This one is extremely rare and actually may be the very last one of its kind. it should be preserved in stock form and NOT rodded or left in patina but actually restored. Step vans are catching on and going up in value and this one has the potential to really be something if actually restored and painted. its not like youd have much invested in redoing the interior as there is no upholstery other than the drivers seat. You have the talent and the sources for finding parts to do this one up right which will not only give a nice profit but will be actually saving a piece of history that cant be replaced. Give this one the respect it deserves.

@timduthie6399

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you mate, DO NOT HOT ROD IT!

@lancethelocal

4 жыл бұрын

todd denio nah bag the hell out of it 🤙🏻🤟🏻

@brianmaynard7320

4 жыл бұрын

Keep er original !!!

@N1RKW

4 жыл бұрын

todd denio - I agree completely, this one should be brought back to pristine original and then appreciated for the rare old beauty that it truly is.

@jimwiskus8862

4 жыл бұрын

I would agree, it’s a simple restore from the standpoint of the austere interior. Obviously there’s a lot of body work to to do. The rear doors are askew, that’s a bit troubling if it’s not just hinges. I’d try to stabilize the body with some interior bracing to prevent any racking. Gingerly lift the body off. Get the engine & tranny out and get them rebuilt if feasible. Put the hooks to the frame, have it and the wheels sand blasted, with the proper media, especially the body. Powder coat the frame and wheels, then start the reassembly of the chassis. With the braced body I’d try to get floor squared around inside and out. Get them both primed and the underside under coated. This would also include paying attention to any and all vertical bracing going up the sides, to at least 12-18” above the floor. The metal is really thick, though I’m sure rust has reduced that a bit, looking at the passenger side upper A pillar. I assume the panels are spot welded on though there may be filled joints? I wonder if the panels can be drilled and removed to get all the rust out? This is such a promising build that’s been rescued in the nick of time. It going to take a lot of love, time and patience. But yes, long post aside, keep it original! Just my thoughts, and yes I am the king of over kill. Blessings to all! Merry Christmas.

i really like the owner of that salvage yard,seems like a good dude!

@jamesstrebel7457

2 жыл бұрын

There's a truck like this in Fox Lake Illinois the grill is a tad difference but the same style

It's quite refreshing how polite everyone is to one another.

That brochure that came with it, is invaluable since there are no other pictures you could find on it- at least you have a blueprint now of what it was like new!!...amazing find tho!

Am I the only one noticed pops shoe untied and him not giving a care in the world lol... I love these two dudes. I would give anything to have a relationship like this with my dad

@rustywrenchprojects4171

4 жыл бұрын

I agree....I could have saved countless hours and money in learning... from my dad instead of trial and error... Maybe not ....He probably would have spent the whole time saying stop working on that P.O.S. ....u could be working at NASA right now and buying brand new cars.....

@jamie.777

4 жыл бұрын

yep, in the northeast nobody is calm like these folks... good ppl

@str864speed4

4 жыл бұрын

@@rustywrenchprojects4171 my dad wasn't around much. He worked for uncle Sam...always gone. We always had what we needed. Except him

@rustywrenchprojects4171

4 жыл бұрын

@@str864speed4 I feel for you..... I thought my name was Jesus H. Christ for long time... that's what I heard hollered out right before I had to go out in yard and cut the biggest switch I could find to see how many wacks he could do across my back legs and backside before the switch broke

@carmichaelmoritz8662

4 жыл бұрын

its all for the movies . they have issues like the rest of us losers .

I recommend restoring that, no customizations. Just keep it Stock

@Bwhaahhhb

4 жыл бұрын

Factory mint, if possible.

@evandotterer4365

4 жыл бұрын

We both know there not going to do that. It would be to logical

@yamahaguy1732

4 жыл бұрын

QuestionMan well I mean no matter what they do it’s a cool van id like to see it semi custom not slammed or anything maybe lowered 2 inches or so

@Cemi_Mhikku

4 жыл бұрын

@@evandotterer4365 Go back to your room and get your knickers back out of a bunch, 'cos that's exactly what they ARE doing.

@AnthonyTaylor-bp6jv

4 жыл бұрын

@@evandotterer4365 if they had no intention of doing a stock restoration, they wouldn't bother asking what we think they should do.

I follow you. Love what you guys do. I just turned 16 Dec. 10th 2019. My father owned a 1930 milk delivery van Chevy. He used it as a fishing , hunting van. After fixing it up. He sold it for 30 thousand dollars. I loved that van. And any old vans like his I love. And I plan on finding my own someday. Rebuild it myself.. ( still learning stuff lol ) and plan on using it as a mini camper van for exploring.. So.. I hope you make it original not a rat rod or cop top hot rod... I'm a Barbi girl not living in a barbi world..lol

I was at my dad's house and he's into old cars and old stuff being restored and we were watching your channel and I've just fell in love with the channel and i have a passion in old cars

I have to say that your dad is non talking man :-) He´s really cool. In all videos you talk so much and dad is observing with easy

@shilohstore6086

4 жыл бұрын

he doesn't say something until there's something to say

You need to call it The Owl. Big face large glass eyes little beak.

@colinjohnston8519

4 жыл бұрын

Stfu

@plumbingstuffinoregon2471

4 жыл бұрын

That's pretty good!

Love, love, love that you include the purchase negotiation in the video with pauses and all!

Fellers this is pretty strange to me....Cause the milkman we had would come by every week with fresh milk had one of these.....l remember it very well....Because for 5 cents l would get a little bottle of chocolate milk...Man was it good..!..Also that old Nash you all passed by my dad had one for years...l loved it....To me being a small boy it looked like a School Bus inside lots of room inside.....It had a very Strange thing going on with itself....When we would sit down for supper in the afternoon....It would start itself no joke...I know this sounds strange...But hay that's what was going on with it....The first time it did that dad thought someone was trying to steal it.....He got his gun and went outside and looked inside and stepted back....Cause no one was inside on that hot summer day...All those many years ago...I know this sounds like a lie but this is truth...Anyway this is a awesome find....Thanks very much...PS what is going with engine swap in the old Truck ???

@steveshoemaker6347

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the return text...God bless you fellers....This old man loves to see stuff like this...Cause when l was a boy this stuff was new for the most part...!

@merqury5

4 жыл бұрын

Thats a fun story. Electrically its not hard to believe. It must have had a flat battery quite often. Cheers

@WIDESIDE72

4 жыл бұрын

I believe you on the truck starting its self. I had an 82 suburban with a 6.2 diesel that would start cranking on its own. Im sure it would have started if it hadnt been so cold and the glow plugs werent on. Scared the bejeebers out of me the first time it happened. I also thought someone was trying to steal it.

@steveshoemaker6347

4 жыл бұрын

@@WIDESIDE72 Yaa thanks man.....lt was my dads Nash car back in 1954...lt was scary deal....l sir am 77 years old now...Take car my friend...!

@steveshoemaker6347

4 жыл бұрын

@@merqury5 It was my dad Nash car back in 1954...l sir am 77 years old now...Cheers rite back to you...Thanks..!

Super excited that you've found a rare gem and have the ambition to give life into this old Chevy! God bless and will continue to watch!

That salvage yard is proof that The Happy Hunting Ground truly exists! Incredible collection! I share your excitement over this truck: Such unique nd cartoonish styling, can't wait toseewhat you guys do with it.

I own 3 cars, and could barley tell you their history, Trent seems to know the history of his 3000 cars. Very impressed..

I love you guys I look forward to your show I’ve been a mechanic for over 15 years a you guys are the truth. God bless my friends

Man, Do I love these old step vans! This one should definitely be restored, painted, & kept as original as possible. This is defin itely cool.

OMG…Just found this channel…fell in love instantly…truck is cool as hell…can’t wait to see u get it running…new sub…😊😊😊👍👍👍

I’m broke but one day mock my words imma buy one of ur builds. I love what y’all stand for. I prey y’all get your own show bless y’all and all y’all do.

Woow I hadn't seen a 1940 Chevy step van like that one before u guys @ ( Turnin Rust) find another super rare germ.

Blessed and truly highly favored to find this rare gem 💎 diamond in the rough for real🙏🏼👌🏼

Yes yes yes!! You gotta bring her back to life!! Great video!! Can't wait to see more of this milk truck!!

BEST FEELING EVER! When your looking in the rear view mirror at the new project. And you just can't wait to get it home!

Lance, spent most of 40 years driving step vans we had 10' 12' and 14' Chevy and GMC chassis with Grumman bodies. I started with a 10' 1967, 4 speed in 1970. Like you never seen a 40, really cool can't wait to see where you take it !!!

I’m so glad this popped up on my home feed. This channel is so bad ass

Some vehicles by the nature of their rarity need to be restored to original condition. We car guys owe it to history.

I appreciate y'all. That delivery rig is sweet. It was waiting for y'all all those years.

Sah-weet find. Man I think this is the first time I've got to watch the trailer in action. Wow!!!! Thanks for sharing.

Hey Lance: Love that sweat shirt brother. Clayton Jennings is from right around the corner from us.

@redneckrhymes2026

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Norris right. I drove 4 hours when he came to Atlanta last year. He’s awesome

@Anth4044

4 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was going to say to love that Sweatshirt 👏👍👍🙏

@redneckrhymes2026

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Blow serving God and turning cars if u got a problem keep it to yourself or get off this channel

@duane4972

4 жыл бұрын

I have MAXIMUM RESPECT FOR A MAN NOT AFRAID TO TELL THE WORLD WHERE HIS PRIORITIES ARE !!!!

@popefacto5945

4 жыл бұрын

@Joe Blow More like... MARSHA MARSHA MARSHA

From my experience, we buy a lot of pickups for my work. Just talking to the ole boys for a decent amount of time and listening to their stories can drop the price in half 😉.

I can only say one word, GREAT, well maybe two, REALLY GREAT! There is nothing like, TRUE PASSION, just GREAT!

I'm excited to see it running and fixed up. Good find Turning Rust!

Restore it to its original state like back in the 40.

Hey love the sweat shirt brother.and it's a rare truck for sure ,i hope one day see it on the road..

Wow what a cool place! "Field of dreams", you said . I think that sums it up! There's enough there to keep ya'll busy for years. I'm really enjoying your soundtracks. From the cool intros to the highlights throughout. The music is telling the story as you see it unfolding on your screen. Like the song playing during the 'ol gals upwards climb out of the weeds and up onto the trailer. Loving it!. Great story so far. I think this gem is in good hands!

Gotta love those metro buses, it’s an interesting twist to custom builds. I liked hearing the stories of my grandpa helping his dad with the laundry business in Jacksonville Texas and he would go in one of those trucks to pick up and drop off the laundry, Great video!👍

You should keep this stock because it’s so rare

@slowpoke4557

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!

@TurninRust

4 жыл бұрын

That's the plan! It's a 1 of 1.

@todddenio3200

4 жыл бұрын

Also this one should be actually restored and painted not left in patina. This is too rare of a piece to not treat right or to chop up.

@martinharris5017

4 жыл бұрын

@@TurninRust Even though I'm a rodder and can already picture it modified, in this instance I totally agree. Here's another thought though: It wouldn't be hard for someone with a similar body to replicate this van using the front grille etc from a donor Chevy. That way we get it both ways: A restored original and a "repro-rod" version!

@lancethelocal

4 жыл бұрын

Bag it and enjoy it! What’s the fun in it sitting in a private collection for no one to see

The only future i can see for something that is possibly one of a kind is a slow full on restoration.

@joebuchanan9563

4 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@AnthonyTaylor-bp6jv

4 жыл бұрын

@dale gribble the reason they look more interesting is because the design came from the mind of a living person, which gave them character. These days, the designs come off a computer program designed to give low drag and high fuel economy, which means they all look the same ... same = boring.

you know Lance, you come across as a very personable guy, you are always respectful and non- judgemental with those you meet, the world needs more like you. Surprised you correctly recognised the Morris Minor cars you saw in this junk yard, made me smile hearing you call them clown cars, how about doing one up as "Joker"

Just good Ole boys making deals on their passions! Sure am glad there's people that love doing this!!!

Great video guys. You guys deserve a million subs. Keep up the good work!

Really cool old truck! Even if that 216 is toast, I’ll bet you can find a later 235 that’ll get her back up and rolling! Now let’s see you work your magic!

He is a lucky guy being in this with his dad. I'm a freak about old cars and have more than I will ever live to see restored. My dad and I were at two different ends of the world when it came to my old cars. I saw treasure he saw junk. Lost my dear dad in 2014. I miss him every day.

Glad to see more content from you guys. Love the builds!

Thanks for another great episode...

Well done boys keep it up By the way love the sweat shirt

Gentlemen. Stock to the bone, please. No patina, no rat, no motor change or lowering. You know it makes sense given its rarity. Be as harsh on the rust as you can and really make sure it will survive well for years to come. What a find! Hope you have a great time seeing this thru. All the best!

Looks like an amazing find can't wait to see what you guys do with the van ! God speed !

Oh my God, I can't wait to see that one done. Subbed.

this seems highly produced for a youtube channel lots of edits, multiple camera angles, music that's original or paid for through a license, looks like a show that could be on cable... either a talented and dedicated grp of people putting this together for the love of it or it's costing big to get an episode done... kudos

@andrelacombe2822

4 жыл бұрын

good channel if I wasn't clear :)

@TurninRust

4 жыл бұрын

Just 3 guys with alot of passion for old vehicles! Lance & Wyatt are the brains of the operation, knowledge, and builds! And i have a background in film/editing. It all just works extremely well together! (I'm Wesley btw, the filmer lol) Thank you SO much for the kind words! We put our all into these.

@jimmypopp2695

4 жыл бұрын

@@TurninRust Totally agree!!! Very well produced. Better than most television shows and just impeccable with the personalities. I feel like I am part of your family!! Thank you my brother...lol

@feelingold2995

4 жыл бұрын

@@TurninRust Awesome work guys, you amaze me with the quality of work and care you all have for these old beautys. Thanks!!

@patrickduffin6418

4 жыл бұрын

It's better than anything on cable due to the lack of manufactured drama or fake time constraints. This is great stuff.

I love this vid! Please save these old vehicles.....we lost all of the aircraft from WWII.....It makes my heart jump when I see an old vehicle that I use to know. I know there are guys out there that have the skill and interest ....and money to make this work! Thanks for posting this!

@CARSON441

4 жыл бұрын

Look for Kermit Weeks, Fantasy of Flight on KZread. many of the planes you miss will be found there in flying condition.And Kermit says he wants to be him when he grows up, who could blame him, he's truly living his dream!

I absolutely love the small changes you all have done with the way you're shooting the episodes. I noticed it especially in this one, I liked how as the seller and Lance were talking about the cars and the super cool van you guys bought, You guys continued talking as photos were coming up of the vehicles and how the frames would switch back and forth as Lance made his commentary. The overall formatting that Wesley is doing is fantastic. The music isn't too loud between takes and he captures so many cool camera shots and story line. You guys are growing and it's really cool to watch it. You guys are definitely my favorite channel. I apologize if I seem too forward I just speak from the heart and my passion for vehicles. Keep up the great work Turning Rust. Marry Christmas and God Bless.

That was better than going to a car show

I like the way Lance negotiated the deal in a very polite way......what a Good buy indeed .......

If am not mistaken that plant stopped production and was switched to military equipment that year. That's probably why the limited number.

I am very excited to see this project get done can't wait, keep doing what you doing

I just can’t wait to see what they do with this one 👏🏼

@heycolslaw

4 жыл бұрын

I'm eager to see something accomplished with this relic very soon too, Daniel!

"Vee-Hick-Ull" 😂😂😂

Lance hoping to drive my 51 out to your show next year to visit y’all s shop be a good road trip from North Carolina love what y’all guys stand for and the talented work you do 👍

I saw one of these back in the early 60s in Asheville, NC.. It was being used as a Cleaners delivery truck. I've never seen one since! Great find I hope you get this thing up and running.

That ol guy reminds me of Carl Childers

04-2019 Lance ur truck registration is way past the grace period 😂😂

@forthwithtx5852

4 жыл бұрын

Noticed that myself.

@markrandall1456

4 жыл бұрын

I've been on him for about the last 4-5 videos. Who's state is on the registration? Texas Then give back to Texas what belongs to Texas and give to God what is God's.

@tobifayiga3628

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Randall AMEN haha

@martinharris5017

4 жыл бұрын

I'd say this was filmed some time back. These projects don't always happen in the sequence we see them on video.

Hey sorry I missed the live chat guys. Love watching what you guys do and love all the turnouts. Just wanted to put that out there for you guys. Thanks for sharing.

Hope you are going to keep us updated on this. I worked on the 50's models of these chevrolets and loved it

"JESUS JESUS JESUS Till The Day I Die" love the jumper

Love the sweatshirt. My one question is how you. Kept it clean while meandering through a salvage yard. You may find that in 1940 the US was starting to become the arsenal of democracy . The changeover to war production was getting into first gear and certain vehicle productions were being laid to the side and your stepvan was probably one of them.

@craigperkins970

3 жыл бұрын

Love the cars wish I could come with a wad of cash and bring some back to New Zealand,awesome also in Jesus we trust

That is the coolest looking van I've ever seen. Love it. Can not wait to see how it finishes up Shame we don't have them here in Australia

Thanks Lance! ❤️ your content. Keep setting your heart on things above!

Just saw 2 cars from 101 dalamatiins today. The van and that blue jag

@quintenmaccalla5109

4 жыл бұрын

caelan sprouse I was literally thinking the same thing just now

And love the music.🦋

Always fun to watch and I look forward to seeing what you do with this van.

excited to see the progress on this one. My brother was homeless for a stretch and lived in a box truck that doubled as his mobile mechanics shop. Super cool!

Gotta agree with you Lance, i'll bet you got the last one standing

@MrAllinclubs

4 жыл бұрын

They should put that on the door ( Last One Standing ) 😃

GReat shirt Thank God!!

Love this rare gem and I am looking forward to seeing next step! I got my love of old cars from my pops, he would have been all over this! New subscriber from southern California.

I had found your channel and loved what I had seen. Than when I subbed something went wrong it didn’t compute LOL. I forgot your name but finally I was search the tube and ran into you again. This time I made sure I became one of your subscribers. Neat ole van can’t wait to see the work start. Thank You

Such a rare vehicle would need to be restored to a certain extent . especially with the truck nose. Even though the US didn't enter WW2 until 1941 the bigger corperations were gearing up for War production from 1939 so the van was probably considered to be of little importance compared with GM's other projects such as Chev military pattern trucks and GMC 6x6's.

@brycechessum4684

2 жыл бұрын

The US didnt show up for WW2 untill 1942 and civilian cars were sold in 42 over here new cars stopped in Sept 39 when WW2 started.

best sweatshirt ever man, God bless =)

Just ran across this episode and subscribed!! Great find gentlemen! We can't wait for the build to start!!

I just subscribed . Very enjoyable , well put together video . I'm looking forward to a video showing your progress on this truck .

I love rusty gold but gotta say that’s one sexy duramax

This is really a 1940 Chevy divco dubl-duti milk truck

Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out. Best of luck and Happy Holidays.

I’ve subscribed and really looking forward to watching this old beauty come back to life. 👍

I TOTALLY appreciate a Man that would wear a sweat shirt that says "Jesus" on it not once but 3 times! I hope you're Christian and it's not BS. If so I admire this channel even more! This is such a RAD truck and I can't wait to see what you all will turn it into! BTW I'm a Ford man so yjis is saying a lot! TY ...Newk from Kentucky

@bigsexymuthashutyomouth2546

4 жыл бұрын

They are absolutely Christian men. It's no front with them. They talk about God in just about all of their videos.

LOVE YOUR HOODIE,JESUS ALL DAY LONG

All of those beautiful old cars and trucks may look rough but they have so much more potential to be something even better than a new car.

I can't believe you got that old van running ..you guys had me happy watching it

I’d love to no the history on it I’ve always wanted a divco milk truck

The hoodie is great but it should say, till the day I die. Then for eternity

@lskiller1903

4 жыл бұрын

@Joe Blow This isn't the first time we have run across each other here on KZread. I see you are still crying out for God's love and excceptance, it's simple Joe Blow stop being the jerk in the classroom. And ask Jesus to come into your life. All this termoial and jackassory that makes you this loud obnoxious pile of defecation, could be gone in a second. Do yourself and your eternal life a favor. Oh and the rest of us that want to squash you like a bug, get saved. You really are crying out for Christ's love and salvation.

@bradzimmerman3171

4 жыл бұрын

@@lskiller1903 sure can see why you have trouble thinking ( called poor education) drop the christ stuff and start thinking, be properly saved

@lskiller1903

4 жыл бұрын

@@bradzimmerman3171 Another jerk popping it's ugly head up, what is it with all you higher knowledge know it all's. Do you really think you are on the fast track to heaven. By the way you certainly assume/guess to know a lot about me. Is that how you not so scholarly fools know it all by "guessing". I'm simply amazed and in aww with you and your higher life form. Thank you for taking the time to insult some ignorant uneducated nobody like me. Oh by the way Satan's little helper if being saved properly is anything like you are representing, I'll stay improperly saved. Now read this slow.!! Aww Sad Zipperman can you gobble all of this down in one swallow, oh and don't forget to wipe your chin.!!!

@watchforlife

4 жыл бұрын

@@lskiller1903 For a "saved Christian" that you portray yourself to be, after reading through your comment, I can tell you are one hell of a hypocrite. Then again, it's very common in your circle to be overly religious and holier than thou on the outside but dirtier and nastier than shit on the inside!! So much for being "saved"!! Just a facade and for show. The person you were responding to obviously was right about you and it struck a nerve apparently. Time to admit that it's all a charade and nothing but BS!!

That gentelman knows his stuff, hes rarer than van is.😉thanks you guys, and also our new freind with a couple of rigs he might want to sell. Thanks for thinking ahead all of those years ago, just for a day in the distant future, today is that day. Crazy. Peace my brothers.

I'm pretty sure those were still around as milktrucks when I was a kid in the early 60's (I'm 63) in N.Y. and upstate N.Y. too. I remember them because I thought they were so cool. Such classic old time styling. 👍🇺🇸

On second thought,I need the whole sound track.

Never heard of the clothing brand Jesus.

@mikenorris1406

4 жыл бұрын

Check out Clayton Jennings web site.

@substandardabuse6028

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikenorris1406 no thanks. I don't need a hoodie or any material possession to go to heaven. That's if it exists.

@captainamericaamerica8090

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikenorris1406 Tell Jesus to start curing all those infants being born blind, deaf, mutes, crippled and with cancers.

@bradzimmerman3171

4 жыл бұрын

@@captainamericaamerica8090 start thinking people, ask questions don't let these christian wackos run wild oops & ask them why they believe when they can't prove anything

@CARSON441

4 жыл бұрын

@@bradzimmerman3171 PLEASE don't spoil this site with arguments that don't benefit anyone even if you think you've won.

There is one of these sitting up in Saint Francis Minnesota. Owned by a former friend of mine. Just rusting away, sitting by the side of the road with a big Goofy agricultural sign on it. Also, there's a bunch of old style food and maintenance trucks for sale by my work if you guys are interested.

Sweet ride. Really enjoyed this. Love the music and them ole 🚗.

God's blessings be upon you and your family, Amen

To be honest, the van it's ugly, but ugly it's the new cool...

I finally got a chance to watch this video and I'm really excited for what's next! Awesome find!!

Love it guys superb piece cant wait to see you two get to work on her thanks