I'm very glad that there are people like you and others who are bringing this kind of beautiful truck back to life, otherwise a whole culture would disappear. How much can this vehicle weigh, and how much fuel does it consume (I will calculate in liters myself)
Nothing like an old school start up, I really enjoy those moments. That cameo Chevy truck looks pretty solid and those blue flame engines always start no mater his condition. I'm sure that the carburetor have the circuits clogged with gum from the 87' gas.
I completely agree but a better point to make here is nobody is going to want a 2020 vehicle in 2030 let alone in 2080 but this truck will still be sought after then
Blew me away Mortske repair bought a truck that looks almost like yours and premiered his a day before you vlogged yours . Great minds Vlog alike and I have a 56 Chevrolet apache I haven't been able to work on just yet
Just because of the simplicity of the truck, either leave it stock or put a small block/auto combo in it. I like it the way it is Mr. Car Hoarder who gets all the sweet cars! 🤣🤣🤣
Good old legendary Stovebolt 6 very dependable looks like it was converted to a 12-volt with an alternator it's not even burning oil it sounds great that motor good find 👍🏼
I am just coming to the completion of my year long 57' resurrection. I have managed to keep the truck 95% original. Repairing and recycling as much as possible. I kept all the bodywork as is to reflect its 63 tears of life. I even painstakingly repair welded every original bed strip to keep the originality. The electrics gave me the runaround, but I worked through it, replaced all the lighting loom. It's been a challenge, but I learnt a lot about these trucks, and I'm not a mechanic! Replacement parts made in the USA are good quality, any where else are rubbish. My advices seek out old new stock, good second hand parts and repair what you already have. They are great trucks, testimony to the days when these trucks were built for a job to do and last. Everyone loves my truck, and it makes me smile and others smile!
My guess was 261, the heavy duty extra cost option - like what, $67.50 extra? Sounds like small potatoes now. Really impressive that it started after all that time, and with no smoke. Six cylinder Canadian Pontiacs used the 261, a mere 4 C.I. smaller than the Chevy V8, starting in 1955. My 261 powered 55 Pontiac had appreciably more grunt than the contemporary 235 Chevy I compared it to.
Yeah, I would never take the original engine out of a running classic car. If building a custom saves a non-running classic car from the crusher then I'm all for it, but if the drive train has survived intact for 65 years, then it should be left alone. When they get to be that age, there aren't a ton of original runners out there.
Nice old truck find. And getting it running. I myself own a 55 Chevy truck started restoration in 2000 took 6yrs on and off work back to factory. 6 cyl 3 on the tree. Your truck looked a lot like mine when I started it made me smile. Keep up the good work.
Yeah '56 Chevy trucks didn't have 5 speeds unless they were one of the really big trucks, but I doubt that's what you're referring to. They have an SM420 4 speed with first speed granny gear.
Love those ol trucks...picked one up in Edmonton in the early 80's out of a storage unit. Buddy had a fresh 327 in it never started..hooked up to a 4 sp saginaw. Finished putting it together and drove it around for the rest of summer then drove it straight back to New Brunswick no problems. Fixed her up some more and made a summer driver out of it..won a cpl trinkets at shows with..good times!
It would be sweet to See a truck, with a hot and torque straight six, with two or threes SUes and fentons! And a Mallory distributor! Just trucking away, or a Cummins! Talk to Deboss! He is the Boss when it comes to Cummins! It would be nice to see a engine swapped truck for ones! Appossed to a an frame swapped!
I have a 1957 Chevrolet Apache 3100 1/2 ton step side pick up that was my dad's ranch truck. I got it when it didnt run and still have it today. I love those old trucks. And now I have dad's other truck 1963 C10 fleetside. I hope to get that one on the road too.
A great two tone RED & WHITE PICKUP TRUCK !! I’d rebuild the engine and put in an AIR CONDITION UNIT so I can have cool air when it’s hot outside !! I would love to fix the body in the original condition !! I love the original very simple engine !! Thank you 🙏 !!
This was a fun episode Brent!! Nothing like getting an abandoned, tired, and left for dead vehicle running again! That is pure satisfaction right there! Keep up the good work!
Awesome, lots of times old and new vehicles get parked for simple things like brakes , clutch and a host of other minor to us but major to someone that can’t fix it themselves or can’t afford to pay a shop to fix it . I’ve bought many cars that when I asked why your not driving it the response is ..it’s needs brakes and tires . There is deals still out there . Thanks for sharing.
Looks like a big win to me ,very happy for you Brent . 6 in a row...way to go ! So nice to open a hood and see everything ...there isn't a cover that covers a cover that covers another cover .
I'd keep the old 6 in it but maybe give it a bit of a cam, 2 or 3 carb intake and either a split exhaust manifold or a set of headers for dual exhaust. Yes the LS is a great engine but it is getting to be over done and an LS swap is almost as common as belly buttons and is starting to get boring.... You build cool customs, so why not do a cool yet different engine to add to it's uniqueness?
Great old Chevy truck! I would fix all of the brake problems, leave the six in it, drive basically as is! Patch the heavy rust eventually. New wood flooring in the bed, I like the cool two tone color of this truck, it's way too cool as is!😊
Hey Brent, cool vintage truck, you mentioned that you bought a few trucks, is there more? I remember years ago I bought a 48 IH KB8, in the scrap yard I got it to fire, wouldn't run, brought it home, a tune up, carb rebuild, oil pump...thing ran like a swiss watch....it was sad I had to sell it...
Ahh shes Awesome! Sounds sweet, Good job Brother 👌🏻 I'm rebuilding a 53 3100 over the pond in England Mine was sat since 79, running sweet too, good ol six packs keep on rolling 👍🏻
Great old truck Nice fix on Carb, We had one on the farm 2 1/2 ton Grain Truck with hydraulic Dump Bed. I got to drive it in 65 when i got my License and I would haul Corn and Beans to the elevator while Dad would run the harvester. I always liked the body style but it was way to big to Hot Rod. So I found a 47 Chevy Coupe and put a 57 Olds 371 and Hydro in it. Good old Video Thanks, Dennis in Virginia
