So satisfying, cleaning up a 1941 Ford COE Crew Cab, Military tow truck turned Bell Telephone truck.

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  • In this episode of iron city garage the boys get to work on the 1941 Ford crew cab. This super rare cab was recovered by Pete and Shane off a farm in Iowa a couple months back. You will also get to meet our new mechanic Clay and see if he has what it takes to cut it at Iron City Garage!
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  • @east309
    @east309 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video, great subject matter. The guy hammering on the rusty roof looking up at it around 37:45 will regret not wearing safety glasses when he gets a small piece of rust in his eye.

  • @fknsl1
    @fknsl1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Saw the Torch come out early, I'm thinking 'He isn't gonna...'
    And damned if he did!!

  • @shaunclifton5281
    @shaunclifton5281 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Awesome ! No scripted drama. This is how all should be.

  • @davidilbeck
    @davidilbeck ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Clay is a very talented young man. He worked his magic on every aspect of that beautiful truck. Thanks for saving it intact.

    • @MaxGiganteum
      @MaxGiganteum 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      -- Oh for the love of Dave... this video showed nothing more than epic levels of butchery! Clearly, you wouldn't know talent if it came up and slapped you in the back of the head. 🤦🏻‍♂️
      - Max Giganteum

  • @jimjenkins003
    @jimjenkins003 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The guy doing all the work needs his own TH-cam channel. I would subscribe.

  • @tinasmith3444
    @tinasmith3444 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ya gotta love how the new guy goes from MR SAFETY with welding coat, gloves, safety glasses and torch shield to NOTHING when they bring it in for the front doors.

  • @michaelguinn5736
    @michaelguinn5736 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Glad you got the whole truck, just proves no matter the condition, you can breath some life into them...the new guy, seems to have some drive, does pretty good work!!

  • @leeroyholloway4277
    @leeroyholloway4277 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Clay's philosophy: "It can't be stuck if it's liquid"

  • @jimh3362
    @jimh3362 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    New guy seems pretty motivated but you cannot use a cutting torch or grinder without eye protection. Your eyes are pretty important. Who hasn't had a blow back when using a cutting torch?? Simple safety!!!!!!!! Maybe not a good idea to weld the hinges onto the body.....................

  • @rclamb04
    @rclamb04 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Love this truck, I hope whoever buys this has a channel to watch this baby come back to life. New guy knows his stuff!!

  • @TheCrackerBox
    @TheCrackerBox ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The kid did a great job on that fender !!

  • @020Dutchy
    @020Dutchy ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hard worker, Clay. Good to have him aboard 👍

  • @AndysDogHouse
    @AndysDogHouse ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hey Iron City. That's such a cool old truck. I love the style. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁

  • @vincentbasso4903
    @vincentbasso4903 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The crunched fender transformation just blew away ! As a person not good with tools and I really marvel at what some people can do. I know that it wasn't perfect but he did ok

  • @DependableAutoTruck
    @DependableAutoTruck ปีที่แล้ว +7

    new mechanic seems to be a keeper

  • @randyharris8669
    @randyharris8669 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What ever youre payin this Clay fella, he earned to pass the probation in this video for sure. Give that man a raise! Lol
    Really impressed on the body work to the fender, awesome! No way id be able to do that and im a journeyman welder ffs lol glad you had the patience for that.

  • @victorrobison5069
    @victorrobison5069 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I can tell you why 41 was the only year for chrome. In late 41 something happened and everything was olive drab with no chrome until summer of 1945. I bet a few people can remember. Hint - they refer to it as WW 2.

    • @richardashcraft7200
      @richardashcraft7200 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      My father was a Pearl Harbor survivor. We stopped mass producing motor vehicles for the public in favor of military equipment....planes, tanks, half-tracks, Jeeps, etc. The first Liberty Ship built took 230 days to complete and by 45 we were pumping out 4 a day. A unique era and people remembered as the greatest generation

    • @charliechoo6324
      @charliechoo6324 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Split rims are dangerous what ever shape. Someone getting killed or injured was common. Many years ago govrtnment(?) had a film showing one under a vw beatle blowing apart lifting it into the air. My brother was one that has nearly died. The tire fell and blew apart.

    • @edwardbalsewicz9167
      @edwardbalsewicz9167 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@richardashcraft7200😊

  • @tobykuhns3795
    @tobykuhns3795 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank u for bringing the old trucks alive again I hope one day I hope u guys will bring old cars back to

  • @jeffkemp1904
    @jeffkemp1904 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man, that is gonna be one sweet rig first crew cab I’ve ever seen and the grill is fantastic looking on it

  • @davidcornish9235
    @davidcornish9235 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Give that young man a raise!

  • @alfredamantijr3908
    @alfredamantijr3908 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I miss seeing all the old trucks and you guys working on supper fan of your channel thanks

  • @wes11bravo
    @wes11bravo ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What I love about this video is that I have the same nebb shit perspective that I'd have if I showed up at the garage in person! As a former member of the United States Army and a current telephone company employee, I love all the history being saved from the shredder here!

  • @geoffosberg1633
    @geoffosberg1633 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I absolutely love cabover trucks from that period.

  • @Biokemist-o3k
    @Biokemist-o3k ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is so awesome !! We have to keep saving these beautiful pieces of history and making them working pieces of running driving machines of today.

  • @gregkingsley3309
    @gregkingsley3309 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Enjoying your COE video. Love those old trucks!

  • @earnharvick
    @earnharvick ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Clay in a fantastic addition to your crew!

  • @paulaxiuk7609
    @paulaxiuk7609 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a cool historical rare find !

  • @roysimmons8917
    @roysimmons8917 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As I watch your people work their magic, health and safety needs to improve to keep them around.

  • @tezfino5776
    @tezfino5776 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    trucks of the best years for people's enjoyment. Keep it up

  • @jeanjacobs6616
    @jeanjacobs6616 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Them old school trucks are very cool hop something great comes from it

  • @jayjones6904
    @jayjones6904 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't believe you're cutting grinding banging throwing stuff around those other nice cars but they are yours carry on guys stay safe

  • @astonike8383
    @astonike8383 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow had no idea they made crew cabs in the 40's

  • @haydenwatson7987
    @haydenwatson7987 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am curious why the brake drums were cut off. I could not see that any attempt was made to remove them before going to the torch.

  • @jasonalexander3080
    @jasonalexander3080 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video grandpa and grandson working on the car 👍

  • @mikepandelos9090
    @mikepandelos9090 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can always cut them centers out of those wheels and weld them in some late model wontons

  • @GoonieLord
    @GoonieLord ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It don't need a paint job the whole weathered rustic look is a true classic for a truck that was built to last

  • @rand49er
    @rand49er 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Such classic lines and styling. Still LOTS of work to be done. Would love to see that occur and what it'll looks like when finished.

  • @bobeverhart8217
    @bobeverhart8217 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    you have a find in Clay what a talented young man

  • @allenschmitz9644
    @allenschmitz9644 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That 'new' dude is shop GOLD.

  • @normansilver905
    @normansilver905 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The first fire engine I was assigned to was a 1942 Ford COE with a Marmon-Harrington four wheel drive conversion. It had a 4 speed tranny, V-8 and was a "crew cab" design and in the summer it got so hot in the cab back seat occupants would frequently get sick.

  • @nicolasalmanza2117
    @nicolasalmanza2117 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ese trabajador vale oro!! Saludos desde Montevideo Uruguay!!!

    • @mikescudder4621
      @mikescudder4621 ปีที่แล้ว

      Saludos Nicolas! Vocês tem joias como este lá no Uruguay?! Tu conhece o canal no youtube COE garage? th-cam.com/video/3suGJ-et3fQ/w-d-xo.html

  • @garyhodder2784
    @garyhodder2784 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video! This is why I watch your channel ,you make stuff happen and keep the talk to a minimum . Again great video keep it up.👍👍

    • @Ironcitygarage
      @Ironcitygarage  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate that!

    • @shaunclifton5281
      @shaunclifton5281 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly ! Real man shop. Not like all the goofy ass drama TV or Motortrend crap.

  • @sallyb3
    @sallyb3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Look fwd to seeing more of this Ford COE

  • @sneaks01
    @sneaks01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome to the crew, Clay!!

  • @dickjohnson8011
    @dickjohnson8011 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Look like the two most important tools the start with was the acetylene torch and the hammer, would like to see it somewhat finished someday 😀....

  • @frankmartorana3955
    @frankmartorana3955 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That scene with the guy trying to slam the doors shut!

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's some Heavy Iron there, Son!!
    Built Ford Tough!! Great video here!

  • @bobtucker8875
    @bobtucker8875 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting 🤔 content. Thanks 🙏 for sharing.

  • @imonaroll9502
    @imonaroll9502 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would stretch out the whole front clip forward 4 ft.widen the grille aswell. 😂

  • @michaelwilbur4320
    @michaelwilbur4320 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love a COE turned into a pickup truck

  • @perezjorbaorg6050
    @perezjorbaorg6050 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You really need to invest in a plasma cutter. Also, use larger hose with big pneumatic guns - they need air volume to work optimally.

  • @roadkillontheweb2873
    @roadkillontheweb2873 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like the one I found in Nebraska years ago. It was used for rural electrification setting poles for wiring up the country side and all the rural farmers.

  • @tn65s
    @tn65s ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For rusted any thing metal a 50:50 mixture of acetone and ATF in a spray bottle Work every time. Works on mixed metals aluminum on steel nuts and bolts white metal on steel just about anything. Piston rings soak for 48 hrs. Most other stuff over night.

  • @JS-zb1vv
    @JS-zb1vv ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would be cool to put a unimog frame and the portal axles under it . Make a 4x4 camper !!

  • @plinthley
    @plinthley 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First time I've watched your videos. Love how you just do the work without trying to entertain us. You've done a lot of very difficult work on this COE. There must be a price point that makes it worth your while to do all that before shipping it to a customer.

  • @williammeredith3618
    @williammeredith3618 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love watching history saved for everyone

  • @walterarredondo3516
    @walterarredondo3516 ปีที่แล้ว

    In Colombia South America these cabover people used to called them: Tuki, Tuki due to the sound on the engine! They say that the sound was, Tuki, Tuki, Tuki, Tuki, Tuki!!😂😂

  • @10yearsoffear11
    @10yearsoffear11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could watch this guy work all day, who is he and where did he come from?

  • @larrykrise3609
    @larrykrise3609 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow!you have taken on one heck of a job.good luck

  • @JavierGonzalez-rk9yx
    @JavierGonzalez-rk9yx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    gran trabajo amigos gracias por compartir el video saludos desde Argentina

  • @jaimepalma2417
    @jaimepalma2417 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Felistasiones a los grandes maestros mecánicos favulosos estraordinario maravilloso saludos cordiales dé la república de Chile

  • @ronbunker5778
    @ronbunker5778 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This COE is an excellent find! This will be an awesome vehicle some day!

  • @Lezgianblog
    @Lezgianblog ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great channel and content, shoot more often

  • @LuckysMotorcycles
    @LuckysMotorcycles 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like that’s truck’s steering column needs a visit from “Baron Von Hammer Smack” !

  • @bhonggf7768
    @bhonggf7768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its a nice job, i loved it

  • @butziporsche8646
    @butziporsche8646 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a thing of great beauty!

  • @karensavarese5684
    @karensavarese5684 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those drums could have been saved. Your mechanic tightened the adjuster fully , before trying anything, totally locking it into place! Rare and cool old Ford.

    • @Ironcitygarage
      @Ironcitygarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      This was his first truck he worked on at the shop. From almost a year ago lot has changed since then. Awesome truck though that’s true

  • @lasalleman6792
    @lasalleman6792 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great find!

  • @garycamara9955
    @garycamara9955 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool, the door works!

  • @TroubadourJuggernaut
    @TroubadourJuggernaut ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Funny when you said “I’m gonna get that old iron off there, nobody wants that”. Steve Darnell would leave it on and use it. !!! Great content guys

  • @marckilpatrick
    @marckilpatrick ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love all this . I also think clay is great. But clay please wear safety glasses . I'm not big gloves and I do light to heavy vehicle fab . I've had my eyes drilled multiple times . Just worried about you bud. Keep up the good work

  • @pjw7269
    @pjw7269 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dang, very rare truck! Good find!

  • @jessiejames2155
    @jessiejames2155 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A remarkable mechanic, this man ..! 😮🤨👍🏻

  • @hj179
    @hj179 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like these old trucks. Form follows function designing...

  • @janesmith716
    @janesmith716 ปีที่แล้ว

    Better be paying that kid some good money, got some talent.

  • @jackrichards1863
    @jackrichards1863 ปีที่แล้ว

    So just gonna mention something here. A wire brush on a drill or the 12" hand variety makes life with steel that age like new . Brush it clean add some lube and you'll suspect it was last undone a month ago. Hammer the drum adjacent to the disc that connects the hub!

  • @eue073
    @eue073 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have seen winch arrangements like that on military trucks that operated barrage baloons

  • @nigavru
    @nigavru ปีที่แล้ว

    The former greatness of the country...

  • @mrmongo6722
    @mrmongo6722 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and thanks for sharing.

  • @sikazwejerry4620
    @sikazwejerry4620 ปีที่แล้ว

    Indeed it's iron city garage. Thanks

  • @matthewbenzor4807
    @matthewbenzor4807 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a find😮😮😮😮

  • @edwardst-pierre1020
    @edwardst-pierre1020 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If I have a shop some day i would use a sand blaster for the first step when the vehicle is that bad.

  • @oneFreetinker
    @oneFreetinker ปีที่แล้ว

    Clay needs to watch "Shake hands with danger".

  • @MUN.A1988
    @MUN.A1988 ปีที่แล้ว

    Long vedio..i started dreaming while I was watching to finish it I swear😍😍😍I'm sleepy..

  • @rustyrobinson8027
    @rustyrobinson8027 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That truck looks so happy to be back

  • @성태김-b6n
    @성태김-b6n 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    무에서 유를 창조
    해가는 최고 숙련
    공에 장인이시다
    정말 대단한 실력
    을 갖춘분들이
    십니다!👍👍👍🤗

  • @itsmewildbill2296
    @itsmewildbill2296 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Shout out from a new subscriber and fellow Pittsburgher. Sweet truck, great video!

  • @jessiejames2155
    @jessiejames2155 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Woooow ! What a Relic ! 😮👍🏻

  • @roberthatfull3816
    @roberthatfull3816 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kool vid and wrenching fellas those old trucks are pretty kool lookin 🤘

  • @Techyon
    @Techyon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow I guess I'm going to have to stop by and visit you some day Pete, haven't seen you since I left API

  • @jessiejames2155
    @jessiejames2155 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic work...!!! 😂👍🏻

  • @jeffniznik2963
    @jeffniznik2963 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your work!

  • @Mr.Big-Gunz
    @Mr.Big-Gunz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ever since i saw Jeepers Creepers I've wanted a Cab Over Truck...

  • @venogotti1069
    @venogotti1069 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's that jeepers creepers 🚚

  • @pinkladybikermamma3603
    @pinkladybikermamma3603 ปีที่แล้ว

    LITTLE TLC AND SHE'S GOOD AS NEW!

  • @erickricharson5196
    @erickricharson5196 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had hoped to see it drive again.

  • @eldorado1244
    @eldorado1244 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clays the real deal

  • @audinapitantv7194
    @audinapitantv7194 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching here and full support

  • @greggabel7238
    @greggabel7238 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is off to a good start, some corrosion needs fixing

  • @anthony01571
    @anthony01571 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OUTSTANDING : o .....