Abandoned 1948 Chevy gets cleaned and NEW TIRES after sitting 58 years!

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Today we clean the 1948 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup for the 1st time in probably 60 years and also gets a maaaaajor upgrade in tires. She gets Firestone bias ply whitewalls. Very excited about it.
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@iamrichrocker 9 месяцев назад

You and Rick have become one of my favorite channels..no scripted drama..just good ol Dad and the youngun doing what they love, and sharing with like minded folks..thx guys..

@billhammond3332 9 месяцев назад

That truck could've come from Walker AFB in Roswell, Cannon AFB in Clovis, or Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque. I was at Cannon starting in 1987. The color was a dark blue with yellow stenciling, the tire pressure stencil on the A pillar is from the motor pool.

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Hey guys what do you think about the head cam “pov”? I felt it would show what I’m doing way better than me moving a tripod 100 times a minute, which also slows me down. But I get the pov can be a lot of movement. Do you like it or no? Let me know thanks.

@ukaszjaniak801 9 месяцев назад

it would be 100% ok for me, especially if it would help you to speed up

@carlbernard4197 9 месяцев назад

I thought it was quite interesting seeing things just the way you are seeing them. 😊

@kulow7 9 месяцев назад

Head cam pov is great but here is a few suggestions so you dont end up like other channels that do the head cam pov badly 1. Try not to bob your head to much or viewers will get dizzy (a better way for looking up and down is picture your camera is a boat and you're the ocean, smooth waves not choppy waves) 2. Looking around suddenly, snapping back and forth also leads to dizzyness (camera will pick up different angle lighting and that can mess with some people if done suddenly. smooth looking around like your grooving to a funky song is easier on the eyes from what the camera picks up) 3. Always remember the camera is on your head when you lean into vehicles to show something. so if your looking down at something and talking about it... we wont see it as we will most likely be looking at the headliner or visors or something lol (head cam pov lacks eye tracker technology so tilt head where your looking rather than your eyes.) Thats the main top 3 of tips i would give. Storm chasing with a head cam is difficult to keep the viewers from getting motion sick but i learned as i went along. Kathleen Brooks is my wifes channel for all our storm chasing stuff. Loving the work you do and the content. All good in that dusty neighborhood lol

@marktaylor8659 9 месяцев назад

That blue on the truck looks like the standard USAF color for all vehicles from the 50s and 60s. My dad was career AF and a civil engineer and I have a photo of him with a brand new '66 Chevy pickup he got when he was in Viet Nam. After he got back, the vehicle he drove was a Ford station wagon, but both were the same blue with yellow lettering. Thanks for sharing this and I look forward to seeing how this project comes along.

@pclayton5063 9 месяцев назад

Being retired Air Force it would be totally cool if you decided to return the old truck to its roots. Maybe not painting it Air Force Blue again but maybe keeping the patina with highlighting it with some blue and the Air Force numbers in distressed yellow. Just would be a great look. Love this project.

@stv3009 9 месяцев назад

"Gum dipped" was a patented Firestone thing. They dipped all the cords in rubber before making a tire for greater strength and flexibility. It was a premium feature those days, i believe.

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Oh that’s cool I didn’t know what that meant

@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo 9 месяцев назад

"Luther," the 1953 3100 in my avatar got a 235 transplant too. Great motor, you'll love it!

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Can’t wait

@impalaman4546 9 месяцев назад

Good motor that 235 is the way to go

@johnkendrick7304 9 месяцев назад

I just wanted to let you know how much I really enjoy your videos I always say that but things like awesome tire choices as well as not slamming it to the ground and making it run like crap and look stupid. I really appreciate what you guys do. Keep up the great work!

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the feedback man yeah we try to be least invasive as possible. Customizing brings about 10 other problems we just don’t like dealing with.

@swhod2190 9 месяцев назад

I watch a lot of channels where I'm happy to see them reclaim the old vehicles, but their priority is to LOWER them and/or chop them. I DON'T GET IT!

@williamkarenschrecengost8408 9 месяцев назад

Travis, you and your dad produce the best videos. I keep checking back every day for a new one. Keep up the great work

@g-man7938 9 месяцев назад

Would have definitely painted the wheels while I had the tires off. She looks good though.👍

@mikemichaud5048 9 месяцев назад

If the stencils on the doors read 50B then the air force says its a 1950. Either way it's nice to see it moving forward!

@codyvought8923 9 месяцев назад

This is the reason I like you. You bring it back to original.

@brianmatthews9697 9 месяцев назад

235 is the way to go. Much better than a 216. Easy swap too. I would paint it that 216 grey though, not chevy orange. Have fun.

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

I agree

@jasonpetrich4141 9 месяцев назад

Paint it Pontiac blue it's a nice rich deep color and with stands heat very well last for yrs!!! I like knowing my 400 is just what it is, by the heads and color. That truck was some type of grey/blue from factory anyway, could always just throw a 80s 283 in it and still keep it close to factory without putting a golden 350 in it rofl 😂

@marcbee1234 8 месяцев назад

I'd consider not painting the engine at all so it doesn't look 'partially' restored.@@theetravisb

@37silverstreak1 9 месяцев назад

It would be great to see this truck restored to its original USAF livery!

@BillyRoberts 9 месяцев назад

The best rebuild video on RU-vid. I helped a guy try to find a 235 in 1968 for an old pickup. He wound up rebuilding a 216. He put twin carbs on and a hot cam. Total waste of time. The guy also used rattle cans to paint his pickup. Paint turned out better than the engine did.

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Wow a waste of time even back then that’s wild. Thanks for sharing

@fred414141 9 месяцев назад

Another great video! The tires 'n hubcaps are perfect! Just my style! This truck strikes up an old memory with me. In the late 60's, maybe early '70's, one of my brothers acquired a '51 Chevy truck 'unfinished project' sitting in some guy's garage. It was all there, well, sort of. Chassis, suspension, drive train all assembled, rebuilt and restored with a ton of new parts, bumper to bumper. The body was a different story. He got a cab, a matching title, and a collection of body parts, headlights to tailgate, all taken apart, piled up in the garage, in the yard, in buckets and boxes. He put it all together and drove it for several years. I think there was body parts of every color GM put on them trucks. He finally traded it in on a much newer truck. He regretted that trade for the rest of his life. He passed away unexpectedly in the summer of 2013 and him and I had spoke of that old Chevy truck just 2 or 3 weeks before he died at 66 years old. Sweet memories, thanks, Travis. I can hardly wait to see what's next for this old truck!

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Wow. Amazing story thanks for sharing.

@steeliewheelies 9 месяцев назад

$260 is an absolute steal! Thanks Rick! Also I’d be keeping the tubes and old tires too, I couldn’t bring myself to throw those relics away

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Yeah I definitely re using those tubes somewheres

@robgregorski2182 9 месяцев назад

Cool old pickup and i dont know why but everytime i hear your dad talk i hear Sam Elliot.

@JeffKopis 9 месяцев назад

Im in love with that truck. But Im in love with ALL old trucks, 1927-87.

@Chargertom-nc8oj 9 месяцев назад

I rebuilt the 235 of our 59 1/2 ton chevy panel Truck 2 years ago. I like this Engine. Looking forward for the build…

@terryeustice5399 9 месяцев назад

Pretty bad using a shovel to clean out! Yes the Climate does seem conducive to survival of this old Iron. Travis it’s looks great with the new tires and caps. You will get that 6 cylinder 235 will be an awesome swap. Thanks for taking us along. 💯👍👊

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Yes the swap will be a big video soon

@EuroBadgerYT 9 месяцев назад

You've inspired me to take on a project like this. I found a Ford Ranchero that's just sitting in front of a barn and I want to fix it up. The only thing holding me back is money and a house. I hope to do something like you.

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

It’s all possible just lots of effort.

@Jstme303 9 месяцев назад

Crazy how the old tires and tubs held up.

@johnnyh409 9 месяцев назад

Most of that era Chevy truck I have worked on in the 70's through the 90's had already had the 235 swap done in the past!

@timhede9560 9 месяцев назад

Travis..buy a winch.. mount in on the wall on your lean too.. you can pull your projects straight in... All the lifting with the cat damages bumpers..ect...

@RobertBrugess-xj8fj 9 месяцев назад

Loving the story so far. I have a 49 Chevy and I love it. All stock except for my 235. I have had it for 24 years and driven almost 75,000 miles. I am running Firestone bias ply tires and they are perfect. When I watched you clean the rat poop out of the cab I was wishing that you were wearing a mask. Keep the videos coming and don't throw away that radio delete plate!

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Wow that’s cool you drive it so much!

@joerosier6059 9 месяцев назад

I'm liking the tires and hubcaps!!!! Looking forward to seeing the engine video!!!!

@ukaszjaniak801 9 месяцев назад

absolutely agree with the choice of wheels, looks perfect

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

🤙🏻🤙🏻 oh yeah

@ralphnorris-vk8ff 9 месяцев назад

Them tube are probably pure rubber and they make really good slingshot rubbers!

@1944chevytruck 9 месяцев назад

Looking Awesome!

@kyleriche83 9 месяцев назад

Great work. Like seeing the old international being used. Maybe a short update with you and dad on how it’s driving and how much it gets used would be cool.

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Yeah I should put it in more vids. He drives it all the time

@robertlacob8831 9 месяцев назад

Love the old Chevy trucks. I also had 2 1954 Chevy sedans with the 235. Love that engine! Except for them being famous for the rear main seal leaking, they were the best at that time!

@kevinberniebarron7548 8 месяцев назад

Great video! 1948 through 1955 Chevy truck is my favorite body style!

@vlehr2903 9 месяцев назад

Shine the hubcaps paint the rims blue!God Bless ---Vic.

@killerbgarage007 9 месяцев назад

Perfect wheel/tire combo

@jason199033 9 месяцев назад

I'm excited you are starting to renovate this truck Travis and install the better motor, would love to be the owner of this truck after you have done the work on it, it's so good you and your Dad have the knowledge to do this work,

@ironcladranchandforge7292 9 месяцев назад

It's not a "motor", it's an engine. "Electric motor", "gasoline engine". Or "steam engine". Wouldn't it sound stupid to call it a "steam motor"?

@chiefexecutive 9 месяцев назад

I’m super excited about this truck ! 🎉

@somerandomguy3868 9 месяцев назад

I'm completely over babbit bearings, 235 definitely the best choice, looking forward to seeing you bring the old girl back around, personally I would have to replace the wood but only cause that truck would earn it's keep

@Binky750B 9 месяцев назад

Got to love the old airforce truck 😊. Thank you for your service ( and your continued service thanks to you guy’s ). Thanks for another enjoyable video. You did all that was reasonably possible to save that tired motor and have made the wisest decision for a replacement. Are you keeping this one ? Please keep doing what you do. 😀👊👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

I think I’ll keep this one around a while.

@donaldmorrison5289 9 месяцев назад

Thanks and look forward to the engine upgrade.

@winstonemerson2439 5 месяцев назад

Love your love of old things,I'm sure your dad passed that on to you.I'm fascinated by all old stuff,it wasn't.just functional but had style that hasn't been seen since.

@pontiacperformance1993 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely transformed can’t wait to put wide white walls back on my 57 olds

@brandonlisenby6752 9 месяцев назад

That truck in blue and white combo painted like your gmc and paint the Chevrolet on center caps the same blue would be beautiful. I enjoy your content keep up the good work. Looking forward to more content on this project.

@fire48pw 9 месяцев назад

Perfection Travis! As a kid I rode thousand of miles in my Dads 54 Chevy Truck wich by the way was a automatic transmission because my Mom could not drive a standard to save her life lol. Dad always liked those white walls and hub caps too. We even had the am radio in it and I can remember Dad having to pull that huge heavy radio and change the vibrator unit out and some tubes from time to time. Great memories for me. Before I became a old timer I had a old timer tell me to put some talcum powder on the tire tubes to help them slide around and settle in better. With new tubes from China I found out that it really helps out because they are so thin. I always try and buy USA made but they aren't what they used to be either Thanks for another Great Vid

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

That’s a good tip. Thanks for sharing the memories. Yeah. Hard to find USA made things

@ChevyV-ri1sx 9 месяцев назад

It looks clean homie. White walls always look good

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Everything needs white walls

@canyon23 9 месяцев назад

The blue paint on the door jams and tire pressure stenciled on the doors maybe old us Air Force vehicle? Enjoy watching your videos and see you and your Dad working together. Blessings!

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Yes old Air Force vehicle. Glad you enjoy 🤙🏻

@martinharris5017 9 месяцев назад

great to see this old truck getting a good cleanup. Its in an amazing state of preservation! Really pleased you're switching to a 235. Best choice for this truck and a great motor.

@josephjporcellijr4508 9 месяцев назад

Definitely upgrade the engine. Can’t wait to see this truck build

@KennethMason-i7l 9 месяцев назад

My name is Kenneth Mason from a place called Crestview Florida currently live in a place called Florala Alabama wanted to say I've been watching you guys for quite a while the thing that keeps me watching you guys is the fact that you try to keep everything original and period correct and just walk that you're talking about with this engine is perfect I know exactly what you're talking about with the old Babbitt bearings and stuff anyway I enjoy the content and the way you guys do change that by the way tell your dad hello from me and does he know that he sounds a lot like Sam Elliott

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind words glad you like how we do things

@antoniocovarrubias7831 9 месяцев назад

Split the manefold on the 235 that’s what I got on my 53 and it sounds good. A clear coat and your set to Cruze.

@mikestone7692 9 месяцев назад

Agree, go with the 235. BTW, loved that dad was chilling behind the box while you were swapping out the tires. love the new for you whitewalls as well. Very cool.

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Dads Mr cameo man

@vintagetintrader1062 9 месяцев назад

I’m a Ford man, but one of the few Chevy vehicles I like is the 48 to 54 pickups. They just look right.

@jerryferguson6606 9 месяцев назад

Awesome truck the 235 will be a perfect fit it was so cool to see the old international being used as a work truck. Keep up the good work

@kirk467 9 месяцев назад

Definitely, put the 230 in the truck! It deserves the 230ci engine, and it should sing down the road! Thanks for sharing and can’t wait to see the next video my friends, love the wheel and tire combination! Kirk from Louisiana sending prayers and positive energy to you and your family! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 MADE IN THE USA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@TheCrackerBox 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for another , Brother !

@francoisbouchard602 9 месяцев назад

Good.job cool truck GMC Nice TiRES

@skn9895 9 месяцев назад

A 261 engine will bolt right in too. They were in the large trucks and busses from "54 - '62. They are a real torque monster. I had one in my '53, then sold it like a dummy...

@geoffreyb3337 9 месяцев назад

Oh man I’m getting super excited

@lsproductions1971 9 месяцев назад

Those wheels are perfect, I really agree

@mfc4591 9 месяцев назад

The effort and work you put in, fantastic. I agree the updated motor makes sense.

@KrishnaDraws 9 месяцев назад

It'd be hilarious to take one of the front fenders, make it pristine and mint - and put it back on the truck. You will definitely get a lot of comments while driving on the road.

@sfcbrick 9 месяцев назад

Travis, you and your Dad are awesome! (It didn't sound bad, except for that noise.), was the understatement of the week. And very funny. Seriously, I love how you put them back together as OEM as possible and you and your Dad are really a great team.

@Rick-4552 9 месяцев назад

Yes on wheel combo !

@ronaldfarmer1208 9 месяцев назад

Later 235 is the answer Good job.

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Yeah this one is a 59.

@swhod2190 9 месяцев назад

Love that southwest climate! In the rust belt, there MAY have been remnants of a rusty silhouette of a truck. Great job!

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Haha you’re right about that.

@ralphnorris-vk8ff 9 месяцев назад

>I lost my dad in 2010. He love rebuilding them old motors and he would resize the rods and put insert bearings in them.

@johnnyh409 9 месяцев назад

Just talked to a friend (he's 87) and says split rims were optional on the 1/2 tons in those years 47-54. He believes the split rims were 15 inch .

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

I’m glad these aren’t the splits

@ralphnorris-vk8ff 9 месяцев назад

Seeing the 2x4s in the right floor reminds me of my dad's 46 chevy! My mom didn't like that truck because she was about 5 foot tall and her feet wouldn't reach the floor so dad put a 4x4 on the right floor!

@GloggsCoolJ 9 месяцев назад

That dash looked awesome shiny, you should clear coat it! But the outside of the car i would have painted it in the original color, and tried to reproduce all the markings from the military. Really cool 😎

@stevee7296 9 месяцев назад

Looking forward to the vid on the 235!

@markclark5678 9 месяцев назад

I certainly enjoy your videos. The will it run from NJ was the first video for me and I subscribed then. You guys are still turning out good stuff and have me thinking about trying to find an old truck to bring back to life just for the challenge.

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Heck yeah glad you’re on board

@jstar1000 9 месяцев назад

I like the old patina over the white and red truck next to it.

@Jeremy123-y3q 9 месяцев назад

So cool. Those tires were manufactured not far from me, but many years ago.

@tturtle1659 9 месяцев назад

It's freezing here in Austria and my car is mothballed until the summer but Travis is at it again, time to grab a cup of coffee and click "play" 😀

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

That’s what I’m talkin about 🫡

@andzaans2kR 9 месяцев назад

Perfect combo!

@Somewhere_In_The_Barn 9 месяцев назад

Great video! Hope you dried that socket set out after the pressure washing.

@marcoantoniomagalhaes5675 9 месяцев назад

The tires with white wall are 100% better than the olds. A New engine are so good e now a days too.

@JeffKopis 9 месяцев назад

One good thing about you is, if I ever bought a vehicle from you, I know that every annoying, fiddly, aggravating little problem (brakes, clutch, wiring, every moving part) has been addressed.

@elmiggadventure 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful Chevy truck. Great video

@rickallen6378 9 месяцев назад

The truck, she is rough. All praises.

@Springbok_Mog 9 месяцев назад

You’ve nailed it Travis. Love the tyres, rims and hubcaps, and couldn’t agree more it’s as it should be. The truck is starting to look amazing. Outstanding work. Congratulations 👏🏻

@johndonlon1611 9 месяцев назад

You guys have scored a now very rare Post-War US Air Force pickup. I'd like to see it painted in its original Air Force blue with its correct vehicle ID numbers (which can still be made out) in yellow. Even cooler, put back on the yellow (amber) rotating "gumball" roof light and "Supervisor of Flying" markers. This is a true re-enactor vehicle and I wouldn't do anything else with it. Any military vehicle enthusiast would love to have it. Plus, the original Air Force/Army maintenance manuals for this vehicle are available on-line.

@johndonlon1611 9 месяцев назад

See specs in Air Force Manual TO 19-75A-89; page 160. (US Army TM 2800-1)

@nonenone5116 9 месяцев назад

👍235 cid is what was in my Dad's first new car a 1953 Chevy 2 Door hard top

@CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 9 месяцев назад

The 235 is a great engine better than 216 Babit. Great choice on the rims hubcaps and White walls. I know you folks don't have the rusty problem that the rest of the country has but it never ceases to amaze me how solid many of these vehicles are, overall.

@rodneyprimm5984 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing! God Bless 🙏

@jonathanfreedom1st 9 месяцев назад

We need some longer content. You peak peoples interest then cut it. Lol 😂 2 things, (1) You got me hooked here because you and your Dad do low budget restoration which i love, and (2) you nerd out on old historic things, ive found myself looking at old stuff dang near with a magnifying glass too. Keep doin what you do. You put in the hard work, patience and deserve the reward.. cheers from Toledo, original home of Champion spark plug, Jeep, Toledo scale, Devilbiss air compressors, Dana and churches on every street corner. 😂

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Dang 44 mins ain’t enough? 😂 glad you enjoy. Yes we watch our money

@pdrphil8159 9 месяцев назад

Ya'll have a fleet of great old trucks .. Im curious to see how this one shapes up..

@Telephony954 9 месяцев назад

kool ol pu. This pu will be better soon, with the upgded 235. Be well.

@denniscox9277 9 месяцев назад

Cliff dwellings for anyone wanting to look it up 👌

@steeliewheelies 9 месяцев назад

My favorite tires!! You got my favorite tires man that is the LOOK. Thank you thank you. Looks awesome. So glad you kept the steelies too. I’m excited to share what I do with the Mercury on youtube, hope you see it some day

@theetravisb 9 месяцев назад

Yeah post about it I’ll check it out !

@kbschulze 9 месяцев назад

Nice video. Love the content you provide. Please start using a respirator ir st least a good quality dust mask when shoveling, cleaning up rat feces. I cringe when I watched the dust clouds you made. You can actually contract lung disease from that stuff. You owe it to your family. God bless.

@douglasshupe2771 9 месяцев назад

Hi Travis and Rick. Another great video. Your decision to swap in the 235 six is a very good one. A sturdy modern engine that will help this truck get back on the road again. Well done, gentlemen. 👍

@awakeariseandwatch5976 9 месяцев назад

Great video love the tires perfect God bless

@1963impala2drWaylonWire 9 месяцев назад

so.. how do you "really" feel about those tires haha....I love them too 😁

@pappabob29 7 месяцев назад

You need to drag one of these home to your "stable" Ken !! Keep that old white flatbed company !!

@DAPwny 9 месяцев назад

Good work, tires look great , would love to find a truck like that But..... no luck yet.

@djdoo 9 месяцев назад

It would be much nicer imho if you had painted those rusty rims with a chrome color matching the beautiful chevrolet caps when you had them separated from the tyres since you didn't have the engine ready yet it wouldn't have bothered you to let them cure for a couple of days... The rims look awful... Anyways nice video, beautiful tyres, beautiful truck really cute so round and curvy, keep up greetings from Europe-Greece and our small cars, Jim

@phildunne2632 9 месяцев назад

Man you find thee coolest veee hicles period!😎

@clydepodvin5026 9 месяцев назад

Gum dipped was a Firestone patented thing. They dipped all the cords and fibers in rubber gum before making ply's and the tire. They were supposed to be blowout proof because of it.

@jamesmoon8947 9 месяцев назад

Great channel, well done that Man.

@vintagetintrader1062 9 месяцев назад

Still think as previously posted a GMC 270 or 300 big truck engine from the 1950s is a perfect motor for one of these. Well capable of modern highway speeds with a gear change