Restoring a 1953 GMC: Getting Her Running After 20 Years

🚗After 20 years of sitting, we successfully unlock the motor and get the 1953 GMC running again.

🛠We encounter some challenges with a sticking drum and a leaking water pump during the test drive.

💨The bed of the truck features a hydraulic dump system, which still works despite the old wood being completely rotted.

🚗We demonstrate the process of cleaning the spark plugs and the distributor bug to ensure a smooth start.

🛠Although the truck runs, we decide not to continue driving it due to the water pump issue.

How long had the 1953 GMC been sitting before you started the restoration?

—The 1953 GMC had been sitting for over 20 years before we started the restoration process.

Did you manage to get the truck running?

—Yes, we successfully unlocked the motor and got the 1953 GMC running again.

What challenges did you face during the test drive?

—We encountered issues with a sticking drum and a leaking water pump during the test drive.

Is the hydraulic dump bed still functional?

—Yes, the hydraulic dump bed still works, despite the old wood being completely rotted.

Why did you decide not to continue driving the truck?

—Due to a water pump issue, we decided not to continue driving the truck to prevent further damage.

00:00Introduction: Restoring a 1953 GMC that has been sitting for over 20 years.

03:41Unlocking the locked-up motor.

07:52Getting the motor to turn over and successfully starting the truck.

13:13Testing the functionality of the hydraulic dump bed and encountering issues with a sticking drum.

19:12Troubleshooting a water pump issue and deciding not to continue driving the truck.

22:26Wrapping up the video and providing a sneak peek of the next restoration project.