Watching you coming down that 2 lane blacktop with all those trees at the side of the road was like going back in time. What a great old truck. Stylewise, we don't make a truck today that comes anywhere close to this old girl.
Awesome you guys...just awesome. It was these old trucks that made my heart race when I was just a kid. Big reason why I am steering and gearing today! Beautiful truck BTW! Later eh...Brian.
Here is something to think about. Elvis made a living driving one of those before he was a musician. I'm a young guy with 20 years on the big roads of North America and Europe. 10 years each. Miami to Yellowknife, Mars Hill to Calexico, and Mexico D.F. In Europe from Vilnius to Cadiz and from Athens to Glasgow. I'm also a vet. That's where my connection to the Autocar comes in. My M936 was an Autocar. I drove freight all over, but I only drove into enemy fire in an Autocar. The best built truck I ever drove. The craftsmanship was second to none. They will still be running in 50 years. Why? Because the people with hauling in their soul love them, and care for them. We love them and care for them because the people that built them put their soul into building them. You feel the energy of life when you drive one. The blood sweat and tears that built them can be felt every time you grab the wheel. I'm 42 years old and have nothing but admiration and respect for the amazing folks that built them, and the amazing folks that drove the long road with them before truck driving had stereotypes.
Holy Cow! That steering wheel looks BIG enough for the Titanic! Yeah, I know; many old trucks didn't have power steering: it was "Armstrong power", LOL. Autocar #1
All these times that I've watched this video, I've never noticed the town on the side of the door. Located roughly an hour southwest of me. Seems like all of these old AutoCars are up here in Central/upstate New York.
The first time I saw an Autocar it was a dump truck; perhaps a '52 or '53 model which pulled up right behind me outside the AFB close to where I live. I always thought these were some of the most elegant looking old trucks.
I traded it for a Baldwin Steam Locomotive, but I have wondered the same myself if it was scraped to make another truck or car. My younger years I have driven an old Ford Model BB hauling wheat and scrap metal during the World War II era as a summer job.
I used to drive a single axle 2 Stick Auto Car.Luckily I never went far cause That was one of the 2 stick tractors I couldn't shift correctly.The other was in a cabover sleeper K/W i drove for a "road test" needless to say I didn't pass the test Or get the job lol!!
Thanks to all who have watched this video. The driver was my Dad and he was the best!
My dad and I are both Henderson's and he drove one of these for years !!!
I would love to hear this guys stories
Is he still with us?
Great vid Lindsey, thank you
My Pop was the best too
Watching you coming down that 2 lane blacktop with all those trees at the side of the road was like going back in time. What a great old truck. Stylewise, we don't make a truck today that comes anywhere close to this old girl.
Awesome you guys...just awesome. It was these old trucks that made my heart race when I was just a kid. Big reason why I am steering and gearing today! Beautiful truck BTW! Later eh...Brian.
Wow is that ever old school ... well done and thanks for sharing
I go for walks on the tow paths near me all the time. Beautiful truck. Great video
Here is something to think about. Elvis made a living driving one of those before he was a musician.
I'm a young guy with 20 years on the big roads of North America and Europe. 10 years each. Miami to Yellowknife, Mars Hill to Calexico, and Mexico D.F. In Europe from Vilnius to Cadiz and from Athens to Glasgow. I'm also a vet. That's where my connection to the Autocar comes in. My M936 was an Autocar. I drove freight all over, but I only drove into enemy fire in an Autocar. The best built truck I ever drove. The craftsmanship was second to none. They will still be running in 50 years. Why? Because the people with hauling in their soul love them, and care for them. We love them and care for them because the people that built them put their soul into building them. You feel the energy of life when you drive one. The blood sweat and tears that built them can be felt every time you grab the wheel. I'm 42 years old and have nothing but admiration and respect for the amazing folks that built them, and the amazing folks that drove the long road with them before truck driving had stereotypes.
that A-Car is beautiful!!!! what a fantastic resto job!!!
My brother has brother has fully restored the truck and done a beautiful job
I love the armstrong steering!
I was just done crapping yellow when that sweet rig was driving off the showroom floor.
Holy Cow! That steering wheel looks BIG enough for the Titanic! Yeah, I know; many old trucks didn't have power steering: it was "Armstrong power", LOL. Autocar #1
If you were gonna drive em. You earned those POPEYE ARMS
you don't stick your arm through those spokes
Thank you my friend for the ride. i thoroughly enjoyed it
I use to drive an old 1939 Diamond-T for Santa Fe Railway in 1945.
All these times that I've watched this video, I've never noticed the town on the side of the door. Located roughly an hour southwest of me. Seems like all of these old AutoCars are up here in Central/upstate New York.
I love these old guys.
The first time I saw an Autocar it was a dump truck; perhaps a '52 or '53 model which pulled up right behind me outside the AFB close to where I live. I always thought these were some of the most elegant looking old trucks.
I traded it for a Baldwin Steam Locomotive, but I have wondered the same myself if it was scraped to make another truck or car. My younger years I have driven an old Ford Model BB hauling wheat and scrap metal during the World War II era as a summer job.
Love these old monsters! The driver is having a ball
Better get that "check engine" light attended to!! Ha Ha. Gorgeous truck.
This could very well be the stretch where the author wrote that verse!
BEAUTIFUL Autocar! I have a 1985 DK64B
Amazing truck!! Looks and sound great!
Awesome vid!!
Awesome old Auto car!!
That's a beautiful truck my birthday is coming up lol
If I remember correctly, it had a 5 and a 3.
Great videos. "Built just to get the job done." (chuckles)
You kind of have to wonder if that old Diamond T survived, and if someone was able to restore it. Imagine if those trucks could talk!
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Now that's a steering wheel.
I wish they had never stopped the 2 stickers, they really were no troble at all, and kept you awake.
I really enjoyed the video 10 out of 10
Good looking old A Car.
Man that is a machine
Such a beautiful old truck! I would have liked to seen all 8 rear tires match,but thats not important.
I used to drive a single axle 2 Stick Auto Car.Luckily I never went far cause That was one of the 2 stick tractors I couldn't shift correctly.The other was in a cabover sleeper K/W i drove for a "road test" needless to say I didn't pass the test Or get the job lol!!
@TheParamountpirates
Yea, Andy was one the best.
What transmission did it have in it? Thanks.
God Bless,
Jeff
Do you still have the truck?
Verrrryyyyy coooolllll. Pro driver!
very cool
Does that have straight cut gears?
Pretty much all heavy truck transmissions are.
Although I guess Spicer has a couple of medium duty transmissions that are syncromesh.
awesome truck!!
@71tankerman
I guess so! If heavy haulin' was your thing in the early 50's, this was the cat's ass.
@lugger2010 Amen my friend!
That’d be a workout without ..wow no power steering. Nice looking truck, though.
Armstrong steering on that one...
Awsome
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