Dear Anne, Thank you for taking the time to make theses videos. One thing that gets over looked on old trucks is the entire wiring harness , its worn out... its 67 years old and its been cut into and modified and lived outside . 67 years ago that was a reliable truck .. The gas gauge worked , the lights all worked , and the generator worked , and the starter worked , a complete new wiring harness will be the first step in making it a dependable truck .. even if it is mostly original ... You have enough skill to do the job ... good luck with your new home /farm Pete m
I'm glad y'all were spared. I am still making repairs on my home from the tornado that hit us last May. Fortunately I have been unemployed which gives me time to help other folks as well. Lots of sympathy for communities who have been hit by disasters and inspired by the numerous people who turn out in droves to help.
It's nice to have enough room around the engine to work. Not so on new vehicles. Otter hands are adorable, baby otters are spectacular in every way. Caleb sure knows how to compliment.
And, as is traditional among the gen x post technology revi-traditional ex-city homesteader tribe, all work on vintage automotive projects must be accomplished between 8:30 and 11:30 PM on a night with no moon. And all work must be supervised by a cat. Loving how excited you are with everything that you are doing!
I have worked as a professional mechanic for 20 years, and as a hobbyist for another 25. Starter replacements don't get much easier than that, and some are WAY harder. Good job 🙂
An old truck is the best place to start learning to work on vehicles. Lots of space and simple layouts. I look forward to your future videos on the truck and your new homestead adventures.
Thank you so much! Old vehicles are where it's at for learning things! I restored a 65 Mustang years ago and when I started I couldn't have told you what or where a carburator was if I tried.
I am jealous of your truck. I drove a 53 Belaire Chevy while I was in school and college. Always liked the 53 pickup. They are easy vehicles to work on. I did a crank rod bearing change out in one evening. Sold my 53 to a coworker who replaced the clutch and the sold it to a high school student that worked at the local Tasty-Freeze. One day while the car was parked behind the Tasty-Freeze, a big wind storm came along and blew a huge boxelder tree over on the Chevy. It almost collapsed it in half. Moral of this sad story is never park your 53 pickup under a big tree!
Great job. Had a 54' F250 some time ago. 6 volt positive ground. Electrical nightmare. Like I mentioned before, I get it...it's a labor of love. Beautiful truck! Well done
Glad Mister Truck made it to Nashville. Looking forward to all the videos to follow. I am not auto-mechanically inclined. But I'm still interested in all the things you do. You are so upbeat!
That makes me happy! Of course I love it when folks jump into the same projects I do, but the real point of my channel is to share inspiration and smiles wherever I can.
YES FINALLY! Awesome you have someone in town who rebuilds electrical. That is getting harder and harder to find. People who can do that work can pull off all manner of tricks that are useful and you get to keep that original housing. Truly stoked for you Anne! 🔥👍🏼🔥 BTW the outtakes were classic! Loved it!
Hi Anne! Very happy to see that it was your "farm truck" you traded for the golf cart. I was disappointed on the last video when you said you traded your truck for the golf truck - I thought you meant this gorgeous old Chevy! Did not think that was a fair trade. Happy to see the old 53 is still in your life. Regards Dennis Beamish Cambridge Ontario Canada
It's a shame that a lot of great people are leaving Washington State. Good for you though. Great video. Glad parts are still available for DIY starter rebuilds.
The thumbnail pick in the best! My buddy had the same thing happen twice on the 403 Olds powered full size Pontiac wagon we built in college, but both times weren't on country roads! I'm glad that the truck made it safe. That Ram Charger up top was also awesome, too bad they didn't leave that with you as well.
That driver got real lucky, those Porsche 914's are not supposed to be towed backwards. They have a targa top that'll rip off if going fast enough (highway speeds). He was driving the good luck truck. Also, great vid!
Its so cool to see you wrenching on your own truck. It seems weird to hear you talk about parts for that truck being obsolete. The truth is that every piece of that truck is available. I think you could build a new one from the ground up. From experience I can tell you that driving a vehicle like that on the highway today can be a hair raising experience. The manual steering and brakes do not allow you to react to changing conditions in traffic like more modern vehicles allow everyone else on the road to do. The thing is that all the other drivers do not realize this and they will not afford you any courtesy in light of the situation. I am restomoding a 64 Chevy c10 right now but the drive to work in it a few times before I started the tear down is what made up my mind that the steering and brake would have to be modernized. Luckily for you there are plenty of parts available at reasonable prices that can bring your truck up to safety standards. Speedway motors is just one example of a good company that supplies those parts you would need to get the job done. Here is a link to speedways page for your model truck. www.speedwaymotors.com/shop/speedway-motors-1947-54-chevy-pickup-bolt-in-series-chassis-parts~8192-2795 Being a life long transportation mechanic and certified welder I can tell you that this series of upgrades from Speedway can be done by most mechanically inclined people. Should you decide that something like this would be something you want to do I would be happy to lend a hand sometime as I only live a few hours drive from Nashville.
Yes, there are new parts available, but I'm trying to keep costs as low as possible, and keep it original whenever possible. We will get it running safely, that's a huge priority, but it's not likely ever going to be a highway driver, more just running to get hay and go to the feed store up the street.
When I opened up your video where you said you had gotten rid of your truck for the golf cart I nearly passed out ;-) She's a beaut! All the very best!
@@AnneofAllTrades I'm so very glad to hear that! I love those old rides! I have a 1962 Willys Wagon (with the Tornado engine) I'm going to try and get road ready this season...I had it driving a couple of years ago...need to get back on it (fuel pump went out). I also have access to a 1962 GMC 3/4 ton Camper Special truck. It needs some engine (valve work, I think...it may be rings (smoking)...I haven't diagnosed it yet) and brake work but the body is nearly perfect. Happy trails, Anne!
A nice golf cart for everyday AND a nice farm truck for the homestead...things are shaping up in Nashville...congrats! Love the truck...and the bike! Best wishes! :)
When I was in the navy there was a guy running around who had one of those old chevys with a caddy 500 shoe horned into it, that truck was pretty insane! I have always loved that body style, that is a cool truck you have there.
Do you still have the 6volt system in your trunk? You should change it over as soon as possible. They make 12v replacement bulbs for your old marker lights and turn signals bulbs. Also convert your charging system from generator/regulator to a alternator system. You will need to change your heater blower motor and dashboard lights to 12v bulbs also. You will need a new 12v coil and resistor for your starting system. You also need to change any other electric devices and motor and solenoids. Good luck with your new life in Nashville. Kirk
Woah there girl. Always disconnect the ground terminal first, not the hot (red) lead as shown. If the end of that lead had touched any metalwork under the hood as you were pulling it back it would have made a shower of sparks. Its only 12 volts you might say, but a shorted battery will make hundreds of amps and can very easily start a spectacular fire! Love your videos but we need to work safe.
That's a smooth running straight six, reminds me of the old trucks I used to own. Running moonshine, isn't that what they do in Tennessee? If that original starter had been good you wouldn't have to change it when converting to 12V their winding can take the higher voltage. That's what an old-timer told me back in the 70's also back in the 70's a friend of mine owned a Porsche that same color green. Thanks for the video!
Ann I found your channel and love it for the wood working videos. Imagine my joy when I ran across these videos, restoring the exact same truck I’m restoring as well! Keep up the great content :)
0h! How exciting to have the truck back! Now on to brakes, make sure to check your tail lights, looks as though the rear drivers side isn't working or maybe it just needs a bulb. Can't wait to see you start working on this !! :) What a great FRIDAY surprise!!
Look at all that room to work by the motor. Those were the good ol days. Anne, your truck looks like an old Moonshine hauling vehicle. Careful not to be carrying illegal liqueur when pulled over.
Ha! I'll do my best! Yeah there is tons of room in here but somehow its still not enough! That and computers in the new cars are exactly why I don't have any interest in working on them!
Get rid of that Air Cleaner as soon as you can. Those things will become nice and crispy when and if the truck ever backfires. Not only that but as the element ages, it also crumbles and gets sucked into the manifold.
Very good find! I would get rid of that showpiece Edelbrock air filter and make sure to get a proper heavy duty filter so you don't suck up a bunch of farm dust into your engine.
Thank you for checking, it means a lot that you'd care enough to do so. I'm very thankful to report that we came through unscathed, though many of our neighbors were not so lucky.
Those Chevy truck the 1950s starters had no solenoid. The driver would have to step on a round pedal, located to the right of the accelerator to start.
My across the road neighbors have a wooden rail fence like you do on your new farm and they put wire fencing on the fence to keep their small dogs from getting out on the road.
That's a great way to do it. Unfortunately Rigby is smarter than most fences which is why we are training him to stay put so we don't have to worry about him. He's got PLENNNNTY of space to run around freely inside it :)
Hi Anne you really are clever I don't think I would have a go at replacing a starter motor in a truck. I have a club cart electric golf cart be I use it to play golf during the summer I walk in the winter. I have played golf ever since I was 17,I love golf. Your golf cart is an EZI GO they can have their shear of electrical problems. Ashleigh 💖
Jesus is there anything you CANNOT do? Fixing vintage cars, buying a whole farm, setting up a forgery and all that jazz. Ah it's of "all trades" I get it. Thank you for inspiring me today!
Awesome stuff Anne! 😁👍🏻👊🏻 ... reminds me of the time I changed a starter for a relative, no jack, no ramps, no creeper, it was like I had T-Rex arms while doing it! 🦖
I got to ask you - did you bring that big band saw with you when you moved? Was always hoping to see you rejuvenate that massive piece of cast iron. Glad to see you and your truck reunited again. I was looking at the front grill when you fired it up, and it might just be me, but I think I saw that truck smile.
Anne - Kia ora (hello from NZ) Yep who needs gloves, when a bit of good ol' grease, oil and dirt under your fingernails is really good for the skin... :-) I hate wearing gloves when working on my motorbike, just love the grease and oil and then only wear fingerless gloves when out riding the motorbike all year round too. One has to 'feel' what they are doing. :-) Oh and good job getting the Chevy going again..... sounds awesome :-)
You did quite well on that starter install, but having help is cheating. I once had to do it alone, and ended up using a dog leash (handle end) to form a lasso around the starter body, to lower and then tie off the hook end of the leash to one of the heater pipe connections at the fire wall, so that I could get under and do the final positioning and bolt insertion. Getting the original out was easy. It fell out after I removed the bolts. Holding the new (heavy) starter at just the right height required a sky hook, but the leash was all that I had.
@@AnneofAllTrades I was in a Mall parking lot in 17" of snow when I did that. I spent an hour shoveling the snow away before I could change the starter.
Dear Anne, Thank you for taking the time to make theses videos. One thing that gets over looked on old trucks is the entire wiring harness , its worn out... its 67 years old and its been cut into and modified and lived outside . 67 years ago that was a reliable truck .. The gas gauge worked , the lights all worked , and the generator worked , and the starter worked , a complete new wiring harness will be the first step in making it a dependable truck .. even if it is mostly original ... You have enough skill to do the job ... good luck with your new home /farm Pete m
Thanks Pete! Yep a new harness will come, that's just a super big time investment and I'm trying to work out the major kinks first.
I'm glad y'all were spared. I am still making repairs on my home from the tornado that hit us last May. Fortunately I have been unemployed which gives me time to help other folks as well. Lots of sympathy for communities who have been hit by disasters and inspired by the numerous people who turn out in droves to help.
The response by Nashville volunteers is nothing short of inspiring. I'm so proud to call this my new home.
@@AnneofAllTrades Ain't the Volunteer State for nuthin'.
It's nice to have enough room around the engine to work. Not so on new vehicles. Otter hands are adorable, baby otters are spectacular in every way. Caleb sure knows how to compliment.
hahaha he sure does
And, as is traditional among the gen x post technology revi-traditional ex-city homesteader tribe, all work on vintage automotive projects must be accomplished between 8:30 and 11:30 PM on a night with no moon. And all work must be supervised by a cat. Loving how excited you are with everything that you are doing!
Don't act surprised. Act like you knew it would work. Which you did of course. Professional at work.
I have worked as a professional mechanic for 20 years, and as a hobbyist for another 25. Starter replacements don't get much easier than that, and some are WAY harder. Good job 🙂
We really lucked out with this one!!
'72 Newport 4 door 400 w/ac . Took over a month to train that mouse to put that back bolt back in!
🔩🔧🐁
My favorite Chevy truck built. It's what I learned to drive in
it's a special truck for sure!
Congratulations, young lady! Very proud of you. May God continue to bless and keep you!
Thank you!
An old truck is the best place to start learning to work on vehicles. Lots of space and simple layouts. I look forward to your future videos on the truck and your new homestead adventures.
Thank you so much! Old vehicles are where it's at for learning things! I restored a 65 Mustang years ago and when I started I couldn't have told you what or where a carburator was if I tried.
I want one! If only the insides of trucks today looked like that.
So glad Anne that you have a friend there to help you get the truck started.
I am jealous of your truck. I drove a 53 Belaire Chevy while I was in school and college. Always liked the 53 pickup. They are easy vehicles to work on. I did a crank rod bearing change out in one evening. Sold my 53 to a coworker who replaced the clutch and the sold it to a high school student that worked at the local Tasty-Freeze. One day while the car was parked behind the Tasty-Freeze, a big wind storm came along and blew a huge boxelder tree over on the Chevy. It almost collapsed it in half. Moral of this sad story is never park your 53 pickup under a big tree!
I love Belairs! Such cool body shapes. What a sad story! Yes she will stay away from as much danger as I can save her from :)
Fun video. I did a bunch of this kind of swapping parts in my grandfather's garage when I was a kid. Great fun. thanks.
So glad you liked it! Thanks!
All of your videos are so diverse. It's very fun to watch you tackle different challenges. Rock on Miss Anne.
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoy the diversity! I sure do!
Woohoo.
Got it going without too much drama. 👍🏽
Golf cart is certainly earning its keep! 👌🏽
It sure is! I LOVE that thing!
Electric starters make me appreciate all those people that had a Model T and had to hand crank it. You made a clunky chore look fun 👍🏻😀
ha! I want a hand crank car someday.
Great job. Had a 54' F250 some time ago. 6 volt positive ground. Electrical nightmare. Like I mentioned before, I get it...it's a labor of love. Beautiful truck! Well done
Thanks so much! Old stuff takes some maintenance but oh boy it's fun to run!
Rusty Broken Little Thing was the name of my band in high school.
I bet you guys sounded super squeaky.
Love the enthusiasm you show in everything you do, I think you put a smile on a lot of faces
Thanks so much! Sharing smiles is my main business!
You seem so happy and already at home in TN. Makes me happy, too.
Thank you! We definitely feel like we landed in the right place!
Nice! Love Old Truck they are so unique in so many ways and work on them yourself. Peace Be With You ☮️
Hope you faired well from those horrific tornadoes last night. Be safe, wish you well!
Thank you so much for your concern! Adam and I and all the farm critters are safe!
I'm very glad that you didn't trade this truck for the golf cart.
I would NEVER. she dies with me!
She works on trucks, does carpentry, loves animals, OMG ! The perfect woman! Do you have a sister?!!! Great job!
... AND she sings her own theme song!
Love your channel and the truck project.
Stay safe... always disconnect your negative cable from the battery first and connect last.
Thanks!
I am glad it arrived! I loved the golf cart pulling it!!!
Me too!!
I need to find me another one of those trucks. My first pickup was a 53 Chevy just like yours. Only is was the original green color.
I think mine was a mint green from what I can tell on some exposed spots. I'm excited to get into the body work.
Hey Anne. Now that you have your truck back, you have my attension. I love old trucks. Thanks for sharing.👍👍
Glad to hear it! Excited to share more!
You are such a good example for girls everywhere, learn it and you can do it !
Thank you!
At least you can say it was a DYI. But good job at getting it running
Glad Mister Truck made it to Nashville. Looking forward to all the videos to follow. I am not auto-mechanically inclined. But I'm still interested in all the things you do. You are so upbeat!
That makes me happy! Of course I love it when folks jump into the same projects I do, but the real point of my channel is to share inspiration and smiles wherever I can.
@@AnneofAllTrades Projects I've quite a few over at Instructables.com. And sharing smiles is your forte.
I think with this truck , every time you start it up ,it's start of new adventure 👍💪
Absolutely true!
YES FINALLY! Awesome you have someone in town who rebuilds electrical. That is getting harder and harder to find. People who can do that work can pull off all manner of tricks that are useful and you get to keep that original housing. Truly stoked for you Anne! 🔥👍🏼🔥
BTW the outtakes were classic! Loved it!
Thanks so much brother! Oh man there were TOO many outtakes in this one, made it a really fun one to shoot!
Hi Anne!
Very happy to see that it was your "farm truck" you traded for the golf cart. I was disappointed on the last video when you said you traded your truck for the golf truck - I thought you meant this gorgeous old Chevy! Did not think that was a fair trade. Happy to see the old 53 is still in your life.
Regards
Dennis Beamish Cambridge Ontario Canada
Ha! Oh I would NEVER make that trade. The Chevy dies with me!
Happy Day👍
It's a shame that a lot of great people are leaving Washington State. Good for you though. Great video. Glad parts are still available for DIY starter rebuilds.
The thumbnail pick in the best! My buddy had the same thing happen twice on the 403 Olds powered full size Pontiac wagon we built in college, but both times weren't on country roads! I'm glad that the truck made it safe. That Ram Charger up top was also awesome, too bad they didn't leave that with you as well.
I would have been happy to have taken the charger! Yeah as long as no one gets hurt, those little adventures are always fun and a fun story later.
That Smile when it starts!
That's the real deal right there!
That driver got real lucky, those Porsche 914's are not supposed to be towed backwards. They have a targa top that'll rip off if going fast enough (highway speeds). He was driving the good luck truck.
Also, great vid!
Yikes!!
Its so cool to see you wrenching on your own truck. It seems weird to hear you talk about parts for that truck being obsolete. The truth is that every piece of that truck is available. I think you could build a new one from the ground up. From experience I can tell you that driving a vehicle like that on the highway today can be a hair raising experience. The manual steering and brakes do not allow you to react to changing conditions in traffic like more modern vehicles allow everyone else on the road to do. The thing is that all the other drivers do not realize this and they will not afford you any courtesy in light of the situation. I am restomoding a 64 Chevy c10 right now but the drive to work in it a few times before I started the tear down is what made up my mind that the steering and brake would have to be modernized. Luckily for you there are plenty of parts available at reasonable prices that can bring your truck up to safety standards. Speedway motors is just one example of a good company that supplies those parts you would need to get the job done. Here is a link to speedways page for your model truck. www.speedwaymotors.com/shop/speedway-motors-1947-54-chevy-pickup-bolt-in-series-chassis-parts~8192-2795
Being a life long transportation mechanic and certified welder I can tell you that this series of upgrades from Speedway can be done by most mechanically inclined people. Should you decide that something like this would be something you want to do I would be happy to lend a hand sometime as I only live a few hours drive from Nashville.
Yes, there are new parts available, but I'm trying to keep costs as low as possible, and keep it original whenever possible. We will get it running safely, that's a huge priority, but it's not likely ever going to be a highway driver, more just running to get hay and go to the feed store up the street.
Best outtakes ever. I couldn't imagine Anne swearing before this. But your not doing it right unless you swear at your truck when working on it. 😅😂🤣
Oh just to be clear those bleeps were Caleb 😂😂😂
I believe you should always remove the negative cable first and put on last.
When I opened up your video where you said you had gotten rid of your truck for the golf cart I nearly passed out ;-) She's a beaut! All the very best!
Oh yeah NEVER! this old gal dies with me!
@@AnneofAllTrades I'm so very glad to hear that! I love those old rides! I have a 1962 Willys Wagon (with the Tornado engine) I'm going to try and get road ready this season...I had it driving a couple of years ago...need to get back on it (fuel pump went out). I also have access to a 1962 GMC 3/4 ton Camper Special truck. It needs some engine (valve work, I think...it may be rings (smoking)...I haven't diagnosed it yet) and brake work but the body is nearly perfect. Happy trails, Anne!
A nice golf cart for everyday AND a nice farm truck for the homestead...things are shaping up in Nashville...congrats! Love the truck...and the bike! Best wishes! :)
Thank you! Life is nice in Tennessee, I’m very thankful the way it’s shaping up
When I was in the navy there was a guy running around who had one of those old chevys with a caddy 500 shoe horned into it, that truck was pretty insane! I have always loved that body style, that is a cool truck you have there.
ha! That sounds like a terror on the roads! What fun!
Too funny bloopers. Great job in all!
Yes it run again the old Chevy .
Do you still have the 6volt system in your trunk? You should change it over as soon as possible. They make 12v replacement bulbs for your old marker lights and turn signals bulbs. Also convert your charging system from generator/regulator to a alternator system. You will need to change your heater blower motor and dashboard lights to 12v bulbs also. You will need a new 12v coil and resistor for your starting system. You also need to change any other electric devices and motor and solenoids.
Good luck with your new life in Nashville.
Kirk
th-cam.com/video/aKRVFMgRlyg/w-d-xo.html ;)
Rachets fidget spinners for adults. Getting there slowly but shurly Anne. Love the Chevy give it tlc and it will be tough and reliable.
Slowly but surely is the name of the game around here!
Can't wait to see the next video on brakes
me either! Stopping, what a novel concept! haha
Aww, please give that car some more TLC. It deserves it!
Absolutely will do! We'll have her fully restored in no time!
Do not loose the inline Six. Painless makes a new wire system so you can re wire then entire truck with a new wire loom.
Don't worry, it's staying original ;)
Great to see it getting ready👍👍👍👍
it's exciting times around here Gib!!
Alway a good idea to have the breaks working before running the truck.
hahaha yeah
Good to see you and the truck united again.
Missed it.
Greetings from Munich, Tom.
Thanks so much! I'm just as happy!
Woah there girl. Always disconnect the ground terminal first, not the hot (red) lead as shown. If the end of that lead had touched any metalwork under the hood as you were pulling it back it would have made a shower of sparks. Its only 12 volts you might say, but a shorted battery will make hundreds of amps and can very easily start a spectacular fire! Love your videos but we need to work safe.
But sparks are so fun! Haha jk. Thanks for the tip
Sweet Rig!!! Enjoy that bad-boy for years!
I absolutely will!
@@AnneofAllTrades Way to go!!!
That's a smooth running straight six, reminds me of the old trucks I used to own. Running moonshine, isn't that what they do in Tennessee? If that original starter had been good you wouldn't have to change it when converting to 12V their winding can take the higher voltage. That's what an old-timer told me back in the 70's also back in the 70's a friend of mine owned a Porsche that same color green. Thanks for the video!
Ha! Maybe I'll get into moonshine next! Probably not though, I don't think Mom of All Trades would approve ;)
Looks like a daily driver to me. 🥰
Will be once it's got brakes, a new air system, seat, and seatbelts!!
From Kentucky. My wife and I really enjoy watching your journey. My says "she's a bad a@#". You've been inspirational.
Thanks so much! That really means a lot to me!
thats awesome! great to hear it start and run!
Thank you! I was really excited about it too!
thank you Anne . 1953 thats the year i was born in and yup i need tlc too lol but i still work
ha! Stay active! Staying active is what will keep this ol gal alive too :)
Too funny, reminds me of my first days as mechanic, love to see that Joy!
Nothing better than hearing a motor run for the first time in ages!
I like your old truck
Me too!
So cool love that truck
Me too!
Man, I freaking love this truck!
Me too! And it's only gonna get better from here!!
Cool truck, great video!
Thank you!!
Congrats Anne. The truck looks and sounds great.
Thanks so much!
Ann I found your channel and love it for the wood working videos. Imagine my joy when I ran across these videos, restoring the exact same truck I’m restoring as well! Keep up the great content :)
Wow, thank you! She's a beaut! Can't wait to get more time wrenching on her!
It’s nice to see another classic getting fixed! You are awesome! Do you have a playlist with this truck in it?
Loved the bloopers!!!
Bloopers are my favorite part!!
Just came over from Iveys forge and Homestead. Subscribed and liked! 👍🙋♀️🙋♂️
Thank you! Welcome!
@@AnneofAllTrades thank you! I think we are going to enjoy your channel!
@@AnneofAllTrades you kinda act like we do! We are happy people! So you would fit in with us like peas and carrots!🙂👍
Woohoo!, Always great to see the results of repairs, , wonderful job!
Thank you!!
Awesome video Anne,love the truck,welcome to the south 👍😁
Thank you!
0h! How exciting to have the truck back! Now on to brakes, make sure to check your tail lights, looks as though the rear drivers side isn't working or maybe it just needs a bulb. Can't wait to see you start working on this !! :) What a great FRIDAY surprise!!
Oh yeah there are a few projects that need to happen before she's ready to hit the streets, but I can't wait!
Look at all that room to work by the motor. Those were the good ol days.
Anne, your truck looks like an old Moonshine hauling vehicle. Careful not to be carrying illegal liqueur when pulled over.
Ha! I'll do my best! Yeah there is tons of room in here but somehow its still not enough! That and computers in the new cars are exactly why I don't have any interest in working on them!
Half-way across... dang that golf cart is handy!
isn't it??
Get rid of that Air Cleaner as soon as you can. Those things will become nice and crispy when and if the truck ever backfires. Not only that but as the element ages, it also crumbles and gets sucked into the manifold.
It’s as good as gone, it’s not even the proper one for this carb
Very good find! I would get rid of that showpiece Edelbrock air filter and make sure to get a proper heavy duty filter so you don't suck up a bunch of farm dust into your engine.
Hahaha that filter has GOT TO GO! It doesn't even fit the carb, the last owner just used about 4 rolls of electrical tape to make it fit *sigh*
@@AnneofAllTrades Oh my....not even a proper rig-job. No duct tape....
I sure hope you are OK and that the tornado didn't get anywhere near you .
Thank you for checking, it means a lot that you'd care enough to do so. I'm very thankful to report that we came through unscathed, though many of our neighbors were not so lucky.
Nice, the first new vehicle I bought was a Silver Porsche 914 in 1971.
Oh that's awesome! I was actually just joking about the porche ;)
@@AnneofAllTrades I knew you were joking, not a practical car at all.
Those Chevy truck the 1950s starters had no solenoid. The driver would have to step on a round pedal, located to the right of the accelerator to start.
My across the road neighbors have a wooden rail fence like you do on your new farm and they put wire fencing on the fence to keep their small dogs from getting out on the road.
That's a great way to do it. Unfortunately Rigby is smarter than most fences which is why we are training him to stay put so we don't have to worry about him. He's got PLENNNNTY of space to run around freely inside it :)
🙌🏼 I enjoyed your video but LOL at the outtakes at the end. Keep them coming
Somehow whenever Caleb is around there are a lot more outtakes, not sure why ;)
Good luck with your truck an new place I love you Channel👍👌
Thank you so much!!
My dad had a huge tree crush his garage. When he rebuilt it, it was designed for a lift.
Smart man!
Absolutely awesome
Hi Anne you really are clever I don't think I would have a go at replacing a starter motor in a truck. I have a club cart electric golf cart be I use it to play golf during the summer I walk in the winter. I have played golf ever since I was 17,I love golf. Your golf cart is an EZI GO they can have their shear of electrical problems.
Ashleigh 💖
there's lots more besides just the starter coming! Stay tuned :)
Way to go
Thank you!
Great video! Keep the truck videos coming. So great!
Absolutely will do!
Jesus is there anything you CANNOT do? Fixing vintage cars, buying a whole farm, setting up a forgery and all that jazz. Ah it's of "all trades" I get it. Thank you for inspiring me today!
Happy to share inspiration wherever I can!
Awesome stuff Anne! 😁👍🏻👊🏻 ... reminds me of the time I changed a starter for a relative, no jack, no ramps, no creeper, it was like I had T-Rex arms while doing it! 🦖
ha! Those t-rex arms are croosh!
Worried about how you fared in tornado scare. Hope you are alright!!!
Thank you for checking! Very thankful to report Adam, the critters and I are all fine
Awesome! Keep up the good work on the truck, love it.
Thank you! It's all very exciting!!
I got to ask you - did you bring that big band saw with you when you moved? Was always hoping to see you rejuvenate that massive piece of cast iron. Glad to see you and your truck reunited again. I was looking at the front grill when you fired it up, and it might just be me, but I think I saw that truck smile.
Unfortunately the bandsaw was too tall for the shipping container so it had to stay. I think it did smile! I'm so happy to get it going again!
Anne - Kia ora (hello from NZ) Yep who needs gloves, when a bit of good ol' grease, oil and dirt under your fingernails is really good for the skin... :-) I hate wearing gloves when working on my motorbike, just love the grease and oil and then only wear fingerless gloves when out riding the motorbike all year round too. One has to 'feel' what they are doing. :-) Oh and good job getting the Chevy going again..... sounds awesome :-)
Thanks so much! Dirty hands, clean money is what I always say!
I love your truck! Ihave a 1954 5 window, installing a ls3 engine! And I have a car lift!
haha you lucky duck!
You did quite well on that starter install, but having help is cheating. I once had to do it alone, and ended up using a dog leash (handle end) to form a lasso around the starter body, to lower and then tie off the hook end of the leash to one of the heater pipe connections at the fire wall, so that I could get under and do the final positioning and bolt insertion. Getting the original out was easy. It fell out after I removed the bolts. Holding the new (heavy) starter at just the right height required a sky hook, but the leash was all that I had.
hahaha I wish I could have been a fly on the wall in your garage to watch that!
@@AnneofAllTrades
I was in a Mall parking lot in 17" of snow when I did that. I spent an hour shoveling the snow away before I could change the starter.
Love your truck, great video! Best to you both!!
Thank you!!
and now I want a ..... Truck
Anne you are so darn cool, I really enjoy your channel!
That makes me happy to hear!