1957 International Metro Air Force Bomb Squad Van! Neglected for 47 years! Will it Run?!?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
- I discovered this 1957 International Metro box van online and went to check it out. Since they're so cool and relatively hard to find in decent shape and are popular with the car crowd I had to drag it home! It had been sitting in the same spot for 18 years but hadn't been registered to drive on the road since 1975!!! If you're interested in owning this gem reach out to us at the email below. I have the title for it, it's in the same condition shown in the video. It could be all yours for only $5000! As always, thanks for watching!
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Shortbread. Especially if it is lowered! Love the exposed wiper mechanism in these too.
I dig it!
It does resemble a loaf of bread 😂
@@jhawk1985 and it's a breadvan
@@thatmaverickguy859 Yea I know what a bread truck is. My pops was a bread man for flowers bakery for over 10 years. Remember riding in his bread truck when i was very young. I just said it looks like a loaf of bread
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OMS in Strategic Air Command (SAC) would have been Organizational Maintenance Squadron. That's the squadron for the crew chiefs assigned to and maintain the aircraft on the ramp. They do the preflights, postflights, refuelling, defueling, launch, recovery, and cleaning.
Sounds right! They also used those vehicles to take the crew back and forth to the aircraft. Probably Ellsworth, Grand Rapids or Minot Air Force bomber wings.
Should call that 57 IH the Peacemaker, after the Corvair B36. They would have been using them from 1946 to 1959, before the B58 Hustler and the B52 Buff came online in the 60's.
Thanks for the info!
Plane captain mobile
Navy L.S.E. confirm 🥶🐲
I can't believe the grill and emblems are still on that rig. I would love to wheel that around my neighborhood and give the HOA overlords an aneurysm. Never seen throttle linkage through a block before, that's wild.
The only other vehicle I’ve seen with throttle linkage through the block is a Ford Model T.
that linkage is hooked to a governor. Like a Briggs and Stratten.
The dormant workhorse intended to slumber its way to no return, but was awakened as its condition was no challenge for the seasoned, veteran, brilliant mechanic to overcome. Magnificent!
Thanks for the kind words!
Awesome. Plus we enjoy watching Sleeperdude with Rocky and the fam. Thanks for mentioning them!! Still love the 57 frig!!
Glad to hear it!
I've been waiting for this episode for so long! My grandfather bought a 61 metro (a former fire rescue truck) over 20 year ago. The truck is still in my possession. I have very fond memories of he and I going to shows and the Jefferson swap meet in it.
Very cool!
Another Wisconsinite? Greetings from Watertown.
@@robertschumacher2707 yes sir!
So do I! Thanks for posting Josh. I was thinking about that lovely old van all the way through this video. I was with your Grandad when he bought it from a landscaper in Hartford Wisconsin. They had gotten it from the Neosho Fire Department.
Since there are indications that thing was in Rapid City ( the rebuild tag on the engine) I’d say it was probably at Ellsworth AFB and the script on the side was probably something like the 28th Bomb Wing or a numbered Bomb Squadron of some sort. Cool rig either way.
"The starter will be easy to fix" It's not like we haven't heard THAT line before. LOL
Man, I can’t speak enough how often I think of all the things you say through out my day especially when I’m driving and bust out laughing. I find your videos remind me of when I was a young child watching shows like Captain kangaroo and local afternoon shows with a cool guy doing cool things while learning something. I am grateful for the hard work you do and of course Duff…
Glad you enjoy our content!
Another epic test run 😮 you’re a far braver man than I, sir! Much respect ✊
Restore it, as it's got some history that once gone can never be replaced.
Great job bringing the van back to life. You even had it going at a decent clip just before 1.08:00. The Duff Cam is the cherry on the cake. :-)
Thanks John!
Thank you again for the shout out. Rocky appreciates it!
Our pleasure Rocky!
Sweet metro! They truly were"international" using fuel systems and ignition components from various manufacturers and countries
She sounded awesome! Aerosmith had the same van as their first tour vehicle, which was found in return to them by American pickers. I bet if you send the video of that van to Steven Tyler he would probably be interested in buying it, He can well afford to 😂 anyway thanks for another great video and keep up the good work 👍☮️🇺🇲
The "tin grille" name was aimed at the 72 to 80 dodges but it's cool to hear it from the big time famous tubers. That bed/trailer was from a tin and looked pretty straight, getting harder to find all the time. Thanks for all the great content.
Our pleasure!
I've loved those vans since I was a little kid, and I'm 60 now. The laundry service, milkman, bread truck, and the Charles Chips potato chip salesman all drove these through our neighborhood every week.
Thanks for saving it!
All the cool kids had one!
Kinda nice that everything is right there in the cab. I remember my dad adjusting timing and the carburetor in his dodge tradesman while going down tje road.
Good times!
28th OMS Ellsworth AFB - it is fun to watch you go through all the same steps I did when I was a working stiff (SFC 38th OMS, Calif National Guard)
That thing has so much potential ❤
I agree 💯
Yeah, 12 volts.
Had a 51 my son's mother and me ,traveled all around the US. 70-72 What a wonderful time we had. Wish it could have lasted. Recall those times fondly
Nice
When that Metro was new, Eisenhower was President, the world respected and feared us. Those days are long gone! You and Duff keep up the good work 👍.
Will do!
Personally, I'm not a fan of using brake cleaner as a starting fluid because it washes the oil from the cylinders. Yes, the propellant in the can may be flammable (propane / butane) but the actual fluid is not. Burning it will just about choke you to death compared to choke / carb cleaner. (ask me how I know)
Not sure what is more entertaining, watching you fix things or listening to you talk.
I like how mortski thinks out loud 😊
Love metros!....dude...you need to make it a mobile mortske repair van ...and have it all fitted out with tools and air so when you go do revivals you got everything you need ! Schaweet man!
Best idea yet!!!
Thank God for Mortske Monday! Great relaxer after a stressful day at work!
From the hints in the comments and looking at the pictures, Ellsworth AFB, 28th OMS (Organizational Maintenance Squadron), no doubt this comment will get buried
I think you’re right
I get a good chuckle out of you and puddin taking the piss out of each other 😆
That’s one of the most hilarious episodes I think I’ve seen of yours in a long time it was so comical to see you driving that metro. Thanks for the laughs👍🍺🍺🤣
Glad you enjoyed it!
Gotta say with all the good work I still say Duff is my favorite part. And the way you and him are best friends makes me miss my shepherd so bad she was just like Duff.
Finally!!! I’ve been waiting for this one! I love it!! Got into huge argument with “She who must be obeyed” over this one. I want the Metro. She wants new Pro Via doors for the house. Guess who ain’t takin a ‘57 Metro to Hot Rod Power Tour ‘23!!
I’m 44 years old and never been zapped before, so I have no idea what it feels like. But it seems like Ole Mortske takes em like a champ.
You need to live a little!
@@MortskeRepair hahahaha I don’t work on cars much, just my motorcycles. But never been zapped lol. Maybe I’ll try it for esses and gees one day.
@@AntiPlatitude You're not trying hard enough then!
That throttle linkage through the block is pretty weird. I had one of the Chevy versions of this type of van and it had the 17.5 split rims on it. Nobody would mount tires on the wheels for me but I found an old timer who did it. Drove it for a short time as a work van (mobile marine) but it proved impractical and I sold it to someone that turned it into an ice cream van.
Ultra cool Metro box van , She have a lot of character and a hidden history 4 sure ! All she need is a modern drivetrain and bag her on Delmo steelies .
A Classmate's Dad was a plumber and had 2 Metro's one for parts and one he drove for his job.
Your classmate's dad was a smart guy.
@@johnm.5848 In the early 90's I ended up buying their old 64 Impala 4 Door Sedan with 2 speed powerglide and 2V 283 V8 used Mobile oil had so much buildup we tired running diesel fuel in it. Ended up doing a rebuild engine I think had 90,000 on it.
That’s the sweetest sounding six banger I’ve ever heard
I find that starting fluid works pretty good for starting.
Sticky Bomb!! I love those old vans!
Awesome save!!
With that fancy paint job, Rainbow Warrior would be a fitting name
Back in the early '80s my dad bought a 65 international Metro that looked almost identical to the one here. But it was mechanically operable. If I remember right it had a 300 cubic inch 6 cylinder and a four-speed tranny with a very granny low. We affectionately referred to it as the ugly truck as we had several trucks at the time. This brings back some memories.
Awesome. Thanks
I love the Duff can. Thank you for sharing that sweet boy with us. Thank you for being you.
Our pleasure!
All it needs is a giant ice cream cone on the roof and some carnival music on the PA!
Too bad there wasn't any of those in Iola this weekend!
When I was a kid the milk man delivered our milk in one of these. Crystal Creamery. His son was a friend of mine. Very cool!
Good stuff
I love it!! It’s the mad metro.
This one is seriously one of your best videos.
Thanks David!
I have been waiting and waiting for this one to come up. Once you got the new shop I knew it was a matter of time. I CAN’T wait to watch. Keep it up Mortske!
Will do!
This would make the coolest camper van .❤❤❤❤
Great episode. Appreciate your efforts.
Poor Duff...works 24/7/365 either guarding or putting dinner on the table with his hunting prowess !
Our pleasure!
Been watching sleeper dude for a very long time awsome channel great family oriented channel
Glad you enjoy it!
Their you go another kick ass thing. Love the look....
Just like deja vu all over again. I bought a 1970 stationwagon driven 10 years and then parked in a small garage. I reallly just wanted the 454 and 400 trans. 6 hours to get it out of the garage. Was buried to the roof of the garage. I first got the hood open and the engine rolled over. Then I unloaded garage and car. Loaded the wagon. All four brakes were locked. I used aluminum signs and oil to just winch it on the trailer. Repacked the garage and left. Monday morning I found out the garage the wagon was in collapsed. Haha
Fun times!
Yeah, i guess they lost the shop
This was a neat one to see.
Mortske the ice cream man! Love it!!!!
That's probably the coolest truck you have to date! 😆🤘
Thanks
Excellent video Mortske Repair :) my one friend Stephen was Air Force but since retirement in 2010 he had one those but not year of hand also upgrade GM truck frame on plus put 1970 Chevrolet 350 V8 4 barrel carb with daul exhaust, Turbo 700SR 4speed Overdrive Automatic transmission and 377 posi rear gears axle ! Put GM rad from 1980 , Brake Booster, fuel tank in frame, truck brakes disk front & back drums, plus rims of 225 /75 /16 , updated to 5/8 ton pick type ! Electric changes to Negative ground also with GM Delco Alternator from 1985 and years before plus all electronics too!
Mortske "Shagging Wagon "
When this van's a rocking .
You gotta keep it and create
a eye catcher 👀👁️👀👁️👀
Disco ball and waterbed with
shag carpet in the back.
No holes in your rubber when
you got one of those girls
you go with . Thank God he
only made one Mortske.
Love you Mortske ! ❤️💋
Much appreciated
So awesome! Keep your snarky self ratcheted up to 100. Your a good cat!
Will do!
Mortske's Yesca delivery services.
It's da bomb. 👀 👨🔧
Very good condition. Mine was a Pennsylvania rust bucket when I got it. Kept everything original. Love the sound of old truck sixes.
Mortske, get an old squrty bottle with a good dash of dish liquid and fill it with water when changing old tires. It will make life real easy....
Sir I just wanted to thank you for your videos .recently I just started a 1968 el camino that sat for twenty six years. I used I Lot of your techniques to get it going.thank you very much.watching you and puddins fab shop grow awesome you both deserve it.
Much appreciated! Good luck with your ElCamino!
Metro alive good job
Love a metro.... always wanted one....you can stand up...sit down...your choice
Love ta see ya redo it completely
Every time you play the spark test clip, just cracks me up ! Thanks for the update too !😂 It’s alive !!👍🏻👌🏼
The Bombi Metro. Finally coming to life. Aside from bagging it, fix it up with a motor and all and polish up that patina. Use it as a parts hauler. Cool little box van
You can see the asbestos puffing out as Mortske turns over the drum 😁
Always wanted a van something like that to build a motor home weekends rig out of😁
That's a cool looking beast of a van. Nice. UK.
That's Awesome, My Pops had an old metro parked about the same time, it was a retired snap on tool truck.
2 best things about watching you is seeing you get shocked. And of course watching duff dog.
At least we're consistent.
@@MortskeRepair you are. I do love watching you guys
@@dave06278 Much appreciated!
Another collaboration with Puddin I can’t wait for! Y’all are at the top of my list for content creators!
Much appreciated
Old 70s SWAT television show used a Metro van. Those vans are sweet, no matter what year.
One of my new favourite channels.
Much appreciated Matthew!
Well here go my productivity this afternoon. Lunch with Mortske and Duff. Enjoying the video.
Sorry!
Need to keep this thing and make it reliable and usable!
I could help but laugh my ass of when you kept getting hit by the coil! Made my think of the 1 armed Pollock Joke! I enjoy watching you and learning things from you! You remind my of my old man who has passed. The old soul
What joke is that? I love jokes!
@@MortskeRepair how does a 1 armed Pollock count his change?
@@jessbertsch1018 How?
That thing is AWESOME. I wish I owed it
Duff loves you!!❤
We love the DUFF CAM !
Thanks for the feedback!
I think a friendly competition between, Sleeperdude, Mortske, Vice Grip Garage, Dylan McCool, Puddin, (I apologise if I don't mention any in particular)and those close enough to compete in a autocross or drag race? It is always cool to me to see name drops and crossovers!
We'd smoke em all!
I love those old metros
Those are such cool trucks. You get all the fun toys!!
More junk
@@MortskeRepair cool junk, though. :)
Fantastic educational video for those people out there that have never driven a manual before 😂….. let alone operated a carburetor by hand while trying to manually drive a vehicle that doesn’t have much of a clutch or gears. BRAVO god sir!
Glad it was helpful!
You get all the good stuff. I’m jealous, another great Mortske Monday. Enjoying this with a pale ale…. Erm sammiches! Hard work certainly paying off!
Much appreciated Roy
Mortske, for a grump, you're alright. I wouldn't be mad seeing another video on the Metro. Good call on Sleeperdude too. Despite his unhealthy obsession with Ford Fairmonts, he's got a good channel over there.
Sure does
this could be a show of man and his dog. duff loveshis daddy.
Sweet ride. So many options for that rig. Good job Morskey.
Thanks William!
One of my older brother's used to have a van similar he's was a 1959 Chevy meat truck it had freezers in it when he got it.
Pulled the freezers out of thr van and made it a carpet van he was a flooring installer.
He called his van the "AFTER BURNER" had a lot of fun in his 59 panel van, camping, hunting, fishing.
The panel van had a vent grill on the side of it. My brother pulled it off and he used it to cook on he made hamburgers and hotdogs on it. My older brother has been looking one ever since he wrecked his last panel van.
I found a few panel vans in California, but diffrent year's and makers. Just as cool as the one he had. I think he paid $500.00 buck's for it. Those day's are long gone 1980s!!
No one wanted those ice cream panel vans back then. You can just about make anything look cool. That's how me and my brother's cousin's bought those odd ball vehicle's nobody wanted bought them on the cheap buck fixed them up to be a good running cool looking ride.
People would want them after they were fixed up with a nice paint job and new tires with descent seat covers. When Pop's went to Mexico on vacation we would send the seat covers and panel's to get new covers for the seats, "on the low buck" a whole lot cheaper than what they were charging in the state's. Any how someone will want that old bread truck probably put a whole new chassis running gear stopping and braking power for modern day traffic. We all seen them done at car shows or on You tube video's they are just as cool or useful as a new panel van.
Good stories!
Yay mortske Monday is here! I love Sleeperdude! And I really dig the Metros!!! This is fun!
Me 11th bomb squadron B52H Crew Chief Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana 96 to 2000. We ran around the flightline in Air Force blue Chevy cube vans. But that thing is super cool and the fact that it from the 28th bomb squadron Ellsworth is absolutely icing on the 🍰
This just has cool factor all over it!!!!
Really enjoyed this one. You probably don't realise how inspirational you are to people like me who are truly incompetent when it comes to mechanical stuff. It took me 2 hours to change the battery on my old clunker today. But I persevered and got the job done. The thing that kept me going through the whole debacle was your ethic of not giving up. So thanks Mortske. Damn thing will probably catch fire, but hey ho, I gave it my best. Keep up the great work. Best to Duff too.
Our pleasure!
I'll take it off your hands! Perfect ride for my home improvement company!
Could be yours!
Another great video Mortske! Thank you.
I just watched Puddin’s video also, so happy for him and his families awesome new property and shop. Well deserved. All the best to you and Duff…have a great week! 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@jerryriggs6911 I use to watch a little of sleeperdude but not a fan of content creator’s having their kids in the video’s I want to watch cars and trucks and motorcycles being fixed not meet the family every episode. Andrew Camarata, Mustie1, Diesil Creek, Junkyard digs, and a few others are good but Mortske would have to be my favourite creator on TH-cam and his videos are long format which is what I prefer.
@@jerryriggs6911 That’s cool I might give sleeperdude another watch. This N That Garage is another good one. There is quite a few. 2vintage also ok. Yes I like the lawn mowing ones also…James Condon is good he fixes generators. Cheers have a good weekend 👍🏼
Love to watch! Happy you got the van running! GODS BLESSINGS TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY 🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️🏆🏆😎😎
Runs pretty well, the get your ice cream had me rollin! Mortske your favorite 🍦 man!!! Has potential to be something really cool!
Glad you enjoyed it.
@@MortskeRepair Always a pleasure to watch the master at work! Appreciate all you and ol duff dog do!!!!
I lived near Ft.Wayne Indiana for most of my life...i was friends with a few old dudes that worked at IH and Ballantine Brewery (my avatar) ...quality people.IH meant something back in the late 70s...it was the heartbeat of America
Thanks for the tip on Sleeperdude. After you mentioned him last time I went and binged a bunch of his content.
Good stuff!
Always found it best to add a little air to tubes before installing. Helps em not get pinched between the tire bead and rim.
And the roasting Puddin' moments are the best.
thanks for the tip
What all you guys do for hobbies is amazing