We recover an abandoned military truck after 20 years in the desert!

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    This 1941 Chevy Army truck was turned into a homemade log skidder and snow plow for a guy who built log homes, before eventually being abandoned where it died out in the woods. Ben with 406 Garage decided he had to have it, so came up with a plan to bring in Tumalo Transport's lowboy truck and telehandler to pull it out of the woods, load it on the trailer, and haul it back to 406 Garage

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  • @beaverc2884
    @beaverc2884 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a cool old truck, the Ingenuity of the old timers is absolutely amazing. Good driving Casey. 😊😊

  • @Buck1954
    @Buck1954 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those old surplus Army trucks helped build the country after the war. My neighbor had one in Lake Jackson TX for moving houses.

  • @n9viw
    @n9viw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Vintage Dodge Power Wagon! Oh, a thing of beauty and a joy forever.

  • @ricardojano3716
    @ricardojano3716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Adventure of the Road Warrior - this US Army Veteran now at the Oregon Rest Home - Very Cool Ben & Casey

  • @thunderbear0
    @thunderbear0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I really want to see that military tow truck in action

  • @ronhoffart2996
    @ronhoffart2996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    If you ever wanted to see a military vehicle in action, you should have seen the one my father had on his farming action. It was called a half-track. If had large tires on the front and was driven by a long set of tracks on the rear. But the best part was the 20 pipe boom he constructed on the front. He was in a field next to his shop and needed the lift. So I, a 12 yr old was asked to go back to the shop and drive it to the field. I started to turn into the field and saw my dad frantically waving his arms and screaming at me to stop. He was pointing in the air when finally stopped and looked up at the high voltage line I almost tore out. This vehicle reminded of that incident in 1952.

  • @rickymcintosh1152
    @rickymcintosh1152 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job everyone, and great adventure

  • @firenev
    @firenev 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My Dad would have loved to watch this video, He used the same style ex WW2 truck to run the power lines from Harihari to Haast, South Westland, New Zealand back in the late 50's early 60's

  • @richardcline1337
    @richardcline1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Would love to see this old gal repaired and put back into decent condition. So many have been cut up for scrap now. These trucks made WWII's victory possible.

    • @mariaweston5477
      @mariaweston5477 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ???

    • @sandymj3w633
      @sandymj3w633 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Richard Cline I too would like to know what the new owner plans for it. 👍🛻 Hopefully not to rot out in the yard.

    • @richardcline1337
      @richardcline1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sandymj3w633 it was my impression that the owner wanted to make it some form of "yard art". If that's the case it was better off left where it was!

  • @davidproudfoot6390
    @davidproudfoot6390 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow that's a cool old military truck

  • @katschs3965
    @katschs3965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Casey, I discovered your channel today...what a trip! You have an incredible skill set, whether positioning ropes for a rescue or operating heavy machinery or doing DIY projects on your own vehicles. You would enjoy meeting Chris Guins (TH-cam channel Lets Dig18) from eastern North Carolina. Chris also has that eye for angles when setting grade for a pond dam or driveway, maintains his own equipment, and loves rescuing old machinery and getting it back in service. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Cheers from NC.

  • @MegaAaron42
    @MegaAaron42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Hey that thing looks like it could drive out of there with a little love! lol That said, I think most of us would enjoy a video on what it takes to make it run and maybe you would get to drive it around the farm a little!

  • @leegoldeneagle9003
    @leegoldeneagle9003 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool thanks for your time 👍😊

  • @pmae9010
    @pmae9010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I owned a 46' chevy PU for many years when I was young, It's cool to see a WWII Chevy, Treat it well and it will take you anywhere.

  • @jayceandjeremysadventures.4441
    @jayceandjeremysadventures.4441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    That’s some cool old iron. Someone needs to build that into a off-road recovery vehicle.
    Merry Christmas!!!

    • @ciaranxr8
      @ciaranxr8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Casey should take it make it a tilt tray

  • @judithburke1539
    @judithburke1539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hope that he plans on restoring this wonderful piece of equipment.

  • @williamr.kirkland6317
    @williamr.kirkland6317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As always, thanks for a bit of fun. Never fails.

  • @wes11bravo
    @wes11bravo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like a Chevy G506 1.5 ton 4x4. Awesome trucks - tens of thousands of them were sent Lend-Lease to Russia in WWII.

  • @alanbellkey4592
    @alanbellkey4592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Heck yeah that’s pretty darn cool now you need to do a will it start video!

  • @rshutterbug47
    @rshutterbug47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That Old Truck is A BEAST , BUT Way Cool

  • @combatbeard7643
    @combatbeard7643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an awesome old truck. Take care of that beauty

  • @azrider2011
    @azrider2011 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I first found your TH-cam channel I thought you were a total dork just like me watching you in action by yourself most of the time you reminded me of myself and I all three of us I have total respect for your endeavor and your enthusiasm especially your total honesty and product review And recovery systems which do not always work as planned but I truly admire you especially after your TH-cam review update on how TH-cam works my children have ordered me a GoPro because there is so many strange things that happen at random in my life mostly entertaining overcoming challenges with the simplest answers.
    Thank you Casey For your true honesty and integrity I really appreciate that. If I ever cross paths in Oregon I will look you up.
    Eric

  • @germanjesus
    @germanjesus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Now that’s what I want for my property
    Freaking cool

  • @mikeymike758
    @mikeymike758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Boys and their toys, and having fun doing it. And having a laugh with each other. Can't get any better! 😆

  • @PNWSubaruAdventures
    @PNWSubaruAdventures 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There is an old truck that looks very similar to this one by Fischers Mill in some cattle fields along with a bunch of old tractors, Super cool.

  • @shawndonnelly5317
    @shawndonnelly5317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for the video, Casey and Ben. Merry Christmas to you and your families.

  • @roseannhellums3336
    @roseannhellums3336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic move Casey and team. Scenery was lovely. Have a Great day. Peace Out

  • @tedfisk1211
    @tedfisk1211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That great old truck looks like Trail Mater. amazing

  • @kfd629
    @kfd629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thats a cool rig and looks pretty rust free. Dont let Backyard Alaskan see that! Id love to see it run and drive!

  • @riliwi
    @riliwi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn they made good tyres back in the day still air in em

  • @rdeanbenson2214
    @rdeanbenson2214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Outstanding video! I grew up with a truck like this (Dodge Weapons Carrier, WWII). Dad, a Forward Aerial Recon photographer/,waist door gunner-B25s w Patton in N Africa) builtvit up for our Farm in SE Idaho. Dad put the larger Ambulance engine in it and a dump box . The front 25ft boom could be 'shipped' down the Rt side for highway use.

  • @barneygirl9643
    @barneygirl9643 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing video!👍😎 I am amazed at how many different types of equipment that you know how to operate! Lucky Ben has you for a friend 😎 Keep up the great work and stay safe out there!❤️🙏

  • @BackyardAlaskan
    @BackyardAlaskan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neat old Chevrolet G506. A 1.5 ton 4x4 produced from 1940 - 45. Very common to find old military rigs with booms and wild setups for getting work done. Nice to see it rescued. I’ve got 3 of these truck up here in Alaska. Several videos on them.

  • @kbtruck65blair64
    @kbtruck65blair64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That looks like something out of Backyard Alaskan row of trucks.

  • @rshutterbug47
    @rshutterbug47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way COOL Old Truck 👍👍👍

  • @burntsilverado
    @burntsilverado 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd love to have a truck like that with a Cummins motor in it, matte black cab. Total mad max vibes.

  • @desimora8
    @desimora8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Melving Old Style Garage would be interested on one of those to match the one he (Tow Mater) already owns and is competing the Wrecker Games! Looks like a twin brother! Amazin it still rolls down the road.

  • @davidruppel1216
    @davidruppel1216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is one cool old truck

  • @donlum9128
    @donlum9128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope someone can get it running

  • @daddybob6096
    @daddybob6096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    These GMC trucks were evident in New Zealand following the end of WW2. There was a company, (Gillies) at Seaview, Hutt City
    who bought and sold many former US Military trucks and machinery. In my home town Neil Mouat, a contractor, had a fleet of GMC dump trucks, left hand drive, some with tandem rear duals but mostly with a single rear axle such as this truck you are recovering here. Bob NZ.

    • @teamidris
      @teamidris 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A guy was converting them by turning the driver compartment so it became a sort of all terain crane. He added a footwell on the back of the cab.

    • @peterscandlyn
      @peterscandlyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were hauling logs out of the bush where I lived and taking them to the mill.

  • @DaveR-lo6hq
    @DaveR-lo6hq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a score!

  • @georgegouvas27
    @georgegouvas27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great watching two older guys help, as im 76, but with 22 broken bones including my damn neck which won't turn.

    • @denisestarr2314
      @denisestarr2314 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its built to run duals ,front and back

  • @gabrieluribe1852
    @gabrieluribe1852 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What I liked the most, was that cool tow thingamajig on the pickup truck.

  • @elitefleetautomotive9181
    @elitefleetautomotive9181 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy moly that thing is flying together... How many Central Oregon shops are involved in this thing now?
    Looks like Shane did a killer job on that exhaust..
    Hopefully that transmission has all it's gears 😂🤣

  • @51WCDodge
    @51WCDodge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    WW2 Military trucks are getting to be better than money in the bank in UK. The value is going up, they ain't making any more.

  • @Bryanja81
    @Bryanja81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you guys don’t rebuild that tow truck, you should give Rory a call. I bet he’d love to have that truck!

  • @russellwood678
    @russellwood678 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you saved the license plate off that truck and hung it somewhere in your shop that would be kind of pretty cool

  • @haroldphipps3457
    @haroldphipps3457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Holy Crap! I want that truck!
    6BT Cummins, Allison automatic, some big ass transfer case, 9:00-16 tires, etc.,etc.,etc.

    • @johnhalter8317
      @johnhalter8317 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      5.9 Cummins old 12 valve and a 48re, the Allison will not take near as much.

  • @shabadoo24
    @shabadoo24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nice to try to get running and driving around your area

  • @RiverRatWA57
    @RiverRatWA57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice find there Casey!!

  • @liamfitzlive4679
    @liamfitzlive4679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome dude

  • @birddog435
    @birddog435 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This must be Merlin’s twin truck I hear you talking about from a video of the wrecker games.

  • @gayle4804
    @gayle4804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR

  • @TowMan127
    @TowMan127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice job getting it done. Definitely a cool piece of equipment

  • @btphelps
    @btphelps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You got a little bit of work ahead of you on this project. Looking forward to the watching the build!

    • @CaseyLaDelle
      @CaseyLaDelle  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This one is just going to be yard art... For now.

    • @stephenhunter70
      @stephenhunter70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CaseyLaDelle We're still looking forward to the rebuild

    • @brianbabb6666
      @brianbabb6666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CaseyLaDelle if you decide to part this out I need a transfer case.

  • @rayrussell6064
    @rayrussell6064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's too awesome 👌 the recovery,video and the duty of your truck keep up the good work and as always be safe 👍 👏 😀 👌

  • @ranjitsian5481
    @ranjitsian5481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good work

  • @jefflilyea4669
    @jefflilyea4669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a gem.

  • @daveyk8148
    @daveyk8148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like fun

  • @pnwRC.
    @pnwRC. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE the looks of that ole style cab on the truck!

  • @denisestarr2314
    @denisestarr2314 ปีที่แล้ว

    I sold my old 37ft 5thwheel to a recovery man in arkanasa .
    He does recoveries for the national forest . He used a skidsteer to get the 5thwheel out of my forest trail .
    It was wild .
    I had a short wheel base truck pull it to my land. Then built my cabin .
    We could not get it out then lol.
    He done a good job . 👏

  • @billreal76
    @billreal76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was a really cool recovery!

  • @judithfairchild8620
    @judithfairchild8620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job of filming and editing

  • @SchneiderClassics
    @SchneiderClassics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    awesome score mate, looks like a fun truck to have and build back up

  • @peterselten500
    @peterselten500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Merry christmas an happy new year

  • @MikeJohnson-ld9rn
    @MikeJohnson-ld9rn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another difficult job( to me ) , look somewhat easy thanks to your skill level Casey. Un trabajo fácil para usted!

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've never seen a flat deck that moves the axles that's amazing great video

    • @hughstephenson2957
      @hughstephenson2957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are made my Landoll.. they're handy little trailers to have

    • @CaseyLaDelle
      @CaseyLaDelle  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hughstephenson2957 nope, that one is a Traileze. My old one was a Trail King, but they're also made by four or five other manufacturers as well.

    • @haroldphipps3457
      @haroldphipps3457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CaseyLaDelle I think Landoll started it.
      The others have upped the game!
      Money makers in the right market. Lots of recovery companies making "extra" money moving rental equipment, the rental companies can't keep up with deliveries themselves.

    • @CaseyLaDelle
      @CaseyLaDelle  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@haroldphipps3457 yes, Landoll invented the sliding axle trailer. I've owned quite a few different types over the years and honestly, Landoll is one of the worst ones out there. They are like a disposable camera, use them for 5 years and throw them away because they're junk after that. Trail King and Traileze blow them away in every category

  • @Rat-Builder
    @Rat-Builder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Let me tell you a little story about using the outriggers as a brake. I worked for Hawthorne Machinery in San Diego in the late 80s. (Caterpillar Dealer) I was in Field service. This particular day we only needed one service truck, I left mine in the yard, and went with a fellow mechanic in his service truck. We had just set an engine in a 657 scraper. We used the contractor's 30 ton Pettybone yard crane to set it with. The parking brake was not working, so we were told just use an outrigger. We were done with the job and I was sitting in the passenger seat in the cab of the other mechanic's service truck. I needed something out of the box over the wheels, so I went out and got whatever it was, and climbed back into the cab. As soon as I sat down something hit the truck. I looked out the mirror, and found the Pettybone crane had hit the truck right where I was not more than 10 seconds before. The outrigger had bled off, and the crane had rolled across the yard about 200 feet until it hit the truck.
    Casey, show the man that owns that Giehl this story. It is just pure luck that I was not killed that day. Some things are important, and a parking brake is one of those things.

    • @ryanfriars545
      @ryanfriars545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree with this 100% never use outriggers for anything other than what they’re intended for. Unknowingly damaging it while using it as a brake could result in it failing under load. Besides, brakes aren’t a very hard or expensive fix at all…

  • @aaronmcconnell7358
    @aaronmcconnell7358 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That truck could be used in a Steven King or a mad max movie no changes needed

  • @phillip.9524
    @phillip.9524 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good fun entertainment on a lazy day Boxing Day recovering from Christmas Day. Thanks.

  • @lyndonhamby7432
    @lyndonhamby7432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That truck is kool 👍

  • @YYCRCFabricationz
    @YYCRCFabricationz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video guys, had to sub! Of course I'd give my eye teeth for the Dodge but glad someone is going to give her the tlc she deserves & restore her, can't wait to follow along on that. All the best in 2022

  • @imchris5000
    @imchris5000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nothing makes more friends than owning a telehandler if you think owning a trailer made you friends its next level

  • @barnycanuck6234
    @barnycanuck6234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like something Backyard Alaskan would drag home lol

  • @Westerntraveler
    @Westerntraveler ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you should make an Off Road Recovery vehicle with it

  • @kevinhaley8625
    @kevinhaley8625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones

  • @longviewstud26
    @longviewstud26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was pretty cool

  • @johnmccaughan4195
    @johnmccaughan4195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  • @kaefjot08
    @kaefjot08 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wouldn't that have been a nice ride for the wrecker games? 🤣

  • @edwinschlee8374
    @edwinschlee8374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That was a different kind of tow that put a good test on your wheel lift!

    • @CaseyLaDelle
      @CaseyLaDelle  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it did!

    • @stevenbolster8035
      @stevenbolster8035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CaseyLaDelle should make that your next tow truck

  • @elsestelema6273
    @elsestelema6273 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5 star and we would still watch all your videos whether you charge or not

  • @richardbaxter3886
    @richardbaxter3886 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ben reminds me of Jetski Jimmy

  • @windowlicker8420
    @windowlicker8420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always been a big fan of military equipment in military vehicles did you see who actually moved this vehicle was really awesome I always wondering who moved the truck from the up of David's loop by where I live

  • @Brimstone667
    @Brimstone667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    sweet hes gonna git a youtube to, totally gotta let us know when its up cause im diffnelty gonna sub to him

  • @CJE2007.5
    @CJE2007.5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You probably could have put a boat tank on the hood and drove it out. That old iron is hard to kill. And it would have made a great will it start video. 20 years isn't that long ago by the way time seems to fly by anyway.

  • @randolphbalfour1955
    @randolphbalfour1955 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG your daughter is going to be so happy ,you found a unicorn 😂

  • @Yuccabillybrad
    @Yuccabillybrad ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should build that! I just happens to see one kick some A** the past few days😂😂😂. I know a guy who could help 😂.

  • @norcoredneck
    @norcoredneck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a wet dream for Paul from FabRats.

  • @rogermontee8264
    @rogermontee8264 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool old truck Thanks for sharing!!!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.🎄🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍👍

  • @ntme6506
    @ntme6506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did you modify the frame on the truck to handle that wheel lift? It's impressive

  • @Brimstone667
    @Brimstone667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    those lifts are amazing, largest piece iv hauled i belive is my 1952 chevy 6400 that i hauled from bonanza to mccloud

  • @michaelcook184
    @michaelcook184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video and merry Xmas

  • @lockedin60
    @lockedin60 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your comment about the View of the Cascade Mountains that was not available reminds me of a segment of an old Country Syndicated show Hee-Haw. Archie Campbell would pretend to cut Roy Clark's head. Archie would go into his That's Good, That's Bad routine.
    When you get with Ben anything can happen. A sweet adventure.

  • @abelauclair8976
    @abelauclair8976 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks like Merlin's old school garage wrecker. good stuff. :)

  • @jalechavez6042
    @jalechavez6042 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Una Joyita, realmente..!!..ji ji j iji..Saludosss

  • @johnperun232
    @johnperun232 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Git R Dun
    Have a Great Day 👍

  • @traildriving
    @traildriving 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watch out world. Casey’s got a battering ram

  • @leinuit667
    @leinuit667 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s like Merlin’s OSG wrecker.

  • @Torsee
    @Torsee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bran new lawn art!

  • @stevenbolster8035
    @stevenbolster8035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Should make that your next tow truck