It's the coldest day of the year! Mrs.JC is not amused! It didn't take you very long to get cab off ,I'm glad someone is doing something with that truck!
she wanted nothing to do with working on that because of the cold. took 1 1/2 hours to get the cab off...might have been quicker but the steering shaft was rusted solid and wouldnt slide off the gear box...i had to cut it...blue tip wrench to the rescue! well that was step one! next step will be to get a chassis under it. i have been looking and measuring over and over...the medium or heavy axles are going to make it very hard to get it to set as low as i want it...we will see how it goes.
it was pretty easy...it took longer to get the shop cleared out and to get it inside than it did to remove it. i am figuring out which frame to use next. i wish you had a build video series for your rat rod truck...i have seen all the ones of it after it was done.
th-cam.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=19ZdlAuNKu0 ... best I can do for ya on that ... probably not strong enough for what your doing though. .. probably turn the sound off. LOL
9 below? I don't know how you guys get things done, but you do have the best helper on the planet...good job of swinging that truck around with free steer axle & traffic behind the machine
I know it had to be cold but you made short work of it. When you opened the door the wind was blowing papers around in shop behind forklift. Mrs J.C.done a great job to steering it with it so cold no easy task either.
it was cold but we got it done. the wind can be pretty fierce being that we live off a lake. she wanted nothing to do with working on that truck today.
J.C. I've just met you thru Jeff . Much respect to you and lady . Any man and wife that can put that truck in there ,so calmly can handle anything that comes at them . She even had some hussle left when unhooking the chains .........kudos . I never found a woman that was willing to give a hand , just take an arm and a leg . Poor me LOL Much love from N W Ohio
well thanks to our buddy jeff for the shout out and thanks to you for coming over! she is usually always willing to lend a hand! she helps me with more than you could ever imagine! we are in ne ohio
its ok doug...it cant stay this cold forever! i was walking through the trucks today looking at frame options...i have a neat idea for a video tomorrow.....if it works out i hope you like it!
I love the body style of that old truck I'm pretty excited About how this is going to turn out keep up the good work Happy new Year to you and your family be safe
Oh man I hate working in the cold! I also don't have insulation in my shop and I've got a hole in the roof so even if I run a heater, it all just goes out the top! Looks like you're making progress tho! Good work! Thanks for the video! Can't wait to see the finished project!
no insulation is my own fault...i had plans to do it and just never did....maybe next year! the reality is i dont like how the building was built and it pains me to put any money into it when i really just want to build another shop the right way!
Great video thanks my friend. I like when you have the equipment to get the job done. I like the cab style. Keep up the great work see you in the next video. I'm from Ohio to getting tired of the cold and it's just starting.
where in ohio are you? the gradall makes all the difference. the things i do would be much harder without that....not that i couldnt do it but it would be much harder. i whine like a sissy about the cold weather until i go out and work in it. then i get over it but it sure does feel good to sit in the recliner next to the wood stove!
That gradall is quite the tool. We're going to get some cold low night temps over the weekend and coming Monday near 6 degrees down here I hope it doesn't drop out the bottom for you guys.
i think it is suppose to hold those temps here for awhile. it is ok...i will work a little...go in and sit by the wood stove for awhile and do it again. if it gets too cold i will just work on editing some more videos!
I see it's going to get in the 40s here Sunday the 7th I don't remember the last time I looked forward to the temps getting in the 40s and 30s I guess that's just another thing that shows my age.
Not a lot of lollygagging in the cold, brrrrrr, bring back Prudoe Bay memories .Oh to be young again You and June are sure good partners Waltzing Matilda , but first time I've seen a solo soft shoe before the dance. You're off to a good start , thanks for letting me tag along
it sure was cold! we tried to get it done as fast as possible. she wanted nothing to do with working in the shop with me that day. thanks for watching!
It should be interesting to see where this goes,. Cold here too -26 C with the wind chill -32 C supposed to drop down to -27 C and with the wind chill -36 C Got all my trucks plugged in...it's been a pretty cold week
+Randy Purtteman Something like that with a big Continental gas/petrol engine must have been a good recipe for gallons per mile rather than miles per gallon...
That sure is a nice cab for it's age. Looks really straight. I don't think that it will (at least on my popularity list) beat the old '65 International DCO205H that I drove while in Europe for the 37th Transportation Group. I was just glad not to have to operate that old M-52 with that humoungus Contenental gas engine in it. My dad and I bought a '52 Kennworth off a logger threw in a couple of Transmissions and a PTO set up mounted to yet another box so we had multiple speed winches and sent the whole thing, Cammel Back suspension and all out to Holmes where They mounted a beautiful brand new, still making payments on it, Holmes. Kinda made dad mad. He figured if he and I could build the truck, why we couldn't mount the wrecker body. But that's the way you had to do back then or they wouldn't sell you one. I have no idea how much it weighed, the thing had a triple frame under all the way to the rear spring hangers on the front axle and dad had plated it in some places also. We did quite a bit of mountain recovery so dad set it up with a set of outriggers from an old Army M-62. No hydraulics, just grunt and pull power. Just the same, it was heavy enough and dad had five winches on her so I don't remember anything we went after we didn't come home with. Thank the Lord for "Holmes Trees" and all that extra cable he used to roll up inside a 10:00X20 tire and just let it roll over the side. Oh yes, sorry got to reminiscing, that new "rat rod" truck reminds me of those days The Army had billions of them .They mounted stake and platform bodies on them and loaded them up. When switched from over the Autobahn to working as a recovery truck operator I hauled oddles of them in to the shop for repairs or go out to the training sites to winch them out of whatever situation that they were in. Tanks for all the videos, say "Hi" to you partner or better half for all us guys out here. When she cracks the whip, we learn a lot.
that sounds like one serious recovery truck! in those days it was more about helping people and doing the best job you could. today it seems companies have put "avoiding liability" first then profit and if your luck there may be some customer care in there. great story. love hearing this from any of the older generation when i come across them. could you imagine what that truck would cost today? this rat rod truck will be a working truck. if i cant use it then there is no sense in having it!
Gradall must be Cummins powered to start like that in cold weather. I'm sure there is a better way to remove a cab, with the tools you have, but I don't know what in the world it would be.
When you can get yourself a free standing fire place and burn some of the wood you get in the shop. We have it here and it works good on those 20/30 days to get the shop warmed up.
Yeah this is just some crazy cold definitely not the norm. I was noticing in your shop you have no insulation. Just sayin , that tube heater would be better if you tossed some insulation on the walls and ceiling . I know it all takes time .
it has been cold down here but not as cold up there had a great christmas with my dad i wish i could get outside and work on my projects no shop needs to be a little bit warmer we have had show and a little bit of ice and cold winds we go back to work on 1/9/18 well i have bus charter on the 4 th i don;t know if i told you my wife also drives a school bu too
i would think you can. especially if you just need a code reader. you can usually get an adapter for your smart phone that will read codes and give you some data
Putting the Cab & Vintage sleeper on a sub frame with wheel/axle arch will be really impressive when tilted. If you can work out the steering linkage and geometry. the old guy Bert
i am thinking the geometry should work out. i really like the idea of the whole cab tilting but i am worried about the length of the front clip, cab and sleeper...it is likely going to be over 13 ft . in order toget it high enough to work on it, the lift angle will be extremely sharp. i will keep working on it!
J.C after I watched your video bringing the 65 home l ran across a cold start video of old beater trucks and they had one looked like it could be a twin ,but it had a big tank on the back maybe it was used as a water buffalo . He might have parts?
i have seen quite a few videos about these trucks. i didnt see any that anyone showed a "build". i will keep my eyes open for body parts during the whole project...you just never know when something will fall in your lap!
sure isnt a big difference from one to the other there. i suppose it is all about what you are use to. our winter temps usually are not this cold. we may get a short period of time where it is this cold but usually not for this long.
I'll be following this one for sure! On my channel I have some video of a buddy of mine's. He's building a 73, feel free to check it out. I'm subbing to follow this build.
I drove an old '65 Loadstar many years ago. Loved that truck! Sweetest running gas V-8 ever! Never failed to start even on the coldest mornings.
My dad's trucking company in Chicago had these brand new in the 60s, wow, do I remember riding in these as new trucks, thx for channel!!
My uncle had a Loadstar of that vintage. I always thought it was a great looking cab. Tuned in to the project!
welcome and thanks for watching alan!
Awesome 👍
Enjoyed watching the forlift spin that truck around 👌
It's the coldest day of the year! Mrs.JC is not amused! It didn't take you very long to get cab off ,I'm glad someone is doing something with that truck!
she wanted nothing to do with working on that because of the cold. took 1 1/2 hours to get the cab off...might have been quicker but the steering shaft was rusted solid and wouldnt slide off the gear box...i had to cut it...blue tip wrench to the rescue! well that was step one! next step will be to get a chassis under it. i have been looking and measuring over and over...the medium or heavy axles are going to make it very hard to get it to set as low as i want it...we will see how it goes.
Good video great project, your a brave man with that cold I make mistakes like knuckle busting and dropping stuff on my foot.
Great lady!
that is for sure!
You cant beat that cold start with a brick
Damn Cold !!! My fuel line froze, until a couple bottles of fuel line antifreeze dumped in .
That made me cold just watching it ! That is a cool truck ! I can’t wait to see the finished product ! It will be sweet for sure !
time will tell....i hope it turns out half as good as i think it will.
Seeing that cab come off the way it did was quite cool!
My hats off too ya for getting it done in the cold like that. Nice work!
it was pretty easy...it took longer to get the shop cleared out and to get it inside than it did to remove it. i am figuring out which frame to use next. i wish you had a build video series for your rat rod truck...i have seen all the ones of it after it was done.
th-cam.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=19ZdlAuNKu0 ... best I can do for ya on that ... probably not strong enough for what your doing though. .. probably turn the sound off. LOL
9 below? I don't know how you guys get things done, but you do have the best helper on the planet...good job of swinging that truck around with free steer axle & traffic behind the machine
that temp is not normal...it happens here and there but not all winter. she is a great help but she wanted nothing to do with helping today!
I know it had to be cold but you made short work of it. When you opened the door the wind was blowing papers around in shop behind forklift. Mrs J.C.done a great job to steering it with it so cold no easy task either.
it was cold but we got it done. the wind can be pretty fierce being that we live off a lake. she wanted nothing to do with working on that truck today.
that is my favorite year IH, just love that body style
J.C. I've just met you thru Jeff . Much respect to you and lady . Any man and wife that can put that truck in there ,so calmly can handle anything that comes at them . She even had some hussle left when unhooking the chains .........kudos . I never found a woman that was willing to give a hand , just take an arm and a leg . Poor me LOL Much love from N W Ohio
well thanks to our buddy jeff for the shout out and thanks to you for coming over! she is usually always willing to lend a hand! she helps me with more than you could ever imagine! we are in ne ohio
i feel for U working in those temps JC.
Going to be a cool build though, I applaud U for starting it in the frigid temps though !!
its ok doug...it cant stay this cold forever! i was walking through the trucks today looking at frame options...i have a neat idea for a video tomorrow.....if it works out i hope you like it!
I love the body style of that old truck I'm pretty excited About how this is going to turn out keep up the good work Happy new Year to you and your family be safe
i have been looking for one of these for quite some time. i hope it will be very interesting. i will try to video as much of it as possible.
Man that Gradall is one handy machine
the best tool i own!
Oh man I hate working in the cold! I also don't have insulation in my shop and I've got a hole in the roof so even if I run a heater, it all just goes out the top! Looks like you're making progress tho! Good work! Thanks for the video! Can't wait to see the finished project!
no insulation is my own fault...i had plans to do it and just never did....maybe next year! the reality is i dont like how the building was built and it pains me to put any money into it when i really just want to build another shop the right way!
Great video as always and I am very excited to see this truck as you and Mrs.JC build it thanks and keep up the good work. Heath
hello heath. this is a very exciting build to me also. my wife is anxious to help with this one.....but not until it warms up!!!
This is going to be a cool build. Ready to see it come together. Your pretty handy with that gradall JC. Love the videos and stay warm
i hope it turns out half as cool when i am done as i think it will in my head! thanks for watching!
Was planning on living in that north , but changed my mind . It's cold enough by Lake Erie . But not that cold as further north.
Great video thanks my friend. I like when you have the equipment to get the job done. I like the cab style. Keep up the great work see you in the next video. I'm from Ohio to getting tired of the cold and it's just starting.
where in ohio are you? the gradall makes all the difference. the things i do would be much harder without that....not that i couldnt do it but it would be much harder. i whine like a sissy about the cold weather until i go out and work in it. then i get over it but it sure does feel good to sit in the recliner next to the wood stove!
I'm in Cambridge Ohio. I am just glad you have the equipment to make it easier. I can only imagine what it would be like if not.
we had looked at moving near cambridge but now that there is a grand baby coming we wont be moving.
Can't say I blame you got to be close to the grandkids.
JC , -9 is cold, but I am up in Muskoka area, Ontario four hours from Buffalo Peace Bridge. Building a cottage / house and it's -35 !
you guys in ontario use celcius?
That gradall is quite the tool.
We're going to get some cold low night temps over the weekend and coming Monday near 6 degrees down here I hope it doesn't drop out the bottom for you guys.
i think it is suppose to hold those temps here for awhile. it is ok...i will work a little...go in and sit by the wood stove for awhile and do it again. if it gets too cold i will just work on editing some more videos!
I see it's going to get in the 40s here Sunday the 7th I don't remember the last time I looked forward to the temps getting in the 40s and 30s I guess that's just another thing that shows my age.
great teamwork
thank you sir!
She is awesome driver
Not a lot of lollygagging in the cold, brrrrrr, bring back Prudoe Bay memories .Oh to be young again You and June are sure good partners Waltzing Matilda , but first time I've seen a solo soft shoe before the dance. You're off to a good start , thanks for letting me tag along
it sure was cold! we tried to get it done as fast as possible. she wanted nothing to do with working in the shop with me that day. thanks for watching!
It should be interesting to see where this goes,. Cold here too -26 C with the wind chill -32 C supposed to drop down to -27 C and with the wind chill -36 C Got all my trucks plugged in...it's been a pretty cold week
i hope it it interesting to everyone!
Oh, by the way, the tangent started because the old Kennworth had that huge Continental in it also.
+Randy Purtteman Something like that with a big Continental gas/petrol engine must have been a good recipe for gallons per mile rather than miles per gallon...
You take on some awesome projects #got heat lol
Cold tyres on the Gradall, a man's version of the princess and the pea lol...
That sure is a nice cab for it's age. Looks really straight. I don't think that it will (at least on my popularity list) beat the old '65 International DCO205H that I drove while in Europe for the 37th Transportation Group. I was just glad not to have to operate that old M-52 with that humoungus Contenental gas engine in it. My dad and I bought a '52 Kennworth off a logger threw in a couple of Transmissions and a PTO set up mounted to yet another box so we had multiple speed winches and sent the whole thing, Cammel Back suspension and all out to Holmes where They mounted a beautiful brand new, still making payments on it, Holmes. Kinda made dad mad. He figured if he and I could build the truck, why we couldn't mount the wrecker body. But that's the way you had to do back then or they wouldn't sell you one. I have no idea how much it weighed, the thing had a triple frame under all the way to the rear spring hangers on the front axle and dad had plated it in some places also. We did quite a bit of mountain recovery so dad set it up with a set of outriggers from an old Army M-62. No hydraulics, just grunt and pull power. Just the same, it was heavy enough and dad had five winches on her so I don't remember anything we went after we didn't come home with. Thank the Lord for "Holmes Trees" and all that extra cable he used to roll up inside a 10:00X20 tire and just let it roll over the side.
Oh yes, sorry got to reminiscing, that new "rat rod" truck reminds me of those days The Army had billions of them .They mounted stake and platform bodies on them and loaded them up. When switched from over the Autobahn to working as a recovery truck operator I hauled oddles of them in to the shop for repairs or go out to the training sites to winch them out of whatever situation that they were in.
Tanks for all the videos, say "Hi" to you partner or better half for all us guys out here. When she cracks the whip, we learn a lot.
that sounds like one serious recovery truck! in those days it was more about helping people and doing the best job you could. today it seems companies have put "avoiding liability" first then profit and if your luck there may be some customer care in there. great story. love hearing this from any of the older generation when i come across them. could you imagine what that truck would cost today? this rat rod truck will be a working truck. if i cant use it then there is no sense in having it!
Gradall must be Cummins powered to start like that in cold weather.
I'm sure there is a better way to remove a cab, with the tools you have, but I don't know what in the world it would be.
When you can get yourself a free standing fire place and burn some of the wood you get in the shop. We have it here and it works good on those 20/30 days to get the shop warmed up.
yes one of these days i might have the shop all insulated, good doors and some good heat...until then i will just grin and bear it!
Yeah this is just some crazy cold definitely not the norm. I was noticing in your shop you have no insulation. Just sayin , that tube heater would be better if you tossed some insulation on the walls and ceiling . I know it all takes time .
best tool in the tool box
best one for this poor boy! how have you been my friend?
it has been cold down here but not as cold up there had a great christmas with my dad i wish i could get outside and work on my projects no shop needs to be a little bit warmer we have had show and a little bit of ice and cold winds we go back to work on 1/9/18 well i have bus charter on the 4 th i don;t know if i told you my wife also drives a school bu too
do you know if i can get a scan tool for a mini cooper
Yes i remember you telling me that the two of you both drove buss. i hope it warms up for you so you can get working on your projects.
i would think you can. especially if you just need a code reader. you can usually get an adapter for your smart phone that will read codes and give you some data
cool
i hope it will be a cool truck again!
Putting the Cab & Vintage sleeper on a sub frame with wheel/axle arch will be really impressive when tilted. If you can work out the steering linkage and geometry. the old guy Bert
i am thinking the geometry should work out. i really like the idea of the whole cab tilting but i am worried about the length of the front clip, cab and sleeper...it is likely going to be over 13 ft . in order toget it high enough to work on it, the lift angle will be extremely sharp. i will keep working on it!
But the awesomeness of all 13' tilted just fore peer appreciation.
very true my friend....when people ask why i decided too tilt the front clip, cab and sleeper....all i can say is "why not?"
J.C after I watched your video bringing the 65 home l ran across a cold start video of old beater trucks and they had one looked like it could be a twin ,but it had a big tank on the back maybe it was used as a water buffalo . He might have parts?
i have seen quite a few videos about these trucks. i didnt see any that anyone showed a "build". i will keep my eyes open for body parts during the whole project...you just never know when something will fall in your lap!
I will take a good guess and say it's going on a Ford chassis, because you seem prominent with Ford lol!
Lol, yeah sorry about that . Let's see -35 c is - 31 Fahrenheit.
sure isnt a big difference from one to the other there. i suppose it is all about what you are use to. our winter temps usually are not this cold. we may get a short period of time where it is this cold but usually not for this long.
I'll be following this one for sure! On my channel I have some video of a buddy of mine's. He's building a 73, feel free to check it out. I'm subbing to follow this build.
it might take a while to build this one. i am sure it will be a long video series. thanks for subbing!
What became of this?
Just sayin lol!!
first
lookig forward to this one
me too andrew....i am sure it will take some time to build this one!