I learned more in 57 minutes on how to not be discouraged and persevere from obstacles and set backs working on an old truck than I had known in 65 years. Thanks for the lesson on how it's done. Love it....
This was bittersweet for me. I inherited the '51 short bed my grandfather bought in the late 1960s, and that I learned to drive on. We moved to town in the 1980s, but the motor was seized and I was never able to get it started. Because of life's circumstances, I had to sell her, but I've never forgotten. Thus, I was almost as happy as you when she fired over, and then ran with such a smooth idle. Congratulations, man!
I only recently discovered Halfass Customs channel. I am so glad I did. The things you are able to do are incredible. I love seeing you save these beautiful old vehicles. Please keep it up and thanks for letting all of us go along for the ride!
I've owned four of those trucks, all 3100's, a '49, a '50, a '51 and a '55 first series, each one with a 235 six. That engine is a trooper. The old 216 stove bolt was good, but the 235 perfected it. I bought the '49 for $20 in 1973. I paid $4500 for the '55 in 97 with its "rare" and fancy front grille and a nice paint job. My two sons took turns driving it to high school for a little more than 4 years and then I sold it for $4500. Free transportation (except for repairs and consumables). GM did it right in the fifties. We did a lot of work on the '55, working together out in the garage, put in a new clutch and a Muncie 4-speed, a whole new fuel system from tank to carb and a Mustang front end. Bright red with chrome wheels, it got the boys a lot of dates they might not have gotten otherwise.
Some lucky bugger is going to get a gem to restore in this one. Sure wish you'd take it on yourself but understand all stuff you've got on the go. Thanks for a really really enjoyable video.
My uncle Pablo use to show me how to grease bearings on abig Chevy truck, that lead me to know the good feeling of fixing cars and pickup trucks,great video thanks
This has to be one of your best videos. I got just as excited as you were when she first popped off. Take care of the old girl she is trying to tell you something.
@@HalfassKustoms I could see that, but you could have given up and parked her outside and left her there. There was several times for many reasons you could have but it responded to you and responded back . you brought it back from the dead to a lady in waiting and that is Golden. Nice job
haha, this truck is to nice to mess with in my opinion and wanted to get the original motor to run, plus I think it was less work that swapping the motor haha
Now that's a survivor! Seeing it plunking along through the field was just like going back in time 30 or 40 years when it was still being used. Your channel is my all time fave on RUclips, loving the old iron!
door shutting sounded sweet. Like to be 30 years younger and enjoying barn finds. Really nice trk for its age. The sweet sound of success when it fired up.
Man after my own heart. Rebuilds master, pumps fluid, gets on his hand and without hesitation wipes hands on his shirt! Love it. Used clothes are cheap!
very cool video, watching the struggle, the struggle is real sometimes. I can relate, I have a 1950 Ford F-1 panel truck, here in California. It came from Utah. When I bought it, it was in an arrested remake someone started but never finish for 28 in a garage. partially disassembled and was being prepped for paint. The 239 V-8 flathead was laying in the back, it was partially disassembled as well. I reinstalled it and had some struggles with with that, like you, so yeah, I got it running and it runs nice. And yeah, I have a boat tank in it as the original was in very bad condition. I have another tank that will get in there soon. Thanks for the video brother.
Great job and a hell of a find! My son’s Boy Scout troop sells mulch every spring. If she were mine, I’d fix her enough to be safe & dependable on the local roads, then use her for mulch deliveries. It’s be a blast! Thanks for sharing & Merry Christmas!
40 years ago a friend of mine was rebuilding a engine and he asked one of his friends (what are those dimples in all the pistons) And the friend says that is where you put a 1/4 inch hole joking with him. Few days later his buddy goes over to see how he is doing and he was cranking the engine so his buddy helped by putting some gas in the carb. But it would not fire he said the timing must be off so they checked the timing but still would not fire. So they took a break and sitting around talking what could be wrong thy went through several ideas and checked all ideas out but still would not fire. Another friend came over and they were telling him every thing they thought of that might be wrong why it would not start. And he says i even drilled that 1/4 inch hole in the pistons like you said it had to be exactly 1/4 inch or it would not start.!! THIS IS NO JOKE IT REALLY HAPPENED!!!!
One thing I have tried when in the same predicament your in. Is I use a air line fitted with a fitting where I can put 150 psi from the compressor to the cylinder. It helps push the compression ring outward. Just be careful because it can momentarily turn the engine over. Just something I have used over the years.
when i first bought my 51 it sat for 11 years, had 2 gallons of water in the oil pan, the works. it turned so smoothly, and was surprisingly rust free. had over 500k miles on it and only one bearing was spun.
Great job. This truck reminds me of my high school days when I worked for a Gulf gas station whose owner drove a 51 model. It wasn’t much to look at but he kept it mechanically sound. Thanks for sharing.
Actually 75 percent of old cars died because of oil. The oil formulation is much better today. Along with better machining practices cars are going 300,000 plus miles. Old cars never did that. Now fuel? Its cut worse then today's coke lol
I had a '54 Chevy Truck. It was a 3100 stepside, with a 235 straight 6 in it. I miss it very much so. Wish I still had it. This video brings back good memories. It was the first vehicle I ever owned.
That's a nice of classic Truck! She's got massive potential She' s the perfect work truck with the long box. That are not that easy to find anymore. Great Job Brent on bring her back to life.
wow you fixed it and it dont even smoke now wow? Its so nice for a old old truck no rust its amazing. Even the seat is good? It runs good actually. I really really like that truck now.
Dear H.K. guy. Great Waylon Wire recommended this channel so I came here instantly. I like that truck very much (and not only because I love nearly everything that is green!). It has not much rust on it and the engine runs astonishingly good after it was stuck I guess that new motor oil will probably cause even a bit more oil pressure. Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health.
man dude , that was pretty awsome the way you got it unstuck and drivable !!!!! totally impressed and enjoyed watching this , havent seen a spark gap in years !!
Love these old trucks, wish I could do what you do but made the mistake of living in a H.O.A. residents! Really enjoy your channel! Such a sweet feeling when they turn over.
I love this truck......you must leave the tree trunk stuck in the front bumper and valance.....outstanding and your love for this and the General are beautiful
Brent, good job!! You saved another one....Glad you didn't give up, maybe just clean the ole girl up, move it down the road...truck should be restored...
I had two of these model trucks. A 1951 2-1/2 ton flatbed first ($125), then a 1951 5 yard dump truck ($250), These two were the foundation of a forty year successful business in excavating, house moving and steel sea wall construction. If you know of my three specialties in south east, Michigan, you likely already know my name.....Gary in Michigan...Great video brought back some tears and a lot of old sweet memories wrenching all weekend to keep the following work week going !
Really liked this old truck, and to tell the truth didn't think it would ever run. But was I ever wrong Brent you done it again and with the ending of video and the happy music playing it was liked I just watch a great movie with a happy ending. A++++++
Love your videos. I love Old truck s cars bikes and more..I am blessed to know all the wisdom just like u .I'm 39years old and doing this knidna work at 5 years old
I have seen these long bed truck updated with modern drive train and lowered gives you a very unique. look I kinda like.Always impressive what can be done with these old engines.
Brent that was awesome! Really like that old truck. I'd fix the brakes, taillights, replace all the fluids and drive her like she is. Thanks for not giving up on her 👍😎
You have a lot more patients than me. I bought a 1931 Chevy coupe that had been sitting in a barn for over 45 years it only took me about 1 half hour to get it running but it was not stuck
I learned more in 57 minutes on how to not be discouraged and persevere from obstacles and set backs working on an old truck than I had known in 65 years. Thanks for the lesson on how it's done. Love it....
This was bittersweet for me. I inherited the '51 short bed my grandfather bought in the late 1960s, and that I learned to drive on. We moved to town in the 1980s, but the motor was seized and I was never able to get it started. Because of life's circumstances, I had to sell her, but I've never forgotten. Thus, I was almost as happy as you when she fired over, and then ran with such a smooth idle. Congratulations, man!
Keep those classic vehicles on the road !!!!! Times were better back then. Great job!!!!
Wow. What a survivor. No rust. It definitely deserves to be on the road again. Awesome
Messy work bench's are a sign of greatness.
Garage clutter is the sign of a good worker and organized mind.......
I only recently discovered Halfass Customs channel. I am so glad I did. The things you are able to do are incredible. I love seeing you save these beautiful old vehicles. Please keep it up and thanks for letting all of us go along for the ride!
I've owned four of those trucks, all 3100's, a '49, a '50, a '51 and a '55 first series, each one with a 235 six. That engine is a trooper. The old 216 stove bolt was good, but the 235 perfected it. I bought the '49 for $20 in 1973. I paid $4500 for the '55 in 97 with its "rare" and fancy front grille and a nice paint job. My two sons took turns driving it to high school for a little more than 4 years and then I sold it for $4500. Free transportation (except for repairs and consumables). GM did it right in the fifties. We did a lot of work on the '55, working together out in the garage, put in a new clutch and a Muncie 4-speed, a whole new fuel system from tank to carb and a Mustang front end. Bright red with chrome wheels, it got the boys a lot of dates they might not have gotten otherwise.
Some lucky bugger is going to get a gem to restore in this one. Sure wish you'd take it on yourself but understand all stuff you've got on the go. Thanks for a really really enjoyable video.
I’m serious when I say this may be one of my favorite videos of all times. Great job!’
Thanks man!
Me too ! I have a 50 and it’s so rewarding to get old stuff to work!
Put oil iñ the tapir caver
I agree. Not only a great mechanic a great videographer.
My uncle Pablo use to show me how to grease bearings on abig Chevy truck, that lead me to know the good feeling of fixing cars and pickup trucks,great video thanks
This has to be one of your best videos. I got just as excited as you were when she first popped off. Take care of the old girl she is trying to tell you something.
Haha thanks man was at it way longer than the video shows haha
@@HalfassKustoms I could see that, but you could have given up and parked her outside and left her there. There was several times for many reasons you could have but it responded to you and responded back . you brought it back from the dead to a lady in waiting and that is Golden. Nice job
@@HalfassKustoms dude can you find me a decent running 53 Chevy 3100 five window cause you seem to have a nose for them
Ask Classic Truck Rescue.
@@HalfassKustoms how much you asking for it
That was amazing! Even the ads are better on your channel. Thanks for not quitting.
Another job well done! It’s so much fun to see your tenacity pay off with all the same 70 year old parts and a new battery. Love it!
It's a runner and driver after setting for45 years, it played hard to get but you didn't give up great video thanks for sharing ;-)
Sweet smile of success when she starts!-love this.
Frickin’ rights you did! What sense of accomplishment you face was showing when it finally idled/ran on its own! Great work once again!
NOTHING LIKE HEARING AND SEEING AN OLD ENGINE COME TO LIFE, HOW SWEET IT IS ! MUSIC TO MY EARS !
That ole girl will make someone a great truck. Very nice job getting her going.
ive been starting up those old rigs for over 50 years and when they first pop off.. i get the same thrill as I did the very first time..
haha, this truck is to nice to mess with in my opinion and wanted to get the original motor to run, plus I think it was less work that swapping the motor haha
@@HalfassKustoms its perfect
First time should be special..lol
I’m screaming “timing!!”
@@1963impala2drWaylonWire ใใ
Now that's a survivor! Seeing it plunking along through the field was just like going back in time 30 or 40 years when it was still being used.
Your channel is my all time fave on RUclips, loving the old iron!
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Thanks for keeping the old truck stock. Love the old truck like it is. Thanks for the interesting videos.
haha thanks, think I'll pass it on to someone else to mess this one up :)
I enjoyed it... my hat is off to you for your diligence and patient approach.
I'm sure as patient Brent looks on camera there would be some times he gets mad like all of us off camera.
door shutting sounded sweet. Like to be 30 years younger and enjoying barn finds. Really nice trk for its age. The sweet sound of success when it fired up.
Man after my own heart. Rebuilds master, pumps fluid, gets on his hand and without hesitation wipes hands on his shirt! Love it. Used clothes are cheap!
Black clothes are not but then it doesn't matter😎
very cool video, watching the struggle, the struggle is real sometimes. I can relate, I have a 1950 Ford F-1 panel truck, here in California. It came from Utah. When I bought it, it was in an arrested remake someone started but never finish for 28 in a garage. partially disassembled and was being prepped for paint. The 239 V-8 flathead was laying in the back, it was partially disassembled as well. I reinstalled it and had some struggles with with that, like you, so yeah, I got it running and it runs nice. And yeah, I have a boat tank in it as the original was in very bad condition. I have another tank that will get in there soon. Thanks for the video brother.
What a cool old truck. It’s good to see her back on the road again. Good job.
Nice job bringing that old truck back to life, it looks like it put up quite a battle, but it was great to see it running and driving again!
Gosh, took me back to working on my grandfather's farm. Great truck for the prom. Those trucks filled the need for the whole family.
Great job and a hell of a find! My son’s Boy Scout troop sells mulch every spring. If she were mine, I’d fix her enough to be safe & dependable on the local roads, then use her for mulch deliveries. It’s be a blast! Thanks for sharing & Merry Christmas!
I am glad to see old iron running and not just rotten into the ground good work
I love to hear those old Motors start good job
Man what a solid truck! Nice job getting it running!!!
very enjoyable video. loved seeing the old girl come back to life. once she made that first little puff....oh, man! she is gonna run!
Take heart young man I watched my dad wrench in a few of these old big Chevy six. They generally come back to life. Later.
Well done! Really enjoyed the video
I took some serious patience... But She Lives! Thanks for Sharing
40 years ago a friend of mine was rebuilding a engine and he asked one of his friends (what are those dimples in all the pistons) And the friend says that is where you put a 1/4 inch hole joking with him. Few days later his buddy goes over to see how he is doing and he was cranking the engine so his buddy helped by putting some gas in the carb. But it would not fire he said the timing must be off so they checked the timing but still would not fire. So they took a break and sitting around talking what could be wrong thy went through several ideas and checked all ideas out but still would not fire. Another friend came over and they were telling him every thing they thought of that might be wrong why it would not start. And he says i even drilled that 1/4 inch hole in the pistons like you said it had to be exactly 1/4 inch or it would not start.!! THIS IS NO JOKE IT REALLY HAPPENED!!!!
Still the best channel on you tube. 👍
One thing I have tried when in the same predicament your in. Is I use a air line fitted with a fitting where I can put 150 psi from the compressor to the cylinder. It helps push the compression ring outward. Just be careful because it can momentarily turn the engine over. Just something I have used over the years.
when i first bought my 51 it sat for 11 years, had 2 gallons of water in the oil pan, the works. it turned so smoothly, and was surprisingly rust free. had over 500k miles on it and only one bearing was spun.
Great job. This truck reminds me of my high school days when I worked for a Gulf gas station whose owner drove a 51 model. It wasn’t much to look at but he kept it mechanically sound. Thanks for sharing.
You never gave up. Great video....
Thank you!
Great job bringing the ol truck back to life.
I love that truck, nice that you have her running again.
Your resolve is unmatched!
I love seeing all the hot cars in the back ground. Thankyou!
Why do I smile so much when these ole babies come back to life? They sure don't make em like they used to.
"As old as this oil is,it's probably still better then our new oil"..........So true. Don't even get me started on fuel,,!!!!!!
Actually 75 percent of old cars died because of oil. The oil formulation is much better today. Along with better machining practices cars are going 300,000 plus miles. Old cars never did that.
Now fuel? Its cut worse then today's coke lol
Good job. It takes patience. I just got a 1953 6500 running in a salvage yard. It took a week, but I drove it home.
Thats one of the best "will it run " vids I've seen , such an honest lovely old truck , made me happy to see it toolin around your yard :)
Thanks!
I had a '54 Chevy Truck. It was a 3100 stepside, with a 235 straight 6 in it. I miss it very much so. Wish I still had it. This video brings back good memories. It was the first vehicle I ever owned.
That's a nice of classic Truck! She's got massive potential She' s the perfect work truck with the long box. That are not that easy to find anymore. Great Job Brent on bring her back to life.
She’s a runner. Love these old trucks. I have a 53
Kudos to anyone that can crank that 216 after 45 years l didn't think it would come back after no compression best of luck very enjoyable post Danny
wow you fixed it and it dont even smoke now wow? Its so nice for a old old truck no rust its amazing. Even the seat is good? It runs good actually. I really really like that truck now.
your a patience man, the video made me smile. thank you
Dear H.K. guy.
Great Waylon Wire recommended this channel so I came here instantly. I like that truck very much (and not only because I love nearly everything that is green!). It has not much rust on it and the engine runs astonishingly good after it was stuck I guess that new motor oil will probably cause even a bit more oil pressure.
Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health.
That El Cabong music was making me want a burrito!! Lol
Me too
That was fun. It reminds me of a 1947 1 ton that my Dad had. different body but the same guts. Good old trucks.
I like your play ground and the awesome collection of vehicles you have
My son-in-law just acquired a ‘50 GMC one ton, so this is timely. Thanks!
That truck is badass! I'm so jealous!
Nice work unstucking the engine love the truck and the music hope to see it again ....those engines run for ever no matter what
man dude , that was pretty awsome the way you got it unstuck and drivable !!!!! totally impressed and enjoyed watching this , havent seen a spark gap in years !!
Amazing job! This is my favorite body style of pickup truck!
God bless you and your family
That thing is super clean man. You went to 11 on the effort meter. Nice patina.
Great video, I’d love to see more of the truck. It’s a beaut.
I love the old truck! Am glad that you got it running!
Love watching your videos how you take an old vehicle that don't run and you get it going.
Great job in bring the old truck back to life
New to your channel. That is a fantastic old truck. What gem. Seized to running, love it.
Love these old trucks, wish I could do what you do but made the mistake of living in a H.O.A. residents! Really enjoy your channel! Such a sweet feeling when they turn over.
Make sure you don't have any oil stains on your driveway
What a heavy duty old truck. Built for men when they worked for a living. Nice job.
That's one of the straightest looking 51s I have seen in a very long time, especially for sitting so long. Nice truck.
That is a beautiful truck!! What a cool find!!
What a great episode! Music at the end was perfect!👍
I love this truck......you must leave the tree trunk stuck in the front bumper and valance.....outstanding and your love for this and the General are beautiful
My dad had a '51 1300 long box...loved it. On the COLD mornings, we'd run it on the starter and in granny low until it started off...LOL
Very nice job...was a joy watching!!
Right on Brent. Awesome work as always. Now you have something slow enough to race my 59. Lol
Good job,seems like I was working right along with you..Thank you Sir...enjoyed it
Brent, good job!! You saved another one....Glad you didn't give up, maybe just clean the ole girl up, move it down the road...truck should be restored...
I had two of these model trucks. A 1951 2-1/2 ton flatbed first ($125), then a 1951 5 yard dump truck ($250), These two were the foundation of a forty year successful business in excavating, house moving and steel sea wall construction. If you know of my three specialties in south east, Michigan, you likely already know my name.....Gary in Michigan...Great video brought back some tears and a lot of old sweet memories wrenching all weekend to keep the following work week going !
Reminds me of dad's red 51 IH 3/4 T longbed. 6 cyl , granny gear.
2 rear windowed.
👍
You got a nice truck. Hold on to it.
Great video to watch thankyou - Ian - UK.
Love your channel great job always enjoy your channel
You seem to have the patience of a saint...wish I could say the same about myself. Great job!
One of the best and most interesting videos I ever seen, well done!
I really dug this one. I admire your tenacity. I think I was almost as happy as you when it finally ran. Good stuff
Love this truck..! Had a 1955 first addition and still miss it..!
Really liked this old truck, and to tell the truth didn't think it would ever run. But was I ever wrong Brent you done it again and with the ending of video and the happy music playing it was liked I just watch a great movie with a happy ending. A++++++
Great work, you are a hard worker!
Love your videos. I love Old truck s cars bikes and more..I am blessed to know all the wisdom just like u .I'm 39years old and doing this knidna work at 5 years old
Nice job you stuck with it and got her going lovely old truck 👍🤟from 🇬🇧
I have seen these long bed truck updated with modern drive train and lowered gives you a very unique. look I kinda like.Always impressive what can be done with these old engines.
this is Awesome , I like your videos, It is pleasing to see life given back to old truck,
Brent that was awesome! Really like that old truck. I'd fix the brakes, taillights, replace all the fluids and drive her like she is. Thanks for not giving up on her 👍😎
Nice camera very clear
You have a lot more patients than me. I bought a 1931 Chevy coupe that had been sitting in a barn for over 45 years it only took me about 1 half hour to get it running but it was not stuck
Nice how cool is that nice old truck sets tall and proud well done I was worried with the rings that old girl didn't smoke at all
I loved those trucks when I was a kid.