Will It Run? Mack B42 Wrecker Magnadyne sitting 30+ years - NNKH
This 1955 Mack B42 Wrecker has been sitting for a confirm 30+ years behind an auto repair shop in Garfield, NJ. It has the Magnadyne 6.8L gasser I6 engine. Let's see if she'll fire! If you're interested in buying this truck for parts or restoration, shoot me an email! She's rough but deserves something better than being cut up for scrap $ only.
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That heater is a South Wind. It runs on gasoline taken from the carb. Very popular in early Fords but was also available in other cars. Very efficient but there was also the risk of fire. But I had one in a 1939 Ford coupe and it would drive you out. Let me congrat you on a great program. You seem to have picked up a lot of info from guys like me. 81 years old.
Awesome info on the heater bro. Without people like you to tell us most of us would be scratching our heads thinking how the hell does the heater work ? Cheers man. My Dad just turned 82 last Sunday.
W buses. They weren't effective and dangerous to boot. What with all the open flames used to burn as much weed as possible every day, you could expect to die in a flaming inferno.
When it was a quality brand before it got made in China, sold at wal mart as a crappy box fan or standing model now, smh
Thanks for your contribution to my knowlege
Thank you for still being alive.
You're truly one of a kind. The effort you tap into is unprecedented these days. You're old school facade is captivating and inspiring, hopefully there are some younger folk watching your videos and getting an education, getting not only an education but also picking up some lifelong lessons on being honest, working hard and most of all remaining positive when it seems the world is full of obstacles that seek to hold your passion still.
I'm one of those younger guys, i love these kind of vids and channels, and I love learning about these older vehicles and channels like this help immensely whenever you have no knowledge of these sort of vehicle's from this era.
@@pancake_5703 Good on ya mate.
@Ivana Notyers dont be that guy
Words Of Wisdom…well said brother!
ditto
Nice looking oldschool truck, worth a restauration. In Germany we would take the whole engine apart before we try starting it 😂
My local auto electrician is like that, they have been in business since the 60s or 70s, as long as I can remember anyways... The sons now own and run the business, they are still old school. My office is across the road and they seem to attract a lot of classic cars which is always pleasing to see. Took my '63 Morris Mini it to have its generator repaired. As the armature had already been machined, the owner said "I reckon I have one of those down the back" moments later he reappears with the correct part. Seing this shop's wall of parts reminded me straight away of my neighbours.
Back in the 90s I worked for a small trucking outfit that had a Mack B61 wrecker with a diesel in it and twin stick trans. I drove that old thing all up and down the north east...It was a lotta fun back then.
Man you don’t know how much it brightens my day to see you posted a video.
what's nearly as satisfying as seeing these old rigs run again is the satisfaction of the cleanup. Next to godliness! Keep up the excellent work sir.
I'm from Ukraine, I don't understand English well, but it's still very interesting to watch. Thanks for the video
Tell your government to kick w cia out and stop taking money from our corrupt politicians we are broke and the country is suffering from corruptipn thanks for your
im from indonesian guys..like to meet you
Will you guys ever stop glorifying your national heroes, Nazi collaborators Stepan Bandera and Roman Shukhevych and allow the exhumation of our compatriots butchered in Volhynia? "Ukraine Makes Birthday of Nazi Collaborator a National Holiday and Bans Book Critical of Anti-Semitic Leader" Massacres of Poles in Volhynia - Volhynian slaughter | Rzeź Wołyńska (+18) kzhead.info/sun/Z9qFmJSImKOcfH0/bejne.html Zmarłych pogrzebać - film dokumentalny o Zbrodni Wołyńskiej (English subtitles) To bury the death - a documentary about the Volhynian Massacre kzhead.info/sun/qLqPgsebnKSaimg/bejne.html
how is the war going against Russia
@@lukethomas3296 You can only say good things about Ukraine, inconvenient comments are hidden. So they are definitely winning and and will soon take back Crimea.
A day with a new NNKH video is a good day
That turn signal is a mechanical arm that hung outside where the driver could pull a cord or lever to signal a turn. Horizontally pointing to the left was left of course, and pointing up was for a right turn. Drivers used their actual arms for years and years signaling this way until electric flashing lights became the norm. This mechanical one could be positioned so that vehicles following the truck could see it as they might not be able to see the arm of the driver. Signaling turns with your left arm out the window was called “hand signals” and was often on the drivers license test. I remember rolling down the window in the rain to signal a turn. Fun times. And the whole idea was pretty useless after dark of course.
It’s actually still legal to use this. I had no blinkers on a motorcycle years ago and got pulled over. I showed the officer my hand signals (left, right and slowing down) and he let me go and told me to use the hand signals until I get blinkers
Hand signals are still on the exam
@@jeschreindl I love hand signals especially the middle finger one for stupid assholes that shouldnt be any where near a road.
And straight out (horizontal) was stop.
@@freethought2296 straight out is left. Hand pointing down is stop, pointing up is right.
That old Mack was a good find . A lot of it seems pretty solid, and I think that it could be brought back to life with a lot of work . But for someone that loves doing stuff like that, it would be a great buy . Thanks for the video and taking us along . I will see you later, so take care and stay safe out there . 🤗👍💖💫
Back in the late 60's my cousin had a B Model diesel with a million highway miles on it. Tore it down to the bare frame, stretched it, tagged it with an air tag rear axle, added a sleeper, bigger fuel tanks, rebuilt the engine, had the local body shop do the cab and front clip, Rebuilt the gear boxes, (5 speed and duplex) rebuilt rear axle, all new airlines, brakes, king pins, air seat, and new upholstery, etc She went back on the road hauling cross country.
wow. just amazing.
A smart man would donate this project to anyone who wants it. This would cost him just to get it hauled off.
I like the effort you make just getting these old cars back to life.really good work. Very fun to watch
My father was a trucker, I am 72. He drove a gorgeous Mac, twin chrome exhaust and orange color. Please buy if you can and reatore it.
Hope u continue making these videos,im amazed at ur knowledge of all different types of vehicles and boats,really enjoy watching,thank you for doing them,very entertaining
"Well let's give it an effort anyway" Love that attitude, Great work! Also thank you for including the clip at the end. I really wanted to hear what it would sound like.
Chris, it is refreshing to see a Will It Run? keep the question mark open and reveal the showstopper that rusted stuck pistons present. I’ve loved the heavy equipment episodes but the Torino trip was pretty epic. One thing that is firing on all cylinders is your approach and project selection.
It appears to be a Holmes 550 wrecker unit or a size close to it. Very good old units, most of the transmission and winch end parts are still available new. I learned to drive on a Kenworth that had a 850 Holmes unit on it. Impressive amount of power for it's size. Unfortunate the engine was stuck, but overall, that B model is in really sold shape - definitely worth saving!
I would have worked harder to unstick the the engine before taking the head off, my methods are force at the front pulley or ring gear with multiple, around 100, direction changes, and also use of acids such as vinegar, into the cylinders, though acid should not sit for a month unless diluted for that purpose, normally it works overnight.
@@alan6832 Those seized pistons wouldn't move if the lord himself told them to.
You are mechanicing on a different level man. You're one of the best i've seen.
Chris works hard and doesn't mind getting his hands dirty. He is a younger guy, but has the knowledge of an "old school" mechanic.
The taillights at around 3 minutes in is from a 74-76 Thunderbird
Mechanical blinkers are awesome. Used to see them a lot on old VW in the B pillar. Like a arm just flips out from the body of the car
I am always pleased when you get an old vehicle to run. It is cool to save something when it seems almost impossible to get it to going again. This one stumped you. I know with more time and some parts money you could have got this one going...Your mechanical knowledge and hard work impress even a 60+ year old guy like me. I do work on old cars and trucks did some drag racing and now off roading. Still like getting out on the mountsin bike (keeps me young). Your scooter adventures make me smile too...
Old blinker is called a ‘trafficator’ in the UK. Used from early 1900s into the 1950s on some UK and European cars. Replacement ones (restomodish) for putting on old classics have LED blinkers.
You know, turning that thing into a service truck would be a hell of a video series. Definitely not worth it, but you'd really turn heads pulling that thing up to a job.
It is very sad to see the inside of the engine in that state, but seeing your efforts and the emotion you give to your work is motivational! you are one of those who still do great things! thanks for sharing
Settle down.
If the intake tube hadn’t rotted there may not have been as much damage.
the rust growing off the walls....I have a reason to be scared of rust
Such a cool old truck. I hope someone buys it and brings it back to life.
I really like your channel. You have good editing skills and giving your viewers numerous camera angles is much appreciated.
Its always a good day when a video drops during lunch! Keep up the amazing content!
Love you vids. I love the way you dive into these projects. Your energy is amazing!
Yeah. After a video like this I feel like I've been doing all that work!
Chris you always have some great content and I enjoy watching everything that you tackle. Keep on renting dude 👍✌️🇺🇲
I stumbled upon this guys videos Randomly. I like how he really knows engines and mechanical stuff, it’s really cool to watch, I feel like I’m learning
Love this one Chris great video it's a shame what the water did with the rust and weren't able to hear it run but still great video maybe somebody will rescue that truck and bring it back to life thanks for posting this one
You tackle those tough will it start jobs and show the entire event. Gotta hand it to ya, it's way more than I would have attempted.
He likes to have fun doing this I would do. It’s a lot of hard work but you having fun. This is a hobby for this guy.
Despite all of the problems you ran into, I was happy you could get the Mac to a point where someone can continue. You do a great job. Please , keep up the good work.
Great old wrecker. I hope it gets fully cleaned and running. Any chance of an update later? I like your style.
Bro you been pumping videos out like nobody's business.
You’re lucky not to have to cold, damp salty air we have in the UK, where most things metal left outside for more than 10 years, deteriorates terribly rendering them beyond repair. You’re a man after my own heart, I too love to bring life to mechanically propelled items.
Love to have that old truck. It’s so cool. I grew up riding in a 70’ gmc tow truck. Standing up in the seat with the ol’ mom arm for safety protection. No need for seat belts. Yep, my mom drove it!
Pretty cool! I didn't realize that Mack had a flathead engine..."Back in the day", Seattle Fire had a few Mack B-Series trucks; there was one at our closest firehouse, on top of a steep hill. It had a large gas engine, and I was told by an SFD member at one point, that the older gasser rigs (KW and Mack) w/ standard transmissions, were better on the hills than the current (late-1970s) KW rigs, which had Detroit Diesel power (6-71 or 8V-71) w/ auto-tranny. The older rigs were quieter, too; the DD-powered KWs seemed to be straight-piped...
Probably a continental gas engine
A2 stroke Detroit without a muffler is much louder than any gas engine. They sound cool, but it gets old in a hurry.
@@bertgrau3934 😂😂😂amen to that
Mack b 21 firetrucks, they came with a hall scott 1091 something like 350hp and almost 1000 torque super cool rigs
Speaking of those seattle fire department macks, theres a new video of one of them up! They get it running and everything. Check out @edward-thaine "mack b-21 will it run"
I love the fast foward cleaning everything in the way of the truck. Great editing .
Congrats NNKH on trying to get the 54/55 Wrecker to turn-over. looks to be a good rebuild project..
I really enjoyed your trip through Vegas. Have been following your channel since I first found it. There are very few people I follow and you’re one of my favorite. I’ve learned a few things along the way. By the way you have a very cute puppy. Go Gus! Look forward to seeing future videos. Thank you for the entertainment.
The Holmes wrecker is awesome. This is just about all they had to clean up big rig wrecks at the time.That took a lot of physics know how. Now the rigs are bigger, so are the wreckers, it's all relative. The rotators they have now are amazing. I always liked the exhaust from the huge old gas trucks, Internationals and Macks. That dates me eh? ;)
That truck was well loved, someone took Took care of it, I love it !
Right under the GWB there is a nice public park (built on fill from GWB construction) a public boat launch with a nice ramp, and foot paths running along the Hudson River for hiking - a beautiful area.
Great video. I love how you show so much of the places you go and take us along the journey. My wife also enjoys the videos and she does not like my other vehicle related channels I watch. She also enjoys the content and also the Jenn content. Great job!!
I cannot believe the asking price for the old rig. What's he going to get for scrap? Between 3 and 5 hundred dollars would be my best guess. He did himself no favors by allowing the tree damage either. The Sumac Tree is an invasive species that originated in China. They grow like weeds and are a good candidate to become widowmakers. However I appreciate your effort on trying to make it run.
Agree 100% bud pure greed
Really enjoyed this and all your videos. As a relative newbie I’m learning lots!! I’m banging away on my L-134 flat head 4 banger in my ‘46 CJ-2A right now. So cool how this Mack has its bigger, meaner older brother under the hood!😊. I sure hope someone rescued it.
good job with the editing and production. none of the other "will it run" channels that i know of are watchable really.
Holmes W45 most likely. Military used the W35 and W45. Most W45 had the "outriggers". A shop when I was a teenager had a W35 that didn't have outriggers. Both were BEASTS. A lot of those wreckers ended up in civilian use. Military truck was usually replaced with something more powerful and easier to get parts for.
The Holmes rig is probably surplus military. Holmes sold hundreds during WW2 for use as recovery and loading units. I worked one over 40 years ago which had a Garwood 22,000 lb winch run off the trucks PTO. It could drag anything out of trouble.
Correct a Holmes W45
My family owed a Chrysler dealership in north west Indiana, I drove the tow truck! It was a 1959 3 ton Dodge, flat head 6 cylinder! The minute I seen those booms I knew it was a Holmes! Oh that reminds me of younger days!!
I hope someone can restore that old beast, they look so freaking awesome, great attempt and fantastic video 👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘Cheers from Melbourne Australia
Man that woulda been awesome to see that run with all those trees growing outta it. Lol. Had a rough life. I'm shocked there wasn't any bees or animals coming outta it. I'm originally from NJ so I know cars/trucks rot away quickly up there. That was surprisingly in good shape for sitting that long.
Your videos are awesome, none of all the crap so many channels seem to have, No Nonsense, that’s what they are 👍👍👍👍👍
It's my first time watching your site, you seem to know something about trucks, I like what the owner did to make the truck into a wrecker, it was quite a system design for certain.
That hood when you opened it screamed.."crank me, crank me..." listen to that and you hear it 4 shure XD
Wow what a classic B42 Bulldog Wrecker. I believe that's a 750 Holmes Wrecker body on it. Don't see many with a Magnadyne
Very entertaining and informative, your mechanical ability is one level over Vice Grip, Mortske Repair, and the rest, plus your videos or produced the best. Keep up the good work!
Years ago I broke down nearly on the GW in Lodi, NJ and ended up in Hackensack. Great vids man!
Its always kinda cool seeing how nature will grow around stuff.
Your channel is really taking off! Really good content, I enjoy tinkering around like you do but I'm not by any means at your level your ability to diagnose and repair is on point. I'm ready for the next Vegas to PA video, take care and don't work too hard
Me to. Not at his level. but I love working on my side by side and I have a four wheel drive Cadillac I do my own work on.
I live in Vegas. You have no idea the cars and trucks sitting in back yards. Last year I found a Pinto Cruising Wagon for $800.00. It was virtually new except not started in 20 years , sitting in the back of a garage. He needs to talk to me, I see everything because of my job, and will do for free (so we have more videos) Things don't rust here.
Let him keep it it not worth your time
As always a great video love watching you tinker with the old stuff however, the ambulance video was really sweet looks to be a cool rig lots of potential can we get a update on that please when time permits thanks for the great content I love my pb blaster to as well.
I highly recommend old converter belt as a mat it rolls up , it's super sturdy and best of all just pressure was it and it satys clean. They are in many widths I have some that really 36" wide.
Love that old shop ! I want to explore it!
Many ask why Mack was used so much in Heavy Construction, They and the Federal were the real Work Trucks of the day, They were like Ranks and had power that made all others look like Tonka Toys in the work fields.
Even the small Macks are beasts. It's almost unfair to their competition how strong and durable they were.
23:12 thanks for leaving in the eye candy 🤣
This Guy is an Absolute LEGEND.
Whoever parked the truck that close to the tree really knew how to drive!
Lol. Yeah he must have been going fast enough to slide it in sideways. Lol
No
Your channel is awesome and much different from every other channel keep doing what you're doing I hope you're very successful
❤️ the old macs. So much character. God I'd just love to have that classic
I saw this on marketplace! I can’t believe this. Omg!!
Dude I gotta tell you, I really enjoy your video's. I am an older guy who is a fan of the South Main Auto channel and someone mentioned your vids in the comments over there. I enjoy all things mechanical but your added adventures are what I am so impressed with. They add so much to your videos and IMO takes them to the next level of entertainment. Keep up the good work and keep taking us on your spontaneous explorations!
Thanks for coming by the channel man and awesome to hear that you enjoy the videos. I get mixed opinions on the random adventure stuff. But I'll definitely continue keeping it in videos because I absolutely love doing that kind of thing.
Would like to see you do more of will it runs ....locked up motors and taking heads off , cleaning up... basically trying break em free to start...cool vids ..some are prob to hard to try that with..later and have a good one ..b safe
B model Mack's really look unreal and the one done up by the Chrome Shop Mafia was super.
Thanks for the honest go at it
If I was going to do anything with that truck, the first thing I'd consider is a Diesel re-power. In the 50's and 60's no one really minded "gallons per mile" calculations. That certainly isn't the case today. Anyhow, perhaps Mack gasoline power was a rarity and as a "show truck" its value would be in keeping it stock. I'd be interested in seeing how you go with that!
I'd buy that truck if I weren't in Montana, but $3,500 is a little steep for the condition it's in. I certainly hope someone restores it
Crazy to think that once upon a time that truck was brand spanking new.
Hard working and very smart..2 thumbs up,,I know anybody walking by would think that truck is scrap but I love it..even the front seat with all those PARTS..great video,glad you didn't find yellow jackets under the hood😎,,thank you
Definitely should cut the tree at the base, leave the rest to drive around with. Just like the TrashLiner™️. Just watch your height clearance lol.
The wrecker body looks like a Holmes W-45. They were military WW-2. I used one when I drove wreckers in the 60's.
The truck design was definitely pre-1955. It was made in 1955 but the design is pre-WWll.
You're a great mechanic. A person could learn alot from being around you. Consider becoming a teacher. Your love for mechanics would be an inspiration to students.
That truck is bad ass, I'd diesel swap it with a Cummings and cruise around in that all day, Americans are so lucky to have all these awesome vehicles 👌
We bought an old air drive starter diesel Mack Truck that we re did kinda rat rod style, but made it very functional for modern daily use. We use it everyday in our logging business now and would be lost without it.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow the vin plate is on the ps door by the latch. If you send that number to the mack museum in the contact page, they will send you anything they have on file for that truck. You can send a donation for their time but its not mandatory. They are the only manufacturer that really kept track of their products at the time of manufacturing. They will send you any build sheets, manuals and where the truck was sold or delivered. Keep that one going. There are not many gas engines still running anymore.
I'd recommend getting a non-marring strap wrench and turning the belt pulley rather than messing with sockets. Also I'd clean the stuck cylinders the best I can then pack the perimeter of the piston with soft soldering flux and gently & evenly heat the entire cylinder's walls with a rosebud torch. When the flux boils, quench the center of the piston with ice cubes and keep repeating until the rings break free. I love this channel hope you do well.
Awesome vid thanks the early Mack diesels could be rough getting both heads off the studs before they used both later on and the two valve injectors were another story
Hell of a good job. Thanks for the video
$3500? this guy is out of his mind. He should be grateful if someone takes it out of his yard for free
What, just cuz you cant see the potential of a real beauty like that. It is a rare find and if done right, that thing could sell for $40- 60 k. You cant find something like that just anywhere. And it is totally worth the money, time, and effort to fix up. That is GOLD right there in my opinion 😁😉
Agreed, it's not worth a dime
@@vintagesavoiur Sorry to disagree with ya, but it really is worth money. At least to the right person. Those engines are easy to fix, and the vintage nature of that rig is awesome. I guess its a matter of perspective
@@renegadeclown8748agreed
I’m here in NJ as well. I’m not quite sure how it is everywhere else but yeah. I’ve seen people asking for like 5k for “classic” cars with rusted bodies and no drive trains or engines. It seems like the days of finding some junky car to fix up in somebody’s barn or yard for 500 bucks are getting to be over. Now we’re in the age of car ads that say “I know what I’ve got.” I’ve got a few cars myself that I’ve brought back to life but I won’t even the touch the prices of some “find” cars because what people are asking anymore is ridiculous.
Nice man! I was totally not expecting this. The B42 back is a hard to find little truck, vs the bigger brother B61. I hope it's saved. many good parts no longer being made.
actually i think mack is now making somenew parts for restorations.
@@asn413 that would be big. i have a friend in texas who has been looking for b61 driveshaft for 3-4 yrs.
Sadly alot we're rebuilt to RBs....my dad was guilty. He took his B model to mack of Chicago....back in the early 70s for service....it came back with a R cab and hood.
@@trainandtruckmodeler786 i didnt know that was possible!
@@SchnelleKat if I'm not mistaken it was made as a kit...alot of construction companies rebuilt there own. You can research them on the web, they are as rare as a unicorn fart but highly sought after by collectors.
I love your videos… I really enjoyed the road trip to Vegas. Keep up the great work!
Just a little advice. When dealing with a seized motor pour some white vinegar down each cylinder and wait about 10 minutes then crank the motor with the plugs out to blow all the vinegar out. Then spray some wd40 or similar product in each cylinder before reinstalling the plugs. Works every time. Also you might want to double check, that maybe a 6 volt system.
I would say its worth what the scrap price is at the time. Unfortunately this is probably headed to the scrap yard. This would be a cool old truck all restored but there are so few people who have the equipment and resources to restore a truck like this. Its not really rare and better preserved examples could be found..
Sad but true...
Isnt every owner of a sitting for 30yrs vehicle confident it will be easy to get running?
LOL I went to look at a truck that was a 'daily driver'. Had the same tree in it.
You make the best videos, really love and appreciate this channel.
Decent parts and rims around it too, outstanding video thank you. If i had the room i would make it a runner as is, and have the tree carved and left in place
You should buy it and save it. The content of removing it and rebuilding the engine would be awesome. Just do the mechanicals. Get it driving. You actually are paying yourself by the hour with the video content. It would be a worthwhile in devour. It has a great look just as it is. It would be a shame to see that scraped.