We need to bring this guy up to a million subscribers, best KZfaqr ever, keep up the good work Derek.

The nickel pieces you thought were for flowers were for stack tip nozzles which were very very popular in the 20’s for forefighting The button on the passenger side was for a Q siren The spicket was for a heater The carb on the firewall Is for cold start eyther injection

Those brackets would be very small for the vast majority of 1925-1940s fire extinguishers. They're also much fancier than any extinguisher mounting bracket, that I've ever seen at least, from the era. It's seems more likely they came from a hearse and were carriers for flowers, or feathers that were involved in the funerary business.

It's so nice to see gentlemen like him reviving these pieces of automotive history.

I dont mean to sound weird but this mans voice is so smooth. Hes like a bob ross for fixing cars and things

“She’s more stuck than a Ford Ranger in a field.” MAN that one hit home for me. 😂

Dear Derek, @41:06 you can see (and hear) sparks jump from the main coil wire to the mechanical--timing-adjuster-cable. My bet would be that it will start with new lightning wires. Thanks fo all your wonderful videos!

I think what you're doing is fantastic and I really hope that you get this wonderful piece of rolling history back on the road again.

This channel is more entertaining than anything on tv I’ve seen in the last decade. 👍🏻

O’Reilly’s has had those spark plugs sitting on the shelf since 1929 just waiting for a feller to stop in.

Such an awesome rig, insane to think this is almost 100 years old and ready to live again

i love people who bring old vechicals back to life children will love it

The switch on the passenger floor board is for an old motorized siren, from the fire truck days; the 2 clamp things as you called them are old hard suction hose clamps; the " spigot " is for an engine cooler, piped from water tank,when it was equipped as a fire truck, to aid in engine cooling, when it is in high idle, when pumping water for firefighting; the "lever" inside on the floor is the parking brake; the door grab handles are also from the fire days as well; the old 6volt systems, only needed 2 wires & it didn't matter which was positive or negative; be careful around old 6 volt systems, some of them had magneto & the " amperes, is also known as Amps; & was necessary to know how much the generator was producing ; alternators like cars have now,didn't come around until the 1940's when 12volt systems became the standard. Sounds like the timing is a little slow. and yes I have experience as a retired firefighter.

My mind blew up when I saw "1925 Studebaker". The content coming from this channel is getting better all the time.

i live in elkhart, indiana, grew up in mishawaka, and my grandfather worked at studebaker after ww2 until they went belly up. He told all kinds of stories about the factory in south bend. After they closed there were pallets of unused new old stock studebaker engines that got auctioned off. Ive got an original studebaker clock with neon around the edge of the clock that hung on the wall of the production floor

After a lifetime of working on basically junk,I still get that happy feeling when something actually fires up. I SHARED YOUR JOY.

Can we all take a moment to bask in the majesty that is that stuffed tiger in the background?

Man even a classic would say that’s a classic. That truck was 52 years old when Smokey and the Bandit came out

Unquestionably the coolest vehicle I've ever seen you work on! You really have something completely unique there.

Derek, THANK YOU for all the smiles and Laughs you’ve given all us folks! WE APPRECIATE YOU!

Keep the "will it run and drive home" videos coming man!

The lever in the cab was to dump the casket out. People were tougher back in the day.

This Truck is not only an Car, it has History on it and it is an Piece of Art from the old Times too. Love it !!

To be straight forward...I mainly listen when I'm working alone in my garage or on other things. Listening to a guy gives me the feeling of workin on things with a good ol' pal....testin on stuff, checkin spark-a-lators and such. You're doin good work! I appreciate you!

Parts - Studebaker International on the inner webs can get you hooked up with big 6 248ci parts and yes your missing the fuel vacuum canister

A guy is really diggin on this ol' gal... really wondering where a fella is gonna find some new dancing shoes for her! Let alone a new carb!

I really enjoyed watching you on this episode. Your actual joy when this vehicle started enlightened me. I liked watching your raw, real feelings in this episode. Can't wait to watch the next one...

One heck of a great Channel! I just can’t get enough of it ! I rather watch this than anything ! Turn on news and it’s our country and leadership and world problems . This just makes me feel good and positive ! Thanks fellers !

Who else was sitting there while he was trying to start yelling at the screen "come on ole girl, you can do it!"

I cried a little when that 6 fired up, because it probably would have never run again and continue to tell stories at car shows or just gas stations. Great video as always Derek 💪

This project is awesome! I actually live in a 1925 boat. Still running on the west coast Canada. I bet J Lenno has a carb on the shelf... hope to see you driving this beast home. Freaking awesome 👌

Thank you Derek for what you are doing. A favorite channel! Almost a million subscribers!

The pedal on the passenger side in the floor was likely for a mechanical siren when the truck was used in the fire service. It is standard to this day for the passenger to operate the “Q” with a foot pedal. Also I believe those are old fire extinguisher mounts. Also, once she starts running, advance the spark about half way using the lever in the cab, then slowly ease your throttle down as it warms up. You’ll be able to hear her smooth out as you advance the spark.

the content is crazy the last cuple of months ... thank you to Jessica and Dereck for the hard work behind the scene

Keeping the faith Derek - I know you will get it running and driving.

My husband watched your channel on my account and now your videos are showing up. I'm not even mad.

19 years old fella here! Thanks to you I got my old 86 c10 unit running and driving with the help of your videos! Every time I watch I learn more and more ! Thank you so much for putting out such educational and humble content!

Ya know, every time I see this guy I cannot believe how effortlessly he makes a connection with his audience.I feel very comfortable watching him like I'm watching a dear friend.

I am still waiting for the next episode. Hope it's soon. Love you man. Stay safe and keep digging. I love what you do and ive been learning a lot about cars most of all old school cars I've got one myself.

I absolutely love your channel, very much my new favourite thing to watch. You are such a great watch. Love this old girl is nearly 100 years old! It's absolutely awesome to see such amazing old engineering working today. Thank you so much for all of your effort!

If you have ever heard of the iola car show and swap meet, they should have a good majority of what you need there. Its in iola wisconsin. Runs july 9-11. Also, bring a wagon to haul stuff in.

I'm sure there's some irony in there somewhere, a fella bringing a hearse back to life an all. Can't wait to see the old gal cruising down the road again. Would love to see a restoration series on this beautiful machine. Keep up the great work Derek!!

Im slowly going through and watching all your videos. Love them man and everything your doing.

You talk and act like you are permanently just the perfect amount of drunk, so as not to appear to be totally sober yet not obviously drunk and still capable of giving a lucid presentation. Bravo sir !

If you struggle to find some of those needle parts, take a couple of good pictures with a ruler for scale - I'd be happy to 3d print you a new one out of nylon... Looks totally doable.

I'll be dipped. You can resurrect the dead, a holy man.

Watching as a family and my four year old son says "TELL US HOW IT SMELLS!" He always likes the smell assessment

Those sidebars by the doors makes it a Hearse. Like you, I believe it is a fantastic find and really deserves to be brought back into the light and appreciated.

First time he opened a door and didn’t reel back from the smell.

Great purchase Derrick, it still thinks it’s a Hearse, that’s why the engine is Coffin..

What a cool find! I hope you can can get it rolling again, Dereck! Waiting to see your next vid on this project.

Derek is a true American hero.

Cool, hey my dad told me my great aunt had her driver's license renewed at age 100yrs old, she drove an old studabaker she could only drive around town. She was 106 when she passed in Nebraska

I Can't Even Believe You Got Your Hands On That Truck, How Cool is That

I like old cars and actually have a 63 falcon that hasn’t run since 1980. The more I watch you the more it makes me want to get my old gal running and use it every day. Your channel is the bomb and I enjoy it very much. Your lingo is very unique and makes this channel one of the best.

YOU ARE AWESOME! i was cheering when she fired up..love it

“You little devil, I was gonna take you for ice cream”

May God bless you with the necessary resources to make that piece of history live again! Thank you for the great entertainment Derek!

You do remarkable things, a true mechanic.

My dad had.a 1926 2door sedan till around 2010. It was called the “whiskey six” because of which you said it was loved by bootleggers. Inside underneath the back seat,you lift up the so-called floor board, was a metal box built right in between the frame for hauling booze! Quietest smoothest running engineer I’ve heard in my 63 years all you could hear was the tick tick tick of the staples holding the fan belt together! Speedometer went up to 75, the dome light still worked. The wind up clock on the dash still kept perfect time. The single rear taillight/stop light actually said “Studabaker stop” Wish I could find it and get it back!!

In 1925 an ambulance and hearse were generally the same thing...

What did the old GUM TIRE say to Derrick?? "I'll be DIPPED"

I don’t l know a thing about cars, but I really enjoy the deadpan and clever phrasing of Derek. And, we just need the calmness and caring of this gentle soul…

I love rooting for this guy and find myself excited to see them run.

Oh man, you need to make a series on this one, rebuild that engine.

Great to see you finally looking at a car more of the age I’m into. FYI the spark advance/retard and throttle should be controlled with those steering wheel levers. The lever and cable arrangement definitely a later adjustment with spark system update. For your carb, I would get a Massey Ferguson TE20 off the evil bay. Stacks of new ones and spares and will be much simpler to work with. I use them on veteran overlands, studebakers all the time. If you want originality, I’m sure the local studebaker club will sort you out. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have as well, my dad restores these cars for a living.

Wow I rebuilt one of those back in 06 at my engine machine shop. Brings back a lot of memories especially the chain driven starter

At the 40:00 minute mark, I was actually clinching my fists and cheering it on. This is better than a Superbowl.

2am and I’m scrolling through my KZfaq before I crash for the night and a new VGG video comes across my feed. Time to refill the drink and light another smoke cuz we’re watching, it’s our duty as fellow Americans to like,comment and watch all his videos. I sure do hope you bring this ole gal bag to her glory days. Would make an awesome full restoration build

this one deserves a full series. it could be a really nice wood sided pickup

I love that all these old cars you find always want to run for you no matter how long they were left for dead. Don't tell me machines don't have a spirit. They know your the closest thing to love and understanding they have maybe ever had.

Always fun watching your videos.

This truck is the exact definition of "They don't make 'em like they used to"

I liked seeing the old man in the door window run by when he heard it running. He probably got a kick out of it.

I am overjoyed to have found this channel 👍 Thanks Derek 👌

Please don't give up on this truck. I'm lovin on this old thing!

Please do this one right Derek, it will be amazing to follow the series and see her restored. What a gem you have. Thanks mate

This guy can get a 1925 year old truck going while others can't even think to plug a vacuum line or open the choke. The level of experience makes a huge difference in the enjoyability of watching him work. You actually learn something in his videos.

Been busy for about a week and haven't got to watch your videos. Makes me feel happy right now! Right back at home. Never stop.

Reminds me so much of my grandfather way you talk haha im sick with covid and watching all the episodes thanks for making this dark time better for me hope you see this man thank you for doing this God bless

"Amperes, I don't know what that is..something with altitude maybe." I spit my fucking drink out LOL

Kind of a "Christine" moment when those dash lights came on 😆

The water connection is to provide cool water if needed when the engine is running hard driving the fire pump. I was a firefighter 900.67 years ago and we had an old 1934 firetruck in our station for parades and stuff

Wow I love the rear shackle to Fram setup

The button on passenger floor is more than likely to run the siren when it was a fire truck.

"Stuck more then a Ford Ranger in a field" lmao....

We can see the spark on points clearly. Good video!

Snaps to you Derrick! Those of us who love cars and appreciate how they made our lives great and helped for our country watch your videos and we envy a guy who is doing what he really loves. To look at the vehicles as they were in their prime and think about how their owners loved them when they were new and shiny is something not every guy can do. Keep

"Dumbest idea yet!" For your channel that's really saying something!! We all love your passion and reckless abandon!!

There is a Penberthy carb injector co one on eBay. “Ball and Ball penberthy” those were lantern hangers for a old brass Dietz lanterns as well. You actually got it to fire. holy…

Lookin forward to the rerun soon. Thanks for the great video

My grandfather was born in 1906. He died in 1993. He used to tell me stories about prohibition. He said when he was 17, 1923 by my math, he had a hearse that he would drive from Syracuse NY to the Indian reservation on the border. He said he'd go in and the chief's wife would make him breakfast and then he would come out and the hearse would be full of whiskey which he drove back to Syracuse. He said he was the richest 17 year old around. I never thought to ask him what type of hearse. I always figured if he was 17 years old, the hearse would have been a few years old but maybe he could afford something a little newer. Your videos really shed some light. Thanks.

“You can get it in any color you want as long as it’s black.” - Henry Ford

As it's turning over, I swear I hear spark where spark shouldn't be.

He’s humble about his wealth of knowledge, and his sarcasm adds so much to his sense of humor!!!

Love your vocabularisation, dude. Love watching this.

I really enjoy your "Red Green" style of work and dialogue.

This is more what we want to see…Revivals! Good luck on finding the carb and parts. I look forward to watching the rest of this video and other revival videos!!👍🏻

This man needs a TV show

You made the first commercial that I have EVER watched in it entirety on youtube!!!! You rule!!!