What I love about this channel is that mr Jennings is not talking to the camera as if he is an important person. He just takes us on his trip of bringing these forgotten cars back to life.
I actually appreciate both this guy and Vice Grip Garage's styles of videos. Some of you may not have been around long enough to know, but, aside from not putting himself on camera, this guy tried to basically plagiarize VGG's style of commentary. It was so cringe that I actually quit watching his content for a while. I'm glad he came back around to his own style, it works MUCH better for him.
Howdyyawl from the land down under. The engine is probly very tired. The crack in the blok can be fixed. Those flat head sode valve donks were a treasure. A feat of engerneering. You have the touch. The magic.😊.
Young Mr Jennings, I love your channel. You are honest, dedicated and a hard worker. I don't know where you find these gems, but glad that you do. In youtube terms you are unique because you're not trying to sell anything. Never askin for anything. Just continually putting out quality content. I will say when I saw your jacket, I thought you were wearing my leisure suit from 1976. Im sure you weren't born yet. Thank you for always having no frills straight forward content!
The strange thing on the firewall looks like an old electric fuel pump. It could also be a vacuum pump to keep windshield wipers and other vacuum operated accessories running during abrupt throttle changes
@@frosteone1670 At 11:30, in video, look at the 3o'clock position of the upper aluminium housing. There is a nipple, most likely the output/pressure side of most likely a washer pump.
Sometimes we see the spark plugs get taken out in order, sometimes we see them get broke loose, see them out, and then see them get taken out, and I still love watching in that order. Best channel
These engines that fight you are always fun to watch, but even better is when you fight back and make them run again at least for one more day. I love that you give these old engines another chance at life. Really looking forward to the next video!
I really enjoyed watching you bring these old relics back to life. This is by far the best channel. Like someone else said in the comments “ you could make a brick run”. 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
So happy I found this channel! It’s so satisfying see you bring these old relics back to life. Makes you wonder if todays vehicles would be able to start back up given the anti corrosion materials engines are made of when they get to the age of these vehicles if all the wiring is intact that is
@440c I love the classics as much as anyone, but you guys are kidding yourself when you act like cars aren't built significantly better now than they were 50-80 years ago. Harder to work on? Absolutely. Unnecessary amount of digital aspects? Sure. But they will last for the long term if someone has the dedication to keep them going. Edit: btw in 30-40 years, this generation of Camaro, Charger and Challengers will be very sought after classic hotrods regardless of how anyone feels about it currently, and there will be a whole community of people resurrecting them from junkyards.
@@psilocybinx4092I do remember an old man saying that you used to see those cars stranded on the side of the road very often, not the case today. Actually the reason those old cars are good now is because they adapted new tech and there are new tools to work on them nowadays, wether it's handtools or chemical tools.
@@psilocybinx4092I’ve gotta respectfully disagree with y’all on that one. The quality and reliability are nowhere near that of the older vehicles. Today as it’s already been mentioned modern vehicles are so complex it’s dang near impossible for the average shade tree mechanic to repair themselves. Which inevitably means with no other choice, but putting it in the shop, and as we all know gets pretty expensive. Whereas simplicity of older vehicles makes it much easier to diagnose and repair vehicles themselves for far less money. Not to mention a significant difference in the cost of parts. Many of the sensors and relays in modern vehicles are far more prone to failure leaving modern vehicles out of commission far more often than older vehicles. Modern vehicles have an abundance of plastic components of which are cheaply made and are extremely fragile vs older vehicles. Keeping in mind modern vehicles are purposefully designed to be lighter for better fuel economy and safer for occupants. That also sacrifices the durability of the vehicle. Granted older vehicles are heavier and are not as fuel efficient compared to modern vehicles. Older vehicles were designed and built to last. Modern vehicles however start falling apart within a few years, and the list goes on. Obviously both modern and older vehicles have their own pros and cons in comparison. With proper maintenance extends the life of any vehicle, but the life of an older vehicle exceeds modern vehicles when longevity is concerned in my opinion. I do see and understand where you’re coming from.
This was fantastic, and that camera shake just made it better! This down to earth, documentary style, hands-on approach to your videos makes this channel absolutley great!
Awesome video!!! Thank you for the videos, I truly enjoy watching you bring something back that seemed to be too far gone! You are very talented, mechanically and technically!!
Man that was a lot of smoke when it fired up! Love your channel. Watched about all of the videos. You look like someone who has grown up working on old vehicles from a young age. Never fails to amaze me how you get these old motors running! Keep up the good work!
Amazing! That goes to show you how awesome old stuff is. That motor is pretty much dead, yet with some work, you popped it off and made it run. Great job as always!😁
It's funny watching you getting them old engines running you do about everything what you shouldn't do but you end up successful, I really enjoy your videos it amazes me
The GMC CCKW 353 would have been the long wheel base model , 1942 would have been closed cab as the open cab didn’t come till 1944. Dont think it’s a military housing on back not seen anything that match’s up in WW2 Neat find , I hope you or the next person will restore that survivor
The U.S government ordered all civilian vehicle production to halt in early 1942 in order to divert resources to the war effort. If the bed originates from the same year then it makes sense that it was used by a federal agency since it would have been from one of the few non military vehicles allowed to be built during WWII.
Hey Jennings, Thanks for taking us along for the show. Befor I knew there was a giant crack in the block, I was thinking of saying whenever you "tap" a valve, just barely move it and then move it back up by rotating the crank. Only move it a few thou, like not even a millimeter. Just enough to say it moved, drenched in some kind of lube, a couple times, gently each time until it moves without much help. I couldn't make out what you were using for starting fluid. Nowadays a lot of people use carb cleaner or brake cleaner, but as a mechanic for that last 57yrs I always use actual starting fluid. We used to call it either, but I don't know if the tree huggers will allow it over the counter anymore. But whenever an engine is down on compression, the real thing starting fluid will offer more explosive power and will help A LOT in getting an engine to start up. Bad valve seats and stuck piston rings can be overcome with starting fluid a lot sooner, and of course once the engine runs up to a couple thousand rpm it will begin to clean up loosen up and make more compression. Then switch to gasoline or carb cleaner. I have revived so many engines I couldn't accurately say how many. Breaking off a valve head is sacrilegious to an old car guy like me. S-L-O-W D-O-W-N a little and save a few steps. Well, another fun video, I am quite surprised how often you get a "stuck" engine to roll over so easily. I usually end up under it with a 3' prystick working between the starter ring gear and the bellhousing. Back and Forth and Back and Forth about 100 times until it starts to move and finally make a complete circle. Then on to the valves. If I had that one with only #1 having any compression I would have worked at starting it up on that 1 cylinder and get it to warm up. Sometimes I will double the battery voltage to 24volt to get the starter to spin it fast enough to fire up. You'd be surprised what heat and vibration would do to the rest of the valves. Of course that's only to make a assessment of the condition. Once it's running and I see oil pressure and don't hear rod knocks then it's time to go further. Thanks again, and we'll be looking for the next time on the 54 GMC. ben/ michigan
Not wanting things that are toxic polluting the land and groundwater does not a treehugger make. I remember air filled with coal ash particles when I was a kid, so give me treehugger over coal rollers any single day, boomer.
That canister on the fire wall may be an after market vacum tank for the wiper motor to keep them running when going uphill and the engine vacum drops. That rubber line should tell you .
As always highly enjoyable. Thank you. Too bad the old girl didn't have more compression. If only these old workers could speak, tell their story. But you do it for them
I delivered ice to the Amish for about ten years in my youth in a much newer International boxtruck with a reefer, but I like seeing the old trucks and tools of the trade. Bet if this truck still had a reefer on the box you'd be able to get that running too.
That is a very cool speedometer. Seen in old VW beetles the I, II, and III marks for shifting the gears at the marked speed. That string trick is very clever to get the head off. As a 5 cylinder that engine runs pretty good.
What I love about this channel is that mr Jennings is not talking to the camera as if he is an important person. He just takes us on his trip of bringing these forgotten cars back to life.
Exactly!!! I wish other TH-camrs would do the same...we KNOW why we are here, and it aint for someone;s mug.
Reminds me of old Disney stories voice talent 1970
I really do appreciate that as well. Ironically it makes me like him more than the hundreds of people who make whatever video about them
I actually appreciate both this guy and Vice Grip Garage's styles of videos.
Some of you may not have been around long enough to know, but, aside from not putting himself on camera, this guy tried to basically plagiarize VGG's style of commentary. It was so cringe that I actually quit watching his content for a while. I'm glad he came back around to his own style, it works MUCH better for him.
I like mustie1 because he talks to the camera like it's just one of his old friends in the garage with him
The part I love the most is getting to hear what these old vehicles sound like, and they all sound amazing.
10 out of 9 of us 😉 just love your videos.❤
Your are a amazing young man.
😅😅😅😅😅😅 I had to wind it back to re hear that
I like this guy, I would really appreciate more of the CUDA build someday 😊
Let's be honest with ourselves. She's mothballed at this point X3
Howdyyawl from the land down under. The engine is probly very tired. The crack in the blok can be fixed. Those flat head sode valve donks were a treasure. A feat of engerneering. You have the touch. The magic.😊.
Young Mr Jennings, I love your channel. You are honest, dedicated and a hard worker. I don't know where you find these gems, but glad that you do. In youtube terms you are unique because you're not trying to sell anything. Never askin for anything. Just continually putting out quality content. I will say when I saw your jacket, I thought you were wearing my leisure suit from 1976. Im sure you weren't born yet. Thank you for always having no frills straight forward content!
The strange thing on the firewall looks like an old electric fuel pump. It could also be a vacuum pump to keep windshield wipers and other vacuum operated accessories running during abrupt throttle changes
Wouldnt suprize me if it was a vacuum pump my 58 is vacuum operated off of the fuel pump
Only see one hose connection on it and mounted as high as it is likely not a fuel pump. I would imagine it is a vacuum pump for wiper assist.
@@frosteone1670 At 11:30, in video, look at the 3o'clock position of the upper aluminium housing. There is a nipple, most likely the output/pressure side of most likely a washer pump.
@@fyrbyrd71 I missed that, thanks for the heads up.
Sometimes we see the spark plugs get taken out in order, sometimes we see them get broke loose, see them out, and then see them get taken out, and I still love watching in that order. Best channel
These engines that fight you are always fun to watch, but even better is when you fight back and make them run again at least for one more day. I love that you give these old engines another chance at life. Really looking forward to the next video!
I really enjoyed watching you bring these old relics back to life. This is by far the best channel. Like someone else said in the comments “ you could make a brick run”. 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
I've started saying 'dad gum' because of this great channel
So happy I found this channel! It’s so satisfying see you bring these old relics back to life. Makes you wonder if todays vehicles would be able to start back up given the anti corrosion materials engines are made of when they get to the age of these vehicles if all the wiring is intact that is
I believe they could survive, if they were carburated
@440c I love the classics as much as anyone, but you guys are kidding yourself when you act like cars aren't built significantly better now than they were 50-80 years ago.
Harder to work on? Absolutely. Unnecessary amount of digital aspects? Sure.
But they will last for the long term if someone has the dedication to keep them going.
Edit: btw in 30-40 years, this generation of Camaro, Charger and Challengers will be very sought after classic hotrods regardless of how anyone feels about it currently, and there will be a whole community of people resurrecting them from junkyards.
The engines will last just not the electronics to run them.
@@psilocybinx4092I do remember an old man saying that you used to see those cars stranded on the side of the road very often, not the case today. Actually the reason those old cars are good now is because they adapted new tech and there are new tools to work on them nowadays, wether it's handtools or chemical tools.
@@psilocybinx4092I’ve gotta respectfully disagree with y’all on that one. The quality and reliability are nowhere near that of the older vehicles. Today as it’s already been mentioned modern vehicles are so complex it’s dang near impossible for the average shade tree mechanic to repair themselves. Which inevitably means with no other choice, but putting it in the shop, and as we all know gets pretty expensive. Whereas simplicity of older vehicles makes it much easier to diagnose and repair vehicles themselves for far less money. Not to mention a significant difference in the cost of parts.
Many of the sensors and relays in modern vehicles are far more prone to failure leaving modern vehicles out of commission far more often than older vehicles.
Modern vehicles have an abundance of plastic components of which are cheaply made and are extremely fragile vs older vehicles. Keeping in mind modern vehicles are purposefully designed to be lighter for better fuel economy and safer for occupants. That also sacrifices the durability of the vehicle. Granted older vehicles are heavier and are not as fuel efficient compared to modern vehicles. Older vehicles were designed and built to last. Modern vehicles however start falling apart within a few years, and the list goes on.
Obviously both modern and older vehicles have their own pros and cons in comparison.
With proper maintenance extends the life of any vehicle, but the life of an older vehicle exceeds modern vehicles when longevity is concerned in my opinion. I do see and understand where you’re coming from.
There isn't an engine this man can't fix. Will it run? Heck yes it will.
Let me try to loose it
Do you mean "Can't fix"
@@floppyseizure8615 thank you I have corrected my statement.
Well.. the Diamond T gave him defeat unfortunately:(
Love it. Watching from England 🇬🇧
This was fantastic, and that camera shake just made it better! This down to earth, documentary style, hands-on approach to your videos makes this channel absolutley great!
Makes me feel like I was there
Love these kind of finds. They are awesome. Like to see them revived enough to use/work again
I enjoy watching you bring these old time capsules back to life.
I always buy more PB Blaster stock after watching your videos 😆Hope to see the Cuda soon!
Just love these old trucks. You're the Get R Done of will it runs 👍😁
Awesome video!!! Thank you for the videos, I truly enjoy watching you bring something back that seemed to be too far gone! You are very talented, mechanically and technically!!
Jennings the videos are immaculate brother! Love seeing you get the old Fords running! Cheers!
I"m always looking forward to the next JMS post. Thank you.
Yes! I love these videos so much. Keeps me motivated on my projects
Love your videos. Really appreciate the time and effort spent👍👍
I very much enjoy your videos, it nice to see you put life back into these old trucks, can’t wait to see you next video.
Man that was a lot of smoke when it fired up! Love your channel. Watched about all of the videos. You look like someone who has grown up working on old vehicles from a young age. Never fails to amaze me how you get these old motors running! Keep up the good work!
Again, always worth the wait. Enjoyed the video. Thanks
I love watching your vids. Always learn something. Thanks
Jennings I enjoy watching you get these old Riggs running. Hopefully you will have more on the Cuda soon
Thanks for the content
Great revival! Keep those videos coming. Thanks!
Amazing! That goes to show you how awesome old stuff is. That motor is pretty much dead, yet with some work, you popped it off and made it run. Great job as always!😁
Love this channel!
Love your videos i watch you all the time.
Great job! Looking forward to see what you have next for it! 👌😎👍
I love your videos , thanks and best regards from Ingemar in Sweden !!
You never disappoint.
Thanks for the adventure!!!
It's funny watching you getting them old engines running you do about everything what you shouldn't do but you end up successful, I really enjoy your videos it amazes me
Always love watching your videos mate!
Another video! Keep up the trend, buddy!!
I'm sure we are all loving the frequency 😊
The GMC CCKW 353 would have been the long wheel base model , 1942 would have been closed cab as the open cab didn’t come till 1944. Dont think it’s a military housing on back not seen anything that match’s up in WW2
Neat find , I hope you or the next person will restore that survivor
Best. Either. Bottle. Feed. On. TH-cam. You even grabbed a bit of an idle loop as the motor warmed. Thanks for making/posting!
You should be sponsored by PB Blaster 😂
Hi from the U.K. First of your content I have seen and impressed as I finally see someone using a vacuum.
Nice footwork there getting the cans swapped and getting over to the other side !
I do love your video's!👍
The U.S government ordered all civilian vehicle production to halt in early 1942 in order to divert resources to the war effort. If the bed originates from the same year then it makes sense that it was used by a federal agency since it would have been from one of the few non military vehicles allowed to be built during WWII.
Hey Jennings, Thanks for taking us along for the show. Befor I knew there was a giant crack in the block, I was thinking of saying whenever you "tap" a valve, just barely move it and then move it back up by rotating the crank. Only move it a few thou, like not even a millimeter. Just enough to say it moved, drenched in some kind of lube, a couple times, gently each time until it moves without much help. I couldn't make out what you were using for starting fluid. Nowadays a lot of people use carb cleaner or brake cleaner, but as a mechanic for that last 57yrs I always use actual starting fluid. We used to call it either, but I don't know if the tree huggers will allow it over the counter anymore. But whenever an engine is down on compression, the real thing starting fluid will offer more explosive power and will help A LOT in getting an engine to start up. Bad valve seats and stuck piston rings can be overcome with starting fluid a lot sooner, and of course once the engine runs up to a couple thousand rpm it will begin to clean up loosen up and make more compression. Then switch to gasoline or carb cleaner. I have revived so many engines I couldn't accurately say how many. Breaking off a valve head is sacrilegious to an old car guy like me. S-L-O-W D-O-W-N a little and save a few steps. Well, another fun video, I am quite surprised how often you get a "stuck" engine to roll over so easily. I usually end up under it with a 3' prystick working between the starter ring gear and the bellhousing. Back and Forth and Back and Forth about 100 times until it starts to move and finally make a complete circle. Then on to the valves. If I had that one with only #1 having any compression I would have worked at starting it up on that 1 cylinder and get it to warm up. Sometimes I will double the battery voltage to 24volt to get the starter to spin it fast enough to fire up. You'd be surprised what heat and vibration would do to the rest of the valves. Of course that's only to make a assessment of the condition. Once it's running and I see oil pressure and don't hear rod knocks then it's time to go further. Thanks again, and we'll be looking for the next time on the 54 GMC. ben/ michigan
Not wanting things that are toxic polluting the land and groundwater does not a treehugger make. I remember air filled with coal ash particles when I was a kid, so give me treehugger over coal rollers any single day, boomer.
@@JulianaBlewett I'd rather ash fall from the sky than these peace, pot, and microdot hippies causing havoc in their "peaceful" protesting.
@rm25088 100% 👍
Awesome truck and looking good on the run!
These are amazing.
Awesome channel, thank you sir for inspiring me to become like you one day!
Excellent work
👍👍👍 Thank you Sir..
Awesome. Love the videos 😊
Sweet! Keep em coming!
Another one notched up and a neat way to get the engine turning again.
I love these mystery stories!
I have a 1948 Ford F5 here in the UK and it has this type speedometer
We had a 1949 F1 for years. Early 70s through 1993. My dad decided he didn't want to restore it so he sold it.
Another fine job young man I guarantee.
I don't know a damn thing about car engines, but this guy's videos are educational.
Excellent video Jennings :) also that motor in that think need replacement for and nice smoke show Lol !
That canister on the fire wall may be an after market vacum tank for the wiper motor to keep them running when going uphill and the engine vacum drops. That rubber line should tell you .
Yeah this man knows it all he's real smart on cars and trucks love your videos Man 7:03
Nice. Thanks.
I never saw that string trick before, that's pretty cool.
You find the most beautiful specimens
Love your content and your accent. I’m from the north east and I don’t even like hearing myself talk. Keep up the good work
Cowboy you did it run again, well done ✅
Great channel
Awesome video
What you do is amazing, with these old girls I mean... Go on cowboy
They always seem to run with you at the helm. 😊
Very cool video
Thanks!
Very entertaining show, keep it up.
Good stuff
Magnific , very good ,,,,,
😅 love your channel
Something I really like about the looks of these old late-40s/early 50s Ford cabs.
These old engine are pretty simplistic but reliable, she'll run.
As always highly enjoyable. Thank you. Too bad the old girl didn't have more compression. If only these old workers could speak, tell their story. But you do it for them
Where do you find all these great old trucks mate, you just keep finding them good on you🤙
This guy is way above any "influencers". Way down to earth hes not trying to promote any bs
Nice one buddy 👍
I’m ready for some updates on that cuda!
Love the harbor freight tools
Smoke rings from the holes from the missing head bolts was a new one for me!
I really love the look of this old truck. I thought he said ice cream truck at first. OH- ice truck!
I delivered ice to the Amish for about ten years in my youth in a much newer International boxtruck with a reefer, but I like seeing the old trucks and tools of the trade. Bet if this truck still had a reefer on the box you'd be able to get that running too.
Nice to see a old trucks
Your one handed mechanic abilities while holding the camera are suburb!
That's a cool truck!
I say it to myself so I’ll say it here….you must be a genius! Run and drive!
HEY! Hello and thumbs UP! Lets do this!!
Love the “Arkansas fuel injection “ with the spray cans! Works a little better than drizzling gasoline in the carb.
I’m really looking forward on next video on this one swap motor
That is a very cool speedometer. Seen in old VW beetles the I, II, and III marks for shifting the gears at the marked speed. That string trick is very clever to get the head off. As a 5 cylinder that engine runs pretty good.
I use the string trick when I need to stop the crank in a chainsaw. It makes it so much easier to remove the flywheel or clutch
i would so love to restore that to its original state as an ice truck the novelty of driving that around would be so fun