Restoration Abandoned Chevrolet Bel Air (1954)
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This video is a full Restoration of a chevy bel air 1954.
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How much did that restoration cost?
@@nelsoncollazo1705 alot!!lol
Is it for sale?
A beautiful job of restoring that ole "Stove bolt" Chevrolet. It does my heart good to see those old 1950 automobiles. Just think, no COMPUTERS! Just get in, turn the key, and go! Boy, those were the days. Thanks guys for the wonderful memories of "yesteryear"!
Thank you for watching =)
Lots of memories for me. Had one in high school, graduated in 1970. We'd run it hard, put on an Offenhauser intake for two - one barrel carbs, a homemade split exhaust came with it, put a floor shifter in it, broke the main shaft on the tranny about 5 times, 3 axles, about a dozen wheel studs, and the drive shaft, then fix it up. The drive shaft was tough to fix, had to get the whole setup from the transmission on back. I was in the differential so many times I can do it blindfolded. Overhauled the engine be for the modifications. Because it was orange, we named it the Pumpkin. Then a drunk pulled out in front of me and I couldn't stop in time. Damaged it enough to total it. One of my favorite cars. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you for restoring this car to it's former factory glory!
Everyone dreams of doing a rusto job like this but few can pull it off. Beautiful, well done.
Thanks for saving and restoring this car to it's original condition!!!
Thanks for watching =)
I’m glad to see that they kept the car original and didn’t dick it up by putting a LS motor in it and all new late model drive train. It was way too nice to start with to do something like that. Nice job you guys.🏆🏆🏆🏆🛠🇺🇸🛠
@Glenn Grider Thanks for your support
49 thumbs down???. Lots of time, $$$, and talent went into this project. Beautiful job restoring this old car and I appreciate the skilled hands that did it. I'm in the middle of restoring a 65 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 convertible and not off frame job. Hope to finish patching the rusted body soon.
Unfortunately, some people try to demotivate us to keep them coming :/
Your level of work and artistry gave me higher appreciation for 54 Chevy! Thank you!
John from Arizona. Thank you for saving this great old car. Very few people know that a king pin front end is or a torque tube drive train . Crank open vent windows ( love them ) OLD SCHOOL in the truest meaning .
Thanks for this support.
Truly a very nice car to start with, almost zero rust. You guy`s did an awesome job restoring the car. I would have loved to seen the first start and drive after all the work was done. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching and for this comment =)
The car looks fantastic, but it was pretty nice to start with. Part of me wishes it was left original.
54s are making a huge comeback! under appreciated body style for chevy until now!
One of my uncle's bought a new '54 that impressed me when he returned from Korea. It seemed like it was rock solid, even closing the doors had a vault-like feel. Bought a rust-free (a big deal living in Detroit that used salt for snow removal) '54 210 4-door in '67 while stationed at Fort Carson Colorado for $200 at a Nash used car lot in Pueblo. Everything worked, the only thing I had done before my first trip home to Detroit was to have the head rebuilt. After that, I swear you could not hear it run unless the hood was open. What a great, reliable and trouble-free car. Great times & memories.
i was born in 1945 and remember vividly the doors on the 55 56 57 sounded better and more solid
@@realtruth172 It seemed like all GM cars back then had more of a solid feel than the Ford & Mopar products. The Mopars had some odd pull door handles. The '55-'57 Chevys in the Midwest rusted in some of the oddest areas like the quarter panels known as the "golden rings". I knew some GM Fisher body engineers who worked on the sealing & bodies & said they were dumbfounded why they rusted prematurely in certain areas. But then, every car rusted badly from the salt laden roads especially in the Detroit area.
This is...without a doubt...THE finest '54 Chevy on the planet!! You have rebuilt every single screw, bolt, nut, and bracket on the car, and if it were possible to park a brand new one next to her, and compare, your car would be far superior to anything G.M. produced.
(Including Cadillac)
Bravo! on a wonderful job!
From the U.S.A. 3/7/'21
Lot of thanks!
I enjoyed watching this video. Such a beautiful classic. Thank you for putting this together.
Maravilha de automóvel, que bela máquina, quando foi lançado em 1954 eu tinha 1ano de idade, hoje se pudesse compraria um para mim.
Adorei esse vídeo. Muito boa mesmo essa restauração. Façam mais carros legais como esse.
Wow. Completely flawless. Great job on restoring this car from the past with the original OEM parts. Congratulations 😊
I was born in 1954 and this has always been my favorite automobile. It was pure delight watching this transformation. Great job!
My dad had a 1954 Chevy Bel Air, standard, & I learned to drive, on it at 13 in 1959! Unfortunately, it
only lasted until about 1964! Truthfully, I thought the '55 was a better looking car!
*- Exquisite restoration.*
*- The dark blue dash board **2:39** & **4:52**, matching with the steering wheel, feels so much better to me.*
*- The light blue dash would be hard on my eyes and be a distraction for me when driving.*
Extra nice. I love those old 235 6cyl. You cant kill that motor.
This was my first car. Bought new by my father at Brewers Chevrolet in Manhattan Kansas. Given to me in 1968. Exact same body style-two door, green with a white top, and with the six cylinder stovebolt 235. I butchered that car up pretty bad. The car came with a 2-speed Powerglide automatic which I abused and tore up twice. I switched over to the three speed on the column (later put a Hurst stick in it) and from hydraulic to solid valve lifters. I rebuilt the engine, oversize pistons and switched to a 12 volt system from a '55. Too much to talk about here. RIP.
Top demais de estrutura e originalidade 🥰
Lots of metal in those old cars ,takes talented people to restore. Great job👍🏻
Thanks Tom ! =)
FANTASTIC AND BEAUTIFUL, RESTAURATION, CONGRATULATIONS THANKS 😊👍👏👏🆗💯
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@@GarageAuto 👍HAPPY DAY 👍
Lido carro o trabalho excelente,trabalho com pintura de autos parabéns...
Super job that you've done!
These 210 Chevys were the best cars ever.
I had a '55 which was a real beauty! Unfortunately was killed by rust caused by salty winter roads...
Thank you
Absolutely gorgeous end result. Tearing into the engine shows how easy it was to work on them in the day. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks so much! i keep them coming, just subscribe to not miss anything =)
Beautiful restoration, and awesome video with lots of detail. Great job to all those involved!
thank you
I was 6 when my father bought his 1954 Bel Air. He often let me sit on his lap and steer as he worked the pedals. (I'm sure his hand was on the bottom of the wheel out of my sight.) His light turquoise seemed a little darker than your choice, the top was a two tone as yours is. His also had the front visor over the windshield which then required the prism device on the dash to see overhead signal lights. Thank you for the trip down memory lane. You did excellent work, be rightfully proud.
Thanks for sharing this short story and for watching =)
Watching this was like stepping back in time to my childhood. My Dad had an old '54 Bel Air that we were constantly working on. I recognized almost every engine part here! I am hoping to start restoring my Dad's car this Fall if all goes well. Thanks for the great video!
My dad, an air force pilot, had one of these that he drove to the base. When the winter temps got below freezing he would build a small fire under the transmission to warm it up in the morning. Sounds crazy, but true.
Il me semble avoir reconnu Rétro Méca.... Leur site est superbe. Des restaurations exceptionnelles et qui permettent aux passionnés de les suivre pas à pas avec photos et commentaires détaillés. Magnifique travail.
yes, true!
SWEET !!! Thanks for saving her and bringing her back to her former glory !!
Incredible!
I saw many of these cars (unrestored) here in Brazil!
What a fantastic job.
congratulations
Carro lindo! Projeto incrível! Parabéns!
Thanks!!
Beautiful beautiful excellent restoration like it's supposed to be. Thank you for keeping our American classic original I have yet to see any videos on TH-cam or anywhere, this is the first in many years that kept a restoration original and didn't destroy the classic changing and putting and adding and taking things away from the car and destroying them. You're the first one to keep it original, in its original form, I've never seen that before excellent job, and again thanks for keeping our American classics original. Take care excellent work. I have a 1953 Chevy Bel Air horizon Blue the color. I believe 1954 has the horizon Blue as well which is that color there 👍🏼💯. Everybody out there who's going to restore a classic that's how you do it, take notes that's how you keep them original.
Thanks so much for your comment and for your support! we try to "revive" the old cars from all world
We had a 53 Belair 2 door sedan when I was a kid. Those 2 door hardtops are a rare piece. Good job. The difference between the 54 and 55 is startling. I have a 55 Belair 4 door sedan with a 265 and Built in Norwood,Ohio November 1954.
Thanks =)
I'm in New Zealand & I had 6 of these in the 210 Sedan option when I was in my late teen's, Awesome cars to drive but the King Pin front pivots/steering for the front hubs were a pain in the arse when it came to our Warrant of Fitness over here.
How much they going for???
I just enjoyed every minute of the video .To restore a machine that once was king of the road so expertly to a pristine condition plus more, especially to its original glorious look, brings delight to the eyes 👀 of those who at one point or another had the opportunity to enjoy driving or riding in such a beautiful car. Congratulations, u have my vote 🗳
Congratulations to everybody involved for a job well done restoring an old American classic. It doesn't get any better than this!
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Thank you for this trip down memory lane. As a kid in the 50’s, my grandpa Musick owned this same car. It was when men were men and women were women.
Great shape to begin with. My deceased grandmother (born 1901) bought this exact same 54 Belair Chevy pillarless coupe. (Auto trans-no power steering or brakes) same color scheme and color as your 54. I was only 8 years old when she traded it in for a new 61 Impala with power steering, trans and brakes because she was getting older, and it was hard for her steer it. I remember riding in the car and admiring it. It was always clean, shining and in the garage. Her 61 was also a coupe but was a much bigger car. white paint with light blue interior.
Thanks to share part of your history.
What a beautiful car well done to all concerned 😊
Excelente trabajo, gracias por revivir un pedazo de historia con esta extraordinaria restauración, hermoso auto, todo un placer admirar algo asi.
Thank you!
Every time I see a 54 or 53 it causes me to reflect back on the 53 I owned. Although mine was a 4dr. sedan. I still have a 53 Club Coupe that I had bought for parts, but I never really used many parts. It has always been my dream to build the Coupe. They are something you just don't see many of. I enjoyed watching the 54 being built. Beautiful car it turned out to be. Ronnie.
Bravo, belle réussite 👌 Ce modèle en particulier demeure et de loin mon véhicule ancien préféré des années cinquante. Un bravo 👏 à toute votre équipe pour la magnifique restauration et surtout le grand respect des couleurs et textures. A+ 👌
Merci beaucoup! A la prochaine =)
A perfect top-of-the line Chevrolet restoraton, ready for a museum. Only one thing I might do differently, convert the drum brakes to disc if the car is to be driven any distance on the freeway. Oh, when I was a boy my family lived not far from the Bel Air neighborhood in Los Angeles from which the model got it's name.
Almost nothing as beautiful as a blue and white 1954 Chevy Bel Air. Now it needs whitewall tires (tyres).
Que maravilla de ingeniería para restaurar, felicidades
Very nicely detail photo album of the 54 Chevy restoration. Great work and you were so lucky to find a very rust free and complete car also.
Lot of thanks
Amazing craftsmanship! So satisfying to watch!
Thanks for watching and our goal is to satisfy the public =)
An amazing restoration, probably even better now than when it drove out of the General Motors factory in 1954. Enjoyed your terrific video from 🇨🇦
Thank you Bill!
This is the sheer beauty of a true artisan at work. Most people call what they do "restorations" when in reality what they've produced is a hacked up, chopped up rat rod. This is a real restoration worthy of the title!
The best car restoration I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing.
I had a 54 Chevy exactly like that one when I was a high school Junior. Traded it for a 55 Chevy when I was a Senior.
You just completely built that 54 from ground up. The hood ornaments were pot metal. Never could get pits out of it. My also was a 4 door. Even the custom interior looks great.
Super nice 54 and even better with the 12 volt system. Thank you for the share.
Thank you for watching :)
My parents had a 1953 Belair 4 door Saddle Brown Learned to drive on that car.🤔 Oh those were the days.
I took my drivers license test in a 54 4 door.
absolutely stunning restoration!!! I have always loved the 1954 body style.
Thanks! we will upload another restoration project of ford 1954 this weekend
Another beautiful job...you guys are true craftsmen!!
Great rebuild, its a brand new 1953 Chevrolet Belair, just beautiful, thank you !!
P.S. lose the music
👏👏👏excelente trabajó lo que me gusta que respetarte la originalidad del auto hasta el dinamo dejaste 👏👏👏 un saludo a vos y tu equipo👏👏👏👏
Gracias!
Wow! Very Rare to find a Hardtop, especially in this condition. NICE!
that is true! Thanks =))
Na filmagem do chassi me pareceu máquina do tempo 👍👏👏👏
Je trouve cette voiture tellement belle !
Je regrete juste quelle ne possède pas de v8 de serie mais a part ca jaime beaucoup son look. La Bel air 54 c vraiment un rêve. Super boulot de restauration félicitations !
I want a 1952 Chevrolet 4 door Chevrolet bel air .
It was ancient when I learn to drive.
My best buds and my dog had a great time in the car, until my parents thought I needed a cool car.
Now I drive my dad''s 16 year old Buick.
My dogs, are now the posse, they love it. And everyone knows me.
Nice, enjoy it!
BEAUTIFUL ! GREAT JOB ! , and Salute to a Great shop , and Very talented assemblers and craftsman . Great color choice and meticulous detail .
What a wonderful video, super detail of work that was done with before and after shots just cannot believe how nice everything was dealt with in this restoration, Hats off to you Guys.
Thanks so much for this lovely comment!
That car was in remarkably good condition to start with, 67 yrs old!!.
You can see why folk went crazy for the 55, just imagine them side by side.
This body style would be great chopped & channeled, maybe widened too.
Looks fab though, congrats.
I learned to drive on my stepfather's 54 Chevy, 6 cylinder, standard shift in 1963. it was in better shape than your car when it was totaled in 1965 after being rearended.
Excellent work bringing back this beauty. Its the same year and make and color as my first car and it brings back some very good memories. Thanks
Thanks for watching =)
Fantastic Job On That Awesome Chevy! You Really Did a Spectacular Job!!! 👏👏👏
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Absolutely amazing, thank you for this with the rest of the world, I am most grateful!
Thanks for yatching and for comment =)
You can see lots of nice cars like this one in "The Fugitive", Dr. Richard Kimble ;)
Who ever restored this ( beautiful toy ) you got lot of talents and patience. seeing this car on towing trailer and next thing give n it C.P.R. to respond to life it seemed impossible. but you did it.
And not every one can do this type of Meticulous work it comes in your DNA.👍💯% approved by me.
I also restore old cars
I enjoyed ❤every minute of this video.
Thanks for this support!!
Excellent job.Nice to see them done original instead of rodded.
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I can agree... but part of me would love to see what might be...
@@GarageAuto What kind of vehicle are pulling that trailer with? Love the Bel Air BTW.
@@almodequindre8601 It is Renault Scenic
@@GarageAuto It almost looks like it's electric.
Qué restauración más buena que trabajo más exquisito, ése motor Wooo quedo hermoso listo para otras 500,000 + millas qué belleza de carro que trabajo, mis respetos para éstas personas, pienso que éstas manos que hacen estos trabajos los dejan idéntico o mejor que de fábrica sinceramente les doy un 💯 x 💯 de crédito, que el ETERNO bendiga esas mentes y manos. (Nota ) solo que la música no está a la altura de ése hermoso y exquisito trabajo.
No me queda más que decir el que tiene gusto exquisito sabe que esta restauración está fuera de serie.100x100to.
@@josebsoto5510 Thanks. Yes the music is not good in this old video. After this video we try to make the video editing and the music better, thanks for comment
Un aplauzo exelente ,genio te felicito Daniel de argentina
Beautiful car, some white wall tires would complement the white accents beautifully . Great job!!
Wow! I can't imagine what amount it took for that rebuild bravo my man'
That beauty was born the year I was born oh what a privilege to be in that company Chevy Bel Air 1954 and your amazing restoration.
Nice rust free car. I`m building a 54 210 but I have a Belaire parts car. I wish it was that solid. You in the UK here in the States when it snows we used alot of salt on the roads. Hat a 53 convertible in High School.
Magnificent craftsmanship. Brilliant job.
Thanks Mike :)
Beautiful job on the restoration had a 54 hardtop wish I still did cool car👍👍👍
Thanks =)
Beautiful job. You did that right. Thank you for saving it!
Beautiful work thank you for sharing
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And people wonder why these cars cost so much with a professional restoration, if they see this video, they will see why. Great job, very nice. Stacy from Clinton Tn
yes exactly! Thanks @Stacy =)
And on this particular car there was very little rust repair witch would have driven up the cost of the restoration considerably.
@@steveford6373 that's true
@@GarageAuto I'am 59 years old, have had several classics in my life, which none needed to be restored. I was 17 had a 66 nova ss w/ 6cyl auto in the floor, factory, It was a one owner car and I knew the owner all my life, but I put a 30 over 327 corvette motor with a mild cam in it. and a 350 turbo, it had a power glide. Later in life, had a 66 custom short bed chevy truck, then another 1966 chevy 2 door hard top very nice, no ss, , It had original paint. I had it in 1998. It had been garaged all it's life. The man I bought it from changed everything over w/383 stroker, 700R . It was factory buckets w/ auto console in the floor. I sold it at the corvette expo in Knoxville Tn. in about 15 minutes. I sold it for 15,500 was really worth more, I needed the money at the time. I also had a 1947 plymouth coupe. 6cyl 3 on the tree, black, baby moons, w/ white walls. With all that being said, I have been around full restos all my life, some of my close friends still do this, not for a living, but they are very good at what they do. It takes them a couple of years to do this, some times longer, but they have the facilities to do it and the experience and know how. I loved your video, best restoration video I have seen. I love the 54 or the 53 chevy Bel Air. I drove to Michigan to buy a 54 off of ebay once, 10 hour drive, pictures on ebay did not show what the real piece of junk it really was. To make a long story short, it was full of rust, did not buy it. I want to say that I also love a 3 inch chop and fringed lights on a 54, but I wouldn't never do it to an all original. I just want to say thanks for posting this video. Stacy from Clinton Tn
@@stacyvickery240 Thank you for sharing this Collection story. We have more great Restoration projects, check our channel!
I had a 1953 brings back some memories. Thank you!
What a meticulous restoration. I love your video and editing too!
Keep them coming.
@Jim thanks for this positiv comment! Of course we keep them coming 😎
When I bought my 54 Belair coupe it had no engine or transmission so I restored the body and interior pretty much back to original. I installed a later model front end with rack and pinion along with disk brakes, and in the rear a 9-inch with 372 gears. The motor is a 400 small block, with a Turbo 400. I ran it down the quarter once, and on-street tires and through the exhaust in ran a 13.51.
عمل ممتاز جدا جدا وعاشت اليدي ❤
Quedó un espectáculo!!! gracias hermano por revivir a una de las glorias de chevrolet!!! yo tenía una apache 1960!!y tenía ese mismo motor!!! son un fierro!!! soy hincha de chevrolet así que me re encantó!!! salu2 desde Godoy cruz mendoza argentina!!! salu2 el Dr Guss!!
Thanks
My dad had one before I could drive. It was a cheaper version with less trim and three on the tree. You know, now that I'm sixty+ now these are more beautiful than the 55 to 57 models that I so loved in my youth.
yes it is always beautiful!
Exact same year/ Model and two tone color my Grandfather owned. I remember it so well. I was said when he got rid of it though. What memories. You did a fantastic job restoring it. I know it took a lot of time and elbow grease. Lot's of patience. It looks so nice.
Thank you!!
Very good a friend of mine in Vintage Chevrolet Club of America in Washington state has one. Its a 2dr club coupe a 210 model. I have thought of buying it on several occasions. He is getting in his early 80's and hardly ever drives it since having it restored. It has several performance period correct to the era of the car that being slightly lower about 2 inches, dual exhaust, header and dual carbs, And of course Dodge Lancer wheel covers
One good thing, you started with a decent car in the first place. Well done!
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DECENT ? This was a 99 point car ! ! ! No dents, very minor rust starting. Virgin car, they didn't put the original bolts back in the transmission shifter side cover. Used lesser grade bolts. I grew up with these cars. This car looked unmolested.
My father had one 4 door when i was 5 or 6 years . I have photos in our family album From Iran .
What a “solid” Bel Air to start with, and you put it back original 👍👍👍👍🙂
Show de Restauração!!!!!!
Outstanding restoration of the 54 Belair! You did an amazing job of bringing it back to life after sitting so many years. Considering it was parked away so long it was still a very solid car. Was it hard to get all the parts that you needed in France? It would be interesting to know the cars history. I bet it would have a story to tell. Now it will have a new life and serve it's owner well for many years to come. I have subscribed and will be watching your other videos!
My Dad had a 1954 Bel Air, standard, which I learned to drive on at 13 in 1959! Truthfully, I always
felt that the car was a bit 'clunky' looking, which Chevy dramatically improved with the classic '55 model!
Very Solid rust free car, that condition is nearly impossible to find in original condition.