My parents had a 1950 Chrysler Windsor until 1963. We traded it for a 1961 Falcon. Talk about a step backward! The Chrysler had electric wipers! It was a very solid car and much smoother and quieter than the Falcon. We did have a lot of trouble with the transmission from about 1959 until my dad traded it for the Ford. This video brings back a LOT of memories. '
Cool comment... Couple months ago, I bought a running '53 Dodge Regent four door with the flathead six and three speed manual ...! Nearly flawless interior and exterior ... Best regards ...
I like how your brake lights are part of the car. Cool car. I like those old engines, that rumble and sound like they will never start, then all the sudden vroom - they start. I want one.
Nice Chrysler! Excellent instruction on Fluid Drive! I have a '49 Windsor Coupe and I love it. I drive it as much as I can, but it stays tucked in all winter. Thanks for posting!
When I was a child in the sixties, my father had a '49 Dodge Coronet for his 'work' car. It had Fluid Drive just coupled to a manual shift. Smoothest shifting every. An uncle of mine had an early fifties Chrysler with the 'automatic' Fluid Drive; I can remember how patient one had to be when shifting between third and fourth. Unless one was in a hurry it was a joy to ride in.
I notice the shift quadrant says "Fluid Matic." Referring I'm sure to the commission's ability to shift between two years in its respective range. My first car was a 1 941 Dodge and the script on the truck said "Fluid Drive." It had a completely conventional three-year transmission and clutch, but included a fluid coupling. You could let the clutch out at a stop in any gear (it was a slow start of you were in third) and just step on the accelerator to go. Wish I still had that car - paid $25 for it.
Potential Viewer: This is an excellent tutorial on how to operate Fluid-Drive. Operating Fluid Drive isn't difficult it's just different. But beware, there are several videos on youtube with poorly done or complete misinformation on Fluid Drive and its operation. Joe Turner here has an excellent understanding and gives a good explanation on operating Fluid-Drive. The tutorial begins at 4:32 Note: Shortly in he states "Any time you move the shifter you have to have the clutch in". I'll put that another way for those just learning--the only time you have to push the clutch in is when you're going to move the shift lever. It's not manual shifting, it's that pushing the clutch-in allows for the shifter to be moved. Though Fluid Drive can be manually shifted between ranges while driving but it's not necessary. A few years back when I purchased my 1948 Chrysler Windsor there was only one video on youtube that was correct. I didn't have an Owner's Manual at the time so I researched on-line technical pages in order to drive mine correctly. Now having had a genuine Chrysler Owner's Manual for a time I'd like to add that the 1948 manual states to "press on the accelerator a little" when letting out the clutch. As it's possible to stall the engine if you let the clutch out to quickly. As well, it's OK not to press on the accelerator if you let the clutch out slowly. This would be at times when you're not ready to drive-off, such as stopped at a traffic light and you wanted to change the gear range. I wish to give thanks for a beautiful ride-along, as I completely enjoyed it! Joe I hope you post more vintage Chrysler videos. I gave a Thumbs Up and Subscribed.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I had found a lot of misinformation out there on these transmissions as well. I won't be making any more Chrysler videos; I sold this car in January 2018 after driving it for 10 years. I do have a lot of other project cars though, so you can expect future non-Chrysler videos!
I had a 51 windaor delux in the early 60's. Had ongoing starting trouble till I got rid of it in '65. I think you're still 6 volt - be sure you got a real big battery...bruce
Here's something strange, that I can't explain, our family car was a '50 DeSoto, same basic car, yet it would start EVERY TIME in -20 Minnesota Winters! This GREAT old car will live forever in my memory! Yes, i am 65 yrs. old now, but i remember this like yesterday!
i was 18 and an old lady down the street gave me this exact car that was in her garage ,for cleaning out her garage . it sat there so long there were cracks in the cement where each tire was all the years .i towed it to my parents 1 car garage where it stank up the garage so bad with the old car "gasses" i quickly traded it for a 67 firebird ,which i never regretted doing to this day
The crap gas you get the privilege of paying extra for in California may contribute to the starting hesitation. Obviously not made to run on gasohol or whatever other nonsense California now mandates. Nice car
My parents had a 1950 Chrysler Windsor until 1963. We traded it for a 1961 Falcon. Talk about a step backward! The Chrysler had electric wipers! It was a very solid car and much smoother and quieter than the Falcon. We did have a lot of trouble with the transmission from about 1959 until my dad traded it for the Ford. This video brings back a LOT of memories. '
Back when I was a Senior in High School, I got to drive a 10 year old 1953 Dodge, with the two speed Power Glide.
Cool comment... Couple months ago, I bought a running '53 Dodge Regent four door with the flathead six and three speed manual ...! Nearly flawless interior and exterior ... Best regards ...
I had a 50’ Windsor in the late 1990s. This brings back memories. Thanks for sharing.
Nice Windsor! Nice colors too. My first car was a Chrysler Windsor 1950.
I like how your brake lights are part of the car. Cool car. I like those old engines, that rumble and sound like they will never start, then all the sudden vroom - they start. I want one.
Wow, what a beautiful old car.
Grew up with these cars, THEY WERE WONDERFUL!!!
@@johnmaki3046 Certainly seem so.
When I was a kid I rode in several cars with Fluid Drive. I was fascinated by the way it worked.
i like the emergency "hood ornament deployment weapon" option these cars had ,very handy sometimes
Such a beautiful car so elegant what style. Thank you for showing.
I could see a lot of my ‘49 New Yorker in the dashboard. Thank you for a walk down Memory Lane.👴👍🏽
What an absolute beauty that car is! Thanks for sharing.
Nice Chrysler! Excellent instruction on Fluid Drive! I have a '49 Windsor Coupe and I love it. I drive it as much as I can, but it stays tucked in all winter. Thanks for posting!
When I was a child in the sixties, my father had a '49 Dodge Coronet for his 'work' car. It had Fluid Drive just coupled to a manual shift. Smoothest shifting every. An uncle of mine had an early fifties Chrysler with the 'automatic' Fluid Drive; I can remember how patient one had to be when shifting between third and fourth. Unless one was in a hurry it was a joy to ride in.
What type of gas does it take ?
@@dannymanzo6336 Compression ratios were low then and these cars took leaded/regular.
@@loveisall5520 thank you so much , currently saving up for a 49 Chrysler
Wow you have the best video I have seen to date,but I haven't been looking for it either!But you explain it the best!!!!!
Excellent demonstration from one who has for many years driven an S11 DeSoto
THESE WERE GREAT CARS!
Super COOL! Thanks. I have 3 of these. 50 Dodge, 50 Plymouth and 53 Dodge.
Nice demonstation.
Nice car!!!
I notice the shift quadrant says "Fluid Matic." Referring I'm sure to the commission's ability to shift between two years in its respective range. My first car was a 1 941 Dodge and the script on the truck said "Fluid Drive."
It had a completely conventional three-year transmission and clutch, but included a fluid coupling. You could let the clutch out at a stop in any gear (it was a slow start of you were in third) and just step on the accelerator to go. Wish I still had that car - paid $25 for it.
Potential Viewer: This is an excellent tutorial on how to operate Fluid-Drive. Operating Fluid Drive isn't difficult it's just different. But beware, there are several videos on youtube with poorly done or complete misinformation on Fluid Drive and its operation. Joe Turner here has an excellent understanding and gives a good explanation on operating Fluid-Drive. The tutorial begins at 4:32 Note: Shortly in he states "Any time you move the shifter you have to have the clutch in". I'll put that another way for those just learning--the only time you have to push the clutch in is when you're going to move the shift lever. It's not manual shifting, it's that pushing the clutch-in allows for the shifter to be moved. Though Fluid Drive can be manually shifted between ranges while driving but it's not necessary. A few years back when I purchased my 1948 Chrysler Windsor there was only one video on youtube that was correct. I didn't have an Owner's Manual at the time so I researched on-line technical pages in order to drive mine correctly. Now having had a genuine Chrysler Owner's Manual for a time I'd like to add that the 1948 manual states to "press on the accelerator a little" when letting out the clutch. As it's possible to stall the engine if you let the clutch out to quickly. As well, it's OK not to press on the accelerator if you let the clutch out slowly. This would be at times when you're not ready to drive-off, such as stopped at a traffic light and you wanted to change the gear range. I wish to give thanks for a beautiful ride-along, as I completely enjoyed it! Joe I hope you post more vintage Chrysler videos. I gave a Thumbs Up and Subscribed.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I had found a lot of misinformation out there on these transmissions as well. I won't be making any more Chrysler videos; I sold this car in January 2018 after driving it for 10 years. I do have a lot of other project cars though, so you can expect future non-Chrysler videos!
Thanks Joe. I'm looking forward to what you present.
Dad had a '51 Chrysler Windsor, after the '47 Dodge and before the '54 DeSoto. Grampy had a '50 Chrysler New Yorker.
I had a 51 windaor delux in the early 60's. Had ongoing starting trouble till I got rid of it in '65. I think you're still 6 volt - be sure you got a real big battery...bruce
Here's something strange, that I can't explain, our family car was a '50 DeSoto, same basic car, yet it would start EVERY TIME in -20 Minnesota Winters! This GREAT old car will live forever in my memory! Yes, i am 65 yrs. old now, but i remember this like yesterday!
@@johnmaki3046 mine wouldn't srart when it was warmed up, then sat for awhile. I knew a guy with a '60 Olds, same problem. Solution - larger battery.
that's cool
Can't wait to drive my 52 Chrysler new Yorker with fluid torque drive
It seems odd the forward low would be next to reverse, neutral should be between both reverse and drive low and normal.
Donde esta ese krysler 51 soy fanático a elloz
Looks like a serious need for a brake adjustment!
First year of the padded Dash
i was 18 and an old lady down the street gave me this exact car that was in her garage ,for cleaning out her garage . it sat there so long there were cracks in the cement where each tire was all the years .i towed it to my parents 1 car garage where it stank up the garage so bad with the old car "gasses" i quickly traded it for a 67 firebird ,which i never regretted doing to this day
I love how that thing takes an early 60s ford key LOL
That dashboard is hard to believe.
Interesting transmission. Though seems like quite a bit of work for an automatic.
The crap gas you get the privilege of paying extra for in California may contribute to the starting hesitation. Obviously not made to run on gasohol or whatever other nonsense California now mandates. Nice car
P.S. They were ACTUAL CARS, NOT GIZMO'D UP PIECES OF GARBAGE!