Will it run and drive After 30 years 1955 Chevy truck

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @josephg41
    @josephg41 Год назад +148

    This would be a good one to go a little further with than usual. She's a runner and pretty damn solid for the age. Get a fuel tank, tires and brakes, and see how she does on the old back roads. I have a '56 3600 3/4 ton. Sat about as long as this truck and had about the same amount of rats nest. Fortunately she turned out really solid. Driver's floor pan is not rusted through, and it's not even pitted. Well underway on a full original restoration.

  • @Finlan2005
    @Finlan2005 Год назад +500

    This guy can make literally anything run

    • @Papka_Dwarf
      @Papka_Dwarf Год назад +45

      That damn guy run my gf and take her from me

    • @Joesmusclecargarage
      @Joesmusclecargarage Год назад +9

      You act like it’s rocket science.

    • @Finlan2005
      @Finlan2005 Год назад +25

      @@Joesmusclecargarage have you seen some of his other videos? It’s certainly impressive when it’s been sitting for over 60 years with a locked up engine

    • @Joesmusclecargarage
      @Joesmusclecargarage Год назад +13

      @@Finlan2005 Yes I’ve seen his videos. But almost anything can be broken free one way or another. It’s not “impressive”, unless you lack mechanical knowledge and ability.

    • @suryakamalnd9888
      @suryakamalnd9888 Год назад +19

      ​@@Joesmusclecargarage with over 773 million uneducated, I don't think anyone can just have the mechanical skills.. even the educated people take different courses and don't take mechanical.. it may seem like nothing for the people who do this sort of thing.. but for people who aren't mechanics, it's great.. so don't act like it's not rocket science for normal people..

  • @TorqueNation-Auto
    @TorqueNation-Auto Месяц назад +4

    This is one of the last great RUclips channels. No horseshit, no rubbish, just great content.

  • @IntrepidMilo
    @IntrepidMilo Год назад +50

    Found this channel last year by chance and have enjoyed your content ever since.

  • @denniskrohn7034
    @denniskrohn7034 Год назад +14

    I love watching this car/ truck guy bring these old engines back to life
    Keep doing what you do , we all love it

  • @southendparaquest
    @southendparaquest Год назад +10

    This has to be one of the most absorbing channels on RUclips. To think I've had enough fun getting old 2-strokes to work in the past!

    • @jameshathaway5117
      @jameshathaway5117 Год назад +1

      I have had a fair bit of fun with old 2 strokes too... But they said "Detroit" on the valve cover and weigh more than a car! 😂

  • @fknsl1
    @fknsl1 Год назад +18

    When the front door opened up I was hoping you'd deal with the interior on camera...
    Let's just say you did NOT disappoint!!!
    Love all your crazy project and common sense (?) approach!

  • @willpilkington2679
    @willpilkington2679 Год назад +15

    Will Pilkington Just love to see the challenges you put yourself through. Really enjoy your effort and love to see these old vehicles run.

  • @kennethsonier1766
    @kennethsonier1766 Год назад +50

    That's a very solid Kool Chevy. I like to see you bring it around and do something with it 👍 I'd also like to see more on the Diamond T. Great video as always and keep up the good work 👍✌️🇺🇲

  • @andyreynolds6194
    @andyreynolds6194 Год назад +33

    Absolutely bloody love this channel. As a bloke from across the pond, I’m amazed that these old Chevy and Ford trucks keep getting pulled out of the woods and barns, even just within small areas of the states. JMS doing Gods work pulling them out and getting them back on the road. How much would an oily rag like this be worth, do you reckon?

    • @Thinginator
      @Thinginator Год назад +3

      In my area trucks like this pup up for sale for anywhere between $500 to $5000 depending on how functional it is. Most of them end up being yard art outside of businesses since a billboard can be added to the back pretty easily. Pickup trucks are more expensive though since more people want to drive and restore those.

    • @tehgerbil
      @tehgerbil Год назад

      ​@@ThinginatorI personally prefer the panel van version, very cool looking thing, I love the pickups too but the van is special. Would love one.

  • @gavinkeller183
    @gavinkeller183 Год назад +5

    This is why I can’t have any yard decorations with an engine lol I’d be trying to get them running.
    Great video

  • @Nick-uw2ju
    @Nick-uw2ju Год назад +10

    I like how you keep your videos simple and straight to the task. I get what's in the title. No other stuff. This is how it should be.

  • @michaelguinn5736
    @michaelguinn5736 Год назад +29

    Very cool!! Say, I have a question, where do you come across these vehicles for your videos, and, what do you do with them after?? Thanks... I really enjoy your videos, except for one thing, its hard to watch TV, your videos and work on my hot rod all at the same time!

  • @williammelcher1487
    @williammelcher1487 Год назад +3

    I have to say that this young man can get anything running. Is so enjoyable to watch and listen to him explain what he is doing.

  • @michaellichter4091
    @michaellichter4091 Год назад +4

    I just fell in love with the sound of the engine, it's unbelievable that the truck is still running 😮👍Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment with us.🤗

  • @betweenevenings
    @betweenevenings 6 месяцев назад +1

    It’s just amazing that these vehicles you can fire up where they are. I’m stunned after all these years you can start them where they are. I always wanted one of these old American trucks especially a Chevy. Great video thanks for sharing

  • @thegoodwolf4255
    @thegoodwolf4255 Год назад +4

    Love your videos my buddy and I use to buy heaps of shit old vehicles when we were younger and get em running and driving just to prove we could. We always talk about doing this but we just don't have the time anymore. We watch your videos all the time keep up the great work theres something magical about an old vehicle running after so long

  • @iplaybose
    @iplaybose Год назад +2

    I like how confident he always is, and he has the right to be, he always makes it work

  • @gophersk
    @gophersk Год назад +3

    Very nice truck.. lots of uses for it. Good job saving it.

  • @K3NnY_G
    @K3NnY_G Год назад +4

    Dude's got a line on some will it run gems other big channels would kill for at this point. xD
    Not to mention a much wider berth of content with that amazing skill to save and make absolutely anything run.

  • @haroldstrickland8416
    @haroldstrickland8416 Год назад +2

    Dang, it looks just like my 55 2nd Series. I looked out in the barn to make certain nobody had stolen it!

  • @SeanKerns
    @SeanKerns Год назад +4

    You are the vehicle whisperer. Such a cool truck.

  • @mattwedelich347
    @mattwedelich347 Год назад +2

    I really like your channel great mechanic bringing these vintage vehicles back to life 😊🤔😎

  • @douglefever7807
    @douglefever7807 Год назад +2

    Sassy Grass AAR Cuba? That was an awesome surprise on this video. Can’t wait to see the progress on that car! Love your content. Simple. One guy, one camera. Keep it up and watch your subscriber numbers grow!

  • @gabrielgarza3707
    @gabrielgarza3707 Год назад +7

    This guy is the type of guy that will tell you great stories about cars and his life. Love your content. Also on the quality issues you have on your videos on premiere. Have you been recording them in a lower quality format or exporting them in a lower format ? If so tried changing your camera settings to record at the highest quality setting it has. And on premier export it at a high enough resolution that RUclips won’t compress it too much

  • @bonjoev2781
    @bonjoev2781 Год назад +2

    That's a pretty good find! Looks more solid than some I see on the road!

  • @ohioyodertoter6827
    @ohioyodertoter6827 Год назад +3

    Im absolutely jealous this is a really cool truck 👌

  • @lumpyluv
    @lumpyluv Год назад +2

    Welcome back brother I miss your updates

  • @hamonryechinaski180
    @hamonryechinaski180 Год назад +1

    Favourite restorer. Been around from the start, love all of the videos.
    I'd love to see if a longer vid would get the epic views you deserve but you've already knocked it out the park!
    Much appreciated

  • @antoniobasiliobrito
    @antoniobasiliobrito Год назад +2

    I love jobmaster 261 engine. Here in Brazil we use it until 1979 im the brazilian C10.. i have one chevy 3100 1963 that belonged to my dead father. He was the first owner.. i keep it until now in my garage...

  • @kennethsonier1766
    @kennethsonier1766 5 месяцев назад +1

    Good morning from Cape Cod ⛵ beautiful 55, you got her running and driving, congrats on another job well done 👍✌️🇺🇲

  • @TimNelson
    @TimNelson Год назад +1

    Your skills are second nature to you. To us, they are amazing. A huge dose of respect. Stay well.

  • @PaulMeyer-v8t
    @PaulMeyer-v8t Год назад +1

    Howdyyawl from the land down under. I used to have an AT4 Dodge With a 245 slant 6 in it. Powerful unit. 😊

  • @TheHiddenPart
    @TheHiddenPart Год назад +1

    I think this truck really deserves some attention. A budget respray, some cleaning, and it should come out better than new!

  • @benjamincresswell3713
    @benjamincresswell3713 Год назад +1

    Hey Mr. Jennings, I bought a 1957 that came off an Air Base in California. It didn't have a speck of rust on it, but it had 10 coats of paint. I got it from some guy who finished his stint in the AF and he bought it from the base, to drive it home instead of buy a plane ticket. It had a 265 V8 with 3 on the tree. I customized it extensively by removing all the paint and putting Burgundy on it. Put a couple bucket seats in it, carpeted the floor and real wood paneling on the doors. White wagon wheels w/ fat off road tires and a white tonneau held on with those push on grommets. The Sec of State wanted it weighed and it came in at 3500Lbs. Eventually the motor came out and I put a 440 w/ Torqueflite from a 1968 Dodge Charger in it. The rear axle pinion gear wore out, so it got a Chrysler 8 3/4" with a 3.55 sure grip. I'll tell you what: At 3500 Lbs it was quick! And you can ask my brother-in-law how fast it was, it scared him. I used to cut traffic with it running between towns where I was working. I eventually gave it away to a cousin. It was a really cool truck! Thanks for bringing back the memories. You will have something special if you want to, I sure did. ben/ michigan

  • @dispatch444
    @dispatch444 Год назад +1

    She barely even smokes. Minty. In all seriousness she runs like a top, and just that little pressure washing uncovered that red. I can only imagine how beautiful that ol girl was in her day.

  • @techno_magnus
    @techno_magnus Год назад

    I love watching this guy make these old trucks go. I got myself a '86 C10 longbed that i am giving a try myself.

  • @davida.p.9911
    @davida.p.9911 Год назад +3

    Awesome job! 👍 That would definitely make a cool truck to put a bed on and haul with!

  • @greggsvintageworkshop8974
    @greggsvintageworkshop8974 Год назад +3

    It fired up surprisingly well! Looking forward to seeing more of the other Cuda and the old truck you are putting the diesel engine in.

  • @johnellick7362
    @johnellick7362 Год назад

    Awesome seeing that old truck come back to life. Great Job getting that old motor running again!!!

  • @ericjackson3049
    @ericjackson3049 Год назад

    Alway an optimistic attitude no matter how bad off the situation.. awesome!!

  • @rtcapo1382
    @rtcapo1382 Год назад +1

    Another great restoration story! I would like to see the details on removing, rebuilding and reinstalling the starter. Nice job

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 Год назад +2

    Man great job getting that classic beauty started! I love them old trucks! By the way good luck finding the matching numbers engine for that AAR Cuda! Definitely looking forward to see what you have in store for that classic!👌😎👍

  • @mazda9624
    @mazda9624 Год назад +2

    I swear this guy has the magic touch when it comes fixing up these neglected old vehicles

  • @johnverdin6600
    @johnverdin6600 Год назад +2

    Man you need to make more videos I like them old rides you pull out the woods and get them running again

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 8 месяцев назад

    This one was neat. You could actually hear as each one of the cylinders came back to life. It gradually smoothed out.

  • @wjewell63
    @wjewell63 Год назад +1

    This use to be my hobby before a back injury...at least I can watch it today..👍. I could actually smell it when first fired...lol. Nose memory

  • @classicrestostv1fletch764
    @classicrestostv1fletch764 Год назад

    Well done Sir. Keep up your great work. Bests, Fletch, NSW Australia 👍

  • @ronaldmiller2740
    @ronaldmiller2740 Год назад +3

    HI MR.JENNINGS,, MY SON MAX AND I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS BUT THERE A YEAR OLD ,, BUT MAX 7 YR.S OLD IS SO GLAD YOUR BACK !!!! GREAT TRUCK BUT RATTY YA!! INSIDE.. ANOTHER GREAT VIDO!!! WE LIKE THAT OLD GRILL IT WILL CLEAN UP WELL OR PAINT IT,,.. THANKS ..

  • @heroknaderi
    @heroknaderi Год назад +1

    I enjoyed it. Looking forward for more

  • @anthonymessina2834
    @anthonymessina2834 Год назад +7

    How the 'Cuda coming along? I'm looking forward to seeing another video on it. It's been a while!

  • @okieoutdoors5812
    @okieoutdoors5812 Год назад

    This dude just gets anything running and makes it look easy

  • @tday99music
    @tday99music Год назад

    i absolutely love watching your videos. Thanks for making them for our entertainment!!!

  • @0_1_2
    @0_1_2 Год назад +6

    Yes, sir true American treasure! 🦅 🇺🇸
    No begging for Pateron money. No BS sponsorship peddling.
    Just straight onto the video showing us what you do best and with your cool accent.
    Respect!! 🫡
    P.S. turbo the BMW! 😊

  • @geoffreymills9932
    @geoffreymills9932 7 месяцев назад

    I wish I could find one of those that I could afford, I love those, nice work and great save

  • @jasonz7788
    @jasonz7788 11 месяцев назад

    OUTSTANDING!!! great work sir!

  • @waynebowman2315
    @waynebowman2315 Год назад +1

    Very cool to see that run again, nice work

  • @aaron71
    @aaron71 Год назад

    Pressure washing the interior was so satisfying, love seeing that too haha

  • @michaelweeks6022
    @michaelweeks6022 Год назад +1

    Always enjoyable watching your video's !

  • @dexterlanceras2221
    @dexterlanceras2221 Год назад +1

    Good job. Abandoned truck. First starting. Nice. Engine

  • @AManOnline.
    @AManOnline. Год назад +28

    Hi, JMS. I have to ask, what do you do with all these old vehicles you get running? Full restorations? Sell them? Keep them around? I mean at this point there's probably about 70 you've got running, so I'm legitimately Curious. Thanks

    • @rm25088
      @rm25088 Год назад +8

      Ive always wondered that too. I wonder if he just goes to peoples houses and asks them if he can try to get whatever they have running lol.

    • @qwertykeyboard5901
      @qwertykeyboard5901 Год назад +2

      @@rm25088 Also, how do you even properly STORE something like this?

    • @rm25088
      @rm25088 Год назад +2

      @@qwertykeyboard5901 no clue lol

  • @junkyardsearcher6407
    @junkyardsearcher6407 Год назад

    I can’t believe that running board is that good!

  • @beanhavok2287
    @beanhavok2287 Год назад

    Ah she's a beauty!!!
    Nice work!

  • @Cheungkinmen
    @Cheungkinmen Год назад

    Amazing channel! You should restore this beauty back on her feet! I cheered when she started moving!

  • @michaelbesler7469
    @michaelbesler7469 Год назад

    I was surprised to see it run with not too much effort, nice work.

  • @rickywhittaker4978
    @rickywhittaker4978 Год назад

    You sir are a wizard.
    God bless America 🇺🇸

  • @joeysane416
    @joeysane416 Год назад +1

    That's got to be alot of fun! Throw a few back while you're working on a historical vehicle

  • @ericb3061
    @ericb3061 Год назад

    Sometimes it's hard to believe that you can get something that's been locked up to start running. Good job

  • @fditty276
    @fditty276 Год назад +4

    the video quality is really great! Nice and clear rat piss and rotten old truck! LOL

  • @orest_4thhorseman
    @orest_4thhorseman Год назад +2

    This is the guy you want to know in a post apocalyptic world.

  • @richardcrighton8079
    @richardcrighton8079 Год назад

    you never fail to inspire me

  • @Specrotors
    @Specrotors Год назад +1

    Really love these videos 🤘

  • @mikesahle1193
    @mikesahle1193 28 дней назад

    Thank you 🙏 for sharing ☝️I had 1959 GMC 100 with 4 heads lights extremely powerful & comfortable ❤👍yes you are great 👍 know all your great 👍 car 👏👏👏👋☮️

  • @donaldribble6714
    @donaldribble6714 Год назад

    Love this channel keep them coming

  • @gabrielv.4358
    @gabrielv.4358 Год назад +1

    Great Video!

  • @pedrorotta8597
    @pedrorotta8597 Год назад +7

    Gostei muito. São verdadeiros artistas

  • @kilcar
    @kilcar 9 месяцев назад

    Bravo! I rebuild very old radios, vacuum tube technology. I know the feeling when it runs!. The radio can be rebuilt!

  • @CS-oe8og
    @CS-oe8og Год назад

    Great video, great job Mr. Jennings!!!

  • @x7valkyrie
    @x7valkyrie Год назад +2

    Yeah, it’s lower res during the premier. Max quality my app is showing is 360p. Still a great will it run!

  • @macdaniel6029
    @macdaniel6029 Год назад +1

    Well done as always :)

  • @Dan-gr5bl
    @Dan-gr5bl Год назад

    Out of all “will it runs” this dude, the most entertaining and hilarious one to watch.. love it😂🫣🤣

  • @indoorroadkill3369
    @indoorroadkill3369 Год назад

    Gorgeous truck, wish i had that up here in Canada! Ours all rotted away...

  • @gregmilliken5538
    @gregmilliken5538 Год назад

    I love those old straight sizes! That was Chevy's universal engine for decades!

  • @cm5838
    @cm5838 Год назад

    Omg, that engine cranking over was absolute music to my ears. I used to have a couple 58’s and a 59, that old 235 was a tough old engine. Valves didn’t like unleaded though. I’d give anything to have another un violated one that still has the push button start next to the gas pedal where it is supposed to be. I might be getting my dads 58 Chevy carryall but it has been modified to take a mpfi small block. Anyways take care of that beautiful truck

  • @KingCalb
    @KingCalb Год назад +2

    This guy can have a 50 year old headlight laying in the yard and still say "we're going to rebuild it"

  • @nickjervis8123
    @nickjervis8123 Год назад

    Great channel encourages me to do stuff with my collection

  • @dongracey343
    @dongracey343 Год назад

    Very cool 😎 👌 👍 thanks for sharing!!!

  • @jonathanrice1070
    @jonathanrice1070 9 месяцев назад

    Love your content. Just a good dude working on vehicles.

  • @PaulJFleischer
    @PaulJFleischer 29 дней назад

    As soon as you replaced that starter, zoom....I like to see you work on nice ones like this, too. Thanks!

  • @joegrennon
    @joegrennon Год назад +2

    Wooo! I can't wait to find out will it run!

  • @Ar0d
    @Ar0d Год назад

    My new favorite channel, thank you for making such cool content. I'm watching at 1030am CST on may 5th. Video shows a max of 1080p

  • @craigpalmer3528
    @craigpalmer3528 Год назад

    Jennings motor sports awesome videos friend 1955 Chevrolet old truck needs everything battery clean inside the cab engine good condition tires are good bless you happy memorial day weekend

  • @MatthewHenick-uq6cg
    @MatthewHenick-uq6cg 2 месяца назад

    Now that is a cool old rig. Needs to be on the road again

  • @chadmoore4530
    @chadmoore4530 Год назад

    Love watching this channel

  • @servicioelectromecanicocue7025

    You can make a very good wrecker with that truck. Very cool

  • @FunWithCars716
    @FunWithCars716 Год назад

    Love this content and saving old cars!

  • @gabrielv.4358
    @gabrielv.4358 Год назад +1

    So interesting! This engine sounds like a diesel engine, but not quite a six cylinder, maybe because it's missfiring. Cool engine sound

  • @tomasztomczuk6707
    @tomasztomczuk6707 Год назад

    This VIN was cool. The quality is fine, in 360 you can distinguish rust from healthy sheet metal.

  • @bjenkins803
    @bjenkins803 Год назад

    What a cool truck. I'd shine on the body that's left and put a bed of some kind on it. Even a modern day dually bed.

  • @alecsimages1
    @alecsimages1 Год назад

    Incredibly good, well done Mr.