Will It Run? Mack B42 Wrecker Magnadyne sitting 30+ years - NNKH

This 1955 Mack B42 Wrecker has been sitting for a confirm 30+ years behind an auto repair shop in Garfield, NJ. It has the Magnadyne 6.8L gasser I6 engine. Let's see if she'll fire! If you're interested in buying this truck for parts or restoration, shoot me an email! She's rough but deserves something better than being cut up for scrap $ only.
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[bigbobvub]

You're truly one of a kind. The effort you tap into is unprecedented these days. You're old school facade is captivating and inspiring, hopefully there are some younger folk watching your videos and getting an education, getting not only an education but also picking up some lifelong lessons on being honest, working hard and most of all remaining positive when it seems the world is full of obstacles that seek to hold your passion still.

[georgeparker]

That heater is a South Wind. It runs on gasoline taken from the carb. Very popular in early Fords but was also available in other cars. Very efficient but there was also the risk of fire. But I had one in a 1939 Ford coupe and it would drive you out. Let me congrat you on a great program. You seem to have picked up a lot of info from guys like me. 81 years old.

[DBBMed]

$3500? this guy is out of his mind. He should be grateful if someone takes it out of his yard for free

[halmakenreuther]

Nice looking oldschool truck, worth a restauration. In Germany we would take the whole engine apart before we try starting it 😂

[blackscotydog]

Back in the 90s I worked for a small trucking outfit that had a Mack B61 wrecker with a diesel in it and twin stick trans. I drove that old thing all up and down the north east...It was a lotta fun back then.

[jackhmason]

Chris, it is refreshing to see a Will It Run? keep the question mark open and reveal the showstopper that rusted stuck pistons present. I’ve loved the heavy equipment episodes but the Torino trip was pretty epic. One thing that is firing on all cylinders is your approach and project selection.

[geoffmerritt]

My local auto electrician is like that, they have been in business since the 60s or 70s, as long as I can remember anyways... The sons now own and run the business, they are still old school. My office is across the road and they seem to attract a lot of classic cars which is always pleasing to see.
Took my '63 Morris Mini it to have its generator repaired. As the armature had already been machined, the owner said "I reckon I have one of those down the back" moments later he reappears with the correct part.
Seing this shop's wall of parts reminded me straight away of my neighbours.

[speedandmarine]

It appears to be a Holmes 550 wrecker unit or a size close to it. Very good old units, most of the transmission and winch end parts are still available new. I learned to drive on a Kenworth that had a 850 Holmes unit on it. Impressive amount of power for it's size. Unfortunate the engine was stuck, but overall, that B model is in really sold shape - definitely worth saving!

[emiledberg]

I like the effort you make just getting these old cars back to life.really good work. Very fun to watch

[notyouraveragejoe]

Man you don’t know how much it brightens my day to see you posted a video.

[jeffreykbevins]

That old Mack was a good find . A lot of it seems pretty solid, and I think that it could be brought back to life with a lot of work . But for someone that loves doing stuff like that, it would be a great buy .
Thanks for the video and taking us along . I will see you later, so take care and stay safe out there .
🤗👍💖💫

[JimmyWatches]

That turn signal is a mechanical arm that hung outside where the driver could pull a cord or lever to signal a turn. Horizontally pointing to the left was left of course, and pointing up was for a right turn. Drivers used their actual arms for years and years signaling this way until electric flashing lights became the norm. This mechanical one could be positioned so that vehicles following the truck could see it as they might not be able to see the arm of the driver. Signaling turns with your left arm out the window was called “hand signals” and was often on the drivers license test. I remember rolling down the window in the rain to signal a turn. Fun times. And the whole idea was pretty useless after dark of course.

[SoulPurposeGarage]

"Well let's give it an effort anyway"
Love that attitude, Great work!
Also thank you for including the clip at the end. I really wanted to hear what it would sound like.

[johnnybrace]

what's nearly as satisfying as seeing these old rigs run again is the satisfaction of the cleanup. Next to godliness! Keep up the excellent work sir.

[arnoldalt]

Back in the late 60's my cousin had a B Model diesel with a million highway miles on it. Tore it down to the bare frame, stretched it, tagged it with an air tag rear axle, added a sleeper, bigger fuel tanks, rebuilt the engine, had the local body shop do the cab and front clip, Rebuilt the gear boxes, (5 speed and duplex) rebuilt rear axle, all new airlines, brakes, king pins, air seat, and new upholstery, etc She went back on the road hauling cross country.

[danielvanalphen]

A day with a new NNKH video is a good day

[michaelnevanssr]

Despite all of the problems you ran into, I was happy you could get the Mac to a point where someone can continue. You do a great job. Please, keep up the good work.

[graemepaul]

Old blinker is called a ‘trafficator’ in the UK.
Used from early 1900s into the 1950s on some UK and European cars. Replacement ones (restomodish) for putting on old classics have LED blinkers.

[kurtburkhardt]

I am always pleased when you get an old vehicle to run. It is cool to save something when it seems almost impossible to get it to going again. This one stumped you. I know with more time and some parts money you could have got this one going...Your mechanical knowledge and hard work impress even a 60+ year old guy like me. I do work on old cars and trucks did some drag racing and now off roading. Still like getting out on the mountsin bike (keeps me young). Your scooter adventures make me smile too...

[ronjones]

A smart man would donate this project to anyone who wants it. This would cost him just to get it hauled off.