1000 CID 1923 Seagrave engine first start since forever

Jerry starts up a 1923 Seagrave 1000 cid engine that was given up as hopeless junk after a fire destroyed the firetruck. The engine sat outside for many many years. This video is part of the Giant Speedster Project. You can read about the build at http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?s=1e7dd61eebb517681e33f2d8f...
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[yonahrr]

Thanks for noticing. I moved the engine back a foot to give the vehicle a more rakish appearance that jammed the steering box into the carb. I had to do away with the extension pipe on the manifold. There will be other compromises I'm sure. Check out the whole build on the H.A.M.B. Giant speedster

[KapteinOpel]

142635 would be the same as 153624, its just counted from the other end of the engine.

[Kitfugl]

Pretty ironic, huh? Fire destroyed the truck...

[yamahonkawazuki]

@slofireman79 would hit hte steering box if it werent

[yamahonkawazuki]

GOD bless you my friend im a fan of these thigns. THANK you for bringing her back to life

[JGMagoo]

I'm following this on the H.A.M.B. also.

Hey kids....this guy is a REAL MECHANIC!!!....NOT a parts replacer.

Awesome!!

[Hitmans30a]

Following this on The Hamb. Thanks for posting the build , been loving it . Rob in Australia .

[W4HDM]

Awesome Jerry!!

[MattWhit1975]

I just spent the last hour and a half going through the build thread on the HAMB. Great job bringing this beast back to life.

[uppitybunny]

I love this guy.