1918 Liberty Truck and TxDOT Centennial Celebration
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- Thanks to all that took part in the restoration of the 1918 Liberty Truck In preparation of the TxDOT Centennial Celebration.
9500 Liberty Truck were built and 8000 were sent overseas in WW1. The Liberty Truck also had a part in the Spanish American War recovery efforts transporting supplies and goods. There are only 10 Liberty Trucks registered and operational today in the US.
Historic information provided by TxDOT and US Army Transportation Museum.
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What a neat old truck. With the size of that engine and hand starting would be a challenge all on it's own. Nice resto work.
It didn't start too easy at first. But after repairing , adjusting and tuning it runs like a top. Thanks
Hello!
It is a great track.
1918!
I was affected.
Thank you very much.
It was a truck with a impressive history. Thank you and have a great weekend
It's nice to see that truck back running and looking like new.
We were very happy to get to work on this historic truck. Thanks
You definitely get to work on some interesting vehicles Lloyd. Everyone can be proud of that restoration.
I was really proud to get to be one of the team that worked and restored the Liberty Truck. Thanks Malc
Since 1928? She sure did her time. to the board! We wanna be doing full speed! 15 MPH! Hold on! Awesome service vehicle.
Sure sounds good now. When you approached the gate, I thought you had a Rusty Glovebox sticker on the gate door. LOL!
That's quite a steering wheel & almost straight down! That must've taken hours to prep for the paint! Awesome job on the restoration guys! She's a real jewel now. Just beautiful man! Great video Lloyd. Like that you added some of it's uses back in the day.
I found a website that had letters from a GI that he sent to folks at home about his experiences driving the Liberty Truck.. He was a boy from the farm and was amazed at what the truck could do. Thanks Pat
Amazing workhorse there for sure!
Congratulations and Great Job Guys. We have come a long ways in 100 years Compared to how long we toiled with animals.
We take for granted all the extras we have now. Very basic truck and there to get the job done . Thanks GZ
Gotta love old stuff.
Thanks, It has a lot of history and it was really a privilege to take part in the restoration.
That is something. It's amazing to see any vehicle still able to be driven around one hundred years later. To bad they don't build things to last anymore. Thanks for sharing. Joe
A real example of what can be accomplished when called for, even a hundred years ago. Thanks and have a great weekend
That is a great truck with a lot of history, glad yall restored it
We were all excited and taking part in the restoration was a great experience.
Wow that thing turned out AWESOME. Great job my friend. Nothing like an old truck. They were so simple :)
Thanks, we were proud to have an opportunity to work on this truck. Take care
Rusty Glovebox I can imagine. You all rocked it.
it's always great to see a machine that has lasted nearly 100 years and still going.
It was a really great opportunity to work on the truck and happy how it turned out. Thanks
Great Video, ya'll did a great job on the truck. Saw it in 2011 at Camp Hubbard shop in Austin. Did not realize it was a running truck back then. Missed seeing it when it came to the Houston District on the tour as I had recently retired from TxDot and been pretty busy with the honeydews!
Congrats on the retirement, I'm hoping to that too before to much longer. I have a few honeydews to catch up on too. The Liberty Truck was a real privilege to work on and we were very happy to get the opportunity to do it. Thanks and have a great week.
Great video! That truck is older than I am! Wow! Amazing to see it running and moving under its own power. There's no reason in the world that anyone should go faster than 15 mph! Thanks Lloyd.
It was exciting to drive and imagine the experiences it had seen and those that operated it back then.
Really Awesome that you got to be a part of the history of that truck, it would be really nice to have it in one of the reinactments at camp maybry there in Austin, my dad was stationed in Austin back years ago, I have a scar on my forehead to prove it Lol man that was years ago.i think my day said it was like the second or third oldest installation in Texas, it had a museum and all when I was a kid.
I think Camp Maybry has a Liberty Truck on display. Thanks for watching
That's a fantastic piece of history. It's a real testament to its makers and its restorers. Great video.
After we started on it and researched about it. We discovered just how special it was. Thanks
awesome opportunity Lloyd! Wow cool trucks!
Thanks , It was a chance of a lifetime to take part work on a truck like this. Have a great week.
Thanks for sharing that Lloyd. What a remarkable truck. Excellent restoration.
It will be on a long busy schedule this year. Thanks
You guys did an amazing job bringing her back to better than new condition!
It was an experience of a lifetime to get to work on the truck. Thanks
That steering wheel is great. Very nice old truck!!
Don't see a steel steering wheel everyday. It will take a beating. Thanks
Those first Chevy trucks are badass from 1918 to all the earliest ones 1928 are badass also
We are glad to have this truck and have it in running condition. Thanks
it is great to see a part of history, still working
It is touring the state and was a chance in a life time to work on it. Thanks
That is awesome! The team must be very proud of that one!
It care out very good and looking forward to it making the rounds. Thanks
Wow, what a restoration Lloyd. I was on the floor when I saw what it look like after. That was amazing and bravo to those guys. Thanks for sharing this, great content I love it.
Very proud how well it turned out and looking forward to it traveling the state for the centennial celebration. Thanks
What a great piece of history. The restoration looks great . Have a great day my friend and thanks for the video. VW:-)
Thanks, we really enjoyed getting to restore the truck. A great opportunity to take part in.
she sure does run sweet Lloyd , Great share man !
It really ran good once we got the ignition system, timing and fuel system back in shape. Thanks Shawn
Wow what a cool piece!
We are very proud how it turned out. Everyone did a great job. Thanks
Just awesome to see. !!!!!
Thanks, We were very excited to work on the truck and get it ready for its tour.
What an opportunity. It must be great to work on an important piece of history like that. Thanks for sharing.
I would think there are more Liberty Trucks in Europe than here. Lots of history for sure, Thanks
Wow now that sure is a nice truck love the history too!
Thanks Darren, we were all excited to get to work on this truck.
Now that is a cool old truck! I like that the steering wheel looks like the wheels! wouldn't you like to hear the stories that old truck could tell? Good video man.
These trucks have so much history and restoring this one and having it operating again is a once in a lifetime experience. Thanks
Wow what a truck! Great job! Got excited to see it start pull out! really cool Rusty!
We were excited too. A once in a lifetime opportunity to work on a truck of this historic importance. Thanks
Awesome video
Thanks, It was a real privilege to work on this truck.
I saw the truck when it was in Amarillo, awesome vehicle
Thanks, It is a real part of history and glad to take a part in it's restoration.
very cool old piece!
Thanks, a truck with a lot of history behind it and a chance in a lifetime to restore.
It sure looks Nice in it's Army green color !!! I would be happy to have it before it was restored
It was a truck with a lot of history and we were glad to get it back to it military colors. Thanks
oldie but goodie
Tuff as a boot , no doubt...haha, Thanks
Great work on a great truck.
We were exciting to be one of the groups in the restoration of the Liberty Truck for the Department. Thanks
Thats freaking awesome!!!!!!
That's the way I felt about it. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Thanks
Nice job on it!
Thanks , we were very proud to have the opportunity to be one of those restoring this historic truck.
That is such a cool truck. Did you get to drive it Lloyd?
I was the first to drive it in the shop. It drive pretty good too for a 100 year old truck. Thanks
Very Nice Restoration on this 0l' Truck Lloyd. It turned out quite nice with the Army Green paint on it. Do you know when it can be seen in each of our own Counties around the state by any chance? I sure would like to go and see it.
Oh by the way, I hope that wasn't "Starting Fluid" being used to start the engine in that can, in the video. That Will sure wash down the cylinder walls for sure with a Dry Start.
I have the schedule when it will be in Tyler, I'll send it to you.
No ether around this engine. It has fuel cocks on the top of each cylinder and you prime each one before you start it. Thanks
I seen the fuel cocks on top of the cylinders and I was hoping it was gas going into the pistons. Do you know if the truck will be going to Crockett or Palestine? I live a lot closer to these 2 towns than Tyler. I'm in Houston County Tx.
Got a purring engine.
A true classic.
1918, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to work on the truck. A working piece of history
Very Cool Project To Be A Part Of! 😎
We were excited to take part in the restoration. It will be around for another 100 years now. Thanks
Great old truck! Mechanical brakes, I'm guessing?
Great truck
Everyone did a great job getting the truck ready . Thanks
Nice ride
That is trucking Old School for sure. Thanks and enjoy your weekend
that was so cool
Only 10 registered as running trucks in the US. Thanks
I have my grandpa's 1 year pocket journal from 1918. In July 1918 he's been assigned a ??? QUAD. I'm ever so curious if THIS is what he is referring to. He was in France, Nexon, Limoge, etc. Apparently training on vehicles and inspecting and repairing them. Days after having acquired his 'quad' (some difficulty reading the journal, look like quad) he we sent out for supplies. I do hope you'll respond to this if you know of any real history of these rigs. THANX!
These trucks are very likely what he trained on and maintained. Great to hear about your Grandfather and Thanks for his Military service.
Probably referring to a Nash Quad, another truck that was also used in WWI
that's one very cool machine!!!
Thanks, It is touring the state now . It was a great experience
Rusty Glovebox my dad loved old stuff. Especially the WW era stuff
Cool truck , prob not going to out run the cops or anything , but i really like it . It looks so much better green . It turned out very well, looks real good
Thanks Terry, we were really proud how it turned out and it was a real privilege to work on it. Have a great week.
thats pretty awesome , i dont think we will see todays Hondas 100 yrs from now still working lol
This truck will likely be here a hundred years from now too. A very special truck. Thanks
425 cu.in., 52 HP? Whoah!
Even though the horse power is not much it's torque the gets you rolling. HP is for high rpm's. Thanks and have a great weekend
Just put this one on Facebook
What a great ruck. Does it have air conditioning? (ha ha) It will put a lot of smiles on peoples faces.
Yes 2 speed air ... left window down and right window down...haha , Thanks
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@@RustyGlovebox It's a beautiful job. I have something similar on the other side of the ocean, in Europe in Czechoslovakia. I know what work will do. you are great girls and guys. keep it up.
It must feel like driving a box of metal.
I am excited for you! What a wonderful opportunity. :-)
All American Iron on this one. Cool old truck , Thanks
Dat you on the back of the truck in you Foster Grants?
Don't mess with Texas and don't mess with Rusty.
Lol, this was the big kickoff for the Restoration and Centennial . Everyone did a great job! Thanks