So satisfying, cleaning up a 1941 Ford COE Crew Cab, Military tow truck turned Bell Telephone truck.

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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 2025

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  • @east309
    @east309 Год назад +7

    Great video, great subject matter. The guy hammering on the rusty roof looking up at it around 37:45 will regret not wearing safety glasses when he gets a small piece of rust in his eye.

  • @michaelguinn5736
    @michaelguinn5736 2 года назад +24

    Glad you got the whole truck, just proves no matter the condition, you can breath some life into them...the new guy, seems to have some drive, does pretty good work!!

  • @fknsl1
    @fknsl1 2 года назад +4

    Saw the Torch come out early, I'm thinking 'He isn't gonna...'
    And damned if he did!!

  • @vincentbasso4903
    @vincentbasso4903 2 года назад +12

    The crunched fender transformation just blew away ! As a person not good with tools and I really marvel at what some people can do. I know that it wasn't perfect but he did ok

  • @davidilbeck
    @davidilbeck 2 года назад +34

    Clay is a very talented young man. He worked his magic on every aspect of that beautiful truck. Thanks for saving it intact.

    • @MaxGiganteum
      @MaxGiganteum 6 месяцев назад

      -- Oh for the love of Dave... this video showed nothing more than epic levels of butchery! Clearly, you wouldn't know talent if it came up and slapped you in the back of the head. 🤦🏻‍♂️
      - Max Giganteum

  • @shaunclifton5281
    @shaunclifton5281 2 года назад +15

    Awesome ! No scripted drama. This is how all should be.

  • @rclamb04
    @rclamb04 2 года назад +17

    Love this truck, I hope whoever buys this has a channel to watch this baby come back to life. New guy knows his stuff!!

  • @randyharris8669
    @randyharris8669 2 года назад +9

    What ever youre payin this Clay fella, he earned to pass the probation in this video for sure. Give that man a raise! Lol
    Really impressed on the body work to the fender, awesome! No way id be able to do that and im a journeyman welder ffs lol glad you had the patience for that.

  • @TheCrackerBox
    @TheCrackerBox 2 года назад +8

    The kid did a great job on that fender !!

  • @jeffkemp1904
    @jeffkemp1904 2 года назад +6

    Man, that is gonna be one sweet rig first crew cab I’ve ever seen and the grill is fantastic looking on it

  • @tinasmith3444
    @tinasmith3444 2 года назад +9

    Ya gotta love how the new guy goes from MR SAFETY with welding coat, gloves, safety glasses and torch shield to NOTHING when they bring it in for the front doors.

  • @jimjenkins003
    @jimjenkins003 2 года назад +9

    The guy doing all the work needs his own RUclips channel. I would subscribe.

  • @wes11bravo
    @wes11bravo 2 года назад +9

    What I love about this video is that I have the same nebb shit perspective that I'd have if I showed up at the garage in person! As a former member of the United States Army and a current telephone company employee, I love all the history being saved from the shredder here!

  • @020Dutchy
    @020Dutchy Год назад +5

    Hard worker, Clay. Good to have him aboard 👍

  • @tobykuhns3795
    @tobykuhns3795 Год назад +1

    Thank u for bringing the old trucks alive again I hope one day I hope u guys will bring old cars back to

  • @DependableAutoTruck
    @DependableAutoTruck 2 года назад +7

    new mechanic seems to be a keeper

  • @AndysDogHouse
    @AndysDogHouse 2 года назад +18

    Hey Iron City. That's such a cool old truck. I love the style. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁

  • @Biokemist-o3k
    @Biokemist-o3k Год назад +2

    That is so awesome !! We have to keep saving these beautiful pieces of history and making them working pieces of running driving machines of today.

  • @alfredamantijr3908
    @alfredamantijr3908 2 года назад +2

    I miss seeing all the old trucks and you guys working on supper fan of your channel thanks

  • @normansilver905
    @normansilver905 2 года назад +4

    The first fire engine I was assigned to was a 1942 Ford COE with a Marmon-Harrington four wheel drive conversion. It had a 4 speed tranny, V-8 and was a "crew cab" design and in the summer it got so hot in the cab back seat occupants would frequently get sick.

  • @davidcornish9235
    @davidcornish9235 2 года назад +3

    Give that young man a raise!

  • @geoffosberg1633
    @geoffosberg1633 Год назад +1

    I absolutely love cabover trucks from that period.

  • @gregkingsley3309
    @gregkingsley3309 2 года назад +4

    Enjoying your COE video. Love those old trucks!

  • @tezfino5776
    @tezfino5776 2 года назад +2

    trucks of the best years for people's enjoyment. Keep it up

  • @paulaxiuk7609
    @paulaxiuk7609 Год назад +2

    What a cool historical rare find !

  • @nicolasalmanza2117
    @nicolasalmanza2117 Год назад +4

    Ese trabajador vale oro!! Saludos desde Montevideo Uruguay!!!

    • @mikescudder4621
      @mikescudder4621 Год назад

      Saludos Nicolas! Vocês tem joias como este lá no Uruguay?! Tu conhece o canal no youtube COE garage? ruclips.net/video/3suGJ-et3fQ/видео.html

  • @rand49er
    @rand49er Год назад +2

    Such classic lines and styling. Still LOTS of work to be done. Would love to see that occur and what it'll looks like when finished.

  • @leeroyholloway4277
    @leeroyholloway4277 2 года назад +18

    Clay's philosophy: "It can't be stuck if it's liquid"

  • @earnharvick
    @earnharvick 2 года назад +10

    Clay in a fantastic addition to your crew!

  • @jayjones6904
    @jayjones6904 2 года назад +1

    Can't believe you're cutting grinding banging throwing stuff around those other nice cars but they are yours carry on guys stay safe

  • @tn65s
    @tn65s 2 года назад +2

    For rusted any thing metal a 50:50 mixture of acetone and ATF in a spray bottle Work every time. Works on mixed metals aluminum on steel nuts and bolts white metal on steel just about anything. Piston rings soak for 48 hrs. Most other stuff over night.

  • @plinthley
    @plinthley 10 месяцев назад

    First time I've watched your videos. Love how you just do the work without trying to entertain us. You've done a lot of very difficult work on this COE. There must be a price point that makes it worth your while to do all that before shipping it to a customer.

  • @GoonieLord
    @GoonieLord 2 года назад +2

    It don't need a paint job the whole weathered rustic look is a true classic for a truck that was built to last

  • @mikepandelos9090
    @mikepandelos9090 2 года назад +4

    You can always cut them centers out of those wheels and weld them in some late model wontons

  • @roadkillontheweb2873
    @roadkillontheweb2873 2 года назад +3

    Looks like the one I found in Nebraska years ago. It was used for rural electrification setting poles for wiring up the country side and all the rural farmers.

  • @jeanjacobs6616
    @jeanjacobs6616 Год назад +1

    Them old school trucks are very cool hop something great comes from it

  • @sallyb3
    @sallyb3 2 года назад +2

    Look fwd to seeing more of this Ford COE

  • @JeronWhite
    @JeronWhite Месяц назад +1

    Wow cool truck

  • @jasonalexander3080
    @jasonalexander3080 2 года назад +1

    Great video grandpa and grandson working on the car 👍

  • @jimh3362
    @jimh3362 Год назад +9

    New guy seems pretty motivated but you cannot use a cutting torch or grinder without eye protection. Your eyes are pretty important. Who hasn't had a blow back when using a cutting torch?? Simple safety!!!!!!!! Maybe not a good idea to weld the hinges onto the body.....................

  • @roysimmons8917
    @roysimmons8917 2 года назад +4

    As I watch your people work their magic, health and safety needs to improve to keep them around.

  • @sneaks01
    @sneaks01 2 года назад +2

    Welcome to the crew, Clay!!

  • @10yearsoffear11
    @10yearsoffear11 2 года назад +2

    I could watch this guy work all day, who is he and where did he come from?

  • @victorrobison5069
    @victorrobison5069 2 года назад +38

    I can tell you why 41 was the only year for chrome. In late 41 something happened and everything was olive drab with no chrome until summer of 1945. I bet a few people can remember. Hint - they refer to it as WW 2.

    • @richardashcraft7200
      @richardashcraft7200 Год назад +9

      My father was a Pearl Harbor survivor. We stopped mass producing motor vehicles for the public in favor of military equipment....planes, tanks, half-tracks, Jeeps, etc. The first Liberty Ship built took 230 days to complete and by 45 we were pumping out 4 a day. A unique era and people remembered as the greatest generation

    • @charliechoo6324
      @charliechoo6324 Год назад +5

      Split rims are dangerous what ever shape. Someone getting killed or injured was common. Many years ago govrtnment(?) had a film showing one under a vw beatle blowing apart lifting it into the air. My brother was one that has nearly died. The tire fell and blew apart.

    • @edwardbalsewicz9167
      @edwardbalsewicz9167 Год назад +1

      ​@@richardashcraft7200😊

  • @bobeverhart8217
    @bobeverhart8217 Год назад +1

    you have a find in Clay what a talented young man

  • @haydenwatson7987
    @haydenwatson7987 Год назад +5

    I am curious why the brake drums were cut off. I could not see that any attempt was made to remove them before going to the torch.

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 2 года назад +1

    That's some Heavy Iron there, Son!!
    Built Ford Tough!! Great video here!

  • @garyhodder2784
    @garyhodder2784 2 года назад +7

    Great video! This is why I watch your channel ,you make stuff happen and keep the talk to a minimum . Again great video keep it up.👍👍

    • @Ironcitygarage
      @Ironcitygarage  2 года назад +1

      I appreciate that!

    • @shaunclifton5281
      @shaunclifton5281 2 года назад +2

      Exactly ! Real man shop. Not like all the goofy ass drama TV or Motortrend crap.

  • @astonike8383
    @astonike8383 2 года назад +5

    Wow had no idea they made crew cabs in the 40's

  • @JavierGonzalez-rk9yx
    @JavierGonzalez-rk9yx Год назад +2

    gran trabajo amigos gracias por compartir el video saludos desde Argentina

  • @williammeredith3618
    @williammeredith3618 Год назад

    i love watching history saved for everyone

  • @allenschmitz9644
    @allenschmitz9644 2 года назад +1

    That 'new' dude is shop GOLD.

  • @ronbunker5778
    @ronbunker5778 2 года назад +5

    This COE is an excellent find! This will be an awesome vehicle some day!

  • @perezjorbaorg6050
    @perezjorbaorg6050 2 года назад +2

    You really need to invest in a plasma cutter. Also, use larger hose with big pneumatic guns - they need air volume to work optimally.

  • @pjw7269
    @pjw7269 Год назад

    Dang, very rare truck! Good find!

  • @jaimepalma2417
    @jaimepalma2417 Год назад +3

    Felistasiones a los grandes maestros mecánicos favulosos estraordinario maravilloso saludos cordiales dé la república de Chile

  • @lasalleman6792
    @lasalleman6792 2 года назад +2

    Great find!

  • @frankmartorana3955
    @frankmartorana3955 2 года назад +1

    That scene with the guy trying to slam the doors shut!

  • @karensavarese5684
    @karensavarese5684 Год назад

    Those drums could have been saved. Your mechanic tightened the adjuster fully , before trying anything, totally locking it into place! Rare and cool old Ford.

    • @Ironcitygarage
      @Ironcitygarage  Год назад

      This was his first truck he worked on at the shop. From almost a year ago lot has changed since then. Awesome truck though that’s true

  • @butziporsche8646
    @butziporsche8646 2 года назад +1

    That is a thing of great beauty!

  • @JS-zb1vv
    @JS-zb1vv 2 года назад +2

    Would be cool to put a unimog frame and the portal axles under it . Make a 4x4 camper !!

  • @larrykrise3609
    @larrykrise3609 11 месяцев назад

    wow!you have taken on one heck of a job.good luck

  • @hj179
    @hj179 Год назад

    I like these old trucks. Form follows function designing...

  • @성태김-b6n
    @성태김-b6n 10 месяцев назад

    무에서 유를 창조
    해가는 최고 숙련
    공에 장인이시다
    정말 대단한 실력
    을 갖춘분들이
    십니다!👍👍👍🤗

  • @bhonggf7768
    @bhonggf7768 Год назад +1

    Its a nice job, i loved it

  • @Lezgianblog
    @Lezgianblog 2 года назад +3

    great channel and content, shoot more often

  • @jackrichards1863
    @jackrichards1863 Год назад

    So just gonna mention something here. A wire brush on a drill or the 12" hand variety makes life with steel that age like new . Brush it clean add some lube and you'll suspect it was last undone a month ago. Hammer the drum adjacent to the disc that connects the hub!

  • @walterarredondo3516
    @walterarredondo3516 Год назад

    In Colombia South America these cabover people used to called them: Tuki, Tuki due to the sound on the engine! They say that the sound was, Tuki, Tuki, Tuki, Tuki, Tuki!!😂😂

  • @imonaroll9502
    @imonaroll9502 Год назад +1

    I would stretch out the whole front clip forward 4 ft.widen the grille aswell. 😂

  • @nigavru
    @nigavru Год назад

    The former greatness of the country...

  • @michaelwilbur4320
    @michaelwilbur4320 2 года назад +1

    I would love a COE turned into a pickup truck

  • @sikazwejerry4620
    @sikazwejerry4620 Год назад

    Indeed it's iron city garage. Thanks

  • @mrmongo6722
    @mrmongo6722 2 года назад +1

    Great video and thanks for sharing.

  • @TroubadourJuggernaut
    @TroubadourJuggernaut 2 года назад +2

    Funny when you said “I’m gonna get that old iron off there, nobody wants that”. Steve Darnell would leave it on and use it. !!! Great content guys

  • @The-Deadbolt-Deputy
    @The-Deadbolt-Deputy 2 года назад +3

    Left handed lug nut threads ? Was that a thing? Love this cab.

  • @garycamara9955
    @garycamara9955 Год назад

    Cool, the door works!

  • @jessiejames2155
    @jessiejames2155 Год назад

    Woooow ! What a Relic ! 😮👍🏻

  • @bobtucker8875
    @bobtucker8875 Год назад

    Very interesting 🤔 content. Thanks 🙏 for sharing.

  • @marckilpatrick
    @marckilpatrick Год назад +1

    I love all this . I also think clay is great. But clay please wear safety glasses . I'm not big gloves and I do light to heavy vehicle fab . I've had my eyes drilled multiple times . Just worried about you bud. Keep up the good work

  • @jeffniznik2963
    @jeffniznik2963 2 года назад +3

    Love your work!

  • @erickricharson5196
    @erickricharson5196 Год назад

    I had hoped to see it drive again.

  • @eue073
    @eue073 10 месяцев назад

    I have seen winch arrangements like that on military trucks that operated barrage baloons

  • @Techyon
    @Techyon 2 года назад +1

    Wow I guess I'm going to have to stop by and visit you some day Pete, haven't seen you since I left API

  • @roberthatfull3816
    @roberthatfull3816 Год назад

    Kool vid and wrenching fellas those old trucks are pretty kool lookin 🤘

  • @jessiejames2155
    @jessiejames2155 Год назад

    Fantastic work...!!! 😂👍🏻

  • @jessiejames2155
    @jessiejames2155 Год назад +3

    A remarkable mechanic, this man ..! 😮🤨👍🏻

  • @janesmith716
    @janesmith716 2 года назад

    Better be paying that kid some good money, got some talent.

  • @itsmewildbill2296
    @itsmewildbill2296 2 года назад +4

    Shout out from a new subscriber and fellow Pittsburgher. Sweet truck, great video!

  • @Mr.Big-Gunz
    @Mr.Big-Gunz 2 года назад +1

    Ever since i saw Jeepers Creepers I've wanted a Cab Over Truck...

  • @eldorado1244
    @eldorado1244 Год назад

    Clays the real deal

  • @MUN.A1988
    @MUN.A1988 2 года назад

    Long vedio..i started dreaming while I was watching to finish it I swear😍😍😍I'm sleepy..

  • @oneFreetinker
    @oneFreetinker 2 года назад

    Clay needs to watch "Shake hands with danger".

  • @audinapitantv7194
    @audinapitantv7194 Год назад

    Watching here and full support

  • @LuckysMotorcycles
    @LuckysMotorcycles Год назад

    Looks like that’s truck’s steering column needs a visit from “Baron Von Hammer Smack” !

  • @mccrackenphillip
    @mccrackenphillip 2 года назад

    I would hold on to that old ignition lock set up make it harder to steal & pulling lock core running a thin file through the slots it's not bad to make a key for one

  • @pinkladybikermamma3603
    @pinkladybikermamma3603 2 года назад

    LITTLE TLC AND SHE'S GOOD AS NEW!

  • @richardwoodurff9186
    @richardwoodurff9186 Год назад

    Where's Clay's PPE? Dude does awesome work, good addition!

  • @perfeicaodaantiguidade4710
    @perfeicaodaantiguidade4710 2 года назад +3

    Parabéns relíquia 😃😃😃😃👍

  • @matthewbenzor4807
    @matthewbenzor4807 10 месяцев назад

    What a find😮😮😮😮

  • @DJMADJAY254
    @DJMADJAY254 Год назад

    amazing 🙌🙌🙌🙌 watching from 254🇰🇪