Will it run? 1950 Dodge pickup! Heat, darkness, space and a bad mic all conspire to stop me!
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- Rare 1950 Dodge pilothouse cab pickup truck sitting in a dirt floor makeshift shed for decades. The engine is stuck tight. Come along as I try to get this long-lost truck running again. The sound gets better as the video progresses.
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No seat, but a gun rack and a bullet hole. Now that's what I call a truck...
Definitely!
Richard you and Christina do really great work getting old cars and trucks running
Thanks Doug. I think I lost a couple of pounds doing this one!
This looks like another rig that wants to see the road!
I hope so. The owner has big plans.
@Prague Life, good luck to him, you've assisted him with a literal big start! 😀
I love listening to that starter when it is cranking!
Really liking this video. I grew up in a very remote area & there was an unused 40 acre field behind our house. When I was 11 yrs old my Dad bought 1 of these exactly like this except color (it was black). No battery in it and radiator leaked, but I was allowed to roll it off a hill behind our house (these old vehicles with generators would start without a battery) and drive in the field as long as I wanted. For some reason I was not allowed to shift out of low gear although all gears worked. My legs would not reach the pedals so I sat on the front of the seat and that is how I learned to drive in a 1950 Dodge pickup. Thanks again for these videos.
That is a great story. Thank you for sharing.
Man it's cool to hear these old engines come back to life.
This one does have a very cool sound.
@Prague Life, cool looking horns too! Wonder what they sound like?
@@vilstef6988 I tried to get them working, but no luck. I imagine they are loud!
@Prague Life, my Dad had a similar one with a bunch of car parts. He wired it up to the Chevy we had at the time. It was loud and had a cool sound. This was about sixty years ago.
Wow. Looks like a time capsule in there. That's an awesome truck.
Agreed. It is like a time capsule sitting in that shed far from anyone's house.
Mr Prague
Well done my friend well done
Thank you Kevin. This one was a challenge, but it is a great truck.
Another great job you guys did,❤LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless y'all and your critters
I've subscribed a long time back.. in you tube time that is...I admire your dedication to these old vehicles! I don't know what other subscribers will say...However, I would like to see longer videos when you can do it...thank you for all your hard work.. it doesn't go unnoticed!
Thank you for the support. I really appreciate it. Before I started editing this video it was over an hour, but it is always a guessing game as to how much to cut. I do have a longer one coming out soon though!
Thats an old Reveere ware copper bottom pot there... love mine
The orange toy car looked like a general Lee.....
What a workout that one gave you, at least it all worked out.
Yes, this one was physically tough, but we were pretty excited to have gotten it running.
"What are we on?" "Aaah G"
"Here it goes gak face"
Excellent video I love watching him. You guys are a great team you get some rough looking vehicles back to running that’s super cool
Thanks very much. We just purchased this truck and will be featuring it in another video shortly.
I love listening to those old starters cranking!
your the best , thanks for the fun video
You are very welcome. Thank you for the support.
Love to watch you work on those old car,s
Thanks Jimmie. This truck was very tough to get going, but very rewarding.
I love listening to those old starters when these old vehicles are cranking!
No sound like it!
I agree! There is definitely no sound like it!
Richard this is a hard one. But your 1949 was worse. Your the best I have watched getting this old Iron running. Had to save a pick up with a gun rack. Just was meant to be. Thanks so much! 💯👍👊
Right Terry, the 49 was much worse. This one may have been tougher though because of the heat and cramped space. I think I lost 5 pounds just working on it.
I remember as a kid back I the 60s early 70s all trucks had a gun rack where I lived out in the country. Every truck sitting in the school parking lot had guns hanging in the gun racks. A time when things was simple before stupidity was the norm.
Kind of ironic that it also has a bullet hole in the passenger side windshield!
@@richardcline1337 well a gun in a gun rack certainly can’t shoot the windshield plus a gun has never sprouted fingers and shot anything whatsoever, ever.
@@Robrt32, I KNOW that! My comment was meant to be funny.
@@richardcline1337 my bad, hard to tell now days. You know how some people are. I apologize
Great video!
That was a amazing effort to get that one going we ❤ you in the UK
Thanks Glenn! I think I lost 5 pounds doing this one.
This guy looks just like fonz from happy days! Great video!👍👍
That is funny. Made my day!
More videos on this one! Old Dodge's are good trucks!
I have at least one more pilothouse Dodge coming.
Nicely done!! Enjoyed.
Thanks you!
🇺🇸👍 Those screws were for the aluminum siding to hold it together that’s what all the store bought sheds come with plus plastic washers to seal against water leakage. 👍
That is great info! I never would have guessed that is what those screws were for. Thanks for sharing.
Love the continued content!
Thanks for the support!
awesome job well done you never give up nice work sounds great
Great show guys love it 😀
Thanks. This one was special given how difficult it was to get going. Glad you liked it!
I loved the post of the Old Dodge truck! You must show us more on this Truck. The post on the Dodge had me standing up, and twisting around, waiting for it to start! This really got me interested in this vlog! We need to see a power wash, seat addition, what happens to the bed? And to see you drive it around, fix a few things, This was the Vlog of the week!!!! Thank you Mark.
Thanks! That is a great comment. That 50 Dodge might be moving out of that shed soon!
Richard,You and Christina Got Er Running!Working in the heat not so comfortable.Looking Forward To Seeing The’51 Chevy (burned out) video,I watched the Will It Run Video.Another Great Video!Take Care, Your Oregon Friend ☮️
Great job! 😊
Thanks Mike. Glad you liked it.
So natural,I love your content 👍🏻
Thank you! I like this one because it shows the struggle that can be had when taking on an old vehicle. This was one of the most grueling rescues I have done, because of the crazy heat. I wanted that to come through in the video, and I think it does.
Love this stuff, when you get it, you get it!
Thanks! I think I lost 5 pounds doing this one. It was crazy hot.
@@whattherust I have to try that excuse with my wife when I'm working in the garage! Sorry, I'm out here trying to lose weight! 😁😁😁
Hi y’all from west Alabama peace and love
Wow great vid !!!!!!!
Thanks. This one was tough!
Good job homie
New to the channel love it!
We have three of those Dodge Pickups in the collection two are 1948 and one is a 1951.
Fantastic! That is a great collection. I have another Dodge truck video coming soon.
nice job man .glad you got it running .wow dodge yes ..
Thanks!
Awesome truck, I’ve gotta get one of these in my collection
Nice. These are great trucks.
You look exhausted by the time that engine fires but it sounds fantastic. With a tune up I think it’ll purr.
Exhausted is the right word.
Good show!...didn't think you were going to get it going....enjoy your videos
Thank you! This one was very tough.
Great video. That was a bugger but you got it. Looking forward to next one.
Thanks! Super challenging, but very rewarding.
I have a 1950 Dodge b2b all restored it was pretty rough when I got it but not quite as bad as yours great job getting her fired up sure looks familiar under that hood
I bet it does! I did not know how nice these trucks are until this one. They are unique.
Awesome!!
Thanks!
No question, the toughest one yet. With that heat it's easy to get heat exhaustion. I hope you came out of it ok! 👍 This Dodge I predict will see the road again, hopefully very soon! I'm enjoying the content! Thanks for sharing! 😎
Thanks David! It was crazy hot, but we both came out OK.
@@whattherust So is it on the road now or
@@m42037 I checked in with the owner last week, and it is still in the shed.
Awesome lot better shape than mine
Long videos are good
That three piece, back glass is the coolest 😎!!!!
At this very moment I am working at the factory that assembled that truck, on Mound Rd. In Warren Michigan
Wow, that is awesome! Good to hear the building is still there.
Watching here Philippines
I know it takes a lot of time, effort, and money to do these videos. But hoping you do some longer videos period just like the other Dodge truck video that you just recently released! I really like seeing how other guys take the time. They're effort, and they're humor that they put into the videos and the process that it takes them to remove or reconstruct or fix something.
That is the type of inspiration that gets a guy from giving up on a rig or their project.
Thank you your content on the What the Rust channel.
Thank you for the feedback. We are tending to do longer videos now. We hope you like them.
Sometimes it is better to pull them out in the open before working on them. Also setting up a fan for comfort is a necessity. Thanks for the videos.
When you stuck your head in the engine compartment 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Here two years later!
Thank you for the continued support. We really appreciate it.
That's really cool👌🇺🇸👌🇺🇸
Thank you!
I know this video is older but I can see it's hot as ever in that shed ..your quite a trupper
Yes, it was crazy hot in there. Always the high 90s and the last day was 100! I lost a bit of weight that day.
that shed and the back of the truck is like flea market. the toy cars triggered my flea market eye right away. XD
that must have been the toughest one yet to get running, but you did it, and it put a smile on my face as well. hopefully you can fix the rest, to. especially that strange radio, like a sleeping dragon that opens an eye, sees nothing of interest and goes back to sleep...
great work! :D
Thanks Lothar. Your description of the radio is spot on!
If you ever find yourself in this situation again, you can get a pry bar and activate the starter manually from outside the vehicle. You're on the wrong side but you can reach the carb and pry bar at the same time.
Thanks for the tip Patrick.
I love the dust storm we got in the camera when you cranked it for the first time! I saw a green door at the back of the shed. I guess that didn't open? I love that you can find such old rigs and get them working.
Yes, that door used to open years ago, but it is now jammed in the mud and holding up the back wall. That shot of the oil and dust was so unexpected. I thought it would look terrible, but it did turn out nice. Thank you for the support!
@@whattherust That crack in the windshield. Do you think rock or bullethole?
@@gavinrewell9703 Definitely a bullet hole. The same bullet went through the middle back window.
😂
Flatheads are virtually indestructible. Unless you over rev it and throw a rod.
What a good truck I ain't hard no rust on it
It is a good one with a lot of potential.
Those Autolite/Prestolite distributors had a braided ground wire that went from the housing to the breaker plate to ground the points. I've also had the points fail around the pivot arm and spring and cause problems but that was on newer cheap points.
That is helpful information about the ground strap. Thank you!
The motor sounds pretty good to me for something that's been sitting so long
Yes, the engine is in good shape. This could be a cool truck with a little more work.
Really like your choice in cars and trucks but just can’t get through the video on the 6 cylinders. Well, I’ll hold out for the 8 cylinder videos when ever possible.
Until the next time… Your doing a great job and keep up the good work!
Thanks very much. I should have some V8s later this summer.
A book I read and owned about 40 years ago might be of interest to some viewers. It's by Michael Perry, title Truck, A Love Story. It's how a tyro mechanic/farmer goes about resurrecting a 1950 Dodge pickup abandoned on his farm. Well written and good reading!
I have read that! I remember I was captivated by the cover of the truck sitting abandoned. I liked it a lot.
@Prague Life, I'm going to buy a copy. I've been wanting to re-read it for some time.
@Prague Life, And the cover I remember is th blue truck. It was a mass market paperback.
Excellent cab shape and frame for sure also amazing me 1950 Dodge not called Fargo back then as I remember them as ! Also surprised that Flat Head 235 Cubic Inches 6 cylinder got unstuck from sitting long time and after Mystery Oil in spark plug holes clean it out tell by video footage too! Also hopefully transmission is okay plus axle to when planning pull it out too! I had giggle on throttle is barn hinge and I seen a 1968 Chevrolet C10 pick up had 292 in line 6 cylinder motor with 1 barrel carb Carter with hand choke cable knob in dash plus Manual transmission column shifter too 1978 GM posi rear gears 377 ! Also gas pedal was funny had on lever of rubber took off had weld of farm tractor from 1960 metal pedal on it too T backwards too on bottom of lever ! Farmer neighbor I knew taught me drive it when age 13 to 18 and when sold farm auction to new owner kept that way to after restoration to plus first Automobile repair company work for too! Also bet didn't know those 1945 to 1955 Dodge truck 235 flat motor also rad , Generator, plus floor shifter 4speed and axle were used in farm tractor company made in Brampton Ontario Canada near me company called Noresman row crop tractor paint red and yellow decals and built Cockshutt COOP 40 made plus share intake and outake manifold same but updraft Zenith 1 barrel carb or truck style depends buyer's wanted plus 6 volt positive ground too ! If saw Noresman tractor it like 1937 year of a McCormick Deerning or Farmall F 20 row crops tractors and so cool ! How found about my one boss first work for back 1992 to 1995 had restoration one and so cool 1950 Noresman motor put 40 hp with 60 torque on 235 Flat Head 6 cylinder motor if saw tractor think Dodge truck with floor shifter on single seater seat of farm tractor! Glad see these videos brings memories back then and enjoy helping with information too!
That is a lot of good info. Thank you for the support.
@@whattherust welcome
this is AWESOME!!! that engine doesn't sound particularly highly used
Thanks! I think the engine will be OK with some more run time.
my daily driver is a 53 Dodge pickup pilot window with an 85 Chrysler 5th Ave running gear
That sounds awesome. Do you have a video of it?
Have pictures
I really like the Content, are you buying this one? Or reviving it for someone else?✌🙏
Thanks! It isn't for sale at the moment, but I am trying.
Mr. Prague : Always look forward to your vids ! Much admire your perseverance !One question " Is there any vehicle on this planet , you can't get started ? "
Thank you for the support! I will be doing a couple of cars soon that I might fail on. I never know going in what will happen.
Hoping to see more of this old Girl!! Hats off to your Helper 👍in my opinion, sometimes your Clip on Mic is too much 🤷♂️ like it better without ✌ Take care
Thank you. That mic has been a source of trouble for a long time.
OHH..i SEE A SQUAREBODY!! Hiding outside!! Lets see i vid on you getting that one going if possible..Thanks
I did work on that squarebody a while back! Check out my channel.
Another great Dodge project. When I was a kid, we had pans with the copper bottom, a kitchen relic, for sure. Are you going to keep this one? Onward!
This one isn't for sale. I was helping the owner out with it. Thanks for watching!
I see a 1971 Caprice hubcap there on the floor board. I wonder if that car is laying around somewhere......
Sharp eye! If there is a 71 Caprice around, I have not seen it. It probably was years ago.
I have a Dodge Coronet 1950 too, I just need change the carburetor and the generador
The carb cover looks like Revere Ware,
Would of been interesting to see if the clutch and transmission still work but none the less, a chrysler flathead engine is real tough to kill.. didn't cost as much as some do to get running money wise... thats a plus... I think those distribitors are a flat screw style where it is in time or a hundred eighty out when put back but just pay attention to rotor pointing direction... not like the chevy with gear teeth on the distributor, kinda like the flat head fords with distributor in the front by the vibration damper.
That flat screw info is good to know. Thank you.
Another great rescue! What ever became of this truck?
The owner wants me to come back and drive it out of the shed and to his place nearby. I have not had time to do it yet, but I was able to find the rear wheels and put them on. Quite a challenge finding left-hand thread lug bolts.
Considering the' environmental and motor issues you really pulled it off. I didn't expect it to fire up. Nice job. What happens to this old truck now?
Thank you Richard. The truck is still there in the shed.
I hope you can persuade the owner to sell it to you. When you do, what do you think of keeping the bullet hole, but sealing it up so that it's weatherproof? Just kidding. Sort of. Also that old radio would be be a fun project for one of the antique radio TH-camrs.
Right, that radio would be amazing to get working again. For now the owner is not selling, but I have been helping him with it anyway. It is almost ready to drive out of that shed.
I live on Alabama probably I be salle my old school
Hi from Scotland, great video. You had to work hard for that result, ( and good help from Christina also )
So is that a keeper? Or are you just playing around?.
I’d love to see that truck out in the open, and cleaned up. It looks mighty rough though.
Cheers
John
Hi John! This one isn't for sale at the moment, but if I can convince the owner to sell it will be mine. It could be brought back.
I think I would disconnect the fuel line from the pump to the tank so you're not pumping sludge from the tank thru the pump and into the carb.. Job well done.. Did you acquire this beauty ? Would love to see this gem get a bath and on the road again ...
Agreed. The fuel tank was actually not in place, only the filler neck. The truck isn't for sale, but I am going to try and buy it anyway. It is special. Thank you for the support!
That bullet hole in the windshield is suspicious...might explain why the truck has been there so long.
Christina says the same!
@@morewhattherust I was told that when an engine was locked up it was useless or you would have to have the engine rebuilt. That apparently was not true. Thank you for showing this.
@@dlucas527 That's right, David. It all depends on why the engine is stuck and how badly. If it sticks from overheating, or excess water in the engine, you might be out of luck. If it is stuck from age and moisture, you may be OK.
Hi
Another way you could have broke the engine loose put it in gear put a pry bar on the rear end and turned it try that way go to Walmart and boat fuel primer ball hook it up to a gas line and put it in your gas can hook it to the fuel pump you can prime the fuel pump and carburetor and you can see if the float is stuck or not by doing this
That is a good tip. Thank you.
i've got a 50's dodge I pulled out of a field. the generator label says output its 12v. in your video you mentioned 6v from the battery. will it hurt it if i just hookup a 12v battery and go from there ?
If you disconnect the rest of the electrical system other than the start you will not damage anything. That is what I did on this truck. Only the starter was let connected.
Is that positive ground
Wondering if you could have put in gear and turn the rear drums
I definitely could have, but I was done with the day. It was a long road getting that truck running.
So what do you do with these old vehicals. Just see if you can make them run then back to original storage to die again?????
Most of them I do not buy. I help the owners get the vehicles running, and leave it to them for the next steps. This truck is an example. I got it running and ready to move out of the shed it is in (lots of work not on video), and the owner will be taking the next step to get the needed repairs done to make it roadworthy.
Maybe you can try and convert it to 12 volt system!
If I end up with it I will convert it for sure.
What do you do with these vehicles , sell or not yours to sell ? Just asking !
It depends on the vehicle. Most are not mine (like the 1950 Dodge), so I just help the owners. Some I buy, like the 1948 Dodge. Then I do some repairs and sell them. I don't have a lot of room, so I am not able to hold onto anything very long.
You cant kill a 216 flathead you just cant its where a slant 6 gets its DNA
I am impressed with that flat head. It had been sitting a very long time, was seized badly, but it ran great eventually. No noises and no smoke.
I really enjoy your videos but when you whoop and holler it goes right through me (really loud).
I do get a bit over-excited.
Are you guys originally from the east coast
I am, Christina is not.
Use starting fluid
Why not go straight to the flywheel park hen there Locke up ?
What's the next step with this Dodge?
The owner has plans for it, but I think it is years away from seeing the road.
@@whattherust As long as it isn't crushed
@@m42037Definitely not. I told the owner I would buy it if he decides to sell.