‘61 Chevy ranch truck ABANDONED 38 years ago hauling hay. Will it run?

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  • Опубликовано: 7 янв 2025

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  • @VorlonFrog
    @VorlonFrog Год назад +34

    Great job, guys. That old 6 wanted to run, and was happy running. Quite a testament to how well it was built.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Год назад +5

      Yeah! Great engines. Thanks for watching

    • @VorlonFrog
      @VorlonFrog Год назад +3

      @@MaxGiganteum You missed it at 31:15 when it had plenty of oil pressure and blew that hose.

    • @rustbeltrepair5472
      @rustbeltrepair5472 Год назад +3

      If it had pressure to blow that line it's got plenty. These had a passive oil filter system and would only filter a small amount of pressurised oil at a time. That line is straight off the main oil galley to the filter which then drains right back to the pan wont change the oil flow at all removing it just wont filter it. Besides these could idle all day long at 10psi and run fine.

    • @bikdav
      @bikdav Год назад

      Watch GM bring back inline 6 engines.

    • @oniforestradarivera9872
      @oniforestradarivera9872 Год назад

      ​@@rustbeltrepair5472 😊

  • @tylersexton4380
    @tylersexton4380 Год назад +16

    You and your dad make my day ! I hope one day me and my son or even my daughter would like to do stuff like this with me ! Keep up the awesome work y’all

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Год назад +4

      That’s good to hear it’s a good thing for a parent to do with their kid

  • @billtodd6509
    @billtodd6509 Год назад +35

    keep the great content coming. great to see father and son doing things together.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Год назад +3

      Thank you for your viewing support

  • @DavidDonn-s4u
    @DavidDonn-s4u 9 месяцев назад +1

    You and your father are a inspiration. My fatherinlaw had a old chevy with a 292 cubic inch engine . It had over 550,000 miles . Motor and trany was original.

  • @harryharry4724
    @harryharry4724 Год назад +4

    That Chevy will start, those old Chevys never die!!

  • @hubertbelden652
    @hubertbelden652 Год назад +4

    Yes, please do an update video on this truck. That is so cool.

  • @mr.dangernoodle6294
    @mr.dangernoodle6294 Год назад +11

    I'm the owner's nephew and I've never seen it in person. So it's cool to get a good look at it.

  • @Cadadadry
    @Cadadadry Год назад +10

    You're doing a great job saving those ancestors from melting down into rust forever. Hello from Belgium, Europe :)

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching from europe

    • @jupitercyclops6521
      @jupitercyclops6521 Год назад +1

      @Theetravisb
      What do you guys charge?
      I have a 55 gm that's been sitting for 15-20 yrs.
      It's got a 455ci from a 72 Buick century in it.
      It ran GREAT when I parked it. No leaks, no slips, didn't burn oil , no knocks. Not even any lifter tics.
      I parked it when I was in college because the breaks were shot.
      Started it every once in a while, but haven't done that in over a decade..
      She's got pleanty of "patina ".
      I'm going to tear into it myself this spring, but this might be right up your alley!

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Год назад

      @@jupitercyclops6521 please email Me more details to my email travisblades1956@gmail.com

  • @marygarner5249
    @marygarner5249 Год назад +4

    Love this CHANNEL if it can ever run again these are the Men to do it 😁👍👍👍

  • @pauldilorenzo5530
    @pauldilorenzo5530 Год назад +3

    Good to see another win love the show

  • @mrj-charles6383
    @mrj-charles6383 Год назад +5

    I have a 61 Apache short box that came with my property. Guessing been sitting at least 15 yrs since the owner died in 2010. Same motor in it. Pretty rough but perfect color combination with the blue and white. Would love to see it running again just it sits for now since not motivated to work on it.

  • @legolarry6026
    @legolarry6026 Год назад +3

    I always love to see old trucks coming back to life!

  • @markcollins5026
    @markcollins5026 Год назад +3

    Man. you blew it, don't start the video off with the truck running, that's the fun of watching the video, to see if it runs !

  • @ianhotson6057
    @ianhotson6057 Год назад +4

    I would just love to see that truck back working again, great job, really enjoyed the video, greetings from Ontario Canada

  • @romandjma.recordplayers7806
    @romandjma.recordplayers7806 Год назад +6

    Another incredible resurrection from Travis and Rick. It's incredible that you guys got it running in a day with that many frozen and clogged parts. Always looking forward to more!

  • @clydepodvin5026
    @clydepodvin5026 Год назад +4

    Great video as always. I about spit out my coffee when your dad said is it still sparking and you said ouch then he said still sparking. That's something my dad would have said.

  • @xanthinejunkie4743
    @xanthinejunkie4743 Год назад

    I love that you guys make use of what is there, I grew up on a ranch and you made due with what you had. It's a lost art, and your humility when you make a mistake is what sets you apart from other fake channels. Keep up the good work, its so great to see your dad share the knowledge he has gained over the years, while you learn and wisely keep the old ways alive. Don't give up, I know its hard work - but keep growing the channel with great content!!

  • @EricB-somejibberish
    @EricB-somejibberish Год назад +1

    IC Engines for life - love the video. I airplayed the video to my widescreen to get the full effect

  • @Gadsyd
    @Gadsyd Год назад +1

    Remember my grandpa's 1954 chevy that have a 235 stove bolt, that sounded the same, it transported me to those times.

  • @robertspear9134
    @robertspear9134 Год назад +3

    "Go forth and pollute" great line!!
    Love this content. it's a shame the clutch is froze.

    • @jupitercyclops6521
      @jupitercyclops6521 Год назад

      Heck yeah
      Compared to what gov & big corps do, they (gov/media/bleeding hearts) have no business complaining about what an old vehicle does.
      Not to mention other countries

  • @josephg41
    @josephg41 Год назад +2

    I think this thing owes it's survival to being a leaky, worn out motor when it was parked. That was a lot of caked up oil! I bet it was burning a lot of oil, too. If it had been a fresh engine when it was parked, I'd bet it would be locked up by now. Anyway, great video, love these old trucks, and can't go wrong with a 235 stovebolt Chev. My grandfather had a 61 Apache 10 he used as a work truck for almost 20 years in the oil business. Was a great rig, wish it was still in the family.

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 Год назад +2

    Congratulations on the start. Love those old 6 cylinder Chevys. Thanks for sharing!

  • @alwynrose6078
    @alwynrose6078 Год назад +3

    It's awesome to see you guys get that old truck going again

  • @mikehunt1418
    @mikehunt1418 Год назад +2

    Seeing you Guys do this ...saving these gems of history TO ACTUALLY use again Brings a tear to my Eye...Thank you SOOoooooooo much Guys..

  • @richardcline1337
    @richardcline1337 Год назад +4

    Travis, just IGNORE the Ken's and Karen's who have nothing better to do in life than to pick apart how someone talks! These losers have no life so they get on here and troll the sites looking for things to gripe about. Then they leave and go back to sitting wth their heads in a place never meant for heads to go! I love watching you and your dad bring old iron back to life that otherwise would just be left to rust away or get scrapped.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Год назад

      Thanks Richard appreciate that 👍🏻

  • @johnkluttz4704
    @johnkluttz4704 Год назад +4

    Travis,
    Appreciate your definition of "will it run".
    Great old farm truck.

  • @rogermasse864
    @rogermasse864 Год назад +3

    I loved this one guys! Runs like a top! Amazing! Thank you! You are both so fortunate to have this time together!

  • @howardkoster4026
    @howardkoster4026 Год назад +1

    Your pump oiler is fine.
    I have one as well, plus the kind you have to hold upside down and squeeze the bottom to use...
    Way to go!!! You got this running again!!
    Yes, it needs more work, BUT, this runs now!!!

  • @debbiebermudez5890
    @debbiebermudez5890 Год назад +2

    Mr. B. Here ! Well guys this vehicle needs a hold lot of love ❤❤❤❤ , this vehi😢

    • @debbiebermudez5890
      @debbiebermudez5890 Год назад +1

      Vehicle has worked hard ! So kind of care may or may not have been taken , good luck on this one ! 😊😊😊😊

  • @ronaldmiller673
    @ronaldmiller673 Год назад +4

    Hi Travis and Rick,, Great video and trying to get this old truck going . This Truck does want to live again it's turning over but needs more care... It's great 👍 to hear running.. Great job guys ..Max and I loved this video,, Keep them coming.. Peace ✌️..

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Год назад +1

      Thank you guys for always watching and commenting !

    • @ronaldmiller673
      @ronaldmiller673 Год назад +1

      Peace Travis and Rick Max and I can't wait to see another video 👍.

  • @lloydernst992
    @lloydernst992 Год назад +1

    Well done considering the state of the motor under the tappet cover, keep up the good work. Once again boys bloody well done.

  • @rayscrafield2106
    @rayscrafield2106 10 месяцев назад

    well that was fun. I love seeing any old GM product brought back to life.

  • @CrazyWillie01
    @CrazyWillie01 Год назад +2

    Travis Buddy this was pretty cool ol 235 ci Gm motor lol

  • @gregpennington5305
    @gregpennington5305 Год назад

    Good Job. Had a "62 1/2 ton in High School with the same engine. Good memories!

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Год назад +4

    Very cool!!!!!!!! 👍👍

  • @joshdevdoss9041
    @joshdevdoss9041 Год назад +2

    Very satisfying to see this run. Great Vid!
    Mayabe next time you should also bring an air compressor to blow off the dust and stuff.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @mikejennings2346
    @mikejennings2346 Год назад +33

    "If somun happens and it catches on fire, just start pickin up dirt an throwin it on it ya know" Great advice Rick.😂

  • @Bikesnboots-sl2iu
    @Bikesnboots-sl2iu Год назад

    That truck deserves a bunch of love 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

  • @robertlacob8831
    @robertlacob8831 Год назад

    WOW!! When you opened the hood, I couldn't believe the mess that engine endured. But the (Dynamic Duo) found out all the gremlins that was holding her back and she fired up in protest to come back to life. Love those old Chevy inline sixs.

  • @MirceaD28
    @MirceaD28 Год назад

    What a great job. I hope the engine will be disassembled and cleaned of all the dirt

  • @zachdecormis2288
    @zachdecormis2288 Год назад

    This was better than anything on tv. Love it

  • @michaelstrafello7346
    @michaelstrafello7346 Год назад +1

    Back in the day when we use to get something like that started we use to pull the coil wire out of the contact to increase the coil output always worked for me

  • @zweg1321
    @zweg1321 Месяц назад

    Wow this brings back memories
    I had a 63 like this in the 70s

  • @bettyzwithchevyz6919
    @bettyzwithchevyz6919 Год назад

    I knew it was the fuel pump just by the noise. I got my 61 Apache 10 goin on my own. Awesome video guys

  • @zona1953
    @zona1953 Год назад +3

    Atlas batteries were sold by Standard Oil gas stations I believe.

  • @rodrigohernandez8980
    @rodrigohernandez8980 Год назад +2

    Solo digo Chevy es . Chevy 💪💪💪🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 saludos cordiales desde punta arenas chile ✌️✌️✌️✌️

  • @SteveTheFordGuy985
    @SteveTheFordGuy985 Год назад +1

    Atlas was a name used and owned by *Standard Oil Products* . Standard fuel / Service stations , here in California & across the country they sold there Atlas parts back in the 40`s 50`s that included, tires, shock absorbers, batteries, and more. Sometime in the early 60`s Standard gas stations changed there name to, Chevron stations here in California, they are still this name today.

  • @smittysmat7826
    @smittysmat7826 Год назад +2

    Dang man..I’ll still watch, but you almost gave too much away in the first minute. Lol

  • @anateresahernandez4460
    @anateresahernandez4460 Год назад +1

    Buen trabajo y en darle vida a los Chvy Apache 🛻.... Saludos desde Maracaibo Vanezuela

  • @YblockEnthusiast
    @YblockEnthusiast Год назад

    Your dad is hilarious. I like how he yells at you to do something you're already doing 😂

  • @Carrilleptbreak
    @Carrilleptbreak Год назад +1

    Hard to believe it ran, but I saw ya'll make it happen. Great video!

  • @General.Longstreet
    @General.Longstreet Год назад +1

    You guys are the best.
    Appreciate how much work goes into these videos.

  • @shaunj.higgins9245
    @shaunj.higgins9245 Год назад +1

    Sure enjoyed seeing this one -- keep them coming!

  • @greyhairedphantom4038
    @greyhairedphantom4038 10 месяцев назад

    The ignition key and set up is the same as Holden (GM Australia) used in the late 50s, early sixties. If you turn the ignition to on and pulled the key, you didn't need the key to start it or turn it off. Thus, the raised switch shape of the ignition switch. To lock it, you just put the key in and turned it to the lock position, and pulled the key. My dads old Holden, being very rural, hardly ever had the key in the ignition 😂

  • @MUN.A1988
    @MUN.A1988 Год назад

    I like old trucks so thank you for your work on it

  • @THE_UBER_AUTISTIC
    @THE_UBER_AUTISTIC Год назад +1

    Im more surprised that the radio turned on in the truck than anything else in this video

  • @lovetocrank
    @lovetocrank Год назад

    Glad it started, but also loved listening to the great cranking!

  • @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025
    @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025 Год назад +2

    Okay thanks for the grammar update. I think it's totally ridiculous that you get hate mail over that. But I googled it. So both are correct depending on which way it is used. Here is what I found:
    Dad and I if that's the subject of the sentence. Dad and me if it's an object.
    There are great yard in southeastern Tennessee. That will take you almost across country. There's a possibility of to 1970 mustang. One being a Mach One and the other being a mustang GT. Both of them have an incredible story with just a few thousand original miles but they've been setting and not the best circumstances. They are around the Carolinas. I know where they're at. You could team up with another RUclipsr across the country. That way you have some ground support that would be nice. How about Colorado a great place to visit. The cars would be straight and more or less rust free. Little fella. Just bought about 10 59 Chevy's maybe a 1960 as well. He is in California. Just some ideas if any of the sound interesting I'll be glad to give you the details. None of these sites include me. So I have no angle except for our I do enjoy your channel. I think I may have mentioned this before but there's a guy in Tennessee that is doing the thing that you propose and driving out within a certain radius and getting cars and trucks to run. I'm reasonably sure he would be open to assisting you in something like this as far as locating. Have a great day

  • @brucemelton4983
    @brucemelton4983 Год назад

    Bloody awesome video guys! when you got the thing running was just fantastic. cheers from NZ

  • @stantilton2191
    @stantilton2191 9 месяцев назад

    I'd bet that Atlas battery came from a farm implement. She's been worked hard and deserves some love. I bought two new pump oilers, I like them.

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Год назад

    Awesome video guys. Very beautiful truck. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Fab On. Weld On. Keep making. God bless.

  • @phannagan1able
    @phannagan1able Год назад +1

    That was a bad deal pouring that oil in before pulling the valve cover.. For sure drain oil before starting..

  • @allenbuck5589
    @allenbuck5589 Год назад

    Great work. Got that old girl running. Thanks. From. Sc

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watchin Allen 👍🏻

  • @stephenhowell5122
    @stephenhowell5122 Год назад +1

    I hope you make an update video on this truck sometime in the future.
    I’d also love to see more videos on the International KB that you rescued.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Год назад +1

      As soon as we locate a door we will put another one out.

  • @jmrose60
    @jmrose60 Год назад

    Atlas was sold by Esso and then Exxon. My Dad ran both back in the day. Atlas made filters, tires, batteries and other accessories.

  • @speedybuggy1677
    @speedybuggy1677 Год назад

    Very cool 😎 to see you two working together old school American made love to see more videos of you two I give you five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @davidsmathers5621
    @davidsmathers5621 Год назад +1

    Wow that was awesome you got it running is the guy going to keep it

  • @jasonmorales1846
    @jasonmorales1846 Год назад +1

    It would be neat to see you guy's do more work on this truck for the owner.

  • @mrg9389
    @mrg9389 Год назад +2

    I believe that "Atlas" was the house brand name for Standard and Amoco gas/service stations.

  • @MUN.A1988
    @MUN.A1988 Год назад

    Even 1987 I see it not too much to make this rust and stuck..although it is in dessert ..I do not know may be the wet wx. affected its frame and inside..
    Anyway thank you always..since you intertem us by your videos.

  • @MajorDan1138
    @MajorDan1138 Год назад

    Great video, to see and hear an old workhorse like that snortin' back to life! And a note to Rick, you have a great voice, maybe you should look into doing some voice over work. If you left a message with some agents, I bet you'd get some call-backs! Wish you guys all the best for success in the future!

  • @manuelsoto8392
    @manuelsoto8392 Год назад +1

    Que hermoso camión de los mejores los felicito mucho desde Costa Rica,

  • @leontechtalks
    @leontechtalks Год назад +1

    Those old 6 banger engines are truly unkillable!

  • @tombob671
    @tombob671 Год назад +1

    Might be a 261 big 6 ? Captain bars cast into the side of the block

  • @victorrobinson9116
    @victorrobinson9116 Год назад +1

    Hopefully you will remove the valve cover to check underneath

  • @Telephony954
    @Telephony954 Год назад +1

    This wasn't as good as the el camino, but very close. well done.

  • @MinnesotaisRust
    @MinnesotaisRust Год назад +1

    Loving this truck!

  • @harryharry4724
    @harryharry4724 Год назад

    I agree with you, you want to get it running with the least amount of money, even if it runs it’s still junk!!

  • @hippydippy
    @hippydippy 10 месяцев назад

    WOW! Sitting for over 30 years? How cool is that!?

  • @andrewmantle7627
    @andrewmantle7627 Год назад +1

    Nice work.

  • @davescondras1806
    @davescondras1806 Год назад

    Just found your channel today. Both videos I watched are you getting similar junk to that of which I got running too. My chevy Apache 40 is a '60 and I've also got a '47 Ford COE project. Great videos

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Год назад

      Thanks for watching glad you found us 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @brucemcgee2281
    @brucemcgee2281 Год назад +1

    I sold Atlas batteries and tires at the Exxon service station back in the 1970's. The blue one was a mid range battery. I bought the red ones for my own cars.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Год назад

      We’re the red ones the better ones ?

    • @brucemcgee2281
      @brucemcgee2281 Год назад

      @@theetravisb They had a better warranty.

  • @SoftHandsGarage
    @SoftHandsGarage Год назад

    I've got a 1960 GMC that is an absolute MESS! LOL, I'm in AZ City, come on up! Great video though seriously. Glad to see more desert dwellers posting videos!

  • @garywilson12
    @garywilson12 Год назад

    congrats guys on getting that truck running. you say your in tucson, my grandfather lived there before his passing and he owned a 1964 gmc suburban v6 auto, it was gray with tannish brown interior, he bought it new and after his passing the truck stayed in tucson he lived in a mobile home park out on benson highway. . sure would like to know what happened to it i know your dad said he ran a garage and maybe he might remember the truck. thanks!

  • @somerandomguy3868
    @somerandomguy3868 Год назад

    There's no doubt this sat a good long time nice job

  • @adriantomlin2902
    @adriantomlin2902 Год назад +1

    Dont crank it so long in one session. Your gonna burn up the starter. Lol.

  • @adrianmutimer3820
    @adrianmutimer3820 11 месяцев назад

    I love where you live. Not like England, but very beautiful.

  • @danfarris135
    @danfarris135 Год назад

    I like your style of will it run using what is there👍

  • @steeliewheelies
    @steeliewheelies Год назад

    I love this style of Chevy truck. Man it runs so good, I’d love to have seen it pull itself out of that hole. Lol at 542 pivot points on the hood

  • @Viktorrhansen
    @Viktorrhansen Год назад +1

    man that thing runs great!

  • @thewilliamss2392
    @thewilliamss2392 Год назад

    Absolutely fantastic vid Mr

  • @ronbunker5778
    @ronbunker5778 Год назад

    Thats amazing! Fun video!

  • @davidkastin4240
    @davidkastin4240 Год назад

    It has only a little surface rust 🙃 gotta love the expression watch your eyes 😅

  • @leonreed4252
    @leonreed4252 10 дней назад

    Sorry no Einstein without dad. No disrespect to your dad. He's definitely the smart one in your videos 😉

  • @TestECull
    @TestECull Год назад

    2:30 At that point I'm buying it, towing it out, and working on it after I have paperwork in my name. Once I own it, it is mine to do with as I please, and that means if it runs I'd get to enjoy the fruits of my labor of getting it running again.

  • @jamesfaceless666
    @jamesfaceless666 4 месяца назад

    Just the good ol boys☺️

  • @vm722
    @vm722 Год назад

    A 235 has a lot of oil pressure. The oil filter is made to restrict some pressure. Please change the oil.
    Hydraulic brakes factory on the 61.
    Torsion bars on the Apache 40 ?
    X box frame?

  • @terryuland6502
    @terryuland6502 6 месяцев назад

    I’ve got a 61 GMC that I made a video about a few years ago, looks a lot like that truck, even sounds similar despite being a v6 and not inline.

  • @ronalddaub9740
    @ronalddaub9740 Год назад

    Nice truck. That particular Oil filter just filter's part of the oil anyway.

  • @p.s.mukherjee7536
    @p.s.mukherjee7536 Год назад

    Successful, excellent job sir.