I Got A 5 Ton Military Truck For My Ghost Town! 

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The 5 tonne should to be named " (The) Mule", to represent the previous form of transportation for supply runs back in the 19th century.

Dave initially comes off as a big macho manly dude, but he turns out to be such a genuine and generous person and has the biggest heart of all!

If any channel is deserving of ad revenue, it’s Brent and Cerro Gordo. I’ll gladly sit through 60 seconds of ads if it means we continue to watch the amazing journey of rebuilding Cerro Gordo. Brent you’ve got one of the most fascinating channels on social media and I know it helped so many of us get through the last 2 years. I can’t wait for the future of this amazing mining team and all the wonderful people that you surround yourself with.

This tiny little town in the middle of nowhere ... brought great relationships together .. I love seeing more of great people working together.

i loved that dave said "dont bitch when brent runs ads on his videos". he's EXACTLY RIGHT!!! RUN ADS BRENT!!!

Dave is probably one on a thousand that could help you turn Cerro Gordo into a real town... Happy to see him ounce again in your town ! Luv what your dreaming of, rebuilding the hotel, can't wait to see the walls of it. GodSpeed!!!

Brent! I started watching this channel because of my interest in urbex and abandoned places. I am still watching it because of YOU. Your passion, authenticity and positivity are infectious and inspiring. I'm actually watching your entire channel BACKWARDS and can see with incredible clarity your progression with respect to the new skills your learning and your growth as a human being. I love you and I love this channel!

Simply waxing the wood guide rails might help around the 700 level. Any automotive or furniture wax will work. Woodworkers do it all the time on their table saws or others. Better than grease, I think, as the grease tends to capture dirt

I fully support you getting ads rolling on this channel :) you work hard to bring us quality content and it'll be good to see that money helping out the rebuilding of Cerro Gordo!

The sparks team are some of the only muscle bound pretty boys on RU-vid that I can stand. Actual hard workers! Not just a gym thing.

You need to run an intercom system down the shaft to each level and maybe it would be a good idea to build a helipad area for the rescue chopper to land on if ever you should need it.

The two bearded guys in the mine unleasing their inner dwarves was gold!

HeavyD moving that huge ore cart with no problem was really impressive 😂

The "Cerro Gordo Mines logo" on the M813 - 5 Ton Cargo Truck would look amazing on T-Shirts and Hoodies!🎃

You know a man is your true friend when he gives you a 5 ton military truck.

Dave is crazy! I can't believe he got that ore bucket into the hoist like that. The guy's enthusiasm is infectious.

You and the Sparks Boys are becoming quite the team! Hopefully you can continue to collaborate. It’s so wonderful to see hard working folks working for each other.

watching a commercial is the least we can do to help fund the american hotel, which had me in tears when I saw it burned down, especially because your passion for cerro gordo is contagious as you reveal her secrets, and history that is part of being an american. This channel captures history that people are trying to erase. The people and adventures are worth watching a commercial, because this is people helping other people because they feel the passion for this place, and have made it a collective effort that we can help out by watching commercials. Don't feel bad about monetizing these video's, because it's a way that we all can help from far away. God bless y'all.

Brent, love what you are doing with the town and your videos are a lot of fun to watch. I used to run similar 5 and 10 ton trucks up and down mountain passes and one tip so you can stay safe and stop in an emergency is to ONLY use the service brakes for stopping. Always use the engine and gearing to maintain your speed when descending. If you've got a Jake brake or exhaust brake you can decent faster but always descend slow enough to gear down to whatever gear is needed to control the descend speed. Without a Jake or exhaust brake you probably need to use one or two gears lower when descending compared to climbing. This is normal with those old 5 and 10 ton trucks. If the engine rpm starts climbing and pushing slightly past redline, hit the service brakes and drop down a gear (or more if you are in a way too high range). It won't hurt the engine to have it screaming close to redline all the way down the mountain. BTW redline is probably somewhere around 2500 rpm for that truck. It is always safer to descend in a lower gear than required (and lower speed) and the more weight you are hauling, the lower the gear/lower speed you need to use. If you do this you'll always be able to come to a stop in an emergency. If you use the service brakes to descend you'll ALMOST CERTAINLY experience an out of control run away truck if you ever try to stop while descending a mountain grade. It might seem like things are under control if using the service brakes to descend, but because the brakes are already hot, if you try to actually stop they will rapidly overheat and instead the truck will take off down the mountain with no way to slow it down. Also on an old farm I used to work 40 years ago, we had a 100 year old crane system that used wood on wood for linear bearings (similar to your elevator). We used to always keep a bucket of grease and a paintbrush with us to lube up the wooden slides. You'll be amazed how much better greased up wood slides on wood. Hope this helps. Good luck with your adventures!

Dave is so lovable, he has full of character and he's pretty chilled, a man with heart, and seems like fun guy to hang around, hope he can come on this show more oftern

So awesome Brent! Run as many ads as you want sir. If it helps you and the town, it doesn't bother us fans at all. Can't wait to see all the progress that can be made with your new 5 ton! Keep going Brent, and we will keep following!

Driving around that truck at Cerro Gordo has a high "Mad Max" level.

Those two Daves are crazy!!!you're so lucky having friends like them!

I want to be more like Dave and Dave. Wholesome guys. Thanks for the adventure!

Congratulations on your Military Truck Brent! Heavy D and Diesel Dave, you are good people:)

I ain't ever skipping ads on this channel, no matter how long they are. Anything that helps rebuild! Hoping to visit one day! Greetings from Belgium!

1:14 dead fly coffee

Brent you ought to name part of the hotel after Mr Sparks. Like not the whole hotel but maybe the Sparks Saloon or something, that would be amazing!

You're definitely looking a lot healthier lately Brent well done for putting some meat on your bones! 🥓🍳🍔🥞🍩🍰🍬🍨🍗👍

I’m 5-10 episodes into this series now (I’ve lost track because it’s that good). This is by far, without a hesitation, the best series I’ve ever seen on RU-vid or anywhere else, ever!

the whole time I’m just thinking “damn this guy has some good friends”

Heavy D's crew and Cerro Gordo is the best colab on RU-vid. Keep up the awesome work guys and stay safe. That cable on that drum is surely due for a replacement

So touching seeing people living their dreams and trying to make it a reality.

Heavy D and co surprise me how down to earth they are. Cool dudes.

That truck is a game changer, and what wonderful friends they are.

Caught the Heavy D clip, so I know there is more to come here.... watched and enjoyed... Awesome!

Glad you’ve got ads now! It’s going to an awesome cause and I believe that other subscribers are probably with me when we say we totally want to help out any way we can - for those that can’t afford to patreon ( I hope you have one or think about getting one!) being able to watch the ads is how we do our bit!

Well done guys from u.k.england..love to see history from the USA.. thanks to dave I might get to see it sooner er then never...cheers and beers ken Cornwall U.K. ENGLAND

Seeing mr sparks on youtube 100 percent changed how i felt about him from the way discovery portrayed him keep up the good work its coming along nice it could not have fallen into better hands

This guy might go down as the most legendary person on RU-vid Documenting History... Can you imagine people watching this in like 100 years 😂

The diesel brothers really seem to love going to Cerro Gordo. It's a cool relic and it's nice to see them so enthusiastic about the town and hanging out with you up there.

Dave and Dave seems like the coolest guys ever, ngl

What a great bunch of people! The world needs more people like you!

"Do you have any extra weight?" "Yes, we have an orecart."

Glad you improved Ur diet, looking much healthier Brent.

we watch you every week, we are worried that you have not posted anything in 2 weeks, I pray all is well, miss your updates

Wow, what a thrill, seeing Dave and Dave getting stuck in the mine shaft so glad to see them get out. What a wonderful gift to have friends like that. All the best 👍 to you and your town. My son has helped you up there a few times was really excited about it.

of all the people that I actively follow on RU-vid, Brent has to be one of the most wholesome and genuine seeming dudes around. Big props to him for taking some California history into his own hands for restoration.

We all need a dave and dave in our lives, well done guys

I'm digging the logo, whoever drew it captured a lot about the town.

I just found Dave and Dave the other day when I was watching another channel where they were called in to rescue a guy. The odd thing is, I got hooked on his channel, just like I got hooked on your channel. WOW. SO COOL to see amazing content creators to change lives. Thank you!

Man! When people like Dave Sparks do such generous things like that, those darn onion ninjas always got to attack me. It is immensely pleasing to see humans acting in their best behavior. Thank you for helping Brent out, Sparks and crew!!!

I get giddy when you 3 collab. Dave and Dave obviously get to make content by giving you that truck but they couldve just sold it to you and they would've had the same opportunity. Genuine good guys here

And let's also throw out a thank you to the guys who come out and run the hoist so we can enjoy these videos down in the mind and everyone else on Dave's crew for coming up to help Brent... Thank you to all you guys for contributing to Cerro Gordo

I like seeing people moving back out into the rural areas.

When will your parent's come visit, I wonder what they think of all the wild thing's you do, and how your life has changed. I guess I miss my parent's because they went to soon, and when you talk about them, it makes me want to meet them. God bless.

I will watch all the ads with GLEE and embrace the fact that it makes Brent money. It's honestly the first time I am REALLY looking forward to watching ads, lol.

Every place Dave Sparks touches end up being a place. I hope we see more of the Sparks crew here in the future

Where are you, Getting worried that you haven't posted since this video. You do such a great job documenting your adventure but not the last couple of weeks. Hope you are well and good.

gosh I love the diesel brothers may those guys be a part of cerro gordo for many years to come!

This episode really put a smile on my face. The first 9 minutes of just pure happiness and comradery is so refreshing. These dudes are the best

I honestly can't get enough of these videos. Love em! What great friends 🙏

The giving so freely is truly a testament to Dave's character

Your channel is so unique in the best way possible. I adore being able to watch your adventures, thank you for pursuing what you love Brent. Be safe brother

This is so cute I love that RU-vid has forged some great friendships.

Dave is amazing! Wow, what an awesome STRONG friend you have!

Love the Diesel guys they are awesome. Thanks guys for helping rebuild.

I didn't know The Diesel Brothers but wow they really came through with the cleanup and mine scores !

Go ahead and roll those ads, Brent. You deserve every penny.

What a great surprise to see Daves crew here👍 Awesome day you had together💗😃

Its Dave and Dave literally embodying "hold my beer 🍺" for me 😂

My weekly dose of "feel good". Dave Sparks, you and your crew are super cool for what you have done!

Looks like you had an interesting adventure. Your collaborations with Diesel Brothers are just awesome!

We're all, those of who have one, are BLESSED to have friends like Dave... Doubly so, if we have more than 1. I'm glad to see you blessed this way, man!

“I just called the hoist operator- the guy who can operate the hoist” no flies on you mate

What lovely friends to have, so generous as were you taking them down the mine. The world is a better place for having all you guys in it. Good luck with the continuation of the Hotel especially now you have the monster truck to do all your hauling. Take care. Dorset, UK

Man, I'm digging on how giving Mr. Sparks is! I already saw his video on this and have been waiting for Brent's, so thank you!!!

You really need to respect all miners around the world when you see conditions some of them had to work in. ❤❤❤

Wow! Dave + Dave = Force of Nature!!! Gumption Deluxe!!!

You’ve Got some damn good friends.... Love it when Dave and the boys show up. You’re doing some amazing work up there and we always love the videos. Be safe and be well

The Diesel Brothers are really genuine people. Really happy that they found each other (Brent and Heavy D).

I love seeing the development of the town, love seeing everyone wanting to be involved. Such a heartwarming experience to see history admired and preserved. Learning so much along the way, thank you for everything!

You deserve everything positive that happens in your life. You seem like a great person. Wishing you all the best in your projects. Keep those videos coming my friend.

My two favorite subscriptions together again. Great adventure!

"Sorry about your sign", "It's all good". I definitely died a little inside seeing that sign get knocked over, after Brent talked in a previous video about how it'd stood there since the mine was active(and showing a period photo)

Brent running ads is the absolute CORRECT AND RIGHT reason that ads should exist and it is my hope that the monetization works properly for him and CG! I was gobsmacked when Mr. Sparks said that: I hadn't realized that I've never seen an ad on this channel. Pretty cool.

Man alive what i would give to have friends like Dave. Just the knowledge he possesses would have me in awe.

These videos make me so damn happy..love heavy d and diesel Dave and the crew…thank you!!!

Brent I am happy for you to have that truck, Take care of it and it will take care of you. But please Brent listen to me do something to that air cleaner housing, its intake is right up and that can suck rain and snow very easily and will result to damage the engine, I am sure it should have a hat or something like a chimney would have. Please take care if. Cheers.

You guys rock!!! Dave’ssss are top blokes! Best friends ever, sincere and genuine #respect

That was awesome of HeavyD (Dave) to do that. He's got a huge heart!

Brent, I've been watching for a while. I think we both know its Blue Jeans that are your truest passion. And in particular that sweet sweet Levi Strauss. I've seen the love of blue jeans like you have only once before in my life, in 1986 East Germany, I used to smuggle them past Check Point Charley in my Real Ghostbusters lunch pale while in the 2nd grade. It was a great gig. No one ever suspected me, I also took a lot of Milli Vinilli Cassettes which were way more dangerous(those would get you ☠ in the old soviet block). Sorry I'm an idiot. Happy Saturday man.

Fantastic Brent. That bit of kit is ACE! and the Heavy D crew are amazing!!

Loving your videos Brent . Keep up the excellent presentations. Much thanks from Scotland. 👍😉

What a wonderful, crazy adventure!! I'm so happy for you, Brent! Kermit the Truck is going to make things so much easier now....

SO glad you’ve decided to run ads. I can’t speak for everyone but I would be more than happy to watch a couple ads if it helps Cerro Gordo thrive. Great video as always Brent they always make my day

The Diesel brothers are the most incredible people ever and great gift they give you, great that you took them down the union mine to 900 ft level. Love how Heavy D goes into recovery mode that what I love about him. You had the best day ever🙌🏻🙌🏻

what a great bunch of guys. well done you all. great stuff.

I can’t get enough of this channel!