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.

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.

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

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

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

Machines like this are national treasures 😲

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!!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Thanks for keeping history alive Matt.

Hi Matt, makes my day complete watching your content.

I had this weird little song going through my head while you all were getting the truck started, "Come with me, and you'll see, a world of OSHA violations!"

Euclids have always been such beautiful machines. Such a great find mate

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

Awesome, nothing better than a Diesel Creek video.

Matt, the Euclid is a treasure so it is good to see you driving it around the grounds. It was nice to see you operating the drag shovel. Blessing to you.

There needs to be a museum.That preserves and restores history like these machines!