Old two-stick guy here. You are doing GREAT with your 5&4 transmissions. It's harder to match speeds with a gas engine because it runs at higher RPMs so your "window" to hit the gear is shorter and harder to get back if you miss it Also, I see a blank spot where someone saved $56 by not ordering a tachometer 58 years ago.... that's an additional challenge. You're doing well! I may try your paint job technique on my 88 International, I'm not looking for truck show quality either.
That’s a great old Gimmy. Thanks for your work on restoring him . You’ve got a lot of truck value for your money. Maybe if you double clutched that would cut out the gear grinding. American Iron all the way! Thanks for the video.
Used to run one about that model had big 6 in it but just a 5 speed had a extra long bed for hauling square bales that was in the 70s good video thanks
You did real good been driving trucks for twenty years bud most of these younger generation guys are getting them with automatic cause there to hard on drive line’s lol I cut my teeth in a old autocar most kids these days don’t even have a clue what it feels like in a truck with Hendrickson spring suspension and they suck at backing up too.
That’s a big 10-4! Running these trucks is almost a forgotten art, and the sad thing is no one wants to even try. I thought it was cool when I found out it was a twin stick
now that's an odd and rare combo i'd like to think. I have never seen one with a 401 Magnum V6 and Twin Stick 20spd. I can see why someone would want to park it!!! That's a real Chore!
You seem to do good with the twin stick. And I noticed hardly any clutch use, AWESOME!! I drove a 1983 GMC general with an Eaton 18-speed, I hated using the clutch.
There is a HUGE difference between a 5 and 4 vs 18 speed Eaton. I ran a 5 and 4 in GMC's hauling water to rigs in the mountains. Not much fun at all and very busy shifting.
From where you started you have came a long way to make that old GMC look and run again it its proud glory. Big heavy iron is a lot different than working on your c10 pickup.
Once there is a load of grain in the bed the pattern of shifting will be altogether different. Going up hills will be a real challenge. It's a learning experience to be sure and depends on how much HP the engine has left. Make sure the cooling system is in good shape. You will need it.
Probably not a good idea to have both transmissions in N at the same time. Make sure sure brakes are adjusted properly. Just saying. Old trucker here. Thanks for Sharing 😊
Hey your videos are awesome! It's cool to see people bring old junk back to new! On your new combine you bought I think you got a hell of a deal 👍 I work for a John Deere dealer and the thing that takes most combines out is sheet metal repair costs. That's why it's important to clean combines with a pressure washer before they go into storage. I've welded a lot of patch panels into combines all because the farmers won't open their grain tank drain outs and wash them out. I do live in Nebraska though where people here run massive amounts of grain through their combines. Anyways I'm looking at getting a John Deere 55 combine it's a 1965 with a 217 instead of the newer 303. I was wondering if you had any tips on what to look for. The owner said it's been in a shed and he got the engine running. He hasn't tried to move it or run anything and he's asking $2000. Is there any parts that if broken it's not worth buying because you can't find them?
Them are good old combines! The only things I’d look at are the augers, and the sheet metal under the machine. Otherwise most of the parts can be made, and the bearings can almost all be found at a good parts store. Should be good if it’s been kept inside!
@@jtsbarnngrill6873 do you know what parts are controlled by Hydraulics? The guy said the engine runs but he hasn't tried to move it. I was thinking about asking if he will take $500 as is or maybe just ask him to work on it and get it running and functioning for more money.
I believe the only hydraulically operated parts on that are the header height and the steering. Should just have a gear transmission. Might have the variable speed on the transmission belt drive. That’s all the hyd ran on my old 55. As for price, I usually offer scrap price plus extra for the tires, they weigh near 5 tons so start from there. I sold the one I used to have for 700 in operating condition.
Just use 1st in your aux on jobsites. 2,3,4, split for each gear. Don't use 1st in main, start in 2-2, shift up the aux, then 3-2, etc. You'll be much happier
I would say you did a real good job,I drove a chev that my dad was driving,since I wasn,t used he said to just run the 5 and the drive and over drive in the aux.
Have yo tried to dump any weight with that yet to make sure the cylinder doesn't need a rebuild? Kinda suck to get to the elevator with a full load and have it just squirt oil. .
Oh don’t listen to all the B.S. It is all about Double Clutching. Don’t you remember the truck driver songs. If you are not sure how to do it. Let me know.
Actually I did try double clutching going back and forth to the elevator and she worked like a charm! The old bird drives pretty nicely now that I’m used to her
