‘68 Chevy Truck Parked 30 Years Ago in Barn: Will It Run?
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- This 1968 Chevy C20 pickup truck was parked OVER 30 YEARS AGO in a dusty horse barn. Can we revive this classic Chevrolet 307 V8 engine and get it to run for the first time in three decades? Armed with a new battery, new spark plugs, fresh fuel, and some basic hand tools, Hagerty mechanic Davin Reckow aims to find out!
#WillItRun #NeverStopDriving #RanWhenParked
0:00-0:48 - Intro, Chevy C20. Will It Run?
0:49-1:18 - Tire inflation
1:19-1:49 - What motor is this?
1:50-2:38 - What's the plan?
2:39-3:37 - Spark plug removal
3:38-4:28 - Are these the right plugs?
4:29-5:09 - Checking oil
5:10-6:01 - It's a 307 V8
6:02-7:12 - Penetrating oil in the cylinders
7:13-8:32 - Hooking up the battery
8:33-9:37 - Trying the starter
9:38-11:17 - Assessing the distributer
11:18-12:19 - Cleaning points
12:20-13:58 - Checking power and connections
13:59-19:50 - Carb assessment and cleaning
19:51-20:48 - New spark plugs
20:49-22:09 - Broken plug wire?
22:10-23:34 - Hooking up fuel
23:35-24:48 - First start
24:49-25:45 - Second attempt and some spilling fuel
25:46-26:55 - Third attempt and success
26:56-28:49 - But will it move?
28:50-30:49 - Wrap up
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My second Chevy panel truck sat out in the woods for 32 years. I got running and drove it out. The brake drums were stuck on three of the four wheels, and I got them free by rocking it back and forth until they came loose. It took longer to clear out the trees that grew up where the road used to be when the truck was parked than it did to get it running. That's the beauty of these older vehicles. It doesn't matter how long they sit. If the engine ain't stuck, it doesn't take much to get them running again.
I love the pace and energy you take while doing the work. I have started to match that same pace and energy while working on my own cars and noticed that I am getting things done alot better with a more positive feeling. Thanks again for the inspiration!!
It’s called editing sir
@@pryme2013
You the guy that likes to ruin everything for everyone huh?
Pro mechanic + pro tools + assistants. sure starts no challenge💪
Far from a pro mechanic my guy...far from it
Those Rochester 2 barrels may be thirsty but they’re literally immortal. Every single one I’ve seen revived on videos so far has run perfectly. When they’re stuck, they just need a bit of PB Blaster or WD40.
@Alex Paumen I'm actually surprised he didn't try the tap on the top of the carb trick with a screwdriver handle, most times, it can free up the needle valve.
Man, also some Marvel mystery Oil !
I had a '68 c20 Camper Special...originally stock 327. When I bought it, the engine was replaced with a 454. that thing would pull stumps.
I had a camper special of that era, .. 327 camel heads, 4 bbl, 3 on the tree, 5:13 rear .. smoke dam near anything out of hole to 60
That’s a trip down memory lane, when I was learning how to keep my Dad’s cars in tune. 65 Chev 283, 69 Impala 327, Buick 350. All good runners!
My Dad had that Truck albeit a GMC same 307-2V with a 3 on the tree... Learned how to drive stick on it and loved that truck to pieces! Dad bought it used in 1970 for $875 and drove it for two years and traded it in for a New 1973 Buick LeSabre. Same Blue with a White Roof, thanks for the trip down "Memory Lane" ';-)
Great to watch someone who really gets into their work.
You guys are doing great. Thanks for the content.
This is just like Junkyard Digs with more crew, budget and nice editing...
Aside from all of that, still this is nice show
Dave Your method of going through this will it start is 100 Percent spot on glad to see it .Others should pay attention to the steps you took to get there .
Bingo. The basics. Some folks start meddling / disassembling a lot of things they don't need to. Then wonder what went wrong.
@@joshuagibson2520 Yeah, but you'd think he'd blow the dust off before starting to work, just so he doesn't have to deal with it, and to keep it out of the engine. This was staged.
@@HyperSpaceProphet are you new to television and CZcams?
Great video. You make it look easy. It looks like a good project to see through to the end. Look forward to more videos.
Don't scratch the paint.
That one did look easy. If you want battles go check out Derek @ Vice grip garage. Great rescues!
That was great. My family had an old truck and camper in the early 70’s and I have great memories going on vacations with it. As an adult I also got a truck camper and did the same with my family. Still have my camper.
If you would, y'all please ignore the guys saying "so and so did this first, did it better, etc" it really doesn't matter. It's good content, good vehicles, and Davin is always fun to watch. Plus another classic saved from rotting or being scrapped! I don't know why anyone would be upset about this..
Great Davin. I like how you talk us through it. I also don't care about some other comments about VGG doing it first. I don't watch VGG and there's always some keyboard warrior ready to be negative. Don't let them get you down. I'm ready to see what you tackle next. I'm also curious about the car under the cover on the other side of the horse trailer. That wheel looks familiar but I am not sure why. Karmen Ghia????
So because vgg did it first, we are keyboard warriors? Wow! Ok....your the one being negative...
I love seeing the small glimpses of the old chevy. Looks like she's running good. Maybe take us along on a ride sometime.
Having owned a 68 GMC and a 72 Chev in my life, I have sat in that exact same spot in the engine bay…
🤘
My dad had one of these trucks. With a family of 4 and a camper it took us to the Grand Canyon and back
Those 307s are not too bad. I built one up as much as you dare about 25 years ago. Ran strong and had great acceleration with a 4 barrel. Never did a dyno, but if I ran across one again wouldn’t object.
Just me, but I would have washed that beast before working on it 😉
Thanks for the great content 👍
Maybe a leaf blower and come back in a hour when the dust settles.
Going to watch you rebuild this. Can't wait to see the motor pulled down an rebuilt. ...Go hard Davin an team.
Cool. I just learned that the length of the ignition/spark plug wires can affect the timing.
That was a joke, while technically true, in the real world the difference is completely negligible.
Yes! A joke! 😂 Sorry if we didn’t make that clear enough!! We occasionally also joke about making sure the coil is mounted upside down so the electricity can flow out properly… 😂🤣
If only it was that easy.........
*DAVIN!*
Ah yes, the 307. I learned a lot about engines with the one I had in high school.
Also learned the things were notorious in those days for burning oil, which mine did of course
(cheap valve stem seals and/or guides from the factory).
Not much for power, but a good one to learn on....
I'm just happy Hagerty is still smart enough to have content from the Davin team!
- Ed on the Ridge
The factory "hat" type seals would get hard and allow the oil to drain down the valve stem and if the valve guides were a little worn it would go straight into the cylinder. Used to replace the seals on the car with air holding the valve in place. The trick solution was to both use a the o-ring seals and new hat type seals.
Morgan Co here, up on the Cumberland Plateau. What Ridge are you from?
@@vettekid3326 In my case, we went whole hog and did new guides, machined to take the better seals.
In hindsight, a bit of overkill in what was still a 307 in the end....ah, the 70's. 🙂
@@joshuagibson2520 Tail end of Clinch. I've been in Morgan Co. many a tme (used to inspect both
the correctionals up that way). Howdy, neighbor!
valve steam seals start going bad from the heat and just from sitting plus the seals they used in the late 60's was not as good as they were in the mid 70's I find. I had a 307 in a 1968 Malibu that was a hand me down car from my uncle.
Definitely need to add a wire brush , battery terminal cleaner , penetrating fluid and some emery cloth to that tool box
We love this série so much keeping like that ❤
My old dad had a 67, with the 307 and 3 on the tree. It ran alright sounded good, but to call it gutless would be a disservice to a hollowed out body cavity!
Love all mechanical engines. Modern vehicles will never sit for 30 yrs and start w/the basics needed to live!
I know Motortrend swooped up Vice Grip Garage but I’d love to see Davin and Derek get something running together
I like Mortske Repair he has a better show Sleeperdude is good too him and his Family are funny as heck
@@79tazman love sleeper dude!
Derek sold out...
@@dopeman420 who knows VGG may have made the best decision for him and his family. He is still putting out videos on his channel, he just gets a paycheck from outside of you tube
@@dopeman420 have you watched his new show? If you have seen it can you tell me.... 1. Does he act differently on it than he does on VGG? 2. Have his VGG videos changed? 3. How has he changed? 4. What makes him a sellout? So far from what I have seen, he is still the same guy doing the same things the same way he had before getting a tv show, only now he is getting paid more so he can better support his family.
Davin looking at his stomach - "we know what part touches first." LMAO
We had the same truck/camper combo 30 years ago, but our truck was green.
Thank you I am enjoying the field trips 😊
I really like this ol' truck. My Dad bought one in '68, same color, though a half-ton.
When the needle sticks in the carb just tap the top of the carb it will usually loosen the needle valve from sticking . Sometime you gotta tap on it a few times but they will usually come unstuck.
Love the patients , you carry , I subscribed, and thumbs 👍, I was born in 68 ....so I appreciate the truck even more ...im currently on a 1989 gmc , plow truck , tlc project .....ways passed what you did to the 68 ....love the video , keep them coming ....god bless
Junkyard Digs will be so proud of you
I love how old school u guys are love it!
Just loved the presentation 😍
I took a 70 gmc that had been parked in 81 left for dead on the farm ... this was in 2019.. chainsawed it out of its packing place .. in half an hour had it running .. can't beat those old 350 sbc
307 friend but technically yes sbc
Awesome works...great job!😊
I would love to have that camper.
It would look nice on my truck once restored...
😎
Nice a new project 👍. Cheers guys
What ever you do don't knock off most of the dust off before you lean over the fender.
Check the SPID in the glove box. I had a 68 K10 with a 327 that someone swapped it over to a 2 barrel. And 3 on trees are nice to drive unloaded but when I had a load of firewood or was towing something 1st gear sucked. Later on i swapped out the 3 speed for a SM465
Like 👍 wow…. You guys really really captured the “see it for yourself” really getting in there on it.
Flare Nut open ended wrenches used on the flare nut fuel lines.
It lives, couldn't beleive no mice collection anywhere,, she must have great cats,, good story going too Cedar Point, ,nothing but memories..Tks Daven an crew for sharin
What a great old truck and cool owner story, I worked at Cedar Point 25 years. lol
Take the spare off the front for a little breathing room! At the end, I'm sure Anna had a garden hose or pressure washer to clean you up!!
Great job 👍👍
Great video... Love the fact that these old classics only need Gas, Combustion and Spark to run. Am I showing my age? ha ha ha, Thanks for the another enjoyable episode.
My 1st truck was a 1968 gmc 1/2 ton, long bed, wood floor, 327/th400. Yellow with white cab It was my Granpas and my mom gave it to me for $5. I miss that truck so much. It was in poor shape but it was very dependable. I sold it when my daughter was a baby, she had kidney issues is why. I miss it
Keep these videos coming!!
It was very cute seeing Devin explaining carbs to Anna.
I love to see these old pickups be revived🥲!
Great video
Awesome episode
our farm truck was the same I learned to drive it was modern compared to our 1954 Chevy..great truck hauled lots of grain towed lots of hay wagons
You are amazing my friend, you are creative, my best regards for your efforts, you are an expert 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Sir, I have been watching your videos long ago. Really u r wonderful man and your channel too.
Love from Pakistan ❤️🇵🇰
Saludos desde Tuxpan Michoacán México me gusta como reparas y armas los motores y me gustan las Chevys cómo la que usas.
Love these videos
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Everything will run with Davin ! He’s the king 👑
I'd love to see the inside of the camper. That's a cool rig.
Closest to you and up is reverse, palm facing you and down is first. Palm away from you up towards the dash is second, palm away and down is third.
My uncle had a blue '68 a lot like this - 307, three -on-the-tree, but a C10, with white painted bumpers.
It is a good idea how to explain for the owner the Carburetor job👍🏻👍🏻
Well done, good job 👌
I love this wil it run , very cool
You are too good for us Davin.
Maybe a shop vac would have been good for this job.
Well now that it's running, I hope the lady can get it back to driving, even if it's not hauling a camper, five teenagers, and two horses in a trailer anymore. Such a neat thing to have the memories of.
@5:00 I don't have a clean spot to put it. Davin: no problem I'll put it in my mouth! Made me laugh :) Awesome video
I don't have a clean spot to put it then goes on to put it be this teeth. Legend
Another great video, now you have to take it camping
the doctor and the handy camera man like the duo👍
Wow ...hope he rebuilds the engine....that would be great....n also hope he takes out the huge unsightly camper from its back..... 😊😊😊... eagerly awaiting bro 🤟🤟
This new series is sick
Wow that 307 was working hard.
Oil pick up is sitting in mud clogged with old valve guide seals LOL 😂
The 307 in it's stock form was a dog it was Chevy's attempt at an eco V8. My understanding was that it used a standard small block, short block with small valve, low CC heads and was made from 68-72. I consider it the predecessor to the 305 which was also an attempt at eco V8 and was also a crap motor. I find it hard to believe that put a 307 in that truck, I would think it was a replacement for a 350 at some point.
So wait, a 307 (probably) 2bl, 3-on-the-tree with a camper is going to pull a 2 horse trailer, too? I’m really curious about that clutch, for starters. Brakes, too , for that matter.
Davin, have you become the Sunday Hagerty guy? I'd wait patiently every week for your show. but now it's a every once in a while video. I like yours the best. Come over and help me with my 1972 K20, or my 1954 GMC 5 window. Scott in southern Oregon
It's probably a 327. My dad had a 67 c20. It originally had a 327 but was replaced with a 350 2 barrel. Plus it says everything u need in the glove box lid.
Already working on a 67 ford F250 with the 352fe, Dave.
Like the video! Good camera work-maybe a touch more lighting to see better what you’re doing. Cool to see an old truck leave it’s resting place, I love my 69 k25
Aww cut it out. Throw a fresh batt dump gas down carb. Add coolant and start er u..moh yeah file points...sbc will survive the apocalypse
@@gertraba9806 not everyone knows how to freshen up points ignition.
@@mitchmcguire6321 yeah was 6 yrs old when I did it first in 63 corvaiir. After that I was a demon in ignitions
It would be so satiating to power wash that thing!
Man, this is the second of these episodes I have clicked on thinking I was going to see Vice Grip Garage. Your thumbnails and video description are so similar.
Davin, do you not own a points file? Growing up, that was one of my fathers most guarded tools and the same with me. I kept mine in my shirt pocket at the shop. I'll never forget my wifes hurt feelings when she tried to use it for her nails! NOTHING ruins a points file faster than grease or fingernails! Sand paper will get a set of points working, but will leave gouges in the contacts to collect carbon and foul right back up. Use a file!
I had a 307 in my 68 Impala 4-door in High school 82
Need a flare nut wrench for that fuel line.
Great Old 1968 Chevrolet C20 3/4 ton also Manual 3 speed column shifter, possibly 411 rear gears and 307 be in motor! That so cool has front tire on front also remember those tires back years ago and camper on too! For been 2 barrel carb be interesting hand choke cable knob in dash to hook on still !
Having the camper tied down with chain to a square tube bolted to the belly of the chassis is beyond cool
Killer rig!!
Both you & Rad Dan had spider infested vehicles...I hate spiders and I really hate spider webs across the face when I'm out on a hike.
Such a nice truck up top. Looks like it had a rust hole down low on the cab? Or was that a was of spider webs and dirt?
Hahaha!
Would have loved if Anna talked about the truck a bit first. When it last ran or moved. Some general history.
Aaaah. We got some at the end. Cool.
Cracks me up that you don't have a terminal cleaner in your tool box 😂
I have seen a few 68 C20 trucks with the 302 engine. Those old trucks were never the most reliable, but they were the easiest and cheapest to repair and keep running.
Chevy did not ever put a 302 in any truck they ever built! If you seen a truck with one, it was put in after it was bought by someone.
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