When I was a kid, way back in the early 60s, our streets were tarmac, every summer, the road crews would disc up the street, roll it down, spray down oil and lay in a layer of fine gravel. This was quite a treat for us kids to watch the process. One time, the dump truck was starting to lay down the gravel, tilted his dump an up, and up and up, until the cab came off the ground, several feet, the gravel roared out and when the load equalized, the front came down rather quickly, the driver got out and sat in a neighbor’s yard for a little while.

I'd love to see whole series about this truck restoration

I have to laugh, my son recently bought a 1987 Ford 7000 dump truck with a 16 ft dump body. We went through many of the same things you did. We repaired brakes, cleaned up a lot of the 'loose' wiring, repaired the lights, replaced the windshield, fixed the wipers, and so many other things. Learning how to drive it with a split rear was a challenge. Our stories are quite similar. Just this past week he was able to spread gravel on this 1/2 mile driveway. Yahoo! He is a proud owner of a "Farm Truck" Congrats on your new to you dump truck!!!!

I remember the company I worked for bought a used GMC 7000 in 1985. I drove it from the auction place in San Diego to Ventura County. I felt like i was driving a tank in Friday rush night hour on the San Diego Freeway. I'd never even driven a pickup truck before. The truck was always a Southern California vehicle so rust was unheard of and the truck was cleaner. I recall we paid $6200 (in 1985 dollars) so I'd say you got a great deal, especially as I know you will go through this truck yourself and have it in apple-pie order in no time.

You always want you dump going uphill so you don’t have to raise the box so high as if you were going downhill, much more dangerous dumping and spreading downhill. For beginners I suggest opening the tailgate about 3 to 4 fingers wide put it in a low gear and idle maybe slightly faster than idle and spread at a slower pace until you can get comfortable with spreading then you can open the gate a little wider and spread a little faster. I was best to be safe than sorry don’t ever leave your comfort zone that’s when mistakes happen. I’m a truck driver and the truck that you got looks to be a pretty good personal dump truck

Be careful with those wheels when taking them off. Those wedges are under extreme pressure. I always leave the nuts on a few turns before hitting it with the sledgehammer. I have seen the wedge fly off and through the side of a metal building. It would wreck your kneecaps. Also those hubs use hub oil so no grease in the bearings. I believe it is just 90 weight oil but I know they sell quarts of "hub oil"

Just a saftey tip for you. When you are taking the wheels off leave the lug nuts on by 2 or 3 threads. Then just tap the side of the locks with a ball pien hammer. This way the lock under tension doesn't shoot off and crack you. The rest of the locks should just fall off. Great content. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

"when you are hauling 15 tons" I owe my soul to the company store!

Why is it so satisfying to watch someone fix something I don't own?

Still carrying on with the childish johnson jokes, the greased shaft quips and yet, it still makes me chuckle. AND I burst into laughter when I hear my sister's grandkids yelling at me to act my age.

Sixty-five hundred seems reasonable too me. It has good bones, it just looks like it has very simple to fix problems, you're very knowledgeable on working on it so it should last you a long time. Just give her some TLC 😘

Your wheel hubs are called “Dayton” hubs. Removing the wedges can be dangerous. Never fully remove the lug nut without tapping on each wedge until the pressure is off of them. The wedges can become a projectile from the pressure against them. Loosening the lug nuts but not fully removing them will stop the wedges from flying off when tapping them loose. Also you should tighten the lugs and then spin the tire to make it run true. If not properly tightened the wheels will wobble as you drive down the road.

To adjust the brakes, use a 9/16 wrench tighten it it up all the way then back it off 1/4 turn making sure the lock ring locks the bolt head. fuel in the oil is probably leaking injectors more then likely

Awesome vid and took me back decades to my days working in the diesel shop my mom’s stepdad owned… although I have to say that 10:57 gave me freaking fits and I actually yelled “Quit sticking your fingers in those holes man!” That’s when my family looked at me like I’d lost my friggin mind. If grandpa had seen me do what you did he’d have cuffed me upside the head, man… 🤣🤣

That was awesome! As a non-mechanic viewer, your knolwedge and skills were impressive. Especially your ability to adjust and improvise. Great job and I hope your truck treats you well from here on out.

I think the price was up at the higher end of a rig in its’ condition, but like you said “it is running” (big, big thing). If it wasn’t, maybe a $1500 rig. The market is crazy right now. You appear to be handy enough to get all the wiring, cab, and various sundry items taken care of (I think they call it “sweat equity”). Check your oil level daily if not twice a day, when working/hauling with it, it could be that fuel injectors are leaking down into the bottom end (oil pan) thru cylinder walls & piston rings. That “S” cam shaft has those bushings (inner & outer), as you can see there are wear parts, however the “S” cam itself could be worn enough, to the point that it can (over spin or turn over past its center) and not return back far enough to release. This scenario might include the combination of both a worn “S”cam and brake shoes that are down to minimums, and the slack adjuster adjusted to its’ max. Couple of passes with brake cleaner on those shoes, and you should be good to go. A commercial shop would be replacing them for general liability reasons, on an everyday use (CDL/DOT inspected.) truck. It you get this unit all fixed up (road safety & legal), you should have no problem getting your money back out of it. (that is if you wake up one day and your state has made a law that does not allow old diesel trucks to be licensed for over the road). That is coming sooner than later…

So cool with a complete shop and the skills to use it. When the skills are missing he just jumps right in and learns them. So enjoying this.

Man, any time i see someone talk about body rust, it makes me glad i live in the south where we don't have to deal with that so much. Love your videos, keep them coming. I think this will be a fun video series, just like your Johnson.

I love to watch you work and fix things. You have an incredible mechanical gift and a wonderful sense of humor. I look forward to seeing and learning more about your Farm Life. I agree with the others, I would love to see more videos of you repairing the dump truck.

This brings back memories of the new C-70 tractor my company got me in 1989. It had the throttle-body 427/10spd Fuller. I just loved that truck, doing local and regional deliveries. Great memories.

I am not going to lie. I have learned so much from this video. And any day I can learn something new is a great day. I really look forward to new ones. Thank you for sharing.

Watch the whole video, thank you for keeping this family friendly and being so informative. The box alone on the trailer is worth at least half of what you paid for the whole truck. Looks like a very solid nice box. And your next video on how to make it dump on either side of the road. Thank you Luke

As always a great video!! I really appreciate your advice, and humbleness when you are wrong, or heck barely wrong lol! I hope the truck does you well, for the purpose of the purchase!! Thanks!!

Great video! I really like your rational, calm approach to overcoming problems. Thanks for putting in the effort to share alot of useful tips and techniques! Once upon a time I had a 5 yard dump truck and was dumping rock while going uphill. I raised the dump too much too soon and long story short ended up on the back end of the truck! Fortunately no injuries to me or the truck. I manged to climb out, and pulled the truck back down onto the tires using a chain and a tractor.

You are an awesome teacher! Thanks for all the content!

Your “mechanic cringing” pop ups are amazing!! Just as im yelling at the tv It pops up! Love it! 👍

Very nice to see how somewhat older American trucks are built and how "easy" it is to repair them. kind regards from Germany, Raik

I won't pretend I know exactly what your doing but I'm learning stuff along the way. You do a good job of explaining things and I appreciate it!

You did a very good job explaining the repairs that you did, filming the project, and editing the final result. Enjoyed viewing your project. If I had a farm, or the need for such a truck, I'd go out and buy one of those old girls in a heart beat, just because of what you did to yours to restore it to a safer condition and use. Hope to see your next installment on this project.

Another great informative video! I've been binge watching the entire channel. Thanks for helping me get through surgery recovery!!😁

Can't wait for the rest of the repairs. Thanks for the videos.

Love the use of what you have to make it work, many of us can relate!

Nice to see someone who repairs instead of replacing!

I love videos like this. Buying well used equipment and fixing all the problems. Andrew camarata has a lot of videos like this.

Thanks for sharing! Always enjoy your real world work

I hope we'll get more videos of this truck being worked on!

im glad your still keeping at it sir, i love this kind of content

What a great and interesting video. I normally do not watch over 40-minute videos, but I watched every bit of this one.

I am no expert at spreading, but how I used to do it was to lift the hoist up to the ‘slump angle’ of the gravel before even starting, that way the gravel will sit at the back and point of lowest centre of gravity, mitigating side slope issues and taking away the need to having to raise the hoist while concentrating on everything else going on. Having the majority of your material sitting at the top of your bin while the bottom empties out is a recipe for a funny KZfaq video!

I was just looking at an 88 kodiak t/a dump truck last week, i love the look of the first-gen kodiaks, but ended up being pulled from the auction last minute, nice to see you fix a bunch of problems in yours in case i ever do get one

You are excellent mechanic, what every guy should know how to do.

First time watching your channel & I can’t wait to see more videos about this truck & I think for the price you paid you got a steel !! Love to see guys keeping these old trucks ticking away .

A video without talking about your Johnson until 37 minutes in. instead plenty of references to taking a dump! I love this channel

lots of genius in this video along with some scary moments like when the truck wheelie and the rim almost clocked you on the noggin, using the bed to lift the axle was a class act.

Thank you for another informative and entertaining video. Looking forward to seeing more of your latest project.

I have a hard time waiting for your next video,, you make everything fun to watch, and i like your little innuendos ,not dirty just a little sassy great videos

You did a great job explaining air to hydraulic, you let out to big part that if you lose air your brake come on an the truck stop, some times very fast... I'm glad you are explaining this too..

Great vidio, loved that you were able to save the original air conditioner instead of installing a new plastic one it's part of the history of the truck. I'm looking forward to more vidio's on the truck and future projects. Pulling a wheelie while spreading the gravel I would have needed new shorts!!! Thanks

I like the dog added, a bit of the family touch is nice

I reckon she’s a beauty and, with having done all this work, you’ll have peace of mind. I love the “click” sound of your imaginary torque wrench, must remember that one. Once again I really appreciate and enjoy your channel and best wishes to you and all your family from New Zealand.

Great video, John! Enjoyed watching you figure it out as you went along. Keep 'em coming! Scott

The Eastern Redbuds are in bloom! Great job on the truck so far (considering that learning curve of course!).

I'm glad to find your channel. Thanks!

Great video……I still think you got a good deal. All old vehicles are a work in progress. Fix the safety stuff first and then work backwards……looking forward to the rest of this series. Cheers from Oz.

Projects within projects. This is delightful. 👍👍👍

Ive only just found your youtube site and ive scrolled back through your vids and im binge watching them all i really am enjoying your vids they're interesting a good watchable length i do love an hour long vid your narration is great no annoying loud music and everytime you say click when tightening a bolt ala torque wrench makes me laugh :-D

I think you done a very good job at explaining what you were doing!

Omg... PLEASE do a whole series on the restoration of this truck!!!

I think you did fine on this purchase! I always enjoy watching your work! You’re a great teacher as well!

Just found your channel thanks to YT as it popped up after a Jesse Muller video. About 10 minutes in and I I'm a fan then at 13 minutes you bring out the lathe like Curtis at Cutting Edge Engineering and I'm a subscriber for sure. Keep up the good work and Thanks.

Never watched your channel until recently...right up there with Taryl and Mustie1...thank you for great content.

Welcome back old farmcraft ❤️ this reminds me of you building a heating shack. Why? Not sure, guess its about enriching your farm and the fault finding process. Love it

I own the exact same torque wrench! Easy to adjust, and always in my tool kit. Price was right.

One of my favorite videos that you’ve made!! I just got a 1987 c30 dump truck and made some videos fixing it just like on yours, I should have the final video up this weekend. I really enjoyed watching this video!! I think u got a good deal

I love that super lube Teflon grease. They have a running your version of it that's about the approximate viscosity of maybe 10w30. That is my favorite stuff for things like pocket knives and pliers that you just want to run smooth in your hand.

that's a good truck to learn on it will make you a truck driver quick! i started dumptruckin in old iron like that so gutless you'd think a wheel barrow would be faster, but at the end of the day you'll find you got just as many loads in as the guys flying past you,

Don’t know how I stumbled on this but I like your videos. These are the types of things I enjoy watching. Subscribed!

I have read many comments..i hope you did so for Safety reasons.... Be safe we need you man... Amazing work... Congrats 👍🏻🙂

You did very well,,far as your dealings with truck,,,,only cause your fearless when it comes to Attacking Situations Yourself,,and seeing them through. Very Well.

You rate brother👍👍👍👍👍. Fortune favours the brave. Loving your content. Hope it can be your living. Thanks for all your contribution.

Solid Video. When you were spreading that rock my first thought was "beds too high" then you popped that wheelie. Glad you're ok, if had been me I would have had to go change my pants, after prying the seat out of my back end. At least other than tires you're not into anything but time and some grease on the rear end so far.

Good job. I picked up a 96 international 4700. I put all new tires on her because those tires will just blow out if they're dry routed you put weight on them, do some work to the computer system and little to the engine. But all new brakes on it thing works great. I love it. I run two three, four hundred tons of material in it a year. Good job!

I always liked the look of those trucks. It will be a good truck when your done!

You are my new most favorite KZfaq channel. Soon, I will be using the tools you are working on as I buy my 242 acres farm.

You are gutsy to take on the project, well done!

Yep would like to see it all the way through. Also you need some KROIL PENETRATING OIL . It's a bit spendy but worth it.! And you seem to do alot of cleaning, a good heated power washer might be in order ! Great video can't wait for the next one on this truck .

Thank you for this video I really enjoy it I’m gonna be looking on your channel for more videos of this truck👍👍

Fixing old stuff is so satisfying ... to watch ;)

2 tips for safety and back saving. 1 don’t remove the nuts all the way before you smack the washers. I’ve seen them put holes in cender blocks from flying off. And 2 a Appliance dolly for moving works wonders for taking off truck tries and putting them back on. Works good for brake drums as well. First video of yours I came across and you got a sub from me.

I have a very similar truck that I got for a trade. 1986 GMC Brigadier with a 2-stroke Detroit 6-71 in it. Needs some work for sure but I’m feeling like it’s worth it seeing you bring this truck back to life!

Good video , You did okay on the ole dumper . It looks like it was well taken care of , stored in the dry instead of outside .

What is the best show on the entire incident? Congratulations you are great. I love you bro.

Last fall I bought a 1986 S1900 International single axle with 10’ dump box. DT455 engine and Allison automatic and very good tires. Decent shape overall for $5400.

It's intriguing because it causes such an array of feelings. At first glance it looks ok, then you get a bit closer and you notice just about every part has something wrong with it, then you start it up and it runs well. It's certainly an interesting project, not sure I'd have given someone six and half for it though.

I think every single big truck like that comes from the factory with a tangled mess of wires. They're ALL like that, and there can't be any other explanation, right? Automotive wiring, especially of that vintage, is not complicated. I don't get how nobody can seem to work on those trucks without utterly destroying the wiring (and always killing all the lights in the process).

Enjoyed that video. Very instructional on some basic dump truck maintenance.

Eagle eye hindsight and recollections. When you are familiar with something we often forget what it took to become 'familiar' - the the time taken - lost - learning about stuff allowing us to be more proficient today than we were yesterday...

Cleveland fan...that's where we live...nice..what's crazy is some people will travel in blistering heat since 93' instead of an hr of tinkering...lol

Your still well within the range of getting a really good deal. In a day and age where a C30 flatbed 2wd in well used but not well maintained shape can bring over $15K I'd say your ahead of the game.

👍👌👏 Very well done (video and work). I'm thankful, that utube just recommended this video to me. I'm eagerly looking forward to watch the next part. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and health.

I'd been thinking about buying a neat looking old dump truck for myself but now that I've seen your video I'm sure I'd be making an expensive mistake

Wrong grade of oil was used, that would be my guess. Nice AC unit (snickering). It's always a good idea to use new wire rather than trust old wiring. OH POOP!!! I typed that rather than what I actually said out loud when I saw you pop a wheelie. Yeah no steering and seeing the sky with the dump bed up is a very BAD sign. Locked up axle, interesting how those breaks work (oh man, Johnson puns). New term for me, 'Rust Jack'. I was somewhat aware that rust expands the metal, didn't realize that it would do that much. It's no wonder the axle locked up. Thanks for sharing.

You actually got a decent deal…I had a similar single axel with a 3208 cat at 215 hp with a 5 speed shit Clark trans,..broke twice and the diabolical two speed rear…of course it’s a lot of work but you seem very competent…so keep on trucking and good luck

Great job as always, Farmcraft and coffee...you must really like that fan

I'm REALLY loving this!! it's always interesting seeing the mechanical side of things, and diagnosing and fixing these issues is quite fun to spectate!

we are looking into buying a single axle 1989 gmc with the 8.2 diesel and automatic transmission. just waiting on the guy to get the starter switch replaced. His brother lost the keys to it so they have no way to start it. Really excited to go and see it. Its a really clean looking Truck and will be great for our Farm!

Johnson is the perfect name , Thankyou for sharing sir .

Congrats on getting the Dump Truck for a good price. with ur knowledge, the truck will last for a long time. lv ur videos.

My experience with the same problem of too much weight at the back of the box was that to get the sand and salt mix to go to the tailgate mounted sander I had to tip it way up and then the whole rest of the load slid back. All pressed against the tailgate and the sander full. The box wouldn't come back down and there were power lines ahead. I had to call an other employee to come with the pickup to pull it down with a chain.

2:30 "The clutch makles a lot of noise, I think one of the bearings is going" That level of foreshadowing is insane. :-D