This dump truck has been sitting for a while, but I need to get some stuff moved. Its a lot more fun getting a truck running again than moving stuff by hand!
I agree. So, in that spirit. Old tyres tire very easily! Todays lesson for Low Buck Garage. Remember, correct spelling is important or people have no idea what you are typing.
"Directly into... all over the engine" - James, your humour cracks me up every time. Who ever thought I'd get an abdominal workout watching rusty old truck repairs..?!!
You have some of the best luck in getting this equipment and trucks to start and run, it amazing. Never would of thought of the brake fluid being sucked back into the engine. Your good 👍
I like the boat tank. It’s very nostalgic for me, I grew up on a dirt road island, all our vehicles eventually ended up with a boat tank on the roof. When you went up a steep hill you just had to squeeze the in-line primer bulb. Which was easily accessible because both the doors and the hood had been removed for safety.
Thanks for the walk down memory lane. I drove one like that in the early 70s on a job. It had the old 318 poly engine and a massive transmission, granny low and 2wd. What a torque monster!
I'm very envious of that Dodge dump truck of yours! 😁 I've got a hand full of old 4x4's. Internationals and a Ford. I've never even seen an older Dodge 4x4 in my area that was heavier than 1/2 ton. Cool truck! Nice job with getting it running again. Take care 🔧
I love your sense of humor, absolutely amazing to see that truck start and drive after sitting for only God knows how long. Have fun wrangling tires 😂👍☮️🇺🇲
You usually have to put the transfer case into neutral to engauge the PTO. I love old iron it great video! I’m obsessed with old 4x4 trucks. the older the better! I love the rare ones like internationals and jeep trucks. i love how simple they are!
Now that's a Dodge I'd be proud to own ! In the early 90's I drove an early 70's F-250 Tall Boy that had a dumping wooden stake bed and was set up a lot like this Dodge with a divorced transfer case and PTO for the dump. At idle in Granny low it would pull a landscape trailer with two commercial 52 inch walking behinds, a Bolens tractor, a bed full of tools, weed eaters and a push mower or two up one of the steepest hills on the way back to the shop. One day I got out and walked along side, the woman I worked with became quiet unhappy with me until I got back behind the wheel.
nothing against your channel or approach, but I watch a number of these and it never ceases to amaze me how NOBODY transports these beasts into their clean/well lit/garage/workplace in order to work on them in comfort, with the proper tools, and lighting. Not to mention proper tools and cleaning equipment for those situations where you have potential rat/mouse hanta virus. Wonder how many DIY mechanics have died of respiratory diseases in the 50's/60's. Guess that's why I don't do this type of mechanical work. I appreciate the knowledge needed, but for those rare few channels that approach it the way I would, I enjoy watching those more.
I loved listening to how the compression evened out as you ran it, the engine gradually running smoother as it came back to life. Also, good luck on the tire bale building project :-P
I once had an old 1942 Dodge 4x4 military WC-53 Carry-all that had that same PTO system run off of the transfer case but it was for the PTO-driven winch it had on the front. I got rid of it years ago and still regret it to this day. It was in great shape and I wish I would have restored it like I wanted.
Yeah those are great old trucks with the bullet proof flat head 6 they were built for war and could take a beating. There is a channel called Backyard Alaskan and he is out saving all the cool old trucks from Alaska and he has some sweet one's if you have never check his channel out you ought to Here is his link ru-vid.comvideos
My second car was a 41 half ton closed cab military Dodge pickup with a winch. It had a similar setup for the driveline and winch but was the early round nose version that was higher off the ground. The Ambulance in the opening credits of mash was a half ton for a reference. My first car was a 42 Ford GPW Jeep 😎 I really loved those old military vehicles and would love another someday just like you.
Be sure to chock the bed with a 4x4 (stick it in between the bed and the rail at the hinge point) before sticking a body part in there. I had a co-worker lose a hand when he hit the wrong lever. We would hate to lose you so early in your production career.
I was never a Dodge guy, but I would take that baby in a heartbeat. I actually have need of a 3/4 dumper, or some yard beast type dumper with a smaller footprint. You have amazing luck at getting those engines, that have been sitting forever, to run. If I would have tried that, the valves would have been stuck, and I would have been able to use the push rods for some fancy artwork. Great video.
45. That's my magic number. I love anything with a top speed around 45. That implies a 1-2 barrel carb, a straight 6 or worn out v8 (6's don't wear out, EVER), maybe even points. power nothing (breaks, steering, windows, etc)
I love your subtlety and tongue-in-cheek comments about things. The tires on that old Dodge truck are nearly transparent. Maybe you are a Virgo, like me. Anything for a good laugh. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching. Back in 1969 I had a 1965 Jeep gladiator pick up with 230 OHC in-line 6. Horrible motor. Replaced it with a long block replacement and within 7 months it was just as horrible as the original. Seeped oil from every seam. I suggested to Maricopa County (Phoenix) to buy a bunch of these to drive up and down the dusty dirt & gravel roads to keep the dust down. Wish I had another one today to restore with a Chevy, Ford or Dodge motor. Couldn't afford it in `69, I was a newly wed and 25 years old.
Thanks! I hope so too, that's one of the reasons I spend the time making these videos. I want people to know that you don't need much money to get things going, just time and effort.
Love it. What a awesome truck. Guy up here had w300. A low mile truck coolest rig around. Growing up we had a 69 w200 power wagon. 45 mph top speed down hill being pushed . Slant 6 4 spd. 55 k original miles. Rusted out yo nothing.
That was amazing - thinking about the brake fluid being the cause of the smoke. I question whether I would have had the wisdom to think of it. I really liked the smoke, and I think the rings probably benefited from the brake fluid shower as they awoke from their long slumber. Nice truck, and the dump system was interesting.
Juist discovered your channel and have been watching some of your videos. Interesting and fun. I really enjoyed this one. I have to add to your knowledge base here as there are a couple of scenes where you are sitting in the engine bay and sort of crouching under the hood. Only once did I see a video on this series of Dodge truck where the hood was opened to the 90 degree position. It is a simple thing to push the hood beyond the normal 45 or so position to its full 90 degree position. What was common knowledge about the Dodge cabs back in the 60's seems to have been lost in the 21st century. Keep up your video presentations.
That truck should have the special 318-3 forged crank engine so it's a very tough engine kinda specially built for monsters like this. That's definitely a special beast that deserves to live again. Ya never know when you'll need a dump truck to play with, almost as useful as a halftrack or two...
Excellent video :) I remember at my first full time in 1994 for doing Sandblasting on vechiles plus lots boss bought local scrap yard a 1975 Dodge 5 ton with Hydro Boom also Box to also had 318 V8 industrial with 4 barrel carb Holley 1000 CFM with hand choke cable knob in dash, 5 speed Manual transmission floor shifter with single axle with a 2 speed rear end and 390 ratio not 4×4 at all ! But had 2 fuel tank on behind seat and second passenger side door 350 gallon! Great truck was and PTO ran of transmission too ! Truck color was Navy Blue plus Black Interior and Blue seat!
Great channel love the content. This reminds me of my 67 w200 wish I still had it. Your truck appears to be a 70 or 71 ,a company called Tourq King might have the parts to fix the front axle. 6 lug axles share the same architecture but undesirable axle shafts.
Poor Engine man! She's a bit tired sounding and looking Lol! But it's somehow has some bumps left to it's camshaft? Definitely got some lifter or rocker arm noises goin on there. Otherwise it seems like they were getting quieter the longer ya ran it. Maybe they were just unpumped and or 💩 dirty. Unbelievable that she idles and the clutch was woking along with the hydraulics! LMAO man! Love the sarcasm in every video! 🤣🤣🤣
Its pretty easy to convert vacuum assisted brakes to manual brakes, I figured it out when I converted a 1 ton ford diesel van to manual transmission, the clutch master cylinder from the donor pickup wouldn't clear the vacuum booster, or something like that, can't remember. I just figured out max throw of the brake pedal, max throw of the brake master cylinder, and added a new hole on the brake pedal to hook up the rod that actuated the brake MC. Not as good as working power brakes, but way better than power brakes with dead power assist.
