Dirt Every Day Season 2 Episode 3 Alabama Army Truck Part 1
- February 24, 2015
- 11 min
In the third episode of Dirt Every Day season 2, viewers are introduced to a new project that host Fred Williams has decided to take on - a 1957 Army truck he found in Alabama. As he explains, the truck was originally used to transport troops and was later converted into a fire truck. It has sat abandoned for several years, and now Fred has decided to bring it back to life and turn it into a fully-functional off-road vehicle.
The episode opens with Fred and his team towing the truck back to their workshop in California. Once they arrive, the team gets to work dismantling the truck and assessing the damage. It quickly becomes apparent that there is a lot of work that needs to be done - the truck is rusty and parts are missing or broken. However, Fred is undeterred, explaining that he loves a good challenge and is excited to see what they can do with this old Army truck.
Over the course of the episode, viewers get to see the team work on various aspects of the truck. They start by removing the fuel tank and cleaning it out, as it has been sitting with old gas in it for years. They also remove the seats and steering wheel and prep the truck for blasting. One interesting aspect of this episode is the use of a mobile blasting unit that Fred has built. The unit is essentially a small trailer with a sandblasting setup on it, and it allows the team to blast the truck without having to take it to a separate location.
Throughout the episode, there are several moments where the team encounters unexpected challenges. For example, when they remove the wheels from the truck, they discover that the brake drums are rusted and won't come off. Fred and his team have to come up with a creative solution to remove the drums without damaging them or the wheel bearings.
Overall, the episode is a great introduction to a new project and showcases some of the challenges that come with restoring an old vehicle. Viewers get to see the truck start to come apart and the team start to build a plan for how to put it back together. While there is still plenty of work to be done, the episode ends on a positive note as Fred shows off the freshly-blasted frame of the truck. Fans of the show will be eagerly anticipating the next episode to see what other surprises and challenges await Fred and his team as they work to bring this old Army truck back to life.