Driving WWII Relics!

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  • čas přidán 7. 08. 2022
  • Having some fun with the WWII trucks in the fleet. Driving my two Chevrolet G506s, GMC CCKW, and Studebaker US6
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  • @markfortin421
    @markfortin421 Před rokem +58

    Reeallyy enjoyed this!
    To take trucks that old...that have been totally abandoned, and get them road worthy is quite a feat...you sir, are one hell of a mechanic!!
    Thanks for sharing....

  • @blaise2628
    @blaise2628 Před rokem +53

    It's be said that "one mans trash is another mans treasure", you sir have some amazing treasures! Can't wait for your next video. ;)

    • @paulhillbeats
      @paulhillbeats Před rokem +1

      And these aren’t even trash. They’re pieces of history at this point. Obviously no point of using them seriously.

  • @danielevans8910
    @danielevans8910 Před rokem +2

    Not only do you have then running and living, you have them working. That’s the best part!

  • @edryan2926
    @edryan2926 Před rokem +14

    Wow, thank you for the private truck show. You really have captured and preserved some of the history of how the Alaskan frontier was built. Very proud of you and keep up the great work!

  • @charliemanson4808
    @charliemanson4808 Před rokem +4

    0:30 Those rust worms leave bigger holes than woodworm do for sure!
    Peace
    Charlie 🇬🇧

  • @danzmitrovich6250
    @danzmitrovich6250 Před rokem +1

    The alaskan road building leftovers from world War two can always come in handy for anything at anytime i like the world war two army surplus

  • @keithbarry001
    @keithbarry001 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Love these old trucks!
    The '44 is my favorite.

  • @neil6212
    @neil6212 Před rokem +11

    Hey, I'm a 1942 model myself...and have trouble getting started most mornings! I an anxiously awaiting your work on the weasel! The Studebaker Museum has a lot of stuff documented on books and DVDs. They have a web site.

  • @duanek9892
    @duanek9892 Před rokem +17

    So much history, loved it. The detailed tour of the '41 boom truck was amazing. All the driving gave me fond memories of the time I spent driving deuce and a halfs in the mid 70's.

  • @jimcovington1142
    @jimcovington1142 Před rokem +15

    Excellent tour and ride along. My vote is the get the Detroit powered welder up and going next. Not too difficult, just remove valve cover and roll the motor over a revolution or two and look for stuck injectors. If none are stuck, just fire it up. If stuck, go watch Old2stroker channel and learn how to free em up.

  • @comfort_in_discomfort
    @comfort_in_discomfort Před rokem +1

    That first one, being front wheel drive is juuuust like a Honda Ridgeline. Great job.

  • @jyhertz
    @jyhertz Před rokem +3

    Enjoy the warm weather, for a few more minutes :-)

  • @willcrosbie8806
    @willcrosbie8806 Před rokem +2

    Girl wanted is my favorite for sure

  • @wes11bravo
    @wes11bravo Před rokem +4

    I love the G506 and the US6 - we sent thousands of them to Russia during WWII.

    • @DANUNAH65
      @DANUNAH65 Před 4 měsíci

      You are absolutely right, our grandpas received thousands of great trucks from US. Unfortunately current time not all our russian people like to remember it.
      And most famous was of sure Studebaker US 6. Mainly because this truck was used as a carrier of famous russian mortar Katjusha. And after WW2 this truck played many roles in soviet and russian movies about that war.

  • @nelsonannett5427
    @nelsonannett5427 Před rokem +10

    great old units nice to get them out for a stretch once in a while. keep up the good work. cheers.

  • @therealjasonseidel
    @therealjasonseidel Před rokem

    Had one and I must say, the folks that drove them back then were hard as nails.

  • @randallriggs2159
    @randallriggs2159 Před rokem +4

    They look like they are ready to go to work. Not like todays trucks.

  • @jockmchaggis6797
    @jockmchaggis6797 Před rokem +15

    One look at those trucks and you'd swear they were all derelict, but one flick of the starter and the fire right up,
    That old boom truck is a gem, the reinforcement carried our is mad! Must be some weight in it like
    Was wondering too if you'd been on any more exploring? Your vid on the abandoned gold mine was brilliant

  • @stephenzwemer2905
    @stephenzwemer2905 Před rokem +2

    Like that “Truck Crossing “ sign leaning up against a tree. That’s Classic
    Nice collection.

  • @gilbertnowak5770
    @gilbertnowak5770 Před rokem +3

    Love those old trcuks, but the Studie is still my Favorite!

  • @G-Man-kc2nm
    @G-Man-kc2nm Před rokem +3

    Thanks for the ride and the details on the trucks. That’s a nice playground!

  • @Vigo327
    @Vigo327 Před rokem

    So i watched this vid without sound and my main takeaway is if i ever buy an 80 year old utility vehicle I better do a full survey of the 80 years of butchery enacted upon it before i decide to take it on. They say they don't build em like they used to but this video has finally made me realize that having an entire vehicle made out of material you can booger things onto with a stick welder is a real mixed bag!!
    Cool collection!

  • @Shagnasty
    @Shagnasty Před rokem +4

    This was another great video you made. Really enjoyed hearing all the ladies running. Keep sharing your videos. Thank you very much.

  • @Djmeqa
    @Djmeqa Před rokem

    I would enjoy every moment driving a truck like that

  • @lonnyjaw
    @lonnyjaw Před rokem +5

    Hey Brother! Wow, you're the definition of fun, freedom, and liberty for us guys! Keep it going and again, DON'T STOP! Take care Bro and thanks for the vids!

  • @davidanderson2393
    @davidanderson2393 Před rokem

    I worked for a company many years ago that did conversions on military vehicles for different applications and supplied parts. A lot of them went to Alaska for all reasons and pipeline work, military used quite a few different companies to supply vehicles.

  • @RustyIronProjectsRIP
    @RustyIronProjectsRIP Před rokem +5

    Very nice collection! Can't wait to see what you score next.

  • @johnmcgreevy742
    @johnmcgreevy742 Před rokem +4

    Love the size of the steering wheels on those vehicles lol. Loved every minute of this video, thank you! As always, all the best and God Bless everyone.

  • @Fatamus
    @Fatamus Před rokem +2

    Sup?
    Been waiting for the next installment 😁
    👍👍

  • @sallybrokaw6124
    @sallybrokaw6124 Před rokem +2

    Love those bullet holes! Some guys put those wimpy bullet hole stickers on their ratrods but you have the real deal. Lot to be said for authenticity. AL B.

  • @thejunkyardnecromancer
    @thejunkyardnecromancer Před rokem +1

    Dang! Those trucks are awesome!

  • @dudewheresmycar908
    @dudewheresmycar908 Před rokem

    Love the engineering on the girl wanted rig, looks like something my Grandpa would have dreamed up 😁

  • @SoundwaveX7
    @SoundwaveX7 Před rokem +2

    Great collection of old and rusty but goody trucks you have.

  • @scottfeatherstone7156
    @scottfeatherstone7156 Před rokem +1

    That was fun

  • @FootageFactory
    @FootageFactory Před rokem

    That is so freaking cool. Especially the last one!! If tires could talk!

  • @Batalia122
    @Batalia122 Před rokem

    This is like playing snowrunner during the vehicle selection screen

  • @bashfullbuzzard
    @bashfullbuzzard Před rokem +3

    what ones mans junk is another mans treasure Boy oh Boy love to see old bones you sure believe in wanted dead or alive .Seen some road sighs love them laughed to see adapt a highway sighn and your bare bones fleet right by it .Looks Good i wonder with all the glass out and your snow what keeps them form being eaten up .. Can you get some steel 55 gallon drums and make some flat finders

  • @garyswanson4474
    @garyswanson4474 Před rokem +3

    Love to see more on your little tracked vehicle. Thanks!

  • @izom
    @izom Před rokem

    awesome- this trucks will last forever- even after the electric bubble impacts....

  • @paulhare662
    @paulhare662 Před rokem +1

    Nice collection. My WW II relics are much smaller. Ammo boxes. There were 16 makers of .50 cal boxes and 6 makers of .30 cals that I can find so far. Still need a late model "Modern".

  • @62belair
    @62belair Před 2 měsíci

    Like how each one has its own unique sound .awesome job .

  • @glynngraham2931
    @glynngraham2931 Před rokem +2

    I like that you get them running if you can!! Keep up the good work!!

  • @philiptaylor3533
    @philiptaylor3533 Před rokem

    As the first truck pulled out , it reminded me of that classic film 'Duel' i think it was that fiddler Spielberg's first movie .

  • @chuckhaynes6458
    @chuckhaynes6458 Před rokem +1

    My US-6 was born on Aug, 9, 1945 the same day as the 2nd. Atomic bomb was dropped. 77 years ago today.

  • @gregquante8864
    @gregquante8864 Před rokem +4

    Cool collection!! They look great all lined up

  • @josephanthonypuccio4704
    @josephanthonypuccio4704 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Those are the truck’s that built the Alaska Highway!! Dang

  • @bugs5644
    @bugs5644 Před rokem

    i work on ww2 vehicles at a museum in new york, so you know i love this!!! my other car is a 42 gpw.😁😁

  • @sethp0411
    @sethp0411 Před rokem +2

    Sketchy machinery out in wild! Where it belongs and can only be used far from osha. Love seeing this old stuff love your content.

  • @debluetailfly
    @debluetailfly Před rokem

    My father worked at a miltary hospital in England during part of WWII. He told me lots of trucks were cut in two and dumped in the English Channel. They didn't want the expense of transporting them back to the US. Such a shame how good is equipment is wasted like that.

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Před rokem

    Very cool old Iron!!!!! 👍🙂

  • @michaelnault5905
    @michaelnault5905 Před rokem +1

    Glad the spring bugs didn't carry you off :-)
    The museum that grows!

  • @Bkrites
    @Bkrites Před rokem +3

    You got some badass old iron there. Makin me antsy to get my 52 m37 running. Hopefully thats this winters project. If you go to fire up that old 2 stroke make sure you pull the rocker cover off and check to make sure the fuel rack is free. I like to pull the air cleaner off and keep a piece of plywood handy in case it tries to send her to the moon

  • @LearnandLive97
    @LearnandLive97 Před rokem

    I'm so in love with Alaska

  • @strobelclassicauto9357

    Love seeing these trucks start and drive. Keep up the good work with the channel. Look forward to some more cold starts and driving them old rigs.

  • @nicschreurs
    @nicschreurs Před rokem +1

    A few old ww2 rigs up in British columbia where I am insmall town

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 Před rokem +1

    I used a Lincoln welder just like that for years and that baby could weld smooth but was loud! lol 😂

  • @09simid
    @09simid Před rokem

    The Studebaker US6 is just so cool and kind of beautiful! I have paused at 24:54 just admiring it, haha

  • @R.Sole88109
    @R.Sole88109 Před rokem +2

    I love the Alaskan ingenuity.
    Cheers for filming it👍🏻🍺

  • @lorrainesoffe5130
    @lorrainesoffe5130 Před rokem +2

    So cool to see your passion for these relics.

  • @bazilwreckerloughead
    @bazilwreckerloughead Před rokem +1

    Love the old trucks!

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz4004 Před rokem +1

    Great collection

  • @jerrygoad3093
    @jerrygoad3093 Před rokem

    Well you got the motor for it on the back of your crane truck that would be a cool story awesome work very cool bills yes they are badass

  • @garyburgmylifeandtimes6354

    Love your BEAST collection of trucks. Glad to see someone cares enough to put these relics back on the road an to good use. I will say I’m not thinking they are winter drive vehicles in the Alaskan winters

  • @henryszubielski8601
    @henryszubielski8601 Před rokem

    Thanks for the video!
    I Love that Studebaker!!!

  • @dustinreeher2538
    @dustinreeher2538 Před rokem +1

    DUDE I LIVE IN SOLDOTNA I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR WW2 TRUCKS SOMETIME.

  • @davidnaudi2601
    @davidnaudi2601 Před rokem +1

    Just love these trucks they are true treasures

  • @milcommguy5927
    @milcommguy5927 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for posting.

  • @davidmcginnis2075
    @davidmcginnis2075 Před rokem

    Most older generation and the great generation is gone! but my dad always used to tell me that type of steering ain't power steering, it's Armstrong steering😁

    • @davidmcginnis2075
      @davidmcginnis2075 Před rokem

      I've used the pipeline Lincoln with the Detroit two cylinder, badass stick welder

  • @user-gv7mk9jl2n
    @user-gv7mk9jl2n Před rokem

    so rad, thank you

  • @Manuelblancobandera
    @Manuelblancobandera Před rokem

    Espectacular!!!

  • @jarretpeart2833
    @jarretpeart2833 Před rokem +1

    Very nice. Enjoy the summer!

  • @garrydoucette3335
    @garrydoucette3335 Před rokem +1

    TOOOOO COOL Thnx for the rides

  • @higgs923
    @higgs923 Před rokem

    These old trucks are wonderful for building upper arm strength. Owned and drove a 1948 Dodge Power Wagon panel truck. Double clutching is also a must.

  • @whomitmayconcern
    @whomitmayconcern Před rokem

    beautiful place

  • @vstrom6508
    @vstrom6508 Před rokem +2

    Good video. The video quality is excellent. Keep going 👍

  • @edc6333
    @edc6333 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Brother! Enjoyed it!

  • @leegoldeneagle9003
    @leegoldeneagle9003 Před rokem

    Very cool thanks for your time 😊

  • @Arnulfism
    @Arnulfism Před rokem

    Very nice vehicles, glad you save those

  • @thomasbailey8306
    @thomasbailey8306 Před rokem

    The old Trucks sound and Run Great...Thanks for taking us along...Great Video Bud...

  • @leegoldeneagle9003
    @leegoldeneagle9003 Před rokem

    Very nice very cool love it looks like fun thanks 👍👍👍

  • @Robrt32
    @Robrt32 Před rokem

    We use to use a similar homemade winches on pulp wood trucks back in the day. The brake on ours was what actually turned the spool to pull the cable in. Push the lever the brake would grab the hub and wind in the cable to pull the stick of wood.

  • @miked.r.6671
    @miked.r.6671 Před rokem

    Pretty cool to see these old Iron War Horse vehicles up & running! Imagine their history in time lapse!

  • @4570husker
    @4570husker Před rokem

    As always truly enjoy the video.

  • @tmscheum
    @tmscheum Před rokem +1

    Commented before about the ‘56 Dodge being my favorite because that’s my vintage, 9/5/56, but if “Girl Wanted” got some lovin’ that wouldn’t hurt my feelings!

  • @jjtt7408
    @jjtt7408 Před rokem

    MORE POWER TO YOU

  • @katmandu8208
    @katmandu8208 Před rokem +2

    👍🏼🍻

  • @roypearce6968
    @roypearce6968 Před rokem +1

    That was awesome 👏 and yes they are running truck that what I love they are old but they still survived all because of your love for them . So much history hope you find a engine for the that has that nice girl wanted

  • @oriongrandjean5255
    @oriongrandjean5255 Před rokem

    Thank you for making these videos

  • @anthonynapier4668
    @anthonynapier4668 Před rokem +1

    👍 👍 👍 👍

  • @RichyN25
    @RichyN25 Před rokem

    Living the dream brother!

  • @davidmcginnis2075
    @davidmcginnis2075 Před rokem

    A movie I recommend, To anybody in this Group that haven't seen it but this is right up your alley backyard Alaska, is the movie "sorcerer"

    • @davidmcginnis2075
      @davidmcginnis2075 Před rokem

      I wish I had my own movie review, I give the best opinions about movies in my opinion!

  • @LearnandLive97
    @LearnandLive97 Před rokem

    Wow can't believe how nicely they work do happy I found this channel

  • @tn65s
    @tn65s Před rokem

    Really liked the USMC Studebaker 6x6 with the airplane float tires.

  • @user-il7ii1jj1p
    @user-il7ii1jj1p Před rokem

    Прекрасная рухлядь !!! Вот это коллекция !!!

  • @infernoking7504
    @infernoking7504 Před rokem +1

    Im gonna be getting a ww2 t16 bren gun carrier soon I love these old equipment they are made to last and be rebuilt like everything should be.

  • @hightower6546
    @hightower6546 Před rokem

    Love it! Thank you for uploading and greetings from Germany!

  • @General_Eisenhower1945

    Very cool to see! Of course I'm jealous, I'd never be ae to find one like that around the eastern shore!

  • @kevinkerlin5603
    @kevinkerlin5603 Před rokem

    Nice

  • @wlogue
    @wlogue Před rokem

    Thanks bud, enjoyed as always! Cheers from Washington!

  • @edross2348
    @edross2348 Před rokem

    Hi Bro, thanks for these fantastic vids I like to see! I think every of these vehicles with their own history is worth to collect, I like very much the tough old Studebakers and GMC, keep on driving them and having fun with👍👍👍👍👍👍 Best regards from old Germany