1950s Euclid Off Road Truck, Sitting 10+ Years, Will it Start and Drive??

As someone who has worked underground, I recognize what this truck was used for immediately... This would have been the powder rig. Commonly called a "powder monkey." As a blaster, this is what we used to load shots underground, to advance the mine... I've never seen one mounted on a Euc like this, ours was on an old Gettman... But I'm 99% sure that's what this was used for. That air tank on the side was likely used for the pneumatic loading of ANFO.

To work out the last time it ran you just need to count the rings of the tree growing through it Matt 😂🍻

As a retired Euclid executive, I am so proud of what this company contributed to the US construction and mining industries. Seeing this old truck run after all these years is a testament to the quality that was built into these products.

When the following three phrases are said while getting a vehicle or machine running, you know the dedication to the cause is 100%: “Gonna use all the ether” “Something’s on fire, no like real fire!!” “Let me wedge the machete in right here.” Great video and great job getting the Euclid running!!

There's just something about your videos that I love. I think it's the no nonsense, logical approach you take and there's as much of you in the videos as there is the machines.

Machines like this are national treasures 😲

The resilience of diesel equipment continues to amaze me. I can see myself becoming a convert.

Machines that built this country. Thank you for keeping them alive.

As a 10yo boy in Westport NZ, in 1950, our house was nearby the NZ Govt. Public Works Department workshops. Often times on the weekends there were Euclid and Dart dump trucks parked opposite the shops awaiting maintenance. My siblings and friends and i would go and sit in the cabs of these monsters where our imaginations would run wild. Personally i preferred playing in the Darts which had a much nicer dash layout than the Euclid. These vehicles were used at the opencast coal mines at Millerton and Stockton for hauling coal. Bob. New Zealand.

Thanks for keeping history alive Matt.

"Hold on this tree is in the fan" my favorite quote. too good Matt

I never get tired of seeing these videos. I wish these machines could talk so I can hear the history of them helping to forge this country. They are beautiful in my eyes. Great job again Matt.

Hi Matt, makes my day complete watching your content.

Your work ethic is exceptional.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

“Uhhhh, something’s on fire. I mean, a real fire!” Kicks violently at engine. “Nuhhh, I think it’s going out.” 😂😂😂

That bird's (squirrel's?) nest torpedo coming out of the exhaust at 9:17 was hilarious!

Awesome, nothing better than a Diesel Creek video.

Congrats Matt and crew on finally getting the 50's Euclid off road truck started and running. cool old truck..

Amazing how those old machines fire up after so many years..thanks for sharing Matt and stay safe.

Matt, absolutely love watching your videos and learn something every time. I do haave to say though that this has to be the funniest episode from you I have seen yet! "Something son fire!.. No, something's REALLY on fire! OK it's out, won't catch fire again... it's burnt out" Reminded me so much of me and my friend's antics growing up when doing similar stuff! Obviously glad nobody got hurt, and looking forward to your next episode!