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'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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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!
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 personally own one of this chevys, a five window 1953 all original 235 . This engines are the classic farm work horse they go for ever, I trust this engine more then a few people that I know.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Just awesome! I learned something the hard way that I can share with you. I tried to turn over my Buick straight 8 just to see if it would. IFFFF any valves are stuck something has to give, and it's usually a bent pushrod or broken rocker arm. I've learned to make sure all the valves are free before I ever crank the engine. I've been miles ahead! I'm REALLY enjoying your videos! THANKS!
I was born in 1976 so the truck deen sitting 44 years thats a long time sitting and to finally start with really little work gust getting the rings open up was the hard part but the gust needed some time to free up. Amazing old truck...
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 !
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!
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.
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, 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...
Glorious ol gal, just fantastic. My first truck was a 1953 deluxe cab 3100. Someone put a 283 4bbl in it and a 5 speed manual. She'd go pretty good, still have her, bought it in 1992 for $500.
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.
I had a '53 Chevy, long bed & 4 speed, exactly the same thing. The 216 engine is an open system; oil to the connecting rod-crank bearings is just a scooper thingy on the bottom of the conn rod that dips into the pan oil. If you get 25 lbs oil pressure, consider yourself lucky.
Actually, it's a little more elaborate than that....there's an oil manifold that's constantly got six little oil jets spraying out of it, and the scoop on the bottom of the connecting rod gets it every time it comes around.
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.
Got a 58 gmc with a 270, had stuck valves one bent push rod and a chipped lifter. Took the head off cleaned and lapped the valves and cleaned guides. Replaced the push rod and lifter, fired up.
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 👍😎
I love it brother my dad bought 1. New. And head it all the way ti 1969 it even moved us from west virginia. In 1967. That was back before interstates i was sad when he sold it
Man, 1976 is a long time ago. I got my driver’s license at 16 yrs old and bought my first car (72 Vega) That must be the tough old 235 motor. If the truck could talk it would say “ I thought I was dead forever until he resurrected me and brought me back from the Great Truck Yard in the Sky” Excellent perseverance to get it fired up!
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 !!
Your video bring back memories My parents had a 51 and a 63 I inherited the 63 stupid me I wanted new Sorry for your loss on the shop My ex wife and son burned down my house it is painful for sure
That was great when I saw the compression i though u wasted your money. You are a good mechanic ,must feel good To bring these old relics back to life. Great video .🙏🏻
Hey Brent. Nice work getting life back into the ole' Chevy. I knew you could get her going. IT IS SURPRISING HOW MANY PEOPLE WATCH THE VIDEOS AND DON'T HAVE ANY CONTENT OF THEIR OWN TO SHARE. I like to share ideas with you and other gear heads. It is like having a friend to shoot the breeze with and bounce ideas off of each other. They say that smoking is bad for you, but it is GOOD for the SPIRIT. 🙏😁 I just love to see the oldies come back to life. I guess I am hoping that someone will do the same to me someday. 😁Thanks for sharing my fellow Canadain gearhead. Ontario.
Washington State now but Manitoba born and raised. Who knew that all the car guys that I admire would be coming from Manitoba? Nice work. Now to go back over all your other videos. Working on my 1951 Willys Wagon (one year newer model than me) and enjoy seeing you doing some of the things that I also did to get the engine running.
Changing the oil is the single best thing a person could ever do. It's easy, it's cheap.and it's effective. I would use diesel 20 W 50 What is the best oil for classic cars? Castrol markets a "Classic XL" line of retro oils. Recommended for pre-1980 cars, their multi-grade 20W-50 is formulated with high-quality mineral oils plus selected additives for older technology and classic car engines. Also in the "Classic XL" line is a 30W oil for pre-1950 vintage and classic cars. good stuff!!
He can't even remove a stuck brake drum without cutting it and he obviously never heard of pb blaster...this guy is fighting his own mistakes...pretty sad..
I can't believe the shape it's in underneath, I never find anything that clean! Just about fell over when you got those brake lines off that master cylinder so easily
I work at an electrical shop. I worked on a 50 Chevy pickup. I did a electrical wiper conversion kit. Did an add-on oil filter kit. The customer wanted matching tail lights but I told him he was crazy because it had the original 1950 glass tail lamp on it on the left side and an aftermarket plastic one on the right side and that's how they would have done it back in the fifties
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!!!!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Wow. What a survivor. No rust. It definitely deserves to be on the road again. Awesome
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 ;-)
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.
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.
Frickin’ rights you did! What sense of accomplishment you face was showing when it finally idled/ran on its own! Great work once again!
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.
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
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
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
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.
Messy work bench's are a sign of greatness.
Garage clutter is the sign of a good worker and organized mind.......
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.
I am glad to see old iron running and not just rotten into the ground good work
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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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.
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!
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.
"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
I personally own one of this chevys, a five window 1953 all original 235 . This engines are the classic farm work horse they go for ever, I trust this engine more then a few people that I know.
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!!!!
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 :)
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.
NOTHING LIKE HEARING AND SEEING AN OLD ENGINE COME TO LIFE, HOW SWEET IT IS ! MUSIC TO MY EARS !
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!
That was amazing! Even the ads are better on your channel. Thanks for not quitting.
Sweet smile of success when she starts!-love this.
What a cool old truck. It’s good to see her back on the road again. Good job.
Man what a solid truck! Nice job getting it running!!!
Reminds me of dad's red 51 IH 3/4 T longbed. 6 cyl , granny gear.
2 rear windowed.
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You got a nice truck. Hold on to it.
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
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
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😎
She’s a runner. Love these old trucks. I have a 53
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.
I took some serious patience... But She Lives! Thanks for Sharing
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.
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
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
Just awesome! I learned something the hard way that I can share with you. I tried to turn over my Buick straight 8 just to see if it would. IFFFF any valves are stuck something has to give, and it's usually a bent pushrod or broken rocker arm. I've learned to make sure all the valves are free before I ever crank the engine. I've been miles ahead!
I'm REALLY enjoying your videos!
THANKS!
I was born in 1976 so the truck deen sitting 44 years thats a long time sitting and to finally start with really little work gust getting the rings open up was the hard part but the gust needed some time to free up. Amazing old truck...
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 !
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!
My son-in-law just acquired a ‘50 GMC one ton, so this is timely. Thanks!
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.
I love to hear those old Motors start good job
Your resolve is unmatched!
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.
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!
That was fun. It reminds me of a 1947 1 ton that my Dad had. different body but the same guts. Good old trucks.
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
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...
Still the best channel on you tube. 👍
In 86 I had a 53 chrome grill, four speed granny, dark blue. Good 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 ole girl will make someone a great truck. Very nice job getting her going.
What a heavy duty old truck. Built for men when they worked for a living. Nice job.
I really dug this one. I admire your tenacity. I think I was almost as happy as you when it finally ran. Good stuff
Glorious ol gal, just fantastic. My first truck was a 1953 deluxe cab 3100. Someone put a 283 4bbl in it and a 5 speed manual. She'd go pretty good, still have her, bought it in 1992 for $500.
well done bloke...persistance pays off..and heard that some old engines in vehicles sit around have hardly anything wrong..
I think the green truck would be a good addition to you collection.
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.
You never gave up. Great video....
Thank you!
Got to love a 6 cylinder! They are great. I have gotten many 235's running over the yrs
Stove bolt. 6
Love this truck..! Had a 1955 first addition and still miss it..!
I love seeing all the hot cars in the back ground. Thankyou!
Nice work unstucking the engine love the truck and the music hope to see it again ....those engines run for ever no matter what
I had a '53 Chevy, long bed & 4 speed, exactly the same thing. The 216 engine is an open system; oil to the connecting rod-crank bearings is just a scooper thingy on the bottom of the conn rod that dips into the pan oil. If you get 25 lbs oil pressure, consider yourself lucky.
Low oil pressure may help explain frequent sticky valves after being parked a while.
Actually, it's a little more elaborate than that....there's an oil manifold that's constantly got six little oil jets spraying out of it, and the scoop on the bottom of the connecting rod gets it every time it comes around.
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
Got a 58 gmc with a 270, had stuck valves one bent push rod and a chipped lifter. Took the head off cleaned and lapped the valves and cleaned guides. Replaced the push rod and lifter, fired up.
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 👍😎
That thing is super clean man. You went to 11 on the effort meter. Nice patina.
I like your play ground and the awesome collection of vehicles you have
Great video, I’d love to see more of the truck. It’s a beaut.
That is one solid body! Here in Ohio it would be down in the dirt with a tree up thru the bed. A longned! Hope you can find somebody to restore it.
I like the 51 we had one I had in high school last year we traded it for a big rig tow truck boy I miss the 51 thanks for the memory
Good job,seems like I was working right along with you..Thank you Sir...enjoyed it
I love it brother my dad bought 1. New. And head it all the way ti 1969 it even moved us from west virginia. In 1967. That was back before interstates i was sad when he sold it
Love watching your videos how you take an old vehicle that don't run and you get it going.
I love that truck, nice that you have her running again.
Luv the body style of these trucks ! I wanted a 48 Chevy for my first ride !
Man, 1976 is a long time ago. I got my driver’s license at 16 yrs old and bought my first car (72 Vega) That must be the tough old 235 motor. If the truck could talk it would say “ I thought I was dead forever until he resurrected me and brought me back from the Great Truck Yard in the Sky” Excellent perseverance to get it fired up!
That is a babbit rod 216. The oil pressure on these is lower due to the way the rods are lubricated.
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 !!
Your video bring back memories
My parents had a 51 and a 63 I inherited the 63 stupid me I wanted new
Sorry for your loss on the shop
My ex wife and son burned down my house it is painful for sure
That was great when I saw the compression i though u wasted your money. You are a good mechanic ,must feel good
To bring these old relics back to life. Great video .🙏🏻
Hey Brent. Nice work getting life back into the ole' Chevy. I knew you could get her going. IT IS SURPRISING HOW MANY PEOPLE WATCH THE VIDEOS AND DON'T HAVE ANY CONTENT OF THEIR OWN TO SHARE. I like to share ideas with you and other gear heads. It is like having a friend to shoot the breeze with and bounce ideas off of each other. They say that smoking is bad for you, but it is GOOD for the SPIRIT. 🙏😁 I just love to see the oldies come back to life. I guess I am hoping that someone will do the same to me someday. 😁Thanks for sharing my fellow Canadain gearhead. Ontario.
Mr. Brent can buggered dis old bugger best he can ..YA HOO.....😊😎😆😃
@@gregboppel2511 You Got That Right.👍
I love the old truck! Am glad that you got it running!
Washington State now but Manitoba born and raised. Who knew that all the car guys that I admire would be coming from Manitoba? Nice work. Now to go back over all your other videos. Working on my 1951 Willys Wagon (one year newer model than me) and enjoy seeing you doing some of the things that I also did to get the engine running.
Changing the oil is the single best thing a person could ever do. It's easy, it's cheap.and it's effective. I would use diesel 20 W 50 What is the best oil for classic cars?
Castrol markets a "Classic XL" line of retro oils. Recommended for pre-1980 cars, their multi-grade 20W-50 is formulated with high-quality mineral oils plus selected additives for older technology and classic car engines. Also in the "Classic XL" line is a 30W oil for pre-1950 vintage and classic cars. good stuff!!
When doing a compression test, the carb should always be wide open. A closed carb will result in a false, very low compression number.
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He can't even remove a stuck brake drum without cutting it and he obviously never heard of pb blaster...this guy is fighting his own mistakes...pretty sad..
Good find! great show of patience . really like the home sted you got there . my kind of place.
I can't believe the shape it's in underneath, I never find anything that clean! Just about fell over when you got those brake lines off that master cylinder so easily
Nice job you stuck with it and got her going lovely old truck 👍🤟from 🇬🇧
I work at an electrical shop. I worked on a 50 Chevy pickup. I did a electrical wiper conversion kit. Did an add-on oil filter kit. The customer wanted matching tail lights but I told him he was crazy because it had the original 1950 glass tail lamp on it on the left side and an aftermarket plastic one on the right side and that's how they would have done it back in the fifties