WRECKER BED SWAP FORD TO CHEVROLET

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  • @ianlane7026
    @ianlane70269 ай бұрын

    You are amazing mate. The amount of mechanical problems you can remember coming across previously, and you can remember what is probably bust and how to fix it staggers me. Myself, I put my keys down in my shed this morning, took me almost 6 hours to find them!!! Your projects must cover around 170 years, all that plus earning a living too, well done and greetings from Scotland 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @duncanfrere2656
    @duncanfrere26569 ай бұрын

    That Unit Crane rescue was top-notch viewing! One of my all-time favorite Jonathan W playlists. The "When In Doubt, Build it Stout!" ethos was in full effect on that truck frame.

  • @lateefcarrere1649
    @lateefcarrere16499 ай бұрын

    I wouldn't say that you've done stupid stuff, Jonathan. I mean, you needed a crane, and you resurrected one. That was a good series, and this towbed swap is just as good. I think a brake component has broken inside the drum, and hangs up the axle on forward motion only. I'm sure you can fix it. 👍

  • @dougscott8161
    @dougscott81618 ай бұрын

    Hi, Jonathan, It's been a while since I've been on your site and I'm glad to see that you're still keeping things running with little to no cash outlay. I'm also pleased to see that Nana is still giving you her Catscan approval on all your projects, give her an extra scratch behind the ears for me. God Bless and continue to stay safe, and Meow to Ninja Catscan.🤩💯❤👍👍

  • @stevezwemer1262
    @stevezwemer12629 ай бұрын

    Enjoy a Jonathan video regardless of the subject matter …. rat rods, broken trucks, steam engines, saving a crane. Priceless Thank you

  • @bigr7528
    @bigr75289 ай бұрын

    Jonathan, You are an inspiration to all of us work on our own projects and run into much lesser obstacles that set us back. Need more men in this world like you. Thanks Jonathan.

  • @geoffturner1487
    @geoffturner14879 ай бұрын

    The crane wasn't a stupid idea. It has proved itself to be a tough and dependable unit. You needed it, and if you ever need it again, you know where to find it. In fact I'm surprised it didn't get used to lift the tow truck beds.

  • @hoosiernick
    @hoosiernick9 ай бұрын

    If I had a dollar for every time you said "not a problem ", we would both be rich. The amazing thing is that you are always right. It never is a problem. The UNC owes you a honorary PHD in Engineering. And it's well-deserved just based on your practical knowledge. The things it would take a doctorate to figure out using formulas and calculations, you know instinctively just based on hands on knowledge. You continue to amaze me.

  • @colinwheeler4166

    @colinwheeler4166

    8 ай бұрын

    100% agree with U on that. Jonathan W does deserve a phd in engineering, with all he teaches.

  • @VanWinger
    @VanWinger9 ай бұрын

    Wrecker was built by someone who actually used one and knew what needed to be done to bulletproof it.

  • @jorgefernandez-mv8hu
    @jorgefernandez-mv8hu9 ай бұрын

    You are a master of solving problems. Sometimes you have either build something or bring it back from the grave, but if it makes sense to you and it works out then that's what you had to do. That crane was a great investment for you and so will this wrecker. It will give you options on doing things you want to do. Looking forward to the next video.

  • @tresfingeros
    @tresfingeros9 ай бұрын

    Nanna scanned , the job is cleared to proceed 👍 The hand crank rigging dates back to the Roman days, towing cherriots😂😂some serious re-enforcing on that frame👍

  • @williamdalbey4867
    @williamdalbey48679 ай бұрын

    Jonathan, you are so humble. I'm sure that is why you are so endearing to us, you're faithful followers. You don't have a mean bone in your body. Your optimism is contagious. Always seeing the best of any situation. You are the man!

  • @jerryking2418
    @jerryking24189 ай бұрын

    Love your optimism. We’ll take care of it! Thanks for sharing. I assume the cat scan was OK.

  • @markbrown-us4xe
    @markbrown-us4xe9 ай бұрын

    Impressive how one Man can get through these projects. Congratulations on your Studebaker win. That was some driving. Thanks.

  • @danbeckley3140
    @danbeckley31409 ай бұрын

    Love that old Ford tow truck and your cat 😸

  • @edwardmckenzie3402
    @edwardmckenzie34029 ай бұрын

    nothing better than a cat scan to diagnose a problem!

  • @teebugg66
    @teebugg669 ай бұрын

    Those old wreckers are awesome looking! Let’s drag out the 4x4 wrecker when this one is done!

  • @davidharden4305
    @davidharden43059 ай бұрын

    My dad had both types of those wrecker beds growing up both very good but the hydraulic so much handier in the salvage yard!

  • @BOZOSMITH-xw3ms
    @BOZOSMITH-xw3ms9 ай бұрын

    What a nice sitting area surrounded by antiques

  • @timhanson2080
    @timhanson20809 ай бұрын

    You sure know how to stay busy. Wish I had half the ambition as you. Thanks for sharing Jonathan 👍🇺🇸

  • @user-pd1tz3ge1s
    @user-pd1tz3ge1s9 ай бұрын

    Nana! Love you! JW you might be a genius! Great work!😊

  • @forterierocks
    @forterierocks9 ай бұрын

    Your mechanical knowledge is wild, doesn't seem like there is much you can't fix, build or make run.

  • @buckykattnj
    @buckykattnj9 ай бұрын

    When you were picking up the whole back end of the Ford Wrecker, I thought, "Damn, that's a BEAST of a grounding strap". ;-)

  • @Dwayne7834
    @Dwayne78349 ай бұрын

    That was a good idea stiffening up the frame. On the Chevy. Thanks for sharing the video. 👍

  • @roberttaylor5999
    @roberttaylor59999 ай бұрын

    I sure would love to have that dentside Ford!

  • @johnmccormick175
    @johnmccormick1759 ай бұрын

    As always an interesting video, your abilities never fail to impress me Jonathan,thanks for sharing and stay safe.

  • @kevinfletcher8208
    @kevinfletcher82089 ай бұрын

    I've been with you for a long time, even watched all back videos. Never seen one I didn't like. Keep it up.

  • @glenharper3136
    @glenharper31369 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video Jonathan.

  • @SuperKONR
    @SuperKONR8 ай бұрын

    I'm sure you've figured it out by now but your brake springs are broken and letting the shoes act as a sprag. Sometimes if you have a leaky wheel cylinder it makes the shoes extra sticky and compounds the sprag effect... Just needs cleaned and new hardware and you'll be golden. Thanks for taking us along!

  • @Mudsuitable
    @Mudsuitable9 ай бұрын

    Man that's a sweet Chevy!! I'm in awe of the lack of rust, I don't remember the last time I saw an older truck as clean as that (besides when they were new) lol

  • @machinist5828
    @machinist58289 ай бұрын

    There's nothing like a recovery with an "Armstrong" bed when you are sick with the summer flu. Boy that sucked and I hurled. The trooper kept asking if I needed EMS to look at me too. 😂😂

  • @Chr.U.Cas2216
    @Chr.U.Cas22169 ай бұрын

    "The steam engine hauler"! 👍👏👌

  • @erniehoffer1784
    @erniehoffer17849 ай бұрын

    It's fighting you. Enjoy your videos.

  • @vettekid3326
    @vettekid33269 ай бұрын

    I think what you need is a WW2 tank retriever. Basically a tank without a turret on it and it has a very heavy duty boom. A strip mine my father-in-law worked for had one they used to pull out stuck Cat dozers. It was a heck of a lot of fun to drive around in the dirt too

  • @zeusapollo8688

    @zeusapollo8688

    9 ай бұрын

    Knew a fellow with an apc. He stuck a jeep body on top of it and did boat moving with it

  • @charlesstarlin6354
    @charlesstarlin63549 ай бұрын

    Awesome always cool stuff always thanks 😎

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz40049 ай бұрын

    Very nice job Johnathan and Definitely great job who reinforcing the chassis

  • @davidpark9727
    @davidpark97279 ай бұрын

    Always thinking, always tinkering ! Good job!

  • @AndrewHCann
    @AndrewHCann9 ай бұрын

    Excellent video Johnathan W :) also amazing on 2 the 2 beds of Wreckers also on Chevrolet truck check on dauls ring plate that splits 2 wheels it maybe did put plus right why won't turn on back left 2 wheels right for Foward and backwards in Reverse seen that happen before! Also stronger frame supports sounds like person doing lots heavy duty weights tow vehicles or plus when GMC and Chevrolet had frame problems in early 2000 years when Bend in V or Broken back brand new ! You must remember that horrible problems in Gas or Desiel motor one's plus Z71 in 2 to 4 doors plus 2 or 4×4 versions of 1/2 , heavy duty 1/2 called 5/8 , 3/4 , 1 tons ! The other thing on frame make stronger was the company or owners of Chevrolet tow truck haul vehicles like Cube Vans had cargo in weights was on limits truck do or haul lots stake trucks too like 3 to 6 tons of highway when Broken down ! impressive what did I say for sure ! Hope my ideas help you out too !

  • @The_HillPeople
    @The_HillPeople9 ай бұрын

    Gotta have a kickit spot. "But. There's a problem". Love your vids.

  • @suewyke5844
    @suewyke58449 ай бұрын

    Well you have Nana watching your stuff can't wait to see the crane when it's finished Johnboy.

  • @regal105
    @regal1059 ай бұрын

    I had the same wheel lock up on a Squarebody cab and chassis. Just debris in the drum. Took it off put it back on and it was fine.

  • @CHOPSHOPUNDERGROUND
    @CHOPSHOPUNDERGROUND9 ай бұрын

    If you were closer I'd try to deal on that old 440 bed! Those are bullet proof old skool beds. Great vid!

  • @browncarp
    @browncarp9 ай бұрын

    Holmes did make that bed in a 74" wide version for the 220 or 440 but most of them were 86" for dual wheels. I have never seen a 74" wide bed but they do mention it in the factory literature as being available.

  • @craignehring
    @craignehring9 ай бұрын

    Good going!!

  • @ZMadtrapper
    @ZMadtrapper9 ай бұрын

    THANKS fer the update. Lookin forward to more. WAVIN a hand EH !!

  • @davidstaats4229
    @davidstaats42299 ай бұрын

    Great video.... id love to find another old ford like that one.

  • @ronwig7665
    @ronwig76659 ай бұрын

    Great video Jonathon , your a smart man when it to automotive

  • @lindagolembieski7405
    @lindagolembieski74059 ай бұрын

    Awesome job !!!

  • @johnshei3155
    @johnshei31559 ай бұрын

    sure is a neat cart, looks like a new fuel tank & pump on the chevy.

  • @toddvisser5445
    @toddvisser54459 ай бұрын

    I'm sure it'll be pretty sweet when you're done! Great seeing your videos.

  • @tomcool6098
    @tomcool60989 ай бұрын

    That's awesome! That ain't a bad looking truck. Looks like the frames beefy enough to do whatever you want with it

  • @paulwalker427
    @paulwalker4279 ай бұрын

    Fantastic work

  • @theodoredugranrut8201
    @theodoredugranrut82019 ай бұрын

    Central California watching

  • @dustinellis9321
    @dustinellis93219 ай бұрын

    I'd love to buy that ford dually

  • @stevecr8934
    @stevecr89349 ай бұрын

    There's always somethin going on at Jonathans place. Always something good too.

  • @greenmountainsuriving
    @greenmountainsuriving9 ай бұрын

    Johnathan I just love your videos the way you narrate them is Awesome Nana cat aint so bad either thanks from Vermont

  • @davidvansickle563
    @davidvansickle5639 ай бұрын

    Great video again, I love your content. It would be great if you could teach local students about steam engines at your property.

  • @RMonkey
    @RMonkey9 ай бұрын

    Let's call him the amazing Jonathan.

  • @mironeko3820
    @mironeko38209 ай бұрын

    Possibly a brake shoe linings came loose or unbonded and jams the wheel from going forward. Seen it happen before.

  • @daviddamico4288
    @daviddamico42889 ай бұрын

    Nice job Jonathan…

  • @EricWakefield-ls9ph
    @EricWakefield-ls9ph6 ай бұрын

    the cat is so cute ☺️

  • @mathewm7136
    @mathewm71369 ай бұрын

    ....why am I silently singing "One Piece at A Time" by Johnny Cash in my head?

  • @mtpockets7352
    @mtpockets73529 ай бұрын

    On another note I saw that auto evolution . picked up the footage on your Studebaker Congratulations Much respest6 for your ability's

  • @huckshaulingrecovery4991
    @huckshaulingrecovery49919 ай бұрын

    Probably just me but I think that homes bed liked its Ford didn't wantna get put on a Chevy. Either way thanks for the content stay safe on the road.

  • @Jeff97405
    @Jeff974057 ай бұрын

    You can extend the cable boom...and then change the mechanical winch to electric...

  • @katmandu8208
    @katmandu82089 ай бұрын

    👍🏻🍻

  • @Thecasey34
    @Thecasey349 ай бұрын

    Love the cat 😂

  • @davidingling9791
    @davidingling97919 ай бұрын

    Uh oh look out Nana's on the job!

  • @lloydrobinson7081
    @lloydrobinson70819 ай бұрын

    cool clip

  • @RickBaconsAdventures
    @RickBaconsAdventures9 ай бұрын

    after seeing the other work they had done on the truck, they probably put the brake shoes in it wrong and left pieces out that are making it lock in one direction

  • @kevinblevins2612
    @kevinblevins26129 ай бұрын

    Someone will want the old ford to make a flat bed out of!!

  • @rogerdeneault6560
    @rogerdeneault65609 ай бұрын

    i like it

  • @1963-Ford-Galaxie
    @1963-Ford-Galaxie9 ай бұрын

    Be Safe Brother!!!

  • @user-rw9xi8qv7x
    @user-rw9xi8qv7x9 ай бұрын

    Yes that is a sweet frame job 😀 so the other bed is younger but needs cleaning up a bit 😊

  • @mjmcomputers
    @mjmcomputers9 ай бұрын

    Looks like they reinforced that frame to lift steam engines.

  • @georgestpierre848
    @georgestpierre8489 ай бұрын

    Got a nice pretty gas tank in there I never seen a blue one

  • @MorrisDSons
    @MorrisDSons9 ай бұрын

    Sometimes the flexible break line to the hubs breakdown on the inside and causes a break to lockup

  • @MorrisDSons

    @MorrisDSons

    9 ай бұрын

    I really would like to talk with Johnathan about an old car, I hate modern vehicles and looking for something old; I have no plans of restoring anything all the way back, I am old school kind of man and like simple things. I go to town maybe twice per month that bad thing is I live in Southern Indiana, wish I knew you when I lived in S. Carolina. I had a Ford truck a 1960 and I tried everything to get the left front wheel to roll and an old friend of mine told me it was probably the break line going to the wheel and when that was replaced it turned, I know Fords are really bad for that problem with the rubber break line breaking down on the inside like a flap and when you press on the break the fluid cannot come back up the line for release. I have never run into that problem again to this day but when you said you could not figure out why the wheel was locked up I though I would have you try that rubber hose to the hub. I love your shows! That old '49 Dodge I would love to talk shop with you about that car cause I have been looking for one like my Dad had but his was a '50 but in the late 1950's when he would go some where my brother and I would have to stand up behind the drivers seat because those old coupes come without a back seat; I am looking for one to drive and do not care of the looks of it. I am an expert with Bondo...

  • @jackclanin8130
    @jackclanin81309 ай бұрын

    Same mechanic that worked on the transmission worked on the brakes, what else did they work on.

  • @chevyfan82
    @chevyfan829 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @michaelhodges3841
    @michaelhodges38419 ай бұрын

    I've been watching your videos for year's. My wife likes to watch your videos of the stream engines. She thinks you have a fedish for steam engines. Is it the Ford for sale? Do you have the title?

  • @robmatthews7972
    @robmatthews79729 ай бұрын

    Would have been good to see you use the Unit Crane to remove these beds, but I guess for you working alone the forklift was easier. Is there an adapter to bolt the pump onto the GM transmission?

  • @randallhub528
    @randallhub5289 ай бұрын

    You will never get bored and one man can out do cold war motors because we don't see you puffin the weed and slamming down alcohol!

  • @ronbuckner8179
    @ronbuckner81799 ай бұрын

    No question! That is the worst looking tire, still holding air I have ever seen! I'd call Guiness, That night be a record they'd pay you for.

  • @robertshemory3541
    @robertshemory35419 ай бұрын

    ❤✌️👍😎🇺🇲

  • @dennisgallagher1686
    @dennisgallagher16869 ай бұрын

    I have watched your videos for years have you ever said a problem was big or gave up on a project I wished I had your skill set

  • @user-tf4yi3qs4u
    @user-tf4yi3qs4u9 ай бұрын

    Hay Mr. Jhonethen.w what you did do is tern a rocker into a yeard forklift / yeard truck .why not build a steml truck

  • @joshroland
    @joshroland9 ай бұрын

    Enjoy the videos. I can't remember why you didn't just get the ford running.

  • @RickBaconsAdventures

    @RickBaconsAdventures

    9 ай бұрын

    the suspension on those trucks is not good for a wrecker where the back either has no weight or a ton of weight. The tires go up and down on an arc. On the chevy it actually has proper suspension geometry

  • @thomasnoteboom1531
    @thomasnoteboom15319 ай бұрын

    Dropped a shoe or two, bet you

  • @drlegendre
    @drlegendre9 ай бұрын

    Did something major go wrong with the crane?

  • @IDPhotoMan
    @IDPhotoMan9 ай бұрын

    Catscan!!!

  • @georgestpierre848
    @georgestpierre8489 ай бұрын

    Later brother

  • @georgestpierre848
    @georgestpierre8489 ай бұрын

    That tow truck was meant to work

  • @cobyburrow9339
    @cobyburrow93399 ай бұрын

    I thought the Ford and Chevy frames were different width.

  • @merc-ni7hy
    @merc-ni7hy9 ай бұрын

    i dont know the back story on this ford wrecker..but why not just get the ford running and use that??

  • @mikepelz7004
    @mikepelz70049 ай бұрын

    I'll bet it's a broken brake return spring giving you problems!

  • @user-qi9bn2ns2l
    @user-qi9bn2ns2l9 ай бұрын

    Do u have to ok it with ur wife? Nope just Nina😂

  • @patmclean1951
    @patmclean19519 ай бұрын

    Jonathan, do you have an email? I just found a bunch of steam gauges and oilers on marketplace. Thought you might be interested.

  • @jlletaw1954
    @jlletaw19549 ай бұрын

    Who gets the big chair

  • @tedium37

    @tedium37

    9 ай бұрын

    I bet he don't do much sitting.

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve9 ай бұрын

    Jonathan, do you read the comments? Would you give a short reply?

  • @jonathanw4942

    @jonathanw4942

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes I do.

  • @dans_Learning_Curve

    @dans_Learning_Curve

    9 ай бұрын

    @@jonathanw4942 do you remember my 1958 Plymouth Suburban? Picture in my profile picture. You subscribed a few years ago. I was driving it until it lost total oil pressure! I appreciate your videos!

  • @TgWags69
    @TgWags698 ай бұрын

    Hey Jonathan, I can't find an email for you. I wanted to let you know about a corless steam engine I see for sale near me. It has a 12 foot fly wheel. Let me know how to get you a message. I'm not associated with it. I just thought I'd pass it on to you .

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