Will The 50 Year Old Fire Truck Start?

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Жыл бұрын

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@mshilko Жыл бұрын

I knew the only purpose of this project was to run around with the lights and siren on. Niiice!

@terrancecoard388 Жыл бұрын

Boys and our toys!! I bet we all smiled when the sirens worked. Time to call your friend and make a deal deal for this beauty.

@donaldcason163 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris.....😂😂😂! That's the most I've laughed in a while!!! Watching y'all put gas in the truck and cranking it 😂😂. You two should take that skit on the road!👍😂

@stevehall4548 Жыл бұрын

My dad used to sell fire trucks, so I was all over them as a kid growing up. Watching you guys on that rig brought back memories. I'm sure the neighbor was just as impressed with y'all blowing the siren up the drive way as the rest of us!

@paxhumana2015 Жыл бұрын

I think that old fire trucks can be given to smaller communities that lack fire departments, and/or be converted to fight fires in forested or other hard to reach, areas.

@michaelroberts3887 Жыл бұрын

Your float is stuck open on the carb. Tap the front of the carb with a hammer until it possibly frees up. That’s why the gas was pouring out of the top of the carb

@jerryb1234 Жыл бұрын

If you have to tell someone who's making a will-it-start video that, what's the use?

@joshrober84 Жыл бұрын

You definitely need a fire truck in the fleet. Cuz why not!

@hosedragger-204 Жыл бұрын

Perfect thing to have on hand for brush pile burn days!

@LightningFabrication Жыл бұрын

There's a trick to installing those o-rings on the transfer tube of the Holley Carbs. . Put the o-rings on the tube just at the end. Don't put them all the way up to the bump in the tube. As you install the tube the o-ring will roll it's self into the hole and onto the tube farther sealing it. It might also have a stuck float .

@throttlebottle5906 Жыл бұрын

if the o-rings are shot, so are all the bowl and metering block gaskets. they dry out, shrink and pull in at the middle on all four sides(top/bottom is worse), that opens all sorts of passage ports, makes the accel. pump not work, fuel/air metering wrong and fuel leak everywhere. also the power valve/s will be spanked. the ethanol and detergents in fuel really spanks them to death. the later blue gaskets are much better at holding up, but even so. ditto on the o-ring placement and them rolling into place upon assembly. that said I absolutely hate the fuel crossover tube style.

@jamesconner8275 Жыл бұрын

Just a couple of country boys raising hell on the farm!!!

@bernardhuneault7805 Жыл бұрын

Someone who sets as many fires as you do probably should have one Chris.😂

@muddawgkomm9642 Жыл бұрын

👍

@davidjobsis167 Жыл бұрын

I had an old petrol dodge fire truck that I used for domestic water supplies they don’t have baffles in the water tanks which are square not round making it dangerous to drive turn corners and stop, it actually killed an entire crew and it was dubbed the ‘widow maker’

@throttlebottle5906 Жыл бұрын

you sure he shouldn't have an active fire station next door? 🤣🤣 maybe an exterminator on the other side for the big bad spiders? 🤣🤣🤣

@BeytekinConstructionMachinery Жыл бұрын

I like fire trucks too!

@toddbulkley6354 Жыл бұрын

yeah that sounded great. my father was a fire chief and our town had trucks from the 60s. my job was to go down and unlock the firehall and raise the garage doors for the firemen. man that was a blast.

@craigwavra3495 Жыл бұрын

Always wanted to know the story behind the fire truck, and now we know. Enjoyed the effort.

@stephena2390 Жыл бұрын

Ive often thought that the fire truck would be great for cleaning your tracks off.

@jackman6256 Жыл бұрын

Yea just add water spray tracks everywhere an bam it's clean an shines Or take off bed has big Hydraulic Pump on it make a great grease truck tools even carry maybe bucket for mini

@mikeznel6048 Жыл бұрын

Like heavy d does.

@firewalker1372 Жыл бұрын

@@jackman6256at truck there has a pto driven pump. Drop it into 4th or 5th gear. Pull a lever, and ease off the clutch, then your in pump.

@allenbeaulieu7077 Жыл бұрын

Whoa! What a great ride Chris. That was almost as cool as seeing Betty back on her feet. Cool fire truck!

@06m50blue Жыл бұрын

This brings back a lot of memories. All of our trucks were this era of cab over when I started as a volunteer Firefighter.

@sophianolen1715 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris for taking us along on the short ride. I am glad to see the fire truck being driven. For a minute you probably though you were in your dump truck. That's what it reminds me of. I was about excited as you were. Well we know one thing, it will run. As always keep up the excitement and see you on the next adventure. Bye.

@williamawillis2909 Жыл бұрын

Vienna Ga Vol Fire Dept has a 1966 Ford fire truck It was the the work horse in its day We still have it as a backup Lot of memories

@ccagle121 Жыл бұрын

You two had too much fun! Great!

@markpashia7067 Жыл бұрын

Well if there was any doubt it is gone now. Chris is just an overgrown kid at heart. Kinda like the rest of us here. Boys and their toys. Same games we played in the sand box with Tonka sixty years ago.

@randycarpenter2914 Жыл бұрын

Probably blew a fuse in the siren control box. I used to drive one it had 500 plus cubic inch engine. It was a long nose. Truck ran great and during pump testing it out pumped newer models. You could peal shingles off a roof running a 3 inch line down to 1 inch brass nozzle. Took 3 men to hold the line at 150 psi. It would lift you off the ground. Maybe we had a little fun during training sessions. It pumped over 1 thousand gallon per minute. Enjoyed the video.

@toddmabey1299 Жыл бұрын

My Dad had 2 Ford T-950 dump trucks with that mighty 534 and 5x4 two stick in them from the 60's and still had the one left into the 90's. I have a LOT of hours turning wrenches on those motors....they're very basic and pretty easy to work on....taking that huge air filter off was a good call

@jeffminard6221 Жыл бұрын

I. Had. 2. F. 950 .dumps. With. Plows. Nothing. Could. Stop. Them

@chrisretired5379 Жыл бұрын

Right on, Todd ! We had a 1967 T-950 with 5 th wheel frame. Ex Air Force, same transmissions as you. That 534 has some torque ! Thanks

@AJJohnson164 Жыл бұрын

We used to have a 77 American La France fire truck when I started firefighting 18 years ago. Ran like a top, slow driving though. It was a double clutcher.

@harrykeel8557 Жыл бұрын

At the fire department in LaFayette, Al, we had a 65 straight leg Mack, it was good truck. I think someone in Texas bought it to restore.

@neilgates6810 Жыл бұрын

The volunteer department that I belong to had a 1968 Ford American LaFrance cab over engine and a 1979 Ford Saulsbury cab over tanker. Both manual and gas motors. The tanker definitely was a double clutcher.

@george8873 Жыл бұрын

Really cracked me up when you were racing up the drive with the siren going with the way you two were laughing, especially when you raced by David, lmao. Was a hilarious video.

@IR-nq4qv Жыл бұрын

a guy could quite easily use this pumper for grass hydro- seeding Bealy Goods pond area or yours. Its pretty much ready to go. I'd say it would take no more than than 45 minutes with the right nozzle and pressure after being set up. Instant thick grass in 30 days. Perfect rig for washing mud off dozers and excavators. You got a swiss army knife with multiple uses right there.

@snappingbear Жыл бұрын

That is worth looking into. Hydoseeding is by far the best and fastest way to get grass growing especially on steep banks like the backside of a damn or on crappy soils. It's what Geoff Beale should've used on that one side of his pond where the soil is poor and rocky.

@rr3102 Жыл бұрын

The tank would need an agitator to keep the mulch and water mixed up. Otherwise it separates and you pump out the water and are left with nothing but soggy mulch in the tank.

@IR-nq4qv Жыл бұрын

@@rr3102 Agitator? My wife would be perfect for the job..

@snappingbear Жыл бұрын

@@rr3102 That sounds like a do-able mod.

@RumMonkeyable Жыл бұрын

Holy Emergency, Batman! Gotta love a 49 year old Ford, that has been sitting dormant for a long time, to srart-up for a brief joyride! ❤✨👍😍

@snappingbear Жыл бұрын

Possession is nine tenths of the law. I'd say that is your firetruck now Chris. New fluids, filters and a carb rebuild and she'll be as good as.... well used. 😊

@firewalker1372 Жыл бұрын

10 bucks says the pump on that bad boy still works. Can’t say much for the water tank though. Usually those are the first to go in those old trucks. Make sure there is some water in the tank so that way you don’t dry pump it. And let her rip.

@paxhumana2015 Жыл бұрын

@@firewalker1372 , it's not that hard to put in a new pump, and/or water tank. Also, they can be upgraded with a rust proof one, and they can also bed filled with nontoxic firefighting materials in lieu of water with a little more refinement.

@harrykeel8557 Жыл бұрын

Good to see an old veteran up and running again. Even if it just set during its tour of duty, which I doubt. If it was able it could probably tell some good stories.

@bobcruse512 Жыл бұрын

New volunteer fireman with his own truck?. Stay tuned.

@scottburk4083 Жыл бұрын

That was different!😂😂😂 Love it!!!❤❤❤ Too much fun!!!🎉🎉🎉 FIRE,FIRE,FIRE!!!😮😮😮 Thanks for some much needed fun guy's! Y'all take care and God Bless!!!😊

@jefffinley6569 Жыл бұрын

LD18 volunteer fire department! We start ‘‘em and put ‘‘em out!!!😂😂👍🏻

@silverlicious2086 Жыл бұрын

If your friend ever wants to sell it, you could use it as a giant watering truck for when you plant grass seed. 🤣 That was hilarious when you guys took off with the sirens blaring. Haha! So funny!

@sharonmiller6436 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking they were giggling like a couple of 6-year olds up to no good . . . :-)

@silverlicious2086 Жыл бұрын

@@sharonmiller6436 Haha. I know.. right? I was giggling too. Not gonna lie.

@sharonmiller6436 Жыл бұрын

@@silverlicious2086 🙂 me too . . .

@Mtlmshr Жыл бұрын

I’m impressed that thing fired right up essentially! And that all the lights, sirens & horns work! Kids will be kids! Yahoo!

@farmerbill6855 Жыл бұрын

Yep, can't say I'd have done anything differently. Great old Ford. Best regards from Indiana.

@glennspreeman1634 Жыл бұрын

Geez Chris, as careful as you are with your other equipment, its hard to believe you were so wild with this old gas filled potential wildfire!!

@BillW-NJ Жыл бұрын

That’s a riot! Love that classic Ford cab design. And it was a great comparison to see your friend jump into your truck with its modern beeping and bells and leather seats! Spruce it up a bit and you’ll have a nice parade vehicle

@vlf126 Жыл бұрын

All the bells and whistles HAHAHAHAHAHAHA , So funny , thanks for sharing Chris , Regards from Dublin Ireland ...

@Mapantz1 Жыл бұрын

What a great video! Driving with the siren on and using the bull horn had me lolling.

@donnamullins2089 Жыл бұрын

Just another afternoon adventure complete with lights and siren. "I like It."

@just-incase Жыл бұрын

Those old Ford Cabover Series are really becoming rare now. I had one as a single axle tractor with a ten speed and a turbo diesel engine. What makes me drool about yours is that chrome bumper and chrome grill. They made those trucks all the way from the late fifties to the late eighties. I've never seen a padded dashboard before. Nice truck, keep her greased!

@nandi123 Жыл бұрын

"Why are you racing around in a firetruck, Chris?" - The Cows. 🐮🐮🐮

@ignacio9552 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! That was a fun video. You now have another project, restoring it, maybe taking it to a local school for kids to ride and play with the sirens.

@marvwatkins7029 Жыл бұрын

The craziest "will it start" I've seen yet. And I've seen dozens.

@walterwaller9784 Жыл бұрын

Runs just fast enough to pass the horse and buggy but not the gas station! Love these ol’ beast.

@AnomadAlaska Жыл бұрын

That was thoroughly enjoyable. Good to goof off like that once in a while. And who doesn't want to drive a firetruck almost as old as me?! I miss those old "bubble gum machine" lights.

@pedromatajr8725 Жыл бұрын

The ending was pretty cool, it almost felt like you guys were going to a fire rescue

@young11984 Жыл бұрын

We started up an old 60s fire truck many years ago and as soon as it fired it was making a hissing sound then suddenly something flew out the exhaust, as we started over to see what it was then we saw it was a black hornets nest about 6’ long and hundreds of those pissed off little bastards flying all over but only 1 stung each of us. Needless to say it sat there until it ran out of that nasty rancid gas that was in it, about 3hrs luckily it had coolant and oil in it😂

@johnboissonnault3594 Жыл бұрын

You guys didn’t make much money while you worked on the truck, but you sure do have a lot of fun. You had me LMAO…😂

@RGB06084 Жыл бұрын

Close call Chris, you almost needed a fire truck for your fire truck!

@JadedLady Жыл бұрын

I actually saw a fire engine on fire on the NJ turnpike.

@cathiwim Жыл бұрын

@@JadedLady that doesnt surprise me a bit!!

@sen3990 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@andysprunt9058 Жыл бұрын

Boys will be boys! So much fun!

@morgansword Жыл бұрын

Everyone will beg for its clean up, chase a few gremlins out like bad battery connections and such... freshen up the carburetor gaskets and seals. One thing for sure, having one parked near a home has to make your insurance go way down. Here in the valley of Wasilla Alaska, I was just a mile out from having fire truck service and most insurance companies wouldn't touch my place... but having a fire truck there not only made insurance possible but cheaper than the folks living within a five mile radius of the department.

@edcollins987 Жыл бұрын

You have the perfect dog to go with the truck! Next time out for breakfast take the firetruck and Winston!

@terryrogers1025 Жыл бұрын

Looks like fun to me, enjoyed it, I think you are going to be the fire trucks new owner by default, have fun with it! Thanks for the tag along.

@KarensCookieJarCollection Жыл бұрын

As a 36 year veteran of the fire service , I thought how cool were you to have your own American Le France. I drove one of these for years .... Drive it out on the open road when you fix the fuel leak and it will back fire at 40 to 50 mph when decelerating. LOL

@oddtechman Жыл бұрын

oh my word Chris lol.. what a hoot you 2 are together. so good to see the ol truck up and running again :)

@erikcourtney1834 Жыл бұрын

Chris is always hilarious when someone else is around. I’m pretty sure it has nothing to do with the camera either. Just how he is. It sure would make the day go by. Its ok I hate spiders to.

@michaelleblanc3363 Жыл бұрын

How about where Chris jumped out of that excavator front window because of that black cat that jumped on his back when Chris sat down. And the cat was scared too!

@muddawgkomm9642 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelleblanc3363 exactly the scene i was flashing back to, I had to re watch that like 15 times!!! 🤣🤣 chris thought he'd been had by that ol black cat. Lmao. That cat took off like a bottle rocket! 🤣 probably still runnin.

@erikcourtney1834 Жыл бұрын

That was hilarious. I think he is still a little “cat shy”.

@higgogaming6964 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelleblanc3363 what video was that in? I gotta go watch that lol 😂

@RKHarm24 Жыл бұрын

My 1st patrol car in the mid 70's had a Federal Twin Sonic lightbar. 1 light on drivers side and 1 on pass side that rotated inside the dome. Cold weather the lights froze up and would not rotate. Had the old Federal wind up siren on top, Snow, sleet and freezing rain shut it up. The electronic siren and speaker like on this truck was Next Gen Up Town stuff. Got one of those in the later 70's. The city FD had trucks just like this cab style that were 64-66 yr models in the mid 70's.

@Todd.Roberts Жыл бұрын

That would be the perfect thing to haul water around the farm

@ralphjelomono9068 Жыл бұрын

Great addition for the farm. You guys just having way too much fun. I love it

@davidstearns9664 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of your best videos. I must admit I was waiting for it to burst into flames though...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Chris-jj7tb Жыл бұрын

A Ford Cab over Just like this was the First Firetruck I learned to drive. Great memories.

@mischef18 Жыл бұрын

Sure made for great viewing guys so cheers for including us in this mayhem bro. Safe travels

@richardcline1337 Жыл бұрын

Sure would be great to see that old truck restored and back on the road even if just for parades and such.

@merlepatterson Жыл бұрын

Stuck floats is my guess. A good tap with a wrench on the carb bowls might free them up. May also want to stuff a rag in the fuel tank fill port to stop the bugs from crawling in. Other than that, it's a good old truck.

@rondastump8930 Жыл бұрын

Luv heritage equipment. Thank u for video!!! God's blessings and stay safe.

@TrevorDennis100 Жыл бұрын

We all wanted to a) see it move, b) hear the siren, and c) see throw a powerful jet of water, so if it still has it's pumps, you could maybe see to the last one next time you work on it. I'm thinking back to when one of your neighbors called the fire department on at the farm, and the fire chief came to investigate. Just think how impressed he'd be if he was called to fire on the farm and found the Fire Truck standing by?

@WhataTry Жыл бұрын

Boys and their toys, you are like 2 kids, great to see you enjoying yourselves.😊

@lucassikes1075 Жыл бұрын

Cheers to the Backdraft reference while fueling the truck! "You're doing it wrong!"

@heatherlane9270 Жыл бұрын

What an absolute hoot LOL - animals and neighbours will be wondering what in the world. Loved it and a grand old machine that probably was involved in saving much. Didn't move it far so wet day fun.

@edboggs4066 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the ride along, makes you think of better days gone by.

@alanhiggins2928 Жыл бұрын

You should fix it up so you can have it on standby over the summer time. See if you can get the pumps going and fill the tanks with water, could be a handy thing to have on the farm even park it near your burn pits incase they get out of hand!

@michaelg6686 Жыл бұрын

wow. that Truck came back to life. It's worth leaving it there for another 2 yrs. did you see how much fun Chris had.

@richardherring8220 Жыл бұрын

Chris a former excavating/clearing subcontractor I used in to late 80's and early 90's lived near Whispering Pines and I was wondering if this Fire Truck was his ?? Calvin R was his name, he was more of a less one man show like you are, and one of the best equipment operators I ever meet in my career, I would have let him scratch my back with an excavator !!

@GlobalistJuice Жыл бұрын

Winston-the-dog riding shotgun and you'll have yourself a genuine Norman Rockwell moment! 👍

@dennis2376 Жыл бұрын

Where is Diesel Creek when you need him. :) Thank you and have a great day.

@dudestuff3352 Жыл бұрын

It's LetDig18 meets Vice Gripe Garage, I'll be dipped.

@jjMcCartan9686 Жыл бұрын

At least if any of your fields catch fire youre covered lol thats a keeper.

@keithdunlap2701 Жыл бұрын

Dammit Man !! The freakin' sirens had to quit !!! LMAO.... I bet all the neighbors was thinking, what the hell is going on over at Chris's place !! lololol.... Nevermind , they are just racing the firetruck up and down the driveway !! lmao ....Oh Hell, that was a good one Chris !!! The shit you guys get into on your down time...lololol.... Great as always Man !! Was gonna tell ya to have a Great evening but, hell, don't get much better than that !! lololol... On too the next !! You guys better get to work , before ya get in trouble !! lolololol...

@leol1682 Жыл бұрын

Like the fire truck too , nextime check if the water pump work on it .

@chrisnelly2518 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure the neighborhood Facebook is going crazy after turning the siren on 😂. Not sure how close your neighbor is but y'all got everyone cracking up at this

@stevelittle7390 Жыл бұрын

That was fun!

@jeffwisemiller3590 Жыл бұрын

You need to pull into Bealygood Farms with full lights & sirens. Then Ask Geoff where the barbecue is!

@jjMcCartan9686 Жыл бұрын

It's official let's dig18 has become diesel Creek lol .Great video chris & I'm sure matt would be all over that .😊

@AustinSlacker Жыл бұрын

Chris is in South Carolina right? So that'd be Diesel Crick :-D

@darkrevenger04 Жыл бұрын

@@AustinSlacker he is in NC

@mikeznel6048 Жыл бұрын

Think it’s the other way around there bud.

@harveylong5878 Жыл бұрын

nah, that fire truck is far too new nowhere clapped out, rusted enough to be a candidate for DieselCreek. Watch Wes work on the other hand. Chris is picking up Charlie's bad habits though 😄

@muddawgkomm9642 Жыл бұрын

@@harveylong5878 might be pickin up Charlie's habit but its to add to the "neat" collection! 🤣🤣🔥🚒

@clintonroushff7068 Жыл бұрын

Is this Diesel Creek? Fun video

@Lnmwr Жыл бұрын

🤭

@harveylong5878 Жыл бұрын

I didnt hear any belts screaming/squealing or see half a case of Cosby sauce get used though

@charlesevans1872 Жыл бұрын

The old cabovers are very popular now. I have almost the same firetruck with 6000 original miles that came from a VFD in Kentucky. If you pull the firetruck bed off and put on a flatbed they make a great toy hauler.

@marlixholdings3318 Жыл бұрын

Chris, get the pumps working and you can clean all your equipment is record time! Look at the time savings from the fuel/service center trailer. Blast away. Dirt, grease, grime (and scary cats) from a distance.😂

@muddawgkomm9642 Жыл бұрын

Yes!! The scary black cat. 🤣🤣 its probably still runnin, hard to say who scared who the most that day! Lmfao

@davidmiller1483 Жыл бұрын

Ol Winston would look good riding in the truck.

@daver681 Жыл бұрын

I was a volunteer fire fighter for 18 years and drove a lot of fire trucks and I never saw one that did not have a master cutoff switch.

@kevinswinyer3176 Жыл бұрын

@daver681, I am a volunteer Firefighter here in Central Delaware, and our Ford F550 Brush Truck DOES NOT have a Battery Master Switch on it.

@mrbakerskatz Жыл бұрын

I did some volunteer fire truck driving when I was a youngin, when the siren went off ,I was to get in a old ford just like that one ,and haul as much ass just as fast as I had nuts to haul it towards the fire . Good times ! Seems some didn’t have the confidence in my drivein,like I did tho ! Lmao !

@scottfortune9016 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how much work would be required to do it, but I've always thought they would be cool to cover into an RV. Remove everything in the center of the back portion, and turn it into an RV. But still look like a fire truck on the outside.

@jennifertriplett6149 Жыл бұрын

Chris, I bet Matt at Diesel Creek is laughing his head off. Enjoyed the video. Very entertaining!

@weyayemanjoe3082 Жыл бұрын

Another great one chris, nice to see you getting that old ford fire truck up and running had lots of laughs with this, You just need to put some 🔥 out now 😅👍

@donnal.oglesby4806 Жыл бұрын

OMG Chris you had me laughing so hard I was crying on this, and then when you actually got in it while the cab was up, I was almost on the floor.😂😂😂😂😂. Glad that you got it moved, if just by a little bit, but seemed to run pretty good. Great video!

@stanley-rn7xo Жыл бұрын

Diesel creek is probably drooling right now he’d be up for the challenge

@harveylong5878 Жыл бұрын

if Chris leaves it there for another 10 years and a tree, the weeds overgrow it. otherwise, it's too easy for DieselCreek. Chris could accelerate the rusting , so DC wont have to wait another decade for it to clapped out rust bucket

@donnaflanagan6612 Жыл бұрын

Oh I love this video. Such fun & a great old fire truck😊🚒

@michaelowen1750 Жыл бұрын

That ol 534 is tough.. takes a lot to turn it

@nelsonannett5427 Жыл бұрын

that was one heck of a hoot of a time thanks.

@austinwiles5865 Жыл бұрын

Ran my first volvo over the weekend, and I’m very impressed.

@dalejohns2758 Жыл бұрын

Never seen a Volvo fire truck

@austinwiles5865 Жыл бұрын

@@dalejohns2758 Volvo Excavator, my bad. I should’ve been more clear.

@dalejohns2758 Жыл бұрын

@@austinwiles5865 yeah my bad, after I commented I thought he was probably talking about an excavator since Chris is a Volvo guy. 19 years I've worked for our County Road crew and all our 3 Excavators, 2 Dozers, 3 Wheel Loaders, 2 Dump Trucks are all Volvo.

@muddawgkomm9642 Жыл бұрын

@@dalejohns2758 a Volvo firetruck,,,, that might be interesting to see! Maybe have them in Europe, seems like they have all the stuff us Americans haven't turned something or another into. Hell I think i seen (what they call a log truck)they call them a lory or something. Was made by Mercedes, BMW or Fiat... Something you'd never in your wildest dreams think they'd make for that application.