The Find 1956 GMC V-8 Hydramatic 4X4 Truck

[MrJIMMYJIMMERSON]

I'm not going to lie there Jeff, your ol' find there gave me a bit of a Chubb. You see Jeff, there's a fella down the road who owns one of those rare 4x4 deuce n a half ton's like yours. Only this one apprently came out of the army when he found it, then he had it restored to a beautiful royle blue...The blue is sharp, it looks good. But you don't go pissin all over something that has lived a life in the army by gettin it restored, am I wrong?? It don't matter, the truck ain't moved in 15yrs.

[10yroldcarlover]

PUTTING A NORMAL 56 BED ON IT WOULD MAKE IT LOOK SWEET

[62guitarguy]

Best I've seen on YT yet!

how's Big Blue coming along?

[bluesguitardude]

any progress or update on this truck???

[chevyoutlaw44]

well this has just inspired me to go pickup an old dodge 1 ton sitting out in the woods with a 440 in it. needs some tlc but time and a bit of coin will bring it around

[calmanny]

you work hard brother..at 14:14 were sipping on some Mexican Coke Cola and Jack... Haha

[luckylarudy]

Hahaha, excellent! Entertaining! Good camera work! Thanks, loved it.

[boots235]

The most entertaining 30 minutes I have had in quite a while ! A GREAT video !!

[bmxstar88]

Did anyone else hear Banjo's thats the kinda place you wouldn't want to get lost.

[62guitarguy]

@bmxstar88 lol!

It's o.k., I speak West Virginiaese...

[cbaakorn]

Dont those tires have tubes in them?

[wasjunk11]

ENGINE that is...347 i think

any pontiac will work 455 has lots of twist well i sure did like your video

[wasjunk11]

ITS A PONTIAC......

[1997cummins1]

what motor do u run in ur blue haulin truck

[TOASTEDHEAD420]

as you can tell been raping your channel last few hours really got some cool vids here savin all those old Chevy trucks is awesome

[Onslow327]

Awesome old truck!!! finds like that just make ya feel awesome, and props to that little blazer for pullin it out

[dreadnok320]

JEFF BRAVO BRAVO BETTER THAN THE CRAP ON TV ! Old blue she o wait HEs a gem. Killer find. Cant wait to see him on the road. Love to see a part of our history saved. Its trucks like that that bult this country. Love the vids keep up the great work

[1myboufer]

what did you do with that white truck?

[tlfrantz1]

Cool, cool truck!!

[mecanicman66]

nicest old truck ever 4x4 1.5 ton that clean befor restoration wow the truck will work alot of money after its all restored and id like to get a 76 chevy truck like the white one at the begining its still nice missing some part but no rust and nice bumper here in ontario all old cars and truck get rusted out not restorable

[zatdude]

LOL at 23:05 i thought that was a small little tacobell dog and turns out its a damn chicken ;p

[1988fordranger4x4]

This is my favorite truck model that GM ever made I prefer a stick but other than that it's awesome! Great truck and I was wondering how much you paid for it? I'm down here in Florida and all the ones around here rusted away years ago due to the salt air. But can't wait for the resto

[typedbyben]

awesome truck. i would really like to have this for myself. cant wait to see if you get her running again.

[RustyCarnahan]

Being a Factory V8, which engine would it be considering it's a 1.5ton truck?

[TriggerHappyLunatics]

@RustyCarnahan Maybe it's the 366? If it was out by that time...

[smokey1858]

good old blazer had no problem pulling that truck out

[57chevy350]

Hey Elderlyron It runs Well  my 57 chevy does that is I promise I will get some good videos on soon !!!

[theautumnred]

One of your finest episodes sir. (tips hat)

Whatever became of ol' Jimmy Blue?

[lea1mercian]

To get the tyre back on the rim use wd40 or lighter fluid spray it into the tyre though the gap stand back or make sure you are not too close let the vapurs flow a moment then light it. it should pop back on. unless you use too much fluid it wont catch fire.

[1967800]

Very cool truck.

[originalzombie1974]

What kind of brakes you got on your trailer? I'd be worried going down those roads (I grew up in Oregon, and some of those roads look like logging roads) with that big heavy truck and no trailer brakes. I had a trailer with electric brakes, totally soured me on surge brakes.

[mchl8]

what is going on w/ this trk? cant wait for an update.

[DodgeRamFan11]

what year is yur GMC that yur haulin yur 1956 GMC with? I have a 1972 GMC 2wd and I just wish mine was 4x4 like yurs and im currently restoring mine right now!!

[ElderlyIron]

@DodgeRamFan11

1969 with 4.56's

[10yroldcarlover]

@ElderlyIron what kind of motor in your blue 1969?

[london1817]

Great video! Do you also like fords?

[ElderlyIron]

@london1817

Just a matter of fsalling into one like I do the rest! Got a 1980 F 150 to make run sometime this summer.

[london1817]

@ElderlyIron This video was fun to watch for me...i love those type of adventures... That blue truck doing the pulling looks like a brut...pure muscle!

[geovettes]

that's cool how you ended up finding that rig. that's a really neat looking truck and i can't wait to see it back on the road.

[Magnifico12312]

scrapping again

[aldotkd1]

thats beautiful country!

[pepene93]

haha, at 7:00, i can see the bed lifting as youre throwing junk off!

[mtmeatball]

when installing headers throw the gaskets away!!!!! money scam use high temp permatex on header flange and collectors make sure all surfaces are clean and dry small bead bolt tight and go.

[NYXRIDER]

14:00 thats gotta hurt haha

[sytsesinnema]

if you,re stuff would be on discovery channel and all people could see it on tv here it would be such a hit show

[trucker765]

im not use to seeing old trucks without rust, where i live in northern illinois, anything built before about 1978 is covered in rust, seeing that 56 with its crome still shiny is unbeleivable

[25mpb]

Hey Jeff, I just watched this video for the 3rd time. Very cool and thanks for making it . I'll be waiting for the up coming videos! Mark

[MrBigfootCock]

Great job. Good to see someone who cares for old trucks going the distance!

[alexelsam]

Hi Jeff, What a lovely truck, and a great story behind it.

Subscribed today and I´m slowly catching up with your videos.

I have a 57 Chevy 3100 Stepside w/ 283 auto trans that I restored. Will post a video sometime. The 55-57 era for those trucks was one of the best.

Will love to see what happens to this truck.

Alex

[dougnhunt]

what part of oregon did u get it cause it looks familliar.i go to winchester bay once a year

[ElderlyIron]

@dougnhunt Close to the CA border, 45 min from the coast.

[spiderpigathome]

how much did you pay for it?

[austinaubinoe]

LUCKY BASTARD! I love old General Motors. My dad has a '51 and a '59 Chev 1/2 tons. I drive them more the he does!

[austinaubinoe]

@austinaubinoe I would love to see those gauges restored, as well as, that fancy brass extinguisher. 

[chatrkat]

great job on the videos!

[yan46800]

love this project!!!

[orrt2010]

Thank you for saving these! Your livin the dream!

[onetoughtechie]

how did you pay for it?

[ElderlyIron]

@onetoughtechie Cash!

[kathy5759]

The "57 Chevy mentioned at the end of the video was mine first! Jeff got the hand me down....love ya, Sis

[ElderlyIron]

@kathy5759 Don't forget, big brother (ok, little to you) got it next! It was still my FIRST car!

[curtismundy]

is your blue gmc a 4 speed? and what motor?

[ElderlyIron]

@curtismundy 56 would have been a 316. Yes it is a 4 speed Truck Hydramatic. Just snagged a 52 6X6 with a military 4 speed automatic. Need one? ;-)

[curtismundy]

@ElderlyIron i was talkin about the one you were towin the 56 with the late 60's early 70's gmc

[ElderlyIron]

@curtismundy AH! 69 with a 77 350 and probably an m420 and 4:56 gears

[1981jmj]

wow for sitting that long its beautiful...man ill tell ya some guys have all the luck lol

[mikeys316]

Jeff Bradshaw for president 2012 a voice for rednecks everywhere!!!!!

[recoveryteam]

I like the find, I'm thinking it would make a very cool wrecker!

[mrdokk]

sweet find!! love the vids..... but i thought this was redneck resto??? up here in canada, us rednecks re seat our beads with starting fluid... lol, i think i recall you saying you had some..... keep up the great vids!

[ElderlyIron]

@mrdokk Something about a sudden burst of high pressure on a 30 year old crispy crunchy tire that's just a wee bit dangerous...

Not saying I wouldn't have tried it.

[phill903]

Nice find and very rare truck !!

Hope you do a full restoration on it like Whitey, keep us up to date on progress...

[Busia1949]

I really am liking your new truck. How come you guys are able to keep them so rust free? If it were here or in Massachusetts where I grew up, the fenders would be flapping, the rocker panels falling off, the eyebrows over the headlights non-existent and the floors totally missing...

No salt on the roads, I guess?

[curtismundy]

@Busia1949 well here in oregon we dont salt the roads, so it keeps all the vehicles all nice and fresh lol

[Busia1949]

I sure will, but don't hold your breath for anytime real soon...

Blessings,

George

[JACKSVIDO]

i realy love you vidoes but i wish you had a better qualty camra ;(

[MrDowneast]

great vid. Very nice truck, cant wait for update vids, hope you dont neglect old whitey for your new mistress. Nice shots on the video too , I think your ready for Hollywood. Their just not ready for you LOL. Ill be watching.

[ElderlyIron]

@MrDowneast Whitey? Whitey who?

[MrDowneast]

@ElderlyIron Damn mistress " Blue bell " the other woman always get in the way LOL hahahahahahaha great vids Jeff

[mechanicwarrior20]

that is quite the beautiful truck you got there, I can't wait until it runs :D

[lestudio76]

that is a beautiful truck.

[poopdogsays]

Great find! You really have to give it up for that little S10 Blazer! Poor little thing was moving 4 and a half times it's own weight!

I had a similar story on retrieving my old 52 3/4 ton, mine was grown into a woods for 20 years. 3 chainsaw blades and over 1/2 mile of road-building, and we got her out!.

I bet your ole blue really liked the change in scenery, after it's been staring at the same woods for 20 years!

How in the world did you get youtube to allow a 30 minute vid?

[ElderlyIron]

@poopdogsays Photos? Vids? Still got the 52?

I finally got my Partner application approved. If you get invitations for revenue sharing on your vids, then try applying for the Partnership.

[poopdogsays]

@ElderlyIron

Naw, I wish...

I rescued mine back in the 90's and it has long since been sold... I'm thinking about another one though. Looks like I have to go to Oregon to find a solid truck, because here in Michigan everything is rotted out.

Good luck with your resto's and I love your editing skills, I know they are a whole lot better than mine!

Are you in Oregon or Lima Ohio? I went to Northwestern in Lima.

Keep the vids coming, I subscribed along time ago!

[TinManKustoms]

Thats an excellent find glad to see another one saved from the being a scrap yard trip.

Also love the shots of your part of the country. Keep up the great shows nowadays theres to much junk on the internet and tv, but your channel is top notch keep em comming.

[ElderlyIron]

@TinManKustoms I credit the Mirror shot to Murf at under1981..com. He sent me a shot one day of a 57 Chevy loaded on his trailer. Been waiting to do that ever since. He has an "old car/truck only" yard on Tennessee. Check out his site.

[BrutalMemories69]

dude you gotta love blazers

[ElderlyIron]

@BrutalMemories69 I do. I was working at the Chevy dealer when thay come out with them. Aside from the gutless 2.8's they originally came out with, I thought they were great. When it came time to buy a new car, we got another used Blazer. I'll get another if it ever comes to that again.

[BrutalMemories69]

@ElderlyIron i got a 95 gmc jimmy 2dr 4x4 i love that thing im about to buy an old lifted 79 gmc high sierra

[jeunebenbin]

man, its gonna be sweet to see this restoration!

[Busia1949]

Totally awesome! I live in PA with some nice views, but you have some really impressive mountains and valley views out there. That is one part of the country that I haven't been to...yet! Lord willing and if I live long enough...

[ElderlyIron]

@Busia1949 Make sure you let me know when you're coming.

[pisser20001]

cool truck rite there!

[tomoboy1969]

@pisser20001 And a rare one at that!!

[lonewolf7309]

My friend you have gotten a great piece of american history there, I can remember my grandpa driving those old GMC;s. Glad to see someone get a hold of this that will do something with it. is it one of the Napco 4 wheel drive conversions? Grandpa had a 57 GMC with a Napco conversion. Will definitely be following you on this.

[mustie1]

nice job on the story and the movie, I see lots of garage time this winter,

[ElderlyIron]

@mustie1 PPFFF! Me too, only it's garge time for the red International tractor you see in the background for a cam gear set, injectors on the backhoe, one dead cylinder on the Sprint, one dead engine in the Colt. Did I forget to mention brakes on the Blazer?

[pearsonba350]

Great vid. I like hearing the story of finding the treasures as much as watching the resto work that goes into the treasures. I picked up a Pontiac 455 a few weeks ago, intake was off and the plugs were out for 19 years. Hammered so hard on a couple of those pistons to get them out, the tops broke off. Can't wait to see this truck back on the road. Nice find!

[ElderlyIron]

@pearsonba350 Holy cow! Did you use a penetrant? A nice piece of firewood fit to the cylinder bore and a 20 pound sledge usually works pretty well.

I know what you mean, though. Not like you were gonna use the pistons over anyway. What a shame. Now you'll have to go 40 over and have MORE CUBES!

I can't wait to get back to the engine shop when we get started on Whitey's 389.

[pearsonba350]

@ElderlyIron I soaked that bugger for a week in diesel! Two cylinders just would not budge, they were rusted in ther good. But she's all apart now! Only smacked my hand with the 5 pound sledge once or twice....

[ghtowagon]

Does the GMC tow rig have some exhaust leaks? Or is the engine worn out on it?

[ElderlyIron]

@ghtowagon Bought it with headers and a Torker intake already on it. (Why anybody would drop a Torker on a 3/4 ton truck with 4:56 gears is beyond me.) Headers are cheap and have thin flanges. Gaskets last about 1,000 miles. I may be using the headers from Whitey later on.

[abikerinpa]

awesome truck my friend , i wanna see that resto on that truck , keep up the awesome work and the great finds

[carcrazychambers4]

cant wait to to see resto lookin forward to it

[csrnyc2008]

Cool find! Look forward to seeing this truck come back to life ...

Nice to see you posting again

[nrhbmw]

VERY good story.

[thebibleisfiction]

that was a great episode cant wait to see what you guys do with him.

[TractorWorld]

thats a nice blazer you have there i have always liked that body style i just tying to find a lower milage one with no rust on it. Great find also thats an awesome truck!!!! Great camera work there too. and u might have a little exaughst like on that old gmc hahahaha thumbs up!!

[ElderlyIron]

@TractorWorld We have 91 Blazer my wife bought new. At 300K it was time for another. I recommend the '93. Last year for that body style and you can get the Vortec 4.3. Find somebody with some deep pockets and I can get a car hauler load of rust-free units out there to you!

[koztowz]

What an amazing find, you can't find something like that here in Michigan. Good videos, keep them coming.

[TractorWorld]

oooo a new camera i see?! Its a lot better quality! Great vid as always!!!!