Junkyard Rescue! Saving a 1950 GMC Truck - Roadkill Ep. 31

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  • One of the most incredible junkyards in the history of junk is Turner's Auto Wrecking in Fresno, California-and on this episode of Roadkill, Freiburger and Finnegan hit those 100 acres of vintage sheetmetal and go spelunking for gold! After considerable debate, the guys select a 1950 GMC shortbed truck that had been off the road for 26 years and jam to get it running and driving for the trip home to Los Angeles. At least there was a 50-percent victory. Watch as the guys revamp the Jimmy inline six, panic over a wrecked master cylinder, sweat their cajones off for four days, and explore one of the greatest old-car stashes ever!
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  • @ronnieling133
    @ronnieling133 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    I first saw this episode while I was deployed. Over the years I have watched it a million times. David has me obsessed with the idea of building a stock 49 or 50 and charging up the old inline 6. Life keeps happening so no truck yet but one day I will own pigpen

    • @jacobjadlowski5009
      @jacobjadlowski5009 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love David and finnegans ideas, they are crazy

    • @pastor5629
      @pastor5629 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hii how are you

    • @flatpedalswinmedals7274
      @flatpedalswinmedals7274 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@pastor5629oh not bad, yourself?

    • @FACTBOT_5000
      @FACTBOT_5000 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Impressive claim, but I did the math. You would have had to watch this like 300 times a day, every day for the last nine years to have watched it a million times. The problem is, there is only enough time in one 24 hour period to watch a 24 minute video 60 times. You would have had to watch at 5x speed continuously for nine years to reach a million. For this reason, I am doubting your claim. 😝
      Still, I hope you get the truck you want. Best of luck, bro.👍🏻

    • @ronnieling133
      @ronnieling133 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The key is starting the same episode on multiple monitors at different points

  • @rocketscience4259
    @rocketscience4259 7 ปีที่แล้ว +482

    It's beautiful seeing old junkyard cars drive once again

    • @PatDavis-qg5no
      @PatDavis-qg5no 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Brennan Ison it’s beautiful just to look at a junkyard

    • @michaelfinlay1412
      @michaelfinlay1412 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I cannot give a like at all otherwise I would ruin perfection

    • @PatDavis-qg5no
      @PatDavis-qg5no 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@michaelfinlay1412 I agree

    • @ryanjohnson6636
      @ryanjohnson6636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s cool watching people bringing junk yard cars back to life

    • @mosshivenetwork117
      @mosshivenetwork117 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a unique good thing to see.

  • @j4cko56
    @j4cko56 8 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I love how they filmed the massive kink in the exhaust loads of times and never noticed it! They filmed the massive problem the poor thing had!

  • @remraf72
    @remraf72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Watching in June of 2022.
    I have a 53 GMC with the inline 6 302. Original owner was my Granddad. It still runs.. The " Jimmy" is a 5 window. I love that truck. My Granddad used it specifically for elk hunting here in Arizona for a decade and a half, then gifted it to us. My older brother drove it for a while,when he was in high school here in the mid seventies, then I drove it in the late 70's. It has a special order from the factory 2 ton drive train, 4 speed with an incredibly low or first "granny gear". The ol' girl won't go over 60 mph because of the gear ratio. Its was painted in 1978 a specific Chevrolet/ GMC color " corvette orange flame". The grill, bumper and all badging was professionally chromed in 78'.
    Great video !
    I'm extremely sentimental about this truck as the family history that surrounds it

  • @paulotexeira5871
    @paulotexeira5871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I'm not a mechanic, but I'm proud of you guys.
    May God bless men when we use knowledge for good.

    • @mosshivenetwork117
      @mosshivenetwork117 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like your last name.

    • @TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg
      @TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg ปีที่แล้ว

      I know how to pronounce it. We live in a literate world. Literally. @@mosshivenetwork117

    • @Walter-cg6le
      @Walter-cg6le 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@mosshivenetwork117❤2aqh

  • @jessehanrahan5799
    @jessehanrahan5799 8 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    My grandpa has a 51 GMC which has been parked since '86. He's told me as long as I can remember the truck is mine I just need to get it home. This episode feels like it was made for me to get me off my can and get to work. It might take a dust pan and a broom to get it moved, but come hell or high water its gonna get done. Thanks for kicking me in the pants. Ride on fellas.

    • @coryharless6092
      @coryharless6092 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      get it buddy. I have faith.

    • @MrAristes
      @MrAristes 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Jesse Hanrahan Sounds like a great way to build memories with family. As long as you have patience, a plan, and some semblance of a budget you'll enjoy yourself. Best wishes!

    • @harrydiplock6915
      @harrydiplock6915 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Jesse Hanrahan Good luck bro!

    • @timfremstad3434
      @timfremstad3434 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      go for it jeese my grand dad was a dairy farmer, he had a couple of them, I wish I had one ,my brother and I would ride with him as small kids and it would make all kinds of noise over bumps we called it "the boom truck", it's getting almost impossible to find one of these classics now. This is a year after your post, I hope you've made progress Good Luck

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Any fucking updates? You cant just leave us hanging like this.... Have a heart

  • @MrJeepmarine
    @MrJeepmarine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +512

    David: "It's not even smoking."
    Truck gremlin: " That's because the exhaust pipe is kinked off".

  • @phuckya420
    @phuckya420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    They could do 20 episodes on bringing things in this place back to life!!! I’d watch them all 🤣🤣👍🏻

  • @twwtb
    @twwtb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +627

    The Roadkill adventure I want to see is you two at the California DMV trying to register this stuff.

    • @Jgspeedshop
      @Jgspeedshop 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      twwtb believe it or not a lot of this is registered including the general mayhem

    • @BushPilot444
      @BushPilot444 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Or bent over the hood of a State Patrol car being handcuffed for insane lighting issues. SC would put you under the jail.

    • @kittyfanatic1980
      @kittyfanatic1980 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      They are TV hosts money talks to governmental agencies. 😀

    • @Mysmero425
      @Mysmero425 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lane ha in your face @twwtb jkjk

    • @ubaykeren1217
      @ubaykeren1217 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      jjkkbbjjklkkk.mmlloppo

  • @trenchgunnah5570
    @trenchgunnah5570 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    This is my third time watching this episode, and it's still my favorite! You roadkill guys have inspired me more than ever to become a mechanic, and make old cars run again! Thank you so much for your show! I love it!

    • @carpumper7402
      @carpumper7402 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here

    • @ethanakins1880
      @ethanakins1880 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here

    • @PlatypusVomit
      @PlatypusVomit 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Probably 50th time for me. It's the 2nd most viewed Roadkill episode ever and they cast it aside like it was a rotted out 300k mile Cavalier.

    • @trenchgunnah5570
      @trenchgunnah5570 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@PlatypusVomit still chokes me to this day that they got rid of ole pig pen; you can even see in the video the twisted exhaust that ended up killing it

  • @heyhayhay77
    @heyhayhay77 9 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Hey… so is it actually gonna be 30 years till you fix this?

  • @Feret626
    @Feret626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'll never understand how they didn't see the junk exhaust lmao but I love this episode and love this show regardless

    • @clarkb1900
      @clarkb1900 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm shocked it ran so well with that much backpressure- no wonder it was quiet! ;D

    • @ocean5884
      @ocean5884 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "its not even smoking" those who know@@clarkb1900

    • @PlatypusVomit
      @PlatypusVomit 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You'd be surprised how far down the list 'is the exhaust plugged' is when you're troubleshooting an engine. In my case, it was a muffler that had filled with water and frozen on a diesel engine, but it wouldn't run at all, so that helped push the thought processes along and I figured it out in about 2 hours.
      When an engine doesn't run, the thought is 'do we have fuel, air, and spark?' (obviously not spark when it's a diesel like mine was, but in Pigpen it applies) and you naturally gravitate to the intake when making sure you are getting air.

  • @MrZimmaframe
    @MrZimmaframe 10 ปีที่แล้ว +514

    Favourite Motor trend channel program EVER!!!

    • @SoadAddict91
      @SoadAddict91 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not only my favorite (

    • @MrZimmaframe
      @MrZimmaframe 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you for using your time to let me know you are American and that you can spell. But unfortunately i dont care. Its nice that you accept that other people from different countries watch this channel. Also The English language has been around a lot longer than American language so when i spell something that you think is wrong its the other way round. American language has only been around since the 1900s.

    • @Boredout454
      @Boredout454 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      MrZimma frame eh 1600 if you want to be technical about it. And most of our spelling and accents come from different parts of Europe that you guys forgot or dont use anymore.

    • @SoadAddict91
      @SoadAddict91 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MrZimma frame Yeah, but it seems (to me at least) most of the rest of the world hates Americans. Not *all* of us are complete idiots.

    • @GrantMC2
      @GrantMC2 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      SoadAddict91 I like Americans

  • @brakedd
    @brakedd 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1762

    If I won the lottery this is how I would spend my days.

    • @ivanhernandez9101
      @ivanhernandez9101 9 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      The best way to have a good time ((:

    • @Bubbles_Bubbles_Bubbles
      @Bubbles_Bubbles_Bubbles 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I don't envy these guys at aaaall.

    • @ChristmasCrustacean1
      @ChristmasCrustacean1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      BarbVValters they were just under pressure from their wives and running out of cash, I'm pretty sure if they had the budget and time they too would never leave

    • @valeriemoore7254
      @valeriemoore7254 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      brakedd me too.

    • @oliviaizarraraz4367
      @oliviaizarraraz4367 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Christmas Crustacean

  • @Jerbod2
    @Jerbod2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    I thought I clicked on another drama reality tv show car restoration but this is the first time I've encountered one without the drama, just what I wanted!

    • @dosbox907
      @dosbox907 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      +Manny Calavera yeah that scripted drama junk on television is literally why I disconnected from satellite. been television free for about 2 years now.
      welcome to youtube buddy

    • @Jerbod2
      @Jerbod2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      dosbox907 Sad to see this was their only video like this of it's type.

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +dosbox907 Welcome to the club (i'm a bit late to say it) and I haven't had TV since 2000; this didn't come about as my own choice but I see few reasons to get TV if any: there just aren't shows I'm interested in for the most part. TH-cam is cool though, in places.

    • @Floydrose335
      @Floydrose335 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Manny Calavera No it's not. They took a junkyard Cuda, fixed it up, took it drag racing, and when they were done sold it.

    • @ElChivoJ
      @ElChivoJ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Manny Calavera no they have a lot more videos.Check them out.

  • @curlysgarage6217
    @curlysgarage6217 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dave and Mike you guys are just totally unbelievable true ambassadors to resurrecting the vehicle dead. Reminds me of my younger days poking around the junk yards

  • @420Bullseye
    @420Bullseye 10 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    this was so bad ass... I can't wait to see what you guy's turn this truck into

    • @sirjammer
      @sirjammer 10 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      that will be on Roadkill Ep.172

    • @MrThunderairsoft
      @MrThunderairsoft 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sir Jammer
      we can only hope

    • @SoadAddict91
      @SoadAddict91 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Sir Jammer Ha! Freiburger will have the thing shoved away in a corner somewhere with the rest of his projects, and forget about it. Then he'll stumble across it again and that will be Ep 172.

    • @MrKeyboardCommando
      @MrKeyboardCommando 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      They'll turn it into a pile of scrap, like they always do !!!!!!!

    • @jcw1ll1s
      @jcw1ll1s 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      @mrkeyboardcommando, the point of roadkill is to dig old cars out, make them run, and have fun in it. Their cars don't have to be pristine, they just have to run and survive the torture the guys would put it through.

  • @mspotts1453
    @mspotts1453 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm a 3rd year BS Mechanical Engineering student and what you guys do just gives me so much excitement of what's ahead of me. thank you for the inspiration

    • @redhood6525
      @redhood6525 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      valle

    • @isaacfralish2147
      @isaacfralish2147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here! I've been watching these guys for YEARS and I definitely think they're partially to thank (or blame haha) for me choosing to study mechanical engineering

  • @Arthurzeiro
    @Arthurzeiro 10 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Man that Cosworth Vega would have been incredibly awesome though.

    • @sirjammer
      @sirjammer 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      was thinking the same thing!

    • @Arthurzeiro
      @Arthurzeiro 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sir Jammer Yeah I know, it's a very collectible car, you know a car is good when it only had 2 transmission options and they were both manuals.
      They should just get that thing in their garage and maybe stick a turbo into it.

    • @sirjammer
      @sirjammer 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ArthurAlcantara My closest neighbor(about ¾ of a mile) has one rotting away in his barn. His son bought it new, he passed away a few years later and its been sitting there ever since. He won't sell it....

    • @KohDean
      @KohDean 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sir Jammer u should offer to restore it for him and then turbo it XD

    • @keesengripp5489
      @keesengripp5489 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sir Jammer Yeah sometimes when I pass away I don't let people buy my stuff either

  • @christianfoster8400
    @christianfoster8400 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This episode is what got me hooked on roadkill forever!

  • @henrybonini9507
    @henrybonini9507 6 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    "Dead body!"
    "You already have one of those."
    "Yeah, but it's not as good as that one."

    • @Smot_Vee
      @Smot_Vee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      After the dead body they were talking about the VW bug.

    • @smokingtires9716
      @smokingtires9716 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Henry Bonini I am guessing he knows that

    • @smokingtires9716
      @smokingtires9716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But just wanted to make the joke

    • @Smot_Vee
      @Smot_Vee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@smokingtires9716 mby. I'm just bad at picking up these things.

    • @smokingtires9716
      @smokingtires9716 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tom Vee ok

  • @1Martinmeza
    @1Martinmeza 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    theres something really beautiful about seeing these classics come back to life.

  • @kdailey4315
    @kdailey4315 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If you were trying to explain to someone how amazing Roadkill is this is the episode you should show them. It's the most Roadkill episode ever.

  • @billrey8221
    @billrey8221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm glad you saved this truck. My favorite uncle drove this model and I thought it was very cool then. Thanks for the memories!

  • @benjaminaguirre5755
    @benjaminaguirre5755 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    " It's not even smoking! " 😂🙌🏽. classic. was pinched shut

  • @ProjectRescues
    @ProjectRescues 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This truck deserves to be revived again with the engine fixed and take it on a road trip. This truck deserves a much better outcome.

  • @Connor-mx3ps
    @Connor-mx3ps 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    i just dropped everything i was doing because i saw the roadkill video, for the next 24 minutes everything can fuck off!

  • @josephgithui4709
    @josephgithui4709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Am watching you in Nairobi Kenya n am proud of you guys, that's what I like most ,from junkyard to the road .

  • @KhansVideos2641
    @KhansVideos2641 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    If this isn't already this should be a tv show

    • @rob11s
      @rob11s 10 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      TV kills shows. They have more freedom on the internet.

    • @AntonEMaes
      @AntonEMaes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Robertas Bukantis
      yeah if you wanna see what it would be as a TV show check out Hot Rod Garage.

    • @rob11s
      @rob11s 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Anton Maes I have. It sucks ass.

    • @ladin425
      @ladin425 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      screw TV! Screw cable!

    • @Beany2007FTW
      @Beany2007FTW 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Robertas Bukantis I don't mind Hot Rod Garage, TBH, given that it's basically them saying 'this is the show we had to make to stop our sponsors suing us for not actually advertising their wares in our normal content'.
      It's still fun and has interesting content, they just give their sponsors a few minutes a show, and Davids attempts to use the sponsors products have been...hilarious. Especially his rather surprised sounds when they seem to do what they claim to....which honestly, is better than having a spokesdroid do it.
      Some of Drives more recent stuff does feel neutered, especially the televised stuff I've seen. It feels like UK Top Gear.
      I watched drive because it *wasn't* like UK Top Gear. Sort of took the shine off for me.

  • @alejandromunoz4085
    @alejandromunoz4085 7 ปีที่แล้ว +484

    does anyone watch these videos more than once? I always do

    • @leonardlinko6187
      @leonardlinko6187 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have seen.1 of those remodeled, looks great with a 454!!!

    • @redneckwreck3211
      @redneckwreck3211 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me I have had two of watch this like probably ten thousand times so far like it's a thing you go through all the other episodes over and over again

    • @manningautogarage
      @manningautogarage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      8th time watching this one

    • @jamesprice2163
      @jamesprice2163 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yep on my fourth run through for all of them

    • @bradycook8199
      @bradycook8199 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alejandro Munoz alsways

  • @-unactive-7240
    @-unactive-7240 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love old cars just left for decades and then admired👍🙂🔩

  • @Free2KYT
    @Free2KYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    They need to do more episodes like this I remember watching it when it came out

  • @pepetiscareno
    @pepetiscareno 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This episode was the reason I started watching roadkill...awesome work guys!!!

  • @FireItUpGarage
    @FireItUpGarage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love this build. Saw it years ago for the first time and thought what a great idea! Inspiration for FIRE IT UP GARAGE!

  • @robbieyh
    @robbieyh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I don’t know what it is but I love these old pickup trucks! Pure Americana..

    • @backroadsliving7740
      @backroadsliving7740 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      this is a 1951 gmc 3100 5 window cab with the inline 6

  • @BILLYtheKITKAT
    @BILLYtheKITKAT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    not seen this episode for years but boy 15M VIEWS!! i would love to get the old roadkill back...
    just freiburger and finnegan out there searching old junk and giving it the shine of glory back ❤️

  • @Guitarhero1000
    @Guitarhero1000 10 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    1950s GMC trucks fires right up after sitting and rotting for all those years. Now that is some good ol' American engineering right there.

    • @jw18xxx
      @jw18xxx 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, lets see a honda do that! The frame wouldn't be able to hold the motor

    • @misfit77
      @misfit77 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      James Whisenhunt
      Honda would probably start with less work and not need a rebuild.

    • @bmwmsport11
      @bmwmsport11 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      James Whisenhunt All a Honda would need is a battery to start. Engine may fall out...but that's not the point lol.

    • @BozoGTmotosport
      @BozoGTmotosport 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      misfit77 there is no alive honda on junkyard even from '80s

    • @neshobanakni
      @neshobanakni 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bozo Pavlusec For some unknown reason I'd like to get my hands on a '74 civic. had three of them in the '70s.

  • @fistpunder
    @fistpunder 8 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I wonder if you can hear angelic voices singing as you drive through the entrance.

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +James Demos "Glory, Glory, Halleujah! His truth goes marching on..."
      Maybe?

    • @fistpunder
      @fistpunder 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I can't help it. I love junkyards and all the history they hold.

  • @SaucySoviet
    @SaucySoviet 9 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    $2k?? for a 50 gmc? fuck man.. i need to find me an old classic

    • @NP-rh3dt
      @NP-rh3dt 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      imagine soupin' that up and fresh paint!

    • @NP-rh3dt
      @NP-rh3dt 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      that would be sick!

    • @immabum616
      @immabum616 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +BoscoVappes go to ur local craigslist.org and put in the numbers

    • @Jyjelly
      @Jyjelly 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +SaucySoviet Just bought a 52 GMC 2 1/2 ton dully dump truck like the one in the video with my friend in college. It runs and is in mechanical good condition for $600!

  • @crotalusatrox7931
    @crotalusatrox7931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The first vehicle I owned was a 1950 GMC Pickup. I purchased it from my Drivers Ed Teacher in 1973 who fully restored it to original. What a cool truck, I only drove it for 2 years then traded it in for a 71 Ford F100. Wish now I'd have kept that classic truck.

  • @Alvastar
    @Alvastar 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love watching these roadkill episodes, it's a shame you didn't make it home on this one. I was so impressed that it started up so easily!
    But 30 years is a long time to stand.

  • @LgatoNegro
    @LgatoNegro 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of my favorite episode of roadkill

    • @viktorrezov762
      @viktorrezov762 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It really is. I love this episode.

  • @shanesouthard9518
    @shanesouthard9518 8 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    I want to fix up a junkyard vehicle one day. No idea why, but I just love beater vehicles. Where others see rust and scrap, I see beauty and history...ehh, I don't really know why but who cares. Don't know exactly what specific vehicle I'd look for, but maybe a Peugeot 205 or a Ford Aerostar or something. But anyway, this is why I love this show, they go out to these junkyards and give vehicles which would probably otherwise never ever be roadworthy again and they give them new life. That and I'm a fan of human ingenuity, I love it when people improvise and get creative and do the kinds of things they do on this show. The dead coyote makes me sad and I have to look away every time the show starts, but though the death of such a beautiful being is indeed upsetting it's nature and in a way it's like the cars on the show, it too gets new life...not in the same way the cars, but in general something at least came of it. Kills me all the cool projects these guys do on worthless rustbuckets, and in a way it inspires me, it makes me want to do it myself one day. I don't think I would want my 205 or Aerostar all butchered up and whatnot like the Rotsun they did, I'd want to clean it up and make it nice and sporty, but still.

    • @annhabighorst1353
      @annhabighorst1353 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So do i. I love junkyards

    • @topten4life715
      @topten4life715 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude this is awesome

    • @babyvegeta76
      @babyvegeta76 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shane Southard my first view of this show one day I'd like to bring a vehicle up and running I'm going back to school as a mature student to take automotive im wondering what challenges to expect

    • @coshqunmemmedli252
      @coshqunmemmedli252 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      JeremyJETT76

    • @Norm-wf1cz
      @Norm-wf1cz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shane Southard I was really eyeballing the chevy parked behind pigpen

  • @susanupham7812
    @susanupham7812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys are amazing !
    Nowhere in the world do you get this type of ingenuity and determination.
    Great Job !

  • @Quint1836
    @Quint1836 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    David, “it’s not even smoking”. Watch the Harry episode, exhaust pipe is folded shut. I wonder why it’s not smoking. Rock on Roadkill.

  • @Moronicsmurf
    @Moronicsmurf 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So as a swede.. I'm considering travel to US.. do this on a junkyard, having it put in papers and export the thing home - and having the most insane background story for a truck ever....

    • @DrLoverLover
      @DrLoverLover 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahaha good luck

    • @Moronicsmurf
      @Moronicsmurf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DrLoverLover yeah it was a pita to get it into Sweden.. i will admit that.

  • @JellyMan3634
    @JellyMan3634 8 ปีที่แล้ว +434

    lol at 19:35 you can see the exhuast kink that caused all the issues

    • @Alystas
      @Alystas 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      +JellyMan3634 ok so i'm not the only one who rewatch this episode just to look for the twisted exaust pipe X)

    • @danielschulz4930
      @danielschulz4930 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +JellyMan3634 I noticed the same thing!

    • @j-tuned1955
      @j-tuned1955 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      yeah had to watch and see if they should've noticed and yep they should've. probably would've made it home too.

    • @shinedowncannel
      @shinedowncannel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      + 17:40

    • @owenasome
      @owenasome 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      it kinda makes sense that a car from the 50's that started that good was abandoned but a inexperienced owner.

  • @GTRFREAK17
    @GTRFREAK17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even though it didn't get all the way home, it's still satisfying to see it run and drive within a week of work - keen to see it go against the Muscle Truck

  • @lynnmckenney1987
    @lynnmckenney1987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    19:34 *uncontrollable visual grimace and going "ooooohh, that's gonna be a problem"*

  • @dandyandy2046
    @dandyandy2046 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such a great looking truck! It would look badass completely restored

  • @thugasaurusrex6004
    @thugasaurusrex6004 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Old man Turner seemed to really love that you managed to get that truck working at all. I hope one day you get it working well.

    • @CamaroAmx
      @CamaroAmx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They sold it.

  • @drumbeatclub
    @drumbeatclub 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roadkill is the funniest show on tv. All the guys are great- no pretension, no drama!

  • @vincekaser4441
    @vincekaser4441 5 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    ill have to come rescue that 70-73 firebird at 12:49

    • @sirbaffle8807
      @sirbaffle8807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thats a camaro bud

    • @gregatron4528
      @gregatron4528 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      it looks like the front fender has the dual side marker lights on there like the firebirds had but it is blurry. Is there something on it that u can see that makes it a camaro?

    • @williswhatchutalkinbout4367
      @williswhatchutalkinbout4367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@sirbaffle8807 lmao. No its not...... why do people speak that don't have a clue?

    • @sirbaffle8807
      @sirbaffle8807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought it was my bad

    • @maryannrundall1180
      @maryannrundall1180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This all happened because the firebird is the rich mans camaro

  • @MMGJ10
    @MMGJ10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I would love to have that old Chevy. Everything rusts completely through up here in PA. My 2000's frame is on its last legs after a patch.

  • @Swervin309
    @Swervin309 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "This thing has 3:1 compression." I laughed so hard.

  • @shadowlixn
    @shadowlixn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is the only reason I'm studying mechanic cos it looks so cool that your fixing something and you can be happy at the end of the day cos you fixed something.
    Thank u guys, u made me find what I wanna do as my job FOREVER

  • @christianaugustin7047
    @christianaugustin7047 10 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    Why don't you go buy a beater Japanese car, you know the ones normal minimum wage earning humans drive, and make it cool using traditional Roadkill philosophy? After all this show is about actual roadkill, just because it's not a classic or a muscle car doesn't mean it has no life. You have a big audience and not all of us are die hard muscle car fans but we still enjoy what you do.

    • @ike780
      @ike780 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      wouldnt be as interesting.

    • @creepinwhileyousleepin
      @creepinwhileyousleepin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      real talk

    • @jonnyfive4758
      @jonnyfive4758 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right. I agree!! The datsun was awesome do more jdms and euros

    • @christianaugustin7047
      @christianaugustin7047 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nuclear Gaming and what do you drive?

    • @blakestilltippin
      @blakestilltippin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because they work for hot rod magazine which supplies there budget im pretty sure

  • @rixiv7868
    @rixiv7868 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I live in Fresno and I never knew this huge junkyard existed. I gotta go check it out now

  • @randyward9053
    @randyward9053 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I still love this episode and after watching Harry the wrecker I always see that bent exhaust

  • @stevecanyon23
    @stevecanyon23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this show. Episodes like this are great. American ingenuity at its best.

  • @mrperkinsthehusky
    @mrperkinsthehusky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can we like get the rest of roadkill back on TH-cam as much as I like rewatching this one I miss watching the other ones

  • @PatDavis-qg5no
    @PatDavis-qg5no 5 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    I hate looking at these beautiful junkyards knowing I’m never going to be able to go there

    • @mattmopar440
      @mattmopar440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      plane ticket to fresno is cheap and they will let you walk around the yard every time im in fresno I always stop by turners

    • @horstschulz2245
      @horstschulz2245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why not ??? I've managed it.. worked 2 years for tickets to fly to the USA, started from N.Y. to California in 3 weeks by car..

    • @gregatron4528
      @gregatron4528 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Junkyards near me basically strip the parts n smash the car .. Theyre mostly interested in metal recycling.

    • @williswhatchutalkinbout4367
      @williswhatchutalkinbout4367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's a junkyard. Not space.... If you have this mentality now, you're in for a rough life....

    • @mauriciosoares4316
      @mauriciosoares4316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don't think that way... If you really want and work hard I mean if you organize / plan your life you can achieve everything you want... for now just keep dreaming, that's a good start......

  • @-_-Code-_-
    @-_-Code-_- 8 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    19:33 is the reason the truck died.. look at the kinked exhaust, caused them all sorts of problems. sometimes the obvious is hard to diagnose.

    • @musician445
      @musician445 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      +RC Codes damn you beat me to it i was gonna say the same!

    • @Anonymous-qd8dv
      @Anonymous-qd8dv 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was going to say the same the thing.

    • @mrastleysghost
      @mrastleysghost 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah I can't believe they didn't see that. Hopefully they make it run again.

    • @fazebleach9678
      @fazebleach9678 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +M Astley in the tow truck vid you saw them fix it unless you didint see the vid

    • @geopou4618
      @geopou4618 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Rambo the epic 679 how about you say video rather than vid?

  • @jackgarrett7349
    @jackgarrett7349 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Road kill and Road Kill Garage reminds me of every busted, rusted, and dusted hand-me-down vehicle I've ever had, and I've had some winners. My son's are amazed at how I can fix cars and then I tell them how I never had a nice car until I was in my thirties. Me and the local tow truck driver were on a first name basis for years.

  • @RACEMASTERyEAH
    @RACEMASTERyEAH 8 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    - It rolls!
    - That's true.
    - Does it stop?
    - I don't care... :D

  • @lukewilson986
    @lukewilson986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Funny thing is it wasn’t crank case pressure if you watch the newer episodes it had a kink in the exhaust system and that was exhaust flowing back through the engine

  • @iant720
    @iant720 10 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Did he say $2000??? I love the adventure, and think its so cool what they do. If I ever have money to burn id do the same thing, looks like a great time! But come on, 2k is insane.. even if they guy sourced their new parts...

    • @gassolean
      @gassolean 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      in canada that thing would go for 3800-4000 no rust is a big deal

    • @h2junkey
      @h2junkey 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree. When you can do the wrenching and have a decent budget it's doesn't seem as bad, though.

    • @iant720
      @iant720 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      In Canada yeah but Southern from a junkyard... shoulda been 5-700 Bucks. If running in that condition 2-3k. But thats pretty crappy if the guy charged them for it as a "running' Truck, they made it run... That was my point.

    • @misfit77
      @misfit77 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ian Thompson
      I'm with you. They over paid. Seems like they expected $700. It was a probably a agreed price before they started, then the rat bastard changed his mine once he saw it run.

    • @adamparker3256
      @adamparker3256 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      misfit77 The $700 dollars that they mentioned is most likely to pay for all of their tools. Freiburger and Finnegan fly to all of their locations for Roadkill and you aren't allowed to take tools on airplanes in America. If you go back and watch all of the Roadkill episodes, they mention the fact that they have to buy all new tools for every episode. And $2000 is a bargain for what the car is NOW worth, because there are now a ton of people that would pay a lot for that truck simply because it has been on the show!

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much!!!! One of my favorite episodes!!!!! A Roadkill Classic!!!!! Thanks for sharing. You made my night.

  • @bad6474
    @bad6474 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    One of the best moments was watching that truck pull out of that spot it's been sitting in it looked happy and I am pretty weird probably people think but I think the truck has feelings ha ha

    • @jonathanstancil8544
      @jonathanstancil8544 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bobby V old cars have character and personality, at least the good ones do.

  • @mentalasylum3969
    @mentalasylum3969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love you guys
    Mike has me in tears on every show

  • @dramprar
    @dramprar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What I find amazing is how they are so close and in person with the exhaust system, but never saw the kink.

  • @alanmooney3120
    @alanmooney3120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My Hometown. I've been in that junkyard a few times...well a small part of it :)

  • @Ryan-mg7pd
    @Ryan-mg7pd 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    How that GMC wanted to start. Those GMC and Chevy trucks are invincible I have a 2008 Chevy Tahoe with 69950 miles on it and it's NEVER broken down on me. Keep that GMC running brother!

    • @Felix_Effex
      @Felix_Effex 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It better not..that's low miles.. You'll get well over 220,000 if you keep it up good.

    • @Ryan-mg7pd
      @Ryan-mg7pd 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GOOD! I love my 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe but guess what it doesn't have the stock chevy 6.2 liter it has the GMC engine that makes 420HP and 395LB/FT Torque even better!

    • @sportfan826
      @sportfan826 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ryan Pearson Oh please, a tahoe isn't a truck its a large SUV!

    • @brad8665
      @brad8665 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      sportfan826 Well its on a modified truck frame, the older ones shared quite a few body panels with a truck, they have a truck engine, truck transmission, and it has truck rear end. It would be safe to call a tahoe a truck.

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ryan Pearson I love how you compare an OLD indestructible GM to your new pile of crap. If it has a computer, it's trash. Period. Good grief dude.

  • @audriux96
    @audriux96 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    ''we need a plan''
    ''why? its roadkill'' xDDD

  • @masonmethot3186
    @masonmethot3186 9 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I love the GMC, but why didn't they take the red car in front of it? Looked good enough to fix.

    • @mexibobor
      @mexibobor 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      +mason methot Yeah, it looked sooo nice. But maybe thats the point, it would be too easy. Wonder what the name of the car is thought.

    • @mexibobor
      @mexibobor 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      zZViperBoostingZz yeah, its a valiant thabk you very much mate :)

    • @masonmethot3186
      @masonmethot3186 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe it was "To good for them" ;)

    • @bill455w
      @bill455w 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It may have had a 225 slant six in it. They were super reliable,my first car was a 1976 Plymouth Scamp 225 with a one barrel carb. Not very fast but I drove it for over ten years,sold it and the guy wrecked it .

    • @abufasal6275
      @abufasal6275 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ض

  • @petertuckergoettler5720
    @petertuckergoettler5720 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    MY FAVORITE EPISODE, MERCI.

  • @hater6862
    @hater6862 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how there is a Stingray Corvette in front of the truck they're working on but they choose the truck

    • @markg7030
      @markg7030 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damien Rider Corvette???

    • @hater6862
      @hater6862 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah the red corvette right in front of the truck

    • @amostheweasel6188
      @amostheweasel6188 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Nope, that's a Valiant

    • @lolcoolguy12
      @lolcoolguy12 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Damien Rider OMG really u think a valiant is a stingray i feel sorry for you

  • @IvoPoblete
    @IvoPoblete 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I need more of this kind of Roadkill, please!! The last four episodes have veered away from this stuff, I think.

  • @andrewscull2956
    @andrewscull2956 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guys need to do a Freiburger vs Finnegan in an auto wrecking, where you need to find a car fix it yourself and drag race 'em and autocross them to see who built the better junkcar

  • @phillipbrewster6058
    @phillipbrewster6058 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy crud how could you not be fully 100% committed to a beautiful old truch like that that just started and ran for you like that

  • @RealRaynedance
    @RealRaynedance 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I lost it when the oil pressure gauge worked.

  • @DT4400
    @DT4400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "We gonna change all of the fluids"
    WOW, how seldom it is heard from similar videos. Many just put battery, fuel and do all to kill the engine. Thank you for not doing that )

  • @The_Duggler25
    @The_Duggler25 9 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Thats GM for u lol sit for almost 30 years and is over 60 years old. Little gas battery fires right up.

    • @PK-qo1ww
      @PK-qo1ww 9 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      aaaaand then breaks down a short while later

    • @thestigmach1984
      @thestigmach1984 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      that's old gm for you. a new one will never do that

    • @dieselman8v923
      @dieselman8v923 9 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      the stig mach 1 Your right, it will get recalled first.

    • @Sebastianrogersmusic
      @Sebastianrogersmusic 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      my acura rsx type s sat for 6 months needed a new battery and alternator than finally fired up... explain this and then i had to clean out the ITB because it was idling like shit. Yet GM sat for 30 years with new battery and gas fires up...

    • @dieselman8v923
      @dieselman8v923 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Stig was talking about new GM vehicles, and that what I was referring to as getting recalled. The old ones like this truck were much more reliable.

  • @dopefpv389
    @dopefpv389 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Worked at junk yard when i was younger . id come in on Saturdays all hung over id act like im pulling parts and stright take a nap under cars ..awww good times simple times ...

  • @stormer1092
    @stormer1092 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love it. Royal Purple into an engine that they don't even know runs. Lol

    • @TheTurbo325i
      @TheTurbo325i 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha I noticed that too. I would've used used some non-synthetic and changed the oil twice on that thing

    • @TheTurbo325i
      @TheTurbo325i 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mike Finnegan Ah gotcha, great episode guys! It's good to see pigpen saved.

    • @davidb5814
      @davidb5814 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mike Finnegan
      Got to use oil made for a diesel engine in those old, flat tappet engines. Oil for modern cars doesn't have enough phosphorus and zinc in it (screws up catalytic converters). Been using straight 30 weight All Fleet Plus Valvoline in my '46 with a '54 235 for over 60,000 miles w/o issue.

    • @radiofans
      @radiofans 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      David B
      they didn't have time for that , Finnegan had to get home for his wife's hair appointment, lol

    • @oyiboboy5778
      @oyiboboy5778 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      David B you need to study some chemistry, there is neither phosphorus or zinc in diesel oil. now Zinc di-akyl di- thio-phosphates, different

  • @nekbiodieselworks
    @nekbiodieselworks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    19:35 you can see the kinked exhaust that gets them later.

    • @Quint1836
      @Quint1836 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's most likely the reason it was parked to be honest

  • @mixrmandd
    @mixrmandd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    And to think all this fail because of a pinched off exhaust pipe

  • @themackguyverchannel7713
    @themackguyverchannel7713 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mid twenty century technology is the pinnacle of manufacturing perfection. Never breaks down and won’t wear out ……….
    Sometimes.

  • @paranorman1646
    @paranorman1646 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    i am glad the truck got to drive for the first time in 30+ years just dont make em like they used to

    • @Fogg_Casper
      @Fogg_Casper 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      shunylugia21. A Pokémon fan + a cars person? That’s new to me 😵
      Nice shiny lugia Btw 😉

  • @OverdriveTV
    @OverdriveTV 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How can people dislike this show? :D

  • @LEGOCAMARO
    @LEGOCAMARO 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I would have got the c4 vette at 1:41 to fix up

  • @adx6662
    @adx6662 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are amazing and so entertaining! Love from down under🇦🇺

  • @oddball0045
    @oddball0045 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Why isn't 3:57 a gif with sound yet?

  • @plumbingstuffinoregon2471
    @plumbingstuffinoregon2471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got to sit in one of these today and absolutely fell in love. I've started trying to find one.

    • @XiamaraTheToxicMu
      @XiamaraTheToxicMu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      if still needed, try classic truck rescue. they are on youtube too.

  • @nefariousstylo9943
    @nefariousstylo9943 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I feel like if the jimmy 6 was taken out of Pigpen a part of the auto world would die. The originality of this truck is part of its charm.

    • @RegalCobra097
      @RegalCobra097 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      FINALLY someone who thinks like me!

  • @superiormusic
    @superiormusic ปีที่แล้ว

    "I've never seen this many naked rear ends... not even in Vegas" got me🤣

  • @toad9229
    @toad9229 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    19:36 you can actually see where the exhaust is pinched

  • @BigAdam2050
    @BigAdam2050 8 ปีที่แล้ว +374

    When you come back a few months later;
    "It doesn't even smoke!"
    There's a reason for that. 19:33 for the eagle eyed.

    • @cats400
      @cats400 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Yeah, they showed the problem but somehow didn't catch the problem.

    • @trijo20trijo62
      @trijo20trijo62 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Big_Adam_2050 hi

    • @taylorhansen2872
      @taylorhansen2872 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I was totally looking for it and just saw. How did so many fans, editors, and people miss this?!

    • @mattyb120
      @mattyb120 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      they found it in the harry tow episode, and it was why it was smoking out the valve covers, because the exhaust gas was forcing it's way through the piston rings.

    • @robmacgregor1417
      @robmacgregor1417 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Big_Adam_2050 p

  • @Caraholic.v8
    @Caraholic.v8 8 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    i wish we can see it in another episode...

  • @archie34734
    @archie34734 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ii bought a 1950 GMC pickup in 1974 when I was 19. One of the best vehicles I owned because of its simplicity and durability. I sold it to my cousin after owning it two years. He owned it for 4 years and then he sold it to his brother-in-law.

    • @Hinderofsales
      @Hinderofsales 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know what happened to it after your cousin sold it?