Coleman MB4; Hydrovac, Broken Glass, Fuel, Electricity, and Stumps! 

I love this guys content, he is just so--- straight forward, and he talks about everything he does. I like.

We had a Coleman tug very much like this one when I was in Vietnam in '70-'71, in a Chinook helicopter company (271st ASHC Innkeepers) at Can Tho Army Airfield. I think ours may have been a bit newer though as it looked just a bit different as I recall. (50+years ago) It had a button under the front of the shifter knob that acted as a clutch when shifting. (Don't now how that worked, all I did was drive it from time to time) Those drive axles look to be the same as the ones that International Harvester used on the front of their 4x4 and 6x6 trucks in that time frame. It would steer with the front axle, both axles , or crab steer. I always thought those tugs were pretty cool. I saw one at a truck shop in K.C. MO. about 15 years ago, looked just like ours. Brought back a lot of memories as did this one. Dave

You are a good problem solver. We need more people like you in the world.

Regarding the door glass removal and replacement: Remove the inner door panel and examine the windows run channel. It is what the glass contacts as it slides up and down. You may notice that the welded channel leaves the run channel exposed and the inner panel appears to have a matching piece to trap the run channel in place when everything is assembled. If the run channel has a joint between the upper and lower sections just carefully pry it away from the steel channel thats welded to the door body and it will allow you to swing the glass free of the foreward section of the run channel. If there is no joint, the whole run channel should be loosened and slid down from the top to gain wiggle room to work things loose. The old run channel may just be stuck in the welded steel channel or someone may have glued it in place.

1968-69 Mather AFB Ca, Aircraft mechanic towed USAF T-29 aircraft 29K lbs with a Coleman tug. fond memories enjoy watching low buck garage.

Great content. I appreciated your logical and can-do nonchalant attitude

I always thought it would be cool to make an awesome snowplow machine out of one of these.

That takes me back 31 years to my Air Force days.

Don’t remember what RU-vidr recommended your channel but I’m glad they did. Subscribed and am binge watching.

Where else are you going to see someone trying to pull a half track sideways?

You certainly don't see one of those everyday, and you're certainly don't see a half track everyday either. That vehicle certainly has a lot of torque. Great job 👍☮️

I look at your videos as a great source of technical information, as well as a hotbed of fantastic, economically responsible, and environmentally sound solutions to automotive problems. I really like the boat tank idea, and I may use that on my old car. I patched the tank, but my patches may not be holding up so well. No need for a 16-20 gallon tank, either, because I only drive it occasionally. I also really liked the info about the alternator pulley size. The info on the power brake booster is also useful, as I am presently helping a friend with a similar (but smaller) booster on a 1955 Cadillac. Here's a tidbit that you might find useful, too - my Garmin NUVI GPS will actually operate on 6 volts! It's in my old car right now, because the speedometer calibration is off and I was concerned about driving fast enough on the highway without over-revving the engine. The plug for the GPS has electronics in it to reduce the 12V to 5V, which the GPS uses. Evidently, the voltage regulator is capable of maintaining a high enough output voltage with only 6V going in. I simply select the speed/distance screen on the GPS when driving.

this man is just fantastic

that gas tank looks just like one I bought from a military surplus yard in Utah and installed in my motorhome that I built on a international ton and a half flatbed truck chassis ...what a project that was ..!

We had one of those Coleman guys assigned to our CH54 Skycrane helicopter unit. Those weighed 20500 lbs empty. It was not very good for maneuvering a giant helicopter in right quarters but if we had snow and ice it was great ( we had tire chains too). With a blade on the front it was a good snow plow truck. Ours had a Chrysler 413 instead of the straight 6.

Can’t believe how smooth and quiet it runs. I think you should try and pull a 3 bottom plow with it 👍

I put a 1948 Dodge Power Wagon panel truck back on the road. It was an ex-Coastguard radio truck. Sprung for 5 tons, 4WD, 4 spd with a Granny low, lo/hi range, PTO Winch. It was a beast to drive but in compound low it could just about climb trees. There's a mad joy to these cumbersome old beasts.

That would make an absolutely killer offroad tow truck

Had a 47 Dodge dump truck with the filter for the hydrovac in the cab under the seat (lots of clean air under there!). You could hear it sucking air when you stepped on the brakes. Friend had a 70 something Chevy and the filter was on the firewall. I imagine the reason for remotely mounting the filter was to keep it from sucking in moisture from road spray when driving in the rain.

Love the sound of that Chrysler. Mopar used that engine from 1935 until 1973. A real hammer.

If that tug had a large boom on it from a service truck it would be really cool for yard work, pulling engines, moving equipment etc.

I could see this thing with a full-blown towing boom thingy, rescuing folks from off-road shenanigans. Or something like that. Lots of fun in any case!

my first time watching you and have to say you are amazing. I love the way you think and work WOW.

Another great video! As far as the alternator goes, I worked in an auto parts store right out of high school. I used to re clock alternators quite often. IIRC the shaft is usually pressed into the “front” half of the shell. I don’t recall ever being able to remove that portion like yours did. Something does seem off. If you re clock the rear half of the shell and don’t pull it off the stator, it’s pretty simple. If you happen to pull it, you have to use a couple of paper clips to hold the sling loaded brushes in place for re assembly.

Comforting to know that you are cautious, following alll regulations and creating a safe space! From Canada.

That front bumper makes it handy as a portable anvil.

Great build! Considering how sturdy those tyres look, you might try to let some air out of them, to aid with traction 👍

That brought back memories to me are used to use those to tow F-4 Phantoms at Nellis Air Force Base in the late 70s early 80s memory serves me correctly they had a flat head six-cylinder Chrysler

I like how you keep you cool. One problem at a time. When the fan hit the alternator. I just thought ffffffar out😂

Way cool, unique vehicle. Great job!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✅✅✅✅✅

Thanks for sharing buddy keep up the great work🦅🇺🇸🏁😎

I live in Nova Scotia, Canada, and let me tell you; if you decide to sell that thing I'll have it shipped up! That would be the perfect snow plow rig for my subdivision.

Doing a hose over a hose as needed, I've had the best luck and longest life with this method bonding the two with tire patch cement (rough it up and glue it up like you would an inner tube)

Nice truck to put a blade on and in the back put a crane

Good show plenty of good information

I really liked the trouble shooting where it is like real life, a 5 minute job turns into a 3 day affair, and one thing leads to another. When you did the half track towing, side, you would of been able to do it if it wasnt for the soil/gravel where you lost grip on those 50 year old tires.... I look at one on facebook for sale, looked interesting for a daily driver. with todays driver, you need a bumper and heavy machiinary just to get around anymore safely... Stay safe working on those things...Thanks very nice video.

Towed a lot of f-16s around with that mb4

That window looks to be same as what Grumman step van uses.

kinda wish the old panel would still cover the gastank, maybe with some hinges to make it easy to open and close but yea, not just an open red gastank

Could be a fine yard wrecker - and easy mods to make it happen. A PTO and winch would be very nice along with a boom and strut system.

You are have to much fun with the truck!

When the plug blow off was epic 😂😂 you are awesome !!

Doesn't hurt to throw 2 bungees on that gas tank. Also, I would try to make that panel be easy removal. Maybe some nutserts and thunbscrews.

I bet a A frame you can adjust the angle on and a heavy duty winch would make that a good tow truck strong enough to get semis or similar out of ditches and/or mud in your area making it possible for you to make a fiew extra bucks to pay for your projects, with that 2 axle steering it should be a joy to maneuver while getting people unstuck (just don´t forget to get good snow chains for all wheels). Good luck on future projects.

A Holmes lift bed would be nice

I was thinking using it to plow making tight corners and things like that. But you may not be in an area where it snows.

A very cool, fun truck

Hit the caps with 420 lap caller good.

It would make a great yard truck .

Look at the top of door should be screws t0 take the top off to change the glass.good luck

Now clean and paint

That tracked vehicle offers a challenge going sideways.

Love your channel, just going back and catching up on some old videos. My experience, one of the challenges with towing something with a strap is the strength of the strap versus the weight of what you’re towing. Your strap appears to be a sling strap that we would use to sling load Equipment underneath helicopters. But just curious what kind of strap you were using? What was the strength for it? Maybe somebody else saw from the video?

Next time pulling a stump out, put a steel rim next to the stump and run your tow rope over it to your vehicle. You will get way more power and it will lift the stump up and out instead of over thru the soil and roots fighting against you.

Perfect for stump pulling!

18:38 An A section belt in B section pulleys. 24:16 Just bend the fan blades forward a little.

I came up with your channel couple of days ago and i’m addicted. I’ve watched a few videos and only thing i would like for you to do differently is the alternator pulley; why not put original into lathe, cut in half and add a spacer. Wouldn’t be in anyway better, but lower buck. Nice channel and i thank you for it. Greetings from Finland

this channel is the best thing

I Love this Truck! ❤

Thanks again mate for your time, I am watching out of sequence as I only recently discovered your channel and I'm happy I did. Looking forward to catching up on any previous projects. Nice half track, is that what you call it? Not everyone can say they own one of those. Bye now see you next time.

I would love to see that half track thing motor around if you havent done it already.

That Coleman tow,,do they use this in Airports? Looks like a Fisher Price toys for adults,,when I saw it pulling and slipping,,I thought. The tires were gonna blow,,they look like slicks

Looks like the booster was used as a reserve tank.

I enjoyed this

Powerful old beastie

On your hydraulic line next to your alternator why not use a street l instead of a pipe with an elbow to give you more alternator adjustment.

Do you have any idea where that tug came from? It is identical to the one we had in Montana. We had a welder in the back. I almost believe it might be it with the glass and back counter weight removed.

Talk to Rory at moab motorsports aka trailmater about the tow truck Olympics!

Need too find an old fork lift mast put on the front an 3 point on back.

You might want to build a A-FRAME stump puller and you will be able to pull stumps or even the whole tree out. just look on you tube for A-FRAME stump puller .

Impressive. Just what you need for pulling the shopping home from Walmart!😂😂

Stump was pretty rotten. No contest for the bad boy.

We need to help get this great creator up to 10k plus subscribers.

About the gm alternator issues charging. I know on some of the old tractors you have rev the engine up or use a separate wire to excite it to start it charging. Have you seen that before?

Job done

Bet the tank is welded in 😂😂😂

I wonder if you could find an original or re-popped 1000lb rear bumper. That might eliminate the rears bouncing and spinning...which I never ever saw when I was driving them in the late 80s. Of course, pulling 50,000lb aircraft on a concrete flightline with wheels under the aircraft is a lot different than pulling a halftrack sideways through the sand...lol.

Awesome

I want one!.!.!.!

Is that a 4x4 rv in the background :)

Brought back tons of memories! I drove those while towing RF4C jets in the air force for several years. Every one had the engine speed governed to keep us lead feet drivers from speeding. I was wondering if your was governed when you first got it. What is your background?

wow that bean counter or engineer responsible for that bottom manifold hydro vac line must of come from a mom who smoked and drank when she was pregnant.

Thre G M ALTERNATIR YOU HAVE.....IS THE EASYEST TO REASSEMBLE ALTERNATOR THEY EVER MADE.....THE TRICK. IS TO PUSH YTHE BRUSHES IN AND INSERT PAOERCLIPS IN THE HOLES TO HOLD THE BRUSHS. IN....THATS IT ....PPOP IT OPEN AND LOOK....IT LIKE LEGOS

I'd wager that with a big huge slug of a concrete block for weight up in the bed, that thing could'a moved that half track. Just seemed it didn't have enough tractive weight.

I think I should get back to work?

Love your project! Would it go faster if bumper was removed?

You needed to pull from the bottom, your pulling it into the ground, if you pull lower down, you'll be pulling up, it won't dig in. Cheers.

Do a top speed run

Endless possibilities with that piece of testosterone!

Man I love the content been binge watching because you look familiar to me ... if the name Tom Calanan Rings a bell im sure you will remember me... Anywho keep on doing your thing

Wow that hurt ... yea i do that kind of thing alot 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I'm thinking fifth wheel.

Disappointed you did not mend hydro vac, keep up with the content

I really enjoy your videos! I'm curious about the 4x4 motor home in your yard. Is that one factory? I actually ran across a late 70's Motor home that was factory 4x4. Can't remember the manufacturer but it had a cool 70's name and data plates on the side. Anyhow, take care 🙂👍

I hope u got that thing cheap seems everything was wrong with it. Good thing that stump was rotted and the roots were shallow

Neat! but I think you could have pulled that rotten stump with dental floss tied to a door knob.

What axles does the Coleman have under it? 4 wheel steer is neat!

Called clocking the alt did many of them

U r a genius 😍😍

Is there a centre diff , if so you should have locked it to stop the hopping when towing the 1/2 track.