Ramp Truck Revival! Big block 454 Chevy sitting for 27 years! Will it run?!?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2020
- In this video we attempt to revive and retrieve an old family heirloom. A 1972 GMC 1 ton ramp truck car hauler that my uncle used to retrieve abandon cars in. Fully equipped with a 454 Chevrolet big block engine and a TH400 automatic transmission.
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Not a Gm fan but i love to see old iron like this resurrected and saved from the bone yard ....because in 20 to 30 yrs nobody is gonna be excited about pullin a rice burner out of the weeds 👍👍👍👍
I like em all! GM is definitely easier to get running for me. Thanks for watching!
some rice burners have been sitting in the weeds for 20 or 30 years and you wouldnt believe it, people are excited to pull them out. derp.
@@mosburgz I think it's the thrill of the adventure. I find joy in getting an old lawnmower running!!
@ I'm an equal opportunity junker!
@ It dont have to be. It's American. That's enough for me.
Dude's pissing on the pole barn in the walk around!!🤣🤣 Love it!
gotta luv the old stuff....duf there is a great buddy to have with you....
He's a great pal!!
You're super intelligent man, mechanic for 15+ years and every video I'm just impressed by the knowledge and experience you show to the audience 👏👍
Wow, thanks Adam!
An old project truck, a good mechanic, & his loyal dog...IT'S A BEAUTIFUL THING!!!
Much love from Mobile Alabama.
If only I was half as good of a mechanic as Duff is loyal!! Thank you so much for watching in Alabama!
@@MortskeRepair stab a HEI in that for a hotter spark
@@rsprockets7846 That's what I usually end up doing. I might leave this one just for the hell of it.
1971 GMC truck sitting there 27 years takes men team together pull the whole vehicle out of the woods awesome video friend bless you try get the truck running new parts and battery also
Love Mortske whizzing at the side of the building at the 17:25 mark ... That's raw content baby!!!
Duffy makes a top notch senior vehicle inspector...........
He's got a lot of experience!
It's always amazed me how you can start an old chevy right up after it was probably parked 100 years ago because it only needed a little TLC. Love seeing them bring back to life. That year was my first truck
It's like it "ran when parked"! Thanks for watching!
It's not so much a brand thing. Most any cast iron American engine can run after MANY years sitting, IF you keep water from gettin' inside it. And that includes pesky mice and squirrels that piss down the carburetor if they have the chance. It's a rodent thing.
You got yourself a GEM there!!!
I own a 70' full size Jimmy one day I'd like to restore in memory of Dad "rest in peace". Can't wait to see the ol OX in mint again. :-)
Thank you! I had a 72 Blazer all dolled up. Was really a fun rig. Thanks for watching!
Lol, I call tow dolly’s the Gateway Drug.
This Beast is full on Mainlining!!
My Brother had s Sierra Grande Short-Wide with a 409. He says it’s the Biggest mistake he made selling it.
Nice Rig!!
No kidding! I already have a trailer so now I'll drag twice as much junk home!! Thanks for watching!
I like the shot of your guy pissing on the shop...😊
When nature calls! Thanks for watching!
I love that old ramp truck!!! Please keep us updated on it!!!!
Will do! Thanks for watching!
You got lucky the brakes still work... 👍 I never get that lucky.
There's a first time for everything! Thanks for watching!
This is the first video of yours that I watched and I’m watching again because I like it so much
Hey much appreciated Joseph!
I so remember these trucks new in 72. They sold well, and were good looking. Yeah, im old...lol.
Haha, yes they were good looking rigs! You're young at heart tho!
@@MortskeRepair yup! Thx!
Cool video and I love how easily it fired up originally but did anybody else notice the guy pissing on the wall when they did the walk around after having the truck pulled out
🤦
Chin was supposed to edit that out! Thanks for watching!
@@MortskeRepair good Easter egg
I noticed the guy pissin too, i did a double take and had to rewind to see that again, how funny, good video.
@@chevrolet402 yeah I played it a few times to see if my kids would notice if it it's one of those things once you see it you can't unsee it
“She’s a beaut Clark “, man that old ramp truck sounds great.
Bahaha, thanks for watching!
Big Block baby 454 V8 sounds good
Heck yeah! I remember the rumble as a kid! Thanks for watching!
Nice seat for Duff to sit on; he is a riding fool. Outstanding work, and I dig your sense of humor.
Thank you kindly
I love old GMC's. I have a 1965. As far as who was President when parked, Johnson left office in 1969.
Turns out it was Clinton. How could I forget that guy?!? Thanks for watching!
i just found this damn channel testerday and i cant get away from it lmao !!
Thanks for hangin out Randy!
Music to my ears!Used to build blown injected big block Chevs for A.P.B.A hydroboats.
Good stuff!
Love them old trucks
Me too! Thanks for watching!
Whole lot of nice Vehicles laying around in that yard
I think they probably look better on camera! They're actually not too bad I guess. There's still some gold out in them trees! Thanks for watching!
Wish I had more spare time I could just go around looking for stuff like this I love to see these pulled out of there two men brought back to life and driving down the road and especially fully restored cosmetically and mechanically well done
I honestly have more fun going out scrounging up stuff like this and working on it than I do driving it. Thanks for watching!
Mortske Repair I agree with you 100% because that’s the thrill is the Chase to hunt down these things and rescue them from the woods where they have sat for 20+ years and that’s the stuff I like to fine too because it’s a shame to see him this rot away like that and that’s why I like to rescue them when I can Whatever it may be a push mower writing more truck car anything like that that I think it’s worth grabbing I am always looking for if it’s vintage/antique. Thank you for making a great video it’s nice to see that there are people out there that appreciate this older stuff I know the significance of rescuing it and bringing it back to life
@@Ellenslife851 No problem! I've been doing this for years. Finally took the leap to document it for others to watch. Thanks again!
Mortske Repair You’re welcome and yes it is a big leap I’ve started making a TH-cam channel and I have been doing some videos mostly update videos as of now but I plan to get into some real hands-on restoration videos because I just love seeing these old trucks cars tractors of any kind whatever it may be being brought back to life mechanically and cosmetically like I said and it’s just a thrill of finding it and reviving it and giving it life again
@@Ellenslife851 Heck yeah! Keep after it!
Can't go wrong with a Chevy Big Block..... Even after 27 years, it starts and idles like it ran yesterday.....
Nice shot of you leaving your scent on the side of the shop 🤣
Mark my territory
Love the old big block truck! If your dog feels comfortable enough to sleep in it you have a good truck.👍🏻
Oh boy, we're in trouble then because he'll sleep in anything! Thanks for watching!
A dog will sleep on a cow pie. Means nothing. They love stinkage.
Videos like this get me inspired! A good while ago I got my 88 thunderbird started after sitting since 2000. She runs and drives well!
Yeah kinda lights a fire under ya! Thanks for watching!
@@MortskeRepair chek the spid to ag in glove box for oprions
@@rsprockets7846 The glove box is from another rig unfortunately...
I love your channel your the best TH-cam you work on the best cars love you man ❤️💕❤️💕💗❤️💕💗
Wow, thanks!
You have a lot of revival candidates at that location. The white bus and bucket truck would be million view videos.
All that pumping you're doing with the dog beside you Duff looks happy
He's a pretty content dog. Thanks for watching!
That dog makes the best supervisor ever
He basically runs the show! Thanks for watching!
Man that would be a cool flatbed.That big block fired right up and didn't need a starter.
That ramp truck maybe better than a trailer!!!
Right! But what if you had a ramp truck pulling a trailer?!? Mind blowing!
That leaf in the top of the time lapse was making me dizzy lol mint truck 👌🏻
Sorry about that! I'll get the grounds crew to trim those branches next time! Thanks for watching!
Is that what that was? At first I thoughtbit was a crane hook😁
A few of those old buses would be awesome fixed up too!
On an upcoming episode! Thanks for watching!
@@MortskeRepair would any of those buses be for sale? I live just in Canada just off the US border and we got an old 50s Chevy bus. Would be pretty cool to have some more, maybe some for parts too
@@gervaisbuilds6175 I'm sure he'd sell them. They're from the mid to late 60s through the 80s. There is one from the 50s in there but it's just a shell. No frame or axles or front clip.
My first truck 1983 with a 71 GMC 1 ton camper special, paid 50 bucks for it, it had 99,000 mi. That 307 ran to 316,000 mi. Congrats on finding that old beast and getting it running again 👍☮️
Started off today with the part two of of this old ramp truck In My Memory didn't serve me of ever seeing it before go back no never seen that one so had to head over here today to start off the morning to get up to speed on this thing
Well done....she's a keeper!!!!
Well thank you and thanks for watching!
I have looked for one of those model ramp trucks for many years.
Just happen to have 1 19 72 c 30 nice truck obeyed you 350 or speed
They're out there. You just gotta look! Thanks for watching!
@@johnalawson5551 Read your own sentence. Then tell me what you meant to say 🤔.
I didn't see this truck on the road sence I was a kid im glad someone can get it up an running again
Do you know this exact truck James? Would like to hear more about it!
@@MortskeRepair i might be same truck
@@jamespuphal7906 Where did you remember seeing it at? About what year?
I think it was 1990 or 1991 it hauled my uncle's car to my farm north of belfield nd
@@jamespuphal7906 That's awesome! What was that car? I bet it was my uncle that hauled it up there!
Mortske & Puddin 2024
Duff looks like my buddy Cugo lol love those chevys quite the back rack on her
Thanks for watching!
Duff looks like my shop dog Barney he’s an Australian Shepherd, Fred the Great Dane/Mastiff (170lbs) is the official shop dog and he loves Bud Light!
Duff leaves the beers for me!
Really love your loyal companion
Damn, I love orange trucks!
Even if it's "Red-Orange"? ha
Man you shouldn’t have edited out the cranking. Such a cool startup view! Please make all of your Startup videos from inside like that. So cool!!
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Thanks for the feedback! I'll try to get a better shot and keep it in there next time! Thanks for subscribing!
Ya need to see if you can get back out there and do some more Revival runs! I noticed there's a sweet 1985+ square body behind the Ramp truck. Had to Sub love your Happy vibes. Glad you saved it these Med - HD Trucks right now are Hot!!!
I've got a few more to do. Unfortunately the 6.2 diesel and TH400 trans are gone from the suburban... So we'll have to find another square to work with. Thanks for watching!
I loved old trucks. And you have a lovable companion. My dog is the same way too.
Thanks for watching Arthur!
Another good on Mortske. Have a great day. Thanks for sharing. Be safe Brother.
Thanks, you too!
New to the channel..Im hooked already! Great job brother
Hey I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
It would be pretty cool to see this rig as your regular “pick up a new project” vehicle.
Hopefully someday! Or else the 53 COE.
@@MortskeRepair either one of those would be great recovery vehicles for future project vehicles
Every pro street needs this hauler!
Everyone who likes hauling old cars at all needs one of these! Thanks for watching!
It’s amazing when you find that one old gem that just wants to keep on trucking
Hopefully I can use this one to haul a few more home! Thanks for watching!
@@MortskeRepair sweet
17:20 like how he's watering the shop
Checking for leaks! Thanks for watching!
Had a fleet of 454 dualies for hauling boats. Average fuel consumption was 5.4. They were fast. Carried a spare distributor rotor and Phillips screwdriver, and quarts of oil. Blew a lot of exhaust manifolds and cooked a lot of starter solenoids. Finally added an external solenoid. Had to replace the Quadrajets with Holleys for better fuel mileage, + 10%. Factory plug wires were junk. Added Cadillac oil coolers until factory started adding oil cooler.
I've heard they would push a lot of heat. On a good pull you could open the hood at night and the manifolds would be glowing!! Can't imagine that heat was good on starter solenoids either! Thanks for the info and for watching!
@@MortskeRepair The manifolds would indeed glow. Then they would split and cook the solenoid. We moved the mufflers to the back to reduce back pressure. It helped.
We had manifolds stacked up like cord wood. Should have switched to headers.
Love those old GMC's
You guys are so lucky in the states and Canada, so much good iron, in Australia it’s mostly desert, and it’s like a desert of no good cars or what there is , is so expensive it’s crazy, we need heaps of imports.
Thanks for watching in Australia!
I need the GMC tailgate band off that Square Body sitting behind it
What year tailgate band do you need? Thanks for watching!
@@MortskeRepair 81 to87 GMC...any leads lmk 😎
@@RedEyedPatriot Will do. Pickup I presume? That's a Suburban in this video.
@@MortskeRepair yes sir 81to87 truck...ive got a Jimmy band but hate to drill into the gate and not be able to drop the gate down...id appreciate it buddy...id send the address and the cash before you ship it....thanks for your time
@@RedEyedPatriot I don't have anything right now. If I come across something I'll be sure to let you know.
She just to gone trough and tuned all the way and she'll run just great
The parts are all sitting on the shelf. Just need to find time to do it! Thanks for watching!
Great rescue, hand saws and chainsaw for a truck revival.. you know its been a while haha. 17:20 Samich unload...🤣
Heck, there's nothin' a few turns of a screwdriver won't fix on that truck. Now you can haul that '60 Chevy around to the shows on it.
duffy says "come on man!"
Yeah, he's always telling me what to do! But he never lends a hand... Thanks for commenting!
Loved how it kicked right over. Looking forward to future vids. Thanks.
Not a bad old rig! Like your buddy the dog there too. Looks like I seen the nose of another bump side out there where she was rescued! Love the bump sides I have 3 of them!
They're an addiction. You can't have just one! Thanks for watching!
Will like 2 buy the blue dodge pickup in the back ground 👍😏
I better hang onto that one! Thanks for watching!
Get in line.
@@donellmuniz590 The King ain't for sale!
Man id love to have something just like this to paint up like my 72 c10 and use it to transport my c10 to car shows etc
I'm pretty exited to get it back on the road!
I Have nineteen seventy two Chevy C30 with a full bed in which O how work truck I use it to how my heart raj to car shows also
I recognize that seat style, I had one in my ‘90 2500. As soon as you reached the cab, my first thought was that’s not the right seat 😂
They're a great upgrade for this older rigs!
I really enjoy the motivation and the results of everything you do. I can't wait to get home and work on the cars and trucks Now if I could get this business trip over with. Keep up the good work.
Thanks much for the kind words Kerry! Safe travels!
I love that comment that lady made about the gas still being cheap must have been before the election. dang I thought you was going to actually drive it from its grave. but with all the stuff around there I think that was the best way to do it.
I would love to have that engine for my 56 Belair 210
I better keep this one with the truck! Thanks for watching!
Yeah it needs to stay together but if you had another one and build a gasser to go on the back
@@vesteslsouth9072 I've got another big block. Just need to find something to put it in...
I think the cloth seat upgrade really sold it to Duffy! He doesn't care too much whether it runs or not as long as he can get comfortable.
This is the sort of video I'd show someone who doesn't understand my aversion to the appliances they call vehicles nowadays. That thing sat in the open for 27 years, drove the next day. Good luck to anyone who'd want to try that with something modern after it'd sat for that long!
You'd think the seat was appealing to him but he'll lay on about anything! Rolls in it. I've seen it! But yes, I can't imagine what a 2004 Accord will be like to start in 2047 if we parked it now! Thanks for watching Paul!
Amazing how good that motor sounds. Needs more Duff in the video.
Chevrolet been helping poor folk put food on the table since 1911 dependable.
Good old dependable, simple trucks. I like the old duallys. They’re just right size, not too big or too small.
Right sized! Thanks for watching!
*Don’t say this hasn’t been used in knight rider or something for a car chase,* admit it, *_you know it has._*
I can guarantee you someone has driven up behind it and said “HANG ON!!”
Here hold my beer ! Eeeeehawww!
@@scottlake6363 Haha, full send!
First day here......Unfortunately we are planting an 89 Superduty dump...as we speak. Just no time for it. Wonder who will find it years from now. Much more fun watching your video and how you are saving the truck!
Yeah, you can't save them all! Hopefully someone finds it! Thanks for watching!
@@MortskeRepair We look forward to watching more. The tone, the fun, the video is just right. Well done!
@@travelingkaspersworld4096 Hey I really appreciate the kind words! Have a good one!
What do ya mean by "planting"? Did ya bury it in the yard?
Love old Duff. Had 3 of those Springers and they are great companions.
From a time when you spent your hard earned money on a truck, it paid you back by lasting 30 years.... or more. Nothing like today's 10 year throw away trucks.
They don't build em like they used to! Thanks for watching!
I was talking to a guy at a swap meet who rebuilds axles. He said the quality of the steel itself has been going downhill.
@@thenonoman Seems the quality of most everything you buy these days isn't what it was 20 years ago. Much less 70 years ago. Thanks for watching!
That sure looks like an old U- Hual equipment transit truck. Did your uncle say he built it?? Because it would be ironic if he did. Every aspect of the truck is what U-Haul Corporation would specially order and built. From the color, to the black and Uhaul color interior with heavy duty vinyl floors. The ramp design was for jockeying, delivering multiple U-haul trailers from one location to another. They were not for rent. They would have been for district regional supervisors and also tasked by U-haul dispatch. Look up the paint code and build code, it might give a clue, it should be Base, Custom, or Special. More on that later. Actually it is kind of rare, as very few were made or survive. Most of U- Haul equipment was from Ford for those years, but U-Haul had the right to buy non rental specialty vehicles.
No, it sounds like he bought it with the deck already on it. So you could be very correct. Thanks for the info!
@@MortskeRepair Do some research of Uhaul pictures from the 60s and 70s. You might find an exact example of your truck. Look over truck everywhere for any markings that say Uhaul. From frame to evidence of decals, sometimes stamped on rim's, frame or body. Sometimes in door jambs on maintenance stickers, oil change. Most people would remove everything they could when purchased out of service. It's a cool truck.
@@bcabmac I'm gonna do some research. Would be awesome to find some more history on this truck. Thanks so much!
Did you know u-hual only registers all thier vehicles in the United States in one state! Something to do with the taxes and stuff crazy to think!
Can't wait to see the GMC again. Super cool truck!
I like seeing these vintage cars & trucks being pulled out of there resting places, I would like to see what else is laying around that yard......good luck in getting her road worthy..
Thats the best part. Finding them! Thanks for watching!
Nice ramp truck. What's the status on it now
I ordered a bunch of brake and tuneup parts right after I made this video. But I haven't put them on yet. Oh and we got a new set of tires as well!
@@MortskeRepair Let's see another video on it...
Put a duramax or cummins in it now and lower it down with some air bags be cool
they sure don’t make them like that anymore 😣
That's what they say! Thanks for watching!
Yeah, now ya get EFI, way more power, 6 to 10 speeds, antilock brakes, air bags, a backseat, thumpin stereo....in a butt-ugly package for only $70k! 🤣
That truck is bad ass ,I would like to own it
Everyone needs a big block ramp truck in their life!
I love those old duallys. Just the right size, not too big not too small.
A guy can get a lot of work done with a 1 ton! Thanks for watching!
Hmm...I'm gonna start calling my wife "Duallie"! 🤣 That should go over REAL good! (We sleep in separate rooms already: I fart a lot)
Just found this channel and enjoying the vids so far. You should check out Vice Grip Garage he would probably be super excited to see this and I think his brother lives in North Dakota 🤙
He sure is!
@@MortskeRepair he just did a ramp truck sorta just like this!!! Merry Christmas and keep up the great work.
@@McGyverGuy2Fly Thanks! Same to you Adam!
Good taste in saws, too. I love Husqvarna
Nice save! Nothing like them good old trucks!
The new ones just don't have the same charm!
Great stuff thanks for sharing, looking forward to the next video
You can tell ole duff is a good boy.
Your dog and you at the end was worth the time. That was great.
Haha, everyone says he makes the show! Thanks for watching!
Man, she's a great old rig! Nice to see you put her to use.
A big caution best to not lean over engine . Shop teacher told us to never do it . You can not trust that the fan blades will hold on . Saving the big blocks sounds like a road warrior movie line.
Bend the date back over on the rear plate, and she's back on the road!!!
You know we did!
Super Video 👍👍👍
Thank you 👍
my dream truck right there..... all fixed up and 4x4. Not many had big blocks most were tree fittys
Absolutely love your videos, found your channel a few days ago, working my way through your older videos, subbed, what a lovely dog duff is ,helped me while away the time recovering from a back injury, respect from the uk 😁👍
Glad you enjoy them!
Man I know about them back injuries.Get better soon.
WELL DONE
Well thank you very much Victor! And thank you for watching as well!