My worst idea yet!

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Published 2022-04-10
A customer of mine bought a cement mixer sight unseen in an auction near Las Vegas, and hired me to get it back to Central Oregon for them. As far as we knew if the history on this concrete truck, it was used by a Vegas concrete company for a short time before being parked out in the desert at the back of their yard and abandoned there for many years, until it was brought over to this auction to be sold. We don't know why they quit using it, why it sat so long, or why it was sold. So I flew down there with nothing but a change of clothes, got the truck started, and drove it straight to the nearest @harborfreight to buy some tools and do a few repairs in their parking lot. From there it was a very @ViceGripGarage type of road trip where I fixed what broke as I went down the road and just hoped I would make it home. Now it's going to get some welding repairs done, and then will be taken to the shop to get a full mechanical checking over before going back to work


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All Comments (21)
  • @CaseyLaDelle
    For everyone saying to put the tool box in the cab... NO, don't ever do that! I've rolled a truck before and I can tell you that everything in the cab becomes a missile that's trying to destroy you. Do not keep any heavy unsecured items in the cab that you don't have to.
  • @m4steele
    Also “Pro Tip” if your engine brake doesn’t work you can roll your window down and hold your hat out. Extra wind catcher.
  • That concrete chute repair was one of the stranger things I've ever seen. Can you imagine what that looked like to passing traffic? You having a fight with your own truck, eventually beating it into submission with its own arm...
  • @johnharvey4582
    I died when he used the chute to straighten out the hitched to hold the chutes on 🤣 I guess when in doubt use your chute
  • @psychosk8er
    That has to be the fastest power window I've ever seen.
  • @cryzz0n
    Awesome work Casey! I really enjoyed going on this adventure with you. You're very resourceful and great at explaining things so everyone can understand what's going on. Shout out to the yard maintenance guy who was super friendly and went above and beyond getting those batteries put in! He surprised me with his outstanding customer service.
  • It's really disconcerting that people are so irresponsibly using beautiful lands as dump sites. Having people like you, Jason and David risk your lives and your equipment to pick up trash is maddening. Thank you for what you guys do to make our environment a better place to live in and enjoy.
  • Casey that was the best demonstration of “anything is a hammer” with that chute extension!
  • Gotta love that high quality paint job someone gave it before selling it.
  • @johnpullman3227
    Once again a positive “can do” attitude creates a successful outcome. It’s a good road trip if you get home without having to have a tow. Thanks for sharing.
  • I am gob smacked the truck ran as well as it did after having sat so long. I expected an endless series of leaks, blown hoses, broken belts and flat tires. I would say that despite a few mishaps, you got off very lucky on this trip. Great video.
  • @edwinschlee8374
    That old mixer did good for not being used for 18 years! lucky there were no leaks!
  • I've driven on hwy 97 before a few years ago , and there are some loooooong stretches of nothing in Nevada , then you find yourself in a town where the speed drops to 25 and it feels like you aren't moving at all .
  • @tigra770
    out of state harbor freight trip looked familiar. tools, gloves, paper towels and ratchet straps. everything a man could need. :) Nice Video.
  • Great job, Casey! I remember when i was your age and could drive all night. At my age now, I drive 4 hours and have a hotel already booked.
  • @davidvogel6359
    Always carry gallons of water and lots of food when driving through the desert. Glad you made it ok. Always impressed with your ingenuity.
  • @petersonspecial
    15:36 I so expected you to set the chute extension down and go get a Cresent wrench 😆 Nice choice of hammer 💪
  • @dukeflem
    Terrific planning and execution! You remembered all of the seven P's. It couldn't have gone any better! I never imagined I would watch a cement truck travel across the country.
  • Casey , you know what helps going down those steep grades , choosing the correct gear. And that C 10 caterpillar when loaded can be a gutless wonder.