Neglected Army Truck. Will it run and drive?

Had an acquaintance with a large fleet of military vehicles and trailers tragically pass away. I had discussed purchasing a M817 military dump truck from his collection before he passed. When we got there we found the dump truck engine was completely locked up. So I picked out another truck to try...
1970 XM818 6x6 tractor truck, with a Cummins 250 non turbo, 5 speed transmission, and a two speed transfer case.

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  • @dannyvanalstine5748
    @dannyvanalstine5748 Жыл бұрын

    I was in the Army back in the late 70s and early 80s. I drove one of those in Germany over 100,000 miles.

  • @stevenfugate4454
    @stevenfugate4454 Жыл бұрын

    Those things were built to last and run on anything in any condition if only things were still made to that quality of construction

  • @patrickdaly5117

    @patrickdaly5117

    Жыл бұрын

    Steve, with Multifuel Engines, You are correct. The M800 Series 5Ton was powered by a Cummins 250 naturally aspirated Diesel engine. It would ONLY run on Diesel.

  • @LuisdeMontevideo

    @LuisdeMontevideo

    Жыл бұрын

    Made in USA

  • @thesoundsofearth108

    @thesoundsofearth108

    Жыл бұрын

    En la actualidad las cosas son descartables. Esas máquinas son superiores.!!!! Excelencia en camiones.

  • @jaredc.3508

    @jaredc.3508

    11 ай бұрын

    @@patrickdaly5117It would run on any oil based fuel, It's a mechanical injection pump. As long as the fuel is filtered properly it will run just fine. It will also run on gasoline, but it will destroy the pump in a few minutes unlike the multifuel which would last a while longer

  • @peterjauch3839
    @peterjauch3839 Жыл бұрын

    Sad ending for sure. At least you got her running one last time.

  • @robleary3353
    @robleary33539 ай бұрын

    Love seeing old bits of kit getting a second chance!. Nice one!. Nuff said!. 🙂

  • @2A3A66
    @2A3A66Ай бұрын

    So sorry it had to end the way it did for those old workhorses. Thanks for giving them a fair shot before meeting the torch. I have a '77 M818. It will soldier on in the memory.!

  • @tyhogue8316
    @tyhogue8316 Жыл бұрын

    That’s one awesome piece of equipment!👍

  • @robertdees2150
    @robertdees21509 ай бұрын

    It took a lot longer than i liked but i finally got to watch this video. Thank you for making it.

  • @TellySavalas-or5hf
    @TellySavalas-or5hf Жыл бұрын

    Put this truck in the war museum in Overloon and let the children climb on it.

  • @richardbryant7972
    @richardbryant7972 Жыл бұрын

    Man I would love to get my hands on one of those 21/2 tons love those drove them a lot in the army

  • @high1voltage1rules
    @high1voltage1rules Жыл бұрын

    What a-machine! Love seeing old diesel engines in forces trucks stated. Can’t beat the old trucks to get going. Love it. 💯👍 HEY buddy” next time would you show us the engine please give us a tour of it. As this is what ALOT of us want to see. Regards 👍👍👍👍👍THUMBS UP👍👍👍👍👍

  • @johnhicks735
    @johnhicks735 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job to. We'll done 👍 man. Keep up the good work for sure to no doubt about that one either.

  • @greyclough1031
    @greyclough1031 Жыл бұрын

    What a shame that truck got scrapped. It was ready to run, just needed some love.

  • @greystar8074
    @greystar8074 Жыл бұрын

    Oh so sad that they were all scrapped. These trucks never get enough credit for what they went through and still fire after all those years.

  • @stevejones1318
    @stevejones1318 Жыл бұрын

    Don't give up on the dump truck, it's not necessarily totally seized. Pour penetrating oil into each cylinder, leave overnight and then turn crank with a wrench on the end of the crankshaft before trying a battery start.

  • @steamman5320

    @steamman5320

    Жыл бұрын

    It is too late now, the family came in a scrapped everything shortly after this video. Wanted a quick paycheck. I just couldn't make it up soon enough to save this truck and the dump truck. I had pulled the injectors on the dump truck to see if it was hydro locked. I did pour some diesel down each cylinder, figuring exactly what you said might happen when I came back, and then I would buy both. But it was not meant to be.

  • @clay1883

    @clay1883

    5 ай бұрын

    You'll play hell turning this engine over with a wrench. It ain't a 6 cylinder gas car engine. It's most likely a 635 C.I. Continental multifuel.

  • @808gunz9

    @808gunz9

    2 ай бұрын

    ​​@@clay1883The 5 tons had NHC855 Cummins whereas the 2.5 tons had the multifuels

  • @adriaanboogaard8571
    @adriaanboogaard8571 Жыл бұрын

    Fun stuff. As far as the dump truck goes I hope you are able to get time to take another try. Some times you just need to step back regroup and make a new plan.

  • @ralfie8801

    @ralfie8801

    Жыл бұрын

    He commented the family didn’t wait and had a scrapper (or themselves) cut all of the trucks up.

  • @lamine333
    @lamine3339 ай бұрын

    good job ! this Truck is very happy to day !

  • @ronaldmiller2740
    @ronaldmiller2740 Жыл бұрын

    HI R.R.R. ,, GREAT VIDEO!! ONE OF THE GREAT TRUCKS HARD WORKING ,,.. I AM A MILITARY ARMY GUY .. WE USED ALL KINDS OF TRUCKS AND JEEPS ,, LETS SEEEE PART TWO.. THX.

  • @Sojourning_
    @Sojourning_ Жыл бұрын

    I driven the WW1 ww2 gas powered, the truth of that, I did serve in Korea and then went directly to Vietnam. 66-67-69 for a while I was assigned to a field until, combat engineers, roman plow teams, got hit, and put in a base camp group, Driving the 5 tons I really enjoyed doing that, not so much the 5 ton dumps, the duce and half I liked that truck, really like the sound of the engines. I did run a10 ton a few times, I wasn't so keen on them. The Army had some of the best toys going back in the day Blessings to you and yours

  • @papat7663
    @papat7663 Жыл бұрын

    I love your video without all the silly comedy and drama taking an hour of my time to watch. Keep up the good work

  • @brooksbrown580
    @brooksbrown580 Жыл бұрын

    Way to go..Thats a great Truck,,I found one like this on a farm in Wyoming,

  • @Ray-lo4hr
    @Ray-lo4hr Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful truck.

  • @robertknight4378
    @robertknight4378 Жыл бұрын

    I've had three of these army trucks one multi-fuel the other was the Cummins diesel they are badass more fun than you can imagine took him to the fairgrounds and pulled the sled

  • @deborahchesser7375

    @deborahchesser7375

    Жыл бұрын

    They are damn good trucks for a lot of things, we took a 72’ and swapped the 250 for a 400 big cam, boy those Rockwell axles had no problem turning then, what a beast.

  • @johnhicks735
    @johnhicks735 Жыл бұрын

    Good luck with on your journey.& Progress with moving forward on to the next vehicle.& So on our there to brotherman.

  • @FormulaBoat
    @FormulaBoat Жыл бұрын

    Pretty sweet it's a winch truck. NHC-250 (non-turbo) engine is mostly gutless by today's standards, but sounds amazing at idle. Fun stuff to play with. I have a 1990 M925a2.

  • @ogr7771
    @ogr7771 Жыл бұрын

    Am I alone here now or does it seem these U-Tubers for the most don't come prepared? I mean if I'm going to drive a few hundred not to mention 50 miles to rescue some trucks, I would come with 3 times more batteries than this guy has, battery charger, generator, extra fuel, tools, air compressor, spare tires etc. SMH!

  • @topturretgunner

    @topturretgunner

    5 ай бұрын

    No! I think your right! It seems that a lot of these knuckleheads give little to no thought to being prepared ahead of time.

  • @firebirdclub

    @firebirdclub

    2 ай бұрын

    You're not the only one, but I think it could be done on purpose i.e., for content and as a challenge - we can d better than others and resurrect car with less tools/resources..

  • @philipansell

    @philipansell

    Ай бұрын

    Yep. Bad prep.

  • @husbyugur77
    @husbyugur77 Жыл бұрын

    that truck looks bad ass. cool shape nice and big.

  • @dw7094
    @dw709416 күн бұрын

    Drove one of those in 1970 when they were first fielded. The Cummins NHL-250 and overdrive transmission were a welcome upgrade from the "multifuel" M39 series. When you first started it up, it appeared to have air in the system You can bleed the air out using the Primer Pump on the dash to the left of the steering wheel. Get a copy of TM9-2320-260-10. It explains the procedure.

  • @damelesley-annewakefieldkt4128
    @damelesley-annewakefieldkt4128 Жыл бұрын

    Just enjoyed the sounds of that truck once more. I drove one during Nam.

  • @emmanuellema7336
    @emmanuellema7336 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you to succeed to start the semi.

  • @dlucas527
    @dlucas527Ай бұрын

    Dang man! That's horrible news. I loved it! Such a cool truck! Wow! I would drive that thing everywhere! My wife would kill me when I brought it home though. But when I resurrected it would be a good ole time!

  • @johnhicks735
    @johnhicks735 Жыл бұрын

    That was awesome 👍 man. I think that it would be awesome to get the rest of those things up.& Working again now to along with the other truck you just got running to.

  • @rodneyhopper22

    @rodneyhopper22

    Жыл бұрын

    I was amazed he finally got that one running 😂😆 he's a Mr obvious that guy is

  • @rodneyhopper22

    @rodneyhopper22

    Жыл бұрын

    Why hasn't he tried getting them in running state before this video did he feel like he had a buyer that was interested

  • @cm5838
    @cm5838 Жыл бұрын

    I know your pain, I had a tentative deal with a scrap dealer for a 30 something packard limousine, a Hudson, and a 57 Chevy Viking, he had a heart attack and while in the hospital his son decided to crush every vehicle in the yard. He had model t’s, a 1920’s dodge brothers truck, an reo I was trying to work into the deal, a few old autocar’s. Tons of other newer things like mustangs, cameros, and his personal stash of a dozen hemi’s.

  • @woifmachatch2101
    @woifmachatch2101 Жыл бұрын

    Great looking machine, hello from Thailand…

  • @scotty6346
    @scotty6346 Жыл бұрын

    I'm in the UK and love this stuff, I so want that truck! Liked and subbed 👌

  • @kirdot2011

    @kirdot2011

    Жыл бұрын

    is this how Russia is getting its army equipment? 😄

  • @user-jn2kz9jg7l
    @user-jn2kz9jg7l9 ай бұрын

    Man id love that truck ! How cool is that !

  • @joseRios-qx1mm
    @joseRios-qx1mmАй бұрын

    Que bueno es ver a estos monstruos volver a la vida!!! Excelente trabajo amigo!! Felicitaciones

  • @paulofelipebbraga9634
    @paulofelipebbraga96343 ай бұрын

    I can´t believe the family just scrapped it all up! Where is their sense of historic nostalgia? Had they given time and invested some cash it could go up for auction for 10x more than they got by scavanging the parts!😭😭😭😖😞

  • @ronv6637

    @ronv6637

    2 ай бұрын

    No thought short sighted NPC idiots(office slugs lkely) .

  • @_PJW_
    @_PJW_9 ай бұрын

    I love these trucks. Damn pity they scrapped it.

  • @markcosta4337
    @markcosta4337 Жыл бұрын

    I felt like I was in the field with the Army national guard or the regular army up in fort Lewis. Fond memories of Deuce and ass and 5 tons.

  • @karlk6860
    @karlk6860 Жыл бұрын

    You guys did pretty good! If you do another one of these either the 800 series like this or the 939 series 5 ton also with the 250 Cummins you can very easily bleed the fuel system by cracking the injector lines and there is a hand pump near the IP and you can presurize the entire injection system from there to purge any air out of it and it will start faster. This was pretty good though! Nice work.

  • @brandonlopez2987

    @brandonlopez2987

    8 ай бұрын

    What does IP stand for?

  • @karlk6860

    @karlk6860

    8 ай бұрын

    Injection pump

  • @JerseyArtform
    @JerseyArtform Жыл бұрын

    Very cool truck to save. So dope

  • @duskintheforest584
    @duskintheforest584 Жыл бұрын

    Badass toy to have! Good job bringing it back from a woody grave

  • @AttorneyBCollins

    @AttorneyBCollins

    Жыл бұрын

    Too bad it got cut up for scrap. Read the last line in the video.

  • @americanmotors3631
    @americanmotors3631 Жыл бұрын

    The Tractors are my favorite because they can be any truck ya need... Need a tanker? Hitch up a tank trailer! Need dump truck?? Hitch up a dump trailer!! Need a flat bed??? Hitch up a flat bed trailer!!! Ect and so on it can be many trucks by simply changing trailers😎

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow, very cool!!!!! 👍👍

  • @vitold937
    @vitold937 Жыл бұрын

    Классная техника!мощный дизайн,механики грамотные✌️

  • @getheated
    @getheated Жыл бұрын

    It’s horrific they scrapped those trucks. I know a guy in that general area that would have bought every one of them for more than scrap value and if they weren’t salvageable, keep all the parts for other truck owners. Very very sad.😢 Nice video otherwise. I thought it was gonna run away on you for a minute there.

  • @CyprianBuckmeir-fw3bf

    @CyprianBuckmeir-fw3bf

    Жыл бұрын

    They should be tared and feathered

  • @user-lu7ul4fl7n

    @user-lu7ul4fl7n

    Жыл бұрын

    非常浪費資源的國家,全球公認的

  • @johnwanjala4311

    @johnwanjala4311

    11 ай бұрын

    The world is in business today, yesterday it was built to last for ages and therefore to cement a name, today not to long last for the stomach is constantly craving for more new tastes and fills ..?.......?

  • @jackbower8671

    @jackbower8671

    9 ай бұрын

    Couldn't tell you how many of these 5 and 2 1/2 tons on ranges

  • @barryrahn5957
    @barryrahn5957 Жыл бұрын

    Alas. An ignominious end for a noble beast.

  • @thesoundsofearth108
    @thesoundsofearth108 Жыл бұрын

    Excelente.!!! Muy buena máquina !!!

  • @yphonmlo47daklak
    @yphonmlo47daklak Жыл бұрын

    Nice video 👍😊

  • @fredsimmons6188
    @fredsimmons61886 ай бұрын

    I put a lot of miles on the M-818 when I was stationed in West Germany.

  • @RIISCHANEL
    @RIISCHANEL Жыл бұрын

    I like that Truck Army.

  • @user-tf6lk4rz6m
    @user-tf6lk4rz6m Жыл бұрын

    boy does that motor sound great a trully big diesel sound

  • @johnparker7874
    @johnparker7874 Жыл бұрын

    I remember that day.

  • @mohammadzahangiralam1638
    @mohammadzahangiralam16389 ай бұрын

    Good luck.🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @nigel900
    @nigel9009 ай бұрын

    Very nice. 👍🏻

  • @johanordonez6998
    @johanordonez6998 Жыл бұрын

    How can someone let such a beautiful truck get in those conditions m? Unbelievable

  • @lewiemcneely9143
    @lewiemcneely9143 Жыл бұрын

    I remember the ones with a Cummins. They had NO leg room in the cab.

  • @andrewhoggett8148
    @andrewhoggett8148 Жыл бұрын

    awwww so sad engine sounded awesome

  • @aureavillalobos8983
    @aureavillalobos89838 ай бұрын

    Beutriful truck

  • @manuelane2898
    @manuelane2898 Жыл бұрын

    Me encantan estos videos

  • @hategekimanapatrick8645
    @hategekimanapatrick86459 ай бұрын

    Njywe nemera abazungu cyane mufite ubwenge birashoboka ko Imana ari umuzungu

  • @geonicu2508
    @geonicu25088 ай бұрын

    good to see these engines be bringing back to life and running same as they got out from fabrics

  • @nivaldorossi9767
    @nivaldorossi97673 ай бұрын

    Cara adoro quando vcs ligam esses motores show

  • @papat7663
    @papat7663 Жыл бұрын

    Oh and I want to say one more thing thank you for not advertising the fact you need to drive it several hundred miles to get home for the drama effect at the risk of the safety of other people on the road.

  • @steamman5320

    @steamman5320

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Glad you liked the video. I have gotten some trucks running and driven them home, but after an intense inspection, and only for a short distance. Anything else gets a thorough going over, or hauled. It isn't worth hurting someone.

  • @chrismurnane6389
    @chrismurnane63894 ай бұрын

    Did You make any attempt to see if the engine would turn before trying to start it? Did You check to see if there is water in the Oil? Did You check the coolant level? What is happening after You get it to run? In my experience with M series trucks they don't have extremely high mileage on them. These Cummins are capable of very high mileage and if you have intentions of using it you should prepare for the first start after sitting in the forest for a long time so as to minimise damage to moving parts.

  • @jeepercreepers2
    @jeepercreepers2 Жыл бұрын

    Please try to go start the one with the rear camo tarp on it

  • @ediestudio
    @ediestudio2 ай бұрын

    Just a question. Why did you flip the image sideways?

  • @steamman5320

    @steamman5320

    2 ай бұрын

    My camera did that for some reason, I couldn't figure out how to flip it in my editing software. I can now, but would have to pull it down and re-upload it, ruining the analytics.

  • @edimilsontavares6382
    @edimilsontavares6382 Жыл бұрын

    QUE SOM MARAVILHOSO

  • @gordonfreeman9261
    @gordonfreeman9261 Жыл бұрын

    Love this HL 1 game trucks

  • @hundybenggong9503
    @hundybenggong95032 ай бұрын

    It seems the truck was abondoned without serious problems with its machine parts. Not too complicsted to restart.

  • @lesthiele4921
    @lesthiele4921 Жыл бұрын

    If this is filmed in the US, if thought all US Army trucks were left hand drive? Great video, best regards from Australia.

  • @specialse

    @specialse

    Жыл бұрын

    that part of the film appears to be reversed some how ? its a left hooker alright .

  • @hauho-ik6wb
    @hauho-ik6wb7 күн бұрын

    I'm from Vietnam I'm love the USA so much 😅❤

  • @lilorbielilorbie2496
    @lilorbielilorbie2496 Жыл бұрын

    I would Really Really like to have one of these or a Deuce and a half. Are they " practical" No, but they are Way cool.

  • @wingding028
    @wingding028 Жыл бұрын

    it was a sad end for them

  • @joseeliseomorangomez7687
    @joseeliseomorangomez7687 Жыл бұрын

    Que buena amigos desde chile abrazos

  • @patrickratchford7026
    @patrickratchford70266 ай бұрын

    Hey looking for a old willy's jeep. I know it's been a year since this video but didn't know if you know of any???

  • @terryhawkins5585
    @terryhawkins5585 Жыл бұрын

    I LIKE THOES ARMY TRUCKS 🚚

  • @josenivaldo9473
    @josenivaldo9473 Жыл бұрын

    Esses mecânicos aí são foda. Os daqui conseguem desligar os que funcionam

  • @robertdees2150
    @robertdees21509 ай бұрын

    I would love to help get an old army truck to run.

  • @robertdees2150
    @robertdees21509 ай бұрын

    I agree that is sad. If you ever need a 1928 model A Ford to start i have some experience.

  • @geraldhague6170
    @geraldhague6170 Жыл бұрын

    Agreed these trucks were built &run &pull anything my dad drove a duece&half during ww2

  • @IHM52
    @IHM52 Жыл бұрын

    Good job Adam, did you get it home?

  • @steamman5320

    @steamman5320

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately no, they all got cut up before I could get it out of there.

  • @johnniethepom7545

    @johnniethepom7545

    Жыл бұрын

    @Rails, Rubber, and Rust That was pretty mean of them to do that after all that hard work . Are you sure they didn't sell it elsewhere as after all it was now a runner ! Only a fool scraps a good running diesel truck engine .

  • @jimsmirh2406
    @jimsmirh2406 Жыл бұрын

    They were more worried about the dollar than saving history.

  • @trumanhartmann4329
    @trumanhartmann4329 Жыл бұрын

    Its over John,nafing is over😁😁😁

  • @rogershahan3342
    @rogershahan3342 Жыл бұрын

    Why is the picture backward the air cleaner is always on the left and exhaust on the right i bet thought I wouldn’t notice

  • @steamman5320

    @steamman5320

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not surprised people have noticed. Somehow my camera recorded it in mirror image, but my editing software couldn't flip it. Good catch!

  • @gtmtnbikr

    @gtmtnbikr

    Жыл бұрын

    The FD logo on your t-shirt is backwards there Chief.

  • @steamman5320

    @steamman5320

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gtmtnbikr I am a fireman, but not the kind you're thinking. Look up N&W 611.

  • @Day-Cab
    @Day-Cab Жыл бұрын

    Ya know - there seems no shortage of videos about vehicles/equip that were parked for different reasons. Perhaps some things are not worth fixing or returning to regular use.

  • @steamman5320

    @steamman5320

    Жыл бұрын

    A good portion of the ones I have run across are 'round-to-its', something sidelined the machine, and the owner was going to get around to fixing it. And never did. Many more were collected, and just never worked on. And more were left after the owner died. I agree, some of them were simply parked because parts are no longer available or it is worn out beyond economical repair. Some stuff passes into the Golden age, where it was a common item, then parked, more and more were disposed of, and now this one is only one of a handful left and now worth the effort to save. The real reason for all the videos on the subject is that they are popular, and get lots of views.

  • @crazyfordrivingatyahoo
    @crazyfordrivingatyahoo Жыл бұрын

    Your shirt says 611 engine crew. What do you know about the 611? You from Roanoke?

  • @steamman5320

    @steamman5320

    Жыл бұрын

    I helped restore her and am part of the operating crew, certified fireman. Not from Roanoke though. Live in SC.

  • @crazyfordrivingatyahoo

    @crazyfordrivingatyahoo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@steamman5320 oh cool. I'm from Roanoke and I last heard from museum of transportation that she is up in new England states running events up there for now.

  • @steamman5320

    @steamman5320

    Жыл бұрын

    She is back in Roanoke now. Supposed to announce trips soon.

  • @rayburton4263
    @rayburton4263 Жыл бұрын

    Are you soaking the cylinders on the dump truck, I bet you could probably break it free.

  • @herbertramsey6611
    @herbertramsey6611 Жыл бұрын

    Why is the driveing on the wrong side of the truck

  • @vankeithbarnes1333
    @vankeithbarnes1333 Жыл бұрын

    After all that time and effort, you got it up and running only for you to see it get destroyed. ☹️

  • @ronaldmiller2740
    @ronaldmiller2740 Жыл бұрын

    OMG DAM!!!!!

  • @jimwilloughby
    @jimwilloughby Жыл бұрын

    Why is it that I've seen a lot of videos , especially those involving car or trucks , that the images are reversed?

  • @danielmiguelpascuzzi6670
    @danielmiguelpascuzzi66709 ай бұрын

    que marca de camion es, podria de ser un White ?

  • @meekdook4236
    @meekdook4236 Жыл бұрын

    What`s the whining sound? Is it the cooling fan?

  • @steamman5320

    @steamman5320

    Жыл бұрын

    It's actually the low air pressure buzzer

  • @meekdook4236

    @meekdook4236

    Жыл бұрын

    @@steamman5320 No, not the buzzer. I mean the sound that sound like a hydrualic pump, that follows the engine rpm?

  • @steamman5320

    @steamman5320

    Жыл бұрын

    @@meekdook4236 might just be fan noise then as you guessed.

  • @meekdook4236

    @meekdook4236

    Жыл бұрын

    @@steamman5320 too bad the truck got scrapped. It seemed very nice.

  • @richardcline1337
    @richardcline1337 Жыл бұрын

    Video is reversed of it trying to move???

  • @Scrapy-ih7ob
    @Scrapy-ih7ob Жыл бұрын

    Family greed for money always seems to get in the way of another person's(family) lifelong dream of saving old American iron. that was alive. ready to live on so sad.

  • @NUKEzx10r
    @NUKEzx10r Жыл бұрын

    Lucky.

  • @terryclarke5820
    @terryclarke582011 ай бұрын

    What are you doing can you drive that truck you seem to be doing a lot of messing about with the tractor unit

  • @ericcranston8158
    @ericcranston81589 ай бұрын

    Let me know where these are parked and in a couple of hours we'll have a rolling convoy!!!!

  • @steamman5320

    @steamman5320

    9 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately, in tiny pieces in China most likely. They all got scrapped.

  • @stephenhewitt5835
    @stephenhewitt5835 Жыл бұрын

    Ten minutes I will never see again