"Built not bought" is this 1940 Chevy pickup owner's motto

"Built not bought" is this 1940 Chevy pickup owner's motto | Why I Drive #34

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3 жыл бұрын

Curtis Vicknair is the patron saint of basketcase Craigslist project cars. Such was the case for his patina'd 1940 Chevrolet pickup which was little more than a grab bag of parts, bolts, and metal when he purchased it on Facebook Marketplace. "Building something yourself, there's a lot of pride in it," says Vicknair. "It's just that pride that you built something, and now you're driving it down the road. You can't go buy a new car and have that feeling."
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@penealmillion3448 3 жыл бұрын

That's what's we are missing nowadays,that feeling you get from driving a car we need more people like this guy!!

@morqi545 3 жыл бұрын

This is the definition of a hobby.

@KenanTurkiye 3 жыл бұрын

I wish this video was longer, that is beautifull, not just the ride, the story too. 👍

@A.MackElroy0938 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@dresdensvo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hagerty for these examples of what can be driven and insured .

@JohnnyAFG81 3 жыл бұрын

That tire chirp when shifting gears, just amazing.

@Blurredman 3 жыл бұрын

He's not even pushing it either!

@dailydriven991 3 жыл бұрын

Damn that motor sounds good.

@nicholasmetsavaht7663 3 жыл бұрын

the exhaust sound of this car feels like a punch each ignition

@joshuagibson2520 3 жыл бұрын

Glass packs suck.

@maxheadroom224 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuagibson2520 i love them man. Sounds smoother as it ages

@tejasparab2389 3 жыл бұрын

Dream to have a garage like him. A wooden garage away from city, restoring vintage/classics with friends, and preserving the original paintor keeping the rust as it is, building a hot rod with with available parts in backyard. Nowadays everyone prefer new flasshy paint and big size chrome wheels. Very few people like him. Glad, my choice is same. 😂❤️ Lovely video, hagerty.

@TheMarko57 3 жыл бұрын

This truck was built when trucks were real trucks, Awesome truck and video!!!

@user-ip5dm6jf8k 3 ай бұрын

The truck is awesome but so is Curtis!

@adammiller6606 3 жыл бұрын

Your right my friend, that’s the way to go. Old school hot rod. 👍

@brendanm6360 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff mate, what a chilled out genuine sounding car guy.

@foodperson8252 3 жыл бұрын

This gentleman had class

@MrJetlifeallday 3 жыл бұрын

He has the best voice!

@JazzStrat781 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and a killer Chevy truck. I love it! 👍

@shakespeare_hall4788 2 жыл бұрын

I have No Words? my favorit Chevy Truck! living the lifestyle we dream of! keeping it real! thanks man!

@road_king_dude Жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

@N-Scale 3 жыл бұрын

I hear you brother and I would be in your shoes had I not gotten a job with the Telephone Company. I did go to Denver Automotive and Diesel in 1971. I really have always loved cars and finally at 68 I have a 2008 Mustang Bullitt and NEVER turn on the radio. It makes me smile to drive . I am right there with you on old school and working on my cars. I have had many. 1949 Diamond T, 62 Pontiac Tempest, 65 Rambler 550, 72 Gremlin, 1955 big window Chevy Pickup. I DO LOVE PATINA !!

@crazeguy26 3 жыл бұрын

or the howl of that engine tearing it's way to 6500 rpm.

@N-Scale 3 жыл бұрын

@@crazeguy26 With the FR500 Mufflers

@travwilson7827 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not a car guy much. I still follow your channel. This video was amazing. Thanks for making it.

@lr_s3102 3 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely wonderful. Very nicely patinated and sounds great!

@sporty196071 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!!! that truck has character. I got a big scare last week, I went to the auto parts store a few weeks ago and asked for some points for a 67 vette, 3 counter people didn't know what I was asking for!

@bbrown5887 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video and I can definitely relate. With the help of a friend, I restored a 1968 Charger R/T at the beginning of the 1980’s. It took several months but I finished and drove it to High School. Like many people, Life happened and off it went putting that dream into extreme hibernation. Fast forward a career and what seems a lifetime ago and I now have an all original 1968 Dodge Coronet (First year of the Super Bee) in my garage awaiting a new power train and several other updates. I spent all of last summer building myself a shop but it’s near completion now and I’m about to resurrect that mopar muscle dream again.

@melbrooks5816 3 жыл бұрын

What a legend. More follow up videos please! Shed tour, rides in some of those other beasts....

@mikszekely5143 3 жыл бұрын

Well done,Curtis your inspiration to us all

@poortouringhotwiregarage5617 Жыл бұрын

Front end is off a 41-46 Chevy truck. Love how easy it is to swap parts on the old stuff

@brianmaynard7320 2 жыл бұрын

This guy....the love of the car.. His built car.. Love it. Need more guys like him.

@king2871 2 жыл бұрын

Car looks and sounds great, thanks for creating this video Hagerty!

@ramonantoniorodriguez4826 2 жыл бұрын

much respect to this man!!!

@303cerebral 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible sound. Incredible look. It must be a real experience driving that!

@michaelb.42112 3 жыл бұрын

You are a purist, and I love it ! What a sweet truck, and philosophy regarding keeping it simple for repair sake, like using a carb, etc. I also agree about the 80 year old patina and preserving it that way.

@juanubinasjr6739 3 жыл бұрын

The guy just made my day!

@HollerboyHellbilly 3 жыл бұрын

Saw that Yamaha 650 in the shop.....good memories.

@colehara 3 жыл бұрын

They were nice bikes.

@whipsmostwanted 10 ай бұрын

This truck is so raw I love it!

@firstgenerationgarage2803 3 жыл бұрын

Cool truck brother I have the same love for my classic cars may God let you enjoy them for as long as you can

@swisshogthunderbolt1287 3 жыл бұрын

Looks and sound grumpy! Awesome! Exactly what I do, build it man! I bought old cars and Harleys, and they never gave me the satisfaction as the ones I put my sweat and tears in!

@AntonyThorburn 3 жыл бұрын

Living The Dream.

@denali9449 2 жыл бұрын

Heard that voice, saw the scenery and then when you said your name - I was home. My great-grandmother was a Vicknair. Good on you cousin - keep 'em on the road.

@christophernoto 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, Curtis. Thank you!

@CanadianPodcast Жыл бұрын

Love this - thank you for taking care of the finer things in life

@vancepursley4316 3 жыл бұрын

When I was ten years old (1960), my dad bought a barn -find 1946 Chevy pickup. I learned to drive in it and it was my first experience at wrenching. When I saw your pickup, I thought it might not be a ‘40 so I looked up pics of a 1940. I loved your video but it sure looks like a ‘46.

@garyglover3149 2 жыл бұрын

Front end is not a 40.

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome piece of kit

@chrisrhodes5464 3 жыл бұрын

Love your truck reminds me of my dad's truck his was a 46 we stripped it to the frame and rebuilt it with an olds 350 and turbo 400 trans

@junkyardkustoms 3 жыл бұрын

Who the hell thumbs downs this video? Nothing to dislike.

@josephwiese3937 3 жыл бұрын

Thumbs down are from; Woke, Soy Latte' drinking, sjw's still living in their momma's basement after getting a diversity degree...

@1dirtcar 3 жыл бұрын

Man the video and audio guys were great. I couldn’t believe it was me

@0.0.0.0.1 2 жыл бұрын

I like the original windshield better but everyone has there own taste. Love the truck. I have 2 pickups and 1 long box panel truck 41-46.

@A.MackElroy0938 3 жыл бұрын

I feel him!! I love the game too just living and building is lifestyle

@RestorationObsession 3 жыл бұрын

Dang maing, that's about the sweetest lookin ol Chevy pickup I've seen. Great job!!!

@nicolasruiz2764 3 жыл бұрын

Es lo más hermoso que vi en mi vida . Muchas gracias x mostrarla👏

@jgvaluch6821 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good

@Friedbrain11 3 жыл бұрын

I want my ol' '60 Apache10 back. Out of all the vehicles I have had...it was the one that gives me the most grins when I remember it. It wasn't fast...it wasn't prettiest, it wasn't nothing but a pickup truck and I could go just about anywhere with it and even some places a 4x4 wouldn't go...no joke. That ol' truck was the best!

@Transit_my-way 2 жыл бұрын

This what I like. All metal, every trim piece, part etc is solid and quality.

@stuckinthepast5537 3 жыл бұрын

That truck is 🔥🔥🔥

@miahvicknair1963 3 жыл бұрын

Yupp

@IanB22 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing - loved this one guys

@allantaylor3288 2 жыл бұрын

Super cool truck😊👌

@jeffchecchio5026 3 жыл бұрын

Great video..

@zp7126 3 жыл бұрын

Those hubs are gosh darn beautiful!!!!!!!!!

@jerryvelasco1474 3 жыл бұрын

Looks real good. 👍

@davekingdon4743 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Curtis I found my lost twin that's what keeps me ticking glad to be a truck and car guy you're right the feeling you get from building a rig from from the scratch up

@joshuagibson2520 3 жыл бұрын

Based on accent alone, I'd say this man also owns a pirogue.

@96Dak318 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely from down the bayou. Hell it was on both sides of the road lol

@xbear7473 3 жыл бұрын

So amazing

@hollywoodjackful 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect truck!!!

@lawrencefoster2120 3 жыл бұрын

I seen a grill like that and it was a one off Cadillac and the headlights were in the grill and they worked fine.

@bradwilliams4921 3 жыл бұрын

Much respect to him. Unfortunately I don’t think I work with my hands well enough to complete a job like this.

@weskirkland5850 11 ай бұрын

Buy one and try. if you mess something up fix it and try again. that's what great about cars this old. You can't kill em, you can dent em, but dents come out easy.

@robvanza 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love it!!

@GT-43 2 жыл бұрын

I have built and I have bought. I'm proud of what I've built, and I'm proud of what I've bought.

@EvanMoon 3 жыл бұрын

Old school exhaust sound is so good.

@Grandpadew 3 жыл бұрын

Passion for what you do!1! Smookin!

@theriderdtm8650 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome ⭐👍🏻

@paulwilton735 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. 100% looks just perfect.

@michaelkienhofer6394 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome !!!

@essietangle9931 3 жыл бұрын

Curtis, you need to write a book.

@jameshutchins3396 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely perfect

@dannywilsher4165 3 жыл бұрын

My kind of guy. I been this way most of my life also!!!

@moisesalvarez8418 2 жыл бұрын

No le entiendo pero q hermosa camioneta lo mejor de lo mejor..ese sonido del motor hermoso...lo máximo felicidades saludos desde los Altos de Chiapas..

@jkajje2945 3 жыл бұрын

Love it

@thetransporter3028 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good 👍

@gradyturner3367 3 жыл бұрын

that second gear chirp tho lmao ..... memories that dont fade

@rarebreed6703 2 жыл бұрын

I love your truck.

@kaseybrown5770 2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way sir..that's why I have my 64 international scout 80

@tomclaes450 Жыл бұрын

Very beatifull truck 👍👍👍

@clydebethatway7485 Жыл бұрын

This guy must be my long, lost southern brother

@davidnord1979 3 жыл бұрын

Now thats the way it should be.....

@chrisstanstratton5351 2 жыл бұрын

Very like the petrolicious films. Naughty Hagerty!

@pjbird6 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, love the whole package! Hv a question about the paint, when you say u rub it with oil is that like lindseed oil?

@labrd41 3 жыл бұрын

The truck appears to be a '41 to '46 model year, or at least that's what the front clip tells me. To my knowledge no pickups were built during '43 and '44 and '45's were only built in the fall after the end of WW2. These were called the Art Deco Design and were sold into early '47 when the Advanced Design was offered. The Advanced Design lasted until mid 1955. I'm not sure if the '41-'46 fenders hood and grille were interchangeable with the '39-40. I'd be interested to know. I built a '46, similarly equipped and similar in appearance. Nice truck!

@1dirtcar 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it kinda confusing, but it might of been a 3/4 ton, it had cab lights

@joepacheco4038 2 жыл бұрын

39 / 40 front fenders are the same 39 rear are wider ( narrower bed ) 40 rears are same as 41-46. 41- 46 fronts are same.

@labrd41 2 жыл бұрын

@@joepacheco4038 Good to know. Thanks

@astapler4808 3 жыл бұрын

Everything about this truck feels RIGHT. The look, the sound, the owner. Hell even the scenery fits the vibe. Show cars and trucks are nice, but I get why other people prefer the old, rustic feel.

@ja553 3 жыл бұрын

Respect

@normsweet1710 2 ай бұрын

Yes Sir 😃, 2nd gear chirp, “MaMa going for test drive” “Yes I have my phone” dependable horse power and the comforts you need. Put together secure and right and the satisfaction of knowing inside it’s gonna be alright & secure

@jormoria 3 жыл бұрын

que chingon!

@mrcoolshades5785 7 ай бұрын

cool truck i would love to have something like this its in really good shape for what it is and it sounds mean, very awesome video, also whats the soundtrack thats used at the beginning of the video it sounds really good.

@gregoiropurswah472 Жыл бұрын

My favorite Chevy truck

@robo4ikentag 3 жыл бұрын

This sound!

@sandman_7326 3 ай бұрын

Turned out nice , The old paint might hold up better if there is a Matt flat Or a Satin coat of clear paint over the old original paint .

@NedkaRokonokova Ай бұрын

Oooh yes... the sound of that engine makes my motor hum. Gimme a ride!

@danielalmendarez1878 Жыл бұрын

Nice truck man. I have a ‘46 Chevy truck with originals 16”wheels, tires, & tubes. I like your wheels & tires. What size rims & tires are you running. I want to put on wider radial tires but keep the original look. All info would be helpful. Thanks.

@kuruption1983 3 жыл бұрын

Mooooooore of these videos..... PLZ

@richardkeen5828 2 жыл бұрын

I'm right there with ya.

@richardkeen5828 2 жыл бұрын

Nice truck by the way.

@karlmawby2921 2 жыл бұрын

Love it I drive a little newr with a 1973 Chevy C10.....

@andypatterson7426 3 жыл бұрын

Love it, asking what transmission does he have

@ZeGermanHam 3 жыл бұрын

Probably a TH350 or TH400 behind the SBC.

@miahvicknair1963 3 жыл бұрын

700R4!!

@remo1366 3 жыл бұрын

Now let's see a video on that monster with the bed mounted turbo...

@tricd0444 2 жыл бұрын

That's a sunday driver, this is a video about his daily.

@michaelstrauss6587 3 жыл бұрын

sweet

@Iamwolf2348 10 ай бұрын

I own a 1941 Chevy truck and I don't think the 1940 has that grill. The grill on my 41' is exactly like the one in the video but 41' was the first year for that grill. Even the fenders look different on that truck. Something fishy😮