1969 GMC 5500 with a 401 cubic inch V6 revival episode 2. Rebuilding the Stormberg WW carburetor, setting up a fuel system, power washing, and attempting to drive.
Big V6 engines are my favorite engine sound ever. Whether it's a big gasser V6, a detroit diesel V6, or even the Chevy 4.3 V6 in the astro vans and pickups. They have the most musical and pleasing tone.
Hello Great job gentlemen getting old School gmc started and moveing around the Yard i rembemer them gmc trucks as. A kid Wow v -6 Sounds great👍 i didnt rembemer what v-6 sound like until after you got motor runnning thanks for keeping the old gmc history a live 🚛👈👍
Those v6 we're 305 to 427 cid not tons of horsepower but massive amounts of torque. Also had rare V12 option . We're in all cabover beer trucks when I was young good engine.
Very awesome job man. I like the content that you are putting out. I'm looking forward to you're next video. So please keep us updated on the progress of you're truck thank you
you need to adjust the screws on the bottom. of the carb till it got the gas flow flowing in to it sounds like you got the gas screwbout closed all the way off
Keep filming videos like this and you'll be up to 1K subs before you know it! 😁👍 Nice work fellas. Enjoyed seeing the truck move under it's own power. I like the idea of the fire truck fenders in the back. Hopefully you can get the carb adjusted right. Keep at it, have plenty of patients and happy wrenching 🔧🔩
That v 6 sounds pretty good. Find an in cab fuel tank out of an old Chevy pu, new fuel pump,new oil and filter fresh coolant and your off to a good start.
Two barrel off 400 SBC or 454 check manifold bolt pattern for carb , I put a dually pu bed on my two ton .This isn't OSHA approved but a garden sprayer hooked to the gas line and pumped 25times should give you 5 to 10 minutes of drive time I f you have a gallon and a half fuel capacity and a big enough yard..a pressure regulator keeps it at 5 lbs so you don't flood it or hydro lock it with gas ---watch for leaks !!!!
As far as wheel and master cylinders I have often had good luck with just disassembly, cleaning and honing will bring them back to none leaking serviceable condition. I used to be able to buy just the piston cups for cylinders if rebuild kits weren’t available, I don’t know if they are still available anywhere. Good luck with it!
I did that once with the fuel tank on the roof for the same reason. We were rescuing an old car and thought about buying a cheap electric fuel pump. Maybe even a windshield washer pump. Then we realized gravity could do it too. Had about a 15-minute drive home.
Use landscape fuel / no 85 corn power . Remember that those trucks ran on leaded fuel , and needed motor oils that had extra chemicals so that the valve train pieces didn't prematurely wore or failed ,diesel oil is only thing left with proper additives ..
Look around at the farm machinery in your" last time it run area " for a fuel tank ,though the boat tank still works for now score a cheap electric pump for a Toyota 2.4 carb motor 5 lbs working fuel pressure about $ 40 bucks .A plug for the cigarette lighter gives you power and on and off capabilities .Pull plugs and look at the tips for color- tan good -chunky crud ,needs cleaning ,soak in nail polish remover and use small wire brush ,goggles too that s__it burns. Regap and replace .
O-H-I-O Porter greetings.🇺🇸 Well, it does sound rather good. We love old trucks, even those with gas engines. How does it look on the inside? What made you buy this truck? NAPA, a good one, can give you some part #s probably. You may be surprised as to what parts may be available. Either way, you will have fun on this project. It will stretch you in several ways, but it will be exciting. Thanks for sharing.🥰😎✌️
If you watch the first video on the channel, you can see the interior and I told the story about how I came across it. The truck is pretty rough on the inside :)
@@matthewbarnes7075 🇺🇸 Hey, when they’ve sat for years, they usually are quite rough, worn out & in quite a mess. Will check I it out. Enjoy, my friend! 🥰😎✌️
Thanks for the tip! I think I may have found a better option than trying to rebuild everything on the truck currently. Should have a video about my plan soon
excuse me but i beleave you have the wrong model of truck for i own 2 real GMC 5500s and from 1968 to 1972 they never had dual headlights nor hood that opens like this truck you are showing i think what you have is a 7500 not a 5500 perhaps you read it wrong? or it was badged wrong some how? im not sure but please do look it up you will see what i'm talking about very sure that is a 7500.
These trucks came with different body options. Badges say 5500 and VIN reads out a 5500, so there is no reason to believe that it would be a different model.
I'm glad to see young men interested in auto mechanics. Good luck to you gentleman
Thanks! I'm glad to see people are interested in watching!
Big V6 engines are my favorite engine sound ever. Whether it's a big gasser V6, a detroit diesel V6, or even the Chevy 4.3 V6 in the astro vans and pickups. They have the most musical and pleasing tone.
They're growing on me!
Hello Great job gentlemen getting old School gmc started and moveing around the Yard i rembemer them gmc trucks as. A kid Wow v -6 Sounds great👍 i didnt rembemer what v-6 sound like until after you got motor runnning thanks for keeping the old gmc history a live 🚛👈👍
Thanks 👍
Those v6 we're 305 to 427 cid not tons of horsepower but massive amounts of torque.
Also had rare V12 option . We're in all cabover beer trucks when I was young good engine.
Y’all are doing great with the old Gimmy. Keep up the good work. I’ll look forward to the next video. American Iron all the way!
She needs a 6v71t Detroit. Wake up the neighborhood. Lol great build
Very awesome job man. I like the content that you are putting out. I'm looking forward to you're next video. So please keep us updated on the progress of you're truck thank you
More to come!
you need to adjust the screws on the bottom. of the carb till it got the gas flow flowing in to it sounds like you got the gas screwbout closed all the way off
Keep filming videos like this and you'll be up to 1K subs before you know it! 😁👍 Nice work fellas. Enjoyed seeing the truck move under it's own power. I like the idea of the fire truck fenders in the back. Hopefully you can get the carb adjusted right. Keep at it, have plenty of patients and happy wrenching 🔧🔩
Thanks so much! hopefully we can keep the content coming!
That is one sweet truck. 😋
Thanks! Hopefully we can get it looking even better.
That v 6 sounds pretty good. Find an in cab fuel tank out of an old Chevy pu, new fuel pump,new oil and filter fresh coolant and your off to a good start.
That’s the plan, except for in cab fuel tank. Truck body isn’t meant for one, need something frame mounted :)
Two barrel off 400 SBC or 454 check manifold bolt pattern for carb , I put a dually pu bed on my two ton .This isn't OSHA approved but a garden sprayer hooked to the gas line and pumped 25times should give you 5 to 10 minutes of drive time I f you have a gallon and a half fuel capacity and a big enough yard..a pressure regulator keeps it at 5 lbs so you don't flood it or hydro lock it with gas ---watch for leaks !!!!
As far as wheel and master cylinders I have often had good luck with just disassembly, cleaning and honing will bring them back to none leaking serviceable condition. I used to be able to buy just the piston cups for cylinders if rebuild kits weren’t available, I don’t know if they are still available anywhere. Good luck with it!
I did that once with the fuel tank on the roof for the same reason. We were rescuing an old car and thought about buying a cheap electric fuel pump. Maybe even a windshield washer pump. Then we realized gravity could do it too. Had about a 15-minute drive home.
It works in a pinch!
@@matthewbarnes7075 got us home for free
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Use landscape fuel / no 85 corn power . Remember that those trucks ran on leaded fuel , and needed motor oils that had extra chemicals so that the valve train pieces didn't prematurely wore or failed ,diesel oil is only thing left with proper additives ..
Look around at the farm machinery in your" last time it run area " for a fuel tank ,though the boat tank still works for now score a cheap electric pump for a Toyota 2.4 carb motor 5 lbs working fuel pressure about $ 40 bucks .A plug for the cigarette lighter gives you power and on and off capabilities .Pull plugs and look at the tips for color- tan good -chunky crud ,needs cleaning ,soak in nail polish remover and use small wire brush ,goggles too that s__it burns. Regap and replace .
O-H-I-O Porter greetings.🇺🇸 Well, it does sound rather good. We love old trucks, even those with gas engines. How does it look on the inside? What made you buy this truck? NAPA, a good one, can give you some part #s probably. You may be surprised as to what parts may be available. Either way, you will have fun on this project. It will stretch you in several ways, but it will be exciting. Thanks for sharing.🥰😎✌️
If you watch the first video on the channel, you can see the interior and I told the story about how I came across it. The truck is pretty rough on the inside :)
@@matthewbarnes7075 🇺🇸 Hey, when they’ve sat for years, they usually are quite rough, worn out & in quite a mess. Will check I it out. Enjoy, my friend! 🥰😎✌️
Big ass truck flywheels make them feel smooth also why they are slow to rev and slow down when you back off the gas
John Stewart brakes near Grimby Ontario Canada has most brake parts they refine shoes rebuild wheel cylinders etc
Thanks for the tip! I think I may have found a better option than trying to rebuild everything on the truck currently. Should have a video about my plan soon
a two barrel is just fine for that motor, anything over 500cfm would be overkill.
that was rite mint.
Why does that look like a new carb with pristine dichromate coating??
Hey what did you use for a model to get parts I got the same truck and 5500 doesn’t exist to them only goes up to 3500 thanks in advance
Should've adjusted the choke??
excuse me but i beleave you have the wrong model of truck for i own 2 real GMC 5500s and from 1968 to 1972 they never had dual headlights nor hood that opens like this truck you are showing i think what you have is a 7500 not a 5500 perhaps you read it wrong? or it was badged wrong some how? im not sure but please do look it up you will see what i'm talking about very sure that is a 7500.
These trucks came with different body options. Badges say 5500 and VIN reads out a 5500, so there is no reason to believe that it would be a different model.