1951 Chevy , will it run AND DRIVE after being DESERTED 34 years? 

Rick sitting on a concrete block seat driving the truck for the first time is what this channel is all about. Good job.

Because "words have meaning" and to not lose past knowledge, those wheels are "lock-ring wheels" and not "split rims". "Lock-ring" wheels are still used, but generally only in commercial and ag applications. They can be extremely dangerous to the untrained consumer, like many things from back-in-the-day, but when a person knows proper procedure and safety they are just as capable and able as they were when new. For a work or military vehicle they are very capable because a tire or tube can be changed in the field with very little tools. I say all this because following YT and FB comments I see many people being told that any multi-piece wheels will kill them and they need to get rid of them. This puts them in a bind since some of these vehicles have very difficult to match bolt patterns. It's my impression that some younger generation owners or buyers are just deciding to stay away from these vehicles and they aren't being saved. As long as the mounting and airing up precautions of their time are used these rims can still safely run tubes, flaps, and bias plys just like when new. The main danger period is airing them up for the first time to seat the bead. Back in the day the tire/wheel assembly would be put in a cage for this air up. Today this can still be done safely by an owner by ensuring you air the rim to seat the bead with a remote inflator, about 5psi at a time, and the area in front of the tire is clear of people or anything you value. A large length of safety chain can also be wrapped through the rim and around the tire to contain the pieces if the owner has not installed the lock-ring correctly and there is a failure during inflation. Once fully inflated the pressure holds the rim together because a properly installed ring cannot fit past its mating surface. Split rims or "widowmakers" were a Ford (Firestone) RH-5 rim that was badly designed when new and split in two pieces that were roughly the same size. They "locked" by placing them together and then rotating one 180 degrees. Any imperfection of dirt, rust, or damage could cause them to fail and they could fail even long after the bead was set. Moral to the story: Multi-piece rims (like large dogs and horses) can hurt or kill you if you don't educate yourself and respect them. If you do educate yourself and respect them, you can live and work together quite harmoniously.

I love that you show/ed your mistakes. It's so easy to edit that out and pretend that it was all on purpose but everyone messes up every day and it's important to learn from them. Thanks for all of the great content!

Your dad is the absolute best! Reminds me a lot of my own dad. Not many good men like that left anymore unfortunately

I'm 70 and can remember having similar discussions with my dad about missing tools. He taught me a lot. I think about him every time I open a hood or tool box. Love watching your work. I learn something every time. I'd do the same on this truck as the last one. Maybe change the interior color, drop and rake the stance and go a size or two larger on the rear tires.

Clever solution to your drive shaft /tube problem. It is always to have friends or businesses that will help figure out how to solve a problem. Kudos to Dave for helping you out.

I appreciate You and your Dad. Doing these videos together. Our Son passed away very young,so I wasn't able to teach him about Cars and trucks. Be there for each other always, life is very short.I liked and shared. All my very best to both of you.

Kudos to Dave, for his assistance.

Giving each other the business about wasting stuff. I love it

Travis, Blessed to watch you and your Father bring these vehicles back to road worthy. Joe Smyrna Delaware

My grandpa had the same truck same year. He taught me how to manually turnover engine in one of those Chevy pick ups brings back memories.

These trucks are starting to grow on me. Good looking, small, simple and utilitarian. What's not to like?

This 5 window deserves a more intensive make over than your last pick up. Fix the rust and dents and give her a decent low cost 2 tone pain job

I have a TON of respect for anybody who owns up to their mistakes. We all make them but too many folks won't own up. Hats off to you Travis.

What a journey! Great idea on the adapter. When I first heard your idea I was like "oh no! What kinda backwoods fix is he gonna do?"😅😂 glad to see you got it done with some professional assistance (thanks dave!). I think you should spend a little more time getting comfortable with welding 😉. Anyway great job, I love these trucks and its always nice to see them resurrected. There's soul to them

Well I bet Rick and Dave have forgotten more than we will ever know Did you know the 'jubilee' hose clip was invented by Commander Lumley Robinson (Royal Navy) in 1921 Awesome video Travis 👌🏼

Good job guys! That one is fighting you all the way. The engine was at least cooperating with you! 👍🏻

I have owned a 53 GMC Hydra Matic with a torque tube for 24 years, so I am familiar with your torque tube struggles. I enjoyed your video and certainly can appreciate your efforts and ingenuity. 😊. I’m hoping the clutch situation works out so you don’t have to pull either the engine or the rear end again and tranny to get at the clutch. Here’s to a simple solution 😊

You’re getting really good at cobbling these things together Torque tube fix was cool

"Hahah I like your positive thinking "😂😂😂...Your dad is true vibes

The lack of rust on that body is a testament to your very dry climate. What a great truck. Thanks to Dave for his help.

Looking Good Rick! Strong work Travis.

Brilliant learning all the time, well worth the time an effort, problem solving is the interesting thing , I'd say more please

A great project truck. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks DAVE!!! Good on you to stick with it.

Gotta love what Travis & his dad do, Huge respect brother❤

Thank You Dave, Also Thank You Travis and Rick for making some really cool videos. I never can wait for the next one!!! Thanks 🙏

One of the reasons that I like you guy so much is that you keep it simple. You're not trying to get a big shop with lifts and lofts. You're doing what I can do myself in my garage. Thanks

Dad seems to like it. Running and driving safely is all I ever think should be done to these old rigs. Shows what they've been through. That's my 2 cents anyway. Also, way to go Dave!

Yeah, Arizona's relics rarely rots. Its the weather of course.

This is one of my favorite channels. There is a lot to like: owning up to your mistakes, seeing your neighbor Dave pass on some machining knowledge, a fun ribbing exchange with your Dad on waste. Character counts, and you guys have it.

it's good to have a friend with a Hardinge HC Chucker lathe

Good job Dave !!!

What is the conversion from 6V to 12 V? Change regulator to 12V, change battery to 12V, change coil to 12V, and change regulator to a 12 V alternator is that it? Dude, I am learning so much by watching you. So many people would have tossed in the towel. You are so creative. That's a valuable lesson. Everybody could use a friend like Dave. That' awesome! I have nothing but respect for machine guys. I had an engine rebuilt once.

You taught a clinic on perseverance. Glad to see it all worked out after that fight. Love seeing the old ones come back to life.

Travis, you can get shop vac attachments/accessories online from the big box stores (Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.) to make the cleaning job easier. If you keep finding these old advanced design trucks you may need to keep a fresh rebuilt 216 in stock! Another great video (they keep getting better) saving another great pickup! Thanks to you (and Rick) for posting another video!

Guys like Dave - keeping the knowledge flowing to the next generation. Bravo!

Love watching all the problem solving with what resources you have especially on a budget. It was cool two old trucks, one towing another. That’s what makes the channel.

This channel is awesome! Love the father and son dynamic! It’s always good to have friends like Dave!

the world needs more "Daves".. no substitute for experience!

Hi travis watching the UK 🇬🇧 cheers

Good job getting it up and running! That was a problem with the torque tube , but you found a solution! Thank you Dad and Dave for helping to make this possible!

Hi Travis, thank you for sharing. That truck is what I learned to drive in. Very tricky with the push button starter and clutch going on. Took me a while to get the timing down. I think I was eight or nine years old. Found memories. God Bless 🙏

It’s great to have friends for sure thanks Dave for helping Travis he’s a really good dude as you already know!

Don’t fret Travis my Dad had a 48 with the same driveshaft he made the same mistake when he made the same repair. You’re doing excellent work. Keeping the trucks original is way harder than just LS swapping.

Thanks Dave, from Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. You are a great friend and neighbor for helping the men get that old iron up and running. Congrats. Bill

This is a real treat watch. Takes me back to old school wrenching, and last used a lathe at High School. You show it how it is, warts and all. True problem solving, and making what you don't have. Kudos to Dave, too. It's great to have neighbours who are ready to help out where needed. Where do you go next? How many of these old trucks do you need? Maybe one of your viewers would like a project to work on? Have to wait and see what happens next.

Very cool build. Did the same myself to an old 50 Chevy. Very rewarding. Really learning a lot. Keep up the good work.

Great video Travis. Admire the time and effort you & your Dad put into getting these old trucks going. Enjoyed watching. 👍🏼👍🏼

Travis Rick aka (Sam Elliot). You two make the best will it run videos on you tube. Keep them coming please. Love the channel ❤❤❤❤

Always a pleasure watching and listening as you and your Dad explain each process, whether it's breakdown or assembly, allowing the less experienced of us to get a better grasp of what makes a vehicle "go". Also, thanks to your neighbor and friend, Dave for opening up his shop and providing you with a crash course in machine lathing, backed by his vast knowledge and experience. Not sure what you'll end up doing with this one, but I'll be looking forward to watching how far you take it!

Talented people tend to have talented friends. Dave proves that

Great work on those old trucks. Regards from Sweden

Great job as usual, thanks to Rick and Dave for help and support, keep it up Travis 😊

Amazing work. Love your videos. Keep them coming.

The busted /cracked up back window in no way looks cool. None of the cracked glass looks cool. Spend the money and get them remade or replaced. Nice find, let’s get to making it tun and beating out dents.

2 hour video!! Can’t wait to check this out after work

Dave is a lot like your dad just another great American that knows his stuff

You might want to adjust the valves on that sewing machine!😂😂 Good score😊

48:23 your dad says " I didnt hear no nods rockin"......love it!!!

I wish i was so technical as you and your father. Well.. i will keep watching you guys

Thanks for the awesome content. You bring the best with no ignorance and no fake drama.

Just love to see you two guys working on old trucks! 🙂

Loved this video just good old wrenching and problem solving and in the end it all payed off couldnt help but smile watching the old girl toot around the yard at end

when you put the hot wrench on those rear spring bolts...I was yelling at my screen.. "atta boy!!!" haha.. 😄

Love the super long videos Travis, keep 'em coming!

Glad your drive shaft idea worked. She's going to be a sweet project congratulations

Great video you guys. Slick move on the drive shaft also. And thanks to the friend that let you use his shop. God bless

Hey, Dave. You are the man of the hour. Thank you. She needs a lot of love. I would sell her as is. Just time and tinkering for the next guy or an upgrade. Let them decide. Either way, good to see the old girl go. A lot of effort from you guys, thank you.

Machine work can be fun, a little nerve wracking too!. good job Travis

Can’t really express how much I enjoy watching your videos. I have a 55 2nd Series so particularly like the trucks you do (all of them). But enjoy and appreciate everything you do. I learn a lot from watching, and particularly enjoyed the rebuild of the 235 in the Air Force truck. Huge thanks from Taupo, New Zealand👍👍👍👍👍👍 😂

Most people wouldn’t have thought of that. Good call awesome job awesome truck

Thanks Dave for helping

Great video,she is worth getting road worthy.

Love it when you and your dad work together. I think a video of you and your dad going to😅 retrieve a vehicle from somewhere and bring it back would be fun to watch We would get the benefit of y’all fixing the car but we would get to see father and son have a road trip.

Keep it turning to the right. You're doing great Travis

Great channel and good ole American products brought back to life.Good common sense solutions.

frustration while trying to accomplish something is real... I hated that you had to go through it... but again... it was real... I appreciate real... good show

Great job Travis ,runs and drives great ..

Oh yeah baby, Another episode ❤❤❤❤so excited

What an Honest journey to getting an old vehicle up and running. These are my favorite type of videos. Would like to see this truck completed at a minimum. Safely running and driving. Leave the dents and patina. Much easier to sell. Or………?

Enjoyed this video quite a bit you are always great at thinking outside the box and that was amazing work 🎉

i liked how the old guy gave u lessons on the machine and how you acteally gave ittime in this vid . veryy apprciate those kind of stuff

Travis, I love those old trucks too. I too own up to my mistakes, and say im sorry. Anyone who cant ain't right. Good job, young man.

Man! That Chevrolet made you work for it! Stubborn iron! It was a great video throughout, but THE best part of it was your Dad roasting you for losing/throwing stuff away! 😂 Cheers from Argentina to both of you!

You and your father are a great team .

Thanks Dave!

Great job. Love it. Thanks Dave.

The old man got something you haven't Travis, knowledge and bigger balls! 😅

You and dad are the best!!!!!! Love your old truck content!!!!!

Dave is a good guy, along with your Dad and of course your self

Be nice to see it in that original red paint. You are a lucky guy, to get to work with your dad on these old classics.

Well done those good men, a stellar job, big hats off to Dave at the machine shop.

Thanks to Dave for teaching you some cool stuff. Thats what the car culture is sll about!

I thought the 52 had vent windows and push button handles , mine does . But Thanks for another , Brother !

It certainly put up a fight, but you won in the end. Great job.

Another one saved. Even with all this set backs.....I'm glad to see I'm not the only one, that some days it feels like one step forward and three steps back. But it makes for great interesting videos.

Good old Tucson, I miss that town. Maybe someday before I get old and kick the bucket, I'll be able to move back there.

Amazing work!

Enjoyed this video. Great truck. Interesting details like about the remaining wood truck bed.