Junkyard Rescue! Saving a 1950 GMC Truck - Roadkill Ep. 31 - Summary

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The transcript is from an episode of Roadkill, a show where the hosts find and fix old cars. In this episode, they go to a junkyard in California and buy a 1950 GMC truck that has not run for 30 years. They manage to make it run and drive, but the engine fails after 20 miles. They decide to tow it home and rebuild it later. They face various challenges and setbacks, such as finding the right parts, fixing the brakes, and wiring the lights. They also explore the junkyard and admire other cars. They have fun and learn about the history of the truck.

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1. The text is a transcript of an episode of Roadkill, a show where the hosts find and fix old cars.
2. The hosts are David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan, who work for Hot Rod magazine.
3. The episode is about restoring a 1950 GMC truck that they call Pigpen, which they found at Turner's Auto Wrecking in Fresno, California.
4. The truck had been sitting in the junkyard since 1988 and had a GMC inline 6 engine, also known as a Jimmy 6.
5. The hosts spent four days working on the truck, replacing the brake system, the fuel system, the ignition system, and the master cylinder.
6. They also improvised headlights using a generator and work lights, since the truck had no working lights.
7. The truck ran for about 20 miles before it started to rod knock and leak oil, forcing the hosts to abandon it and tow it home.