ABANDONED 1948 GMC. Will It Run and Drive After Sitting Over 50 Years?
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- Hello again! In todays video I will be attempting to get this 1948 Gmc with a siezed engine and transmission to run and drive. This truck sat partially buried in a field for over 50 years. It is quite badly deteriorated, but I need to get it mobile before winter so I can use it for some last minute landscaping in my yard. Stay tuned for an extensive rust repair series on this truck
If you are interested in the back story and recovery process of this truck, please check out these videos on the @coldwarmotors channel
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I personally would stand longer in line to watch you do rust repair than I would stand in line to see any Olympic curling finals.
Kyle deserves more credit than that. Curling is almost a non-sport, like watching the grass grow. Kyle transforms old clunkers.
Wow thanks, I think? Haha!
I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed watching you bring the 48 back to life. I was literally laughing out loud. Thanks Kyle 😂
I'm so glad you got a laugh out of this one! Thanks for watching!
Looking forward to seeing this project progress. It is amazing to see it moving under its own power so soon. Been following since Scott pulled it out of the trees. After all, other than the major structural damage she's mint.
I came to this channel too because of Scott!
Thanks for following along! I'm kind of looking at it the same way haha
This video has changed my life.
I never realized that I was setting points and valves and plugs so incorrectly.
I got my first one (a 52) in 1973.
Sigh.
Keep up the good work!!
I try to always produce life changing content! Even if it doesn't change lives for the better Haha
48 through 54 is my favorite body style of Chevy/GMC. I'm so glad that there are people as skilled as you out there saving many of them.
Having watched the video of Scott and Colin hacking the GMC out of the hedgerow, seeing it move own its power - even do work! - is a spiritual experience. Your choice in seating? Very French.
Your accomplishment is worthy of admiration, Kyle! I am sure the truck thought it would never again move under its own power.
Thanks! The truck probably isn't too happy about being put back to work
"Make sure to drink plenty of water when working, because I said so!" -Nosy Hydration Crew hosebag. I'm psyched to see this truck saved, predominantly because it was so rough. Well played, young Jedi, and cheers from the States.
Thanks for the tips, I promise I'll stay properly hydrated from now on!
That's a nice morale boost getting it running and moving.
Sure is!
Great video! I have to admit my main reason for tuning in is to listen to your running humorous commentary that is dryer than a Southern Baptist church picnic.
Music to my ears, from a old 6 cylinder chevy, I grew up with these pick-ups, they were family favorites.
Hard to believe this is the same truck you got, what, 3 months ago. Incredible!
Well I only started working on it a week ago so not much has changed!
Kyle I’m really looking forward to this project . Hopefully others feel the same. I truly appreciate your time and effort put into all your videos, thank you.
Thanks Russ! I hope you'll enjoy the series on the 48!
Thanks for the chuckles (and outright guffaws) I got out of this video. Your concise description of how to adjust valves was one of the best I've ever seen! And, from where I sit, your work on the 235 Chevy engine was unusually successful, probably, as you noted, because you did the work when the front clip was off the truck. The old front-clip-off-the-truck ploy ALWAYS works! well done! Greetings from CA, the land of $7.00/gal gasoline!
Thanks Robert, I'm glad you got a laugh out of this one! You folks in California still have it better than we do in Canada!
That's half the battle The GMC it being a Driver, Scott will be proud of you. It's a field farm find 48 GMC
Oh getting it running was the easy part. The real battle is the couple hundred hours of welding and thousands of hours of scraping, sanding, fitting etc.
It is always nice to know that you're not alone in the world, bolts that only turn a 1/4" and break when they are just about out, God love ya brother, I have been there and feel your pain.
Glad to know there is someone else out there who is suffering alongside me haha
Glad to know there is someone else out there who is suffering alongside me haha
You must be very happy that it runs, drives, stops and tows! Scott at CWM is definitely smiling about this!
Stops? haha I wish, but that's asking a bit much
Thank you Kyle. Excelent sense of humor to go with it.
It's great to see the Master at work, and in only 50 minuites have the GMC driveing again...you are the man....I look foward to your next lesssion...
It's just that easy! Now onto hundreds of hours of welding!
Your opening humor was classic dry humor at its best!!! Two thumbs up!
Thanks Dennis!
These kinds of projects are like honey to a bear for me. I had a 51 Chevy truck that I rebuilt twice in the 30 years I owned it. I wish I could have done body work like you and your buddy Scott. Anyway please do your best to save this GMC.
Thanks! I hope you'll enjoy the GMC series!
Honestly, saw how this piece of junk was dug out of it's resting place in dirt and trees. But I never would have guessed that someone might try to save it!
Thanks for working your butt off making it a vehicle again!
Thanks for watching, although it's still a ways off from being classified as a vehicle haha!
Great video. Here at Lazy Hound Racing I have decided to allow the entire staff to watch your videos on the clock. We are really looking forward to this series. The 235 will live forever. When I bought my 53 3100 in SoCal in 1980 the 235 used 1 quart of oil for every tank of gas. It was my daily driver construction work truck for another 9 years. In that time I drove it stock from LA to northern Indiana and back 5 times. I was a much younger man then. I don't think it has enough compression to blow up. It still runs today. You and I have about the same safety standards and I've been doing this for 50 years and I'm fine, pretty much. We also have similar equipment moving skills. It's great to see you young'uns save these trucks. Joseph and Mary send their love to Allen and Poe. Mary is an excellent fly hunter. Thank you for your time.
Cool. I bought a '61 Biscayne/235 2-door from the back row at an AMC dealer back in '73 for $100 and drove it for 7 years. Classic beater that never let me down.
Thanks for the great story about your 53! Does Mary offer fly hunting lessons? The cats are embarrassingly bad at it.
@@CarterAutoRestyling She would be more than happy to do that. When she gets in the mode nothing is out of limits. Be it the coffee table or my crotch if it's in the line of attack it's traction. She has an advantage of her giant aerodynamic ears that help control her in flight maneuvering. Also that giant sexy nose contains a huge mouth and lips with Basset Hound drool all over it that can rival any spider web for stickiness. She occasionally catches one and makes a funky face like "that taste like fly". Joseph just looks at her like "what did you expect it's a fly?" It's similar to the look he gives me when I fall down like "what did you expect walking around on two legs?". I hope you picked up some tips you can pass on to the boys. I can send you several gallons of drool if you want some. They seen to have an unlimited supply.
The absurdist humor of the beginning is amazing. Was seriously laughing.
Thanks! I was hoping someone would get a laugh out of it!
I love old pickups, especially from the late 1940's because my dad drove Chevys home from his job during my youth in the 1950's. I wish I could afford one of yours since you do such an amazing job of restoring them. No doubt that you show them more love and affection than I could myself. But then I am only a wishful thinker and you are a veritable wizard of metal working. Please continue to show us your talent and make these old cars and trucks look like they did when they drove off the showroom floors (or perhaps the new truck lots outside....)
Thanks Gary! I usually just make them look like they were on the used car lot when they were 20 years old
Practically an ICON restoration!
I love hearing an old truck cranking during a challenging start!
It moves itself again. That's a win in my book.
Looking forward to more.
Thanks, I'll take all the small victories I can get!
Never thought this would run under its own power again when it was pulled out of a field. Remarkable.
I had my doubts too!
If it can be fixed I know you can do it.great work kyle.
Thanks for the vote of confidence Willie!
Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well. Using the finest valve adjusting tool known to mankind.
Only the best around here!
The first half had me absolutely rolling, reminded me of some of the early Red Green videos
Thank you! I'm a big fan of Red Green haha
🤔🤔🤔❤️the mouse trap absolutely put a grin on my face after lifting the valve cover🤣😎
That’s some nice work there Kyle! Surprised you shared that old mechanics trick about the orange rustoleum on the points, thought you would be keeping that under your hat!
Thanks! Sorry for letting the old Strong's Garage trade secret slip out!
Looking forward to seeing you bring this old truck back to life. Your off to a good start with it running and driving. Well done
Thanks, still a long ways to go!
I learned so much about valve adjustment that I'm goin out to the garage to do an adjustment on my 2023 BMW. I'll keep you updated how she runs.🤣
Looking forward to the update!
@@CarterAutoRestyling Well! I finished the valve adjustment. There are 24 valves, so it took a bunch of mouse traps, but now she purrs like a kitten. Who knew.
Trully looking forward to the rebuilding of this truck. Yes, and learning more about metal work. Thank you for sharing four work.
Thank you!
Big fun watching the truck in granny gear remembering it was, in fact, a truck doing truck things. That oil filter clamped to the manifold with muffler clamps was an option. My '61 Biscayne/235 came without one but it did have a passenger-side sun visor, also an option.
If you wore kneepads on your ears you'd make a lot of people happy. Just tryin' to help....
Wow sounds like a pretty well equipped Biscayne! Thanks for the safety tips too!
THIS WILL BE VERY INTERESTING !!!
Kyle, this is quite a massive undertaking.
It's definitely an ambitious project haha
Been watching this since Scott dragged it out and awaiting your fixing it up,as a teenager I inherited a '50 Chevy pickup from my uncle but it turned out to be more of a project than I could tackle, the old Stovebolt six you put in it sounds pretty good to me, waiting for the next video 👍
Thanks Roger!
Put me down as a member of the laughed my but off squad. Kyle your the best!😂
Glad you got a laugh Al!
Warms my heart to see the old girl safely inside. Be careful with those AB flippers, they can be a sketchy bunch!
Thanks for the warning haha
I just love watching you transform metal, on old cars and trucks. I think this GMC project will be a great, repair to watch. You have got me hooked on your channel, although maybe you could smile once in a while, its not all gloom and doom. You have a very good talent, and I am glad that your willing to share it. Thank you, Mark
I know it's not much Kyle, but this should help with a few cut-off wheels or a padded lawn chair for more comfort. Keep this project going!
Thanks Travis! Your generosity is much appreciated!
Runs and drives ❤awesome!
Glad to see you working on it and I’ll be tuning in!👍😀
By all means start on 48 gmc. Eagerly awaiting your wizardry skills, your cats, and your unique sense of humor. Love your videos!
Thanks Joe!
I'm really keen on seeing how it will move on. Go for it!
I loved your attention to detail and precise initial analysis of the engine repair. Sorry it didn't work out, but your solution was a good one. Happy trails of twisted metal in your future !!!
Good day brother. I started a TH-cam channel with my wife and I had a subscriber tell me about your channel so you have a new subscriber, looking forward to seeing your progress on this project 😀. We have a very small channel and we get a few trolls 😀, with that being said most our subscribers are incredible people so that makes it all worthwhile. So you have a great day brother and in my mind you are doing a incredible job making this old truck live again so hats off to you.
That’s amazing! Looking forward to seeing your series!
Thanks Peter!
Don't know how far you're going to take this project but would love to see it roadworthy. Not restored, just a daily. Of course, do the metal work, your speciality. Great video man. ! 👍
I think the best possible outcome for this truck would be to put it back on the road as a structurally sound daily beater. Lots of welding to come!
Well done, I’ll be watching
Would love to follow the resurrection of this truck! Your channel is one of my favorites! Thanks
Thank you! I hope you will enjoy the series on this truck!
I love seeing the channel crossover
Thank you for what you are about to do to save this. Looking forward to this series.
Thanks very much Ron! I hope you enjoy the series!
Progress! Good to see. You are doing well!!
Looking forward to the rest of this build.
Thanks, I hope you'll enjoy it!
Mortske Repair adjusts his valves differently(in the intro to most his videos) but your method definitely looks more suitable in this case. I'm looking forward to cab repairs, and off to check out the back story on cold war motors next, nice to see the old truck driving, even in the current condition.
Thanks! It was good to get it mobile again!
I hope this project works for you, it’s just the thing you tubers enjoy, good luck look forward to watching
I can't believe that Scott sold that little cream puff to you lol. oh and don't forget to change the blinker fluid and rotate the laughing shaft a whole 360 degrees. It was slow starting because the snow tires are on the front 😂😂😂😂 nice video the dry humor is the best.
Thanks for the tips! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
What a proud day Carter auto restyling way too go thanks 😊
Thanks!
remember the first day Scott went out look at it GREAT SAVE GUY'S
Thanks!
Great video! Very enjoyable - from plug removal and valve train reveal to landscaping. I try to watch everything you produce.
Thanks Bruce! I tried to include all the important stuff in this video!
Glad you got the switch completed. It runs and moves.
It kinda does! Thanks for watching!
For a sec, I thought you might use a dent puller to get those pesky spark plugs out! Whew. . .Glad you had that vice grip!
Love your humor 🤣 great lube job on point cam. Can't wait to see more of this truck. Cheers from Michigan
Thanks, I'm glad you approve! Haha
This was really fun. Glad I found this channel. Love the cats, too!
I really really hope Scott gave you that damn thing. Great content as usual.
Can’t wait to see you start on it
Putting that truck back to work this early in the process must be some kind of record!
Random “Comment Squad” observation. You really should be wearing a hard hat and a fire suit AT ALL TIMES! 🤣
Thanks for the safety tips haha!
Hey Kyle! Thanks for the shoutout! Great to see the old GMC out and running. Already earning it's keep moving stuff around Carter acres.
Thanks Mart! No sense in having a truck if it's not able to put in a days work!
Lots of winning in this video! Some of us are just born with it!
One man's crap is another man's POS.
Well said! haha
Great work! Love to see the truck Get a second chance!! -Gus- 🇳🇴
Thank you!
Keep going Kyle..looking forward to seeing the next installment!!
I will be watching the whole series! And anything else you post! Love the work you do! Keep up the good work!!
Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it!
That is a pretty ambitious project. Not quite as ambitious as Scott's 1960 Fury but I'm sure we'll learn a lot watching you bring that thing back hopefully as nice as Scott did with his Fury.
Oh we definitely aren't taking it to Fury levels, there's plenty of other projects I'd rather put time into! Thanks for watching!
Finally! All the "project trucks" from the '40s I have ever looked at have been in this condition. I thought it was just my shortcomings in picking them. Glad to know that all those fellers who have the 'look at it and it runs' trucks were just lying.
I have to ask - did you remember to replace the coil fluid? It can sometimes go bad in those old GMC's, and while it will run it effects top performance ... 😎
Good to see her a runner. Mint! Concours ready, in fact. Thanks for the look into a day in the life.
I'd Love to see this truck brought back from the grave. Looking forward to it!
Thanks Paul, I hope you enjoy the series!
I've watched many of you're videos and have learned a lot. I hope by summer to start restoring my grandfather's 1937 Dodge truck and need seeing how many of these repairs are done. It's rust isn't quite as bad as that, but there are many prior repairs that weren't finished and plenty of rust repairs for a novice. I'm very interested in how and what you do for sure.
I hope you're able to get going on your 37 too! Those are great trucks!
I have 48 Chevy pickup that is my project truck. It probably came out of a farm field about like yours. It is great to see work on this 48 GMC.
Cool, good luck with your 48!
Went back to watch this after starting in the later restoration videos. Wow, you have come a long way. Great series!
Great work sir. I plan on putting my 235 in my 54 Chevrolet 210 soon. plan to have it back on the road by December. Thankyou for the inspiration and tips with this old junk. Always a treat. Cheers - Kory
Awesome, I hope you're able to drive it in December too!
Can't wait to watch the project. Thank you!
Thanks, I hope you'll enjoy it!
Cool truck, obviously super rough. But I'm intrigued and this will be cool to follow along. Good luck brother.
Thank you very much! I need all the luck I can get!
I think it's a neat old truck and I want to see more videos .... those old stovebolts always run .......bring on the welding ......
When you pulled off the cover on the valve train, I howled with laughter. And clearly, the choke cable debacle renders this truck forever unusable.
Glad you got a laugh out of this nonsense!
Can imagine the neighbours face realizing the GMC is actually moving the next day. Then takes a look inside seeing your setup. Such a lovely crocery runner aint it? So safe and elegant, almost luxorious.😂
I'm sure they were impressed!
I am shocked that the 4 speed is even yard drive usable. You have a talent for saving unsavable sheet metal, this truck definitely fits that bill.
So was I, although I've heard they are just about indestructible so I guess this proves that theory
She’s a runner!
I'm looking forward to this series!
Thanks, I hope you'll enjoy it
Can’t wait to see the progress on this truck. You are a genius
I love your sense of humor. Does Scott know you're bad mouthing him on the purchase? LOL Looking forward to more repairs on it.
He will find out soon enough I guess haha!
@@CarterAutoRestyling Oh, he knows... he knows...
Hell yeah... Nothing like the ole Chevy straight 6, tough lil engines. And relatively easy to work on. Thank you for a good gut laugh and a great video as always Kyle. Totally love the channel man. Definitely a lifetime subscriber. So glad I came across your channel Kyle. Keep up the great work! Keep On Motoring Brother!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hey thanks, I'm glad you came across my channel too!
Looking forward to seeing more progress!
Very educational, loved it, can't wait to see more on that Chevy I mean that GMC
It's alive! Looking forward to the metal work. I thought just my cat was fascinated with running water.
Thanks Kenny! Cats are strange creatures
Adjustin the spark plug gap is usually done on the tother end, unless I'm mistaken
Looking forward to you working your metal magic on this one.
Thanks Tom!
IT ALIVE WOW it good to go . well done i fell in love this style of truck when 1960 as young lad . i still think best truck in world .
They are neat trucks for sure! Thanks for watching!
i tryed that number you gave does not work