Will it run after 65 years 1939 ford 1.5 ton flathead v8 truck

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6 ай бұрын

Will this 1939 ford try run after being parked over 65 years ago due to a bad head gasket and being left half tore apart with a oil pan half full of water for the past 65 plus years
Will it run
Will it run after 30 year
Will it run after 53 years
Will it run after 81 year

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@user-en3iv6bn9o 5 ай бұрын

I like all your will it run videos. I am 80 years old and you got my blood up to save a 1953 Dodge 2 ton truck that sat outside for 53 years in the Arkansas weather. I would like to meet you someday. Keep them coming. Best

@conarc-d1037 6 ай бұрын

Imagine 80 years from now trying this with any modern vehicle with all the unnecessary computer crap. It won't happen.

@CooperDrums 6 ай бұрын

Exactly lol

@JohnnyWednesday 6 ай бұрын

Apparently while the 1996 F-150 truck does have electronic ignition etc the engine it has originally had a distributor and a carburetor. So you could retrofit those parts onto a relatively new engine. The F-150 (and any other suitable modernized classic engine) will probably be the most modern, running, petrol cars one day!

@nev12345678910 6 ай бұрын

Just because we don’t have the skills or tools. These things will be more ubiquitous as the future generations get into cars and they will learn their way around these systems/tools will be developed to simplify it. To this day my dad still laments about the loss of carburetors and hates fuel injection. This feeling ain’t new at all

@copyrightclaim3541 6 ай бұрын

Year: 2050 "Can't quite get the 2023 Kia Sorento running, on board computer keeps saying: Ignition error, Bluetooth device error, fatal exception: Start stop is not working, 5 of the 175 airbags is not working properly, lane departure assist is not working STOP ENGINE. Apple car play is down, etc."

@barath4545 6 ай бұрын

@@nev12345678910 Yup. I am clueless on carbs, except i can replace jets or whatever and flush it etc, but f tuning it. FI to me is just plugging it in and getting a computer box on it and then laptop for the rest (I am an IT Pro so doubt much could confuse me at that point). As for most of the cars today, the worst is the infotainment systems, but those can be dumped for new aftermarket ones, even in 2050+. And i reckon in 2050 most hybrid cars will just be dumped powertrain wise and get a crate electric motor with crate bats and done w that ... or maybe a SBC 350 if allowed.

@gamleole9568 5 ай бұрын

When I hear these old engines running, they keep reminding me when we got things right.

@steve644 5 ай бұрын

The badge in the grill is definitely from Borchers Ford in Dayton Ohio and was made by the Thompson Mfg Co also of Dayton. Borchers was one of the earliest dealers having started in 1903.

@ryanbarker5217 4 ай бұрын

very cool. i'm in a dayton suburb, so this is interesting to know.

@blurglide 6 ай бұрын

I really like how calm you are solving these SERIOUS car problems.

@nev12345678910 6 ай бұрын

Fr this shit would have me throwing my entire toolbox lol

@blurglide 6 ай бұрын

@@nev12345678910 Hashtag me too. Any children in the vicinity would be advised to wear earplugs

@Jason1975ism 6 ай бұрын

My father would have it set on fire lol.

@-barracuda-6742 6 ай бұрын

@@Jason1975ism99% of fathers

@Jason1975ism 6 ай бұрын

@@-barracuda-6742 definitely. But it's different when it's the only family car and Dad has to work in the morning than just doing a will it run for fun.

@Jason1975ism 6 ай бұрын

Will it run? Of course it will! Because you're the guy working on it! Best automotive KZfaq channel around!!

@travis6228 6 ай бұрын

Gotta love the ol' dirt dobber performance package. Makes it much more collectible.

@davida.p.9911 6 ай бұрын

That's why the speedometer goes up to 100. 😂😂

@travis6228 6 ай бұрын

@@davida.p.9911 Out of everything he has done. I think setting the engine bay on fire and commenting "Yeah, she's running a little hot. We'll just crank over a few more times to put the flames out." is probably my favorite "Jenningsism".

@davida.p.9911 6 ай бұрын

@@travis6228 That dripping gas just a few inches away from the sparking battery had my clinching my teeth just a little bit. 😄😬

@nonamesplease6288 6 ай бұрын

The old dirt dauber motel. 😁

@nigelpocock4940 6 ай бұрын

Don't know

@704406bbl 6 ай бұрын

You never cease to amaze. Absolutely incredible how you breathe life back into these old machines. Love the videos. All the best to you!

@Riga_Style 5 ай бұрын

Because it’s just a bucket of bolts, even a schoolboy or a pennier who doesn’t understand this, the beast is coming, I did this when I was 12 years old, we bought different old cars and repaired them

@Riga_Style 5 ай бұрын

We repaired them, remade cars with bugs in different countries, and so on. And we just rode on useful roads and then rented them back for twice as much as we bought them and the repairs cost 😁😁😁👍👍👍

@bretluyet1896 6 ай бұрын

its amazing how you never cuss at these ole stubborn ones,youre very patient,i believe you can make just about anything run,after decades of not running,enjoy watching you make these ole pieces of history hit a lick again,theyre a testament to american know how and engineering that built our country with man and machine

@2003garyb 6 ай бұрын

My favorite "Will it run?" channel!

@jenningsmotorsports7554 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@richardthomas1743 6 ай бұрын

It sounds pretty darn good after sitting with a head half off for many years! 👍

@QuantumTime-pc9ts 6 ай бұрын

Unbelievable that after that many years it still wants to run. That’s a cool looking truck that maybe worth some future restoration.

@spiderbrandt4066 6 ай бұрын

You can buy mine ? 😄👍

@user-ul4kp5oy7d 6 ай бұрын

Mr. Jennings, I have admired your channel for a while, but my son of 55 years and a mechanic of almost 40 years speaks volumes of you and your work.

@fester73666 6 ай бұрын

Great to hear that old ford running again after so long, a very unique sound, always brings a smile to your face 😀👍👍

@reedb9039 6 ай бұрын

You have the magic touch with these old classics.

@georgegarton8736 6 ай бұрын

Bring more videos please, you are my number one go to for old restorations.

@JoaquinLucero22420 6 ай бұрын

Me too my friend. He has dozens and dozens of will it start videos that you can check out if you haven’t already watched all of em twice😂I know I have

@JeffKopis 6 ай бұрын

"Restorations" ain't really the right word...but he does resuscitate them!

@Karolilalu 6 ай бұрын

You are the man! I love the dripping fuel, sparks and back-fires at minute 20. Keep living on the edge hero. I love it.

@rdbrnr86gt 6 ай бұрын

Regarding the logo on the grill, apparently there was a Borchers Ford dealership in Dayton Ohio that opened in 1903 and closed in 1978. When searching I did find one image of another Ford with that logo on the grill.

@jenningsmotorsports7554 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the info crazy to think some farmer bought this truck new and drove from Ohio to southern Missouri back in 1939

@scottnyc6572 6 ай бұрын

I had to take a break from dinner after the oil plug was let loose.It’s always a treat seeing a dirt dobber special two weeks in a row.

@r100scammellpioneer9 6 ай бұрын

Heroic Effort !! Deserve a medal for this.

@joshqunismayilov1996 6 ай бұрын

Hello from Azerbaijan. Oldtimer cars have soul and they are alive, just little cleaning and maintaniance and they ready to run.

@loverOfClassicsCar 6 ай бұрын

Я все жду когда он какую нибудь жигу востановит 😂😂 во ржач будет

@apimpnamedslickback2748 6 ай бұрын

You're almost like a southern Vice Grip Garage. I love all the little funny saying for stuff you've got, your sense of humor is great! Not to mention the fact that you seem like an absolute genius when it comes to these old engines and how to make them go! Keep up the great work, man. I'm genuinely excited every time I see a post from your channel!

@-barracuda-6742 6 ай бұрын

Bravo, ben detto!👍🏻

@DavidByrski 5 ай бұрын

I agree! That would be an excellent video

@jberg8159 5 ай бұрын

Genius is the perfect word for this man

@nightwolf48nm 6 ай бұрын

He's just so excited about these old girls. Makes my day every time.

@WendysAnime 2 ай бұрын

Please make a pateron, This is really the only channel I'd support.

@danhilton2461 6 ай бұрын

Really enjoy this contest. Years ago I used to work in junk yards and when we employees were bored we would make those junked vehicles live once again. Keep them coming

@peterjauch3839 3 ай бұрын

Ol girl just needed some love after being forgotten for all those years.....hope she gets the restoration she deserves someday ❤

@skn9895 3 ай бұрын

You are the eternal optimist! No matter how bad it looks, you never give up or have a discouraging word.

@JohnnyWednesday 6 ай бұрын

The amount of miracles you perform will doubtlessly see you named a saint one day.

@alanrollins907 6 ай бұрын

Hey there, Mr. Jennings. FYI: up here in NH, we call 'em mud daubers. I know: potato, potaato. We've got a bunch hanging around street drains. Thanks for your great videos.

@thrinmon 6 ай бұрын

Another fellow NH'er! We should be so lucky to even find a vehicle this old in this shape. Seems the salt has returned most to the earth they sit on.

@dispatch444 2 ай бұрын

@@thrinmonI’ve got a question for you. I live in Texas and obviously down here we don’t get anywhere near the ice y’all get. Our state highway department uses a combination of de-icing chemical and sand. Both seem to do the job. Do you know if anything else is used besides salt?

@miktyl92 6 ай бұрын

The feeling of happiness when I see your video at the top of my feed is hard to beat.

@richardhiersch5163 6 ай бұрын

That grille reminds me of my 1939 Ford School bus with a 1953 flathead engine I bought in the '70's.. Always started, too! Went from CA to Nebraska and back in the winter one year! Installed an Onan generator and several heaters onboard, plus several hot water heater units on rubber hoses to keep warm. 20" tires replaced, and the steering was adjusted by pulling down on the front axle, I recall. Adjusted brakes, changed the fluids, cleaned the windows, replaced the windshield wipers, and we were off! Wild ride coming down through the mountains in Utah in the winter. The gears would sing a beautiful song.

@Hawaiiborn1539 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jenningsmotorsports7554 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@johnellick7778 6 ай бұрын

I'm a big fan of your channel. You never cease to amaze me how you bring those old rust buckets back to life. A true inspiration for all the backyard mechanics out there. Great stuff 👏

@ronaldmiller2740 6 ай бұрын

WOW!!! GREAT NOSE AND GRILL ON THIS TRUCK.... WOW,, THAT WATER ,,,OIL....DARN OOHH DARN ,, THIS TRUCK IS A BUCKING BRONCO!!!!!!! YOU FIT THIS YEARS OF THESE OLD TRUCKS YOU ARE SO GREAT YOU GOT IT STARTED CONGRADS,.. YOUR LIKE ANOTHER TV WALTON'S JIM BOB WALTON ,, WHO LIKED FIXING OLD TRUCKS... GREAT VIDEO!!!! SEND MORE,,,, MY SON MAX 8 YR.S SAYS....

@richardthomas1743 6 ай бұрын

HEY! Hello and thumbs UP!!

@PeterLee-zn3jl 6 ай бұрын

The flat head ..--hard to kill...allin all QUALITY STUFF... AND A NICE NEAT DESIGN...

@markk3652 6 ай бұрын

I went through a lot of the same things with my 1940 pickup truck to get it running. Dump some of that acetone/atf into the transmission, put it in neutral, put the top on and let the flathead spin the cluster gear a while to get the gear changer working again. That frozen rear drum will be a challenge to get loose. Be sure to film it!

@Riga_Style 5 ай бұрын

Based on its properties, you can fill it with anything you want; in the fifties we just poured aviation kerosene because acetone was too generous and expensive

@Iyutdgts 6 ай бұрын

I have a picture of my grand parents, dad and sister in the bed of this same truck. If it could be a driver I like to buy if possible. I already know you will get it running.

@nobbybennett575 5 ай бұрын

Boy i wish i lived in the USA, i love these old trucks.

@gavmansworkshop5624 6 ай бұрын

For me, an Aussie, to catch this only 4 hours after uploading is pretty good 👍

@LJWalter78 Ай бұрын

These “will it run“ videos are all fine and dandy, and bringing in some well-deserved views. Some of them in the millions! Personally, I believe jellyfish launchers and putting 35s on a Smart Car = the REAL gold

@kennethsonier1766 6 ай бұрын

You always bring the dead back to life. It's amazing that truck runs as good as it does considering how long it sat. Keep up the great work and the cool videos 👍✌️🇺🇲

@williesweetjr8713 6 ай бұрын

Don't know what it is about these metal creations that makes me want to see folks make these machines live again. My first two cars were locked up messes from someones backyard so this is so gratifying to watch!

@davidknight1612 6 ай бұрын

Awesome, dude I like your videos this is how me and my dad rolled in the 70's and iou 0's on old vehicles!!👍👍👍👍👍🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

@AmericanCitizen-nf9xc 3 ай бұрын

I clicked on this video after seeing the grille of the most beautiful truck in the world. I was crackin up with the narration. AWESOME video! If you were in Ca you would be arrested for EPA violations 😅

@gavinkeller183 6 ай бұрын

Would love to know your story. Glad to see someone getting these old engines running and saving them

@thegoodwolf4255 6 ай бұрын

Spoiler alert, With Jennings Motor Sports it always runs

@samholdsworth420 6 ай бұрын

True 😂

@macinfloydvolk 6 ай бұрын

1917 Cadillac v8

@samholdsworth420 6 ай бұрын

@@macinfloydvolk 👀

@macinfloydvolk 6 ай бұрын

@@samholdsworth420 truth is truth lol 😂 doesn’t mean I love this channel any less …

@JohnnyWednesday 6 ай бұрын

@@macinfloydvolk - incorrect, beauty is truth and it did run - you just don't have the right kind of ears ;)

@spankyham9607 4 ай бұрын

That engine looks like it ate at Taco Bell when you pulled that plug. Dang! That was some nasty chunkiness.

@gusgone4527 22 күн бұрын

It's deputy dawg again! Love the accent.

@jasonmorales1846 6 ай бұрын

I just love the grille on that truck!

@arthurmccarron4379 6 ай бұрын

Amazing. Can’t. Believe. Thanks

@simonbarnwell7787 5 ай бұрын

Old school mechanic with honours .

@lennoxramberran1459 3 ай бұрын

Great video, back in our days my parents used to called these type of vehicle a jitnee,, viewer from trinidad

@donnienicholson6062 Ай бұрын

That crankcase draining would be a good start for a Stephen King movie

@skippmclovan1135 6 ай бұрын

Those flatheads always made great music . . !

@jimp4037 6 ай бұрын

The way you were rockin her I thought she was gonna free up! Great video. Thanks.

@mikeguthrie5432 2 ай бұрын

Hope you can get "the ole girl's" trans and rear wheel problems fixed. I'm 82, and I remember these old vehicles well.

@georgedavidson1221 6 ай бұрын

You are amazing. Good entertainment

@user-io4hp7oz5c 3 ай бұрын

Cheers from Southern Ukraine 🖐️😉🤝👍

@jackempson3044 6 ай бұрын

I'm just now starting to watch and am at the oil draining part. If you get that thing running you're the best mechanic in the world..................You're the best mechanic in the world. I'm a believer. You got that old piece of rust running while sitting outside. I subscribed

@johncaballero8013 4 ай бұрын

You’re an amazing mechanic! Enjoyed seeing the old girl come back to life.

@garymccord4277 6 ай бұрын

I did not think it would start, those valves being stuck, and it still started !!!! You never give up and I enjoy your pain, BUT enjoy seeing your hard work at the end.

@stevesalvage1089 6 ай бұрын

Amazing stuff. , great flat head motor there , what a find ,

@rvenden 6 ай бұрын

Your ability to get these old vehicles running and driving is amazing!

@chrismclain8587 6 ай бұрын

Hey bud your videos are the best. I love these classic vehicles. Keep it up! Yes diesel will definitely clean those motors. An old timer did that with all his classics.

@SandDsmallenginerepair 6 ай бұрын

great looking truck. got to love the old trucks of the past

@01taran 6 ай бұрын

I love watching you work on these old beauties.

@disgrutledhobo6204 6 ай бұрын

Dude, I love the **** outta this channel! TY

@tedwpx123 6 ай бұрын

That was fun and cool... one wheel spinning,; classic

@whatsthatnoise954 18 күн бұрын

Your videos are really entertaining. It's your comments that really make them great, tho. Keep up the terrific work.

@jamesb.9155 4 ай бұрын

Another really beautiful old vehicle brought back to life and on the road to a speedy recovery !

@joegrennon 6 ай бұрын

Best videos on KZfaq....never change, bro.

@jamesdavis-vc9ww 6 ай бұрын

I was surprised it turned over that easy

@jenningsmotorsports7554 6 ай бұрын

I was to not sure if it was from the oil pan of diesel or them atf and acetone or the starter i rebuilt I will just say It was luck

@stevenbartley6088 6 ай бұрын

I had a 1938 version of this when I was 14. Drove it through high school I WANT another one before I die.

@tattoo62 5 ай бұрын

Very nice !! I was worried bout the gas leak but it made it to end so it was all good !! Nice video

@anibalbabilonia1867 6 ай бұрын

Man! I’m amazed how well you work on getting some of them workhorses running again! Amazing! You’re good man!👌😎👍

@RutherfordRyan1 2 ай бұрын

Great effort getting that motor and truck running….

@rhdforsale Ай бұрын

Gotta love that old flathead sound

@BJSCOOT2 6 ай бұрын

He lives not too far from me. Stopped by one day and saw the trucks he "hoarded" as he said. He's good people.

@beaverc2884 6 ай бұрын

Jiggle stick? Never heard it called that before but I like it. 🙂🙂😁😄😄

@arncital7694 4 ай бұрын

I am 75 and I learned to drive a '38 just like this one. Starter is mechanical button on the floor to the left. Clutch is mechanical linkage. Crashbox 4-speed. 2-speed rear end with dual tires. I was 15 and drove it pulling sage and manzanita brush. There is a support by the throttle that I could move to the left to rest my foot on. Some brush was so tough to pull out that I could get the front tires off the ground while the rear tires with chains chewed up the ground.

@dancollins4372 6 ай бұрын

4-12 business days. LOL

@CaptainOverwatch 6 ай бұрын

Once again you amaze me. Love your fantastic talent. Definitely the very best channel anywhere.

@baronburgamot243 Ай бұрын

Spluttered to life and sounded great!

@jimbo5728 5 ай бұрын

Dirt dobber intake package 😂😂😂. I can't get enough of your humor.

@snakeryanmaster 5 ай бұрын

Nice find, wish I could find an old truck like that to play with. Great video, love it.

@haroldchase4120 Ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing this truck again with all its old running gear in working order

@stevelangston2359 6 ай бұрын

Hello to all those enjoying this video.

@samholdsworth420 6 ай бұрын

Hi 👋🏻

@beaverc2884 6 ай бұрын

Howdy 👋👋👋

@g.o.b.2558 6 ай бұрын

Hello from New Mexico 🇺🇲👍

@Gadumpski 5 ай бұрын

Howdy from Illinois

@kcscarecrow 3 ай бұрын

You hung in the pretty well to get it even running, I like your stick to it attitude. That 39 is quite a find. Hang in there.

@lazarus82 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to get her running.IMO, she is a real beauty....also, it's always a plus when you can work on the inside of the tranny while sitting inside the cab!

@ShilohShepheard 6 ай бұрын

Nice! Thanks for nother great video.

@patmadix172 4 ай бұрын

Always loved the grill and body style

@tiphill4957 4 ай бұрын

Good job on that old Ford👏👏👍😎

@garyfeltus9801 6 ай бұрын

You just have to love those flat head Ford's one of my all time old engines. Like to see that one get restored. If I was younger I would try and make offer on that old girl. Thanks for all the videos that you put out.

@TheGrumpyChuckChannel 6 ай бұрын

Yeah these engines are always so die hard. They seem to be the easiest ones to get running again. Nice work on it and I hope to see another one soon.

@erwinchautin4582 6 ай бұрын

Haven't seen that much water in an engine since I drained the 351C in my old Mustang after hurricane Katrina!

@mhector89 6 ай бұрын

Awesome videos I love the old Frankenstein Vehicles bring back to life its alive..lol

@raymondsprengelmeyer1278 6 ай бұрын

Another flatbread runs again! Thank you for sharing!

@Vassilika1 6 ай бұрын

I only watch your videos because of your great slang, I love it! 🤣 .... and the nice trucks and cars... cheers from the eastern townships PQ Canada 👍

@fetus2280 6 ай бұрын

This truck is awesome! Love it mate.

@maggs131 6 ай бұрын

39 Ford pickup is as rare as hens teeth so I hope this gets some kind of restoration. I've only ever seen a handful these days

@fetus2280 6 ай бұрын

thats what i would love to see done with this. Full restoration. @@maggs131

@maggs131 6 ай бұрын

@@fetus2280 full restoration would be extremely expensive. This would make a great patina truck or even a ratrod. Get that flathead running good, stop the rust. 👌

@fetus2280 6 ай бұрын

depends on the type Of restoration. No need to chrome it all up or do all kinds of painting etc. Put it back the way it was, not showroom but with all its features, parts and whatnot. But if you want something bad enough, money means nothing. @@maggs131