Will it run after 66 years 1948 diamond t 201 pickup truck 

I'm an old timer and what people don't know today is years ago cars/trucks didn't last nearly as long as they do today. I purchased a brand new Chevy Camaro in 68 and by 72 it was junk. I paid just under $3,000 for it and sold it for $750. And no, I didn't hot rod it. In the 50's it was common knowledge that a U.S. made car or pickup was a junker when they hit 100,000 miles. Today some folks don't buy a car or truck until it has 100,000 on it! Technology today is light-years ahead of those old rides. But I sure do miss the styling and atmosphere that was America! Life used to be exciting and the future had endless possibilities. I feel sorry for kids today.

Man, I stumbled across this channel and can't stop watching. This guy can get anything running.

That is probably a rare truck and a thing of beauty. The chrome still looks great.

I have had great success with an unusual method of freeing stuck engines, rings and valves. Instead of the usual use of MMO, Blaster and such, I have been using regular old white vinegar and it has worked every time. I pour it in and fill the cylinders then let it sit for a day or 2, topping off the cylinders as it soaks through. Vinegar actually eats the rust but doesn't damage the rest of the iron/steel. Once the engine breaks free oil the cylinders and change the oil in the crank case and turn it over to lubricate everything then do the normal compression test, get it to have spark and a working fuel system and it should be fairly easy to get it to fire.

Our old 34' Diamond T had a red seal Continental engine in it, which my dad said was one of the best engines made in those days. Built to last, the truck had 335,000 miles on it before being sold to the Hansen's who then removed the engine and ran their sawmill with it for many years. Diamond T manufactured some of the best trucks in the country. 💎

Your relaxed attitude made this so enjoyable.

Wouldn’t it be nice if the makers of marvel mystery oil and wd 40 would sponsor you with some products?

These videos are super relaxing to just spark up a joint and watch

Love the Diamond T trucks. Back in the 80's at Roswell NM on the hill west of town, there was a wrecking yard. In this yard out back, was a couple of Diamond T trucks, one of which was formaly owned by the auther Earl Stanley Gardener. It had a bed that was set up for living quarters with a place for him to write his stories while he was in the outback country. If he described a canyoun or some part of the country in the wild it was because he was there. The truck was very spacious inside and in great shape. I often wonder what became of the truck.

One of the most optimistic men on RU-vid. Without optimism there is nothing. Optimism is the gift America gave to the world.

What a sweet, cool truck. Love the toughness in it's styling. Pretty rare truck 2. Needs to restored, and not a Half Ass old truck on a new chassis restored either. This truck deserves better.

Don't give up on it!!! That's a beautiful truck!!

I wish these videos were around when I was a kid... my grandpa had a 1949 international and a 58 chev (both absolutely complete with good glass and interiors you could actually sit in) parked out by the old farm dump. After grandpa passed on when I was 15, my uncle thought it was a good idea to doze a big hole and push everything into it. There's two old trucks in there that will never run again. Needless to say, some of the family was pretty pissed off that he did it without telling anyone lol especially me because grandpa was going to let me have one of them once I decided what to do with it.

Listen to those birds singing in the background makes me look forward spring time!

I ve only found your channel today and I m hooked! I laughed my arse off from when you nearly bbqd yourself. Bostin’ entertainment!

You always do a great job on you videos even if the vehicle fails to run . Thanks

I know a guy in CT that collects and restores Diamond T trucks ... ALL kinds !! Fire trucks, tanker trucks, flat beds, you name it !! He does some BEAUTIFUL work !! Makes them better than brand new !! Good luck with this ole girl !!

That was a worthy effort my friend. I love seeing old engines come back to life and further my engine knowledge and the same time. Thank you sir and better luck next time.

Growing up in the 1960's my dad owned an old Diamond T flatbed and a Diamond T Boom truck with a workers cab behind the driver. Loved those trucks. They remained in the family until the late 80's and never stopped running.

I love the old flatheads! Looks like fun.👍

This is one of my favorite episodes so far! I’m listening on earbuds and the mocking bird in the background is loud and clear in stereo!

The ballast resistor should be hooked up in series with the resistor. The ignition wire needs to go to the resistor, then from the resistor to the coil. I am guessing that truck was originally only a 6 volt. The resistor is to lower the power going to the coil. It will prolong the life of the coil and keep the points from arcing and burning up. A set of points made for 6 volt will burn up quickly when converted to 12 volts.

It's so over the top! So talented person! Way to go!👍

One of my favorite truck off all time. It's a crime to have had it sitting all these decades. It needs to be out there driven daily.

My goodness I bet that was a beautiful truck back in the day. Those vehicles had so much style and character.

I am learning alot by watching you this is very educational!

Diamond T REO that's one way cool truck well worth restoration. They were built like tanks. Nice video. 👍😊

BTW your videos are therapeutic and educational! Love them!!

Love to see em break free like that. That's a great start :)

Watching from the UK, Love your videos 👍❤

What a great truck. I can't believe how small the engine compartment is.

Mr Necromancer, as a vet mechanic can I suggest you turn the can on its side before you pour, saves it going everywhere. Fabulous what magic you produce.🤔

The bird sounds are awesome!

Oh boy, driving a steel ingot a coming, iron butts get ready, quite a old truck with a certain style never forgotten.

Just found your channel, keep it original!

That is such a cool and rare truck. Would be great to restore to original condition.

That’s a lovely looking truck. Real character

Love watching these videos! Makes me want to go do something.

I loved those old diamond ts when I was a young teenager.

Hello from Moosomin ,Saskatchewan, Canada Great videos thanks for sharing.

Love these videos. Glad I found this channel. 🤘 Still getting used to oil and coil 🤣

One of my favorite trucks!

I have just ran across your videos tonight, and I'm obsessed. I hope Marvel Mystery Oil decides to sponsor you soon!

Boyi sure do like that old pickup . Good luck with it .

Keep them coming. This is great

It's nice to see old vichles come back to life...just like the day it was on the dealership....can't wait to see it restored..

Hey man-don’t give it up. It’s an awesome truck 🛻 with possibilities ‼️👍☮️🌟

Awesome videos, have enjoyed them. Be careful with those coils, don’t want to see you hurt yourself!

Love this video. 👍👍

Like the fact that you show the failures as well as the triumphs

Ï used to work on a 1947 model with that engine, it was a workhorse,very well kept, i saw that truck 15 years ago las time, still working, hauling stuf all day long, all in the original drivetrain and etc. That engine has nice torque and just purrs like a kitten.

I Love your collection and channel.

If you don't want the cast iron to crack DONT HIT IT WITH A FREEKING HAMMER!!!

I feel like you could see a pile of rust and still say "It ain't too bad could be worse" you always have a positive attitude about everything.

Love it , more please .

Saw one of these trucks on eBay - sat in Arizona or New Mexico for many decades. It was rough looking. REAL rough. The seller sent me more additional photos - It was WAY MORE than I cared or dared to get involved with. Eventually, someone bought it for a cheap price. I'm thinking that maybe it is this Diamond T Reo truck. Good luck with this Diamond T - you're gonna need it!

Never seen a diamond T pick up, only the big ones. Really cool..

Will Like some of the previous comments I am amazed at what he can get run. It is a some great talent.

I really enjoyed your video.

Love the home made rebar cam mount.

They made some great chrome in those days.

I watch probably 10 channels that do these kind of videos and of them you are the only one that goes into the internals of the engine definitely enjoy watching and definitely appreciate the extra work you put in to getting them running

Good video. I like it when you admit it when things go south 😂❤👍🏻

You are a great American!

JEN.. YOUR THE GREATEST!!! YOU CAN GET ANY CAR AND TRUCK GOING!!! THIS IS A POOP TRUCK MY SON MAX SAYS ,, HA!!!

i like seeing you get beat by one and post the video anyway! I expect many of the people that enjoy your channel have also been beaten by a stubborn engines more than a few times. Very relatable, great video!

I'm sure you've heard it by now, MMO is good stuff for sure, it's absolute magic for sticking lifters, but for rusty pistons and rings white vinegar is the stuff, hey great channel

Have to appreciate a guy that will work on the old ass rusty truck with a white T-shirt.

A friend of my Dads when I was in high school, drove one just like it early 70s. Cool to the nines.

dayum I love this channel

👍 the shade tree mechanic. No guts, no glory!

That is one awesome truck, too bad didn't get it the start, reading some of the other comments I assume we all know why at this point considering this is 6 months ago when this video was made. Finally started watching your content two days ago and I love it 👍☮️

major respect to him for working on this with a crisp white tee on

Beautiful truck

They all can't be home runs, I'm still inspired to go out to the shop and fiddle with the truck

If its still a positive ground system, connect your hot wire from the battery to the negative side of the coil.

That mocking bird is like, " Oh, you're trying to make a video? Hold my beer" 😆

Another great video! Wow,looks like they stored fertilizer in that cab!

My neighbor has a 48 completely restored. It's a sight to behold. That hammer mechanic stuff is really hard to watch. These trucks are really rare and a transmisson case just got totally ruined.

Private sector manufacturing did not readily keep up with war time technology. And I'm of the opinion that it was intentional. However, I grew up in the fifties and had access to a lot of older vehicles. Those old cars and trucks were so easy to work on, and reliable if serviced appropriately.

Someone please sponsor this guy for the love of god because the videos that are missing a part 2 where he actually successfully gets it to start is absolutely murdering me

You've earned a new subscriber 👍 love your videos son.

That's beautiful

I've been wrenching sense watching my dad over a half century ago . If you want to free up the piston rings and valves , pour automatic transmission fluid down the spark plugs holes and fill up each cylinder , then let it sit for a few days to a week . Without the spark plugs in it , crank it over gently until the cylinders are empty . Then put it back together and try to crank it up . That automatic transmission fluid is an old mechanic's trick I learned from my dad and it still works today !! Just check the oil level in the engine crank case as it sits the tranny fluid will go down into the engine crank case . It not only Free's up pistons & rings but also the valves and lifters .

My dad and I free the motor on a 1940 Chevy truck that been setting for years ! Took out the plugs, poured kerosene in let it set a day or two it freed up , and gotter running ! 👍

I think you should do whatever it needs to make it run, including a full restoration of the whole truck. If not then you're going to bed without your supper!

Is that a mocking bird I hear in the background? Wonderful.

*Amazing, keep working!!!*

para kang si Jesus muling binubuhay ang matagal ng patay pero bilib ako sa t'yaga at sa iyong determinasyon na muli mong mapagana ang ganyang uri ng sasakyan,. keep up the good work, more power and Godbless,.

Great. thanks to share.

Love that truck

keep it up, this is really educational content

Good old diamond T good show sir

Bores are close to immaculate...That's a 1 in a million find.

just subscribed to your channel and like your accent and work so i hope you haveing a good day

Subbed!! keep these kind of videos coming! :)

If you’re a dad; you would be an excellent father. The way you talk and how calm you are when working on a car, my daddy use to smack his hand and flip shit but those were some of my best memories

Its beautiful

Great vid

When I was young...even today, we got longer bolts without heads to screw into the block and hide the head down in line, 2 headless bolts long enough to stick up past the head was all you needed..perfect guides to set the head in place