Restoring an 1800s Chuck Wagon Part 1 | Cowboy Cooking History

The progress is awesome. We were greatly impressed when we got to see the chuck wagon last June in Wellington. For a wagon 145 year old it was in remarkable shape then. Now its going to be incredible. Thank you for all your time and energy put into the project for everyone's benefit. There are 2 million of us saying THANKS. I guess this will require another journey out from Arizona to see the new wagon in person. GOD BLESS YOU FOLKS REAL GOOD!

Folks, we have completely taken apart our 1876 Studebaker chuck wagon, and taking y'all along for the ride as we do a full restoration. We sure hope you enjoy this one- a lot of labor and love went in to it.

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That's pretty cool Brother. I'm the Maintenance Blacksmith for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. One of my great honors has been to be part of the restoration of one of our carraiges. There was some extensive blacksmith repair work that had to be done. It was a challenge and ,as I said, an Honor. Be blessed in all that you do. God bless you. Carl

I love seeing a piece of history being restored back to its original beauty. I would love to be there helping you out.

This Old Wagon starring Cowboy Kent! Looking forward to part two!

Thank y'all for keeping the traditions alive.

Love the old wagon

I've watched Engels Coach Shop for years. That's all he does is build/rebuild wagons of ALL types. I'm sure if you come into a problem he would be sure to help. He makes a lot of stuff both wood and metal pieces.

I was having a tuff day, but this made me smile. Something with history that is being loved and repaired is wonderful. I never knew these little things about chuck wagons. I will be looking more into this. Thank you for keeping history and good cooking alive and well.

Every time I see a video like this, I want to throw away the IT supervisor job and move to Alberta and become a cowboy. Or even more so, a chuck-wagon driver and cook for cowboys. You are an inspiration and a half, Kent. Never change.

The epitome of “The cobblers kids go unshod”. Preserving history is a noble endeavor.

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Really looking forward to part 2. As an avid woodworker and fan of vintage woodworking tools, when you know the history associated with an item, and work to resurrect something to its former glory... there's not a better feeling, knowing that you've saved something and given it a second life, knowing it will continue serve long after your gone. I've brought a number of antique wood planes that were a 100 or more years old back from the dead... it's a real labor of love to do so. I have a reverence for what the tools previous life (and it's owner) may have been like, what the tool may have been used for and how it might have contributed to something significant in their life, like building their child's cradle or used in a livelihood that put food on their table, it almost makes the restoration a spiritual experience because by restoring it back to usefulness, your paying homage to it previous owner(s) and reaching back and touching history. I can see that same reverence in your restoration efforts of that great old wagon... which made watching this video even more enjoyable.

If Chuck wagons could talk...just imagine the stories it could tell along with the miles on those wheels! A testament to the American Spirit to keep the wheels turning and moving forward everyday. Can't wait to see it finished and back out on the trail!!

Kent, YOU are the national treasure.

Nice!! Can't wait to see the new ride!!

Love this kind of content in addition to the cooking! Just take care of yourself and quit the day in time. I say this as a healthcare worker for the elderly, where I have a handful of patients that didn't and have to have help from me now despite normally being fit as a fiddle. That wagon ain't going anywhere.

I love these restorations. It does break my heart that when people pass that a lot of knowledge can be lost with them. Thank you for making this video

Love seeing the process.