3

    Jamie Davis would love to have this old iron in his fleet

  • @mainzelmichi3463
    @mainzelmichi3463 Год назад +1

    This thing working again would be so cool!

  • @ClassicNova
    @ClassicNova Год назад +2

    Really enjoyed your video! I like how it’s edited as well as the content. Keep em coming!

  • @carriebrumley8926
    @carriebrumley8926 Год назад +4

    Awesome will it start!! That truck was waiting for you to start it. Would love to see that Dodge will it start!! Can't wait for more thanks

  • @frankeberhart265
    @frankeberhart265 Год назад +24

    Looks like y'all are having fun down in Central Florida Bruce! Question, do you ever post follow up video's about the machines you get started? Would be curious to see what actually happens to these pieces of history! Video's are great!

  • @thomaspetroff9117
    @thomaspetroff9117 Год назад +2

    Cool old White.
    Holmes 750 wrecker Big horse in 72 probably a Cummins NTC250
    Nice job

  • @frankverheijen6018
    @frankverheijen6018 Год назад +2

    Nice video Bruce! I like the will it start episodes!!!!

  • @dunkirchen1940
    @dunkirchen1940 Год назад +2

    You made that shit look easy! Love your videos, Bruce!

  • @Bigdaddy_willy23
    @Bigdaddy_willy23 Год назад +4

    It would be cool to see him do a build on this

  • @Hunter_thigpen
    @Hunter_thigpen Год назад +1

    Just found your channel… this is literally the coolest thing ever to watch idk what it is about resurrecting something old but I sure love it

  • @kobusdutoitbosman6240
    @kobusdutoitbosman6240 Год назад +1

    You guyz should restore and preserve - at ALL costs! 👊🔥

  • @marcosr83
    @marcosr83 10 месяцев назад +3

    Hola, me encantan tus videos rescatando camiones amigo. Son impresionantes y verlos resurgir del estado en que están es increíble. Saludos desde Argentina

  • @crkproductions5000
    @crkproductions5000 Год назад +3

    That project would also be a great pressure washing video.

  • @sparrovski
    @sparrovski Год назад

    Its alive.
    Respect from Australia.

  • @keithatate3050
    @keithatate3050 Год назад +3

    rather enjoyed that bruce ! There was a fridge truck in the background a Volvo FL6 I think did not know you had those in the US

  • @joseluisbarrera5111
    @joseluisbarrera5111 Год назад +3

    De loco no tiene nada éste hombre, tiene suerte y perseverancia, además de conocedor.

  • @countrybanshee
    @countrybanshee Год назад +1

    I literally kept seeing this truck and wondered if you guys would ever do an episode, well here it is👍👍

  • @MrKeithstrickland
    @MrKeithstrickland Год назад +2

    Now that was 2 cool old tow trucks great will it start Bruce thanks again sir awesome. Old school mom and pop shops like that are definitely few far in between u don’t see um like u used to that’s great to see one still doing good

  • @mintyman1968
    @mintyman1968 Год назад +17

    That’s an awesome truck. Great job getting it running. Bruce I don’t know if this is possible, but it would be really cool if you brought a mobile pressure washer along to each truck and gave it a clean before leaving it. Just to see what’s underneath.

  • @Travisthegamer22
    @Travisthegamer22 Год назад +5

    Love the videos can't wait to see the next one 🕜😂🕜😂

  • @davida.p.9911
    @davida.p.9911 Год назад +1

    That's the "Tow-mater"! 😁 I like those old trucks, and the patina was really cool. In the days of no power steering, you'd need a knob on the wheel, maybe two. That Toyota sitting beside it would make a good off road rig.

  • @leonardocustodiodossantos7854
    @leonardocustodiodossantos7854 Год назад +2

    Good job guy! Old White on fire!

  • @Drew_379
    @Drew_379 Год назад +3

    That's a cool rig!!

  • @rsmith3126
    @rsmith3126 Год назад +3

    Crawling through that window, I was worried you would get in all the way and find out there was a wasp nest inside.

  • @andrewilson1768
    @andrewilson1768 Год назад

    That's cool that you got the truck running

  • @banditgrizzy1955
    @banditgrizzy1955 Год назад +1

    🤔 The first challenge for you Bruce will be to find that type of motor with the air starter system 😆👍 a TRUE challenge. But if you are able to do this challenge, I'm sure the viewers will go nuts because NOT MANY know of such thing.
    If I was rich I'd do a wager on the challenge.
    😆Let the search begin!!💪😉👍

  • @brucefinch4432
    @brucefinch4432 Год назад +4

    Love your content bud keep it up

  • @DanielNewhoff
    @DanielNewhoff Год назад +29

    Thanks for the video Bruce. You definitely make for a better movie star or mechanic than a car thief. Always interesting content

    • @Bruce_Wilson
      @Bruce_Wilson  Год назад +14

      Never stole any cars but thanks

    • @grantghinn104
      @grantghinn104 Год назад +11

      @@zachm6978 why bring up negative shit, he's got his life sorted out

    • @tonyanderson6493
      @tonyanderson6493 Год назад

      @@zachm6978 does actually, business is doing good, wife..family… seems what you got is being a straight up ahole

    • @DanielNewhoff
      @DanielNewhoff Год назад +3

      Just a joke about how long it took to get into the tow truck! I'm very surprised it started after all those years sitting there

    • @craiggraham8790
      @craiggraham8790 Год назад

      Wait what 🤣

  • @angelina20161
    @angelina20161 Год назад +1

    Was amazing watching that old white come back to life. Great job guy's.

  • @kqm1480
    @kqm1480 Год назад +1

    Great job getting it running!

  • @DrGreenthumb-il9tg
    @DrGreenthumb-il9tg Год назад +4

    Keep this videos going,even once a month idgf i like watching you,is it will it start or the wheelie tractor project or just you trucking along in blue collar 2.0 its enjoyable content thank you.

  • @rustyiron
    @rustyiron Год назад +3

    That might be the tow body, that Matt's Off Road Recovery is looking for.