Bringing a 1935 International Truck Back to Life: Restoration Journey

TLDRIn this video, we restore a 1935 International truck that has been sitting for over 70 years. We encounter rusted plugs and stuck valves but manage to remove the head and clean it up. We use acetone and transmission fluid to free up the engine, and after some effort, we successfully start the truck.

Key insights

🔧Restoring a vintage truck involves overcoming challenges like rusted parts and stuck valves.

🔩Removing a rusted head from the engine requires careful heating and the right technique.

🔌Stuck spark plugs can be loosened with acetone and transmission fluid.

🧰Having the right tools, such as a crowbar and a hammer, is essential for a successful restoration.

⚡️After cleaning and repairing various components, the truck is brought back to life and successfully started.

Q&A

What was the condition of the truck before restoration?

The truck had been sitting for over 70 years and had rusted parts and stuck valves.

How did you remove the rusted head from the engine?

We heated the bolts and used various techniques to carefully remove the rusted head.

How did you loosen the stuck spark plugs?

We used acetone and transmission fluid to soak the plugs and loosen them.

What tools did you use for the restoration?

We used tools such as a crowbar, hammer, and socket wrench to remove and repair various components.

Was the truck successfully brought back to life?

Yes, after cleaning and repairing, the truck was successfully started.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to a 1935 International truck that has been sitting for over 70 years.

03:00Struggles encountered while removing rusted spark plugs and stuck valves.

07:00Challenges faced during the removal of the rusted head and the cleaning process.

10:00Applying acetone and transmission fluid to loosen stuck spark plugs.

14:00Efforts made to free up the engine and begin the restoration process.

16:00Troubleshooting issues with the starter and additional challenges faced.

18:00Conclusion of the restoration journey and successful start of the truck.