I'm amazed at your determination to make these old pieces of history come back to life. A great lesson in sticking to a commitment. I bet you there are people motivated to tackle a long lost project. I'm 73 years old, and just finished a 87 Diplomat that had sat for about 12 years, but she's back, driving daily. Thanks for the memories.
@@whattherust when you have got the old engine oil out, I would have flushed the engine through with diesel oil with the sump bolt in, let it stand overnight and drain it of diesel oil by removing the drain plug of course
That’s a win Richard, good job myself friend! It runs because you never quit my friend, you’re a great mechanic brother and thanks Christine! Y’all are awesome people, Kirk from Louisiana and I’m always enjoying your content friends! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I really enjoyed this video. I would never have believed that engine would run so well. Strictly as a personal preference I would put in a small V8 because it would not poke thru the floor and you could clean up the firewall. This is a really good truck and should be back on the road 👍🤗🎩
Thank you for the nice comment. I am going to do my best to get it back on the road. Time will tell. It is very rough, and it appears that the slant six conversion was never finished. I'll see if I can finish it.
I can't believe that after looking under that valve cover, that the engine ran with that little bit of effort . Nice Job! 😊👍Those slant sixes are great engines. I've had several over the years. Also, I noticed from some of you're camera footage that it looks like several of the front leafs in the front springs are broken. I enjoyed this video and I don't think it was to long. Heck, I wish I could be there to help you! 😊👍 Looking forward to more! Cheers! Wes, in Oregon .
This was a great video!! Along with the others, I doubted this engine would EVER run, but glad to see it did!! And keep the long vids, I like to be able to see from “start to finish” as it were…
Simply amazing. When that valve cover came off I thought it was game over. Did not think you’d ever get that running as easily as you did. Great job guys! Perseverance and elbow grease pays off. Hopefully there’s a new future for this ‘ol truck. 🙂
Thanks! When I saw the rust under the valve cover, I didn't think I would be able to unseize the engine. When the engine freed up, I was pretty sure I would get it running, since the spark plugs looked so good.
Yea i beleave there is more here than we have gotten to see .that head valves and cylinders had to be atleast cleaned before it started The d*** rocker arms were frozen in place
Love the video brother and no I love the longer ones because it shows everything even the mess ups !!!! It shows your a real good mechanic love these I look forward to all your videos
You didn't have to tell us you were from up north. I had a friend in the marines you remind me of that was from NJ. I love to see these old vehicles come to life again! I bought an old dodge 3 spd w a slant 6 running from the junk yard. I called it Barney since it was purple. It slung a rod and I junked it. Everybody said those old slant 6's were awesome motors.
Not too long at all! In a million years, never would i have expected that engine to run...as much rust was under that valve cover, I would have thrown in the towel. In my honest opinion, I think this video should be shown to others who may have given up too quick. With enough time and patience, just about any engine can be freed and started. The only things that would have prevented it from going was either a thrown rod or broken crankshaft, but otherwise, they'll start if you just keep persevering. Thanks for sharing! Wow, that was one for the books! 😎
Absolutely right David. When the engine freed up, I was a lot more confident the engine would run. The only thing that might have stopped me was no compression, but the plugs looked too good to have much rust in the cylinders.
That was very satisfying, I love seeing an old truck being brought back to life, what an effort to get that engine going again, it looked like a write off!
half of the time I was screaming at the video to junk the engine and give us a video about how fast you could swap another one in its place. Think your brother felt the same. Then you pull this magic out of your hat, bravo, I wanna come be a helper , bravo.
1:14:42 Unbelieveable! My friend, this is absolutely the best will it run type video I've ever seen. First glace I saw of it with the valve cover off I thought this one was a goner, but was I wrong. Slant 6 engines are one of Mopar's most durable engines they've put out but getting her running is 100% due to your willpower, knowledge and effort. Well done!
I have to agree with BrodieBrO, I didn't think there was any way yall would get that slant 6 to turn over, let alone fire up and run. Best Will it Run I have ever seen. And I do like the longer video. You are just an old engine whisperer. Can't hardly wait till the next one. Nuff Said.
@@otherwiseunarmed4187 No one said that it was the original engine for the truck. 👍🏽But thanks so much for commenting, It appears that when this channel changed it's name CZcams unsubscribed me. Fixed that. I got a bunch of great videos to get caught up on now!
It's incredible that the engine ran that well after the top end looked that bad! I was very surprised to see how good the plugs looked compared to what it looked like under the valve cover. Nice work!
Every time you show us a rusty seized engine my first thought is, that has to come out and get completely rebuilt. You prove me wrong 100% of the time with your magic touch. Your patience is unmatched and unwavering. You: " I'd rather see oil over rust". Even extreme rust doesn't stop you. IMO your videos are not long enough. You are so talented but mostly patient.
hi there mate i just had to watch this again i was gob smacked when she roard into life totaly awesome job i swore a couple of times she started running just the best great work all the best to family
My guess is that the first slant 6 came from the Dart that donated the gauge cluster and master cylinder setup. The current slant 6 came later but they kept the parts from the first one - and that’s where the points distributor came from.
22:59 Seeing that engine would have been a deal breaker for me. I would have started looking for a decent engine that would actually fit in the engine bay. It's not like that Slant 6 boat anchor was original to the truck/ I like a challenge but that rusted lump is the Mt. Everest of challenges. Truly an amazing revival. My hat's off to you!
Honestly I though you were going off the deep end with this one, but you proved me wrong. Kudos for a job well done! The smile on your brothers face when this started tells it all! Stick with it, cool truck!
Fantastic job!!! This was very cool, love the truck. You definitely put a lot of effort into this truck but seeing your smile is always worth it in the end. Congratulations 🎉🎉
My buddies and i just found your videos. This was how we spent our teen weekends. New parts didn’t exist for us. We were too broke most the time. Watching yours and others vids we will conference call or meet up and at one house or the other and someone always brings up your projects. Or one of the other folks doin similar. Thanks for your content. And thanks for bringing back some great memories.
My family had a 1949 Dodge Truck and that truck was old and slow but it was built tough. I would most defiantly LIKE to See more of your Dodge Truck cleaned up and running and driving. Great Video!
When that engine fired, I had to go and get my hat and put it on so I could take it off to you guys. It's amazing what you can accomplish if you just stay with it and don't give up, isn't it? Now you've got yourself a cool old beast that's gonna have a new lease on life, thanks to you. I love the smell of oil smoke in the morning, it smells like VICTORY! outstanding, gentlemen, very nicely done.
Just awesome I felt the energy and excitement. My adrenaline was going with that first start , nice to share that moment with your brother. No way was that long, keep ‘em coming
man this is great man ..slant six is the best ,, i had many . and the body falls . off before the motor dies , thats for shur nice to see you bro helping you to ..lol, ,i love the 6 ,,,and super 6 ..love to see this cleaned up.. o yo ....toronto canada
Fantastic work, my first car was a plymouth slant six paid twenty dollars Australian. Big black mobile, 16 or 17lnch rims. That was in 1971, I was 17yo. Love to still own the car. You're building a terrific channel, very entertaining. Best Wishes from Sydney, Australia 👍👍🍺🍺🍺🍺😄😄🙏🙏
Hi Ron! I think we all have that one car we'd hoped we kept. Funny how completely different things seem with age. Thanks for watching! We appreciate you 🙏
Gee Richard and Matt, what miracle workers you were to get this engine idling when it seemed a pile of scrap at first glance. There was no problem with the length, you and Christina made it a thoroughly gripping and edge of seat video, I was rooting for you as you Americans say. More of these longer videos will be great, well done everyone.
Thanks for the nice comment John. This job provided a lot of good memories. There were times I doubted that I would have success, but it turned out well.
I give you an A in determination Richard. I’m guessing you like a slant 6. I cannot believe it fired. Most would have pulled that engine and tossed it. And it started. Your the best! Thanks for sharing 💯👊
I hate to say I skipped the Dodge video for weeks its a Dodge truck, What the heck. But this was awesome, Matt there too was great. Best video i have seen in ages. You are nuts: to take Slant six #1, pull the valve cover and see all that rust #2 then check the plugs and be encouraged #3 and drain all the water out #4, then drain the pan and see all the crap #5 then put Matts used oil in and see more water come out #6 then soak the rocker arm assembly and THINK it will free up #7, Spray and hit the valves to see them free up #8 Pull out a push rod, its not bent, #9 then put the push rod back in and it backfires #10 Crank and Crank and Crank #11 then the damn thing is as crazy as you IT FIRES UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #12. No one but you would decide you like the grill so lets accept the Tower of Power hole in the firewall and think such a stuck rusty motor woul dever run again with out a complete rebuild and bunch of new parts. Its CRAZY but it runs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am flabbergast. Amazing, all of it. Thank You Crazy Fool, Dennis in VA
Amazing. I've had & enjoyed some slant 6's, tough, tough good running engines. The length of the video is great, I actually carved time out to enjoy it. Much better than a 2 or 3 parter. My heart sorta sank when you opened it up, figured it would be one that was a goner - and you pulled it out to a success story. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Andrew. I had my doubts as well, but I was fortunate in that the truck was in my driveway, not some field in the middle of nowhere. It helped a lot.
Not a bit too long you stayed with it and let us hear it run, I think most anyone else wouldn't have tried to do anything with that engine once they saw what was under that valve cover, Great Video I enjoyed every bit of it.
Greetings from Scotland, take a bow sir, that was outstanding. Just a great video showing your determination and also the process of tackling an engine in that condition. The length of video was great. Plenty of detail to get into. Lots of guys might have quit and changed the engine when you removed the rocker cover ( UK translation…valve cover in US ) Now we need a follow up…please don’t leave us hanging with that ending. Let’s see it cleaned up and hear it running when you give it a service. I thoroughly enjoyed that….wish I was there helping out. Regards to you… John.
Thank you John! There will be a follow-up soon. We have already started cleaning it up, and it looks a lot better. Next up is the clutch linkage. It is a mess.
I realize that the inline sixes were the go-to engine of the 20's through the late 40's for the commercial trucks (and still are in diesel form obviously), but this Slant six is completely shot. I understand that you have to give it a shot, but I'd yank that thing out and swap in a 318 with domed high compression pistons, some shaved and ported 360LA heads, and a large single carb with an A833 four speed manual. 318s can always be had for cheap, but it's tough to find one that's in decent shape, and even harder to find them as a LA engine and not a Magnum nowadays, unless you find a salvage yard that specializes in old school domestic sheet metal. Still, I think it'd be worth it after repairing some random sheet metal in the floors and doors. I seriously LOVE old school domestic cars.
I hereby award you a GOLD STAR! You really proved your mettle on this one! I never saw so much rust under a valve cover in which the engine would actually respond to extensive cleaning, lubrication and removal and replacement of items such as the distributor. Water in the oil filter was definitely not a good sign. Yet, in spite of all the problems, you brought this one back to life! Amazing!!! By the way, on the springs inside the starter, check with McMaster-Carr on pre-formed springs. You might find some that would work in the future at less than what eBay would want.
Aww, man, that was great!! When you took off those valve covers, I didn't think there was any possible way that it would start, let alone run. Fantastic! The length was perfect for me, it flew right by, loved every minute. Thanks!
Congrats! Both of you as well as the videographer hung in there 'til it started. Don't mind a long vid, because I wanted to stick around 'til it fired up
I’m a firm believer in the leaning tower or power. I have one in my 68 d100. Love those engines. That said, you’re a dog with a bone. That was absolutely badass. Way to stick with it. Well done, sir.. well done. Hope to see more of this old truck in the future..
That was awesome, most people would have given up and changed the motor for something else. I have one of those trucks with a flathead motor in it. After seeing your video I might have to go out and see if I can get it going. Thanks for the inspiration.
This is no longer a Vedic but a Documentary of unbelievable determination!!!! Wow it had my Adrenaline wayyyyy up with excitement!!!! Unbelievable and never too long !!!! More please
As a new describer of your channel ,I really love those kind of videos, no to long at all will it run video. I like will it run and move from a junkyard kind of videos my favorite
Wow, how wrong was I?!, I thought there was zero chance of getting it to run when you pulled the rocker cover off? Total respect for your calm and persistent efforts.
I never believed that this engine would ever run again. You guys are amazing, I hate to suggest this after all your hard work on the engine, but I think I’d trash the slant 6 and install a small V8. That can be a really cool cruiser, but would be far better with a V8, plus you could close up the hole that somebody cut in the firewall to accommodate the slant 6.
Incredible job getting the slanty going! That was a tough one. I had one engine that was like that, but it wasn't submerged. It was a 440 in a car that had a spun rod bearing and needed to be rebuilt but it had run. I parked it outside for 2 years waiting to rebuild it and it was up North (NY) so there were seasonal temperature swings. I might have tried to turn it over which was a mistake. (Milkshake oil) When I drained the oil I found there was over a gallon of water in the crankcase that had settled to the bottom of the oil pan. The valve covers and valve train weren't as bad as yours but there were areas where it had started to rust. The cylinders however were perfect. Little bit on the combustion chamber. It was mostly all limited to the crankcase. The car was parked where it would catch the sun during the day and cool off at night. When I tore the engine down and took it to the machine shop the machinist said that it 'rains' inside an engine when it's outside and you get extremes in temp like that, basically condensation over and over. That was in the '80's and I never experienced that again, but I never had a car directly outside where it was exposed like that. It was over dirt and subjected to more radical temp swings. I did have and did buy some cars that were outside a while buy they were more 'temperature stabilized' gentle temp swings. It sure was weird. I think it was just the right conditions of humidity and temperature.
CONGRATULATIONS on your determination to get this engine running, I personally think that longer videos are great, and beneficial for your channel to grow... Great Job!! And it was very cool to see your brother get involved ✌🙏❤
Had one I did like that, filled it to the tip top with diesel, soaked it about a week and a half, and drained it out. Probably overkill, but it worked to loosen it up enough to crank over. Ended up pulling head and cleaning up valves and wiping rust and crap off and out of cylinders. Stuck her back together, got it to fire and bang, she lit off, took an hour to get it to run steady, but it did go finally. Learned early on that patience is paramount when dealing with these old cars, for $100 from a closing down salvage yard it was cool. Great vid.
This was a great video you guys. I would love to see the clean up you do yo it. You are saving a lot of History. Keep up the good work. Above all else thanks for showing the world what seems impossible to do,can be done.
Unbelievable wow that truck was sealed up right rusted lots of hard work but you got it running you woke it up from the dead. Strong truck. Excellent work. 👌 satisfied rewards. Your the car doctor.
WoW!! Richard, You, Matt & Christina Never Cease To Amaze Me, Got That Old Dodge Running & Running Well, Bravo, To You All!!
Thank you Charles. This one was tough but rewarding.
I'm amazed at your determination to make these old pieces of history come back to life. A great lesson in sticking to a commitment. I bet you there are people motivated to tackle a long lost project. I'm 73 years old, and just finished a 87 Diplomat that had sat for about 12 years, but she's back, driving daily. Thanks for the memories.
Thank you William. I try not to give up if there is a glimmer of hope.
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This is outrageous. I can't believe an engine that rusty would ever fire up again. Thanks for the video
You're welcome! It was tough but worth it.
This truck is like working on a post apocalyptic archeology find a century after civilization has collapsed.
So true!
Это есть доказательство существования более развитой цивилизациии)) Которой больше нет.
😝👍
Kkkkkkkkkkk exelent.....from Brasil....
@@whattherust when you have got the old engine oil out, I would have flushed the engine through with diesel oil with the sump bolt in, let it stand overnight and drain it of diesel oil by removing the drain plug of course
That’s a win Richard, good job myself friend! It runs because you never quit my friend, you’re a great mechanic brother and thanks Christine! Y’all are awesome people, Kirk from Louisiana and I’m always enjoying your content friends! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you very much Kirk!
Very impressed! As for video length, I prefer one longer one that I can pause and go back to as opposed to waiting for a part 2 or 3 to come out!
That makes sense. Thank you!
Se é crak em meu fazer funcionar esse dogge tudo comido pelo ferrugem herói parabéns curto seu canal sou de São José do Rio preto SP
Rogério meu nome adoro mexer em carro antigo e fazer funcionar também legal 😎
I agree, the tension of waiting for the end is worse than not seeing the whole result. Thanks again.
Will you rescue the haunted 76 Grenada
I really enjoyed this video. I would never have believed that engine would run so well. Strictly as a personal preference I would put in a small V8 because it would not poke thru the floor and you could clean up the firewall. This is a really good truck and should be back on the road 👍🤗🎩
Thank you for the nice comment. I am going to do my best to get it back on the road. Time will tell. It is very rough, and it appears that the slant six conversion was never finished. I'll see if I can finish it.
I can't believe that after looking under that valve cover, that the engine ran with that little bit of effort . Nice Job! 😊👍Those slant sixes are great engines. I've had several over the years. Also, I noticed from some of you're camera footage that it looks like several of the front leafs in the front springs are broken. I enjoyed this video and I don't think it was to long. Heck, I wish I could be there to help you! 😊👍 Looking forward to more! Cheers! Wes, in Oregon .
This was a great video!! Along with the others, I doubted this engine would EVER run, but glad to see it did!! And keep the long vids, I like to be able to see from “start to finish” as it were…
Omg..this was fantastic. I cant believe you got that thing running.5 stars all day.
Simply amazing. When that valve cover came off I thought it was game over. Did not think you’d ever get that running as easily as you did. Great job guys! Perseverance and elbow grease pays off. Hopefully there’s a new future for this ‘ol truck. 🙂
Thanks! When I saw the rust under the valve cover, I didn't think I would be able to unseize the engine. When the engine freed up, I was pretty sure I would get it running, since the spark plugs looked so good.
When he said it had been under water my first thought was boat anchor. Those slant sixes were multi use Hahahaha
Yea i beleave there is more here than we have gotten to see .that head valves and cylinders had to be atleast cleaned before it started The d*** rocker arms were frozen in place
Love the video brother and no I love the longer ones because it shows everything even the mess ups !!!! It shows your a real good mechanic love these I look forward to all your videos
Thanks for the feedback. Nearly everyone has liked the longer videos, so I'll be showing more detail on future ones.
Absolutely magic outcome. We cheered too. Thank you so much for doing this work !!
You are very blessed with such a patient wife!
I am blessed.
You didn't have to tell us you were from up north. I had a friend in the marines you remind me of that was from NJ. I love to see these old vehicles come to life again! I bought an old dodge 3 spd w a slant 6 running from the junk yard. I called it Barney since it was purple. It slung a rod and I junked it. Everybody said those old slant 6's were awesome motors.
Not too long because it was kept interesting and always moving right along. The running at the end was very cool and worth the wait! Good job!
Thank you, and thank you for the comment about the length. I was wondering if people would stick with it until the end.
I'm glad you got it running,Richard ,Matt and Cristina,❤LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless y'all and your critters
Definitely Unbelievable!!!!! The video wasn’t too long;I enjoyed it all! The ‘48 Dodge Flatbed has longevity. Your Oregon Friend ☮️
Not too long at all! In a million years, never would i have expected that engine to run...as much rust was under that valve cover, I would have thrown in the towel. In my honest opinion, I think this video should be shown to others who may have given up too quick. With enough time and patience, just about any engine can be freed and started. The only things that would have prevented it from going was either a thrown rod or broken crankshaft, but otherwise, they'll start if you just keep persevering. Thanks for sharing! Wow, that was one for the books! 😎
I totally agree. I'd have given up once I saw under the valve cover.
Absolutely right David. When the engine freed up, I was a lot more confident the engine would run. The only thing that might have stopped me was no compression, but the plugs looked too good to have much rust in the cylinders.
That was very satisfying, I love seeing an old truck being brought back to life, what an effort to get that engine going again, it looked like a write off!
Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it.
half of the time I was screaming at the video to junk the engine and give us a video about how fast you could swap another one in its place. Think your brother felt the same. Then you pull this magic out of your hat, bravo, I wanna come be a helper , bravo.
Thanks Rich! It is true, my brother thought I was nuts.
Must be family? Brother? Great to have all the help you can on these! Yay. She's a runner!
Yes, that is my brother. I am happy he was there for this one.
1:14:42 Unbelieveable! My friend, this is absolutely the best will it run type video I've ever seen. First glace I saw of it with the valve cover off I thought this one was a goner, but was I wrong. Slant 6 engines are one of Mopar's most durable engines they've put out but getting her running is 100% due to your willpower, knowledge and effort. Well done!
Thank you sir! That is a very nice comment. More to come!
I have to agree with BrodieBrO, I didn't think there was any way yall would get that slant 6 to turn over, let alone fire up and run. Best Will it Run I have ever seen. And I do like the longer video. You are just an old engine whisperer. Can't hardly wait till the next one. Nuff Said.
Thank you for the nice comment Michael.
@@otherwiseunarmed4187 No one said that it was the original engine for the truck. 👍🏽But thanks so much for commenting, It appears that when this channel changed it's name CZcams unsubscribed me. Fixed that. I got a bunch of great videos to get caught up on now!
It's incredible that the engine ran that well after the top end looked that bad! I was very surprised to see how good the plugs looked compared to what it looked like under the valve cover. Nice work!
Right, when I saw the condition of the plugs I had a glimmer of hope. I expected much worse.
Every time you show us a rusty seized engine my first thought is, that has to come out and get completely rebuilt. You prove me wrong 100% of the time with your magic touch. Your patience is unmatched and unwavering. You: " I'd rather see oil over rust". Even extreme rust doesn't stop you. IMO your videos are not long enough. You are so talented but mostly patient.
Thank you for the nice comment. We appreciate it very much.
hi there mate i just had to watch this again i was gob smacked when she roard into life totaly awesome job i swore a couple of times she started running just the best great work all the best to family
My guess is that the first slant 6 came from the Dart that donated the gauge cluster and master cylinder setup. The current slant 6 came later but they kept the parts from the first one - and that’s where the points distributor came from.
22:59 Seeing that engine would have been a deal breaker for me. I would have started looking for a decent engine that would actually fit in the engine bay. It's not like that Slant 6 boat anchor was original to the truck/ I like a challenge but that rusted lump is the Mt. Everest of challenges. Truly an amazing revival. My hat's off to you!
Thanks very much Martin.
Slant 6s aren't boat anchors unlike say a 305 chevy. You can't kill them and with some boost they can make entirely too much power.
Videos can never be to long. I think it makes it more interesting.
Thank you wot a brilliant episode really enjoyed it thank you folks old mark from the UK out
Great one. I think the length of the video is good. Everyone knows it's going to take a long time, and we are all on the ride with you. :)
That is great feedback! Thank you.
Never seen anything like that
Honestly I though you were going off the deep end with this one, but you proved me wrong. Kudos for a job well done! The smile on your brothers face when this started tells it all! Stick with it, cool truck!
Thanks! My brother didn't expect it to start. He was half happy, half shocked.
Fantastic job!!! This was very cool, love the truck. You definitely put a lot of effort into this truck but seeing your smile is always worth it in the end. Congratulations 🎉🎉
Thanks very much. It was a lot of work but very rewarding.
My buddies and i just found your videos. This was how we spent our teen weekends. New parts didn’t exist for us. We were too broke most the time.
Watching yours and others vids we will conference call or meet up and at one house or the other and someone always brings up your projects. Or one of the other folks doin similar.
Thanks for your content. And thanks for bringing back some great memories.
Thanks guys! Your comment made my day.
Exelent work, that engine sound happy now, like you saved its life.😂
My family had a 1949 Dodge Truck and that truck was old and slow but it was built tough. I would most defiantly LIKE to See more of your Dodge Truck cleaned up and running and driving. Great Video!
Thank you. I am also working on a 1950 that is almost ready to drive out of the shed it has been in for decades.
I admire you devotion and know how . I was rooting for you and thank God you were able to start the old slant six . Really enjoyed your Video.
Thank you. This one was a huge challenge, but rewarding in the end.
Fantastic can't believe you guys got it unstuck and successful running, l enjoyed watching your video. Has to be best one so far.
Thanks! I enjoyed making this one quite a bit.
When that engine fired, I had to go and get my hat and put it on so I could take it off to you guys.
It's amazing what you can accomplish if you just stay with it and don't give up, isn't it? Now you've got yourself a cool old beast that's gonna have a new lease on life, thanks to you.
I love the smell of oil smoke in the morning, it smells like
VICTORY!
outstanding, gentlemen, very nicely done.
Thanks very much! I love that quote. It certainly does smell like victory!
After seeing you bring this engine back to life. I’m thinking I let go of a couple engines to soon. My hats off to you. That was something to see.
Thanks! I was doubting it myself.
Awesome video, nice revival. Gives me the enthusiasm to fix my two rust buckets.
Thanks very much. This one was challenging but satisfying.
Just awesome I felt the energy and excitement. My adrenaline was going with that first start , nice to share that moment with your brother. No way was that long, keep ‘em coming
Thanks very much! More coming!
I love that man I love watching you guys do this I wish I could do it I can't do it anymore I'm on disability now
You have hands of gold This is one of your best videos keep up the good work
Thanks Joe! Much appreciated!
Great job. Like most I couldn't believe you got it running. The dodge lives
Thank you! I have new-found respect for the slant six.
Five Stars on this one! We love long vids from you guys. Excellent work! Wow!
Thanks very much!
love it bro south east TEXAS.it was not to long.perfect.yall are a car saving fools.thank you.
Thanks Danny!
Really impressive, fantastic filming thanks I'm going through all your films , infectious and enjoyable !
Thanks Steve!
man this is great man ..slant six is the best ,, i had many . and the body falls . off before the motor dies , thats for shur nice to see you bro helping you to ..lol, ,i love the 6 ,,,and super 6 ..love to see this cleaned up.. o yo ....toronto canada
Fantastic work, my first car was a plymouth slant six paid twenty dollars Australian. Big black mobile, 16 or 17lnch rims. That was in 1971, I was 17yo. Love to still own the car. You're building a terrific channel, very entertaining. Best Wishes from Sydney, Australia 👍👍🍺🍺🍺🍺😄😄🙏🙏
Hi Ron! I think we all have that one car we'd hoped we kept. Funny how completely different things seem with age. Thanks for watching! We appreciate you 🙏
no sir never Long anuff i love this stuff , wish i was there , great fun ,, thanks so much ,,looking foward to see you drive it ,,ya
Thanks Fraser! I'll keep the detail in.
After looking at that valve train, I didn't think she'd ever run. Nice work!!
Thanks! I had my doubts as well.
Bravo ( standing ovation) wonderful work with that engine. incredible.
Thanks Marc! Much appreciated.
Great video!
It was not too long at all. It was fascinating from start to finish!
Congratulations and great job!
Shelburne Falls.
Glad you liked it!
You can beat those slant 6s with a sledge...and they will still run ...unbeatable ...another great video!
Thank you! More to come!
Gee Richard and Matt, what miracle workers you were to get this engine idling when it seemed a pile of scrap at first glance. There was no problem with the length, you and Christina made it a thoroughly gripping and edge of seat video, I was rooting for you as you Americans say. More of these longer videos will be great, well done everyone.
Thanks for the nice comment John. This job provided a lot of good memories. There were times I doubted that I would have success, but it turned out well.
I give you an A in determination Richard. I’m guessing you like a slant 6. I cannot believe it fired. Most would have pulled that engine and tossed it. And it started. Your the best! Thanks for sharing 💯👊
Great job on th on this one! Not to long,wish it was a lil longer love your content! Like to see more on this truck.👍👍
Thanks Erica! More to come!
I hate to say I skipped the Dodge video for weeks its a Dodge truck, What the heck. But this was awesome, Matt there too was great. Best video i have seen in ages. You are nuts: to take Slant six #1, pull the valve cover and see all that rust #2 then check the plugs and be encouraged #3 and drain all the water out #4, then drain the pan and see all the crap #5 then put Matts used oil in and see more water come out #6 then soak the rocker arm assembly and THINK it will free up #7, Spray and hit the valves to see them free up #8 Pull out a push rod, its not bent, #9 then put the push rod back in and it backfires #10 Crank and Crank and Crank #11 then the damn thing is as crazy as you IT FIRES UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #12. No one but you would decide you like the grill so lets accept the Tower of Power hole in the firewall and think such a stuck rusty motor woul dever run again with out a complete rebuild and bunch of new parts. Its CRAZY but it runs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am flabbergast. Amazing, all of it. Thank You Crazy Fool, Dennis in VA
Well Dennis, that is the best comment ever! That you for taking the time to write it, and thank you for the support my friend. Made my day.
That's insane, when I saw all that rust I thought that was a dead engine. we need to see more of this truck for sure!
Thanks! I think insane is a good word to describe what happened.
Amazing. I've had & enjoyed some slant 6's, tough, tough good running engines. The length of the video is great, I actually carved time out to enjoy it. Much better than a 2 or 3 parter. My heart sorta sank when you opened it up, figured it would be one that was a goner - and you pulled it out to a success story. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching John.
Fantastic! I never would have believed that motor would ever run again. You, sir, have the patience of Job! 😀
Thanks! I had the gift of time on my side. This took many days, so having the truck in my driveway really helped.
I really didn't think that engine would run...insane...and really fun to watch.
Thanks Andrew. I had my doubts as well, but I was fortunate in that the truck was in my driveway, not some field in the middle of nowhere. It helped a lot.
Not too long. I was so excited when it turned and all that smoke came barreling out😅 Great video 👍👍
Thank you for rescuing this gem, I really enjoyed the video.
Thank you!
Great work to get that running, nice family teamwork , great vid thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks!
Truly awesome....amazing tribute to engines of yesterday!!
Thanks! I agree!
you guys wan me over with this one!, Keep it up! cheers from South FL
I thought it was extremely satisfying to see this,i personally like the longer will it run as it gives me more ideas!!!
Thanks! I'll keep the detail going on future videos.
Lov it, good work, didn't think you'd get it runnin. Looking forward to more.
Gramps
Thanks!
Not a bit too long you stayed with it and let us hear it run, I think most anyone else wouldn't have tried to do anything with that engine once they saw what was under that valve cover, Great Video I enjoyed every bit of it.
One of the best vids I've seen. So glad you got it going and what a journey it was to get there!
Thanks very much. This one was so satisfying. I look forward to the next one that challenges me like this.
Greetings from Scotland, take a bow sir, that was outstanding. Just a great video showing your determination and also the process of tackling an engine in that condition. The length of video was great. Plenty of detail to get into. Lots of guys might have quit and changed the engine when you removed the rocker cover ( UK translation…valve cover in US )
Now we need a follow up…please don’t leave us hanging with that ending. Let’s see it cleaned up and hear it running when you give it a service.
I thoroughly enjoyed that….wish I was there helping out.
Regards to you…
John.
They're called rocker covers in Canada too 🙂
Thank you John! There will be a follow-up soon. We have already started cleaning it up, and it looks a lot better. Next up is the clutch linkage. It is a mess.
Rickard you are amazing my friend. I am super impressed that you got that super rusted engine to run again. Unbelievable. I love your videos
Thanks Harry. I appreciate the support very much.
I realize that the inline sixes were the go-to engine of the 20's through the late 40's for the commercial trucks (and still are in diesel form obviously), but this Slant six is completely shot. I understand that you have to give it a shot, but I'd yank that thing out and swap in a 318 with domed high compression pistons, some shaved and ported 360LA heads, and a large single carb with an A833 four speed manual. 318s can always be had for cheap, but it's tough to find one that's in decent shape, and even harder to find them as a LA engine and not a Magnum nowadays, unless you find a salvage yard that specializes in old school domestic sheet metal. Still, I think it'd be worth it after repairing some random sheet metal in the floors and doors. I seriously LOVE old school domestic cars.
I hereby award you a GOLD STAR! You really proved your mettle on this one! I never saw so much rust under a valve cover in which the engine would actually respond to extensive cleaning, lubrication and removal and replacement of items such as the distributor. Water in the oil filter was definitely not a good sign. Yet, in spite of all the problems, you brought this one back to life! Amazing!!!
By the way, on the springs inside the starter, check with McMaster-Carr on pre-formed springs. You might find some that would work in the future at less than what eBay would want.
Thanks for the comment! It is very nice. And thank you for the tip on the springs. I will keep the company in mind.
Aww, man, that was great!! When you took off those valve covers, I didn't think there was any possible way that it would start, let alone run. Fantastic! The length was perfect for me, it flew right by, loved every minute. Thanks!
Glad you liked it, and thank you for the feedback!
@@whattherust i love your videos. Your sound is a bit soft.
@@twinkie27271 Right, I am working on that. I have a new mic on the way.
Some real back yard mechanic ingenuity on display here!
Right, this truck has a lot of history with different back yard methods of modification.
Definitely not to long! This was one of your best ones yet In my opinion keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing the next one
Thanks very much. More coming!
nicely done guys!!! love the slant 6 awesome motors.. she came around.
Thanks! I am very impressed with that engine.
Congrats! Both of you as well as the videographer hung in there 'til it started. Don't mind a long vid, because I wanted to stick around 'til it fired up
Thanks for the support!
Wow, very impressive getting that thing running, considering I’m watching this while struggling to get my weedwacker started!
Thanks Steven. Some weedwackers are more difficult than this truck.
I’m a firm believer in the leaning tower or power. I have one in my 68 d100. Love those engines. That said, you’re a dog with a bone. That was absolutely badass. Way to stick with it. Well done, sir.. well done. Hope to see more of this old truck in the future..
Thanks very much Brent. This one was super challengng but super rewarding.
That was awesome, most people would have given up and changed the motor for something else. I have one of those trucks with a flathead motor in it. After seeing your video I might have to go out and see if I can get it going. Thanks for the inspiration.
Do it! These trucks are great.
This is no longer a Vedic but a Documentary of unbelievable determination!!!! Wow it had my Adrenaline wayyyyy up with excitement!!!! Unbelievable and never too long !!!! More please
Thanks for the great comment Roger! I have another super-challenging car coming up soon.
As a new describer of your channel ,I really love those kind of videos, no to long at all will it run video. I like will it run and move from a junkyard kind of videos my favorite
Thanks for the feedback Joe.
Hi really enjoyed this episode good job !!! 👍🏻I think even Morskie repair would given up lol
Thanks! It was a tough one.
Wow, how wrong was I?!, I thought there was zero chance of getting it to run when you pulled the rocker cover off? Total respect for your calm and persistent efforts.
Thanks Andrew!
I never believed that this engine would ever run again. You guys are amazing, I hate to suggest this after all your hard work on the engine, but I think I’d trash the slant 6 and install a small V8. That can be a really cool cruiser, but would be far better with a V8, plus you could close up the hole that somebody cut in the firewall to accommodate the slant 6.
Thanks! A V8 would be nice, but now I am hooked on this slant six.
I really enjoy all of your videos regardless of the duration. Keep up the excellent work. Cheers from California.
Thank you for the support!
WOW beautiful truck. I think it's a keeper. Video was not too long by any means. Loved it as usual.
Thanks for the feedback!
Incredible job getting the slanty going! That was a tough one. I had one engine that was like that, but it wasn't submerged. It was a 440 in a car that had a spun rod bearing and needed to be rebuilt but it had run. I parked it outside for 2 years waiting to rebuild it and it was up North (NY) so there were seasonal temperature swings. I might have tried to turn it over which was a mistake. (Milkshake oil) When I drained the oil I found there was over a gallon of water in the crankcase that had settled to the bottom of the oil pan. The valve covers and valve train weren't as bad as yours but there were areas where it had started to rust. The cylinders however were perfect. Little bit on the combustion chamber. It was mostly all limited to the crankcase. The car was parked where it would catch the sun during the day and cool off at night. When I tore the engine down and took it to the machine shop the machinist said that it 'rains' inside an engine when it's outside and you get extremes in temp like that, basically condensation over and over. That was in the '80's and I never experienced that again, but I never had a car directly outside where it was exposed like that. It was over dirt and subjected to more radical temp swings. I did have and did buy some cars that were outside a while buy they were more 'temperature stabilized' gentle temp swings. It sure was weird. I think it was just the right conditions of humidity and temperature.
I think so too, and over the years the condensation can cause big problems.
CONGRATULATIONS on your determination to get this engine running, I personally think that longer videos are great, and beneficial for your channel to grow... Great Job!! And it was very cool to see your brother get involved ✌🙏❤
Great comment! Thank you for the support.
Leaning tower of power
Absolutely right - I had a 64 Dart - that's the cluster allright.
It makes me wonder why it was chosen to be in this truck.
Had one I did like that, filled it to the tip top with diesel, soaked it about a week and a half, and drained it out. Probably overkill, but it worked to loosen it up enough to crank over. Ended up pulling head and cleaning up valves and wiping rust and crap off and out of cylinders. Stuck her back together, got it to fire and bang, she lit off, took an hour to get it to run steady, but it did go finally. Learned early on that patience is paramount when dealing with these old cars, for $100 from a closing down salvage yard it was cool. Great vid.
You're right, patience is key. It took years for the engine to seize, and it takes a while to free them. Thanks for the tip!
Richard you have the faith of Jobb ! There is no way i thought this truck would start! Way to go! Jobb! Lol
This one was a huge challenge, but very satisfying when it finally did fire up. Thanks for watching!
That's so cool you had your brother working with you it's amazing that you got it running 👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍😎🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Thanks! It was a great time for sure.
This is a great video ! I enjoyed watching it, thanks for sharing.
You're welcome! It is one of my favorites.
This was a great video you guys. I would love to see the clean up you do yo it. You are saving a lot of History. Keep up the good work. Above all else thanks for showing the world what seems impossible to do,can be done.
That is a great comment. Thank you very much.
Great video thanks for making it. Also the video was not long I didn’t want it to end. Great job.
Thanks Jose! That is a nice comment.
Unbelievable wow that truck was sealed up right rusted lots of hard work but you got it running you woke it up from the dead. Strong truck. Excellent work. 👌 satisfied rewards. Your the car doctor.
Thanks Nelson. I like the nickname.