1957 AUTOCAR Truck restoration update, and a peek at my junk! 

You have the perfect mindset on what to do with the truck. A museum piece is nice it's much nicer to see these old girls out on the road doing what they were built to do.

Hey Matt, you do what you need to do and don’t worry about the video critics! We appreciate your videos and I know making videos take up your time also! Thanks for sharing Matt! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Beautiful Hunting land too .. ..even dog is read, wearing his hunters orange

I actually love old campers like that. There's so much that you can do with them. When I was younger my friend's dad actually got us an old camping trailer he found for free and we made it into a sweet fort. Unfortunately years later the whole thing collapsed due to the weight of the snow that year. We ended up stripping it down to the frame and selling it as a wood hauler.

Friend that place is far from a junkyard & I see nothing wrong with it. It’s good to see someone care for the old iron enough to not let it go for scrap, I’m exactly the same way buddy. Keep the awesome videos a rolling, stay safe on that pipeline.

You do what you need to do don’t listen to the people who are just here to talk rubbish about you and your content. keep up the great work thanks for the awesome content

Just do things at your pace. Don’t let pressure from viewers set your schedule. You have an awesome channel and I love it

One mans junk is another mans treasure. If you don't sell the antique farm equipment Matt perhaps you can clean it up, paint them and use them for lawn sculptures for your yard once you build the house. And before I got into law enforcement I worked as a glass and mirror glazer in Illinois and for a period in southwest Florida. Working outside in weather below 20 degrees with wind and snow is not high on my list so I agree with you on that. I really enjoy your videos and your bumper music is the best. And I pass no judgement on how things look, you get things done when you have the time and I'm sure your number one priority is providing for your family. I look forward for your next video.👍

It has a kind of cartoonish look to it. Real cool. I would leave it as is and put a nice cedar shake shelter over in at the entrance to your property. Put your Diesel Creek sign there by it too.

Yessir, haters gonna hate. Give them no attention. All of the trucks, tractors, shop roof etc., are what I call "W.I.P.,'s" that is "work(s) in progress"... I got a lot of them around my place as well. I eagerly wait and anticipate all the videos to come as each of them get some of your attention. I am now always looking for the church update videos, but I take what you give out... Love your videos of the small jobs you do, the tour of the pipeline (would love more of those, with some narration of what is going on). Thank you sir. P.S., I don't know if you realized it, but you need some gravel where the AutoCar and dozer are parked... Ha, ha, ha...

In soft soil like you have, placing geotextile first will provide a better base. For your gravel it's best to lay in a base of 3" minus. Roll that in well, then top with 3/4" minus.

Keep posting on the Autocar, I love the content on it. and it is a shame that old barn rotted away.but that is what happens when you just don't have the time.

Lotta work dude, but she's a beauty. Don't sweat your viewers. This is all on you so do it when the spirit moves you. Can't wait to see it come together.

Dang! I'm an ol xtry guy whom retired fr corp life n serving others for 40yrs n now I pine for simple labor, fixing things, restoring old tractors n trucks, etc! Wish I lived w/in a 100 miles of you cause I'd enjoy helping you clean your place up. I suppose by now it's all cleaned up! SE Wisconsin

Don't forget the exhaust on the right side needs a stack and muffler tall enough to clear the trailer top.

I don't think there's anything wrong with your future farm. Looks awesome to me. Keep up the good work my friend 👍

I like the new intro to your videos .As for the yard one step at a time .You have put in the road ,gotten the shop well on the way .Everything is better than it was last year .TAKE CARE ,BE SAFE ,we will see you later

The 'Rolling A" is one of the coolest hood ornaments, right up there with the Mack Bulldog and the Brockway Husky.

June 5, 2021, binge-watching Diesel Creek. It's going to be a good day.

Good luck 👍

I agree on the mechanical restoration, those autocar cabs & doors are around...you will get it...I will keep watching..

I grew up in the Northeast laying on the ground in winter working on stuff...I gotta tell ya, I developed a real aversion to it. I can wait. Brush burning is good television.

Good luck with getting your projects done and scrapping some things and cleaning your property

A regular job, rehabbing the church, farm, all these projects plus recording, editing and posting videos for RU-vid...do your days have more hours in it than mine?

All things in life take time mate, it will happen when the time is right.I enjoyed the look around at your projects and I just love the location as I am not a city man but more a bush man or rural man.Cheers from Australia.

Thanks for the giving us a quick update for your long to do list. Sound like you will have some fun projects to work on in the coming days.

Your farm is absolutely gorgeous you have trees, flat and water. The 57 looks good after the stem cleaning and from the looks of it it's not that bad I'm sure you can make it look better, the hatch looks original can you save it and see if you can find an adapter to fit inside before you cut it and sand blase the wheels I think they look very good original

I know what you mean about having time for projects. That is the single biggest reason I haven’t started a channel yet. I’m not home often enough and long enough to get much done

You have some perty cool old stuff there. Lots of work to do. Thanks for sharing

You are travelling the same path we are with the Bus Boys Collection.

Wow that old fiberglass Leer truck cap! I used to work at Leer in Elkhart, Indiana.

Seen a ton of videos of old guys or guys that have passed away with tons of old cars, equipment and unfinished projects on their property all over youtube. Cool to see how it all starts.

Loving the content that you’re posting. Really motivates me to get out there and get stuff done. Keep up the great work, just don’t burn yourself out.

Hey Matt- 2, 3 and 4 wire 115v AC extension cords are relatively cheap on Amazon. They make excellent wiring harnesses. Also just cut, solder, heat shrink any needed pigtails. You could easily DIY a complete bumper-to-bumper harness for around $350. As of 04/21/21, a 100 ft. roll of HD extreme outdoor 14/3 cord is only $65. Split wire loom of different sizes, zip ties, tape- is all pretty cheap. 10 ft. red & 10 ft. black 2 AWG w/10pc tinned copper lugs is $60, there goes all your batterystarteralternator needs. The easiest & most economical upgrade would be LED everything; very easy on batteries, charging system, wiring. Low temperature, won't deform old plastic lenses like halogen does (even LL 194 incandescent gets too hot to touch). Brighter for safety, and no need for messing with ballast resistors anymore- most reputable brands have circuits built in. I have purchased all LED (even fan-less headlights) to relamp my entire Buick for $250. Incandescent get hot & burn out.

I can totally relate to the weather wrecking plans. I was able to get some gravel down for a work area but then the rains came and that part of the property is STILL holding water because it's been raining every few days. I need a whole month of drought before i'll be able to get things finished up over there due to the mud and standing water. Mostly have to get a few storage buildings moved over there but can't get a truck through there now to do it. And after that, the car ports. This was all SUPPOSED to have been done last year but the weather has just screwed me at every turn. I've got 4 project vehicles all awaiting some work.

That's one thing I'm learning the hard way. Can't keep everything. Time marches on and mother nature takes over.

You don't want a trailer queen, you just want a good ol work truck! I get it!

Good afternoon May I say something? Do not rush it. The cabin is good for restoration. You will learn that with a good welding machine, a few pieces of steel and some patience and metal skills it will be as good as a new one. The engine itself may be sold to Cummins. Or upgraded. I would like to replace it with a Cummins ISM or ISL Take it easy. It has been a long time for this truck to be in good hands It can wait a little bit longer to come back for glory days again

Como te lo trabajas todo videos y mecánica me encanta ver tus videos y sentir como roncan esos vehículos antiguos

reminds me of that old truck in the movie "DUEL" one of spielberg's first big films. I like that patina paint.

I like your video. Simple and to the point. Good job. Very interesting.. it “ peeked my curiosity”

I already love that truck. :-D

Time is always short... & projects always mount... I know the feeling.

You have whole lot of things to do. Good luck. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Man you make me feel lazy as hell with what all you have going on. I respect you and everything you're accomplishing. Keep it up brother.

I bet it’s beautiful there in late spring everything leafed out! 😊

You were right. I love that truck 😁👍🏼

Hey Matt, I've been checking out your 15 video series on "Building a Homestead from Nothing. I must have missed your video on your construction trailer shop build...so looking back through your vids to find it. Awesome so far!! Great channel and looking forward to catching everything..😉

You should pour a slab under that thing, slap on a couple garage doors. Make or buy a waste oil heater and boom you have an inclosed heated workshop.

...great video....you are full of ambition/dreams....I would re-prioritize then burn,sell and scrap as much as you can and un-bury myself with projects to make the bigger dreams come true !

Just found your videos and page, love every minute! Keep up the good work and love seeing the autocar project

best of luck to rebuild that monster (autocar) i want to see that "baby" rolling down the streets :) . can not wait to see another video

...enjoyed this video, Matt...

Keep posting on the Autocar! I love the content on it!

Get yourself a decent place to work. It sure will make all of your projects much nicer to work on. Yes its a time and money balance. Just do what you can when you can.

I just hope you don't let to many projects go the same way my friend.

You got more project then carter has liver pills, drier warmer weather is just a few short months away, Good video like your drone stuff, like others said Haters will hate pay them no nevermind.

That truck is beauty

You made two comments that sum up my life rather well. (While showing all the old farm implements that you have no use for, much like my collection) "I couldn't just let them go to the scrap yard, I have a problem" and " putting something out in the woods and forgetting about it for a year or two at a time( or five or ten or twenty) isn't good for them.

Looks like Roscoe likes hanging with the boss. In that kind of weather, what you need to worry about and protect are his paws.

Hello from a warm and sunny Western Australia.Keep going mate, your doing okay!

Love your vids mate, may I suggest you use corrugated plastic sheeting on the sides of the shed. That way you get the benefits of closure but you also get a lot more ambient light. 🇦🇺

It`s look like "Andrew Camarata. The Begining" )) you are cool maaan) "Privet" from Siberia!

You need a old school livestock trailer for it

Super great video!!! Thanks for the slow walk around and all the explanations, this is so wonderful!!!!! Love the truck already! Thanks. Greets from the Netherlands, this is Jur

Nice stuff.

Agree with you about the working on stuff in the mud / cold / frozen. done a lot of that in my time. It certainly takes the shine off doing it. Like your trucks and equipment, and looking forward to gradually doing the Autocar, and the rest of the church. Like the container w/shop, not seen one before, (don't think we have them here in U.K. might be wrong on that.) Still like the white Ford !!

Geez and I thought I was bad with too many projects all at once. I'm redoing my basement, working on a 1988 Ford F250 diesel project truck in my driveway (weather conditions permitting), gathering supplies I need to redo my upstairs bathroom, and planning to paint my house exterior in the spring. You got a lot of stuff on your plate.

Old tires are great for putting under large gravel roads and pads as it helps stop the gravel spreading out, so it can only be pressed down and made compact. There are companies throughout europe that use old tires on the base layer under roads and pack them with gravel as it saves money because the gravel doesn't spread out and stays mostly packed inside the tires

I love watching your video's especially about this autocar :-) please please don't give up on it :-)

Almost worth just tarpping it until you get the closed in shop up and a few metal working things in there [small bending brake, sand bag for hammering, bead roller]. lol Fun and affordable at estate sales for projects down the road in life.

Take your time on the Autocar. I just got a "farm-abandoned-fresh" '55 International R-160 COE hay hauler in a slightly better condition... not wet. I'm currently trying to get the title into my name BEFORE I'll do any work on it. I'm in the same boat when it comes to a "rolling restoration". I view it more like just fixing the truck. A restoration is when you fix to a near perfect condition as when it rolled out of the factory. I suggest that when you get it running pressure wash everything and take it to a car show before going into the more major repairs. That beast will get so much attention but, you will be providing a glimpse of how it was back in the day. Lastly, all of that barn wood does have value. People will pay for that patina. Also as you build your channel you will probably start shooting segments and comments indoors like in an office. That weathered wood can be attached to the wall behind you for a neat background. So don't kick yourself for not making a barn. Just repurpose the wood and the barn can live on some more.

Can’t wait to see the progress continue on it. She sounded good on the other video. Keep up the good work 💯💪🏻

Painless wiring harnesses are universal.

Been looking up these trucks as don't know anything about them, now appreciate especially the history, would look great when restored, I built a roof over my containers, I ran the roof completely over the containers and put metal fascia on with guttering all plumbed properly 100% dry, I put a wall on the ends level to the height of the container so stops a fair bit of wind blown rain coming in the ends.

I found 3 of those autocars, i think 57 too, in Spanish fork,utah. They had an integral sleeper, and three transmissions. Was in the early nineties

Pretty cool how you flew the drone over the creek!

Title made me laugh when I saw the end bro! Good one

Nice update 👍 just a thought it looks like the ground slopes from the red container to the grey one at the back if you drove your truck from one side to the other any water coming down the hill would divert away rather than through the barn shop 👍 quick fix for now

Just watched the first how awesome is that

A set of chocks would be a priority for that truck, just say'n

Great intro music!

Congrats on finally finding time and ambition to get the farm cleared and cleaned up. Looking forward to seeing some projects completed. Thanks for sharing

For your building you could use greenhouse plastic for a temporary shelter to keep the wind and weather out.. it comes in large rolls

There is a lot more things that I saw in far I'm amazed I didn't see it yet

You got some good deals on some of the equipment. would love to have a "farm" to do what you do. Keep up the good work!

recently watching, but already like it. Surely I will subscribe.

I can understand and relate to not being able to work on projects due to the cold weather. Tis a shame about the wood. I love old wood beams. I wouldn’t call it a junkyard, how about a salvage area. That implies that you’re salvaging some of the antiques.🤩 Happy New Year! I like the fact that you want to put the Autocar back into working condition. That’s how I feel about my REO. Keep it coming! 🧐

Put those old farm implements up on top of the seacans,out of the road,outta sight ,future projects

I had a property once I let get away from me storing a lot of future projects on also. I finely made a list of what I wanted to clean up and I would find time to do one thing on the list each month. That way an over whelming job got done . I might do a couple things off the list if time allowed. The best part of of these cleaning projects is that once you see your progress it makes it easy to keep going. Getting started is always the hardest part. Enjoy the content 👍

Your project list makes me feel better about mine. I also have many plans that got delayed or set aside because of needing to work a full time job. But now I’m finally making serious progress. No job because of the virus.

My first thing would be to get rid of the mud and then a 4-wall big building.

"i miss the truck every day" oh really, judging by the bullet holes you hit it at least a few times ;) ;)

Too bad about the 1991 pickup rotting away. I've got a 1991 Chevy S10 parked in my garage. I crank it up monthly and run it on the roads to warm it up to operating temp. Keeps everything lubricated. 450,000+ miles on it. Rebuilt motor. Runs fine!

I had the same problem with my horn on my 55KW. Eventually I got the horn cleaned out and now it sings just like it did when it was new. I know of a few old but solid A-cars sitting in my neighbor's field. If you need a parts I'll see if he'd want to sale anything. For your future shop floor. If you've got a place that you can get crushed concrete or growled up asphalt. That stuff is awesome compared to 3/4-1" rock for a nice and solid base to work on.

The Ford Brazilian engines we had in dump trucks all shook like hell at idle and in daily use they all blew up before 90,000 with good care and a friend at the dealer told me they all did. What was funny is ford used to advertise you can now finally own your ford truck with a ford built diesel engine in it but they never said the engine was made in brazil for your American made truck.

Take that dozer and cut some drainage grade at end of the barn roof🤠✅! Rubber and brakes, pressure wash and drive that bad girl! A lot of stuff will just shake into shape🌵

Take your time and make it right. That truck is gonna take some time. Not a week and a half like they do on "TV"

For the wiring in the Autocar I think you might be able to get an entire harness from Painless Wiring. It won't be specific to the truck but will have all the wire and relays for lights and other electrical accessories. As long as its sat, it would probably save you a lot of time and headaches to just yank all the electrical out of the truck and replace it. I love old trucks like that and it would be a fun truck to get up and working again.

In Junkyard Mook's "Camping AdVANture - Northern Minnesota" video, they explore the junkyard at J&J's Recycling in Lutsen, Minnesota; one of their favorite finds was a nice Autocar Diesel truck in quite good condition; maybe you could get some parts off that one. :D