Channel Title: Bruce In AUS Channel Description: My channel revolves around all things mechanical including trucks, engines and farm equipment. I reside in Queensland, Australia and post videos from time to time showing projects I am working on. I pulled my first engine apart at 12 years old to find out “will it run” and have been on a continual path of learning since then! Thanks for watching, Bruce. I can be contacted at bruceinaus2023@gmail.com <video> Will it START? Preparing to find out - Old Dump Truck Description: Going through the motions to get ready for part 2 of the will it start video of the old Bedford tipper truck </video> <video> Reviving a V12 Detroit Diesel 2 Stroke Dump Truck Sitting in a QUARRY for 20+ YEARS! Description: In this video, I do a bit more work on this 60 year old Supercharged V12 Detroit Diesel 2 stroke powered dump truck named Wally Wabco. This truck had been retired from its duties and sitting for 20+ years in a Quarry before I rescued it late last year. I also give an update on my how my eye surgery went and thank everyone for all the well wishes. Thanks for watching, Bruce. </video> <video> BRUCE is BACK! 2024 Recap and Plans for the Year Ahead! Description: In this video, I give the viewers and update about the will it start videos in the pipeline for the new year, and reflect on the will it run and other videos that I did in 2024. Rest assured, a new will it start video will is already on the horizon. Thanks again to everyone for watching. Merry Christmas and happy new year. </video> <video> Will this Old Bulldozer START & DRIVE 2 Miles to Rescue NOT 1 but 3 BOGGED Tractors? Description: This video is a follow on from the first WILL It Start for this old Bulldozer since it was initially retrieved from the middle of the paddock some months ago. With three tractors hopelessly bogged, it finally has an opportunity to be useful once again if we can get it running again. Thanks for watching! </video> <video> MASSIVE Old 95,000LB V8 Wheel Loader - How Will it Start & Operate? Description: In this video, I went to look at this huge Caterpillar 988B Wheel Loader. When I arrived, there was another complete loader which I also found out will it start and how will it run. I also got to looking at another non complete third Cat 988b machine that looked to be sitting for years as parts only. These machines are a bit big for the owners current use so they are going to be sold and replaced with a smaller cat loader. Thanks for watching. </video> <video> Will it START? RARE 60yr Old 6X6 Diamond Reo Recovery Truck! Description: In this video, I see if I can get this old Diamond Reo recovery winch truck to run again. A super rare 6x6 off-road truck in Australia, this is only the second 6x6 version I have ever seen like this. Fitted with a 6354 Turbocharged Perkins Diesel, Road Ranger Gearbox and Rockwell differentials, I give it a quick once over before I ask the magic question, Will it start? Enjoy. </video> <video> Will it START? 60yr OLD Dump Truck sitting for YEARS! Description: In this episode, I ask the question will it start in relation to this old 1960s Bedford dump truck. This is actually a part 2 of this will it run video as requested by many viewers. We were initially led to believe this old dump had been sitting for around 10 years, but what I find along the way suggests it might have been sitting a lot longer. Thanks for watching. </video> <video> Will it START & DRIVE out of this SWAMP? OLD Diesel Dump Truck SITTING for YEARS! Description: The viewers requested it, and here we are. Back to this old UD Turbo Diesel Dump Truck left sitting for years in this swampy marsh. Disclaimer: Recovering a vehicle is a high risk activity and should only be carried out by trained professionals. Actions or techniques used, or observed during this video should not be replicated by any person. Information shown and comments made should not be relied upon as being correct and expert advice should always be sought. I did manage to get it running on the last video, but the ground was just far too wet to try to do anything. With it drying out slightly, I thought I’d return to answer the question will it start and actually drive out of its watery, overgrown grave, one last time. Thanks to everyone for watching. PS - since filming, I’ve had the eye surgery and now recovering. </video> <video> Have you EVER seen Diesel this BAD? #detroitdiesel Description: This is Diesel is many years years old removed from a Detroit diesel truck which had been sitting for years. </video> <video> OLD Tip Truck Infested with SNAKES Sitting for 10+ YEARS! Will it START? Description: In this video, I ask the question will it start in relation to this vintage Bedford Dump Truck after sitting for many years. The entire truck is covered in spider webs, mould and everywhere you look there’s another snake skin. It has also suffered considerable rust after sitting in a coastal region for so many years. It’s in such rough shape, the first question I asked myself when I saw it was, is it simply too far gone, followed by, is that the remnants of yet another SNAKE? Thanks very much for watching. </video> <video> WILL IT START? The MUST HAVE Items to Find Out! Description: Will it Run? Will it start after sitting for 25+ years? In this video, I go through the equipment required to get old trucks, bulldozers, dumpers or tractors running after they have been abandoned or left sitting for many years. Hopefully it will give the viewers a bit of a behind the scenes look into what goes into making these videos, and might give everyone an idea of the sorts of things they may need to take when rescuing an old machine in the middle on nowhere to do up or use on their farm. Thanks for watching, Bruce. </video> <video> Unloading A V12 2 Stroke Detroit Diesel Truck! Description: Throwback to the day we moved Wally Wabco from the Quarry back home to start the restoration </video> <video> Will it START and DRIVE out of this Vine Forest? Old Suzuki Truck Description: In this video, I ask the question will it run on the old farm truck that was bought off marketplace some time back in extremely poor condition. In much worse condition than anticipated when purchased, this old vehicle had been pushed into this wooded area and left to nature until a few viewers saw it and commented in another video. Always up for a challenge, I go through the motions to see will it start and drive ever again. Thanks very much for watching. </video> <video> Will It START? HUGE Detroit Diesel 2 Stroke Tour Bus to be SCRAPPED! Description: In this episode, I ask the question will it run of this huge failed Tour Bus to motorhome/coach conversion. Powered with a turbocharged Detroit Diesel Two Stroke 6v92 engine, finding out will it start might result in the engine being saved from the crusher in the hope someone may be able to use it in an old truck or bus to give it another life. Thanks very much for watching. </video> <video> Will it START? RARE 70yr OLD Section Car SITTING for YEARS! Description: In this video, I give this rare, vintage railway Section car a once over in anticipation of it possibly having a run back on the track in the coming weeks. Much smaller than the trucks and machines that I usually show in my videos, it was nonetheless a unique and rewarding experience to get to work on this piece of Australian railway history. Thanks very much for watching. </video>

Contacts and Links

Description

My channel revolves around all things mechanical including trucks, engines and farm equipment. I reside in Queensland, Australia and post videos from time to time showing projects I am working on. I pulled my first engine apart at 12 years old to find out “will it run” and have been on a continual path of learning since then! Thanks for watching, Bruce.

I can be contacted at bruceinaus2023@gmail.com

Videos from channel