"Built not bought" is this 1940 Chevy pickup owner's motto | Why I Drive #34
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2021
- Curtis Vicknair is the patron saint of basketcase Craigslist project cars. Such was the case for his patina'd 1940 Chevrolet pickup which was little more than a grab bag of parts, bolts, and metal when he purchased it on Facebook Marketplace. "Building something yourself, there's a lot of pride in it," says Vicknair. "It's just that pride that you built something, and now you're driving it down the road. You can't go buy a new car and have that feeling."
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That's what's we are missing nowadays,that feeling you get from driving a car we need more people like this guy!!
That tire chirp when shifting gears, just amazing.
He's not even pushing it either!
Thanks Hagerty for these examples of what can be driven and insured .
This is the definition of a hobby.
I wish this video was longer, that is beautifull, not just the ride, the story too. 👍
Definitely
Damn that motor sounds good.
the exhaust sound of this car feels like a punch each ignition
Glass packs suck.
@@joshuagibson2520 i love them man. Sounds smoother as it ages
Dream to have a garage like him. A wooden garage away from city, restoring vintage/classics with friends, and preserving the original paintor keeping the rust as it is, building a hot rod with with available parts in backyard. Nowadays everyone prefer new flasshy paint and big size chrome wheels. Very few people like him. Glad, my choice is same. 😂❤️
Lovely video, hagerty.
This truck was built when trucks were real trucks, Awesome truck and video!!!
The truck is awesome but so is Curtis!
Your right my friend, that’s the way to go. Old school hot rod. 👍
Awesome stuff mate, what a chilled out genuine sounding car guy.
This gentleman had class
Awesome video and a killer Chevy truck. I love it! 👍
He has the best voice!
I hear you brother and I would be in your shoes had I not gotten a job with the Telephone Company. I did go to Denver Automotive and Diesel in 1971. I really have always loved cars and finally at 68 I have a 2008 Mustang Bullitt and NEVER turn on the radio. It makes me smile to drive . I am right there with you on old school and working on my cars. I have had many. 1949 Diamond T, 62 Pontiac Tempest, 65 Rambler 550, 72 Gremlin, 1955 big window Chevy Pickup. I DO LOVE PATINA !!
or the howl of that engine tearing it's way to 6500 rpm.
@@crazeguy26 With the FR500 Mufflers
I have No Words?
my favorit Chevy Truck!
living the lifestyle
we dream of!
keeping it real!
thanks man!
💯💯💯
Front end is off a 41-46 Chevy truck. Love how easy it is to swap parts on the old stuff
I’m not a car guy much. I still follow your channel. This video was amazing. Thanks for making it.
Love it!!! that truck has character.
I got a big scare last week, I went to the auto parts store a few weeks ago and asked for some points for a 67 vette, 3 counter people didn't know what I was asking for!
What a legend. More follow up videos please! Shed tour, rides in some of those other beasts....
Another great video and I can definitely relate. With the help of a friend, I restored a 1968 Charger R/T at the beginning of the 1980’s. It took several months but I finished and drove it to High School. Like many people, Life happened and off it went putting that dream into extreme hibernation. Fast forward a career and what seems a lifetime ago and I now have an all original 1968 Dodge Coronet (First year of the Super Bee) in my garage awaiting a new power train and several other updates. I spent all of last summer building myself a shop but it’s near completion now and I’m about to resurrect that mopar muscle dream again.
This is absolutely wonderful. Very nicely patinated and sounds great!
This guy....the love of the car.. His built car.. Love it. Need more guys like him.
Car looks and sounds great, thanks for creating this video Hagerty!
You are a purist, and I love it ! What a sweet truck, and philosophy regarding keeping it simple for repair sake, like using a carb, etc. I also agree about the 80 year old patina and preserving it that way.
Saw that Yamaha 650 in the shop.....good memories.
They were nice bikes.
When I was ten years old (1960), my dad bought a barn -find 1946 Chevy pickup. I learned to drive in it and it was my first experience at wrenching. When I saw your pickup, I thought it might not be a ‘40 so I looked up pics of a 1940. I loved your video but it sure looks like a ‘46.
Front end is not a 40.
Well done,Curtis your inspiration to us all
Incredible sound. Incredible look. It must be a real experience driving that!
much respect to this man!!!
Based on accent alone, I'd say this man also owns a pirogue.
Definitely from down the bayou. Hell it was on both sides of the road lol
This truck is so raw I love it!
Cool truck brother I have the same love for my classic cars may God let you enjoy them for as long as you can
Looks and sound grumpy! Awesome! Exactly what I do, build it man! I bought old cars and Harleys, and they never gave me the satisfaction as the ones I put my sweat and tears in!
The guy just made my day!
Love your truck reminds me of my dad's truck his was a 46 we stripped it to the frame and rebuilt it with an olds 350 and turbo 400 trans
I like the original windshield better but everyone has there own taste. Love the truck. I have 2 pickups and 1 long box panel truck 41-46.
Living The Dream.
Love this - thank you for taking care of the finer things in life
I want my ol' '60 Apache10 back. Out of all the vehicles I have had...it was the one that gives me the most grins when I remember it. It wasn't fast...it wasn't prettiest, it wasn't nothing but a pickup truck and I could go just about anywhere with it and even some places a 4x4 wouldn't go...no joke. That ol' truck was the best!
Heard that voice, saw the scenery and then when you said your name - I was home. My great-grandmother was a Vicknair. Good on you cousin - keep 'em on the road.
That truck is 🔥🔥🔥
Yupp
I have built and I have bought. I'm proud of what I've built, and I'm proud of what I've bought.
Good stuff, Curtis. Thank you!
Much respect to him. Unfortunately I don’t think I work with my hands well enough to complete a job like this.
Buy one and try. if you mess something up fix it and try again. that's what great about cars this old. You can't kill em, you can dent em, but dents come out easy.
Es lo más hermoso que vi en mi vida . Muchas gracias x mostrarla👏
Amazing - loved this one guys
Dang maing, that's about the sweetest lookin ol Chevy pickup I've seen. Great job!!!
I feel him!! I love the game too just living and building is lifestyle
Sounds good
I seen a grill like that and it was a one off Cadillac and the headlights were in the grill and they worked fine.
Awesome piece of kit
Hey Curtis I found my lost twin that's what keeps me ticking glad to be a truck and car guy you're right the feeling you get from building a rig from from the scratch up
The truck appears to be a '41 to '46 model year, or at least that's what the front clip tells me. To my knowledge no pickups were built during '43 and '44 and '45's were only built in the fall after the end of WW2. These were called the Art Deco Design and were sold into early '47 when the Advanced Design was offered. The Advanced Design lasted until mid 1955. I'm not sure if the '41-'46 fenders hood and grille were interchangeable with the '39-40. I'd be interested to know. I built a '46, similarly equipped and similar in appearance. Nice truck!
Yes it kinda confusing, but it might of been a 3/4 ton, it had cab lights
39 / 40 front fenders are the same 39 rear are wider ( narrower bed ) 40 rears are same as 41-46. 41- 46 fronts are same.
@@joepacheco4038 Good to know. Thanks
This what I like. All metal, every trim piece, part etc is solid and quality.
Looks real good. 👍
Super cool truck😊👌
This guy must be my long, lost southern brother
Awesome, love the whole package! Hv a question about the paint, when you say u rub it with oil is that like lindseed oil?
Awesome! Love it!!
Perfect truck!!!
Curtis, you need to write a book.
I agree. 100% looks just perfect.
Those hubs are gosh darn beautiful!!!!!!!!!
My kind of guy. I been this way most of my life also!!!
Great video..
So amazing
Old school exhaust sound is so good.
Absolutely perfect
Awesome ⭐👍🏻
Awesome !!!
Love it
No le entiendo pero q hermosa camioneta lo mejor de lo mejor..ese sonido del motor hermoso...lo máximo felicidades saludos desde los Altos de Chiapas..
Sounds good 👍
Passion for what you do!1! Smookin!
I feel the same way sir..that's why I have my 64 international scout 80
that second gear chirp tho lmao ..... memories that dont fade
Now thats the way it should be.....
Who the hell thumbs downs this video? Nothing to dislike.
Thumbs down are from; Woke, Soy Latte' drinking, sjw's still living in their momma's basement after getting a diversity degree...
Man the video and audio guys were great. I couldn’t believe it was me
Everything about this truck feels RIGHT. The look, the sound, the owner. Hell even the scenery fits the vibe. Show cars and trucks are nice, but I get why other people prefer the old, rustic feel.
cool truck i would love to have something like this its in really good shape for what it is and it sounds mean, very awesome video, also whats the soundtrack thats used at the beginning of the video it sounds really good.
Love it, asking what transmission does he have
Probably a TH350 or TH400 behind the SBC.
700R4!!
Very like the petrolicious films. Naughty Hagerty!
I love your truck.
Turned out nice , The old paint might hold up better if there is a Matt flat Or a Satin coat of clear paint over the old original paint .
Now let's see a video on that monster with the bed mounted turbo...
That's a sunday driver, this is a video about his daily.
Nice truck man. I have a ‘46 Chevy truck with originals 16”wheels, tires, & tubes. I like your wheels & tires. What size rims & tires are you running. I want to put on wider radial tires but keep the original look. All info would be helpful. Thanks.
Oooh yes... the sound of that engine makes my motor hum. Gimme a ride!
Respect
Very beatifull truck 👍👍👍
que chingon!
My favorite Chevy truck
This sound!
Love it I drive a little newr with a 1973 Chevy C10.....
I'm right there with ya.
Nice truck by the way.
Mooooooore of these videos..... PLZ
😀 Lovely
Oh, one more thing, My 46 looked like yours. Some call grill the “Wurlitzer” style.
Yeah that baby don’t need any paint. 😎👍🇨🇦
Yes Sir 😃, 2nd gear chirp, “MaMa going for test drive” “Yes I have my phone” dependable horse power and the comforts you need. Put together secure and right and the satisfaction of knowing inside it’s gonna be alright & secure
Not a Che vo lay. Would love to see the original dash and steering wheel. You keep the outside original and authentic. Why not the inside?